PLANNING YOUR FINAL SCHOOL YEARS CONNECT: FUTURE FINDER 2015

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1 PLANNING YOUR FINAL SCHOOL YEARS CONNECT: FUTURE FINDER 2015

2 CONTENTS 2 A BIT ABOUT YOU, AND US 5 WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO? 6 WORDS FROM THE WISE 8 CUSTOM FIT 10 HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 11 CAREER INDEX STUDY AREAS 12 BUSINESS AND COMMERCE 13 CREATIVE ARTS AND PERFORMANCE 14 EDUCATION 15 ENGINEERING 16 ENGLISH, HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 16 SOCIAL WORK 17 HEALTH AND MEDICAL 18 HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND EVENTS 19 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 20 LANGUAGES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 21 LAW 22 MATHEMATICS 23 MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS AND JOURNALISM 24 SCIENCE 25 DOUBLE DEGREES 27 GETTING INTO UNI 28 FAQ

3 YOUR FUTURE YOU RE IN CHARGE The gap between where you are now and where you re headed is smaller than you think. We know from experience that the hard work you do today is the result that you ll get tomorrow. All through school you ve done subjects that you haven t chosen, but now it s up to you. And this is just the beginning. The real fun begins when you go and explore these choices for yourself, the trick is to know how and where to look. At UOW, your education won t be just a set of facts. Students don t come here to only learn the answers to an exam. Your education is about learning how to ask questions; how to search for answers; and how to bring it all to life in your future career. FUTURE FINDER 1

4 GENERATION Z. Born JOBS THAT GENERATION Z IS EXPECTED TO HOLD IN THEIR LIFETIME* 15 HOMES THAT GENERATION Z WILL LIVE IN DURING THEIR LIFETIME* 1 IN 2 GENERATION Zs WILL BE UNIVERSITY EDUCATED* *McCrindle Research SUBJECTS THAT STUDENTS CAN CHOOSE FROM IN YEAR 12 $52,500 MEDIAN STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW GRADUATE IN AUSTRALIA* *Graduate Careers Australia, Employment and Salary outcomes of recent Higher Education graduates, 2013 UOW 31,464 STUDENTS STUDYING AT UOW 1,888 SUBJECTS OFFERED 471 DEGREES 143 DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES STUDYING AT UOW 95% OF STUDENTS INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD RECOMMEND US* *2012 Student Experience Questionnaire 2 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

5 PERSONALISED EXPERIENCES WORLD-CLASS WORLD-CLASS RESULTS RESULTS 5-STAR rating for Student Retention 1 5-STAR rating for Getting a Full-Time Job 1 TOP 2% of universities in the world 2 TOP 50 universities under 50 years old 3 80% of UOW graduates secure full-time work within 4 months 4 112,739 graduates working in 143 countries TOP 100 universities in the world for the quality of our graduates 5 TOP 2% of universities in the world for research quality 6 KEY UOW Campus/Programs Research Collaborations Alumni Networks 200+ Study Abroad / Exchange Partners 1. Good Universities Guide QS World University Rankings 2014/ QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings Australian Graduate Survey QS World University Graduate Employers Survey 2014/ Leiden Ranking 2014 FUTURE VIEWBOOK FINDER 3

6 WHO ARE YOU? 4 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

7 CHOOSING SUBJECTS FOR YEAR 12 It is important to start thinking about university when you re in Year 10, so you can make the right subject choices for Years 11 and 12. Some UOW degrees ask for prior knowledge, or what we call assumed knowledge so by picking the right subjects for your study area, your options will remain wide open. It is also important to choose subjects that you are both good at and interested in. The following pages outline all UOW degrees and all the assumed knowledge and recommended studies. CHOOSE WHAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN You need to enjoy the work that you do. If you are uncertain about what subjects you are doing, choose the things that you enjoy and that interest you. Remember that these are your choices. Regardless of what you hear about scaling, or easy subjects your success in any subject depends on your commitment and enthusiasm. It really is all up to you! ASK AROUND It is a great idea to talk through your different options with people you trust and who have your best interests at heart. Your family and friends are the people who know you best. They might be able to point out aspects of your personality that will help you picture yourself in a certain field (or, just as importantly, not in a certain field!). Careers Advisers and teachers may be able to help you identify options that you had not considered. In addition to the people that know you, it s also good to speak with experts in the field you are interested in. Industry professionals or university staff can provide insights as to whether a study area may be right for you. Ask them about their job, visit them in their workplace or arrange work experience to see if it is really for you. Remember that although these people may help you through the decision making process, the real decision comes down to you and what you are interested in. Do your research and don t let yourself get talked into doing something you don t really like. UOW is here to help you with any questions you have and there are a number of opportunities to have one-on-one conversations with us. These include: Information Evenings UOW holds a number of information evenings, commencing in May, going through to July. Visit uow.edu.au/future/events for the latest dates. UOW Open Day Come to our Open Day on Saturday, 15 August 2015, and see why we love it here Personalised Campus Tours Every Friday at 10am and 3pm, we hold campus tours to give you an idea of what it s like to be a UOW student. Make sure you register at uow.edu.au/future/visit UOW Future Students Call our Admissions Advice Team on , them at futurestudents@uow.edu.au or ask us a question on our Facebook wall: facebook.com/uowfuture WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO? YOUR OPTIONS Once you ve thought about who you are and where your strengths lie, you can start to think about where you want them to take you. Remember that no matter what you choose now, options for further education will remain open to you throughout your life. Students who complete their HSC and are accepted to a university sometimes have the option to defer, and take a year to work or travel. Some people start an undergraduate degree straight after completing school, and, years later, return to complete a Masters or other postgraduate degree to open up avenues for further career advancement. There are even pathways to university without completing the HSC for more information on these, see page 27. CHOOSING A UNIVERSITY Choosing which university to attend is an important and challenging decision. There are a few things you can do to make the decision easier: TALK TO UNIVERSITIES Go to different universities stands at career markets. Talk to their advisers and read the course brochures. Find out which universities offer the course or courses that you re interested in, and the lifestyle you think will suit you best. Similarly, if you know someone who has studied or is studying an interesting program at university, talk to them about their experience. VISIT UNIVERSITIES Attend university campus tours and information evenings. The best way to get a feel for an institution and what it might be like to study there is to actually look around the place and speak to teaching staff and students. UOW offers campus tours every Friday all year round and be sure to check out our information evenings. Head to uow.edu.au/future/events for more information and to book. KNOW YOUR OPTIONS There are many ways to get where you want to go. For example, if you want to be an accountant, some universities may offer a Bachelor of Accounting, while at others, you would need to enrol in a Bachelor of Commerce or Business, with a major in Accounting. These degrees have the same outcomes, but different names. Consider this when you re searching for information. If you are confused or have questions call the UOW Admissions Advice Team on FUTURE FINDER 5

