UOW Future Finder

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1 A BIT ABOUT US STUDY AREAS 17 2 WHERE ARE YOU NOW 12 BUSINESS AND COMMERCE 18 4 WHO ARE YOU 13 CREATIVE ARTS & 6 WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO PERFORMANCE 19 8 CUSTOM FIT 14 EDUCATION

10 HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 15 ENGINEERING 20 11 CAREER INDEX 16 English, History, 21 Philosophy and Politics 22

HEALTH AND MEDICAL 23 MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS Hospitality, Tourism AND JOURNALISM and Events 24 SCIENCE information AND 25 DOUBLE DEGREES COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 27 GETTING INTO UNI LANGUAGES 28 FAQ LAW MATHEMATICS

A BIT ABOUT US Focused on you

In 60 years we grew from a small technical college serving local needs to an international research and teaching university, and we’re growing. These days, we’re proud to say we’ve got a lot going on, but you won’t be a number and people will know your name. The size of our University makes UOW a truly student-centred campus: individual attention, available staff, dedicated research supervisors, a personal approach and two-way communication.

A top performer

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

Top 100 in the World for Employers 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 marks the twelfth year in a row that UOW has 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.

UOW in numbers

28,673

476

103,075 82.4 ha

total student enrolment (2011)

degrees on offer

UOW Alumni

campus

25

2,031

143

301

average age of students

subjects

different nationalities at UOW

classrooms

11,000

50

124

50,000

commencing students

double degree combinations

partner universities for international exchange

trees planted since 1975

50/50

92%

278

115

split of men to women on-campus

of students indicated that they would recommend UOW in 2011

UOW students went on study abroad or exchange last year

ducks and ducklings in permanent residence

*2012 Good Universities Guide (Universities & Private Colleges)

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Where are you now?

You’re approaching the end of your compulsory secondary education. For the first time, important choices about your education and your future are officially in your hands, and it will pay to make informed decisions. Making sensible choices that are right for you will help keep your options open.

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Maintaining Balance

It’s important for you—particularly in senior high school—to maintain a healthy balance between the different elements of your life. Good time management skills will help you make the most of every day and these skills become very important for university students.

CREATE A STUDY ROUTINE Set aside a particular time of the day for study, revision or homework, and do your best to stick to it.

A disciplined approach to regular study will help to improve your performance at school. It will also make it easier for you when it comes to exams.

MAKE TIME FOR FUN Don’t neglect to make time for leisure and relaxation.

Reward yourself for studying, maybe with time off with friends, or watching TV. Playing regular sport or exercising is also a great idea, as it will raise your energy levels and release tension. Team sports have the added advantage of combining both a social and fitness activity. Keeping yourself healthy and happy will help you perform academically, not to mention making your time at school more fun.

KEEP IT IN PERSPECTIVE Don’t allow any one aspect of either your academic or personal life to consume you. Time management isn’t an easy skill to master, but there are simple things you can do to help maintain a balanced perspective on things. The most basic (and perhaps most useful) of these is to make ‘to do’ lists. This will help you keep track of how you’re making use of your time, and give you a realistic picture of how much is left to be done.

Time management means figuring out what’s important, and when it needs to be done. Sometimes it will mean saying no to friends who want to socialise when you need to study. Sometimes it will mean making sure time is set aside for fun or sport, so your lifestyle maintains the right balance.

Surviving Exams

Tests and exams are a particular challenge, and there are some techniques that can make them less stressful:

BE PREPARED Maintain regular study habits and you won’t find yourself trying to cram an entire term’s revision into a week—or worse, a single night. Make sure you have all the necessary equipment before a test, such as comfortable pens, or an approved calculator. Do your best to maintain a healthy sleep pattern in the days leading up to an exam—something that will be easier if you don’t have to stay up until the early morning cramming. Eat a healthy breakfast the morning of your exam, and get there on time so you’re not starting feeling rushed or flustered.

DON’T PANIC Plan your time before you start answering questions.

Make sure you’ve read the paper carefully, and check the reverse sides of pages. Don’t get bogged down with questions you’re having trouble answering—but never skip a tough question altogether. In both cases, you should give the best answer you can and move on— you can always come back later if you have time.

DOUBLE-CHECK Try and leave yourself time to read your answers before you submit the exam. You might catch simple mistakes that could cost you marks. Clarity is important. If you have trouble following your answers, the person marking it will probably have the same problem. Check that your answers are not only correct, but that they flow.

For more study tips, and other advice on high school studies in general, we recommend you visit the NSW Department of Education and Training website at www.det.nsw.edu.au/students/high-school

Get an Advantage WORK EXPERIENCE Work experience is the perfect way to test out a career area as it allows you to participate in the day-to-day activities of the profession. It can help you work out your interests and strengths, which will help you work out what study area you might be interested in. Try to obtain some work experience in a few different industries so you can see what suits you best. Work experience will also look great in your portfolio, and help you gain entry into courses that may have UOW Selective Entry (see page 28), as it displays your enthusiasm and commitment.

PORTFOLIO Portfolios are a great way to keep a record and provide evidence of all of your work, accomplishments, skills, and training. By creating a portfolio during your final years at school, you will have a wide range of concrete examples of your abilities to show future employers or to present during application processes at uni.

GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Giving back to community is a very rewarding experience, and will help your individual growth as well as look great on your resume! By helping out at your local sports club, volunteering for a charity you support, or participating in fundraising events, you will have the opportunity to develop new skills, build social connections, and gain a new perspective. The skills and values you learn while serving your community will be valued by any workplace or university, and it gives you something else to put in your portfolio.

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WHO ARE YOU?

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What Am I Interested In?

This question should be front and centre for all the decisions you make in the coming years. You need to enjoy the work that you do.

Clarifying your passions and interests can be a good starting point. The next step is working out your strengths.

By now you should have an idea of your academic skills, so when you add these strengths to your interests, you should come up with a study area that you find appealing.

Who Can Help Me?

It is a great idea to talk through your different options with people you trust and have your best interests at heart.

Family And Friends Your family and friends are the people who know you best. They might be able to point out aspects about your personality that will help you picture yourself in a certain field.

Careers Advisors And Teachers Careers advisors and teachers may be able to help you identify options that you had not considered.

Professionals Or University Staff In addition to the people that know you, it’s also good to speak with experts in the field you are interested in.

Ask them about their job, visit them in their workplace or arrange work experience to see if it is really for you.

