Rewarding excellence early connect: UOW Early Admission 2015 Application Guide
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Important Dates
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9 AM FRIDAY 1 AUGUST 2014
How It Works Find Courses
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Apply Assessment Interviews Outcomes
UOW Early Admission online applications open at uow.edu.au/future/early-admission
5 PM FRIDAY 29 AUGUST 2014 UOW Early Admission online applications close. Please note that the online application system will close at 5 pm and UOW will not accept any late applications.
MONDAY 29 SEPTEMBER – WEDNESDAY 1 OCTOBER 2014 On-campus interviews at UOW Wollongong Campus Selected students will be invited to an on-campus interview to assess their suitability for UOW Early Admission. Attendance at an interview is required for a successful outcome.
WEDNESDAY 8 – SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER 2014 You will receive an email notifying you of the outcome for each course you applied to through UOW Early Admission.
Wednesday 3 DECEMBER 2014 UAC December Round. If you received a successful UOW Early Admission notice you will receive a UAC offer on this date. You must have your successful UOW Early Admission course as your first UAC preference for this offer to be made.
WEDNESDAY 18 – THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER 2014 You will receive your HSC results and ATAR.
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HOW IT WORKS UOW Early Admission is how your high marks in Years 11 and 12 can earn you a place in a UOW degree before you get your ATAR.
WORK HARD
1. fIND COURSEs
2. APPLY
You’re doing well in school and your marks reflect this. Strong marks in relevant subjects and a willingness to work hard mean you’re ready to study at UOW.
Use this guide to find what you want to do and go for it. We have listed all the degrees you can apply to through UOW Early Admission.
Once you know what you want, applying is easy. All you need to get started are your exam marks from Years 11 and 12. You’ll also have the chance to include a School Statement of Support (SSS), which is a teacher’s reference in support of your application. Applications will open Friday 1 August at 9am and close Friday 29 August 2014 at 5pm.
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UOW Early Admission and UOW Living Everyone who receives a successful outcome for their UOW Early Admission will have a guaranteed place in UOW student accommodation for Autumn 2015.
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You qualify for a guaranteed place in UOW accommodation if: You receive a successful outcome through the 2015 UOW Early Admission program Submit your UOW Living application for 2015 online by close of business Friday 31 October 2014 (including payment of the application fee) Visit the UOW Living website to learn about the residences and application process. Alternatively you can contact Accommodation Services on (02) 4221 5467. uow.edu.au/about/accommodation
3. ASSESSMENT
4. INTERVIEWS
5. Outcomes
First, we’ll look at your academic record so we can be confident of consistently high or improving academic performance, especially in subjects relevant to the UOW degree you’re applying for.
After we’ve looked at all applicants’ academic records, we will conduct a series of interviews from 29 September to 1 October. The interviews are a chance for UOW faculty staff to meet you, discuss your application and determine if UOW Early Admission is right for you.
Outcomes for UOW Early Admission applications will be emailed by 12 October, before you sit the HSC.
We’ll ask for your: Year 11 final exam marks and ranks for all subjects Year 12 half-yearly exam and Trial HSC marks and ranks for all subjects (if available at time of submission)
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Interviewed applicants will need to provide certified copies of their: Year 11 final exam marks and ranks Year 12 half-yearly exam marks Trial HSC exam marks Ranks for all subjects
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If you are successful, you will receive an offer to study at UOW in the UAC December round on Wednesday 3 December. In issuing this offer, it is the expectation of UOW that you will maintain or exceed the level of academic performance indicated in your application and interview.
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PLEASE NOTE Unsuccessful UOW Early Admission outcomes have no effect on the normal application process through UAC (see page 21).
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For me, science shows the intricateness and interrelatedness of all things in life, and I find this fascinating.
