UNSW - Australia's Global University

Never Stand Still
2017 Undergraduate Guide

One of the world’s
top 50 universities
$83 million in scholarships
Be taught by the brightest
and most inspiring lecturers
Number one research
university in NSW
Australia’s strongest
links to industry
5,000 beds on-campus
250+ exchange destinations
In 2015 I was proud to launch the UNSW
2025 Strategy, which articulated UNSW’s
commitment to be known for academic
excellence, social engagement, and
global impact.
UNSW will drive discovery, invention, and
innovation in order to make a difference to
the lives of others in Australia and globally.
UNSW has the potential to achieve great
things in the course of the next decade,
and the success of our future students
is key to realising our goals.
We believe that UNSW offers an
experience second to none. Our Scientia
Educational Experience combines state of
the art facilities and teaching delivered by
academics recognised as world leaders
in their respective fields, with the most
rigorous academic standards and a strong
emphasis on preparing our students for
success in their future careers. It is this,
more than anything else, which defines
the character of UNSW and which gives
us our motto, Scientia Manu et Mente –
Knowledge by hand and mind.
At 67 years of age UNSW is no longer
young in years but it remains young in
spirit. UNSW is committed to challenging
traditional thinking, pushing boundaries,
and giving researchers and students
alike the opportunity to innovate, create,
explore and realise their potential. We
take great pride in our students, both past
and present, and it is the achievements
of UNSW graduates in fields as diverse
as business, medicine, law, engineering,
government and politics, which mark
out UNSW as a truly great university.
When it comes to selecting a degree
and university, I know that there is much
to consider – location, scholarships,
industry links and employment outcomes,
accommodation, student life – all of it is
important. I encourage you to use this
publication as a starting point, and if
you have any questions at all, our Future
Students Team is here to help – their
contact details may be found on the
back cover.
I wish you all the best as you select the
degree and university which is right for
you, and I hope to welcome you to the
UNSW community in the near future.
Professor Ian Jacobs
President & Vice-Chancellor
At UNSW Australia, we focus on providing outstanding opportunities
to our students in order to equip our graduates with both the theory
and practical experience to make the world a better place.
UNSW
– Australia’s
global university.
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Wallace Wurth Building
Since 2009, UNSW has
invested more than
$1.2b in new student
and research facilities.
Campus
development
LinkedIn’s 30 most
in-demand employers
hire more UNSW
graduates than any other
university in Australia.
Top
choice
UNSW is ranked 46th
in the 2015 QS World
University Rankings.
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ranking
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UNSW is a global leader in discovery, innovation, impact, education
and thought leadership. Our graduates make an enormous difference
to the lives of people in Australia and around the world.
Picture the future...
At UNSW you will have incredible
opportunities. We’re tackling the
grand challenges of modern society
and you will be part of the discussion
and debates that will shape the future
of Australia and the world.
Do you dream of making your mark
in the world of medicine? Our students
are already out in the field, changing
the shape of remote indigenous
community heath through the
John Flynn Placement Program.
Or maybe you dream of finding
a solution for climate change,
perfecting a bionic eye that allows
the blind to see again, or preventing
humanitarian crises around the world.
Our students, lecturers and researchers
are forging ahead in all of these areas
with multidisciplinary approaches,
engaging people from all backgrounds,
to ensure we can make a difference.
Whatever your interests may be, as a
UNSW graduate, you will play a key role
in shaping and influencing policy and
strategy with governments, international
organisations, industry and communities
around the world.
We’re improving people’s lives through
academic excellence, social impact and
global engagement. All you need to do
is bring your passion and energy, and
we’ll help provide you with the foundation
required to make a meaningful impact.
taking on the
grand challenges.
UNSW is...
Make your mark with a degree
that excites you and prepares
you to be a world changer.

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Brad Lorge
Alumni: Software
Engineering (Hons)
For years, some of the country’s
best minds have tried to figure out
how to help Foodbank Australia
feed as many people as possible.
Brad and his team won the
Australian Microsoft Imagine Cup
competition with an app that focuses
on better utilising perishable food.
Brad’s app, Foodbank Local, helps
connect businesses donating that
food, such as bakeries and grocers,
with drivers in the same area who
can get it to the nearest charity as
quickly as possible. The technology
has gone on to receive global
recognition and is partnered with
several major supermarkets and
charity groups.
“When we arrived at UNSW for the
first day, academics asked us what
we wanted to do with our lives,” said
Brad. “We were bold enough to say
we wanted to build technology that
changed the world.”
Brad has gone on to win multiple
international awards including the
NASSCOM Innovation Award and,
most recently, Young Innovator of the
Year (Data) at Australia’s iAwards.
Professor
Jane McAdam
Academic: Director of the
Andrew and Renata Kaldor
Centre for International
Refugee Law at UNSW
In 2013, the UN estimated that
more than 51 million people around
the world were forcibly displaced
from their homes – the largest
number of refugees since WWII.
Professor Jane McAdam was
named among Australia’s top
10 Women of Influence for her work
investigating the legal issues that
affect the fate of asylum seekers.
Professor McAdam was selected
from 100 finalists and more than
500 entrants, with the award
noting she is “instrumental in
shaping international thinking
and policy related to migration,
climate change, disasters and
displacement”.
“As a lecturer at UNSW I feel
privileged to have the opportunity
to mentor our future leaders, who
will require mental agility, empathy
and understanding to tackle the
grand challenges of our time.”
Danyon Boyd
Student: Industrial Design
Natural disasters occur all around
the world leaving millions homeless
and vulnerable. Danyon Boyd, a
4th year Industrial Design student,
has designed an award winning
emergency response product that
can be rapidly deployed to assist
victims of natural disasters.
The ‘Habatat CSK’, (named Ha-bat-at
because of its resemblance to a bat)
is a community starter kit containing
a 4 x 4 person shelter and tarp. The
product is ideal for disaster stricken
communities as it offers shelter from
the elements and simultaneously
gathers rainwater for consumption in
the barrels used to transport the shelter.
The shelter is lightweight, versatile,
modular and adapted to suit a variety
of geographic regions – making it
unlike anything else available.
As a result of his hard word, Danyon’s
design won the Bendigo Inventor
Awards Emergency Services Prize
($10,000) for best addressing the
challenges faced by the emergency
services sector in Bendigo.
When asked about what inspired
him to create the Habatat CSK,
Dayon said, “I saw TV footage of the
devastation and chaos caused by
a tsunami in India and how drinkable
water had become a scarcity. It was
that moment that I realised there would
be no better product to design.”
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Josh and Claire
Gate 2 retail precinct

At UNSW you have the freedom to be yourself, move to the beat of your own
drum and take control of your future. You’re independent, but far from alone.
O-Week
O-Week kicks off every semester.
It’s a week you’ll never forget – it helps
prepare you for your university life.
From workshops and lectures to info
sessions and fun events, O-Week also
gives you the chance to get involved in
a wide variety of activities. The student
organisation Arc @ UNSW (see below)
runs a student volunteer program –
Yellow Shirts – that provides campus
tours and runs all the activities and
social events during the week.
oweek.info
Arc @ UNSW
Arc is your student organisation
offering everything from sport, legal
support and volunteering to discount
vouchers and the famous session
parties. Think of Arc as your best
mate at uni. They’re here to help you
make friends, have fun and seize
opportunities that will shape your
professional and personal life, long
after you graduate.
Pop in, say hello and walk away with
lots of student life-enriched goodness.
arc.unsw.edu.au
Sport at UNSW
Our state-of-the-art sport and
recreation facilities are popular with
students of all ages and interests –
from internationally competitive
swimmers to novice hip hop dancers.
If you’re interested in team sports,
we run more than 30 clubs which
compete locally and nationally at
all levels, from beginner to elite.
Membership is open to students,
staff, alumni and the wider community,
making it a great way for you to
meet people with similar interests.
sportandrec.unsw.edu.au
UNSW Careers
Employment
UNSW Careers and Employment
can assist you in landing a graduate,
part-time, internship or vacation role
while you complete your studies.
As well as face-to-face career
guidance, you can also register for
career planning and development
seminars, and attend one of the
many expos or events with employers
looking to hire you. Best of all, these
services are available to you for
up to 18 months after you graduate.
careers.unsw.edu.au
Plus...
Uni-Verse – Our app for Android
and iPhone keeps you in the loop
and helps you find your way around.
Food & entertainment – Whether
you’re after lunch on-the-run or a
sit-down meal with friends, UNSW
Kensington Campus has a range
of well known cafés, restaurants and
bars to choose from. And there’s our
famous Roundhouse, which is like your
local pub but better, hosting bingo,
theatre sports, trivia, live music and
themed events throughout the week.
Wireless campus – A desk isn’t
always the best place to study. Access
the web and hit the books or organise
your social life from anywhere on
campus without chewing up your data.
the student
experience.
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Art Design
UNSW Art & Design leads Australia
with a focus on innovation and
emerging technologies.
At UNSW Art & Design we inspire
future leaders by equipping our
students with the skills and capacity
for creative thinking so they can make
their critical mark on the world.
Our faculty is comprised of renowned
practitioners, researchers and thinkers
spanning contemporary visual arts,
creativity and culture, design and
innovation, media and technology.
We foreground experimentation
and exploration in art and design,
fostering collaboration across science,
engineering, business, communications
and the humanities with our dual
degree programs.
artdesign.unsw.edu.au
Arts Social Sciences
At UNSW Arts & Social Sciences we
explore big ideas, create new knowledge,
and tackle critical social issues.
We bring new perspectives to
traditions of scholarship in the
humanities and social sciences.
We enrich public debate and play
our part in Australia’s creative and
performing arts. We are not afraid
to get our hands dirty as we confront
the challenges of today’s world.
Arts & Social Sciences students are
bright, imaginative and globally conscious.
As citizens of the world, our graduates
are confident, questioning and creative,
pursuing careers that are exciting,
influential and, often, unpredictable.
arts.unsw.edu.au
Built Environment
At UNSW Built Environment we develop
global leaders in architecture, planning
and construction. We combine top
researchers and leading professionals
to ensure the best knowledge guides
best practice.
Connecting world-class knowledge
with leading practice, we equip you
for an outstanding career. Our strong
links with industry and professional
practice ensure you have the most
relevant skills needed to meet the
future challenges of a career in the
built environment professions.
Our multi-disciplinary approach
provides you with unique opportunities
to unlock your potential for leadership
in the built environment professions.
You will learn the skills to analyse,
challenge and rethink the 21st
century city.
We develop your passion for
architecture and design and your
passion to build a better society.
be.unsw.edu.au
Over 50,000 students
in nine unique faculties.
Visit futurestudents.unsw.edu.au to discover your niche.