8 WORDS FROM THE WISE Four UOW graduates remember Year 10 and share a little of what they learned. PETER BATTEN Bachelor of Primary Education (Dean s Scholar) CREATE A STUDY ROUTINE For me, the key to successful time management throughout the HSC was finding the right balance between the different aspects of my life such as study, friends, work or any other hobbies. There s no point in spending all of your time studying and neglecting these other aspects of your life, but in the same way if you neglect your study you can t expect to achieve your best possible outcome. Having a weekly plan was a really productive way for me to manage my time and stay well balanced and happy throughout the HSC year because although it is probably the toughest year of school, it can also be one of the best. VICTORIA LEE Bachelor of Creative Arts / Bachelor of Arts LESS IS MORE The key to effective study isn t necessarily quantity. At the end of the week I would set aside 15 minutes for each subject, to summarise what I d learnt. It saves making notes on the entire subject when it comes to exam time. BRODEN TADROS Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) SIMONE MABON Bachelor of Marine Science MAKE TIME FOR FUN Make sure you balance a good study life with a social life and allow time for a hobby (whether it be sports, music etc). Making time for something you love doing will always make you feel a lot better and will help your mindset towards your studies. KEEP IT IN PERSPECTIVE Even though the HSC is extremely important, remember to keep it in perspective. Although it may seem like everything is going wrong and stressing you out there are always ways to get through it. Talk to parents, teachers, friends or anyone who will listen, they can help guide you through the stress. When you panic and stress about things it is harder to focus on the task at hand. I found that when I was relaxed and calm going into an exam (yes I know it can be hard!) I could think a lot more clearly and answer questions more effectively. See more from Peter, Simone, Victoria and Broden at uow.edu.au/future/feature-uow-life 6 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

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10 CUSTOM FIT UOW degrees give you options for how you want to learn. They also reflect the needs of future employers, paving the way for a specialist career with up-to-theminute knowledge and recognised methods. UOW degrees will connect you with your passion, your talents, and your career. Whatever your destination; studying at UOW will help get you there. DOUBLE DEGREES Example degrees: Bachelor of Journalism Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) Bachelor of Psychology UOW offers a diverse selection of double degree programs. They let you complete two separate Bachelor degrees simultaneously, in less time than if you studied them one after the other. Double degrees are very well suited if you want the broadest possible career options, or if you want the blend of skills necessary for certain niche careers. They also let you pursue interests so diverse it would be impossible to study them in any single degree. BACHELOR DEGREES Example degrees: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Commerce Standard Bachelor degrees offer you many options to specialise and combine interests. The greatest advantage of standard Bachelor programs is their flexibility. They offer you a wide range of majors, to specialise your studies. Many also offer the option of undertaking a double major, or a broad range of elective subjects, so you can essentially custombuild your own qualification. HONOURS Honours distinguishes a graduate as a high achiever, and is recognised as a qualification above and beyond a Bachelor degree. Honours programs are often built around a research project. As well as being integrated into Advanced and some specialist degrees, an additional one-year Honours program can be added to most Bachelor degrees. 8 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

11 SPECIALIST DEGREES Example degrees: Bachelor of Digital Media Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) Specialist degrees are highly focused. They provide a higher level of mastery in the given study area. Because of this, specialist degrees are generally longer than regular Bachelor programs, but also attract a high level of professional accreditation. These degrees are often necessary for specialised professional careers, and suitable for anyone who wishes to pursue their interest to the highest level. ADVANCED DEGREES Example degrees: Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honors) Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences Advanced Advanced degrees are highly responsive to your interests, with many options to tailor your study. A feature common to all Advanced degrees is a major research component, where you get to choose the topic based on your skills and interests. You may have the chance to undertake individual research projects, or work with teams undertaking high-level investigations or both. Advanced degrees are recognised by employers as superior qualifications and identify you as a skilled independent worker. If you choose to pursue your research focus further, they are ideal qualifications for commercial or government research positions, as well as careers in academia. These degrees also include an integral Honours year. DEAN S SCHOLAR Dean s Scholar degrees are similar to Advanced degrees, with many ways for high-achievers to excel. They are built on standard Bachelor degrees and available in many of the same study areas. They offer research and major projects that adapt to your interests and strengths, as well as the ability to accelerate your degree. They also give you the chance to be paired with an academic mentor in the faculty. The normal length is three years, and Dean s Scholar students often progress to an Honours year, where they can continue highlevel work in their area of interest. ENGINEERING SCHOLAR Similar to the Dean s Scholar program, the Bachelor of Engineering (Scholar) is for high-achieving students with strong maths ability FUTURE FINDER 9

