Parents’ Guide

Why choose Sydney? ...........................................1What to expect: Years 10 and 11 .......................2Year 12: Getting into university ........................4University life .......................................................6Accommodation and living in Sydney ............. 7Costs and financial assistance ..........................8Should my child study maths? ..........................92020 guide to admission criteria for domestic students ........................................... 10Table notes ........................................................ 12

Parents’ Guide–2020 edition

We acknowledge the tradition of custodianship and law of the Country on which the University of Sydney campuses stand. We pay our respects to those who have cared and continue to care for Country.

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A university education opens up a world of career opportunities.We recognise the future of work will be very different, so it’s our ambition that every University of Sydney student will graduate with the ability to innovate, collaborate and influence the world around them.

* QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2019** QS World University Rankings, 2019*** Australian Universities International Directors’ Forum report, 2018

WHY CHOOSE SYDNEY?

1stin Australia and ranked 5th in the world for graduate employability*

Top 50in world university rankings**

Largest student mobility program

in Australia***

200+clubs and societies to enrich

the student experience

400+study areas to design the 

right degree

$84 millionin scholarships offered to our

students every year

The Sydney Undergraduate Experience equips students with agility, versatility and confidence that prepares them for successful and dynamic careers.

Students at the University of Sydney have unparalleled opportunities to discover what they are truly passionate about – inside and outside of the classroom. Our interdisciplinary curriculum offers the flexibility and choice of the widest range of academic programs of any Australian university, with more than 400 areas of study.

In our range of professional, specialist, liberal studies and combined and double degrees, we aim to instil the skills, knowledge and values our students need to become leaders in a rapidly changing world.

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WHAT TO EXPECT: YEARS 10 & 11

Choose subjectsThe best place to start is to think about the subjects your child enjoys and performs well in at school. This should inform their subject choices for senior years of high school, help broaden areas of study at university and build key skills for their future careers.

Make a short list of the university courses your child is interested in, and check if there are any prerequisites, assumed knowledge or recommended subjects for these courses. See page 12 for a description of these terms. For example, several of our courses have a mathematics prerequisite that requires students to have achieved at least a Band 4 in the NSW HSC Mathematics (not Mathematics Standard) or equivalent. Some of our education degrees also require three Band 5s in the NSW HSC or equivalent.

When choosing subjects, it is important to check the assumed knowledge specified for the courses your child is interested in and make the subject selections accordingly. Some courses in education, health, medicine and veterinary science have ‘inherent requirements’: essential tasks and activities to achieve the core learning outcomes of a course.

To see what is required for specific courses, visit − sydney.edu.au/courses

Year 10 is the time to …

This is what needs to be considered and completed at each stage of your child’s high school journey.

Form good study habits This is an ideal time for your child to form habits that will prepare them to achieve strong Year 12 results.

Get involvedWe encourage Year 10 students to keep up their extracurricular activities such as sport, performance or community involvement. These activities show us their interests and who they are as a person, which is important if they want to apply for one of our many scholarships or admission pathways. To learn more about these options, visit

− sydney.edu.au/scholarships − sydney.edu.au/admission-pathways

Attend one of our Year 10 Information Evenings4 April, 7 May and 16 May 2019

− sydney.edu.au/yr10-info-evening

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Year 11 is the time to … Understand the ATARIt can be overwhelming trying to figure out how the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is calculated and how subjects are scaled. To learn all about the ATAR, visit

− sydney.edu.au/atar-explained

Check admission criteriaWith the exception of courses that have limited places or additional admission criteria (such as degrees in dentistry, health science, psychology, medicine, music, nutrition and dietetics, veterinary science or visual arts), most undergraduate degrees offered by the University of Sydney have a guaranteed ATAR. See page 10 for a full list of courses.

To be offered a place in a guaranteed ATAR course, your child must list the course as their first preference in their application to the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), achieve the guaranteed ATAR in their Year 12 studies and meet any other admission criteria for the course.