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FIND COURSES UNDERSTANDING THE FOLLOWING TABLES The following tables show all of the courses offered for 2015 UOW Early Admission. The tables are grouped by study area, with the degrees listed in alphabetical order based on the degree name, followed by the major study area, where applicable. If a course is offered at more than one UOW campus, each campus will show in the list. If it’s only offered at our main campus in Wollongong—which is true for most of our degrees— no campus is shown in the table. You’ll notice codes against some of the programs. These codes indicate: DS
Dean’s Scholar: Dean’s Scholar degrees are for highachievers looking for a greater challenge. They offer research opportunities and major projects that adapt to your interests and strengths, as well as the ability to accelerate your degree. Dean’s Scholars degrees are built on standard Bachelor degrees and are available in many of the same study areas.
Each degree has an assigned UAC (Universities Admissions Centre) code. This is the code you’ll use when applying for UOW Early Admission, and when lodging your UAC preferences later in the year. At the time of printing this guide, some of our new degrees had not been assigned a UAC code. That’s fine. By the time you’re completing your UOW Early Admission application there will be codes for these courses. You’ll be able to find these at coursefinder.uow.edu.au—just search for the subject name. If you can’t find it, call UniAdvice on 1300 367 869 and our Advisors will be happy to help you with the code. Where a course has an Advanced, Dean’s Scholar or Engineering Scholar offering, the UAC code for these are also shown on the table. Entry requirements for each degree can be found at uow.edu.au/future/early-admission
S Engineering Scholar: Similar to Dean’s Scholar, this program is for high-achieving students with strong mathematics ability. Adv Advanced degrees: Advanced degrees offer options to tailor your study to your specific interests, and include a major research component, where you get to choose the topic. Advanced degrees are recognised as superior qualifications and identify you as a skilled independent worker. These degrees include an essential Honours year.
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STUDY AREA
DEGREE OPTIONS
UAC CODE
ARTS AND HUMANITIES Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) DS
753101 / 753105
Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies) DS
Wollongong Batemans Bay Bega Shoalhaven Southern Highlands
753101 / 753105 753106 753107 723102 753108
Bachelor of Arts (English Literatures) DS
Wollongong Batemans Bay Bega Shoalhaven Southern Highlands
753101 / 753105 753106 753107 723102 753108
Bachelor of Arts (History) DS
Wollongong Batemans Bay Bega Shoalhaven Southern Highlands
753101 / 753105 753106 753107 723102 753108
Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Studies) DS
Wollongong Batemans Bay Bega Shoalhaven Southern Highlands
753101 / 753105 753106 753107 723102 753108
Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy) DS
753101 / 753105
Bachelor of Arts (Photography) DS
753101 / 753105
Bachelor of Arts (Politics) DS
753101 / 753105
Bachelor of Arts (Science & Technology Studies) DS
753101 / 753105
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) DS
Wollongong Batemans Bay Bega Shoalhaven Southern Highlands
753101 / 753105 753106 753107 723102 753108
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics** DS
753115 / 753116
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce
751301
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies DS
751350 / 751360
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Creative Arts
751501
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Economics and Finance
751306
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of International Studies DS
751310 / 751309
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Journalism
751660
* New major to be offered in 2015 subject to final approval ** New degree to be offered in 2015 subject to final approval
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STUDY AREA
DEGREE OPTIONS
UAC CODE
BUSINESS Bachelor of Business
Wollongong Batemans Bay Bega Shoalhaven Southern Highlands Southern Sydney
Bachelor of Commerce (all majors) DS ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT
753602 / 753610
Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Services
Sydney
753680
Bachelor of Banking and Financial Services
Sydney
753690
Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy) DS
Wollongong Batemans Bay Bega Shoalhaven Southern Highlands Southern Sydney
753602 / 753610 753604 / 753612 753605 / 753613 753603 / 753611 753606 / 753614 753607 / 753615
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) DS
753602 / 753610
Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Planning) DS
753602 / 753610
Bachelor of Information Technology (e-Business) DS
754300 / 754310
Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance DS
756503 / 756520
Bachelor of Business Information Systems DS
754500 / 754510
Bachelor of Commerce (Business Innovation) DS
753602 / 753610
Bachelor of Commerce (Business Law) DS