12 HOW TO USE THIS BOOK YOUR STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE When it s time to select your subjects for Years 11 and 12. This guide can help you make informed decisions about subject selection. A few tips to keep in mind: Always follow your strengths and your interests. Look up the relevant study areas in the tables (see following pages) to see which UOW degrees are available. Alternatively, use the career index to match a job you re interested in with a study path. Make sure you consider the Assumed Knowledge and Recommended Studies when looking at degrees that interest you. This table can also work in reverse: if you are unsure of which career area is for you, go to the Assumed Knowledge and Recommended Studies, find your strongest subjects, and go from there. Be sure to check out the list of double degrees on page 25. UOW offers a range of double degrees that give you the opportunity to complete two different degrees in less time than it would take to complete them both separately. The ATARs listed in this book are based on The ATARs may be different by the time you sit the HSC, so be sure to check coursefinder.uow.edu.au for the most up to date information. 10 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

13 CAREER INDEX Accountant 12 Actor 13 Advertiser 12, 13, 16, 23 Agricultural Adviser or Researcher 24, 16 Animator 19, 23 Archivist 16 Art Teacher 13 Arts Manager 13 Astronomer 24 Attraction Manager 18 Auditor 12 Banker 12 Barrister 21 Biochemist 24 Biomedical Researcher 17 Business Analyst 12, 19 Business Development Manager 12 Business Forecaster 22 Call Centre Manager 12 Cartographer (Mapping) 24 Catchment and River Management Officer 24 Chemist: Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Medicinal 24 Child Care Worker 14 Child Welfare Worker 16 Coastal or Estuarine Management Officer 24 Commercial Lawyer 21 Communications Consultant 12, 16, 23 Community Nurse 17 Computer Architect 15 Computer Engineer 19 Computer Systems Engineer 15 Conservation Biologist 24 Conservationist Demographer (Population Planning) 24 Construction Manager 15 Consulting Engineer 15 Cost Adviser 12 Corrective Services worker 16 Counsellor 16, 17 Creative Director 13 Criminal Defence Lawyer 21 Criminologist 16 Curator 13 Data Analyst 12 Database Administrator 12, 19 Defence Personnel 16 Destination Marketer 18 Dietician 17 Digital Effects Designer 23 Digital Game Designer 13, 23 Digital Media Manager 13 Diplomat 16, 20, 21 Doctor 17 Drama Teacher 13 Drug Regulation Officer 24, 16 Ecologist 24 E-commerce Professional 19 Economic and Public Policy Planner 12, 16 Eco-Tourism Manager or Operator 24 Editor 13, 16, 23 Educational Consultant 14 Educational Manager 14 Electrical Engineer 15, 19 Electronic Specialist 19 Electronics Engineer 15, 19 Environmental Consultant or Officer 24 Environmental Engineer 15 Environmental Lawyer 21 Event Coordinator 18 Exercise Scientist 17 Feature Writer 23 Film and Television Producer 13 Filmmaker 23 Financial Analyst 19, 22 Financial Planner 12 Financial Systems Designer 12 Food Chemist 24 Food Industry Worker 17 Foreign Affairs Officer 16 Forensic Scientist 24 Front-Of-House Manager 18 Functions Manager 18 Gallery Manager 13 Games Developer 19 General Practitioner 17 Geochemist 24 Geological Surveyor 24 Geologist Exploration or Mining 24 Geotechnical Engineer 15 Government 20 Government Lawyer 21 Graphic Designer 13 Health Administrator 17 Health Informatician 19 Health Promotion Officer 17 Health Service Officer 24 Health Worker 17 Heritage Officer 24 High School Teacher in: Art, Computing, Science, Drama, English, History,, Music, Science, Languages 14 Historian 16 Hospital Nurse 17 Hotel Manager 18 Human Resources Manager 12 Human Rights Advocate 16, 21 Illustrator 13 Industrial Relations Officer 12, 16 Industry Health Worker 17, 16 In-House Legal Adviser 21 Insurance Broker 12 Intellectual Property Lawyer 21 International Business 20 Interpreter 16, 20 Investment Analyst 12, 22 Investment Banker 19 IT Consultant 19 IT Solutions Architect 19 Journalist 16, 23 Laboratory Assistant 24 Laboratory Technician 17 Legal Consultant 21 Lighting Designer 13 Logistics Manager 12 Magistrate 21 Maintenance Manager 15 Manager 12, 16 Marine or Fisheries Biologist 24 Market Researcher 12 Marketing Manager or Consultant 12, 16, 23 Materials Engineer 15 Materials Scientist 24 Mathematic Modeller 19, 22 Teacher 22 Media Artist 23 Media Executive 16, 23 Media Lawyer 21 Medical Biotechnologist 24 Medical Physicist 24 Medical Researcher 24 Merchant Banker 12 Mental Health Worker 16, 17 Metallurgist 15 Microbiologist 24 Mine Manager 15 Mine site Rehabilitation Officer 24 Mobile Applications Developer 19 Multimedia Designer 19 Multimedia Specialist 13, 23 Museum Curator 24 Museum Manager 13 National Park Ranger 24 Network Architect 19 Network Engineer 15, 19 Novelist 13 Nursing Home Worker 17 Nutritionist 17 Oceanographer 24 Operations Manager 12 Outdoor Education Teacher 14 Painter 13 Patent Assessor 24 Personnel Officer 12, 16 PHE Teacher 14 Photo Journalist 23 Photographer 13 Physicist Research, Medical, Industrial 24 Planner Land Use or Urban Services 24 Playwright 13 Poet 13 Policy Adviser 21 Politician 16, 21 Power Station Manager 15 Pre-School Teacher 14 Primary Teacher 14 Private College Teacher 14 Procurement Manager 12 Product Developer 24 Product Manager 12 Production Engineer 15 Program Director and Resource Manager in Sport, Recreation, Fitness and Tourism Industry 17 Programmer 19 Project Manager 15, 19, 16 Prosecutor 21 Psychologist Public Relations Consultant 16, 18, 23 Publisher 13, 16, 23 Quality Controller 12 Recreational Activities Coordinator 14, 16 Registered Nurse 17 Rehabilitation Specialist 17 Reporter 16, 23 Research Officer 21 Researcher 23, 16 Retail Manager 16 Re-Vegetation Specialist 24 Sales Representative 12 School Counsellor School Principal 14 School Teacher Catholic, Private or Government Schools 14 Science Teacher 24 Screen Writer 13 Sculptor 13 Security Engineer 15, 19 Small Business Owner or Manager 12 Social Worker 16 Software Engineer 15, 19 Solicitor in Private Practice or a Community Legal Centre 21 Sport and Recreation Rehabilitator 17 Sport Development Officer 14 Sports Scientist 17 Stage Manager 13 Statistician 12, 19, 22, 24 Stockbroker 12, 19, 22 Structural Engineer 15 Supply Manager 12 Systems Administrator 19 Systems Analyst 12, 15, 19 TAFE Teacher 14 Taxation Consultant 12 Technical Sales Adviser 24 Technical Writer 19 Technician 24 Telecommunications Engineer 15 Telecommunications Specialist 19 Television Performer 13 Textile Artist 13 Theatre Director 13 Theatre Performer 13 Tourism Manager 18 Town Planner 15 Trade Union Officer 12 Training and Development Officer 14 Translator 20 Transport Engineer 15 TV Production Coordinator 23 Veterinary Researcher 24 Visual Effects Consultant 23 Water Quality Manager 15 Web Designer 13, 19, 23 Web Developer 19 Writer 13 Youth Social Worker 16 FUTURE FINDER 11

