Info for year 10 - Going to uni in 2019 by The University of Newcastle

why UON? Year 10 is the time to start thinking about life after school, your future career options and to begin some research. You’ll also need to make decisions about what subjects you want to study in Years 11 and 12 so you can achieve your career goals. Better jobs, better pay and greater career possibilities Studying at university is a big financial investment and naturally, you want to know there will be a rewarding career waiting for you at the end. Our graduate employment is as high as 100 per cent in some subjects, with almost 70 per cent of all graduates in full-time employment within four months of completing their degree.* Best of all, on average university graduates are likely to earn 15 per cent more over a lifetime.* * Study what you’re passionate about In most degrees, you can select your major(s), meaning you get to specialise in an area that interests you. For example, if you study the Bachelor of Science, you could choose to major in chemistry, marine science, or sustainable resource management, to name just a few. Meet people from diverse cultures and backgrounds There are more than 35,000 students enrolled at the University of Newcastle (UON), including some 6,000 international students from more than 120 countries. You’ll make new friends from across town, throughout the country and around the globe. Travel and work around the world Many of our degrees are recognised internationally, which means you could live and work overseas. But don’t wait until you graduate! Our overseas student exchange program means you can combine study and travel in one of our 100+ partner universities around the world! “When deciding what to study, think about the subjects you liked at high school. You have a wide choice of classes and electives so study what you are passionate about” Georgia, Bachelor of Business/ Bachelor of Laws * Australian Graduate Survey 2015 * * Graduate Careers Australia

How is uni different to school? University gives you the ability to take control of your own learning. A teacher won’t be reminding you to study, you will be responsible for attending class and submitting your assessments on time. Achieving your best results will be up to you. The more effort you put in, the greater your chances of success! As a student, you have the flexibility to design your own timetable. University classes won’t be 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday like school. You are able to balance study, work and socialising. Uni life also has a fun side. There is live music, concerts, moonlight movies, free food and loads more! You can join one or more of our 100+ sporting and social clubs and societies.

Choosing subjects for Years 11 and 12 It’s important to choose subjects for Years 11 and 12 that you enjoy, that you do well in and that match your career goals. Try to keep your options open, because you might find that your interests change between Year 10 and when you finish school. If you’re planning to complete the HSC and you’re thinking about going to uni, you need to choose HSC subjects that will give you an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). To be eligible for an ATAR you must complete at least 10 units of ATAR courses. For more information visit boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au Once you’ve met the requirements for an ATAR, the subjects you choose for Years 11 and 12 should also reflect the degree you plan to study at uni. To help you work out what they are, refer to the subjects listed as assumed knowledge and recommended studies in this brochure. Studying these subjects may also make you eligible for bonus points as part of the University of Newcastle’s Year 12 Bonus Points Scheme.

High Performing Students Program This program gives you the opportunity to study first year university courses while you’re still at high school. Courses are 15 weeks long, with a course from each faculty area on offer. Eligible students must be performing well in their studies, and have the support of their school and their parent/ guardian. newcastle.edu.au/high-performing-students

Applying to uni UAC The Universities Admissions Centre (NSW/ACT) is the central office that receives and processes applications for admission to most undergraduate degrees, advanced diploma and diploma courses at participating tertiary institutions. To apply to study at UON, visit uac.edu.au for more info. High ATAR Guarantee If you choose an eligible UON degree as your first preference and receive an ATAR of 90 or above, we guarantee you an offer to study at UON. Regional and Rural Bonus Point Scheme HSC students who study in certain regional or rural postcode areas are awarded an additional four bonus points through this scheme.

Choosing a degree Do your research – the more you know, the more informed your decisions will be. Think about what careers you’re interested in and find out what qualifications you might need. Consider visiting newcastle.edu.au/degrees, mybigtomorrow.com.au and seek.com.au Find out about the employment prospects, salaries and working hours of your chosen career to make sure the profession will suit the lifestyle you’d like to have and where you would like to live. Chat to people who work in the jobs and industries you’re interested in, and talk to friends, your Careers Adviser or our staff at careers markets, expos and events. “The structure of a normal day at uni is completely different to school because you control your day. It’s liberating, stepping out into your own world of choices and opportunities” Luke, Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)

