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APPLYING TO NSW AND ACT UNIVERSITIES
WELCOME TO UAC
AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE
UAC (Universities Admissions Centre) is the NSW-based organisation that provides a
centralised system for applying to world-class universities in NSW and the ACT.
This booklet provides the information to get you started, plus a few hints and tips to make
your transition to studying in Sydney, Canberra or popular regional centres of Australia
an easy one.
IMPORTANT DATES
Apply by 30 September 2020: the application fee increases after this date.
All course details will be published on the UAC website by early August.
Schools Recommendation Schemes
Applications close 20 Sep 2020
Course preferences deadline 8 Nov 2020
First offers released 12 Nov 2020 (November Round 1)
Main offer rounds for Year 12 applicants
Offer round Change preferences by Offers released at 7.30am on
midnight (Sydney time) on
December Round 2 Thu 17 Dec 2020 Mon 21 Dec 2020
January Round 1 Sun 3 Jan 2021 Fri 8 Jan 2021
January Round 2 Sun 17 Jan 2021 Thu 21 Jan 2021
CONTENTS
STUDYING IN NSW AND THE ACT 01
Which uni, which course? 02
Uni open days 2020 03
What does it cost? 04
How will I pay? 05
APPLYING THROUGH UAC 08
Assessment and selection 10
Entry schemes 11
Offers 13
Enrolment 14
INTERSTATE RESULTS AND
COURSE COMPARISONS 18
COURSE LISTING 23
APPLYING TO NSW AND ACT UNIVERSITIES
STUDYING IN NSW AND
THE ACT
NSW and ACT universities
and colleges offer a
world-class education,
high-quality student
support and the chance to
embrace your new-found
independence.
STUDYING IN NSW AND THE ACT | 01
APPLYING TO NSW AND ACT UNIVERSITIES
With one simple application through UAC, you can Here are some tips to help you choose a university
choose from the universities and private colleges and course that’s right for you:
listed on the next page, most of which are in NSW − Consider fields of study that complement your
and the ACT. Even though they may be far away personal interests, the subjects you enjoyed at
from where you’re living now, we’ve included the school and the career you have in mind. UAC’s
2020 dates for each institution’s open days – if you online Course Compass can help – it shows
can manage it, they’re a great opportunity to get a you the fields of study offered to previous UAC
feel for the campus and meet students and staff. applicants with similar interests to you: go to
uac.edu.au/course-compass.
− Research job growth areas and skills shortages
WHICH UNI, WHICH COURSE? in different fields and look at job vacancy and
career websites (eg jobsearch.gov.au).
When you’ve decided that studying away from
− Meet with prospective employers and recruiters
home is for you, the next questions are: which
at expos and information sessions and consider
institution and which course?
volunteering to gain work experience in your
chosen field.
There are many different institutions of varying
− Find out what university scholarships are
size and location to choose from and there are
available to help you cover your living and
more than 2,000 undergraduate courses available
study expenses.
through UAC.
− Organise appropriate accommodation well in
advance (eg on-campus, rented or shared).
Universities offer longstanding, well-rounded
academic opportunities. Private colleges often
offer specialist courses that are flexible and can Check the description for each course you’re
adapt quickly to changes in industry. considering as some may have prerequisites that
you’ll have to meet to get an offer. If you don’t meet
a required prerequisite, you may need to explore
Courses at most private colleges are full
more course options.
fee-paying – this means your course costs are
not subsidised by the Australian Government.
However, you may be eligible for FEE-HELP, And have a back-up plan! If you’re not selected for
a government loan scheme that helps students your favourite course, what’s your second choice?
repay their tuition fees once their income meets a
certain amount.
