Questions you may consider as a Mature Student.

Question What qualifications are available?

Answer There are a range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate qualifications available. To view the programs available, visit CourseFinder.

Undergraduate (Bachelor degree)

The first level of tertiary education, requiring three to four years if studying full-time.  To view the programs available, visit CourseFinder.

Postgraduate programs

The second level of tertiary education—either coursework or research. The time taken to complete a postgraduate program varies between six months and three years of full-time study in a variety of courses:

• Graduate Certificate (coursework)
• Graduate Diploma (coursework)
• Masters by Coursework (coursework)
• Masters by Research (research)
• Professional Doctorates (research)
• Doctor of Philosophy (research)

For further information, please see our postgraduate site.

Question What is involved in a degree?

Answer A full-time student usually undertakes eight subjects (48 credit points) per year. Each subject is allocated a credit point value. A degree requiring 144 credit points usually takes three years of full-time study.

Part-time students usually enrol in four subjects (24 credit points) per year. Almost all degrees may be undertaken on a part-time basis.

Your workload will vary depending on the number of subjects you take. A full-time student will spend about 15–20 hours in lectures, tutorials and studios or labs; additional time should be spent reading and completing assignments and other requirements.

Assessments are based on a combination of class examinations, formal examinations, practical exercises and written work.

A double degree comprises two degrees (one which takes four years and one which takes three years), completed in as little as five years.

If you are doing well in your degree, you could consider an Honours degree, one additional year of study following the successful completion of a three-year degree.

Question When will I hear about the outcome of my application?

Answer 

Session	Closing Date	Offers Announced
Autumn (February)	30 September	Mid January
Spring (July)	1 May	End May

 

Question Can I start my studies mid-year?

Answer It may be possible to begin your studies in the Spring Session (mid-July). Applications for this intake can be sent directly to UOW or via UAC. The available starting sessions for each degree are specified in the CourseFinder. Contact UniAdvice for further information on 1300 367 869.

 

Question Am I eligible for advanced standing?

Answer You may be eligible for advanced standing (credit transfer) if you have completed tertiary studies at another university, college of advanced education, TAFE or other domestic education provider. This means you will not need to undertake a particular subject because you have learned what you need to know through previous study or experience.

To apply, you must provide full documentation of previous studies with copies of the relevant pages from the handbook or calendar of the institution that give a subject description; and a certified transcript of your results. For more information, contact UniAdvice on 1300 367 869.

 

Question As a mature-age student, do I still need to meet the degree's entry requirements?

Answer Yes, you need to meet the entry requirements for your degree as specified in the CourseFinder. For further information, refer to entry requirements.

 

Question How long does take it take to do a degree?

Answer Many Bachelor degrees take three to four years to complete when studied full-time. However, this does vary.

 

Question What is an Honours degree?

Answer An Honours degree usually involves one additional year of study following the successful completion of a three-year Bachelor degree. It is recognised as an extra qualification over and above the Bachelor degree.