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.

Eligible Programs

Explore the TAFE Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas that enable articulation into a UNSW undergraduate degree with specified credit transfer.

Eligible UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture degrees

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Eligible UNSW Business School degrees

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.

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Eligible UNSW Engineering degrees

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:
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Eligible UNSW Law & Justice degrees

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:
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Eligible UNSW Medicine & Health degrees

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.

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Eligible UNSW Science degrees

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.

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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.

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How to apply

1. Browse eligible degrees

Find the right UNSW degree for you that aligns with your qualifications.

2. Prepare your documents

Collate all relevant documentation to verify your qualification.

3. Apply via UAC

Submit your application via UAC in time for the offer round that aligns with your degree's intake(s).

For more information about UAC offer rounds, view the key dates, opens in a new window.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.

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UNSW TAFE Pathways Program

Your TAFE qualification could set you up for success at UNSW through the TAFE Pathways Program.

Eligible Programs

Eligible UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture degrees

Eligible UNSW Business School degrees

Eligible UNSW Engineering degrees

Eligible UNSW Law & Justice degrees

Eligible UNSW Medicine & Health degrees

Eligible UNSW Science degrees

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How to apply

Frequently Asked Questions

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