Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge
HSC Mathematics Advanced
Applicants with higher education study
If you completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted to a selection rank for admission purposes.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.
Studies completed at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher provide Guaranteed Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
Applicants with work and life experience
If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University offers a range of pathways toward your dream degree. No matter what your age or experience, there is a place for you.
English proficiency requirements
IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
IELTS section minimum - 6.0
This course will prepare you for the following roles.
A university of and for our regions, the University of Newcastle has delivered superior education and world-class research since 1965.
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