Business School
UNSW Business School attracts the
best and brightest thinkers, shaping
innovative leaders who set the pace
and agenda for business. We bring
business leaders into the classroom
and thought leadership into business.
Through active engagement with
industry, we influence and impact
people, organisations and communities.
We create inspirational learning
opportunities to prepare and build
brilliant careers.
We are a regionally engaged, high
impact and academically rigorous
business school that enhances practice
through leading edge research.
We make it our business for our
students, staff, alumni and partners
to flourish at the highest level. Inspired
by what they learn, our graduates
become Australia’s most successful
leaders and entrepreneurs.
business.unsw.edu.au
Engineering
UNSW Engineering is at the forefront
of innovation, solving tomorrow’s
problems today. As Australia’s leading
engineering faculty, we create bold
new solutions to globally relevant
challenges to improve lives.
We combine the world’s best facilities
and innovative research with an exciting
and connected education experience
to open doors for our graduates.
Offering the widest range of degrees
from the largest and most diverse
engineering faculty in Australia,
UNSW Engineering is the number one
choice for NSW’s brightest students.
We prepare our graduates for career
and life success, connecting science
to life and turning ideas into realities.
A UNSW Engineering degree is
flexible and transferable, offering
students a comprehensive learning
and life experience.
engineering.unsw.edu.au
Law
UNSW Law leads Australia in
progressive and rigorous legal
education and research. Grounded
in black letter skills and inspired by
principles of justice, we study law
in action and make a difference
in this world.
From smaller class sizes to
opportunities for studies beyond
the classroom, student engagement
is fundamental to everything we do.
And because of this, we’re renowned
not just for our teaching method, but also
for a teaching faculty that ranks among
the finest in the Asia Pacific region.
As a leading research-intensive
university, we focus on interdisciplinary
and collaborative research that leads
to real change in public policy and the
law. This research is used to inform,
inspire and enliven our teaching.
law.unsw.edu.au
Medicine
UNSW Medicine is continuously
improving healthcare delivery
and patient outcomes by backing
medical research over the long
term, innovating the way medicine
is taught, scrutinising modern
healthcare systems and realising
the potential of new technologies.
With innovation and excellence driving
every aspect of our work, students
learn alongside renowned clinicians
and globally recognised researchers
in some of Australia’s finest hospitals.
As one of world’s top 30 medical
faculties, our leading educators,
researchers and clinicians are
translating discoveries into
breakthrough cures, therapies
and treatment strategies and
turning high achieving students
into caring healthcare professionals.
Our unique approach fosters the
critical thinking and problem solving
skills that give our graduates a
competitive edge in forging high
profile, internationally mobile careers.
med.unsw.edu.au
Science
At UNSW Science, we offer
excellence and innovation in
teaching along with state-of-the-art
laboratories and high quality facilities.
Our programs provide a breadth
of choice and a depth of knowledge
to suit your talents and interests.
Our award-winning researchers
are leaders in their fields generating
discoveries, new ideas and inventions
that will benefit society. We tackle the
big questions, from the origins of the
universe to the future of the planet.
We are well connected to the changing
world of business, and together with our
high profile industry partners will inspire
you to achieve your goals and enjoy
a fulfilling career.
science.unsw.edu.au
UNSW Canberra at ADFA
UNSW Canberra graduates
shape Australia, the region and the
international community as leaders
in defence, government and industry.
Working at the intersection of a leading
university and a military academy,
UNSW Canberra has been educating
defence leaders for half a century.
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.
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UNSW Kensington Campus
Our largest campus is based in
Kensington – a short ride to the city
centre and world-famous beaches,
including Coogee and Bondi. It’s big,
but it’s so easy to get around and all
the conveniences are on hand, from
recreational facilities to residential
options, food and entertainment.
UNSW Canberra at ADFA
UNSW Canberra at the Australian
Defence Force Academy (ADFA)
is the Canberra campus of UNSW.
Situated in the nation’s capital,
UNSW Canberra is a part of our
world-class university operating
in a military environment.
UNSW Canberra undergraduate
students are employees of the
Australian Defence Force. They live
and study on campus, have access
to the latest technology and facilities
and enjoy the range of museums,
galleries and open spaces that
Canberra has to offer.
UNSW Art Design
Our specialist fine art and design
faculty is situated in a purpose-built
building in trendy Paddington. This
area is bustling with cinemas, cafés,
restaurants, bars and parks, and is
within walking distance of the city
centre. Plus, it’s only 5kms from
our Kensington Campus.
The campus incorporates high
quality facilities such as museum
standard galleries and state-of-the-art
workshops, open studios and private
workspaces, research and digital
labs, student lounges and spaces
for collaboration.
To date we’ve spent over $1.3 billion on infrastructure to bring students
the most cutting-edge facilities.
Our state-of-the-art research facilities rub shoulders with great cafés, shops, libraries, interesting clubs,
societies and heaps of support services – all made to be accessible and welcoming.
From exhibiting in our edgy Art & Design gallery, to studying in our sustainably designed Tyree Energy Technologies
building, or catching a live music gig at the Roundhouse – whatever you’re looking for – UNSW stands out.
in the heart
of the action...
UNSW is...

Make it your home too.
Community, convenience and comfort. It’s these three qualities that make
the accommodation at UNSW feel like a genuine home away from home.
UNSW has more than doubled its
on-campus student accommodation
over four years, providing homes
for more than 5,000 students.
From the moment you put your bags
down, you’ll be surrounded by friends
you feel like you’ve known forever,
a brimming social and study calendar
and more amenities than you’ll know
what to do with.
Each of UNSW’s six on-campus
colleges offers a unique setting,
from the living spaces of the
$110 million redeveloped Kensington
Colleges to the stunning UNSW
Terraces. Across all colleges the
student culture thrives, creating a
welcoming, supportive environment.
Get in the spirit
Social, sporting, cultural and
charitable activities are on all
year round, bringing people of
different backgrounds together
and providing the basis of
significant, lifelong friendships.
Room for more
Students can choose from single
or shared rooms and apartments;
fully, partially or self-catered, and there
are also off-campus accommodation
options. Prices start from $234 per week.
Take a virtual tour on the website,
or come and check it out in person.
housing.unsw.edu.au
rc.unsw.edu.au
Visit our website
housing.unsw.edu.au
and rc.unsw.edu.au
to take a virtual tour.
Abbie & Claire
The Village

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Brazil
Mexico
Canada
USA
Chile
12
Iceland
Ireland
Argentina
a global gateway.
UNSW is...
Going on exchange shouldn’t
be a question of if, but when.

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Thailand
Taiwan
United
Kingdom
Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Denmark
France
Indonesia
New Zealand
Israel
ChinaPakistan
South Africa
Russia
In a global society the chance to study abroad isn’t just a bonus; it’s an opportunity
not to be missed. At UNSW, there are so many ways to incorporate an exchange
adventure into your degree and study in a country you’re passionate about. You just
have to decide on where and when.
Broaden your horizons
Exchange is an incredibly enriching
experience, both personally and
professionally. It gives you insight into
a new culture and community while
giving you a competitive edge in the
international workforce, not to mention
it looks great on your resume!
Where will you go?
UNSW offers exchange opportunities
at over 250 universities in 31 countries.
Basing yourself in Asia, North America,
Europe or South America at one of
the world’s top universities, you could
learn a new language, get to embrace
a different culture, establish global
professional networks and make
lasting international friendships.
Who is eligible?
All UNSW students who meet the
criteria are eligible to apply for
exchange and there are even
scholarships to help you on your way.
Students can go on exchange for
a semester or one year. If you enrol
in some degrees, such as a Bachelor
of International Studies, one-year on
exchange is built right into your degree.
unsw.edu.au/exchange
Hong Kong
Malaysia
Singapore
India
Republic of Korea
Japan
Vietnam
EUROPE
Germany
Greece
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland

Abbie, Kara and Anthony
Quad Food Court

You have to
be in it to win it.
Find out more
at scholarships.unsw.edu.au
Register
Visit scholarships.unsw.edu.au, don’t
forget you will need your UAC number.
Search and apply
Start with a broad search, like High School
Leaver, and then click on the scholarship
names for more info.
Complete your application
Once you register and enter your details,
you can apply for as many scholarships
as you are eligible – you may require
supporting documentation.
Submit online by the due date
Click submit! You will get a confirmation
email once we have your application.
High School Leaver scholarships close
on 30 September.
UNSW Co-op Program
As the leading career development scholarship in Australia,
the UNSW Co-op Program offers high achieving students
training, leadership and professional development,
networking opportunities, mentoring and financial support
of $18,200 per year, for a minimum of 4 years.
Australia’s leading companies take part in the program
with the view to recruit high-potential employees.
The Co-op Program is offered across select degrees in
Business, Engineering, Built Environment and Science.
Candidates for the scholarship are selected not only
on the basis of their academic ability, but also their
communication skills and leadership potential.
Scholarships
Create your career, apply
today at coop.unsw.edu.au
Every year we provide over $83 million in scholarships to help students of all
circumstances reach their goals. Scholarships are offered in a number of broad
categories including rural, Indigenous, academic, sporting, equity, accommodation,
travel and exchange, as well as for specific degrees or faculties. To be considered
for a scholarship, all you have to do is submit an application by the deadline.
Step 4
Step 2
Step 3
Step 1
Submit your application online by
30 September and you will receive an
email notification acknowledging receipt.
Step 4
Register your details, including your
careers adviser or year coordinator’s
email, to enable them to submit your
School’s Assessment.
Step 2
Log on and save as many times as
you like to complete your application.
Step 3
Start your application now by drafting
your responses to the application
questions. Applications open online
from May at coop.unsw.edu.au.
Step 1

