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TAFE NSW CREDIT TRANSFERS AND PATHWAYS

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As a TAFE student or graduate, you have already made a positive choice by pursing further education. A strong education gives you many options for the future, and these options include university study.

The University of Wollongong has recognised TAFE studies with credit transfer into a wide range of our degrees for many years. We understand that TAFE graduates come to us with relevant, high quality credentials. This publication is designed to make it easier for you to understand the pathways and credit transfer between TAFE and a University of Wollongong degree.

UOW shares with TAFE a philosophy of practical outcomes in its coursework and research. The university learned early on that an idea is only good if you can make it work.

Further study is only useful if it advances your knowledge and empowers you, and a UOW degree can do both.

I look forward to welcoming you to the University.

Professor Rob Castle Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

Contents

04 TAFE to UOWPathways from TAFE to UOW

06 HOW TO APPLYHow to apply for a UOW degree

07 CREDIT TRANSFERHow credit transfer is granted to TAFE graduates applying to UOW, and tables showing maximum credit transfer based on entrance qualification

09 Arts, Design, Fashion, Media and Music

09 Automotive, Transport and Maritime Building and Construction Electrotechnology, Engineering, Manufacturing and Mining

10 Business and Administration

Events, Tourism and Travel Hospitality and Cookery

11 Communication and Media

14 Environmental, Horticultural, Rural and Animal Studies

14 Human Services (Community and Health)

15 Information Communication and Technology (ICT) and Library Services

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A Five-star UniversityThe category rates universities across five key performance indicators, where only the top twenty per cent of universities nationwide can be awarded 5 stars in any one category. This demonstrates UOW graduates are well-rounded, enjoy high employment rates, great access to further study, and are taught by leaders in their field.

HHHHH Domestic Graduates: Generic Skills

HHHHH Domestic Graduates: Overall Satisfaction

HHHHH Domestic Graduates: Teaching Quality

HHHHH Staff Qualifications

HHHH Staff-student ratios

The Good Universities Guide 2012 Edition

TAFE/AQF Qualifications The University of Wollongong welcomes applications from graduates of TAFE New South Wales and other AQF providers.

The following TAFE awards are appropriate qualifications considered for entry to a range of UOW degrees.

� Diploma � Advanced Diploma � Associate Diploma � Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level IV Certificate

(excluding trade certificates)

Admission is dependent on the completion of the course and the level of academic performance achieved. Entry is based on a calculated grade point average, which is converted to an ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank). Credit transfer may be granted for these awards, excluding Certificate IVs. See page 7 for more on credit transfer.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you have studied a program not listed in this brochure you may still be eligible for admission to UOW with credit transfer. Please contact UniAdvice on 1300 367 869 or at [email protected] for further information.

TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate The TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) is a well established alternative to undertaking a HSC course. Entry to UOW is dependent on the level of academic performance achieved in the TPC, which is converted to an ATAR. Please note: the TPC does not qualify applicants for credit transfer.

TAFE to UOW

Jorge Perez Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)

I questioned myself about whether I was good enough or smart enough to study at university and was full of questions and doubts about applying and enrolling.

I came to the UOW after completing a Diploma in Human Resources Management at TAFE.

TAFE is a great institution in its own right and I strongly believe it provides students with skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce.

TAFE allows you to ease into university in many ways; previous subjects which you have studied at TAFE will allow you to understand more of the material taught at university. I can now finish my degree faster thanks to my Diploma from TAFE.

UOW offers students the opportunity to have a taste of a variety of different core subjects which provides you with an overview of many different subjects you can choose from. The possibilities are endless.

UOW offers a combination of excellent education and a great lifestyle. It provides students with an opportunity to meet people from all over the world. The campus itself offers a great environment to study and socialise, and the facilities available are second to none.

University is not impossible and you don’t have to be a brainiac, it’s just doing the hard yards to get great results and keeping on top of your work each week.

