UOW 2013 Early Admission

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Important Dates

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Thursday 1 August 2013

How it works Find Courses

6 Arts and International Studies 7 Business 8 Creative Arts 9 Education 10 Engineering 11 Health and Medicine 12 Information and Communication Technology 13 Law 14 Maths and Statistics 14 Media, Communications and Journalism 15 Physics 15 Psychology 16 Science 18 21 23 25

Apply Assessment Interviews Outcomes

UOW Early Admission online applications open.

5 pm Thursday 29 August 2013 UOW Early Admission online applications close.

Please note that the online application system will close at 5 pm and will not accept any late applications.

Monday 30 September – Wednesday 2 October 2013 On-campus interviews — UOW Wollongong Campus Selected students will be invited to an on-campus interview to assess their suitability for UOW Early Admission. Attendance at an interview is required for a successful outcome.

Wednesday 9 – Sunday 13 October 2013 You will receive an email notifying you of the outcome for each course you applied to through UOW Early Admission.

Thursday 5 December 2013 UAC Early Offer Round. If you received a successful Early Admission notice you will receive a UAC offer on this date. You must have your successful UOW Early Admission course as your first UAC preference for this offer to be made.

WEDNESDAY 18 – THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER 2013 You will receive your HSC results and ATAR.

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HOW IT WORKS UOW Early Admission is how your high marks in Years 11 and 12 can earn you a place in a UOW degree, before you get your ATAR.

WORK HARD

1. fIND COURSEs

2. APPLY

You’re doing well in school and your marks reflect this. Strong marks in relevant subjects and willingness to work hard means you’re ready to study at UOW.

Find what you want to do and go for it. We have listed all the degrees you can apply to through UOW Early Admission.

Once you know what you want, applying is easy. All you need to get started are your exam marks from Years 11 and 12. You’ll also have the chance to include a School Statement of Support (SSS), which is a teacher’s reference in support of your application.

We’ve also included a list of HSC subjects and marks with each degree. These are not requirements, but show the subjects and results we believe you need to have a good chance of performing well in each degree. You can still apply to UOW Early Admission and be successful even if you don’t get the marks printed here.

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Early Admission and UOW Living Everyone who receives a successful outcome for their Early Admission will have a guaranteed place in UOW student accommodation for Autumn 2014.

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Applications will open Thursday 1 August and close Thursday 29 August 2013 at 5 pm.

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You qualify for a guaranteed place in UOW accommodation if: You receive a Successful Outcome through the 2013 UOW Early Admission program Submit your UOW Living application for 2014 online by close of business Thursday 31 October, 2013 (including payment of the application fee) Visit the UOW Living website to learn about the residences and application process.

Alternatively you can contact Accommodation Services on (02) 4221 5467. uow.edu.au/about/accommodation

3. ASSESSMENT

4. INTERVIEWS

5. Outcomes

First, we’ll look at your academic record so we can be confident of consistently high or improving academic performance, especially in subjects relevant to the UOW degree you’re applying for.

After we’ve looked at all applicants’ academic records, we will conduct a series of interviews from 30 September and 2 October. The interviews are a chance for UOW faculty staff to meet you, discuss your application and determine if Early Admission is right for you.

Outcomes for UOW Early Admission applications will be emailed by 13 October, before you sit the HSC.

We’ll ask for your: Year 11 final exam marks and ranks for all subjects Year 12 half-yearly exam or Trial HSC marks and ranks for all subjects (the most recent available)

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If you are successful, you will receive an offer to study at UOW in the UAC early offer round in early December.

Interviewed applicants will need to provide certified copies of their Years 11 and 12 exam results.

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PLEASE NOTE The indicative entry marks listed in this guide are for UOW Early Admission only and are not part of the normal application process to UOW. Unsuccessful Early Admission outcomes have no effect on the normal application process through UAC (see page 25).

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For me, science shows the intricateness and interrelatedness of all things in life, and I find this fascinating.

Trevin Saverimuttu Chemistry

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FIND COURSES UNDERSTANDING THE FOLLOWING TABLES The marks indicated in this guide are not entry requirements for UOW Early Admission—they show the marks we think indicate a student who has a good chance of performing well in a UOW degree. You can still apply to UOW Early Admission and be successful even if you don’t get the marks printed here.

