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We review your academic background, English level, previous study, relevant work experience, preferred study area, campus and intended intake to identify a current course that fits your profile.
Partner Education Provider · Study in Australia
Stott’s College Acknowledge Education Australia
Stott’s College has been part of Australian education since 1883 and today operates under Acknowledge Education, a multi-sector provider delivering higher education, vocational training, senior secondary and English programs across major Australian cities.
Your application, managed
Let Think Higher Handle Your Admission
Think Higher can act as your education representative for the Stott’s College / Acknowledge Education admission process from profile review through to the offer, acceptance and CoE stage.
Application & Offer Letter
Think Higher can prepare the admission documents, submit the application and manage follow-up requirements with the provider.
Review the Offer
If an offer is issued, we help review the course, campus, intake, tuition fee, conditions, initial payment and any approved credit.
Acceptance & CoE
After offer conditions are satisfied, we can guide you through acceptance, payment and the Confirmation of Enrolment stage.
Student Visa Support
After admission, Think Higher can also assist with the separate Student visa stage, including Genuine Student preparation, CoE and OSHC checks and supporting documents.
When an offer is issued, we help review:CourseCampusIntakeTuition feeConditionsInitial paymentCredit
Study areas
Courses You Can Study
Acknowledge Education delivers programs across higher education, vocational training, senior secondary study and English. Current availability should be checked before submission.
01
Health & Community
- Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
- Graduate Certificate of Health and Community
- Master of Counselling
- Diploma of Nursing
Current course and delivery availability should be checked before applying.
02
Engineering Design & Construction
- Diploma of Civil Construction Design
- Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
- Bachelor of Construction Project Management
The Bachelor of Construction Project Management is currently available to new international students through second-year pathway entry.
03
Tourism & Hospitality
- Diploma of Hospitality Management
- Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management
The bachelor is currently available to new international students through second-year pathway entry.
04
Education, VCE & English
- Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
- VCE Year 11 & 12
- English for Secondary Schools
The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education is currently online only for new students, with no CoE for online delivery.
Current 2026 admission status
Check What Is Actually Open Before Applying
Not every program shown by the provider is open to every new international applicant. These current 2026 settings should be reconfirmed before submission.
| Course | Current Position |
|---|---|
| Master of Social Work | Open – Melbourne, Sydney, Perth |
| Graduate Certificate Health & Community | Open – Melbourne, Sydney, Perth |
| Diploma of Nursing | Open – Melbourne |
| Civil Construction Design | Open – Melbourne, Sydney, Perth |
| Bachelor Construction Project Management | Second-year pathway entry only |
| Bachelor Tourism & Hospitality | Second-year pathway entry only |
| Bachelor Community Services | New enrolments paused |
| Graduate Diploma Early Childhood | Online only for new students; no CoE for online delivery |
International tuition fees
Published 2026 Tuition
The current fee schedule was updated 10 July 2026. Fees are indicative and may change during the course, so the final offer and current provider schedule should be checked before payment.
| Course | Current Published Tuition |
|---|---|
| Master of Social Work (Qualifying) | $52,400 |
| Graduate Certificate Health & Community | $12,300 |
| Master of Counselling | $43,260 |
| Diploma of Nursing | $28,000 + $1,500 materials |
| Diploma of Civil Construction Design | $15,000 + $400 materials |
| Advanced Diploma Civil Construction pathway | $24,000 + $400 materials |
| Bachelor Construction Project Management | $2,550 per unit |
| Bachelor Tourism & Hospitality | $2,250 per unit |
| Diploma Hospitality Management | $4,200 + $100 materials |
| Advanced Diploma Hospitality Management | $4,200 + $200 materials |
| Graduate Diploma Early Childhood – Online | $21,500 |
| VCE Year 11 & 12 | $19,000 per year + $900 consolidated fee |
| English for Secondary School | $425 per week |
Admission requirements
Entry Requirements Vary by Program
Think Higher checks the exact course requirement before submitting the application.
