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

Assumed Knowledge