Australian Catholic University (ACU) brings together the rich traditions in educational excellence of four former institutions and offers students programs in arts, business, computing, exercise science, nursing, religious education, science, social sciences, social work, teaching, theology and visual arts. ACU also provides the opportunity of program transfers between states and territories, having campuses in Victoria, Queensland, the ACT and New South Wales.
The University is represented by its staff at careers markets and tertiary information days. The following information on the courses offered on the Sydney and Canberra campuses is provided in greater detail on ACU's website at www.acu.edu.au/undergraduate.
If you are having trouble finding the information you require, call the ACU Student Centre.
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Strathfield campus (Mt St Mary)postal enquiriesAustralian Catholic University Student Centre Locked Bag 2002 Strathfield NSW 2135 in person Student Centre 25A Barker Road Strathfield NSW tel: 1300 ASK ACU (275 228) fax: (02) 9701 4284 email: futurestudents@acu.edu.au |
North Sydney campus (MacKillop)postal enquiriesAustralian Catholic University Student Centre PO Box 968 North Sydney NSW 2059 in person Student Centre 40 Edward Street North Sydney NSW tel: 1300 ASK ACU (275 228) fax: (02) 9739 2310 email: futurestudents@acu.edu.au |
Canberra campus (Signadou)postal enquiriesAustralian Catholic University Student Centre PO Box 256 Dickson ACT 2602 in person Student Centre 223 Antill Street Watson ACT tel: 1300 ASK ACU (275 228) fax: (02) 6209 1107 email: futurestudents@acu.edu.au | |
North Sydney: 5pm–8pm - Wednesday 10 September 2008
Strathfield: 9am–6pm - Saturday 13 September 2008
Canberra: Saturday 30 August 2008
^topEnrolment: Mid to late January 2009
Lectures commence: 23 February 2009
To be offered enrolment in a course at the University you must meet the general requirements listed in one or more of the following categories, satisfy English language requirements and be selected in competition with other eligible applicants.
In some cases you may need to complete a questionnaire - refer to the course description for 101100 B Inclusive Education and Disability Studies and 105500 B Exercise Science for further information.
If you are a 2008 Australian Year 12 student you are usually assessed on the basis of your Universities Admission Index (UAI) or equivalent. Refer to table 4 - Year 12 conversion table for interstate equivalents.
If you are a 2008 Australian Year 12 student who has previously undertaken Year 12, you will be considered on the basis of your latest UAI or equivalent.
Offers made to applicants who have a UAI below the published cut-off
ACU
National has a number of alternative pathways for admission, which may allow
2008 NSW and ACT Year 12 applicants to receive an offer to a course even though
they have a UAI below the published cut-off. They include:
For further details read the relevant sections below.
Year 12 Access Schemes
You must be a 2008 Year 12 student and be eligible
for a UAI or Limited UAI to apply to the following access schemes. You must
also meet relevant course prerequisites - see individual course entries
for ACU.
Note: An offer to a course under these schemes can only be made if you have completed the application procedures and included the course as a preference on your UAC application.
Elite Athlete Scheme
2008 Year 12 applicants who have demonstrated exceptional sporting skills (including an internationally competitive history) may be selected for admission to 105500 B Exercise Science on the basis of a questionnaire and interview. For an application form visit www.acu.edu.au/forms or call Strathfield campus Student Centre on (02) 9701 4012, or North Sydney campus Student Centre on (02) 9739 2305. The closing date for applications is
31 October 2008.
Disadvantaged Schools Entry Scheme
The University recognises applicants from ACT and NSW schools that have been designated as disadvantaged. Applicants from these schools will receive bonus points where they include ACU preferences.
This adjustment will be made automatically before offer rounds commence. Eligible applicants are not required to lodge an application for this adjustment. Ask your Careers Adviser whether your school has been included in the scheme.
Early Achievers Program (EAP)
The Early Achievers Program (EAP) recognises Year 12 applicants who have achievements in areas such as their engagement with the community in cultural, sporting or religious activities. Applicants are assessed on their demonstrated capacity and potential for tertiary study before completion of their Year 12 studies. This allows successful applicants to plan their forthcoming studies and other activities with confidence, knowing they have an offer to ACU. For more information visit www.acu.edu.au/courses/early_entry/.
Previous Australian secondary studies
If you completed Year 12 before 2008 and have not attempted any tertiary studies since that time, you will be assessed on the basis of your secondary qualification; that is, your UAI or equivalent.
If you have undertaken tertiary studies you will be assessed on either your Year 12 results and/or your tertiary record. Single subjects of less than 0.2 years full-time equivalence are not assessable. In some cases you may not complete a questionnaire - refer to the course description for B Inclusive Education and Disability Studies 101110 and B Exercise Science 105500 and for further information.
Current students of ACU National
Current students, including students on interrupted study, who wish to transfer from one course to another, must formally apply by transfer application to ACU. Former ACU students, who have completed one year or more of study, should apply for readmission directly to the University.
Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia with overseas qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Refer to table 7 – Commonly accepted overseas secondary qualifications for information on overseas secondary qualifications.
TAFE or equivalent qualifications
Applicants with TAFE or equivalent qualifications will be considered for admission in competition with all other applicants. Applicants with an Enrolled Nurse Certificate may be admitted to the B Nursing course under this category.
Non-School Leavers' Entry Program (NELP)
The Non-School Leavers' Entry Prorgam recognises non-Year 12 applicants who have made achievements in areas such as their profession and their engagement with the community in cultural, sporting or religious activities. Applicants are assessed on their demonstrated capacity and potential for tertiary study and may be made an early offer. This allows successful applicants to plan their forthcoming studies and other activities with confidence, knowing they have an offer to ACU.
