UOW TAFE Articulation Brochure by University of Wollongong

LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT STEP? CONNECT: TAFE TO UOW TAFE NSW CREDIT TRANSFERS AND PATHWAYS

CONNECT: WITH US This book will make it easier for you to understand the pathways and credit transfer between TAFE and a UOW degree. We’ve worked together with TAFE NSW for years to develop a strong partnership, one that ultimately helps you reach your goals. You’ve already made a good choice by pursuing higher education. Further study is only useful if it advances your knowledge and empowers you. A UOW degree will do both. We will help you connect what you already know with what you want to learn—and see how that will give you better options for the future. Read on and find out more about how TAFE NSW and UOW will help you get where you want to be.

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CONTENTS Page 3

Pathways to UOW

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Credit Transfers

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Digital Media, Graphic Design, Writing, Visual Arts

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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, Community Services, Writing

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Environmental, Horticultural, Rural and Animal Studies

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Human Services (Community and Health)

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Human Services

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Information Communication and Technology (ICT)

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How to Apply

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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 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.

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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 donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be a brainiac, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just doing the hard yards to get great results and keeping on top of your work each week.

CONNECT: PATHWAYS A Five-Star University

TAFE/AQF Qualifications

At UOW, we’re always proud of the work we’re doing. It’s nice when others acknowledge our achievements.

UOW welcomes applications from graduates of TAFE NSW and other Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) providers.

TOP 100 IN THE WORLD FOR EMPLOYERS

The following TAFE awards are appropriate qualifications considered for entry to a range of UOW degrees.

UOW is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings Employer Review 2011. This review rates institutions based on employers’ opinions of their graduates. TOP 2% of universities in the world UOW is also ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world by its performance in both the 2011 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the 2011 QS World University Rankings. TWELVE YEARS OF GRADUATE SUCCESS 2011 marked the twelfth year in a row that UOW scored five stars for our graduates Getting a Job and having Positive Graduate Outcomes*. This shows UOW is a place where students not only get a five-star education, but a five-star chance of gaining a job at the end of their degree. *2012 Good Universities Guide (Universities & Private Colleges)

Diploma Advanced Diploma Associate Diploma 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 5 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 us on 1300 367 869 or 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.

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CREDIT TRANSFERS For TAFE NSW graduates applying to UOW

When do I find out?

Credit transfer (or ‘advanced standing’ or ‘credit exemption’) is the awarding of credit towards completion of a UOW degree based on previous studies.

If you submit an on-time application, you can except to receive your application outcome by December. Late applications will be processed after on-time applications, and will be notified any time between January and February.

Many TAFE NSW 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 5 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. A three-year degree is made up of 144 credit points A four-year degree requires 196 credit points

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: 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 on page 5. 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.

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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 on page 9 for more information.

Does my TAFE qualification expire? Credit transfer is offered for TAFE qualifications received up to 10 years ago. Please note although you won’t be eligible for credit transfer for TAFE qualification older than 10 years, entry to UOW is still applicable.

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

72 credit points

48 credit points

24 credit points

6–18 credit points

Time saved

1 ½ years (3 semesters)

1 year (2 semesters)

½ year (1 semester)

1–3 subjects*

* 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 STUDY AREA The tables below and on the following pages show the maximum credit transfer you can be granted to specific UOW degrees based on your study area. 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 study area. For each study area, we indicate which UOW faculties offer courses in these areas.

DIGITAL MEDIA, GRAPHIC DESIGN, WRITING, VISUAL ARTS 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 and Design. www.uow.edu.au/crearts/futureundergrad TAFE Qualification

UOW Qualification

University Credit

Maximum Points

Advanced Diploma in Visual Arts

Bachelor of Creative Arts

12 unspecified points at 100 level and 12 unspecified points at 200 level.

Diploma in Visual Arts

Bachelor of Creative Arts

12 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Advanced Diploma of Design

Bachelor of Creative Arts

12 unspecified points at 100 level and 12 unspecified points at 200 level.

Diploma of Design

Bachelor of Creative Arts

12 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

Certificate IV in Design

Bachelor of Creative Arts

12 unspecified points at 100 level.

Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft

Bachelor of Creative Arts

12 unspecified points at 100 level.

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, Mechatronics 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 TAFE Qualification

UOW Qualification

University Credit

Maximum Points

Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering

48 unspecified points.

Diploma of Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering

48 unspecified points.

Diploma of Structural Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering

48 unspecified points.

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BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION EVENTS, TOURISM AND TRAVEL HOSPITALITY AND COOKERY FACULTY 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 TAFE Qualification

UOW Qualification

University Credit

Advanced Diploma of Accounting