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Arts and Social Sciences

Degree Name

Majors Available

UAC Course
Code

2013
Cut-off

A Levels

IB

QLD
OP

No. of
Years

Assumed
Knowledge

Career Opportunities

Arts

Americas Studies Asian Studies Chinese Studies Creative Writing

Criminology Dance Studies Development Studies Economics English
Environmental Humanities European Studies Film Studies French Studies
Geography German Studies Hispanic Studies (Spanish) History
Human Resource Management Indigenous Studies International Business
International Relations Japanese Studies Korean Studies Linguistics
Media Culture and Technology Music Philosophy Politics Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology Theatre and Performance Studies

422000

78

14

28

10

3F / 6P

None

Students in the humanities and social sciences learn a wide range

of skills that open up many career opportunities. No other course of
study provides you with the same combination of broad intellectual
growth, skills development in research and analysis, the ability to
communicate effectively and the capacity to think critically about
the global environment we live in.

Arts and Business

422050
Asian Studies Chinese Studies Creative Writing Criminology Dance
Studies Development Studies English Environmental Humanities
European Studies Film Studies French Studies German Studies Hispanic
Studies History Indigenous Studies International Relations Japanese
Studies Korean Studies Linguistics Media, Culture and Technology
Music Philosophy Politics Sociology and Anthropology Theatre and
Performance Studies

90

17

33

3F / 6P

None

This degree provides you with the tools to work in management,

marketing and strategy roles in a range of industries and
organisations your choice of major will help to shape your career
options.

Arts/Education
(Secondary)

Aboriginal (Indigenous) Studies Dance Drama (Theatre) Chinese

Economics English English as a Second Language (ESL) French
Geography German History Indonesian Japanese Korean Legal
Studies Music Secondary Education Spanish (Hispanic Studies)
Society and Culture

422100

78

14

28

10

Band 4 or higher in
any HSC English
course or the
equivalent

Recognised as an initial teaching qualification in both government

and non-government Secondary Schools throughout Australia.
This degree is also widely accepted as a teaching qualification
internationally.

Commerce/Education
(Secondary)

Economics Business Studies Secondary Education

422120

96.3

22*

38

4F

Band 4 or higher
in any HSC
English course
or the equivalent,
Mathematics

Recognised as an initial teaching qualification in both government

and non-government Secondary Schools throughout Australia.
This degree is also widely accepted as a teaching qualification
internationally.

Economics/Education
(Secondary)

Economics Business Studies Secondary Education

422130

93

18

35

4F

Band 4 or higher
in any HSC
English course
or the equivalent,
Mathematics

Recognised as an initial teaching qualification in both government

and non-government Secondary Schools throughout Australia.
This degree is also widely accepted as a teaching qualification
internationally.

Science/Education
(Secondary)

Biology Chemistry Earth and Environmental Sciences Physics

Mathematics Secondary Education

422110

84.05

16

31

4F

Band 4 or higher
in any HSC
English course
or the equivalent,
Mathematics

Recognised as an initial teaching qualification in both government

and non-government Secondary Schools throughout Australia.
This degree is also widely accepted as a teaching qualification
internationally.

Criminology & Criminal

Justice

Criminology Social Science and Policy

422350

83

15

30

3F / 6P

None

Policy, research, analyst and advocacy roles in government,

non-government, community and private organisations.

International Studies

422200
Asian Studies Development Studies European Studies Globalisation
Studies International Business International Relations Language Studies

93.2

21*

35

4F / 7P

None

International business; government agencies; investment banks

and other financial institutions; non government organisations
and the United Nations; journalism and media; tourism and trade;
economics and law.

Media (Communication
& Journalism)

Media Communication Journalism

422700

84

15

31

3F / 6P

None

Journalism; public relations and advertising; corporate;

organisational and public sector communication.

Media (Media &

Production)

Media Media Production

422720

84

15

31

3F / 6P

None

Content producer in the evolving contemporary media industry.

Media (PR &

Advertising)

Media Advertising Public Relations

422710

84

15

31

3F / 6P

None

Public relations; advertising; media relations and organisational

communication in corporate, political and non-profit organisations.

Media (Screen &

Sound)

Media Screen and Sound

422730

84

15

31

3F / 6P

None

Audio visual industry, such as television and film production, sound

design, editing, film criticism and research.

Design (Hons)/Media
(PR & Advertising)

Media Advertising Public Relations Design

422715

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

4F / 8P

None

See individual degrees.

Music3

Creative Practice Music Studies Sonic Arts Music Pedagogy

422500

A+C

A+C

N/A

A+C

4F

None

Performance, private teaching, recording, arts administration,

music journalism, arranging and composing.

See Music and Arts

422500

A+C

A+C

N/A

A+C

5F

None

See individual degrees.

Creative Practice Music Studies Sonic Arts Music Pedagogy

Secondary Education

422530

A+C

A+C

N/A

A+C

5F

Band 4 or higher in
any HSC English
course or the
equivalent

Secondary school music teaching, private teaching, performance,

recording, arts administration, music journalism, arranging and
composing.

Music/Arts

Music/Education3

4F

Arts and Social Sciences

Degree Name

Majors Available

UAC Course
Code

2013
Cut-off

A Levels

IB

QLD
OP

No. of
Years

Assumed
Knowledge

Career Opportunities

Music/Science3

See Music and Science

422510

A+C

A+C

N/A

A+C

5F

See Science

See individual degrees.

Music/Science
(Advanced)3

See Music and Science (Advanced)

422520

A+C

A+C*

N/A

A+C

6F

See Advanced
Science

See individual degrees.

Social Research &

Policy

422300
Development Studies Economics Environmental Humanities
Globalisation Studies Human Resource Management Indigenous Studies
International Business International Relations Marketing Media,
Culture and Technology Politics Social Science and Policy Sociology
and Anthropology

75

13

27

12

3F / 6P

None

Graduates are highly successful in gaining diverse employment

in the public, community and private sectors in areas such as
community development, health, the environment, research and
policy analysing, political advising, organisational management,
marketing and market research, corporate affairs management and
private consulting.

