Essential UNSW Information
for ADFA Candidates 2017
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Contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................2
Top 10 reasons.....................................................................................................3
Undergraduate programs .................................................................................4
Indicative Minimum Entrance Ranks 2017......................................................................................... 4
ADFA Degree / Job Chart............................................................................................................................ 5
Assumed Subject Knowledge 2017................................................................6
Assumed Subject Knowledge Expressed by Degree.......................................................................... 6
ADF Service Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 6
Assumed Subject Knowledge Expressed by State.............................................................................. 7
HSC Plus 2017....................................................................................................8
What is HSC Plus?......................................................................................................................................... 8
Why did UNSW introduce HSC Plus?.................................................................................................... 8
Am I eligible for bonus points under HSC Plus?................................................................................. 8
How many bonus points might I be awarded and for which Year 12 courses?...................... 8
Are all UNSW undergraduate degrees included in HSC Plus?..................................................... 8
How do I apply for HSC Plus?.................................................................................................................... 9
Example............................................................................................................................................................. 9
ACCESS Scheme 2017.......................................................................................10
What is the ACCESS Scheme?................................................................................................................... 10
Who is eligible to apply for the ACCESS Scheme?............................................................................ 10
Who is not eligible to apply for the ACCESS Scheme?.................................................................... 10
Types of disadvantage considered under ACCESS............................................................................ 10
How does the ACCESS Scheme work?.................................................................................................... 11
How do I apply?.............................................................................................................................................. 11
Elite Athletes and Performers................................................................................................................... 11
Elite Athletes and Performers bonus points........................................................................................ 12
Alternative entry 2017......................................................................................13
University Preparation Program (UPP)................................................................................................. 13
Limited ATAR................................................................................................................................................... 13
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (TPC).......................................................................................... 13
Other Tertiary Preparation Programs.................................................................................................... 13
Transferring from outside UNSW ........................................................................................................... 14
Post Year 12 Applicants............................................................................................................................... 14
The ADFA/UNSW Canberra admission process.........................................15
Universities Admission Centre (UAC).............................................................16
Further information about offers...................................................................17
Contact us.............................................................................................................18
Notes......................................................................................................................19
Essential UNSW Information for ADFA Candidates | 1
Introduction
The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) is a unique partnership between the Australian Defence Force
(ADF) and UNSW Australia, providing training and education for the future leaders of the Navy, Army and
Air Force.
Working at the intersection of a leading university and a military academy, UNSW has been educating defence
leaders for half a century.
UNSW is one of Australia’s most respected universities. Our focus on real world research coupled with industry
support sees us ranked as one of the world’s top 50 universities with a ranking of 46 in the 2015 QS World
University Rankings.
UNSW Canberra is the Canberra-based campus of UNSW and is located at the Australian Defence
Force Academy.
Through our experience in education and achievements in research, we excel in teaching undergraduate,
postgraduate and doctoral research students across arts, business, engineering, IT and science.
Our undergraduate programs are tailored to the educational needs of members of the Australian Defence
Force, while our graduate and doctoral research programs attract students from all walks of life and all parts of
the world.
UNSW Canberra is the only national academic institution with an integrated defence focus. Its strength is in
defence-related, security and engineering research. It also has the highest teacher to student ratio in
the country.
UNSW Canberra research collaborators include NATO; the US Air Force and US Army Research Office; the
Defence Science and Technology Organisation; the Defence Materiel Organisation; and the Department of
Veteran Affairs.
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Top 10 reasons
to choose ADFA/UNSW Canberra for
your undergraduate degree...
1
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Learn to be a leader and set yourself up for a wide range of career opportunities.
Receive a top quality education and study for a degree from UNSW Australia.
Start an extraordinary military career that will take you around Australia and the world.
Be paid to study, and have your tuition fees paid by the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Study with the best university teacher-to-student ratio in the country and learn from lecturers at
the top of their fields.
Meet a diverse range of people and make mates who will last a lifetime.
Undertake adventure training and personal development programs with the Navy, Army and Air Force.
Challenge yourself with exciting and rewarding experiences not available in other universities.
Graduate with a guaranteed job in the Navy, Army or Air Force.
