Mature Age Students

University is for everyone. Students of all ages and from very diverse backgrounds choose to return to study for many different reasons:

• achieving a lifelong goal
• improving career prospects
• consolidating a current career
• preparing for a career change
• the joy of learning

Many people who return to study have other demands like family and work. The good news is you can plan your course to suit your life. Most courses can be studied part-time, and some courses include options for off-campus study, such as print or online distance education. Experience shows that mature age students are often more successful than younger students. Your wealth of experience and life skills will be invaluable for time management, motivation and commitment – all very important qualities for university study. Mature-aged applicants may be required to provide a supporting statement with their application in order to meet general entry requirements. A supporting statement can be completed as part of your online application or submitted separately. There are four essential selection criteria to address:

• Academic background
• Employment background
• Knowledge and skills
• Demonstrated interest in the course

if relevant to your personal situation, a further criteria can be addressed:

• Equity or other special considerations

Please remember, there are no “right answers” and your response only needs to be brief (the statement should not exceed two A4 pages in total). Further information is available on the Admissions section of the UTAS website.

Contact

Phone: 1300 363 864 or (03) 6226 2999 International enquiries (for Non – Australian residents ONLY please): +61 3 6324 3775