Courses FAQs
There are more than 1000 courses available across 16 institutions. Start your search here.
- What should I do before I apply?
- Am I eligible for the course?
To be eligible to be considered for a course you must:
- meet the admission requirements of the institution offering the course, and
- meet the entrance requirements of the course – some courses have course prerequisites or additional selection criteria.
Additional selection criteria can be found in the course descriptions available through the course search.
- What are my chances of being selected for the course?
Although you should choose courses that you are interested in, remember that you also need to balance that with a realistic appraisal of your chances of being selected. Choosing something that you are good at as well as interested in is the first step towards doing well at University.
The course search shows the ATAR cut-offs required by International Year 12 applicants for entry into each course in 2008. You can use these cut-offs as a guide when considering your chances of being selected.
- How do I apply for courses through UAC?
- What should I remember when entering my preferences?
When considering your courses think about what you would really like to do, balanced by a realistic appraisal of courses to which you may qualify for admission.
In the course search some institutions show the ATAR or equivalent cut-offs required by international Year 12 applicants for entry into each course in 2009; others show projected cut-offs for 2009. Use these ATAR cut-offs as a guide when considering your courses. Remember that the cut-offs indicate the lowest ATAR or equivalent accepted for entry into the course - they do not represent the average ability of the students accepted for the course.
You must also make sure that the course/s you select are offered in the semester you wish to start studying. Refer to the course descriptions available through the course search to determine the intake/semester courses are offered.
- How many courses can I include?
You can choose up to six course preferences. If you are interested in only one course, then enter only that course.
If you are interested in several courses, enter the course codes in order of preference up to the maximum of six course preferences.
Remember: you can only include the courses listed in the course search.
- Does the order in which I list my courses matter?
Yes, put the course preferences in the order you would most like them to be
considered. Put the course you would most like to do first, then the
course you would next prefer to do, and so on. This is because during
the selection process, your course preferences are considered one
at a time in the order in which you have them listed on your
application.
For example: Anna doesn't qualify for an offer to the courses she has listed as preferences 1, 2 or 3, and has course 116677 as preference 4. Anna is eligible and more
competitive than Blair and Catriona, who have both listed course 116677 as their first preference. Anna, therefore, receives an offer ahead of Blair and Catriona.
If you are not selected for your first course preference you will be considered equally with all other eligible applicants for your second course preference and so on.
- Are all my preferences given equal consideration?
Yes. If you are not selected for your first preference, you'll be considered
equally with all other eligible applicants for your second preference and so on.
Your chance of being selected for a particular course isn't decreased because
you placed a course as a lower order preference. You won't be selected for a
course just because you entered that course as a higher order preference.
Note that in some offer rounds, only first preferences are considered. For
more information about offer rounds read the offers FAQs.
- How can I change my courses?
- Does the course have additional selection criteria?
A number of courses have additional selection criteria you must meet. Examples of additional selection criteria include an interview, sitting a test or submitting a portfolio. Additional selection criteria can be found in the course descriptions available through the course search.
In addition, the NSW Government has special policies for students in both health-related and teacher education courses
- How do I pay for my course?
Read fees for more information.
- Do all universities in NSW and the ACT charge the same tuition fees?
No. Tuition fees will vary from institution to institution. Tuition fees also differ between courses. Contact the relevant institution to find out the exact cost of your chosen course.
- What is included in the course fees?
The amounts listed in the course descriptions are for one year full-time study. The fees do not include any expenses such as cost of books, stationery, meals, accommodation and transport.
- Are all tuition fees fixed?
Some institutions guarantee set fees for the duration of the course. Other institutions increase course fees each year to cover the cost-of-living increases in Australia.
- Can I apply for a CSP course if I am an international student?
No. CSP courses are only available to domestic students – that is Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents. IFEE courses are only available on a full-time basis.
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Applications must be completed and submitted by midnight (Sydney local time) on the relevant closing date. |
| Thu 4 Feb 2010 |
Final closing date for Semester 1 courses. |
| Early closing dates |
Ensure that you check the early closing dates for some courses. |
| Conditional offers |
You will receive a conditional offer letter approximately 48 hours after you have successfully submitted your application. |
| Unconditional offers |
Institutions will make their unconditional offers for Semester 1 progressively between December 2009 to February 2010. |
Times indicated on this website are based on Sydney local time.
