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2022
Undergraduate
student guide
ANU.EDU.AU
WHO WE ARE ABOUT ANU
Our university
Challenge yourself and
#1 university in Australia1
#31 university in the world1
Our students
the world around you 11,000 undergraduate students
5,756 student accommodation beds
on campus
5 star rating for staff-to-student ratio 2
The Australian National University
(ANU) will inspire you to confront the Nobel Prize winners
biggest issues and solve problems 6 Nobel laureates among our
beyond your imagination. staff and alumni
We are Australia's number one university' and offer
50 single degrees for you to choose from and the
flexibility to design your own double degree from 750 ABOUT CANBERRA
possible options.
As well as being able to tailor your studies to fit your #1 most liveable city in Australia3
strengths, passions and goals, you’ll learn from #3 best city to visit in the world 5
lecturers who are world leaders in their fields, in small
class sizes with high staff-to-student ratios. #17 best student city in the world 4
Alongside lectures, you'll study in state-of-the-art
Student-friendly. 25% of the city's
collaborative spaces that will stimulate you to think
population are students6
differently, solve problems and challenge the truth.
Informing your learning throughout your studies
will be our cutting-edge research** as well as Short commute times and easy to get
opportunities to take part in world-class international around, by car, bus, tram or bicycle
student exchange programs and engage with
industry and government through internships. 25% of the capital's population
Your new community of vibrant academic, cultural, is born overseas6
sporting and social activities will help you make
lifelong friendships and build career-enhancing
networks – and look after your wellbeing, to make 3 hours' drive to Sydney
sure you thrive.
Choose to live in one of our catered or self-catered
Highest proportion of campus
residential halls and you will find yourself at the heart
accommodation in Australia
of an inclusive, world-class campus. Canberra’s
CBD, your classes, libraries, gyms, medical services
and much more will be right on your doorstep. 2 hours' drive to the snow
Challenge yourself. Meet your future at and the sea
The Australian National University.
Explore prospective student events at ANU
1. QS World University Rankings 2021 2. Good Universities Guide 2020
* QS World University Rankings 2020 3. Life in Australia Report 2019 4. QS Best Student Cities 2021
** Australian Government Excellence in Research for Australia Report 2018–19 5. Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2018 6. Study Canberra
2022 Undergraduate Student Guide 1
MESSAGE FROM CONTENTS
THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
Welcome to The Australian National University Who we are
About ANU
ii
1
About Canberra 1
2020 has been a year like Our motto is “First, know the nature of things”. At ANU, Message from the Vice-chancellor 2
no other. we have created an environment that allows great The Group of Eight (Go8) is a coalition of leading Indigenous students 4
Australian universities, comprehensive in general
minds to reach their potential through excellence in Scholarships 6
Despite the challenges, and professional education and distinguished by
teaching and by supplying transformative opportunities depth and breadth in research.
the future is full of Accommodation 8
for growth and encouraging confidence to explore
opportunity and being able Learn by adventure 10
new ideas.
to come to the national
Your career starts now 12
university, one of the Our students are central to everything we do. The ANU
greatest universities in the community consists of bright and engaged students Internships 14
world, gives you a chance who come to Canberra from across Australia, our How to apply 16
to chart your future. region and around the world, giving you opportunities Adjustment factors 17
to meet amazing people and build lifelong friendships.
Some of you will have very clear plans but most of you The International Alliance of Research Universities
The co-curricular or service requirement 18
(IARU) is a collaboration of 11 of the world's
probably won't and that's okay. Coming to university You will have the chance to learn from some of leading research-intensive universities that share a Single degree programs 20
is your chance to find out what you are passionate the world’s best teachers who are at the forefront similar vision and have a commitment to educating
about and what interests you, inside and outside of their fields and to become part of a lively
future leaders. Flexible double degrees 24
the classroom. intellectual community. Undergraduate research degrees 26
My best advice is for you to take the opportunity to If you want to change the world, shape the future or Correct at the time of publishing, February 2021 Vertical double degrees in science 28
by The Australian National University.
not just do what you're comfortable with, but to push make a real difference, ANU will help you get there. Tailor your degree 30
yourself outside your comfort zone. Make sure you Our graduates are amongst the most employable CRICOS Provider Number: 00120C
Majors 31
No undertakings are binding on the University unless they
meet new people who are doing new and interesting and our alumni include many of the world’s movers are obtained in an official letter from the Deputy Vice-
Support services 32
things, be part of our clubs and societies, so you and shakers. Chancellor (Academic). The University may vary the selection
ranks, other entrance scores and requirements, content and
immerse yourself in campus life. Work hard but have availability of programs and courses, and costs and charges Tuition, fees & financial assistance 34
Long after you graduate, our alumni relations program applied to the courses outlined in this guide. The University
fun too. reserves the right to change the contents of courses and not
will continue to connect you to extensive professional to offer all courses listed in this guide.
The 2022 undergraduate student guide will help you and social networks around the world.
decide which programs interest you and where your
I am pleased to invite you to apply to ANU for your
passions might lie.
undergraduate studies and look forward to welcoming
I made the decision to join ANU because it is a you into our community in 2022.
world leader in providing students with incredible
opportunities that transform their lives and truly change Professor Brian P. Schmidt AC
the world. Vice-Chancellor and President
The Australian National University (ANU)
is on Ngambri and Ngunnawal land.
We acknowledge and celebrate the
First Australians on whose traditional
lands we meet.
Science precinct, ANU
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INDIGENOUS STUDENTS
Accessing higher education at Australia’s #1 university has never been simpler.
Support every step of the way As an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student, you may be
eligible for priority admission. Priority admission requires that
As you settle into university life at The Australian National you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and fully meet
University (ANU), the Tjabal Indigenous Higher Education the entry requirements of your ANU program of choice.
Centre will be the hub that provides you with both cultural and
Learn more about Indigenous student access to ANU.
academic support from day one of your university journey.