Take advantage of unique postgraduate courses and scholarship opportunities.
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Undergraduate
programs
The following scores are from 2016 and should only be used as an indicative guide to the minimum entry level
required for UNSW Canberra programs for 2017.
Indicative minimum entrance ranks 2017
Standard Programs
UAC Code
Program
Program Code
Yrs
ATAR
OP *
IB
450001
B Arts
4400
3
75
12
25
450010
B Business
4405
3
80
10
28
450020
B Science
4410
3
75
12
25
450030
B Information Technology
4426
3
75
12
25
450040
B Engineering Hons
(Aeronautical Engineering)
4472
4
85
8
31
450050
B Engineering Hons
(Civil Engineering)
4473
4
85
8
31
450060
B Engineering Hons
(Electrical Engineering)
4471
4
85
8
31
450070
B Engineering Hons
(Mechanical Engineering)
4474
4
85
8
31
450080
B Technology
(Aeronautical Engineering)
4430
3
85
8
31
450090
B Technology (Aviation)
4437
3
80
10
29
OP * = Overall Position (QLD only). Please note these minimum OPs should be used as a general guide only
as the conversion can vary from year to year.
ATAR = Australian Tertiary Admission Rank – all states/territories except QLD.
IB = International Baccalaureate (Diploma only).
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ADFA Degree / Job Chart
Note: Army jobs are a guide only. Army Officers are General Service Officers and the job Corps is not determined
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75/12
Business
75/12
Armoured Corps Officer
Armoured Corps
Logistics
Officer
Officer
Logistics Officer
Artillery Officer
Artillery Officer
Air Combat Officer
Air Combat Officer
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Pilot) Corps
Pilot
Officer (GSO Pilot)
Catering Officer
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Engineer
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Officer
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Maritime Aviation
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Science
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Technology
70/14
Science
70/14
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Technology
Pilot
Catering Officer
Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller
Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller
Intelligence Officer
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Infantry Officer
Logistics Officer
Logistics Officer
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Air Combat Officer
Maritime
70/14
Logistics Officer Maritime Logistics
Mechanical
OfficerEngineer OfficerMechanical Engineer
Pilot
Officer
Pilot
70/14
Medical Corps Officer
Medical Corps
Joint
Officer
Battlefield Airspace Controller
Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller
Military Police Officer
Military Police
Intelligence
Officer Officer
Intelligence Officer
Ordnance Corps Officer
Ordnance Corps
Air Combat
Officer Officer
Air Combat Officer
Signals Corps Officer
Signals CorpsJoint
Officer
Battlefield Airspace Controller
Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller
Transport Corps Officer
Transport Corps
PilotOfficer
Pilot
Air Combat Officer
Air Combat Officer
Intelligence Officer
Intelligence Officer
Personnel Capability OfficerPersonnel Capability Officer
Logistics Officer
Aeronautical
Engineering
85/8
Aeronautical
Engineering
Logistics Officer
Aerospace
85/8 Engineer OfficerAerospace Engineer
Aerospace
Officer
Engineer OfficerAerospace Engineer
Aerospace
Officer
Engineer OfficerAerospace Engineer Officer
(Aeronautical)
(Aeronautical)
(Aeronautical)
(Aeronautical)
(Aeronautical)
(Aeronautical)
Marine Engineer Officer
Marine Engineer Officer
N/A
Aerospace Engineer OfficerAerospace Engineer Officer
(Armament)
(Armament)
Civil
Engineering
85/8
Civil
Engineering
N/A 85/8
Electrical
Engineering
85/8
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Engineering
Weapons
85/8Electrical AircraftWeapons
Engineer Electrical
Electrical
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and Mechanical
Engineer Engineer
Electrical andAerospace
Mechanical
Engineer
Engineer
OfficerAerospace Engineer Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
Officer
(Electronics)
(Electronics)
Marine Engineer Officer
Engineer Corps Officer
Marine Engineer Officer
Engineer Corps
Airfield
Officer
Engineer Officer
Airfield Engineer Officer
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(Armament)
(Armament)
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Mechanical
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85/8
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and Mechanical Engineer
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Officer
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(Aeronautical)
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(Aeronautical)
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(Aeronautical)
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(GSO Pilot)
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Pilot
Officer
(GSO Pilot)
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Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer
Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer
Intelligence Officer
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Intelligence Officer
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Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller
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(Aviation)
80.75/10
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(Aviation)
Pilot 80.75/10
Pilot
Aviation Corps Officer
(GSO Pilot)
Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer
Maritime Aviation Warfare Officer
Aviation Corps
Pilot
Officer
(GSO Pilot)
Air Combat Officer
Pilot
Air Combat Officer
Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller
Joint Battlefield Airspace Controller
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Assumed Subject
Knowledge 2017
Assumed Subject Knowledge is the level of subject knowledge that a lecturer or a tutor of a first year UNSW
Canberra at ADFA course could reasonably expect all students enrolled in that course to know at the outset.
