Non-school leavers
If you aren't applying straight from school you may take advantage of the following entry schemes and bonus points:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander program
If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicant, you can get help to gain entry into our degrees. All you need to do is indicate that you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent in your application. You will then be invited to attend an interview at one of our campuses.
Find out more by contacting the Wollotuka Institute on (02) 4921 6863.
Educational Access Scheme
Through the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) you may get up to four additional adjustment points if you have experienced educational or other disadvantage. To apply for EAS, you must first submit your UAC application, and then complete an online EAS application.
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, two new disadvantage categories have been introduced. Applicants will be able to claim financial hardship if a parent or guardian has received Job Keeper or Job Seeker payments for at least three months (from March 2020).
For more information contact us at ASKUON or by phone on 1300 ASK UON.
TAFE Guaranteed Entry
Many of our successful students come to us after completing TAFE studies. You can gain guaranteed entry into many of our 2021 undergraduate programs if you have previously completed an accredited Certificate IV, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma at TAFE or another registered training organisation (RTO).
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.