For more information on admissions, see ‘Year 12: Getting into University’ on page 4.

Attend a careers market or expoYear 11 is a good time for your child to explore career options before the extra study commitments start in Year 12. Two of our key picks are:

− HSC and Careers Expo: 30 May to 2 June 2019, Moore Park

− Western Sydney Careers Expo: 27 to 30 June 2019, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.

Parents’ story“We made sure Tarindhi is thinking about what her

passions and strengths are and what sort of roles intrigue her, while also getting her to understand that her future jobs could take many shapes and forms. She has no firm ideas at the moment and we think that is perfectly ok. It is important for her to understand that the development of core skills like communication, critical thinking and collaboration through her studies is just as important to success as developing subject matter expertise.”

Thushara and Nick Fernando

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Year 12 is the time for your child to focus on doing well at school and get serious about university. It’s the year to research courses and learn about options such as admission pathways, internships,

overseas exchange and career support.

Choose a course May – December

It’s not uncommon for high school students to be undecided on a university course. You can support your child to make this decision by discussing:

− their strengths and interests, including the school subjects they’ve enjoyed and done well in, and their hobbies

− their personal goals and values, and the kinds of career options that may suit

− the research your child could do to explore areas of study and courses of interest.

You can find a wealth of information about course descriptions, pathways, scholarships and more at sydney.edu.au/study

Don’t miss Open DayThe University of Sydney Open Day on Saturday 31 August 2019 is the perfect opportunity to gain information and advice from staff and students on courses, career paths and university life in general.

− sydney.edu.au/open-day

Check admission criteriaMay – July

What ATAR does my child need to get in? Admission to the University of Sydney is competitive. Admission to most courses is based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), International Baccalaureate (IB) or equivalent. Many of our courses have a guaranteed ATAR/IB.

− sydney.edu.au/sydney-atar

Interstate applicants will have the same chance of being selected as a student from NSW with an equivalent overall result. For a list of secondary education qualifications we recognise, visit

− sydney.edu.au/study/secondary-qualifications

Prerequisites A number of our courses require students to have completed the NSW HSC Mathematics subject (not Mathematics Standard) or equivalent in order to meet the mathematics course prerequisite.

For some education degrees, the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) also requires three Band 5s in the NSW HSC or equivalent.

Assumed knowledge Some courses expect the student to have a certain level of knowledge

in areas such as mathematics, physics, biology and chemistry through their Year 12 studies. If your child has not studied these subjects in high school, we recommend they undertake appropriate bridging studies before commencing their university course. The University offers some bridging courses to help students get up to speed.

− sydney.edu.au/ug-bridging

Additional admission criteria For some courses (such as education, medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, music and visual arts), there may be additional admission criteria such as an interview, portfolio or performance. It is important your child is aware of extra requirements so they can prepare in advance.

− sydney.edu.au/ug-entry

What if my child doesn’t meet the requirements?If your child is unsure whether they’ll meet the admission criteria for their preferred course, there are many other options to consider, and they may be eligible to apply to the University through another admission pathway. These include the Early Offer Year 12 (E12) Scheme, Broadway Scheme, Elite Athletes

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Submit application to UACSeptember: Early bird UAC

applications closeDecember: Preferences finalised

Your child will need to submit their application (with supporting documents) via the UAC website. They can choose up to five course preferences. These will be considered in the order they are listed on the application. We strongly encourage students to put their ideal course as their first preference and also include options with an achievable guaranteed ATAR.

− www.uac.edu.au

Parents’ story“We had an ongoing dialogue with our daughter Caitlin during her senior

high school years. We encouraged her to attend university open days and the sessions that were of interest to her.

The ATAR requirements were a concern for Caitlin, but we encouraged her not to be deterred. She made enquiries about other admission pathways and this gave her added confidence that she could study her preferred course.

