University of Canberra
The University of Canberra (UC) is a vibrant, young University.
Studying at university is one of the most rewarding and stimulating experiences you can embark upon. It is not only invaluable for your future career, but also for your own personal growth
At the University of Canberra we offer you high graduate employment rates; well-regarded professional qualifications; contemporary courses with an emphasis on practical placements and internships; extensive support services; and a small and friendly campus environment.
Study with us and travel overseas
You can add international experience to your degree by studying at one of our 45 partner universities around the world for up to one year, without adding to the length of time to complete your studies.
Any course of study at the University of Canberra provides you with the essential communication, critical thinking, problem solving, IT and teamwork skills sought by all employers. More than half of our undergraduate courses provide placements, internships and project opportunities in the workplace as part of your degree, giving you the opportunity to learn and develop key skills that employers regard as important and relevant to your future career.
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website: www.canberra.edu.au postal enquiries Academic Registrar Student and Academic Services University of Canberra ACT 2601 tel: 1300 301 727 fax: (02) 6201 2112 email: student.admin@canberra.edu.au in person University of Canberra Student Centre (UCSC) Level B, Building 1, Kirinari Street Bruce ACT |
Open days in 2008
Saturday 30 August 2008, 9am-4pm, Kirinari Street, Bruce ACT (in conjunction with other Canberra tertiary institutions).
Campus tours: Every Wednesday
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Orientation Week: 16–20 February 2009
Semester 1: begins 23 February 2009
Admission requirements
To be offered admission in a course at the University you must meet the general requirements listed in one of the categories set out below, satisfy English language requirements, and be selected in competition with other eligible applicants from a particular category. Specific admission assumed knowledge is indicated for particular courses.
For further information call the University on 1300 301 727.
Australian secondary studies
2008 and previous Australian Year 12
If you are a 2008 Australian Year 12
student you will be considered for admission on the basis of your UAI or equivalent.
If you have previously completed an ACT Year 12 Tertiary Package, NSW HSC,
interstate equivalent or Leaving Certificate (after 1960), you will be considered
for admission on the basis of your UAI or equivalent. If you have attempted
other studies since then, these will also be taken into account in the assessment
of your application.
Offers made to applicants who have a UAI below the published
cut-off
UC 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.
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They include:
- Educational Access Scheme (EAS) – Access Scheme
- special consideration on the basis of disadvantage not covered by EAS
- Foundation Program (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants)
- Regional Bonus Points Scheme.
For details read the relevant sections below.
Regional Bonus Points Scheme
UC recognises that higher education participation rates are often lower in regional NSW compared with some metropolitan areas. UC offers five bonus points to current school leavers in the Greater Canberra Region. UC will automatically award students an additional five points on their UAI when they apply to study at UC.
The scheme does not include the ACT and Queanbeyan and applies only to Australian students.
Australian tertiary studies
If you achieved reasonable results in a degree course at any Australian university or in any nationally accredited course, you will be considered for admission on the basis of the qualification scoring the highest rank.
Exclusion: If you have previously been excluded from a tertiary institution, you must provide UC with a detailed supporting statement outlining the reasons for exclusion and why you believe you would be more successful in future studies.
Previous University of Canberra students
Students applying to return after an absence
If you were
enrolled at UC (or the CCAE) in previous years, but withdrew from the course,
you must apply to return to this University through UAC.
Students enrolled at, or on deferment from, UC in 2008
If you are currently enrolled at UC until the end of semester 2, 2008 or on deferment, and wish to apply for admission to a different UC course, you
may apply directly to UC.
Overseas qualifications
Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia with overseas qualifications must contact the UC Admissions Office to discuss eligibility for admission before lodging an application with UAC. Refer to table 7 - Commonly accepted overseas secondary qualifications for information on overseas secondary qualifications.
If you have secondary or tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English proficiency. For requirements refer to table 5 – English language proficiency.
Alternative entry
University preparation schemes – available through the University of Canberra College (UCC)
UC-PREP is designed to provide mature age students who are over 21 years or have more than two years work experience with a pathway and preparation for studies at UC. The program
can be studied as either a one-year (two-semester) or an intensive (one-semester)
program.
UC-START is a one-semester program that has been developed for students who did not gain entry to UC. Students study two subjects from their preferred degree and if they successfully pass both subjects they are eligible for entry to UC. Students can gain academic credit in their chosen degree for the two subjects studied.
UC-CONNECT is both a preparation and a pathway program for school leavers whose current academic qualifications deny them entry to a UC degree. Students study three academic preparation subjects for a total of eight hours per week. For more information call UCC (02) 6201 5709 or visit www.canberra.edu.au/college.
Tertiary preparation courses
You may be considered for admission
on the basis of an approved pre-tertiary studies course conducted by a university,
any Australian TAFE institution or the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT).
Work experience
It may be possible to gain admission on the basis of substantial work experience.
When submitting your UAC application, you must supply documentary evidence
of your employment, such as a letter from your employer detailing dates of
employment, category of position and the types of duties performed. Your work
experience does not necessarily need to be within the same field as the course/s
for which you have applied.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Applicants who will be 21 years of age or older on 1 March 2007 and do not have suitable qualification for entry to University may take STAT. For further details read STAT.
