SCI Admission

Your Step-by-Step Guide

Undergraduate Course

Domestic students

i. At least one of the following academic entry criteria must be met by an applicant for any undergraduate course:

    1. HSC/Year 12 certificate passed with a minimum ATAR of 65;
    2. Satisfactory completion of an authorised Tertiary Preparation Program, Tertiary Orientation Program, or a Foundation Year Program through an accredited higher education institution provided at:
      • Australian Universities;
      • TAFE Institutes;
      • Government approved Registered Training Organizations (RTOs).
    3. Satisfactory completion of one year of accredited full-time study in the associated discipline at Certificate IV or greater level at a licensed Australian supplier of tertiary education, as follows:
      • Certificate IV;
      • Diploma of Business;
      • Advanced Diploma;
      • Vocational Graduate Certificate;
      • Vocational Graduate Diploma;
      • Associate Degree;
      • Bachelors’ Degree.

International students

 

i. At least one of the following academic entry criteria must be met by an International applicant for the undergraduate course:

    1. HSC/Year 12 certificate or a minimum ATAR of 65 or equivalent or an international equivalent qualification recognised by National Office for Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR)
    2. Satisfactory completion of an authorised Tertiary Preparation Program, Tertiary Orientation Program, or a Foundation Year Program through an accredited higher education institution provided at:
      • Australian Universities;
      • TAFE Institutes;
      • Government approved Registered Training Organizations (RTOs);
      • An approved foreign provider recognised by NOOSR.
    3. Satisfactory completion of one year of accredited full-time study in the associated discipline at Certificate IV or greater level at a licensed Australian supplier of tertiary education, as follows:
      • Certificate IV;
      • Diploma of Business;
      • Advanced Diploma;
      • Vocational Graduate Certificate;
      • Vocational Graduate Diploma;
      • Associate Degree;
      • Bachelors’ Degree.

ii. Satisfactory completion of one year of accredited full-time study in an associated discipline at Certificate IV or greater level at an accredited foreign education provider as recognised by NOOSR.

iii. If English is not the first language of the applicant, they should satisfy the ‘English Proficiency Requirements’ given in the sections below.

iv. Once admission is approved, to the Institute, ‘Genuine Student Requirement’ (GSR) criteria as defined by the Australian Department of Home Affairs verification is undertaken;

v. SCI GSR Form must be completed;

vi. The completed GSR form is assessed by SCI staff;

vii. Satisfactory GSR and payment of required tuition fees leads to the issuance of Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)

viii. Students are to provide SCI with student visa proof to demonstrate that they have the right to study in Australia.

Graduate Courses

An applicant for admission to a graduate course must be over 18 years age and satisfy at least one of the following academic admission requirements.

Information and Communications Technology

Social Work

Graduate Diploma of Information and Communications Technology

Master of Information and Communications Technology

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Successful completion of a relevant bachelor (AQF Level 7) degree or equivalent; or

Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent.

Successful completion of a relevant bachelor (AQF Level 7) degree course that contains at least one year, or the equivalent (8 units) of full-time studies in the social and behavioural sciences, as required by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW);

 

Units from the following broad fields may be considered:

–       Psychology

–       Sociology

–       Anthropology

–       Community and Welfare Studies

–       Human Development

–       Law

–       Counselling

–       Philosophy

–       Politics

–       History

–       Gender Studies

–       Nursing and Allied Health

–       Media and Arts

–       Community Development

–       Criminology

–       Education

–       Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Studies

–       International Relations

–       Public Health

–       Social Welfare

–       Community Services

–       Social Policy

–       Mental Health and Wellbeing

 

 or

Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in similar discipline from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent.

Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma from an Australian institution or overseas equivalent.

A bachelor degree in a cognate area such as social sciences, social welfare, psychology, nursing, allied health, counselling or related fields.

Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate course.

Successful completion of an approved Graduate Qualifying Program from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent.

 

 

In addition to the above, students enrolling into Master Information and Communications Technology, require a bachelor’s degree from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent in a discipline containing mathematics up to year two level. *

 

 

 

*A discipline containing “mathematics up to year two level” would mean that applicants need to have an appropriate background in one of the following areas:

  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Linear Algebra
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Calculus
  • Statistics
  • Probability
  • Actuarial Math
  • Numerical Methods
  • Vector Algebra
  •  

In instances where applicants do not fulfill the mathematics-related entry requirement, their applications will undergo review by the Dean, who will make the final decision. The Dean will assess the applicants’ overall qualifications, academic accomplishments, and any supplementary materials submitted. The decision will consider the candidates’ potential to excel in the graduate program, including their capacity to manage its mathematical components. Quarterly reports on approved applications will be presented to the Academic Board to ensure transparency and accountability.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All applicants must fulfil the following criteria in relation to the overall entry criteria for admission to a course:

  1. If English is the first language of the applicant, applicants need to have citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum ten years) and/or completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies in an English-speaking country recognised by SCI. Those countries are:
    • American Samoa, Fiji, Jamaica, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, UK, Australia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, USA, Botswana, Guyana, Lesotho, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Zambia, Canada, (excluding Quebec) Ireland, Liberia, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, Zimbabwe.
  2. To verify applicants’ English language competency for admission, SCI requires all applicants to provide proof of citizenship/residency and/or completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies in an English-speaking country recognised by SCI.
  3. If English is not the first language of the applicant or the applicant has not completed secondary or tertiary education entirely in English including all teaching, assessments, and examinations, the applicant must also fulfil one of the following requirements:
    • an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent. Please refer to the table below;
    • successful completion of an approved English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course.

Note: Other tests of English language may also be used to satisfy English language requirement. The table below presents the equivalence of different tests acceptable scores for SCI admission.

TEST

Undergraduate Course

Graduate Courses in ICT

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

IELTS

6.0 (or better) (no component lower than 5.5)

6.5 with no band less than 6

7 or higher with no band less than 7

Pearson (PTE Academic)

Minimum overall score of 50 with no band less than 42

58 with no score less than 50

 

66 or higher with no score less than 65

 

Duolingo English Test*

Minimum overall score of 105 (or better)

Minimum overall score of 120 (or better)

Minimum overall score of 130 (or better)

*The conversion of IELTS scores into Duolingo English Test and TOEFL iBT is found at https://englishtest.duolingo.com/scores

For further information, you may refer to the English Language Policy.

Campus Contact Info

Level 2, 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, PARRAMATTA NSW 2150 (Main Campus)

Level 1, 37 George Street, PARRAMATTA NSW 2150

+61 2 9066 6902
[email protected]

Mon – Fri 8:30 – 17:30
(Campus facilities will remain open until 21:30, subject to timetable/schedule).

Sat – Sun 9:00 – 17:00 (Campus facilities will remain open until 21:30, subject to timetable/schedule).

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