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Essential UNSW Information for ADFA Candidates 2018
Contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................2
Top 10 reasons.....................................................................................................3
Undergraduate programs .................................................................................4
Indicative Minimum Entrance Ranks 2018......................................................................................... 4
ADFA Degree / Job Chart............................................................................................................................ 5
Assumed Subject Knowledge 2018...............................................................6
Assumed Subject Knowledge Expressed by Degree.......................................................................... 6
ADF Service Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 6
Assumed Subject Knowledge Expressed by State.............................................................................. 7
Bonus Point Schemes........................................................................................8
What is HSC Plus?......................................................................................................................................... 8
Why did UNSW introduce HSC Plus?.................................................................................................... 8
Am I eligible for bonus points under HSC Plus?................................................................................. 8
How many bonus points might I be awarded and for which Year 12 courses?...................... 8
Are all UNSW undergraduate degrees included in HSC Plus?..................................................... 8
How do I apply for HSC Plus?.................................................................................................................... 9
Example............................................................................................................................................................. 9
ACCESS Scheme 2018............................................................................................................................. 10
What is the ACCESS Scheme?................................................................................................................... 10
Who is eligible to apply for the ACCESS Scheme?............................................................................ 10
Who is not eligible to apply for the ACCESS Scheme?.................................................................... 10
Types of disadvantage considered under ACCESS............................................................................ 10
How does the ACCESS Scheme work?.................................................................................................... 11
How do I apply?.............................................................................................................................................. 11
Elite Athletes and Performers................................................................................................................. 11
Elite Athletes and Performers bonus points........................................................................................ 12
Alternative entry 2018.....................................................................................13
University Preparation Program (UPP)................................................................................................. 13
Limited ATAR................................................................................................................................................... 13
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (TPC).......................................................................................... 13
Other Tertiary Preparation Programs.................................................................................................... 13
Transferring from outside UNSW ........................................................................................................... 14
Post Year 12 Applicants............................................................................................................................... 14
The ADFA/UNSW Canberra admission process.........................................15
Universities Admission Centre (UAC).............................................................16
Further information about offers...................................................................17
Contact us.............................................................................................................18
Notes......................................................................................................................19
Essential UNSW Information for ADFA Candidates | 1
Introduction The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is a unique partnership between the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and UNSW , providing training and education for the future leaders of the Navy, Army and Air Force. Working at the intersection of a leading university and a military academy, UNSW has been educating defence leaders for half a century. UNSW is one of Australia’s most respected universities. Our focus on real world research coupled with industry support sees us ranked as one of the world’s top 50 universities with a ranking of 46 in the 2015 QS World University Rankings. UNSW Canberra is the Canberra-based campus of UNSW and is located at the Australian Defence Force Academy. Through our experience in education and achievements in research, we excel in teaching undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral research students across arts, business, engineering, IT and science. Our undergraduate programs are tailored to the educational needs of members of the Australian Defence Force, while our graduate and doctoral research programs attract students from all walks of life and all parts of the world. UNSW Canberra is the only national academic institution with an integrated defence focus. Its strength is in defence-related, security and engineering research. It also has the highest teacher to student ratio in the country. UNSW Canberra research collaborators include NATO; the US Air Force and US Army Research Office; the Defence Science and Technology Organisation; the Defence Materiel Organisation; and the Department of Veteran Affairs. 2 | Essential UNSW Information for ADFA Candidates
Top 10 reasons
to choose ADFA/UNSW Canberra for
your undergraduate degree...
1 Learn to be a leader and set yourself up for a wide range of career opportunities.
2 Receive a top quality education and study for a degree from UNSW.
3 Start an extraordinary military career that will take you around Australia and the world.
4 Be paid to study, and have your tuition fees paid by the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
5 Study with the best university teacher-to-student ratio in the country and learn from lecturers at
the top of their fields.
6 Meet a diverse range of people and make mates who will last a lifetime.
7 Undertake adventure training and personal development programs with the Navy, Army and Air Force.
8 Challenge yourself with exciting and rewarding experiences not available in other universities.
9 Graduate with a guaranteed job in the Navy, Army or Air Force.
10 Take advantage of unique postgraduate courses and scholarship opportunities.
Essential UNSW Information for ADFA Candidates | 3Undergraduate
programs
The following scores are from 2017 and should only be used as an indicative guide to the minimum entry level
required for UNSW Canberra programs for 2018.