14 BUSINESS AND COMMERCE SAMPLE CAREERS Accountant / Advertiser / Auditor / Banker / Business Analyst / Business Development Manager / Call Centre Manager / Communications Consultant / Cost Adviser / Data Analyst / Database Administrator / Economic and Public Policy Planner / Financial Planner / Financial Systems Designer / Human Resources Manager / Industrial Relations Officer / Insurance Broker / Investment Analyst / Logistics Manager / Market Researcher / Marketing Manager or Consultant / Merchant Banker / Operations Manager / Personnel Officer / Procurement Manager / Product Manager / Quality Controller / Sales Representative / Small Business Owner or Manager / Statistician / Stockbroker / Supply Manager / Systems Analyst / Taxation Consultant / Trade Union Officer STUDY AREA DEGREE OPTIONS LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE RECOMMENDED STUDIES ATAR Accountancy, Finance, Business Bachelor of Business Information Systems / DS 3 Two units of English, or General 2 Bachelor of & Finance/DS 4 Two units of English, plus Bachelor of Economics & Finance 3 Any two units of English, plus HSC, extension 1 75/95 85/ Bachelor of Accounting & Financial Services 3 Any two units of English, plus Any two units of Bachelor of Banking & Financial Services 3 Two units of English Any two units of Bachelor of Information Technology / DS e-business 3 Two units of English 75/ Bachelor of Commerce/DS Finance Accountancy Economics International Business Financial Planning 3 Two units of English 75/93+ Business Law Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Laws 5 Two units of English English Advanced 92 Management, Marketing & Human Resources Public Relations Bachelor of Commerce / DS MAJOR: Business Law Bachelor of Commerce / DS Management Marketing Human Resource Management Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies / DS MAJOR: Advertising & Marketing Bachelor of Social Science / DS MAJOR: Social Marketing Bachelor of Commerce/DS MAJOR: Public Relations Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies / DS MAJOR: Journalism and Professional Writing Marketing Communication and Advertising 3 Two units of English 75/93+ 3 Two units of English 75/93+ 3 Any two units of English English Advanced 75/93+ 3 Two units of English 70/90+ 3 Two units of English 75/93+ 3 Two units of English English Advanced 75/ UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

15 CREATIVE ARTS AND PERFORMANCE SAMPLE CAREERS Actor / Advertiser / Art Teacher / Arts Manager / Creative Director / Curator / Digital Game Designer / Digital Media Manager / Drama Teacher / Editor / Film and Television Producer / Gallery Manager / Graphic Designer / Illustrator / Lighting Designer / Multimedia Specialist / Museum Manager / Novelist / Painter / Photographer / Playwright / Poet / Publisher / Screen Writer / Sculptor / Stage Manager / Television Performer / Textile Artist / Theatre Director / Theatre Performer / Web Designer / Writer STUDY AREA DEGREE OPTIONS LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE RECOMMENDED STUDIES ATAR Arts & Humanities Creative Arts Bachelor of Arts / DS Creative Writing Photography Writing and English Literatures Bachelor of Creative Arts / DS Creative Writing Graphic Design Music Photography Theatre Visual Arts & Design Visual Arts Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies / DS MAJOR: Digital Media & Communications 3 Two units of English English Advanced 75/93+ 3 Two units of English For all majors: English Advanced. For Visual Arts: Visual Arts and/or Design and Technology and/or Textiles and Design. For Graphic Design: Design and Technology and/or Textiles and Design, and/or Visual Arts. For Music: Music 2, or HSC Music Extension. For Theatre: Drama 75/93+ 3 Two units of English English Advanced 75/93+ Bachelor of Digital Media 3 Two units of English English Advanced, Visual Arts or Design & Technology 75 Performance Bachelor of Performance /DS 3 Two units of English English Advanced, Drama N/A (Separate interview/ audition) FUTURE FINDER 13