753602 / 753610
Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) DS
753602 / 753610
Bachelor of Commerce (International Economics) DS
753602 / 753610
Bachelor of Commerce (Quantitative Analysis in Economics) DS
753602 / 753610
Bachelor of Economics and Finance
EVENT AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
753660 753662 753663 753661 753664 753665
Bachelor of Commerce (Event Management)
Wollongong First year only: Batemans Bay Bega Shoalhaven Southern Highlands Southern Sydney
753670
Wollongong Shoalhaven Southern Sydney
753640 753642 753641
753672 753673 753671 753674 753675
Bachelor of Commerce (Hospitality Management)
753630
Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism Management)
753650
Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management) DS
753602 / 753610
Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) DS
753602 / 753610
Bachelor of Commerce (Management) DS
Wollongong Batemans Bay Bega Shoalhaven Southern Highlands Southern Sydney
753602 / 753610 753604 / 753612 753605 / 753613 753603 / 753611 753606 / 753614 753607 / 753615
Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) DS
753602 / 753610
Bachelor of Commerce (Public Relations) DS
753602 / 753610
Bachelor of Commerce (Supply Chain Management) DS
753602 / 753610
Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies (Advertising & Marketing) DS
753110 / 753111
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“In my double degree I can be deep in finance equations in one class, and then looking at blogging in the next. I love the diversity, it’s great!” ABBEY CUBIT Communication / Commerce
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STUDY AREA
DEGREE OPTIONS
UAC CODE
COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) DS
753101 / 753105
Bachelor of Arts (Writing and English Literatures) DS
753101 / 753105
Bachelor of Arts (Photography) DS
753101 / 753105
Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies DS
753110 / 753111
Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies (Digital Media & Communications) DS
753110 / 753111
Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies (International Media & Communication) DS
753110 / 753111
Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies (Journalism & Professional Writing) DS
753110 / 753111
Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies (Marketing Communication & Advertising) DS
753110 / 753111
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing) DS
754601 / 754610
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Graphic Design) DS
754602 / 754610
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Photography) DS
754604 / 754610
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts) DS
754605 / 754610
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts & Design) DS
754607 / 754610
Bachelor of Digital Media
754650
Bachelor of Journalism
754700
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STUDY AREA
DEGREE OPTIONS
UAC CODE
CREATIVE ARTS Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies / Bachelor of Commerce
751351
Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies / Bachelor of Science
751353
Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies / Bachelor of International Studies DS
751354 / 751363
Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies / Bachelor of Economics and Finance
751355
Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of Arts
751660
Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of Commerce
751661
Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of Science
751663
Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies
751664
Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of Engineering Honours
751665
Bachelor of Journalism/Bachelor of International Studies
751666
Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) DS
753101 / 753105
Bachelor of Arts (Writing and English Literatures) DS
753101 / 753105
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Creative Writing) DS
754601 / 754610
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Graphic Design) DS
754602 / 754610
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Music) DS
754603 / 754610
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Photography) DS
754604 / 754610
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Theatre) DS
754609 / 754610
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts) DS
754605 / 754610
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts & Design) DS
754607 / 754610
Bachelor of Creative Arts/Bachelor of Arts
751501
Bachelor of Creative Arts/Bachelor of Commerce
751502
Bachelor of Creative Arts/Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies
751506
Bachelor of Creative Arts/Bachelor of Computer Science
751503
Bachelor of Creative Arts/Bachelor of International Studies
751505
Bachelor of Creative Arts/Bachelor of Journalism
751507
Bachelor of Creative Arts/Bachelor of Science
751504
EDUCATION EARLY YEARS
Bachelor of Education – The Early Years DS
PRIMARY
Bachelor of Primary Education DS
755112 / 755212
SECONDARY
Bachelor of Mathematics Education
755102
Bachelor of Physical and Health Education DS
755101 / 755201
Bachelor of Science Education
