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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.

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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

Community and Health

Nursing

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Certificate IV in Pathology (This qualification includes the recommended electives required for collection) HLT41807
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points   Details
Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing) HLT51607
Endeavour College of Natural Health Bachelor of Health Sciences (Naturopathy) 6 points   Details
  Bachelor of Health Sciences (Acupuncture) 6 points   Details
Flinders University Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) 36 points 12 months Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Nursing 12 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Health Sciences 12 points 6 months Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Nursing 36 points 12 months Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Nursing 8 points 12 months Details
Diploma of Nursing (Pre-enrolment) 39037QLD
Flinders University Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) 36 points 12 months Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Nursing 36 points 12 months Details
Diploma of Nursing (Post-enrolment) 39040QLD
Flinders University Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) 36 points 12 months Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Nursing 36 points 12 months Details
Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 nursing) HLT51612
Flinders University Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration) 36 points 12 months Details
Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing) HLT61107
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Nursing 12 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Health Sciences 18 points   Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Nursing 36 points 12 months Details

Volunteering

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Certificate IV in Community Services (Volunteer Management) 40485SA
Flinders University Bachelor of Health Sciences 9 points   Details
Diploma of Community Services (Volunteer Management) 40486SA
Flinders University Bachelor of Government and Public Management 54 points 18 months Details
  Bachelor of Health Sciences 9 points   Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
Advanced Diploma of Community Services (Volunteer Management) 40487SA
Flinders University Bachelor of Government and Public Management 54 points 18 months Details
  Bachelor of Health Sciences 9 points   Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 36 points 18 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 24 points 12 months Details
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management (Specialising in Volunteer Management) CHC60308
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 36 points 18 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 24 points 12 months Details

Community Services

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Certificate IV in Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure) CHC41602
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points   Details
Diploma of Community Services Management CHC51602
Flinders University Bachelor of Social Work and Social Planning 4.5 points   Details
  Bachelor of Government and Public Management 54 points 18 months Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies) with Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) 18 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Work 18 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) 18 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Financial Services FNS50107
Flinders University Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) 36 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) 36 points 12 months Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Business 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Business Administration 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Commerce 8 points 12 months Details
Diploma of Counselling CHC51708
Flinders University Bachelor of Arts 36 points 12 months Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points   Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Community Services Co-ordination CHC52208
Flinders University Bachelor of Government and Public Management 54 points 18 months Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points   Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
Diploma of Community Services Work CHC50608
Flinders University Bachelor of Social Work and Social Planning 36 points 12 months Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points   Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Family Intake and Support Work CHC51808
Flinders University Bachelor of Social Work and Social Planning 36 points 12 months Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points   Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Family Intake and Support Work CHC51707
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
Diploma of Community Education CHC51502
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Community Welfare Work CHC50702
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies) with Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) 18 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Work 18 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) 18 points 6 months Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) CHC50902
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling) CHC51002
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
Diploma of Community Welfare Work (Specialising in Counselling Skills) CHC50702
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
Diploma of Employment Services CHC50402
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
Diploma of Employment Services CHC51608
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points   Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
Diploma of Community Services (Case Management) CHC52008
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points   Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling) CHC52108
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Community Development CHC50708
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details
Advanced Diploma of Community Services Management CHC60402
Flinders University Bachelor of Social Work and Social Planning 16.5 points   Details
  Bachelor of Government and Public Management 54 points 18 months Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 36 points   Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 24 points 12 months Details
Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management CHC60308
Flinders University Bachelor of Government and Public Management 54 points 18 months Details
  Bachelor of Arts 54 points 18 months Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 36 points 18 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 24 points 12 months Details

Youth Work

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Certificate IV in Youth Work (Juvenile Justice) CHC40702
Flinders University Bachelor of Health Sciences 9 points   Details
Certificate IV in Youth Work CHC41808
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, Special Education, Tec 1 points   Details
Diploma of Youth Work CHC51408
Flinders University Bachelor of Social Work and Social Planning 36 points 12 months Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points   Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Youth Work CHC50502
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies) with Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) 18 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Work 18 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) 18 points 6 months Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Youth Justice CHC51508
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points   Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details

