Careers News
The Careers team recently attended UNSW for the Career Practitioners Day to learn of recent developments and course updates. Below outlines the latest in course information:
UNSW University Preparation Programme
This fee-free programme is available for students who have received an ATAR of 50 or above and also have applied to UAC’s Educational Access Scheme. This 12 to 16-month programme is focused on preparing students to transition to university with smaller class sizes and support for diverse learning needs. After meeting the required WAM (Weighted Aggregate Mark), students can apply for UNSW degrees in all faculties except Medicine and Law.
Portfolio Entry Scheme
This scheme offers students the opportunity to receive an early conditional offer by showcasing their passion and talent through portfolio submission in addition to their ATAR. Available for programs within the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture and the Faculty of Engineering. Round 1 applications open 5 May 2025.
New Minor in Game Art
This allows students to develop skills and knowledge in a rapidly evolving field of real-time graphics and screen-based game art practice. It is available in the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Bachelor of Media
- Bachelor of Social Sciences
Engineering
Australia’s engineering skills and labour shortage is the highest it has been for more than a decade, with only 8.5% of Australian graduates having an engineering qualification. The highest demand areas in the short term include Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Industrial Engineering. New degrees being offered next year include:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Geoenergy and Geostorage) four years
- Combines the foundations of petroleum engineering with future-focused solutions to support the global transition to renewable energy.
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Biomedical Engineering) four years
- Previously only offered via the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Biomedical Engineering dual degree.
- Bachelor of Cyber Security three years
- Gain skills in designing secure systems, networks, and data platforms using industry-standard technologies. Discover how human behaviour affects security and learn to analyse security failures.
Law
Admission to the LLB at UNSW is currently under review, and as a result, the 2025 Law Admission Test (LAT) will only be open to students seeking admission in 2026. Results are still valid for the Year 11 students who sat the LAT in 2024 and can be used for entry in 2026.
New double degrees are being offered next year include:
- Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Psychological Science ATAR 83, four years
- Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Psychology (Honours) ATAR 98, five years
Dietetics and Food Innovation
Bachelor of Nutrition/ Master of Dietetics and Food Innovation (five years) is Australia’s first and only programme to combine nutrition, dietetics and food innovation, expanding career outcomes to clinical and non-clinical settings. The degree includes 100 days of placements. This unique degree combination transforms the boundaries of traditional dietetics, unlocking a wide range of career possibilities across the health and food sectors.
Further information on UNSW can be found here.