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The University of Wollongong was the highest-performing public university in Australia overall for ‘domestic graduates’ in the independent Good Universities Guide 2012.

Making a Direct Application1. Find the course you want to study

The tables starting on page 9 show which UOW degrees your TAFE qualification will give you credit transfer for. You can find detailed information on all courses online in the UOW CourseFinder at coursefinder.uow.edu.au Alternatively, you contact our Admissions Advising Team on 1300 367 869 to discuss options or have a course guide mailed to you.

2. Complete an application All direct applications can be made online through apply.uow.edu.au You can save your incomplete application and return to it later. Alternatively, you can complete a hardcopy application form, which you can request from UniAdvice on 1300 367 869 or [email protected]

Applications are due 30 September 2011. Late applications can only be considered if places are available.

3. Submit your application Once your application is submitted, we will send you an acknowledgement email, which will advise you of your UOW student number (used for further enquiries), when you can expect to hear the outcome of your application, key contacts and next steps.

4. Application outcomes If your application is successful, you will receive a formal offer to study at UOW.

� If you submitted your complete academic transcripts and your TAFE results meet the required ATAR equivalent, you will receive an offer letter including details of the credit transfer granted based on your TAFE qualification.

� If you submitted incomplete transcripts demonstrating strong academic results, you will receive an offer that is conditional on successful completion of your TAFE program with appropriate marks.

Applying through UACDirect applicants may also apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). For more information, see www.uac.edu.au or phone 02 9752 0200.

What you will NeedAs part of your application, you will be asked to submit certified copies of your TAFE academic transcripts.

To obtain a ‘certified’ copy, you will need to take the original documents along with copies to an authorised person. The authorised person will check that the copies are exact copies of the original and then ‘certify’ them by signing (and possibly stamping) the copies. They must also print their name, provide their phone number and the occupation or position that qualifies them to certify documents.

People who are authorised to certify copies are:

� TAFE or UniAdvice officers � Justice of the Peace (JP) � Accountant or registered tax agent � Manager of a bank or credit union � Barrister, Solicitor or Patent Attorney � Post Office Manager � Police Officer

IF YOU DON’T HAVE YOUR RESULTS WHEN APPLICATIONS CLOSE

Sometimes TAFE students applying to UOW won’t have their final results by 30 September. In this case, applicants can submit their application with half-yearly results (i.e. an incomplete academic transcript) and supply final results as soon as they are available. Please note that credit transfer cannot be awarded until certified final TAFE results have been submitted to UOW.

For NSW TAFE Graduates Applying to UOWCredit transfer (or ‘advanced standing’, or ‘credit exemption’) is the awarding of credit towards completion of a UOW degree based on previous studies.

Many NSW TAFE Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are recognised for credit transfer at UOW as they contain studies equivalent to individual subjects in some UOW Bachelor degrees.

How much Credit Transfer?The tables starting on page 9 advise which UOW degrees your TAFE qualification will provide credit transfer towards, and the maximum credit transfer available.

Please note that the exact amount of credit transfer granted may vary based on academic performance at TAFE and other factors. The amount awarded will be confirmed when you are offered a place at UOW or at enrolment (see When Do I Find Out? below).

How is Credit Transfer Measured?All degrees at UOW are based on the awarding of credit points on the successful completion of each subject. Credit transfer is awarded as either ‘specified credit’ or ‘unspecified credit’ (see Types of Credit transfer below).

At UOW, one subject is worth 6–8 credit points, with 48 credit points equal to one year of standard full-time study. Students may vary the number of credit points they undertake in a year, but 48 credit points per year is the standard used to calculate the normal length of a UOW degree.

� A three-year degree is made up of 144 credit points � A four-year degree requires 196 credit points

Types of Credit TransferThe type and amount of credit transfer granted depends on the TAFE program and subjects completed, together with the program rules and structure of the UOW degree. If applicable, two types of credit transfer can be granted:

� Specified credit is granted when exact or near-exact equivalence to a UOW subject can be demonstrated. The codes for UOW subjects granted as specified credit are given in the tables starting page 9

� Unspecified credit is granted for relevant studies that do not exactly replicate UOW subjects. Unspecified credit is generally used for elective subjects.