All UOW degrees offered through Early Admission are listed here, organised by study areas. Next to each degree is a list of HSC subjects and a score expressed as a percentage.

In most cases, the indicative criteria are the Year 12 exam marks you will need to achieve to help demonstrate your ability to do well in that UOW degree. There are a few special notes: Completing: this means you must be currently enrolled in the subject listed. You must still enter an exam mark, but there is no minimum score.

Advantage: you don’t have to study this subject to be considered for Early Admission. If you haven’t studied it, you may wish to demonstrate a willingness to study the subject through bridging programs in your Early Admission application.

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Arts and International Studies

Degree name

UAC Code

INDICITIVE Criteria

Bachelor of Arts (Dean’s Scholar)

753105

Bachelor of International Studies (Dean’s Scholar)

753131

90% or above OR in the top 10% of your school’s subject cohort in three of the following: Ancient History, English Advanced, English Extension 1, English Extension 2, History Extension, Languages (Beginners, Continuers and Extension), Legal Studies, Modern History, Studies of Religion, Society & Culture

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (Dean’s Scholars) 751360 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of International Studes (Dean’s Scholars)

751309

Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Commerce

751301

Bachelor of Arts Wollongong Bega Batemans Bay Southern Highlands Shoalhaven

753101 753106 753107 753108 753102

Bachelor of International Studies

753121

Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Arts

751310

Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Commerce

751311

Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies 751354 Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Economics and Finance

751306

Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Economics and Finance

751313

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70% or above OR in the top 25% of your school’s subject cohort in three of the following: Ancient History, English Advanced, English Extension 1, English Extension 2, History Extension, Languages (Beginners, Continuers and Extension), Legal Studies, Modern History, Studies of Religion, Society & Culture, English Standard (80%)

Business

Degree name

UAC Code

INDICITIVE Criteria

Bachelor of Commerce (Dean’s Scholar) Wollongong Batemans Bay Bega Southern Sydney Southern Highlands Shoalhaven

753610 753611 753612 753613 753614 753615

90% in English Standard OR 90% in English as a Second Language OR 85% in English Advanced OR 65% in English Extension AND 90% in two other subjects (65% where subject is an extension subject)

Bachelor of Banking and Financial Services (SBS)*

753690

Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Services (SBS)*

753680

Bachelor of Economics and Finance Wollongong Batemans Bay Bega Shoalhaven Southern Highlands Southern Sydney

753670 753672 753673 753671 753674 753675

70% in English Standard OR 70% in English as a Second Language OR 65% in English Advanced OR 50% in English Extension AND 75% in General Maths OR 70% in Mathematics OR 50% in Mathematics Extension

Bachelor of Commerce Wollongong Batemans Bay Bega Southern Sydney Southern Highlands Shoalhaven

753602 753604 753605 753607 753606 753603

Bachelor of Commerce (Event Management) Wollongong Shoalhaven Southern Sydney

70% in English Standard OR 70% in English as a Second Language OR 65% in English Advanced OR 45% in English Extension AND 70% in two other subjects OR 70% in one other subject and completion of an extension subject other than English

753640 753642 753641

Bachelor of Commerce (Hospitality Management) Wollongong

753630

Bachelor of Commerce (Tourism Management) Wollongong

753650

Bachelor of Business Wollongong Batemans Bay Bega Southern Sydney Southern Highlands Shoalhaven

753660 753662 753663 753665 753664 753661

80% in English Standard OR 80% in English as a Second Language OR 75% in English Advanced OR 60% in English Extension AND 80% in General Maths OR 75% in Mathematics OR 60% in Mathematics Ext 1 or Ext 2

60% in English Standard OR 60% in English as a Second Language OR 55% in English Advanced OR 40% in English Extension AND 60% in two other subjects OR 60% in one other subject and completion of an extension subject other than English

* UOW Sydney Business School

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Creative Arts

Degree name

UAC Code

Indicative Criteria

Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dean’s Scholar)

754610

85% or above OR in the top 10% of your school’s subject cohort in English Advanced or Extension 1 or Extension 2 85% or above or the top 10% of school’s subject cohort in one other subject deemed relevant to the degree (see below)

Bachelor of Creative Arts Creative Writing Graphic Design Visual Arts Visual Arts and Design Theatre