Remember that although these people may help you through the decision making process, the real decision comes down to you and what you are interested in. Do your research and don’t let yourself get talked into doing something you don’t really like.

UOW staff are here to help you with any questions you have and there are a number of opportunities to have one-on-one conversations with us. This includes: Information Evenings – UOW holds a number of information evenings, usually commencing in May, going through to September. Visit uow.edu.au/future/events for the latest dates.

Campus Tours – Every Friday at 10am and 3pm, campus tours are held to give you an idea of what it’s like to be a UOW student. Make sure you register at uow.edu.au/ future/visit UniAdvice – Call the Admissions Advice Team on 1300 367 869 or ask a question on facebook.com/ uowfuture

Choosing Subjects For The HSC

It is important to start thinking about university from Year 10, so you can make the right subject choices for Year 11 and 12. Some UOW degrees ask for prior knowledge, or what we call ‘assumed knowledge’ so by picking the right subjects for your study area, your options will remain wide open. It is also important to chose subjects that you are both good at and interested in.

It is not advisable to choose subjects based on the following:

Scaling Don’t choose subjects that are seen as being ‘scaled highly’ or ‘scaled up’. Scaling is calculated every year, based on the performance of that particular group of students, therefore the previous year’s scaling for a particular subject will in no way affect how it is scaled for you.

Your Friends Your friends often have different abilities, interests and motivations from yours.

Your Teachers Don’t select a subject because your favourite teacher may be teaching it. Teachers are often given other classes or change schools.

Easy Subjects None of the subjects you will be able to select from are ‘easy’ subjects. Your success in any subject depends on your commitment and enthusiasm.

Boy subjects / Girl subjects There are no separate subjects for boys or girls. If you are good at or interested in a subject, then it is for you.

What is an ATAR?

The ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) is calculated on the New South Wales HSC, and is a ranking of all Year 12 students completing the HSC that year who qualify.

Universities use the ATAR to rank applicants. In most cases, you will need to achieve the minimum ATAR rank (or equivalent) that applies to your chosen degree, in order to successfully gain a place at university.

The ATAR cut-off advertised for a particular course at a university reflects demand for the course, not the quality or difficulty of the course. Additionally, ATAR cut-offs are calculated separately for each university, so the same course might have different cut-offs at two different institutions.

The ATAR is not a score, it is a rank that positions you relative to all qualifying students sitting the HSC in your year and is based on your overall performance. For example, an ATAR of 75 means you have performed better than 75% of the students eligible to sit the HSC or equivalent.

For more information on scaling and the ATAR, please visit the Universities Admission Centre website at www.uac.edu.au

What is Scaling?

Scaling enables universities to accurately compare and rank students for entry into university. It creates an even playing field for all HSC candidates, allowing universities to properly and fairly compare students who have studied different HSC subjects.

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WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO? Your Options

Once you’ve thought about who you are and where your strengths lie, you can start to think about where you want that to take you. Remember that no matter what you choose now, options for further education will remain open to you throughout your life.

Those who complete their HSC now and are accepted to a university sometimes have the option to defer, and take a year to work or travel. Some people gain an undergraduate degree straight after completing school, and, years later, return to complete a Masters or other postgraduate degree to open avenues for further career advancement. There are even pathways to uni without completing the HSC—for more information on these, see page 27.

Going to University

There are many reasons to consider studying at university.

Here are just a few:

GETTING A JOB University study gives you skills and knowledge useful in a wide variety of work settings. You’ll develop research, teamwork, communication, time management, analytical and problem-solving skills, all of which are attractive to potential employers. A relevant university degree can give you a huge advantage in Australia’s competitive job market.

GETTING A LIFE You have great opportunities for social and personal growth at uni. You’ll have a chance to meet people from all over the country—and the world—and make friends for life. You’ll have a chance to join or start clubs and societies, and meet like-minded people who share a passion, from sport to music, theatre to finance.

MOVING ON Study at university is a time to gain independence. Not only will you be controlling your education and your life, you’ll be encouraged to take an interest in issues affecting students.

You can even run for the student council of your university and take a hand in student affairs.

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MOVING OUT For many students, particularly those from regional Australia, studying at university means moving out of the family home.

This can be a big step, but can also provide many exciting opportunities. Whether you rent a share house or stay in a university residence, moving to a new town will allow you to discover many new opportunities for meeting people and having fun.

Choosing a University

Choosing which university to attend is an important and challenging decision. There are a few things you can do to make the decision easier:

DIFFERENT UNIVERSITIES Go to different universities’ stands at career markets. Talk to the advisers and read the course brochures. Find out which universities offer the course or courses that you’re interested in, and the lifestyle you think will suit you best. Similarly, if you know someone who has studied or is studying an interesting program at uni, talk to them about their experience.

VISIT UNIVERSITIES Attend university campus tours and information evenings.

The best way to get a feel for an institution and what it might be like to study there is to actually look around the place and speak to teaching staff and students.

UOW offers campus tours every Friday all year round and be sure to check out our information evenings.

DIFFERENT COURSE OPTIONS There are many ways to get where you want to go. For example, if you want to be an accountant, some universities may offer a Bachelor of Accounting, while at others, you would need to enrol in a Bachelor of Commerce or Business, with a major in Accounting. These degrees have the same outcomes, but different names. Consider this when you’re searching for information. If you are confused or have questions call the Admissions Advice Team at UniAdvice on 1300 367 869.

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custom fit Our degrees give you options for how you want to learn.

They also reflect the needs of future employers, paving the way for a specialist career with up-to-the-minute knowledge and recognised methods.

UOW degrees will connect you with your passion, your talents, and your career.

Whatever the destination, we know there are different ways to get there.

DOUBLE DEGREES

UOW offers a diverse selection of double degree programs.

They let you complete two separate Bachelor degrees simultaneously, in less time than if you studied them one after the other.

Double degrees give you the broadest possible career options. If you want to blend skills necessary for certain niche careers, or to pursue interests so diverse it would be impossible to study them in any single degree, then a double degree should be considered.

Example degrees: Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Information Technology – Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Science

BACHELOR DEGREES

Standard Bachelor degrees offer you many options to specialise and combine interests.

The greatest advantage of standard Bachelor programs is their flexibility. They offer you a wide range of majors, to specialise your studies. Many also offer the option of undertaking a double major, or a broad range of elective subjects, so you can essentially custom-build your own qualification.