If you do not have the minimum level of Assumed Subject Knowledge, you are NOT prevented from applying
for admission or enrolling in any courses, when the degree program begins, but you will be placed at a
considerable disadvantage.
If you have not achieved the recommended minimum level of Assumed Subject Knowledge, you are strongly
advised that it is in your best interest to undertake a bridging program or other preparation courses, such as
UniLearn: www.unilearn.net.au.
Assumed Subject Knowledge expressed by degree
Year 11 and 12 subject choices are important to meet UNSW Canberra Assumed Subject Knowledge
requirements.
Bachelor of
Engineering
(Aeronautical),
(Civil), (Electrical) or
(Mechanical)
Bachelor of
Technology
(Aeronautical) and
(Aviation)
Bachelor of
Information
Technology
Mathematics
Physics
Mathematics
Physics
Mathematics
Chemistry (desirable
but not essential)
Chemistry (desirable
but not essential)
Bachelor of
Science*
Bachelor
of Arts
Bachelor of
Business
English
*BSc - Assumed Subject Knowledge for specific areas undertaken within this degree:
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Oceanography
Mathematics
Physics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Physics
ADF Service Requirements
You should be aware that in addition to the UNSW Canberra at ADFA Assumed Subject Knowledge
requirements, there may be some Year 12 subjects that are an ADF Service requirement. Contact Defence
Force Recruiting on 13 19 01 for further information.
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Assumed Subject Knowledge expressed by state
The following table lists the specific Year 12 subjects that currently satisfy the UNSW Canberra at ADFA
Assumed Subject Knowledge requirements. This table should be read in conjunction with the specific Assumed
Subject Knowledge for each degree.
Where a specific degree lists a subject as assumed knowledge this table will enable you to determine which
Year 12 subject this equates to in your state or territory. Requirements are expressed as minimum where there
is more than one level. For example, to satisfy the Mathematics requirement, a NSW student would have to
complete at least ‘Mathematics’, while a Queensland student would have to complete at least ‘Mathematics B’.
Whilst the Assumed Subject Knowledge is the minimum requirement, Year 12 students are recommended to
undertake higher levels of these subjects.
State
ACT
NSW
QLD
SA/NT
TAS
VIC
WA
Assumed Knowledge
Recommended Studies
––
English (major)
––
English (major/minor)
––
Mathematical Methods (major)
––
Specialist Mathematics (major/minor)
––
Physics
––
Specialist Mathematics (double major)
––
Chemistry
––
English Advanced
––
English Extension 1
––
Mathematics
––
Mathematics Extension 1
––
Physics
––
Mathematics Extension 2
––
Chemistry
––
English
––
Mathematics B
––
English Extension
––
Physics
––
Mathematics C
––
Chemistry
––
English Studies
––
Mathematical Studies
––
Specialist Mathematics
––
Physics
––
Chemistry
––
One of the TCE English Group choices
––
Mathematical Methods
––
Mathematics I or II
––
Physics
––
Calculus and Applications 1A or 1B
––
Chemistry
––
Mathematics Specialised
––
One of the VCE English Group choices
––
Mathematical Methods
––
Specialist Mathematics
––
Physics
––
Chemistry
––
English or English Literature
––
Mathematics: 3C/3D
––
Mathematics: Specialist 3A/3B
––
Physics
––
Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D
––
Chemistry
As at December 2015
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HSC Plus 2017
What is HSC Plus?