Indicative minimum entrance ranks 2018
Standard Programs
UAC Code Program Program Code Yrs ATAR OP * IB
450001 B Arts 4400 3 75 12 25
450010 B Business 4405 3 80 10 28
450020 B Science 4410 3 75 12 25
B Computing and Cyber
450030 4427 3 80 10 28
Security
B Engineering Hons
450040 4472 4 85 8 31
(Aeronautical Engineering)
B Engineering Hons
450050 4473 4 85 8 31
(Civil Engineering)
B Engineering Hons
450060 4471 4 85 8 31
(Electrical Engineering)
B Engineering Hons
450070 4474 4 85 8 31
(Mechanical Engineering)
B Technology
450080 4430 3 85 8 31
(Aeronautical Engineering)
450090 B Technology (Aviation) 4437 3 80 10 29
OP * = Overall Position (QLD only). Please note these minimum OPs should be used as a general guide only
as the conversion can vary from year to year.
ATAR = Australian Tertiary Admission Rank – all states/territories except QLD.
IB = International Baccalaureate (Diploma only).
4 | Essential UNSW Information for ADFA CandidatesADFA Degree / Job Chart
Note: Army jobs are a guide only. Army Officers are General Service Officers and the job Corps is not determined
until Officer
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INDICATIVE INDICATIVE
DEGREE DEGREE NAVY JOB NAVY JOB
ARMY JOB ARMY AIR
JOBFORCE JOB AIR FORCE JOB
ATAR/OP ATAR/OP
Arts 70/14
Arts 70/14 Pilot Pilot
Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller
Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller
Intelligence Officer Intelligence Officer
Personnel Capability OfficerPersonnel Capability Officer
Armoured Corps Officer Armoured Corps
Logistics
Officer
Officer Logistics Officer
Artillery Officer Artillery Officer
Air Combat Officer Air Combat Officer
Business 75/12
Business 75/12 Aviation Corps Officer (GSOAviation
Pilot) Corps
Pilot
Officer (GSO Pilot) Pilot
Catering Officer Catering Officer
Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller
Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller
Electrical and Mechanical Engineer
Electrical andIntelligence
MechanicalOfficer
Engineer Intelligence Officer
Officer Officer
Pilot Pilot Engineer Corps Officer Engineer Corps
Personnel
Officer Capability OfficerPersonnel Capability Officer
Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer
Maritime Aviation
Infantry
Warfare
Officer
Officer Infantry Officer
Logistics Officer Logistics Officer
Maritime Warfare Officer Maritime Warfare
Intelligence
OfficerCorps Officer Intelligence Corps
Air Combat
OfficerOfficer Air Combat Officer
Science 70/14
Science Maritime
70/14
Logistics Officer Maritime Logistics
Mechanical
OfficerEngineer OfficerMechanical Engineer
Pilot Officer Pilot
Medical Corps Officer Medical Corps
Joint
Officer
Battlefield Airspace Controller
Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller
Military Police Officer Military Police
Intelligence
Officer Officer Intelligence Officer
Ordnance Corps Officer Ordnance Corps
Air Combat
Officer Officer Air Combat Officer
Computing and 70/14
Computing and 70/14 Signals Corps Officer Signals CorpsJoint
Officer
Battlefield Airspace Controller
Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller
Cyber Security Cyber Security
Transport Corps Officer Transport Corps
PilotOfficer Pilot
Air Combat Officer Air Combat Officer
Intelligence Officer Intelligence Officer
Personnel Capability OfficerPersonnel Capability Officer
Logistics Officer Logistics Officer
Aeronautical 85/8
Aeronautical Aerospace
85/8 Engineer OfficerAerospace Engineer
Aerospace
Officer
Engineer OfficerAerospace Engineer
Aerospace
Officer
Engineer OfficerAerospace Engineer Officer
Engineering Engineering (Aeronautical) (Aeronautical)
(Aeronautical) (Aeronautical)
(Aeronautical) (Aeronautical)
Marine Engineer Officer Marine Engineer Officer Aerospace Engineer OfficerAerospace Engineer Officer
(Armament) (Armament)
Civil 85/8
Civil N/A 85/8 N/A Engineer Corps Officer Engineer Corps
Airfield
Officer
Engineer Officer Airfield Engineer Officer
Engineering Engineering
Electrical 85/8
Electrical Weapons
85/8Electrical AircraftWeapons
Engineer Electrical
Electrical
Aircraft
and Mechanical
Engineer Engineer
Electrical andAerospace
MechanicalEngineer
Engineer
OfficerAerospace Engineer Officer
Engineering Engineering Officer Officer Officer Officer (Electronics) (Electronics)