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UNI OPEN DAYS 2020
Australian Catholic University Macleay College University of New England
acu.edu.au macleay.edu.au une.edu.au
Blacktown Information Day 1 August Sydney campus 1 August Armidale 8 May
Canberra 22 August Melbourne campus 29 August
North Sydney 5 September University of Newcastle
Strathfield 12 September Macquarie University
newcastle.edu.au
mq.edu.au Central Coast (Ourimbah) 1 August
Australian College of Applied Psychology
North Ryde 15 August Newcastle (Callaghan) and
acap.edu.au Newcastle City 29 August
Sydney 30 April, 20 August, 26 November MIT Sydney
University of Sydney
mit.edu.au/open-day
Australian National University
Sydney 22 August sydney.edu.au
anu.edu.au All campuses 29 August
Canberra 22 August National Art School
University of Technology Sydney
nas.edu.au
Charles Darwin University
Darlinghurst 5 September openday.uts.edu.au
cdu.edu.au/discovercdu
City campus, Ultimo 29 August
Casuarina 23 August
SAE Creative Media Institute
University of Wollongong
Charles Sturt University sae.edu.au
Brisbane, Byron Bay, Perth 9 August openday.uow.edu.au
futurestudents.csu.edu.au/events
Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide 16 August Wollongong 8 August
Orange 30 August
Bathurst 23 August
SIBT UNSW Sydney
Port Macquarie 2 August
Tamworth 2 August sibt.nsw.edu.au unsw.edu.au
Albury-Wodonga 16 August
For campus tours/appointments and course UNSW Canberra 22 August
Dubbo 5 September
information call (02) 9964 6555 or visit UNSW Sydney 5 September
Wagga Wagga 9 August
sibt.nsw.edu.au
Western Sydney University
CQUniversity
Southern Cross University
westernsydney.edu.au
cqu.edu.au/openday
www.scu.edu.au/opendays Parramatta City campus 16 May
Sydney 20 August
Coffs Harbour 14 August Parramatta South and
Online Chat available 3–6pm 30 April, 21 May
Lismore TBC Parramatta City campuses 16 August
12 August, 26 August, 16 September,
Gold Coast 16 August Liverpool City campus 19 September
8 October, 24 November
Griffith University Torrens University Australia
griffith.edu.au/open-day torrens.edu.au
Gold Coast, Nathan and South Bank 9 August Billy Blue College of Design
and Media Design School Ultimo campus,
11 May, 15 August
International College of Management,
William Blue College of
Sydney
Hospitality Management The Rocks campus,
icms.edu.au 15 August
Manly 9 August
University of Canberra
La Trobe University canberra.edu.au
latrobe.edu.au/openday Bruce 22 August
Melbourne campus 2 August
Shepparton campus 7 August
Mildura campus 12 August
Albury-Wodonga campus 16 August
Bendigo campus 23 August
Sydney campus 26 August
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WHAT DOES IT COST?
While your course costs and accommodation will
be your biggest expenses, there are also other
factors to consider.
Course costs
Your course costs will depend on the institution
you attend and the type of course you enrol in.
There are two main types of courses for domestic
students:
− Commonwealth-supported (CSP)
− domestic fee-paying (DFEE).
Most university courses offered to Year 12 students
are CSP. This means the Australian Government
pays some of the course cost and you pay
a student contribution. Each institution sets its
own student contribution level for each unit of
study. The range varies depending on the area
of study.
DFEE courses are generally run by independent or
private colleges, institutes or training organisations,
which all set their own tuition fees. DFEE courses
typically cost you more than CSP courses – you
pay the full cost of your course. Your tuition fees are
not subsidised by the Australian Government.
The course fee type is identified in each course
description on UAC’s website.
Accommodation
There are many different types of on-campus
accommodation, from fully catered to self-catered.
Fees vary and you should research all types of
accommodation to see which suits your budget.
Contact the institutions you are interested in and
ask for a prospectus, which will outline the facilities
that are available. Don’t wait until the last weeks
to get organised, as on-campus accommodation
fills quickly.
Renting independently or in a share house is
another option. University housing services can
help you to find other students in a similar situation.
Travel costs
If you study full-time, you will be able to use public
transport at a cheaper rate. If you intend to drive,
you might need to obtain a parking permit from
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your institution. For information on parking permits
and fees contact the institution’s student centre.
Living expenses
You need to think about day-to-day living
expenses for food, utilities (including your phone)
and entertainment.
Textbooks and equipment
In your first year of study your textbooks can be
one of your largest expenses. However, at most
universities you will be able to buy at least some
second-hand books.
Some courses may require you to buy specialist
equipment. Check with the relevant faculty of
the institution you’re interested in to see if this is
the case.
Computer and internet access
You will need a computer with internet access
to make the best use of your uni’s online study
facilities.
HOW WILL I PAY?
Although going to uni can be expensive, financial
support is available.
HELP loans
If you enrol in a CSP course, you can choose to pay
all or part of your student contribution up-front, or
defer payment by taking a HECS-HELP loan, which
is repaid later through the tax system when your
salary reaches a certain amount.
Similarly, the FEE-HELP loan scheme helps eligible
DFEE students pay their tuition fees.
These HELP loans can’t be used to pay for other
costs like accommodation or textbooks.
If you plan to pay your student contributions or
tuition fees through the HELP scheme you must
have a tax file number (TFN) when you enrol at
university. Visit the Australian Taxation Office
website at ato.gov.au for information on applying
for a TFN.
