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TAFE SA – University Credit Pathways

TAFE SA has many credit transfer agreements with universities for TAFE SA graduates which can shorten the time it takes to complete the University program or lighten the load in any one year. To claim credit, you must formally apply to the relevant university in accordance with their processes.

To find out which TAFE SA courses offer credit towards a University Degree search below.

Studying at TAFE SA is one of the easiest and most successful pathways towards a University Degree. Credit Transfer is the formal recognition that parts of TAFE SA qualifications are equivalent in content and level to parts of some University programs.  

To claim credit, you must formally apply to the relevant university in accordance with their processes and may be required to provide evidence of your previous studies, such as a qualification parchment.  

Being eligible for credit does not guarantee that you will be offered a place in the university program.  Credit will normally only be granted after you have been offered a place.  

To find out which TAFE SA courses offer credit towards a University Degree search below. You can view all credit agreements or select a specific TAFE SA study area, and/or a specific University and/or only current TAFE SA courses. Time equivalent values are only provided when the credit points awarded equate to a semester (6 months) a year (12 months) 3 semesters (18 months) or 2 years (24 months). The time equivalent value does not indicate the time your university study will be reduced by this will depend on your study pathway and university timetabling.  

Important Notice: The information included on this website is provided as general information only and will change from time to time.  The information does not take into account specific circumstances that may be applicable to a student.  You are responsible for undertaking your own enquiries with the relevant university regarding admission requirements and the process for being awarded credit.

Credit Transfer Search

Arts and Design

Writing

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Diploma of Arts (Professional Writing) 40630SA
Flinders University Bachelor of Arts 36 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing) 9 points   Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 18 points   Details
  Bachelor of Arts 24 points 12 months Details
Diploma of Arts (Professional Writing) 40507SA
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 18 points   Details
  Bachelor of Arts 24 points 12 months Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Arts (Writing and Creative Communication) 27 points   Details
Advanced Diploma of Arts (Professional Writing) 40629SA
Flinders University Bachelor of Arts 54 points 18 months Details
  Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing) 13.5 points   Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Arts 36 points 18 months Details
Advanced Diploma of Arts (Professional Writing) 40506SA
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Arts 36 points 18 months Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Arts (Writing and Creative Communication) 36 points 12 months Details

Film, TV and Game Art

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Certificate IV in Screen and Media (Specialising in CGI and Visual Effects) CUF40107
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 6 points   Details
  Bachelor of Media (Marketing) 6 points   Details
  Bachelor of Media (Journalism) 6 points   Details
Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games ICA40911
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 6 points   Details
  Bachelor of Media (Marketing) 6 points   Details
  Bachelor of Media (Journalism) 6 points   Details
Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games ICA50211
Flinders University Bachelor of Information Technology 36 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Information Technology (Digital Media) 18 points 6 months Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Media (Marketing) 12 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Media (Journalism) 12 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialising in CGI and Visual Effects) CUF50107
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Media (Marketing) 12 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Media (Journalism) 12 points 6 months Details
Advanced Diploma of Screen CUF60101
Flinders University Bachelor of Creative Arts (Screen) 54 points   Details
  Bachelor of Creative Arts (Digital Media) 54 points 18 months Details
Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media CUF60107
Flinders University Bachelor of Creative Arts (Screen) 54 points 18 months Details
Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialising in Game Art) CUF60107
Flinders University Bachelor of Creative Arts (Digital Media) 54 points 18 months Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 36 points 18 months Details
  Bachelor of Media (Marketing) 18 points   Details
  Bachelor of Media (Journalism) 18 points   Details
Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Specialising in CGI and Visual Effects) CUF60107
Flinders University Bachelor of Arts 54 points 18 months Details
  Bachelor of Creative Arts (Digital Media) 54 points 18 months Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 36 points 18 months Details
  Bachelor of Media (Marketing) 18 points   Details
  Bachelor of Media (Journalism) 18 points   Details

Performing Arts

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Advanced Diploma of Arts (Acting) 40505SA
Flinders University Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama) 54 points 18 months Details
  Bachelor of Arts 54 points 18 months Details
University of Tasmania Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (Theatre) 200 points 24 months Details
Bachelor of Dance Performance
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 18 points   Details

Music

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Certificate IV in Sound Production CUS40209
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Music (Sonic Arts) 6 points   Details
Diploma of Sound Production CUS50209
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Music (Sonic Arts) 24 points 12 months Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Creative Arts 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Applied Media 8 points 12 months Details
Diploma of Music CUS50101
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Creative Arts 8 points 12 months Details
Diploma of Music Industry (Technical Production) CUS50201
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Creative Arts 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Applied Media 8 points 12 months Details
Diploma of Music CUS50109
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Creative Arts 8 points 12 months Details
Advanced Diploma of Sound Production CUS60209
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Music (Sonic Arts) 30 points   Details

Graphic Design and Printing

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Certificate IV in Design CUV40311
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 6 points   Details
  Bachelor of Media (Marketing) 6 points   Details
  Bachelor of Media (Journalism) 6 points   Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) 9 points   Details
Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Digital Production) ICP50110
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Media (Marketing) 12 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Media (Journalism) 12 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Multimedia) ICP50210
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Media (Marketing) 12 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Media (Journalism) 12 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Graphic Design CUV50311
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Media (Marketing) 12 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Media (Journalism) 12 points 6 months Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) 36 points 12 months Details
Diploma of Applied Design (Interactive Multimedia) 12274SA
University of South Australia Bachelor of Arts (All Professional Majors) 27 points   Details
Advanced Diploma of Advertising and Graphic Design 40510SA
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Design Studies 6 points   Details
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design CUV60411
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 36 points 18 months Details
  Bachelor of Media (Marketing) 18 points   Details
  Bachelor of Media (Journalism) 18 points   Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) 54 points 18 months Details

Interior Design

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Diploma of Arts (Interior Decoration and Design) 14299VIC
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Design Studies 9 points   Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Arts (All Professional Majors) 27 points   Details

Photography

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Certificate IV in Photo Imaging CUV40411
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 6 points   Details
  Bachelor of Media (Marketing) 6 points   Details
  Bachelor of Media (Journalism) 6 points   Details
Diploma of Photo Imaging CUV50411
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Media (Marketing) 12 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Media (Journalism) 12 points 6 months Details
Advanced Diploma of Creative Product Development CUV60311
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media 36 points 18 months Details
  Bachelor of Media (Marketing) 18 points   Details
  Bachelor of Media (Journalism) 18 points   Details

Visual Arts and Craft

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft CUV40103
University of South Australia Bachelor of Arts (Writing and Creative Communication) 18 points 6 months Details

Digital Media and Web Design

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Certificate IV in Screen and Media CUF40107
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Creative Arts 4 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Multimedia CUF50701
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Creative Arts 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Applied Media 8 points 12 months Details
Diploma of Screen and Media CUF50107
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Applied Media 8 points 12 months Details
Diploma of Interactive Digital Media CUF50207
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Creative Arts 8 points 12 months Details

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