Like most parents, we were very concerned about the transition from high school to university, but are relieved and delighted that Caitlin is embracing life at Sydney Uni. She is involved in many aspects of university life and has found a group of like-minded peers in her course.”

Phillip and Illona Harvey

and Performers Scheme, Cadigal Program and the Future Leaders Scheme.

Another admission pathway is to transfer. If your child doesn’t get into the course they want in their first year, they may be eligible to reapply after completing one full-time year of tertiary study at the University of Sydney or another tertiary institution.

− sydney.edu.au/admission-pathways

Accept, plan and enrolMid-December to January

Students receive only one offer per offer round, to the highest on their preference list for which they are eligible. After your child has received an offer, they need to accept it, plan their degree and enrol online to secure their place. If your child is planning to study a health-related course, they may also need to obtain certain checks and clearances.

− sydney.edu.au/students/course-planning

− sydney.edu.au/enrol − sydney.edu.au/study/

course-checksTo be considered for an offer in subsequent offer rounds, your child can change their preferences, making sure to remove the course for which they have received an offer from the list. This does not jeopardise the offer they already received, as long as they accept it within the specified time.

Can my child take a year off? If your child wishes to defer their studies (take a ‘gap year’), they can apply for deferral during

the acceptance stage. But it is important they still apply for a scholarship(s) during their final year of school as we cannot accept scholarship applications from students on a gap year. It is also worth checking if the scholarship’s terms and conditions allow it to be deferred – this depends on the scholarship.

− sydney.edu.au/study/defer-offer

Can my child change courses after commencing?If your child wants to transfer to another course, either at the University of Sydney or another institution, they can apply to do so. Please be aware that this form of admission can be highly competitive, depending on the new course, and separate deadlines apply.

− sydney.edu.au/study/transfer-course

− sydney.edu.au/study/transfer-university

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There is so much on offer to help your child feel confident in their transition from high school and

immerse themselves in university life.

Sport and fitness There is a huge range of facilities, activities and clubs to keep your child healthy and active during their time at university, no matter what their sporting interest.

− www.susf.com.au

Clubs and societies University is far more than what happens in the classroom. With more than 200 clubs and societies, including 26 cultural groups, and 130+ nationalities on campus, your child can join in a variety of activities, make new friends, and learn new skills.

− www.usu.edu.au

Global opportunitiesEvery year more than 3000 students visit or leave the University of Sydney for an international experience.

We offer overseas placements, from short-term to semester and year-long exchange opportunities with more than 250 partner universities in more than 40 countries. These opportunities can be supported by travel scholarships, grants and loans.

− sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad

UNIVERSITY LIFE

Support for new studentsThe difference between high school and university may be challenging at first, but once your child gets here, they will have plenty of support. We offer a wide range of services to help our students achieve academic and personal success. These include:

− academic support sydney.edu.au/study/academic-support

− accommodation services sydney.edu.au/accommodation

− careers advice and opportunities sydney.edu.au/careers

− counselling and psychological services sydney.edu.au/counselling

− disability services sydney.edu.au/disability

− financial support sydney.edu.au/financial-support

− health and wellbeing services sydney.edu.au/unihealth

− religious and pastoral support sydney.edu.au/chaplains

− Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander access and support programs. sydney.edu.au/student-indigenous-supportPa

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Living on or close to campus can greatly enhance the university experience. These are the types of accommodation available.

ACCOMMODATION AND LIVING IN SYDNEY

Important fee informationThe accommodation fees listed are based on 2019 fees for new students, and are intended as a guide only. They are correct at the time of printing to the best of the University’s knowledge. Contact specific accommodation providers for up-to-date and more detailed information, including additional costs and fees. Please note that some colleges charge non-refundable application fees. Also note that some residences have 52-week contracts while others only provide accommodation during semester.