For information about HELP loans, visit
studyassist.gov.au.
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Work Equity Scholarships applications open on UAC’s
Most uni students have a part-time or casual website in early April. This is a separate application
job. Some work in the area of their study to gain to applying for university.
experience before graduating. Check the university
employment websites for casual positions. By submitting just one Equity Scholarships
application through UAC you will be considered for
all Equity Scholarships for which you are eligible.
Government assistance
Centrelink provides financial assistance for
students studying full-time and part-time through
Institution merit-based scholarships
income-tested schemes such as Youth Allowance, Merit-based scholarships are awarded to
Austudy and ABSTUDY. applicants on a range of criteria such as:
− school examination results
Institution Equity Scholarships − academic excellence
− Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
Institution Equity Scholarships help financially
disadvantaged students with the costs associated − course/faculty of study
with higher education. − personal achievements such as:
• leadership
If your family is receiving a Centrelink or other • creativity
Australian Government means-tested income • self-motivation
support payment, you are considered to be • communication skills
financially disadvantaged. • an outstanding ability in sport.
You may also be considered for an Equity You need to apply directly to individual institutions
Scholarship if you meet one or more of the for merit-based scholarships.
following criteria:
− have carer responsibilities
− have English language difficulty
− have financial hardship Scholarships range from
− have a long-term medical condition/disability
or ongoing effects of abuse
one-off book bursaries
− reside in a regional or remote area of $500 to $25,000
− have sole parent responsibilities. per year for tuition and
If you are Indigenous or have refugee status, these accommodation.
attributes will also be considered.
Be aware that meeting the scholarship eligibility
criteria doesn’t guarantee that you will be awarded
a scholarship. There are a limited number of
Equity Scholarships and there are more applicants
than scholarships. Individual institutions make
offers as a result of a competitive process. If
you’re unsuccessful it doesn’t mean that you’re
not in need; rather, it means that there are other
applicants who’ve been assessed as being in
greater need.
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APPLYING THROUGH UAC
Every year, more than 50,000
Year 12 students apply for uni
through UAC. With just one
application you can apply to
five institutions at any one
time, then keep track of your
application and manage your
offers all in the same place.
08 |You can apply for undergraduate study through Some courses have early application closing dates
UAC if you’re: or additional selection criteria, such as an interview
− an Australian citizen or portfolio. Check these details in the course
− a New Zealand citizen search on UAC’s website before you apply.
− a permanent resident of Australia
− the holder of an Australian permanent resident
humanitarian visa. After you apply, it’s free
If you know the courses you’re applying for,
to change your course
the online application will only take you about preferences. In 2019, one
20 minutes.
applicant changed their
Applications for undergraduate study in 2020–21
open in early April.
preferences 68 times!
Here’s a checklist of what you need to have ready Applying directly to the uni
to apply:
Some of our participating institutions also take
− your Year 12 student number (you’ll also be
direct applications, which you can have in addition
asked to enter a PIN, which is your date of
to your UAC application. If you complete both a
birth – you can change it after you’ve applied)
UAC application and a direct application, make
− your UCAT candidate number, if relevant
sure you don’t duplicate your course preferences.
− your chosen courses (up to five) and their If you do, you will be automatically assessed as
course codes, which can be found on the ‘not eligible’ for an offer to that course in your
course search on UAC’s website and in the UAC application. This ensures you don’t receive
dropdown menu in the application itself two offers to the same course. So make the
− a credit card (Mastercard or Visa) to pay the most of both applications and choose different
processing fee. You can also pay by BPay. preferences in each.
We recommend you apply before the early-bird If you receive an offer through your direct
closing date (the last business day in September). application, you can still receive an offer through
If you apply after this date you will pay a higher your UAC application. Check with the uni as to
processing charge. Once you’ve applied you can how and when it will make its direct offers.
change your course preferences as many times as
you like at no charge.
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ASSESSMENT AND SELECTION Selection rank adjustments
Your entry into most courses will be assessed Many applicants receive an offer to a course even
on the basis of your academic qualifications and though they have an ATAR below the published
results (eg your ATAR). However, each institution lowest selection rank. Often this is because other
sets its own admission criteria and most offer factors have been taken into consideration in
pathways to applicants who don’t meet these combination with their ATAR and their selection
general criteria. Be sure to check the website of rank for that course has been adjusted and is
each institution for details. higher than their ATAR.