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Admission to a UNSW degree is based on academic merit. For most Australian year 12
students, this is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) – a ranking system that
provides an overall measure of academic achievement in relation to other students.
Secondary
–– NSW HSC and interstate year 12
–– International Baccalaureate
–– GCE A-Levels
–– NZ NCEA Level 3
Check futurestudents.unsw.edu.au
for a list of commonly accepted
overseas qualifications.
Non-high school students
In our experience, your situation may
be unique. To provide you with the best
advice, we recommend you chat with
us about your pathway to UNSW.
T: +61 2 9385 1844
W: unsw.edu.au/ask
Assumed Knowledge
At UNSW we don’t have formal subject
prerequisites for any of our degrees,
we have what’s called ‘Assumed
Knowledge’. If you haven’t studied the
assumed knowledge subjects it won’t
stop us from making you an offer for a
degree if you are eligible, but you may
find yourself struggling in your first
year. We strongly recommend bridging
courses if you don’t have the assumed
knowledge for your degree of interest.
Bridging courses
UNSW runs bridging courses in
chemistry, maths and physics in late
January each year. You can also
complete bridging courses at other
universities and some TAFEs.
science.unsw.edu.au/bridging
Your application
Quick steps to studying at UNSW.
1. Head to the UAC website and read through the
‘Applying FAQs’ to ensure you fully understand
the process before you get started.
2. The on-time closing date for Main Round UAC
applications is 30 September 2016. Late applications
may be accepted until the end of January 2017,
but will incur a late fee, so best to get in early.
Additional selection criteria
Some degrees at UNSW require something in addition
to your UAC application. These may be tests (UMAT,
LAT), an audition (Music), an extra application to
UNSW (Aviation, Co-op or Medicine), or something else.
Check unsw.edu.au/degrees for any additional selection
criteria for your degree.
3. Lodge your application online at www.uac.edu.au/
undergraduate/apply. Don’t forget to lodge your
other important applications, e.g. accommodation,
scholarships and bonus points.
4. This is what you’ve been waiting for! The majority of offers
will be made from mid to late January 2017. You can
accept and enrol online at gettingstarted.unsw.edu.au.
Deferring
If you want to take a year off to work or see the world,
you can apply to defer your studies until the following
year. However, we will only hold your place if you don’t
enrol in another university or post-secondary diploma
level program during that time.
We look forward
to seeing you
on campus soon!
Step 4:
Accepting
your offer
Step 1:
Jump online
Step 2:
Check your
dates
Step 3:
Apply
Getting you into UNSW

Anthony Erin
Commerce Courtyard
Bonus Points
UNSW offers a variety of bonus points to prospective students. A maximum
of 10 bonus points may be used to assist with entry to our degrees.
HSC Plus
HSC Plus rewards students who perform well in Year 12
subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree.
You may be awarded up to five bonus points.
To be eligible you must:
–– Be a domestic student (i.e. an Australian citizen
or permanent resident or New Zealand citizen).
–– Complete an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate
(Year 12) in the two years prior to admission
to UNSW and receive an ATAR or equivalent.
–– Achieve the required performance bands
in relevant Year 12 subjects.
–– Not have a record of study at university.
How do I apply?
No application is required for HSC Plus. If you have the
required subject results, bonus points will be automatically
added to your ATAR (or equivalent) to increase your
selection rank for that degree.
To see a list of the degrees included in the HSC Plus
scheme and how many points you may be eligible
for see unsw.edu.au/hscplus.
Elite Athletes Performers (EAP)
The Elite Athletes and Performers (EAP) Program
recognises achievements in areas of sport, academia,
leadership, and/or music at an elite level. You may
be eligible for up to five bonus points.
To be eligible you must:
–– Have completed activities in years 11 and/or 12.
–– Be a domestic student (i.e. an Australian citizen
or permanent resident or New Zealand citizen).
–– Complete an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate
(Year 12) or equivalent in the two years prior to
admission to UNSW and receive an ATAR or equivalent.
–– Not have a record of study at university.
How do I apply?
Students must submit an application and provide supporting
documentation by November 30 each year to be considered
for bonus points.
To see a list of the commonly accepted achievements,
and how many points you may be eligible for, download
the EAP Bonus Points Guide at unsw.edu.au/eap.
Feeinformation
To find the most up-to-date information
on fees, including the 2016 2017
student contribution ranges, go to:
unsw.edu.au/fees
Educational Access Scheme
Life isn’t always smooth-sailing. Things like illness, financial
hardship, language difficulties and attending a particular
school can mean you don’t always get your best marks in
years 11 and 12. If these situations apply to you, submit an
application for the Educational Access Scheme via UAC.
Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points
towards their chosen UNSW degree.
For more info visit uac.edu.au/eas.

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What is Guaranteed Entry?
Offers to UNSW are made based on
your selection rank – which is your
ATAR plus any eligible bonus points.
With the introduction of Guaranteed
Entry, UNSW provides clarity by
publishing the Guaranteed Selection
Rank that assures your entry to UNSW
in a particular degree. The main thing
to remember is that even if you have
met the Guaranteed Selection Rank
for your degree of choice, we can only
guarantee you a place in the degree
if you have that degree listed as your
highest eligible preference.
Is everyone eligible for
Guaranteed Entry?
All Australian citizens and permanent
residents with a high school qualification
that has been completed within the last
five years are eligible for Guaranteed
Entry. You must not have completed
any study since finishing high school,
this includes university preparation
programs, TAFE, private provider
diplomas or university level study.
How will I know if I have
Guaranteed Entry?
Once ATARs are released in
December, you will receive an email
from us informing you of whether
or not you have Guaranteed Entry
to any of your chosen degrees.
Once I receive the email, is
there anything I need to do?
To receive a Guaranteed Entry offer
to UNSW, you must make sure that
the UNSW degree of your choice
is your highest eligible preference.
If you are unsure about how to order
your preferences, contact the Future
Students Office for advice.
Can I use Guaranteed Entry
after UAC Main Round?
Guaranteed Entry applies to
UAC Main Round offers only.
If I don’t meet the Guaranteed
Entry Rank – what can I do
to still get a place at UNSW?
If your selection rank (ATAR + bonus
points) is below the Guaranteed
Selection Rank – don’t panic! You
may still receive an offer to study at
UNSW. If this situation applies to you,
look at the 2016 cut-off as a guide to
how competitive you may be. If you
are near the 2016 cut-off, you may
be competitive for an offer in the UAC
Main Round even though you don’t
have Guaranteed Entry. If you want
to chat about this, or find out what
back-up plans may be appropriate,
please ring the Future Students Office.
If I get the Guaranteed Selection
Rank for a degree at UNSW –
what happens if I preference
another degree higher?
The only way we can guarantee you
a place is if you have the Guaranteed
Selection Rank and you have the
degree listed as your highest eligible
preference. This does not mean you
must change your preferences or have
UNSW as your first preference. We
always advise students to remember
that UAC will make one offer only in each
round, so you need to put the degree
you want to study the most at the top,
followed by your plan B, C, D, etc.
I have more questions…
who can I talk to?
The UNSW Future Students
Office is available to help.
Please ring us on +61 (2) 9385 1844
or visit unsw.edu.au/ask and we’ll
get you answers to any questions
you may have.
Visit unsw.edu.au/ge to find out more.
Guaranteed
Entry

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Nura Gili Student Centre

Alternative
Entry
There are a number of ways we can help you get
into UNSW. If you’re eligible, these, combined with
your ATAR or equivalent, may assist you in meeting
our entry requirements.
Portfolio entry
If you are expecting an ATAR within
10 points of the cut-off for all of our
Art Design single degrees and
most of our Built Environment degrees,
you can submit a portfolio to boost
your chances of an offer.
artdesign.unsw.edu.au/portfolio
be.unsw.edu.au/
alternative-admission
Engineering pathway
If you are passionate about all things
Engineering and you are anticipating an
ATAR or equivalent between 82.00 and
91.95, then the Faculty of Engineering
Admissions Scheme (FEAS) is for you!
eng.unsw.edu.au/feas
Information Systems pathway
You may be interested in the Bachelor of
Information Systems Admission Scheme
(BISAS) if you are anticipating an ATAR
or equivalent between 80.00 and 89.95.
You will also need to complete a
questionnaire and attend an interview.
business.unsw.edu.au/bisas
Degree transfer – internally
We understand that you may change
your mind about your chosen degree at
UNSW. After one year of study, you can
use our Internal Program Transfer (IPT)
to move into your dream degree – we
will only look at your first year uni marks
and not your ATAR. IPT can also be
a useful pathway if you don’t meet the
entry cut-off for a degree – simply start
in a similar degree with a lower cut-off,
study for one year and use IPT to apply
to transfer into your dream degree.
unsw.edu.au/ipt
TAFE or uni study
If you have studied one year in
a degree at another uni, or have
completed a Cert IV, Diploma or
Advanced Diploma, you may be
eligible for a place at UNSW.
Contact the Future Students Office
to discuss your options and how
your qualifications will be assessed
for entry to UNSW: +61 2 9385 1844
or email futurestudents@unsw.edu.au.
futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/
how-to-apply
UNSW Prep Program
If things don’t quite go to plan in
years 11 and 12 and you are eligible
for the Educational Access Scheme,
we have the UNSW Prep Program,
which is a one year pathway to
a UNSW degree place.
unsw.edu.au/unswprep17-19
UPP
The UNSW University Preparation
Program (UPP) is open to adults aged
20 or older who do not satisfy the entry
requirements for admission to study at
UNSW. By completing the UPP you can
build your academic skills by studying
part time in your area of interest. Once
completed, you can use your results to
apply for a place in a degree at UNSW.
unsw.edu.au/upp
Indigenous Pre-Programs
If you are an Indigenous or Torres
Strait Islander, there are pre-programs
in the areas of business, law, medicine
and social work available to you.
nuragili.unsw.edu.au/
pre-programs
UNSW Foundation Studies
After successful completion of the
UNSW Foundation Studies one
year program, you may be eligible
for a place via a provisional offer to
an undergraduate degree at UNSW.
ufs.unsw.edu.au