* Faculty of Health Sciences is currently located at Cumberland Campus but will transition some teaching to the Camperdown/Darlington Campus from 2019, ahead of the scheduled relocation of the Cumberland Campus to Camperdown in 2021. At the time of printing, the Yannadah residence may remain open until the end of Semester 1 2020. For up-to-date information, refer to sydney.edu.au/accommodation

Camperdown/DarlingtonUniversity residences ($220–571 per week)These on-campus residences are managed by the University’s Accommodation Services.

− sydney.edu.au/university-run-accommodation

Residential colleges ($397–687 per week)Residential colleges are on campus but externally managed to provide options to suit different needs.

− sydney.edu.au/colleges

Independently run student housing (Up to $689)Independently run accommodation close to campus includes Sydney University Village, Urbanest and Stucco Student Cooperative.

− www.sydneyuv.com.au − www.urbanest.com.au/sydney − www.stucco.org.au

Cumberland and CamdenUniversity residences ($155–355 per week)Our Cumberland* and Camden residences are managed by Accommodation Services.

− sydney.edu.au/accommodation/cumberland − sydney.edu.au/accommodation/camden

Other living costsIn addition to accommodation, your child will also need to budget for:

− food − utilities (electricity, gas, water) − internet and mobile phone − travel − insurance − stationery/textbooks/printing − lifestyle/entertainment.

For advice about expenses, visit − sydney.edu.au/study/living-costs

We can helpAccommodation Services offers advice on living options and costs, and has a large database of searchable properties. sydney.edu.au/accommodation

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Course feesAll domestic students receiving an offer for an undergraduate course are eligible for a Commonwealth supported place. An applicant is considered a domestic student if they are a citizen of Australia or New Zealand (including dual citizens) or hold an Australian permanent resident visa or an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.

When a student is offered a Commonwealth supported place in one of our courses, their course fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. The student will pay the remainder, called a ‘student contribution amount’, set by the University within limits set by the Australian Government each year.

Check the tuition fees for specific courses at − sydney.edu.au/courses

2019 student contribution ratesThe table below shows indicative student contribution rates, by area of study, for 2019 only.

Student contribution band 2019 student contribution range (per EFTSL*)

Band 3 Law, dentistry, medicine, veterinary science, accounting, administration, economics, commerce

$0–$10,958

Band 2 Computing, built environment, other health, allied health, engineering, surveying, agriculture, mathematics, statistics, science

$0–$9359

Band 1 Humanities, behavioural science, social studies, education, clinical psychology, foreign languages, visual and performing arts, nursing

$0–$6566

* The costs shown are the annual student contribution amounts in 2019 for one Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL), equal to 48 credit points. If the study load in any calendar year is more or less than 1.0 EFTSL, the tuition fee or student contribution will differ.

Other costsIn addition to tuition fees, there may be:

− additional course costs, some of which may be significant, including (but not limited to) faculty-specific materials and textbooks, tools, protective clothing and equipment

− the Student Services and Amenities (SSA) fee, introduced by the Australian Government to fund services and support programs at universities. – sydney.edu.au/ssa-fee

ScholarshipsScholarships enable promising students to concentrate on their studies. Our students come from a wide variety of schools and backgrounds, and our range of scholarships reflects this diversity.

In 2018, we awarded more than 2500 scholarships to undergraduate students across more than 200 scholarship programs based on academic, personal leadership and equity grounds.

The deadlines and application requirements may vary, depending on the scholarship, so it’s important for your child to think about scholarships early, and start preparing their application.

− sydney.edu.au/scholarships

Financial assistanceOur unique bursary scheme is one of the most generous in Australia. We provide on-campus bursaries to support students who are having difficulty paying for their study and living expenses, subject to satisfactory academic progress.

− sydney.edu.au/financial-support

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The University of Sydney has led the charge to address the nation’s critical shortage of graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by requiring our students to meet mathematics prerequisites for many courses.

SHOULD MY CHILD STUDY MATHS?

Parents’ view“Studying maths through Year 11 and 12 gave Will the resilience and confidence to stick to any problem and solve it with perseverance and enthusiasm. It enabled him to think creatively and to grasp concepts and attack problems through abstract perspectives. At university, this enabled him to grapple with complex concepts and led to his employment with one of the big four consulting companies.”