Educational Access Scheme
The University's Access Scheme assists recent school leavers whose education during Years 11 and 12 has been disadvantaged and who, consequently, may not gain entrance to their preferred degree course. For more information about the scheme, read the EAS booklet produced by UAC, which includes an EAS application form. The booklet and application form can be downloaded from this website.
The main closing date for EAS applications is Tuesday 30 September 2008. You must submit your EAS application by 30 September 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.
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UC offers the following Equity Scholarships:
- Commonwealth Scholarships (CS) and
- Institution Equity Scholarships (IES), comprising the University of Canberra Access Scholarship.
For more information about Equity Scholarships, read Course costs and financial assistance.
All Equity Scholarships applications for UC are processed centrally through UAC. This includes applicants for courses at UC who are applying directly to the University, or through UAC, and also includes students who are currently enrolled at the University.
You only have to submit one online application to UAC to be considered for all Equity Scholarships for which you are eligible at UAC.
To submit your application go to Equity Scholarships Online. The main closing date for Equity Scholarship applications is Tuesday 30 September 2008 . The late closing date for Equity Scholarship applications is Friday 28 November 2008.
UC also offers a number of other scholarships - read 'Financial assistance' below.
^topSpecial consideration
In a very limited number of circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration by the University when you are not eligible to apply either under the EAS or as an elite athlete. In this case, apply for admission through UAC, and then document your case for special consideration and forward it directly to UC's Admissions Office.
Elite Athletes
Elite athletes whose training and competitive commitments have affected their education may be considered for special consideration. Such applicants should apply through UAC and in addition supply documentation directly for special consideration to UC's Admissions Office. The application should be accompanied by a supporting statement from the sporting body the applicant is involved with.
^topAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian applicants may apply directly to UC for admission. If you do not meet normal entry requirements you may apply for admission to the University's Foundation Program. Students who pass this program will gain admission to award courses. For further information call the Ngunnawal Centre on (02) 6201 2998.
^topInternational fee-paying applicants
Some international fee-paying applicants apply through UAC; others apply direct to UC. Visit the UAC International website for more information.
^topCross-institutional students
UC students may be permitted to study a unit or units simultaneously at a host university. First enquire with the relevant school at UC. You must meet the normal entry/admission requirements at the host university and apply by the published closing date. Students studying at other institutions may be eligible to apply to study some of their units at UC. Contact your current University in the first instance for more details.
^topCourses available by direct application
For information on courses available only by direct application, contact UC's Admissions Office, or visit www.canberra.edu.au/.
^topEnrolment
Acceptance of offer
You will receive information about acceptance and enrolment procedures with your letter of offer.
Academic credit
You may be granted credit if you have undertaken previous Australian or other tertiary studies. Bring all relevant documentation to your course enrolment advisory session. For further information contact the Student Centre on 1300 301 727 or visit www.canberra.edu.au/courses/.
Deferment
| (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 |
Fees and charges
All students must pay student contributions for a Commonwealth-supported place (CSP) - read Course costs and financial assistance.
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Youth and student allowances
For information about Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY read Course costs and financial assistance.
Loans
Limited financial assistance is available to students in financial need. Call the Student Financial Assistance Officer for advice on (02) 6201 2135.
Scholarships
The University offers scholarships worth more than $500 000 each year. Commonwealth-supported and UC Chancellor's scholarships for new undergraduate students are allocated automatically on the basis of academic merit – no application is necessary.
Read 'Equity Scholarships' above for information on other scholarships.
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The University offers the following student services and facilities:
- Accommodation
- Careers and appointments
- Chaplaincy
- Child care
Kirinari Early Childhood Centre and Wiradjuri Pre-school Centre.
- Counselling services
- Exchange programs
- Health services
- Learning assistance
The Academic Skills Program provides assistance in language and study skills for all students, including those from non-English speaking backgrounds. Workshops are held throughout the year and individual consultations are also offered.
Ngunnawal Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education provides academic and social support programs across all divisions. For information call (02) 6201 2998.
- Library/computing facilities
The computer centre has PC and Macintosh laboratories, and multimedia workstations with access to scanners and colour printers. - Orientation program
- Publications
- Sports and recreation facilities
- Student organisations
- Students with disabilities
If you have a disability or a medical condition that may affect your studies, seek advice from the Disabilities Liaison Officer on (02) 6201 2205 before submitting your application. - Transport
A public bus service operates from all suburbs. - Union
UC Union (UCU) sponsors a wide range of recreational and sporting clubs and societies, and arranges a variety of entertainment.
Do not wait until an offer of a place is made to apply for accommodation. The application closing date is the first Friday of December each year.
Further information
For further information visit www.canberra.edu.au/courses/.
Special note: If you are interested in undertaking studies for secondary teacher education (except for health and physical education and music) you are advised to complete a Bachelor degree in your area of interest followed by a graduate diploma in education, or to undertake the graduate entry B Education degree at the University of Canberra.
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