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"Well for me (studying) has been really enjoyable so it does not seem like hard work. Pick subjects that fascinate you. Last year I did two subjects through the Community Access Program and it was a great way to ease back in to study. I can get credit for them too."
Daniel Howlett, Bachelor of Arts 2008
Community Access Program (CAP) under the non-school leaver entry pathway
Applicants may elect to enrol in University of Melbourne first year single subject study via the Community Access Program (CAP) in assessed mode to either meet your course prerequisite requirements; or meet the basis for entry; or both.
- Using CAP to meet course prerequisites
- Using CAP as a basis for entry
- When to enrol in CAP
- Gaining credits from your CAP study towards your degree
- More information about CAP including how to apply
Using CAP to meet course prerequisites
Specified first year subjects can be completed using CAP and, for applicants using the non-school leaver entry pathway, if the required standard is achieved will be deemed equivalent to the VCE prerequisite.
Check course prerequisites via Course Search. The following prescribed CAP (assessed mode) subjects are available to non-school leaver entry pathway applicants to meet the equivalent VCE Units 3 and 4 prerequisites:
| VCE Units 3 and 4 prerequisite | CAP (assessed mode) subject |
|---|---|
| Biology | |
| Chemistry | |
| English | Choose one of the following: |
| Mathematical Methods | |
| Physics |
Note: For prerequisites VCE Units 3 and 4 which require a study score of 25, a pass (50-64%) in the corresponding first year CAP subject will be required to meet the prerequisite. For prerequisite VCE Units 3 and 4 which require a study score of 35, a H2B (70-74%) in the corresponding first year CAP subject will be required to meet the prerequisite.
After achieving CAP study results as required for course prerequisites, non-school leaver entry pathway applicants are required to undertake an admissions test (the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)); or undertake additional CAP subjects (assessed mode) to meet the basis for entry.
Using CAP as a basis for entry
Non-school leaver entry pathway applicants are required to:
- enrol in CAP subjects (assessed mode);
- complete a minimum of 50 points (equivalent to four subjects); and
- obtain a grade point average across 50 points of CAP of at least 75% for admission into a Commonwealth supported place.
It is recommended that applicants enrol in CAP subjects required to meet prerequisites and where possible, should complete at least half of their CAP subjects using subjects that are offered as part of their intended degree (see the University handbook for course structure details).
When to enrol in CAP
Applicants wishing to use CAP under the non-school leaver entry pathway must enrol in CAP and complete their CAP study before lodging their application for their chosen undergraduate course.
Gaining credits from CAP study towards your degree
Students who complete prescribed CAP subjects under the non-school leaver pathway will be entitled to receive credit for the subjects, providing the subjects fit into the requirements for the degree in which they subsequently enrol and total credit granted for the course does not exceed maximum amounts.
More information about CAP including how to apply
Applicants wishing to enrol in CAP under the non-school leaver entry pathway should seek advice from relevant CAP Officer in their study areas. Refer to the CAP web site for more information incuding how to apply for CAP.