1. UNSW Diplomas

3. Why UNSW Sydney? Top Rated University – 45th university in the world*
Academic Reputation – 36th in the world*
Employer Reputation – 26th in the world*
Student Satisfaction – 91.1% International Student Satisfaction**
* QS world university rankings 2017/18 **ISB 2015

4. Living in Australia
Sydney is ranked 13th best student city in the world*
One of the worlds safest cities**
15°C – 27°C average temp
4.9 Million (population)
Sydney is Australia’s business capital
UNSW is 7km from Sydney city
* QS best student cities **The Economist 2015

5. UNSW Diplomas – Overview
Offered in Science and Engineering
Lead into second year of selected Science or Engineering degrees at UNSW Sydney
11-month program

6. UNSW Diplomas – Structure
3 Terms of 12 weeks each
Typically 3 courses per Term
Courses based on First Year equivalent

7. UNSW Diplomas – Key Points
Guaranteed entry to Second Year of Engineering or Science degree (after successful completion of a Diploma)
Earn both a UNSW Diploma and Degree in the same timeframe
UNSW Diplomas are a university experience:
Diplomas are accredited by UNSW Sydney
Delivered on-campus in a university style
Additional support for Diploma students compared to first year
Based on UNSW Sydney first year curriculum to maximise success at degree level
Fully qualified academic staff
Full access to world class libraries and labs

8. UNSW Diplomas – Key Points
Additional support:
20% - 40% more face to face support compared with first year equivalent
More time to cover key concepts, more reinforcement activities, more practice assessment and regular feedback
Access to weekly scheduled one-to-one and small group consultations for students who are identified
Additional English and Communication studies compared to degree
Small tutorial sizes - maximum 20 students
Single visa package Diploma + UNSW Degree
Pre-Diploma English packaged (if needed)

9. UNSW Diplomas – Overview
High School or UNSW Global Foundation Studies
Optional UEEC English
UNSW Diplomas (Engineering or Science)
UNSW Sydney Degree (Second Year)

10. UNSW Diplomas – Calendar Overview
September 2018 Intake
UNSW Sydney
T3 September
2019
UNSW Diplomas
January 2019 Intake
UNSW Sydney T1 January 2020
UNSW Diplomas
September 2019 Intake
UNSW Sydney
T3 September 2020

11. UNSW Diplomas – Assessment
Students must achieve a C+ in Communication and Academic Literacy course
For all other courses, students must achieve at least 50%
If Diploma is achieved, students can progress to Second Year of a specified undergraduate program (48 UOC)

12. Diploma in Engineering
8 x UNSW Sydney Year 1 equivalent courses
1 x Communication and Academic
Literacy Course (CAL)
24 different engineering specialisations
Successful graduates enter Year 2 of degree program

13. Diploma in Engineering - Specialisations
Aerospace Engineering
(Opt 1 & 2)
Bioinformatics
Chemical Engineering
(Opt 1 & 2)
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geospatial Engineering
Industrial Chemistry
(Opt 1 & 2)
Materials Science & Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering
Mining Engineering
Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
(Opt 1 & 2)
Telecommunications Engineering
Photovoltaics & Solar Energy
(Opt 1 & 2)
Renewable Energy Engineering
(Opt 1 & 2)

14. Diploma in Science 7x UNSW Sydney Year 1 Equivalent Courses
1x Communication and Academic Literacy Course (CAL)
17 different science specialisations
Successful graduates enter Year 2
of degree program

15. Diploma in Science – Specialisations
Anatomy
Biology
Chemistry
Genetics
Marine Science
Materials Science
Mathematics (Opt 1 & 2)
Microbiology
Molecular & Cell Biology
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physical Oceanography
Physics
Physiology
Statistics (Opt 1 & 2)

16. UNSW Diplomas Entry Requirements Thailand
Qualification
Diploma in Engineering
Diploma in Science
UNSW Foundation Studies
7.3
6.4
ATAR (Australia) 82 72
Britain GCE A-Levels
10 (C average over best 2-4 subjects)
8 (C/D average over best 2-4 subjects)
International Baccalaureate
29 (total of best six subjects)
25 (total of best six subjects)
SAT
1160
1070
Thailand
3.3 (average over best 6 subjects)
2.9 (average over best 6 subjects)

17. UNSW Diplomas Entry Requirements Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam
Qualification
Diploma in Engineering
Diploma in Science
UNSW Foundation Studies
7.3
6.4
ATAR (Australia) 82 72
Britain GCE A-Levels
10 (C average over best 2-4 subjects)
8 (C/D average over best 2-4 subjects)
Cambodia
39 (Total of best 4 subjects where A=10, B+=9, B=8, C+=7, C=6…)
37 (Total of best 4 subjects where A=10, B+=9, B=8, C+=7, C=6…)
International Baccalaureate
29 (total of best six subjects)
25 (total of best six subjects)
Myanmar
85% (average of best 4 subjects)
80% (average of best 4 subjects)
SAT
1160
1070
Vietnam
34 (total best 4 subjects)
32 (total best 4 subjects)