HSC Plus is a program of awarding bonus points for
strong performance in Australian Senior Secondary
Certificate (Year 12) courses relevant to UNSW
undergraduate degrees.
HSC Plus awards a maximum of 5 bonus points for
students who perform well in subjects during their
Australian Senior Secondary Certificate that are
relevant to their preferred UNSW degree.
Why did UNSW introduce
HSC Plus?
There is a strong correlation between Year 12 course
performance and preparation for and success in first
year university studies. Students who have undertaken
and done well in relevant Year 12 courses are
generally well prepared for the demands of university
study. A successful first year of university study lays
the foundation for a successful and rewarding UNSW
experience. By employing strategies that enhance
the academic achievement of UNSW students
we also improve their employability and increase
the range of career options for our graduates.
Am I eligible for bonus points under
HSC Plus?
Interstate Year 12 applicants
If you are an interstate Year 12 applicant you can visit
the UAC website to see which of your subjects and
performance bands are comparable to NSW HSC
subjects. First click on the UNSW program you are
interested in then open another window to see details
for interstate subjects at:
www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/admission/
interstate.shtml
International Baccalaureate (IB) applicants*
If you are an International Baccalaureate applicant
you can visit the UAC website to see which of your
subjects and performance bands are comparable to
NSW HSC subjects.
How many bonus points might
I be awarded and for which
Year 12 courses?
Applicants will be awarded a maximum of five bonus
points for each UNSW preference. The number of
bonus points awarded and the Year 12 courses
considered are specific to individual undergraduate
degrees. This means if you apply for a range of
degrees at UNSW you may have a different selection
rank for each preference depending on the Year 12
courses you have completed.
If you complete an Australian Senior Secondary
Certificate (Year 12) in the year prior to
admission* to UNSW, and you complete relevant
Year 12 courses as part of that qualification, you
may be eligible for bonus points for admission
under HSC Plus. To be considered you must be
eligible to receive an ATAR or equivalent.
If you complete the International Baccalaureate (IB) in
the year prior to admission* you may also be eligible.
To be considered you must be eligible for the award of
the IB Diploma.
*Applicants who completed the above qualifications in 2015 and took a gap year in 2016 are also eligible for HSC Plus
for admission in 2017.
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How do I apply for HSC Plus?
No separate application is required. For admission to undergraduate degrees at UNSW all applicants
completing an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (Year 12) - either in Australia or off-shore - must lodge an
application via UAC. Applicants completing the International Baccalaureate also apply via UAC.
If you have a preference for a degree included in HSC Plus at the close of change of preferences AND your
performance in a Year 12 course or courses is in the specified band, bonus points will be automatically added
to your ATAR or equivalent to increase your selection rank for that preference.
Example
The following example illustrates how HSC Plus works.
The applicant below completed the NSW Higher School Certificate. For this applicant you can see the HSC
courses undertaken, the performance band achieved in each and the applicant’s overall performance as
measured by the ATAR.
Also listed is the applicant’s list of UNSW Canberra preferences, HSC Plus bonus points awarded for each
preference and the applicant’s increased selection ranks.
Tom receives an ATAR of 75.85 in 2015.
HSC Courses
Performance Bands
English Advanced
Band 3
Biology
Band 4
Chemistry
Band 3
Mathematics
Band 6
Mathematics Ext 1
Band E2
Physics
Band 4
Tom’s UAC preferences for UNSW Canberra: UAC Code
UNSW Canberra
Program
HSC Plus Bonus
Points
Bonus point
allocated
Tom’s Selection
Rank
450001
B Arts
0
0
75.85
450020
B Science
1
1 - Mathematics
76.85
450060
B Eng (Electrical)
3
1 - Mathematics
2 - Physics
78.85
450090
B Tech (Aviation)
3
1 - Mathematics
2 - Physics
78.85
Bonus points do not change your ATAR. When institutions allocate bonus points they are added to your selection
rank not your ATAR. In the example above, Tom’s ATAR is still 75.85. It is the selection rank for his preferred course
that has changed in this example.