Example degrees: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Public Health

DEAN’S SCHOLAR Dean’s Scholar degrees are similar to Advanced degrees, with many ways for high-achievers to excel. They are built on standard Bachelor degrees and are available in many of the same study areas. They offer research and major projects that adapt to your interests and strengths, as well as the ability to accelerate your degree. They also give you the chance to be paired with an academic mentor in the faculty.

Their normal length is three years, and Dean’s Scholars often progress to an Honours year, where they can continue high-level study in their area of interest.

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SPECIALIST DEGREES

Specialist degrees are highly prescribed. They provide less flexibility for you to tailor your program of study, but offer a higher level of mastery in the given study area.

Because of this, specialist degrees are generally longer than regular Bachelor programs, but also attract a high level of professional accreditation.

These degrees are often necessary for specialised professional careers, and suitable for anyone who wishes to pursue their interest to the highest level.

Example degrees:

Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Nanotechnology Bachelor of Laws

ENGINEERING SCHOLARS Similar to the Dean’s Scholar program, the Bachelor of Engineering (Scholar) is for high-achieving students with good mathematics ability.

ADVANCED DEGREES

Advanced degrees are highly responsive to your interests, with many options to tailor your work to your specific interest.

A feature common to all Advanced degrees is a major research component, where you get to choose the topic based on your skills and interests. You may have the chance to undertake individual research projects, or work with teams undertaking high-level investigations—or both.

Advanced degrees are recognised as superior qualifications and identify you as a skilled independent worker. If you choose to pursue the research focus further, they are ideal qualifications for commercial or government research positions, as well as careers in academia.

These degrees also include an integral Honours year.

Example degrees: Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology Advanced Bachelor of Science Advanced Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences Advanced Honours

HONOURS Honours distinguishes a graduate as a high achiever, and they are recognised as a qualification above and beyond a Bachelor degree. Honours programs are often built around a research project. As well as being integrated into Advanced and some specialist degrees, an additional one-year Honours program can be added to most Bachelor degrees.

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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK YOUR STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE It’s time to select your subjects for Years 11 and 12. This guide can help you make informed decisions about subject selection. A few tips to keep in mind: Always follow your strengths and your interests.

Look up the relevant study areas in the tables (see following pages) to see which UOW degrees are available. Alternatively, use the career index and match a job you’re interested in with a study path.

Make sure you consider the ‘Assumed Knowledge’ and ‘Recommended Studies’ when looking at degrees that interest you.

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This table can also work in reverse: if you are unsure of which career area is for you, go to the ‘Assumed Knowledge’ and ‘Recommended Studies’, find your strongest subjects, and go from there.

Be sure to check out the list of double degrees on page 25. UOW offers a range of double degrees that give you the opportunity to complete two different degrees in less time than it would take to complete them separately.

CAREER INDEX Accountant 12 Actor 13 Advertiser 12, 13, 16, 23 Agricultural Adviser or Researcher 24 Animator 19, 23 Archivist 16 Art Teacher 13 Arts Manager 13 Astronomer 24 Attraction Manager 18 Auditor 12 Banker 12 Barrister 21 Biochemist 24 Biomedical Researcher 17 Business Analyst 12, 19 Business Development Manager 12 Business Forecaster 22 Call Centre Manager 12 Cartographer (Mapping) 24 Catchment and River Management Officer 24 Chemist: Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Medicinal 24 Child Care Worker 14 Coastal or Estuarine Management Officer 24 Commercial Lawyer 21 Communications Consultant 12, 16, 23 Community Nurse 17 Computer Architect 15 Computer Engineer 19 Computer Systems Engineer 15 Conservation Biologist 24 Conservationist Demographer (Population Planning) 24 Construction Manager 15 Consulting Engineer 15 Cost Adviser 12 Counsellor 17 Creative Director 13 Criminal Defence Lawyer 21 Curator 13 Data Analyst 12 Database Administrator 12, 19 Defence Personnel 16 Destination Marketer 18 Dietician 17 Digital Effects Designer 23 Digital Game Designer 13, 23 Digital Media Manager 13 Diplomat 16, 20, 21 Doctor 17 Drama Teacher 13 Drug Regulation Officer 24 Ecologist 24 E-commerce Professional 19 Economic and Public Policy Planner 12 Eco-Tourism Manager or Operator 24 Editor 13, 16, 23 Educational Consultant 14

Educational Manager 14 Electrical Engineer 15, 19 Electronic Specialist 19 Electronics Engineer 15, 19 Environmental Consultant or Officer 24 Environmental Engineer 15 Environmental Lawyer 21 Event Coordinator 18 Exercise Scientist 17 Feature Writer 23 Film and Television Producer 13 Filmmaker 23 Financial Analyst 19, 22 Financial Planner 12 Financial Systems Designer 12 Food Chemist 24 Food Industry Worker 17 Foreign Affairs Officer 16 Forensic Scientist 24 Front-Of-House Manager 18 Functions Manager 18 Gallery Manager 13 Games Developer 19 General Practitioner 17 Geochemist 24 Geological Surveyor 24 Geologist – Exploration or Mining 24 Geotechnical Engineer 15 Government 20 Government Lawyer 21 Graphic Designer 13 Health Administrator 17 Health Informatician 19 Health Promotion Officer 17 Health Service Officer 24 Health Worker 17 Heritage Officer 24 High School Teacher in: Art, Computing, Science, Drama, English, History, Mathematics, Music, Science, Languages 14 Historian 16 Hospital Nurse 17 Hotel Manager 18 Human Resources Manager 12 Illustrator 13 Industrial Relations Officer 12, 16 Industry Health Worker 17 In-House Legal Adviser 21 Insurance Broker 12 Intellectual Property Lawyer 21 International Business 20 Interpreter 16, 20 Investment Analyst 12, 22 Investment Banker 19 IT Consultant 19 IT Solutions Architect 19 Journalist 16, 23 Laboratory Assistant 24 Laboratory Technician 17 Legal Consultant 21 Lighting Designer 13 Logistics Manager 12

