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2018 Undergraduate Guide
UNSW gets you there. You could take the standard pathway to your ideal career, but why not take one that offers exciting opportunities at every turn? At UNSW Sydney, we focus on providing outstanding opportunities to our students. We make sure every one of our graduates have both the theory and practical experience they need to make the world a better place.
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UNSW 2018 Undergraduate Guide
Top world
ranking
UNSW is ranked 49th
in the 2016 QS World
University Rankings.
Top
choice
LinkedIn’s 30 most
in-demand employers
hire more UNSW
graduates than any other
university in Australia.
Campus
development
Since 2009, UNSW
has invested more than
$1.2b in new student
and research facilities.
Your
world is
waiting.
You’re in the heart
of the action...
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Your journey starts here
International airport 15mins Coogee Beach 15mins
To date we’ve spent over
$1.2 billion on infrastructure
to bring students the most
cutting-edge facilities. Kensington Campus
Our state-of-the-art research facilities rub shoulders
with great cafés, shops, libraries, interesting clubs,
societies and heaps of support services – all made
to be accessible and welcoming.
From exhibiting in our edgy Art & Design gallery, to
studying in our sustainably designed Tyree Energy UNSW Art & Design
Technologies building, or catching a live music gig
at the Roundhouse – whatever you’re looking for –
UNSW stands out.
UNSW Canberra, ADFA
Allianz Stadium 10mins
Centennial Park 10mins
Hordern Pavillion 10mins
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Bondi Beach 20mins North Sydney 20mins
Sydney CBD & Harbour 15mins
Central Station 15mins
Bus 890, 891, 892 & 895
UNSW UNSW UNSW
Kensington Campus Art Design Canberra at ADFA
Our largest campus is based Our specialist Art & Design UNSW Canberra at the
in Kensington – a short ride Faculty is situated in a Australian Defence Force
to the city centre and world- purpose-built building in trendy Academy (ADFA) is the
famous beaches, including Paddington. This area is bustling Canberra campus of UNSW.
Coogee and Bondi. It’s big, with cinemas, cafés, restaurants, Situated in the nation’s capital,
but it’s so easy to get around bars and parks, and is within UNSW Canberra is a part
and all the conveniences are walking distance of the city of our world-class university
on hand, from recreational centre. Plus, it’s only 5kms operating in a military
facilities to residential options, from our Kensington Campus. environment and also offers
food and entertainment. some non-defence degrees.
The campus incorporates
high quality facilities such as UNSW Canberra undergraduate
museum standard galleries students are employees of the
and state-of-the-art workshops, Australian Defence Force. They
open studios and private live and study on campus, have
workspaces, research and access to the latest technology
digital labs, student lounges and facilities and enjoy the range
and spaces for collaboration. of museums, galleries and open
spaces that Canberra has to offer.
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Explore with Australia’s
Global University.
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Iceland
Your journey starts here
Ireland
Canada
USA
Mexico
Brazil
Chile
Argentina
Going on exchange shouldn’t
be a question of if, but when.
In a global society the chance to study abroad isn’t just a bonus;
it’s an opportunity not to be missed. At UNSW, there are so many
ways to incorporate an exchange adventure into your degree
and study in a country you’re passionate about. You just have
to decide on where and when.
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United 7
Kingdom
EUROPE
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Austria Germany
Russia
Belgium Greece Poland
Croatia Italy Spain
Denmark Netherlands Sweden
France Norway Switzerland
Republic of Korea
Japan
Pakistan China
Israel
Hong Kong Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam
India
Malaysia
Indonesia
Singapore
New Zealand
South Africa
Broaden your horizons Where will you go? Who is eligible?
Exchange is an incredibly UNSW offers exchange All UNSW students who meet the
enriching experience, both opportunities at over 200 criteria are eligible to apply for
personally and professionally. universities in 39 countries. exchange and there are even
It gives you insight into a new Basing yourself in Asia, North scholarships to help you on your
culture and community while America, Europe or South way. Students can go on exchange
giving you a competitive edge America at one of the world’s for a semester or one year. If you
in the international workforce, top universities, you could learn enrol in some degrees, such as a
not to mention it looks great a new language, embrace a Bachelor of International Studies,
on your resume! different culture, establish global one-year on exchange is built right
professional networks and make into your degree.
lasting international friendships.
unsw.edu.au/exchange
Vibrant
student life.
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Arc @ UNSW is the student organisation at
Your journey starts here
UNSW. Arc’s mission is to make your life at
uni more interesting, more fun, more personally
rewarding, and ultimately more affordable. We
guarantee that we have something for everyone.
Clubs & Societies Sport
UNSW boasts over 290 unique Clubs & Societies that Arc Sport supports over 30 varying sports
cater to every interest and hobby you can possibly clubs, each catering to every level of athletic
imagine. Clubs are a great way to meet cool new prowess. There’s also our intervarsity teams who
people who share your quirks and passions. Perhaps annually compete at the Australian Unigames,
you’ll see what unfolds as part of the Origami Society, Eastern Unigames, Snow Games and Indigenous
or try to catch ’em all with PokeSoc. If you can’t Unigames. If you’re looking for something low key,
find what you’re looking for, make up your own! there’s Social Sport every afternoon on campus
where the emphasis is fun and friends.
arc.unsw.edu.au/clubs-societies
arc.unsw.edu.au/sport-clubs
Parties & Events
Arc promises to excite and delight you all day,
Volunteering
every day. You can soak up the sunshine and You can make a real difference to the
get the ultimate Instagram at Spring Festival, UNSW local or global community through
Artsweek and Foundation Day. Then by night Arc’s volunteering opportunities. Whether you’re
you can tear up the dancefloor at a legendary keen to lend a hand, a pen, or an hour, we’ve
session party, or slay some big trivia. There’s got 30 different programs to suit every level
always a great excuse to devour free ice-cream, of expertise. The personal and professional
enjoy the outdoor cinema or take part in UNSW’s development you’ll get is an added bonus.
legendary Zedtown experience.
arc.unsw.edu.au/volunteering
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Wellness
Between classes, clubs, sport, and social
activities, university can become a lot to handle.
