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Admission pathways guide
ADMISSION
PATHWAYS
Our students come from diverse
backgrounds, forming a student body
with wide-ranging interests, talents
and perspectives.
sydney.edu.au/admission-pathways
We acknowledge the Deciding to go to university is a big step, especially when you are unsure
tradition of custodianship if you will meet the admission criteria. The first thing you need to do is
and law of the Country check which of our admission pathways you may be eligible for, and how
on which the University of they work.
Sydney campuses stand. Several of these pathways allow us to learn more about you than just
We pay our respects to your Year 12 results. We may be able to consider your extracurricular
those who have cared activities, community involvement, whether you had some kind of
and continue to care disadvantage during your time at high school, or if you want to come
for Country. back to uni after time off from studying.
There are two main categories:
−− Year 12 pathways
−− Post‑high-school pathways.
For a full list of admission pathways, criteria and application advice, visit
−− sydney.edu.au/admission-pathways
The University of Sydney
“The best part of being a Sydney Uni student is the
opportunities and support on offer. The transition to my
first year at uni has been made a lot easier by the support
provided to me around study techniques, university life
and career advice, from dedicated staff and mentors.”
Brandon Morgan
Bachelor of Commerce
E12 and Inspired by Business student
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Admission pathways at a glance
Learn
Pathway Eligible students Closing date more
Year 12 pathways
Broadway Scheme Students who experienced disadvantage during 30 September 2019 Page 4
Year 11 and/or Year 12
Future Leaders Scheme School captains and Dux students 30 September 2019 Page 5
Cadigal Program Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Refer to Page 6
prospective students cadigal.sydney.edu.au
Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme Athletes and performers at state or national level 31 October 2019 Page 6
Early Offer Year 12 (E12) Scheme Students who are assessed by the Universities 30 September 2019 Page 7
Admissions Centre (UAC) as experiencing
financial hardship, or residing at the time of their Refer to
UAC application in an area identified as being sydney.edu.au/e12
in the lowest 30 percent of socio-economic
disadvantage in Australia
Post-high-school pathways
Cadigal Program Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Refer to Page 6
prospective students cadigal.sydney.edu.au
Transferring Students currently studying at an Australian Varies Page 9
tertiary institution
Special Consideration Students who have started some form of 20 December 2019 Page 9
for Admission Scheme tertiary study and experienced some form
of disadvantage during the course of that study
Mature-age Entry Scheme Students 21 years or older who did not attain 31 January 2020 Page 10
secondary results sufficient for entry, and have
not completed a full year at a tertiary institution
Graduate entry Graduates from an undergraduate degree Varies Page 10
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YEAR 12 PATHWAYS
There are several admission pathways for
recent school leavers.
You can apply if you will be completing Year 12 this year or if you’ve taken
a gap year and not yet started any tertiary study (at diploma level or
above). For some pathways, only students in Year 12 can apply.
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The University of Sydney
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Broadway Scheme How do I apply?
Under the Universities Admissions Centre’s (UAC) You must submit an EAS application via your
Educational Access Scheme (EAS), an adjustment UAC application.
factor can be applied to your admission criteria. This −− www.uac.edu.au/eas
means you can be admitted to your preferred course
with an ATAR up to five points below the one published Application closing date
for that course. The adjustment factor may be less Submit your EAS application via UAC by 30 September
than five ATAR points, depending on course demand 2019 for consideration in December Round 2 offers.
and availability of places.
Who is it for?
Year 12 students who have experienced long-term
educational disadvantage recognised by UAC, such as:
−− disrupted schooling
−− financial hardship
−− disrupted home environment
−− English language difficulty
−− personal illness or disability
−− refugee status.
To support your application, you need to demonstrate
to UAC how your performance during Year 11 and/or
Year 12 was seriously affected by circumstances
beyond your control.
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“I was fortunate enough to gain entry
via the Broadway Scheme, and I have
constantly benefited from the vast array
of support and opportunities provided to
me. I feel that I have become a much more
efficient, passionate and mature student
as a result.”
Duncan Robertson
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws
Broadway student
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Future Leaders Scheme
Who is it for? How do I apply?