The centre offers you wrap around support services that will
enhance your time at university, including: Kambri Indigenous Undergraduate
> academic and pastoral support Scholarship
> links to employment and training providers
Established in 2020 to provide ongoing financial and pastoral
> a one-on-one tutoring program
support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate
> connection to local Aboriginal and Torres Strait students, the Kambri Indigenous Undergraduate Scholarship
Islander services is tailored to suit the needs of each student who successfully Taliah King
> computer labs and study spaces. applies for and receives this scholarship. Yuin and Waanyi woman, who grew
Find out more about the Kambri Scholarship, including up in Shellharbour
Applying to ANU as a school-leaver application deadlines, on the ANU website. Bachelor of Arts, majoring in
Psychology
You can apply directly to ANU for admission, campus
accommodation and multiple scholarships in a single cost- University was always something
free application. that I wanted to do, but I was never
sure what it was that I wanted to
study. I knew I wanted to make a
difference and help people, but
I never knew how. To help me
clarify this, I began by talking to a
few people I trusted; my favourite
teacher, my family and friends, and
the Tjabal centre at ANU. They were
able to help me work out what study
programs I was eligible for and what
interested me most. Through this
process I finally decided I wanted to
study psychology.
Studying at ANU has given me many
opportunities I never thought I’d
have access to. However, the best
thing about being at ANU and a part
of the Tjabal centre is the support
from both staff and students and
the sense of community. There will
always be challenges no matter
what you do, but my passion and
drive for wanting to help people
always reassures me to keep
working towards my goals.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Our scholarships are helping students from all around the country study
at Australia’s #1 university.*
When you apply directly to study at The Australian National Australian National Scholarship
University (ANU), all you will need to do for us to consider you
for a scholarship in 2022 is tick the scholarship box in your Each year, ANU offers up to 25 Australian National
application form**. Scholarships to help talented students from disadvantaged
backgrounds access higher education and to support them
Scholarships can help offset the cost of tuition fees, campus during their studies.
accommodation, travel and other study expenses – giving you
more time and energy to focus on your studies and on getting
the most out university life. London Alumni Scholarship
Some of our scholarships go beyond the financial. They can link Providing support to students who are experiencing financial
you to a community of likeminded scholars and give you access hardship and other disadvantages, the new London Alumni
to opportunities that can help you make a difference in your Scholarship helps with the cost of study.
community while developing networks that can enhance your
career after graduation.
Explore our full range of scholarships and eligibility requirements.
Love Scholarship
They include: Promoting equity and diversity at ANU, the Love Scholarship
is awarded to two students each year who have faced
ongoing difficult circumstances that have seriously challenged
The Tuckwell Scholarship their ability to study at university.
With 25 scholarships awarded each year, the Tuckwell
Scholarship is the most transformational undergraduate *QS World University Rankings 2021
scholarship program in Australia. Exclusive to ANU, it could **If you apply directly to ANU for study in 2022 and tick the scholarship box,
provide you with a minimum $22,200 per year for up to we will consider you for all eligible scholarships. If you apply through the
five years and give you access to exclusive enrichment Universities Admission Centre, you will need to check each scholarship on
opportunities. And, after you graduate, you’ll continue to enjoy the ANU Scholarships website for information on whether you are eligible
and how to apply.
lifelong membership of the global Tuckwell alumni network.
While you can express interest in the Tuckwell Scholarship in your
direct application to ANU, you will need to apply for it separately.
Learn more about the Tuckwell Scholarship
Taylor Heslington
National Indigenous University Flexible double degree: Bachelor of Laws
(Honours)/Bachelor of International Security
and National Indigenous Merit Studies
scholarships I came to Canberra from a regional town in Victoria
Recognising academic excellence during high school studies, after being lucky enough to receive an ANU Equity
the National Indigenous University Scholarship (NIUS) and the Accommodation Scholarship and Australian
National Indigenous Merit Scholarship (NIMS) helps Indigenous Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust Commemorative
students with the costs relating to tertiary study. Bursary.
The NIUS is for students with an ATAR of 95.00 and above and The financial support has made it possible for me to
the NIMS for students with an ATAR of between 90.00 to 94.94, live on campus while I’m studying and to take part
excluding adjustment factors. Other eligibility criteria also apply. more in my residential community and the larger
campus community.
National University Scholarship Studying and living at ANU offers a wealth of
opportunities and having the scholarship and bursary
The National University Scholarship (NUS) recognises the
academic achievements of students in their secondary school
have helped me take these up. Without the major
studies and helps with the costs that relate to tertiary study. To financial pressure, I’ve been able to pursue the things
be eligible for the NUS you will need a final ATAR of 99.90 or I’m passionate about, including volunteering and
above (excluding adjustment factors). Other eligibility criteria taking part in arts events and student committees.
also apply.
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A C C O M M O D AT I O N
The Australian National University (ANU) is making it easier for you to
Brittany Mashado
settle into your first year of tertiary study by guaranteeing you a place in
Flexible double degree, Bachelor
a student residence.* of Politics, Philosophy, Economics/
Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
Leaping from the safety of my family
Picture yourself living within walking, cycling or e-scooter
distance of Canberra's CBD and arriving within minutes to
Plan your budget and community in Adelaide to
Canberra to study at university was
your classes, casual job, gyms and cafes as well as libraries, If you're thinking of leaving home to head to university, plan a one of the scariest things I had ever
supermarkets and more. budget during 2021 to help you meet your living expenses. done. Now, I think that choosing to
University accommodation offers you a chance to become part As well as your annual accommodation fees, your budget move into a student residence on
of a diverse and vibrant community with access to events and should include the cost of food, entertainment, public transport campus has been one of my best
opportunities that are all about broadening your horizons and fares, textbooks, clothing and stationery. decisions.
helping you to make friends and build networks for life.
Explore ANU scholarships. If you're eligible, these can help Since arriving in Canberra, I have
Each ANU residential hall or college has its own ethos, character you with the cost of accommodation as well as other study
and social and academic life – and a bevy of staff and senior
made some of my closest friends
expenses. For more information about scholarships, go to page
residents who will provide pastoral care and support your safety 6 of this guide.
and enjoyed continuous pastoral and
and wellbeing 24/7. academic support from my college’s
Estimate your university expenses senior residents, tutors and older
You can live communally or independently and in catered or self-
catered accommodation. Whichever your preference, you can students.
rely on a calendar filled with exciting social, cultural, sporting and Leaving home was hard, but now
academic activities and a network of support that will make your I feel that ANU is home and my
time at university fun and stimulating, as well as educational.
college family.
