Alternative University Entry Pathways
There’s more than one way to get into university. If you missed out on the ATAR you wanted, or didn’t graduate Year 12, don’t let that stop you from getting the degree you need to become future fit in the face of rapid workplace change.
We offer several alternate pathways to gain entry to study a degree at UNE. The option you choose will depend on your prior study and experience, and the degree that you'd like to study. There’s a pathway for you, no matter your education history.
Not everyone takes the traditional road from Year 12 to uni. Explore the options and find your own pathway to study with the only Australian university to be awarded the maximum 5 stars for Overall Experience 17 years in a row (Good Universities Guide 2023).
Pathway options
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Pathways Enabling Course
A free, online course that prepares you for entry to an undergraduate degree. Study foundation skills for university plus two units that can count toward your undergraduate degree. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander university entry pathways
Free, online university preparation courses run by the Oorala Aboriginal Centre with personalised, tailored support and a community of experienced staff and other students on the same journey. -
Science pathways
A tailored online program that gets you ready to study science, starting with a solid foundation in scientific concepts followed by your choice of units that can count towards your future science qualification.
Courses by study level
- Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own 4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
- ‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
- ‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
- ‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units from any of the available units in a degree to create a Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
- ‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.
Why study with us?
TRACKS helped me develop skills in referencing and academic writing, as well as getting me used to using the learning platforms and studying at a higher educational institution.
Noni Hawkins, TRACKS graduate, Bachelor of Laws studentPathways to a range of careers
- No.1 for Overall Experience 18 years running — UNE is the only Australian public university awarded the maximum 5 stars for Overall Experience 18 years in a row. (The Good Universities Guide 2024).
- Designed for success — Our pathways courses are designed to be flexible, aligned to your interests, and detailed without being overwhelming to give you the best chance of success at uni.
- Expert online education — UNE’s longstanding experience as an online university means we are ideally positioned to help busy adults like yourself respond to disruption, new technology, changes at work, and incoming opportunities.
- Join a community of like-minded, experienced adults — Our unique cohort of online students are mostly adults over 30 who bring their life and work experience together at UNE to become future-fit and better able to respond to a rapidly changing world.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience SurveyFive Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024What happens next?
Got any questions about a course you would like to study? Don’t hesitate to contact us, our Future Student team is standing by to help.
2024 applications are now open. The application process only takes 20 minutes to complete. Don’t delay, apply now!
Your start date is based on the study period you choose to apply for.