This scheme offers Dux students and school captains For an offer via this pathway, you need to:
across Australia a guaranteed place at the University −− be nominated by your school principal
of Sydney based on their academic achievements, by the due date published online (you
leadership at school and a principal’s nomination. cannot nominate yourself)
The Future Leaders Scheme offers you admission
−− achieve an ATAR of at least 65
to eligible courses with a lower ATAR (or IB equivalent)
(or equivalent IB score)
than the one published. See a full list of courses
included in this scheme on pages 11 to 14. −− place one of the courses available
If nominated and eligible for the scheme, you through this pathway as your highest
will receive a list of courses available to you based eligible UAC preference, and
on your ATAR results. While a number of courses −− meet any additional admission criteria
offer a guaranteed place, some competitive courses for your selected course.
have limited places available and are not guaranteed
‑ these are known as quota courses. If selecting Application closing date
a quota course as your first preference through UAC, 30 September 2019
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it is recommended that you also list a course with
guaranteed entry as a back-up option.
Whether the course has guaranteed entry
or not, you will still need to meet any additional
admission criteria and list the course as your first
UAC preference to be eligible to receive an offer.
−− sydney.edu.au/admission-pathways
The University of Sydney
“Future Leaders was one of the most “The Cadigal Program provides a safe
amazing things that I stumbled space and environment for Aboriginal
across during my HSC. It allowed students to come together, bond and make
me to maintain my leadership great friendships, which is a big part of
commitments while granting entry university life. The staff do everything
into the course I’d been aiming for they can to support you through uni.”
my entire school life.” Harry Whitting
Bachelor of Social Work
Josie Jakovac Cadigal Program student
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws
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Future Leaders Scheme student
Cadigal Program
Who is it for?
This is an access and support program
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
applicants, both Year 12 students and
post-high-school students. The program
assists your transition into university life and
provides additional academic, social and
cultural support throughout your degree.
How do I apply?
You will need to submit two separate
applications:
−− your UAC application, via www.uac.edu.au
−− a Cadigal Program application, “The Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme
via cadigal.sydney.edu.au was incredibly helpful in getting me to
where I want to be in my education.
All Cadigal applications require confirmation
of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander “Athletes and performers have an
identity documentation.* entirely different schedule and lifestyle
to many other students. Because the
Mathematics prerequisite University recognises this, we can have
The University’s mathematics prerequisite our achievements acknowledged.”
applies to students entering the Cadigal
Genevieve de la Motte
Program. Under the Cadigal Program, an Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Physiotherapy)
Associate Dean may admit an applicant who Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme student
has not achieved Band 4 in HSC Mathematics,
if they are satisfied that the student meets
the standards by:
−− demonstrating the capacity to succeed
in coursework at a university level
−− enrolling in an approved mathematics Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme
prerequisite course in their first Who is it for?
year of enrolment and satisfying the If you are an elite athlete or performer and your
requirements for this course. rehearsal, training, and/or competitive commitments
have substantially affected your school results, we
* Can be a letter stamped with a common seal
from your local land council, legal service, invite you to apply.
Aboriginal Medical Service, or other incorporated
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Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation.
Alternatively, you can provide a statutory How do I apply?
declaration stating your identity.
You need to submit two applications:
−− your UAC application
−− a separate application form (and supporting
documentation) for the Elite Athletes and
Performers Scheme. For more information, visit
sydney.edu.au/admission-pathways
On-time application closing date
31 October 2019
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Early Offer Year 12 (E12) Scheme
We realise the ATAR is not always a true measure of Who is E12 for?
your potential to succeed at university and beyond. To be eligible, you need to be:
Our Early Offer Year 12 (E12) Scheme shifts focus from −− assessed by UAC, via the Educational Access
the ATAR alone, giving you the opportunity to show us Schemes (EAS) program, as experiencing financial
more about yourself. hardship (F01A, F01B, F01C or F01D); or
Our E12 pathway is administered via UAC’s Schools
−− residing at the time of your UAC application in
Recommendation Schemes (SRS) and is available to
an area identified by the Australian Bureau of
students who have experienced financial disadvantage
Statistics as being in the lowest 30 percent of
during their time at school and have demonstrated the
socio-economic disadvantage in Australia. For
potential to succeed at the University of Sydney.
information about the Socio-Economic Indexes
You have the opportunity to receive an early
for Areas (SEIFA), search www.abs.gov.au
conditional offer, where your place will be confirmed
as long as you meet the E12 ATAR (which is lower
You also need to be:
than the published ATAR) and any other additional
admission criteria. −− undertaking the HSC or International
Baccalaureate (IB) at a NSW high school
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Mathematics prerequisite −− supported by your school principal
The University’s mathematics prerequisite applies to (ratings are to be submitted in the SRS
all domestic students, including students applying system as part of your application)
through admission pathways. To find out if maths −− a domestic undergraduate student (international
prerequisites are required for your course, visit students are not eligible to apply)
−− sydney.edu.au/study/maths −− meet any other additional admission criteria.