Explore ANU residences to find the one for you.
2022 residential fees
Residence/Hall/ Catering Weekly Registration Refundable Residents'
College/Lodge style rent ($) fee ($) deposit ($) Committee fee ($)
(once only) (per year)
Bruce Hall* Catered from $460.00 $300 $1,000 $180
Burgmann College* Catered from $473.43 $526 $1,000 $210
John XXIII College* Catered from $467.85 $295 $300 $300
Ursula Hall* Catered from $429.00 $300 $1,000 $190
Burton & Garran Hall Self-catered from $245.00 $300 $1,000 $150
Fenner Hall Self-catered from $305.00 $300 $1,000 $235
Davey Lodge** Self-catered from $290.00 $300 $800 $125
Kinloch Lodge** Self-catered from $270.00 $300 $800 $125
Warrumbul Lodge** Self-catered from $270.00 $300 $800 $125
Lena Karmel Lodge** Self-catered from $265.00 $300 $800 $125
Wamburun Hall Self-catered from $315.00 $300 $1,000 $185
Wright Hall*** Flexi-catered from $433.00 $300 $1,000 $200
* 21 meals per week. Please note:
** Additional utilities/data charge Some halls, colleges and lodges charge extra for phone, internet connections and other services.
*The ANU Accommodation Guarantee covers students coming to ANU to undertake undergraduate study for the first of $29 per week included. The fees listed in the table are for 2020 and subject to change. Go to anu.edu.au/study/accommodation for updates on
time. It guarantees an offer of accommodation in one of our campus residences. *** 16 meals per week current fees and any other costs involved. All figures in this table are in Australian dollars.
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LEARN BY ADVENTURE
University
of Edinburgh University of
Copenhagen
Tsinghua
Where will you go? Imperial College University
London
Our two-week, summer,
semester or year-long programs
could take you to one of many McGill University University of Tokyo
universities around the world.
Choose where you’d like to go.
ETH Zurich
University of Toronto
> Austria > Japan
National University
> Belgium > Mexico of Singapore
> Brazil > Myanmar University of
California Berkeley
> Brunei > The Netherlands
> Canada > New Caledonia
> Chile > New Zealand
> China > Norway
> Colombia > Peru Peking University
> Czech Republic > Portugal
> Denmark > Singapore
> Finland > South Korea
> France > Spain
> French Polynesia > Sweden
> Germany > Switzerland
> Hong Kong > Taiwan
> India > Thailand
> Indonesia > Turkey
> Ireland > United Kingdom
> Israel > United States
> Italy
David Chieng
Flexible double degree: Bachelor of Arts/
Bachelor of Laws
One of my favourite things about ANU has been the
At ANU, you can study at some of the world’s top universities And, while you’re internationalising your degree, you’ll make
and learn and practice a new language and culture while new friends and foster personal and career networks that will
overseas exchange opportunities. During my two-and
connecting with other outstanding students from around the last you a lifetime. a-half years here, I have already done a short winter
globe – all while earning credit towards your degree. language course in Japan at Ritsumeikan University
There’s nothing like learning by adventure. Build your skills, with the help of a $3,000 NCP Mobility Grant and
Participate in one or several short of long-term programs – you knowledge and life experience by studying abroad. You’ll also
studied one of the law programs at the London School
will have more than 180 ANU partners in 39 countries to choose expand your career options after graduation.
of Economics and Political Science Summer School.
yours from.
Discover global programs at ANU
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Y O U R C A R E E R S TA R T S N O W
Match the subjects you have enjoyed studying at school with some
ANU degree programs. You won't be limited to these, though. For
more information about our degrees, see page 20.
Possible careers ANU programs Areas of study that I enjoy Areas of study that I enjoy ANU programs Possible careers
B. Accounting
B. Actuarial Studies Business analyst
Accountant
B. Business Administration Defence official
B. Arts
Business and
Actuary
B. Commerce Business
government
Detective/criminal profiler
economics
Consultant Criminology B. Criminology
B. Economics Economics
Law and
Data analyst Management B. International Security Studies Diplomat
B. Finance Finance Debating
Economist/ Marketing manager B. Laws (Hons) Intelligence officer
B. Finance, Economics and International Journalism
share trader Politician/ Statistics (Hons) B. Public Policy Journalist
studies Legal studies
Entrepreneur policy adviser B. International Business B. Political Science Judge
Maths Politics
Financial adviser Stock broker B. Mathematical Sciences B. Politics, Philosophy Lawyer
Politics Psychology
International B. Politics, Philosophy and Economics Politician/policy adviser
and Economics Statistics
business and trade B. Psychology (Hons) Psychologist
Investment banker B. Social Sciences (Hons in
Actuarial Studies & Economics) Solicitor
B. Statistics
B. Biotechnology
Biologist
Biology B. Environment
Chemist
Creative arts
Artist/musician B. Arts (Major in nearly 50 different Ceramics and Sustainability
and design
Maths and
fields! Including: Creative arts,
Chemistry Communications
Arts historian Creative design B. Genetics Psychologist
science
Digital artist languages, history, human rights, Environmental officer
Author international relations, sociology, Film and studies B. Health Science Science researcher
Entrepreneur photography Environmental
Composer anthropology and more … ) B. Mathematical Sciences Scientist (hundreds
Photographer Human movement scientist
Cultural B. Art History and Curatorship Graphic design B. Medical Science of specialisations)
Producer Maths Forester
events manager B. Design Music B. Philosophy (PhB) (Hons) Teacher
Teacher Physics Genetic counsellor
Curator B. Music Visual arts B. Psychology (Hons) Zookeeper
Psychology Geologist
Designer B. Visual Arts Woodwork B. Science
Science Medical adviser
B. Science (Psychology)
Policy adviser
B. Science (Advanced) (Hons)
B. Archaeological Practice Aid and development
Biology
Social sciences
officer
and humanities
computing and
Consultant B. Arts
B. Advanced Computing (Hons) Computing
Engineering,
English B. Asia-Pacific Affairs Author Journalist
technology
Engineer (civil, petroleum, mechanical, electrical, B. Advanced Computing (Research Creative Design B. Asian Studies Diplomat Politician/policy
biomedical, mechatronic, renewable and more) and Development) (Hons) Geography
Engineering B. Classical Studies Editor adviser
Game developer B. Applied Data Analytics Global studies
Environmental B. Development Studies Researcher
IT specialist Foreign
B. Engineering (Hons) Studies History B. European Studies
correspondent Scriptwriter
Project manager B. Engineering (Research and Maths Languages B. International Relations
B. Languages (28 to choose from) Heritage consultant Teacher
Software developer Development) (Hons)
Physics Social sciences Historian Tourism manager
Technology entrepreneur B. Information Technology B. Middle Eastern and Central
Robotics Sociology Asian Studies International
Technology researcher and developer B. Science
Software B. Pacific Studies business and trade
design B. Philosophy (PhB) (Hons) Interpreter/translator
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INTERNSHIPS
Get job-ready skills and contribute to something bigger than you.
