Sheridan welcomes applications from individuals with recent secondary school experience, work life experience and vocational study.
In addition to the general admission requirements below, there may be course-specific entry requirements which are outlined in the relevant course pages.
The Admissions Policy applies for all courses and can be found on the
Student Policies and Forms page.
Diploma courses
Recent Secondary Education Applicants
Open to persons who are 17 years of age or over who have either:
- Completed the WACE and achieved an ATAR entry score of 60 (or its equivalent as determined by the Academic Council) for the course, or
- Completed the WACE and a university preparation course authorised by an Australian university, or
- Completed a recognised university preparation or foundations course, or
- Completed an International Baccalaureate (Applicants should contact Sheridan's Registrar for information regarding what score is required for entry into their chosen course).
Applicants must also provide evidence of sufficient English ability through Completion of WACE with scaled marks of at least 50 in ATAR English or ATAR Literature, A grade in General English, achieving a
score of 140 or higher in the STAT Written English, or successful completion of a recognised university preparation or foundations course.
Work Life and Vocational Training Applicants
Sheridan welcomes applications from persons of at least 17 years of age who have work life experience or have or are planning to complete a vocational training course. Sheridan recognises that
preparation for higher education is not restricted to formal educational attainment and that valuable intellectual and skills development can be gained through wide-ranging experiences and informal study.
Open to persons who are 17 years of age or over by course commencement and who have either:
- Completed or are completing a VET Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, or
- Completed two or more units of tertiary study which are completed as a separate enrolment, or
- Achieved a score of 140 or higher in STAT Written English and 140 in the STAT Multiple Choice.
Applicants must also provide evidence of sufficient English ability through completion of WACE with scaled marks of at least 50 in ATAR English or ATAR Literature, or an A grade in General English, achieving a
score of 140 or higher in the STAT Written English, or completion of a recognised university preparation or foundations course or completion of a Diploma or higher level vocational qualification.
(Note - Applicants 18 years or under please contact the Registrar to receive a letter of invitation to sit the STAT.)
Bachelor Courses
Recent Secondary Education Applicants
Open to persons who are 17 years of age or over who have either:
- Completed the WACE and achieved an ATAR entry score of 70 (or its equivalent as determined by the Academic Council) for the course, or
- Completed the WACE and a university preparation course authorised by an Australian university, or
- Completed a recognised university preparation or foundations course, or
- Completed an International Baccalaureate (Applicants should contact Sheridan's Registrar for information regarding what score is required for entry into their chosen course).
Applicants must also provide evidence of sufficient English ability through completion of WACE with scaled marks of at least 50 in ATAR English or ATAR Literature, or an A grade in General English, achieving a
score of 140 or higher in the STAT Written English or completion of a recognised university preparation or foundations course.
Work Life and Vocational Training Applicants
Sheridan welcomes applications from persons of at least 17 years of age who have work life experience or have or are planning to complete a vocational training course. Sheridan recognises that preparation for
higher education is not restricted to formal educational attainment and that valuable intellectual and skills development can be gained through wide-ranging experiences and informal study.
Open to persons who are 17 years of age or over by course commencement and who have either:
- Completed or are completing a VET Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, or
- Completed a recognised university foundations course, or
- Completed two or more units of tertiary study which are completed as a separate enrolment, or
- Achieved a score of 140 or higher in the STAT Written English and 140 in the STAT Multiple Choice.
Applicants must also provide evidence of sufficient English ability through Completion of WACE with scaled marks of at least 50 in ATAR English or ATAR Literature, an A grade in General English, achieving a
score of 140 or higher in the STAT Written English, or completion of a Diploma or higher level vocational qualification or completion of a recognised university preparation or foundations course.
(Note - Applicants 18 years or under please contact the Registrar to receive a letter of invitation to sit the STAT.)
Sheridan offers a caring and supportive environment where students are inspired to reach their full potential.
We offer undergraduate degrees in business and postgraduate degrees in business and education. Our staff are respected academics with expertise and teaching experience in their fields. When you study at Sheridan, you
will have the opportunity to engage with lecturers inside and outside of class in a collaborative, friendly environment.
Our facilities are conveniently located within a short walk of both McIver and Perth City train stations.
Sheridan is committed to high quality education, uniquely caring student support, and an affordable fee structure. The Bachelor of Business majoring in Accounting at Sheridan is accredited
by CPA, ACCA and CA ANZ. All our degrees are all accredited through the Australian Government's Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
Sheridan is WA's top Higher Education Institution for Teaching Quality, and for three consecutive years has been recognised as Western Australia's leading higher education institution for student support and services.*
*2023 Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching Undergraduate Student Experience Survey