If you successfully enrol under our E12 scheme, If you are not residing in an area identified by the
you will receive: Australian Bureau of Statistics as being in the lowest
−− a $5950 scholarship 30 percent of socio-economic disadvantage in
−− a University of Sydney Union ACCESS Australia, then your offer will depend upon your
membership that provides discounts on and acceptance into the UAC Educational Access Scheme
off campus with major retailers, and access for financial disadvantage. You need to apply for this
to more than 200 clubs and societies separately. For details, visit
−− additional support during your first year here. −− www.uac.edu.au/eas
There are more than 80 courses you can apply Application closing date
for through E12, so you’ll have plenty of options 30 September 2019 – refer to
to choose from. −− sydney.edu.au/e12
−− sydney.edu.au/e12-study-areas
The University of Sydney
“E12 is such a great way to secure your
place in the course you want to study.
You are given a conditional offer before
you even start your exams, which takes
some of the weight off your shoulders so
you can just focus on doing the best you
can in your exams.”
Nimasha Weththasinghe (right)
Bachelor of Applied Sciences
(Diagnostic Radiography)
E12 student
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5 steps to apply through E12
1. Choose an E12 course Look through the available E12 courses to find one that’s right
(April – May) for you. Make sure you’re taking any HSC subjects relevant to
that course, and that you have a good chance of meeting the
E12 ATAR and any other admission criteria. Remember, you can
only apply for one E12 course, so choose wisely!
E12 applications for 2020 entry open on 3 April 2019 via UAC’s
Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS).
−− www.uac.edu.au/srs
2. Check your eligibility Make sure you meet the E12 eligibility criteria for admission.
(April – May) −− sydney.edu.au/e12
3. Prepare your E12 Prepare your E12 supporting document which contains your
application answers to the three E12 questions. The document and more
(June – July) information can be found on the E12 website at
−− sydney.edu.au/e12-how-to-apply
Advise your school principal (as well as your careers adviser)
that you intend to apply for E12 – they will need to complete
the online supporting application (via UAC) once you apply.
4. Submit your Submit a Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) application
application online via UAC and place the course you wish to be considered for
(August – September) under E12 as your first University of Sydney preference.
The eligible course listed as your first University of Sydney
preference as at 11.59pm, 30 September 2019, will be the
only course considered for your E12 application and cannot
be changed.
Please ensure you upload your E12 supporting document in
the SRS portal to be considered for E12 entry. Applications for
E12 (via SRS) close on 30 September 2019.
5. Sit your HSC exams Successful applicants will receive a conditional E12 offer in
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and wait for your results mid-November.
(November – December) Some courses have additional admission criteria where
you may be asked to attend an interview with the faculty that
teaches your E12 course, audition or submit a portfolio.
Once you have received your ATAR, met the conditions listed
on your conditional E12 offer, as well as any other additional
admission criteria and placed your E12 course as your first
eligible preference by close of preferences for December Round
2 consideration, you will receive a UAC offer from us.
Welcome to the University of Sydney!
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Disclaimer: The months indicated are a guide only and steps may occur outside the months shown.
POST-HIGH‑SCHOOL
PATHWAYS
You are a post-high-school student if you left school two
or more years ago and/or have completed some tertiary
study since leaving school.
Special Consideration
Transferring for Admission Scheme
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If you don’t get into the course you want in If you have started some form of tertiary
your first year, you may be eligible to reapply study, and experienced disadvantage during
after you complete one year of full-time your secondary or tertiary studies, you may
tertiary study at the University of Sydney be eligible for this scheme. Your high school
or another tertiary institution. results need to be close to the ATAR for your
This form of admission is very competitive. preferred course.
To be considered, you may need to achieve
at least a distinction or credit average, How do I apply?
depending on which course you wish to −− Submit an application through the
transfer into. Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Transferring requirements vary between
−− Submit a separate online application form
faculties, but you will generally be assessed
for Special Consideration for Admission
on either your university results or your
to the University’s Admissions Office. Visit
ATAR, depending on which gives you a greater
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chance of admission. You may also need to
submit further information in cases where
Application closing date
courses have additional admission criteria.
