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Applicants with Recent Secondary Education
Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years. This also includes applicants who may have completed their senior secondary studies with a TAFE or VET provider within the last two years and includes applicants whose secondary education was undertaken interstate or overseas. Excelsia College does not require an ATAR for admission to its undergraduate courses.
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Admission Requirements with recent Secondary Education
Australian Year 12 Students
If you are currently completing Year 12 in Australia, you may apply for a place in the February semester before you have completed your final Year 12 assessment. While an ATAR is not required for undergraduate admissions, completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate or equivalent is required.
If you have suffered hardship because of circumstances beyond your control, Excelsia College will consider these as part of the assessment of your application to study. Hardship considerations include: financial hardship, disruptive schooling, home responsibilities, English language difficulty, personal illness/disability. Excelsia College also provides special consideration for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people when assessing applications to study.
Overseas Year 12
If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident and you have completed your high school education overseas, and it is comparable to an Australian Year 12 qualification, you can use your results to study at Excelsia College.
Completed Bridging or Enabling Course
You may be able to use the results you obtain from a bridging or enabling course at another institution as a basis for entry to Excelsia College. You will need to provide a record of your achievement with your application.
Domestic Student Age Restriction
Domestic students applying for admission to Excelsia College undergraduate courses would normally have reached the age of 18 years during the year of the commencement of their studies. Student under 18 would not normally meet other matriculation entry requirement for undergraduate courses. For more information download the Student Selection and Admission Policy Procedure.
Additional Requirements
Some courses may have additional entry criteria such as an interview or an audition. Please check the specific information on Study page to find out whether there are additional requirements.
English Language Proficiency
Excelsia College courses are taught in English and require English language proficiency. The English language requirements for each course can be found on the courses page.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least one year, was conducted in the English language or they have satisfactory results in an acceptable English language proficiency examination.
Results are to be no more than two years old at the commencement of their study.
Comparative scores for recognised tests are included below:
| IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) from Cambridge ESOL test scores |
| 6 | 60 | 50 | 52 |
| 6.5 | 80 | 58 | 58 |
| 7 | 94 | 65 | 67 |
| 7.5 | 102 | 73 | 74 |
Recognition of Prior Learning
If the applicant is successful they will be issued an offer letter and a written agreement. Students will need to respond to the offer within 6 weeks. This is done online and a confirmation will be emailed back to the applicant. At this point, applicants are welcome to apply for Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you are eligible for Credit or RPL, you may be exempt from completing some units and you may be able to finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
Please refer to the Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
Fees & Charges
Before you start your degree, consider how much your course will cost. At Excelsia, tuition fees are charged by the undergraduate or postgraduate course units taken per study period.
Besides your course fees, there may be other costs associated with study, such as textbooks, equipment and other learning materials.
Visit the Fees and Scholarships page to find more information.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People
Excelsia College welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who may be able to successfully complete a given course, but who may not have had reasonable prior opportunity to develop experience and qualifications sufficient to satisfy the entry criteria for that course.
More information about Special Entry can be found in the Student Selection and Admissions Policy and Procedures.
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who do not have a NSW Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) or completed their secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken or completed vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then can apply for admission using work and life experience.
Experience could include a combination of factors that demonstrate readiness for higher education. This includes mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience.
In some circumstances, your previous work experience and associated training may also count as credit towards your Excelsia course.
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Admission Requirements with Work and Life Experience
To be eligible to apply for admission to a degree program as a work and life experience student, candidates must meet a range of educational pre-requisites, work experience and English language proficiency requirements. For more information Enquire online now.
Download the Student Selection and Admissions Policy and Procedure
Additional Requirements
Some courses may have additional entry criteria such as an interview or an audition. Please check the specific information on Study page to find out whether there are additional requirements.
English Language Proficiency
Excelsia College courses are taught in English and require English language proficiency. The English language requirements for each course can be found on the courses page .
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least 1 year, was conducted in the English language or they have satisfactory results in an acceptable English language proficiency examination.
Results are to be no more than two years old at the commencement of their study.
Comparative scores for recognised tests are included below:
| IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) from Cambridge ESOL test scores |
| 6 | 60 | 50 | 52 |
| 6.5 | 80 | 58 | 58 |
| 7 | 94 | 65 | 67 |
| 7.5 | 102 | 73 | 74 |
Recognition of Prior Learning
If the applicant is successful they will be issued an offer letter and a written agreement. Students will need to respond to the offer within 6 weeks. This is done online and a confirmation will be emailed back to the applicant. At this point, applicants are welcome to apply for Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you are eligible for Credit or RPL, you may be exempt from completing some units and you may be able to finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
Please refer to the Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
Fees & Charges
Before you start your degree, consider how much your course will cost. At Excelsia, tuition fees are charged by the undergraduate or postgraduate course units taken per study period.
