Self-Accrediting Authority 22 June 2016

Self-accrediting authority

Report on authority of Excelsia College to self-accredit nominated courses of study

On 22 June 2016, TEQSA authorised, under subsection 41(1) of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Excelsia College to self-accredit courses of study up to Level 9 of the AQF, in the following broad and narrow fields of education:

• Education (ASCED 07)
• Society and Culture (ASCED 09)
• Performance Arts (ASCED 1001)

Due to this decision, the following courses previously accredited by TEQSA do not need to be re-accredited by TEQSA. Please visit the provider website for information on the courses it offers.

• Bachelor of Dramatic Art
• Associate Degree of Dramatic Art

Main reasons for the decision

Excelsia College demonstrated to TEQSA that it meets the Threshold Standards, including the criteria for authorising 'self-accrediting authority', in relation to courses of study up to Level 9 of the AQF in the above broad and narrow fields of education. The scope of the assessment included all Australian sites.