planning your final school years CONNECT: future finder 2013
CONtents
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
connect your future The gap from where you are now to where you are going is smaller than you think. At UOW we know that the hard work you do today delivers the result that you get tomorrow. All through school you’ve studied the subjects you are given, but now its up to you. Your world is brimming with choice, and this is only the beginning: choose your own HSC subjects, pick the study area that interests you and a university that meets your needs. The fun begins when you explore these choices for yourself, and the trick is to know how to look.
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in the numbers
96 weeks
5,925
from the end of Year 10 till you sit the HSC
IT jobs that went unfilled in 2012
$147.00
$27.00 cost to apply to university through UAC
$50,000
cost to submit a late university application through UAC (Hint: submit it on time!)
median starting salary for a new graduate in Australia*
*Graduate Careers Australia, Employment and Salary outcomes of recent Higher Education graduates, 2012
UOW
143
29,736
476
students studying at UOW
degrees to choose from
124
95%
partner universities for international exchange
of students indicated that they would recommend UOW in 2012*
*2012 Student Experience Questionnaire
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different nationalities studying at UOW
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GLOBALLY RANKED AS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S BEST MODERN UNIVERSITIES
The Times Higher Education (THE) TOP 100 under 50 listed UOW as 33rd in the world for universities under 50 years old — and at equal top spot in Australia (equal with Macquarie University). UOW was also ranked 30 th in the world in the 2012 QS Top 50 Under 50 years old. UOW became an independent university in 1975.
TOP 2% OF WORLD UNIVERSITIES
UOW was placed in the top 2% of universities in the world by its performance in the: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012/2013 QS World University Rankings 2012/2013 Academic Ranking of World Universities 2012
GLOBALLY RATED A FIVESTAR UNIVERSITY
UOW was rated best in Australia for Graduate Outcomes and Educational Experience in the 2013 Good Universities Guide. UOW was the only university in Australia to score the maximum 30 stars in these two categories.
THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teaching quality Generic skills Overall satisfaction
GRADUATE OUTCOMES
Graduate starting salary Getting a full-time job Positive graduate outcomes
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WHO ARE YOU?
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CHOOSING SUBJECTS FOR THE HSC
It is important to start thinking about university when you are in Year 10, so you can make the right subject choices for Year 11 and 12. Same UOW degrees recommend students to have prior knowledge of particular study areas. In this book we call this ‘assumed knowledge’. Picking the right HSC subjects for the areas of study you are interested in will keep your options open when it comes to choosing a uni degree. This book outlines all Bachelor degrees offered by UOW and lists the assumed knowledge and recommended HSC subjects for each course.
CHOOSE WHAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO? YOUR OPTIONS
Remember that these are your choices. Regardless of what you hear about subject scaling, or ‘easy subjects’ - your success in any subject depends on your interest, commitment and enthusiasm.
Once you’ve thought about who you are and where your strengths lie, you can start to think about where you want to go. People get where they want to go in many different ways. Some people go straight to uni from school and gain their undergraduate degree within a few years. Some of these students return years later and complete postgraduate studies that open doors to further career advancement. Others might complete their HSC, get accepted to a university and take a gap year, deferring their studies for a year, so they can work or travel.
ASK AROUND
CHOOSING A UNIVERSITY
You need to enjoy what you do. If you’re not sure which subjects you want to do for your HSC, choosing to study the things that you enjoy and that interest you is a good place to start.
It’s a great idea to talk through your subject and study options with people you trust and have your best interests at heart. Your family and friends are usually the people who know you best. They might be able to point out your strengths and aspects of your personality that will help you picture yourself in a certain field. Careers advisers and teachers may also be able to help you identify options that you had not considered. In addition to the people that know you, it’s also good to speak with experts in the field you are interested in. Professionals working in an area you are interested in can provide insights as to whether a study area is right for you. Ask them about their job, visit them in their workplace or arrange work experience to see if it’s really for you. Remember that although these people may help you with 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 your questions. 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 each year in a variety of cities. These take place between May and September. To find the latest dates and venues, visit uow.edu.au/future/events Campus Tours – UOW campus tours run every Friday at 10am and 3pm, with the exception of public holidays. Our tours give future students and their families a first-hand idea of what it’s like to be a UOW student. Make sure you register at uow.edu.au/future/visit UniAdvice –Our friendly and knowledgeable Admissions Advising Team are available to answer your questions between 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday (public holidays excepted). Just call 1300 367 869 to speak with one of our Advisers. You can also ask questions on facebook.com/uowfuture or email them to uniadvice@uow.edu.au
Choosing which university to attend is an important decision. There are a few things you can do to make the decision easier:
TALK TO UNIVERSITIES Go to different universities’ stands at career markets. Talk to the advisers and read the course brochures. Find out which universities offer the study areas and courses that you’re interested in. If you know someone who has studied or is studying an interesting program at uni, talk to them about their experience.
