How can I find out if I meet the University's Entrance Requirements?

To be eligible for admission to UNSW@ADFA you must have completed Year 12 and obtained an entrance rank high enough to qualify you for entry to your desired degree program. In 2006, the University cut-offs for entry to our programs were -

	Bachelor of Arts	70 or higher
	Bachelor of Science	70 or higher
	Bachelor of Business	75 or higher
	Bachelor of Engineering (all streams)	85 or higher
	Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical)	85 or higher
	Bachelor of Technology (Aviation)	80.75 or higher

Assumed Knowledge Requirements

Further information on entry to our undergraduate programs, including assumed knowledge requirements for each program, can be located in the Undergraduate Guide 2008 (1.4MB).

Mathematics and Physics Requirements

In addition to meeting the cut-off for entry, applicants wishing to enter the Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology programs, or study Mathematics or Physics as part of a Bachelor of Science degree, require current Year 12 Mathematics and Year 12 Physics - this is an assumed knowledge requirement. Prospective students for these programs, who have not studied Year 12 Mathematics and Year 12 Physics in the past five years, are encouraged to undertake one of the courses set out in the attached list.

Even if you have studied Year 12 Mathematics and Physics in the past five years you are encouraged to undertake one of the refresher courses which are run by the School of Physical, Environmental and Mathematical Sciences. These self-paced courses are run at the beginning of each year before session one commences. For futher information about Mathematics please contact Ms Barbara Catchpole (02 6268 8884) or for Physics contact Associate Professor Warrick Lawson (02 6268 8810).

Alternative Entry

Admission to UNSW is based on academic merit. Age alone is not a sufficient criterion for admission. However, prospective students who have completed a suitable alternative entry program may be eligible for admission. Information on suitable entry programs can be found on the UNSW web site www.unsw.edu.au/futureStudents/undergrad/sad/altenrty.html

The avenue which is most appropriate for you will depend on your age, your previous educational qualification and the program you would like to study.

What if I have a completed AQF Diploma?

Ungraded AQF diplomas (e.g. graded on a Competent/Not Yet Competent basis) derive a maximum admissions rank of 79. Graded AQF diplomas can derive much higher ranks. For example, a credit average converts to approximately 85 and a distinction to 90. Eligibility for entry to the nominated program will be determined on the basis of your results.

What if I have a completed AQF Certificate IV?

For entry in 2008 and beyond:

-	applicants with an ungraded Certificate IV (e.g. graded on a Competent/Not Yet Competent basis) is not acceptable for admission.
-	applicants with a graded Certificate IV, eligibility for enty to the nominated program will be determined on the basis of your results.

Applicants who have completed a graded Certificate IV are advised that, as a general guide, the following results would be required for entry:

	-	Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science - a combination of passes and credits.
	-	Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Technology (Aviation) - a credit average.
	-	Bachelor of Engineering programs and Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical) - a distinction average.