Admission requirements
Applicants should have basic IT knowledge and must have access to the internet (broadband if possible) during the period they are enrolled in order to complete course requirements.
As admission quotas may apply, applicants may be ranked based on an assessment of their work or industry experience, evidence of academic ability (studies undertaken at tertiary level) and, where applicable, demonstrated skills or proficiency as required for the course.
Minimum criteria are:
- completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate with a Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) minimum as approved by Academic Senate (or the interstate equivalent)
or
- completion of the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Course at an equivalent standard
or
- completion of the HSC (or interstate equivalent) with studies in English, Mathematics and / or Information Technology at HSC level
or
- completion of two appropriate undergraduate subjects through enrolment with CSU, other universities or with Open Learning Australia
or
- completion of Certificate III or IV in an appropriate discipline area from TAFE or other accredited provider
or
- demonstrated attributes through paid or voluntary employment in a library or information agency
or
- participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by ALIA or other appropriate professional or industry-related bodies
or
- in the case of school leavers, a report on the applicant’s academic performance from the school principal.
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