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International applicants must meet one of the following entry requirements:

Applicants with higher education study

Successful completion of at least one year of a higher education course at an Australian higher education provider (at AQF level 7) within the last 10 years.

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Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Successful completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) award at Certificate IV or higher at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (or equivalent) or higher education provider (within the last 10 years)

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Mature Age Students - Applicants with work and life experience

VSC understands that preparation for the study is not restricted to formal educational attainment and that valuable intellectual and skills development can be gained through wide-ranging experiences. We will review applications on a case-by-case basis from persons of at least 21 years of age, who do not have formal qualifications for entry but who seek admission to courses on the basis of their educational and skills development through experience and informal study.

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Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). To find out the required minimum score for Year 12 equivalency for entry into a course at VSC, please click on the Link.

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For additional information, please visit the following link https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/assessment/results/credit-recognition/credit-vce/equivalent-quals/Pages/Assess-overseas-qual-12.aspx

 

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English Language proficiency requirements (International Applicants)

International students are also required to meet the English Language proficiency requirements.

English Language Tests and Minimum Requirements 

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Academic 

• Overall, 6.0 (min. 6.5 in writing and no other band less than 5.5)

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Paper Based Test ​

• 500 (min. 4.5 TWE – Test of Written English)

TOEFL Internet Based Test (iBT) 

• Overall score 60 (min.18 in writing, 12 in listening, 16 in speaking and 14 in reading)

Pearson Test of English (PTE) 

• 50 (writing not less than 50 no other skill score < 42)

Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 

• Level B2 (169) (writing not less than 169)

 

NB: All the test results must not be older than 2 years at the time of applying for the course. 

Special Consideration

In the case of an applicant not meeting the entry requirements, special consideration may be given for admission. This must be approved by the Dean.

Special consideration may be applied for the following reasons:

• applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent (See Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Policy)

• applicants with a disability

• applicants from a socioeconomic or disadvantaged background

• applicants from remote, rural or isolated areas

• first-in-family learners

• applicants with learning or language difficulties (See Equity and Diversity Policy)

 If seeking special consideration applicants need to provide documentation and evidence supporting your request.(See Admissions Procedure)

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you seeking recognition or credit for prior learning it must be assessed according to the Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy. (See Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Procedure)

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Application Outcome

Application Accepted

If an applicant meets all the entry requirements for admission, an offer will be made to a successful applicant. The offer will be either unconditional or conditional. If an applicant meets all the entry requirements the offer will be unconditional. Where not all requirements are met the offer may be conditional subject to the applicant providing further evidence or meeting the conditions required. Conditional offers are issued with specific conditions determined by the Dean.  Students who wish to accept an offer will do so in accordance with the Admissions Procedure within the timeframe provided on the formal notification of admission.

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Application Rejected and Appeal Rights

VSC may vary or cancel any decision where it is determined that the applicant has not met the admission requirements. VSC may also vary or cancel any decision made on the basis of incorrect, incomplete or fraudulent information provided by the applicant or by referees in support of an application. When an applicant is refused admission that person may appeal the decision according to the Student Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedure. Any refusal must contain the reasons for that decision and have enough detail and clarity so the applicant can determine if the refusal warrants an appeal.