TAFE NSW CREDIT TRANSFERS AND PATHWAYS
As a TAFE student or graduate, you have already made a positive choice by pursing further education. A strong education gives you many options for the future, and these options include university study. The University of Wollongong has recognised TAFE studies with credit transfer into a wide range of our degrees for many years. We understand that TAFE graduates come to us with relevant, high quality credentials. This publication is designed to make it easier for you to understand the pathways and credit transfer between TAFE and a University of Wollongong degree. UOW shares with TAFE a philosophy of practical outcomes in its coursework and research. The university learned early on that an idea is only good if you can make it work. Further study is only useful if it advances your knowledge and empowers you, and a UOW degree can do both. I look forward to welcoming you to the University. Professor Rob Castle Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)
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TAFE to UOW Pathways from TAFE to UOW
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HOW TO APPLY How to apply for a UOW degree
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CREDIT TRANSFER How credit transfer is granted to TAFE graduates applying to UOW, and tables showing maximum credit transfer based on entrance qualification
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Arts, Design, Fashion, Media and Music
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Automotive, Transport and Maritime Building and Construction Electrotechnology, Engineering, Manufacturing and Mining
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Business and Administration Events, Tourism and Travel Hospitality and Cookery
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Communication and Media
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Environmental, Horticultural, Rural and Animal Studies
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Human Services (Community and Health)
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Information Communication and Technology (ICT) and Library Services
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
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TAFE to UOW The University of Wollongong was the highest-performing public university in Australia overall for ‘domestic graduates’ in the independent Good Universities Guide 2012.
A Five-star University
TAFE/AQF Qualifications
The category rates universities across five key performance indicators, where only the top twenty per cent of universities nationwide can be awarded 5 stars in any one category. This demonstrates UOW graduates are well-rounded, enjoy high employment rates, great access to further study, and are taught by leaders in their field.
The University of Wollongong welcomes applications from graduates of TAFE New South Wales and other AQF providers.
HHHHH Domestic Graduates: Generic Skills HHHHH Domestic Graduates: Overall Satisfaction HHHHH Domestic Graduates: Teaching Quality HHHHH Staff Qualifications HHHH
Staff-student ratios
The Good Universities Guide 2012 Edition
The following TAFE awards are appropriate qualifications considered for entry to a range of UOW degrees.
Diploma Advanced Diploma Associate Diploma Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level IV Certificate (excluding trade certificates)
Admission is dependent on the completion of the course and the level of academic performance achieved. Entry is based on a calculated grade point average, which is converted to an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank). Credit transfer may be granted for these awards, excluding Certificate IVs. See page 7 for more on credit transfer. PLEASE NOTE: If you have studied a program not listed in this brochure you may still be eligible for admission to UOW with credit transfer. Please contact UniAdvice on 1300 367 869 or at uniadvice@uow.edu.au for further information.
TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate The TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) is a well established alternative to undertaking a HSC course. Entry to UOW is dependent on the level of academic performance achieved in the TPC, which is converted to an ATAR. Please note: the TPC does not qualify applicants for credit transfer.
Jorge Perez Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management) I questioned myself about whether I was good enough or smart enough to study at university and was full of questions and doubts about applying and enrolling. I came to the UOW after completing a Diploma in Human Resources Management at TAFE. TAFE is a great institution in its own right and I strongly believe it provides students with skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce. TAFE allows you to ease into university in many ways; previous subjects which you have studied at TAFE will allow you to understand more of the material taught at university. I can now finish my degree faster thanks to my Diploma from TAFE. UOW offers students the opportunity to have a taste of a variety of different core subjects which provides you with an overview of many different subjects you can choose from. The possibilities are endless. UOW offers a combination of excellent education and a great lifestyle. It provides students with an opportunity to meet people from all over the world. The campus itself offers a great environment to study and socialise, and the facilities available are second to none. University is not impossible and you don’t have to be a brainiac, it’s just doing the hard yards to get great results and keeping on top of your work each week.
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how to apply
credit transfer
TAFE graduates are invited to apply directly to UOW. All applications will be individually assessed by the University.
For NSW TAFE Graduates Applying to UOW Credit transfer (or ‘advanced standing’, or ‘credit exemption’) is the awarding of credit towards completion of a UOW degree based on previous studies.
Making a Direct Application
Applying through UAC
1. Find the course you want to study The tables starting on page 9 show which UOW degrees your TAFE qualification will give you credit transfer for. You can find detailed information on all courses online in the UOW CourseFinder at coursefinder.uow.edu.au Alternatively, you contact our Admissions Advising Team on 1300 367 869 to discuss options or have a course guide mailed to you.
Direct applicants may also apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). For more information, see www.uac.edu.au or phone 02 9752 0200.
