Recommended Courses
To successfully complete Newstep you must enrol for a course load of 80 units.
We offer a range of courses which provide preparation for entry across all faculties and degree programs of the University (except the Bachelor of Medicine) so you can start preparing for your undergraduate studies while gaining your University entrance qualification.
The aims of Newstep are to help you to gain admission to an undergraduate degree program of your choice, and to best prepare you for undergraduate studies. Hence, we advise you to select your courses for Newstep based on two considerations:
- Courses that you think you will enjoy, are good at, or are interested in; and
- Recommended courses that will help prepare you for the study of specific undergraduate degree programs.
To help with your selection, read the course descriptions by clicking the Course Code in the tables on the What's in the program page and check out the Recommended Courses below.
Note:The Newstep courses recommended for study are based on the Assumed Knowledge students are expected to have prior to commencing particular degree programs and courses. However, students should note that there are no prerequisites for entry into undergraduate degree programs at the University of Newcastle.
Faculty Degree Programs
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Faculty of Education and Arts
- Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
- Faculty of Health
- Faculty of Science and Information Technology
NOTE:
OUR = Available at Ourimbah Campus
PM = Available at Port Macquarie Campus
DIST = Available through Distance Education
Faculty of Business and Law
| Faculty Programs | Recommendations Newstep courses |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business (CAL/OUR) Bachelor of Commerce (CAL/OUR) Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Commerce (CAL/OUR) |
EPMATH126 and EPMATH127 Mathematical Studies and EPMANC320 Business Organisation and Management |
| Combined Law degree programs (CAL): Admission is competitive. A year of study in a single degree program may be required prior to gaining a place in Combined Law. |
EPHUMA155 Introduction to Legal Studies |
| Bachelor of Aboriginal Professional Practice/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws |
Refer to Bachelor of Aboriginal Professional Practice Refer to Bachelor of Arts Refer to Bachelor of Business Refer to Bachelor of Commerce Refer to Bachelor of Communication Refer to Bachelor of Science Refer to Bachelor of Social Science |
Faculty of Education and Arts
Students should undertake courses which will provide preliminary knowledge in the curriculum areas of the degree program.
| Faculty Programs | Recommendations Newstep courses |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Aboriginal Professional Practice(CAL) Bachelor of Arts (CAL/OUR) Bachelor of Theology (CAL) Diploma in Languages(CAL) Diploma in Theology (CAL) |
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| Bachelor of Fine Art (CAL) | Portfolio and interview required. Contact Faculty of Education and Arts to make an appointment. |
| Bachelor of Social Science (CAL/OUR) Bachelor of Social Work (CAL) |
EPMATH126 and EPMATH127 Mathematical Studies |
| Bachelor of Speech Pathology (CAL) | EPSCIE120 Studies in Science and EPMATH126 and EPMATH127 Mathematical Studies, and either EPCHEM314 Introduction to Chemistry and the Life Sciences or EPBIOL259 Introduction to Life Sciences. Linguistics also recommended. |
| Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)/Bachelor of Arts (CAL/OUR/PM) Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)/Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (CAL/OUR) |
Any EPMATH course and any EPHUMA course |
| Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (CAL/OUR) Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)/Bachelor of Fine Art (CAL) |
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| Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)/Bachelor of Mathematics (CAL) | EPMATH124 Mathematics Advanced and EPMATH125 Mathematics Advanced |
| Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)/Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (CAL) |
EPSCIE120 Studies in Science and EPBIOL259 Introduction to the Life Sciences or EPCHEM314 Introduction to Chemistry and the Life Sciences |
| Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)/Bachelor of Science (CAL) | EPSCIE120 Studies in Science and 20 units of Mathematics courses or EPGEOS301 Earth Science or EPBIOL340 Conservation and Sustainability or EPCHEM314 Introduction to Chemistry and the Life Sciences or EPPHYS308 Physics (EPPHYS308 to be taken only if you are also studying EPMATH124 and EPMATH125 Mathematics Advanced) |
| Bachelor of Music (CAL) Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts (CAL) |
Audition required – contact Faculty of Education and Arts to make an appointment. |
Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
| Faculty Programs | Recommendations Newstep courses |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Computer Science (CAL) Bachelor of Engineering (all specialisations except Chemical & Environmental Engineering) (CAL) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Surveying) (CAL) |
Strongly recommend EPMATH124 and EPMATH125 Mathematics Advanced and EPPHYS308 Physics |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) (CAL) Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental) (CAL) |
Strongly recommend EPMATH124 and EPMATH125 Mathematics Advanced and EPSCIE120 Studies in Science and EPCHEM314 Introduction to Chemistry and the Life Sciences |
| Bachelor of Design (Architecture) (CAL) | 20 units of Mathematics, EPINFO150 Information Technology 20 units of Design courses and/or EPPHYS308 Physics (only if you are studying EPMATH124 and EPMATH125 Mathematics Advanced) |
| Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (CAL/DIST) | 20 units of Mathematics |
Faculty of Health
Students intending to apply for admission to Faculty of Health programs should enrol in health and/or scientific-related courses such as EPSCIE120 Studies in Science, EPCHEM314 Introduction to Chemistry and the Life Sciences, EPMATH124 and EPMATH125 Mathematics Advanced or EPMATH126 and EPMATH127 Mathematical Studies. This will provide you and the University with a good indication of your ability to undertake tertiary study in a scientific/health environment and, at the same time, assist in your preparedness to commence this study should your application be successful.
