Entry Requirements

Advanced Diploma Courses

  1. Interview - In the interview we are assessing your suitability for the course including any specific requirements you may have.
  2. Portfolio - we are looking for evidence of creativity which is demonstrated through a collection of works in a medium of your choosing.
  3. Copy of your Year 12 Certificate OR by achieving an Exit Level 3 score within the Australian Core Skills Framework assessments in reading and numeracy.

 

An Exit Level 3 score within the Australian Core Skills Framework assessments in reading and numeracy will show that you have the capability to be successful in this course. AIE can assist you with this assessment process if required and results will be reported to you as soon as practicable. As per the Department of Education and Training guidelines, assessment results are also available to the Department Secretary on request.

 

For more information please visit the interview and portfolio page

Graduate Diploma Courses

Entry for this Graduate Diploma course is based on completion of one of the relevant qualifications listed below or an equivalent relevant qualification, or combination of academic and/or professional qualifications demonstrating potential to undertake study at this level.

  • Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming)
  • Advanced Diploma of Professional Game Development
  • Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

 

In addition, applicants need to produce:

  • Copy of your Year 12 Certificate OR by achieving an Exit Level 3 score within the Australian Core Skills Framework assessments in reading and numeracy.

 

An Exit Level 3 score within the Australian Core Skills Framework assessments in reading and numeracy will show that you have the capability to be successful in this course. AIE can assist you with this assessment process if required and results will be reported to you as soon as practicable. As per the Department of Education and Training guidelines, assessment results are also available to the Department Secretary on request.

Bachelor Courses

Entry requirements

AIE Institute degrees do not have an ATAR requirement.

To be eligible for entry to AIE Institute’s courses you must meet the following requirements:

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

  • Australian Senior Certificate of Education, such as the NSW HSC, Victorian VCE, South Australian SACE, ACT SSC or equivalent, with a pass level or higher in English.
  • Interview and/or portfolio

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

  • A Diploma or higher from an accredited Australian education institution
  • Interview and/or portfolio

Applicants with higher education

  • A Diploma or higher from an accredited Australian education institution
  • Interview and/or portfolio

Applicants with work and life experience - alternative entry

  • A foundation studies program or preparatory program recognised for admission purposes by another Australian higher education provider, OR relevant work experience that demonstrates equivalence to the entry requirements
  • Interview and/or portfolio

Interviews

Interviews are intended to assess the applicant’s suitability for the course, including any specific requirements they may have. Common questions to be asked in the interview relate to teamwork, educational history, what students want to gain from the course and their long-term career aspirations. Applicants may also show examples of work from their portfolio. The Admissions Panel will assess the applicant’s suitability for the course and advise them if they need to submit further materials.

Portfolios

For more information please visit the interview and portfolio page

Articulation pathways

AIE Institute has an articulation agreement with the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE). Applicants may be granted advanced standing into an AIE Institute Bachelor course if they have successfully completed an AIE Advanced Diploma according to the agreement.

Additional information

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