That’s where we come in, helping teach you to
take care of yourself so that you can take care of
the rest of the stuff going on in your life. Look out
for Arc Wellness Pop Ups around campus from
chill out zones, yoga classes, exam preparation
workshops to puppy rooms and massages.
We’re here to help you get through the day.
arc.unsw.edu.au/wellness
O-Week
O-Week is Arc’s unforgettable way of celebrating
the start of university life. Led by the effervescent
Yellow Shirts volunteers, there are campus
tours, heaps of activities and seemingly limitless
freebies. You can get a taste of every club, check
out volunteering opportunities or just hang out
and meet your great new squad. Don’t miss out!
arc.unsw.edu.au/o-weekFind your place
at UNSW.
Accommodation options.
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Your journey starts here
Living on campus is about community,
convenience & comfort...
UNSW has more than doubled its on-campus Get in the spirit
student accommodation over four years,
providing homes for more than 5,000 students. Social, sporting, cultural and charitable activities
are on all year round, bringing people of different
From the moment you put your bags down, you’ll backgrounds together and providing the basis
be surrounded by friends you feel like you’ve of significant, lifelong friendships.
known forever, a brimming social and study
calendar and more amenities than you’ll know
what to do with. Room for more
Each of UNSW’s six on-campus colleges offers Students can choose from single or shared rooms
a unique setting, from the living spaces of the and apartments; fully, partially or self-catered, and
$110 million redeveloped Kensington Colleges there are also off-campus accommodation options.
to the stunning UNSW Terraces. Across all Prices start from $234 per week.
colleges the student culture thrives, creating Take a virtual tour on the website, or come and
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…it’s also about choice:
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Colleges Colombo House Mulwarree Apartments
52 week contract 52 week contract
The Kensington Colleges
A hybrid option giving you the Located next to Randwick
40 week contract independence and freedom Racecourse and approximately
Choosing to live at the to cook your own meals and 1.5 kilometres from UNSW,
Kensington Colleges is clean your room, but still be Mulwarree is the perfect fit for
choosing to be part of the rich a part of a strong community students that are keen to live
history and tradition of UNSW, with lots of events and close to campus, but not right
while living in a state-of-the- activities throughout the year. next to the lecture block!
art, modern facility. Made up
of three vibrant communities, Apartments University Terraces
Basser, Philip Baxter &
52 week contract
Goldstein, as a resident Barker Street Apartments
you’ll find a strong sense of Stylish, affordable and
community, academic and 52 week contract modern, the Terraces are a
pastoral support. Find Located on campus overlooking self-sufficient style of living.
life-long friends at the the lush Village Green, most Located on campus in the
various inter-college apartments are five bedroom heart of UNSW, with bars,
competitions and events. shared living, but there are cafés and a supermarket
options for couples and families right at your doorstep.
Fig Tree Hall and accessible rooms.
40 week contract Affiliated Colleges
High Street Apartments on Campus
An alcohol free college
with gender segregated 52 week contract
UNSW has lots of other great
floors, prayer contemplation Located across the road options right here on campus!
rooms and dietary needs from UNSW, the High Street Check out the website
such as vegetarian and Apartments strikes the perfect below and look for the link to
halal catered for. balance for students with ‘Affiliated Colleges’ for more
commitments outside of information and how to apply.
UNSW Hall study. Preference is generally
given to couples and
44 week contract
families with children.
An oldie but a goodie,
providing great value for
money. Enjoy the benefits of
having breakfast and dinner Visit our website
catered and the freedom to
experience lunch in one of accommodation.unsw.edu.au
the many cafés on campus.
to take a virtual tourScholarships.
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Every year we provide over $83 million
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in scholarships to help students of all
circumstances reach their goals.
Applications Search for Scholarships
open July and High School by category
close on 30 September Leavers Scholarships are offered in a
number of broad categories
Get started on your Use the online search tool to
including rural, Indigenous,
application early so you see what’s available. Start
academic, sporting, equity,
are ready to submit on time. broad by looking for those
accommodation, travel and
Some scholarships may available for High School
exchange, as well as for
be offered in later rounds, Leavers. You can then narrow
specific degrees or faculties.
but the main round closes it down by faculty, degree,
Look for the ‘Other Options’
30 September. rural, Indigenous, equity,
drop down list in the search
academic, sporting, etc.
tool as a starting point.
To be considered for a scholarship, all you have to do is submit an application by the deadline.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Register Search and apply Complete your Submit online
Visit Start with a broad application by the due date
scholarships.unsw.edu.au, search, like High Once you register and Click submit! You will
don’t forget you will need School Leaver, and enter your details, you get a confirmation
your UAC number. then click on the can apply for as many email once we have
scholarship names scholarships as you your application.
for more info. are eligible – you may High School Leaver
require supporting scholarships close
documentation. on 30 September.
You have to be in it to win it!
Search, register and apply online at:
scholarships.unsw.edu.au & coop.unsw.edu.auUNSW Co-op Program
As the leading career development scholarship in Australia,
the UNSW Co-op Program offers high achieving students We are looking for
Co-op scholars who:
training, leadership and professional development,
networking opportunities, mentoring and financial support –– are active in school and/
or community activities
of $18,200 per year, for a minimum of 4 years.
–– show initiative and
leadership
Australia’s leading companies take part in the program with the view to recruit
–– make a significant
high-potential employees. The Co-op Program is offered across select degrees
contribution to school
in Business, Engineering, Built Environment and Science. Candidates for the
or community
scholarship are selected not only on the basis of their academic ability, but also
their communication skills and leadership potential. –– communicate well
–– enjoy working with
other people
Why Co-op? –– want to be active within
the university and
Supporting global Co-op community
Recruiting Australia’s
1 7 experience representing –– have a real and
best and brightest
Australia on the world stage genuine interest in a
Awarding $6.5m in career in industry or a
Producing professionals,
2 scholarships every year 8 government enterprise
not just graduates
($18,200 per scholar p.a.) in their chosen program
–– are ambitious and
150+ partnerships
Launching keen to contribute
3 with Australia’s leading 9
great careers! –– care about what is
companies
happening in the
Combining academic community, country
4 excellence with real and the world at large.
work experience
If this sounds like you,
Connecting with Meet our current scholars at and you are an Australian
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2800+ Co-op Alumni coop.unsw.edu.au citizen or permanent
resident we strongly
Life changing personal encourage you to apply.
