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 Social Work (Honours)  Offering Institution: University of Newcastle 
TAFE qualification: Alcohol and Other Drugs Diploma 
National code: CHC53215 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 027437D 
Pathway credit points: 50 
Degree credit points: 320 
Available credits: Student must have completed the Diploma of Alcohol and other Drugs CHC53215.

Students must apply for credit using CATSO to arrange (up to) 50 units of credit to be entered on their enrolment. The remaining balance of 270 units will be required to be completed to gain the award of Bachelor of Social Work (Honours).  
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: Community Services Diploma 
National code: CHC52015 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 027437D 
Pathway credit points: 70 
Degree credit points: 240 
Available credits: Completion of CHC52015 - Diploma of Community Services may achieve a maximum of 70 credit points into the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), depending on the electives chosen.  
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: Mental Health Diploma 
National code: CHC53315 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 027437D 
Guaranteed pathway: Yes 
Pathway credit points: 80 
Degree credit points: 320 
Available credits: Completion of CHC53315 - Diploma of Mental Health may achieve a maximum of 80 credit points into the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), depending on the electives chosen.  
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: Youth Work Diploma 
National code: CHC50413 
International students: Yes 
Degree CRICOS code: 027437D 
Pathway credit points: 70 
Degree credit points: 320 
Available credits: Completion of CHC50413 - Diploma of Youth Work may achieve a maximum of 70 credit points into the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), depending on the electives chosen.  
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.