This includes schools with select postcodes in the Hunter, Central Coast, Central West, Northern Rivers, Mid-North Coast, New England, Western Plains and Broken Hill (excludes entry in to the Bachelor of Medicine – Joint Medical Program). Year 12 Bonus Points Scheme We award points to students who perform well in HSC subjects that are relevant to the specific degree they are planning to study at UON. The number of points awarded varies, depending on the degree and the subject. HSC subjects that currently attract bonus points are: • Aboriginal Studies

• English (Advanced)

• Biology

• Languages (various)

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Engineering Studies

• Physics

You can receive a maximum of four bonus points, no matter the combination of subjects. Educational Access Scheme The University Educational Access Scheme awards up to four points for Year 12 students who have experienced adverse circumstances while studying for their HSC. Students can apply for these additional points through UAC. Schools Recommendation Scheme We provide early offers to motivated and talented Year 12 students who have the ability to succeed at uni but for some reason may fall short of the marks for entry. Selection is based on a range of criteria including a minimum ATAR.

Things you need to know Assumed knowledge These are subjects you should study in Years 11 and 12 before starting your degree, as classes will be taught on the assumption that you have a certain level of knowledge before you begin.

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ATAR The ATAR is a measure of academic achievement in the HSC that helps universities to rank applicants for selection to tertiary education courses. It is a score between 0 and 99.95. Bachelor degree This is the university level qualification for entry into many professions, like nursing, teaching or engineering. It’s also the term used to describe the program studied to achieve an undergraduate qualification, like a Bachelor of Arts degree. It takes an average of three to five years of full-time study to complete. Cut-off The cut-off is the minimum rank for entry into a particular UON degree. This is the rank of the last person admitted to the degree. The 2016 cut-offs listed in this brochure are an indication only and change each year according to demand and the number of places available.

Recommended studies These are HSC subjects that are related to the degree. They’re not compulsory, but you’ll find that they help prepare you for your uni studies. Undergraduate An undergraduate is a student who is studying for a bachelor degree but has not yet graduated.

Scholarships UON has a number of scholarships available to help with study costs, including textbooks, fees, accommodation and living expenses. Scholarships range from $500 right through to $15,000 per year. Many of the scholarships on offer consider academic performance, but we also award scholarships for research, sport, industry, equity and to Indigenous students. “When I had to choose my HSC subjects, I didn’t know what I wanted to do. Dad suggested I try engineering. I’ve enjoyed every minute of my time working on construction projects” Hayley, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)

Major The combination of subjects that gives you an area of specialisation within your degree is your major. You might study a Bachelor of Business, majoring in management.

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degrees a b c

Duration A = Assumed knowledge full-time R = Recommended studies

Degree

ATAR

Bachelor of Aboriginal Professional Practice Bachelor of Arts

65.45

3 years

Nil

60.00

3 years

R = Advanced English For Psychology: Mathematics

N, CC

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

81.55

3 years

A= Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

Bachelor of Biotechnology

70.90

3 years

Bachelor of Business

60.80

3 years

A= Mathematics, Chemistry. R= Physics A = Mathematics

Bachelor of Commerce

62.35

3 years

A = Mathematics

N, CC, S

Bachelor of Communication 71.20

3 years

Nil

N, S

Bachelor of Computer Science

77.85

3 years

Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours)

63.10

4 years

A= Mathematics (Band 5 or above). N R= Mathematics Extension 1 or higher, plus one science-related subject R= English N, S, D

Bachelor of Creative Industries**

N/A

3 years

Bachelor of Design (Architecture)

80.20

3 years

Bachelor of Development Studies

76.55

3 years

A = Any two units of English N R = At least one of Drama, Design & Technology, Information Processes and Technology, Music, Software Design and Development, Video and Digital Imaging, Visual Arts, Advanced English. R= English and History, plus N Industrial technology and or Design and Technology and or Visual Arts Nil N

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Chemical)

80.15

4 years

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Civil)

80.00

4 years

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Computer Systems)**

85.05

4 years

**Subject to final University approval

d e

Location Study areas

N, CC, S

**Subject to final University approval

A = Mathematics (Band 5 or above) R = Mathematics Extension 1 or higher, plus one science-related subject (preferably Physics or Chemistry)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Electrical)