Social Work

Social Work

422400

77

14

28

10

4F

None

Social Workers in diverse areas, including: hospitals, government

departments, welfare agencies, industry/corporate, community
organisations, and as independent consultants.

Social Work/Arts

Social Work. Also see Arts.

422400

77

14

28

10

5.5F

None

See individual degrees.

Social Work/Social
Research and Policy

Social Work. Also see Social Research & Policy.

422400

77

14

28

10

6F

None

See individual degrees.

Social Work/
Criminology and
Criminal Justice

Social Work Criminology Social Science and Policy

422350

83

15

30

5.5F

None

See individual degrees.

Majors Available

UAC Course
Code

2013
Cut-off

A Levels

IB

QLD
OP

No. of
Years

Assumed
Knowledge

Career Opportunities

Architectural Computing Architectural Computing Computer Aided Design (CAD) Building Modelling
Rendering Animation Multimedia Information Technology in Design

423100

80

14

29

10

3F

None

Architectural Visualisation Artist, Building Information Model

Manager, Animation Specialist, Gaming Environment Developer,
Parametric Modeller and Designer, Web and Multimedia Designer.

Architectural Studies

Architectural Design Architectural Communications Architectural History and

Theory Architectural Technology Architectural Practice

423000

95

21*

37

3F

None

Consulting Architect in private practice, Specialist Architect e.g.

heritage, multidisciplinary design practice, Government
Architects Office, large commercial practice architectural firm.

Construction
Management
and Property

Construction Technology Building Science Materials and Structure

Management Economics and Law

423200

80.15

15

29

10

4F

None

Property Developer, Property Consultant, Construction Manager,

Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Facilities Manager, Builder.

Industrial Design

Design Studio Computer Aided Design (CAD) Commerce and Marketing

Science and Engineering Materials and Manufacturing

423300

80

14

29

10

4F

None

Product designer within a multi-disciplinary design team

(architectural and engineering consultancies), Product Designer
within the manufacturing sector (consumer and public access
products electrical, transport, scientific, medical, retail, furniture,
telecommunications), Digital Multimedia Designer, Product
Branding Marketer, Packaging Designer, Graphic Designer.

Interior Architecture

Design Studio Theory History Communications Technology Practice

423400

80.7

15

29

10

4F

None

Private Consulting Interior Designer specialising in residential,

retail or hospitality design, Corporate Interior Designer specialising
in multi-storey residential, retail, hospitality, medical, hotel or
exhibition design.

Landscape Architecture

Design History and Theory Environmental Technology and Practice

Ecological processes

423500

80

14

29

10

4F

None

Design Consultant in private practice, Technical Officer or Designer

in Local Government, Landscape Designer or Planner in State
Government, Landscape Planning and Management Specialist.

Planning

Planning Theory and Methodology Sociology Political Economy Planning

law Transport Planning Environmental Science Heritage Studies Urban
Design Planning History

423600

80

14

29

10

5F

None

Environmental Planner, Land Use Planner, Strategic Planner, Urban

Planner, Social Planner, Development Assessment Planner.

Built Environment
Degree Name

Business
Degree Name

Majors Available

UAC Course
Code

2013
Cut-off

A Levels

IB

QLD
OP

No. of
Years

Assumed
Knowledge

Career Opportunities

Actuarial Studies5

Actuarial Studies and 2nd major option: Accounting Business Economics

Business Law Business Strategy and Economics Management Finance
Financial Economics Information Systems International Business Management
Marketing Mathematics Statistics

424300

97

22*

39

3F

Mathematics
Extension 2

Meets Institute of Actuaries of Australia Part 1 requirements.

Actuarial Analyst, Asset Management Trainee, Credit Analyst,
Forecasting Analyst, Insurance Analyst, Risk Assessment Officer,
Statistical Research Analyst, Superannuation Advisor, Wealth
Management Analyst

Actuarial Studies
(Co-op)

Actuarial Studies

424620

A+C

A+C*

N/A

A+C

4F

Mathematics
Extension 2

Meets Institute of Actuaries of Australia Part I. Part II requirements

are met if Honours year is undertaken in the Co-Op Program. As
above.

Actuarial Studies/
Science (Advanced
Mathematics)

Actuarial Studies Mathematics Statistics

424350

97

22*

39

5F

Mathematics
Extension 2

See Actuarial Studies and Science (Advanced Mathematics)

Degrees.

Actuarial Studies/
Economics

See Actuarial Studies and Economics Degrees.

424350

97

22*

39

4F

Mathematics
Extension 2

See Actuarial Studies and Economics Degrees.

Commerce

Accounting Business Economics Business Law Business Strategy and

Economic Management Finance Financial Economics Human Resource
Management Information Systems International Business Management
Marketing Taxation

424000

96.3

22*

38

3F

Mathematics

Private and public sectors in jobs such as Accountant, Economic

Policy Advisor, Financial Analyst, Human Resources Officer, IS/IT
Consultant, Management Consultant and Marketing Coordinator.

Commerce (Co-op)5

Accounting Finance Information Systems Marketing

424600

A+C

A+C*

N/A

A+C

4F

Mathematics

See Commerce Degree.

Commerce
(International)

See Commerce and International Studies Degree.

424050

97.05

22*

39

4F

Mathematics

Degree provides a solid foundation of business including

international studies component and one year compulsory
overseas exchange to prepare you for the challenges of working
in global business. Degree attracts employers with regional and
global operations, as well as government and non-government
agencies operating internationally. See Commerce and
International Studies Degrees.

Commerce/
Science (Advanced
Mathematics)

See Commerce and Science (Advanced Mathematics Degrees).

424200

96.65

22*

38

5F

Mathematics
Extension 1

See Commerce and Science (Advanced Mathematics) Degrees.

Commerce/Information
Systems

See Commerce and Information Systems Degrees.

424100

96.3

22*

38

4F

Mathematics

See Commerce and Information Systems Degrees.

Commerce/Arts

See Commerce and Arts Degrees.

424100

96.3

22*

38

4F

Mathematics

See Commerce and Arts Degrees.