2. Complete an application All direct applications can be made online through apply.uow.edu.au You can save your incomplete application and return to it later. Alternatively, you can complete a hardcopy application form, which you can request from UniAdvice on 1300 367 869 or uniadvice@uow.edu.au Applications are due 30 September 2011. Late applications can only be considered if places are available. 3. Submit your application Once your application is submitted, we will send you an acknowledgement email, which will advise you of your UOW student number (used for further enquiries), when you can expect to hear the outcome of your application, key contacts and next steps. 4. Application outcomes If your application is successful, you will receive a formal offer to study at UOW.
If you submitted your complete academic transcripts and your TAFE results meet the required ATAR equivalent, you will receive an offer letter including details of the credit transfer granted based on your TAFE qualification. If you submitted incomplete transcripts demonstrating strong academic results, you will receive an offer that is conditional on successful completion of your TAFE program with appropriate marks.
What you will Need As part of your application, you will be asked to submit certified copies of your TAFE academic transcripts. To obtain a ‘certified’ copy, you will need to take the original documents along with copies to an authorised person. The authorised person will check that the copies are exact copies of the original and then ‘certify’ them by signing (and possibly stamping) the copies. They must also print their name, provide their phone number and the occupation or position that qualifies them to certify documents. People who are authorised to certify copies are:
TAFE or UniAdvice officers Justice of the Peace (JP) Accountant or registered tax agent Manager of a bank or credit union Barrister, Solicitor or Patent Attorney Post Office Manager Police Officer IF YOU DON’T HAVE YOUR RESULTS WHEN APPLICATIONS CLOSE Sometimes TAFE students applying to UOW won’t have their final results by 30 September. In this case, applicants can submit their application with half-yearly results (i.e. an incomplete academic transcript) and supply final results as soon as they are available. Please note that credit transfer cannot be awarded until certified final TAFE results have been submitted to UOW.
Many NSW TAFE Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are recognised for credit transfer at UOW as they contain studies equivalent to individual subjects in some UOW Bachelor degrees.
How much Credit Transfer? The tables starting on page 9 advise which UOW degrees your TAFE qualification will provide credit transfer towards, and the maximum credit transfer available. Please note that the exact amount of credit transfer granted may vary based on academic performance at TAFE and other factors. The amount awarded will be confirmed when you are offered a place at UOW or at enrolment (see When Do I Find Out? below).
How is Credit Transfer Measured? All degrees at UOW are based on the awarding of credit points on the successful completion of each subject. Credit transfer is awarded as either ‘specified credit’ or ‘unspecified credit’ (see Types of Credit transfer below). At UOW, one subject is worth 6–8 credit points, with 48 credit points equal to one year of standard full-time study. Students may vary the number of credit points they undertake in a year, but 48 credit points per year is the standard used to calculate the normal length of a UOW degree.
Types of Credit Transfer The type and amount of credit transfer granted depends on the TAFE program and subjects completed, together with the program rules and structure of the UOW degree. If applicable, two types of credit transfer can be granted:
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A three-year degree is made up of 144 credit points A four-year degree requires 196 credit points
Specified credit is granted when exact or near-exact equivalence to a UOW subject can be demonstrated. The codes for UOW subjects granted as specified credit are given in the tables starting page 9 Unspecified credit is granted for relevant studies that do not exactly replicate UOW subjects. Unspecified credit is generally used for elective subjects.
UOW subjects are organised into levels (e.g. “200-level”), which indicates the complexity and depth of the subject in question. The level is indicated by first digit of the subject code, so MGMT110 is a “100-level” subject, and MARK205 is a “200-level” subject. In highly prescribed courses (courses with relatively few elective options) it may not be possible to use all unspecified credit.
When do I find out? If you submit an on-time application, you can except to receive your application outcome between October and December. Late applications will be processed after on-time applications, and will be notified any time between November and February. You find out how much credit transfer you have been granted either in your offer letter (for on-time applications) or at time of enrolment (for late applications). See How to Apply for more information.
How much time will I save? Depending on how much credit transfer you are awarded, you may be able to complete your UOW degree faster than normal. The table below equates credit points with time. Credit transfer Time saved
72 credit points
48 credit points
24 credit points
6–18 credit points 1–3 subjects*
1 ½ years
1 year
½ year
(3 semesters)
(2 semesters)
(1 semester)
* by reducing your total subject load, it may be possible to shorten your degree by a semester (6 months) with appropriate study path planning.
Credit transfer by Entrance Qualification The tables on the following pages show the maximum credit transfer you can be granted to specific UOW degrees based on your entrance qualification. For each UOW degree, the maximum amount of specified and unspecified credit is shown. For specified credit, the UOW subject codes are listed. You can view complete course structures in the UOW handbook at www.uow.edu.au/handbook/current/ug Detailed descriptions of individual subjects can be found by clicking on “Subject Descriptions” at www.uow.edu.au/handbook The tables have been organised by career area. For each career area, we indicate which UOW faculties offer courses in these areas.