Adele Dai and Tony Zhou

By engaging with mathematics at a higher level, our students and graduates will be ready to tackle the challenges of the industries of the future and will attain the necessary skills to thrive in STEM-related degrees.

If your child is interested in courses such as commerce, economics, engineering and computer science, pharmacy, psychology, science and veterinary science, they will need to have studied the level of mathematics we specify for assumed knowledge, and achieve a minimum of Band 4 in the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) Mathematics (not Mathematics Standard) or equivalent.

Find out more about the mathematics prerequisite. − sydney.edu.au/study/maths

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2020 GUIDE TO ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR DOMESTIC STUDENTS

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Architecture, design and planning

l B Architecture and Environments 85/31 3

n B Design Computing 80/28 3

B Design Computing/B Advanced Studies 80/28 4

l B Design in Architecture 95/37 3

B Design in Architecture (Honours)/ M Architectureф

(97/39)* 5

Arts and social sciences

u B Arts 80/28 3

B Arts/B Advanced Studies 80/28 4

B Arts/B Advanced Studies (Dalyell Scholars)‡

98/40 4

B Arts/B Advanced Studies (International and Global Studies)

92/34 4

B Arts/B Advanced Studies (Languages) 95/37 4

B Arts/B Advanced Studies (Media and Communications)

95/37 4

B Arts/B Advanced Studies (Politics and International Relations)

95/37 4

u B Arts (Sciences Po Dual Degree)** A+C 2+2

n B Economics 90/33 3

B Economics/B Advanced Studies 90/33 4

n B Economics (Sciences Po Dual Degree)** A+C 2+2

n B Visual Arts A+C 3

B Visual Arts/B Advanced Studies A+C 4

u Diploma of Artsф na 1

u Diploma of Language Studiesф na 1

u Diploma of Social Sciencesф na 1

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Business

u B Commerce 95/36 3

B Commerce/B Advanced Studies 95/36 4

B Commerce/B Advanced Studies (Dalyell Scholars)‡

98/40 4

Education and social work

l B Education (Early Childhood) 77/27 4

l B Education (Health and Physical Education)^

A+C (80/28)

4

l B Education (Primary)^ A+C (85/31)

4

B Education (Secondary: Humanities and Social Sciences)/B Arts

A+C (80/28)

5

B Education (Secondary: Mathematics)/ B Science

A+C (80/28)

5

B Education (Secondary: Science)/ B Science

A+C (80/28)

5

l B Social Work 80/28 4

B Arts/B Social Work 80/28 5

Engineering and computer science

l B Advanced Computing 90/33 4

B Advanced Computing/B Commerce 95/36 5

B Advanced Computing/B Science 90/33 5

B Advanced Computing/B Science (Health) 90/33 5

B Advanced Computing/B Science (Medical Science)

90/33 5

l B Engineering Honours (Dalyell Scholars)‡ 98/40 4

l B Engineering Honours (Aeronautical) 92/34 4

l B Engineering Honours (Biomedical) 92/34 4

With more than 400 areas

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courses.

Find out more at sydney.edu.au/undergraduate

You can identify courses by the type of degree: l Professional degree n Specialist degree u Liberal studies degree Combined or double degree

Below is a guide to the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and International Baccalaureate (IB) scores for admission in 2020. For most courses, the scores are guaranteed, except where marked with an asterisk*. The asterisked scores are an indicative score for what a student will need for admission in 2020. All published scores are correct at the time of print and subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on ATARs, visit

− sydney.edu.au/sydney-atar

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‘B’ for ‘Bachelor of’, ‘M’ for ‘Master of’ and ‘D’ for ‘Doctor of’A+C, na, ^, †, ‡, ф, **: see Table notes on page 12.* ATAR/IB scores with an asterisk are indicative only and not guaranteed for admission in 2020.