VISIT UNIVERSITIES Go on a uni campus tour and attend information evenings. The best way to get a feel for an institution and what it might be like to study there is to visit the campus and take a look around. Speak to teaching staff and students while you are there. It’s also good to consider whether the uni will provide a lifestyle that suits you, and visiting the campus will help you decide if you can see yourself there.
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 other universities you may 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 about any UOW course, just call our Admissions Advice Team 1300 367 869, ask your question on the UOW Future Students FaceBook page, or email it through to uniadvice@uow.edu.au
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WORDS FROM THE WISE Four UOW students remember what it was like in Year 10 and share a little of what they’ve learnt along the way.
PETER BATTEN
BRODEN TADROS CREATE A STUDY ROUTINE
“For me, the key to successful time management throughout the HSC was finding the right balance between the different aspects of my life such as study, friends, work or any other hobbies. There’s no point in spending all of your time studying and neglecting these other aspects of your life, but in the same way if you neglect your study you can’t expect to achieve your best possible outcome. Having a weekly plan was a really productive way for me to manage my time and stay well balanced and happy throughout the HSC year because although it is probably the toughest year of school, it can also be one of the best.”
VICTORIA LEE LESS IS MORE “The key to effective study isn’t necessarily quantity. At the end of the week I would set aside 15 minutes for each subject, to summarise what I’d learnt. It saves making notes on the entire subject when it comes to exam time.”
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MAKE TIME FOR FUN “Make sure you balance a good study life with a social life and allow time for a hobby (whether it be sports, music etc). Making time for something you love doing will always make you feel a lot better and will help your mindset towards your studies”.
SIMONE MABON KEEP IT IN PERSPECTIVE “Even though the HSC is extremely important, remember to keep it in perspective. Although it may seem like everything is going wrong and stressing you out – there are always ways to get through it. Talk to parents, teachers, friends or anyone who will listen, they can help guide you through the stress. When you panic and stress about things it is harder to focus on the task at hand. I found that when I was relaxed and calm going into an exam (yes I know it can be hard!) I could think a lot more clearly and answers questions more effectively.” See more from Peter, Simone Victoria and Broden at uow.edu.au/future/feature-uow-life
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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 contemporary 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 your faculty. The usual length of a Bachelor degree 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, meaning they offer a higher level of mastery in the given study area. This may mean less room for elective subjects and not as much flexibility, but a high level of professional accreditation. Because of this, specialist degrees are generally longer than regular Bachelor programs, and often take four years to complete. 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 a strong ability in mathematics.
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 an independent and skilled worker. These degrees are ideal for commercial or government research positions, as well as careers in academia, allowing you to pursue the research components that are introduced in your degree. These degrees also include an intergrated 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, it is a qualification that is 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. 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. 10
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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. More detailed information on all the degrees in this book can be found at coursefinder.uow.edu.au
CAREER INDEX Accountant 12 Actor 13 Advertiser 12, 13, 16, 23 Agricultural Adviser or Researcher 24 Animator 19, 23 Archivist 16 Arts Manager 13 Art Teacher 14 Astronomer 24 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 14, 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 Mine Site 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 PDH PE 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 4 Bachelor of Economics & Finance
3
Two units of English plus Mathematics Two units of English
3 Bachelor of Accounting & Financial Services Bachelor of Banking & Financial Services 3 Bachelor of Commerce/DS MAJORS: n Finance n Accountancy n Financial Planning
Two units of English
Business Law
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws 5 Bachelor of Commerce/DS 3 MAJORS: n Economics n International Economics n Quantitative Economics n Business Law n International Business Bachelor of Business
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
3
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
3
Bachelor of Commerce/DS MAJOR: n Supply Chain Management
3
Public Relations
Supply Chain Management
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LENGTH (YRS) ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
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RECOMMENDED STUDIES
ATAR
HSC Mathematics Extension 1
82/93 80 70/93 + interview
Two units of English Two units of English
English Advanced
90 75/93+ interview
70
