Admission pathways and programs - The University of Sydney

Admission pathways and programs - The University of Sydney Library Current students Staff intranet Find an event Give Contact us Study Research Engage with us About us News & opinion false Study false false Applying false false Admission pathways and programs true true /content/dam/corporate/ex/images/hero-crop/brand-campaign/hero-imagery-danielle.jpg 50% Admission pathways and programs There’s more than one way to gain entry to your dream degree m-hero--simple 1440.720.2x.jpeg 2880w, 220.110.2x.jpeg 440w, 1280.1280.jpeg 1280w, 440.220.2x.jpeg 880w, 800.400.2x.jpeg 1600w false Our admission pathways, entry schemes and programs help you make the most of your ATAR by recognising your circumstances, high school achievements and other abilities and activities.\r\n"}}" id="text-bcdb6b15d9" class="cmp-text"> Our admission pathways, entry schemes and programs help you make the most of your ATAR by recognising your circumstances, high school achievements and other abilities and activities. How can an entry scheme or admission pathway benefit me? The entry scheme or pathway you are eligible for will depend on your circumstances. In some cases, an entry scheme might award adjustment factors to boost your selection rank. Other schemes let you provide additional information to support your application – such as a creative portfolio or evidence of how your studies have been impacted.\r\nSelect from the following to see specific pathways, programs and schemes:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/corporate/study/applying/admission-pathways.html#equity\">Equity schemes</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/corporate/study/applying/admission-pathways.html#merit\">Merit schemes</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/corporate/study/applying/admission-pathways.html#indigenous\">Indigenous pathways</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/corporate/study/applying/admission-pathways.html#mature\">Non-school pathways</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/corporate/study/applying/admission-pathways.html#faculty\">Creative skills</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/corporate/study/applying/admission-pathways.html#pathways\">Other pathways</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/corporate/study/applying/admission-pathways.html#faqs\">Frequently asked questions</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-a11fccc5a8" class="cmp-text"> The entry scheme or pathway you are eligible for will depend on your circumstances. In some cases, an entry scheme might award adjustment factors to boost your selection rank. Other schemes let you provide additional information to support your application – such as a creative portfolio or evidence of how your studies have been impacted. Select from the following to see specific pathways, programs and schemes: Equity schemes Merit schemes Indigenous pathways Non-school pathways Creative skills Other pathways Frequently asked questions Equity schemes If you're from a regional, remote or low socio-economic area, or have experienced educational disadvantage or disrupted studies, these schemes can help increase your access to the University.\r\n"}}" id="text-da76461e7a" class="cmp-text"> If you're from a regional, remote or low socio-economic area, or have experienced educational disadvantage or disrupted studies, these schemes can help increase your access to the University. MySydney Entry and Scholarship Scheme false Regional and Remote Entry Scheme false Educational Access Scheme (EAS) false Special Consideration for Admission Scheme false 50 automatic Link 50 manual Link Recognising your achievements We take all of your achievements into consideration, including exceptional performance academically or as an athlete or performer.\n"}}" id="text-de21c4bdbe" class="cmp-text"> We take all of your achievements into consideration, including exceptional performance academically or as an athlete or performer. Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme false Academic Excellence Scheme false Future Leaders Scheme false Indigenous pathways If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student, these schemes can help you study at Sydney.\n"}}" id="text-30daf9e35b" class="cmp-text"> If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student, these schemes can help you study at Sydney. Extended Bachelor's Programs false Gadigal Program false Direct entry for the Bachelor of Oral Health false 50 automatic Link 50 automatic Link Non-school pathways Domestic applicants aged 21 or older who do not hold a recognised qualification can apply for eligible undergraduate degrees through the <a href=\"/content/corporate/study/applying/admission-pathways/mature-age-entry.html\">Mature-age Entry Scheme</a>.\r\nIf you are aged 18 or older and have not followed a traditional secondary studies path, you can apply for some courses through these schemes:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/corporate/study/applying/admission-pathways/tpc-scheme.html\">Tertiary Preparation Certificate Entry Scheme</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/corporate/study/applying/admission-pathways/stat-scheme.html\">STAT Entry Scheme</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-b1fe112153" class="cmp-text"> Domestic applicants aged 21 or older who do not hold a recognised qualification can apply for eligible undergraduate degrees through the Mature-age Entry Scheme. If you are aged 18 or older and have not followed a traditional secondary studies path, you can apply for some courses through these schemes: Tertiary Preparation Certificate Entry Scheme STAT Entry Scheme Creative skills If you are an architecture, design, music or visual arts applicant, you can use these pathways to demonstrate talent or creative skills that supports your application.\n"}}" id="text-442dd88c3e" class="cmp-text"> If you are an architecture, design, music or visual arts applicant, you can use these pathways to demonstrate talent or creative skills that supports your application. Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme (music) false Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme (visual arts) false Portfolio admission pathway (architecture and design) false 50 automatic Link Other pathways <a id=\"pathways\"></a>If you don't meet the eligibility criteria of your chosen course, you may still be able to study something similar or find another way to get into the course.\r\n"}}" id="text-127c92ac20" class="cmp-text"> If you don't meet the eligibility criteria of your chosen course, you may still be able to study something similar or find another way to get into the course. Apply if you are close to the entry requirement Always list your most preferred course as your highest preference, even if you don't meet the entry requirements.\r\nYou might still receive an offer of admission based on your rank (i.e. below the published selection rank), depending on the availability of places. \r\n\r\nYou may also be eligible for adjustment factors you are unaware of – which would make you eligible to receive an offer.\r\nEnsure you have a course you are confident you meet the requirements for as your fifth preference to maximise your chance of receiving an offer.\r\n"}}" id="text-befad50683" class="cmp-text"> Always list your most preferred course as your highest preference, even if you don't meet the entry requirements. You might still receive an offer of admission based on your rank (i.e. below the published selection rank), depending on the availability of places. You may also be eligible for adjustment factors you are unaware of – which would make you eligible to receive an offer. Ensure you have a course you are confident you meet the requirements for as your fifth preference to maximise your chance of receiving an offer. Apply for a similar course Apply for a course that allows you to study what you want or, something similar.\r\nOne way to do this is to see if another course allows you access to our <a href=\"/content/corporate/study/study-options/undergraduate-courses/majors-and-minors.html\">shared pool of majors and minors</a>. The shared pool gives you the flexibility to study your desired major through a different course.\r\nFor example, you can enrol in a Bachelor of Arts and study finance as your second major, a minor or an elective.\r\n"}}" id="text-786726be6d" class="cmp-text"> Apply for a course that allows you to study what you want or, something similar. One way to do this is to see if another course allows you access to our shared pool of majors and minors. The shared pool gives you the flexibility to study your desired major through a different course. For example, you can enrol in a Bachelor of Arts and study finance as your second major, a minor or an elective. Transferring Complete the first year of another course with a lower selection rank then apply to <a href=\"/content/corporate/study/applying/admission-pathways/transferring.html\">transfer</a> into your preferred course.\r\nIf your grades from your first year are better than your ATAR (or equivalent), you’ll be assessed for admission based on them. If the units of study from your first year are relevant to your new degree, you can apply for them to be credited towards that course.\r\n"}}" id="text-9377f07753" class="cmp-text"> Complete the first year of another course with a lower selection rank then apply to transfer into your preferred course. If your grades from your first year are better than your ATAR (or equivalent), you’ll be assessed for admission based on them. If the units of study from your first year are relevant to your new degree, you can apply for them to be credited towards that course. Complete another recognised qualification See which other <a href=\"/content/corporate/study/applying/how-to-apply/undergraduate/recognised-qualifications.html\">qualifications we recognise for admission</a> into our undergraduate degrees. Complete a new eligible qualification and apply with it.\r\n"}}" id="text-5179cb1998" class="cmp-text"> See which other qualifications we recognise for admission into our undergraduate degrees. Complete a new eligible qualification and apply with it. Graduate entry If you do not receive an offer to the undergraduate course of your choosing, you may still be able to study your area of interest through a <a href=\"/content/corporate/study/study-options/postgraduate-courses.html\">postgraduate course</a>.\r\nThis option is available if you want to gain a professional qualification in areas including, but not limited to, dentistry, medicine, nursing, psychology, teaching, physiotherapy, diagnostic radiography, speech pathology, occupational therapy and veterinary medicine.\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>E.g. If you do not receive the ATAR (or equivalent) for admission to the Bachelor of Laws, you can complete a bachelor’s degree from another discipline and then apply for admission to the Juris Doctor.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nGraduate entry is competitive and varies depending on the degree. Check the admission criteria for your <a href=\"/content/corporate/study/search-for-a-course.html\">specific course</a>.\r\nNote: <a href=\"/content/corporate/study/fees-and-loans/domestic-student-tuition-fees/commonwealth-supported-places.html\">Commonwealth Supported Places</a> (CSPs) are limited for postgraduate study and are awarded based on academic merit.\r\n"}}" id="text-a2bda3abb2" class="cmp-text"> If you do not receive an offer to the undergraduate course of your choosing, you may still be able to study your area of interest through a postgraduate course. This option is available if you want to gain a professional qualification in areas including, but not limited to, dentistry, medicine, nursing, psychology, teaching, physiotherapy, diagnostic radiography, speech pathology, occupational therapy and veterinary medicine. E.g. If you do not receive the ATAR (or equivalent) for admission to the Bachelor of Laws, you can complete a bac…