ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR POLYTECHNIC GRADUATES - SINGAPORE

A minimum level of achievement in your diploma is required to qualify for admission with credit exemption to each course. This will be based on the GPA achieved in your diploma program.

Where your polytechnic results are based on a GPA out of 4.0, using the following scale, then the final GPA shown on your diploma transcript will be used in determining the amount of credit exemptions awarded: 4.0 = A average; 3.0 = B average; 2.0 = C average; 1.0 = D average.

The following table shows the GPA required for entry with maximum credit exemption. This applies only to polytechnic courses listed on this website, and into the relevant University of Wollongong course as indicated in the polytechnic summary tables. Please note that additional entry requirements as shown in the polytechnic summary tables or as advised by the University must also be completed.

Course	GPA required
Faculty of Arts
Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies	2.0
Bachelor of Arts	2.0

Faculty of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce (up to 1.5 years or 72 credit points of credit transfer) Bachelor of Commerce (more than 1.5 years credit transfer, where available	2.0 3.0

Faculty of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Mechatronics)	2.0, including 2.5 average in Mathematics subjects

Faculty of Informatics
Bachelor of Computer Science	2.0
Bachelor of Information Technology	2.0
Bachelor of Information & Communication Technology	2.0
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Computer or Telecommunications)	2.0, including 2.5 average in Mathematics subjects

Faculty of Science
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)	2.0
Bachelor of Biotechnology	3.5

The information contained on this website is a guide only and is subject to change according to any amendments to the curriculum of the University of Wollongong or the institutions listed on this website. You will be advised of your eligibility for admission and for credit exemption after receipt of your application in your formal letter of offer.

Last reviewed: 25 October, 2011