Marine Engineer Officer Marine Engineer Officer Aerospace Engineer OfficerAerospace Engineer Officer
(Armament) (Armament)
Weapons Electrical EngineerWeapons
Officer Electrical Engineer Officer
Mechanical 85/8
Mechanical Marine
85/8
Engineering Officer Marine Engineering
Electrical
Officer
and Mechanical Engineer
Electrical andAerospace
Mechanical
Engineer
Engineer
OfficerAerospace Engineer Officer
Engineering Engineering Officer Officer (Armament) (Armament)
Aerospace Engineer OfficerAerospace Engineer
Mechanical
Officer
Engineer OfficerMechanical Engineer
AerospaceOfficer
Engineer OfficerAerospace Engineer Officer
(Aeronautical) (Aeronautical) (Aeronautical) (Aeronautical)
Technology 85/8
Technology Pilot 85/8 Pilot Aviation Corps Officer Aviation Corps
Pilot
Officer Pilot
(Aeronautical) (Aeronautical) (GSO Pilot) (GSO Pilot)
Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer
Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer Intelligence Officer Intelligence Officer
Maritime Warfare Officer Maritime Warfare Officer Personnel Capability OfficerPersonnel Capability Officer
Air Combat Officer Air Combat Officer
Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller
Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller
Technology 80.75/10
Technology Pilot 80.75/10 Pilot Aviation Corps Officer Aviation Corps
Pilot
Officer Pilot
(Aviation) (Aviation) (GSO Pilot) (GSO Pilot)
Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer
Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer Air Combat Officer Air Combat Officer
Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller
Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller
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Essential UNSW Information for ADFA Candidates | 5Assumed Subject
Knowledge 2018
Assumed Subject Knowledge is the level of subject knowledge that a lecturer or a tutor of a first year
UNSW Canberra course could reasonably expect all students enrolled in that course to know at the outset.
If you do not have the minimum level of Assumed Subject Knowledge, you are NOT prevented from
applying for admission or enrolling in any courses, when the degree program begins, but you will be
placed at a considerable disadvantage.
If you have not achieved the recommended minimum level of Assumed Subject Knowledge, you are strongly
advised that it is in your best interest to undertake a bridging program or other preparation courses, such as
UniLearn: www.unilearn.net.au.
Assumed Subject Knowledge expressed by degree
Year 11 and 12 subject choices are important to meet UNSW Canberra Assumed Subject Knowledge
requirements.
Bachelor of
Bachelor of Bachelor of
Engineering
Technology Computing Bachelor of Bachelor Bachelor of
(Aeronautical),
(Aeronautical) and and Cyber Science* of Arts Business
(Civil), (Electrical) or
(Aviation) Security
(Mechanical)
Mathematics Mathematics
Mathematics English
Physics Physics
Chemistry (desirable Chemistry (desirable
but not essential) but not essential)
*BSc - Assumed Subject Knowledge for specific areas undertaken within this degree:
Mathematics Physics Chemistry Oceanography
Physics Mathematics
Mathematics Mathematics
Mathematics Physics
ADF Service Requirements
You should be aware that in addition to the UNSW Canberra Assumed Subject Knowledge requirements,
there may be some Year 12 subjects that are an ADF Service requirement. Contact Defence Force Recruiting
on 13 19 01 for further information.
6 | Essential UNSW Information for ADFA CandidatesAssumed Subject Knowledge expressed by state
The following table lists the specific Year 12 subjects that currently satisfy the UNSW Canberra Assumed
Subject Knowledge requirements. This table should be read in conjunction with the specific Assumed
Subject Knowledge for each degree.
Where a specific degree lists a subject as assumed knowledge this table will enable you to determine which
Year 12 subject this equates to in your state or territory. Requirements are expressed as minimum where there
is more than one level. For example, to satisfy the Mathematics requirement, a NSW student would have to
complete at least ‘Mathematics’, while a Queensland student would have to complete at least ‘Mathematics B’.
