Getting into university

Pathways

How to apply for University as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student

There are two ways for prospective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to apply for University:

1. Universities Admission Centre (UAC)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are eligible for an ATAR can apply online for admission through UAC. 

2. Badanami Alternative Entry Program 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who do not have a HSC, or believe their ATAR mark may not be sufficient to apply through UAC, can apply for direct admission via the Badanami Alternative Entry Program.

Choosing what to study

We know it can be challenging to work out what career path to pursue, what course to study, and what you need to know to be successful. Our course and career planner is a self assessment guide that can help get you started. It includes a list of careers, the UWS course which can help you towards that career, and the minimum assumed knowledge and personal qualities you will need to gain entry into that course. 

• Course and Career Planner 

UWSCollege

Another way to access university is through UWSCollege, which provides pathways to university for people of all ages and stages in life.

UWSCollege offers two pathways:

1. University Foundation Studies

University Foundation Studies at UWSCollege are designed to introduce students to the skills and knowledge needed for an undergraduate degree at UWS.

On successful completion of University Foundation Studies at UWSCollege, students are guaranteed direct entry into the first year of a UWS undergraduate degree program. 

2. Diploma Program

UWSCollege Diploma Programs are designed for students who have not obtained the ATAR needed to get into their desired course at the University of Western Sydney. In a Diploma Program, students complete the same units that first-year students complete at UWS.

When students successfully complete their diploma, they automatically receive one year advanced standing and are guaranteed direct entry into the second year of a UWS undergraduate degree program. 

For more information visit the UWSCollege website.