Magistrate 21 Maintenance Manager 15 Manager 16 Marine or Fisheries Biologist 24 Market Researcher 12 Marketing Manager or Consultant 12, 16, 23 Materials Engineer 15 Materials Scientist 24 Mathematic Modeller 19, 22 Mathematics Teacher 22 Media Artist 23 Media Executive 16, 23 Media Lawyer 21 Medical Biotechnologist 24 Medical Physicist 24 Medical Researcher 24 Merchant Banker 12 Metallurgist 15 Microbiologist 24 Mine Manager 15 Minesite Rehabilitation Officer 24 Mobile Applications Developer 19 Multimedia Designer 19 Multimedia Specialist 13, 23 Museum Curator 24 Museum Manager 13 National Park Ranger 24 Network Architect 19 Network Engineer 15, 19 Novelist 13 Nursing Home Worker 17 Nutritionist 17 Oceanographer 24 Operations Manager 12 Outdoor Education Teacher 14 Painter 13 Patent Assessor 24 Personnel Officer 12, 16 PHE Teacher 14 Photo Journalist 23 Photographer 13 Physicist – Research, Medical, Industrial 24 Planner – Land Use or Urban Services 24 Playwright 13 Poet 13 Policy Adviser 21 Politician 16, 21 Power Station Manager 15 Pre-School Teacher 14 Primary Teacher 14 Private College Teacher 14 Procurement Manager 12 Product Developer 24 Product Manager 12 Production Engineer 15 Program Director and Resource Manager in Sport, Recreation, Fitness and Tourism Industry 17 Programmer 19 Project Manager 15, 19 Prosecutor 21

Psychologist 17 Public Relations Consultant 16, 18, 23 Publisher 13, 16, 23 Quality Controller 12 Recreational Activities Coordinator 14 Registered Nurse 17 Rehabilitation Specialist 17 Reporter 16, 23 Research Officer 21 Researcher 23 Retail Manager 16 Re-Vegetation Specialist 24 Sales Representative 12 School Counsellor 14 School Principal 14 School Teacher – Catholic, Private or Government Schools 14 Science Teacher 24 Screen Writer 13 Sculptor 13 Security Engineer 15, 19 Small Business Owner or Manager 12 Software Engineer 15, 19 Solicitor in Private Practice or a Community Legal Centre 21 Sport and Recreation Rehabilitator 17 Sport Development Officer 14 Sports Scientist 17 Stage Manager 13 Statistician 12, 19, 22, 24 Stockbroker 12, 19, 22 Structural Engineer 15 Supply Manager 12 Systems Administrator 19 Systems Analyst 12, 15, 19 TAFE Teacher 14 Taxation Consultant 12 Technical Sales Adviser 24 Technical Writer 19 Technician 24 Telecommunications Engineer 15 Telecommunications Specialist 19 Television Performer 13 Textile Artist 13 Theatre Director 13 Theatre Performer 13 Tourism Manager 18 Town Planner 15 Trade Union Officer 12 Training and Development Officer 14 Translator 20 Transport Engineer 15 TV Production Coordinator 23 Veterinary Researcher 24 Visual Effects Consultant 23 Water Quality Manager 15 Web Designer 13, 19, 23 Web Developer 19 Writer 13 Youth Social Worker 16 future finder

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Business and Commerce Sample Careers Accountant / Advertiser / Auditor / Banker / Business Analyst / Business Development Manager / Call Centre Manager / Communications Consultant / Cost Adviser / Data Analyst / Database Administrator / Economic and Public Policy Planner / Financial Planner / Financial Systems Designer / Human Resources Manager / Industrial Relations Officer / Insurance Broker / Investment Analyst / Logistics Manager / Market Researcher / Marketing Manager or Consultant / Merchant Banker / Operations Manager / Personnel Officer / Procurement Manager / Product Manager / Quality Controller / Sales Representative / Small Business Owner or Manager / Statistician / Stockbroker / Supply Manager / Systems Analyst / Taxation Consultant / Trade Union Officer

STUDY/CAREER AREA

DEGREE OPTIONS

Accountancy Finance

Bachelor of Mathematics & Finance/DS Informatics 4FT

LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

RECOMMENDED STUDIES

ATAR

Any two units of English plus Mathematics Any two units of English Any two units of English

HSC Mathematics Extension 1

82/93

English Advanced

Commerce

3FT

Business Law

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws Commerce Bachelor of Commerce/DS MAJORS: n Economics n International Economics n Quantitative Economics n Business Law n International Business Bachelor of Business

5FT 3FT

Any two units of English

Management Marketing Human Resources

Bachelor of Commerce/DS MAJORS: n Management n Marketing n Human Resource Management Bachelor Communication and Media Studies/DS MAJOR: n Marketing Communication and Advertising Bachelor of Arts/DS MAJOR: n Employment Relations Bachelor of Business

Commerce

3FT

Any two units of English

Bachelor of Commerce/DS MAJOR: n Public Relations Bachelor Communication and Media Studies/DS MAJORS: n Marketing Communication and Advertising n Journalism and Professional Writing n Public Relations Bachelor of Business

Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce/DS MAJOR: n Supply Chain Management

Commerce

Bachelor of Economics & Finance Bachelor of Commerce/DS MAJORS: n Finance n Accountancy n Financial Planning

Public Relations

Supply Chain Management

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80 70/93 + interview

90 75/93+ interview

70

Arts

3FT

Any two units of English

75/93 + interview

English Advanced

70

English Advanced

75/93 + interview

Arts

70

Commerce

70 3FT

Any two units of English

English Advanced

75/93 + interview

CREATIVE ARTS AND PERFORMANCE Sample Careers Actor / Advertiser / Art Teacher / Arts Manager / Creative Director / Curator / Digital Game Designer / Digital Media Manager / Drama Teacher / Editor / Film and Television Producer / Gallery Manager / Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Lighting Designer / Multimedia Specialist / Museum Manager / Novelist / Painter / Photographer / Playwright / Poet / Publisher / Screen Writer / Sculptor / Stage Manager / Television Performer / Textile Artist / Theatre Director / Theatre Performer / Web Designer / Writer

STUDY/CAREER AREA

DEGREE OPTIONS

FACULTY

LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

RECOMMENDED STUDIES

ATAR

Creative Writing

Bachelor of Creative Arts/DS MAJOR: n Creative Writing Bachelor of Journalism

Creative Arts

3FT

Any 2 units of English

English Advanced

75/90 + interview

Graphic Design Visual Arts Design

Bachelor of Creative Arts/DS MAJORS: n Graphic Design n Visual Arts n Visual Arts & Design

Creative Arts

3FT

Any 2 units of English

English Advanced, Visual Arts and/or Design and Technology and/or Textiles and Design

