Pathways to University

Studying at TAFE is one of the easiest and most successful pathways towards a university degree. Credit transfers toward a university degree may be granted from relevant TAFE qualifications at Advanced Diploma, Diploma or Certificate IV level.

If you are granted advanced standing this will greatly reduce the number of units and time required to complete your university qualification.

Universities recognise that as a TAFE student you already have the commitment required to take on tertiary studies and that your TAFE course has given you an excellent foundation to work from.

Some universities have formal pathway programs and special credit agreements with its partner TAFE. South West TAFE has a formal agreement with Deakin University for the following advanced standing credits*.
www.deakin.edu.au/courses/advanced-standing

For more about the courses we do offer here at South West TAFE, go to our Course Finder. For further information, speak with one of our Education Pathways Advisor (Lorna) or Careers Advisor (Viv) who are available by appointment to discuss your training options and explain exactly what each of our courses involves.

Telephone: 03 5564 8918 (EPA) or 03 55648911 (CA)
Email: info@ swtafe.vic.edu.au  / courses@swtafe.vic.edu.au

Deakin University Credits
South West TAFE Qualification	Deakin University Qualification	Credits
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management	Bachelor of Management	up to 8
Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management	Bachelor of Management	up to 8
Certificate IV in Health (Nursing)	Bachelor of Nursing	up to 8
Diploma of Accounting	Bachelor of Commerce	up to 6
Diploma of Arts (Studio Textiles and Design)	Bachelor of Arts	up to 8
Diploma of Arts (Tapestry)	Bachelor of Arts	up to 8
Diploma of Arts (Visual Arts)	Bachelor of Arts	up to 8
Diploma of Community Welfare Work	Bachelor of Social Work	up to 13
Diploma of Conservation and Land Management/ Diploma of Sustainability	Bachelor of Environmental Science in Environmental Management	up to 12
Diploma of Conservation and Land Management/ Diploma of Sustainability	Bachelor of Environmental Science in Freshwater Biology and Management	up to 12
Diploma of Multimedia	Bachelor of Arts	up to 8
Diploma of Multimedia	Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication	up to 8
Diploma of Children’s Services (articulation)	Bachelor of Early Childhood Education	2 years