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Entry Requirements for Undergraduates

As a prospective Undergraduate student,

  • whether or not you are currently studying and
  • whether you are intending to study on campus or by distance education;

you will need to meet the following entry requirements to be offered your place at UNE.

  1. A UAI, OP or equivalent; or Certificate IV or above; which will enable you to be assessed in competition with other applicants.
    OR
    Meet the requirements of an alternate admission programme offered by UNE.
    AND
  2. Satisfy English language requirements.
    AND
  3. Fulfil any specific criteria for individual courses as required, such as interviews, auditions, portfolios and/ or tests.

UAI, OP or CERTIFICATE IV or above

  • Applications from Australian Year 12 students are assessed on UAI, OP or equivalent scores.
  • Previous Year 12 students and non-school leavers are assessed on most recent UAI, OP or equivalent scores, OR on the former NSW Leaving Certificate, OR on an International Baccalaureate.(You can be admitted for study at UNE if your score in any of these is equivalent or above the UAI for the courses you are interested in.)
  • TAFE/ College students are assessed on UAI, OP or equivalent scores; or Certificate IV or above.
  • If you have ever undertaken tertiary studies, your application will also be considered on the basis of your overall academic record; both secondary and tertiary studies.

Alternative Admissions Pathways

Your UAI/ OP may not always accurately reflect your true potential to succeed at university. UNE provides the opportunity for alternative applications from students through the following pathways.

School/ College Recommendation Admission Scheme (SRAS); Year 12 students.

  • Your application is assessed on the strength of recommendation and supporting information provided by your school/ college.
  • You must still be eligible for a UAI, Limited UAI or Tertiary Entrance Score to apply through SRAS.
  • If you are successful in your SRAS application, your UNE placement is secured if it has been nominated first on your preference list with UAC or QTAC.
  • Applications close at the end of September. See your Careers Advisor about how to apply for SRAS.

The Internal Selection Programme (ISP) for Indigenous students.

  • A programme run by UNE’s Oorala Centre, providing alternative entry opportunity to UNE.
  • Oorala also assesses individual readiness for tertiary studies and runs a university transition course called TRACKS. Successful completion of TRACKS ensures eligiblity to apply to study at UNE.

Educational Access Scheme (EAS)

  • Alternate entry opportunity for applicants who believe they have had long-term educational, social or physical disadvantage in their studies.

Special Consideration on basis of disadvantage not covered by EAS

  • Students need to demonstrate strong performance in Year 12 subjects relevant to their chosen course/s.

Special Consideration for Elite Athletes or Performers

  • Applies to the above students who believe their commitments have disadvantaged their studies.

Applications for Special Consideration, including your UAC/ QTAC number and details/ documentation about your circumstances, should be sent to: The Student Centre, The University of New England, NSW 2351, by late September.

Alternative Entry Admissions Scheme

  • Regardless of age, you can submit an application to satisfy the UNE Academic Board that you have reasonable prospects in succeeding in your chosen area of study; also demonstrating strong performance in related subjects.
  • You should include documentary evidence such as references, proof of associated work experience and other relevant details which support your application.
  • In addition, you will need to submit a UAC or QTAC application; and for on campus study you will need to sit a Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

English Language Requirements

  • Completing any two units of HSC English is adequate for admission to study at UNE.
  • The UNE Language Training Centre provides intensive courses in English for academic purposes. Contact UNE’s International Office for details.
  • International students studying Year 12 in Australia or overseas will need to provide documentary evidence of English language proficiency.
  • If you have secondary or tertiary qualifications from a country where English is not the standard language of instruction, you will need to provide documentary evidence of English language proficiency.