Entry Requirements - Domestic Students
General Admission
Vocational Education & Training (VET) courses
The following admission criteria apply for Vocational Education & Training (VET) courses.
- Completion of the Australian year 12 High School Certificate
(HSC) or its equivalent
or - Equivalent to Certificate level II or higher as defined by
the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF)
or - Mature age over 21 years
or - On receipt of suitable evidence, SAE shall seek to admit
all prospective students (via special entry) who are
considered to have a reasonable chance of success in
the course.
Higher Education (HE) courses
The following admission criteria apply for Higher Education (HE) courses:
- Completion of the Australian year 12 High School Certificate
(HSC) or its equivalent
or - Completion of Certificate level IV or higher as defined by
the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF)
or - Mature age over 21 years
Laptop Requirements
SAE recommends that all commencing students, in all HE Courses, at
all SAE Institutes in Australia, should have access to a specified
laptop (normally a high-end Macintosh) computer and software,
throughout the duration of their studies.
SAE offers special laptop deals to new students at significantly
discounted rates - please contact SAE for details. Conditions apply and
the offer may vary from course to course and intake to intake.