Take on some amazing internships here and overseas, some of which
are exclusive to ANU.
Australian National Internships Taiwan Public Policy Internship
Program Program
An elite opportunity for you to undertake a 12-week Head to Taiwan and undertake a six-week research internship
research-oriented internship with organisations like the with a department or agency in the Taiwanese Government.
ACT Legislative Assembly, government departments and
The Taiwan Public Policy Internship Program can be undertaken
agencies, embassies and diplomatic missions, national
by students of the ANU School of Politics and International
cultural institutions, leading NGOs, industry organisations,
Relations for course credit.
think-tanks and policy research centres.
The Australian National Internships Program (ANIP)
is the only university program that offers Australian Washington Internship Program
Commonwealth Parliamentary Internships. Interns are
based in the offices of Members of Parliament and Offered through the ANU School of Politics and International
Senators and engage with a range of portfolio activities Relations, you will get to experience political life in Washington
that shape national policymaking. DC over seven weeks in the United States Congress.
> anip.anu.edu.au You’ll work in the offices of Members of Congress or on the
staff of Congressional committees while completing a program
of research on a specialised aspect of American government,
politics, and public policy.
Yasmin Sahihi
Flexible double degree: Bachelor of Laws
(Honours)/Bachelor of Economics
ANU has given me the once-in-a-lifetime
opportunities and adventures that come with being
a student of a world-class university – and through
these opportunities, I’m getting to see the impact on
the world of the things I’m learning on a day-to-day
basis.
During one of my semester breaks, I was fortunate
enough to take part in a public health study tour and
to be financially supported to study at local hospitals
in Yogyakarta, Depok and Jakarta in Indonesia. At
all of these hospitals, I learned about implementing
public health programs in developing countries and
different geographical areas.
This year, I am excited about being part of a team of
ANU students who will be volunteering as paralegals
in the Kimberley region of remote Western Australia,
where we will be supporting lawyers working to get
justice for Indigenous Australians.
Every day that I’m at ANU, I get closer to completing
my degree while gaining new degrees of experience.
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H O W T O A P P LY
Apply direct to ANU
Direct application
You can apply to study at ANU early by submitting a direct application. dates
What's more, applying directly is free and covers admission, scholarships and
accommodation in one application.
> 3 March 2021
Direct applications to
1. Check you're eligible to submit a direct ANU open
application
> 24 May 2021
> You can complete a direct application if you are a domestic Australian school
leaver in 2021, wanting to apply for an undergraduate program that starts Direct applications to
in 2022. ANU close
> Australian school leavers mean those who will complete an Australian Year
12 or International Baccalaureate Diploma (November session). > 9 August 2021
Early offers released
> You can also apply for campus accommodation and all available scholarships
in the same application.
> 6 September 2021
Early offer
2. Consider which programs are best for you acceptance deadline
> Choose from over 50 bachelor degrees, or combine degrees to study a
flexible double degree program. To find out which degree suits your interests > From late
and career goals, see page 12. December 2021
> Some degrees require you to have studied specific subjects in Year 12. Further offers begin to
Before you apply, make sure you're eligible for your chosen degree by be released
checking the prerequisites on page 20.
> January 2022
3. Check you meet the co-curricular Final offer acceptance
deadline
or service requirement
> All domestic school leavers are required to meet the requirement. > 15 February 2022
> You can find out more about the requirement on page 18. ANU Orientation Week
4. Apply direct to ANU > 22 February 2022
Classes commence
> Great work! You're now ready to apply.
> Remember applications open on 3 March 2021 and close
on 24 May 2021.
Apply through UAC
UAC application
If you do not meet the criteria to submit a direct application to ANU between dates
March and May, don’t worry, you can apply to ANU via The Universities
Admissions Centre (UAC) later in the year.
> August 2021
You can submit a UAC application if you are: UAC applications open
> not a school-leaver, e.g., you have taken a gap year
> 2022 Closing date
> seeking admission as a mature-age student
Refer to uac.edu.au
> wanting to transfer to ANU from another institution.
16 The Australian National UniversityA D J U S T M E N T FA C T O R S
Applicants applying for admission to ANU bachelor degrees may be eligible
to receive adjustment factors.
When being considered for some ANU programs you may You may be considered for adjustment factors if you have:
receive up to 5 equity-based adjustment factors, while for other
> applied directly to ANU or through UAC for an eligible ANU
ANU programs you may be eligible to receive up to 5 subject/
Bachelor degree program
performance-based and 10 equity-based adjustment factors.
> undertaken Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate
ANU allocates National Access Scheme adjustment factors
for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary > achieved an ATAR or equivalent at or above 70
subjects and in recognition of difficult circumstances that you > not previously attempted tertiary study.
may have faced during your studies.