These adjustments are due to factors such as
ATARs
performance in Year 12 courses, living or attending
Universities have found ATARs to be a valid school in a certain area, and equity considerations.
predictor of success in tertiary study. ATARs are
calculated in each state to reflect a student’s rank
Selection rank adjustments are applied differently
against other students in their state. An ATAR of
from institution to institution and from course
85.00 in your state will, however, be considered
to course within the same institution. Visit each
equivalent to an ATAR of 85.00 in other states.
institution’s website for details.
Selection ranks You need to know that:
Your selection rank determines whether you − adjustments do not change your ATAR, they
are eligible for selection to any of your course change your selection rank for a particular
preferences. As a Year 12 student, your selection preference
rank is usually your ATAR. However, if other factors − the lowest course selection ranks published in
are taken into consideration (eg your achievement this booklet incorporate these adjustments
in a Year 12 course related to your preferred degree − your selection rank = your ATAR + adjustments
or as a result of equity considerations), these
− institutions automatically adjust your selection
will be combined with your ATAR to adjust your
rank if you are eligible
selection rank and make it higher than your ATAR.
− you will not be notified of your selection rank.
The course listing starting on page 23 shows the
As selection rank adjustments are course specific,
lowest selection rank required to receive an offer
your selection rank can be different for each of
to each 2020 semester 1 course in the main Year 12
your course preferences.
offer rounds (December Round 2 and January
Round 1).
For example: Course A has six applicants and only
three places available. The six applicants have the
The interaction of three factors determines the
following selection ranks:
lowest selection rank:
− the number of places available in the course
− the number of applicants for the course Applicant Selection rank
− the quality of those applicants. 1 89.00 (ATAR of 89.00)
2 88.00 (ATAR of 87.00 plus
These three factors mean that the lowest selection adjustment of 1 point)
ranks can change from year to year and are 3 87.00 (ATAR of 83.00 plus
not known before applicants are selected for a adjustment of 4 points)
particular course in a particular year.
4 86.00 (ATAR of 86.00)
The lowest selection rank does not represent the 5 85.00 (ATAR of 83.00 plus
average ability of the students accepted for the adjustment of 2 points)
course and does not reflect the difficulty or quality 6 84.00 (ATAR of 84.00)
of the course.
10 |Offers will be made to applicants 1, 2 and 3. include school recommendations and Year 11
Applicant 4 won’t receive an offer, even with an results. Each institution has its own policies on
ATAR higher than applicant 3. Applicant 3 will how its individual SRS scheme will work.
receive an offer even though their ATAR is below
the lowest selection rank because their selection Not all courses at individual institutions will be
rank for this course has been adjusted by 4 points. available through SRS.
The lowest selection rank required to receive an
offer to Course A will be 87.00.
Additional selection criteria In 2019, 16,897 Year 12
Some courses select applicants on the basis of students applied for
additional selection criteria such as a personal
statement, questionnaire, portfolio of work, SRS and unis made over
audition, interview or test. Other courses may use
a combination of both academic qualifications and
19,000 offers.
additional selection criteria. Additional selection
criteria can be found in the course descriptions How to apply
available through the course search on the Applications for SRS open in early April and close
UAC website. at the end of September. After you’ve applied to
UAC for undergraduate admission, you can apply
for SRS using your UAC application number and
ENTRY SCHEMES PIN. There is no separate charge to apply for
Many institutions also take into account other SRS. In your application, you’ll need to provide
factors, such as recommendations from your information about your Year 11 studies.
school or long-term educational disadvantage.
After you’ve applied through UAC for How you are assessed
undergraduate admission, you can also apply After you apply, your school will provide their
for Schools Recommendation Schemes and assessment of your abilities and aptitude.
Educational Access Schemes. Participating institutions then take a variety of
information into account when considering your
Schools Recommendation Schemes application, including your senior secondary
studies and your school’s assessment.
Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) are
one way institutions make early offers to current
In most cases, institutions make offers to
Australian Year 12 students who have applied for
successful applicants before January.
undergraduate admission through UAC.
Find out more about SRS on the UAC website.
SRS are used by institutions to make offers of
undergraduate admission using criteria other
than (or in addition to) ATARs. These criteria may
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Educational Access Schemes
If you’ve experienced long-term educational
disadvantage because of circumstances beyond
your control, you can apply for Educational Access
Schemes (EAS). The disadvantage must have
seriously affected your educational performance
for a period of at least six months.
Disadvantages could include:
− attending three or more different secondary
schools in Australia
− moving interstate
− the death of an immediate family member or
close friend
− a severe life-threatening illness
− the divorce or separation of parents
− work requirements to support your family
− excessive responsibility for care of children or
family members
− a severe and long-term medical or psychiatric
condition or disability.