UOW subjects are organised into levels (e.g. “200-level”), which indicates the complexity and depth of the subject in question. The level is indicated by first digit of the subject code, so MGMT110 is a “100-level” subject, and MARK205 is a “200-level” subject.

In highly prescribed courses (courses with relatively few elective options) it may not be possible to use all unspecified credit.

When do I find out?If you submit an on-time application, you can except to receive your application outcome between October and December. Late applications will be processed after on-time applications, and will be notified any time between November and February.

You find out how much credit transfer you have been granted either in your offer letter (for on-time applications) or at time of enrolment (for late applications). See How to Apply for more information.

How much time will I save?Depending on how much credit transfer you are awarded, you may be able to complete your UOW degree faster than normal. The table below equates credit points with time.

Credit transfer

72 credit points

48 credit points

24 credit points

6–18 credit points

Time saved

1 ½ years (3 semesters)

1 year (2 semesters)

½ year (1 semester)

1–3 subjects*

* by reducing your total subject load, it may be possible to shorten your degree by a semester (6 months) with appropriate study path planning.

Credit transfer by Entrance QualificationThe tables on the following pages show the maximum credit transfer you can be granted to specific UOW degrees based on your entrance qualification. For each UOW degree, the maximum amount of specified and unspecified credit is shown.

For specified credit, the UOW subject codes are listed. You can view complete course structures in the UOW handbook at www.uow.edu.au/handbook/current/ug Detailed descriptions of individual subjects can be found by clicking on “Subject Descriptions” at www.uow.edu.au/handbook

The tables have been organised by career area. For each career area, we indicate which UOW faculties offer courses in these areas.

how to apply credit transferTAFE graduates are invited to apply directly to UOW. All applications will be individually assessed by the University.

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Arts, Design, Fashion, Media and Music

Faculty of Creative Arts The Bachelor of Creative Arts at UOW offers major studies in Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Theatre, Visual Arts and Visual Arts & Design.

www.uow.edu.au/crearts/futureundergrad

TAFE Qualification UOW Qualification University CreditMaximum

Points

Advanced Diploma in Visual Arts Bachelor of Creative Arts Unspecified: 18 Credit Points at 100 level 30

Advanced Diploma of Design Bachelor of Creative Arts Unspecified: 18 Credit Points at 100 level 30

Certificate IV in Design Bachelor of Creative Arts Unspecified: 12 Credit Points at 100 level 12

Certificate IV in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft

Bachelor of Creative Arts Unspecified: 12 Credit Points at 100 level 12

Diploma in Visual Arts Bachelor of Creative Arts Unspecified: 12 Credit Points at 100 level 12

Diploma of Design Bachelor of Creative Arts Unspecified: 12 Credit Points at 100 level 12

Automotive, Transport and Maritime

Building and Construction

Electrotechnology, Engineering, Manufacturing and Mining

Faculty of EngineeringThe Bachelor of Engineering degree offers major studies in Civil, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronic and Mining Engineering. It also includes a Flexible Entry option where students don’t have to declare a major until the end of their first year, and the degree is accredited by Engineers Australia.

www.uow.edu.au/eng/ugstudentinfo


Points

Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Unspecified: 48 Credit Points 48

Diploma of Civil Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Unspecified: 48 Credit Points 48

Diploma of Structural Engineering Bachelor of Engineering Unspecified: 48 Credit Points 48

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Business and Administration

Events, Tourism and Travel

Hospitality and Cookery

Faculty of Commerce The Bachelor of Commerce

The Bachelor of Commerce at UOW offers a comprehensive suite of 14 majors covering all key disciplines of business and commerce. The Bachelor of Business is a broad degree that draws subjects from several key areas to make graduates flexible businesspeople.

