University of Tasmania Courses

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education

Completed the TCE (or equivalent)

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

* Completed UTAS University Preparation Program or an equivalent enabling program offered by another Australian university; OR
* Successfully completed one (12.5 credit points) undergraduate units of study.

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Certificate III or above in any discipline.

Domestic applicants with work and life experience

Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.

Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

Subject Prerequisites

These prerequisites apply to students from all educational backgrounds.

Students intending to undertake the Maritime Technology Management major must have completed the following prerequisite unit(s) at TQA3 level, or equivalent:

Mathematics Methods (MTM415117) and Physical Sciences (PSC315118)

You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subject above. If you have not met this prerequisite, you will need to complete a UTAS foundation unit before you start your course.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.

English Language Requirements

This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

General Entry Requirements

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.

Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the "For Domestic Students"section of the entry requirements on this page.

You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:

• Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above
• Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.

Course Specific Requirements

The following course specific requirements must be met to be eligible to study this degree.

Students intending to undertake the Maritime Technology Management major must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:

• Mathematics Methods (MTM415117) or equivalent, and
• Physical Sciences (PSC315109) or equivalent (equivalency includes CHM415115 Chemistry OR PHY415115 Physics)

If you have not met a required pre-requisite, you will need to complete a University of Tasmania Foundation Studies Program before you start your course.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.

Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

This course is not available to students who have recently completed secondary education.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must:

• have completed a course at Diploma level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or an equivalent overseas qualification) in your intended teaching area; and
• have at least four years of industry experience in your intended teaching area

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, you must

• have completed a Trade Certificate (Certificate III), AQF Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or an equivalent qualification) in your intended teaching area; and
• have at least four years of industry experience in your intended teaching area.

Domestic applicants with work and life experience

This course is not available to students who apply based on work and life experience

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education

Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. This course has a Guaranteed ATAR of 65.

In 2023, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 64. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two/four units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) including Level 100 units successfully completed in the Diploma of University Studies at UTAS. If an applicant has failed any units the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made.

OR

Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Domestic applicants with work and life experience

Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.

Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.

English Language Requirements

This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

General Entry Requirements

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.

Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the "For Domestic Students" section of the entry requirements on this page.

You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:

Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above

Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.

Course Specific Requirements

This course does not have any course specific requirements.

• A bachelor degree in a health discipline, social work or psychology (AQF7/equivalent from a recognised institution)
• A bachelor degree (AQF7 equivalent) in another field, PLUS EITHER a year of full time (equivalent) work experience in dementia/aged care, neurobiology, heath systems/services or public health, OR successful prior completion of four units from the Diploma of Dementia Care (M1D)
• We recommend that candidates complete the Understanding Dementia MOOC prior to enrolment, if their previous degree is not related to dementia.

Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and meet English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Course Specific Requirements

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree from an Australian university at AQF7 level or the equivalent standard in a recognized tertiary institution, in the domains of Health, Social Work or Psychology.
• OR an undergraduate degree from an Australian university at AQF7 level or the equivalent standard in a recognized tertiary institution, WITH at least one year full time (or equivalent) experience in dementia care, aged care, neurobiology, health systems and services or public health
• OR an undergraduate degree from an Australian university at AQF7 level or the equivalent standard in a recognized tertiary institution, WITH successful completion of FOUR units from the Diploma of Dementia Care (DipDemCare, M1D).

The College of Arts, Law and Education may accept as a candidate for the Graduate Diploma of Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage a person who:

a. has completed an undergraduate degree in any field;

b. has completed the Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Environmental and Cultural Heritage; or

c. has work experience at a management level of at least three years in a relevant field.

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

To be eligible for an offer, you must:

• Apply for, and be accepted into a Bachelor course at UTAS; and

• Have an ATAR of 90 or above. This is the minimum ATAR needed for your application to be considered. Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available.

Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

• Have completed a course at Bachelor level within the past three years and have marks equivalent to a grade point average of 5.5 on a seven-point scale; or

• Be currently enrolled in a UTAS Bachelor degree, have completed at least six units of study (75 credit points) and have a UTAS grade point average of 5.5.

You can enquire online for advice on converting your results into grade point average on a seven-point scale.

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

Applicants are not admitted to this course on the basis of prior VET / TAFE study.

Applications on the basis of work or life experience

Applicants are not admitted to this course on the basis of prior work or life experience.

Special Consideration
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

This course is only open to international students who are enrolled in a Bachelor degree onshore and who have completed one year of full time study. International students must be able to complete the Bachelor of Philosophy course requirements within the time permitted by the CoE for their principal degree.

International students should discuss the possibility of enrolling in the Bachelor of Philosophy with the BPhil course coordinator.

Applicants with higher education study
Completed undergraduate degree at AQF7 level from an Australian higher education provider in a health or human welfare studies and services field, or equivalent overseas qualification

or
Completed undergraduate degree at AQF7 level from an Australian higher education provider in any discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification) and at least five years relevant professional and/or industry experience in a health or human welfare studies and services field.

This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.

Applicants who have recently completed secondary education
- Completed the TCE (or equivalent)

Please see additional requirements for the Nursing Foundation Studies specialisation below.

Applicants with higher education study
- Completed at least one undergraduate unit (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points).

- Completed a minimum of four University Preparation Program units (equivalent to 50 UTAS credit points).

Applicants with VET / TAFE study
- A completed VET Certificate III or higher

Applicants with work and life experience
If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have relevant work and life experience you can complete a personal competency statement. You may be eligible for an offer if you have work and life experiences that demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

Applicants for the Nursing Foundation Studies Specialisation

All students entering the Nursing Foundation Studies specialisation must either:

• Declare that English is your primary language (the language primarily used for reading, writing, listening, and speaking and the language known best and most comfortable with); OR
• Provide evidence of achieving an IELTS result of 6.5 in all bands (or equivalent in a recognised English test)

This requirement is in place to ensure you are able to meet the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council English language requirements on entry to the Bachelor of Nursing. If you do not have English as your primary language you must provide evidence of achieving an IELTS result of 7.0 in all bands (or equivalent in a recognised English test) on entry to the Bachelor of Nursing.

Entry quotas exist for the Nursing Foundation Studies Specialisation for all campuses. Applicants will be ranked by academic merit and offers made based on the number of places available.

If you are not eligible for a place in the Nursing Foundation Studies specialisation, we will contact you to discuss alternative course options.

Entry quotas exist for the Paramedicine Foundation Studies Specialisation for all campuses. Applicants will be ranked by academic merit and offers made based on the number of places available.

If you are not eligible for a place in the Paramedicine Foundation Studies specialisation, we will contact you to discuss alternative course options.

Pre-requisites

Applicants for the Engineering specialisation must have prior studies and experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in Tasmanian Secondary General Mathematics - Foundation (MTG215123) or higher.

If you have not met this prerequisite, you may be made an alternative offer for the Science specialisation.

Special Consideration
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education

Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2023, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 60.35. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two/four units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) including Level 100 units successfully completed in the Diploma of University Studies at UTAS. If an applicant has failed any units the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made.

OR

Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed a Certificate IV (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Domestic applicants with work and life experience

Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.

Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.

English Language Requirements

This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.0, with no individual band less than 5.5, or a PTE Academic score of 50, with no score lower than 42 or equivalent.

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

General Entry Requirements

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.

Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the "For Domestic Students" section of the entry requirements on this page.

You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:

Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above

Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.

Course Specific Requirements

This course does not have any course specific requirements.