755103
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755111 / 755211 755108 / 755208 755109 / 755209 755110 / 755210
STUDY AREA
DEGREE OPTIONS
UAC CODE
ENGINEERING Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Civil) S t
755611 / 755601
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Computer) S
t
755621 / 755601
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Electrical) S
t
755622 / 755601
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Environmental) S t Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Flexible First Year) S Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Materials) S
755612 / 755601 755624 / 755601
t
755613 / 755601
t
Bachelor of Science (Materials)
757636
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Mechanical) S t
755614 / 755601
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Mechatronic) S
755616 / 755601
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Mining) S
t
755615 / 755601
t
Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Telecommunications) S
755623 / 755601
t
Bachelor of Science (Physics) – Bachelor of Arts
751803
Bachelor of Engineering Honours – Bachelor of Arts
751302
Bachelor of Engineering Honours – Bachelor of Commerce
751601
Bachelor of Engineering Honours – Bachelor of Computer Science
751609
Bachelor of Engineering Honours – Bachelor of Science
751624
Bachelor of Engineering Honours – Bachelor of Mathematics
751610
Bachelor of Engineering Honours – Bachelor of Exercise Science
751625
HEALTH AND MEDICINE Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
757643
Bachelor of Engineering Honours – Bachelor of Exercise Science
751625
Bachelor of Health Science in Indigenous Health Studies
756632
Bachelor of Medical & Health Sciences Adv Hons Bachelor of Nursing Adv
757630 / 757631 Wollongong Batemans Bay Bega Shoalhaven Southern Sydney
757101 / 757110 757105 / 757114 757102 / 757111 757103 / 757112 757104 / 757113
Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics Hons
757647
Bachelor of Public Health
757650
Bachelor of Public Health Nutrition
757655
Bachelor of Exercise Science
757642
t
Bachelor of Nutrition Science
t
757645
* New major to be offered in 2015 subject to final approval ** New degree to be offered in 2015 subject to final approval t Proposed name changes for the Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science) and Bachelor of Science (Nutrition). Subject to final approval.
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STUDY AREA
DEGREE OPTIONS
UAC CODE
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Bachelor of Business Information Systems DS
754500 / 754510
Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Science) DS
754101 / 754110
Bachelor of Computer Science (Digital Systems Security) DS
754105 / 754110
Bachelor of Computer Science (Enterprise Systems Development) DS
754108 / 754110
Bachelor of Computer Science (Mobile Computing) DS
754109 / 754110
Bachelor of Computer Science (Multimedia & Game Development) DS
754104 / 754110
Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) DS
754107 / 754110
Bachelor of Computer Science – Bachelor of Science
751402
Bachelor of Information Technology (e-Business) DS
754300 / 754310
Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Design & Management) DS
754301 / 754310
Bachelor of Information Technology (Web Design & Development) DS
754303 / 754310
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND LANGUAGES Bachelor of Arts (French) DS
753101 / 753105
Bachelor of Arts (Italian) DS
753101 / 753105
Bachelor of Arts (Japanese) DS
753101 / 753105
Bachelor of Arts (Mandarin for Character Background Students) DS
753101 / 753105
Bachelor of Arts (Mandarin for Non-Character Background Students) DS
753101 / 753105
Bachelor of Arts (Spanish)
753101 / 753105
Bachelor of International Studies DS
753121 / 753131
Bachelor of International Studies (Globally Sustainable Development)* DS
753121 / 753131
Bachelor of International Studies (International Relations)* DS
753121 / 753131
Bachelor of International Studies /Bachelor of Commerce
751311
Bachelor of International Studies / Bachelor of Economics and Finance
751313
Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws
751201
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws
751200
Bachelor of Business Information Systems – Bachelor of Laws
751214
Bachelor of Commerce – Bachelor of Laws
751202
Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies – Bachelor of Laws
751210
Bachelor of Computer Science – Bachelor of Laws
751203
Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Laws
751204
Bachelor of Economics and Finance – Bachelor of Laws
751216
Bachelor of Engineering Honours – Bachelor of Laws
751208
Bachelor of Information Technology – Bachelor of Laws
751213
Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Laws
751212
Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of Laws
751211
Bachelor of Laws (Direct Entry)
756100
Bachelor of Mathematics – Bachelor of Laws
751206
Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws
751207
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws
751215
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STUDY AREA
DEGREE OPTIONS
UAC CODE