754601 754602 754605 754607 754609

Bachelor of Digital Media

754650

Discipline

Subject

Creative Writing

English Advanced /English Extension 1 / English Extension 2

Digital Media

English Advanced /English Extension 1 / English Extension 2 Design and Technology Visual Arts

Graphic Design

English Advanced /English Extension 1 / English Extension 2 Design and Technology Textiles and Design Visual Arts

Theatre

English Advanced /English Extension 1 / English Extension 2 Drama

Visual Arts

English Advanced /English Extension 1 / English Extension 2 Design and Technology Textiles and Design Visual Arts

Visual Arts and Design

English Advanced /English Extension 1 / English Extension 2 Design and Technology Textiles and Design Visual Arts

Additional subjects that may be taken into account

Creative Arts Life Skills Visual Design Photography, Video and Digital Imaging Ceramics Or other subjects deemed relevant by the Faculty

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80% or above OR in the top 25% of your school’s subject cohort in English Advanced or Extension 1 or Extension 2 75% or above or the top 25% of school’s subject cohort in one other subject deemed relevant to the degree (see below)

Education

Degree name

UAC Code

Indicative Criteria

Bachelor Education – The Early Years (Dean’s Scholar)

755211

90% in English Standard 85% in English Advanced with an overall average of 80% in HSC subjects

Bachelor of Mathematics Education (Dean’s Scholar)

755202

90% in English Standard OR 85% in English Advanced AND 85% in Mathematics

Bachelor of Physical Health Education (Dean’s Scholar)

755201

90% in English Standard OR 85% in English Advanced AND 80% in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science, PDHPE

Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean’s Scholar)

755212

90% in English Standard OR 85% in English Advanced AND 90% in General Mathematics OR 80% in Mathematics

Bachelor of Science Education (Dean’s Scholar)

755203

90% in English Standard or 85% in English Advanced AND 80% in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science AND Completing Mathematics

Bachelor of Education – The Early Years

755111

70% in English Standard OR 65% in English Advanced AND an overall average of 65% in HSC subjects

Bachelor of Mathematics Education

755102

75% in English Standard OR 70% in English Advanced AND 70% in Mathematics

Bachelor of Physical Health Education

755101

75% in English Standard OR 70% in English Advanced AND 70% in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science, PDHPE

Bachelor of Primary Education

755112

80% in English Standard OR 75% in English Advanced AND 75% in General Mathematics OR 70% in Mathematics AND an overall average of 75% in your HSC subjects

Bachelor of Science Education

755103

75% in English Standard OR 70% in English Advanced AND 70% in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science AND Completing Mathematics

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Engineering

Degree name

UAC Code

Indicative Criteria

Bachelor of Engineering (Scholar)

755601

90% in Mathematics OR 85% in Mathematics Extension 1 OR 85% in Mathematics Extension 2 AND 80% in English Standard OR 75% in English Advanced AND 80% in one of the following: Physics Engineering Studies

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

755611

Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)

755612

65% in Mathematics OR Completing Mathematics Extension 1 OR Completing Mathematics Extension 2

Bachelor of Engineering (Flexible Entry)

755617

Bachelor of Engineering (Materials)

755613

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

755614

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics)

755616

Bachelor of Engineering (Mining)

755615

Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Arts

751302

Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Commerce

751601

Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Computer Science

751609

Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Mathematics

751610

Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Science

751642

Bachelor of Science (Materials)

757636

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Health and Medicine

Degree name

UAC Code

Indicative Criteria

Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences Advanced Honours

757631

90% in English Standard OR 85% in English Advanced AND 90% in two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2

Bachelor of Nursing Advanced* Wollongong Southern Sydney Shoalhaven Bega Batemans Bay

757110 757113 757112 757111 757114

Bachelor of Public Health Nutrition

757655

80% in English Standard OR 75% in English Advanced AND 80% in two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science, PDHPE, Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2

Bachelor of Health Science in Indigenous Health Studies

756632

65% in English Standard OR 60% in English Advanced AND 65% in any two other subjects

Bachelor of Public Health

757650

80% in English Standard OR 75% in English Advanced AND 80% in any two other subjects

Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation

757643

90% in English Standard OR 85% in English Advanced AND 90% in two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2

Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics

757647

90% in English Standard OR 85% in English Advanced AND 90% in two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2

Bachelor of Nursing Wollongong Batemans Bay Bega Shoalhaven Southern Sydney

757101 757105 757102 757103 757104

Bachelor of Medical & Health Sciences Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science)

757630 757642

80% in English Standard OR 75% in English Advanced AND 80% in two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science, Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2

Bachelor of Science (Nutrition)

757645

80% in English Standard OR 75% in English Advanced AND 80% in two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth & Environmental Science, PDHPE, Mathematics, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2

75% in English Standard OR 70% in English Advanced AND 75% in any two other subjects

70% in English Standard OR 65% in English Advanced AND 70% in any two other subjects

* The Bachelor of Nursing Advanced is subject to accreditation by the Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council and subsequent approval of the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia. (This course is currently going through a review and accreditiation process.)

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Information and Communication Technology Degree name

UAC Code

Indicative Criteria

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Telecommunications) Dean’s Scholar

755630

90% in Mathematics OR 85% in Mathematics Extension 1 OR 85% in Mathematics Extension 2 AND 80% in English Standard OR 75% in English Advanced AND 80% in one of the following: Physics Engineering Studies

Bachelor of Business Information Systems (Dean’s Scholar)

754510

Bachelor of Computer Science (Dean’s Scholar)

754110

Bachelor of Information Technology (Dean’s Scholar)

754310

90% in Mathematics OR 85% in Mathematics Extension 1 OR 85% in Mathematics Extension 2 AND 80% in English Standard OR 75% in English Advanced

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer)

755621

Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

755622

Bachelor of Engineering (Flexible)

755624

Bachelor of Engineering (Telecommunications)

755623

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Telecommunications) – Bachelor of Arts

751303

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Telecommunications) – Bachelor of Commerce

751602

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer, Electrical & Telecommunications) – Bachelor of Mathematics

751611

Bachelor of Engineering (Computer, Electrical, Telecommunications) – Bachelor of Science

751621

Bachelor of Business Information Systems

754500

Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Science)

754101

Bachelor of Computer Science (Digital Systems Security)

754105

Bachelor of Computer Science (Enterprise Systems Development)

754108

Bachelor of Computer Science (Multimedia & Game Development)

754104

Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering)

754107

Bachelor of Computer Science – Bachelor of Science

751402

Bachelor of Information Technology (eBusiness)

754300

Bachelor of Information Technology (Network Design & Management)

754301

Bachelor of Information Technology (Social Policy)

754302

Bachelor of Information Technology (Web Design & Development)

754303

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65% in Mathematics OR Completing Mathematics Extension 1 OR Completing Mathematics Extension 2

80% in General Mathematics OR 60% in Mathematics

Law

Degree name

UAC Code

Indicative Criteria

Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws

751201

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws

751200

Bachelor of Business Information Systems - Bachelor of Laws

751214

Bachelor of Commerce – Bachelor of Laws

751202

80% in one of the following: English Advanced English Extension 1 English Extension 2 AND an average of 80% in all other subjects

Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies – Bachelor of Laws

751210

Bachelor of Computer Science – Bachelor of Laws

751203

Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Laws

751204

Bachelor of Economics and Finance – Bachelor of Laws

751216

Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Laws

751208

Bachelor of Information Technology – Bachelor of Laws

751213

Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Laws

751212

Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of Laws

751211

Bachelor of Laws (4-year degree)

756100

Bachelor of Mathematics – Bachelor of Laws

751206

Bachelor of Science (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws

751215

Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws

751207

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Mathematics and Statistics

Degree name

UAC Code

Indicative Criteria

Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Dean’s Scholar)

756520

Bachelor of Medical Mathematics (Dean’s Scholar)

756535

90% in Mathematics OR 85% in Mathematics Extension 1 OR 85% in Mathematics Extension 2 AND 80% in English Standard OR 75% in English Advanced

Bachelor of Mathematics (Advanced)

756512

85% in Mathematics Extension 2

Bachelor of Mathematics

756511

75% in Mathematics

Bachelor of Mathematics & Finance

756503

Bachelor of Mathematics – Bachelor of Computer Science

751701

Bachelor of Medical Mathematics

756530

75% in Mathematics Studying Chemistry may be an advantage

Media, Communications and Journalism

Degree name

UAC Code

Indicative Criteria

Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (Dean’s Scholar)