Applications open May and
6 and professional
close on 30 September.
connectionsHow to apply.
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Admission to UNSW is based on academic
Your journey starts here
merit. For most Australian Year 12 students,
this is the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank
(ATAR) – a ranking system that provides an
overall measure of academic achievement in
relation to other students.
Accepted Qualifications Additional selection criteria
–– NSW HSC and Interstate Year 12 Some degrees at UNSW require something in
–– International Baccalaureate addition to your UAC application. These may
be tests (UMAT, LAT), an audition (Music), an
–– GCE A-Levels extra application to UNSW (Aviation, Co-op
–– NZ NCEA Level 3 or Medicine), or something else. Check
unsw.edu.au/degrees for any additional
Check futurestudents.unsw.edu.au for selection criteria for your degree.
a list of commonly accepted overseas
qualifications as well. Bridging Courses
UNSW runs bridging courses in chemistry,
Assumed Knowledge maths and physics in late January each year.
At UNSW we don’t have formal subject Don’t forget, you dont have to complete these at
prerequisites for any of our degrees, we have UNSW, you can also complete bridging courses
what’s called ‘Assumed Knowledge’. If you at other universities and some TAFE institutions.
haven’t studied the assumed knowledge
unsw.edu.au/bridging
subjects it won’t stop us from making you an
offer for a degree if you are eligible, but you
may find yourself struggling in your first year.
We strongly recommend bridging courses if
you don’t have the assumed knowledge for
your degree of interest.
You can find the assumed knowledge for
each degree in the following pages or you
can find it online at unsw.edu.au/degrees.Your application.
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Quick steps to studying at UNSW.
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Step 2: Step 4: We look forward
Step 1: Step 3:
Jump online
Check your
Apply
Accepting to seeing you
dates your offer on campus soon!
1. All applications for undergraduate Guaranteed Entry
study are made via the Universities
Admissions Centre (UAC). Head Guaranteed Entry (GE) provides clarity by
online and read the ‘Applying FAQs’ publishing a GE Selection Rank that assures
to ensure you fully understand the your entry to UNSW in a particular degree.
process before you get started. When considering you for GE we look at
your ATAR plus any eligible bonus points.
2. The on-time closing date for You can find the GE Selection Rank for each
Main Round UAC applications is degree in the following pages or you can
30 September 2017. Late applications check online at unsw.edu.au/degrees. Don’t
may be accepted, but will incur a late forget, if you don’t get GE for your degree
fee, so best to get in early. Double of choice, it doesn’t mean you’re not going
check all UAC key dates at uac.edu.au. to be made an offer, it just means you
3. Lodge your application online at need to wait for the UAC Main Round to
uac.edu.au/undergraduate/apply. You see if you have a place in that degree.
can nominate up to nine degrees you’d
like to study in order of your preference. Deferring
Don’t forget to lodge your other important
applications, e.g. accommodation, If you want to take a year off to work or
scholarships and bonus points. see the world, you can apply to defer your
studies until the following year. However,
4. T
his is what you’ve been waiting for! we will only hold your place if you don’t
The majority of offers will be made enrol at another university or study at
in the UAC Main Round. UNSW will Diploma level or higher during that time.
contact you via email with instructions
on how to accept and enrol.
Fee information
To find the most up-to-date information
on fees, including the 2017 & 2018
student contribution ranges, go to:
unsw.edu.au/feesBonus points.
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UNSW offers a variety of bonus points to prospective
Your journey starts here
students. A maximum of 10 bonus points may be
used to assist with entry to our degrees.
HSC Plus Elite Athletes & Performers (EAP)
HSC Plus rewards students who perform well in Year The Elite Athletes and Performers (EAP) Program
12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW recognises achievements in areas of sport,
degree. You may be awarded up to five bonus points. academia, leadership, and/or music at an elite level.
You may be eligible for up to five bonus points.
To be eligible you must:
–– Be a domestic student (i.e. an Australian citizen To be eligible you must:
or permanent resident or New Zealand citizen). –– Have completed activities in Years 11 and/or 12.
–– Complete an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate –– Be a domestic student (i.e. an Australian citizen
(Year 12) in the two years prior to admission to UNSW or permanent resident or New Zealand citizen).
and receive an ATAR or equivalent. –– Complete an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate
–– Achieve the required performance bands (Year 12) or equivalent in the two years prior to
in relevant Year 12 subjects. admission to UNSW and receive an ATAR or equivalent.
–– Not have a record of study at university. –– Not have a record of study at university.
How do I apply? How do I apply?
No application is required for HSC Plus. If you have Students must submit an application and provide
the required subject results, bonus points will be supporting documentation by November 30 each
automatically added to your ATAR (or equivalent) year to be considered for bonus points.
to increase your selection rank for that degree.
To see a list of the commonly accepted achievements,
To see a list of the degrees included in the HSC Plus and how many points you may be eligible for, download
scheme and how many points you may be eligible the EAP Bonus Points Guide at unsw.edu.au/eap.
for see unsw.edu.au/hscplus.
Educational Access Scheme
Life isn’t always smooth-sailing. Things like illness, financial hardship, language difficulties and attending a
particular school can mean you don’t always get your best marks in Years 11 and 12. If these situations apply
to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme via UAC. Eligible students can receive
between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree. Don’t forget, you need to be as specific as
possible in your application as to how your circumstances have directly impacted your study.
For more info visit uac.edu.au/eas.Alternative entry.
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There are a number of ways we can help you get into
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UNSW. If you’re eligible, these, combined with your ATAR or
equivalent, may assist you in meeting our entry requirements.
Portfolio entry Degree transfer – internally UPP
If you are expecting an ATAR within We understand that you may change The UNSW University Preparation
10 points of the cut-off for all of our your mind about your chosen degree Program (UPP) is open to adults
Art & Design single degrees and at UNSW. After one year of study, you aged 20 or older who do not
most of our Built Environment can use our Internal Program Transfer satisfy the entry requirements for
degrees, you can submit a portfolio (IPT) to move into your dream degree admission to study at UNSW. By
to boost your chances of an offer. – we will only look at your first year uni completing the UPP you can build
marks and not your ATAR. IPT can your academic skills by studying
artdesign.unsw.edu.au/portfolio
also be a useful pathway if you don’t part time in your area of interest.
meet the entry cut-off for a degree – The UPP is available across four
be.unsw.edu.au/
simply start in a similar degree with a streams: Business – Engineering
alternative-admission
lower cut-off, study for one year and – Humanities – Science. Once
use IPT to apply to transfer into your completed, you can use your results
Engineering pathway dream degree. to apply for a place in a degree at
UNSW.
