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Entry requirements
Higher Education Diplomas
Our Higher Education Diplomas can provide you with a guaranteed^ pathway into the second year to a range of UOW degrees. You'll also gain a Nationally Recognised Qualification which can be used to pursue entry level career opportunities while you continue your studies. Official articulation arrangements can be viewed on the credit transfer arrangements page.
- Diploma of Arts, Social Science and Humanities
- Diploma of Business
- Diploma of Engineering
- Diploma of Information Technology
- Diploma of Medical and Health Sciences
- Diploma of Science
Diploma of Arts, Social Science and Humanities - Fast Track
Course code: 3193
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 45 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
Minimum 70% in 4 HSC Subjects
OR
Minimum 75% in 3 HSC Subjects
English language requirements (for international students)
Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.5, with minimum 6.0 in Reading and Writing or equivalent.
The UOW country equivalency page will help you convert an international qualifications to Australian qualifications and explain the required grades/scores needed to be eligible for entry into UOW and UOW College programs.
Diploma of Arts, Social Science and Humanities
Course code: 3191
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 30 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
Minimum 65% in 4 HSC Subjects
OR
Minimum 70% in 3 HSC Subjects
OR
Applicants who completed Year 12, or left school, more than 2 years ago (either with or without an ATAR or HSC) will be required to undertake a basic literacy online test to determine eligibility for this course.
This course is not available to international students
Pathway options:
The below pathway options apply to Diploma of Arts, Social Science and Humanities - Fast Track and Diploma of Arts, Social Science and Humanities.
- Bachelor of Arts (all specialisations *excluding Bachelor of Arts Psychology see UEP – Stream 1) - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)
- Bachelor of Social Science (all specialisations) - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)
- Bachelor of International Studies (all specialisations) - Credit includes entry to 1st year with 24 credit points (equivalent to 4 subjects or 1 session of full time study)
- Bachelor of Psychological Science - Bachelor of Social Science - Credit includes entry into 1st Year, 1 session (3 subjects, 18 credit points)
- Bachelor of Social Work# - Credit includes entry into 1st Year, 1 session (2 subjects, 12 credit points)
- Bachelor of Health and Physical Education# - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year **Must apply via UAC, on successful completion of the UOW College program.
- Bachelor of Primary Education# - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year **Must apply via UAC, on successful completion of the UOW College program.
- Bachelor of Creative Arts – Credit includes entry to 1st year (4 subjects, 24 unspecified credit points)
- Bachelor of Communications and Media – Credit includes entry to 1st year (3 subjects, 18 unspecified credit points)
#pathway option not available to International students
Diploma of Business - Fast Track
Course code: 3128 (Domestic), 1950 (International)
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 45 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
Minimum 70% in 4 HSC Subjects
OR
Minimum 75% in 3 HSC Subjects
Assumed knowledge and recommended studies
UOW College assumes students will have studied Year 12 English Standard OR English EAL/D ≥ 50%.
English language requirements (for international students)
Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 5.5 in Reading and Writing or equivalent
The UOW country equivalency page will help you convert an international qualifications to Australian qualifications and explain the required grades/scores needed to be eligible for entry into UOW and UOW College programs.
Diploma of Business
Course code: 3186 (Domestic), 1952 (International)
Entry requirements: Domestic - minimum ATAR 30 (or ATAR equivalent); International - minimum ATAR 40 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
Minimum 65% in 4 HSC Subjects
OR
Minimum 70% in 3 HSC Subjects
OR
Applicants who completed Year 12, or left school, more than 2 years ago (either with or without an ATAR or HSC) will be required to undertake a basic literacy online test to determine eligibility for this course.
Assumed knowledge and recommended studies
UOW College assumes students will have studied Year 12 English Standard OR English EAL/D ≥ 50%.
English language requirements (for international students)
Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and Writing, or equivalent
The UOW country equivalency page will help you convert an international qualifications to Australian qualifications and explain the required grades/scores needed to be eligible for entry into UOW and UOW College programs.
Pathway options:
The below pathway options apply to Diploma of Business - Fast Track and Diploma of Business.