Elite athletes and performers cannot apply for EAS
on the basis of missing periods of schooling
due to sporting or performance commitments.
However, some institutions have separate entry
schemes that will take these commitments
into consideration – you’ll need to check with
individual institutions.
International students are not eligible to apply
for EAS.
How to apply
Your EAS application is a separate application to
applying for university.
You can apply for all the disadvantages that
are applicable to your situation. You’ll need to
submit separate supporting documents for
each disadvantage.
UAC will assess your application and, in
mid-December, inform you of your eligibility for all
institutions regardless of your course preferences.
This will help you make decisions about your final
preferences in time for the first offer round after
ATARs are released.
12 |How you are assessed If you receive an offer in one round and accept it,
EAS applications are assessed centrally at UAC but then receive an offer in a later round, you can
individual institutions have their own policies on choose either to:
how EAS assessments are used to allocate offers. − keep your previous offer and not accept your
new offer
Institutions use EAS assessments in two ways: − accept your new offer and withdraw from the
− they set aside a number of places course you’ve already accepted.
− they increase your selection rank.
Once you accept your offer, the next step
You won’t be notified of any adjustments to your is enrolment.
selection rank made by the institution.
Remember that after you enrol you have until the
Note that you may be eligible for EAS at an census date at the end of March to pay your fees,
institution and not be offered a place. This is sign up for a HELP loan, or withdraw without
because you still have to compete against other penalty from the course.
applicants for an offer to your preferred course.
Receiving further offers
If you’ve received an offer to your first preference,
OFFERS you won’t be considered for further offers in
subsequent rounds unless you change your
Offers are made in a number of offer rounds
preferences. If you’d like to be considered for other
throughout the year, but most offers to Year 12
courses, you need to change your preferences by
students are made in December and January.
removing that course from your list or moving it to
a lower preference.
Receiving an offer
If you’ve been made an offer to study, you’ll receive If you’ve received an offer to a lower preference,
an email from UAC notifying you of the details. you will be automatically considered for higher
You can also go to UAC’s website on the offer preferences in the next round. If you’d like to be
round date and log in using your UAC application considered for other courses, you need to change
number and UAC PIN. your preferences by removing the course you’re no
longer interested in from your list.
The institutions, not UAC, decide who receives
offers. So if you have questions, you’ll need to Log in to UAC’s website and move your new most
speak to the admissions office at the institution. preferred course to the top of your list, or add your
You could ask why you didn’t receive an offer and new course and shuffle the others so that your
what other study options are available to you. least preferred course is removed or at least at the
bottom of the list.
Accepting your offer
If you receive an offer in one round, don’t assume Do this by the closing date for change of
that you’ll receive another offer in a later round. preferences for the next round. These dates are
available on UAC’s website.
Accept any offer you receive by following the
instructions the institution has given you. You must If you receive another offer and accept it, don’t
accept your offer by the date indicated in your offer forget to withdraw from the course you’ve
material, otherwise your offer will lapse and it may already accepted.
go to another applicant in the next round.
Slipback offers
Accepting an offer doesn’t stop you from being Some institutions may make a slipback offer to a
considered for offers in later offer rounds, but you pathway course if you’re not eligible or competitive
must remove the successful course from your enough for the course to which you’ve applied.
preferences list or it may block further offers.
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This means that you may receive an offer to a Bridging courses
lower-level course in the same area at the same You can enrol in some courses even if you haven’t
institution rather than the course you listed in completed the Year 12 subjects recommended
your preferences, even if you didn’t apply for it. for that course. But you may find it difficult, or
For example, you may get an offer to a Diploma be limited in your course subject choices, if you
in Marketing if you applied for, but weren’t haven’t completed the recommended subjects.
competitive enough for, the Bachelor of Marketing
at the same institution.
Most institutions offer bridging courses if you need
to do some extra study before the course begins.
If you successfully complete a pathway course However, bridging courses are not equivalent to
such as a diploma, an institution may guarantee the two-year Year 12 course and they may add
you entry into some related degree courses. You significantly to your workload at university.
may also be awarded credit for some studies
undertaken in your pathway course.