Whilst the Assumed Subject Knowledge is the minimum requirement, Year 12 students are recommended to
undertake higher levels of these subjects.
State Assumed Knowledge Recommended Studies
–– English (major)
–– English (major/minor)
–– Mathematical Methods (major)
ACT –– Specialist Mathematics (major/minor)
–– Physics
–– Specialist Mathematics (double major)
–– Chemistry
–– English Advanced
–– English Extension 1
–– Mathematics
NSW –– Mathematics Extension 1
–– Physics
–– Mathematics Extension 2
–– Chemistry
–– English
–– Mathematics B –– English Extension
QLD
–– Physics –– Mathematics C
–– Chemistry
–– English Studies
–– Mathematical Studies
SA/NT –– Specialist Mathematics
–– Physics
–– Chemistry
–– One of the TCE English Group choices
–– Mathematics I or II
–– Mathematical Methods
TAS –– Calculus and Applications 1A or 1B
–– Physics
–– Mathematics Specialised
–– Chemistry
–– One of the VCE English Group choices
–– Mathematical Methods
VIC –– Specialist Mathematics
–– Physics
–– Chemistry
–– English or English Literature
–– Mathematical Methods
WA –– Mathematics Specialist
–– Physics
–– Chemistry
As at December 2017
Essential UNSW Information for ADFA Candidates | 7Bonus Point Schemes
UNSW has 3 bonus point schemes available to eligible applicants who apply for admission. Bonus points are
added on to your Australian Tertiary entrance rank (ATAR) to give you a higher entrance score. This adjusted score
is then used to assess your eligibility. A maximum of 10 bonus points is available to applicants who apply for UNSW.
HSC Plus
HSC Plus is a program of awarding bonus points for If you complete the International Baccalaureate (IB) in
strong performance in Australian Senior Secondary the year prior to admission* you may also be eligible.
Certificate (Year 12) courses relevant to UNSW To be considered you must be eligible for the
undergraduate degrees. award wof the IB Diploma.
HSC Plus awards a maximum of 5 bonus points for
students who perform well in subjects during their
Interstate Year 12 applicants
Australian Senior Secondary Certificate that are If you are an interstate Year 12 applicant you can visit
relevant to their preferred UNSW degree. the UAC website to see which of your subjects and
performance bands are comparable to NSW HSC
Why did UNSW introduce subjects. First click on the UNSW program you are
interested in then open another window to see details
HSC Plus? for interstate subjects at:
www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/admission/
There is a strong correlation between Year 12 course interstate.shtml
performance and preparation for and success in first
year university studies. Students who have undertaken International Baccalaureate (IB) applicants*
and done well in relevant Year 12 courses are
generally well prepared for the demands of university If you are an International Baccalaureate applicant
study. A successful first year of university study lays you can visit the UAC website to see which of your
the foundation for a successful and rewarding UNSW subjects and performance bands are comparable
experience. By employing strategies that enhance to NSW HSC subjects.
the academic achievement of UNSW students
we also improve their employability and increase How many bonus points might
the range of career options for our graduates.
I be awarded and for which
Am I eligible for bonus points under Year 12 courses?
HSC Plus? Applicants will be awarded a maximum of five bonus
points for each UNSW preference. The number of
If you complete an Australian Senior Secondary bonus points awarded and the Year 12 courses
Certificate (Year 12) in the year prior to admission* considered are specific to individual undergraduate
to UNSW, and you complete relevant Year 12 courses degrees. This means if you apply for a range of
as part of that qualification, you may be eligible for degrees at UNSW you may have a different selection
bonus points for admission under HSC Plus. rank for each preference depending on the Year 12
To be considered you must be eligible to courses you have completed.
receive an ATAR or equivalent.
*Applicants who completed the above qualifications in 2016
and took a gap year in 2017 are also eligible for HSC Plus
for admission in 2018.
8 | Essential UNSW Information for ADFA CandidatesHow do I apply for HSC Plus?
No separate application is required. For admission to undergraduate degrees at UNSW all applicants
completing an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (Year 12) - either in Australia or off-shore - must lodge
an application via UAC. Applicants completing the International Baccalaureate also apply via UAC.
If you have a preference for a degree included in HSC Plus at the close of change of preferences AND your
performance in a Year 12 course or courses is in the specified band, bonus points will be automatically added
to your ATAR or equivalent to increase your selection rank for that preference.
