UNSW TAFE Pathways Program
Discover your path to UNSW.
Discover your path to UNSW.
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.
Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Design:
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:
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:
Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Fine Arts:
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:
Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours):
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:
Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours):
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:
Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours):
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):
Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Social Sciences:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Information Systems.
Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) students who specialise in the following specialisations may be eligible for additional credit transfer:
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:
Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical):
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:
Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Surveying):
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:
Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Telecommunications):
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:
Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice:
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:
Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Public Health:
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:
Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Aviation (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 Aviation (Management) and download the sample study plan:
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:
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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.
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.
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.
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.