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Entry requirements

Academic

1. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in any area of studies from a recognised higher education institution
2. In the absence of a Bachelor's degree, the following will be considered:
1. A qualification at AQF level 8 [Graduate Certificate in Accounting; or Graduate Diploma in Accounting] from a recognised institution.
2. Mature age applicants who do not hold any formal qualifications will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis considering prior studies, employment record, and professional experience. A minimum of five years of relevant work experience, post year 12, will be required.

Applicants will be required provide a resume providing verifiable details of work experience and testimonials on duties and responsibilities of employment.

Applicants will be required to attend a panel interview to assess their suitability for admission. The panel will comprise Head of Program of MPPA, another Head of Program, and an ongoing lecturer in Accounting.

For the mature age entry students, study support programs will be provided in the following areas:

• Academic writing, incorporating essay and report writing
• Study skills including notes taking, summarising material, and constructing answers to test questions
• Referencing
• Academic integrity

Higher Education Admissions Criteria

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

Read more about higher education admissions criteria..

Admission to the Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours) requires:

1. completion of a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification from another tertiary institution in time to commence honours in the semester for which entry is sought;
2. completion of two majors or study deemed by the supervising faculty to be of comparable depth, of which at least one major is cognate to the honours area for which entry is sought;
3. a final Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65.00*; and
4. demonstrated evidence of contact with the relevant School, such as email correspondence with a prospective research supervisor a School Honours Coordinator, School Honours EOI form signed-off by School Honours Coordinator, or digital receipt of School Honours application form.

*Please note that, in some faculties, schools and disciplines, the minimum WAM requirement is higher than 65.00, particularly where entry is very competitive.

NOTE: if you have not completed two majors in your degree or only completed or are on track to complete one major, you will be required to apply for honours through the following appended honours degrees:

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
• Bachelor of Design Computing (Honours)
   

Further information

If you have any questions above the information listed above or want to know more about you eligibility based on your qualifications, please contact the relevant Honours Coordinators, who can be found at the locations linked below:

• Sydney Business School honours information
• Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences honours information can be found on relevant department pages
• Faculty of Science honours information

Please note: Willingness of a member of academic staff to act as your research supervisor does not guarantee entry. All other standard admission requirements must be met.

 

Admission to the course requires:

• completion of the requirements for the Master of Medicine (General Practice and Primary Health Care)
• an average mark of at least 75% in 24 credit points of compulsory and/or stream units of study
• any other requirements as stated by the Faculty at the time of application.