Transferring
You may receive an offer to a course that isn’t your
first preference. Many students enrol in a course
ENROLMENT with a view to transferring into another course
Each institution has its own procedures for after completing a year’s study. A typical example
enrolment: some have online enrolment and is completing one year of a general degree such
payment of fees. When you apply, make sure the as Arts and then transferring to a more specialised
name on your application matches your official ID degree such as Arts/Law. Transfers such as
(birth certificate, passport, citizenship documents). this are possible but very competitive and you
You’ll need your ID when you enrol and there may usually need to achieve excellent results in your
be problems if the name on your ID doesn’t match first year. Remember that each institution has its
your offer letter. own requirements for transfers – check with the
relevant institution for more information before
Many institutions have orientation days for new you enrol.
students. Orientation programs are designed
to help you adjust to campus life. Most include In most cases you are not in fact transferring but
subject selection and course planning, so it’s withdrawing from one course and applying for
important to attend. entry to another. You usually need to submit a new
application through UAC for the new course. Then,
if you get an offer you can formally withdraw from
your current course. It’s important to do this so you
don’t have additional HECS fees or absent fails.
14 |Deferring Most institutions also offer non-award programs or
After you’ve received an offer, you may decide preparation courses which, once completed, can
that you’d like some time away from study. Some help you gain entry into a bachelor degree.
institutions let you defer your course, usually from
six months to one year. Many students use this When you apply through UAC, you’ll be asked if
time to travel, follow a personal interest or work. you’d like to receive information about these types
You are not usually permitted to undertake tertiary of pathway courses. Choose this option to make
study during this period. the most of your application in case you miss out
on an offer.
Most institutions will ask you to provide a
statement to explain why you want to defer and There are also many pathways available between
what you’ll be doing during this period. There may TAFE and uni, and between other tertiary providers
also be a fee. and uni. For information about Vocational
Education and Training (VET) providers and
If your deferment application is successful, training courses, visit myskills.gov.au.
you’ll receive written confirmation from your
institution. Later, you’ll receive instructions on Entry schemes and programs
how to take up your deferred offer. Read these Some institutions have entry schemes or programs
instructions carefully. through which they consider applicants who don’t
meet the usual minimum admission criteria of
If you don’t get in... the institution. In addition, most institutions have
If you don’t get a high enough selection rank an admission scheme specifically for Aboriginal
for your chosen course there are many options and Torres Strait Islander students. Contact the
available if you still want to go to uni. institution for information about these schemes
and programs.
For example, you can change your preferences
and try for an offer to a course with a lower
selection rank.
Some institutions offer diploma courses which,
when complete, will help you gain entry to a
degree course as well as give credit towards a
degree. You may receive entry to such a course
through a slipback offer from the institution.
(Read about slipback offers on page 13.)
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In 2019-20, unis made
around 100,000 offers to
undergraduate courses
through UAC.
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INTERSTATE RESULTS
AND COURSE
COMPARISONS
Compare NSW HSC
courses and results with
their interstate equivalents
to check that you meet any
tertiary course prerequisites
or assumed knowledge.
18 |Interstate results comparison table
SACE/NTCET
NSW HSC ACT scaled VCE study Student WACE
Band mark QCE grade score TCE grade Achievement Score scaled mark
6 180+ VH 41+ EA A+, A 79+
5 159–179 VH 35–40 HA A–, B+ 67–78
4 142–158 H 30–34 CA B, B– 58–66
3 130–141 S 26–29 SA C+ 52–57
2 125–129 S 25 SA C, C- 50–51
1 1–124 L,VL 1–24 NN D+, D, D–, E+, E, E– 1–49
Interstate results comparison table: extension courses
NSW HSC
Band: SACE/NTCET
extension ACT scaled VCE study Student WACE
courses mark QCE grade score TCE grade Achievement Score scaled mark
E4 180+ VH 41+ EA A+, A 79+
E3 159–179 VH 35–40 HA A–, B+ 67–78
E3 142–158 H 30–34 CA B, B– 58–66
E2 130–141 S 26–29 SA C+ 52–57
E1 125–129 S 25 SA C, C- 50–51
E1 1–124 L,VL 1–24 NN D+, D, D–, E+, E, E– 1–49
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INTERSTATE COURSES COMPARABLE TO NSW HSC COURSES
The information in this table is for 2020 admissions. Please use it as a guide only.