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS Bachelor of Mathematics Education
755102
Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance DS
756503 / 756520
Bachelor of Mathematics (Mathematics Applied Statistics) Adv
756511 / 756512
Bachelor of Mathematics – Bachelor of Computer Science
751701
Bachelor of Medical Mathematics DS
756530 / 756535
Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics Adv
757616 / 757603
Bachelor of Science (Nuclear Science & Technology)
757638
Bachelor of Science (Physics) – Bachelor of Mathematics
751805
Bachelor of Science (Physics) Adv Hons
757637 / 757602
Bachelor of Science (Physics) / Bachelor of Arts
751803
PHYSICS
Psychology Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
753122
Bachelor of Psychology
757652
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
757651
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
755330
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)/Bachelor of Commerce
751305
Bachelor of Psychology / Bachelor of Commerce
751751
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Commerce
751814
PUBLIC AND POPULATION HEALTH Bachelor of Public Health
757650
Bachelor of Public Health (Epidemiology)
757650
Bachelor of Public Health (Health Administration)
757650
Bachelor of Public Health (Health Communication & Marketing Strategies)
757650
Bachelor of Public Health (Health Promotion)
757650
Bachelor of Public Health (Indigenous Health)
757650
Bachelor of Public Health (Population & Environment)
757650
Bachelor of Public Health (Nutrition)
757655
Bachelor of Science (Human Geography, Land and Heritage Management) Adv
757710 / 757700
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I enjoy the hands-on experience in my degree: it’s a great practical side to the theory I’m learning. LIZA ZAKARIA ENGINEERING
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STUDY AREA
DEGREE OPTIONS
UAC CODE
INTERNATIONAL
International Bachelor of Science Hons
757600/ 757590
EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Bachelor of Environmental Science Hons / Adv Hons
757612 / 757618
Bachelor of Science (Environment) Adv Hons
757621 / 757601
Bachelor of Science (Geology) Adv Hons
757621 / 757601
Bachelor of Science (Geosciences) Adv Hons
757621 / 757601
Bachelor of Science (Human Geography) Adv Hons
757621 / 757601
Bachelor of Science (Land and Heritage Management) Adv Hons
757621 / 757601
Bachelor of Science (Physical Geography) Adv Hons
757621 / 757601
Bachelor of Conservation Biology Hons / Adv Hons
757627 / 757628
Bachelor of Marine Science Adv Hons
757622 / 757623
Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences) Adv Hons
757621 / 757601
Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology) Adv Hons
757621 / 757601
Bachelor of Science (Human Geography or Land and Heritage Management) Adv
757710 / 757700
Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology Adv Hons
757611 / 757617
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry Adv Hons
757613 / 757619
Bachelor of Nanotechnology Adv Hons
757625 / 757626
Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) Adv Hons
757621 / 757601
Bachelor of Science (Medical Biotechnology)
757621
Bachelor of Science (Medicinal Chemistry)
757621
Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology)
757621
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts
751801
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Commerce
751802
SCIENCE
LIFE SCIENCE
MOLECULAR SCIENCE
social science Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology)** DS
755300 / 755320
Bachelor of Social Science (Human Geography)** DS
755300 / 755320
Bachelor of Social Science (Public Health)** DS
755300 / 755320
Bachelor of Social Science (Social Marketing)** DS
755300 / 755320
Bachelor of Social Science (Social Policy)** DS
755300 / 755320
Bachelor of Social Science (Sociology)** DS
755300 / 755320
Bachelor of Science (Human Geography) Adv
757621 / 757601
Bachelor of Science (Land & Heritage Management) Adv
757621 / 757601
Bachelor of Social Science (Health Promotion)** DS
755300 / 755320
Bachelor of Social Science (Community, Culture and Environment)** DS
755300 / 755320
Bachelor of Social Science (Indigenous Studies)** DS
755300 / 755320
All UOW regional campuses will offer at least one Social Science major. Contact UOW for more information Bachelor of Social Science DS
Batemans Bay Bega Shoalhaven Southern Highlands Southern Sydney
755302 / 755322 755303 / 755323 755301 / 755321 755304 / 755324 755305 / 755325
Wollongong Shoalhaven
755340 755341
social WORK Bachelor of Social Work
* New major to be offered in 2015 subject to final approval ** New degree to be offered in 2015 subject to final approval
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APPLY
Applications open Friday 1 August 2014 at 9am Applications close Friday 29 August 2014 at 5pm You make a single application for up to two UOW degrees Each degree is assessed individually and you can receive successful outcomes for both degrees
HOW TO APPLY You can only apply for UOW Early Admission at uow.edu.au/future/early-admission between 9am Friday 1 August and 5pm Friday 29 August 2014. We cannot accept any late applications under any circumstances—so start early!
