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Apply as an International Student

If you intend to study in Australia on a Student Visa, the application process is dependent on your current status.

Offshore applicants (applying from outside Australia):

You must apply through one of Melbourne Polytechnic’s authorised education agents.
Your agent will guide you through the application process and assist with required documents.
Find the full list of authorised agents here: Find an Agent
Your agent will then submit your application directly to Melbourne Polytechnic on your behalf.

Onshore applicants (already in Australia):

You can apply directly by completing the International Student Application Form.
Submit the form and supporting documents to: international-admissions@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au

Domestic students can complete the application form below.

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Are you a domestic student or an international student? *

International student Domestic student

Course *

HEVAILL - Bachelor of Illustration

Location *

Fairfield

First name *

Last name *

Phone number *

Email Address *

I have read the course requirements. *

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LOCAL REQUIREMENTS

Attend an interview.

Students with a Diploma of Visual Arts (Illustration) CUA51120 may articulate directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Illustration

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Year 12 VCE or equivalent, with a study score of at least 20 in English
Presentation of a folio and attendance at an interview

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Successful completion of a VET Diploma in Visual Arts.
A Diploma in Visual Arts – Illustration Stream, an Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design or an Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Design enable admission into 2nd Year of the Bachelor of Illustration.
Presentation of a folio and attendance at an interview.

Applicants with higher education

A complete or incomplete higher education qualification.
Presentation of a folio and attendance at an interview.

Applicants with work and life experience

Relevant creative arts industry or life experience.
Recognised and appropriate prior learning.
Presentation of a folio and attendance at an interview.

Higher Education Admissions Criteria

As well as the specific entry requirements above, Melbourne Polytechnic admits students on the basis of the following categories:

If you have already studied higher education: Y ou may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree.

If you have studied a VET course: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if your highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a vocational education and training (VET) course.

If you have recent secondary education: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you are a recent secondary education student whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the past two years.

If you have work and life experience: You may meet the admissions criteria for higher education at Melbourne Polytechnic if you have work and life experience and left secondary education more than two years ago and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.

INTERNATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Attend an interview.

Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency
English: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5, Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall with no individual communicative skill below 42, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency.
Other: Applicants are required to present a folio and participate in an interview*
*Interviews by Skype or telephone are available for overseas and interstate applicants
Further: Information about authentic folio verification and lodgement can be provided by the Creative Arts Higher Education (HE) department, by email: illustration@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au