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ACCESS Scheme 2017
What is the ACCESS Scheme?
UNSW is committed to the goals of equal opportunity
and affirmative action in education. The ACCESS
Scheme (established in 1987) is part of this
commitment and is provided for students new to
higher education who have experienced long-term
educational disadvantage. The ACCESS Scheme
allows UNSW to take the circumstances of individual
applicants into account when allocating places in
undergraduate programs.
Who is eligible to apply for the
ACCESS Scheme?
To be eligible to apply for consideration under the
ACCESS Scheme you must:
––
––
––
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or
a permanent resident of Australia (includes
holders of a permanent humanitarian visa)
have experienced long-term educational
disadvantage so that your Year 11 and/or Year
12 studies (or equivalent) have been affected
by circumstances beyond your control
Types of disadvantage considered
under ACCESS
The range of circumstances considered under
ACCESS includes:
––
financial hardship/low socioeconomic status
––
English language difficulties
––
refugee status
––
disability or long-term illness/medical condition
––
severe family illness/death
––
attendance at a rural or disadvantaged
high school
Current Year 12 students attending a school that:
––
has been identified by the NSW Department of
Education and Communities (DEC) as among
the most socio-economically disadvantaged in
the NSW Government sector, or
––
has been identified by DEC as geographically
isolated or participating in the Connected
Communities program, or
––
was formerly included in the Australian
Government’s National Partnership for Low
Socio-economic Status School Communities
Program, or
––
has been identified as comparable to schools
in the above categories by the Catholic
Education Commission of NSW or
––
is in a town which has a population of less than
10, 000 people and is at least 100km from the
nearest centre with a population of 10, 000 or
––
is in a town which has a population of less
than 5, 000 people and a distance between
50km and 99km from the nearest centre with a
population of 10, 000.
achieve an ATAR or equivalent
Who is not eligible to apply for the
ACCESS Scheme?
You are not eligible to apply for consideration under
the ACCESS Scheme if:
––
you are an international fee-paying student
––
you are currently enrolled in or have previously
undertaken university, TAFE, college or other
tertiary level studies either here or overseas
(tertiary being defined as Diploma level or above)
––
you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
and are applying for entry through the Nura Gili
Indigenous Admission Scheme
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How does the ACCESS Scheme work?
Elite Athletes and Performers
Applicants for UNSW’s ACCESS Scheme lodge an
EAS application (refer to ‘How do I apply?’ on the
following page) and their circumstances are assessed
centrally at UAC according to guidelines agreed to
by all UAC participating institutions. UNSW uses the
centralised EAS assessment to award successful
ACCESS applicants EAS bonus points to their
admission rank. The EAP Program awards up to five bonus points
to students who have excelled in areas of sport,
academia, performance, leadership, and/or music
on a national or international level. Activities and/or
commitments should have been undertaken in Years
11 and 12.
This means that an applicant’s selection rank is
increased and they compete with all other applicants
for a place in the course. The allocation of EAS bonus
points does not guarantee entry to UNSW or to an
applicant’s preferred course - applicants must meet the
published cut-off for the course they are applying to.
How do I apply?
If you wish to apply for consideration under the
ACCESS Scheme you must lodge two applications
with the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
1. UAC Undergraduate - admission to university
application
Applicants apply for university entry through the UAC.
See the UAC website for details.
www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/
2. UAC Educational Access Schemes (EAS)
application
––
Elite athletes will have participated in sport at
the level of national or international competition
––
Elite performers (including leaders) will
have participated in significant national or
international productions, competitions or
events. An elite performer is a student who has
demonstrated excellence through performing
arts, scholastic achievement or leadership on a
national or international level
The Elite Athletes and Performers Bonus Points table
provides a guide to the bonus points available under
the program.
Application process
All Elite Athletes and Performers applicants must
complete the online application form and ensure
that certified documentation is attached to the online
application or emailed to:
eap@unsw.edu.au by the closing date.
For students applying for entry to UNSW for 2017,
EAP applications will be opening mid-2016. Please
continue to check the following address for updates:
www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/bonus-points
Applicants who have experienced educational
disadvantage can lodge an application for
Educational Access Schemes (at one or more
universities) through UAC. Applicants complete a
common form for Educational Access Schemes (EAS)
at all participating universities. Booklets containing
an EAS application form are available from careers
advisers at your school or from UAC. There is no
charge for lodging an EAS application.