20 December 2019
−− sydney.edu.au/study/transfer-course
The University of Sydney
Page 9Mature-age Entry Scheme Graduate entry
Each year the University of Sydney provides In some cases, you can study a general
undergraduate places for mature-age undergraduate degree then follow on
entrants. This scheme provides university by taking a professional or specialist
access if you are 21 years or older and did not qualification in your preferred subject
attain secondary results sufficient for entry, through postgraduate study.
and you have not completed a full year at For example, if you do not receive the
a tertiary institution. ATAR for admission to physiotherapy, you
can study a Bachelor of Science (Health)
University preparation courses with a major in human movement. If you
Preparation courses are vital for entry if attain the required grades, you could follow
you’re a mature-age student. By completing it up with the Master of Physiotherapy.
the required course and achieving Similarly, some courses such as medicine
satisfactory results for admission, you will or the Juris Doctor (postgraduate law)
gain the qualification you need to apply are available after you have completed an
for mature‑age entry, provided you do not undergraduate degree.
already hold qualifications that entitle you
to be considered for standard admission. How do I apply?
−− sydney.edu.au/admission-pathways For specific course details, visit
−− sydney.edu.au/courses
How do I apply?
You apply through UAC. Filter your ‘Find a course’ search by
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postgraduate coursework.
Application closing date
31 January 2020 Other pathways
Post-high-school students can also apply for:
−− Cadigal Program (see page 6)
−− Elite Athletes and Performers
Scheme (see page 6).
Page 10ADMISSION PATHWAYS
COURSE TABLE
Performers Scheme (page 6)
Admission Scheme (page 9)
E12 Scheme (E12 ATAR or IB
Broadway Scheme (page 4)
Mature-age Entry Scheme
Special Consideration for
Cadigal Program (page 6)
Future Leaders Scheme
Transferring (page 9)
equivalent) (page 7)
Elite Athletes and
(page 10)
ATAR/IB
(page 5)
Course name (Bachelor of … )
Advanced Computing 90/33 (80)
Advanced Computing/Commerce 95/36 (85)
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Advanced Computing/Science 90/33 (80)
Advanced Computing/Science (Health) 90/33 (80)
Advanced Computing/Science (Medical Science) 90/33 (85)
Applied Science/Advanced Studies (82/29)* (75)
(Exercise and Sport Science)
Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) (95/37)* (Quota) (85)
Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) (82/29)* (75)
Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) (90/33)* (Quota) (85)
Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) (92/34)* (Quota) (85)
Applied Science (Physiotherapy) (99/42)* (Quota) (90)
Applied Science (Speech Pathology) (93/35)* (Quota) (85)
Architecture and Environments 85/31 (80)
Arts 80/28 (70)
Arts/Advanced Studies 80/28 (70)
Arts/Advanced Studies (Dalyell Scholars) 98/40 (95)
Arts/Advanced Studies (International and Global 92/34 (82)
Studies)
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Arts/Advanced Studies (Languages) 95/37 (85)
Arts/Advanced Studies (Media and Communications) 95/37 (85)
Arts/Advanced Studies (Politics and 95/37 (85)
International Relations)
Arts (Sciences Po Dual Degree) A+C
Arts/Laws 99.5/43 (Quota) (95)
Arts/Social Work 80/28 (75)
A+C
Arts/Doctor of Medicine (99.5)
(99.95/45)
Arts/M Nursing 80/28 (75)
Page 11Performers Scheme (page 6)
Admission Scheme (page 9)
E12 Scheme (E12 ATAR or IB
Broadway Scheme (page 4)
Mature-age Entry Scheme
Special Consideration for
Cadigal Program (page 6)
Future Leaders Scheme
Transferring (page 9)
equivalent) (page 7)
Elite Athletes and
(page 10)
ATAR/IB
(page 5)
Course name (Bachelor of … )
Commerce 95/36 (85)
Commerce/Advanced Studies 95/36 (85)
Commerce/Advanced Studies (Dalyell Scholars) 98/40 (95)
Commerce/Laws 99.5/43 (Quota) (95)
Design Computing 80/28 (75)
Design Computing/Advanced Studies 80/28 (75)
Design in Architecture 95/37 (90)
Design in Architecture (Honours)/ (97/39)* (92)
M Architecture
