Entry Requirements for Domestic Students

We have three intakes a year and accept applications all year round. Find out all about our entry requirements. 

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Undergraduate Programs

  • have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent);  

AND  

  • satisfy minimum standard English requirements equivalent to:  
  • NSW HSC English Standard with a Band 3, or VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) satisfactory completion of Units 3 and 4 English. Any of the four VCE English studies – English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English Language – satisfies the requirement for English; however, Units 3 and 4 must be completed in sequence and in the same calendar year.  

Where the minimum standard English requirements were not achieved, the completion of a writing task or submission of a completed assessment task from other units at Year 12 level is required. 

Applicants to the Diploma and Bachelor of Arts & Entertainment Management must also achieve an ATAR of 60 or above. 

  • Completed at least 6 months of full-time Higher Education (HE) study (or the part-time equivalent) at AQF level 5 degree or higher (or its overseas equivalent). OR 
  • Successfully completed an AQF VET qualification Certificate IV or above (or its overseas equivalent). 

Applicants who have not completed 6 months of HE studies or a Certificate IV or above will be assessed on their secondary school results. Please note that other selection criteria, including English proficiency, will be considered. 

Applicants who are 21 years or older at the time of application are entitled to mature-age consideration. 

Applicants may obtain entry by meeting the school leaver or tertiary study requirements. 

AIM may give special consideration for admission to courses to applicants who have suffered an educational disadvantage. Applicants with disabilities, from geographically isolated areas or economically disadvantaged backgrounds may apply for special consideration. Speak to our Recruitment Team for more information. 

Prospective students of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island (ATSI) descent may apply for special consideration for admission to the Institute. Speak to our Recruitment Team for more information.

Postgraduate Programs

  • A Bachelor of Music Degree, or 
  • A non-music bachelor degree and have relevant musical professional practice experience. 

Entry into the postgraduate Arts and Entertainment Management program requires applicants to have:  

Applicants without tertiary qualifications may be granted admission to the postgraduate program on the basis of extensive relevant work experience and demonstrated potential to undertake the program of study and to achieve course learning outcome. 

Additional Entry Requirements

Applicants to the Diploma of Music should provide a resume outlining any previous musical study, and/or practical music experiences and achievements. 

Applicants are required to attend an interview or live audition, or provide a portfolio of items appropriate for the award they are applying for. 

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Applicants may be required to provide a curriculum vitae with a cover letter outlining their career goals. 

Applicants may be required to attend an interview or live audition, or provide a portfolio of items appropriate for the award they are applying for. 

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Applicants may be required to provide a curriculum vitae with a cover letter outlining their career goals. 

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants may be eligible for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning for their post-secondary studies including completed or partially completed Higher Education awards and completed Vocational Education & Training (VET) qualifications (AQF Diploma and above, or its overseas equivalent as assessed by DET).  

Specified credit will be granted towards specific units of an AIM undergraduate course on the basis of prior learning in a completed or partially completed HE award or completed VET qualification if it is assessed to be comparable in terms of learning outcomes, volume of learning, content and learning and assessment approaches. Applicants should submit an Application for Recognition of Prior Learning together with all required supporting documentary evidence. 

Overseas qualifications will be assessed for equivalency by the Department of Education.

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