Please note that UNSW does not accept late
direct applications for the ACCESS Scheme under
any circumstances.
Lodge application via the following website:
www.uac.edu.au/eas/
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2016 Elite Athletes and Performers bonus points table
Please be advised that the EAP Program is now under review for entry in 2017. The bonus points table for entry
to UNSW in 2016 can be viewed below. The revised table for 2017 will be available in October 2016.
5 points
4 points
3 points
2 points
National Schools
Australian Junior Chess Australian Junior Chess
Debating
League - International
League - National
Championship Representative
Representative
Participant
Academic
Member of Australian
Maths and Science
Olympiad Team
Australian Science
Australian Mathematics
Olympiad Summer
Competition - Prize
School Participant
Australian Mathematics
Competition - Medal
World Schools
Debating
Championship Participant
Queen’s Scout Award
NYSF International
Representative
1 point
Australian Junior
Chess League - State
Representative
Australian Science
Olympiad National
Qualifying Exam High Distinction
NYSF National
Representative
ICAS Medal
Duke of Edinburgh
Gold (approval by DOE
board is required)
State Youth Governor
Leadership
Queen’s Guide Award
Cadet Under Officer
(CUO)
School Captain
Regimental Sergeant
Major / Cadet Warrant
Officer Class 1
Member of Australian
Team open or
underage (all sports)
State Open (Senior
State Representation)
State Age
Representation e.g.
Ranked in the Top 10 in
NSW u17s (any sport)
Australia (individual)
State School
Representative Teams
Talented Athlete
Development Program
Member of National
League Team
Coach Career
Management Program
National Umpiring/
Refereeing
Certificate of
Performance (CVCA,
CDPA)*
AMEB Grade 8 with
Distinction (A or A+)*
Trinity Guildhall ATCL
with Distinction
ABRSM Grade 8 with
High Distinction or
Distinction
IMEB AMus Diploma
Trinity Guildhall ATCL
with Pass
Member of Australian
Youth Orchestra /
National Choir (e.g.
Gondwana Voices)
Trinity Guildhall Grade
8 with Distinction
AIS
State Institutes / Sports
Academics
Sport
AFL Players’
Association
Australian Cricketers’
Association
Rugby Union Players’
Association
Australian
Schoolboys/-girls
Rugby League
Professional Players’
Association
Australian Professional
Footballers’ Association
(A or W League)
LMus Diploma Pass
Music
Leader of Section
in Australian Youth
Orchestra
Trinity Guildhall LTCL
with Pass
Trinity Guildhall LTCL
with Distinction
IMEB LMus Diploma
AMus Diploma Pass
* No points awarded ‘For Leisure’
UNSW reserves the right to change any degree, admission requirement, bonus points or any other information without notice.
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Alternative entry 2017
UNSW does not admit students on the basis of age.
All students are assessed on the basis of academic
merit and you must have a qualification we accept to
be considered for admission. If you do not already
have an accepted qualification or your qualifications
are below our minimum entry requirements there are a
number of alternative entry qualifications that can help
you gain entry to UNSW. The best option for you will
depend on your age, previous qualifications and the
program you would like to study.
Admission is based on your overall academic record,
that is your secondary and post-secondary studies.
For UNSW Canberra at ADFA candidates, admission
is based on the highest entrance rank - whether it is
your Year 12 ATAR/OP or other academic qualification,
such as TAFE.
University Preparation Program (UPP)
UNSW’s UPP is designed to assess your academic
potential and to provide you with a realistic university
environment to develop the skills needed to manage
tertiary studies. It is open to domestic students who
will be 21 years or older on 1 March in the year of
admission to an undergraduate degree and who do
not have qualifications which allow university entry.
The UPP does not guarantee admission to UNSW
but can be used as evidence of recent study when
applying for admission.