If you are passionate about all unsw.edu.au/ipt
things Engineering and you are unsw.edu.au/upp
anticipating an ATAR or equivalent
between 82.00 and 91.95, then the
TAFE or uni study
Faculty of Engineering Admissions If you have studied one year in
Indigenous Pre-Programs
Scheme (FEAS) is for you! a degree at another uni, or have If you are an Australian Aboriginal
completed a Cert IV, Diploma or or Torres Strait Islander, there
eng.unsw.edu.au/feas
Advanced Diploma, you may be are pre-programs in the areas of
eligible for a place at UNSW. business, law, medicine and social
Information Systems Contact the Future Students Office work available to you.
to discuss your options and how
pathway your qualifications will be assessed
nuragili.unsw.edu.au/
pre-programs
You may be interested in the for entry to UNSW: +61 2 9385 1844
Bachelor of Information Systems or email futurestudents@unsw.edu.au.
Admission Scheme (BISAS) if futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/ UNSW Foundation Studies
you are anticipating an ATAR or how-to-apply
equivalent between 81.00 and After successful completion of the
90.95. You will also need to UNSW Foundation Studies one
year program, you may be eligible
complete a questionnaire and UNSW Prep Program for a place via a provisional offer to
attend an interview.
If things don’t quite go to plan in an undergraduate degree at UNSW.
business.unsw.edu.au/bisas Years 11 and 12 and you are eligible
ufs.unsw.edu.au
for the Educational Access Scheme,
we have the UNSW Prep Program,
which is a one year pathway to
a UNSW degree.
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Even if you're unsure where you're
heading, we can get you there.
No matter what your considering,
one thing's for certain…
…UNSW
can get you
where you
want to go.Over 50,000 students
in nine unique faculties.
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Art Design Arts Social Sciences Built Environment
Your journey starts here
At UNSW Art & Design, we At UNSW Arts & Social Sciences, At UNSW Built Environment we
believe in the pursuit of creative we explore big ideas, create new develop global leaders in architecture,
excellence. We lead Australia with knowledge and tackle critical social planning and construction. We
a focus on media innovation and issues. A commitment to equity, develop your passion for architecture
emerging technologies. We are diversity and social justice lies and design and your passion
the destination of choice for those at the centre of our ethos. to build a better society.
looking to embark on a career
in contemporary art, design or arts.unsw.edu.au be.unsw.edu.au
creative media technology.
Top 50 Top World Ranking
artdesign.unsw.edu.au Ranked in the Top 50 by UNSW Built Environment
faculty in the QS World is ranked 19th in the world
Global Top 30 University Rankings. in the 2016/2017 QS World
Ranked in the Global Top University Rankings.
Strong Industry Links
30 for art and design.
UNSW is recognised Award winning staff
Industry Partners as one of the Australian Learn from acclaimed
900+ industry partners universities with the academics and practicing
offer pathways into strongest links to industry. leaders from industry,
creative industries. Arts & Social Sciences ensuring you receive
linkages included relevant, inspiring
New Campus government, agencies, education, resulting in
New, purpose built professional bodies, excellent career prospects.
campus offers state cultural institutions,
of the art facilities. Multi-million dollar
corporate and community
investments
organisations.
UNSW Built Environment
Expert Teaching is endorsed by industry
You’ll be taught by through ground-breaking
industry experts and endowments, donations
world class scholars. and scholarships in support
In this environment you of our vision for a more
will develop the capacity sustainable and liveable
to make an informed built environment.
engagement with pressing
national and global issues.
Visit our website
unsw.edu.au/futurestudents
to discover your niche.Business School Law Science
We are creating the next UNSW Law is one of the Science is the gateway to the
generation of business leaders worlds top ranking law schools future, underpinning society’s
and entrepreneurs. The key and Australia’s leader in advancement while pioneering the
to your success begins at progressive and rigorous unknown. At UNSW you will Learn,
UNSW Business School. legal education and research. Explore and Discover.
business.unsw.edu.au law.unsw.edu.au science.unsw.edu.au
Top subject rankings Top 13 Facility Investment
Accounting & Finance, Ranked in the top 13 law $25m Quantum labs +
Information Systems, schools in the world.* $125m Biomedical Precint.
Economics & Econometrics. * 2016 QS World Rankings
Overseas partners 21
Strong industry links Excellence in research UNSW-China research
Engagement with UNSW Law has achieved partnerships lead to $10m
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industry, government
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top rankings in research Torch Innovation Precinct.
and community partners. receiving an ERA rating
of 5, the highest possible Top NSW ATAR
2018Undergraduate
Top choice
score, in the most recent B Science has the highest
Study destination for
round of ratings. ATAR cut-off in NSW
high-achievers seeking
(85.00 in 2017).
a business degree. More clinics and
internships than any other
UNSW2018
Australian Law School.
As a leading research- UNSW Canberra at ADFA
UNSW
Engineering intensive university, we
UNSW Engineering students focus on interdisciplinary unsw.adfa.edu.au
create ideas and turn them and collaborative research
that leads to real change Unique engineering
into innovative solutions to make
in public policy and the law. specialisations
the world a better place. Our
We have the largest
goal is to teach students to be
engineering number of
engineers who not only change
programs in the ACT
lives, but change the world.
Medicine and surrounding regions.
engineering.unsw.edu.au Small Class Sizes
UNSW Medicine combines
excellence in medical education UNSW Canberra has the
No. 1 Engineering
with exceptional opportunities best university teacher to
Faculty in Australia*
for students. student ratio in Australia.
* 2016 ARWUISJTU Rankings
med.unsw.edu.au 50 Years
Most Employable
UNSW Canberra has
University
Ranks 46th been educating leaders
UNSW has been awarded
UNSW Medicine is in defence, government
Most Employable in the
ranked 46 in the world*. and industry in Canberra
Top 100 Future Leaders
* 2016 QS World Rankings for half a century.