753111

Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies/ Bachelor of International Studies (Dean’s Scholar)

751363

90% OR in the top 10% of your school’s subject cohort in three of the following: Ancient History, English Advanced, English Extension 1, English Extension 2, History Extension, Languages (Beginners, Continuers and Extension), Legal Studies, Modern History, Studies of Religion, Society & Culture

Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies

753110

Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies – Bachelor of Arts

751350

Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies – Bachelor of Commerce

751351

Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies – Bachelor of Science

751353

Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies – Bachelor of Economics and Finance

751355

Bachelor of Journalism

754700

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70% OR in the top 25% of your school’s subject cohort in three of the following: Ancient History, English Advanced, English Extension 1, English Extension 2, History Extension, Languages (Beginners, Continuers and Extension), Legal Studies, Modern History, Studies of Religion, Society & Culture, English Standard (80%)

80% OR in the top 25% of your school’s subject cohort in English Advanced or Extension 1 or Extension 2 AND 80% OR in the top 25% of your school’s subject cohort in any other subject

Physics

Degree name

UAC Code

Indicative Criteria

Bachelor of Medical & Radiation Physics Advanced

757603

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Physics)

757602

90% in Mathematics OR 85% in Mathematics Extension 1 OR 85% in Mathematics Extension 2 AND 80% in English Standard OR 75% in English Advanced AND 80% in one of the following: Physics, Engineering Studies

Bachelor of Medical & Radiation Physics

757616

Bachelor of Science (Nuclear Science & Technology)

757638

Bachelor of Science (Physics)

757637

Bachelor of Science (Physics) – Bachelor of Arts

757803

Bachelor of Science (Physics) – Bachelor of Mathematics

751805

65% in Mathematics OR Completing Mathematics Extension 1 OR Completing Mathematics Extension 2

Psychology

Degree name

UAC Code

Indicative Criteria

Bachelor of Psychology

757652

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

753122

Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

757651

85% in English Advanced OR 85% in English Extension 1 OR 85% in English Extension 2 AND 85% in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Geography, Senior Science , Physics

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Science

Degree name

UAC Code

Indicative Criteria

International Bachelor of Science

757600

85% in two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Geography, Physics, Mathematics Ext 1, Mathematics Ext 2 AND 80 % in Mathematics or completing Mathematics Ext 1 or Mathematics Ext 2.

Additional Criteria: Students must complete and submit an additional application form which will be available when applications open in August. Applicants will be assessed on both the Early Admission and additional application form, and a limited number of applicants will be invited to attend a compulsory interview. Applicants invited to interview must demonstrate high level communication skills as well as an interest in global issues and the willingness to share knowledge and ideas in a collaborative context.

Bachelor of Science Advanced

757601

Bachelor of Conservation Biology Advanced

757628

Bachelor of Environmental Science Advanced

757618

80% in two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Geography, Physics, Mathematics Ext 1, Mathematics Ext 2 AND 80% in Mathematics or completing Mathematics Ext 1 or Mathematics Ext 2.

Bachelor of Marine Science Advanced

757623

Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology

757617

Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry Advanced

757619

Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced

757626

Bachelor of Conservation Biology

757627

Bachelor of Environmental Science

757612

Bachelor of Marine Science

757622

Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology

757611

Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry

757613

Bachelor of Nanotechnology

757625

Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)

757621

70% in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Geography, Physics, Mathematics Ext 1, Mathematics Ext 2 AND 65% in Mathematics or completing Mathematics Ext 1, Mathematics Ext 2.

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Arts

751801

Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Commerce

751802

75% in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Geography, Physics Mathematics Ext 1, Mathematics Ext 2 AND 70% in Mathematics or completing Mathematics Ext 1 or Mathematics Ext 2.

Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology)

75% in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Science, Geography, Physics, Mathematics Ext , Mathematics Ext 2 AND 70% in Mathematics or completing Mathematics Ext 1 or Mathematics Ext 2.

