University Admissions 2009 - TISC

Mature Age Admission Requirements 2009.html6 of 6Conservation Biology and Management +Environmental Design (leads to Master of Architecture)Fine ArtsLandscape ArchitectureMusic*Music/Arts (combined course)*Music Education*Musical Arts*Restoration Ecology (Albany Centre only) +Science (4-year) +* Audition is also required.+ These courses also require a pass in any TEE mathematics subject (or equivalent).To be eligible for entry into Semester One under this route, STAT must be taken by November of the previous year. Entry under this route is extremely competitive, and applicantsshould be aware that meeting the minimum requirement as listed below is not a guarantee of selection. As in all entry routes, the stronger the results, the greater the likelihood ofbeing offered a place.Both sections of STAT must be taken. This method of entry is only available to those who have never undertaken any tertiary-level study.Marks required:STAT Multiple Choice (Verbal Component)A mark of at least 150; ANDSTAT Written English A mark of at least 155.This also satisfies the university's English language competency requirement.Admission Based on a Four Course/Subject TERThis entry route is available to International StudentsThis entry route is available for ‘standard entry’ to MEDICINE and DENTISTRY for students who have never undertaken any tertiary study and have not previouslyqualified for entry to the university.The admission requirements for mature age applicants who elect to take four TEE subjects/WACE courses are the same as those for school leavers (see University Admissions2009 Admission Requirements for School Leavers), except that mature age applicants are exempt from the ‘WACE’ requirement.The normal English language competence requirement must be met by the achievement of a final scaled mark of at least 50 in either English or TEE English Literature. Eligiblecandidates for whom English is a second language may obtain a scaled mark of 50 or more in English as an Additional Language/Dialect, a suitable level of achievement in Englishas as Second Language (achieved in a previous year) or another approved test of English.Applicants who have met all other admission requirements and not achieved competency in English will be invited to sit an alternative test, for example STAT (if not already sat inthe current STAT year) or IELTS early in January.All prerequisites must be satisfied for a four course/subject TER. For prerequisite information refer to the University’s prospectus or Prerequisites on this site. Course marks thatcontribute to a four course/subject TER may be accumulated over five consecutive years.Admission Based on a Two Course/Subject TERThis entry route is not available to International Students.This entry route is not available for ‘standard entry’ to MEDICINE or DENTISTRY.Refer to requirements outlined above.Course/subject prerequisites are available from this website or are published in the University’s prospectus.Applicants who sat TAE/TEE in a Prior YearThose applying for courses on the basis of a TES/TER gained prior to 2004 will be considered on an individual basis by Faculty Selection Committees.Mature-Age Access SchemeIn August 2008 the University of Western Australia introduced a trial program providing provisional entry to a range of degrees for mature-aged students with little or no previousstudy. Interested applicants should make contact with the University of Western Australia Admissions Centre for further information.topDisclaimerThe universities reserve the right to change or withdraw any course that they offer and/or vary arrangements for any course. Enquiries regarding university admission requirementsshould be directed to the individual university concerned.top