UNSW TAFE Pathways Program
Discover your path to UNSW.
Your TAFE qualification could set you up for success at UNSW through the TAFE Pathways Program.
Interested in applying for university after TAFE? Our TAFE Pathways Program is open to students who have completed an AQF accredited TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma - offering Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for several eligible undergraduate degrees. This enables credit transfer from your existing qualification, reducing the amount of time required to complete your degree at UNSW.
- Arts, Design & Architecture
- Business
- Engineering
- Law & Justice
- Science
Eligible UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture degrees
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Design:
- CUA60320 Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
- CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design
- MSF50218 Diploma of Interior Design
- CUA50420 Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
- SIR50217 Diploma of Visual Merchandising
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Game Art and Design)
- CUA51220 Diploma of Ceramics
- MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion and Merchandising
Learn more about the Bachelor of Design and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Fine Arts:
- CUA60720 Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
- CUA51120 Diploma of Visual Arts
- CUA50920 Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging
- CUA51220 Diploma of Ceramics
- CUA60620 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
- CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology (Game Art and Design)
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Fine Arts and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours):
- MSF50218 Diploma of Interior Design
- CUA60320 Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design
- CUA50720 Diploma of Graphic Design
- MST60119 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion and Merchandising
- MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion and Merchandising
- SIR50217 Diploma of Visual Merchandising
- CUA60720 Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts
- CUA51120 Diploma of Visual Arts
- CPP50921 Diploma of Building Design
- AHC50621 Diploma of Landscape Design
- BSB50620 Diploma of Marketing and Communication
- CUA50420 Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
Students who have completed a qualification at Sydney Design School under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours):
- MSF60112 Advanced Diploma of Interior Design
- MSF50222 Diploma of Interior Design
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours) and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours):
- AHC50621 Diploma of Landscape Design
- AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture
- AHC50422 Diploma of Public Horticultural Management
- AHC50520 Diploma of Arboriculture
- CPP50921 Diploma of Building Design
- MSF50218 Diploma of Interior Design
- AHC51019 Diploma of Sports Turf Management
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours) and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Social Sciences:
- CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
- 10761NAT Diploma of Aboriginal Studies for Professional and Community Development
- CHC50143 Diploma of Youth Work
- BSB50620 Diploma of Marketing and Communication
- PSP50116 Diploma of Government
- BSB50520 Diploma of Library and Information Services
- BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management
- BSB50720 Diploma of Paralegal Services
- BSB50920 Diploma of Quality Auditing
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Social Sciences and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours):
- CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
- CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
- CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
- CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling
- CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- CHC51115 Diploma of Financial Counselling
- CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work
- PSP50116 Diploma of Government
- CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
- BSB50720 Diploma of Paralegal Services
- CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Services Management
- HE20528V01 Bachelor of Community Services
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) and download the sample study plan:
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Applicable for the following Social Work (Honours) double degrees:
- Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) / Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (4034)
- Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) / Bachelor of Arts (4045)
- Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) / Bachelor of Social Sciences (4046)
- Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) / Bachelor of Law (4787)
Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into any Social Work (Honours) double degree:
- CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
- CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
- CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling
- CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- CHC51115 Diploma of Financial Counselling
- CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work
- PSP50116 Diploma of Government
- CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health
- BSB50720 Diploma of Paralegal Service
- HE20528V01 Bachelor of Community Services
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) double degrees and download the sample study plan:
Eligible UNSW Business School degrees
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Information Systems.
- ICT60220 Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
- ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology
Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) students who specialise in the following specialisations may be eligible for additional credit transfer:
- Advanced Networking
- Cloud Architecture
- Business Analysis
- Database and Data Management
- Telecommunications Network Engineering
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Information Systems and download the sample study plan:
Eligible UNSW Engineering degrees
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Surveying):
- CPP50121 Diploma of Surveying
- CPP50221 Diploma of Spatial Information Services
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Surveying) and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical):
- UEE62220 Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- UEE50420 Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- UEE60220 Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- UEE50520 Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Credit will also be considered for students who have completed a Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical) and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Telecommunications):
- UEE62220 Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- UEE50420 Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- UEE60220 Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- UEE50520 Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Credit will also be considered for students who have completed a Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Telecommunications) and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Photovoltaics and Solar Energy):
- UEE62220 Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- UEE50420 Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- UEE60220 Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- UEE50520 Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- HE20552V01 Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering
Credit will also be considered for students who have completed a Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Photovoltaics and Solar Energy) and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Renewable Energy):
- UEE62220 Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- UEE50420 Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- UEE60220 Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- UEE50520 Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
- HE20552V01 Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering
Credit will also be considered for students who have completed a Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Renewable Energy) and download the sample study plan:
Eligible UNSW Law & Justice degrees
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice:
- CHC62015 Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management
- PUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
- PUA50120 Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
- BSB50720 Diploma of Paralegal Services
- PSP50116 Diploma of Government
- CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
- CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work
- CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
- CHC51015 Diploma of Counselling
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice and download the sample study plan:
Eligible UNSW Science degrees
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Students who have completed any TAFE qualification at a Diploma (AQF 5) or Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) level are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Science.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Science and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Aviation (Management):
- MEA50119 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)
- MEA50118 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)
- AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)
- MEA50418 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance
- BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
- BSB50120 Diploma of Business
- BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management
- BSB50620 Diploma of Marketing and Communication
- BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
- BSB50920 Diploma of Quality Auditing
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Aviation (Management) and download the sample study plan:
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Students who have completed a TAFE qualification under the following training packages are eligible for credit transfer into the Bachelor of Environmental Management:
- AHC51120 Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
- HE20517V01 Diploma of Sustainable Practice
- AHC50422 Diploma of Horticulture Management
- AHC50122 Diploma of Agriculture
- MSL50122 Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Chemistry)
Credit transfer will also be considered for students who have completed a TAFE Diploma that supersedes one of the above.
Learn more about the Bachelor of Environmental Management and download the sample study plan:
Quick links
2. Prepare your documents
Collate all relevant documentation to verify your qualification.
For more information about UAC offer rounds, view the key dates.
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To be assessed for entry and be eligible for credit transfer, you’ll need to provide a transcript of your completed TAFE studies as part of your Universities Admission Centre (UAC) application. You can start this application at any time during your studies.
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The degrees in our TAFE pathways program have been selected for their alignment with TAFE qualifications and study areas. If your desired degree is not listed, this means it is not currently included in the program.
You may still be eligible to apply to UNSW. Admission to UNSW is based on academic merit. There are a number of eligible qualifications or preparation programs you could pursue to gain an assessable qualification.
You can refer to the Accepted Qualifications page for more information.
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No, only Diploma or Advanced Diploma level qualifications are eligible for credit transfer through the TAFE Pathways Program.
If you have completed a Certificate III or IV, you may still be eligible for entry into UNSW. You can refer to the Accepted Qualifications page for more information.
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No, only domestic applicants are eligible to be considered for the Program.
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If you apply for a listed pathway degree with a related TAFE qualification and have provided a copy of your completed studies transcript through UAC, there should be no issues with receiving an offer if the criterion is met.