75/90 + interview

Performance Theatre

Bachelor of Creative Arts/DS

Creative Arts

3FT

Any 2 units of English

English Advanced, Drama

75/90 + interview Audition/ interview + academic results

Bachelor of Performance MAJORS: n Acting n Performance-making n Technical Theatre

75

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EDUCATION Sample Careers Child Care Worker / Educational Consultant / Educational Manager / High School Teacher in: Art, Computing Science, Drama, English, History, Mathematics, Music, Science, Languages / Outdoor Education Teacher / PHE Teacher / Pre-School Teacher / Primary Teacher / Private College Teacher / Recreational Activities Coordinator / School Counsellor / School Principal / School Teacher – Catholic, Private or Government School / Sport Development Officer / Tafe Teacher / Training and Development Officer

STUDY/CAREER AREA

DEGREE OPTIONS

FACULTY

LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

RECOMMENDED STUDIES

ATAR

Early Childhood (0-5 years)

Bachelor of Education – The Early Years/DS

Education

4FT

Any two units of English

Any two units of Mathematics

72/90

Primary Education

Bachelor of Primary Education/DS

Education

4FT

Any two units of English

Any two units of Mathematics

78/90

Graduate Diploma in Education Primary Education

1FT

Students must first complete a Bachelor Degree that meets the content requirements set by the NSW Institute of Teachers

Bachelor of Physical & Health Education/DS

Education

4FT

Any two units of English

Any two units of Science 75/90 or Personal Development, Health & Physical Education

Mathematics Education Bachelor of Mathematics Education/DS Education

4FT

Any two units of English plus Mathematics (not General Mathematics)

HSC Mathematics Extension 1

75/90

Science Education

Bachelor of Science Education/DS

Education

4FT

Any two units of English plus Mathematics (not General Mathematics)

Any four units of Science selected from Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environment or Physics

75/90

Secondary Education

Graduate Diploma in Education Secondary

Education

1FT

Students must first complete a Bachelor Degree that meets the content requirements set by the NSW Institute of Teachers

Physical & Health Education

N/A

N/A

Under the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998, all students enrolled in these degrees are required to complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration before undertaking any professional experience that involves children or young people. Pre-service teachers who participate in Internship programs in NSW schools will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check.

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ENGINEERING Sample Careers Computer Architect / Computer Systems Engineer / Construction Manager / Consulting Engineer / Electronics Engineer / Electrical Engineer / Environmental Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer / Maintenance Manager / Materials Engineer / Metallurgist / Mine Manager / Network Engineer / Power Station Manager / Production Engineer / Project Manager / Security Engineer / Software Engineer / Structural Engineer / Systems Analyst / Telecommunications Engineer / Town Planner / Transport Engineer / Water Quality Manager

STUDY/CAREER AREA

DEGREE OPTIONS

FACULTY

Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering/Scholar MAJORS: n Civil n Civil and Environmental n Civil and Mining n Flexible Entry

Engineering 4FT

LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

Any two units of English, Physics, Chemistry, HSC Mathematics, (Mathematics Mathematics Extension 1 Extension 1 required for and Engineering Studies Scholar program)

RECOMMENDED STUDIES

78/95

Environmental Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering/Scholar MAJORS: n Civil and Environmental n Environmental n Flexible Entry n Mining and Environmental

Engineering 4FT

Any two units of English, Physics, Chemistry, HSC Mathematics, (Mathematics Mathematics Extension 1 Extension 1 required for and Engineering Studies Scholar program)

78/95

Materials Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering/Scholar MAJORS: n Flexible Entry n Materials

Engineering 4FT

Any two units of English, Physics, Chemistry, HSC Mathematics, (Mathematics Mathematics Extension 1 Extension 1 required for and Engineering Studies Scholar program)

78/95

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering/Scholar MAJORS: n Flexible Entry n Mechanical

Engineering 4FT

Any two units of English, Physics, Chemistry, HSC Mathematics, (Mathematics Mathematics Extension 1 Extension 1 required for and Engineering Studies Scholar program)

78/95

Mechatronic Engineering Bachelor of Engineering/Scholar MAJORS: n Flexible Entry n Mechatronic

Engineering 4FT

Any two units of English, Physics, HSC Mathematics 78/95 Mathematics, (Mathematics Extension 1 and Engineering Extension 1 required for Studies Scholar program)

Mining Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering/Scholar MAJORS: n Flexible Entry n Mining n Mining and Environmental n Civil and Mining

Engineering 4FT

Any two units of English, Physics, Chemistry, HSC Mathematics, (Mathematics Mathematics Extension 1 Extension 1 required for and Engineering Studies Scholar program)

78/95

Computer Electrical Telecommunications Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering/Scholar MAJORS: n Computer n Electrical n Telecommunications

Informatics 4FT

Any two units of English, Mathematics

78/95

HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Physics

ATAR

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ENGLISH, HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY AND SOCIETY Sample Careers Advertiser / Archivist / Communications Consultant / Defence Personnel / Diplomat / Editor / Foreign Affairs Officer / Historian / Industrial Relations Officer / Interpreter / Journalist / Manager / Marketing Consultant / Media Executive / Personnel Officer / Politician / Public Relations Consultant / Publisher / Reporter / Retail Manager / Youth Social Worker

STUDY/CAREER AREA

FACULTY

LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

RECOMMENDED STUDIES

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English, Linguistics and Bachelor of Arts/DS Philosophy MAJORS: n English Languages and Linguistics n English Literatures n Philosophy

Arts

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English Advanced

75/93

History and Politics

Bachelor of Arts/DS MAJORS: n History n Politics Bachelor of International Studies/DS

Arts

3FT

Any two units of English

English Advanced

75/93

Bachelor of Arts/DS MAJORS: n Communication and Cultural Studies (Satellite Campuses) n Employment Relations n Indigenous Studies n Media and Cultural Studies n Science and Technology n Sociology Bachelor of International Studies /DS

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Any two units of English

English Advanced

75/93

HEALTH and MEDICAL Sample Careers Biomedical Researcher / Community Nurse / Counsellor / Dietitian / Doctor / Exercise Scientist / Food Industry Worker / General Practitioner / Health Administrator / Health Promotion Officer / Health Worker / Hospital Nurse / Industry Health Worker / Laboratory Technician / Nursing Home Worker / Nutritionist / Program Director and Resource Manager in Sport, Recreation, Fitness and Tourism Industry / Psychologist / Registered Nurse / Rehabilitation Specialist / Sport and Recreation Rehabilitator / Sports Scientist