Bachelor of Science (Environment) Bachelor of Science (Geology) Bachelor of Science (Geosciences) Bachelor of Science (Human Geography) Bachelor of Science (Land & Heritage Management ) Bachelor of Science (Medical Biotechnology) Bachelor of Science (Medicinal Chemistry) Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) Bachelor of Science (Physical Geography)

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I enjoy the hands-on experience in my degree; it’s a great practical side to the theory I’m learning.

LIZA ZAKARIA ENGINEERING

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APPLY

Applications open Thursday 1 August 2013 at 9 am Applications close Thursday 29 August 2013 at 5 pm You make a single application for up to three UOW degrees Each degree is assessed individually and you can receive successful outcomes for all three

HOW TO APPLY You can apply for UOW Early Admission at uow.edu.au/future/early-admission between Thursday 1 August and Thursday 29 August 2013.

We cannot accept any late applications under any circumstances—so start early!

Valid contact details We may need to contact you late in 2013 or early 2014. Don’t use a school email address unless you’re sure you will be able to access it after the end of school.

Your Early Admission degree selections You can choose up to three UOW degrees as part of your Early Admission application. Double degrees count as a single choice.

You will be assessed for entry to each of these three degrees separately at every stage of the application, so you may receive successful outcomes for all three. See page 25 for more on outcomes. You will need to supply separate sets of certified copies for every interview you are invited to attend.

Please note: Place your Early Admission courses in order of preference—this will help us match you with the most appropriate UOW staff for your interview, in case you’re accepted to interview for more than one degree in the same study area.

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THE MARKS IN THIS GUIDE The marks starting on page 6 are only an indication of the typical marks a student needs to be successful in that UOW degree. You can still apply to UOW Early Admission and be successful even if you don’t achieve the marks printed here.

SAVING AN UNFINISHED APPLICATION You can save your application and return to it later. You must add at least one UOW degree choice to your application before it will save.

We will send you a confirmation email including your password and login details. You will need these to return to your application. Your login details will be your date of birth and HSC number as you enter them on the first page of the application.

APPLYING TO ADVANCED DEGREES Dean’s Scholar and some Advanced degrees at UOW normally require separate application forms. However, when you apply to an Advanced or Dean’s Scholar degree through UOW Early Admission you don’t have to complete these separate applications, with one exception (the International Bachelor of Science on page 16).

Double Degrees Sometimes double degrees are made up of degrees from two different disciplines. If you can’t find the degree you’re after, check the table for the other discipline.

SCHOOL STATEMENT OF SUPPORT The School Statement of Support (SSS) is a teacher’s reference in support of your application. It can be provided either to acknowledge your passion and suitability for a course, or to acknowledge circumstances that may have negatively affected your marks, including illness and injury.

The SSS is an optional component of your UOW Early Admission application—we do not expect that every student applying will have a SSS, and providing one does not guarantee a successful outcome.

CATEGORIES A SSS can only be provided for the following:

Illness or Injury Significant illness or injury affecting your academic performance. This may be short-term injury or illness (affecting a single assessment or preparation period) or long-term condition.

Special Circumstances These circumstances may include, but are not limited to:

Close family member significant illness or death Carer responsibilities Significant financial hardship Interrupted schooling in senior years (including refugee arrival in Australia) Interrupted home life (e.g. parental separation or family relocation)

Demonstrated ongoing commitment to area of study or career path Demonstrations of commitment may include discussions over a period of time (at least 12 months) about the career path or area of study, work experience in related areas, enquiries about and participation in activities related to the career path or university course.

HOW TO COMPLETE THE SSS FORM First, you’ll need a copy of the form. Your Careers Adviser may have one, or you can download it from uow.edu.au/future/early-admission The form needs to be completed by an appropriate academic staff member from your school:

Principal or Deputy Principal Year Adviser Department Head Subject Teacher Student Counsellor

HOW TO SUBMIT Once a teacher has completed and signed a School Statement of Support, you will need to scan and attach it to your UOW Early Admission application. The application will prompt you when you need to upload the SSS.

IF YOUR TEACHERS CAN’T PROVIDE A STATEMENT The SSS is intended to be completed by teachers who have known you for a while and can vouch for your ability to perform at uni, even if something has prevented you from getting the best marks in high school assessments.

If you are in special circumstances the school doesn’t know about, your teacher won’t be able to provide this statement.