80.00

4 years

N, S

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Environmental)

84.80

4 years

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mechanical)

80.25

4 years

N, S

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mechatronics)

80.60

4 years

Aboriginal cultural studies, Aboriginal research methods and field practice, and communication studies. Aboriginal studies, ancient history and classical languages, Chinese, creative and performing arts, English and writing, film, media and cultural studies, French, German, history, human geography and the environment, Indonesian, Japanese, linguistics, philosophy and religion, politics and international relations, psychology studies, sociology and anthropology. Human anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and the analysis of drug addictions, bioinformatics, human genetics, genetic engineering, immunology, bacteriology, virology, neuroscience, cancer biology, and all aspects of cell biochemistry. Biotechnology, cell and molecular biology, DNA technology, microbiology, and molecular genetics. Governance, policy and political economy, human resource management, entrepreneurship and innovation, international business, leadership and management, marketing, sports management, and tourism management. Accounting, actuarial studies and risk management, finance and economics. Journalism, public relations, media production or media studies. Applied computing, studies in computer science or computer systems and robotics. Construction management, project management, quantity surveying, building surveying and estimating, construction technology, environmentally sustainable development, facilities management and risk management. Design, communication and media, information technology, music, creative and performing arts, visual art, writing and publishing, or the option of study across the range of disciplines. Core courses emphasise entrepreneurial activity, business skills, digital literacies and social innovation, all within the creative context. Architectural design, architectural history and theory, architectural technology, and professional practice. Poverty and international development, cultures and citizenship, environment and sustainability, globalisation and economic development, and urban and regional development. Fundamental process engineering, reactions and separations involving solids, liquids, and gases, process control design of clean and economical processes, project management and research, electives in coal and mineral processing, environmental processing, safety, and catalytic processing. Civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, water resources engineering, engineering design, fluid mechanics, legal studies, materials, pollution control, project and asset management, risk assessment, surveying, transportation engineering, and water treatment. Computer architecture, computer engineering, computer systems, design, digital systems engineering, embedded systems, software engineering, automatic control, communications, computer architecture, data security, digital design, electronics, engineering management, signal processing, and telecommunications networks. Electrical engineering, electronics engineering, digital and switching electronics, computer hardware, control and automation, electromagnetics, engineering management, microprocessor applications, power systems, signal processing, and telecommunications. Science, general engineering, spatial data analysis, water engineering, surface and groundwater pollution, soil degradation plus specialisation in one of the following strands: chemical engineering, geotechnical engineering or natural science. Computer aided engineering, aeronautics, bulk solids handling, engineering management, and renewable energy. Control systems, electronic design, mechanical engineering design, mechanics of fluids and solids, sensors and actuators, computer-integrated manufacturing, computer networks, electrical systems, engineering management, finite element analysis, heat transfer, microprocessor systems, and modelling and simulation.

degrees e

Duration A = Assumed knowledge full-time R = Recommended studies

Degree

ATAR

Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Transfer Program)

80.00

4 years

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Software)

82.15

4 years

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Surveying)

81.25

4 years

Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management

60.85

3 years

R = Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

73.00

3 years

A = Biology, Chemistry, Physics, CC Mathematics (at least two) R = Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)

Sport and health aspects in its comprehensive approach to the study of exercise, including sport science, general and biological sciences.

Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition

64.25

3 years

R = Chemistry or Biology or Mathematics

Principles underlying the sciences of food technology and human nutrition, including the basic sciences, the chemistry and biology of nutrients, and the attributes of foods, including food commodities and functional foods.

Bachelor of Industrial Design N/A

A = Mathematics (Band 5 or above) R = Mathematics Extension 1 or higher, plus one science-related subject (preferably Physics or Chemistry)

Location Study areas N

Elements of mining engineering such as design, supervision, management of open cut underground coal, mineral and metal mines and their associated infrastructure.

Fundamentals of computing, object-oriented technologies, programming languages, software development methodology, software system analysis, design and implementation, computer architecture, computer network, data security, distributed processing, engineering management, real-time systems, system software, user interface design and web engineering.

Cadastral engineering, geodesy, geodetic, geomatics, geotechnical engineering, land management, photogrammetric and hydrographic surveying, satellite positioning, spatial information systems and computing, town planning and valuation, and water resources.

