UNSW TAFE Pathways Program
Discover your path to UNSW.
Your TAFE qualification could set you up for success at UNSW through the TAFE Pathways Program.
Interested in applying for university after TAFE? Our TAFE Pathways Program is open to students who have completed an AQF accredited TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma - offering Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for several eligible undergraduate degrees. This enables credit transfer from your existing qualification, reducing the amount of time required to complete your degree at UNSW.
- Arts, Design & Architecture
- Business
- Engineering
- Law & Justice
- Medicine & Health
- Science
Eligible UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture degrees
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Design:
- UA60320 | Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
- CUA50720 | Diploma of Graphic Design
- MSF50218 | Diploma of Interior Design
- CUA50420 | Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
- SIR50217 | Diploma of Visual Merchandising
- ICT50220 | Diploma of Information Technology (Game Art and Design)
- CUA51220 | Diploma of Ceramics
- MST50119 | Diploma of Applied Fashion and Merchandising
Students who have completed a qualification at Sydney Design School under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Design:
- MSF50222 | Diploma of Interior Design
- MSF60112 | Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE or SDS (Sydney Design School) Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Design and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Fine Arts:
- CUA60720 | Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
- CUA51120 | Diploma of Visual Arts
- CUA50920 | Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging
- CUA51220 | Diploma of Ceramics
- CUA60620 | Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
- CUA51020 | Diploma of Screen and Media
- ICT50220 | Diploma of Information Technology (Game Art and Design)
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Fine Arts and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours):
- MSF50218 | Diploma of Interior Design
- CUA60320 | Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
- CUA50720 | Diploma of Graphic Design
- MST60119 | Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion and Merchandising
- MST50119 | Diploma of Applied Fashion and Merchandising
- SIR50217 | Diploma of Visual Merchandising
- CUA60720 | Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
- CUA51120 | Diploma of Visual Arts
- CPP50921 | Diploma of Building Design
- AHC50621 | Diploma of Landscape Design
- BSB50620 | Diploma of Marketing and Communication
- CUA50420 | Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours) and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours):
- AHC50621 | Diploma of Landscape Design
- AHC50416 | Diploma of Horticulture
- AHC50422 | Diploma of Public Horticultural Management
- AHC50520 | Diploma of Arboriculture
- CPP50921 | Diploma of Building Design
- MSF50218 | Diploma of Interior Design
- AHC51019 | Diploma of Sports Turf Management
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours) and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours):
- CHC53215 | Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
- CHC52015 | Diploma of Community Services
- CHC52015 | Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
- CHC51015 | Diploma of Counselling
- CHC50113 | Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- CHC51115 | Diploma of Financial Counselling
- CHC50413 | Diploma of Youth Work
- PSP50116 | Diploma of Government
- CHC53315 | Diploma of Mental Health
- BSB50720 | Diploma of Paralegal Services
- CHC62015 | Advanced Diploma of Community Services Management
- HE20528V01 | Bachelor of Community Services
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours):
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Social Sciences:
- CHC52015 | Diploma of Community Services
- 10761NAT | Diploma of Aboriginal Studies for Professional and Community Development
- CHC50143 | Diploma of Youth Work
- BSB50620 | Diploma of Marketing and Communication
- PSP50116 | Diploma of Government
- BSB50520 | Diploma of Library and Information Services
- BSB50320 | Diploma of Human Resource Management
- BSB50720 | Diploma of Paralegal Services
- BSB50920 | Diploma of Quality Auditing
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Social Sciences and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Social Sciences double degree:
- CHC53215 | Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
- CHC52015 | Diploma of Community Services
- CHC51015 | Diploma of Counselling
- CHC50113 | Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- CHC51115 | Diploma of Financial Counselling
- CHC50413 | Diploma of Youth Work
- PSP50116 | Diploma of Government
- CHC53315 | Diploma of Mental Health
- HE20528V01 | Bachelor of Community Services
- BSB50720 | Diploma of Paralegal Service
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Social Sciences and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice double degree:
- CHC53215 | Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
- CHC52015 | Diploma of Community Services
- CHC51015 | Diploma of Counselling
- CHC50113 | Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- CHC51115 | Diploma of Financial Counselling
- CHC50413 | Diploma of Youth Work
- PSP50116 | Diploma of Government
- CHC53315 | Diploma of Mental Health
- HE20528V01 | Bachelor of Community Services
- BSB50720 | Diploma of Paralegal Service
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and download the sample study plan:
Eligible UNSW Business School degrees
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Information Systems.