Art Design
Degree Name Majors Available
2016
Cut-off
2017
GE Rank1
No. of
Years
Assumed
Knowledge Career Opportunities
Art Theory2
Art History • Visual Culture • Colonial/Postcolonial
Studies • Visual Studies • Critical Theory • Digital
and Design • Histories • Museum Studies
80.00 80.00 3F None Arts and cultural management, policy making and administration;
Galleries, libraries, museums and archives; Creative direction,
planning and production; Art and design criticism, communications
and journalism; Cultural and creative research and scholarship;
Multi-platform publishing and distribution; Curatorship, festival, event
and museum management; Design thinking and management; Public
programming and engagement; Entrepreneurship, strategy, creative
social enterprise and startups.
Art Theory/Arts See Art Theory and Arts entries 81.00 83.00 4F None The Art Theory Dual Degree Programs provide students with
the flexibility to undertake a range of careers or opportunities
associated with their dual degrees. See individual degrees.
Art Theory/Social
Research Policy
See Art Theory and Social Research Policy entries 80.00 80.00 4.5F None The Art Theory Dual Degree Programs provide students with
Design (Hons)2
Ceramics • Graphic Design • Interactive Media
• Jewellery Design • Object Design (furniture
and lighting) • Spatial Design • Textiles
80.00 80.00 4F Visual Arts Graphics, media, interaction and digital design; Communications,
branding and advertising; UX and service design; Design
management and strategy; Social innovation and entrepreneurship;
App development, data visualisation and responsive design; Creative
consultancies, design and media studios, design-led businesses;
Object, furniture and lighting design; Film, television, online and
mobile production and post-production; Design for exhibitions,
galleries and museums; Costume, theatre and events design; Design
teaching and academia; Jewellery and wearables design; Packaging,
illustration and publishing; Textile, fabric and fashion design.
Design (Hons)/Media
(PR Advertising)
See Design (Hons) and Media (PR Advertising) 85.00 86.00 5F None The Design Dual Degree Programs provide students with
Fine Arts (Hons)2
Drawing • Interactive Media • Painting • Photography
• Printmaking • Sculpture Performance Installation
• Textiles
80.00 80.00 4F Visual Arts Advertising, art direction; Galleries, libraries and museums sector;
Arts and cultural administration and policy making; Arts education
and training; Arts writing, publishing and criticism; Commercial
and news photography; Curating and artistic program management
in festivals, museums, galleries and public spaces; Exhibition
planning, design and installation; Entertainment, digital media
and technology industries; Theatre, film and television production;
Urban planning, site activation and public art.
Fine Arts/Arts See Fine Arts and Arts entries 81.00 83.00 4F Visual Arts The Fine Arts/Arts Dual Degree Program provides students with
Media Arts (Hons)2
Animation • Digital Media • Interactive
and Cross Media
80.00 80.00 4F None Animation design and production; Video, online and mobile media;
Interaction, user experience and environments; Game development
and production; Digital publishing, advertising and communications;
Digital strategy; Film, television, online and mobile production;
Multiplatform media development and production; Production
management and development; Sound design, composition and
production; Scientific imaging and visualisation; Media strategy
and planning; Entrepreneurship, innovation and media startups.
Media Arts (Hons)/
Science (Computer
Science)
See Media Arts (Hons) and Computer Science (BSc) 91.00 92.00 5F Mathematics
Extension 1
The Media Arts Dual Degree Program provides students with the
flexibility to pursue a range of careers or opportunities associated
with their dual degree. See individual degrees.
2016
Cut-off
2017
GE Rank1
No. of
Years
Assumed
Arts Asian Studies • Chinese Studies • Creative Writing
• Criminology • Development Studies • Economics
(Business) • English • Environmental Humanities
• European Studies • Film Studies • French Studies
• Geography (Science) • German Studies • History
• Human Resource Management (Business)
• Indigenous Studies (Nura Gili) • International
Business (Business) • International Relations
• Japanese Studies • Korean Studies • Linguistics
• Media Culture and Technology • Music Studies
• Philosophy • Politics • Psychology (Science)
• Sociology and Anthropology • Spanish and Latin
American Studies • Theatre and Performance Studies
81.00 83.00 3F None Our graduates can be found working in the diplomacy, publishing,
the arts, international affairs, education, journalism, politics,
university and public administration, interpreting and translating,
business, media and research.
Arts and Business Asian Studies • Chinese Studies • Creative Writing
• Criminology • Development Studies • Economics
(Business) • English • Environmental Humanities
• European Studies • Film Studies • French Studies
• Geography (Science) • German Studies • History
• Human Resource Management (Business)
• Indigenous Studies (Nura Gili) • International
Business (Business) • International Relations
• Japanese Studies • Korean Studies • Linguistics
• Media Culture and Technology • Music Studies
• Philosophy • Politics • Psychology (Science)
• Sociology and Anthropology • Spanish and Latin
American Studies • Theatre and Performance Studies
90.00 90.00 3F None This degree provides you with the tools to work in
management, marketing and strategy roles in a range
of industries and organisations. Your choice of major will
help to shape your career options.
Arts/Education
(Secondary)
Aboriginal (Indigenous) Studies • Drama (Theatre)
• Chinese • Economics • English • English as an
Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) • French
• Geography • German • History • Indonesian
• Japanese • Korean • Legal Studies • Music
• Secondary Education • Spanish (Hispanic Studies)
• Society and Culture
81.00 83.00 4F Band 5 or higher
in any HSC English
course or the
equivalent
Recognised as an initial teaching qualification in both
government and non-government Secondary Schools
throughout Australia. This degree is also widely accepted
as a teaching qualification internationally.
Commerce/Education
(Secondary)
Economics • Business Studies
• Secondary Education
in any HSC
English course
or the equivalent
Mathematics
22