If this is the case, you should apply for Early Admission anyway—you may be successful even without a SSS. You can also call us on 1300 367 869 and we’ll discuss your options, including other alternative admissions programs.

PLEASE NOTE It is your responsibility to request a School Statement of Support from an appropriate staff member at your school.

It is your teacher’s decision whether or not to complete a SSS—they do not have to provide one.

While all Statements will be considered carefully by UOW assessors, they do not guarantee a successful outcome.

You will not be disadvantaged or penalised if your application does not include a School Statement of Support.

All submissions to UOW Early Admission including any information provided in a School Statement of Support are subject to UOW’s privacy policy and will be treated in confidence. Our privacy policy can be found at uow.edu.au/about/privacy UOW EARLY ADMISSION

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I’ve always loved art and been interested in graphic design; UOW was my chance to study both.

KATHERINE TURNER VISUAL ARTS / GRAPHIC DESIGN

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ASSESSMENT Your academic record is the main way we assess your application Selected applicants will be asked to attend an interview If invited to an interview, attendance is compulsory

YOUR ACADEMIC RECORD We will look at your academic record to look for evidence of consistent or improving academic performance—particularly in subjects relevant to the UOW degrees you have applied to.

We will ask to see: Year 11 final exam marks and ranks for all subjects Year 12 half-yearly exam or Trial HSC marks and ranks for all subjects (use whichever is most recent).

We will accept either raw or scaled marks. Your school will be able to advise what type of exam marks have been given to students at your school.

There is also an optional CV section within the application where you can also provide up to five points you think are relevant to your application, such as extracurricular and volunteer activities, work history or additional qualifications.

IF YOUR SUBJECT DOESN’T HAVE AN EXAM UOW will accept exam marks based on written, oral and practical exams. However, if your subject doesn’t have an exam, you can ask your teacher for an overall subject mark instead.

You can use this mark in your application. Please keep in mind you will need to ensure you have written proof of this mark.

TAFE subjects If you are doing a TAFE subject as part of your HSC please ensure you provide the percentage mark in your application.

If your TAFE subject issues a Pass or Fail grade please enter the results as follows: TAFE Pass: Record a mark of ‘51’ as the results and indicate this is an overall subject mark TAFE Fail: Record a mark of ‘0’ as the result and indicate this is an overall subject mark

Pathways

In the Year 12 results section enter your final HSC exam mark for any HSC subject completed in 2011.

You will be able to provide your reports and final HSC documentation for these subjects when submitting proof of results and completion of subjects.

Certified copies You will enter your marks during your online application. You will also have to submit certified copies of your school report showing marks or a marks transcripts if these marks are not given on your school report, in person at your Early Admission interview (or when otherwise requested by UOW staff). You will need one certified copy for every interview you are attending.

Certified results are a mandatory part of your application and cannot be accepted after the due date.

HOW TO HAVE YOUR RESULTS CERTIFIED To get copies of your academic results certified you must take original documents along with copies to an authorised person who will ‘certify’ them by signing (or stamping and signing) the copies. They must print their name, provide their phone number and note the position that allows them to certify documents.

People authorised to certify documents for UOW Early Admission are:

Justice of the Peace (JP) Accountant or registered tax agent Manager of a bank or credit union Barrister, Solicitor or Patent Attorney Post Office Manager Police Officer Your school – Copies must be stamped with the school stamp and have a signature of a staff member. It is up to your school if they wish to offer this service. Please check with them in advance.

If you are doing Pathways and completed some HSC subjects during 2012 or before, please enter the results as follows: In the end of Year 11 results section, enter your Trial HSC exam mark for any HSC subjects completed in 2012.

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I was interested in law and business through high school, and my double degree allowed me to study exactly in the areas I’m passionate about while keeping my options open.

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INTERVIEWS Selected applicants will be asked to attend an interview If invited to an interview, attendance is compulsory for a successful outcome

After we have looked at applicants’ academic records, we will conduct a series of interviews from 30 September and 2 October. The interviews are a chance for UOW faculty staff to meet you, discuss your application and determine if Early Admission is right for you.

INTERVIEW TIPS The interview is your chance to show us you have the qualities needed to be a successful UOW student.

UOW staff will decide to invite applicants on a case-by-case basis. If you are invited to interview, you must attend to be eligible for a successful outcome.