STUDY/CAREER AREA DEGREE OPTIONS Medical and Health Sciences

Medicine

Exercise Science and Rehabilitation

RECOMMENDED STUDIES ATAR

Any two units of English plus four units of Science/ Mathematics

Chemistry

82/Adv - 93 +Application & Interview 82

Any two units of English plus Mathematics and Physics

English Advanced, HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Chemistry

80/95

Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics/Advanced

Engineering 3FT/4FT

English Advanced, HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Chemistry

80/95

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Graduate School of Medicine

Any two units of English plus Mathematics and Physics Completed recognised Bachelor degree

Bachelor of Exercise Science & Rehabilitation*

Health and 4FT Behavioural Sciences 3FT

Any two units of English plus four units of Science/ Mathematics

Health and 4FT Behavioural Sciences 3FT 3FT

Any two units of English plus four units of Science/ Mathematics

Bachelor of Public Health Majors: n Population and Environment n Epidemiology n Health Promotion n Health Communications and Marketing Studies n Indigenous Health n Health Administration Bachelor of Public Health Nutrition

Health and 3FT Behavioural Sciences

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Health and 4FT Behavioural Sciences 3FT

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Nutrition and Dietetics Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics*

Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) Bachelor of Public Health Nutrition

Nursing

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Health and 3FT/4FT Behavioural Sciences 4FT Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences –TAFE Diploma of Laboratory Technology Engineering 3FT/4FT Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics/Advanced

Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science)

Public Health

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HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND EVENTS Sample Careers Attraction Manager / Destination Marketer / Event Coordinator / Front-Of-House Manager / Functions Manager / Hotel Manager / Public Relations Consultant / Tourism Manager

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Hospitality, Tourism and Events

Bachelor of Commerce MAJORS: n Event Management n Hospitality Management n Tourism Management

Commerce 3FT All are joint programs with TAFE

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Sample Careers Animator / Business Analyst / Computer Engineer / Database Administrator / E-Commerce Professional / Electronic Specialist / Electronics Engineer / Electrical Engineer / Financial Analyst / Games Developer / Health Informatician / Investment Banker / IT Consultant / IT Solutions Architect / Mathematical Modeller / Mobile Applications Developer / Multimedia Designer / Network Architect / Network Engineer / Programmer / Project Manager / Security Engineer / Software Engineer / Statistician / Stockbroker / Systems Administrator / Systems Analyst / Technical Writer / Telecommunications Specialist / Web Designer / Web Developer

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FACULTY

Systems and Software Development

Bachelor of Computer Science/DS Majors: n Digital Systems Security n Enterprise Systems Development n Mobile Computing n Multimedia and Game Development n Software Engineering Bachelor of Business Information Systems/DS

Informatics 3FT

Computers, Networks and Information Technology

LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor of Information Technology/DS Informatics 3FT Majors: n E-Business n Network Design and Management n Social Policy n Web Design and Development Bachelor of Computer Science/DS Majors: n Digital Systems Security n Mobile Computing Bachelor of Business Information Systems/DS

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ATAR 75/93

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Any two units of English

Mathematics or General Mathematics

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LANGUAGES Sample Careers Diplomat / Government / International Business / Interpretor / Translator

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FACULTY

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Bachelor of Arts/DS MAJOR: n French

Arts

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English Advanced

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Bachelor of Arts/DS MAJOR: n Italian

Arts

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English Advanced

75/93

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Bachelor of Arts/DS MAJOR: n Japanese

Arts

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English Advanced

75/93

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Bachelor of Arts/DS MAJOR: n Mandarin n Mandarin for Character Background Students

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English Advanced

75/93

Spanish

Bachelor of Arts/DS MAJOR: n Spanish

Arts

3FT

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English Advanced

75/93

In addition to full Bachelor degrees, UOW offers the Diploma in Languages. The Diploma allows you to study a language while undertaking any other UOW Bachelor degree. The Diploma is four years part-time and the equivalent of a languages major at UOW.

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LAW Sample Careers Barrister / Commercial Lawyer / Criminal Defence Lawyer / Diplomat / Environmental Lawyer / Government Lawyer / In-House Legal Adviser / Intellectual Property Lawyer / Legal Consultant / Magistrate / Media Lawyer / Policy Adviser / Politician / Prosecutor / Research Officer / Solicitor In Private Practice or a Community Legal Centre

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FACULTY

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RECOMMENDED STUDIES

Arts

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Arts

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For Law: English Advanced* 90

Business Information Systems

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For Law: English Advanced* 90

Commerce

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Commerce

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For Law: English Advanced* 90

Communication & Media Studies

Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies – Bachelor of Laws

Arts

5.5FT

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For Law: English Advanced* 90

Computing

Bachelor of Computer Science – Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Information Technology – Bachelor of Laws

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For Law: English Advanced* 90

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For Law: English Advanced* 90

Creative Arts

Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Laws

Creative Arts

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For Law: English Advanced* 90

Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Laws

Engineering 6–6.5FT

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For Law: English Advanced* 90

Psychology

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Health And 5.5FT Behavioural Sciences Arts 5-5.5FT

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For Law: English Advanced* 90

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws

ATAR

International Studies

Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Laws

Arts

5FT

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For Law: English Advanced* 90

Journalism

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Creative Arts

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For Law: English Advanced* 90

Law

Bachelor of Laws

Law

4FT

Any two units of English

For Law: English Advanced

Mathematics

Bachelor of Mathematics – Bachelor of Laws

Informatics 5.5FT

Any two units of English

For Law: English Advanced* 90

Science

Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws Science

Any two units of English

For Law: English Advanced* 90

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MATHEMATICS Sample Careers Business Forcaster / Financial Analyst / Investment Analyist / Mathematic Modeller / Mathematics Teacher / Statistician / Stockbroker

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FACULTY

RECOMMENDED STUDIES

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Mathematics and Statistics

Bachelor of Mathematics/Advanced MAJORS: n Mathematics n Statistics

Informatics 3-4FT

Any two units of English plus Mathematics

HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (HSC Mathematics Extension 2 for Advanced)