N, CC

Earth systems, ecosystems and biodiversity, marine science, or sustainability.

A = Advanced Diploma of Industrial N Design or approved equivalent

Specialist courses available in furniture, styling, human factors and others where you are encouraged to explore areas of personal interest and undertake projects in partnership with external manufacturers and mentors. # Offered over four years with the first three years at TAFE NSW and the final year at the University of Newcastle. Enterprise information technology (EIT), digital media and entertainment (DME), software development and applications (SDA), or data analysis.

Bachelor of Information Technology

60.85

3 years

Nil

N, CC, S

Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

70.55

4 years

Must be combined with Bachelor of N Business or Bachelor of Commerce A/R = refer to relevant combined degree

Introduction to entrepreneurship and innovation, entrepreneurial and innovation diversity, innovation and technical management, entrepreneurial strategy, creativity for changing times, leadership and ethics and advanced innovation management.

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) 90.30

5 years

A/R = refer to relevant single degrees

The law degree can be combined with either Aboriginal professional practice, arts, business, commerce, communication, science or social science. By completing the LLB/Diploma of Legal Practice in the final two years of the degree, students will be eligible for admission to legal practice in Australia as soon as they graduate.

Bachelor of Mathematics

80.15

3 years

A = Mathematics R = Mathematics Extension 1

Applied mathematics, pure mathematics, statistics, or studies in mathematics and statistics.

Bachelor of Medical 91.10 Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography)

4 years

A = English and Mathematics or Physics

Anatomy and physiology, clinical education, instrumentation, physics, radiation protection and research.

Bachelor of Medical 81.35 Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine)

4 years

A = English and Mathematics or Physics

Anatomy, molecular imaging, nuclear medicine instrumentation and radiopharmacy, nuclear medicine theory, patient care, physiology, psychology and research.

Bachelor of Medical 78.40 Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation Therapy)

4 years

A = English and Mathematics or Physics

Anatomy and physiology, behavioural science, clinical methods, imaging and treatment technologies, oncology and research.

Bachelor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program)

N/A

5 years

R = Any two units of English

The medical program integrates the learning of basic and clinical sciences within a patient-centred approach to understanding the practice of medicine.

Bachelor of Midwifery

N/A

3 years

A = Biology, Chemistry, General Mathematics and English (Band 4 or higher)

N, PM

Evidence-based midwifery practice and primary health care, including health promotion, Indigenous health and perinatal mental health for childbearing women.

Bachelor of Music

N/A

3 years

A = Grade 6-8 AMEB or demonstrated skills/experience in composition, song writing, production, music or the creative industries R = Music 1 or 2 and Advanced English

Principal studies in composition, song writing, creative production, musicology, performance (instrument, voice), and music in the creative industries.

Bachelor of Natural History Illustration

75.10

3 years

R = Visual Arts and or Textiles and Design and or Design and Technology and or Biology and or Geography

Field observations, data collection, traditional and digital illustration techniques, and specialised laboratory applications.

Bachelor of Nursing

70.35

3 years

A = English, General Mathematics, N, CC, PM Apply clinical reasoning to nursing care and practice in primary, Biology and or Chemistry secondary and tertiary nursing, aged care, mental health and human bioscience.

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)

85.10

4 years

R = Chemistry

Food, nutrition and dietetics, basic and applied sciences, social sciences and professional practice.

degrees o p s

ATAR

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

87. 25

4 years

R = Biology and Mathematics

Anatomy and physiology, biomedical, behavioural, and occupational sciences and therapy, mental health, psychology, and sociology and community development.

Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy

90.75

3 years

R = Chemistry and Biology

Clinical treatment for children, the elderly, Indigenous Australians and special needs groups, communication, health promotion, human bioscience and anatomy, oral pathology, periodontology, and radiography.

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

82.05

4 years

A = Extension Mathematics N (extension 1 or 2) at any level of achievement or Mathematics (Band 5 or 6), Advanced English, Chemistry and Physics

Core biomedical sciences, including anatomy and physiology, dosage formulation, chemistry, drug design and discovery, pharmacotherapeutics, mental health first aid, epidemiology and clinical leadership and communication.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

96.15

4 years

A = Chemistry, Advanced English and either Physics or Biology

Advanced anatomy and physiology, clinical physiotherapy studies, health promotion, community health and research methodology.