Economics 90/33 (80)
Economics/Advanced Studies 90/33 (80)
Economics (Sciences Po Dual Degree) A+C
Economics/Laws 99.5/43 (Quota) (95)
Education (Early Childhood) 77/27 (70)
A+C
Education (Health and Physical Education) (75)
(80/28)
A+C
Education (Primary) (80)
(85/31)
Education (Secondary: Humanities and A+C
Social Sciences)/Arts (80/28)
(75)
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A+C
Education (Secondary: Mathematics)/Science (75)
(80/28)
A+C
Education (Secondary: Science)/Science (75)
(80/28)
Engineering Honours (Aeronautical) 92/34 (80)
Engineering Honours (Biomedical) 92/34 (80)
Engineering Honours (Chemical and Biomolecular) 92/34 (80)
Engineering Honours (Civil) 92/34 (80)
Engineering Honours (Dalyell Scholars) 98/40 (95)
Page 12Performers Scheme (page 6)
Admission Scheme (page 9)
E12 Scheme (E12 ATAR or IB
Broadway Scheme (page 4)
Mature-age Entry Scheme
Special Consideration for
Cadigal Program (page 6)
Future Leaders Scheme
Transferring (page 9)
equivalent) (page 7)
Elite Athletes and
(page 10)
ATAR/IB
(page 5)
Course name (Bachelor of … )
Engineering Honours (Electrical) 92/34 (80)
Engineering Honours (Flexible First Year) 92/34 (80)
Engineering Honours (Mechanical) 92/34 (80)
Engineering Honours (Mechatronic) 92/34 (80)
Engineering Honours (Software) 92/34 (80)
Engineering Honours with Space Engineering 99/42 (95)
Engineering Honours/Arts 92/34 (80)
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Engineering Honours/Commerce 95/36 (85)
Engineering Honours (Civil)/ 95/37 (90)
Design in Architecture
Engineering Honours/Laws 99.5/43 (Quota) (95)
Engineering Honours/Project Management 92/34 (80)
Engineering Honours/Science 92/34 (80)
Engineering Honours/Science (Health) 92/34 (80)
Engineering Honours/Science (Medical Science) 92/34 (85)
Liberal Arts and Science 70/25 (65)
Music A+C (65)
(70/25)*
Music (Composition) A+C (65)
(70/25)*
Music (Music Education) A+C (65)
(70/25)*
Music (Performance) A+C (65)
(70/25)*
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Nursing (Advanced Studies) 84/30 (79)
Oral Health A+C (78)
(83/30)*
Pharmacy 90/33 (85)
Pharmacy and Management 90/33 (85)
Project Management 86/31 (80)
Psychology (95/37)* (Quota)
Science 80/28 (75)
Page 13Performers Scheme (page 6)
Admission Scheme (page 9)
E12 Scheme (E12 ATAR or IB
Broadway Scheme (page 4)
Mature-age Entry Scheme
Special Consideration for
Cadigal Program (page 6)
Future Leaders Scheme
Transferring (page 9)
equivalent) (page 7)
Elite Athletes and
(page 10)
ATAR/IB
(page 5)
Course name (Bachelor of … )
Science (Health) 80/28 (75)
Science (Health)/M Nursing 80/28 (75)
Science (Medical Science) 90/33 (85)
Science/Advanced Studies 80/28 (75)
Science/Advanced Studies 98/40 (95)
(Dalyell Scholars including Mathematical Sciences)
Science/Advanced Studies (Advanced) 95/37 (90)
Science/Advanced Studies (Agriculture) 75/26 (70)
Science/Advanced Studies 80/28 (75)
(Animal and Veterinary Bioscience)
Science/Advanced Studies 80/28 (75)
(Food and Agribusiness)
Science/Advanced Studies (Health) 80/28 (75)
Science/Advanced Studies (Medical Science) 90/33 (85)
Science/Advanced Studies 85/31 (80)
(Taronga Wildlife Conservation)
Science/Laws 99.5/43 (Quota) (95)
Science/Doctor of Dental Medicine A+C (99)
(99.5/43)*
Science/Doctor of Medicine A+C (99.5)
(99.95/45)*
Science/M Nursing 80/28 (75)
Science/M Mathematical Sciences 98/40 (93)
Science/M Nutrition and Dietetics (97/39)* (Quota)
Social Work 80/28 (75)
A+C
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Veterinary Biology/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (92)
(97/39)*
Visual Arts A+C
Visual Arts/Advanced Studies A+C
M Master of
ü Available to students who are in Year 12 at the time of application, or who have deferred for one year,
except in the case of E12, which is only available for students who are in high school at the time of application.
û Not available with this course.
A+C Combination of ATAR and additional admission criteria, such as an interview, audition or portfolio.
* ATAR/IB scores with an asterisk are indicative only and not guaranteed for entry in 2020.
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