Subject adjustments

At UOW, we're all about rewarding hard work. We know that if you've done well in HSC subjects that are relevant to your chosen undergraduate course, you'll be better prepared for uni. With subject adjustments, you can earn an extra three ATAR points by excelling in relevant Year 12 subjects.

ELIGIBILITY

If you complete your HSC in the year prior to admission, receive an ATAR and do well in relevant subjects – you're eligible. Please note that UOW only awards subject adjustment points for undergraduate degrees that start in Autumn (February) session.

APPLICATION

It’s all automatic. Subject adjustments are handled by UAC. If you've chosen a UOW undergraduate course through UAC and perform well in an HSC subject that is in the specified band, points will be automatically added for that UOW preference.

INTERSTATE STUDENTS

Live across the border? No problem. Check UAC to find out how your marks are converted into bands and calculate away.

Calculate your Subject Adjustment.

HOW MANY EXTRA POINTS CAN I GET?

You can earn a maximum of three extra points for each UOW preference. The number of points awarded is specific to each individual UOW undergraduate course, so if you select several UOW degrees as preferences, you may have a different admission ranking for each preference, depending on which HSC subjects you complete and your results in each subject.

Chris's scenario

Chris has completed the NSW HSC and received an ATAR of 89.

EXAMPLE: Because he did Legal Studies and applied for a Bachelor of Laws, he’s eligible for a maximum three extra points for that degree, bringing his ATAR up from 89 to 92.

Chris has an ATAR of 89

Chris's UAC Preferences at UOW