NSW HSC course ACT equivalent QCE equivalent
English
English Studies Creative Writing
English Advanced English (Major) English
English Extension 1 English (Major/Minor) English Extension
English Extension 2 English (Major/Major – Double Major)
English as an Additional Language or ESL (Major)/ESL for Academic Purposes English for ESL Learners
Dialect
Mathematics
Mathematics Standard 1
Mathematics Standard 2 Mathematical Applications Mathematics A
Mathematics Advanced Mathematical Methods/Further Mathematics B
Mathematics (Major)
Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods
(Major)
Mathematics Extension 1 Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods
(Major/Minor)
Mathematics Extension 2 Specialist Mathematics/Specialist Methods Mathematics C
(Double Major)
Specialist Mathematics – ANU
Mathematics – ANU/UC
Science
Biology Biodiversity – ANU Biology
Biology
Biological Science
Biological Studies
Conservation Biology (H)
Human Biology
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry
Chemistry (H)
Earth and Environmental Science Earth Science Earth Science
Earth and Environmental Science
Environmental Science
Environmental Systems
Geology
Physics Physics/Astrophysics Physics
Physics/Flight
Physics – ANU
Physics – Interstate
For all other subjects, visit our website.
20 |VCE equivalent SACE/NTCET equivalent TCE equivalent WACE equivalent
Essential English Creative English
English English English English
English (NHT) English Literacy Studies English 1A Literature
English Language English 1B
Literature English Literature
English Communications
English Writing
Introduction to English A/Studying
Texts
Introduction to English B/Text and
Traditions
English as a Second Language English as an Additional English as an Additional Language English as an Additional
English as an Additional Language or Dialect Language or Dialect
Language
Essential Mathematics
Further Mathematics General Mathematics General Mathematics Mathematical Applications
Further Mathematics (NHT) Mathematics Methods – Foundation
Mathematical Methods Mathematical Methods Mathematics Methods 4 Mathematics Methods
Mathematical Methods (CAS)
CBE
Mathematical Methods (NHT)
Mathematics I Mathematics Specialist
Mathematics II
Specialist Mathematics Specialist Mathematics Advanced Calculus and Mathematics Specialist
Specialist Mathematics (NHT) Applications 1A
Advanced Calculus and
Applications 1B
Calculus and Applications 1A
Calculus and Applications 1B
Mathematics Specialised
Biology Biology Biology Biology
Biology (NHT) Human Anatomy and Physiology 1A Human Biology
Human Anatomy and Physiology 1B
Human Biology 1A (Science)
Human Biology 1B (Science)
Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry
Chemistry (NHT) Chemistry 1A Hobart
Chemistry 1B Hobart
Environmental Science Earth and Environmental Science Earth and Environmental Science Earth and Environmental Science
Geology Environmental Science and Society
Physics Physics Physics Physics
Physics (NHT) Physics 1A
Physics 1B
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COURSE LISTING
UAC’s institutions
offered more than 2,000
undergraduate courses in
2020. In this section we list
these courses under broad
areas of study so you’ll
have an idea of the courses
available to you.
COURSE LISTING | 23APPLYING TO NSW AND ACT UNIVERSITIES
In this section we list tertiary courses offered for
Key to institution names
semester 1, 2020 under broad areas of study and
indicate the institution that offered the course, ACAP Australian College of Applied Psychology
the UAC course code and the lowest selection ACU Australian Catholic University
rank (LSR) that was required to be offered a place ANU Australian National University
in each course in the main Year 12 offer rounds CQU CQUniversity
(December Round 2 and January Round 1). CDU Charles Darwin University
CSU Charles Sturt University
Courses offered and their selection ranks
may change from year to year. GU Griffith University
ICMS International College of Management,
To find out more about a course listed, search for Sydney
the course description using the course search on LTU La Trobe University
UAC’s website or the My UAC app. Also visit the MC Macleay College
website of the institution offering the course. MIT MIT Sydney
MQ Macquarie University
A listing of courses offered in 2020–21 will
NAS National Art School
be available on UAC’s website in April 2020.
Additional courses will be added from April to SAE SAE Creative Media Institute
August as information becomes available. SCU Southern Cross University
SIBT SIBT
TUA Torrens University Australia
UC University of Canberra
UON University of Newcastle
UNE University of New England
UNSW UNSW Sydney or UNSW Canberra at
ADFA
UOW University of Wollongong
USYD University of Sydney
UTS University of Technology Sydney
WS Western Sydney University
NOTE: Degrees across several fields of study are listed at the end of this table.
