Portfolio applicants
Our Portfolio entry pathway assesses your ability to succeed in higher education based on a portfolio of evidence.
What do you need to supply?
You need to include an introductory letter, a resume, two written references and copies of any certificates, awards or academic records. An interview may also be required as part of the assessment.
- Introductory letter
Should be an explanation of why you want to attend university; the reasons and motivation behind the course you have chosen and your future career goals.
Your letter should reflect your commitment, preparation to study and motivation to be successful. - Resume
Should outline all your work experience to date. It should include details of paid work and any voluntary positions you have filled. - Academic records
Should outline all your education to date, including: secondary schooling, leadership programs, sports coaching, umpiring accreditation, TAFE/Registered Training Organisation (RTO) qualifications, Industry training/accreditation, workplace training - Referees
Should include a minimum of two written references, with at least one of these referees a professional / work / school reference
Courses not accepting applications through this pathway:
- Bachelor of Communications - Screen Studies major
- Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Laws - double degree
- Bachelor of Engineering Science
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
- Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Arts - double degree
- Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business - double degree
- Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Criminology and Justice - double degree
- Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Psychological Science - double degree
- Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing) / Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) - double degree
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Applying
You need to submit your application and documentation directly to us, using our online admission system.
Important Dates
2012
- 27 February: Semester 1 starts
- April: Applications for mid-year entry into courses open after Easter (to commence study in July)
- 9 July: Applications close for the University Certificate of Maintenance Engineering for mid-year entry
- 13 July: Last date to submit portfolio pathway applications and supporting documentation for mid-year entry
- 16 July: Applications close for the University Preparation Course (Education Assistant) and University Preparation Course (Education Assistant: Special Needs) for mid-year entry
- 23 July: Orientation week
- 29 July: Joondalup Open Day
- 30 July: Semester 2 starts
- 12 August: Mount Lawley & WAAPA Open Day