For more information, visit the adjustment factors page on the
Learn more at anu.edu.au/study/apply/national-access-scheme. ANU website.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS) schedule for domestic students
EAS type Equity EAS category and description EAS type Equity EAS category and description
adjustments adjustments
Financial Up to 6 F01A –Youth Allowance/Austudy/ Natural 6 N01D – Natural Disaster
hardship Abstudy Disasters
Up to 6 F01B – Other Centrelink income
Excessive Up to 6 H03A – Care of children/other
Up to 6 F01C – Exceptional financial hardship family family members
responsibility
6 F01D – Parental Family Tax Benefit
Up to 6 H03B – Required to work to support family
Part A
6 F01K – Parental Job Keeper Up to 3 H03C – Sole responsibility for care of self
6 F01S – Parental Job Seeker Abuse Up to 5 H04A – Abuse to applicant, parent/s,
or sibling/s
Severe Up to 5 H01A – Death of immediate family
family member/close friend
English Up to 3 L01A – ESL/started school in Australia
disruption
Up to 5 H01B – Life-threatening or severe language in Year 11 or 12
illness of immediate family difficulty
Up to 5 H01C – Divorce or separation of Personal Up to 5 P01A – Disability or long-term
parents or applicant Illness / medical condition
disability
Up to 5 H01D – Legal matters
School Up to 3 S01C – Rural school
6 H04B – Currently or previously environment
placed with an OOHC provider Up to 5 S01D – Studying Year 12 subjects by
distance education or Access program
Refugee 6 R01A – Refugee status
status 6 AG01 – Residing in a low socio-economic
area.
Disclaimer: Correct at time of print February 2021. Adjustment factors are
reviewed annually, please refer to anu.edu.au/study/apply/anu-adjustment-factors
Elite athlete adjustments
ANU is an elite athlete-friendly university. We will provide
additional support if you are recognised as an elite athlete
by the Australian Sports Commission’s AIS Personal
Excellence program. You may be eligible for five elite athlete
adjustments.
> anu.edu.au/students/health-safety-wellbeing/access-
inclusion/anu-student-elite-athlete-program
2022 Undergraduate Student Guide 17THE CO-CURRICULAR OR SERVICE
REQUIREMENT
The skills you have gained outside the classroom during Years 10-12 will
help you succeed at university. That is why when you apply to The Australian
Community Inclusion & Communication Leadership Personal Teamwork Creative
National University (ANU), you will need to meet our co-curricular or service engagement awareness responsibility & critical
of diversity thinking
requirement along with the academic requirements for your degree program.
Academic extension activities Educational and scholastic activities
Research Programs Educational Competition,
Test or Challenge (Individual)
Summer Academic Programs
Skills to succeed Meeting the co-curricular Educational Competition,
Academic Enrichment Programs
In your application, you will need to tell us about your or service requirement Test or Challenge (Team)
International Academic
involvement in activities outside the classroom. These can International Educational
Refer to the matrix on the next page for examples of the Exchange
include such activities as volunteering, part-time work, Competition, Test or Challenge
type of activities that we recognise as meeting our co- (Individual)
caring for a family member or playing sport.
curricular or service requirements. Community and service activities
International Educational Competition,
Each activity is mapped against seven skills: Volunteering Test or Challenge (Team)
> Creative and critical thinking Leadership in Community Youth Forums
Engagement
> Community engagement International Youth Forums
Member of a Community or
> Inclusion and awareness of diversity United Nations
School-based Club
> Communication Youth Association or
Student Council Youth Parliament
> Leadership
School Captaincy Public Speaking
> Personal responsibility
> Teamwork Girl Guides, Scouts, Cadets Model United Nations or Debating
(or similar)
You have met the co-curricular or service requirement when Conducting an
Caring for a family member or Animal Show/Exhibition
you can demonstrate that you've attained at least three of
individual with specific needs
seven skills.*
(Primary and Secondary carer
Employment
roles included)
Paid Employment
How the requirement works Creative and performance activities Work Experience
> The co-curricular or service requirement is a threshold Creative Art (Individual)
which is either met or not met. We won’t rank you Gaming, sport and fitness activities
Writing
against other applicants.
Poetry Sport, Games and Online
> The requirement does not modify your ATAR or Gaming (Individual)
ANU selection rank. You must meet it in addition Creative Art (Team)
Sport, Games and Online
to other admission requirements that apply to your Creative Performance Gaming (Team)
preferred program. (Individual)
Coaching or Leading a Sport,
> The requirements can be met through activities that Creative Performance or
Game or Online Gaming
were completed in Years 10, 11 or 12; and must be met Production Cast or Crew
Activity
at the time of application. member (Group)
Lead Performer or Lead Umpiring a Sport, Game or
> You will need to provide supporting documentation with
Crew Member of a Creative Online Gaming Activity
your application to confirm your participation in activities.
Production
For more information, visit the co-curricular or service
requirements page of the ANU website. Duke of Edinburgh Some activities have minimum commitment requirements. For additional
detail on the activities recognised as meeting the co-curricular or service
Gold or Silver Award requirements, see: anu.edu.au/study/apply
This process will:
– operate as a simple threshold which is met when an applicant has
attained 3 out of 7 skills
– highlight skills that enhance employability outcomes.
This process will not:
*VICTORIAN STUDENTS
– competitively rank students by the activities they undertake
Due to the level of disruption of Year 11 schooling in 2020, Victorian
school leavers completing Year 12 only need to meet two of the seven – change a student’s ATAR, or impact other entry requirements
* If you are a domestic Australian school leaver in 2021, wanting to ANU co-curricular or service requirement skills. – replace ANU adjustment factors.
apply for an undergraduate degree starting in 2022.
18 The Australian National University 2022 Undergraduate Student Guide 19SINGLE DEGREE PROGRAMS
The Australian National University (ANU) offers more than 50 single degrees Bachelor of Length 2021*
Minimum
IB Prerequisites
for you to choose from. Selection
Rank
Creative arts and design
Art History 3 years 80 29
At ANU, you can focus on a specific subject area or select a If you have a career in mind and know what you want to study,
and Curatorship
combination of subject areas to explore. choose a structured degree like a Bachelor of Engineering
Design 3 years Interview +
(Honours) or a Bachelor of Health Science.
Our single degrees generally take between three and four years of Portfolio
full-time study to complete and allow you to focus on a structured If you want flexibility to study a range of subjects within a Music 3 years 80 29 Entry to performance courses by audition. Applicants wishing to enrol
discipline or experience a broad range of subjects. discipline, choose something like the Bachelor of Arts or in performance courses are advised to contact the School to arrange
Bachelor of Science. for an audition as soon as possible.
