Western Sydney University

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2024

University campuses
Autumn session: Monday 4 March to Sunday 30 June 2024 
Spring session: Monday 22 July to Sunday 19 November 2024

Sydney City campus
Session 1: Monday 4 March to Sunday 11 June 2024
Session 2: Monday 1 July to Sunday 6 October 2024
Session 3: Monday 28 October 2024 to Sunday 9 February 2025

The College
Term 1: Monday 4 March to Sunday 11 June 2024
Term 2: Monday 1 July to Sunday 6 October 2024
Term 3: Monday 28 October 2024 to Sunday 9 February 2025

Open Days 

Throughout the year Western Sydney University has a number of events available for future students including Open Day, Western webinars, HSC study sessions and campus tours.

Register your interest and find out more.

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Policies and Services

Admission criteria

To be offered a place in a course at Western Sydney University, you must meet the general requirements listed in one of the following categories, satisfy English language requirements and be selected in competition with other eligible applicants.

Western Sydney University recognises that there are many paths students can follow on the road to university study, including Year 12 studies, studies with TAFE and other VET providers, accredited studies offered in some workplaces, studies at university that are complete or incomplete, foundation courses at an Australian university, the Skills Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) and work experience.

You will be considered for entry to courses at the University on the basis of the outcomes you have achieved in any of the qualifications you hold. Your prior studies do not need to be relevant to the course in which you would like to study at Western.

Note: Authoritative information can be given in writing only by the Office of Student & University Planning. The University will not accept responsibility for any consequences that may result if advice is sought from any other source.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Australian Year 12 students

If you are a 2024 Australian Year 12 student, you will generally be considered for admission on the basis of your ATAR or equivalent. Refer to individual course entries for any additional selection criteria. 

Selection rank adjustments

Selection rank adjustments may allow 2024 Year 12 applicants to receive an offer to a program even though they have an ATAR below the published selection rank. If you qualify for more than one selection rank adjustment, the maximum number of points you can receive is 10. Selection rank adjustments apply to all Western Sydney University courses except:

• 725505 - Doctor of Medicine
• 720720 - Bachelor of Music
• 720728 - Bachelor of Creative Industries (Music)
• 720734 - Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Creative Industries
• 726570 - Bachelor of Midwifery
• 723560 - Bachelor of Physiotherapy.

Western Sydney selection ranks adjustments

Equity adjustments

The Western Sydney University Special Consideration Scheme is an Educational Access Scheme (EAS) to assist students who have been disadvantaged during their current or previous Year 12 studies, including students with a disability.

Under EAS, applicants who have experienced long-term educational disadvantage may have their selection ranks increased. To qualify, you must demonstrate that your educational performance during Year 11 and/or Year 12, or equivalent, has been seriously affected by circumstances beyond your control. EAS applications are processed centrally through UAC. 

Elite athletes and performer adjustments

Western Sydney University is recognised as an Elite Athlete or Performer Friendly university. The Western Sydney University’s Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme encourages applications from students who have been disadvantaged during their current or previous Year 12 studies due to performance and training commitments.

To be considered, you need to complete the Elite Athletes or Performers Scheme Application [PDF] form and submit it directly to the University, marked to the attention of Admissions.

Elite athletes and performers who meet the eligibility requirements for consideration will have their selection ranks increased. 

Location adjustments

If you live or go to school in Western Sydney and are completing the NSW HSC or International Baccalaureate (IB) in 2024 your selection rank will automatically be increased by five points when you apply through UAC. 

Subject adjustments

Western Sydney University rewards outstanding academic achievement of 2024 HSC or IB students by increasing your selection rank by up to 10 points. You must achieve Band 5 or 6 results in HSC subjects relevant to the course you want to study.

Criteria that may apply in addition to the ATAR

In addition to achieving the standard of performance required for admission, for certain courses you must also satisfy any additional selection criteria, such as a personal statement, questionnaire, portfolio of work, audition, interview or test. These criteria are taken into account either instead of, or in conjunction with, your ATAR or equivalent.

Details of additional selection criteria and how applicants can meet these requirements are outlined in the course descriptions.

If you are undertaking your Year 12 studies offshore and are applying to a course that has additional selection criteria that you will find difficult to meet, call the Student Services Hub on +61 2 9852 5499.

Assumed knowledge: bridging courses

If you do not have the assumed knowledge indicated in a course description, you are still eligible to apply for that course. Western Sydney University runs a number of bridging programs in February each year, before the start of session.

For more information, call the Student Services Hub on 1300 897 669. 

Other admission options

Schools Recommendation Scheme

Western Sydney University participates in the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS), processed centrally through UAC, allowing Year 12 students who are UAC applicants to receive early offers of undergraduate admission. SRS aims to assist access to higher education using selection criteria other than the ATAR, including school recommendations and senior secondary studies. There are no fees to apply for SRS, but you will be required to pay a processing fee when you apply for undergraduate admission through UAC.

