Associate Degree in Information Technology

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Students who have the general aptitude to undertake information technology studies will be able to demonstrate this through an aptitude test which will be administered through the Australian Council for Educational Research on at least an annual basis. Entry to the Associate Degree will require successful completion of the ATN Engineering Selection Test or successful completion of the SACE or other equivalent qualifications as listed in the entry requirements.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have ONE of the following qualifications:

Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and

• completed 200 credits of subjects;
• achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
• achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
• obtained a competitive ATAR.

* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

Alternatively, the minimum educational requirements may be met by those who have fulfilled prerequisite requirements and:

• successfully complete the ATN Engineering Selection Test;
• completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE;
• completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
• completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
• completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
• completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Diploma level or above;
• qualified for Special Entry;
• completed University Foundation Studies program, Information Technology stream;
• completed the Associate Degree in Engineering program at the University of South Australia.

OR, completed one of the following professional courses:

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE); OR
• MCSE + Internet and Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD); OR
• Lotus Certified Professional (CLP); OR
• Novell Certified NetWare Engineer (CNE); OR
• Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA); OR
• Cisco Certified Networking Professional (CCNP).

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English. Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)

Admission Requirements by Country

Bangladesh HSC	3.5
Canada High School (OSSD)	60
Eynesbury FSP	310
German Abitur	3.3
India (best 4)	60
Kenya KCSE (average)	B
Malaysia STPM (best 3)	6
Malaysia UEC	32
Norway GPA	3
Pakistan HSSC	75
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3)	6
Sweden GPA	13
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board	6
USA SAT (2400)	1500
Vietnam	7
Australia	65
IB (best 6)	26
Nepal HSEB	55
HKDSE	16