E schoolofmusic@anu.edu.au or
music.anu.edu.au/future-students/apply/performance-auditions
Bachelor of Length 2021* IB Prerequisites Visual Arts 3 years Interview +
Minimum Portfolio
Selection
Rank Engineering, computing and technology
Business and economics Advanced Computing 4 years 85 31 ACT: Mathematical Methods major
(Honours) NSW: Mathematics Advanced
Accounting 3 years 80 29 Assumed knowledge - Maths
QLD: Mathematical Methods
Actuarial Studies 3 years 92 35 ACT: Specialist Mathematics (Major/Minor) or Specialist Methods TAS: Mathematics Methods 4
(Major/Minor) WA: Mathematics Methods
NSW: Mathematics Extension 1 or Mathematics Extension 2 SA/NT: Mathematical Methods
QLD: Specialist Mathematics VIC: Mathematical Methods ((CAS) CBE, NHT)
TAS: Mathematics IA or Mathematics IB or Mathematics Specialised
Advanced Computing 4 years 98 40 ACT: Specialist Mathematics (Major/Minor) or Specialist Methods
WA: Mathematics Specialist
(Research and (Major/Minor)
SA/NT: Specialist Mathematics
Development) (Honours) NSW: Mathematics Extension 1 or Mathematics Extension 2
VIC: Specialist Mathematics (NHT)
QLD: Specialist Mathematics
Business Administration 3 years 80 29 TAS: Mathematics IA or Mathematics IB or Mathematics Specialised
Commerce 3 years 80 29 Assumed knowledge - Maths WA: Mathematics Specialist
Economics 3 years 80 29 Assumed knowledge - Maths SA/NT: Specialist Mathematics
Finance 3 years 80 29 Assumed knowledge - Maths VIC: Specialist Mathematics (NHT)
Finance, Economics 4 years 95 37 ACT: Specialist Mathematics (Major/Minor) or Specialist Methods Applied Data Analytics 3 years 90 33 Assumed knowledge - Maths
and Statistics (Honours) (Major/Minor) Engineering (Honours) 4 years 85 31 ACT: Mathematical Methods major
NSW: Mathematics Extension 1 or Mathematics Extension 2 NSW: Mathematics Advanced
QLD: Specialist Mathematics QLD: Mathematical Methods
TAS: Mathematics IA or Mathematics IB or Mathematics Specialised TAS: Mathematics Methods 4
WA: Mathematics Specialist WA: Mathematics Methods
SA/NT: Specialist Mathematics SA/NT: Mathematical Methods
VIC: Specialist Mathematics (NHT) VIC: Mathematical Methods ((CAS) CBE, NHT)
International Business 3 years 80 29 Assumed knowledge - Maths Engineering (Research 4 years 98 40 ACT: Mathematical Methods major
and Development) NSW: Mathematics Advanced
Social Sciences 4 years 97 39 Advanced Maths. ACT: Specialist Mathematics (Major/Minor) (160+) / (Honours) QLD: Mathematical Methods
(Honours in Actuarial (second Specialist Methods (Major/Minor) (160+), TAS: Mathematics Methods 4
Studies and Economics) semester NSW: Mathematics Extension 1 (Band E3) or equivalent. WA: Mathematics Methods
intake only) SA/NT: Mathematical Methods
VIC: Mathematical Methods ((CAS) CBE, NHT)
Statistics 3 years 80 29 ACT: Specialist Mathematics (Major/Minor) or Specialist Methods Information Technology 3 years 80 29 ACT: Mathematical Methods major
(Major/Minor) NSW: Mathematics Advanced
NSW: Mathematics Extension 1 or Mathematics Extension 2 QLD: Mathematical Methods
QLD: Specialist Mathematics TAS: Mathematics Methods 4
TAS: Mathematics IA or Mathematics IB or Mathematics Specialised WA: Mathematics Methods
WA: Mathematics Specialist SA/NT: Mathematical Methods
SA/NT: Specialist Mathematics VIC: Mathematical Methods ((CAS) CBE, NHT)
VIC: Specialist Mathematics (NHT)
Admission to ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.
20 The Australian National University 2022 Undergraduate Student Guide 21Bachelor of Length 2021* IB Prerequisites Bachelor of Length 2021* IB Prerequisites
Minimum Minimum
Selection Selection
Rank Rank
Law and government Social science and humanities
Criminology 3 years 80 29 Archaeological Practice 3 years 80 29
International Relations 3 years 85 31 Arts 3 years 80 29
International 3 years 85 31 Asia-Pacific Affairs 4 years 82 30
Security Studies Asian Studies 3 years 80 29
Laws (Honours) 4 years 96 38 Classical Studies 3 years 80 29
Public Policy 3 years 85 31 Development Studies 3 years 80 29
Political Science 3 years 85 31 European Studies 3 years 80 29
Politics, Philosophy 3 years 91 34 Languages 3 years 80 29
and Economics Middle Eastern and 3 years 80 29
Maths and science Central Asian Studies
Pacific Studies 3 years 80 29
Biotechnology 3 years 80 29 Chemistry
Philosophy (Honours) 4 years 98 40
Environment 3 years 80 29 (PhB) – Humanities and
and Sustainability Social Sciences 2
Genetics 3 years 85 31 Chemistry
Health Science 2 3 years 85 31 Assumed knowledge - Chemistry
Mathematical Sciences 3 years 90 33 ACT: Specialist Mathematics double major
NSW: Mathematics Extension 2 1 Joint degrees offered with the National University of Singapore (NUS).
QLD: Specialist Mathematics 2 There are compulsory additional selection criteria, check anu.edu.au/study/
TAS: Mathematics IA or Mathematics IB or Mathematics Specialised apply/anu-undergraduate-additional-selection-criteria Maths and English mandatory
WA: Mathematics Specialist * Selection Rank: The ranking that tertiary admission centres and most from 2023
SA/NT: Specialist Mathematics universities actually use to assess admission to a program. A person’s
program Selection Rank can include their ATAR, any equity adjustments they High-school Maths and English courses will help equip you
VIC: Specialist Mathematics (NHT)
are eligible for other contributions calculated on the basis of work experience
Medical Science 3 years 85 31 Chemistry with the skills you need to excel during your time at ANU.
or previous non-secondary study, portfolio assessments, results of the
Philosophy (Honours) 4 years 98 40 Special Tertiary Admissions Test, other supplementary tests, etc. Starting in 2023, participation in secondary Maths and
(PhB) - Science 2 2021 Selection Rank required for consideration to enter in next intake:
English will be mandatory for all applicants. Applicants will
where a threshold minimum Selection Rank must be achieved to be satisfy this requirement upon the successful completion of:
Philosophy (Honours) 4 years 98 40
considered for admission to a course or institution.