- Bachelor of Business - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)
- Bachelor of Business Administration - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)
Diploma of Engineering - Fast Track
Course code: 1994 (Domestic), 2902 (International)
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 60 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
Minimum 70% in 3 HSC Subjects
OR
Minimum 75% in 2 HSC Subjects
AND
Domestic: Minimum 50% in HSC Year 12 Mathematics Advanced
International: Assumed knowledge and recommended study - minimum 50% for Year 12 HSC Advanced Mathematics and 50% Year 12 HSC Physics
English language requirements (for international students)
Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 5.5 in Reading and Writing or equivalent
The UOW country equivalency page will help you convert an international qualifications to Australian qualifications and explain the required grades/scores needed to be eligible for entry into UOW and UOW College programs.
Diploma of Engineering
Domestic students
Course code: 3188 (Domestic)
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 35 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
Minimum 70% in 3 HSC Subjects
OR
Minimum 75% in 2 HSC Subjects
OR
Applicants who completed Year 12, or left school, more than 2 years ago (either with or without an ATAR or HSC) will be required to undertake a basic literacy online test to determine eligibility for this course
AND
Minimum 80% in HSC Year 12 Mathematics Standard 2 in the last 5 years
OR
Completion of the UOW College Academic Bridging Course in Mathematics with a result of ‘Satisfactory’.
International students
Course code: 2903 (International)
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 55 (or ATAR equivalent)
Assumed knowledge and recommended studies
Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced (any result) OR Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2 > 80%
English language requirements (for international students)
Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and Writing or equivalent
The UOW country equivalency page will help you convert an international qualifications to Australian qualifications and explain the required grades/scores needed to be eligible for entry into UOW and UOW College programs.
Pathway options:
The below pathway options apply to Diploma of Engineering - Fast Track and Diploma of Engineering.
- Bachelor of Engineering (All Specialisations) - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)
Diploma of Information Technology - Fast Track
Course code: 3130 (Domestic), 1963 (International)
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 55 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
Minimum 70% in 4 HSC Subjects
OR
Minimum 75% in 3 HSC Subjects
Assumed knowledge and recommended studies
UOW College assumes students will have studied Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced (any result) OR Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2 ≥60%.
English language requirements (for international students)
Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 5.5 in Reading and Writing or equivalent
The UOW country equivalency page will help you convert an international qualifications to Australian qualifications and explain the required grades/scores needed to be eligible for entry into UOW and UOW College programs.
Diploma of Information Technology
Course code: 3187 (Domestic), 1964 (International)
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 35 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
Minimum 65% in 4 HSC Subjects
OR
Minimum 70% in 3 HSC Subjects
OR
Applicants who completed Year 12, or left school, more than 2 years ago (either with or without an ATAR or HSC) will be required to undertake a basic literacy and numeracy online test to determine eligibility for this course.
Assumed knowledge and recommended studies
UOW College assumes students will have studied Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced (any result) OR Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2 ≥60%.
Applicants who do not do not meet the 'Assumed Knowledge and Recommended Studies' requirement for this course are advised to complete an additional subject - please refer to the Course Outline for further details.
English language requirements (for international students)
Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and Writing or equivalent
The UOW country equivalency page will help you convert an international qualifications to Australian qualifications and explain the required grades/scores needed to be eligible for entry into UOW and UOW College programs.
Pathway options:
The below pathway options apply to Diploma of Information Technology – Fast Track and Diploma of Information Technology.
- Bachelor of Business Information Systems - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)
- Bachelor of Computer Science - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)
- Bachelor of Information Technology - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)
- Bachelor of Technology* - Credit includes entry into 1st Year (3 subjects, 18 credit points)
*Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced ≥ 50% (or equivalent) is a mandatory Subject Requirement for applicants seeking a progressive offer from this course to the Bachelor of Technology.
Diploma of Medical and Health Sciences - Fast Track
Course code: 3136
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 60 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
Minimum 65% in 4 HSC Subjects
OR
Minimum 70% in 3 HSC Subjects
Assumed knowledge and recommended studies
UOW College assumes students will have studied Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced (any result) OR Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2 ≥60%.