Valid contact details We will need to contact you late in 2014 and early 2015. Don’t use a school email address unless you’re sure you will be able to access it after the end of school.
Your UOW Early Admission degree selections You can choose up to two UOW degrees as part of your UOW Early Admission application. Double degrees count as a single choice. You will be assessed for entry to both of these degrees separately at every stage of the application, so you may receive successful outcomes for one or both. See page 21 for more on outcomes. You will need to supply separate sets of certified copies for every interview you are invited to attend. Please note: Place your UOW Early Admission courses in order of preference—this will help us match you with the most appropriate UOW staff for your interview, in case you’re accepted to interview for more than one degree in the same study area.
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SAVING AN UNFINISHED APPLICATION You can save your application and return to it later. You must add at least one UOW degree choice to your application before it will save. We will send you a confirmation email including your password and login details. You will need these to return to your application. Your login details will be your date of birth and HSC number as you enter them on the first page of the application.
APPLYING TO ADVANCED DEGREES Dean’s Scholar and some Advanced degrees at UOW normally require separate application forms. However, when you apply to an Advanced or Dean’s Scholar degree through UOW Early Admission you don’t have to complete these separate applications, with one exception (the International Bachelor of Science on page 12).
Double Degrees Sometimes double degrees are made up of degrees from two different disciplines. If you can’t find the degree you’re after, check the table for the other discipline.
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SCHOOL STATEMENT OF SUPPORT A School Statement of Support (SSS) can be provided to acknowledge circumstances of illness or injury that have negatively affected Year 11 or Year 12 marks that would have otherwise been strong. The SSS is an optional component of your UOW Early Admission application. We do not expect many students applying will need to submit an SSS, and for those who do, please note that providing one does not guarantee a successful outcome.
HOW TO COMPLETE THE SSS FORM School Statements of Support are completed by a nominated representative from your school. A SSS is not a reference or letter of support—it should only be supplied to verify that your subject marks were strong, and would have continued on this track, had you not been affected by illness or injury or disadvantaged as a result of circumstances beyond your control. For details on how your school representative can submit an SSS form refer to uow.edu.au/future/early-admission
CATEGORIES
PLEASE NOTE
An SSS can only be provided for the following:
It is your responsibility to request a School Statement of Support from an appropriate staff member at your school. It is your teacher/school representative’s decision whether or not to complete an SSS—they are not obligated to provide one. While all SSS will be considered carefully by UOW assessors, they do not guarantee a successful outcome. All submissions to UOW Early Admission including any information provided in a School Statement of Support are subject to UOW’s privacy policy and will be treated in confidence. Our privacy policy can be found at uow.edu.au/about/privacy
Illness or Injury Significant illness or injury that affected your academic performance that would have otherwise been strong. This may be short-term injury or illness, affecting a single assessment or preparation period or a long-term condition.
Special Circumstances These circumstances may include, but are not limited to:
A close family member’s significant illness or death Carer responsibilities Significant financial hardship Interrupted schooling in senior years (including refugee arrival in Australia) Interrupted home life (e.g. parental separation or family relocation)
UOW EARLY ADMISSION
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I’ve always loved art and been interested in graphic design. UOW was my chance to study both. KATHERINE TURNER VISUAL ARTS / GRAPHIC DESIGN
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ASSESSMENT Your academic record is the main way we assess your application Selected applicants will be asked to attend an interview If you’re shortlisted and invited to an interview, attendance is compulsory
YOUR ACADEMIC RECORD We will look at your academic record to look for evidence of consistent or improving academic performance—particularly in subjects relevant to the UOW degrees you have applied to.
