- Guaranteed Entry Scheme
The University offers four types of guaranteed entry pathways to its professional entry graduate courses. For each pathway, students must enrol in an undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne to be eligible. A guaranteed entry is available for most graduate degrees, depending on the ATAR a student achieves:
| ATAR of 99.90+ Chancellor’s Scholars Program | A guaranteed CSP place in any professional masters degrees, and no minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) in the undergraduate degree is required although prerequisites for the graduate degree must be met |
| ATAR of 96.00 – 99.85+ | A guaranteed CSP place in a range of graduate degrees, subject to meeting the prerequisites and achieving a GPA of 65% in the undergraduate degree studied |
| ATAR above 94.00 | A guaranteed fee place for students who meet the prerequisites and achieving the required GPA of 75% in the undergraduate degree studied |
| No ATAR | These guaranteed entry pathways are based on academic performance in a current University of Melbourne undergraduate degree, and are not subject to any ATAR requirement. |
Guaranteed Entry to Graduate Degrees Frequently Asked Questions about the Guarantee to Graduate Degrees
- Access Melbourne
Access Melbourne is special entry and access scheme offered by the University of Melbourne. By applying through Access Melbourne, students can be assured that any circumstances that have affected their education will be considered when the university assesses their Year 12 results. Access Melbourne can assist students to gain entry into a course even if their ATAR is below the Clearly-in Rank and also be considered for a scholarship.
Students can apply using one or more of the following categories:
Disadvantaged financial background
Applicants from rural or isolated area
Under-represented school
Difficult circumstances
Disability or medical condition
Non-English speaking background
Recognition as an Indigenous Australian
The University of Melbourne has a selection guarantee for eligible applicants in the following Access Melbourne categories:
- Disadvantaged financial background
- Applicants from rural or isolated areas
Students will need to meet the prerequisites and attain an ATAR of:
ATAR of 78+ Guarantees a place in Design and Science ATAR of 80+ Guarantees a place in Arts
ATAR of 88+ Guarantees a place in Commerce
ATAR of 95+ Guarantees a place in Biomedicine
Even if a student’s ATAR falls below these levels, they may still be considered for a place.
Visit Access Melbourne to find out more about Access Melbourne. A reminder that a SEAS application must be made through VTAC by 4 October 2016. Students applying for an Access Scholarship must do so through VTAC by 14 October 2016.
- Fine Arts DegreesVisit www.vtac.edu.au to confirm the summary of extra requirements below:
- Year 12 students applying for the following Fine Arts courses at the University of Melbourne for 2017 are encouraged to take note of extra-requirements for eligibility to be selected. All applicants must submit their Supplementary Application Form (available from their VTAC User Account) by the dates listed. Details of the audition/folio/test/interview will be sent to applicants between late September and early November.
| Course | VTAC Code | Prerequisites | Extra-Requirements |
| Fine Arts (Animation) | 3800639071
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Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English | Apply by 31 August: selection test (all), interview (some) |
| Fine Arts (Dance) | 3800638931
3800638933 |
Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English | Apply by 31 August: supplementary application form (all), physiotherapy form (all), audition (all), interview (some) |
| Fine Arts (Film & Television) | 3800638941
3800638943 |
Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English | Apply by 31 August:
selection test (all), interview (some) |
| Fine Arts (Music Theatre) | 3800638951
3800638953 |
Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English | Apply by 29 September:
supplementary application form (all), audition (all) |
| Fine Arts (Production) | 3800638961
3800638963 |
Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English | Apply by 29 September:
supplementary application form (all), interview (all), workshop (some) |
| Fine Arts (Screenwriting) | 3800639081
3800639083 |
Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English | Apply by 31 August:
selection test (all), interview (some) |
| Fine Arts (Theatre Practice) | 3800638971
3800638973 |
Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English | Apply by 29 September:
supplementary application form (all), audition (all), call-back audition (some) |
| Fine Arts (Visual Arts) | 3800638991
3800638993 |
Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English | Apply by 29 September:
supplementary application form (all), folio presentation (all), interview (all) |