Our university pathways can lead you to study at select Western Australian (WA) universities.
The advantages of starting your studies at TAFE include:
- an industry-focused pathway to further study if you do not meet university entry requirements;
- smaller class sizes with extra English and academic support;
- you will gain practical, employment-focused skills that will complement your degree; and
- a potential reduction in your study load, course duration and fees when you enrol into your university degree.
On completion of TAFE and university, you will have two qualifications that attract employers and give you a competitive edge in the global job market.
University packages
When you apply to study at TAFE, you can package an eligible TAFE course with an eligible university degree.
When you do this, you will receive offers from both TIWA and your university. This means you can apply for one student visa, and the university degree will be your principal course.
Packages available with Curtin University
TIWA course | TIWA college | University course |
---|---|---|
BSB50120 Diploma of Business | NM TAFE | Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business Administration |
FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting | NM TAFE | Bachelor of Commerce |
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | NM TAFE SM TAFE CR TAFE | Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) |
ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology [Advanced Networking] ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology [Advanced Programming] | NM TAFE | Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Science |
CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media [Animation and Game Art – AC83] CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media [Film and Television – AC75] | NM TAFE | Bachelor of Design (Animation and Game Design) Bachelor of Arts (Screen Arts) |
Packages available with Edith Cowan University (ECU)
TIWA course | TIWA college | University course |
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BSB50120 Diploma of Business | NM TAFE | Bachelor of Commerce (W23 v7) |
FNS50222 Diploma of Accounting | NM TAFE | Bachelor of Commerce (W23 v7) |
CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media [Animation and Game Art – AC83] CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media [Film and Television – AC75] | NM TAFE | Bachelor of Media and Communication (W63 v2) with any single major nomination (excluding Screen Studies) |
MEM50222 Diploma of Engineering – Technical | SM TAFE | Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Honours (Y45) |
Packages available with Murdoch University
TIWA course | TIWA college | University course |
---|---|---|
SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management | NM TAFE SM TAFE | Bachelor of Business |
CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care | NM TAFE SM TAFE CR TAFE | Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary Teaching) + BED ECE and Primary |
ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology [Advanced Networking] ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology [Advanced Programming] | NM TAFE | Bachelor of Information Technology (B1390) in:
Bachelor of Science in Internetworking & Network Security (B1317) |
CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media [Animation and Game Art – AC83] CUA51020 Diploma of Screen and Media [Film and Television – AC75] | NM TAFE | Bachelor of Creative Media (B1343) |
Packages available with University of Notre Dame Australia
TIWA course | TIWA college | University course |
---|---|---|
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing | NM TAFE SM TAFE CR TAFE | Bachelor of Nursing |
Credit transfer
Many students choose to start their studies at TAFE, then apply for university entrance towards the end of their diploma/advanced diploma studies and gain credit for the work they have done.
If you are interested in university pathways or packaging, please contact the university to confirm the credit transfers awarded for each course.
Our university partners
TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) has formal articulation agreements with the following WA universities. These universities give select diploma and advanced diploma graduates entry into a wide range of degree programs, and provide credit transfer (also known as advanced standing) for your previous studies.
CRICOS Provider Code: 00301J
Curtin pathway application process
Courses at Curtin University(opens in a new tab)
CRICOS Provider Code: 00279B
Edith Cowan University (ECU) pathway application process
Courses at ECU(opens in a new tab)
CRICOS Provider Code: 00125J
Murdoch University pathway application process
Courses at Murdoch University(opens in a new tab)
Applying for a TAFE to university package
To apply for a university package, you must appoint an education agent who is registered with both TIWA and your preferred university. Find an agent near you
Some courses require a higher English level. Please refer to the specific English requirements on TIWA course pages in our course catalogue. If you need to improve your English before you start your study pathway, you can Learn English with a TIWA partner English college.
Steps to apply
- Step one: Select your TAFE course and relevant university pathway.
- Step two: Download the required documents and complete all the required details. Have electronic copies of these documents ready to upload with your TAFE application.
- Step three: Together with your agent, apply online for your TAFE to university package(opens in a new tab).
For ECU and Murdoch University, you must pay all packaging fees to TIWA, together with payment for your TAFE course and Overseas Health Cover.
For Curtin University, you must pay packaging fees directly to them. TIWA will provide more information on this at the offer letter stage.
View detailed pathway application requirements by university
Timelines for application processing
To prevent delays, please ensure your documents and payments are all correct before submitting your application to TIWA.
Please note that our Letter of Offer will not be issued until the university Letter of Offer is received. Once we have received the university Letter of Offer, we will send you all your offer documentation together.
Accepting packages
Once we receive your signed acceptance letters and payment, you should receive your confirmation of enrolment (CoE) within seven working days.
There are cutoff dates for applications and for finalising your acceptance – if you do not submit your application and accept the offer before the relevant cutoff dates, your offer will be deferred to the next available semester.