- ICT60220 | Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
- ICT50220 | Diploma of Information Technology
Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) students who specialise in the following specialisations may be eligible for additional credit transfer:
- Advanced Networking
- Cloud Architecture
- Business Analysis
- Database and Data Management
- Telecommunications Network Engineering
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Information Systems and download the sample study plan:
Eligible UNSW Engineering degrees
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical):
- UEE62220 | Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- UEE50420 | Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- UEE60220 | Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- UEE50520 | Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Credit will also be considered for students who have completed a Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical) and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Photovoltaics and Solar Energy):
- UEE62220 | Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- UEE50420 | Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- UEE60220 | Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- UEE50520 | Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- HE20552V01 | Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering
Credit will also be considered for students who have completed a Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Photovoltaics and Solar Energy) and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Renewable Energy):
- UEE62220 | Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- UEE50420 | Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- UEE60220 | Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- UEE50520 | Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- HE20552V01 | Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering
Credit will also be considered for students who have completed a Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Renewable Energy) and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Surveying):
- CPP50121 | Diploma of Surveying
- CPP50221 | Diploma of Spatial Information Services
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Surveying) and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Telecommunications):
- UEE62220 | Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- UEE50420 | Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- UEE60220 | Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- UEE50520 | Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Credit will also be considered for students who have completed a Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Telecommunications) and download the sample study plan:
Eligible UNSW Law & Justice degrees
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice:
- CHC62015 | Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
- PUA60120 | Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
- PUA50120 | Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
- BSB50720 | Diploma of Paralegal Services
- PSP50116 | Diploma of Government
- CHC52015 | Diploma of Community Services
- CHC50413 | Diploma of Youth Work
- CHC53215 | Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
- CHC51015 | Diploma of Counselling
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice and download the sample study plan:
Eligible UNSW Medicine & Health degrees
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Public Health:
- CHC53315 | Diploma of Mental Health
- CHC53215 | Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
- CHC51015 | Diploma of Counselling
- CHC52015 | Diploma of Community Services
- CHC50413 | Diploma of Youth Work
- 10761NAT | Diploma of Aboriginal Studies for Professional and Community Development
- HLT54121 | Diploma of Nursing
- HLT57415 | Diploma of Audiometry
- HLT55118 | Diploma of Dental Technology
- MSL50118 | Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Food, Chemistry or Pathology)
- BSB50620 | Diploma of Leadership and Management
- BSB50420 | Diploma of Marketing and Communication
- SIS50115 | Diploma of Sport and Recreation Management
Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of International Public Health.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Public Health and download the sample study plan:
Eligible UNSW Science degrees
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Aviation (Management):
- MEA50119 | Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)
- MEA50118 | Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)
- AVI50222 | Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)
- MEA50418 | Diploma of Aviation Maintenance
- BSB50420 | Diploma of Leadership and Management
- BSB50120 | Diploma of Business
- BSB50320 | Diploma of Human Resource Management
- BSB50620 | Diploma of Marketing and Communication
- BSB50820 | Diploma of Project Management
- BSB50920 | Diploma of Quality Auditing
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Aviation (Management) and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed any TAFE qualification at a Diploma (AQF 5) or Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) level are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Science.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Science and download the sample study plan:
Quick links
2. Prepare your documents
Collate all relevant documentation to verify your qualification.
For more information about UAC offer rounds, view the key dates.
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To be assessed for entry and be eligible for credit transfer, you’ll need to provide a transcript of your completed TAFE studies as part of your Universities Admission Centre (UAC) application. You can start this application at any time during your studies.
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The degrees in our TAFE pathways program have been selected for their alignment with TAFE qualifications and study areas. If your desired degree is not listed, this means it is not currently included in the program.
You may still be eligible to apply to UNSW. Admission to UNSW is based on academic merit. There are a number of eligible qualifications or preparation programs you could pursue to gain an assessable qualification.
You can refer to the Accepted Qualifications page for more information.
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No, only Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualifications are eligible for credit transfer through the TAFE Pathways Program.
If you have completed a Certificate III or IV, you may still be eligible for entry into UNSW. You can refer to the Accepted Qualifications page for more information.
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No, only domestic applicants are eligible to be considered for the Program.
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If you apply for a listed pathway degree with a related TAFE qualification and have provided a copy of your completed studies transcript through UAC, there should be no issues with receiving an offer if the criterion is met.