Two units of English
75/93 + interview
English Advanced
70
English Advanced
75/93 + interview 70
70 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
LENGTH (YRS) ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
RECOMMENDED STUDIES
ATAR
Creative Writing
Bachelor of Creative Arts/DS MAJOR: n Creative Writing Bachelor of Journalism
3
Two 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
3
Two 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 Bachelor of Performance MAJORS: n Acting n Performance-making n Technical Theatre
3
Two units of English
English Advanced, Drama
75/90 + interview Audition/ interview + academic results
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
LENGTH (YRS) ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
RECOMMENDED STUDIES
ATAR
Early Childhood (0-5 years)
Bachelor of Education – The Early Years / Dean’s Scholar
4
Two units of English
Two units of Mathematics
72/90
Primary Education
Bachelor of Primary Education / Dean’s Scholar
4
Two units of English
Two units of Mathematics
78/90
1
Students must first complete a Bachelor Degree that meets the content requirements set by the NSW Institute of Teachers
4
Two units of English
Two units of Science or 75/90 Personal Development, Health & Physical Education
Mathematics Education Bachelor of Mathematics Education / Dean’s Scholar
4
Two units of English plus Mathematics (not General Mathematics)
HSC Mathematics Extension 1
75/90
Science Education
Bachelor of Science Education / Dean’s Scholar
4
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
1
Students must first complete a Bachelor Degree that meets the content requirements set by the NSW Institute of Teachers
Graduate Diploma in Education Primary
Physical & Health Education
Bachelor of Physical & Health Education / Dean’s Scholar
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
LENGTH (YRS) ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering/Scholar MAJORS: n Civil n Civil and Environmental n Civil and Mining n Flexible Entry
4
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
4
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
4
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
4
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
4
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
4
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
4
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
DEGREE OPTIONS
LENGTH (YRS) ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
RECOMMENDED STUDIES
ATAR
English and Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts / Dean’s Scholar MAJORS: n English Literatures n Philosophy
3
Two units of English
English Advanced
75/93
History and Politics
3 Bachelor of Arts / Dean’s Scholar MAJORS: n History n Politics Bachelor of International Studies / Dean’s Scholar
Two units of English
English Advanced
75/93
3 Bachelor of Arts / Dean’s Scholar MAJORS: n Communication and Cultural Studies (Satellite Campuses) n Indigenous Studies n Media and Cultural Studies n Science and Technology n Sociology Bachelor of International Studies / Dean’s Scholar
Two units of English
Social Sciences
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75/93 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
LENGTH (YRS) ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
Medical and Health Sciences
3 /4
Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences/Advanced Honours
Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences 4 –TAFE Diploma of Laboratory Technology 3 /4 Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics/Advanced Medicine
Exercise Science and Rehabilitation
Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics/Advanced
3 /4
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
4
Bachelor of Exercise Science & Rehabilitation*
4
Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science)
3
RECOMMENDED STUDIES ATAR
Two units of English plus four units of Science/ Mathematics
Chemistry
82/Adv - 93 +Application & Interview 82
Two units of English plus Mathematics and Physics
English Advanced, HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Chemistry
80/95
Two units of English plus Mathematics and Physics Completed recognised Bachelor degree
English Advanced, HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Chemistry
80/95
Two units of English plus four units of Science/ Mathematics
Chemistry
94
Chemistry
78
Chemistry
93
Two units of English plus four units of Science/ Mathematics
GPA, GAMSAT exam, portfolio & interview (ATAR N/A)
Nutrition and Dietetics Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics*
4
Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) Bachelor of Public Health Nutrition
3 3
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
3
Two units of English
3
Two units of English plus any four units of Science / Mathematics
Bachelor of Nursing/Advanced*
4
Two units of English
80
Bachelor of Nursing*
3
Two units of English
70
Indigenous Health
Bachelor of Health Science in Indigenous Health Studies
3
Two units of English
Psychology
Bachelor of Psychology
4
Two units of English
90
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
3 3
Two units of English Two units of English
78 75
Public Health
Nursing
78 75
Two units of English plus Chemistry
75
Chemistry
Aboriginal Studies
75
70
*Students are required to undertake clinical placement in a varity of health care facilities. In order to be approved to enter a NSW health facility all students must have a national police certificate and adhere to the immunisation requirements as outlined in the nsw health ‘Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified infectious diseases pd2011_005’.