Typical academic entry
Year 12 or equivalent, subject to the individual course
English
Commonly IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5
Typical academic entry
Relevant bachelor degree with sufficient social or behavioural science study
English
Direct entry can require IELTS 7.0 in each component
Typical academic entry
Age 18+ and Year 12 or equivalent; Advanced Diploma requires the Diploma first
English
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Typical academic entry
Program-specific academic and admission requirements apply
English
Must meet the applicable NMBA English-language standard; published IELTS benchmark is 7.0 overall with specified component thresholds for approved tests taken from 23 April 2026
Students who are not eligible for direct entry to the Master of Social Work may be able to progress through the Graduate Certificate of Health and Community, depending on their academic and English profile. If you are preparing an English test, explore PTE practice resources before applying.
Study locations
Campuses Across Five Australian Cities
Course availability varies by campus, so your preferred location should be checked against the current course and intake before application.
Melbourne
168 Exhibition Street · Level 4, 222 Bourke Street · 107 Brunswick Road, Brunswick
Sydney
63 Oxford Street, Surry Hills · 60 Hickson Road, Barangaroo
Perth
1/647 Wellington Street
Brisbane
Level G, Suites 1 & 2, Transport House · 230 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley. Transport House is directly above Fortitude Valley train station.
Adelaide
131–139 Currie Street
2026–27 intakes
When Can You Start?
Main higher education trimesters are February, May and September. VET, Nursing, VCE and English can follow different schedules.
FebruaryMaySeptember
Professional recognition & pathways
Study Pathways Can Change the Best Entry Point
The Diploma of Nursing includes 440 hours of practical placement and prepares graduates to apply for Enrolled Nurse registration, subject to Nursing and Midwifery Board requirements.
The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) is recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers under conditional provisional accreditation and includes 1,000 hours of supervised field education.
However, new students study the course online and cannot receive a CoE for the online delivery mode.
Diploma of Civil Construction Design→Advanced Diploma→Bachelor of Construction Project Management
The Diploma can also provide direct entry into the second year of the Bachelor under published credit arrangements.
Typical admission and credit documents can include:
PassportAcademic transcriptsQualification certificatesEnglish testCV where relevantEmployment evidence where requiredCertified translationsCredit/RPL documents
Think Higher can include academic transcripts and relevant supporting documents when requesting a credit assessment.
After admission
Student Visa Support Comes After Admission
Acknowledge Education’s international process follows application, offer, acceptance, payment, eCoE and then visa.
Admission and the Student visa are separate stages. A course offer or CoE does not guarantee a visa outcome.
Genuine Student preparationStudent visa eligibility reviewCoE and OSHC checksPrevious visa historySupporting documentsFinancial evidence where requiredVisa application preparation
Before you apply
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply directly to the Bachelor of Construction Project Management?+
Not as a new first-year international applicant under the current 2026 settings. New admissions are restricted to second-year pathway students.
Can I get a CoE for the Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education?+
Not for the current online delivery available to new students. Online students are not eligible for a CoE.
Is the Bachelor of Community Services currently open?+
No. New enrolments are currently paused while the program undergoes review.
Can the Graduate Certificate lead to the Master of Social Work?+
Yes, for eligible applicants who satisfy the pathway academic and English requirements.
Can previous civil construction study reduce my bachelor course?+
Potentially. The current civil construction pathway includes published credit into the Bachelor of Construction Project Management.
Can Think Higher handle my admission process?+
Yes. Think Higher can assess your profile, prepare the application, manage offer conditions and guide you through acceptance, CoE and the Student visa stage.
Apply through Think Higher
Build Your Application Around a Course That Is Actually Open
Before applying, Think Higher checks your academic background, English, current course availability, campus, intake and admission requirements so the application is built around a course that is suitable for your profile.
We can then manage the application, offer conditions, acceptance and CoE stage, and assist separately with the Student visa process.