Application
Information about the application process can be found at
http://www.unsw.edu.au/futurestudents/futurestudent.html
Previous tertiary studies will be taken into account when assessing non school
leaver applicants.
Student Intake
The number of students admitted to
Interior Arch: 90 students (4
year course).
Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
The Universities Admissions Index (UAI) for NSW and ACT Year 12 students is changing to the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). More information about this change can be found at: http://www.uac.edu.au/atar/
ATAR Cut-offs vary from year to year and are impossible to predict
before applicants are selected for a particular degree in a particular
year: it depends on the number of people applying for a specific course
and the strength of their academic qualifications. However, the 2009
cut-offs as displayed below provide an indication of the possible cut-offs
for entry in 2010.
UNSW rewards by means of a bonus point system, known as
HSC Plus, which takes into consideration good performance in Year 12 subjects related to applicants’
choice of undergraduate degree.
ATAR
cut off for 2009 |
Recommended studies |
| CSP¹ |
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| 86.40 | | Design & Technology, Advanced English and Visual Arts. |
| ¹ Commonwealth Supported Place |
| |
Advanced standing
Students with previous tertiary study may qualify for advanced standing
for certain undergraduate degrees. This is assessed on a case by case
basis. For more information, please contact the
Student Centre.
Accepting a UNSW offer & enrolment
If you receive a letter of offer to study at UNSW, you can now accept,
defer or decline this offer online at myUNSW, the University's online
student system.
Step by step instruction is available via myUNSW.
You will then also enrol in the courses online via
myUNSW.
Fees
Tuition fees for full fee paying (non-Commonwealth supported students)
local students and international students are calculated on the actual number of units
of credit undertaken per semester.
Student Activity Fees
When you enrol each year the University asks that you make a financial contribution
to help provide services, amenities and representation for all students on campus. These
include sporting facilities, subsidised food outlets, campus media, entertainment, student
resources and leisure programs.
UNSW Student Contribution Charges
Students enrolling in Australian universities for Commonwealth Supported
places will pay tuition fees based on the particular courses (subjects) they choose to study.
UNSW Built Environment courses has been classified in band 2. Your fees will change
depending on the number and type of courses you study.
Fee Schedule for Full Fee Paying Students
Tuition fees for full fee paying non-Commonwealth supported students local students and
international students are calculated on the actual number of units of credit undertaken per
semester.
All fees related information is available from myUNSW website:
https://my.unsw.edu.au/student
/fees/FeesMainPage.html
Books and Equipments
Don't rush out to buy anything before your first class. Academic staff will advise you as
to essential equipment and text books.
In general studio based programs will have higher additional costs than non-studio based programs.
Costs for books, stationary and equipment vary greatly, but you should allow approximately $1000 a
year for these expenses. This figure excludes computing requirements.
Living Expenses
There are a number of factors which will influence your cost of living, for example, rent will
vary considerable depending on the type of property and its location. Other essential costs are food,
transport, entertainment, clothing and any incidental expenses related to your programs such as field trips.
As a general guide, students should have at least $2000 to cover the initial establishment expenses such
as rental bond and basic furniture, and allow for average weekly expenses of about $350.
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