Awards 2016*.
* GradConnect and Australian The best and the brightest
Financial Review We attract the best and
$3M in Engineering brightest students to
undergraduate learn alongside our
scholarships on world-leading researchers
offer every year. and clinicians.
Pursue careers worldwide
Our unique MD program
gives you the skills and
qualifications to pursue
careers worldwide.22 Your journey starts here unsw.edu.au/degrees
Art Design
2017 2018 2017 IB No. of Assumed
Degree Name Majors Available Cut-off GE Rank1 Diploma Years Knowledge Career Opportunities
Art Theory2 Art History • Visual Culture • Colonial/ 80.00 80.00 28 3F None Arts and cultural management, policy making and adminstration,
Postcolonial Studies • Visual Studies • Galleries, libraries, museums and archives, Creative direction,
Critical Theory • Digital and Design • planning and production, Art and design criticism, communications
Histories • Museum Studies and journalism, Cultural and creative research and scholarship,
Multi-platform publishing and distribution, Curatorship, festival,
event and museum management, Design thinking and management,
Public programming and engagement, Entrepreneurship, strategy,
creative social enterprise and startups.
Can be combined with
Arts, Law, Social Research and Policy
Design (Hons) 2
Ceramics • Graphic Design • Interactive Media 80.00 80.00 28 4F Visual Arts Graphics, media, interaction and digital design, Communications,
• Jewellery Design • Object Design (furniture branding and advertising, UX and service design, Design
and lighting) • Spatial Design • Textiles management and strategy, Social innovation and entrepreneurship,
App development, data visualisation and responsive design, Creative
consultancies, design and media studios, design-led businesses,
Object, furniture and lighting design, Film, television, online and mobile
production and post-production, Design for exhibitions, galleries and
museums, Costume, theatre and events design, Design teaching and
academica, Jewellery and wearables design, Packaging, illustration
and publishing, Textile, fabric and fashion design.
Can be combined with
Commerce, Education (Secondary), Media (PR & Advertising)
Fine Arts Drawing • Interactive Media • Painting • 80.00 80.00 28 4F Visual Arts Advertising, art direction, Galleries, libraries and museums sector,
(Hons)2 Photography • Printmaking • Sculpture Arts and cultural administration and policy making, Arts education
Performance Installation • Textiles and training, Arts writing, publishing and criticism, Commercial and
news photography, Curating and artistic program management in
festivals, museums, galleries and public spaces, Exhibition planning,
design and installation, Entertainment, digital media and technology
industries, Theatre, film and television production, Urban planning, site
activation and public art.
Can be combined with
Advanced Science (Hons), Arts, Commerce, Education (Secondary),
Law, Science
Media Arts Animation • Digital Media • 80.00 80.00 28 4F None Animation design and production, Video, online and mobile media,
(Hons)2 Interactive and Cross Media Interaction, user experience and environments, Game development and
production, Digital publishing, advertising and communications, Digital
strategy, Film, television, online and mobile production, Multiplatform
media devleopment and production, Production management
and development, Sound design, composition and production,
Scientific imaging and visualisation, Media strategy and planning,
Entrepreneurship, innovation and media startups.
Can be combined with
Computer Science, Education (Secondary)
Art Design Dual Degrees
2017 2018 2017 IB No. of 2017 2018 2017 IB No. of
Degree Name Cut-off GE Rank1 Diploma Years Degree Name Cut-off GE Rank1 Diploma Years
Art Theory/Arts 80.00 82.00 28 4F Fine Arts/Arts 80.00 82.00 28 4F
Art Theory/Social Research & Policy 80.00 80.00 28 4.5F Media Arts (Hons)/Computer Science 92.00 92.00 34 5F
Design (Hons)/Media (PR & Advertising) 85.00 86.00 31 5F
Arts Social Sciences
2017 2018 2017 IB No. of Assumed
Degree Name Majors Available Cut-off GE Rank1 Diploma Years Knowledge Career Opportunities
Arts Asian Studies • Chinese Studies • Creative 80.00 82.00 28 3F None Our graduates can be found working in diplomacy, publishing,
Writing • Criminology • Development the arts, international affairs, education, journalism, politics, university
Studies • Economics (Business) • English • and public administration, interpreting and translating, business,
Environmental Humanities • European Studies media and research.
• Film Studies • French Studies • Geography
(Science) • German Studies • History • Can be combined with
Human Resource Management (Business) •
Advanced Mathematics (Hons), Advanced Science (Hons), Art Theory,
Indigenous Studies (Nura Gili) • International
Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Education (Secondary),
Business (Business) • International Relations
Engineering (Hon), Environmental Management, Fine Arts, Law,
• Japanese Studies • Korean Studies •
Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine, Science, Social Work (Hons)
Linguistics • Media Culture and Technology
• Music Studies • Philosophy • Politics •
Sociology and Anthropology • Spanish
and Latin American Studies • Theatre and
Performance Studies
Arts and Asian Studies • Chinese Studies • Creative 90.00 90.00 33 3F None This degree provides you with the tools to work in management,
Business Writing • Criminology • Development Studies • marketing and strategy roles in a range of industries and organisations.
English • Environmental Humanities • European Your choice of major will help to shape your career options.
Studies • Film Studies • French Studies • German
Studies • History • Indigenous Studies (Nura Gili) Can be combined with
• International Relations • Japanese Studies •
Law
Korean Studies • Linguistics • Media Culture and
Technology • Music Studies • Philosophy • Politics
• Sociology and Anthropology • Spanish and Latin
American Studies • Theatre and Performance
Studies
Criminology Criminology • Social Science and Policy 83.00 84.00 30 3F None Policy, research, analyst and advocacy roles in government,
& Criminal non-government, community and private organisations.
Justice
Can be combined with
Law, Social Work (Hons)unsw.edu.au/degrees UNSW 2018 Undergraduate Guide 23
Arts Social Sciences
2017 2018 2017 IB No. of Assumed
Degree Name Majors Available Cut-off GE Rank1 Diploma Years Knowledge Career Opportunities
International Asian Studies • Development Studies • 92.00 93.00 34 4F None International business, government agencies (including foreign
Studies European Studies • International Business • affairs, investment banks and other financial institution, United Nations
International Relations • Language Studies agencies, journalism and media, tourism and trade, humanitarian aid
& human rights organisation, international development agencies.