www.uow.edu.au/commerce/prospective


Points

Advanced Diploma in Advertising

Bachelor of CommerceBachelor of Business

MGMT102, COMM113 plus 24 unspecified points at 100 level and 12 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Advanced Diploma in Business


ACCY111, MARK101, MGMT110, MARK205 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 6 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Advanced Diploma in Financial Services



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Advanced Diploma in Management (Human Resources)


MGMT110 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 12 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Advanced Diploma in Marketing


MARK101, MARK205 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Advanced Diploma of Accounting


ACCY111, MGMT110, LAW 101 and MGMT102, ACCY112, COMM113 plus 12 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Diploma in AdvertisingBachelor of CommerceBachelor of Business

MARK101, and MGMT102, ACCY112, COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Diploma in BusinessBachelor of CommerceBachelor of Business

MARK101, MGMT110, MGMT102 and COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Diploma in Business (Governance)


MGMT110, and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 24 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Diploma in Financial Services (Banking)



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Diploma in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage broking Management)


FIN111 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 24 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Diploma in Financial Services (Superannuation)


MGMT102, COMM113, FIN251 plus 30 unspecified points at 100 level.

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Diploma in Government (Project Management)


COMM121 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 24 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Diploma in Information Technology (Software Development)


COMM113 plus 36 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Diploma in Property (Business Broking)


ACCY111, LAW101 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Diploma in Property (Real Estate)


LAW101 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 24 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified credit points at 200 level.

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Diploma in Public RelationsBachelor of CommerceBachelor of Business

MARK101, PRMM201 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Diploma of AccountingBachelor of CommerceBachelor of Business

ACCY111, MGMT110, LAW101 and MGMT102, ACCY112, COMM113 plus 6 unspecified at 100 and 6 unspecified points at 200 level

Diploma of Business Administration


MGMT110, MGMT206 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Diploma of Conservation and Land Management (General Land Management)


COMM113 and 36 unspecified points at 100 level plus 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning)


MGMT102, COMM113, FIN251 plus 30 unspecified points at 100 level.

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Diploma of Human ResourcesBachelor of CommerceBachelor of Business

MGMT110, MGMT206 and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Diploma of Library Information Services


MGMT102, COMM113 and 30 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Diploma of ManagementBachelor of CommerceBachelor of Business

MARK101, MGMT110, MGMT206, MGMT205, and MGMT102, COMM113 plus 12 unspecified points at 100 level

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Diploma of MarketingBachelor of CommerceBachelor of Business

MARK101, MARK217, MGMT102 and COMM113 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety



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Diploma of Project Management


MGMT102, ACCY112, COMM113 plus 24 unspecified points at 100 level and 6 unspecified points at 200 level.

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Communication and Media

Faculty of Arts The Faculty of Arts delivers a range of courses designed to create flexible, highly employable graduates who have advanced analytical skills.

www.uow.edu.au/arts

TAFE Qualification University Qualification University CreditMaximum

Points

Diploma in relevant field

Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Communication & Media StudiesBachelor of International StudiesBachelor of Arts (Community, Culture & Environment)Bachelor of Arts (Dean’s Scholar)

Unspecified24 Credit Points at 100 level24 Credit Points at 200 level

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Environmental, Horticultural, Rural and Animal Studies

Faculty of ScienceThe Bachelor of Science offers eleven major studies across the science disciplines, including Geology, Geosciences, Human Geography, Physical Geography and Environmental Science.

www.uow.edu.au/science

TAFE Qualification UOW qualification University CreditMaximum

Points

Advanced Diploma in Spatial Information Services

Bachelor of ScienceEESC204, EESC304, EESC305, MATH151 plus 18 unspecified points at 100 level

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Cert III in Spatial Information Services Bachelor of ScienceEESC204, MATH151 plus 12 unspecified points at 100 level

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Diploma in Environmental Monitoring and Technology

Bachelor of ScienceBio 103, BIOL104, CHEM101, CHEM102, EESC103 plus 18 points at 100 level unspecified