16 EDUCATION SAMPLE CAREERS Child Care Worker / Educational Consultant / Educational Manager / High School Teacher in: Art, Computing Science, Drama, English, History,, Music, Science, Languages / Outdoor Education Teacher / PDHPE Teacher / Pre-School Teacher / Primary Teacher / Private College Teacher / Recreational Activities Coordinator / School Counsellor / School Principal / School Teacher Catholic, Private or Government School / Sport Development Officer / TAFE Teacher / Training and Development Officer From 2016; students entering an undergraduate teacher education program at any NSW university must meet the Board Of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) requirement of attaining three band fives in the HSC. One of these must be in English (Standard or Advanced). If/when you decide on education as a possible career path, contact UOW to discuss your options. STUDY AREA DEGREE OPTIONS LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE RECOMMENDED STUDIES ATAR Early Years Bachelor of Education The Early Years / DS^ 4 Two units of English Two Units of 70/90+ Primary Bachelor of Primary Education / DS 4 Two units of English Two Units of 75/90+ Master of Teaching (Primary) 2 Students must first complete a recognised Bachelor degree with an approved level of subjects relevant to the major areas of study. Physical & Health Education Bachelor of Health & Physical Education / DS 4 Two units of English Two units of Science or Personal Development, Health & Physical Education 75/90+ Education Bachelor of Education / DS 4 Any two units of English, plus (not General 2) Science Education Bachelor of Science Education / DS 4 Any two units of English, plus (not General 2) HSC Extension 1 Four units of Science selected from Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environment or Physics 73/90+ 73/90+ Secondary Education Master of Teaching (Secondary)* 2 Students must first complete a recognised Bachelor degree with an approved level of subjects relevant to the major areas of study. Pathway to Teaching Bachelor of Education Studies*^ 3 Two units of English 70/90 Under the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998, all students enrolled in these degrees are required to complete a prohibited employment declaration before undertaking any professional experience that involves children or young people. Pre-service teachers who participate in internship programs in NSW schools will be required to undergo a working with children check. * Subject to final approval ^ Admission into these degrees will not require three band fives in the HSC. 14 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

17 ENGINEERING SAMPLE CAREERS Computer Architect / Computer Systems Engineer / Construction Manager / Consulting Engineer / Electronics Engineer / Electrical Engineer / Environmental Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer / Maintenance Manager / Materials Engineer / Metallurgist / Mine Manager / Network Engineer / Power Station Manager / Production Engineer / Project Manager / Security Engineer / Software Engineer / Structural Engineer / Systems Analyst / Telecommunications Engineer / Town Planner / Transport Engineer / Water Quality Manager STUDY AREA DEGREE OPTIONS LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE RECOMMENDED STUDIES ATAR Civil Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Scholar Civil Civil/Environmental Civil/Mining 4 Two units of English, (not General ) ( Extension 1 required for scholar program) Physics, Chemistry, HSC Extension 1, and Engineering Studies 80/95 Environmental Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Scholar Environmental Civil/Environmental Mining/Environmental 4 Two units of English, (not General ) ( Extension 1 required for scholar program) Physics, Chemistry, HSC Extension 1, and Engineering Studies 80/95 Materials Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Scholar Materials Mechanical/Materials Mining/Materials 4 Two units of English, (not General ) ( Extension 1 required for scholar program) Physics, Chemistry, HSC Extension 1, and Engineering Studies 80/95 Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Scholar Mechanical Mechanical/Materials Mechanical/Mining 4 Two units of English, (not General ) ( Extension 1 required for scholar program) Physics, Chemistry, HSC Extension 1, and Engineering Studies 80/95 Mechatronic Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Scholar Mechatronic 4 Two units of English, (not General ) ( Extension 1 required for scholar program) Physics, Chemistry, HSC Extension 1, and Engineering Studies 80/95 Mining Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Scholar Mining Civil/Mining Mechanical/Mining Mining/Environmental Mining/Materials 4 Two units of English, (not General ) ( Extension 1 required for scholar program) Physics, Chemistry, HSC Extension 1, and Engineering Studies 80/95 Computer, Electrical & Telecommunications Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Computer Electrical Telecommunications 4 Two units of English and (not general mathematics Extension 1, Physics 80/95 FUTURE FINDER 15

18 ENGLISH, HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY, POLITICS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE SAMPLE CAREERS Advertiser / Archivist / Communications Consultant / Defence Personnel / Diplomat / Editor / Events Manager / Foreign Affairs Officer / Historian / Industrial Relations Officer / Interpreter / Journalist / Manager / Marketing Consultant / Media Executive / Personnel Officer / Politician / Public Relations Consultant / Publisher / Reporter / Retail Manager / Youth Social Worker STUDY/CAREER AREA DEGREE OPTIONS LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE RECOMMENDED STUDIES ATAR English and Philosophy History and Politics Bachelor of Arts / DS English Literatures Philosophy Writing and English Literatures Bachelor of Arts / DS History Politics Community, Culture & Environment* 3 Two units of English English Advanced 73/95+ 3 Two units of English English Advanced 75/93+ Bachelor of International Studies / DS 3 75/93+ Social Science Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics / DS Bachelor of Social Science / DS (Honours) Community, Culture & Environment Criminology Health Promotion Human Geography Indigenous Studies Public Health Social Marketing Social Policy Sociology Bachelor of Science (Human Geography) / DS (Honours) Bachelor of Science (Land & Heritage Management) / DS (Honours) Bachelor of Arts / DS Cultural Studies Indigenous Studies Science & Technology Studies Sociology 3 Two units of English English Advanced 85/93+ 3 Two units of English 70/ Two units of English, and two units of Science 3-4 Two units of English, and two units of Science Four units of Science 75/90 Four units of Science 75/90 3 Two units of English English Advanced 75/93+ SOCIAL WORK SAMPLE CAREERS Counsellor / Child Welfare / Health Care / Mental Health / Crisis Intervention/ Employee Assistance / Parole Officer /Correctional or Detention Officer/ Juvenile Justice / Human Rights Worker/ Homeless Outreach / Community Planner/ Policy Analyst / Social Worker STUDY/CAREER AREA DEGREE OPTIONS LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE RECOMMENDED STUDIES ATAR Social Work Bachelor of Social Work 4 Two units of English 80 * Subject to approval 16 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

