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ACU Study Options for Non-School Leavers

Returning to study after a break? ACU will support you every step of the way.

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ABOUT THIS SESSION

Thinking about studying after time in the workforce or a career break? Or maybe you’re ready to build on your existing qualifications? Whatever your journey, ACU will support you every step of the way.

What you'll learn in this session:

The alternative entry pathways available at ACU for non-school leavers
How recognition of prior learning and bridging programs work
The support services designed specifically for mature-age and non-traditional students
Experiences of current ACU students who joined the university after a break from study.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

ACU is a young university making a serious impact. Ranked 1st in Australia and 17th worldwide for research quality*, they’re also a leader in employability with 95 per cent of graduates employed**. ACU attracts a diverse student cohort from many backgrounds and experiences to its seven campuses around Australia (Ballarat, Blacktown, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney and Strathfield) and its international campus in Rome, Italy.

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* Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026
** Graduate Outcomes Survey - Longitudinal 2024, overall employment for domestic undergraduate students and domestic postgraduate coursework students in the labour force.

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