75/90

Mathematics and Finance

Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance/DS MAJORS: n Financial Planning n Mathematical Economics n Quantitative and Computational Trading n Quantitative Corporate Finance and Investments n Risk Management and Insurance Bachelor of Commerce/DS MAJORS: n Finance n Financial Planning n Accounting n Quantitative Analysis in Economics Bachelor of Economics and Finance MAJORS: n Finance n Quantitative Analysis in Economics

Informatics 4FT

Any two units of English plus Mathematics

HSC Mathematics Extension 1

82/93

Commerce

3FT

Any two units of English

75/93

Commerce

3FT

Any two units of English

80

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Informatics 3FT

Medical Mathematics

Mathematics Education Bachelor of Mathematics Education/DS Education

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Mathematics

HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Chemistry

85/93

Any two units of English plus Mathematics (not General Mathematics)

HSC Mathematics Extension 1

75/90

MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS AND JOURNALISM Sample Careers Animator / Advertiser / Communications Consultant / Digital Game Designer / Digital Effects Designer / Editor / Feature Writer / Filmaker / Journalist / Marketing Consultant / Media Artist / Media Executive / Multimedia Specialist / Public Relations Consultant / Photo Journalist / Publisher / Reporter / Researcher / TV Production Coordinator / Visual Effects Consultant / Web Designer

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FACULTY

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Communications

Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies/DS - All majors

Arts

3FT

Any two units of English

English Advanced

75/93 + interview

Digital Media

Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies/DS MAJOR: n Digital Media & Communication Bachelor of Digital Media

Arts

3FT

Any two units of English

English Advanced

75/93 + interview

English Advanced, Visual Arts and/or Design and Technology

75

Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies/DS MAJORS: n Marketing Communication and Advertising n Journalism and Professional Writing Bachelor of Journalism

Arts

English Advanced

75/93 + interview

Journalism

Creative Arts in conjunction with TAFE

Creative Arts

3FT

Any two units of English

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SCIENCE Sample Careers Agricultural Adviser or Researcher / Astronomer / Biochemist / Cartographer (Mapping) / Catchment and River Management Officer / Chemist – Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Medicinal / Coastal or Estuarine Management Officer / Conservation Biologist / Conservationist Demographer (Population Planning) / Drug Regulation Officer / Ecologist / Eco-Tourism Manager or Operator / Environmental Consultant or Officer / Food Chemist / Forensic Scientist / Geochemist / Geological Surveyor / Geologist – Exploration or Mining / Health Service Officer / Heritage Officer / Laboratory Assistant / Marine or Fisheries Biologist / Materials Scientist / Medical Biotechnologist / Medical Physicist / Medical Researcher / Microbiologist / Minesite Rehabilitation Officer / Museum Curator / National Park Ranger / Oceanographer / Patent Assessor / Physicist – Research, Medical, Industrial / Planner – Land Use or Urban Services / Product Developer / Re-Vegetation Specialist / Science Teacher / Statistician / Technical Sales Adviser / Technician / Veterinary Researcher STUDY/CAREER AREA

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FACULTY

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International

International Bachelor of Science

Science

4FT

Mathematics and two units Mathematics and four of Science units of Science

95 plus application and interview

Science

3FT/4FT

Mathematics and two units Four units of science of Science

75/95

4FT

Mathematics and either Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, or Geography

Four units of science (including Biology or Chemistry) and Mathematics

85/95

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Mathematics and two units Four units of science of Science (including Biology or Chemistry) and Mathematics Mathematics and two units of Science

75/95

Earth and Bachelor of Science/Advanced Environmental Sciences MAJORS: n Environmental n Geology n Geosciences n Human Geography n Land and Heritage Management n Physical Geography Bachelor of Environmental Science/ Advanced

Life Sciences

Science Bachelor of Science/Advanced MAJORS: n Biological Sciences n Conservation Biology Bachelor of Conservation Biology/ Advanced Bachelor of Marine Science/Advanced

Molecular Sciences and Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physic Physics/Advanced

4FT

Engineering 3FT/4FT

Engineering 3FT/4FT Bachelor of Science MAJORS: n Physics/Advanced n Nuclear Science and Technology 3FT/4FT Science Bachelor of Science/Advanced MAJORS: n Chemistry n Medical Biotechnology n Medicinal Chemistry n Nanotechnology Science 4FT Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology/ Advanced 4FT Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry/ Advanced 4FT Bachelor of Nanotechnology/Advanced

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ATAR

85/95

Any two units of English plus Mathematics and Physics Any two units of English plus Mathematics

English Advanced, HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Chemistry HSC Mathematics Extension 1 plus Chemistry and Physics

80/95

Mathematics and any two units of science

Four units of science

75/95

75/95

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75

Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics

85/95

HSC Mathematics Extension 1

85/95

DOUBLE Degrees and double majors A double degree or double major lets you pursue more than one interest, and will help make you competitive in a crowded job market. UOW graduates are already highly regarded for their general skills and adaptability— having a dual qualification will ensure your knowledge is relevant to many different employers.

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Double majors

There are many double major combinations available for UOW Bachelor degrees. A double major lets you explore different interests within a field, or customise your study to suit a particular career specialisation; and in almost all cases, you will still complete your degree within the normal duration.

For details of all double majors go to the online calendar at uow.edu.au/handbook/current and search for ‘double major’ under your course of interest.

Combinations include: Public Relations and Marketing Journalism and International Communications Media Studies and Politics

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GETTING INTO UNI How Do I Get In?

UOW College

Generally, for entry into a Bachelor degree at university, you must complete the NSW HSC or equivalent, as admission to most university courses is based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). There may be other entry requirements, like additional application forms, or auditions/interviews for degrees such as Creative Arts. For specific entry requirements for each degree at UOW, please refer to the CourseFinder at coursefinder.uow.edu.au

If you do not gain direct entry into UOW after the HSC, UOW College offers a range of university preparation programs to teach you the skills and knowledge you need to pass the course and succeed in your future degree at UOW. The UOW College campus, located at UOW, provides a mature, supportive learning environment in which to learn. UOW College is a part of UOW, so you will benefit from the same high standards of teaching.

Alternative Entry

The College provides a number of University Pathway Programs ranging from preparation programs to Diplomas.

Even if you do not complete the NSW HSC (or an equivalent qualification) in full, or you do not receive the required entry mark for your desired course, you may still qualify for admission to UOW by completing either a UOW College or TAFE program.

TAFE QUALIFICATIONS

If you decide to go to TAFE after school, you may have the option to further your qualifications and career prospects with a university degree. You may wish to attend TAFE to obtain a Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level IV Certificate.

