STEP to UOW STEP to UOW is a university preparation course for recent school leavers who experiencedexperienced disadvantagedisadvantage while studying for their HSHSCC SPECIAL TERTIARY ENTRANCE PROGRAM WCA017 StepToBro.indd 1 1/06/11 12:42 PM University of Wollongong 2 WCA017 StepToBro.indd 2 1/06/11 12:42 PM What is Meet new people STEP to UOW? STEP (Special Tertiary Entrance Program) About UOW College University of Wollongong to UOW is a university preparation course UOW College has been helping students achieve The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a for recent school leavers who experienced their study goals and entry into uni for over 20 leading university nationally with an international disadvantage while studying for their HSC (Yr 11 years. reputation for academic excellence and an and/or Yr 12). This course is delivered on behalf enviable record of achievement in teaching and of the University of Wollongong by UOW College. UOW College is situated on campus at the research. University of Wollongong. As a UOW College Applicants for STEP to UOW need to student you are immersed in the full uni The University of Wollongong offers outstanding demonstrate that school studies have suffered experience and campus life from day one. facilities and staff. As a UOW student you are because of circumstances beyond your control. UOW College students have access to all UOW treated as an individual and encouraged to excel, The course is aimed at increasing educational facilities as well as the College’s own computer with personalised attention from teachers to opportunities for young people in the University labs and library. By the time you enter fi rst year increase your learning confi dence. of Wollongong’s (UOW) drawing area and uni, you feel right at home at UOW. The Wollongong campus combines a tranquil regional areas* by assisting students who may How we teach: bushland setting with modern, state-of-the-art not have otherwise qualifi ed for direct entry into UOW College teachers are highly qualifi ed, facilities and infrastructure that provides the UOW. committed and dedicated to helping you achieve perfect environment for learning. * See the list of eligible schools on pages 12-13. your academic goals. You will learn through a UOW College is situated in Building 30 on The STEP to UOW course is a two semester range of methods including lectures and tutorials the Wollongong main campus. This is where program which enables students to reach the as well as practical sessions in specialised many of the classes take place and where you level of study required to gain entry to and computer and science laboratories. can access staff, the Multimedia Centre and succeed at university, and provides a pathway Class sizes: computer labs. The UOW library and other into the fi rst year of a UOW Bachelor degree. UOW College tutorial groups have approximately facilities are within close walking distance. All STEP to UOW students receive a 20 students per teacher facilitating an interactive Commonwealth Supported Place, with tuition learning approach. fees funded by the Commonwealth Government. There are no student contribution fees required Methods of Assessment: for this program. Similar to university study, STEP to UOW students are required to undertake and submit To be considered for entry into the STEP to UOW a combination of assignments and essays, give program, you must be able to demonstrate that oral presentations, participate in tutorials and sit you have experienced hardship** in one or more examinations. of the following areas: Academic Course Semesters: Financial hardship STEP to UOW is made up of two semesters* of School environment 14 weeks each, with the program commencing Home environment and responsibilities in each of the below sessions: English language diffi culty • Autumn – February to June Personal illness or disability • Spring – June to October Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander • Summer – October to January students are also encouraged to apply * Part-time study options are available. A reduced study load would result in your program being taken over more * For more information on specifi c criteria see pages 8-11. than two semesters. ** The categories of hardship and the required supporting documentation for STEP to UOW applications are similar State of the art to the UAC (Universities Admissions Centre) Educational Access Scheme (EAS). Students who have submitted EAS learning facilities applications are encouraged to apply for STEP to UOW. 3 WCA017 StepToBro.indd 3 1/06/11 12:43 PM Achieve your study dreams What can I study? On completion of STEP to UOW, Study Streams Maths/IT stream must have completed HSC 2 Unit Maths (or equivalent) and achieved >60%, what can I study? STEP to UOW offers fi ve different streams or HSC General Maths and achieved >80%, in (areas) of study: The STEP to UOW program can provide direct their fi nal HSC results. entry into a degree in the following areas of • Arts study: Science Commerce • Students studying the Science stream will Arts • • Mathematics/ Information Technology complete Academic Literacy, Mathematics, • Health & Behavioural Science Cognitive Studies, Physics, Chemistry, and • Science • Education History and Culture subjects. Applicants for the • Health & Behavioural Science/Engineering Science stream must have completed HSC 2 • Business & Commerce Students are placed in the stream of study most Unit Maths (or equivalent) and achieved >60%, Engineering • appropriate to the UOW degree they are offered. or HSC General Maths and achieved >80%, in Science their fi nal HSC results. • Arts Informatics • Students studying the Arts stream will complete Health & Behavioural Sciences/ Four year professional degrees offered by the Academic Literacy, General Mathematics, Engineering Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences or Cognitive Studies, Economics, Business Students studying the Health & Behavioural the Faculty of Science and all double degree Management, Government and Policy, and Sciences/ Engineering stream will complete programs are excluded. History and Culture subjects. Academic Literacy, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry subjects. Applicants Students wishing to study a 4 year or double Commerce for the HBS/ Engineering stream must have degree may apply to transfer internally to the Students studying the Commerce stream will completed HSC 2 Unit Maths (or equivalent) degree after one year of study at UOW. complete Academic Literacy, Mathematics, and achieved >60% or HSC General Maths and Degrees offered by the faculty of Creative Arts Economics, Business Management and achieved >80% in their fi nal HSC result. are also currently excluded, however entry into Accountancy subjects. For detailed subject descriptions please visit our non-performance based Creative Arts programs Maths /IT website. may be available from 2012. Students studying the Maths /IT stream will * Students with HSC mathematics results under the For further information on the transfer process or complete Academic Literacy, Advanced minimum requirements noted may still be considered for course restrictions please contact UniAdvice on STEP to UOW. You may be required to undertake a maths Mathematics, Cognitive Studies, and Computer test to determine your ability to successfully participate in 1300 367 869 or [email protected] Programming subjects. Applicants for the the stream at the level of maths required. • Submit a completed application addressing Entry equity criteria under which you are applying • A completed application must include all relevant documents. Some documentation Requirements from your school may be required. See the application form for details. To be considered for the • Complete the NSW HSC and receive an ATAR in the two years prior to the commencement STEP to UOW program of the STEP to UOW program at an eligible you must: school* (see schools list on page 12) 4 WCA017 StepToBro.indd 4 1/06/11 12:43 PM Flexibility - Full Time vs Part Time At UOW College we understand that each individual is different. We Part Time Study* understand that you may have other priorities or commitments that When studying part time you enrol in the number of subjects hinder full time study. Sometimes you might need to work a bit more (or that suit your lifestyle – so that you can fi t your study into your a bit less), spend time with your family or travel – but this doesn’t mean life, work and family commitments. you have to give up study. Our fl exible options mean you can take fewer subjects or a full-time study load or take a break between sessions. You Duration Up to 6 Sessions can even switch between full and part time if your situation changes. At 6 x 14 weeks UOW College we work with you to help you reach your academic goals in the best way for you – after all, it’s your pathway! Up to 21 months Weekly Commitment Lectures 2hrs Full Time Study Tutorials 2hrs This means you are taking a full time study load and should complete Self Directed Study 4hrs your program in the recommended timeframe. Session Intakes Feb, June, Oct Duration 2 Sessions 2 x 14 weeks * Students wishing to undertake part time study must specify this at their 7 months enrolment. Subject sequence and pre-requisites apply to all UOW College programs. Students studying part time must meet with a student advisor Weekly Commitment Lectures 6hrs upon enrolment to discuss their study pattern. Tutorials 10hrs If you choose to undertake the program part time UOW College cannot guarantee that you will be eligible for Centrelink payments. Ensure you check Self Directed Study 16hrs with Centrelink prior to the commencement of this option. Session Intakes Feb, June, Oct • Be an Australian citizen or permanent - Describe your career ambitions and All successful STEP to UOW applicants will resident, a New Zealand citizen, or motivations for studying receive a conditional offer for a UOW Bachelor a holder of an Australian permanent Degree.