19 HEALTH AND MEDICAL SAMPLE CAREERS Biomedical Researcher / Community Nurse / Counsellor / Dietitian / Doctor / Exercise Scientist / Food Industry Worker / General Practitioner / Health Administrator / Health Promotion Officer / Health Worker / Hospital Nurse / Industry Health Worker / Laboratory Technician / Nursing Home Worker / Nutritionist / Program Director and Resource Manager in Sport, Recreation, Fitness and Tourism Industry / Psychologist / Registered Nurse / Rehabilitation Specialist / Sport and Recreation Rehabilitator / Sports Scientist STUDY AREA DEGREE OPTIONS LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE RECOMMENDED STUDIES ATAR Medical and Health Sciences Bachelor of Medical & Health Sciences / Adv (Honours) Bachelor of Medical & Radiation Physics / Adv (Honours) 3-4 Two units of English plus four units of Science/ 3-4 Two units of English plus and Physics Medicine Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health 3 Two units of English plus four units of Science/ Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery 4 Students must first complete a recognised Bachelor degree with an approved level of subjects relevant to the major areas of study. Bachelor of Exercise Science & Rehabilitation** 4 Two units of English plus four units of Science/ Bachelor of Exercise Science 3 Two units of English plus four units of Science/ Nutrition and Dietetics Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)** 4 Two units of English plus four units of Science/ Bachelor of Nutrition Science 3 Two units of English plus four units of Science/ Bachelor of Public Health Nutrition (Honours) 3 Two units of English plus Chemistry Chemistry 82/93 English Advanced, HSC Extension 1, Physics and Chemistry 80/95 Biology and Chemistry 95+ Chemistry 94 Chemistry 78 Chemistry 93 Chemistry 78 Chemistry 75 Graduate Entry Public Health Bachelor of Public Health DS / (Honours) Population and Environment Epidemiology Health Promotion Health Communication and Marketing Studies Indigenous Health Health Administration 3-4 Two units of English 73/90 Nursing Bachelor of Nursing** / Advanced** 3-4 Two units of English 70/80 Indigenous Health Bachelor of Health Science (Indigenous Health) 3 Two units of English Aboriginal Studies 70 Psychology Bachelor of Psychology 4 Two units of English Two Units of 89 Bachelor of Arts MAJOR: Psychology 3 Two units of English Two Units of 75 Bachelor of Psychological Sciences Bachelor of Social Science / DS MAJOR: Psychology 3 3 Two units of English Two units of English Two Units of Two Units of 75 75/90 ** Students are required to undertake clinical placement in a variety of health care facilities. In order to be approved to enter a NSW health facility all students must have a national police certificate and adhere to the immunization requirements as outlined in the NSW health occupational assessment, screening and vaccination against specified infectious diseases. FUTURE FINDER 17

20 HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND EVENTS SAMPLE CAREERS Attraction Manager / Destination Marketer / Event Coordinator / Front-Of-House Manager / Functions Manager / Hotel Manager / Public Relations Consultant / Tourism Manager STUDY AREA DEGREE OPTIONS LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE RECOMMENDED STUDIES ATAR Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Note: These are joint programs with TAFE Bachelor of Commerce - TAFE Advanced Diploma of Events Bachelor of Commerce - TAFE Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Bachelor of Commerce - TAFE Advanced Diploma of Travel & Tourism 3 Two units of English 72 3 Two units of English 72 3 Two units of English UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

21 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SAMPLE CAREERS Animator / Business Analyst / Computer Engineer / Database Administrator / E-Commerce Professional / Electronic Specialist / Electronics Engineer / Electrical Engineer / Financial Analyst / Games Developer / Health Informatician / Investment Banker / IT Consultant / IT Solutions Architect / Mathematical Modeler / Mobile Applications Developer / Multimedia Designer / Network Architect / Network Engineer / Programmer / Project Manager / Security Engineer / Software Engineer / Statistician / Stockbroker / Systems Administrator / Systems Analyst / Technical Writer / Telecommunications Specialist / Web Designer / Web Developer STUDY AREA DEGREE OPTIONS LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE RECOMMENDED STUDIES ATAR Systems and Software Development Bachelor of Computer Science / DS Digital Systems Security Enterprise Systems Development Mobile Computing Multimedia & Game Development Software Engineering 3 Two units of English plus 75/95 Bachelor of Business Information Systems / DS 3 Two units of English, or General 2 75/95 Computers, Networks and Information Technology Bachelor of Information Technology / DS Network Design & Management Web Design & Development e-business 3 Two units of English plus 75/95 FUTURE FINDER 19