2016
Cut-off
2017
GE Rank1
No. of
Years
Assumed
Criminology
Criminal Justice
Criminology • Social Science and Policy 83.00 84.00 3F None Policy, research, analyst and advocacy roles in government,
non-government, community and private organisations.
Design (Hons)/
Education (Secondary)
Visual Arts • Graphics and Multimedia Technology
• Secondary Teaching
in any HSC English
course or the
equivalent; Visual Arts
Economics/Education
(Secondary)
Economics • Business Studies
93.00 94.00 4F Band 5 or higher in any
HSC English course
or the equivalent;
Mathematics
Fine Arts/Education
(Secondary)
in any HSC English
course or the
International Studies Asian Studies • Development Studies
• European Studies • International Business
• International Relations • Language Studies
93.00 94.00 4F None International business, government agencies (including foreign
affairs), investment banks and other financial institutions, non
government organisations and the United Nations, journalism
and media, tourism and trade, economics and law.
International Studies/
Media (Communication
Journalism)
See International Studies and Media
(Communication Journalism)
93.00 94.00 5F None This dual degree prepares graduates for international careers in
communication and journalism. Examples include digital, broadcast
and print journalism (including, foreign correspondent), advocacy,
corporate and organisational communication, public sector
communication, public relations, international business, government
agencies, including foreign affairs, non-government organisations,
especially those linked to the United Nations and to development
work, tourism and trade.
Media (PR
Advertising)
(PR Advertising)
93.00 94.00 5F None This dual degree opens up exciting international, creative career
options including; international marketing, multimedia producer,
and international business, government agencies including foreign
affairs, non-government organisations, especially those linked to
the United Nations and to development work, tourism and trade.
Media (Screen Sound
Production)
(Screen Sound Production)
93.00 94.00 5F None This dual degree provides you the opportunity to take your skills
abroad in a range of diverse and creative roles including multimedia
producer, editor, sound designer, director and other roles within
video and audio production, international business, government
agencies, including foreign affairs, non-government organisations,
especially those linked to the United Nations and development
work, tourism and trade.
Media (Communication
Journalism)
Media • Communication • Journalism 85.00 86.00 3F None Journalism; public relations and advertising; corporate;
organisational and public sector communication.
Media (PR
Advertising)
Media • Advertising • Public Relations 85.00 86.00 3F None Public relations; advertising; media relations and organisational
communication in corporate, political and non-profit organisations.
Media (Screen
Sound Production)
Media • Screen and Sound • Media Production 85.00 86.00 3F None Content producer in the evolving contemporary media industry.
Also roles in the audio visual industry, such as television and film
production, sound design, editing, film criticism and research.
Media Arts (Hons)/
Education (Secondary)
in any HSC English
course or the
Music3
Creative Practice • Music Studies • Sonic Arts
• Music Pedagogy
ATAR +
Audition
N/A 4F See note4
Performance, private teaching, recording, arts administration,
music journalism, arranging and composing.
Music/Arts3
See Music and Arts 81.00 +
Audition
81.00 +
Audition
5F See note4
Performance, private teaching, broadcasting, arts administration/
management, arts event management, composition, conducting,
arts advocacy, music recording and film industries, research, arts
journalism, politics, university and public administration, diplomacy
and publishing.
Music/Commerce3
See Music and Commerce 96.50 +
Audition
97.20 +
Audition
5F See Commerce
and note4
See individual degrees.
Music/Education
(Secondary)3
Creative Practice • Music Studies • Sonic Arts
• Music Pedagogy • Secondary Education
80.00 +
Audition
80.00 +
Audition
5F Band 5 or higher in
any HSC English
course or the
equivalent and note4
Secondary school music teaching, private teaching,
performance, recording, arts administration, music journalism,
arranging and composing.
Music/Engineering
(Hons)3
See Music and Engineering 91.00 +
Audition
92.00 +
Audition
6.5F See Engineering
and note4
Music/Media
(Communication
Journalism)3
See Music and Media (Communication Journalism) 85.00 +
Audition
86.00 +
Audition
5F See note4
This dual degree leads to creative and competitive careers in music
blogging, label management, music production, arts administration/
management, music journalism, broadcasting, recording, studio
and private teaching, sound design, research, concert curation.
Music/Media
(PR Advertising)3
See Music and Media (PR Advertising) 85.00 +
Audition
86.00 +
Audition
5F See note4
See above.
Music/Media (Screen
Sound Production)3
See Music and Media (Screen Sound Production) 85.00 +
Audition
86.00 +
Audition
5F See note4
See above.
Music/Science3
See Music and Science 85.00 +
Audition
85.00 +
Audition
5F See Science
(Mathematics and
Chemistry plus one
or more of Biology,
Earth Environmental
Science, Physics, HSC
Mathematics Ext 1 –
depending on chosen
area of study) and note4
Music/Advanced
Science (Hons)3
See Music and Science (Advanced) 95.00 +
Audition
96.00 +
Audition
6F See Advanced Science
(Mathematics and
Chemistry plus one
or more of Biology,
Earth Environmental
Science, Physics, HSC
Mathematics Ext 1 –
depending on chosen
area of study) and note4
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2016
Cut-off
2017
GE Rank1
No. of
Years
Assumed
Science/Education
(Secondary)
Anatomy • Biology • Biotechnology • Chemistry
• Earth Science • Ecology • Genetics • Geography
• Marine Science • Microbiology • Molecular and
Cell Biology • Pathology • Pharmacology • Physical
Oceanography • Physical Science • Physiology
in any HSC
English course
or the equivalent,
Mathematics
Social Research
Policy
Development Studies • Economics • Environmental
Humanities • Globalisation Studies • Human
Resource Management • Indigenous Studies
• International Business • International Relations
• Marketing • Media • Culture and Technology
• Politics • Social Science and Policy • Sociology
and Anthropology
80.00 80.00 3F None Graduates are highly successful in gaining diverse employment
in the public, community and private sectors in areas such as
community development, health, the environment, research and
policy analysis, political advising, organisational management,
marketing and market research, corporate affairs management
and private consulting.
Social Work (Hons) Social Work 80.00 80.00 4F None Social Workers have diverse careers in hospitals, government
departments, welfare agencies, industry/corporate, community
organisations, and as independent consultants.
Social Work (Hons)/Arts See Social Work and Arts 81.00 83.00 5.5F None Social Workers work in diverse areas, including: hospitals,
government departments, welfare agencies, industry/corporate,
community organisations, and as independent consultants. The dual
degree allows graduates to have flexible careers extending to areas
in diplomacy, publishing, the arts, international affairs, education,
journalism, politics, university and public administration, interpreting
and translating, business, media and research.
Social Work (Hons)/
Criminology and
Criminal Justice
See Social Work and Criminology and Criminal Justice 83.00 84.00 5F None Skills in both Social Work and Criminology extend your career
options from policy analyst and advisor to research officer, project
manager or research designer. Graduates are found working in
organisations such as Attorney-General’s Department, National
Drug, Alcohol and Research Centre, Social Policy Research Centre,
State and Federal Government, Australian Security Intelligence
Organisation (ASIO), Australian Bureau of Criminology, the courts
and prisons.
Social Work (Hons)/
Social Research
and Policy
See Social Work and Social Research and Policy 80.00 80.00 5.5F None In addition to Social Work above, this dual degree means graduates
are highly successful in gaining employment in policy analysing,
political advising, organisational management, marketing and
market research and corporate affairs management.
UNSW Prep (17–19)
Academic Skills • Social Science Skills • Selected
course from UNSW Arts Social Sciences
See note5
N/A 1F None See Arts.
Built Environment
Degree Name Study Areas
2016
Cut-off
2017
GE Rank
No. of
Years
Assumed
Architectural Studies Design Studio • Communications • History and
Theory • Technology • Practice • Computer Modelling
• Technical Drawing and Model Making • Materials
• Structure and Construction
95.60 96.00 3F None Consulting architect in private practice, specialist architect in areas
such as heritage, building scientist, environmental consultant,
multidisciplinary design practice, government architect's office,
large commercial architectural firms, architectural critic, academic
or researcher.
City Planning (Hons) Planning Theory and Methodology • Sociology
• Political Economy • Planning Law • Transport
Planning • Environmental Science • Heritage Studies
• Urban Design • Planning History
80.00 81.00 4F None Strategic planner, environmental planner, land use planner,
urban policy and research, urban consultant, development
assessment planner, specialist in planning law (City Planning
(Hons/Laws degree).
Computational Design
(Hons)
Design Studio • Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Building Modelling • Rendering • Animation
• Multimedia • Information Technology in Design
80.00 82.00 3F None Architectural urban design specialist, digital optimisation consultant
(architect/engineering firms), software solutions developer, design/
production manager (construction firm), smart cities consultant
(planning offices councils), urban data analyst (business
consultancy firms), design technology manager (architecture
design firms), digital fabrication and smart manufacturing specialist,
animation professional, gaming environment developer, building
information model implementer (BIM).
Construction
Management
and Property
Building Construction • Property Development
• Facilities Management • Quantity Surveying
• Construction Technology • Building Science
• Materials and Structure • Management
• Economics and Law
82.10 85.00 3F None Construction manager, project manager, site manager, property
developer, property valuation, property and asset manager
or analyst, quantity surveyor, estimator, construction planner,
construction consultant, specialised legal advisor, corporate
real estate advisor.
Industrial Design
(Hons)
Design Studio • Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• 3D Digital Modelling • Commerce and
Marketing • Science and Engineering
• Materials and Manufacturing
80.00 81.00 4F None Product designer within a multi-disciplinary design team
(architectural and engineering consultancies); product designer
within the manufacturing sector (consumer and public access
products electrical, transport, scientific, medical, retail, furniture,
telecommunications); digital multimedia designer; product branding
marketer; packaging designer; graphic designer; service and
strategic design.
Interior Architecture
(Hons)
Design Studio • Communications • Technology
• Practice • History and Theory • Computer Modelling
80.00 81.00 4F None Interior architects in architecture and design practices; private
consultant, specialising in residential, retail, workplace, commercial
or hospitality; corporate interior designer specialising in multi-
storey residential, retail, hospitality, medical, hotel or exhibition
design; your own interior architecture or design practice; project
management; construction management.
Landscape
Architecture (Hons)
Design Studio • Environmental Technology and
Practice • Ecological Processes • Communication
• Plants and Design • History and Theory
• Landscape Engineering Principles
80.00 81.00 4F None Landscape architect; designer in private practice; designer;
project manager or technical officer in local government; landscape
planner in a state government agency or authority; landscape
planning and management specialist; designer with a landscape
construction company.
UNSW/Tongji Dual
Degree in Architecture8
Design Studio • Communications • History and
Theory • Technology • Practice • Computer Modelling
• Structure and Construction
90.00 +
Portfolio +
Interview
N/A 4F None Career opportunities in China and Australia. Consulting
architect in private practice; specialist architect e.g. heritage,
multidisciplinary design practice; government architect’s office;
large commercial practice architectural firm; architectural critic;
academic and researcher.
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Business School
2016
Cut-off
2017
GE Rank1
No. of
Years
Assumed
Actuarial Studies Actuarial Studies; and second major option:
• Accounting • Business Economics • Business Law
• Business Strategy and Economics Management
• Finance • Financial Economics • Human Resource
Management • Information Systems • International
Business • Management • Marketing • Mathematics
• Real Estate Studies • Statistics • Taxation
97.50 98.00 3F Mathematics
Extension 1
Accredited by Actuaries Institute (Australia) for Part I exemption.
Actuarial analyst; asset management trainee; credit analyst;
forecasting analyst; insurance analyst; risk assessment officer;
statistical research analyst; superannuation advisor; wealth
management analyst.
Actuarial Studies
(Co-op)6
See Actuarial Studies ATAR +
Co-op
N/A 4F Mathematics
Extension 1
Accredited by Actuaries Institute (Australia) for Part I exemption.
Part II exemption is met if Honours year is undertaken in the
Co-op Program. As above.
Actuarial Studies/
Commerce
See Actuarial Studies and Commerce 97.50 98.00 4F Mathematics
Extension 1
See Actuarial Studies and Commerce degrees.
Actuarial Studies/
Economics
See Actuarial Studies and Economics 97.50 98.00 4F Mathematics
Extension 1
See Actuarial Studies and Economics degrees.
Actuarial Studies/
Science
See Actuarial Studies and Science 97.50 98.00 4F Mathematics Extension
1 + Science Assumed
Knowledge
See Actuarial Studies and Science degrees.
Actuarial Studies/
Science (Advanced
Mathematics) (Hons)
Actuarial Studies • Mathematics • Statistics 97.50 98.00 5F Mathematics
Extension 1
See Actuarial Studies and Science
(Advanced Mathematics) degrees.
Commerce Accounting • Business Economics • Business Law
• Business Strategy and Economic Management
• Finance • Financial Economics • Human Resource
Management • Information Systems • International
Business • Management • Marketing • Real Estate
Studies • Taxation
96.50 97.20 3F Mathematics Private and public sectors in jobs such as accountant, economic
policy advisor, financial analyst, human resources officer, IS/IT
consultant, management consultant and marketing coordinator.
Commerce (Co-op)6
Accounting and Business Management
• Information Systems • Marketing
ATAR +
Co-op
N/A 4F Mathematics See Commerce degree.
Commerce (Co-op)
(Hons) 6
Finance ATAR +
Co-op
N/A 4F Mathematics See Commerce degree.
Commerce
(International)
See Commerce and International Studies 97.50 98.00 4F Mathematics Degree provides a solid foundation of business including international
studies component and one year compulsory overseas exchange
to prepare you for the challenges of working in global business.
Degree attracts employers with regional and global operations,
as well as government and non-government agencies operating
internationally. See Commerce and International Studies degrees.
Commerce/Advanced
Science (Hons)
See Commerce and Science (Advanced) 96.50 97.20 5F Mathematics
Extension 1 + Science
Assumed Knowledge
See Commerce and Advanced Science degrees.
Commerce/Arts See Commerce and Arts 96.50 97.20 4F Mathematics See Commerce and Arts degrees.
Commerce/Aviation
Management
See Commerce and Aviation (Management) 96.50 97.20 4F Mathematics See Commerce and Aviation (Management) degrees.
Commerce/Design
(Honours)
See Commerce and Designs (Honours) 96.50 97.20 5F Mathematics
+ Visual Arts
See Commerce and Design (Honours) degrees.
Commerce/Economics See Commerce and Economics 96.50 97.20 4F Mathematics See Commerce and Economics degrees.
Commerce/Fine Arts See Commerce and Fine Arts 96.50 97.20 4F Mathematics
+ Visual Arts
See Commerce and Fine Arts degrees.
Commerce/
Information Systems
See Commerce and Information Systems 96.50 97.20 4F Mathematics See Commerce and Information Systems degrees.
Commerce/Media
(PR Advertising)
See Commerce and Media (PR Advertising) 96.50 97.20 4F Mathematics See Commerce and Media (PR Advertising) degrees.
Commerce/Science See Commerce and Science 96.50 97.20 4F Mathematics +
Science Assumed
Knowledge
See Commerce and Science degrees.
Commerce/
Science (Advanced
Mathematics) (Hons)
See Commerce and Science (Advanced
Mathematics)
Extension 1
See Commerce and Science (Advanced Mathematics) degrees.
Commerce/Science
(Computer Science)
See Commerce and Science (Computer Science) 96.50 97.20 4F Mathematics
Extension 1
See Commerce and Science (Computer Science) degrees.
Economics Economics • Econometrics • Financial Economics
and second major option: • Accounting • Business
Law • Finance • Human Resource Management
• Information Systems • International Business
• Management • Marketing • Mathematics
• Psychology • Real Estate Studies • Statistics
• Taxation • or any major offered in the Bachelor of Arts
93.00 94.00 3F Mathematics Major economic policy government departments, private sector
employers and international organisations (such as the Reserve
Bank, The World Bank Group and OECD). Economics and financial
forecaster; economics researcher; financial analyst; policy advisor;
wealth management analyst; management consultant; business
analyst; quantitative analyst; statistical analyst.
Economics/Arts Economics • Econometrics • Financial Economics
• and see Arts
93.00 94.00 4F Mathematics See Economics and Arts degrees.
Economics/Science Economics • Econometrics • Financial Economics
• and see Science
93.00 94.00 4F Mathematics +
Science Assumed
Knowledge
See Economics and Science degrees.
Economics/
Science (Advanced
Mathematics) (Hons)
Economics • Econometrics • Financial Economics
• Mathematics • Statistics
Extension 1
See Economics and Science (Advanced Mathematics) degrees.
Economics/Advanced
Science (Hons)
Economics • Econometrics • Financial Economics
and see Science (Advanced)
95.00 96.00 5F Mathematics +
Advanced Science
See Economics and Science (Advanced) degrees.
Information Systems7
Information Systems 90.00 91.00 3F Mathematics Business analyst; business intelligence systems developer;
e-commerce specialist; IS development specialist; IS/IT architect;
IS/IT consultant; IT infrastructure developer; network analyst and
systems analyst.
Information Systems
(Co-op) (Hons)6
Information Systems ATAR +
Co-op
N/A 4F Mathematics See Information Systems degree.
UNSW Prep (17–19)
Business
Academic Study Skills • Mathematics Skills
• Managing Organisations People
• Marketing Fundamentals
See note5
N/A 1F None See Commerce degree.

