Special Entry (STAT)
If you are 21 years of age or over before 1 January of the year in
which you wish to enrol, you may be eligible to apply for entry under the
University's Special Entry Scheme.As a Special Entry applicant you must not hold a completed AQF diploma (formerly Associate Diploma) or higher level award from any tertiary institution (including TAFE and universities). In addition, if you were enrolled in a program leading to a higher education award within the last three years you must not have completed more than the equivalent of one full-time year of study.
You will be required to sit the STAT (Special Tertiary Admissions Test), a two-hour objective test with multiple choice answers conducted by SATAC
Some programs which accept STAT for entry also consider applicants on the basis of your employment experience or a personal competencies statement.
Programs that accept STAT, employment experience or a personal competencies statement for entry are listed in the SATAC Guide.
You should also make yourself familiar with any background knowledge required for particular programs. Program subject prerequisites (PDF 64kb - download Adobe Acrobat) apply.
STAT tests
Tests are held every year in Adelaide and regional centres in South Australia and the Northern Territory to coincide with midyear and end of year entry to university. Call SATAC on 8224 4000 for details. The test consists of 70 multiple choice questions designed to measure your ability to think critically and make sense of the material presented.
For application forms and fees to sit STAT, phone SATAC on 8224 4000 or check SATAC UniWeb. The SATAC Uni Guide is available at newsagents from August onwards.
You must lodge your application before the end of May (for midyear entry), or September (for the following year entry) to avoid late fees to SATAC, 104 Frome Street, Adelaide SA 5000 or online.
Personal competencies and employment experience
For many UniSA programs, a personal competencies statement and evidence of employment experience will be considered in the assessment process and can enhance your STAT rank, see the SATAC Uni Guide for details.