You will be able to provide your reports and final HSC documentation for these subjects when submitting proof of results and completion of subjects.
We will ask to see:
Certified copies
Year 11 final exam marks and ranks for all subjects Year 12 half-yearly exam and Trial HSC marks and ranks for all subjects (if available at time of submission).
You will enter your marks during your online application. You will also have to submit certified copies of your school report showing marks (or a marks transcript if these marks are not given on your school report) in person at your UOW Early Admission interview or when otherwise requested by UOW staff. You will need one certified copy for every interview you are attending.
We will accept either raw or scaled marks. Your school will be able to advise what type of exam marks have been given to students at your school. There is also an optional CV section within the application where you can provide information you think is relevant to your application, such as extracurricular and volunteer activities, work history or additional qualifications.
IF YOUR SUBJECT DOESN’T HAVE AN EXAM UOW will accept exam marks based on written, oral and practical exams. However, if your subject doesn’t have an exam, you can ask your teacher for an overall subject mark instead. You can use this mark in your application. Please keep in mind you will need to ensure you have written proof of this mark.
TAFE subjects If you are doing a TAFE subject as part of your HSC please ensure you provide the percentage mark in your application. If your TAFE subject issues a Pass or Fail grade please enter the results as follows: TAFE Pass: Record a mark of ‘51’ as the results and indicate this is an overall subject mark TAFE Fail: Record a mark of ‘0’ as the result and indicate this is an overall subject mark
Certified results are a mandatory part of your application and cannot be accepted after the date advised.
HOW TO HAVE YOUR RESULTS CERTIFIED To get copies of your academic results certified you must take original documents along with copies to an authorised person who will ‘certify’ them by signing (or stamping and signing) the copies. They must print their name, provide their phone number and note the position that allows them to certify documents. People authorised to certify documents for UOW Early Admission are:
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 Your school – Copies must be stamped with the school stamp and have a signature of a staff member. It is up to your school if they wish to offer this service. Please check with them in advance.
Pathways If you are doing Pathways and completed some HSC subjects during 2013 or before, please enter the results as follows: In the end of Year 11 results section, enter your Trial HSC exam mark for any HSC subjects completed in 2013. In the Year 12 results section enter your final HSC exam mark for any HSC subject completed in 2013.
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I was interested in law and business through high school, and my double degree allowed me to study exactly in the areas I’m passionate about while keeping my options open. ALEX McLENNAN COMMERCE / LAW
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INTERVIEWS Selected applicants will be asked to attend an interview If invited to an interview, attendance is compulsory for a successful outcome
After we have looked at applicants’ academic records, we will conduct a series of interviews from 29 September to 1 October 2014. The interviews are a chance for UOW faculty staff to meet you, discuss your application and determine if UOW Early Admission is right for you. UOW staff will decide to invite applicants on a case-by-case basis. If you are invited to interview, you must attend to be eligible for a successful outcome.
INTERVIEW TIPS The interview is your chance to show us you have the qualities needed to be a successful UOW student. Dress for the occasion. You should treat UOW Early Admission interviews like a job interview. You don’t have to wear a suit or formal business attire, but smart, neat clothing is strongly recommended. Read your instructions carefully, and supply all the information requested as part of your application. This includes Year 11 final
BOOKING YOUR INTERVIEW Invitations to interviews will be emailed between Monday 15 and Friday 19 September 2014. If you are invited to an interview, you will be directed to log back into your application to make a booking. You can do this using the login details provided in your original UOW Early Admission confirmation email. For this reason please hold onto this email even after online applications close.