Not available to international students
Diploma of Medical and Health Sciences
Course code: 3189
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 35 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
Minimum 65% in 4 HSC Subjects
OR
Minimum 70% in 3 HSC Subjects
OR
Applicants who completed Year 12, or left school, more than 2 years ago (either with or without an ATAR or HSC) will be required to undertake a basic literacy and numeracy online test to determine eligibility for this course.
Assumed knowledge and recommended studies
UOW College assumes students will have studied Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced (any result) OR Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2 ≥60%.
Applicants who do not meet the 'Assumed Knowledge and Recommended Studies' requirement for this course are advised to complete an additional introductory Mathematics subject - please refer to the Course Outline for further details.
Not available to international students
Pathway options:
The below pathway options apply to Diploma of Medical and Health Sciences - Fast Track and Diploma of Medical and Health Sciences.
- Bachelor of Exercise Science - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)
- Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)
- Bachelor of Nutrition Science - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)
Diploma of Science - Fast Track
Course code: 3134 (Domestic), 2905 (International)
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 60 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
Minimum 70% in 4 HSC Subjects
OR
Minimum 75% in 3 HSC Subjects
Assumed knowledge and recommended studies
UOW College assumes students will have studied Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced (any result) OR Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2 ≥80%.
English language requirements (for international students)
Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 6.0 in Reading and Writing or equivalent
The UOW country equivalency page will help you convert an international qualifications to Australian qualifications and explain the required grades/scores needed to be eligible for entry into UOW and UOW College programs.
Diploma of Science
Course code: 3194 (Domestic), 2906 (International)
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 35 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
Minimum 65% in 4 HSC Subjects
OR
Minimum 70% in 3 HSC Subjects
OR
Applicants who completed Year 12, or left school, more than 2 years ago (either with or without an ATAR or HSC) will be required to undertake a basic literacy and numeracy online test to determine eligibility for this course.
Assumed knowledge and recommended studies
UOW College assumes students will have studied Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced (any result) OR Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2 ≥60%.
Applicants who do not meet the 'Assumed Knowledge and Recommended Studies' requirement for this course are advised to complete an additional subject - please refer to the Course Outline for further details.
English language requirements (for international students)
Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.5 in Reading and Writing or equivalent
The UOW country equivalency page will help you convert an international qualifications to Australian qualifications and explain the required grades/scores needed to be eligible for entry into UOW and UOW College programs.
Pathway options:
The below pathway options apply to Diploma of Science - Fast Track and Diploma of Science.
- Bachelor of Science (All specialisations) - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)
- Bachelor of Marine Science - Credit includes entry into 2nd Year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)
- Bachelor of Science Education (Chemistry First Teaching Area) - Credit includes entry into 1st Year, 2nd Session (6 subjects, 36 credit points) **Must apply via UAC, on successful completion of the UOW College program.
- Bachelor of Science Education (Biology First Teaching Area) - Credit includes entry into 1st Year, 2nd Session (5 subjects, 30 credit points) **Must apply via UAC, on successful completion of the UOW College program.
- Bachelor of Science Education (Earth & Environmental Sciences First Teaching Area) - Credit includes entry into 1st Year, 2nd Session (7 subjects, 42 credit points) **Must apply via UAC, on successful completion of the UOW College program.
- Bachelor of Science Education (Physics First Teaching Area) - Credit includes entry into 1st Year, 1 session (2 subjects, 12 credit points) **Must apply via UAC, on successful completion of the UOW College program.
University Preparation Programs
These programs can provide you with a guaranteed^ pathway to a range of UOW degrees. You'll also gain crucial skills and knowledge required for more advanced study in a bachelor degree, so you will be better prepared for university. Official articulation arrangements can be viewed on the credit transfer arrangements page.
- UEP - Stream 1
- UEP - Stream 2
- UEP - Stream 3
- Foundation Studies - Stream 1
- Foundation Studies - Stream 2
- Foundation Studies - Stream 3
University Entrance Program - Stream 1
Course code: 3192
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 30 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
Applicants will be required to undertake a basic literacy online test to determine eligibility for this course.
Not available to international students
Pathway options:
The below pathway options apply to University Entrance Program - Stream 1.
