Learning Pathways to Degrees brochure - Box Hill Institute of TAFE

Learning Pathwaysto DegreesBox Hill Institute and Australian Catholic University1300 BOX HILL

Box Hill Institute course Australian Catholic University course Credit arrangements / notesApplicants must have completed anadvanced certificate (Certificate IV orabove) or the first year of a diploma to asatisfactory standard.HLT51607 Diploma of Nursing(Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing)BSB51407 Diploma of ProjectManagementBSB50407 Diploma of BusinessAdministrationStudents may be considered for entry into thefollowing degrees:Bachelor of NursingBachelor of Business AdministrationBachelor of Business AdministrationIf admitted to the degree program, Box Hill Institute graduatesare eligible to apply for advanced standing. This will varydepending on the area and level on which entry and credits aresought.Block of 80 credit points.Guaranteed entry for up to 10 ‘high achievers’ from Box HillInstitute’s Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing).*Students undertaking the Bachelor of Midwifery and Bachelorof Paramedicine may also be eligible to receive some credit fortheir Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing).50 credit points.Entry is guaranteed on successful completion of Box Hill Institutecourse.80 credit points.Entry is guaranteed on successful completion of Box Hill Institutecourse.BSB51207 Diploma of Marketing Bachelor of Marketing 80 credit points.Entry is guaranteed on successful completion of Box HillInstitute course.BSB51107 Diploma of Management Bachelor of Business Administration 50 credit points.Entry is guaranteed on successful completion of Box HillInstitute course.Pathways for Box Hill students applying to Australian Catholic UniversityApplying• Applicants must have completed a diploma or advanced diploma to asatisfactory standard.• Applicants must also meet the university’s minimum Englishlanguage entry requirements.• Applicants must ensure they have met any specified prerequisitestudies or their equivalent for their course of interest.It is therefore best to choose studies that relate to your course ofinterest or enable you to meet the course prerequisites.Some Faculties may have additional entry requirements such asinterviews and folios. See VTAC Guide or the ACU website for moredetails.Credit• In some cases, you may receive credit towards your ACU degreebased on your studies at Box Hill Institute. Once accepted intoan ACU course, you can apply for credit for your previous studies.• Special credit agreements have been made in relation to Box HillInstitute’s Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing) andsome Business courses as outlined in the table above.How to applyAustralian studentsAll students need to apply through theVictorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).International studentsInformation and online applications forinternational students are available at:www.acu.edu.au/internationalACU course informationFor further information please go to:www.acu.edu.auVTAC www.vtac.edu.auTelephone: 1300 364 133A one-year full-time study load for an Australian Catholic University undergraduate course is usually80 credit points (40 credit points per semester).A standard three year degree is usually 240 credit points in total, but Australian Catholic Universityalso offers a number of longer and dual degrees.