Commerce/Economics

See Commerce and Economics Degrees.

424100

96.3

22*

38

4F

Mathematics

See Commerce and Economics Degrees.

Commerce/Science

See Commerce and Science Degrees.

424100

96.3

22*

38

4F

Mathematics

See Commerce and Science Degrees.

Commerce/Media
(PR & Advertising)

See Commerce and Media (PR & Advertising) Degrees.

424100

96.3

22*

38

4F

Mathematics

See Commerce and Media (PR & Advertising) Degrees.

Economics

Economics Econometrics Financial Economics and 2nd major option:

Accounting Business Law Finance Human Resource Management
Information Systems International Business Management Marketing
Mathematics Psychology Statistics Taxation or any major offered by the
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

424400

93

18

35

3F

Mathematics

Major economic policy government departments, private sector

employers and international organisations (such as the Reserve
Bank, The World Bank Group and OECD). Economics and
Financial Forecaster, Economics Researcher, Financial Analyst,
Policy Advisor, Wealth Management Analyst, Management
Consultant, Business Analyst, Quantitative Analyst, Statistical
Analyst.

Economics/Arts

Economics Econometrics Financial Economics and see Arts Degree

424450

93

18

35

4F

Mathematics

See Economics and Arts Degrees.

Economics/Science

Economics Econometrics Financial Economics and see Science Degree

424450

93

18

35

4F

Mathematics

See Economics and Science Degrees.

Economics/
Science (Advanced
Mathematics)

Economics Econometrics Financial Economics Mathematics Statistics

424460

93

18

35

5F

Mathematics
Extension 1

See Economics and Science (Advanced Mathematics) Degrees.

Economics/Science
(Advanced Science)

Economics Econometrics Financial Economics and see Science (Advanced

Science) Degree

424450

93

18

35

5F

Mathematics
See Science
(Advanced
Science) Degree

See Economics and Science (Advanced Science) Degrees.

Information Systems4

Information Systems

424500

90.2

17

33

3F

Mathematics

Business Analyst, Business Intelligence Systems Developer,

e-Commerce Specialist, IS Development Specialist, IS/IT
Architect, IS/IT Consultant, IT Infrastructure Developer, Network
Analyst and Systems Analyst.

Information Systems
(Co-op)5

Information Systems

424640

A+C

A+C*

N/A

A+C

4F

Mathematics

See Information Systems.

College of Fine Arts (COFA)

Degree Name

Majors Available

UAC Course
Code

2013
Cut-off

A Levels

IB

QLD
OP

No. of
Years

Assumed
Knowledge

Career Opportunities

Fine Arts (Hons)

Cross Media Arts Painting Drawing Photography Printmaking Sculpture

Installation & Performance Textiles

421000

70

12

25

14

4F

Visual Arts

Practicing artist such as photographer, painter, sculptor, media

artist, printmaker, performance artist; customer relations and
managerial roles in a variety of art industries and galleries.

Fine Arts (Dual Degrees) Arts

Law
Commerce

421001
426000
424100

70.00
99.65
96.30

12
24*
22*

25
43
38

14
1
3

4F
5F
4F

Visual Arts

The Fine Arts Dual Degree Program provides students with

the flexibility to undertake a range of careers or opportunities
associated with their dual degrees. See individual degrees.

Media Arts (Hons)

Animation & Visual Effects Video Sound Image Cross Media Arts

421200

75.2

13

27

10

4F

None

Digital media practitioner, animator, media and/or sound artist,

entertainment and internet-based media practitioner, film and
television production and post production, multi-media developer,
website developer, audio-visual technician.

Media Arts (Hons) (Dual

Degrees)

Science (Computer Science)

425800

75.2

13

27

10

5F

Mathematics
Extension 1

The Media Arts Dual Degree Program provides students with the
flexibility to pursue a range of careers or opportunities associated
with their dual degree. See individual degrees.

Design (Hons)

Graphics Media Object Design (furniture and lighting) Jewellery Design

Textile Design Ceramics Design Spatial Design

421100

80.15

15

29

10

4F

Visual Arts

Advertising and web design; graphics, media and digital

design, jewellery and object design; object, furniture and lighting
design; packaging, book and magazine illustration and design;
fashion and textile design; costume, theatre and events design;
design management; design education and teaching; design
consultancies and private practice; design for exhibitions,
galleries and museums.

Design (Dual Degrees)

Art Education
Media (PR & Advertising)

421310
422715

80.45
N/A

15
N/A

29
N/A

10
N/A

5.5F
4F

Visual Arts

The Design Dual Degree Programs provide students with

the flexibility to undertake a range of careers or opportunities
associated with their dual degrees. See individual degrees.

Art Education

Ceramics Cross-Media Arts Drawing Jewellery Painting Photography

Printmaking Sculpture Installation & Performance Textiles Video Sound Image

421300

75

13

27

12

4F

Visual Arts

Teaching Visual Arts in secondary schools in New South

Wales, Australia and overseas as a visual arts specialist;
policy development and leadership within schools and other
educational sites, customer relations and managerial roles in a
variety of industries including galleries, museums and community
organisations; artist; art critic; art historian; learning managers.

Art Education (Dual

Degrees)

Design

421310

80.45

15

29

10

5.5F

Visual Arts

The Art Education Dual Degree Program provides students with

the flexibility to undertake a range of careers or opportunities
associated with their dual degree. Design professions and
teaching Visual Arts and Design & Technology in secondary
schools in New South Wales, Australia and overseas. See
individual degrees.

Art Theory

Art History Visual Culture Colonial/Postcolonial Studies Visual Studies Critical

Theory Digital and Design Histories Museum Studies

421400

75

13

27

12

3F

None

Art historian, art critic, curator, gallery or museum director, public

program coordinator, managerial roles in the arts industry.

Art Theory (Dual

Degrees)

Arts
Law
Social Research and Policy

421400
426000
421400

75
99.65
75

13
24*
13

27
43
27

12
1
12

4F
5F
4.5F

None

The Art Theory Dual Degree Programs provide students with

the flexibility to undertaken a range of careers or opportunities
associated with their dual degrees. See individual degrees.

