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Pathways to an undergraduate course at UNE

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This page explains how to gain admission (entry) to an undergraduate course at UNE depending on your specific circumstances. These apply to most undergraduate courses at UNE.

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How do I apply to study at UNE?

The first step in applying to study at UNE is to choose a course that interests you and noting the ATAR, OP or equivalent score to gain entry if you are applying through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) in NSW or the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).

The next step is to decide whether you are going to study on campus or by distance. Most courses at UNE are available in both modes. Depending on what mode of study you choose will determine how to apply to study at UNE.

Applying for admission to 'on campus' study

If you are applying for on campus study to UNE, you must apply through UAC or QTAC.

Applying for admission to study by distance

Prospective Distance Education students apply directly to UNE.

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How do I gain admission using a ATAR, OP or equivalent?

You can apply on the basis of a ATAR, OP (QLD), NSW Tertiary Preparation Certificate score or an equivalent qualification that meets the required cutoff for a particular course. There are conversions available if you have not completed Year 12 recently. See 'How do I apply to study at UNE?' above for instructions.

UNE also has a generous Australia-wide, 5 Regional Bonus Points Scheme, which adds five points to your ATAR or OP (Qld), for applicants applying to study in 2013. Click for more information.

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Regional Bonus Points

UNE’s Regional Bonus Scheme adds 5 points to your ATAR, OP (or equivalent) and is for applicants from regional, rural and remote locations Australia-wide.

The scheme is for applicants from regional, rural and remote locations and reflects the University’s commitment to social inclusion principles. It complements UNE’s long-established Early Entry Admissions Scheme for domestic Year 12 and TAFE students.

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How do I apply for early entry based on my school's recommendation?

UNE Early Entry is available to school leavers who intend to study full time on campus. Students wishing to take a gap year should still apply for Early Entry in Year 12, while they are still eligible, then defer their study once they've been accepted.

Successful Early Entry applicants are guaranteed early entry to UNE on the basis of their school’s recommendation.

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What other qualifications can I use for admission?

You can apply on the basis of the following, other qualifications:

  • Certificate IV or better (including Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas) from TAFE and AQF approved private providers such as UNE Partnerships - see below.
  • Prior university study – have completed a course, or satisfactorily completed part of a course at UNE or another university

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How can I build on my vocational qualifications while working towards a university award?

UNE Partnerships can provide learning pathways from vocational milestones to undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications. This is achieved by careful mapping of UNE Partnerships’ courses to the requirements of UNE degrees and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), ensuring seamless articulation, and maximising the potential recognition of advanced standing.

There are multiple pathways available for students to reach these outcomes. For those not ready to commit to enrolling in a degree program, UNE Partnerships’ professional development modules provide access to the same knowledge but in focussed packages and in a flexible mode that can be adjusted to suit personal and organisational needs. The capacity to gain advanced standing in the future is retained, should a student later decide to enrol in an Award program. UNE Partnerships offers a range of Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs, while UNE offers an extensive selection of graduate and postgraduate Award choices in key discipline areas backed by research excellence. Students can choose the pathway most convenient for them, building credit towards Award milestones at every step.

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How can I get qualified and prepared for study?

You can become qualified by completing one of these:

  • UNE Pathways Enabling course
  • TRACKS enabling course (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students)
  • The Internal Selection Program offered by the Oorala Aboriginal Centre
  • Successful completion of studies via Open Learning Australia.
  • Successful completion of University Preparation Programs offered by other Universities.

See above for TAFE articulation and vocational pathways through AQF providers such as UNE Partnerships.

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How can I apply without qualifications or a preparation course?

If you do not have any formal qualifications, and you don't need to gain qualifications through one of the enabling or preparation pathways mentioned above, you can still gain entry to study at UNE through one of the following alternatives:

  • Sit the STAT test with a score of 155 or more (STAT results are valid for 3 years); or
  • Mature Age Special Entry Admission (see details below); or
  • Demonstrate educational disadvantage; or
  • Apply as part of a specific formal agreement with another tertiary education provider.

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How do I gain entry using Mature Age Special Entry?

The UNE Undergraduate Admission Rule provides for Mature Age Special Entry, as an Alternative Entry pathway for applicants without educational qualifications. The purpose of this entry process is to grant admission to a place in an undergraduate course. You, the applicant have the opportunity to make a case, bearing in mind that it is our responsibility to admit candidates who have a reasonable prospect of successfully completing the course.

Candidates Apply directly to UNE and in addition to submitting their application for admission form must complete and submit the Mature Age Admission pro forma document; or

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Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a series of related tests designed to assess a range of competencies commonly considered important for success in tertiary study. STAT assesses your ability to understand the material given and to think critically about issues, rather than to test knowledge of curriculum or a specific academic subject. Visit UAC for more information.

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UNE Pathways Enabling Course

The Pathways Enabling Course will give you the skills and the confidence that you need if you don’t have the educational background for admission to an undergraduate course at UNE and if you want to be better prepared for undergraduate study. UNE Pathways Enabling Course consists of two faculty based units and two foundation units that provide the basic skills and knowledge required for successful first year university study.

The Pathways Enabling Course is available by distance education (with an optional residential school) for the duration of one year, part time. Completion of the Pathways Enabling Course provides the basis for admission to most undergraduate courses at UNE. Apply directly to UNE.

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UNE Pathways for Indigenous Students

The Internal Selection Programme (ISP) for Indigenous students is a programme run by UNE’s Oorala Centre, providing an alternative entry opportunity to UNE. Oorala also assesses individual readiness for tertiary studies and runs a university transition or tertiary preparation course called TRACKS. Successful completion of TRACKS ensures eligiblity to apply to study at UNE.

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UNE - University of Sydney Alternative Entry Pathway

Students from selected schools may also choose to study their first year in selected courses at UNE and transition to The University of Sydney in their second year. More information can be found here.

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