Can be combined with
Law, Media (Communication & Journalism), Media (PR & Advertising),
Media (Screen & Sound Production)
Media Media • Communication • Journalism 85.00 86.00 31 3F None Journalism, public relations and advertising, corporate, organisational
(Communication and public sector communication.
& Journalism)
Can be combined with
International Studies, Law, Music
Media (PR & Media • Advertising • Public Relations 85.00 86.00 31 3F None Public relations, advertising, media relations and organisational
Advertising) communication in corporate, political and non-profit organisations.
Can be combined with
Commerce, Design (Hons), International Studies, Law, Music
Media (Screen Media • Screen and Sound • Media Production 85.00 86.00 31 3F None Content producer in the evolving contemporary media industry.
& Sound Also roles in the audio visual industry, such as television and film
Production) production, sound design, editing, film criticism and research.
Can be combined with
International Studies, Law, Music
Music 3
Creative Practice • Music Studies • Sonic Arts ATAR + 80.00 + IB Diploma 4F See note 4
Performance, private teaching, recording, arts administration,
• Music Pedagogy Audition Audition + Audition music journalism, arranging and composing.
Can be combined with
Advanced Science (Hons), Arts, Commerce, Education (Secondary),
Engineering (Hons), Law, Media (Communication & Journalism), Media
(PR & Advertising), Media (Screen & Sound Production), Science
Social Development Studies • Economics • 80.00 80.00 28 3F None Graduates are highly successful in gaining diverse employment in the
Research & Environmental Humanities • Globalisation public, community and private sectors in areas such as community
Policy Studies • Human Resource Management • development, health, the environment, research and policy analysing,
Indigenous Studies • International Business • political advising, organisational management, marketing and market
International Relations • Marketing • research, corporate affairs management and private consulting.
Media • Culture and Technology • Politics •
Social Science and Policy • Sociology Can be combined with
and Anthropology
Advanced Science (Hons), Art Theory, Law, Science,
Social Work (Hons)
Social Work Social Work 80.00 80.00 28 4F None Social Workers operate in diverse areas, including: hospitals,
(Hons) government departments, welfare agencies, industry/corporate,
community organisations, and as independent consultants.
Can be combined with
Arts, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Law, Social Research and
Policy (Hons), Media (Communication & Journalism), Media (PR &
Advertising), Media (Screen & Sound Production), Science
UNSW Prep Academic Study Skills • Social Science Skills See note 5 N/A See note 5 1F None See Arts.
(17–19) Arts • Selected courses from UNSW Arts & Social
& Social Sciences
Sciences
Art Social Sciences Dual Degrees
2017 2018 2017 IB No. of 2017 2018 2017 IB No. of
Degree Name Cut-off GE Rank1 Diploma Years Degree Name Cut-off GE Rank1 Diploma Years
Education (Secondary)/Arts 80.00 82.00 28 4F 80.00 + 80.00 + 28 +
Music/Education (Secondary)3 5F
Audition4 Audition Audition
Education (Secondary)/Commerce 96.30 97.00 38 4F
92.00 + 92.00 + 34 +
Education (Secondary)/Design (Hons) 80.00 80.00 28 5F Music/Engineering (Hons)3 6.5F
Audition4 Audition Audition
Education (Secondary)/Economics 93.00 94.00 35 4F
85.00 + 86.00 + 31 +
Music/Media (Communication & Journalism)3 5F
Education (Secondary)/Fine Arts 80.00 80.00 28 4F Audition4 Audition Audition
Education (Secondary)/Media Arts (Hons) 80.00 80.00 28 5F 85.00 + 86.00 + 31 +
Music/Media (PR & Advertising)3 5F
Audition4 Audition Audition
Education (Secondary)/Science 85.00 85.00 31 4F
85.00 + 86.00 + 31 +
International Studies/Media Music/Media (Screen & Sound Production)3 5F
92.00 93.00 34 5F Audition4 Audition Audition
(Communication & Journalism)
85.00 + 85.00 + 31 +
International Studies/Media (PR & Advertising) 92.00 93.00 34 5F Music/Science3 5F
Audition4 Audition Audition
International Studies/Media 95.00 + 96.00 + 37 +
92.00 93.00 34 5F Music/Advanced Science (Hons)3 6F
(Screen & Sound Production) Audition4 Audition Audition
80.00 + 82.00 + 28 + Social Work (Hons)/Arts 80.00 82.00 28 5.5F
Music/Arts3 5F
Audition Audition Audition
Social Work (Hons)/Social Research & Policy 80.00 80.00 28 5.5F
96.30 + 97.00 + 38 +
Music/Commerce3 5F
Audition Audition Audition Social Work (Hons)/Criminology & Criminal Justice 83.00 84.00 30 5F
Built Environment
2017 2018 2017 IB No. of Assumed
Degree Name Study Areas Cut-off GE Rank1 Diploma Years Knowledge Career Opportunities
Architectural Design Studio • Communications • 95.60 96.00 37 3F None Consulting architect in private practice, specialist architect in
Studies2 History and Theory • Technology • Practice • areas such as heritage, building scientist, environmental consultant,
Computer Modelling • Technical Drawing multidisciplinary design practice, government architect’s office,
and Model Making • Materials • Structure large commercial architectural firms, architectural critic; academic
and Construction and researcher.24 Your journey starts here unsw.edu.au/degrees
Built Environment
2017 2018 2017 IB No. of Assumed
Degree Name Study Areas Cut-off GE Rank1 Diploma Years Knowledge Career Opportunities
City Planning Planning Theory and Methodology • Sociology 81.15 83.00 29 4F None Strategic Planner, Environmental Planner, Land use Planner, Urban
(Hons) • Political Economy • Planning Law • Transport Policy and Research, Urban Consultant, Development Assessment
Planning • Environmental Science • Heritage Planner, Specialist in Planning Law (City Planning(Hons/ Laws degree).
