Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

Students who have completed a Certificate of Technology
course in an appropriate area will be admitted with some
exemptions, as appropriate.
Admission to courses
Admission to first-year degree courses
Selection
Applications for first-year are considered by the Engineering
Faculty Selection Officer.
Selection is based primarily on academic merit as assessed
by results achieved in Year 12 subjects, or their equivalent.
Consideration will be given to the full range of an
applicant's VCE studies and results, the level of performance
in CATS in prerequisite studies and any other information
available to the Selection Officer.
Standard Entry Scheme
VCE
To be eligible for consideration for Standard Entry, you must
have satisfactorily completed your VCE or equivalent in the
following subjects (an average of Grade D or better is
required):
English (units 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Physics (units 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Mathematical Methods (units 1, 2, 3 and 4)
General Mathematics (units 1 and 2)
Specialist Mathematio (units 3 and 4)
Chemistry (units 1 and 2)
Chemistry (units 3 and 4 are highly recommended. Bonus
points of 10% will be awarded).
Approved study structures are not normally taken into
account.
Associate Diploma entry
Persons who have completed an associate diploma with very
good results may be eligible for up to one year's credit in
the degree program. All applications will be considered
individually.
Alternative Pathways Entry Schemes
(A) VCE (or equivalent) Alternative Pathways Entry
To be eligible for consideration under VCE Alternative
Pathways Entry, you must haw satisfactorily completed your
VCE or equivalent. An average of Grade D or better is
required in the following:
English (units 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Physics (units 1 and 2)
Chemistry (units 1 and 2)
Mathematical Methods (units 1, 2, 3 and 4)
General Mathematics (units 1 and 2)
Bonus points of 10% will be awarded for: Physics,
Chemistry and Specialist Mathematics at units 3 and 4 level.
The first year for students entering under the Alternative
Pathways Entry Scheme commences two weeks before the
Standard Entry Scheme with additional work undertaken
during the year. In addition to other engineering subjects,
students receive special attention in mathematics and physics
as appropriate.
At the conclusion of the fint year program Alternative
Pathways Entry students have the same options open to
them as do those entering through the Standard Entry
Scheme.
(B) Certificate of Technology and Associate Diploma
Persons who have satisfactorily completed an associate
diploma with very good results may be eligible for up to one
year's credit in the degree program. All applicants will be
considered individually.
For full-time degree study
Satisfactory completion of a Certificate of Technology in an
engineering field. Students will undertake classes with the
students selected under the VCE Alternative Pathways Entry
Scheme, but may be entitled to exemption from some of the
engineering subjects. Eligibility for exemption will be
considered on an individual basis depending upon the
particular certificate.
For part-time degree study
Satisfactory completion of a Certificate of Technology in an
engineering field including certificate Mathematics lane1 3, or
an associate diploma in an engineering field including
Mathematics 2, or additional satisfactory completion of
HSCNCE or TOP) Mathematics A or 2 units of VCE
Mathematics at units 3 and 4 Iwel. VCE Physics units 3 and
4 are recommended for students to have adequate
background to successfully undertake the course.
Mature-age and trade background
If you have several years of experience andlor a trade
background, you will be considered on your individual
merits, however, you will generally be required to have
successfully completed VCE Mathematics A or 2 units of
Mathematics at units 3 and 4 level. Full-time degree students
will undertake classes with the students selected under the
VCE Alternative Pathways Entry Scheme. There is no specific
age limit for mature age in the Faculty of Engineering, but
this category is not intended for persons who have recently
completed their secondary schooling.
Application procedure
In addition to the information given below applicants should
refer to the section entitled, 'Application procedure', in the
general section of the Handbook.
Full-time
Applications for entry to full-time first-year courses must be
made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre, 40
Park Street, South Melbourne, 3205. The closing date for
VTAC applications for entry is middeptember each year.
Part-time
All engineering courses can be completed on a part-time
basis although not all subjects are available as evening
classes. Application for admission to part-time study in
engineering courses must be made directly to Swinburne
and not to VTAC. Application forms are available from the
Information Office, telephone 81 9 8444.
The closing date is usually the middle of January.
Deferment
Applicants offered a place in first year for 1994 may apply
for deferment until 1995. Applications for deferment should
be made in writing and directed to the Assistant Registrar
(Engineering).
Deferment will be virtually automatic for those who apply as
soon as the offer of a place is made. Later applicants may
be asked to give reasons for their request for deferment.
Applicants who are granted a deferment will be notified in
writing by the Assistant Registrar (Engineering).
If a person who has been granted a deferment undertakes a
course in another faculty or another institution, the offer of
a reserved place will lapse.
'Ransfer between campuses
Students will normally be expected to complete their courses
at the campus at which they originally enrol.
Applications from students who wish to transfer from one
campus to another will be considered on their individual
merit by the Courses Committee.