Western Sydney University will take into account the following when considering your application:

• Year 11 studies
• school ratings.

SRS is available for a range of Western Sydney University courses, however prerequisites and additional selection criteria may apply.

How Schools Recommendation Schemes work

HSC True Reward Program

Receive an offer from Western Sydney University before ATAR release day. Our unique program makes an early offer into a University degree based on the corresponding HSC subject band outcomes, not the ATAR. This program is open to all 2022 NSW HSC students.

HSC True Reward

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Diploma programs

The integrated diploma/bachelor courses enable students, with an ATAR above 55.00, to study the same content as first year University students, allowing transition into the second year of university with no time lost. The extended diplomas are available for students with an ATAR below 55.00 or no ATAR at all and include preliminary content which prepares students for university studies.

With smaller class sizes and one-on-one teaching, The College provides a supportive environment to learn and thrive in. Depending on your results, completion of an integrated diploma/bachelor course or extended diploma guarantees entry into a corresponding bachelor degree.

Diploma courses are offered in a format to prepare students with a variety of skill levels, from those who have a competitive ATAR, to those who did not receive an ATAR at all or who have not studied for a long time.

Information about The College

Undergraduate Preparation Programs

Undergraduate Preparation Program (Nursing/Health Science) is designed for students who need to build up a set of academic study and subject skills before undertaking a university degree. The program can be studied over one- or two-term programs are ideally suited to students who:

• have not performed to their full potential in their HSC; or
• do not possess the specific prerequisites or assumed knowledge for the degree of their choice; or
• have not studied for some time and need to bring their study skills up to date.

Successful completion of Undergraduate Preparation Program offers direct entry into the first year of the Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Health Science at Western Sydney University. Applications are not through UAC and must be made direct to the University.

For further information, call The College on 1300 897 669 or visit the Western Sydney University, The College website. 

Limited ATAR

If you are eligible for a Limited ATAR, your application will be considered on this basis.

Applicants with higher education study

If you have completed or partly completed any tertiary studies, including TAFE courses, AQF-accredited courses from private colleges or previous university studies, you may be considered for admission on the basis of those studies. Refer to individual course descriptions for any additional selection criteria.

Where individual course descriptions refer to a guarantee of admission following completion of a relevant qualification, this guarantee does not override English language proficiency requirements. Guaranteed entry to courses will only be applied to January Round 1 of offers.

Exclusion: Western Sydney University will not make an offer to anyone currently suspended or excluded from any higher education course until the term of their suspension or exclusion has elapsed. If you have served the period of exclusion, your application will be considered.

Current students: If you are studying a course at Western Sydney University in 2024 and wish to transfer to another course for the next available session, applications for most courses are made direct to the University. For some courses you can only apply through UAC. 

For more information see Transferring to a new program.

Bridging courses

If you do not have the assumed knowledge indicated in a course description, you are still eligible to apply for that course. Western Sydney University runs a number of bridging programs in February each year, before the start of session.

For more information, call the Student Service Hub on 1300 897 669.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

If you have completed or partly completed any tertiary studies, including TAFE courses, AQF-accredited courses from private colleges or previous university studies, you may be considered for admission on the basis of those studies. Refer to individual course descriptions for any additional selection criteria. 

Bridging courses

If you do not have the assumed knowledge indicated in a course description, you are still eligible to apply for that course. Western Sydney University runs a number of bridging programs in February each year, before the start of session.

For more information, call the Student Service Hub on 1300 897 669.

Applicants with work and life experience (includes those who left secondary education more than two years ago)

If you have completed an Australian Year 12 before 2024, you may be considered for entry on the basis of your ATAR or equivalent. This includes studies accumulated over consecutive years with the approval of the appropriate state education board.

If you do not have any of the formal educational qualifications outlined in the previous categories, you may be eligible for entry into the University on the basis of one of the following.

Employment experience

Your application can be considered for entry to most Western Sydney University courses on the basis of work experience. A vocational rank, based on paid employment of one year or more, is determined by the type of work and the length of service. Undocumented employment experience will not be considered.

Skills Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

If you have not completed an Australian Year 12, do not possess any formal qualification, or want to improve your chances of selection, you are advised to sit the Skills Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

If you have previously sat a STAT, Western Sydney University will look at STAT results from 2021 onwards for admissions into 2024, or from 2022 onwards for admissions into 2025.

If you have more than one STAT result, we will consider the best result of any STAT sitting from the years outlined above and onwards.

STAT is considered for all courses except those with additional selection criteria. Refer to individual course descriptions for any special STAT requirements to accommodate either applying for mid year 2024 or start year 2025.

Bridging courses

If you do not have the assumed knowledge indicated in a course description, you are still eligible to apply for that course. Western Sydney University runs a number of bridging programs in February each year, before the start of session.

For more information, call the Student Service Hub on 1300 897 669.