18. UNSW Diplomas Entry Requirements Malaysia, Singapore
Qualification
Diploma in Engineering
Diploma in Science
UNSW Foundation Studies
7.3
6.4
ATAR (Australia) 82 72
Britain GCE A-Levels
10 (C average over best 2-4 subjects)
8 (C/D average over best 2-4 subjects)
International Baccalaureate
29 (total of best six subjects)
25 (total of best six subjects)
Malaysia (STPM)
11 (B- average best 4 subjects)
5 (C+ average best 4 subjects)
Malaysia (UEC)
2.4 (A2/B3 average best 5 subjects)
3.2 (B3/B4 average best 5 subjects)
SAT
1160
1070
Singapore A-Levels
16 (max 3 H1, max 3 H2 and a max 1 H3 subjects)
14 (max 3 H1, max 3 H2 and a max 1 H3 subjects)

19. UNSW Diplomas Entry Requirements Hong Kong, Macau
Qualification
Diploma in Engineering
Diploma in Science
UNSW Foundation Studies
7.3
6.4
ATAR (Australia) 82 72
Britain GCE A-Levels
10 (C average over best 2-4 subjects)
8 (C/D average over best 2-4 subjects)
HKDSE (Hong Kong)
18 (3/4 average over best 5 category A)
16 (3/4 average over best 5 category A)
International Baccalaureate
29 (total of best six subjects)
25 (total of best six subjects)
Macau
80% (average of best 4 subjects)
75% (average of best 4 subjects)
SAT
1160
1070

20. UNSW Diplomas Entry Requirements Indonesia
Qualification
Diploma in Engineering
Diploma in Science
UNSW Foundation Studies
7.3
6.4
ATAR (Australia) 82 72
Britain GCE A-Levels
10 (C average over best 2-4 subjects)
8 (C/D average over best 2-4 subjects)
International Baccalaureate
29 (total of best six subjects)
25 (total of best six subjects)
Indonesia
8 (average of best 4 subjects)
7 (average of best 4 subjects)
SAT
1160
1070

21. UNSW Diplomas Entry Requirements India
Qualification
Diploma in Engineering
Diploma in Science
UNSW Foundation Studies
7.3
6.4
ATAR (Australia) 82 72
Britain GCE A-Levels
10 (C average over best 2-4 subjects)
8 (C/D average over best 2-4 subjects)
International Baccalaureate
29 (total of best six subjects)
25 (total of best six subjects)
India (AISSC)
13.5 (B1/B2 average over best 4 subjects)
10 (B2/C1 average over best 4 subjects)
India (ISC)
85 (A average over best 3 subjects)
77 (A/B average over best 3 subjects)
SAT
1160
1070

22. UNSW Diplomas English Language Proficiency
Test
Overall Result
Writing Score
Sub scores
IELTS (Academic)
6.5
6.0
5.5
TOEFL (Paper Based)
577
557
TWE 4.5
TWE 5
TOEFL (iBT) 90 75 20 23
Cambridge Advanced English
176
169
162
Pearson Test of English 64 46 54
UNSW Institute of Languages C+ C
A-Level English (A- or AS-Level)
HKDSE English 4 3

23. UNSW Diplomas – How to Apply
Applications should include
Passport copy
Certified copies of Academic transcripts (translated to English if required)
Evidence of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL results)
Completed Parent Consent form for Under 18 applicants
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24. UNSW Diplomas – Dates Two intakes per year
Successful graduates move into second year of UNSW degree
2018
3 September 2018 – 2 August 2019 (enter UNSW Term 3, 2019)
2019
28 January 2019 – 6 December 2019 (enter UNSW Term 1, 2020)
9 September 2019 – 31 July 2020 (enter UNSW Term 3, 2020)

25. UNSW Diplomas – Calendar
2018
2019
2020 S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M
UNSW Sydney
Term 1 Begins
UNSW Sydney
Term 2 Begins
UNSW Sydney
Term 3 Begins
UNSW Sydney
Term 1 Begins
UNSW Diplomas
3 September 2018 – 2 August 2019
UNSW Diplomas
28 January 2019 – 6 December 2020

26. UNSW Diplomas – Fees & Scholarships
2018 Tuition Fees
Engineering: AUD $39,996
Science: AUD $36,555
2019 Tuition Fees
Engineering: AUD $41,997
Science: AUD $38,379
Merit-based Scholarships

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