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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

Building and Furnishing

Building, Design and Drafting

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Certificate IV in Residential Drafting 40357SA
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Design Studies 6 points   Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics 9 points   Details
Diploma of Building Design and Technology 40356SA
Flinders University Bachelor of Business 36 points 12 months Details
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Design Studies 12 points 6 months Details
Advanced Diploma of Building Design and Project Administration 40355SA
University of Adelaide Bachelor of Design Studies 18 points   Details
University of South Australia Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics 36 points 12 months Details

Carpentry and Furnishing

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Diploma of Arts (Furniture Design) 21127VIC
University of South Australia Bachelor of Arts (All Professional Majors) 27 points   Details

Signwriting, Painting and Decorating

TAFE Course   Credit Gained
University University Course Points Time Equiv. Details
Certificate IV in Arts (Interior Decoration) 14300VIC
University of South Australia Bachelor of Interior Architecture 25.5 points   Details
  Bachelor of Arts (All Professional Majors) 18 points 6 months Details

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