(PhB) - Bachelor of > At least one English unit in at least one semester
Science - NUS 1, 2 Note: Admission requirements may vary from year to year. See during Year 11 or Year 12; and,
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au for any changes in entrance requirements.
Science 3 years 80 29 Information correct at time of printing, February 2021. > At least one Maths unit in at least one semester
Science (Advanced) 4 years 90 33 during Year 11 or Year 12.
(Honours)
Science (Psychology) 3 years 80 29
Psychology (Honours) 4 years 90 33
22 The Australian National University 2022 Undergraduate Student Guide 23FLEXIBLE DOUBLE DEGREES
Looking for a degree with your name on it? Design your own flexible double Arts, Social Sciences, Law Engineering or Advanced
degree by choosing from over 750 possible degree combinations. Business or Science Computing
Four years full-time Five years full-time Five years full-time
Combine any two of the Choose Choose one of the
following degrees following degrees
Satisfy your intellectual curiosity and tailor your studies to Combine:
prepare for your dream career. 2021 2021 2021
> any two degrees within the Arts, Social Sciences, Business Bachelor of Selection Rank Bachelor of Selection Rank Bachelor of Selection Rank
> Graduate with two qualifications. or Science group Accounting2 80 Laws (Hons) 96 Advanced Computing (Hons)4 85
> Finish in less time that it takes to study two undergraduate > a Bachelor of Laws with another degree within the Actuarial Studies4 92 and combine with one Advanced Computing (R&D) (Hons)4 98
degrees separately. Law group Applied Data Analytics 90 of the following degrees Engineering (Hons)4 85
Archaeological Practice 80 Accounting 80 Engineering (R&D) (Hons)4,6 98
> Have the same full-time workload as a student studying a > a Bachelor of Engineering or Advanced Computing with
single undergraduate degree. another degree within the Engineering and Advanced Art History and Curatorship 80 Actuarial Studies 4
92 and combine with one
Computing group. Arts 80 Applied Data Analytics 90 of the following degrees
For more information on Flexible Double Degrees go to
Asian Studies 80 Archaeological Practice 80 Accounting6 80
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au
Biotechnology 4,5
80 Art History and Curatorship 80 Actuarial Studies 4
92
Business Administration 80 Arts 80 Applied Data Analytics 90
Classical Studies 80 Asian Studies 80 Archaeological Practice6 80
Commerce 2,3 80 Biotechnology 4
80 Arts 80
Business Administration 80
Kriti Mahajan Criminology 80 Art History and Curatorship 6
80
Design A+C Classical Studies 80 Asian Studies 80
Flexible double degree: Bachelor Commerce 80
Development Studies 80 Biotechnology4 80
of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor Criminology 80
Economics 80 Business Administration 80
of Politics, Philosophy and Design A+C
Environment and Sustainability 80 Classical Studies6 80
Economics Development Studies 80
European Studies 80 Commerce 80
Before I came to ANU, I didn’t Finance 3 80 Economics 80 Criminology6 80
know how contagious passion Genetics 4,5 85 Environment and Sustainability 80 Design6 A+C
could be. All of my professors, Information Technology 4 80 European Studies 80 Development Studies6 80
lecturers and tutors bring Finance 80
International Relations 85 Economics 80
invaluable real-world experience Genetics4 85
International Security Studies 85 Environment and Sustainability 80
to my classes and the way they Information Technology 4 80
Languages 80 European Studies6 80
discuss concepts always makes International Relations 85
me feel like I could also contribute Mathematical Sciences 4 90 Finance3 80
Medical Science 4,5 85 International Security Studies 85
to these fields. Genetics4 85
Middle Eastern and Central Languages 80
Information Technology5 80
I love studying at ANU. From Asian Studies 80 Mathematical Sciences 4 90
International Relations6 85
the lifelike assignments and Music1 80 Medical Science 4
85
International Security Studies 85
International Relations Society Pacific Studies 80 Middle Eastern and Central
Languages 80
embassy visits to building Public Policy 85
Asian Studies 80
‘hotels’ for native bees with the Mathematical Sciences4 90
Music1 80
Political Science 85 Medical Science 4,6
85
Environment Collective, and being Pacific Studies 80
Politics, Philosophy and Economics 91 Music1 80
a member of the Dining Club (I’m Public Policy 85
Science 80 Pacific Studies 80
a foodie!), being at ANU is more Political Science 85
than just studying for me. Science (Psychology) 80 Politics, Philosophy and Economics6 91
Politics, Philosophy and Economics 91
Statistics 4 80 Political Science6 85
ANU cultivates unique Science 80
Visual Arts A+C Public Policy 6
85
international communities. This Science (Psychology) 80
year, I am looking forward to Statistics 4 80 Science 80
developing academically while Visual Arts A+C Science (Psychology) 80
broadening my horizons with Statistics4 80
a student exchange during my A+C: completion of Year 12 certificate + conditions apply including interview/portfolio. Visual Arts 6 A+C
See soa.anu.edu.au/apply for more information.
summer and winter vacations.
1 Entrance to performance courses are by audition. E schoolofmusic@anu.edu.au
2 Commerce with an accounting major cannot be combined with Bachelor of Accounting.
3 Commerce with a finance major cannot be combined with Bachelor of Finance.
4 Program includes another prerequisite in addition to minimum selection rank. See page 20.
5 The degrees of Biotechnology, Genetics and Medical Sciences cannot be combined with one another. The
degree of Advanced Computing cannot be combined with Information Technology.