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Education - The Early Years - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Psychological Science - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Sport - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Sustainability - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
Pathway options for remote learning & regional / metropolitan campuses:
The below pathway options apply to University Entrance Program - Stream 1.
- Bachelor of Arts - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Social Science - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Nursing* - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
University Entrance Program - Stream 2
Course code: 3192
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 35 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
Applicants will be required to undertake a basic literacy and numeracy online test to determine eligibility for this course.
Assumed knowledge and recommended studies
UOW College assumes students will have studied Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced (any result) OR Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2 ≥60%.
Applicants who do not meet the 'Assumed Knowledge and Recommended Studies' requirement for this course are advised to complete an additional subject - please refer to the Course Outline for further details.
Not available for international students
Pathway options:
The below pathway options apply to University Entrance Program - Stream 2.
- Bachelor of Geography - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Science - ASSH (All Specialisations) - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
University Entrance Program - Stream 3
Course code: 3192
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 35 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
Applicants will be required to undertake a basic literacy online test to determine eligibility for this course
AND
Minimum 80% in HSC Year 12 Mathematics Standard 2
OR
Completion of the UOW College Academic Bridging Course in Mathematics with a result of ‘Satisfactory’.
Not available for international students
Pathway options:
The below pathway options apply to University Entrance Program - Stream 3.
- Bachelor of Mathematics Education - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Science - EIS (All Specialisations) - Credit includes entry into 1st Year, 1st Session (1 subject, 6 credit points)
- Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics - Credit includes entry into 1st Year, 1st Session (1 subject, 6 credit points)
- Bachelor of Mathematics (All Specialisations) - Credit includes entry into 1st Year, 1st Session (1 subject, 6 credit points)
Foundation Studies - Stream 1
Course code: 1930
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 40 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
4 HSC Results ≥60%
OR
3 HSC Results ≥65%
English language requirements:
Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5, with minimum 5.0 in Reading and Writing or equivalent.
The UOW country equivalency page will help you convert an international qualifications to Australian qualifications and explain the required grades/scores needed to be eligible for entry into UOW and UOW College programs.
Not available for domestic students
Pathway options:
The below pathway options apply to Foundation Studies - Stream 1.
- Bachelor of Arts - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Communication and Media - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Creative Arts - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of International Studies - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Psychological Science - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Social Science - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Sport - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Sustainability - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Business - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Business Administration - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
Foundation Studies - Stream 2
Course code: 1930
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 40 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
4 HSC Results ≥60%
OR
3 HSC Results ≥65%
Assumed knowledge and recommended studies:
UOW College assumes students will have studied Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced (any result) OR Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2 ≥60%.
English language requirements:
Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5, with minimum 5.0 in Reading and Writing or equivalent.
The UOW country equivalency page will help you convert an international qualifications to Australian qualifications and explain the required grades/scores needed to be eligible for entry into UOW and UOW College programs.
Not available for domestic students
Pathway options:
The below pathway options apply to Foundation Studies - Stream 2.
- Bachelor of Geography - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Science - ASSH (All Specialisations) - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Business Information Systems - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Computer Science - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Information Technology - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Technology - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Exercise Science - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Nutrition Science - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Science - SMAH (All Specialisations) - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
Foundation Studies - Stream 3
Course code: 1930
Entry requirements: Minimum ATAR 40 (or ATAR equivalent)
OR
4 HSC Results ≥60%
OR
3 HSC Results ≥65%
Assumed knowledge and recommended studies:
UOW College assumes students will have studied Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced (any result) OR Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2 ≥80%.
English language requirements:
Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5, with minimum 5.0 in Reading and Writing or equivalent.
The UOW country equivalency page will help you convert an international qualifications to Australian qualifications and explain the required grades/scores needed to be eligible for entry into UOW and UOW College programs.
Not available for domestic students
Pathway options:
The below pathway options apply to Foundation Studies - Stream 3.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Mathematics (All Specialisations) - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of Science - EIS (All Specialisations) - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
- Bachelor of - Nil credit offered; entry to 1st year
Vocational Education
HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
Course code: 1996
Students are required to provide evidence of having sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to successfully undertake the program’s academic and clinical work placement experience requirements, prior to commencing the program.
