Recommended prior study

English

Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic)

Overall score of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in each subtest

• TOEFL iBT

Overall score of 98 with 27 for writing, 24 for listening and reading, and 23 for speaking

• Pearson Test of English (PTE)

Overall score of 65 with no subscore less than 65

• Language of Instruction English (LOI)

LoI English will be considered in limited circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who have successfully completed at least two years of senior secondary study or at least three years of Bachelor or Master level study where the language of instruction is English, completed within the last five years in any of the countries listed, may be considered: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America, and South Africa. LoI English will not be considered for studies undertaken in countries that don't appear in this list.

Headstart Program - Year 11 or 12

The Headstart program lets you study uni subjects while you're still in high school. If you successfully complete two Headstart courses, you'll get a selection rank that you could use to get into uni.

Early Offer Guarantee scheme - Year 12

The Early Offer Guarantee scheme enables Year 12 students to be offered a place at USC on the basis of their Principal's recommendation.

Previous qualifications or experience

If you:

• have completed Year 12 (no matter how long ago)
• have a TAFE/VET qualification
• have relevant work experience, or
• have studied at university before (even if you didn't complete your studies)

You may be eligible for a selection rank, which can help you get into uni.

Tertiary Preparation Pathway

If you don't have qualifications or experience that will give you a selection rank, you can complete the Tertiary Preparation Pathway as a stepping stone into most degrees. You can also use TPP to complete subject prerequisites.