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l B Engineering Honours (Chemical and Biomolecular)

92/34 4

l B Engineering Honours (Civil) 92/34 4

l B Engineering Honours (Electrical) 92/34 4

l B Engineering Honours (Flexible First Year) 92/34 4

l B Engineering Honours (Mechanical) 92/34 4

l B Engineering Honours (Mechatronic) 92/34 4

l B Engineering Honours (Software) 92/34 4

l B Engineering Honours with Space Engineering major

99/42 4

B Engineering Honours/B Arts 92/34 5

B Engineering Honours/B Commerce 95/36 5

B Engineering Honours (Civil)/B Design in Architecture

95/37 5

B Engineering Honours/B Project Management

92/34 5

B Engineering Honours/B Science 92/34 5

B Engineering Honours/B Science (Health) 92/34 5

B Engineering Honours/B Science (Medical Science)

92/34 5

l B Project Management 86/31 3

Medicine and health

l B Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) (95/37)* 4

l B Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)

(82/29)* 3

l B Applied Science/B Advanced Studies (Exercise and Sport Science)

(82/29)* 4

l B Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) (90/33)* 4

l B Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) (92/34)* 4

l B Applied Science (Physiotherapy) (99/42)* 4

l B Applied Science (Speech Pathology) (93/35)* 4

B Arts/D Medicine† A+C (99.95/

45)*

7

B Arts/M Nursingф 80/28 4

l B Nursing (Advanced Studies) 84/30 3

l B Oral Health A+C (83/30)*

3

l B Pharmacy 90/33 4

l B Pharmacy and Management 90/33 5

B Science/D Dental Medicine†ф A+C (99.5 /43)*

7

B Science/D Medicine† A+C (99.95 /45)*

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B Science/M Nursingф 80/28 4

B Science (Health)/M Nursingф 80/28 4

Law

B Arts/B Laws 99.5/43 5

B Commerce/B Laws 99.5/43 5

B Economics/B Laws 99.5/43 5

B Engineering Honours/B Laws 99.5/43 6

B Science/B Laws 99.5/43 5

Music

n B Music A+C (70/25)*

4

n B Music (Composition) A+C (70/25)*

4

l B Music (Music Education)^ A+C (70/25)*

4

n B Music (Performance) A+C (70/25)*

4

Science

u B Liberal Arts and Science 70/25 3

l B Psychology (95/37)* 4

u B Science 80/28 3

u B Science (Health) 80/28 3

u B Science (Medical Science) 90/33 3

B Science/B Advanced Studies 80/28 4

B Science/B Advanced Studies (Dalyell Scholars including Mathematical Sciences)‡

98/40 4

B Science/B Advanced Studies (Advanced) 95/37 4

B Science/B Advanced Studies (Agriculture) 75/26 4

B Science/B Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience)

80/28 4

B Science/B Advanced Studies (Food and Agribusiness)

80/28 4

B Science/B Advanced Studies (Health) 80/28 4

B Science/B Advanced Studies (Medical Science)

90/33 4

B Science/B Advanced Studies (Taronga Wildlife Conservation)

85/31 4

B Science/M Mathematical Sciencesф 98/40 4.5

B Science/M Nutrition and Dieteticsф (97/39)* 5

B Veterinary Biology/D Veterinary Medicineф

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Admission criteriaThe admission criteria published are a guide and will not necessarily result in an offer. The scores listed are correct at the time of print and are subject to change.

Most courses have ATAR/IB scores that are guaranteed for admission in the specified year, provided other admission criteria are also met. Some of these courses may have a limited number of places, and additional admission criteria may apply.

− sydney.edu.au/courses

For a comprehensive list of secondary education (Year 12 or high school) qualifications accepted by the University, visit

− sydney.edu.au/study/secondary-qualifications

TABLE NOTES

Key to the table A+C Combination of ATAR (or equivalent score) plus additional admission criteria (eg, portfolio, audition, interview, personal statement).