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Arts, Design, Fashion, Media and Music Faculty of Creative Arts The Bachelor of Creative Arts at UOW offers major studies in Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Theatre, Visual Arts and Visual Arts & Design. www.uow.edu.au/crearts/futureundergrad Maximum Points
TAFE Qualification
UOW Qualification
University Credit
Advanced Diploma in Visual Arts
Bachelor of Creative Arts
Unspecified: 18 Credit Points at 100 level
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Advanced Diploma of Design
Bachelor of Creative Arts
Unspecified: 18 Credit Points at 100 level
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Certificate IV in Design
Bachelor of Creative Arts
Unspecified: 12 Credit Points at 100 level
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Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft
Bachelor of Creative Arts
Unspecified: 12 Credit Points at 100 level
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Diploma in Visual Arts
Bachelor of Creative Arts
Unspecified: 12 Credit Points at 100 level
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Diploma of Design
Bachelor of Creative Arts
Unspecified: 12 Credit Points at 100 level
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Automotive, Transport and Maritime Building and Construction Electrotechnology, Engineering, Manufacturing and Mining Faculty of Engineering The Bachelor of Engineering degree offers major studies in Civil, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronic and Mining Engineering. It also includes a Flexible Entry option where students don’t have to declare a major until the end of their first year, and the degree is accredited by Engineers Australia. www.uow.edu.au/eng/ugstudentinfo
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Maximum Points
TAFE Qualification
UOW Qualification
University Credit
Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering
Unspecified: 48 Credit Points
48
Diploma of Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering
Unspecified: 48 Credit Points
48
Diploma of Structural Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering
Unspecified: 48 Credit Points
48
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Business and Administration Events, Tourism and Travel Hospitality and Cookery Faculty of Commerce
Diploma in Property (Business Broking)
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
ACCY111, LAW101 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
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Diploma in Property (Real Estate)
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
LAW101 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 24 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified credit points at 200 level.
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Diploma in Public Relations
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MARK101, PRMM201 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
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Diploma of Accounting
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
ACCY111, MGMT110, LAW101 and MGMT102, ACCY112, COMM113 plus 6 unspecified at 100 and 6 unspecified points at 200 level
Diploma of Business Administration
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MGMT110, MGMT206 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
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The Bachelor of Commerce The Bachelor of Commerce at UOW offers a comprehensive suite of 14 majors covering all key disciplines of business and commerce. The Bachelor of Business is a broad degree that draws subjects from several key areas to make graduates flexible businesspeople. www.uow.edu.au/commerce/prospective Maximum Points
TAFE Qualification
UOW Qualification
University Credit
Advanced Diploma in Advertising
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MGMT102, COMM113 plus 24 unspecified points at 100 level and 12 unspecified points at 200 level.
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Diploma of Conservation and Land Management (General Land Management)
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
COMM113 and 36 unspecified points at 100 level plus 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
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Advanced Diploma in Business
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
ACCY111, MARK101, MGMT110, MARK205 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 6 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
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Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning)
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MGMT102, COMM113, FIN251 plus 30 unspecified points at 100 level.
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Advanced Diploma in Financial Services
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MGMT102, COMM113 plus 30 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
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Diploma of Human Resources
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MGMT110, MGMT206 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
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Advanced Diploma in Management (Human Resources)
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MGMT110 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 12 unspecified points at 200 level.
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Diploma of Library Information Services
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MGMT102, COMM113 and 30 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
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Advanced Diploma in Marketing
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MARK101, MARK205 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
Diploma of Management
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MARK101, MGMT110, MGMT206, MGMT205, and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 12 unspecified points at 100 level
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Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
ACCY111, MGMT110, LAW 101 and MGMT102, ACCY112, COMM113 plus 12 unspecified points at 200 level.
Diploma of Marketing
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MARK101, MARK217, MGMT102 and COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
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Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MARK101, and MGMT102, ACCY112, COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MGMT102, COMM113 plus 30 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
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Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MGMT102, ACCY112, COMM113 plus 24 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
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Diploma in Business
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MARK101, MGMT110, MGMT102 and COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
Diploma of Project Management
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Diploma in Business (Governance)
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MGMT110, and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 24 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
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Diploma in Financial Services (Banking)
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MGMT102, COMM113 plus 30 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
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Diploma in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage broking Management)
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
FIN111 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 24 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
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Diploma in Financial Services (Superannuation)
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
MGMT102, COMM113, FIN251 plus 30 unspecified points at 100 level.
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Diploma in Government (Project Management)
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
COMM121 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 24 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
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Diploma in Information Technology (Software Development)
Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Business
COMM113 plus 36 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.