22 INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND LANGUAGES SAMPLE CAREERS Diplomat / Government / International Business / Interpretor / Translator STUDY/CAREER AREA DEGREE OPTIONS LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE RECOMMENDED STUDIES ATAR International Studies French Bachelor of International Studies / DS International Relations Global Sustainable Development Global Media Communication Bachelor of Arts / DS MAJOR: French 3 Two units of English English Advanced 75/93+ 3 Two units of English English Advanced 75/90+ Italian Japanese Bachelor of Arts / DS MAJOR: Italian Bachelor of Arts / DS MAJOR: Japanese 3 Two units of English English Advanced 75/90+ 3 Two units of English English Advanced 75/90+ Mandarin Spanish Bachelor of Arts / DS MAJOR: Mandarin for non-chinese Background students Mandarin for Character Background students Bachelor of Arts / DS MAJOR: Spanish 3 Two units of English English Advanced 75/90+ 3 Two units of English English Advanced 75/90+ In addition to full bachelor degrees, UOW offers the diploma in languages. The diploma allows you to study a language while undertaking any other UOW bachelor degree. The diploma is the equivalent of a language major at UOW. 20 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

23 LAW SAMPLE CAREERS Barrister / Commercial Lawyer / Criminal Defence Lawyer / Diplomat / Environmental Lawyer / Government Lawyer / In-House Legal Adviser / Intellectual Property Lawyer / Legal Consultant / Magistrate / Media Lawyer / Policy Adviser / Politician / Prosecutor / Research Officer / Solicitor in Private Practice or a Community Legal Centre STUDY AREA DEGREE OPTIONS LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE RECOMMENDED STUDIES ATAR Arts Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws 5 Two units of English English Advanced* 90 Commerce Bachelor Of Commerce / Bachelor Of Laws 5 Two units of English English Advanced* 90 Communication and Media Studies Computing Bachelor Of Economics & Finance / Bachelor Of Laws Bachelor Of Communication & Media Studies / Bachelor Of Laws Bachelor Of Computer Science / Bachelor Of Laws Bachelor Of Information Technology / Bachelor Of Laws 90 5 Two units of English English Advanced* 90 5 Two units of English English Advanced* 90 5 Two units of English English Advanced* 90 Creative Arts Bachelor of Creative Arts / Bachelor of Laws 5 Two units of English English Advanced* 90 Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Laws 6 Two units of English English Advanced* 90 Psychology Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) / Bachelor of Laws 5 Two units of English English Advanced* 90 International Studies Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of International Studies / Bachelor of Laws 5 Two units of English English Advanced* 90 5 Two units of English English Advanced* 90 Journalism Bachelor of Journalism / Bachelor of laws 5 Two units of English English Advanced* 90 Law Bachelor of Laws 4 Two units of English English Advanced 90 Bachelor of / Bachelor of Laws 5 Two units of English English Advanced* 90 Science Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws 5 Two units of English English Advanced* 90 *For the degree taken in combination with Law, refer to the relevant degree entries. FUTURE FINDER 21

24 MATHEMATICS SAMPLE CAREERS Business Forecaster / Financial Analyst / Investment Analyst / Mathematic Modeler / Teacher / Statistician / Stockbroker STUDY AREA DEGREE OPTIONS LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE RECOMMENDED STUDIES ATAR and Statistics and Finance Bachelor of / Adv Applied Statistics Bachelor of & Finance Honours Financial Planning Mathematical Economics Quantitative & Computational Trading Quantitative Corporate Finance & Investments Risk Management & Insurance 3 Two units of English plus (HSC Extension 2 for Advanced) 3 Two units of English, plus HSC Extension 1 (Extension 2 for Advanced) HSC Extension 1 75/95 85/95 Bachelor of Commerce / DS Finance Accountancy Financial Planning 3 Two units of English 75/93+ Medical Bachelor of Medical / DS 3 Two units of English, plus (not General ) HSC Extension 1 and Chemistry 85/95 Education Bachelor of Education / DS 4 Two units of English, plus (not General ) HSC Extension 1 73/ UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

25 MEDIA, COMMUNICATIONS AND JOURNALISM SAMPLE CAREERS Animator / Advertiser / Communications Consultant / Digital Game Designer / Digital Effects Designer / Editor / Feature Writer / Filmmaker / Journalist / Marketing Consultant / Media Artist / Media Executive / Multimedia Specialist / Public Relations Consultant / Photo Journalist / Publisher / Reporter / Researcher / T V Production Coordinator / Visual Effects Consultant / Web Designer STUDY AREA DEGREE OPTIONS LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE RECOMMENDED STUDIES ATAR Communications Digital Media Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies / DS Digital Media & Communication International Media & Communication Journalism & Professional Writing Marketing Communications & Advertising Bachelor of Arts / DS Creative Writing Writing & English Literatures Photography Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies / DS MAJOR: Digital Media & Communications 3 Two units of English English Advanced 75/93+ 3 Two units of English English Advanced 75/93+ 3 Two units of English English Advanced 75/93+ Bachelor of Digital Media 3 Two units of English English Advanced, Visual Arts or Design & Technology 75 Journalism Bachelor of Journalism 3 Two units of English English Advanced 75 FUTURE FINDER 23