Domestic students
Entry requirements: Completed Australian Year 12, or international equivalent
OR
Completed a Certificate IV level qualification or international equivalent
OR
Completed a Certificate III level qualification or international equivalent
OR
Completed any UOW College Australia direct entry non-award pathway program, including, but not limited to, the University Entrance Program
AND
Minimum age 17 years at course commencement for domestic
AND
Minimum result of Exit Level 3 in online tests administered by UOW College in Numeracy and/or Reading.
AND
Successfully demonstrate academic and course suitability at a panel interview.
English language requirements*
If English is not your best and most comfortable language (primary language) primarily used for reading, writing, listening, and speaking, you will need to undertake formal English language testing and provide the following additional evidence:
- IELTS (Academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7.0, including a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands, or equivalent, in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English Language Skills Registration Standard.
International students
Entry requirements: Completed HSC (or equivalent Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education) or international equivalent
OR
Completed Certificate IV level qualification or international equivalent (deemed as equivalent to completion of Year 12)
OR
Completed any UOW College Australia direct entry non-award pathway program, including, but not limited to, the Foundation Studies Program
AND
Minimum age 18 years at course commencement
AND
Achieve a minimum result of Exit Level 3 in an online Numeracy test administered by UOW College Australia
English language requirements*
- IELTS (Academic module) with a minimum overall score of 7.0, including a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands, or equivalent, in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English Language Skills Registration Standard.
* Students that would be required by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) to provide a formal English language skills test when applying for registration, must provide a formal English language test result demonstrating they have achieved the NMBA specified level of English language skills with minimum results in accordance with the NMBA English Language Skills Registration Standard, prior to commencing the program.
Satisfying the above entry requirements does not guarantee entry to this course as limited places are available.
SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness
Course code: 950
Training package code: SIS30321
Entry requirements: 16 years of age or older
AND
Complete a UOW College basic literacy and numeracy online assessment with results of level two or higher.
Not available to international students
SIS40221 Certificate IV in Fitness
Course code: 951
Training package code: SIS40221
This learning program has been designed to continue from the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness course.
Entry requirements: Aged 16 and over
AND
Complete a UOW College literacy and numeracy online assessment with results of level two or higher
AND
Current First Aid certificate and CPR certificate
AND
Hold the following units of competency or units that have been superseded by these units:
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (or a unit that supersedes this unit)
- HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
- SISFFIT032 Complete pre-exercise screening and service orientation
- SISFFIT033 Complete client fitness assessments
- SISFFIT035 Plan group exercise sessions
- SISFFIT036 Instruct group exercise sessions
- SISFFIT040 Develop and instruct gym-based exercise programs for individual clients
- SISFFIT047 Use anatomy and physiology knowledge to support safe and effective exercise
- SISFFIT052 Provide healthy eating information
*Students who continue from the SIS30315 Certificate III in Fitness course will possess the required Units of Competency to be granted entry into the Certificate IV in Fitness course.