Studies • Urban Design • Planning History
Computational Design Studio • Computer Aided Design (CAD) 80.00 81.00 28 3F None Architectural & Urban Design Specialist, Digital Optimisation
Design (Hons)2 • Building Modelling • Rendering • Animation • Consultant (Architect/Engineering firms), Software Solutions
Multimedia • Information Technology in Design Developer, Design/ Production Manager (Construction Firm),
Smart Cities Consultant (Planning Offices & Councils), Urban
Data Analyst (Business Consultancy firms), Design Technology
Manager (Architecture Design firms), Digital Fabrication and Smart
Manufacturing Specialist, Animation Professional, Gaming Environment
Developer, Building Information Model Implementer (BIM).
Construction Building Construction • Property Development 82.10 84.00 29 3F None Construction Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, Property
Management • Facilities Management • Quantity Surveying Developer, Property Valuation, Property and Asset Manager or Analyst,
and Property • Construction Technology • Building Science Quantity Surveyor, Estimator, Construction Planner, Construction
Materials and Structure • Management • Consultant, Specialised Legal Advisor, Corporate Real Estate Advisor.
Economics and Law
Industrial Design Studio • Computer Aided Design 80.00 81.00 28 4F None Product designer within a multi-disciplinary design team
Design (Hons)2 (CAD) • 3D Digital Modelling • Commerce (architectural and engineering consultancies), Product Designer
and Marketing • Science and Engineering • within the manufacturing sector (consumer and public access
Materials and Manufacturing products electrical, transport, scientific, medical, retail, furniture,
telecommunications), Digital Multimedia Designer, Product Branding
Marketer, Packaging Designer, Graphic Designer, Service and
Strategic Design.
Interior Design Studio • Communications • Technology 80.00 81.00 28 4F None Interior Architects in architecture and design practices, Private
Architecture • Practice • History and Theory • Computer consultant, specialising in residential, retail, workplace, commercial
(Hons)2 Modelling • Technical Drawing and Model or hospitality, Corporate interior designer specialising in multi-storey
Making • Materials residential, retail, hospitality, medical, hotel or exhibition design, Your
own interior architecture or design practice, Project management,
Construction management.
Landscape Design Studio • Environmental Technology 80.00 81.00 28 4F None Landscape Architect, Designer in Private Practice, Designer,
Architecture and Practice • Ecological Processes • Project Manager or Technical Officer in local government, Landscape
(Hons)2 Communication • Plants and Design • Planner in a state government agency or authority, Landscape
History and Theory • Landscape Engineering planning and management specialist, Designer with a landscape
Principles construction company.
Built Environment Dual Degrees
2017 2018 2017 IB No. of
Degree Name Cut-off GE Rank1 Diploma Years
UNSW/Tongji Dual Degree in Architecture8 90.00 + N/A 33 + 4F
Portfolio + Portfolio +
Interview Interview
Business School
2017 2018 2017 IB No. of Assumed
Degree Name Majors Available Cut-off GE Rank1 Diploma Years Knowledge Career Opportunities
Actuarial Actuarial Studies and second major option: 97.30 98.00 39 3F Mathematics Accredited by Actuaries Institute (Australia) for Part I exemption. Actuarial
Studies • Accounting • Business Economics • Extension 1 Analyst, Asset Management Trainee, Credit Analyst, Forecasting Analyst,
Business Law • Business Strategy and Insurance Analyst, Risk Assessment Officer, Statistical Research Analyst,
Economics Management • Finance • Financial Superannuation Advisor, Wealth Management Analyst.
Economics • Human Resource Management •
Information Systems • International Business • Can be combined with
Management • Marketing • Mathematics •
Advanced Mathematics (Hons), Commerce, Economics, Law, Science
Real Estate Studies • Statistics • Taxation
Actuarial See Actuarial Studies ATAR + 98.00 + 39 + 4F Mathematics Accredited by Actuaries Institute (Australia) for Part I exemption.
Studies Co-op Co-op Co-op Extension 1 Part II exemption is met if Honours year is undertaken in the
(Co-op)6 Co-op Program. As above.
Commerce Accounting • Business Economics • 96.30 97.00 38 3F Mathematics Private and public sectors in jobs such as Accountant, Economic
Business Law • Business Strategy and Policy Advisor, Financial Analyst, Human Resources Officer, IS/IT
Economic Management • Finance • Financial Consultant, Management Consultant and Marketing Coordinator.
Economics • Human Resource Management •
Information Systems • International Business • Can be combined with
Management • Marketing • Real Estate Studies
Actuarial Studies, Advanced Mathematics (Hons), Advanced
• Taxation
Science (Hons), Arts, Aviation (Management), Design (Hons),
Economics, Education (Secondary), Engineering (Hons), Fine Arts,
Information Systems, Law, Media (PR & Advertising), Music,
Science, Computer Science
Commerce See Commerce and International Studies 97.25 98.00 39 4F Mathematics This degree provides a solid foundation of business including international
(International) studies component and one year compulsory overseas exchange to
prepare you for the challenges of working in global business. Degree
attracts employers with regional and global operations, as well as
government and non-government agencies operating internationally.
See Commerce and International Studies degrees.
Commerce Accounting and Business Managmenet – ATAR + 97.00 + 38 + 4F Mathematics See Commerce degree.
(Co-op)6 Information Systems - Marketing + a second Co-op Co-op Co-op
major from Commerce, see Commerce degree
Commerce Finance ATAR + 97.00 + 38 + 4F Mathematics See Commerce degree.
(Co-op) Co-op Co-op Co-op
(Hons)6
Economics Economics • Econometrics • Financial 93.00 94.00 35 3F Mathematics Major economic policy government departments, private sector
Economics and second major option: • employers and international organisations (such as the Reserve
Accounting • Business Law • Finance • Human Bank, The World Bank Group and OECD). Economics and Financial
Resource Management • Information Systems Forecaster, Economics Researcher, Financial Analyst, Policy Advisor,
• International Business • Management • Wealth Management Analyst, Management Consultant, Business
Marketing • Mathematics • Psychology • Analyst, Quantitative Analyst, Statistical Analyst.
