Please check individual university websites for updates relating to 2024 entry. It has been possible to enrol in university studies without achieving an ATAR or after achieving a low TEA. See below for details from each West Australian university. There are many alternative pathways to access a range of university courses.
Edith Cowan University – Experience Based Entry Scheme This is available to near-miss ATAR students or to those who did not obtain an ATAR (They may have completed 3 ATAR subjects or a Certificate IV qualification). Courses accepting applications through this pathway can be found on the ECU website below. Students must meet Secondary Graduation requirements and have the pre-requisite subjects for the course they’re applying for. They must satisfy English competency requirements, as well as providing a portfolio of evidence, showing an ability to succeed in higher education. Applicants must also provide an introductory letter, résumé, academic record and two written references. An interview may also be required. If students are unsuccessful in their application, they may be referred to the University Preparation Course. See http://www.ecu.edu.au/future-students/course-entry/experience-based-entry for more details.
Edith Cowan University – University Preparation Course (UniPrep) This course is available to near-miss ATAR students or those who did not obtain an ATAR. Upon successful completion students can enter many of ECU’s degree courses, but not all. Applicants must complete Year 12 and meet ECU’s minimum English requirements to be considered for UniPrep. The UniPrep course is over one semester full-time, one year part-time or as a summer school. Students complete four units to prepare them for university-level study and academic success. ECU’s minimum entry requirements are met by successful completion of UniPrep. See http://www.ecu.edu.au/degrees/uniprep for more details.
Curtin University – Portfolio Entry Portfolio Entry is available to students with a near-miss ATAR or with a Certificate IV relevant to the course they are making the application or have completed one ATAR course. Curtin have a range of courses that accept portfolio entry in humanities, science, business and health science. Students must meet Secondary Graduation requirements and have the pre-requisite subjects for the course they’re applying for. They must satisfy English competency requirements which may include an A grade in General English or a C grade in ATAR English and provide a portfolio of evidence, showing an ability to succeed in higher education. Applicants must provide an introductory letter, résumé letters of support, evidence of academic achievement and other records showing extracurricular activities. An interview may also be required. See http://study.curtin.edu.au/applying/pathways/portfolio-entry for more details.
Curtin University – Access Curtin The new Access Curtin pathway can help students gain admission to a preferred course if no other pathway is suitable. An Access Curtin place grants admission to a range of courses at Curtin that require an ATAR of 70. If students are eligible for this pathway, they will be granted entry to Curtin on the condition that students pass two of their first four units of study. After that, a student’s place at Curtin becomes unconditional. See https://study.curtin.edu.au/applying/pathways/access-curtin/ for more details.
Curtin University – UniReady Enabling Program This program is available to near-miss ATAR students or those who did not obtain an ATAR. The UniReady Enabling Program may help students qualify for entry into some Curtin undergraduate courses. The list of courses can be found on the website below. All applicants must have completed Year 12. The UniReady Enabling Program is over one semester full-time, and students complete a course to prepare them for 18