Key to lowest selection ranks
N/A No offers made on the basis of ATARAgriculture, Environmental and Related Studies Architecture and Building COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR AssocDeg Farm Production CSU 215064
APPLYING TO NSW AND ACT UNIVERSITIES
COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR
B the Built Environment (Interior Architecture) UC 363005 60.85 B Arts/B Advanced Studies (Media and USYD 513215 93.00
Communications)
B Urban and Environmental Planning GU 283405COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Communication and Journalism/B Business GU 283202
APPLYING TO NSW AND ACT UNIVERSITIES COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Digital Media (Film and Video Design) (DFEE) TUA 551022 60.10 B Music/B Advanced Science (Honours) UNSW 422531 N/A B Digital Media (Interaction Design) (DFEE) TUA 551021
COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR Dip Design/B Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching WS 729444
APPLYING TO NSW AND ACT UNIVERSITIES COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Education (Health and Physical Education) USYD 513245 80.25 B Health and Physical Education UOW 755101 75.50 B Education (K-12 Teaching) UNE 396752
Engineering and Related Studies COURSE UNI CODE LSR
B Engineering (Honours) (Civil)/B Surveying UNSW 425402 93.35
COURSE UNI CODE LSR
B Engineering (Honours) (Combined) UON 482620 86.10
AssocDeg Aviation (Flight Operations) CQU 160913APPLYING TO NSW AND ACT UNIVERSITIES COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Engineering (Honours) (Surveying) UNSW 425500
COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Environmental Engineering (Honours) UON 482650
APPLYING TO NSW AND ACT UNIVERSITIES
COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR
B Exercise and Sports Science UNE 392615 N/A B Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic CSU 214114 65.25
Radiography)
B Exercise Physiology UNSW 428100 85.00
B Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic UON 483355 83.10
B Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation UC 365113 83.50 Radiography)
B Exercise Science GU 283305 64.50 B Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear UON 483365 69.55
Medicine)
B Exercise Science UOW 757642 78.60
B Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Radiation UON 483375 70.50
B Exercise Science and Rehabilitation UOW 757643 94.35 Therapy)
B Exercise Science/B Business GU 283334COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Nursing CSU 214651
APPLYING TO NSW AND ACT UNIVERSITIES COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Podiatry/B Pedorthics SCU 335162 N/A B Traditional Chinese Medicine WS 723570
COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Computer Science GU 283461
APPLYING TO NSW AND ACT UNIVERSITIES COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Science in Information Technology Dip Information UTS 603200 80.40 B Accounting UNE 395664
COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Business (DFEE) TUA 550010
APPLYING TO NSW AND ACT UNIVERSITIES COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Business Studies CSU 212700
COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Economics and Finance UOW 753675 81.60 B Tourism Management WS 727750
APPLYING TO NSW AND ACT UNIVERSITIES COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Advanced Medical Science (Medicinal Chemistry) WS 720239
COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Marine Biology UTS 607035 79.90 B Psychological Science and Counselling (DFEE) ACAP 540220 N/A B Marine Science GU 283404
APPLYING TO NSW AND ACT UNIVERSITIES COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Science (Biology) – (Pathway to Teaching Primary/ WS 729060
COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR
B Science/B Arts UOW 751801 75.55 B Applied Social Sciences (Community Services) TUA 552210 N/A
(DFEE)
B Science/B Arts WS 728100APPLYING TO NSW AND ACT UNIVERSITIES
COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR
B Arts in Western Civilisation/B International Studies UOW 751902 N/A B Business Administration/B Laws ACU 107004 71.95
B Arts in Western Civilisation/B Laws UOW 751230 N/A B Business B Laws UTS 609010 96.10
B Arts in Western Civilisation/B Politics Philosophy UOW 751903 N/A B Business/B Laws SCU 336101 N/A
and Economics
B Business/B Laws SCU 336114 N/A
B Arts/B Advanced Studies USYD 513205 80.05
B Business/B Laws UC 361325 85.95
B Arts/B Advanced Studies (Dalyell Scholars) USYD 513222 98.00
B Business/B Laws UNE 395679 N/A
B Arts/B Advanced Studies (International and Global USYD 513210 89.05
Studies) B Business/B Laws UNE 395680 N/A
B Arts/B Advanced Studies (Languages) USYD 513211 90.10 B Business/B Laws UOW 751220 90.00
B Arts/B Advanced Studies (Politics and International USYD 513220 92.00 B Business/B Laws WS 725015COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Criminal and Community Justice/B Laws WS 725031
APPLYING TO NSW AND ACT UNIVERSITIES COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B International Studies/B Media (Public Relations and UNSW 422220 89.50 B Laws (Honours)/B Government and International GU 283514
COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Politics and International Relations UC 361663 65.10 B Social Research and Policy UNSW 422300 80.35 B Politics and International Relations/B Arts UC 361530 67.85 B Social Science GU 283270 N/A B Politics and International Relations/B Business UC 361528
APPLYING TO NSW AND ACT UNIVERSITIES COURSE UNI CODE LSR COURSE UNI CODE LSR B Social Work WS 727700
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