Children Services

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care) CHC50908
Flinders University Masters Degree in Teaching (Early Childhood) 4.5 points   Details
  Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) and Bachelor of Arts 18 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Education (Primary R to 7) and Bachelor of Arts 9 points   Details
  Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary Schooling) and Bachelor of Arts 9 points   Details
  Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Special Education) and Bachelor of Disa 13.5 points   Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Specialisation) 27 points   Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Children's Services (Outside school hours care) CHC51008
Flinders University Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) and Bachelor of Arts 9 points   Details
  Bachelor of Education (Primary R to 7) and Bachelor of Arts 9 points   Details
  Bachelor of Education (Middle and Secondary Schooling) and Bachelor of Arts 9 points   Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Children's Services CHC50302
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Early Childhood 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details
Advanced Diploma of Children's Services CHC60202
Flinders University Bachelor of Government and Public Management 54 points 18 months Details
Advanced Diploma of Children's Services CHC60208
University of South Australia Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Specialisation) 4.5 points   Details

Disability Work and Advocacy

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Certificate IV in Disability CHC40308
Flinders University Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education 9 points   Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points   Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary, Special Education, Tec 1 points   Details
Certificate IV in Disability CHC40312
Flinders University Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education 9 points   Details
Certificate IV in Disability Work CHC40302
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points   Details
Diploma of Disability Work CHC50102
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
  Bachelor of Health Sciences 12 points 6 months Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies) with Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) 18 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Work 18 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) 18 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Disability CHC50108
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 12 points 6 months Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details

Mental Health and Drug Education

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and Other Drugs) CHC50208
Flinders University Bachelor of Social Work and Social Planning 36 points 12 months Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points   Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and other drugs) CHC50212
Flinders University Bachelor of Social Work and Social Planning 36 points 12 months Details
Diploma of Alcohol and other Drugs Work CHC51102
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies) with Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) 18 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies) with Bachelor of Social Work 18 points 6 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Work 18 points   Details
  Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) 18 points   Details
Diploma of Community Welfare Work (Specialising in Mental Health Work - Non-clinical) CHC50702
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
Diploma of Community Services (Mental Health) CHC50308
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points   Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, Other Drugs and Mental Health) CHC50408
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points   Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details

Dental

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Certificate IV in Dental Assisting HLT43007
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points   Details
Diploma of Dental Technology HLT50507
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 12 points 6 months Details
Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene) 40633SA
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Oral Health 34 points   Details
  Bachelor of Health Sciences 18 points   Details
Advanced Diploma of Oral Health (Dental Hygiene) 40451SA
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Oral Health 34 points   Details
  Bachelor of Health Sciences 18 points   Details

Health and Nutrition

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Certificate IV in Population Health HLT42307
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points   Details
Certificate IV in Leisure and Health CHC40608
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points   Details
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance HLT42507
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points   Details
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Podiatry) HLT42507
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points 3 months Details
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy) HLT42507
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points 3 months Details
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Physiotherapy) HLT42507
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points 3 months Details
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Speech Pathology) HLT42507
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points 3 months Details
Diploma of Population Health HLT51007
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Development Studies 18 points   Details
  Bachelor of Arts 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
  Bachelor of Health Sciences 12 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Community Services (Lifestyle and Leisure) CHC50802
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
  Bachelor of Health Sciences 12 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Leisure and Health CHC50508
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Arts 24 points   Details
  Bachelor of Social Sciences 18 points   Details
  Bachelor of Health Sciences 12 points 6 months Details
University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Human Services 8 points 12 months Details
  Bachelor of Human Services (Counselling extended major) 4 points 6 months Details

Aged Care

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Certificate IV in Service Co-ordination (Ageing and Disability) CHC40202
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points   Details
Certificate IV in Aged Care Work CHC40102
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points   Details
Certificate IV in Aged Care CHC40108
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points   Details
Certificate IV in Home and Community Care CHC40208
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points   Details

Complementary Health

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Certificate IV in Aromatherapy HLT42707
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points   Details
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice HLT40307
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 6 points   Details
Diploma of Aromatherapy HLT51407
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 12 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT50307
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 12 points 6 months Details
Diploma of Reflexology HLT51707
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Health Sciences 12 points 6 months Details

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