Example
The following example illustrates how HSC Plus works.
The applicant below completed the NSW Higher School Certificate. For this applicant you can see
the HSC courses undertaken, the performance band achieved in each and the applicant’s overall
performance as measured by the ATAR.
Also listed is the applicant’s list of UNSW Canberra preferences, HSC Plus bonus points awarded for each
preference and the applicant’s increased selection ranks.
Tom receives an ATAR of 75.85 in 2015.
HSC Courses Performance Bands
English Advanced Band 3
Biology Band 4
Chemistry Band 3
Mathematics Band 6
Mathematics Ext 1 Band E2
Physics Band 4
Tom’s UAC preferences for UNSW Canberra:
UNSW Canberra HSC Plus Bonus Bonus point Tom’s Selection
UAC Code
Program Points allocated Rank
450001 B Arts 0 0 75.85
450020 B Science 1 1 - Mathematics 76.85
1 - Mathematics
450060 B Eng (Electrical) 3 78.85
2 - Physics
1 - Mathematics
450090 B Tech (Aviation) 3 78.85
2 - Physics
Bonus points do not change your ATAR. When institutions allocate bonus points they are added to your selection
rank not your ATAR. In the example above, Tom’s ATAR is still 75.85. It is the selection rank for his preferred course
that has changed in this example.
Essential UNSW Information for ADFA Candidates | 9ACCESS Scheme 2018
What is the ACCESS Scheme? Types of disadvantage considered
under ACCESS
UNSW is committed to the goals of equal opportunity
and affirmative action in education. The ACCESS
The range of circumstances considered under
Scheme (established in 1987) is part of this
ACCESS includes:
commitment and is provided for students new to
higher education who have experienced long-term –– financial hardship/low socioeconomic status
educational disadvantage. The ACCESS Scheme
allows UNSW to take the circumstances of individual –– English language difficulties
applicants into account when allocating places in –– refugee status
undergraduate programs.
–– disability or long-term illness/medical condition
–– severe family illness/death
Who is eligible to apply for the –– attendance at a rural or disadvantaged
ACCESS Scheme? high school
Current Year 12 students attending a school that:
To be eligible to apply for consideration under the
ACCESS Scheme you must: –– has been identified by the NSW Department of
Education and Communities (DEC) as among
–– be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or the most socio-economically disadvantaged in
a permanent resident of Australia (includes the NSW Government sector, or
holders of a permanent humanitarian visa)
–– has been identified by DEC as geographically
–– have experienced long-term educational isolated or participating in the Connected
disadvantage so that your Year 11 and/or Year Communities program, or
12 studies (or equivalent) have been affected
by circumstances beyond your control –– was formerly included in the Australian
Government’s National Partnership for Low
–– achieve an ATAR or equivalent Socio-economic Status School Communities
Program, or
Who is not eligible to apply for the –– has been identified as comparable to schools
in the above categories by the Catholic
ACCESS Scheme? Education Commission of NSW or
–– is in a town which has a population of less than
You are not eligible to apply for consideration under
10, 000 people and is at least 100km from the
the ACCESS Scheme if:
nearest centre with a population of 10, 000 or
–– you are an international fee-paying student –– is in a town which has a population of less
–– you are currently enrolled in or have previously than 5, 000 people and a distance between
undertaken university, TAFE, college or other 50km and 99km from the nearest centre with a
tertiary level studies either here or overseas population of 10, 000.
(tertiary being defined as Diploma level or above)
–– you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
and are applying for entry through the Nura Gili
Indigenous Admission Scheme
10 | Essential UNSW Information for ADFA CandidatesHow does the ACCESS Scheme work?
Applicants for UNSW’s ACCESS Scheme lodge an 2. UAC Educational Access Schemes (EAS)
EAS application (refer to ‘How do I apply?’ on the application
following page) and their circumstances are assessed
centrally at UAC according to guidelines agreed to Applicants who have experienced educational
by all UAC participating institutions. UNSW uses the disadvantage can lodge an application for
centralised EAS assessment to award successful Educational Access Schemes (at one or more
ACCESS applicants EAS bonus points to universities) through UAC. Applicants complete a
their admission rank. common form for Educational Access Schemes (EAS)
at all participating universities. Booklets containing
This means that an applicant’s selection rank is an EAS application form are available from careers
increased and they compete with all other applicants advisers at your school or from UAC. There is no
for a place in the course. The allocation of EAS bonus charge for lodging an EAS application.
points does not guarantee entry to UNSW or to an
applicant’s preferred course - applicants must meet the Please note that applications for the Access Scheme
published cut-off for the course they are applying to. and Elite Athletes and Performers must be lodged by
the end of November 2017.
