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Undergraduate Degree Programs

Students are assessed on the basis of Australian Year 12 or overseas equivalent school qualifications. Some courses have additional requirements. Students with post school qualifications (e.g.Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas) may be considered for admission with advanced standing or credit (recognition of prior learning.).

Postgraduate Courses

Entry requirements can vary from course to course but generally require completion of a first degree from a recognised university with specified minimum grades (or marks) in relevant subjects. A period of work experience following graduation, may also be required for some professional courses.

English Language Proficiency - IELTS

A Band score of 6.0 with sub scores of at least 6.0 in reading and writing.

Exceptions: Students who can demonstrate one of the following may be deemed to meet the English language requirements:

English spoken as a first language

Secondary school studies completed in English with satisfactory pass in final year

Satisfactory completion of first year of tertiary studies taught and examined in English

Pathways

Students who successfully complete the MIT Diploma have guaranteed entry directly into the second year of the equivalent Bachelor programs of the University of Ballarat without having to change their learning environment. MIT Diploma courses are exactly the same as the first year programmes of the equivalent Bachelor Degree at the University of Ballarat. Upon successful completion of the Degree, students may then be eligible to continue on to the relevant University of Ballarat post graduate program.

Academic Exemptions (Recognition of Prior Learning)

A student may apply for academic exemption on account of work already completed in a recognised university (or equivalent). Full details of the subjects previously studied (including detailed syllabuses, a description of the course assessment and grading system and an official original transcript (or certified copy) detailing performance in the subject(s) concerned must be provided, preferably in advance of coming to Australia or, at the latest, at the time of enrolment, in order for exemptions to be decided. A student who receives exemption from any unit may be eligible for a refund of fees for the unit concerned or credit towards another unit.

Teaching and Assessment methods

Teaching methods are appropriate to subjects and programs undertaken and may consist of seminars, lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and group discussions. The specific methods and requirements for each subject are contained in the subject guides distributed to students upon enrolment.