Not available to international students
CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support
Course code: 3184
Training package code: CHC33021
Entry requirements: 16 years of age or older
AND
Complete a UOW College basic literacy and numeracy online assessment with results of level two or higher
Not available to international students
CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support
Course code: 3185
Training package code: CHC43015
Entry requirements: 16 years of age or older
AND
Complete a UOW College basic literacy and numeracy online assessment with results of level two or higher
Not available to international students
BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Training package code: BSB40520
Entry requirements: 16 years of age or older
AND
Complete a UOW College basic literacy and numeracy online assessment with results of level two or higher
Not available to international students
BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
Training package code: BSB50420
Entry requirements: 16 years of age or older
AND
Complete a UOW College basic literacy and numeracy online assessment with results of level E3 or higher
Not available to international students
English Language Courses
Course code: 1912
CIRCOS: 069912A
| Course | Minimum entry requirements for UOW College and UOW courses requiring IELTS 6.0 Academic (Reading and Writing 6.0) or equivalent for entry | Minimum entry requirements for UOW College and UOW courses requiring IELTS 6.5 Academic or higher (Reading and Writing 6.0) or equivalent for entry |
|---|---|---|
| English for Tertiary Studies, 6 weeks | Overall IELTS of 6.0 Academic (Reading 5.5, and Writing 5.5) or equivalent | Overall IELTS of 6.5 Academic (Reading 6.0 or Writing 6.0, both no less than 5.5) or equivalent |
| English for Tertiary Studies, 12 weeks | Overall IELTS of 5.5 Academic (Reading 5.0 and Writing 5.0) or equivalent | Overall IELTS of 6.0 Academic (Reading 5.5 and Writing 5.5) or equivalent |
| English for Tertiary Studies, 18 weeks | N/A | Overall IELTS of 5.5 Academic (Reading 5.0 and Writing 5.0) or equivalent |
Course code: 1945
CIRCOS: 069912A
| Course | For Entry - Minimum entry for English language requirements only |
|---|---|
| English for Academic Purposes, 6 Weeks | Overall IELTS of 5.0 Academic (4.5 in Reading and Writing) |
| English for Academic Purposes, 12 Weeks | Overall IELTS of 4.5 Academic (Reading and Writing – one must be at least 4.5 and the other at least 4.0) |
| English for Academic Purposes, 18 Weeks | Overall IELTS 4.5 Academic (4.0 in Reading and Writing) |
| English for Academic Purposes, 24 Weeks |
Min entry requirements for UOWC and UOW courses requiring IELTS 6.0 Academic (R:6.0 W:6.0) or equivalent for entry: Min entry requirements for UOWC and UOW courses requiring IELTS 6.5 Academic (R:6.0 W:6.0) or equivalent for entry: |
For students who do not already meet the English requirements for a chosen course and wish to study English through a packaged offer, UOW College English courses can be packaged with UOW Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees, UOW College Foundation Studies, and/or Diploma courses.
There are many advantages to packaged programs, including when a package includes English, no further external English test (such as IELTS) will be necessary before beginning your next course at UOW College or UOW.
The table below is designed to help understand the UOW College English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and English for Tertiary Studies (ETS) English courses. It is important to note that this table should only be considered a guide, and the ultimate decision will be made by the Admissions teams with full context of a student course application.
| IELTS score on entry | Course requiring 5.5 IELTS entry | Course requiring 6.0 IELTS entry | Course requiring 6.5 IELTS entry | Course requiring 7.0 IELTS entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 (R 4.0 & W 4.0) | EAP, 18 Weeks* | EAP, 36 Weeks* | EAP, 36 Weeks* | EAP, 36 Weeks* |
| 4.5 (R 4.5 & W 4.5) | EAP, 12 Weeks* | EAP, 30 Weeks* | EAP, 30 Weeks* | EAP, 36 Weeks* |
| 5.0 (R 4.5 & W 4.5) | EAP, 24 Weeks** | EAP, 24 Weeks | EAP, 30 Weeks | EAP, 30 Weeks |
| 5.0 (R 5.0 & W 5.0) | EAP, 24 Weeks** | EAP, 24 Weeks | EAP, 24 Weeks | EAP, 30 Weeks |
| 5.5 (R 5.0 & W 5.0) | N/A | ETS, 12 weeks | ETS, 18 weeks | EAP, 24 Weeks |
| 5.5 (R 5.5 & W 5.5) | N/A | ETS, 12 weeks | ETS, 18 weeks | EAP, 24 Weeks |
| 6.0 (R 5.5 & W 5.5) | N/A | ETS, 6 weeks | ETS, 12 weeks | ETS, 18 weeks |
| 6.0 (R 6.0 & W 6.0) | N/A | N/A | ETS, 12 weeks | ETS, 18 weeks |
| 6.5 (R 6.0 & W 6.0) | N/A | N/A | ETS, 6 weeks | ETS, 12 weeks |
| 6.5 (R 6.5 & W 6.5) | N/A | N/A | N/A | ETS, 12 weeks |
| 7.0 (R 6.5 & W 6.5) | N/A | N/A | N/A | ETS, 6 weeks |
*Requires standalone ELICOS offer.
**Currently under review, contact uowca-future@uow.edu.au for clarification.
^Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.