Engineering
2016
Cut-off
2017
GE Rank1
No. of
Years
Assumed
Aerospace Engineering
(Hons)
Aerodynamics • Flight Mechanics • Propulsion
• Space Craft • Structures • Systems
Extension 1, Physics
Graduates can work on the design, manufacture and operation
of flight vehicles with major satellite companies or airlines,
research for civil and military aerospace organisations, and
in the space, defence, automotive, and power industries.
Bioinformatics
Engineering (Hons)
Computing • Math • Biology • Bioinformatics
(the integration of computing maths and biology)
• Elective options include Computing Maths and
Biology • such as: Biochemistry • Molecular Biology
• Statistics • Machine Learning • Algorithms
• Visualisation • Computer Interfacing • Networks
and Database Visualisation
Extension 1,
Chemistry
Bioinformatic, pharmaceutical, agrotech, banking and finance,
big data, consulting, development, digital services, education,
health, IT, logistics, research, software engineering, computer
security plus many others.
Chemical Engineering
(Hons)
Chemical Engineering. Elective options include
Advanced Reaction Engineering • Advanced
Process Control • Fuel and Energy • Environmental
Science and Technology
Extension 1, Physics,
Chemistry
Chemical engineers can pursue careers in water treatment
and recycling, environmental management, manufacturing,
food processing, the energy and petrochemical industries,
and research, from molecular level up to full heavy-industry scale.
Civil Engineering
(Hons)
Civil Engineering • Engineering Construction
and Management • Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural Engineering • Transport Engineering
• Water Engineering
Graduates can find employment with specialist consulting
firms (which vary in size from sole practitioners to major firms
employing hundreds of engineers), construction companies,
large public companies, government organisations which
construct, manage and maintain public utilities, and financial
and management consultancies.
Civil Engineering with
Architecture (Hons)
Civil Engineering • Architecture 95.6 96.00 4F Mathematics
Graduates are employed by specialist structural engineering
consultants, construction and contracting companies, federal, state,
and local government organisations, airport and harbour authorities,
project developers, financial, and management consultancies.
Computer Engineering
(Hons)
Embedded Systems • Telecommunications
• Electronics • System and Control • Advanced
Computing • Elective Options include • Artificial
Intelligence • Computer Architecture • Digital
Systems • Networking • Graphics • Operating
Systems • Databases • Software Engineering
Graduates can work in Embedded Systems, VLSI Design,
Agrotech, Banking and finance, Big data, Consulting, Development,
Digital services, Education, Health, I.T., Logistics, Research,
Software engineering, Computer Security, plus many others!
Computer Science Majors: Artificial Intelligence • Human-computer
Interactions • Computer Networks • Databases
systems • E-commerce • Robotics • Study Areas:
Information Systems • Japanese • Philosophy
• Psychology • Plus many more!
Extension 1
Careers are diverse depending on the specialisations studied
with many graduates employed as programmers, system analysts
and database administrators. Software companies, commercial
institutions, robotics, web companies, AI and IT units are big
employers of Computer Science Graduates.
Computer Science/Arts Computer Science Majors: Artificial Intelligence
• Human-computer Interactions • Computer Networks
• Databases systems • E-commerce • Robotics.
See Arts for Arts Majors
Extension 1
Computer Science/
Engineering
Computer Science Majors: Artificial Intelligence
• Databases Systems • E-commerce • Robotics
• Engineering Majors depends on the Engineering
degree chosen
Computer Science/
Media Arts (Hons)
• Databases systems • E-commerce • Robotics
• Media Arts Majors Visual Arts • Graphics and
Multimedia Technology • Secondary Teaching
Extension 1
The Media Arts Dual Degree Program provides students with the
flexibility to peruse a range of careers or opportunities associated
with their dual degree. See individual degrees.
Computer Science/
Science
• Databases Systems • E-commerce • Robotics
• See Science entry for Science Majors
Extension 1
Electrical Engineering
(Hons)
Energy Systems • Microsystems • Photonics
• Systems and Control • Signal Processing
• Wireless and Data Networks
Electrical Engineering opens up a huge range of challenging
and rewarding career paths. Potential employers are found in
telecommunications, biomedical, electricity authorities and in
large private industrial groups such as Thales, Alstom, BHP,
Boeing Australia, Honeywell, Dolby Australia, IBM and Google.
Engineering (Hons)/
Master of Biomedical
Engineering
Bionics • Biomonitoring and Modelling Research
• Biomaterials • Tissue Engineering and Regenerative
Medicine • Biomechanics • Regulatory Requirements
Graduates can pursue career opportunities in hospitals, regulatory
bodies, research institutions, tertiary education, the medical
devices and biotechnology industries, and all the opportunities
provide by their chosen undergraduate degree.
Engineering (Hons)/
Arts
See individual Engineering degrees and Arts 91.00 92.00 5-5.5F Mathematics
See individual degrees. Graduates may be employed in
technological or administrative aspects of engineering including
design, development, consultancy, manufacture, management and
research. Companies employing engineers and computer scientists
for both technical and general management roles increasingly seek
the broad education provided by these dual degrees.
Engineering (Hons)/
Commerce
See individual Engineering degrees and Commerce 96.50 97.20 5.5F Mathematics
See individual degrees. Examples include positions that combine
the technical skills of engineering with those of business and
commerce, enabling careers in the management of businesses,
especially those involved in engineering-related activities.
Engineering (Hons)/
Engineering Science
(Civil/Mining or
Mining/Civil)
See Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering 91.00 92.00 5F Mathematics
Engineering (Hons)
(Civil or Environmental)/
Engineering Science
(Environmental or Civil)
See Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering 91.00 92.00 5F Mathematics
Engineering (Hons)/
Master of Engineering
in Electrical
Engineering
In addition to study areas listed under Electrical
Engineering; students can choose a broadening
discipline (minor) from areas such as: music
• language • commerce • psychology • mechatronics
• photovoltaics • computing • mathematics
Examples include technical careers in electrical engineering (see
Engineering (Electrical), and other areas of specialisation such
as satellite systems, nuclear engineering, geospatial systems,
photovoltaics, and mechatronics).
26

