At UNSW, we don’t have prerequisite courses. Instead, we have assumed knowledge.  

This means that your academics will teach you assuming that you have studied certain subjects (or equivalent). Receiving an offer to study at UNSW is not dependent on you having studied that subject, we will only look at your Selection Rank (your raw ATAR plus any Adjustment Factors you may be eligible for). 

Bridging courses are a great way to bring you up to speed before you start your degree. At UNSW we offer bridging courses in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The Undergraduate Guide lists assumed knowledge for each degree. 

There are three adjustment factor schemes at UNSW available for domestic high school leavers:

• The HSC Plus scheme rewards up to five points for strong performance in relevant subjects to the degree/s you are applying for. No separate application is required, and you can use our HSC Plus calculator online.
• The Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders Program recognises achievements outside of the classroom and you may be eligible for up to five points. You’ll need to submit an application to UNSW providing supporting documentation. Applications are now closed and open in August each year. 
• The Educational Access Scheme (EAS) is designed to level the playing field and help students who have experienced educational disadvantage receive an offer. EAS applications are submitted via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Application deadlines will vary per offer round, you’ll need to refer to UAC’s key dates for more information.

Adjustment factors can add points to your ATAR to increase your selection rank, and across all three of these schemes, a cumulative maximum of 12 points can be used toward 2024 admission. Not every degree is eligible under each scheme, hence it’s important to note which ones you might be eligible for and which ones require additional applications.  

You can enter all types of work experience in the Education and Experience section as well as detailing these experiences on your CV (Resumé).

Yes! UNSW’s Careers and Employment office will link you with potential employers and help you develop the skills you need for your career beyond the classroom. They offer job opportunities, application resources, career planning and networking events to expand your future career path. The UNSW Careers and Employment service is available for up to 18 months following your graduation.

UNSW offers a range of apartments and colleges. For a complete guide, please visit the Accommodation website where you can find out the locations, costs, amenities, support services and information on how to apply. Feel free to contact the UNSW Student Accommodation team at [email protected] or on +61 2 9385 4346 to have a chat about your options.

If you want to get an idea of the day-to-day costs of living in Sydney, please see this handy Cost-of-Living guide.