Degree Name

Study Areas

UAC Course
Code

2013
Cut-off

A Levels

IB

QLD
OP

No. of
Years

Assumed
Knowledge

Career Opportunities

Aerospace Engineering

Aerodynamics Flight Mechanics Propulsion Space Craft Structures Systems

425050

91.2

18

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Design and manufacture of light aircraft, passenger aircraft,

military jets or supersonic aircraft; in the airline industry in aircraft
acquisitions, maintenance or configuration; or in the space
industry providing infrastructure for civil and defence satellites.

Bioinformatics
Engineering

Computing Math Biology Bioinformatics (the integration of computing maths

and biology) Elective options include Computing Maths and Biology, such as:
Biochemistry Molecular Biology Statistics Machine Learning Algorithms
Visualisation Computer Interfacing Networks and Database Visualisation

425770

91

17

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Chemistry

Within pharmaceutical or biotech companies developing new

drugs, or agricultural and industrial companies researching
advances in crops and livestock. Bioinformatics engineers also
work in computing companies serving the biotech sector and in
industries requiring data analysis, such as the finance industry.

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering Chemistry Energy Resources Fossil Fuels Materials

Science Pharmaceuticals Process Engineering and Controls Sustainability
Wine Making and Brewing

425550

91.45

18

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics and/or
Chemistry

Water treatment and recycling, environmental management,

energy and petrochemical industries and research, from molecular
level up to full heavy industry scale. Chemical Engineers may be
involved in the manufacture and commercialisation of products
such as nanomaterials, energy, food and clean water. Chemical
engineers specialising in environmental management work in areas
ranging from modifying process design and eliminating/minimising
pollution to designing systems for environmental remediation.

Engineering

Engineering
Degree Name

Study Areas

UAC Course
Code

2013
Cut-off

A Levels

IB

QLD
OP

No. of
Years

Assumed
Knowledge

Career Opportunities

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering Engineering Construction and Management Geotechnical

Engineering Structural Engineering Transport Engineering Water Engineering

425400

92.05

18

35

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Investigate, plan, design and manage projects that may involve

both office and field work. You could work in Australia and around
the world, including with small or large specialist consulting firms;
construction companies; large public companies; government
organisations which construct, manage and maintain public
utilities; financial and management consultants; and many more.

Civil Engineering/
Environmental

See Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering

425400

92.05

18

35

5F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

See individual degrees.

Engineering (Civil with

Architecture)

Civil Engineering Architecture

425450

95.9

22*

37

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Collaborate with architects, artists and other professionals in

multidisciplinary built environment teams to produce integrated
and sustainable designs. Also see Civil Engineering.

Civil/Mining Engineering

See Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering

425400

92.05

18

35

5F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

See individual degrees.

Computer Engineering

Embedded Systems Telecommunications Electronics System and Control

Advanced Computing Elective Options include: Artificial Intelligence Computer
Architecture Digital Systems Networking Graphics Operating Systems
Databases Software Engineering

425700

91

17

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Development of hardware/software systems for communications,

electronics or process control. They work in such diverse
industries as telecommunications, power, defence or gaming
machines. You could work in computer systems design,
network construction and research, commercial systems, digital
electronics or image processing.

Computer Science
(BSc)

Artificial Intelligence Computer Games Computer Networks Databases systems 425800

E-commerce Human-computer Interactions Robotics Elective options include:
Information Systems Japanese Philosophy Psychology and many more

91

17

34

3F

Mathematics
Extension 1

Computer Science graduates work in software companies,

commercial institutions, internet-related companies or IT units
of most private sector and government organisations. The most
common job classification is programmer or analyst/programmer,
but some graduates prefer to work more closely with people in
user support, or as a network administrator. Computer Science
graduates also work in gaming and software development,
robotics and artificial intelligence.

Computer Science/Arts

See Computer Science and Arts

425800

91

17

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1

See individual degrees.

Computer Science/
Media Arts (Hons)

See Computer Science and Media Arts

425800

91

17

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1

See individual degrees.

Computer Science/
Engineering

See Computer Science and Engineering

425850

91.05

18

34

5F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

See individual degrees.

Computer Science/
Science

See Computer Science and Science

425800

91

17

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1

See individual degrees.

Electrical Engineering

Energy Systems Microsystems Photonics Systems and Control Signal

Processing Wireless and Data Networks

425100

91

17

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Potential employers include service industries such as Telstra,

Optus and electricity authorities; large private industrial
groups, such as Ericsson, Alstom, BHP, Boeing Australia,
Honeywell, Motorola, IBM and Alcatel; small innovative private
firms specialising in the application of new technologies
to new products and services, in a range of areas such as
telecommunications and wireless electronics, internet services,
biomedical instrumentation etc.

Engineering BE ME

In addition to study areas listed under Electrical Engineering, students can choose
a minor from areas such as Music Language Commerce Psychology
Mechatronics Photovoltaics Computing or Mathematics

425150

96.4

22*

38

5F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Students completing the integrated Bachelor and Master degree

graduate with more in-depth electrical engineering and technical
knowledge relevant to the career areas listed under the electrical
engineering degree. As a result the ability to choose a 2-year
project, graduate s can accelerate their career path into senior
engineering roles, and with a wide choice of minors, graduates will
be equipped with skills in other branches of engineering, science,
arts and management.

Engineering/Arts

See Engineering and Arts

425850

91.05

18

34

5.5F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics /or
Chemistry

See individual degrees.

Engineering
Degree Name

Study Areas

UAC Course
Code

2013
Cut-off

A Levels

IB

QLD
OP

No. of
Years

Assumed
Knowledge

Career Opportunities

Engineering/Biomedical
Engineering (Integrated
Master Degree)

Biomedical Engineering

425950

91.05

18

34

5F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Work in hospitals, regulatory bodies, research institutions, tertiary

education or the medical devices or biotechnology industry in
Australia or overseas. Develop systems to maintain and enhance
life; design and develop body parts or tissues, artificial organs and
organ replacement devises, design, develop and refine medical
imaging systems and medical monitors; manage technology in the
healthcare system.