Dress for the occasion. You should treat UOW Early Admission interviews like a job interview. You don’t have to wear a suit or formal business attire, but smart, neat clothing is strongly recommended.

BOOKING YOUR INTERVIEW

Read your instructions carefully, and supply all the information requested as part of your application. If you are in doubt, email us on early-admission@uow.edu.au

Invitations to interviews will be emailed between Monday 9 and Friday 13 September 2013.

Prepare and be punctual. This includes knowing what you need to bring to interview, and having it ready ahead of time.

If you are invited to an interview, you may be directed to log back into your application to make a booking. You can do this using the login details provided in your original Early Admission confirmation email. For this reason please hold onto this email even after online applications close.

Be interested. An Early Admission interview is an excellent chance to talk with the people you’ll be learning from. Asking intelligent questions about what UOW can offer you is a good way to show your enthusiasm.

Stay focussed on why you’re passionate about studying at uni.

Give your questions some thought and try and make every answer demonstrate to the UOW staff why you would make a great UOW student. Some of the qualities they may look for are:

Passion for a subject Discipline and organisation Commitment and perseverance Curiosity, and a willingness to listen and learn Leadership and teamwork skills

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OUTCOMES Outcomes will be sent 9–13 October You will be assessed for all your nominated degrees separately and will receive an outcome for each Unsuccessful outcomes have no effect on the normal application process through UAC in January

WHEN YOU WILL FIND OUT Outcomes for your Early Admission application will be sent by email from 9–13 October. Everyone will receive their outcomes in this period.

Outcomes will sent to the email address given in your online application and will be released all through the day and night.

The order they are sent depends on many factors, not all applicants to the same degree will find out at the same time.

If you don’t receive your outcome straight away, don’t worry— even if your friends hear back before you do—we will contact you with your Early Admission outcome by the end of Sunday 13 October.

TYPES OF OUTCOME There are three possible outcomes to your application for Early Admission. You will be assessed individually for each degree you apply to, so an unsuccessful result for one degree won’t rule you out for other degrees—and you may even receive three successful outcomes.

Successful You have been reserved a place in your UOW degree of choice.

You still need to apply to UOW through UAC—we will send you more information on this process when you receive your Early Admission outcome.

To receive a formal offer to study in the December UAC early offer round, the course you received a successful Early Admission offer to must be your first preference for this round.

Unsuccessful You have not secured a place in a UOW degree through Early Admission. However, you can still apply through UAC as normal and receive an offer to study at UOW in the January UAC main offer round. Your unsuccessful Early Admission application will not affect this process.

THE ATAR IS IMPORTANT Your ATAR is important. For UOW Early Admission we’re not looking for a particular rank—we’re looking for consistent or improving performance. You also need to be eligible for an ATAR to qualify for Early Admission.

Please remember that there are no guarantees in UOW Early Admission. You should work as hard as you can in your HSC exams to make sure you have as many options as possible for the future.

WHAT TO DO next Early Admission and UAC early round All formal offers to study from UOW Early Admission will be made by UAC in the early offer round on 5 December. To convert a successful outcome into a formal UOW offer the degree in question must be your first preference when preferences for this round close on 3 December 2013.

UOW EARLY ADMISSION AND YOUR UAC PREFERENCES SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES If you receive a successful UOW Early Admission outcome, we are prepared to make you an offer before ATARs are released, based on your demonstrated ability to succeed in the nominated course.

You must apply to study this degree in the December UAC early offer round. To receive a formal offer to study this degree your UOW Early Admission course must be your first preference in this round.

Ineligible

UNSUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES

This may mean:

If you receive an unsuccessful outcome though UOW Early Admission you will not be disadvantaged, nor will it affect the normal UAC assessment process in any way. You can still apply to UOW through UAC and be assessed as normal, through the main round in January 2014.

Your application is incomplete and we are unable to progress your application.

You were invited to - but did not attend an Early Admission interview.

You have not provided certified copies of your academic results as requested.

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LEARN MORE Inside this guide is everything you need to know when applying to UOW Early Admission. If you need to know more, please contact us. uow.edu.au/future/early-admission Call 1300 367 869 facebook.com/uowfuture early-admission@uow.edu.au

The University of Wollongong attempts to ensure the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (June 2013); 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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