26 SCIENCE SAMPLE CAREERS Agricultural Adviser or Researcher / Astronomer / Biochemist / Cartographer (Mapping) / Catchment and River Management Officer / Chemist Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Medicinal / Coastal or Estuarine Management Officer / Conservation Biologist / Conservationist Demographer (Population Planning) / Drug Regulation Officer / Ecologist / Eco-Tourism Manager or Operator / Environmental Consultant or Officer / Food Chemist / Forensic Scientist / Geochemist / Geological Surveyor / Geologist Exploration or Mining / Health Service Officer / Heritage Officer / Laboratory Assistant / Marine or Fisheries Biologist / Materials Scientist / Medical Biotechnologist / Medical Physicist / Medical Researcher / Microbiologist / Minesite Rehabilitation Officer / Museum Curator / National Park Ranger / Oceanographer / Patent Assessor / Physicist Research, Medical, Industrial / Planner Land Use or Urban Services / Product Developer / Re-Vegetation Specialist / Science Teacher / Statistician / Technical Sales Adviser / Technician / Veterinary Researcher STUDY AREA DEGREE OPTIONS LENGTH ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE RECOMMENDED STUDIES ATAR International International Bachelor of Science / Honours 3-4 and two units of Science and four units of Science 85/95+ Earth and Environmental Science Bachelor of Science / Adv (Honours) Environment Geology Geosciences Human Geography Land & Heritage Management Physical Geography 3-4 and two units of science Four Units of science 75/95 Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) 4 and two units of science Four Units of science 95 Life Sciences Bachelor of Marine Science / (Honours) / (Honours) DS Bachelor of Science Biological Sciences / Adv (Honours) Conservation Biology Bachelor of Conservation Biology / (Honours) / DS 3-4 and any two units of science 3 and any two units of science 4 and two units of Science Four units of science (including Biology or Chemistry) 85/95 Four Units of science 75/95 Chemistry 85/95 Molecular Sciences and Physics Bachelor of Science Chemistry / Adv (Honours) Medical Biotechnology Medicinal Chemistry Nanotechnology 3-4 and two units of Science Four Units of Science 75/95 Bachelor of Science / Advanced Nuclear Science and Technology Physics / Adv (Honours) 3-4 Two units of English, plus HSC Extension 1 plus Chemistry and Physics 78/95 Bachelor of Science (Materials) 3 Two units of English plus Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics / Adv (Honours) Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology / (Honours) /DS 3-4 Two units of English, plus and Physics 4 and two units of Science Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry / (Honours) / DS 4 Chemistry and Bachelor of Nanotechnology / (Honours) / DS 4 Chemistry, Physics and HSC Extension1 Plus Chemistry and Physics English Advanced, HSC Extension 1 and Chemistry 78 80/95 Biology and Chemistry 85/95 Four units of Science 85/95 HSC Extension 1 85/95 24 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

27 DOUBLE DEGREES AND DOUBLE MAJORS A double degree or double major lets you pursue more than one interest, and will help make you competitive in a crowded job market. UOW graduates are already highly regarded for their general skills and adaptability having a dual qualification will ensure your knowledge is relevant to many different employers. DOUBLE DEGREES DOUBLE BACHELOR DEGREES OFFERED Arts Arts (Psychology) Business Information Systems Commerce Communication & Media Studies Computer Science Creative Arts Economics & Finance Engineering (Electrical, Computer & Telecommunications) Arts Arts (Psychology) Business Information Systems Commerce Communication & Media Studies Computer Science Creative Arts Economics & Finance Engineering (Electrical, Computer & Telecommunications) Engineering (all other majors) Information Technology International Studies Journalism Laws Psychology Science Science (Psychology) Science (Physics) For details on degree programs, go to coursefinder.uow.edu.au Engineering (All other majors) Information Technology International Studies Journalism Laws Psychology Science Science (Psychology) Science (Physics) DOUBLE MAJORS There are many double major combinations available for UOW Bachelor degrees. A double major lets you explore different interests within a field, or customise your study to suit a particular career specialisation. In almost all cases you will still complete your degree within the normal duration. Combinations include: Public Relations and Marketing Journalism and International Communications Cultural Studies and Politics Social Work and Psychology Finance and Accountancy International Studies and Economics and Finance and Applied Statistics Mining and Environmental Engineering e-business and Network Design and Management Software Engineering and Enterprise Systems Development Visual Arts and Design FUTURE FINDER 25

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29 GETTING INTO UNI HOW DO I GET IN? Generally, for entry into a Bachelor degree at university, you must complete the NSW HSC or equivalent because admission to most university courses is based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). There may be other entry requirements, like additional application forms, or auditions/ interviews for degrees such as Performance. For specific entry requirements for UOW degrees, please refer to the CourseFinder at coursefinder.uow.edu.au ALTERNATIVE ENTRY Even if you do not complete the NSW HSC (or an equivalent qualification) in full, or you do not receive the required entry mark for your desired course, you may still qualify for admission to UOW by completing either a UOW College or TAFE program. TAFE QUALIFICATIONS If you decide to go to TAFE after school, you may have the option to further your qualifications and career prospects with a university degree. You may wish to attend TAFE to obtain a Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level IV Certificate. Subsequent admission to UOW is dependent on the availability of places, completion of the TAFE course, and the level of academic performance in the course/s undertaken. Some advanced standing may be granted for these TAFE awards (excluding Certificate IV programs).* *Successful completion of a Certificate IV may not always provide entry to all undergraduate programs. Trade Certificates do not provide entry to undergraduate programs. UOW COLLEGE We know that for some students, the standard pathways to university aren t available. We run a number of alternative admissions programs to make sure you have the chance you deserve. If you do not gain direct entry into UOW after the HSC, our UOW College offers a range of university preparation programs to teach you the skills and knowledge you need to pass the course and succeed in your future degree at UOW. UOW College is a part of UOW, so you will benefit from the same high standards of teaching. A free pathway (or tertiary preparation) program is available for recent HSC students who experienced hardship or academic disadvantage during their senior school years. For further information contact the team at UOW College on or futurestudents@uow.edu.au or visit WOOLYUNGAH INDIGENOUS CENTRE Located on the Wollongong Campus, WIC provides a number of programs, services and facilities to encourage and support tertiary education amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. The Woolyungah Indigenous Centre Alternative Admissions Program is held by WIC twice each year. For further information contact the team at WIC on (02) or wic-enquiries@uow.edu.au or visit DIRECT APPLICANTS Not everyone comes to university straight from high school. We know that people come from all different paths. Non-current HSC, TAFE and Mature Age students can apply to any undergraduate course as Direct Applicants. For more information on these entry pathways, please visit FUTURE FINDER 27