Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation

Domestic Students

Assumed Knowledge:

• UOW assumes students will have studied any two units of English.

Recommended Studies:

• Ideally, students will have studied English Advanced and History Extension.

Recent Secondary Education:

• If you are a current high school student in Australia, or you’ve finished high school recently, your admission to UOW will also be based on your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or International Baccalaureate admissions score (IBAS).
• Other high-school qualifications UOW considers for entry include:
• See UOW Admissions for more information.
• The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is a Selection Rank of 85. Your Selection Rank is your ATAR or IB Combined Rank plus any adjustments you are eligible to receive.
• Adjustments are used to increase your Selection Rank. Factors such as the subjects you are studying, the location of your school, or your eligibility for equity and access schemes may be taken into consideration. Find out more about UOW's adjustment factors.
• GCE A-Levels
• New Zealand NCEA Level 3
• Overseas senior secondary qualifications comparable to Australian qualifications See UOW Admissions for more information

Higher Education Study:

• For your application to be assessed on your university results you need to have completed at least one year of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) at a bachelor's degree level or higher. Your grades will be converted to a selection rank to be used for admission purposes. Students may also be eligible for credit for prior learning.

Work and life experience:

• Admission to UOW is primarily based on your academic qualifications, with work or life experience generally not considered. If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, we recommend exploring recognised pathway programs, such as the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC). For more information, please refer to the UOW Admissions Information page.

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications:

• If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.
• Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.
• UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

International Students

Academic Entry Requirements:

• Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.
• To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

English Language Requirements:

• The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
• UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Distinction (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 75 in Academic Reading and Writing) Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

IELTS Academic:

• Overall Score 8.5, Reading 8.5, Writing 8.5, Listening 8.5, Speaking 8.5

TOEFL (Internet-based):

• Overall Score 115, Reading 29, Writing 29, Listening 29, Speaking 29

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