Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of UAI do I need to enter this degree?
2009 the UAI was 98.55
Are there any pre-requisite High school subjects required?
No.
Is there any other way into the degree if I don't get the UAI I need?
There are two options you can pursue if you don't get a high enough UAI. Firstly, you can apply for a full fee-paying place. Full fee paying students are eligible for entry to the degree if their UAI is within five marks of the HECS cut-off. Secondly, you can apply for one of ten places set aside for School Leavers who can demonstrate that they have significant practical experience in the media or related industries. This is called Flexible Entry. Applications for these places close in early January each year and potential applicants(School Leavers only) should refer to their UAC guide for further details. In 2009, the deadline for Flexible Entry is Wednesday 7th January 2009.
Can I transfer into the degree from Arts (or any other degree)?
Students applying to transfer from another degree will have their UAI recalculated: 50 per cent of the new UAI will be based on their original TER score and 50 per cent on their university grades. This must be done through the University Admissions Centre.
Can I transfer into the combined Media and Communications/Law degree from the BA Media and Communications ?
Yes. Students applying to transfer from another degree will have their UAI recalculated: 50 per cent of the new ATAR will be based on their original score and 50 per cent on their university grades. This must be done through the University Admissions Centre.
My UAI was not high enough to get straight into Media and Communications. I want to do a year of Arts and then apply to transfer. Are there any subjects I can do which will help me transfer?
If you wish to transfer you should do subjects in which you believe you will attain your highest marks. Students applying to transfer are assessed solely on the basis of marks. You may wish to enrol in the compulsory language unit which is the only compulsory Media and Communications unit of study open to Arts students. You may choose from WRIT1001, WRIT1002, ENGL1007 and ENGL1025. Or you may wish to focus on the junior units in your BA major that may eventually become you BA (Media and Communications) ‘Table A’ major.
I am a third year Arts student at the University of Sydney and I will be completing my current degree shortly and plan to apply for a place in BA Media and Communications next year. Because I will have completed my BA, am I able to transfer these units of study towards the BA Media and Communications?
Only a maximum of 48 credit points from a completed degree may be credited to the new degree.
Of course, if you don't finish your current degree, you can credit up to a maximum of 96 credit points to the new degree.