Lodge application via the following website:
How do I apply? www.uac.edu.au/eas/
If you wish to apply for consideration under the
ACCESS Scheme you must lodge two applications
with the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
1. UAC Undergraduate - admission to university
application
Applicants apply for university entry through the UAC.
See the UAC website for details.
www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/
Elite Athletes and Performers 2018
The EAP Program awards up to five bonus points Application process
to students who have excelled in areas of sport,
academia, performance, leadership, and/or music All Elite Athletes and Performers applicants must
on a national or international level. Activities and/or complete the online application form and ensure
commitments should have been undertaken that certified documentation is attached to the online
in Years 11 and 12. application or emailed to:
eap@unsw.edu.au by the closing date.
–– Elite athletes will have participated in sport at
the level of national or international competition For students applying for entry to UNSW for 2018,
EAP applications will be opening mid-2017. Please
–– Elite performers (including leaders) will
continue to check the following address for updates:
have participated in significant national or
www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/bonus-points
international productions, competitions or
events. An elite performer is a student who has Please note that applications for the Elite Athletes
demonstrated excellence through performing and Performers must be lodged by the end of
arts, scholastic achievement or leadership on a November 2017.
national or international level
The Elite Athletes and Performers Bonus Points
table provides a guide to the bonus points
available under the program.
Essential UNSW Information for ADFA Candidates | 112017 Elite Athletes and Performers bonus points table
Please be advised that the EAP Program is now under review for entry in 2018. The bonus points table for entry
to UNSW in 2017 can be viewed below. The revised table for 2018 will be available in October 2017.
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
National Schools
Australian Junior Chess Australian Junior Chess Australian Junior
Debating
League - International League - National Chess League - State
Championship -
Representative Representative Representative
Participant
Australian Science
Member of Australian Australian Science
Academic Australian Mathematics Olympiad National
Maths and Science Olympiad Summer
Competition - Prize Qualifying Exam -
Olympiad Team School Participant
Australian Mathematics High Distinction
Competition - Medal World Schools NYSF National
Debating NYSF International Representative
Championship - Representative
ICAS Medal
Participant
Duke of Edinburgh
Queen’s Scout Award Gold (approval by DOE
board is required)
State Youth Governor
Leadership School Captain
Cadet Under Officer
Queen’s Guide Award (CUO)
Regimental Sergeant
Major / Cadet Warrant
Officer Class 1
State Open (Senior
Member of Australian State Age
State Representation) State School Talented Athlete
Team open or Representation e.g.
Ranked in the Top 10 in Representative Teams Development Program
underage (all sports) NSW u17s (any sport)
Australia (individual)
AIS
State Institutes / Sports
Academics
AFL Players’
Association
Sport
Australian Cricketers’
Association Member of National Australian Coach Career National Umpiring/
League Team Schoolboys/-girls Management Program Refereeing
Rugby Union Players’
Association
Rugby League
Professional Players’
Association
Australian Professional
Footballers’ Association
(A or W League)
Leader of Section Certificate of
AMEB Grade 8 with
LMus Diploma Pass in Australian Youth Performance (CVCA,
Distinction (A or A+)*
Orchestra CDPA)*
ABRSM Grade 8 with
Trinity Guildhall ATCL
High Distinction or
with Distinction
Trinity Guildhall LTCL Distinction
Music with Pass AMus Diploma Pass
IMEB AMus Diploma Trinity Guildhall ATCL
Trinity Guildhall LTCL
with Pass
with Distinction
Member of Australian
Youth Orchestra / Trinity Guildhall Grade
IMEB LMus Diploma
National Choir (e.g. 8 with Distinction
Gondwana Voices)
* No points awarded ‘For Leisure’
UNSW reserves the right to change any degree, admission requirement, bonus points or any other information without notice.
