Course summary
The following course is accredited by UOW (CRICOS code 00102E) and delivered by UOW College.
UOW College can guarantee entry into a range of UOW undergraduate degrees by successfully completing the University Access Program (UAP).
The UAP is a 14-week course to give you the fundamental skills required for university-level study and maximise your chance of success.
You can choose from two streams** of subjects at the Wollongong campus relevant to your chosen UOW degree. When you enrol you will be allocated to either Stream 1 (Humanities/Social Science/Businessor Stream 2 (Engineering/Informatics/Science/Health Sciences)
Guaranteed Entry into UOW
Successful completion of the UAP provides guaranteed entry to most UOW undergraduate Bachelor degrees. There are no pathways into double degrees, or into four-year professional degrees, including Education (except Bachelor of Education - The Early Years), Law, Nursing and Social Work. For a full list of UOW degrees with pathways from the UAP check the UAP Pathway Streams to UOW Degrees.
*Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.
** The Humanities/Social Science/Business stream is offered at the Shoalhaven and Batemans Bay campuses in Spring session only.
** THe Humanities/Social Science/Business stream is offered at the South Western Sydney campus in Autumn, Spring and Summer sessions.
Course information
Study area
Pathway to UOW, University Preparation
Campus
UOW College Wollongong, UOW College South Western Sydney, UOW College Shoalhaven, UOW College Batemans Bay
Course Code
1970
35
Duration
14 weeks full-time, or part-time equivalent
Delivery
On Campus
Cricos
UAC Code
759005, 759006, 759007
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions policy.
For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This program is only available to Domestic Students.
Stream 1 - Minimum ATAR 35
Stream 2 - Minimum ATAR 35, plus minimum 60% for Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2.
Non-ATAR Applicants will be required to complete abasic literacy and numeracy text to determine eligibility into the course.
FEES
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
UOW College Batemans Bay, UOW College Shoalhaven, UOW College South Western Sy | On Campus | $3,420 (2018) | $3,420 (2018) |
An instalment plan is available - credit card only. The first instalment, plus the Student Service Fee, must be paid prior to the commencement of the course, followed by a payment in week four and then in week eight. Alternatively, Australian Citizens and holders of Permanent Humanitarian Visas can access the Australian Government FEE-HELP program to assist in the payment of their tuition fees.
As the UAP is an enabling course designed to assist students gain entry to a degree program, a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places are available. Students who are Commonwealth supported in an enabling course are not required to pay a student contribution amount to cover their tuition. Students may only apply for a Commonwealth Supported Place on the basis of equity and merit criteria after they have been successful in gaining an offer of admission to the UAP. Information on how to apply for a place will be included in the letter of offer.
Information regarding fees and assistance can be obtained from the UOW Current Students website.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry to this course is not available to international students.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW College for this course. It provides data on students that commenced the program, and continued study beyond the census date at UOW College in 2017.
Applicant background |
2017 intake |
2017 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
ATAR PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with other factors.
|
ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2017 |
ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR. | Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 25 ATAR-based offers made)
More Information
For more information about UOW College admission pathways, see UOW College Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2018 UOW College Autumn | UOW College Wollongong | Session: 26 February - 8 June Orientation and enrolment is held during the week prior to course commencement. You will be advised of the exact date in your letter of offer. Applications Close TBA |
2018 UOW College Autumn | UOW College South Western Sydney | Session: 26 February - 8 June Orientation and enrolment is held during the week prior to course commencement. You will be advised of the exact date in your letter of offer. Applications Close TBA |
2018 UOW College Spring | UOW College Wollongong | Session: 25 June - 28 September Orientation and enrolment is held during the week prior to course commencement. You will be advised of the exact date in your letter of offer. Applications Close TBA |
2018 UOW College Spring | UOW College South Western Sydney, UOW College Shoalhaven, UOW College Batemans Bay | Session: 25 June - 28 September Orientation and enrolment is held during the week prior to course commencement. You will be advised of the exact date in your letter of offer. Applications Close TBA |
Course Structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course HandbookWhy choose this course
UOW College is situated on the main UOW campus at Wollongong. Not only will you be immersed in the full university experience and campus life from day one, but UOW College students also have access to all UOW facilities as well as the College's computer labs and library.
The combination of quality academic courses, small class sizes and the caring culture at UOW College provides the vital support you need to succeed at university. You can be confident that UOW College is the best possible pathway for your journey to higher education and a university degree.
Studying at the Shoalhaven campus will allow you to stay close to home yet still become immersed in the full university experience from day one.