Engineering
2016
Cut-off
2017
GE Rank1
No. of
Years
Assumed
Engineering (Hons)/
Science
See individual Engineering degrees and Science 91.00 92.00 5F Mathematics
+ Science Assumed
Knowledge
See individual degrees. Examples include professional positions
in technological or administrative aspects of engineering including
design, development, consultancy, manufacture, management and
research. Companies employing engineers and computer scientists
for both technical and general management roles increasingly seek
the broad education provided by these dual degrees.
Engineering(Hons)/
Surveying
Civil Engineering • Surveying 91.00 92.00 5F Mathematics
Engineer for a consulting firm, construction and contracting
companies, government, private surveying firms working in land
management and planning, cadastral surveying and land law,
the mining industry, hydrographic surveying, aerial imaging
and cartography.
Environmental
Engineering (Hons)
Environmental Engineering • Environmental Studies
• Geotechnical Engineering • Transport Engineering
• Water and Waste Engineering
There is a broad range of rewarding career opportunities available
to Environmental Engineers across the water, construction, energy,
and manufacturing industries. Graduates may also consult on major
tender projects such as recycling or desalination plants, and plan
sustainable infrastructure.
Flexible First Year Design and Computing • Engineering Fundamentals
• Mathematics • Physics
See individual degrees (Flexible First Year is for students who want
to be an engineer, but are unsure which discipline of engineering they
would feel comfortable signing up for. In their second year they need
to do an internal program transfer into their chosen degree program).
Food Science (Hons) Food Science and Technology • Food Science
and Nutrition
91.00 92.00 4F Mathematics,
Chemistry
Career opportunities depend on specialisation but will generally
include any industry or organisation that processes or handles food
and beverages. Some examples roles include quality assurance,
new product development, food production management, analysing
goods for nutrient content or researching better ways to preserve
or package food.
Geospatial Engineering
(Hons)
Computer Graphics • Databases • Geographic
Information Systems • GIS • GPS • Remote Sensing
• Satellite and Airborne Imaging • Web-GIS
Geospatial information constantly reveals new insights about
our world, with graduates working in emergency services,
urban planning, health, management of natural resources,
insurance, transport planning, telecommunications, Google
and the United Nations.
Industrial Chemistry
(Hons)
Industrial Chemistry. Elective options include:
advanced polymers • advanced reaction
engineering • advanced process control
and advanced research thesis
Chemistry
Industrial Chemists use their broad understanding of chemistry
and environmental sustainability in pharmaceutical companies,
polymer manufacturing, petrochemical processing, manufacturing
and food science. You might even find yourself challenging the
norm in cutting edge research!
Mechanical and
Manufacturing
Engineering (Hons)
Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) • Materials
Science • Process Technology and Automation
• Process Modelling and Simulation • Reliability
and Maintenance Engineering
Graduates work in a wide variety of manufacturing industries, such
as automotive, defence and aerospace – essentially any industry
which creates a new product out of raw materials. For the young
entrepreneurs, you may even choose to create a start-up and
introduce ground-breaking products to the world!
Mechanical
Engineering (Hons)
Composite Structures • Computer Aided Design
(CAD) • Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
• Fluid Dynamics • Heat Transfer • Materials Science
• Noise and Vibration • Power Generation
• Thermodynamics
Mechanical Engineering continues to evolve with improvements
in technology, with Engineers employed to design construct and
optimise machines that are smaller yet more powerful than any
before them. There is high demand in a wide range of industries
such as power generation, transport, construction, mining,
insurance and appliances.
Mechatronic
Engineering (Hons)
Computing • Control Systems • Electronics
• Mechanical Design Skills • Microprocessors
Mechatronic Engineers work in one of the many industries where
automation is in demand, such as manufacturing, automotive
mining, cargo handling and agriculture. You may also work in
companies that design and manufacture consumer devices such
as mobile phones, video game consoles and biomedical devices.
Mining Engineering
(Hons)
Mining Engineering • Geotechnical engineering
• Mine Design and Planning • Mining Management
and Sustainability • Mining Systems • Mining
Technologies (ventilation; rock breakage; etc)
With a degree in Mining Engineering, you can decide if you want to
work out in the field or in the office. Graduates enjoy fruitful careers
in mining companies at the operational or corporate level, service
supply companies, the quarrying industry, the tunnelling industry,
consultancy firms, universities, investment firms and government.
Naval Architecture
(Hons)
Contracts and Tendering • Hydrostatics
• Hydrodynamics • Marine Engineering
• Resistance and Propulsion • Ship Structures
There is a broad range of exciting and rewarding career
opportunities available to Naval Architects, including ship
design, shipbuilding, ship repair, research and development
(RD), offshore engineering, regulatory activities or ship
classification. You could work for naval architecture firms and
consultants, government, defence, ship classification societies,
ship management or ship-owner organisations.
Petroleum Engineering
(Hons)
Computer modelling and simulation to support
development and production of oil and gas resources
• Drilling Engineering • Formation Evaluation
• Integrated Field Development • Natural Gas
Engineering • Petroleum Geology and Geostatistics
• Petroleum economics • Reservoir Engineering
Large investments in liquified natural gas and the emergence of
unconventional oil and gas resources mean there is a strong future
ahead in Petroleum Engineering. Graduates may pursue careers
in major petroleum gas companies, coal seam gas production,
geothermal energy production, carbon dioxide sequestration,
banking and finance, legal firms, and environmental organisations.
Photovoltaics and Solar
Energy Engineering
(Hons)
Cell Interconnection and Encapsulation
• Manufacturing • Photovoltaics • Policy
Development • Quality Control • Reliability
and Life-Cycle Analysis • Renewable Energy
Technologies • Solar Cell Applications • Solar
Energy • Technology Development
Rapid growth in the industry means there is an increased need
for specialised photovoltaic engineers. Graduates can work with
manufacturers of solar cells, research organisations, system design
and integration companies, energy utilities and communication
companies. There's no limit to what you can achieve in photovoltaic
engineering – reach for the Sun!
Renewable Energy
Engineering (Hons)
Biomass • Energy Efficiency and Appliances
• Geothermal Systems • Hydro Turbine
• Photovoltaics • Renewable Energy • Solar
Architecture • Solar Thermal Systems • Tidal
and Wave Energy • Wind Power
Careers in Renewable Energy Engineering are becoming
increasingly popular as global awareness of energy sustainability
improves. Graduates can work in a wide range of companies,
designing, installing and operating renewable energy generating
systems and constructing energy efficient buildings. Positions are
available in manufacturing, research organisations, system design
and integration companies, energy utilities and consultancies.
Software Engineering
(Hons)
Software Engineering • Software Development
• Software Process • System Design • Elective
options include • Artificial Intelligence • Computer
Architecture • Graphics • Human-computer
Interaction • System Design and Implementation
• Computer Interfacing • Networks
• Project Management
Extension 1
Apart from software development and computing, Software
Engineers have work opportunities in telecommunications,
defence, security finance and electronics. You may even apply
your knowledge in other areas such as business, medicine,
power and transport.