− sydney.edu.au/courses

na Not applicable as an admission score cannot be applied.

^ Teaching degrees: Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Education (Health and Physical Education), and Bachelor of Music (Music Education) The New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) requires students entering these teaching degrees to achieve a minimum of three Band 5s in their NSW HSC, one of which must be English (English Standard or English Advanced).

Applicants with other secondary education qualifications may be assessed with an approved comparable measure. Applicants who need to meet English proficiency requirements through a test such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will need to complete those requirements separately.

‡ Dalyell Scholars courses (by application)To study as a Dalyell Scholar in these courses, you need to apply via UAC preference if you are a UAC applicant or apply direct to the University if you are a direct applicant.

You will be invited to become a Dalyell Scholar if you apply for, and are made an offer to, a ‘by invitation’ Dalyell eligible degree and have achieved a 98+ ATAR (or equivalent). Separate admission criteria apply for other admission pathways. For a full list of courses available to study as a Dalyell Scholar, see

− sydney.edu.au/dalyell-scholars

† Double degree medicine and dentistryDouble degree medicine applicants are expected to have an ATAR of 99.95 (or equivalent scores for other accepted secondary education qualifications) to be eligible for consideration for the double degree assessment.

− sydney.edu.au/medicine

Double degree dentistry applicants are expected to have a minimum ATAR of 99.5 (or equivalent) to be eligible for consideration for the double degree assessment.

All double degree dentistry and medicine applicants are required to undertake a double degree medicine/dentistry assessment that includes a written assessment and a panel discussion. The University will contact eligible applicants for the assessment.

Separate requirements apply to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and E12 applicants.

Admission criteria and application processes for these courses are subject to change.

− sydney.edu.au/courses

** Sciences Po and University of Sydney dual degreesAdmission to the Sciences Po Dual Degree is highly competitive. Acceptance will be determined by a Sciences Po and University of Sydney Dual Degree Admissions Committee based on evidence of academic achievement and intellectual readiness, and applicants’ own representation of their experience, ideas and aspirations. Applicants also need to meet the minimum admission requirements for their degree of choice at the University of Sydney, including the higher English language requirements of the two partner institutions.

The Sciences Po degree requires a total of four years of full-time study to be eligible for two separate awards from Sciences Po and the University of Sydney.

During years 1–2, students will enrol at Sciences Po, France, and pay the applicable fee direct to Sciences Po.

During years 3–4, students enrol in the applicable Sydney degree (international students enrol in the applicable CRICOS-registered Sydney degree), with eligible transfer credits for studies undertaken at Sciences Po. For more information on admission criteria, tuition fees and application processes, visit the relevant course page.

− sydney.edu.au/courses

ф Course structure subject to changeThe structure of this course may be affected by changes to government policy. For the latest information, visit

− sydney.edu.au/study/tuition-fees

Assumed knowledge This is the level of knowledge in a relevant subject we expect the commencing student to have reached in Year 12 or equivalent. Check the course description at

− sydney.edu.au/courses

PrerequisitesSome courses have prerequisites that are required for admission.

Some courses have a mathematics course prerequisite. These apply to all domestic students applying for admission in 2020.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who apply through the Cadigal Program may also submit sufficient proof of mathematics ability to be assessed by the University.

− sydney.edu.au/study/maths

Several of our teaching degrees have specific prerequisites, including English. See relevant notes in the ‘Key to the table’ below.

The assumed knowledge and prerequisites mentioned in this guide refer to subjects in the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) curriculum. For example, ‘Mathematics’ refers to the 2-unit HSC subject by that name, not the HSC subject ‘Mathematics Standard’. From 2021 intake, the required NSW HSC ‘Mathematics’ subject will be ‘Mathematics Advanced’ or equivalent.

Refer to the HSC syllabus to understand the required subjects and standards.

− www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/Understanding-the-curriculum/syllabuses-a-z

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