Engineering/Commerce

See Engineering and Commerce

425900

96.3

22*

38

5.5F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

See individual degrees.

Engineering/Science

See Engineering and Science

425850

91.05

18

34

5F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

See individual degrees.

Environmental
Engineering

Environmental Engineering Environmental Studies

425470

93.25

21*

35

4F

HSC Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Work across the water, construction, energy and manufacturing

industries as well as in all levels of government. You might find
yourself working with a water company on water loss initiatives,
consulting on major tender projects such as recycling or
desalination plants working in wastewater treatment plants,
planning sustainable infrastructure or environmental impact
assessments, or with international aid groups in developing
countries on water use.

Flexible First Year

Design and Computing Engineering Fundamentals Mathematics Sciences

425000

91.2

18

34

1F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

See individual degrees (Flexible First Year is ideal for students who
want to be an engineer, but are unsure which direction to take.)

Food Science and

Technology

Food Science Microbiology Wine Making and Brewing Nutrition

425600

91

17

34

4F

Mathematics and
Chemistry

Processing and production; quality management; information

technology and service; marketing; consumer education;
nutrition or management within companies or state and federal
governments. Product design and development with major
Australian and international companies or in research in
agriculture or aquaculture.

Geoinformation Systems

Computer Graphics Databases Geographic Information Systems GIS GPS

Remote Sensing Satellite and Airborne Imaging Web-GIS

425500

91

17

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Great demand in areas from emergency services, urban

planning and health, to management of natural resources and the
environment as GIS is increasingly being integrated into business,
government and personal decision-making. You could work for the
United Nations, Google or invent your own high-selling app.

Industrial Chemistry

Chemistry Industrial Chemistry Pharmaceuticals

425550

91.45

18

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension,
Physics, Chemistry

Research, development, plant/company management or as

a technical representative in a broad range of industries such
as food, pharmaceuticals, polymers, chemicals, minerals
and materials. Work to improve efficiency in fields such as
petrochemicals and energy production.

Manufacturing
Engineering and
Management

Manufacturing Engineering Management

425050

91.2

18

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Work in companies involved in product design and development;

manufacturing companies of all types; service providers such
as banks or forwarding agencies; distribution companies;
warehousing and logistics; consulting companies undertaking
tasks such as the economic analysis of planning and
implementation of strategies and technologies. Manufacturing
management skills are also valued in service industries such as
banking and transport.

Mechanical Engineering

Composite Structures Computer Aided Design (CAD) Computer Aided

Manufacturing (CAM) Fluid Dynamics Heat Transfer Materials Science Noise
and Vibration Power Generation Thermodynamics

425050

91.2

18

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

A variety of professions from the mining, civil and environmental

sectors to the automotive industry (design and production). You
could also work in building services; acoustics consultancies;
structural design of cranes; design of railway vehicles and rail
systems; design of consumer goods; manufacturing technology,
including robotics and automation; management consultancies;
power generation; refineries; or insurance industries.

Mechatronic
Engineering

Computing Control Systems Electronics Mechanical Design Skills

Microprocessors

425020

91.2

18

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Work in one of the many situations where automation is in demand

such as manufacturing, the automotive industry, instrumentation
systems and systems automation in mining, cargo-handling and
agriculture; companies which design and manufacture consumer
machines or specialised industrial machines; companies whose
primary interests relate to mechanical, electrical or computer
engineering; or as a consulting engineer dealing with complex
project management across a range of engineering disciplines.

Engineering
Degree Name

Study Areas

UAC Course
Code

2013
Cut-off

A Levels

IB

QLD
OP

No. of
Years

Assumed
Knowledge

Career Opportunities

Mining Engineering

Mining Engineering

425300

91

17

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Graduates are in great demand and this is reflected in the high

starting salary graduates. Mining Engineering offers one of the
most diverse ranges of graduate career paths across a wide range
of activities involving technology, people, equipment, financial
resources, community and government, with opportunities in
Australia and overseas. You could work in the field or the office at
mine sites and in capital cities.

Naval Architecture
Engineering

Contracts and Tendering Hydrostatics Hydrodynamics Marine Engineering

Resistance and Propulsion Ship Structures

425050

91.2

18

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Work in ship design, shipbuilding, ship repair, research and

development (R&D), regulatory activities, ship classification
or offshore engineering. You could work for naval architecture
firms and consultants, government, defence, ship classification
societies, ship management or ship-owner organisations.
Designing high-speed ferries and high-performance yachts is also
an option.

Petroleum Engineering

Conventional and Unconventional Energy Sources: Present and Future Needs and
Availability Communication Economics Management Environment

425650

91.25

18

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Work in the production of oil and gas resources, unconventional

gas resources, coal seam gas production, geothermal energy
production or carbon dioxide sequestration. You could also work
in financing, banking, legal and environmental areas supporting
major resource and infrastructure developments. With significant
investment in the area, there will be an acute shortage of Petroleum
Engineers for years to come.

Photovoltaics and Solar

Energy Engineering

Cell Interconnection and Encapsulation Manufacturing Photovoltaics Policy

Development Quality Control Reliability and Life-Cycle Analysis Renewable
Energy Technologies Solar Cell Applications Solar Energy Technology
Development

425200

91.5

18

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Work with manufacturers of solar cells, research organisations,

system design and integration companies, energy utilities and
communication companies. Constantly new options arising.

Renewable Energy
Engineering

Biomass Energy Efficiency and Appliances Geothermal Systems Hydro

Turbines Photovoltaics Renewable Energy Solar Architecture Solar Thermal
Systems Tidal and Wave Energy Wind Power

425200

91.5

18

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Work in any renewable energy engineering field such as

manufacturing, quality control and reliability, computer aided
design of devices and systems, research and education, system
design and analysis, balance of system areas, fault diagnosis
and modelling, consultancy, policy formation and planning or on
programs in developing countries.