Besides your course fees, there may be other costs associated with study, such as textbooks, equipment and other learning materials.
Visit the Fees and Scholarships page to find more information.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People
Excelsia College welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who may be able to successfully complete a given course, but who may not have had reasonable prior opportunity to develop experience and qualifications sufficient to satisfy the entry criteria for that course.
More information about Special Entry can be found in the Student Selection and Admissions Policy and Procedures.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants with higher education are those who have completed or started a higher education course, such as a university degree. This includes applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Excelsia College, or applicants who are currently studying at Excelsia but want to transfer to a different course. It also includes applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
Applicants with higher education also include students who have completed a bridging or enabling course delivered by, or on behalf of, a higher education provider.
In some circumstances, your previous study, work experience and associated training may also count as credit towards your Excelsia course.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Admission Requirements with Higher Education
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full time study (or equivalent) of a higher education course may be used for admission to Excelsia College. For more information, Enquire now.
Some courses may have additional entry criteria such as an interview or an audition. Please check the specific information on Study page to find out whether there are additional requirements.
English Language Proficiency
Excelsia College courses are taught in English and require English language proficiency. The English language requirements for each course can be found on the different courses page.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least 1 year, was conducted in the English language or they have satisfactory results in an acceptable English language proficiency examination.
Results are to be no more than two years old at the commencement of their study.
Comparative scores for recognised tests are included below:
| IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) from Cambridge ESOL test scores |
| 6 | 60 | 50 | 52 |
| 6.5 | 80 | 58 | 58 |
| 7 | 94 | 65 | 67 |
| 7.5 | 102 | 73 | 74 |
Recognition of Prior Learning
If the applicant is successful they will be issued an offer letter and a written agreement. Students will need to respond to the offer within 6 weeks. This is done online and a confirmation will be emailed back to the applicant. At this point, applicants are welcome to apply for Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you are eligible for Credit or RPL, you may be exempt from completing some units and you may be able to finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
Please refer to the Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
Fees & Charges
Before you start your degree, consider how much your course will cost. At Excelsia, tuition fees are charged by the undergraduate or postgraduate course units taken per study period. Besides your course fees, there may be other costs associated with study, such as textbooks, equipment and other learning materials.
Visit the Fees and Scholarships page to find more information.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People
Excelsia College welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who may be able to successfully complete a given course, but who may not have had reasonable prior opportunity to develop experience and qualifications sufficient to satisfy the entry criteria for that course.
More information about Special Entry can be found in the Student Selection and Admissions Policy and Procedures.
Applicants with TAFE or other VET Studies
If you have a VET certificate (excluding trade certificates), diploma or advance diploma that is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), it may be used as a basis of entry to Excelsia College. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.
In some circumstances, your previous study may also count as credit toward towards your Excelsia course.
Applicants with TAFE or other VET Studies
Admission Requirements with TAFE or other VET Studies
Information about the eligibility of a VET certificate, diploma or advanced diploma for entry to a specific course can be found on the courses page.
For more information Enquire online now.
Additional Requirements
Some courses may have additional entry criteria such as an interview or an audition. Please check the specific information on Study page to find out whether there are additional requirements.
How To Apply
Follow the link below to visit the application guide page.
English Language Proficiency
Excelsia College courses are taught in English and require English language proficiency. The English language requirements for each course can be found on the different courses pages.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least 1 year, was conducted in the English language or they have satisfactory results in an acceptable English language proficiency examination.
Results are to be no more than two years old at the commencement of their study.
Comparative scores for recognised tests are included below:
| IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) from Cambridge ESOL test scores |
| 6 | 60 | 50 | 52 |
| 6.5 | 80 | 58 | 58 |
| 7 | 94 | 65 | 67 |
| 7.5 | 102 | 73 | 74 |
Recognition of Prior Learning
If the applicant is successful they will be issued an offer letter and a written agreement. Students will need to respond to the offer within 6 weeks. This is done online and a confirmation will be emailed back to the applicant. At this point, applicants are welcome to apply for Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you are eligible for Credit or RPL, you may be exempt from completing some units and you may be able to finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
Please refer to the Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
Fees & Charges
Before you start your degree, consider how much your course will cost. At Excelsia, tuition fees are charged by the undergraduate or postgraduate course units taken per study period. Besides your course fees, there may be other costs associated with study, such as textbooks, equipment and other learning materials.
Visit the Fees and Scholarships page to find more information.
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People
Excelsia College welcomes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who may be able to successfully complete a given course, but who may not have had reasonable prior opportunity to develop experience and qualifications sufficient to satisfy the entry criteria for that course.
More information about Special Entry can be found in the Student Selection and Admissions Policy and Procedures.
International Applicants
If you are an international student, find out more detailed information before you apply