Limited ATAR
You can obtain a Limited ATAR by completing the
Certificate of Matriculation program at TAFE. To be
eligible for a Limited ATAR based on your 2016 HSC
studies undertaken in the Certificate of Matriculation,
you must meet the following conditions:
––
be at least 20 years of age on 1 March 2016
––
be taking between five and nine units of ATAR
courses, including at least two units of English
––
attempt all units in one sitting
Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
(TPC)
The Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (TPC)
course will help you develop a broad range of skills
necessary to gain entry to and succeed in tertiary
education and employment.
Students who successfully complete the TPC will be
eligible to receive the scaled Tertiary Entrance Score
(TES). The Universities Admission Centre (UAC)
uses the TAFE calculated TES to assist universities in
making offers of places to TPC graduates.
The TPC conducted by TAFE can be completed in one
year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.
To be eligible you will need to:
––
be at least 21 years of age or older on
1 March in the year of admission to an
undergraduate degree
––
complete 10 semester units of study
––
obtain a score of 196/300 as a minimum
entrance requirement or above 270/300 for
more competitive degrees
Other tertiary preparation programs
You can also gain entry into many of our degrees by
completing one of the tertiary preparation programs
listed below. To be eligible you must be 21 years
or older on 1 March in the year of admission to an
undergraduate program.
––
University Preparation Scheme (UPS) Australian National University ––
Open Foundation Program - University of
Newcastle. You must successfully complete the
program with at least 20 units of humanities
courses
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––
––
University Preparation Course (UPC) University of Sydney. To be considered for
admission to UNSW with the UPC, you must
successfully complete a minimum of two
courses, including one humanities course
Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation TAFE Queensland
Please note that successful completion does
not guarantee admission to UNSW. Admission is
competitive and places are allocated based on
academic performance.
Transferring from outside UNSW
From another university
UNSW considers students from other universities
(in Australia and overseas) who wish to transfer to
an undergraduate degree. If you hold overseas
qualifications from a country where English is not the
standard language of instruction, you will need to
provide proof of English language proficiency - check
our English language proficiency requirements.
To have your university studies considered for
admission, you should preferably complete one year
of full-time study, but a minimum of 0.75 full-time
equivalent load within one degree at your university.
All applications are through UAC.
Special Consideration for Applicants with
Tertiary Study (SCATS)
SCATS is for applicants who have undertaken
university studies and who are applying for admission
to an undergraduate degree. SCATS provides a
mechanism for applicants whose secondary and/
or tertiary performance has been affected by longterm educational disadvantage due to circumstances
beyond their control to have this taken into account in
the admissions process. Applicants who have been
excluded from UNSW or another tertiary institution are
required to submit a SCATS application explaining the
circumstances surrounding their exclusion.
From TAFE or a professional college
By completing an Advanced Diploma or Diploma,
accredited by the Australian Qualifications Framework
(AQF), you can be considered for admission to
UNSW. All applications are through the Universities
Admissions Centre (UAC).
Due to the high demand for places in most programs,
entry via this route is very competitive. Successful
applicants generally require a minimum credit average
with no failures. Trade certificates are not considered
unless awarded at Certificate IV level or higher.
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Credit transfer
If you have completed studies at another institution
you may be eligible for credit towards your UNSW
degree. Credit transfer is not determined until after
an offer of admission is made. The amount of credit
awarded depends on how closely the subjects you
have completed are related to the equivalent courses in
your UNSW degree.
Post Year 12 applicants
Qualifications Assessment Service (QAS)
UAC’s Qualifications Assessment Service (QAS)
provides prospective applicants with an assessment
of their qualifications. This may be used as a guide
by admissions officers for determining eligibility for
courses offered by UAC’s participating institutions.
