Checklist

WHAT DO I WANT TO DO?

1. What type of work do I want to do?

2. What careers or professions are associated with this type of work?

WHAT DO I WANT TO STUDY?

3. What courses would qualify me for my chosen career?

(For course descriptions refer to the UAC Information Guide and faculty handbooks).

4. What background do I need to study these courses?

• Need some Mandatory
• knowledge Prerequisites
• Subjects:

5. As some courses offer a variety of majors or specialisations (such as Arts and Social Sciences, Science and Maths), what specific areas am I most interested in? Course Majors/Specialisation Minors eg Arts Industrial Relations History

 

WHERE AND IN WHAT WAY DO I WANT TO STUDY?

6. What universities offer the courses I am interested in? Course Code University

7. Different ways of doing the course:

Full-time / Part-time* / Distance / Open Learning

Note: Check the UAC Guide for information on full-time, part-time and distance modes of study.

8. *Points to consider for part-time enrolment:

• Will I be eligible for Austudy or other financial assistance if I undertake my degree part-time? (Check with Austudy and the university of choice)
• How long will it take me to complete my degree?

9. Now that you have considered these options, list your course choices in descending order of preference.

 

WHAT EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND DO I NEED?

10. Having looked at the university course and subject prerequisites, now consider which High School subjects you need to concentrate on.

• Which subjects are my best? Why?
• Which subjects do I have trouble with? Why?
• Which subjects will I need to take to help prepare me for university and the courses I want to do?

11. Are there bridging courses available to help me prepare for university? Subject Where offered and Cost

 

HOW WILL I PAY FOR UNIVERSITY?

12. Have I budgeted thoroughly, taking into account levels of financial assistance and all the costs associated with study and living?

(Refer to Budget Checklist)

 

WHAT SUPPORT WILL I NEED?

13. What Special Admissions and Support Schemes are available?

• University Application Information I need
• Schemes due date to provide

14. When I enter university, what support will I need?

15. Who can I contact to get advice? Disabilities Adviser University Contact No.

16. What other support services are available? (See each university's Prospectus or the UAC Information Guide)

 

IMPORTANT DATES/INFORMATION SOURCES

17. Do I have copies of?

• UAC Information Guide
• Faculty Prospectus
• Faculty Handbooks
• Special Admissions Schemes brochures and applications
• Austudy/Abstudy booklet
• HECS information
• Disability information (services available at universities)

18. UAC Preferences and Information

• Information Guides available on: / /
• Preferences due: / /
• Other important dates: / /

 

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