Real Estate Studies • Statistics • Taxation •
or any major offered in the Bachelor of Arts Can be combined with
Advanced Mathematics (Hons), Advanced Science (Hons), Arts,
Law, Education (Secondary), Scienceunsw.edu.au/degrees UNSW 2018 Undergraduate Guide 25
Business School
2017 2018 2017 IB No. of Assumed
Degree Name Majors Available Cut-off GE Rank1 Diploma Years Knowledge Career Opportunities
Information Information Systems 90.00 91.00 33 3F Mathematics Business Analyst, Business Intelligence Systems Developer,
Systems7 e-Commerce Specialist, IS Development Specialist, IS/IT Architect,
IS/IT Consultant, IT Infrastructure Developer, Network Analyst and
Systems Analyst.
Can be combined with
Commerce
Information Information Systems ATAR + 96.00 + 38 + 4F Mathematics See Information Systems degree.
Systems Co-op Co-op Co-op
(Co-op)6
UNSW Prep Academic Study Skills • Mathematics Skills • See note5 N/A See note5 1F None See Commerce degree.
(17–19) Managing Organisations & People •
Business Marketing Fundamentals
Business School Dual Degrees
2017 2018 2017 IB No. of 2017 2018 2017 IB No. of
Degree Name Cut-off GE Rank1 Diploma Years Degree Name Cut-off GE Rank1 Diploma Years
Actuarial Studies/Commerce 97.30 98.00 39 4F Commerce/Science 96.30 97.00 38 4F
Actuarial Studies/Economics 97.30 98.00 39 4F Commerce/Science (Advanced Mathematics)
96.30 97.00 38 5F
(Hons)
Actuarial Studies/Science
97.30 98.00 39 5F
(Advanced Mathematics) (Hons) Commerce /Advanced Science (Hons) 96.30 97.00 38 5F
Actuarial Studies/Science 97.30 98.00 39 4F Commerce/Science (Computer Science) 96.30 97.00 38 4F
Commerce/Arts 96.30 97.00 38 4F Commerce/Media (PR & Advertising) 96.30 97.00 38 4F
Commerce/Economics 96.30 97.00 38 4F Economics/Arts 93.00 94.00 35 4F
Commerce/Information Systems 96.30 97.00 38 4F Economics/Science 93.00 94.00 35 4F
Commerce/Aviation Management 96.30 97.00 38 4F Economics/Science (Advanced Mathematics)
95.00 96.00 37 5F
(Hons)
Commerce/Fine Arts 96.30 97.00 38 4F
Economics/Advanced Science (Hons) 95.00 96.00 37 5F
Commerce/Design (Hons) 96.30 97.00 38 5F
Engineering
2017 2018 2017 IB No. of Assumed
Degree Name Majors Available Cut-off GE Rank1 Diploma Years Knowledge Career Opportunities
Aerospace Aerodynamics • Flight Mechanics • Propulsion 92.00 92.00 34 4F Mathematics Graduates can work on the design, manufacture and operation
Engineering • Space Craft • Structures • Systems Extension 1, of flight vehicles with major satellite companies or airlines, research
(Hons) Physics for civil and military aerospace organisations, and in the space,
defence, automotive, and power industries.
Can be combined with
Advanced Mathematics (Hons), Advanced Science (Hons), Arts,
Commerce, Computer Science, Law, Music, Science
Bioinformatics Computing • Math • Biology • Bioinformatics 92.00 92.00 34 4F Mathematics Bioinformatic, Pharmaceutical, Agrotech, Banking and finance,
Engineering (the integration of computing maths and Extension 1, Big data, Consulting, Development, Digital services, Education,
(Hons) biology) • Elective options include Computing Chemistry Health, I.T., Logistics, Research, Software engineering, Computer
Maths and Biology • such as: Biochemistry Security plus many others!
• Molecular Biology • Statistics • Machine
Learning • Algorithms • Visualisation • Can be combined with
Computer Interfacing • Networks and
Advanced Mathematics (Hons), Advanced Science (Hons),
Database Visualisation
Arts, Commerce, Computer Science, Law, Master of Biomedical
Engineering, Music, Science
Chemical Chemical Engineering. Elective options include 92.00 92.00 34 4F Mathematics Chemical engineers can pursue careers in water treatment and
Engineering advanced reaction engineering, advanced Extension recycling, environmental management, manufacturing, food
(Hons) process control, fuel and energy, and 1, Physics, processing, the energy and petrochemical industries, and
environmental science and technology. Chemistry research, from molecular level up to full heavy-industry scale.
Can be combined with
Advanced Mathematics (Hons), Advanced Science (Hons),
Arts, Commerce, Computer Science, Law, Master of Biomedical
Engineering, Music, Science
Civil Civil Engineering • Engineering Construction 92.00 92.00 34 4F Mathematics Graduates can find employment with specialist consulting firms (which
Engineering and Management • Geotechnical Engineering • Extension 1, vary in size from sole practitioners to major firms employing hundreds
(Hons) Structural Engineering • Transport Engineering Physics of engineers), construction companies, large public companies,
• Water Engineering government organisations which construct, manage and maintain
public utilities, and financial and management consultancies.
Can be combined with
Advanced Mathematics (Hons), Advanced Science (Hons), Arts,
Commerce, Computer Science, Engineering Science (Mining or
Environmental), Law, Music, Science, Surveying
Civil Engineering Civil Engineering • Architecture 95.60 96.00 37 4F Mathematics Graduates are employed by specialist structural engineering
with Architecture Extension 1, consultants, construction and contracting companies, federal, state,
(Hons) Physics and local government organisations, airport and harbour authorities,
project developers, financial, and management consultancies.
Computer Embedded Systems • Telecommunications • 92.00 92.00 34 4F Mathematics Graduates can work in Embedded Systems, VLSI Design, Agrotech,
Engineering Electronics • System and Control • Advanced Extension 1, Banking and finance, Big data, Consulting, Development, Digital
(Hons) Computing • Elective Options include: Artificial Physics services, Education, Health, I.T., Logistics, Research, Software
Intelligence • Computer Architecture • Digital engineering, Computer Security, plus many others!
Systems • Networking • Graphics • Operating
Systems • Databases • Can be combined with
Software Engineering
Advanced Mathematics (Hons), Advanced Science (Hons),
Arts, Commerce, Computer Science, Law, Master of Biomedical
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