12 | Essential UNSW Information for ADFA CandidatesAlternative entry 2018
UNSW does not admit students on the basis of age. beyond their control to have this taken into account in
All students are assessed on the basis of academic the admissions process. Applicants who have been
merit and you must have a qualification we accept to excluded from UNSW or another tertiary institution are
be considered for admission. If you do not already required to submit a SCATS application explaining the
have an accepted qualification or your qualifications circumstances surrounding their exclusion.
are below our minimum entry requirements there are a
number of alternative entry qualifications that can help
you gain entry to UNSW. The best option for you will
From TAFE or a professional college
depend on your age, previous qualifications and the By completing an Advanced Diploma or Diploma,
program you would like to study. accredited by the Australian Qualifications Framework
(AQF), you can be considered for admission to
Admission is based on your overall academic record,
UNSW. All applications are through the Universities
that is your secondary and post-secondary studies.
Admissions Centre (UAC).
For UNSW Canberra at ADFA candidates, admission
is based on the highest entrance rank - whether it is Due to the high demand for places in most programs,
your Year 12 ATAR/OP or other academic qualification, entry via this route is very competitive. Successful
such as TAFE. applicants generally require a minimum credit average
with no failures. Trade certificates are not considered
unless awarded at Certificate IV level or higher.
Transferring from outside UNSW
Credit transfer
From another university If you have completed studies at another institution you
UNSW considers students from other universities may be eligible for credit towards your UNSW degree.
(in Australia and overseas) who wish to transfer to Credit transfer is not determined until after an offer
an undergraduate degree. If you hold overseas of admission is made. The amount of credit awarded
qualifications from a country where English is not the depends on how closely the subjects you have
standard language of instruction, you will need to completed are related to the equivalent courses
provide proof of English language proficiency - check in your UNSW degree.
our English language proficiency requirements.
To have your university studies considered for Alternative qualifications for
admission, you should preferably complete one year
applicants 21 years or older
of full-time study, but a minimum of 0.75 full-time
equivalent load within one degree at your university.
All applications are through UAC. University Preparation Program (UPP)
Special Consideration for Applicants with UNSW’s UPP is designed to assess your academic
Tertiary Study (SCATS) potential and to provide you with a realistic university
environment to develop the skills needed to manage
SCATS is for applicants who have undertaken tertiary studies. It is open to domestic students who
university studies and who are applying for admission will be 21 years or older on 1 March in the year of
to an undergraduate degree. SCATS provides a admission to an undergraduate degree and who do
mechanism for applicants whose secondary and/or not have qualifications which allow university entry.
tertiary performance has been affected by long-term The UPP does not guarantee admission to UNSW
educational disadvantage due to circumstances but can be used as evidence of recent study
when applying for admission.
Essential UNSW Information for ADFA Candidates | 13Limited ATAR –– University Preparation Course (UPC) -
University of Sydney. To be considered for
You can obtain a Limited ATAR by completing the admission to UNSW with the UPC, you must
Certificate of Matriculation program at TAFE. To be successfully complete a minimum of two
eligible for a Limited ATAR based on your 2017 HSC courses, including one humanities course
studies undertaken in the Certificate of Matriculation,
–– Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation -
you must meet the following conditions:
TAFE Queensland
–– be at least 20 years of age on 1 March 2016 Please note that successful completion does
not guarantee admission to UNSW. Admission is
–– be taking between five and nine units of ATAR
competitive and places are allocated based on
courses, including at least two units of English
academic performance.
–– attempt all units in one sitting
Post Year 12 applicants
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
(TPC) Qualifications Assessment Service (QAS)
The Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (TPC) UAC’s Qualifications Assessment Service (QAS)
course will help you develop a broad range of skills provides prospective applicants with an assessment
necessary to gain entry to and succeed in tertiary of their qualifications. This may be used as a guide
education and employment. by admissions officers for determining eligibility for
courses offered by UAC’s participating institutions.
Students who successfully complete the TPC will be
eligible to receive the scaled Tertiary Entrance Score www.uac.edu.au/general/qas.shtml
(TES). The Universities Admission Centre (UAC)
uses the TAFE calculated TES to assist universities in
Important points about the QAS:
making offers of places to TPC graduates.
