Top Education Institute
About
Top Education Institute (TOP) has been a leader in innovative private higher education since 2009, specialising in business and accounting degrees through the Sydney City School of Business, and law degrees through the Sydney City School of Law. Our business degrees are offered at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and recognised by the three major accounting bodies in Australia: CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the Institute of Public Accountants. Our B Laws (LLB) is accredited by the Legal Profession Admission Board, allowing our graduates to be granted admission into legal practice in Australia.
Our campus is located in the Australian Technology Park, a heritage site close to Sydney’s central business district. TOP’s teaching and learning facilities are excellent, with high-quality teaching staff, a modern library with e-books and e-journals, modern classrooms, open spaces, student support staff and student facilities such as cafés and recreation areas.
The TOP-PwC Australia alliance is a collaboration between two innovative leaders. Under the alliance, PwC Australia provides a variety of services to TOP to expand its academic courses and non-academic programs, including the CareerFit student career development program and executive education programs, and designs ‘smart campus’ and digital education solutions.
International Year 12 students apply directly to TOP.
Top Education Institute and PwC Australia have entered into an alliance agreement.
PwC and PwC Australia refers to the Australian member of the PwC global network. Each member firm is a separate legal entity. Please see PwC structure for further details. Read the full disclaimer.
Contact
Phone: (02) 9209 4888
Email: admission@top.edu.au
Website: visit the
Top Education Institute
1 Central Avenue
Australian Technology Park
Eveleigh NSW 2015
Campus Locations
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Events
Important Dates
2020
Semester 1
Orientation Monday 2 - Friday 13 March
Classes start Monday 16 March
Semester 2
Orientation Monday 20 - Friday 31 July
Classes start Monday 3 August
For further information on key dates, visit the TOP Education Institute website.
Open day
To book an appointment or campus tour, call TOP on (02) 9209 4888 or email admission@top.edu.au.
Student Outcomes
The student outcomes display the overall undergraduate results for the institution.
No QILT data available for this institution.
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Policies and Services
Admission criteria
To be eligible for admission to study in a course at TOP, applicants must meet at least one of the conditions outlined below and English language proficiency requirements.
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
To be eligible for admission to TOP Education Institute, a 2018 or 2019 Year 12 student must:
- have completed the equivalent of the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) examination in Australia or New Zealand, achieving a level equivalent to an indicative ATAR of 85.00 for B Laws or 50.00 for B Applied Finance and Accounting/B International Business, or
- have passed the International Baccalaureate examination with a result of 35 points or higher.
Selection rank adjustments
Selection rank adjustments may allow 2019 Year 12 applicants to receive an offer to a program even though they have an ATAR below the published lowest selection rank.
Equity adjustments
TOP has an Educational Access Scheme (EAS) to assist applicants whose education has been disadvantaged (including financially disadvantaged) by circumstances beyond their control for a substantial period of time.
To apply for EAS you must be able to demonstrate that your Year 11 and/or Year 12 studies have been negatively affected for a period of at least six months, as a result of circumstances beyond your control or choosing. You must also be:
- a UAC applicant for undergraduate admission
- an Australian citizen, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident of Australia.
Disadvantaged Schools Entry Scheme
This is open to applicants from schools that have been designated as disadvantaged. Applicants from these schools will combine the adjustment factors in the calculation of the ATAR. As part of the selection process some applicants may be required to attend an assessment workshop and an interview with senior academic advisers in TOP to ensure that they have the aptitude to complete the degree program.
Location adjustments
These adjustments acknowledge an applicant’s proximity to TOP’s location.
Subject adjustments
These adjustments reward an applicant’s academic performance in subjects undertaken as part of the HSC or equivalent.
Elite athletes' program
This is a special entry program to support elite athletes in their study and aims to help them achieve their academic and personal potential. Adjustment factors are awarded to applicants under this program depending on their level of sporting representation. As part of the selection process some applicants may be required to attend an assessment workshop and an interview with senior academic advisers in TOP to ensure that they have the aptitude to complete the degree program.
Criteria that may apply in addition to ATAR
TOP organises interviews with every LLB applicant in order to assess their potential, abilities and drive to become a lawyer. LLB applicants are also required to submit a 500-word statement outlining why the applicant wishes to pursue a degree in Law.
TOP School of Law admission criteria.
Applicants with higher education study
If you have attempted any tertiary studies, you will be considered for selection on your overall record of academic merit, including secondary and tertiary studies.