Subsequent admission to UOW is dependent on the availability of places, completion of the TAFE course, and the level of academic performance in the course/s undertaken. Some advanced standing may be granted for these TAFE awards (excluding Certificate IV programs).* *Successful completion of a Certificate IV may not always provide entry to all undergraduate programs. Trade Certificates do not provide entry to undergraduate programs.

Woolyungah Indigenous Centre (WIC)

Located on the Wollongong Campus, WIC provides a number of programs, services and facilities to encourage and support tertiary education amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

The Woolyungah Indigenous Centre Alternative Admissions Program is held by WIC twice each year.

For further information contact the team at WIC on (02) 4221 3776 or email wic-enquiries@uow.edu.au or visit www.uow.edu.au/wic

STEP to UOW STEP to UOW is a tertiary preparation program designed to assist students who have experienced disadvantage during their secondary education. Candidates for this program must have completed their HSC within the previous 2 years at a high school in the University’s local region. The program is exempt from tuition fees. Applicants will be required to supply written documentation explaining their situation and how it has affected their HSC results.

FEE-HELP FEE-HELP is a loan that helps eligible fee-paying students to pay their UOW College tuition fees. FEE-HELP loans are similar to HECS, in that they can be paid off on a schedule later, when the person taking the loan finds a job after completing their studies. Tuition fees for fee-paying students will vary according to the course. Australian citizens and holders of a permanent humanitarian visa may request a FEE-HELP loan to cover some or all of their college tuition fees.

MORE INFORMATION For more information on Foundation Studies, Diplomas, STEP to UOW, or to request a UOW College brochure, please contact UniAdvice by phone on 1300 367 869, or email us at uniadvice@uow.edu.au, or visit the UOW College website at www.uowcollege.edu.au

direct applicants

Students 18–21 years, non-current HSC, TAFE and Mature Age students who are enrolling in an undergraduate course are considered Direct Applicants. For more information on entry pathways, please visit www.uow.edu.au/future/direct

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FAQ Do You Have to Go to Uni Straight After School?

No. You can choose to enter the workforce, study elsewhere (e.g. TAFE or at a private college) or take a year off to travel.

You can always decide to go to uni later in life. If you do decide to apply for uni straight after school and then change your mind, you can defer your place at UOW for up to one year.

Do You Have to Go to Uni Every Day? No. Classes are held from Monday to Friday, but you only attend classes in which you’re enrolled. The number of subjects you do every session (semester) can vary; a typical full-time load will be three to five subjects a session, but this will vary from student to student. Your timetable will change accordingly—you may even be able to arrange it so you’re only attending uni three days a week. Because you don’t have to be at uni every day of the week all day long, it is quite possible to hold down a part-time job.

What Subjects Can I Study at Uni? It varies from degree to degree. Normally a degree will be a combination of compulsory subjects and electives. Students usually find they enjoy studying at uni more than studying at school, because they’ve chosen a degree and electives that interest them.

Is Going to Uni Expensive?

All undergraduate places at UOW are Commonwealth supported places. How much university will cost you is dependent on several factors, but government allowances are available to help make the financial cost of study more manageable. HECS-HELP is a loan scheme where the government pays your uni fees up front. When you start working, you begin to repay your HECS-HELP loan via the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). For more detailed information on the costs associated with studying at UOW, visit www.uow.edu.au/student/finances

How Long Does a Degree Go For? The length of a degree will vary due to a number of factors, but for every degree there is a normal duration it will take for a student studying full-time. Many Bachelor degrees take three years to complete—however, you should always check with the university you’ll be studying at for each course you’re interested in, to find out how long the course will take.

What is the Likelihood of Getting a Job After You Graduate?

The statistics for employment rates of university graduates vary from course to course, and uni to uni. For more detailed information about employment rates and starting salaries for graduates of a particular course, you are best to contact the university where you intend to study.

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Are There Many Scholarships Available?

There are many different types of scholarships available to many different types of people at the UOW. For more information on the types of scholarships available, and who is eligible to apply for them, please visit the UOW scholarships page at www.uow.edu.au/about/scholarships

What is UOW Selective Entry?

The UOW Selective Entry program allows current Year 12 students to apply for Selective Entry into a number of degrees prior to ATARs being released. Applicants may receive a successful outcome or a provisional outcome with conditions based on final HSC results. Entry is based on academic record and/or selection events. For more information please visit selective.uow.edu.au

What’s International Exchange?

International exchange is where you can study overseas at another university, usually for six months or a year. In many cases, what you study overseas can count towards your degree in Australia. This is a popular way of seeing the world without necessarily delaying your graduation from uni.

Is it Hard to Transfer Degrees Once I’m at Uni? The difficulty of transferring degrees will vary from each individual circumstance to the next. From a technical point of view, transfers between ‘similar’ degrees are fairly straightforward (for example, transferring between disciplines within the Faculty of Arts). Transferring between two very dissimilar degrees (e.g. from Civil Engineering to Performance/Drama) would be more difficult.

There are other factors to consider as well, including external demands like the number of new students applying through UAC and total places available in the course you’re trying to transfer to. Students wishing to transfer also have to meet with and gain the approval of academic staff to make the change. Transferring will sometimes increase the time it takes to complete your university studies—however, it remains an option for you if your first choice isn’t what you expected, or doesn’t meet your career needs.

Is it Harder to Manage Your Time Doing a Double Degree?

Generally speaking, no. The way most double degrees work is that you are at uni for longer than you would be doing a single degree (e.g. five years instead of three), but less time than if you were doing two single degrees back-to-back (six years). While doing a double degree, your subject load every session is about the same as that for a single degree, so managing your time shouldn’t be any more difficult.

LEARN MORE Inside you’ll find a wealth of careers, the UOW degrees that will get you there, and the HSC subjects you’ll need to succeed.

If you have any questions about what’s in here, we’re here to help. www.uow.edu.au/future Call 1300 367 869 facebook.com/uowfuture uniadvice@uow.edu.au

The University of Wollongong attempts to ensure the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (April 2012); 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. UOW College CRICOS provider number 02723D; UOW CRICOS provider number 00102E. UOW College is a trading division of ITC Education Limited (ABN 14 105 312 329) which is wholly owned by ITC Ltd (ABN 77 002 882 064) – an enterprise of the University of Wollongong.

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