exam marks and ranks, Year 12 half-yearly and Trial HSC exam marks and ranks for all subjects. If you are in doubt,
email us on early-admission@uow.edu.au
Prepare and be punctual. This includes knowing what you need to bring to interview, and having it ready ahead of time. Be interested. A UOW Early Admission interview is an excellent chance to talk with the people you’ll be learning from. Asking intelligent questions about what UOW can offer you is a good way to show your enthusiasm. Stay focussed on why you’re passionate about studying at uni. Give your questions some thought and try and make every answer demonstrate to the UOW staff why you would make a great UOW student. Some of the qualities they may look for are:
Passion for a subject Discipline and organisation Commitment and perseverance Curiosity and a willingness to listen and learn Leadership and teamwork skills
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OUTCOMES Outcomes will be sent 8–12 October 2014 You will be assessed for your nominated degrees separately and will receive an outcome for each Unsuccessful outcomes have no effect on the normal application process through UAC in January 2015
WHEN YOU WILL FIND OUT
THE ATAR IS IMPORTANT
Outcomes for your UOW Early Admission application will be sent by email from 8–12 October 2014. Everyone will receive their outcomes in this period.
Your ATAR is important. For UOW Early Admission we’re not looking for a particular rank—we’re looking for consistent or improving performance. You also need to be eligible for an ATAR to qualify for UOW Early Admission.
Outcomes will sent to the email address given in your online application and will be released all through the day and night. The order they are sent depends on many factors, not all applicants to the same degree will find out at the same time. If you don’t receive your outcome straight away, don’t worry— even if your friends hear back before you do—we will contact you with your UOW Early Admission outcome by the end of Sunday 12 October 2014.
Please remember that there are no guarantees in UOW Early Admission. You should work as hard as you can in your HSC exams to make sure you have as many options as possible for the future. If you receive a successful outcome, it is the expectation of UOW that you will maintain or exceed the level of academic performance indicated in your application and interview.
TYPES OF OUTCOME There are three possible outcomes to your application for UOW Early Admission. You will be assessed individually for each degree you apply to, so an unsuccessful result for one degree won’t rule you out for the other degree—and you may even receive two successful outcomes.
Successful You have been reserved a place in your UOW degree of choice. You still need to apply to UOW through UAC—we will send you more information on this process when you receive your UOW Early Admission outcome. To receive a formal offer to study in the UAC December Round, the course you received a successful UOW Early Admission offer to must be your first preference for this round.
Unsuccessful You have not secured a place in a UOW degree through UOW Early Admission. However, you can still apply through UAC as normal and receive an offer to study at UOW in the January UAC main offer round. Your unsuccessful UOW Early Admission application will not affect this process.
Ineligible This may mean: Your application is incomplete and we are unable to progress your application. You were invited to but did not attend a UOW Early Admission interview. You have not provided certified copies of your academic results as requested.
WHAT TO DO next UOW Early Admission and UAC early round All formal offers to study from UOW Early Admission will be made by UAC in the December Round on 3 December 2014. To convert a successful outcome into a formal UOW offer the degree in question must be your first preference when preferences for this round close on 1 December 2014.
UOW Early Admission AND YOUR UAC PREFERENCES SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES If you receive a successful UOW Early Admission outcome, we are prepared to make you an offer before ATARs are released, based on your demonstrated ability to succeed in the nominated course. You must apply to study this degree in the UAC December Round. To receive a formal offer to study this degree your UOW Early Admission course must be your first preference in this round.
UNSUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES If you receive an unsuccessful outcome though UOW Early Admission you will not be disadvantaged, nor will it affect the normal UAC assessment process in any way. You can still apply to UOW through UAC and be assessed as normal, through the main round in January 2015. UOW EARLY ADMISSION
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LEARN MORE Inside this guide is everything you need to know when applying to UOW Early Admission. If you need to discuss anything, please contact us. uow.edu.au/future/early-admission Call 1300 367 869 facebook.com/uowfuture early-admission@uow.edu.au
The University of Wollongong attempts to ensure the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (April 2014); however, sections may be amended without notice by the University in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. Check with the University at the time of application/enrolment for any updated information. UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG CRICOS: 00102E
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