Admission is considered based on any one of the following:
- completion of AQF diploma level program or above from an Australian university
- completion of undergraduate degree (equivalent or higher) from a recognised tertiary education institution
- completion of a minimum of four units within a bachelor degree or a qualification that is one AQF level above a bachelor degree (i.e. masters, graduate diploma, graduate certificate) from an Australian university or equivalent
- admission to candidature for a law degree in an Australian or New Zealand university (for B Laws).
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
TOP will consider applicants who have completed at least an AQF Diploma level program from an Australian university, a TAFE college or any registered training organisation, or have completed a tertiary preparation course from a qualified provider.
Applicants with work and life experience (includes those who left secondary education more than two years ago)
TOP will consider applicants who:
- have an indicative Limited ATAR of 85.00 for B Laws or 50.00 B Applied Finance and Accounting/B International Business, or
- have been admitted to candidature for a law degree in an Australian or New Zealand university (for B Laws), or
- hold a STAT test result of 149 or above (multiple choice and written English components are required), or
- meet any of the International Examination standards.
Employment experience
Employment experience will be considered for all applicants for all courses.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
TOP accepts the STAT Multiple Choice test (with a result of 149 or above) for:
- post-school applicants
- B Applied Finance and Accounting/B Business.
For B Laws, STAT Multiple Choice and Written English components are required.
Alternative admissions pathway (Apply directly to TOP only)
One of the following:
- pathway study program in TOP or a recognised Australian higher education provider with a credit or higher average score
- Tertiary Preparation Certificate with a credit or higher average.
Applicants with overseas qualifications
There are commonly accepted overseas secondary qualifications that TOP may take into consideration. Check your qualification.
Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia with overseas qualifications must contact TOP to discuss eligibility for admission before submitting an application with UAC.
English Language Proficiency
If you have overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
TOP Indigenous Entry Program
The TOP Indigenous Entry Program is an equity initiative aimed at increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation within Bachelor degrees. It provides opportunities to Indigenous Australians who may not have completed their HSC or acquired the necessary score for entry into their degree of choice. As part of the selection process, some applicants may be required to attend an assessment workshop and an interview with senior academic advisers in TOP.
To request further information, email admission@top.edu.au.
How to apply
Acceptance of offer
Successful applicants are required to accept their offer and attend a compulsory on-campus orientation session. During orientation, students enrol in their subjects, apply for a student ID card, are briefed on important information about student services and facilities, and participate in a campus tour.
Advanced standing
Students may apply for credit for prior learning (exemptions) if they have undertaken formal study in a recognised tertiary institution in Australia. These include universities, colleges, TAFE and other post-secondary education institutions. Overseas institutions will be recognised if they are considered to be the equivalent of Australian institutions.
Students applying for recognition of prior learning (RPL) must complete the Application for Credit Recognition form and refer to TOP’s RPL policy and procedure.
Deferment
Students may apply to defer the commencement date of their enrolment (by up to two semesters only). To find out more, read about deferement.
Fees and charges
Tuition fees are required to be paid prior to the census date for each study period. Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders may be eligible for FEE-HELP.
To find out more about course fees, visit the TOP Education Institute website.
For more information on FEE-HELP, visit the Study Assist website.
Scholarships
Merit scholarships
TOP recognises and rewards students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance, leadership and community service and supports students who have experienced disadvantageous circumstances. Scholarships include:
- Principal’s Outstanding Award
- TOP’s Outstanding Achievement Award
- Sydney City School of Law Award
- Sydney City School of Business Award
- Innovative Minds Scholarship
- Young Achiever
- Dean's Award
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entry Scholarship
- Regional Support
- School’s Award
- Mature Age/Non-School Leaver Scholarship
To find out more about available scholarships.
Financial assistance
Youth and student allowances
For details on Australian Government financial support through Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit the Department of Human Services website.
Where to get further information
- Top Education Institute website.
- TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
- ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
- Study Assist - Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
Student Profile
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at the institution. It provides data on all students who commenced undergraduate study in the most relevant recent intake period, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses, and international students studying in Australia.
For more information about the Student Profile, please visit Student Profile explained.
| Applicant background | Semester one intake 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students No. of students | Percentage of all students % of all students | |
| (A) Higher education study | N/A | N/A |
| (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study | N/A | N/A |
| (C) Work and life experience | <5 | <5 |
| (D) Recent secondary education | ||
|
<5 | <5 |
|
<5 | <5 |
|
<5 | <5 |
| (E) International students | 101 | 94.39% |
| All students | 107 | 100% |
<5 - the number of students is less than 5
N/A - Students not accepted in this category
N/P - Not published to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students
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Data source: ComparED website