ECOLOGY, SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE (BIOS1301)
Offered through the School of Biological, Earth &
Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science.
Note: This course averages 5 contact hours per week.
Practical classes are not held each week during semester
(total of 4 practical classes).
INTRODUCTION TO AUSTRALIAN POLITICS (ARTS1840)
Offered through the School of Social Sciences and
International Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY (CRIM1010)
Offered through the School of Social Sciences and
International Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES
(GEOS1701)
Offered through the School of Biological, Earth &
Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science.
Note: Students are required to take part in a one-day field trip and will incur personal costs. Details will be provided during the first week of the course.
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
(ARTS1870)
Offered through the School of Social Sciences and
International Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
HIGHER CHEMISTRY 1A (CHEM1031)
Offered through the School of Chemistry, Faculty of
Science.
Note: Assumed knowledge: HSC Chemistry.
HIGHER MATHEMATICS 1A (MATH1141)
Offered through the School of Mathematics and Statistics,
Faculty of Science.
Note: Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics Extension 2.
KNOWLEDGE AND REALITY: INTRODUCTION TO
PHILOSOPHY (ARTS1361)
Offered through the School of History and Philosophy,
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
MEDIA, CULTURE AND EVERYDAY LIFE (ARTS1090)
Offered through the School of English, Media and
Performing Arts, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
MOLECULES, CELLS AND GENES (BABS1201)
Offered through the School of Biotechnology and
Biomolecular Science, Faculty of Science.
Note: Assumed knowledge: Physics, or Chemistry, or Earth and Environmental Science, or Biology.
Never Stand Still

The University of New South Wales offers the opportunity for high achieving secondary students to fast-track their tertiary study. The HSC University Pathways program gives students the chance to enrol in a first year university course while completing their Higher School Certificate.
The program is available to students who have successfully completed at least one of their HSC courses, achieving the highest level, (Band 6 or E4). Students must also have the endorsement of the Principal of their High
School.
COURSE DELIVERY
At UNSW, HSC University Pathways courses are delivered via face to face teaching in Semester 1 each year (March to June).
WHO CAN APPLY?
HSC University Pathways is available for secondary students who have completed at least one HSC course achieving Band 6 or E4.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, at least one HSC course at Band 6 or E4 level prior to enrolment at UNSW. The School Principal must provide written support for the applicant and approval must also be received by the student’s parent or guardian. Students should ensure they are able to attend the course.
Each course has specific entry requirements, details are available on the website.
WHAT TIMES ARE THEY HELD?
The course timetables will be available late 2011. Lectures and tutorials are often scheduled throughout the week.
Some courses may require extra participation in fieldwork or practical classes.
IS CREDIT AWARDED TO STUDENTS ON PASSING THE
COURSE?
All courses are awarded 6 units of credits (UOC) towards a degree program at UNSW.
WHAT IS THE COST OF THE COURSE?
There is no charge for students applying for HSC
University Pathways at UNSW.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Completed applications must be lodged with the UNSW
Admissions Office by 30 November 2011. An application form can be downloaded from the website www.unsw.edu.
au/pathways.
WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
Visit: www.unsw.edu.au/pathways
Telephone the Admissions Office: 02 9385 3228
Email: ugadmis@unsw.edu.au
UNSW reserves the right to change programs or entry requirements.