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AIAT

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

To gain direct admission to AIAT, you must meet our course requirements, as well as our Visa and English proficiency requirements.

English Language Requirements

The English language requirements are as follows:

  • Completed two years or longer of study in Australia; or
  • Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 program; or
  • Achievement of the minimum requirements in an approved English language test no less than 24 months prior to commencement of studies at AIAT. Approved English language tests and minimum standards are included in Tables A and B below.
  • Prospective students are required to submit acceptable evidence of their English language proficiency at the time of application to study with AIAT, such as an IELTS document showing their overall scores. This evidence must be no more than 24 months old.

In addition to meeting these requirements, in some cases applicants may be required to successfully complete an AIAT approved English language test.

Table A: AIAT Approved English Language Tests

Acronym Test Name
IELTS
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Academic
TOEFL – Paper Based Test
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper Based Test
TOEFL – iBT
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet Based Test
PTE
Pearson Test of English
CAE
Cambridge English Advanced

Table B: English Language Test and Minimum Score

Course IELTS- Academic TOEFL- Paper based test TOEFL -(iBT) PTE CAE
Bachelor of Information Technology
Overall 6.0 (min. sub-score of 5.5 each)
550 (min. 4.5 TWE – Test of Written English)
60 (min.18 in writing)
50 (no skill score < 42)
Level B2 (169)
Master of Information Technology
Overall 6.5 (min. sub-score of 6.0 each)
550 (min. 4.5 TWE – Test of Written English)
79 (min.18 in writing)
60 (no skill score < 45)
Level B2 (176)
Master of Business Administration
Overall 6.5 (min. sub-score of 6.0 each)
550 (min. 4.5 TWE – Test of Written English)
79 (min.18 in writing)
60 (no skill score < 45)
Level B2 (176)

Australian Visas

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Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Requirements
Minimum age criteria: all applicants
To be eligible for admission, the applicant must be at least 18 years of age on the course commencement date.
Applicants with higher education study: (bridging or enabling course)
A completed or partly completed qualification at AQF level 5 (Diploma) or above from an Australian higher education institution or an equivalent overseas higher education qualification.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study:
A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification at AQF Level 4 (Certificate IV) or above from an Australian vocational education institution or an equivalent overseas vocational education qualification.
Applicants with work and life experience:
  • a Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) percentile rank or equivalent or
  • a completed foundation studies or preparatory program that is recognised for admission purposes.
Applicants with recent secondary education:
Completion of an Australian Year 12 secondary education qualification with a minimum ATAR of 60 or equivalent qualification from an overseas institution.
Assumed knowledge: all applicants:
Before the applicant starts this course, it is assumed they have studied mathematics or a related subject in the final year of secondary education or equivalent. If the applicant does not have the subject knowledge they can still apply for the course and will be encouraged to actively participate in the support activities provided by AIAT.
Additional admission criteria for international students:

Applicants must meet the English Language requirements set out in AIAT’s Admission Procedure. Applicants meet the minimum requirement if they have:

  • completed two years or longer of study in Australia; or
  • successful completion of an Australian Year 12 program; or
  • successful completion of an English language course approved by AIAT from a registered English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) provider. Such courses give students the minimum English Language Proficiency (ELP) standard as specified in Table A of the admissions policy; or
  • achievement of the minimum requirements in an approved English language test no less than 24 months prior to commencement of studies at AIAT. These are documented in Table B of the admissions procedures and are:
    • IELTS (Academic) Overall 6.0 (min. score of 5.5 for each subscale)
    • TOEFL paper based test score of 550 (min. 4.5 TWE – Test of Written English)
    • TOEFL – (IBT) 60 (min.18 in writing)
    • PTE 50 (no skill score < 42)
    • CAE Level B2 (169)

Special entry pathway: (exceptional circumstances)

Applicants may be eligible for special entry in exceptional circumstances in line with AIAT’s Admissions Policy.

Special Entry

Applicants in any category whose study has been impacted by circumstances such as disability, illness or family disruption will be given special consideration for admission. Each application will be considered on its merit, based on the evidence supplied by the applicant attesting to the circumstances of the applicant. Applicants applying for special entry are required to meet the criteria of demonstrating their ability to study at the level required for the degree by satisfactory completion of one or more of the following:

  • written or numerical tasks to assist with assessing eligibility for admission
  • interview with the applicant
  • written assignment which demonstrates their knowledge and abilities in the discipline area
  • statement from previous education institution
  • other evidence as requested.

Applicants with Indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander background:
Applicants are required to confirm their Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander heritage at the time of application to be eligible for priority admission and access to Indigenous specific scholarships. Applicants who require support during the application process are encouraged to contact the Director, Learning and Teaching.
Additional Note: Assessment of admission requirements is in accordance with AIAT’s Admissions Policy and Procedures. Meeting minimum admission criteria does not necessarily guarantee a place in the course.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Post Graduate Requirements: Master of Information Technology:
Minimum age criteria: all applicants
To be eligible for admission, the applicant must be at least 18 years of age on the course commencement date.
Applicants with higher education study: (bridging or enabling course)
Applicants must have an Australian Bachelor’s degree (AQF level 7) or overseas equivalent in any discipline.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study:
Not Applicable
Applicants with work and life experience:
Not Applicable
Applicants with recent secondary education:
Not Applicable
Assumed knowledge: all applicants:
Before the applicant starts this course, it is assumed they have studied mathematics or a related subject in an undergraduate degree or the final year of secondary education or equivalent. If the applicant does not have the subject knowledge they can still apply for the course and will be encouraged to actively participate in the support activities provide by AIAT.
Additional admission criteria for international students:

