Early Entry · 2027 Intake

Early Entry

For current Year 12 students. Apply with your school reports and plan your next step sooner.

No ATAR required
Automatic scholarship assessment
No application fee
Conditional offers from 1 September.
Why Early Entry

Why Early Entry?

No ATAR Required

Apply using your school reports and a short personal statement.

Plan ahead

A conditional offer can give you more confidence heading into exams.

Scholarship consideration

School leavers are automatically assessed for a scholarship. No separate form.
Who can apply

Who can apply?

Early Entry is for current Year 12 students. Check the requirements for your chosen degree or diploma.

Current Year 12 students

Currently completing Year 12 or equivalent in Australia, including home education.

An eligible course

Eligible bachelor degrees, associate degrees and higher education diplomas.

Academic performance

Satisfactory Year 11 and/or Year 12 reports. You must already be studying in Year 12 to apply.

A personal statement

A short explanation of why you want to study your chosen course.
How to apply

How to apply

Choose a course below, then prepare these details.

1

Apply online

Use your course’s Apply button and complete your personal details.
2

Write your statement

Tell us why you want to study this course.
3

Upload school reports

Include your Year 11 and/or Year 12 reports. Your Year 12 report also verifies your school for scholarship assessment.
4

Provide a formal reference letter

Include a formal letter from your school endorsing you for Early Entry. If you’re homeschooled, provide a letter from someone who can verify your academic capacity and suitability for the program.
5

Include parental consent

Required if you’re under 18.
Mark the calendar

Key Dates

Applications open
15 June 2026
Applications close
16 November 2026
Offer notifications
From 1 September. Earlier applications are assessed and held until offers open.

Submit all required documents before the closing date.

Choose your course

Choose your course and apply

Each Apply button opens the application for that course. Explore campuses and study modes to find an option that suits you.

Ministry & Theology

I want to lead in church, mission or ministry.
Bachelor

Bachelor of Ministry

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Bachelor

Bachelor of Theology

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Assoc. Degree

Associate Degree in Ministry

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Diploma

Diploma of Ministry

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply

Education

I want to teach.
Bachelor

Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Starts 15 February 2026 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Bachelor

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)

Starts 15 February 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Bachelor

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

Starts 15 February 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Bachelor

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5)

Starts 15 February 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply

Business, Leadership & Entrepreneurship

I want to build, lead or start something.
Bachelor

Bachelor of Business

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Bachelor

Bachelor of Business (Business Analytics)

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Bachelor

Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Ministry

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Bachelor

Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Theology

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Assoc. Degree

Associate Degree in Business

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Diploma

Diploma of Business

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Diploma

Diploma of Business and Diploma of Entrepreneurship

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Diploma

Diploma of Business and Diploma of Leadership

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Diploma

Diploma of Business and Diploma of Ministry

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Diploma

Diploma of Entrepreneurship

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Diploma

Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Diploma of Leadership

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Diploma

Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Diploma of Ministry

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Diploma

Diploma of Leadership

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply

Counselling, Chaplaincy & Community Services

I want to help people through what they're facing.
Bachelor

Bachelor of Applied Social Science

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Diploma

Diploma of Community Services

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Diploma

Diploma of Community Services and Diploma of Chaplaincy

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Diploma

Diploma of Chaplaincy

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Diploma

Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Leadership

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Diploma

Diploma of Chaplaincy and Diploma of Ministry

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply

Arts & Music

I want to create, perform and think deeply.
Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Diploma

Diploma of Arts

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply
Diploma

Diploma of Music

Starts 1 March 2027 · Semester 1, 2027
Apply

Combined courses appear under the first discipline. Need help choosing? Call 1300 228 355.

Scholarships

One application. Scholarship consideration included.

Starting directly with Alphacrucis after Year 12, with no gap year? We’ll assess your scholarship eligibility with your application. Scholarships apply to your first course and require satisfactory academic progress. View scholarship details.

Build a Bridge scholarship

For graduates of partner schools
25%
off tuition fees for eligible students.

Not sure if your school is a partner? Ask your principal or call 1300 228 355.

NextGen Scholarship

For school leavers from other schools
20%
tuition fee reduction for eligible students.

Assessed automatically through your course application.

Ready?

Ready to apply?

Choose your course to apply directly, or start a general application.

Questions? Call the Future Students team on 1300 228 355.

Talk to a course advisor

Tell us what you’d like to study, and we’ll help you explore your options and upcoming intakes.

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