6 The Bachelor of Engineering (R&D) (Hons) cannot be combined with any of these degrees.
24 The Australian National University 2022 Undergraduate Student Guide 25U N D E R G R A D U AT E R E S E A R C H D E G R E E S
Delve into your interests while developing the systematic research skills Choose the undergraduate Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
needed for problem-solving, discovery and innovation. (PhB) degrees
research degree that
Students will specialise in:
inspires and challenges you. > Science
Undergraduate Research Degrees are challenging study > Humanities and Social Sciences
Lachlan Arthur programs that give you opportunities for intensive one-on-one
guidance from world-leading academics, exclusive placements
Bachelor of Advanced Computing
Doctor of Medicine and Surgery in research organisations, travel and teamwork. (Research and Development) Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)
When I first came to ANU, I had no idea about > You will have the same full-time workload as a student (Honours) (PhB)/Bachelor of Science
the opportunities that would be available to me. studying a single undergraduate degree.
I graduated with my first degree, the Bachelor > You will graduate with skills that are in global demand across
A unique, interdisciplinary degree that will prepare you to (Honours) (NUS)
be a future leader in the information and communications
of Philosophy (Honours) – Science, in 2018 after government, non-government and not-for-profit, business, The PhB(Hons)/BSc(Hons) can be taken in three majors
technology revolution.
completing my honours year with the Hannan consultancy and academic sectors. (Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics) and is offered as a joint
Group in the Department of Cancer Biology and You will learn advanced computing techniques and have the single degree program by the National University of Singapore
Therapeutics at John Curtin School of Medical opportunity to complete a unique major, while developing (NUS), and the Colleges of Science at ANU. This highly
Research. Now, I’m in my second year of the Skills to get you ahead exceptional professional skills in areas of entrepreneurship selective program provides a challenging course of study
and management. for students who have a strong interest in and aptitude for
Doctor of Medicine and Surgery.
The employment landscape is always changing, especially as graduate research work.
I came to ANU because I believed I’d get the best technology becomes increasingly sophisticated and prevalent in
preparation for my dream career as a clinician- the workplace. Bachelor of Engineering The PhB is an ideal path to take if you are aiming for a career
researcher, including opportunities to study abroad in research or thinking of joining the workforce directly.
Traditional jobs are disappearing or changing, while new jobs are (Research and Development)
at world-class institutions. emerging in response to contemporary needs.
(Honours)
I was lucky enough to go on a student exchange By choosing to undertake an Undergraduate Research Degree Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
through ANU twice during my undergraduate you will develop timeless and highly transferable skills that For high-achieving students interested in becoming
degree. Both trips have been once-in-a-lifetime work across disciplines. In particular, you will develop high- innovators and future leaders in engineering.
(Honours)
opportunities that have allowed me to meet order problem-solving skills that employers are demanding the This degree program combines the fundamental engineering A flexible program that you can tailor according to the scientific
incredible people, see amazing sites and gain world over. courses with the opportunity to be immersed in research disciplines that interest you while working in a community of
valuable experience that will propel me towards These skills will let you work in and across any industry which groups covering mechatronics, solar energy, materials world-leading academics.
my dream career. means that when you graduate, you will be uniquely placed to and manufacturing. You will be exposed to advanced concepts and research
direct the course of your career. When you graduate, you will be equipped to solve some of possibilities leading to a broad range of careers when
I completed the five-week International Alliance
of Research Universities (IARU) summer program the world’s greatest challenges. you graduate.
at the University of Copenhagen under the
supervision of Professor Rudi Westendorp, a
world leader in ageing research. While I was in Bachelor of Finance, Economics
Copenhagen, I also worked alongside students and Statistics (Honours)
from Oxford, Cambridge, Peking and Tokyo
universities, making connections that will last An elite program that integrates the three disciplines so you
can develop a deep understanding of these fields.
throughout my academic career.
You will be guided by a mentor throughout your studies,
In Switzerland at ETH Zurich, known for its cutting-
and when you graduate you will be recognised for your
edge science and technology research, I worked exceptional aptitude for quantitative financial analysis,
in four different labs over five months – a whirlwind conceptual thinking about claims on resources using
experience – studying diseases ranging from statistics, problem-solving combining economic intuition and
cancer to Hepatitis C. I also got to study protein mathematical techniques.
crystals using one of the three free-electron lasers
in the world.
26 The Australian National University 2022 Undergraduate Student Guide 27VERTICAL DOUBLE DEGREES IN SCIENCE
When you choose a science program at The Australian National University
(ANU), you have the option to build your undergraduate and postgraduate
degrees into one program, saving you time and money.
An VDD program usually takes four years to complete and offers Stand out from the crowd
you time and cost savings compared with studying a Bachelor
and a Master degree separately. Graduating with both a master's and bachelor's degree will you
stand out from the crowd in the competitive national and global
At ANU you can study a Bacehlor and Master degree in a shorter
jobs market.
time by choosing a vertical double degree (VDD).
Save time and money Program exceptions
Medicine, four-year advanced degrees or those with built-
You’ll get credit in your Master degree for related areas of
in honours, as well as some master degrees cannot be
study in your Bachelor degree, saving you time and money
combined in an vertical double degree (VDD) due to their unique
when compared with studying a Bachelor and Master
degree structures.
degree separately.
For more information on VDDs, go to anu.edu.au/study/apply/
flexible-vertical-double-degree-applications
Vertical double degree combinations
Science Full-time 4 years
Bachelor options^ Science Master options
> Biotechnology* > Biological Science
> Environment & > Environment
Sustainability Opt in and > Nuclear Science
> Genetics* transition > Precision Instrumental Science
> Health Science > Public Health
> Science > Quantum Biology
> Quantum Technology
^ Refer to table starting on page 20 for minimum selection ranks.
* Program includes another prerequisite in addition to selection rank. See table
starting on page 20.
28 The Australian National University 2022 Undergraduate Student Guide 29TA I L O R Y O U R D E G R E E
You can choose majors, minors and specialisations to suit your
interests or careers goals.
What’s a major? What’s a minor? Specialisations
A major is an area within a program that As the name suggests, a minor has fewer Similar to a minor, a specialisation is an
allows in-depth study in a particular field. requirements to fulfil than a major, in area of study with its own courses that
A major usually consists of a set number terms of points and compulsory courses. are allowed to be taken in conjunction
of related courses. Majors at ANU require Minors at ANU require 24 units of study – with a specific related major.
48 units of study. Typically, each course is so typically four courses.
worth six units.
> For more information on majors,
minors and specialisations go to
programsandcourses.anu.edu.au
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