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UAC’s 2015 Year 10 Booklet: University Entry Requirements will help you choose courses for Years 11 and 12 in preparat

A walk through the 2015 Year 10 Booklet. UAC’s 2015 Year 10 Booklet: University Entry Requirements will help you choose courses for Years 11 and 12 in preparation for tertiary study in 2015.

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UAC’s 2015 Year 10 Booklet: University Entry Requirements will help you choose courses for Years 11 and 12 in preparat

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  1. A walk through the 2015 Year 10 Booklet UAC’s 2015 Year 10 Booklet: University Entry Requirements will help you choose courses for Years 11 and 12 in preparation for tertiary study in 2015.

  2. The back cover of the booklet lists campuses and contact details for UAC’s participating institutions.

  3. A great way to research courses and institutions is to attend open days. 2012 open days are listed on page 3.

  4. Year 10: The year of decisions If you plan to apply for tertiary study you should select HSC courses that keep the doors open for entry to a range of tertiary courses. In the Year 10 booklet, each UAC institution lists: • areas of study • course and subject prerequisites • assumed knowledge, and recommended studies For more information - speak to your Careers Adviser • contact the institution/s you are interested in • read the UAC Guide – see your Careers Adviser for a reference copy

  5. Read the introductory information on page 4 …

  6. AUSTRALIAN TERTIARY ADMISSION RANK (ATAR) (p4-6) - What is the ATAR? - The ATAR Notice - Who is eligible for an ATAR? ** make sure you continue to meet the requirements - Calculation of the ATAR - How is the ATAR determined? - Limited ATAR - Further information

  7. ATAR facts and myths Your ATAR is about position. It tells how well you have performed in comparison to all other students. FACT Your school, your classmates or your choice of courses can affect your ATAR. MYTH

  8. ATAR facts and myths You can’t get a good ATAR if you choose a VET course … English Standard … General Maths … Food Technology … Visual Arts … MYTH The best thing you can do to maximize your ATAR is work hard and achieve to the best of your ability. FACT

  9. HSC SUBJECTS AND COURSES (p6-7) A subject is the general name given to an area of study – a key learning area. A course is a branch of study within a subject. For example, there are several courses to choose from within the subject of English. On pages 6 and 7 is a general guide to HSC subjects and courses accepted by institutions in NSW and the ACT for entrance purposes.

  10. AREAS OF TERTIARY STUDY (p7-8) This is a general guide to the broad areas of study offered by institutions. More information can be found on pages 86-87 in the Areas of Study index.

  11. PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS UAC’s participating institutions are listed on the back cover of the booklet. They are also listed in the key to abbreviated institution names on page 99. APM APM College of Business & Managemnt MQ Macquarie University ACU Australian Catholic University SCU Southern Cross University AMC Australian Maritime College UC University of Canberra ANU Australian National University UNE University of New England BBC Billy Blue College of Design UNSW University of New South Wales CCA Campion College Australia UNSW-ADFA Aust Defence Force Academy CQU Central Queensland University UNCLE University of Newcastle CSU Charles Sturt University USYD University of Sydney GU Griffith University UTS University of Technology, Sydney ICMS Int College of Management, Sydney UWS University of Western Sydney JNI Jansen Newman Institute UOW University of Wollongong LTU La Trobe University WBC William Blue College of Hospitality

  12. INTERPRETING THE SYMBOLS (p9) This is an important page. It explains how to read the institutions’ entries, and gives information about the symbols used in the booklet.

  13. INTERPRETING THE SYMBOLS (p9) A = assumed knowledge R = recommended studies * You CAN receive an offer to a course if you DO NOT have the assumed knowledge or recommended studies for that course. However, you might have to do a bridging course, and you could struggle with the course content. P = course prerequisites SP = subject prerequisites * You CAN’T receive an offer to a course if you DO NOT have the prerequisites for that course. N = none

  14. INSTITUTION ENTRIES (p13-95) Here is a sample institution entry. It lists campuses and contact details followed by: - main areas of study (left column) - HSC requirements (right column)

  15. COMMON TERMS (p96-97) Common terms lists terms used by the participating institutions. These definitions will help you understand the information in the booklet.

  16. AREAS OF STUDY INDEX (p98-99) In these broad areas of study are examples of the types of subjects that may be offered within that area – and the abbreviated names of the institutions that offer that area of study. A key to abbreviations is on page 99.

  17. IMPORTANT POINTS • Remember to take notice of assumed knowledge and recommended studies, not just prerequisites. • How many units should you study? Make sure you met the ATAR eligibility requirements regardless of how many units you study. Ten units allow focus, but there’s no leeway to drop something. What are your interests? Do you want a broad or narrow focus? How many units can you handle?

  18. MORE INFORMATION www.uac.edu.au/schoolink (02)9752 0200

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