Turn your VET or TAFE qualification into a UniSC degree
With your Vocational Education and Training Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma from TAFE Queensland or another registered training provider you could:
- Gain entry to most UniSC degrees
- Make your previous study count – receive up to one year of credit*
- Find your diploma or degree pathways – save time and cost of your studies.
UniSC's connected pathways offer:
- Streamlined recognition and credit
- Support services to help you transition smoothly from TAFE to university
*96 units (8 courses) of credit, equivalent to one year of full-time study. Depending on your individual study sequence and course selections, your program may be reduced by up to one year.
Ready to apply?
Completed certificate and diploma qualifications can be used to meet admission requirements for many UniSC undergraduate degrees.
If you’ve completed an eligible qualification, you'll generally be assigned a selection rank based on your level of study. If your selection rank meets the entry requirements for your chosen degree, you may be offered a place at UniSC.
| Qualification | Typical selection rank* |
|---|---|
| Certificate III | 68.00 |
| Certificate IV | 74.00 |
| Diploma | 82.00 |
| Advanced Diploma | 91.00 |
*Selection ranks shown are based on completed competency-based qualifications. Some graded qualifications may attract a higher selection rank.
TAFE graduate Jessica Tidmarsh is now studying Nursing Science at UniSC
“When I left school, I didn’t really believe in myself enough to take on further education, so uni wasn’t on my radar. TAFE felt doable as an in-between. I was then working as an enrolled nurse when co-workers suggested I should continue with the degree. So, I ripped off the band aid, applied to UniSC – and have loved it every minute since. My favourite part is the labs, being part of a uni lifestyle and making heaps of friends. The application and credit process was so smooth, and I received an entire year off my studies. I got to fast-track my degree and save money at the same time.”
Make your previous study count
With a Certificate IV or Diploma, you may be eligible for up to one year of credit for your chosen degree.*
Eligible qualifications are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Once you have applied, your credit will be determined by how closely your VET studies align with your chosen degree and available space in the program.
*96 units (8 courses) of credit, equivalent to one year of full-time study. Depending on your individual study sequence and course selections, your program may be reduced by up to one year.
How to apply for credit
- Accept Offer: Wait until you receive and accept your UniSC program offer.
- Apply Online: Log into your UniSC student account to submit the Credit Transfer Application.
- Provide Documents: Upload your official TAFE academic transcript and Statement of Completion
Find your diploma to degree pathway
Find your diploma or certificate below to see if you can shorten the length of your preferred degree. Or search for your qualification using the UniSC credit transfer calculator.
The following diplomas may provide credit equivalent to one year of full-time study (eight courses) towards your UniSC study in a relevant program*.
- Diploma of Music (Performance)
- Diploma of Music (Sound)
- Diploma of Nursing
- Diploma of Applied Block Chain
- Diploma of Information Technology
*96 units (8 courses) of credit, equivalent to one year of full-time study, depending on your individual study sequence and course selections.
Your diploma must have been completed within the last 10 years (or last 5 years if you are applying for Computer Science or Information and Communications Technology programs).
The following diplomas and/or advanced diplomas will provide credit equivalent to one year of full-time study (eight courses) into a relevant degree, depending on elective selection and UniSC major.*
- Diploma of Accounting
- Diploma of Event Management
- Diploma of Hospitality Management
- Diploma of Human Resource Management
- Diploma of Leadership and Management
- Diploma of Marketing and Communications
- Diploma of Project Management
- Diploma of Social Media Marketing
- Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
- Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
*96 units (8 courses) of credit, equivalent to one year of full-time study, depending on your individual study sequence and course selections.
Your diploma must have been completed within the last 10 years.
The following diplomas and certificates may provide credit the equivalent of one trimester of full-time study (four courses) or more into a relevant degree, depending on the electives you choose.*
- Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Certificate IV in Business
- Certificate IV in Cyber Security
- Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
- Diploma of Mental Health
- Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Diploma of Community Services
- Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention
- Diploma of Visual Arts
*Four courses of credit, equivalent to one trimester of full-time study, depending on your individual study sequence and course selections.
Important information
This information is provided as a guide only. All credit is assessed based on your individual qualifications and the UniSC degree you choose. It may also depend on the electives or majors you select.
What if my qualifications are not listed?
We'll assess your previous study against your chosen degree once you have accepted your offer and applied for credit.
Other pathways
Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP)
Looking for an alternative route to gain a selection rank or meet subject prerequisites? UniSC’s free* TPP program lets you do both with just one trimester of study.