Enabling courses

Undergraduate Preparation Program - (Nursing /Health Science) are designed for students who need to build up a set of academic study and subject skills before undertaking a university degree. These one- or two-term programs are ideally suited to students who:

• have not performed to their full potential in their HSC; or
• do not possess the specific prerequisites or assumed knowledge for the degree of their choice; or
• have not studied for some time and need to bring their study skills up to date.

Successful completion of Specific criteria offers guaranteed direct entry into the first year of the Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Health Science at Western Sydney University. Specific criteria applies to receive entry in the bachelor programs. Applications are not through UAC and must be made direct to the University.

This program is not available to international applicants.

For further information, call The College on 1300 897 669 or visit the Western Sydney University website.

Applicants with overseas qualifications

For Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia with overseas qualifications, Western Sydney University may consider commonly accepted overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications.

If you hold qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency. If you do not meet the University’s English language proficiency requirements you cannot be offered a place.

First Nations applicants

In addition to applying through UAC, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may wish to be considered for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program. 

For more information, call Student Services Hub on 1300 897 669 or visit the Western Sydney University website.

Applicants with Australian Defence Force (including Reserves) experience

Western Sydney University welcomes student veterans – serving, exiting and reservist ADF personnel.

Support is available for:

• admissions and enrolment
• equity issues, such as disability
• wellness support, including flexible arrangements
• study and career transition support.

How Western Sydney University supports student veterans

How to apply

Apply through UAC

Enrolment

Acceptance of offer

Read about accepting your offer, important dates and enrolling.

Advanced standing

Western Sydney University will consider applications for advanced standing on the basis of previous studies or other experiences that you have successfully completed within 10 years of the date of your application for advanced standing. Applications are submitted online after enrolment and you will be required to attach certified copies of relevant supporting documents.

Deferment

Course deferment is possible for one year only (for applicants admitted mid-year, deferment is for six months only). All courses can be deferred except the Doctor of Medicine and B Midwifery. Deferment will not lapse if tertiary studies are undertaken.

Fees and charges

All students must pay student contributions for a Commonwealth-supported place (CSP). When you study in a CSP course, you only have to pay part of the cost of your course (a student contribution) and the Australian Government pays the remainder of the cost.

Read about Western Sydney University course fees.

Student Services and Amenities Fee

Students are also required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). In 2021 these were:

• full-time students – $175 per half year ($350 annually).

Refund policy

If you require a refund of your fees, it is important that you notify Western Sydney International in writing as soon as possible. You must also provide a copy of the completed ‘Request for Fee Refund’ form together with a statement outlining the reasons for withdrawal and any supporting documentation for the withdrawal claim. Funds will be transferred to your nominated bank account.

Financial assistance

Equity scholarships

Western Sydney University offers a number of Equity Scholarships which are open to all eligible applicants applying to or enrolled at the University. Opportunity scholarships are awarded to students who come from one or more of the University’s defined equity or personal disadvantage groups, including people:

• with a disability or long-term medical condition
• of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• experiencing financial hardship circumstances
• from rural and isolated areas
• from a non-English speaking background.

Western students may also be eligible to apply for a range of donor-funded Equity Scholarships.

All Western Sydney University Equity Scholarships applications are processed centrally through UAC.

Undergraduate merit scholarships

Western Sydney University offers $22 million in undergraduate scholarships every year, which includes a generous range of University and donor-funded opportunities. Through merit-based scholarships and The Academy, Western Sydney University recognises and rewards students who demonstrate outstanding academic ability and superior leadership and community skills.

Donor-funded scholarships - many of which include internship and mentorship experiences for recipients - are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations. There are also scholarships available for specific courses. Some of the scholarships available include:

• Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarships - $10,000/year for five years
• Dean’s Scholarships - $5,000/year for four years
• Academic Excellence Scholarships - $5,000/year for four years
• Honours Scholarships - $5,000 for one year
• Sports Scholarships - $5,000 for one year
• International Exchange Scholarships (for semester exchange) - $1,750 one-off payment and Student Mobility Travel Grants (for short programs) - $500 one-off payment.

Applications for the Vice-Chancellor’s Leadership Scholarships close in November 2020.

Read about the range of scholarships available and to apply online.

International student scholarships

Western Sydney University offers a range of scholarships to support our international students. These scholarships include:

• Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships - 50% of the annual course tuition fees for up to three years
• Western Sydney International Scholarships - $5,000 one-off.

For information on the range of scholarships available, visit Western Sydney International Scholarships.

Student welfare service

Grants, textbook vouchers and other forms of assistance are available through the Student Welfare Service.

Youth and student allowances

For details on Australian Government financial support through Youth Allowance, Austudy and ABSTUDY, visit the Department of Human Services website.

Where to get further information

• Western Sydney University – Western Sydney University's Profile
• TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
• ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
• Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
• Tertiary Admission Centre: UAC (NSW & ACT)