Applicants must meet the English Language requirements set out in AIAT’s Admission Procedure. Applicants meet the minimum requirement if they have:

  • completed two years or longer of study in Australia; or
  • successful completion of an Australian Year 12 program; or
  • successful completion of an English language course approved by AIAT from a registered English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) provider. Such courses give students the minimum English Language Proficiency (ELP) standard as specified in Table A of the admissions policy; or
  • achievement of the minimum requirements in an approved English language test no less than 24 months prior to commencement of studies at AIAT. These are documented in Table B of the admissions procedures and are:
    • IELTS (Academic) Overall 6.5 (min. score of 6 for each subscale)
    • TOEFL paper based test score of 550 (min. 4.5 TWE – Test of Written English)
    • TOEFL – (IBT) 79 (min.18 in writing)
    • PTE 60 (no skill score < 45)
    • CAE Level B2 (176)

Special entry pathway: (exceptional circumstances)

Applicants may be eligible for special entry in exceptional circumstances in line with AIAT’s Admissions Policy.

Special Entry

Applicants in any category whose study has been impacted by circumstances such as disability, illness or family disruption will be given special consideration for admission. Each application will be considered on its merit, based on the evidence supplied by the applicant attesting to the circumstances of the applicant. Applicants applying for special entry are required to meet the criteria of demonstrating their ability to study at the level required for the degree by satisfactory completion of one or more of the following:

  • written or numerical tasks to assist with assessing eligibility for admission
  • interview with the applicant
  • written assignment which demonstrates their knowledge and abilities in the discipline area
  • statement from previous education institution
  • other evidence as requested.

Applicants with Indigenous Australian background:
Applicants are required to confirm their Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander heritage at the time of application to be eligible for priority admission and access to Indigenous specific scholarships. Applicants who require support during the application process are encouraged to contact the Director, Learning and Teaching.
Additional Note: Assessment of admission requirements is in accordance with AIAT’s Admissions Policy and Procedures. Meeting minimum admission criteria does not necessarily guarantee a place in the course.
Post Graduate Requirements: Master of Business Administration (Leadership and Innovation):
Minimum age criteria: all applicants
To be eligible for admission, the applicant must be at least 18 years of age on the course commencement date.
Applicants with higher education study: (bridging or enabling course)

Applicants must have:

  1. an Australian Bachelor’s degree (AQF level 7); or
  2. equivalent overseas qualification in any discipline

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study:
Not Applicable
Applicants with work and life experience:
Not Applicable
Additional admission criteria for international students:

Refer Admissions Policy and Admissions Procedure

Applicants must meet the English Language requirements set out in AIAT’s Admission Procedure. Applicants meet the minimum requirement if they have:

  1. completed two years or longer of study in Australia; or
  2. successful completion of an Australian Year 12 program; or
  3. successful completion of an English language course approved by AIAT from a registered English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) provider. Such courses give students the minimum English Language Proficiency (ELP) standard as specified in the Admissions Procedure; or
  4. achievement of the minimum requirements in an approved English language test no less than 24 months prior to commencement of studies at AIAT. The following approved English language tests and minimum standards are documented in Table B of the Admissions Procedure:
    1. IELTS (Academic) Overall 6.5 (min. sub-score of 6.0 each)
    2. TOEFL paper based test score of 550 (min. 4.5 TWE – Test of Written English)
    3. TOEFL – (iBT) 79 (min. 18 in writing)
    4. PTE 60 (no skill score < 45)
    5. CAE Level B2 176

Prospective students are required to submit acceptable evidence of their English language proficiency at the time of application to study with AIAT, such as an IELTS document showing their overall scores.

In addition to meeting the requirements, in some cases applicants may be required to successfully complete an AIAT approved English language test. Students may be required to attend an interview conducted by the Director, Learning and Teaching (or delegated officer), designed to ascertain levels of ability to study at the appropriate level and to successfully complete the course.

Special entry pathway: (exceptional circumstances)

Refer Admissions Policy and Admissions Procedure

Applicants may be eligible for special entry in exceptional circumstances in line with AIAT’s Admissions Policy.

Special Entry

Applicants in any category whose study has been impacted by circumstances such as disability, illness or family disruption will be given special consideration for admission. Each application will be considered on its merit, based on the evidence supplied by the applicant attesting to the circumstances of the applicant. Applicants applying for special entry are required to meet the criteria of demonstrating their ability to study at the level required for the degree by satisfactory completion of one or more of the following:

  • written or numerical tasks to assist with assessing eligibility for admission
  • interview with the applicant
  • written assignment which demonstrates their knowledge and abilities in the discipline area
  • statement from previous education institution
  • other evidence as requested.

Applicants with Indigenous Australian background:

Refer Admissions Policy and Admissions Procedure

Applicants are required to confirm their Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander heritage at the time of application to be eligible for priority admission and access to Indigenous specific scholarships. Applicants who require support during the application process are encouraged to contact the Director, Learning and Teaching.
Additional Note: Assessment of admission requirements is in accordance with AIAT’s Student Access and Equity Policy, Supporting Students with a Disability Procedure and Admissions Policy, Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and Procedure.

Course Entry Requirements

Each of our courses have specific entry requirements, be sure to check through the requirements outlined through the course to ensure you’re eligible.