Engineering
2016
Cut-off
2017
GE Rank1
No. of
Years
Assumed
Surveying (Hons) Engineering and Mining Surveying • Cadastral
Surveying and Land Law • Modern Geodesy
• Navigation and Earth Observation • Precise GPS/
GNSS Positioning • Satellite and Airborne Imaging
• Surveying Applications and Design • Business
Management • Sustainable Land Development
and Management • Water and Soil Engineering
Surveying is a global profession currently facing a major skills
shortage. There are excellent career opportunities available
in government, the mining industry, private surveying firms,
construction firms, architecture and civil engineering firms working
in land management and planning, cadastral surveying and land
law, hydrographic surveying, aerial imaging and cartography.
Telecommunications
(Hons)
Data Communications Systems • Data Encoding
• Compression and Encryption • Satellite and Optical
Fibre Networks • Voice Communication Systems
The telecommunications field is developing rapidly, with growing
demand for graduates as technology advances. Graduates can
work for telecommunications service providers such as iiNet or
Skype and major equipment and device manufacturers such as
Cisco, Apply or Huawei. You may even choose to join an exciting
new start-up, such as Airhop Communications, Devicescape,
or UNSW's own Zedelef.
UNSW Prep (17–19)
Engineering
Academic Study Skills • Mathematics Skills
• Intro to the World Wide Web • Spreadsheets
Databases • Communicating in Engineering
• Fundamentals of Physics
See note5
N/A 1.5F None See Engineering (Flexible First Year).
Law
Degree Name Dual Degree Options
2016
Cut-off*
2017
GE Rank1
No. of
Years
Assumed
Law (Dual Degree) Actuarial Studies 99.70 N/A 5F None for Law.
For other area of
study, please refer
to relevant entry
e.g. Science.
Your Law dual degree will open up a wide range of career
opportunities in myriad fields. The skills you will gain at UNSW Law
are highly transferable. Employers seek out our graduates for their
critical thinking and analytical skills. When it comes to your career,
there will be any number of options available to you.
We prepare our students for careers in the law, but also for
successful careers in business and finance with a range of
corporations, including start-ups, investment and trading banks,
insurance, accounting and consulting firms. Our students also
find successful careers in media, the arts, science, education,
engineering and government organisations.
All of these degrees
must be completed as
part of a dual degree
with Law.
Art Theory 99.70 N/A 5F
Arts 99.70 N/A 5F
Arts Business 99.70 N/A 6F
City Planning (Hons) 99.70 N/A 6.5F
Commerce 99.70 N/A 5F
Computer Science 99.70 N/A 5F
Criminology and Criminal Justice 99.70 N/A 5F
Economics 99.70 N/A 5F
Engineering (Hons) 99.70 N/A 6.5F
Fine Arts 99.70 N/A 5F
International Studies 99.70 N/A 6F
Media (Communication Journalism) 99.70 N/A 5F
Media (PR Advertising) 99.70 N/A 5F
Media (Screen Sound) 99.70 N/A 5F
Medicinal Chemistry (Hons) 99.70 N/A 6.5F
Music 99.70 +
Audition
N/A 6F
Psychological Science 99.70 N/A 5F
Psychology (Hons) 99.70 N/A 6F
Science 99.70 N/A 5F
Science (Advanced) (Hons) 99.70 N/A 6F
Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Hons) 99.70 N/A 6F
Science Business 99.70 N/A 6F
Social Research Policy 99.70 N/A 5.5F
Social Work (Hons) 99.70 N/A 6.5F
*In 2017 UNSW Law will introduce an ATAR plus Law Admissions Test (LAT) assessment process for all applicants. For more information on the LAT see: law.unsw.edu.au/LAT.
Medicine
2016
Cut-off
2017
GE Rank1
No. of
Years
Assumed
Exercise Physiology Exercise Physiology 86.00 88.00 4F Mathematics
and Chemistry
Exercise Physiologists work in private practice, hospitals,
medical clinics or research in the area of exercise for the
prevention and management of chronic disease such
as musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders, and
cardiopulmonary and metabolic conditions.
Medical Studies/
Doctor of Medicine10
ATAR +
UMAT +
Interview
N/A 6F English Standard –
Band 4 or higher
Medical practitioners in hospitals and private practices.
Further study and experience enables graduates to specialise
in a specific area of medicine, such as General Practice,
Cardiology, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, etc.
Medical Studies/
Doctor of Medicine/Arts10
ATAR +
UMAT +
Interview
N/A 7.75F English Standard –
Band 4 or higher
Medical practitioners in hospitals and private practices. Further
study and experience enables graduates to specialise in a specific
area of medicine, such as General Practice, Cardiology, Oncology,
Orthopaedics and Paediatrics. The Medicine Dual Degree Program
provides students with the flexibility to pursue a range of medical
careers or opportunities associated with their dual degrees.
Law Admission Test (LAT)
UNSW Law is broadening their assessment of applicants for
entry to Undergraduate Law Dual Degree programs in 2017.
This will require you to sit the Law Admission Test (LAT) on
26 September 2016.
For more information on how to register, prepare
and more, visit: law.unsw.edu.au/LAT
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Science
2016
Cut-off
2017
GE Rank1
No. of
Years
Assumed
Advanced Mathematics
(Hons)
Applied Mathematics • Pure Mathematics
• Quantitative Risk* • Advanced Statistics
*This study plan is by invitation only
Extension 1
Opportunities in banking, insurance and investment, environmental
modelling, oceanography, meteorology, computing, information
technology, government, education and research.
(Hons)/Arts
See Advanced Mathematics and Arts 95.00 96.00 5F Mathematics
Extension 1
(Hons)/Computer
Science
See Advanced Mathematics and Computer Science 95.00 96.00 5F Mathematics
Extension 1
(Hons)/Engineering
See Advanced Mathematics and Engineering 95.00 96.00 6F Mathematics
Extension 1, Physics +
Chemistry depending
on type of Engineering
Advanced Science
(Hons)
Advanced Physical Oceanography
• Advanced Physics • Anatomy • Archaeology and
Palaeoenvironments • Bioinformatics • Biological
Science • Biotechnology • Chemistry • Climate
Dynamics • Climate Systems Science • Earth Science
• Ecology • Genetics • Geochemistry • Human
Geography • Marine and Coastal Studies • Materials
Science • Mathematics • Microbiology • Molecular
and Cell Biology • Neuroscience • Pathology
• Pharmacology • Physical Geography • Physiology
• Psychology • Statistics • Vision Science
95.00 96.00 4F Mathematics and
Chemistry plus one
or more of Biology,
Earth Environmental
Science, Physics
or Mathematics
Extension 1
(depending on
chosen area of study)
Employment with research institutes, start-up innovation
companies, university or industry in Australia or overseas,
technology management, analysis in business or finance,
psychology, medical research and development, environmental
protection or forensic science.
Advanced Science
(Hons)/Arts
See Advanced Science and Arts 95.00 96.00 5F As above See individual degrees.
Advanced Science
(Hons)/Computer
Science
See Advanced Science and Computer Science 95.00 96.00 5F Mathematics
Extension 1 and
Chemistry plus one
or more of Biology,
Earth Environmental
Science, Physics
(depending on chosen
area of study)
Advanced Science
(Hons)/Engineering
See Advanced Science and Engineering 95.00 96.00 6F Mathematics
Chemistry + see
Advanced Science
Advanced Science
(Hons)/Fine Arts
See Advanced Science and Fine Arts 95.00 96.00 5F Visual Arts,
Mathematics and
Chemistry plus one
or more of Biology,
Earth Environmental
Science, Physics
or Mathematics
Extension 1
area of study)
Advanced Science
(Hons)/Social Research
and Policy
See Advanced Science and Social Research
and Policy
95.00 96.00 5.5F See Advanced
Science
Aviation (Flying)9
Aviation (Flying) ATAR +
Interview +
Medical
N/A 3F Mathematics Pilots for regional or major commercial airlines, training centres,
charter flights, or as aerial surveyors.
Aviation (Management) Management 80.00 80.00 3F Mathematics Management in airlines, freight companies, regulatory authorities,
defence forces or airports.
Biotechnology (Hons) Biotechnology 85.00 85.00 4F Mathematics
and Chemistry
Scientist or researcher with medical, biological or pharmaceutical
research organisations.
Engineering (Hons) in
Materials Science and
Engineering/Master of
Biomedical Engineering
See Materials Science and Engineering
and Biomedical Engineering
Engineering (Hons) in
Engineering/Commerce
See Materials Science and Engineering
and Commerce
96.50 97.20 5.5F Mathematics
Engineering (Hons)
in Materials Science
and Engineering/
Engineering Science in
Chemical Engineering
See Materials Science and Engineering 91.00 92.00 5F Mathematics
Extension 1 and/or
Chemistry
Unique and strong combination of professional engineering
qualifications that will ready graduates for a technologically
advanced and environmentally-sustainable future for both
industry and society.
Environmental
Management
Biology • Earth Science • Ecology • Environmental
Chemistry • Geography • Marine Science
and Chemistry
Environmental consultants or officers within industry or with local,
state or federal government. Employers may include National Parks
and Wildlife or the Environmental Protection Authority.
Environmental
Management/Arts
See Environmental Management and Arts 81.00 83.00 4.5F Mathematics
and Chemistry
Life Sciences Anatomy • Biology • Biological Chemistry
• Biotechnology • Ecology • Genetics • Marine
Science • Microbiology • Molecular and Cell
Biology • Pathology • Pharmacology • Physiology
• Psychology
80.00 80.00 3F Mathematics plus one
or more of Biology,
Chemistry, Earth
Environmental Science
area of study)
Life sciences have valuable applications in health, agriculture,
medicine, pharmaceutical and food science industries.
Engineering (Hons)
Physical Metallurgy • Process Metallurgy
• Materials Engineering • Ceramic Engineering
Work in areas of research and development, quality, technical
support, process improvement, team leadership and management,
technical sales, marketing and more for companies producing
engineered materials, metals, ceramics and plastics.
Medical Science Human Anatomy • Molecular Biology • Molecular
Genetics • Medical Microbiology • Neurobiology
• Human Pathology • Medical Pharmacology
• Medical Physiology
and Chemistry
Medical research, paramedical professions, health policy, medical
laboratory science, pathology and forensic science, pharmaceutical
and related industries.

Science
2016
Cut-off
2017
GE Rank1
No. of
Years
Assumed
Medicinal Chemistry
(Hons)
Medicinal Chemistry 90.00 90.00 4F Mathematics
and Chemistry
Work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Graduates equipped with skills in modern molecular biology and
pharmacology, underpinned with a comprehensive background
in chemistry with relevant synthetic skills necessary for synthesising
complex drug candidates. Additional employment opportunities
include the research, government, management, legal, and
education sectors.
Nanoscience (Hons) Nanotechnology 85.00 85.00 4F Mathematics
Extension 1, Chemistry
and Physics
Develop and commercialising products in the emerging
nanotechnology industry. Opportunities in business, research,
industry or enterprise.
Optometry (Hons)/
Science11
Optometry • Vision Science ATAR +
UMAT
N/A 5F Mathematics,
Chemistry, Physics
and English Advanced
Optometrist. May specialise in clinical practice, paediatric
optometry, contact lenses, public health, sports vision, low vision
rehabilitation or behavioural optometry.
Psychological Science Criminology • Human Resource Management
• Linguistics • Management • Marketing
• Neuroscience • Philosophy • Psychology
• Vision Science
87.00 88.00 3F Mathematics Work in clinical, legal, organisational, educational and
research settings, in both the private and public sectors.
Across industries including health care and social assistance;
public administration and safety; education and training; and
administrative and support services.
Psychology (Hons) Psychology 98.00 98.00 4F Mathematics Work in a wide variety of different contexts, including clinical,
legal, organisational, educational and research settings in both
private and public sector. Psychologists are employed across
several industries including health care and social assistance;
public administration and safety; education and training; and
administrative and support services.
Science Anatomy • Bioinformatics • Biology • Biotechnology
• Chemistry • Earth Science • Ecology • Food
Science • Genetics • Geography • Marine Science •
Materials Science • Mathematics • Microbiology
• Molecular and Cell Biology • Neuroscience
• Pathology • Pharmacology • Physical Oceanography
• Physics • Physiology • Psychology • Statistics
• Vision Science
Chemistry plus one
or more of Biology,
Earth Environmental
Science, Physics
or Mathematics
Extension 1
area of study)
Variety of fields in science and technology-based industries and
businesses in management, research and communication within
industry, government and the private sector. Recent graduates
work in business, industry, government and universities. They are
employed in areas as diverse as pharmaceutical and medical
research, occupational health and safety, environmental research
and industry, manufacture of new products, forensic science, patent
law, cognitive science, oceanography, food manufacture, science
teaching, science journalism, meteorology, optics and applications
of mathematics and statistics in the finance industry.
Science/Arts See Science and Arts 85.00 85.00 4F Mathematics and
Chemistry plus one
or more of Biology,
Earth Environmental
Science, Physics
or Mathematics
Extension 1
area of study)
Science (International) Anatomy • Bioinformatics • Biology • Biotechnology
Science • Genetics • Geography • Marine Science
• Materials Science • Mathematics • Microbiology
• Pathology • Pharmacology • Physical
Oceanography • Physics • Physiology
• Psychology • Statistics • Vision Science
Chemistry plus one
or more of Biology,
Earth Environmental
Science, Physics
or Mathematics
Extension 1
area of study)
Flexible and a broad range of career options in Australia and
overseas. Graduates are employed in a variety of science and
technology based industries and businesses, in management,
research and communication, within industry, government and
the private sector.
Science/Social
Research and Policy
See Science and Social Research and Policy 85.00 85.00 4.5F Mathematics and
Chemistry plus one
or more of Biology,
Earth Environmental
Science, Physics
or Mathematics
Extension 1
area of study)
Science and Business Anatomy • Bioinformatics • Biology • Biotechnology
Science • Genetics • Geography • Marine Science
• Materials Science • Mathematics • Microbiology
• Pathology • Pharmacology • Physical Oceanography
• Physics • Physiology • Psychology • Statistics
• Vision Science
Chemistry plus one
or more of Biology,
Earth Environmental
Science, Physics
or Mathematics
Extension 1
area of study)
Variety of fields in science and technology-based industries
and business in management, research and communication
within industry, government and the private sector. Graduates
are skilled in the context of working in the scientific industry as
well as having an understanding of the commercial environment
in which they are employed.
Science/Fine Arts See Science and Fine Arts 85.00 85.00 4F Visual Arts,
Mathematics and
Chemistry plus one
or more of Biology,
Earth Environmental
Science, Physics
or Mathematics
Extension 1
area of study)
UNSW Prep (17–19)
Science
Studies will include: • Academic Study Skills
• Mathematics Skills • Elective course
See note5
N/A 1F See Science.
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