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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
STUDY/CAREER AREA
DEGREE OPTIONS
LENGTH (YRS) ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
Hospitality, Tourism and Events
Bachelor of Commerce MAJORS: n Event Management n Hospitality Management n Tourism Management
3
*All are joint programs with TAFE
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Two units of English
RECOMMENDED STUDIES
ATAR 72
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
STUDY/CAREER AREA
DEGREE OPTIONS
LENGTH (YRS) ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
Systems and Software Development
Bachelor of Computer Science / Dean’s Scholar 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 / Dean’s Scholar
3
Bachelor of Information Technology / Dean’s Scholar Majors: n E-Business n Network Design and Management n Social Policy n Web Design and Development Bachelor of Computer Science / Dean’s Scholar Majors: n Digital Systems Security n Mobile Computing Bachelor of Business Information Systems / Dean’s Scholar
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LANGUAGES Sample Careers Diplomat / Government / International Business / Interpretor / Translator
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Italian
Bachelor of Arts / Dean’s Scholar MAJOR: n Italian
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English Advanced
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Japanese
Bachelor of Arts / Dean’s Scholar MAJOR: n Japanese
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English Advanced
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Bachelor of Arts / Dean’s Scholar MAJOR: n Mandarin n Mandarin for Character Background Students
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English Advanced
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Bachelor of Arts / Dean’s Scholar MAJOR: n Spanish
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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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Arts
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Business Information Systems
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Commerce
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Communication & Media Studies
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Computing
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Creative Arts
Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Laws
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Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Laws
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English Advanced*
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Psychology
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws
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English Advanced*
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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws
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International Studies
Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Laws
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English Advanced*
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Journalism
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English Advanced*
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Law
Bachelor of Laws
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Mathematics
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English Advanced*
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Science
Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws 5.5
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English Advanced*
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MATHEMATICS Sample Careers Business Forcaster / Financial Analyst / Investment Analyist / Mathematic Modeller / Mathematics Teacher / Statistician / Stockbroker
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Mathematics and Statistics
Bachelor of Mathematics/Advanced MAJORS: n Mathematics n Statistics
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Two units of English plus Mathematics (HSC Mathematics Extension 2 for Advanced)
HSC Mathematics Extension 1
75/90
Mathematics and Finance
4 Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance / Dean’s Scholar MAJORS: n Financial Planning n Mathematical Economics n Quantitative and Computational Trading n Quantitative Corporate Finance and Investments n Risk Management and Insurance 3 Bachelor of Commerce / Dean’s Scholar MAJORS: n Finance n Financial Planning n Accounting n Quantitative Analysis in Economics 3 Bachelor of Economics and Finance MAJORS: n Finance n Quantitative Analysis in Economics
Two units of English plus Mathematics
HSC Mathematics Extension 1
82/93
Bachelor of Medical Mathematics / Dean’s3 Scholar
Two units of English plus Mathematics
HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Chemistry
85/93
Two units of English plus Mathematics (not General Mathematics)
HSC Mathematics Extension 1
75/90
Medical Mathematics
Mathematics Education Bachelor of Mathematics Education / Dean’s Scholar
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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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Communications
Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies / Dean’s Scholar - All majors
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Two units of English
English Advanced
75/93 + interview
Digital Media
Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies / Dean’s Scholar MAJOR: n Digital Media & Communication Bachelor of Digital Media
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Two units of English
English Advanced
75/93 + interview
English Advanced, Visual Arts and/or Design and Technology
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Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies / Dean’s Scholar MAJORS: n Marketing Communication and Advertising n Journalism and Professional Writing Bachelor of Journalism
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English Advanced
75/93 + interview
Journalism
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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International
International Bachelor of Science
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75/95
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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
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Molecular Sciences and Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics Physics/Advanced Bachelor of Science MAJORS: n Physics/Advanced n Nuclear Science and Technology Bachelor of Science/Advanced MAJORS: n Chemistry n Medical Biotechnology n Medicinal Chemistry n Nanotechnology Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology/ Advanced Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry/ Advanced Bachelor of Nanotechnology/Advanced
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GETTING INTO UNI How Do I Get In?
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
Alternative Entry
Even if you don’t receive the required ATAR (or equivalent) for the course you’d like to study, you may still qualify for admission to UOW by completing either a UOW College or TAFE qualification.
TAFE QUALIFICATIONS
If you decide to go to TAFE after school, you may still have the option to further your qualifications and career prospects with a university degree after you complete a TAFE course. You will need to successfully complete either a Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level IV Certificate to be considered for UOW. 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).*
UOW COLLEGE
Sometimes the standard pathways to university aren’t available. We run a number of alternative admissions program to make sure you have the chance you deserve. 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 succeed in your future degree at UOW. UOW College is a part of UOW, so you will benefit from the same high standards of teaching. The College also offers a free pathway program for recent HSC students who experienced hardship or academic disadvantage during their senior school years.
WOOLYUNGAH INDIGENOUS CENTRE www.uow.edu.au/wic The Woolyungah Centre provides a number of programs, services and facilities to encourage and support tertiary education amongst Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Woolyungah Indigenous Centre also coordinates an Alternative Admissions Programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prospective students.
*Successful completion of a Certificate IV may not always provide entry to all undergraduate programs. Trade Certificates do not provide entry to undergraduate programs.
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FAQ 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.
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 as well as 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 28
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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 each listed degree there is a suggested time frame that it would take for a student studying full-time. Many Bachelor degrees take three years to complete—however, you should always check each course you’re interested in to find out how long that particular 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.
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 uow.edu.au/about/scholarships
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, the subjects you study overseas will 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? From a technical point of view, transfers between ‘similar’ degrees are fairly straightforward, however, transferring between two very dissimilar degrees, e.g. from Performance/ Drama to Civil Engineering, would be more difficult. Students wishing to transfer must meet with and gain approval from 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
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