Software Engineering

Software Engineering Software Development Software Process System Design

Elective options include: Artificial Intelligence Computer Architecture Graphics
Human-computer Interaction System Design and Implementation Computer
Interfacing Networks Project Management

425750

91

17

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1

One of the fastest growing industries in the world. Apart from

software development and computing, work opportunities include
telecommunications, defence, security, finance and electronics.
You could design advanced information systems for business, build
technical systems for medical and transport industries or develop
new network technologies in telecommunications.

Surveying

Surveying Spatial Information Systems

425500

91

17

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

A global profession with excellent opportunities within the industries

that underpin land markets, development and construction.
You could work in land management, hydrographic or offshore
surveying, engineering surveying or mining surveying within a
variety of industries.

Telecommunications

Data Communications Systems Data Encoding Compression and Encryption

Satellite and Optical Fibre Networks Voice Communication Systems

425100

91

17

34

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Work for telecommunications service providers such as Telstra &

Optus; major equipment and device manufacturers such as Nokia,
Ericsson & Motorola; and a wide range of specialist technology
groups. Demand for Telecommunications Engineers is growing
as new technologies like Voice over IP emerge and with future
infrastructure projects like the National Broadband Network.

Law
Degree Name

Dual Degree Options

UAC Course
Code

2013
Cut-off

A Levels

IB

QLD
OP

No. of
Years

Assumed
Knowledge

Career Opportunities

Law (Law Dual Degree)

Arts

426000

99.65

24*

43

5F

Art Theory

426000

99.65

24*

43

5F

None for Law. For

other area of study
refer to relevant
entry e.g. Science.

A Law Dual Degree Program provides students with the flexibility

to pursue a range of legal careers or opportunities associated with
their dual degrees.

Commerce

426000

99.65

24*

43

5F

Computer Science

426000

99.65

24*

43

5F

Criminology and Criminal Justice

426000

99.65

24*

43

5F

Economics

426000

99.65

24*

43

5F

Engineering

426000

99.65

24*

43

6.5F

Fine Arts

426000

99.65

24*

43

5F

International Studies

426000

99.65

24*

43

6F

Media

426000

99.65

24*

43

5F

Planning

426000

99.65

24*

43

7F

Science

426000

99.65

24*

43

5F

Science (Advanced)

426000

99.65

24*

43

6F

Science (Advanced Mathematics)

426000

99.65

24*

43

6F

Social Research and Policy

426000

99.65

24*

43

5.5F

Social Work

426000

99.65

24*

43

6.5F

All of the above degrees must be completed as part of a dual degree with Law

Medicine
Degree Name

Majors Available

UAC Course
Code

2013
Cut-off

A Levels

IB

QLD
OP

No. of
Years

Assumed
Knowledge

Career Opportunities

Medical Studies/Doctor
of Medicine1

Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine

428000

A+C

A+C*

N/A

A+C

6F

English Standard Band 4 or higher

Medical practitioners in hospitals and private practices. Further

study and experience enables graduates to specialise in a specific
area of medicine, such as General Practice, Cardiology, Oncology,
Orthopaedics, Paediatrics etc.

Arts/Medical Studies/
Doctor of Medicine1

See Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine

428000

A+C

A+C*

N/A

A+C

7.75F

English Standard Band 4 or higher

See individual degrees.

Exercise Physiology

Exercise Physiology

428100

88.1

17

32

4F

Mathematics and
Chemistry

Exercise Physiologists in private practice, hospitals, medical

clinics or research in the area of exercise for the prevention
and management of chronic disease (e.g. musculoskeletal and
neuromuscular disorders, and cardiopulmonary and metabolic
conditions).

Degree Name

Majors Available

UAC Course
Code

2013
Cut-off

A Levels

IB

QLD
OP

No. of
Years

Assumed
Knowledge

Career Opportunities

Advanced Mathematics

Applied Mathematics Pure Mathematics Quantitative Risk* Statistics

429300

95

21*

37

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1

Opportunities in banking, insurance and investment, environmental

modelling, oceanography, meteorology, computing, information
technology, government, education and research.

Advanced Mathematics/
Arts

See Advanced Mathematics and Arts

429320

95

21*

37

5F

Mathematics
Extension 1

See individual degrees.

Science

Science
Degree Name

Majors Available

UAC Course
Code

2013
Cut-off

A Levels

IB

QLD
OP

No. of
Years

Assumed
Knowledge

Career Opportunities

Advanced Science

Advanced Physical Oceanography Anatomy Biological Science Biotechnology

Chemistry Climate Dynamics Climate Systems Science Earth Science
Ecology Genetics Geochemistry Human Geography Marine and Coastal
Studies Materials Science, Mathematics Microbiology Molecular and Cell
Biology Neuroscience Pathology Pharmacology Physical Geography
Physics Physiology Psychology Statistics Vision Science

429350

95

21*

37

4F

Mathematics and
Chemistry plus
one or more of
Biology, Earth &
Environmental
Science, Physics
or Mathematics
Extension 1
(depending on
chosen area of
study)

Employment with research institutes, start-up innovation

companies, university or industry in Australia or overseas,
technology management, analysis in business or finance,
psychology, medical research and development , environmental
protection or forensic science.

Advanced Science/Arts

See Advanced Science and Arts

429370

95

21*

37

5F

As above

See individual degrees.

Advanced Science/
Social Research and
Policy

See Advanced Science and Social Research and Policy

429390

95

21*

37

5F

As above

See individual degrees.

Aviation (Flying)6

Aviation (Flying)

429500

A+C

A+C

A+C

A+C

3F

Mathematics

Pilots for regional or major commercial airlines, training centres,

charter flights, or as aerial surveyors.

Aviation (Management)

Management

429520

80

14

29

10

3F

Mathematics

Managers in airlines, freight companies, defence forces or airports.

Biotechnology

Biotechnology

429400

83

15

30

4F

Mathematics and
Chemistry

Scientist or researcher with medical, biological or pharmaceutical

research organisations.

Environmental Science

Biology Chemistry Earth Science Geography Marine Biology Microbiology

Oceanography

429550

83

15

30

4F

Mathematics and
Chemistry

Environmental consultants or officers within industry or with local,

state or federal government. Employers may include National Parks
and Wildlife or Environmental Protection Authority.