| Faculty Programs | Recommendations Newstep courses |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Biomedical Science (CAL) | EPSCIE120 Studies in Science and 20 units of Mathematics and either EPCHEM314 Introduction to Chemistry and the Life Sciences or EPPHYS308 Physics (only if you are studying EPMATH124 and EPMATH125 Mathematics Advanced) |
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Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (CAL) |
EPSCIE120 Studies in Science and EPCHEM314 Introduction to Chemistry and the Life Sciences |
| Bachelor of Nursing (CAL/OUR/PM) Bachelor of Midwifery (CAL/PM) |
EPSCIE120 Studies in Science and EPHLTH370 Science for Nursing and Midwifery |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy (CAL) | EPSCIE120 Studies in Science and either EPCHEM314 Introduction to Chemistry and the Life Sciences or EPPHYS308 Physics (only if you are studying EPMATH124 and EPMATH125 Mathematics Advanced) |
| Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (CAL) | Strongly recommend EPMATH124 and EPMATH125 Mathematics Advanced, EPSCIE120 Studies in Science and EPPHYS308 Physics |
Faculty of Science and Information Technology
| Faculty Programs | Recommendations Newstep courses |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Mathematics/Bachelor of Computer Science (CAL) Bachelor of Mathematics (CAL) |
EPMATH124 and EPMATH125 Mathematics Advanced |
Bachelor of Mathematics/Bachelor of Science (CAL) |
EPMATH124 and EPMATH125 Mathematics Advanced, EPSCIE120 Studies in Science and either EPPHYS308 Physics, EPCHEM314 Introduction to Chemistry and the Life Sciences, EPGEOS301 Earth Science or EPBIOL340 Conservation and Sustainability |
| Bachelor of Biotechnology (CAL) | EPSCIE120 Studies in Science, 20 units of Mathematics and EPCHEM314 Introduction to Chemistry and the Life Sciences |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (CAL/OUR) Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management (CAL) Bachelor of Science (CAL/OUR) |
EPSCIE120 Studies in Science, 20 units of Mathematics plus either EPPHYS308 Physics (only if you are studying EPMATH124 and EPMATH125 Mathematics Advanced) or EPCHEM314 Introduction to Chemistry and the Life Sciences, EPGEOS301 Earth Science or EPBIOL340 Conservation and Sustainability |
| Bachelor of Communication (CAL) | |
| Bachelor of Visual Communication Design (CAL) Bachelor of Natural History Illustration (CAL) |
20 units of Design courses |
| Bachelor of Development Studies (CAL) | EPBIOL340 Conservation and Sustainability or EPHUMA310 Social Enquiry |
| Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition (OUR) | EPSCIE120 Studies in Science, EPMATH126 and EPMATH127 Mathematical Studies, and EPCHEM314 Introduction to Chemistry and the Life Sciences |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (CAL/OUR) | EPINFO150 Information Technology and 20 units of Mathematics |
| Bachelor of Psychology (CAL/OUR) | 20 units of Mathematics, EPSCIE120 Studies in Science and EPBIOL259 Introduction to Life Sciences |
| Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Business (CAL) | EPINFO150 Information Technology and 20 units of Mathematics and EPMANC320 Business Organisation and Management |
| Bachelor of Science with a major in Photonics (CAL) | EPSCIE120 Studies in Science, EPMATH124 and EPMATH125 Mathematics Advanced, and EPPHYS308 Physics |
| Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (OUR) | EPSCIE120 Studies in Science, 20 units of Mathematics plus either EPPHYS308 Physics (only if you are studying EPMATH124 and EPMATH125 Mathematics Advanced) or EPCHEM314 Introduction to Chemistry and the Life Sciences |