–– UAC can only assess qualifications from the
The TPC conducted by TAFE can be completed in one
documents provided and UAC may decline to
year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.
assess qualifications if the information for a
To be eligible you will need to:
valid assessment is not provided
–– be at least 21 years of age or older on –– The assessment is not an application for study
1 March in the year of admission to an at UAC’s participating institutions
undergraduate degree
–– The assessment is valid as of the date of issue
–– complete 10 semester units of study and is based on the confidential common
–– obtain a score of 196/300 as a minimum assessment procedures and guidelines
entrance requirement or above 270/300 for approved by UAC’s participating institutions
more competitive degrees –– The assessment is a guide only, and UAC’s
participating institutions are not bound
by the assessment
Other tertiary preparation programs
Overseas qualifications
You can also gain entry into many of our degrees by
completing one of the tertiary preparation programs If you’re an Australian citizen who completed Year 12
listed below. To be eligible you must be 21 years equivalent overseas, or completed the International
or older on 1 March in the year of admission to an Baccalaureate (IB) anywhere in the world, you can
undergraduate program. apply through UAC.
–– University Preparation Scheme (UPS) -
Australian National University International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma students
–– Open Foundation Program - University of IB Diploma candidates are not eligible to receive an
Newcastle. You must successfully complete ATAR. Students awarded an IB Diploma or Bilingual
the program with at least 20 units of Diploma will receive a UAC rank based on their total
humanities courses IB score. For more information read International
Baccalaureate Diploma Bilingual Diploma FAQs at:
www.UAC.edu.au/undergraduate/admission/
ib.shtml
14 | Essential UNSW Information for ADFA CandidatesThe ADFA
UNSW Canberra
admission process
DEFENCE PROCESS UNIVERSITY PROCESS
Contact Defence Force Recruiting Think about your
Call 13 19 01 or visit degree options
www.defencejobs.gov.au www.unsw.adfa.edu.au
Attend a Your Opportunities Unlimited
Match ADF job with relevant degree
(YOU) session
(preferably in Year 11 or early Year 12)
Assessment Day - Decide which degree you
Psychological Interview, Medical will apply for
Assessment and Defence Interview
Attend an Officer Selection Board
(OSB) Apply for UNSW Canberra at ADFA
through the Universities Admissions
Centre (UAC) *
Receive job offer www.uac.edu.au
from the Australian Defence Force
Accept ADF offer
(subject to passing Physical Fitness assessment and final
Accept UAC/UNSW offer
medical)
Welcome to ADFA
*University Applications open mid August in year prior to admission
Essential UNSW Information for ADFA Candidates | 15Universities
Admissions Centre
(UAC)
Important Dates For UAC Applications
*Applications open for Semester 1, 2018 Early August 2017
On time applications close September 2017
Late applications close (processing charge + approx. $130 late fee) October 2017
Late applications close (processing charge + approx. $150 late fee) November 2017
Final closing date for applications close (processing charge + approx.
Early February 2018
$170 late fee)
Closing date for change of preference for consideration in January round 1 Early January 2018
*Dates subject to change. Please check at: http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/
2017 Year 12 applicants - Processing charge - approximately $41, Non Year 12 applicants - processing charge -
approximately $67. Costs increase after on time applications close.
16 | Essential UNSW Information for ADFA CandidatesFurther information
about offers
What if I’m not made an offer by Defence?
If you do not receive an Australian Defence Force job offer you may be able to reapply to Defence Force Recruiting
in the following year. In the meantime you can enrol at another university in a degree program as close as possible to
that which you would have taken at UNSW Canberra. If you are successful in your subsequent DFR application and
UAC application for the following year, you may be eligible for credit for courses completed at the other university.
Essential UNSW Information for ADFA Candidates | 17Contact us If you would like further information, please contact the Rector’s Office: Student Recruitment Officer Email: student.recruitment@adfa.edu.au Telephone: +61 2 6268 8201 www.unsw.adfa.edu.au The Rector’s Office UNSW Canberra PO Box 7916 Canberra BC ACT 2610 Cricos Provider Code: 00098G 18 | Essential UNSW Information for ADFA Candidates
Notes
Essential UNSW Information for ADFA Candidates | 19Notes 20 | Essential UNSW Information for ADFA Candidates
Contact us If you would like further information, please contact the Rector’s Office: Student Recruitment Officer: Email: student.recruitment@adfa.edu.au Telephone: +61 2 6268 8201 http://sas.unsw.adfa.edu.au/future_students/undergraduate UNSW Canberra PO Box 7916 Canberra BC ACT 2610 Cricos Provider Code: 00098G • CMU170052 | 170222
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