Environmental Science/
Arts

See Environmental Science and Arts

429570

83

15

30

5F

Mathematics and
Chemistry

See individual degrees.

Materials Science and

Engineering

Physical Metallurgy Process Metallurgy Materials Engineering Ceramic

Engineering

429600

84

15

31

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Work in areas of research and development, quality, technical

support , process improvement, team leadership and management,
technical sales, marketing and more for companies producing
engineered materials, metals, ceramics and plastics.

Materials Science and

Engineering/Biomedical
Engineering

See Materials Science and Engineering and Biomedical Engineering

429630

91

17

34

5F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

See individual degrees.

Materials Science and

Engineering/Chemical
Engineering

See Materials Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering

429620

91

17

34

5F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

Unique and strong combination of professional engineering

qualifications that will ready graduates for a technologically
advanced and environmentally-sustainable future for both industry
and society.

Materials Science and

Engineering/Commerce

See Materials Science and Engineering and Commerce

429610

96.3

22*

38

5.5F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Physics

See individual degrees.

Medical Science

Anatomy Biochemistry Genetics Microbiology and Immunology

Neuroscience Pathology Pharmacology Physiology

429700

94

21*

36

3F

Mathematics and
Chemistry

Medical research, paramedical professions, health policy,

medical laboratory science, pathology, and forensic science,
pharmaceutical and related industries.

Medicinal Chemistry

Medicinal Chemistry

429720

90.65

17

34

4F

Mathematics and
Chemistry

Work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

Graduates equipped with skills in modern molecular biology and
pharmacology, underpinned with a comprehensive background in
chemistry with relevant synthetic skills necessary for synthesising
complex drug candidates. Graduates will also find employment
opportunities within the research, government, management, legal,
and education sectors.

Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology

429450

85.3

16

31

4F

Mathematics
Extension 1,
Chemistry &
Physics

Develop and commercialising products in the emerging

nanotechnology industry. Opportunities in business, research,
industry or enterprise.

Optometry/Science2

Optometry Vision Science

429750

A+C

A+C*

A+C

A+C

5F

Mathematics,
Optometrist. May specialise in clinical practice, Paediactric
Chemistry, Physics Optometry, contact lenses, public health, sports vision, low vision
and English
rehabilitation or behavioural optometry.
Advanced

Science
Degree Name

Majors Available

UAC Course
Code

2013
Cut-off

A Levels

IB

QLD
OP

No. of
Years

Assumed
Knowledge

Career Opportunities

Psychological Science

Criminology Human Resource Management Linguistics Management

Marketing Neuroscience Philosophy Psychology Vision Science

429800

87

16

32

3F

Mathematics

Work in public, private, commercial and non-profit sectors including

clinical and health settings.

Psychology

Psychology

429850

98

22*

40

4F

Mathematics

Work in a wide variety of different contexts, including clinical,

legal, organisational, educational and research settings in both
private and public sector. Psychologists are employed across
several industries including health care and social assistance;
public administration and safety; education and training; and
administrative and support services.

Science

Anatomy Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Earth Science Ecology

Food Science Genetics Geography Marine Science Materials Science
Mathematics Microbiology Molecular and Cell Biology Neuroscience
Pathology Pharmacology Physical Oceanography Physical Science
Physiology Psychology Statistics Vision Science

429000

83.05

15

30

3F

Mathematics and
Chemistry plus
one or more of
Biology, Earth &
Environmental
Science, Physics
or Mathematics
Extension 1
(depending on
chosen area of
study)

Variety of fields in science and technology-based industries and

businesses in management, research and communication within
industry, government and the private sector. Recent graduates
work in business, industry, government and universities. They are
employed in areas as diverse as pharmaceutical and medical
research, occupational health and safety, environmental research
and industry, manufacture of new products, forensic science, patent
law, cognitive science, oceanography, food manufacture, science
teaching, science journalism, meteorology, optics and applications
of mathematics and statistics in the finance industry.

Science (International)

Anatomy Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Earth Science Ecology

Food Science Genetics Geography Marine Science Materials Science
Mathematics Microbiology Molecular and Cell Biology Neuroscience
Pathology Pharmacology Physical Oceanography Physical Science
Physiology Psychology Statistics Vision Science

429420

89.05

17

33

4F

As above

Flexible and a broad range of career options in Australia and

overseas. Graduates are employed in a variety of science and
technology based industries and businesses, in management,
research and communication, within industry, government and the
private sector.

Science and Business

Anatomy Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Earth Science Ecology

Food Science Genetics Geography Marine Science Materials Science
Mathematics Microbiology Molecular and Cell Biology Neuroscience
Pathology Pharmacology Physical Oceanography Physical Science
Physiology Psychology Statistics Vision Science

429100

90

17

33

3F

As above

Variety of fields in science and technology-based industries and

business in management, research and communication within
industry, government and the private sector. Graduates are skilled
in the context of working in the scientific industry as well as having
an understanding of the commercial environment in which they
are employed. The Business component provides fundamental
understanding of accounting, microeconomics, marketing and
management.

Science/Arts

See Science and Arts

429200

83.25

15

30

4F

As above

See individual degrees.

Science/Social
Research and Policy

See Science and Social Research and Policy

429220

83.25

15

30

4F

As above

See individual degrees.

Majors Available

UAC Course
Code

2013
Cut-off

A Levels

IB

QLD
OP

No. of
Years

Assumed
Knowledge

Career Opportunities

Arts7

Business English Geography History Indonesian Information Systems

International & Political Studies

450001

70

12

25

14

3F

English

Flexible degree that provides students with the opportunity to

acquire high-level understanding and advanced analytical skills in
key arts discipline areas.

Business7

Business

450010

75

13

27

12

3F

English

Degree balances business courses with study from another area

of Arts or Science. It is designed to enhance business skills among
future leaders and managers within the ADF and improve their
relationships with external business providers.

Engineering
(Aeronautical)7

Aeronautical Engineering

450040

85

16

31

4F

English,
Mathematics
and Physics
(Chemistry
desirable)

Aeronautical Engineering is the study of the design, development,

or operation of aeroplanes or spaceships. Employment
opportunities exist within ADF, or with major aircraft manufacturers
and airlines.

