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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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         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.
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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
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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
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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
                           arc.unsw.edu.au/events-parties
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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-week
Find your place
                           at UNSW.
                           Accommodation options.
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                           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
                           a welcoming, supportive environment.              check it out in person.
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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 tour
Scholarships.

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                           Every year we provide over $83 million
Your journey starts here

                           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.au
UNSW 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
   5
          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.
          connections
How to apply.

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                           Admission to UNSW is based on academic
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                           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/fees
Bonus 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.
                                          unsw.edu.au/unswprep17-19
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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,
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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.
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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), Science
unsw.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
                                                                                                                                       Engineering, Music, Science
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