Bachelor of Podiatry

73.85

3 years

A = Chemistry and Mathematics

Anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and podiatric care.

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

68.50

4 years

A = Mathematics R = Biology

N, CC

Broad range of areas within psychology such as memory, decision-making, developmental studies, biology and statistics.

Bachelor of Science

65.20

3 years

A = Mathematics N, CC R = Biology and or Chemistry and or Physics depending on your chosen major

Newcastle campus majors: biological sciences, chemistry, earth sciences, geography, photonics, physics, psychology, mathematics (co-major) and statistics (co-major). Central Coast campus majors: marine science, psychology, and sustainable resource management.

Bachelor of Social Science

60.10

3 years

R = English (Advanced) For psychology: Mathematics

N, CC

Aboriginal studies, community welfare and human services, history, human geography and the environment, human resource management and industrial relations, leisure and tourism management, linguistics, politics and international relations, psychology studies, sociology and anthropology.

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

80.30

4 years

R = Mathematics

Theory behind personal and social relationships between individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities. Our degree integrates theory, practice and social work values.

Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

80.20

4 years

R = Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Advanced English

Speech pathology, linguistics, psychology and human bioscience.

Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours)

61.15

4 years

A=* R= English and Mathematics

N, CC, PM Primary teaching combined with areas including Aboriginal and Indigenous studies, creative arts, English, global education and sustainable communities, health and physical education, languages and cultural studies, maths, religious education, science and technology and teaching English as an additional language. The Special Education pathway may be elected in fourth year.

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) (Honours)

61.20

4 years

A=* R= English and Mathematics

N, CC

Bachelor of Teaching (Health and Physical Education) (Honours)

64.60

4 years

A= * N R = Personal Development Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), plus one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics

Secondary teaching, personal development and health and physical education.

Bachelor of Teaching (Humanities) (Honours)

65.40

4 years

A= * R= English and HSC study in the area of your preferred teaching specialisation

N, CC

Secondary teaching combined with major and minor discipline areas chosen from Aboriginal studies, ancient history, business studies, Chinese, drama, economics, English, French, geography, German, Japanese, legal studies, modern history, society and culture, and studies of religion.

Bachelor of Teaching (Mathematics) (Honours)

73.25

4 years

A=* R = Mathematics or Mathematics Extension 1 or 2

Secondary teaching and mathematics.

Bachelor of Teaching (Science) (Honours)

66.25

4 years

A=* N R = Mathematics plus two science subjects (one of which is Chemistry or Physics)

Secondary teaching in sciences, biology, chemistry, geology and physics.

Bachelor of Teaching (Technology) (Honours)

65.35

4 years

A=* R= HSC study in technology

Secondary teaching in technology - either design technology or computing technology.

Bachelor of Technology N/A (Renewable Energy Systems)

Duration A = Assumed knowledge full-time R = Recommended studies

Degree

Bachelor of Visual Communication Design

66.50

Diploma in Languages

60.00

3 years

Location Study areas

Psychology, sociology, planning and programming, diversity and inclusion, curriculum and assessment, and leadership.

A = A two year Associate Degree N of Engineering (Renewable Energy Technologies) from TAFE

Depending on your specialisation your courses could include: calculus, electrical engineering design, energy auditing, quantum mechanics and semiconductor physics, electric machines and power systems, off-grid power systems, power electronics, renewable energy systems, mechatronic systems, thermofluids, materials engineering, and renewable energy conversion. # This program is offered over three years with the first two years at TAFE NSW and the final year at UON.

A= Visual Arts or Textiles and Design and or Design and Technology and or Industrial Technology

Broad range of techniques that include graphic design, lens media, typography, animation, and illustration.

Australian Sign Language (Auslan), Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Indonesian, Japanese and Latin.

2 years Nil (Part-time)

combined degrees Degree

ATAR

Duration full-time

A = Assumed knowledge R = Recommended studies

Location Study areas

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science

78.65

4 years

A/R = refer to relevant single degrees

N, CC

Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Commerce

70.90

4 years

A/R = refer to relevant single degrees

N, CC

83.00

5 years