In most cases applicants will need to have attained a credit average or better in their diploma subjects. However, suitable industry experience is taken into account when assessing applications and diploma holders with such experience should not be discouraged from applying. Advanced standing for other diplomas is determined on a case by case basis. Some open learning subjects also attract advanced standing. Special arrangements are in place for distance education study in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Students can freely transfer between the on-campus and distance education modes.