ANU Programs - Additional Selection Criteria

Entry to the Bachelor of Design is based on completion of the ACT or NSW HSC or (international) equivalent. An interview and portfolio assessment also form part of the admissions requirement. Once an application to the Bachelor degree has been lodged, applicants are required to register for an interview and upload a portfolio on the ANU School of Art and Design website.

Domestic Direct application deadlines

• Application deadline - 15 May 2023
• Change of Preference deadline (for Semester 1, 2024) - 11 November 2023.

Universities Admissions Centre application deadlines

• Application deadline (for Semester 2, 2023)  - 10 June 2023
• Application deadline (for Semester 1, 2024) - 11 November 2023

Entry to the Bachelor of Visual Arts is based on completion of the ACT or NSW HSC or (international) equivalent. An interview and portfolio assessment also form part of the admissions requirement. Once an application to the Bachelor degree has been lodged, applicants are required to register for an interview and upload a portfolio on the ANU School of Art and Design website.

Domestic Direct application deadlines

• Application deadline - 15 May 2023
• Change of Preference deadline - 11 November 2023

Universities Admissions Centre application deadlines

• Application deadline  - 11 November 2023

Entry to the Bachelor of Health Science is based on meeting the minimum selection rank requirement and involves an assessment of suitability based on the questions included in the Bachelor of Health Science Supplementary Form.  Submission of this form is compulsory for all applicants.

There are approximately 60 places available in each intake of the Bachelor of Health Science. Thirty percent of offers made to domestic students are reserved for students from rural backgrounds. Applicants from a rural background are asked to indicate this in their supplementary form and are required to upload supporting documentation with their application. 

Visit the ANU joint Colleges of Science website for more information.

Applicants intending to commence a Bachelor of Health Science in 2024 should complete the following supplementary documents.

• Bachelor of Health Science Supplementary Questions
• Bachelor of Health Science Supplementary Form

Domestic Direct application deadlines

• Application deadline - 15 May 2023

Universities Admissions Centre application deadlines

• Application deadline - 30 Nov 2023

International Direct application deadlines

• Application deadline - 15 Nov 2023

Universities Admissions Centre International application deadlines

• Application deadline - 30 Nov 2023

Entry to the Bachelor of Music is based on meeting the minimum selection rank requirement. Entry to Performance stream of courses within the Bachelor of Music is by audition. Applicants wishing to enrol in Performance courses are advised to contact the ANU School of Music to arrange for an audition as soon as possible. E: schoolofmusic@anu.edu.au

Visit the ANU School of Music website for more information.

Admission to the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) programs is based on meeting the minimum selection rank requirement, submission of the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) supplementary form and the receipt of two referee reports in support of your application.

Applicants intending to commence a Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) in 2023 or 2024 should complete the following supplementary document.

• Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Science Supplementary form
• Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Science Supplementary Questions
• Guidance for Referees Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) Science
• Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Humanities and Social Sciences Supplementary form

Domestic Direct application deadlines

• Application deadline - 15 May 2023
• Document upload deadline - 22 May 2023.
• Change of Preference deadline (for Semester 1, 2024) - 30 November 2023.

Universities Admissions Centre application deadlines

• Application deadline (for Semester 2, 2023)  - 31 May 2023
• Application deadline (for Semester 1, 2024) - 30 November 2023

International Direct application deadlines

• Application deadline (for Semester 2, 2023) - 15 May 2023

• Application deadline (for Semester 1, 2024) - 15 November 2023

Universities Admissions Centre International application deadlines

• Application deadline (for Semester 2, 2023) - 31 May 2023

• Application deadline (for Semester 1, 2024) - 30 November 2023

Admission to the MBA and the MBA (Adv) programs is based on meeting the minimum GPA requirement, submission of the MBA CV template to demonstrated that work experience requirements have been met and the receipt of two referee reports in support of your application.

Applicants intending to commence a MBA in 2024 should complete the following CV template.

• MBA CV template (DOCX, 56.3KB)

Admission to the Master of Professional Psychology is based on meeting the minimum GPA requirement with a Bachelor degree comprising an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited sequence of courses in Psychology, and successful assessment of suitability which will be based on interview, supplementary form, CV and the referee reports.

Applicants intending to commence the MPP in 2024 should provide the following:

• Supplementary form and CV
• Two referee reports

Options for providing referee reports are as follows -

Option 1 - Apply for a reference using the Psychology Reference Request System. Your references will be shared with ANU.

Option 2 - Alternatively, your referees need to complete the Referee Form and email directly to ANU. We will not accept references sent directly by applicants

Admission to the Master of Clinical Psychology is based on meeting the minimum GPA requirement with a Bachelor degree with Honours in Psychology, and successful assessment of suitability which will be based on interview, supplementary form, CV and the referee reports.

Applicants intending to commence the MCP in 2024 should provide the following:

• Supplementary form and CV
• Two referee reports

Options for providing referee reports are as follows -

Option 1 - Apply for a reference using the Psychology Reference Request System. Your references will be shared with ANU.

Option 2 - Alternatively, your referees need to complete the Referee Form and email directly to ANU. We will not accept references sent directly by applicants.

Admission to the Master of Science Communication Outreach is based on meeting the minimum GPA requirement with a Bachelor degree with Honours, and successful assessment of suitability which will be based on interview, supplementary form, referee reports and interview/audition.

Applicants intending to commence the Master of Science Communication Outreach in 2024 should complete the following:

• Supplementary form
• Two referee reports