Credit
Transfer
This Credit Transfer website is a helpful guide as you explore options and plan your tertiary education journey. Whether you're thinking about starting at TAFE NSW, or you've already finished a qualification with us, this website can help you see how your qualifications fit into your lifelong learning journey. Listing over 3,200 pathways across 28 universities and higher education providers, there is sure to be a pathway that appeals. Credit arrangements are updated regularly, so you should always confirm your eligibility with the offering institution by following the information in the How to Apply section.
 
     
Degree: Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  Offering Institution: University of Newcastle 
TAFE qualification: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Certificate IV 
National code: CUA40620 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA40620 - Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Arts and Cultural Administration (Galleries and Museums) Certificate IV 
National code: CUA40820 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA40820-02 - Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration (Galleries and Museums) may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Arts and Cultural Administration Certificate IV 
National code: CUA40820 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA40820-01 - Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Ceramics Diploma 
National code: CUA51220 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA51220 - Diploma of Ceramics may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Creative Practice Diploma 
National code: HE20533V01 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 40 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed HE20533V01 - Diploma of Creative Practice may provide up to 40 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Design Certificate IV 
National code: CUA40720 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA40720 - Certificate IV in Design may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Fashion Diploma 
National code: HE20516V01 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed HE20516V01 - Diploma of Fashion may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Graphic Design (Illustration) Advanced Diploma 
National code: CUA60320 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA60320-02 - Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (Illustration) may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Graphic Design (Illustration) Diploma 
National code: CUA50720 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA50720-02 - Diploma of Graphic Design (Illustration) may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Graphic Design Advanced Diploma 
National code: CUA60320 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA60320 - Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Graphic Design Diploma 
National code: CUA50720 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA50720 - Diploma of Graphic Design may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Information Technology (Game Art and Design) Diploma 
National code: ICT50220 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed ICT50220-11 - Diploma of Information Technology (Game Art and Design) may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Information Technology (Game Programming) Diploma 
National code: ICT50220 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed ICT50220-12 - Diploma of Information Technology (Game Programming) may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Information Technology (Gaming Development) Certificate IV 
National code: ICT40120 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed ICT40120-04 - Certificate IV in Information Technology (Gaming Development) may provide entry into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Interior Design Diploma 
National code: MSF50222 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed MSF50222 - Diploma of Interior Design may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Live Production and Technical Services Certificate IV 
National code: CUA40420 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 40 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA40420 - Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services may provide up to 40 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Live Production and Technical Services Diploma 
National code: CUA50420 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 60 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA50420-01 - Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services may provide up to 60 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Music (Business) Diploma 
National code: CUA50820 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 40 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA50820-05 - Diploma of Music (Business) may provide up to 40 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Music (Creation and Composition) Diploma 
National code: CUA50820 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 80 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA50820-03 - Diploma of Music (Creation and Composition) may provide up to 80 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Music (Performance) Certificate IV 
National code: CUA40920 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 40 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA40920-02 - Certificate IV in Music (Performance) may provide up to 40 credits into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Music (Performance) Diploma 
National code: CUA50820 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 80 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA50820-02 - Diploma of Music (Performance) may provide up to 80 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Music (Sound Production) Certificate IV 
National code: CUA40920 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 40 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA40920-03 - Certificate IV in Music (Sound Production) may provide up to 40 credit points the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Music (Sound Production) Diploma 
National code: CUA50820 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 60 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA50820-04 - Diploma of Music (Sound Production) may provide up to 60 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Music Advanced Diploma 
National code: CUA60520 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 80 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA60520 - Advanced Diploma of Music may provide up to 80 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Music Certificate IV 
National code: CUA40920 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 40 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA40920 - Certificate IV in Music may provide up to 40 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Photography and Digital Imaging Certificate IV 
National code: CUA41120 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA41120 - Certificate IV in Photography and Digital Imaging may provide entry into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Photography and Digital Imaging Diploma 
National code: CUA50920 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA50920 - Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects) Certificate IV 
National code: CUA41220 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA41220-02 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Animation and Visual Effects) may provide entry into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects) Diploma 
National code: CUA51020 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA51020-02 - Diploma of Screen and Media (Animation, Gaming and Visual Effects) may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Screen and Media (Journalism) Certificate IV 
National code: CUA41220 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA41220-05 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Journalism) may provide entry into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Screen and Media (Journalism) Diploma 
National code: CUA51020 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA51020-05 - Diploma of Screen and Media (Journalism) may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Screen and Media (Radio and Podcasting) Certificate IV 
National code: CUA41220 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 40 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA41220-04 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Radio and Podcasting) may provide up to 40 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Screen and Media (Radio and Podcasting) Diploma 
National code: CUA51020 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 40 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA51020-04 - Diploma of Screen and Media (Radio and Podcasting) may provide up to 40 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Screen and Media Advanced Diploma 
National code: CUA60620 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA60620 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Screen and Media Certificate IV 
National code: CUA41220 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA41220 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media may provide entry into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Screen and Media Diploma 
National code: CUA51020 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA51020 - Diploma of Screen and Media may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Visual Arts Advanced Diploma 
National code: CUA60720 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA60720 - Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.

TAFE qualification: Visual Arts Diploma 
National code: CUA51120 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 106893K 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 20 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: A completed CUA51120 - Diploma of Visual Arts may provide up to 20 credit points into the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts  
How to apply:

The University of Newcastle offers free, direct applications to its undergraduate programs. You can be considered for admission into an undergraduate degree based on:

  • your performance in past HSC exams or equivalent, or partially completed higher education studies in Australia or equivalent overseas qualifications
  • TAFE or other AQF qualification Certificate III (limited programs), IV or above
  • post-secondary professional qualifications or professional / vocational experience
  • performance in alternative entry or Pathway programs like Open Foundation
  • Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel qualifications and experience

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/study/undergraduate/getting-in/entry-schemes#non-school-leaver.