For more information visit www.acu.edu.au/courses/early_entry/.
Limited UAI
Read UAI for more information.
The University has an Educational Access Scheme (EAS) designed to assist applicants of high academic potential whose education has been disadvantaged by circumstances beyond their control for a substantial period of time.
These circumstances may include refugee status, low income, rural isolation, family responsibilities, emotional trauma, non-English-speaking background, serious medical problems, physical or learning disabilities, interrupted schooling.
For more information about the scheme read the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) booklet produced by UAC. An EAS application form is included in the booklet. EAS booklets are available from UAC or ACU Student Centres. If you are a 2008 Australian Year 12 student you can obtain a copy of the booklet from your school/TAFE college. The booklet and application form can also be downloaded from this website.
The main closing date for EAS applications is Tuesday 30 September 2008. You must submit your EAS application by this date to guarantee that it will be considered in time for the Main Round of offers. The late closing date for EAS applications is Friday 28 November 2008.
^topFor more information about Equity Scholarships, visit Equity Scholarships Online.
All Equity Scholarships applications for ACU are processed centrally through UAC. This includes ACU applicants who are applying direct to ACU , or through UAC, the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) or the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). It also includes students who are currently enrolled at ACU.
You only have to submit one application to UAC to be considered for all Equity Scholarships for which you are eligible at ACU. To submit your application got to Equity Scholarships Online.
The main closing date for Equity Scholarship applications is Tuesday 30 September 2008. The late closing date is Friday 28 November 2008.
ACU is an athlete-friendly university and supports elite athletes to study and achieve to their academic and personal potential. Elite Athlete Co-ordinators offer course and enrolment advice as well as facilitate flexibility of study options. Contact the ACU Student Centre for details.
^topApplicants of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent are selected on the basis of an interview with members of the University's Aboriginal Support Unit. No separate application is required, provided Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent has been indicated on the UAC application form.
Applications for the Diploma in Indigenous Education, Bachelor of Education (Primary) - (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies) and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) - (Indigenous Studies) must be made directly to the University.
^topSome international fee-paying applicants apply through UAC; others apply directly to ACU. Visit the UAC International website for more information on how to apply.
^topThe Australian Government is phasing out places in undergraduate domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses from 1 January 2009.
Therefore there are no DFEE courses available for 2009 admissions*. All courses available are Commonwealth-supported place (CSP) courses.
Continuing students
Students who enrolled in a DFEE course before 1 January 2009 will be able to continue with their studies on a fee-paying basis in 2009.
Continuing students who wish to transfer to another course at ACU in 2009 must apply directly to the University. Students are eligible to apply to transfer to a CSP after successful completion of one year of full-time study. Transfer to a CSP is not guaranteed and selection will depend on the student's academic performance and course availability.
Continuing students who wish to transfer to a course at another institution in 2009 must apply through UAC.
Deferred students
Students who were offered a place in a DFEE course in 2008 and deferred until 2009 will be able to continue their studies in 2009. Information about enrolling in deferred DFEE courses will be sent by the University in September 2008. Deferred DFEE students will be required to enrol by the end of October 2008 or their DFEE place will be forfeited.
Deferred students who wish to apply for other courses in 2009 must apply through UAC.
*There are some exceptions, including arrangements for continuing and deferred student, students who enrol in employer-reserved places, and for students who have consumed their Student Learning Entitlement (SLE).
^topACU offers English, chemistry and mathematics (for nurses) support courses in February for applicants who need to revise their English writing skills, or who have chemistry or mathematics (nursing only) in their course.
For applications and further information call North Sydney campus Student Centre. Closing date for applications is 16 January 2009.
^topClosing date for applications is 5 December 2008. Call (02) 9701 4012 for details.
^topApplications for advanced standing/academic credit must be made at enrolment.
| (A) Applicants who receive an offer based on their performance in a 2008 Australian Year 12 | (B) Applicants other than those described in (A) | Comments |
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| Yes, but see comments | Yes, but see comments | · one year only · will lapse if tertiary studies undertaken |
All students must pay student contributions for a Commonwealth-supported place (CSP) – read Course costs and financial assistance.
^topFor information on Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, read Course costs and financial assistance.
^topChaplaincy
The chaplain celebrates weekly Eucharist and the sacraments of the Catholic Church. He engages in prayer and reflection groups, retreats and the pastoral care of students and staff.
Counselling
Student Counsellors are located on each campus to provide counselling, career advice and welfare services such as accommodation, budgeting and employment.
Learning assistance
The Academic Skills Unit helps students to raise their academic performance by facilitating learning development through individual consultation or workshop programs.
Library/computing services
At each campus, the libraries hold a substantial and growing collection of books and audio-visual items in support of courses. Computer laboratories are available on each campus for student use.
Mission Engagement
Orientation
Orientation activities are held in the week before lectures start and commence 23 February 2009.
Student organisations
The Student Association offers a wide range of services to students to assist them during their time at ACU. These services include liaising with academic staff and upper management about issues relating to their studies, organising social events both on and off campus at various times during the year and being available to answer any questions that might arise. It also provides facilities for relaxation.
Students with disabilities
For information about support services and facilities call the Disabilities Adviser in Sydney on (02) 9701 4300 and in Canberra on (02) 6209 1170.
Transport
There is public transport access to all campuses. Student parking is available at Strathfield and Canberra campuses only.
For further information about any of the courses offered at our campuses you can contact our ACU Student Centres.