Engineering (Civil)7

Civil Engineering

450050

85

16

31

4F

English,
mathematics
and Physics
(Chemistry
desirable)

Civil Engineers are involved in the design, construction, operation,

and management of infrastructure and facilities, such as roads,
bridges, airfields, ports, harbours, buildings and all types of
structures.

UNSW Canberra at ADFA

Degree Name
Standard Degree

Engineering (Electrical)7

Electrical Engineering

450060

85

16

31

4F

English,
Mathematics
and Physics
(Chemistry
desirable)

Electrical Engineers keep the world running smoothly by

designing new and improved electrical systems. These include
communication systems, electrical and electronic appliances,
computers, radar and surveillance systems, medical equipment
and power systems.

Engineering
(Mechanical)7

Mechanical Engineering

450070

85

16

31

4F

English,
Mathematics
and Physics
(Chemistry
desirable)

Mechanical Engineers find employment in design, construction or

operation areas of manufacturing processes, industrial machinery,
logistics, ships, yachts and submarines within ADF or industry.

Information Technology 7

Information Technology

450030

70

12

25

14

3F

English and
Mathematics

Degree will give you an intellectual advantage for all careers in the ADF
given the planned introduction of new capability and the increased
influence of the information environment on military operations.

Science7

Aviation Chemistry Computer Science Geography Information Systems

Mathematics Oceanography Operations Research Physics

450020

70

12

25

14

3F

English

Graduates will have acquired scientific knowledge in a range of specialist

areas and developed intellectual and practical problem-solving skills
which can be applied in many areas in the ADF and in other careers.

Technology
(Aeronautical)7

Technology (Aeronautical)

450080

85

16

31

3F

English,
Mathematics
and Physics
(Chemistry
desirable)

Degree is primarily designed for RAAF officer cadets who intend

to become aircrew and wish to enhance their understanding of the
operation and performance of aircraft.

Technology (Aviation)7

Technology (Aviation)

450090

80.75

15

29

10

3F

English,
Mathematics
and Physics
(Chemistry
desirable)

Degree covers technical and operational aspects of aircraft safety

and management. A key element of this program is the focus on the
human factors in the aviation discipline. There is also an emphasis
on the functions of pilots, air combat officers and aircraft controllers
and their role in aviation.

Chief of Defence Force Students Program (CDF)

Arts (CDF)7

Business English Geography History Indonesian Information Systems

International Political Studies

450100

95

21*

37

3F

English

Degree offers a unique combination of skills that are readily

transferable from one career to the next as well as within ADF.

Business (CDF)7

Business

450100

95

21*

37

3F

English

Degree balances business courses with study from another area

of Arts or Science. It is designed to enhance business skills among
future leaders and managers within the ADF and improve their
relationships with external business providers.

Engineering
(Aeronautical) (CDF)7

Aeronautical Engineering

450200

98

22*

40

4F

English,
Mathematics
and Physics
(Chemistry
desirable)

Aeronautical Engineering is the study of the design, development,

or operation of aeroplanes or spaceships. Employment
opportunities exist within ADF, or with major aircraft manufacturers
and airlines.

Engineering
(Civil) (CDF)7

Civil Engineering

450200

98

22*

40

4F

English,
Mathematics
and Physics
(Chemistry
desirable)

Civil Engineers are involved in the design, construction, operation,

and management of infrastructure and facilities, such as roads,
bridges, airfields, ports, harbours, buildings and all types of
structures.

Engineering (Electrical)
(CDF)7

Electrical Engineering

450200

98

22*

40

4F

English,
Mathematics
and Physics
(Chemistry
desirable)

Electrical Engineers keep the world running smoothly by

designing new and improved electrical systems. These include
communication systems, electrical and electronic appliances,
computers, radar and surveillance systems, medical equipment
and power systems.

Engineering
(Mechanical)
(CDF)7

Mechanical Engineering

450200

98

22*

40

4F

English,
Mathematics
and Physics
(Chemistry
desirable)

Mechanical Engineers find employment in design, construction or

operation areas of manufacturing processes, industrial machinery,
logistics, ships, yachts and submarines within ADF or industry.

Information Technology
(CDF)7

Information Technology

450200

98

22*

40

3F

English and
Mathematics

Degree gives you an intellectual advantage for all careers in the ADF
given the planned introduction of new capability and the increased
influence of the information environment on military operations.

Science (CDF)7

Chemistry Computer Science Geography Information Systems Mathematics

Oceanography Operations Physics

450200

98

22*

40

3F

English,
Mathematics
and Physics
(Chemistry
desirable)

Graduates will have acquired scientific knowledge in a range of

specialist areas and developed intellectual and practical problemsolving skills which can be applied in many areas in the ADF and
in other careers.

Technology
(Aeronautical) (CDF)7

Technology (Aeronautical)

450200

98

22*

40

3F

English,
Mathematics
and Physics
(Chemistry
desirable)

Designed for RAAF officer cadets who intend to become aircrew

and wish to enhance their understanding of the operation and
performance of aircraft.

Additional Selection Criteria

1 

Faculty Application Form,

Interview,
Undergraduate Medicine and
Health Sciences
Admission Test (UMAT)

2

UMAT results

3

Audition

5

Co-op Application, ATAR and

Interview

Internal Application Interview

CASA Medical Examination

7

Application for entry to Australian

Defence Force

Contacts

Key links

Arts and Social Sciences

T: +61 (2) 9385 1307
E: studyarts@unsw.edu.au
arts.unsw.edu.au

Bridging programs
unsw.edu.au/bridging

Faculty Contacts

4

Questionnaire

A Level scores are based on an applicant

presenting 3 Advanced Levels (A2) where
results A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1.
Scores are based on A2 subjects taken
in the same academic year and at most
one A2 subject from the previous year. For
entry to UNSWs more competitive degrees,
applicants are required to present 4 A
Levels. These are identified with an *.

Australian School of Business

T: +61 (2) 9385 3507
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