Advanced Diploma of Accounting
Diploma in Advertising
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Communication and Media Faculty of Arts The Faculty of Arts delivers a range of courses designed to create flexible, highly employable graduates who have advanced analytical skills. www.uow.edu.au/arts
TAFE Qualification
University Qualification
University Credit
Diploma in relevant field
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Arts (Community, Culture & Environment) Bachelor of Arts (Dean’s Scholar)
Unspecified 24 Credit Points at 100 level 24 Credit Points at 200 level
Maximum Points
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Environmental, Horticultural, Rural and Animal Studies
Faculty of Education The Faculty of Education offers accredited teacher training programs for students who wish to work as a teacher in Australian Primary or Secondary schools, as well as preschools (Early Years education)..
Faculty of Science
www.uow.edu.au/educ
The Bachelor of Science offers eleven major studies across the science disciplines, including Geology, Geosciences, Human Geography, Physical Geography and Environmental Science. www.uow.edu.au/science
TAFE Qualification
UOW Qualification
University Credit
Maximum Points
Maximum Points
Advanced Diploma of Business
Bachelor of Primary Education
12 points unspecified
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Advanced Diploma of Business
Bachelor of Primary Education
12 points unspecified
12
EESC204, EESC304, EESC305, MATH151 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level
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Diploma in Children’s Services
Bachelor of Primary Education
18 points unspecified
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EESC204, MATH151 plus 12 unspecified points at 100 level
Diploma of Disability
Bachelor of Primary Education
12 points unspecified
12
Bachelor of Science
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Diploma of Fitness
Bachelor of Physical and Health Education
6 points unspecified
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Diploma in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
Bachelor of Science
Bio 103, BIOL104, CHEM101, CHEM102, EESC103 plus 18 points at 100 level unspecified
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Bachelor of Education – The Early Years
Diploma in Spatial Information Services
Bachelor of Science
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EYMP101, EDFE101, EYPP101, EYPD102, EYCA102, EYDC201, EYHS202, 6 credit points unspecified at 200 level
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EESC204, EESC305, MATH151 plus 24 unspecified points at 100 level
Diploma in Social Science (Child Studies) Diploma of Sports Development
Bachelor of Physical and Health Education
6 points unspecified
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TAFE Qualification
UOW qualification
University Credit
Advanced Diploma in Spatial Information Services
Bachelor of Science
Cert III in Spatial Information Services
Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
Bachelor of Science
Bio 104 plus 42 points unspecified
48
Diploma of Conservation and Management
Bachelor of Science
Bio 104 plus 42 points unspecified
48
Information Communication and Technology (ICT) and Library Services Human Services (Community and Health)
Faculty of Informatics
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
The Faculty of Informatics combines the disciplines of Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer and network engineering, and Mathematics into a single teaching faculty.
The Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences offers degrees with a high level of professional recognition. The Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and Bachelor of Arts (Pyschology) are all recognised as complete or partial qualifications by the relevant professional bodies.
www.uow.edu.au/informatics
TAFE Qualification
www.uow.edu.au/health Maximum Points
Maximum Points
UOW Qualification
University Credit
Bachelor of Computer Science
Up to 42 Credit Points at 100 level and 6 Credit Points at 200 level
48
Bachelor of Information Technology
Up to 42 Credit Points at 100 level and 6 Credit Points at 200 level
48
TAFE Qualification
UOW Qualification
University Credit
Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled Nursing)
Bachelor of Nursing
NMIH103 and NMIH104
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Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) with the bridging course
Bachelor of Nursing
48 specified credit (all first-year subjects)
48
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer, Electrical and Telecommunications)
Up to 48 Credit Points based on units completed
48
Diploma of Community Welfare Work
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
36 unspecified credit points at 100 level, 12 unspecified credit points at 200 level
48
Bachelor of Computer Science
ISIT102 plus up to 66 Credit Points unspecified
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Diploma of Community Welfare Work
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
36 unspecified credit points at 100 level, 12 unspecified credit points at 200 level
48
Bachelor of Business Information Systems
ISIT102, ISIT105, ECTE182, ISIT201 and up to 48 Credit Points unspecified
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Diploma of Fitness
Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science)
Unspecified: 6 Credit Points at 200 level
6
Bachelor of Information Technology
ISIT102, ISIT105, ECTE182, ISIT201 and up to 48 Credit Points unspecified
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Diploma of Remedial Massage
Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science)
Unspecified: 6 Credit Points at 200 level
6
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer, Electrical and Telecommunications)
Up to 48 Credit Points unspecified
48
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Any 2-year TAFE Diploma with a converted ATAR above or within 5 points of the current ATAR cut-off
Advanced Diploma Information Technology (Network Security)
Diploma of Electrotechnology
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