www.uac.edu.au/general/qas.shtml
Important points about the QAS:
––
UAC can only assess qualifications from the
documents provided and UAC may decline to
assess qualifications if the information for a
valid assessment is not provided
––
The assessment is not an application for study
at UAC’s participating institutions
––
The assessment is valid as of the date of issue
and is based on the confidential common
assessment procedures and guidelines
approved by UAC’s participating institutions
––
The assessment is a guide only, and UAC’s
participating institutions are not bound by the
assessment
Overseas qualifications
If you’re an Australian citizen who completed Year 12
equivalent overseas, or completed the International
Baccalaureate (IB) anywhere in the world, you can apply
through UAC.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma students
IB Diploma candidates are not eligible to receive an
ATAR. Students awarded an IB Diploma or Bilingual
Diploma will receive a UAC rank based on their total
IB score. For more information read International
Baccalaureate Diploma Bilingual Diploma FAQs at:
www.UAC.edu.au/undergraduate/admission/
ib.shtml
The ADFA
UNSW Canberra
admission process
DEFENCE PROCESS
UNIVERSITY PROCESS
Contact Defence Force Recruiting
Call 13 19 01 or visit
www.defencejobs.gov.au
Think about your
degree options
www.unsw.adfa.edu.au
Attend a Your Opportunities Unlimited
(YOU) session
(preferably in Year 11 or early Year 12)
Assessment Day Psychological Interview, Medical
Assessment and Defence Interview
Attend an Officer Selection Board
(OSB)
Receive job offer
from the Australian Defence Force
Match ADF job with relevant degree
Decide which degree you
will apply for
Apply for UNSW Canberra at ADFA
through the Universities Admissions
Centre (UAC) *
www.uac.edu.au
Accept ADF offer
Accept UAC/UNSW offer
(subject to passing Physical Fitness assessment and final
medical)
Welcome to ADFA
*University Applications open mid August in year prior to admission
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Universities
Admissions Centre
(UAC)
Important Dates For UAC Applications
Applications open for Semester 1, 2017
Early August 2016
On time applications close
September 2016
Late applications close (processing charge + approx. $130 late fee)
October 2016
Late applications close (processing charge + approx. $150 late fee)
November 2016
Final closing date for applications close (processing charge + approx.
$170 late fee)
Early February 2017
Closing date for change of preference for consideration in January round 1
Early January 2017
2016 Year 12 applicants - Processing Charge - approximately $32, Non Year 12 applicants - Processing Charge approximately $64
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Further information
about offers
What if I’m not made an offer by Defence?
If you do not receive an Australian Defence Force job offer you may be able to reapply to Defence Force
Recruiting in the following year. In the meantime you can enrol at another university in a degree program as close
as possible to that which you would have taken at UNSW Canberra. If you are successful in your subsequent DFR
application and UAC application for the following year, you may be eligible for credit for courses completed at the
other university.
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) offers
UAC releases offers to students via four rounds:
January round 1
The majority of UNSW Canberra offers are made in this early January round as students commence at ADFA
in late January. UAC offers for this round are released on their website in the first week of January. You have
approximately one week to accept the offer via the UNSW online portal.
If you know that you have received an ADF letter of offer and have met the entrance score (ATAR/OP) for your
chosen degree preference, but have not received an offer in this round please contact UNSW Canberra Student
Administrative Services on +61 2 6268 6000.
Main round (mid - January)
If your ADF service is sending out late job offers (end December/early January) then you may receive your UNSW
Canberra university offer in this main round.
February round 1
It is uncommon for ADFA candidates to receive an offer in either of these rounds due to the early commencement
date of all ADFA students.
Once you have received a UAC offer you will receive instructions from UNSW Canberra on how to accept your
UNSW Canberra offer and a schedule with other critical dates.
Generally you will arrive at ADFA in the third week of January and commence five weeks of basic military training
before your university classes commence in early March.
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Contact us
If you would like further information, please contact the Rector’s Office:
Student Recruitment Officer
Email: student.recruitment@adfa.edu.au
Telephone: +61 2 6268 8201
www.unsw.adfa.edu.au
The Rector’s Office
UNSW Canberra
PO Box 7916
Canberra BC ACT 2610
Cricos Provider Code: 00098G
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Notes
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Notes
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Essential UNSW Information
for ADFA Candidates 2017
Never Stand Still
Contact us
If you would like further information, please contact
the Rector’s Office:
Student Recruitment Officer:
Email: student.recruitment@adfa.edu.au
Telephone: +61 2 6268 8201
http://sas.unsw.adfa.edu.au/future_students/undergraduate
UNSW Canberra
PO Box 7916
Canberra BC ACT 2610
Cricos Provider Code: 00098G • CMU160062