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Diploma in Spatial Information Services Bachelor of ScienceEESC204, EESC305, MATH151 plus 24 unspecified points at 100 level

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Diploma of Conservation and Land Management

Bachelor of Science Bio 104 plus 42 points unspecified 48

Diploma of Conservation and Management

Bachelor of Science Bio 104 plus 42 points unspecified 48

Human Services (Community and Health)

Faculty of Health and Behavioural SciencesThe Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences offers degrees with a high level of professional recognition. The Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and Bachelor of Arts (Pyschology) are all recognised as complete or partial qualifications by the relevant professional bodies.

www.uow.edu.au/health


Points

Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled Nursing) Bachelor of Nursing NMIH103 and NMIH104 12

Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) with the bridging course

Bachelor of Nursing 48 specified credit (all first-year subjects) 48

Diploma of Community Welfare WorkBachelor of Arts (Psychology)

36 unspecified credit points at 100 level, 12 unspecified credit points at 200 level

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Diploma of Community Welfare WorkBachelor of Science (Psychology)

36 unspecified credit points at 100 level, 12 unspecified credit points at 200 level

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Diploma of FitnessBachelor of Science (Exercise Science)

Unspecified: 6 Credit Points at 200 level 6

Diploma of Remedial MassageBachelor of Science (Exercise Science)

Unspecified: 6 Credit Points at 200 level 6

Faculty of EducationThe Faculty of Education offers accredited teacher training programs for students who wish to work as a teacher in Australian Primary or Secondary schools, as well as preschools (Early Years education)..

www.uow.edu.au/educ


Points

Advanced Diploma of Business Bachelor of Primary Education 12 points unspecified 12

Advanced Diploma of Business Bachelor of Primary Education 12 points unspecified 12

Diploma in Children’s Services Bachelor of Primary Education 18 points unspecified 18

Diploma of Disability Bachelor of Primary Education 12 points unspecified 12

Diploma of Fitness Bachelor of Physical and Health Education 6 points unspecified 6

Diploma in Social Science (Child Studies)

Bachelor of Education – The Early Years

EYMP101, EDFE101, EYPP101, EYPD102, EYCA102, EYDC201, EYHS202, 6 credit points unspecified at 200 level

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Diploma of Sports Development Bachelor of Physical and Health Education 6 points unspecified 6

Information Communication and Technology (ICT) and Library Services

Faculty of Informatics The Faculty of Informatics combines the disciplines of Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer and network engineering, and Mathematics into a single teaching faculty.

www.uow.edu.au/informatics


Points

Any 2-year TAFE Diploma with a converted ATAR above or within 5 points of the current ATAR cut-off

Bachelor of Computer ScienceUp to 42 Credit Points at 100 level and 6 Credit Points at 200 level

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Bachelor of Information TechnologyUp to 42 Credit Points at 100 level and 6 Credit Points at 200 level

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Bachelor of Engineering (Computer, Electrical and Telecommunications)

Up to 48 Credit Points based on units completed

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Advanced Diploma Information Technology (Network Security)

Bachelor of Computer ScienceISIT102 plus up to 66 Credit Points unspecified

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Bachelor of Business Information Systems

ISIT102, ISIT105, ECTE182, ISIT201 and up to 48 Credit Points unspecified

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Bachelor of Information TechnologyISIT102, ISIT105, ECTE182, ISIT201 and up to 48 Credit Points unspecified

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Diploma of ElectrotechnologyBachelor of Engineering (Computer, Electrical and Telecommunications)

Up to 48 Credit Points unspecified 48

CONTACT USUniversity of Wollongong, NSW 2522 Australia

Tel 1300 367 869 Fax 02 4221 3233 Web for courses: coursefinder.uow.edu.au

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Or come and see us in person:

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The University of Wollongong attempts to ensure that the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (September 2011). However, sections may be amended without notice by the University in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. You should check with the University at the time of application/enrolment whether any later information is available. CRICOS Provider No.: 00102E

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