Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation - Bachelor of Laws

Domestic Students

Assumed Knowledge:

• The University 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:

• All applicants to the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation will be required to submit a written application during the designated period, timing will be confirmed soon.
• You must upload an essay response with your application for it to be considered complete. Once assessed eligible applicants will be invited to take part in a telephone interview with UOW.
• Essay topics, and details on the application process are at the UOW School of Liberal Arts webpage.
• 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.
• 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

Higher Education Study:

• Entry into this course is based on a combination of a written submission (essay), an interview and academic performance. 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.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study:

• Entry into this course is based on a combination of a written submission (essay), an interview and academic performance. Applicants who have completed a minimum of an AQF Diploma will be considered for admission to this degree. Your grades will be converted to a selection rank, in order for UOW to assess whether you meet the minimum ATAR-SR (which is stated above).

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 recognized pathway programs, such as those offered by UOW College or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).
• For more information, please refer to the UOW Admissions Information page.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people:

• UOW's Woolyungah Indigenous Centre's Indigenous Admissions Program (IAP) offers an alternative pathway for Indigenous Australians aged 17 and over who are seeking entry into an undergraduate course at UOW. Upon completing the IAP, applicants will be considered for admission based on an interview and assessment of both academic and non-academic qualities. For further details, including the application process, please contact Woolyungah Indigenous Centre.

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications:

• UOW recognises a range of overseas secondary, vocational and higher education qualifications. Your qualifications will be assessed for equivalence to Australian qualifications and the admission requirements for this course.Documents issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation. An official English translation is a verified translation of your documents into English, completed by a qualified translator so it can be accepted as part of your application.For more information, contact the UOW Future Students Team.

English language proficiency:

• All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University’s English Language Requirements, which differ by course.
• Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET for specific health-related courses.
• Alternatively, you can fulfill the requirement by completing an English course at UOW College.

Record Check:

• Questions relating to personal record checks for this degree should be referred to the School of Law.

International Students

• Entry into this course is based on a combination of a written submission (essay), an interview, and academic performance.
• Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.

Academic Entry Requirements:

• 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

Record Check:

• Questions relating to personal record checks for this degree should be referred to the School of Law.

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