FEAS - Faculty of Engineering Admissions Scheme

The Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme (FEAS) is for the admission of undergraduate students to UNSW Faculty of Engineering degree programs (including the BSc Computer Science, BSc Food Science & Technology, and Diploma in Science, Engineering and Technology (DipSET)).

Admission Process for Entry to UNSW Faculty of Engineering Programs in 2012 

  • ATAR* 91.00+ : Admission on basis of ATAR (or equivalent)
  • ATAR* 81.00-90.95 : Admission on basis of FEAS

* ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) was formerly known as UAI (University Admission Index)

FEAS Structure

Students who achieve an ATAR (or equivalent) between 81.00 and 90.95 will be considered for admission under the Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme (FEAS).

 

Applicants who do not submit a FEAS application for an interview will be considered under Step 1 and 2 of the Scheme.

  • Step 1 : ATAR (or equivalent) : 81.00-90.95
  • Step 2 : Subjects : Performance in relevant HSC subjects/Australian Yr12 subjects
  • Step 3 : FEAS Application : Supporting documentation and/or Interview to assess additional factors related to engineering studies

The cut-off for admission to UNSW engineering programs in 2012 is expected to be an ATAR (or equivalent) of 91.00.

Below an ATAR (or equivalent) of 91.00 the Faculty recognises that there are a number of factors which signal the potential of students to succeed in engineering programs. These factors include the ATAR (or equivalent), ability in Mathematics, Physical Science, design and problem solving and attitude and motivation toward engineering studies.

If you anticipate achieving an ATAR (or equivalent) between 81.00 and 90.95 then to maximise your opportunities for admission you are strongly encouraged to submit an application under the Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme (FEAS). This provides an opportunity to upload supporting documentation and/or apply for an interview. At the interview, you will meet with an Engineering academic, exchange information and show how you are suited to engineering studies.

Both 2011 Australian Year 12 and other applicants are eligible to apply for FEAS Step 3. Domestic applicants who have undertaken post-secondary or tertiary studies (eg. TAFE, University) may submit an FEAS application but will not be allocated an interview, as they will be considered on the basis of data received from the UAC. Information on the UAC application process is available at www.uac.edu.au.

The application form for the 2012 Mid-Year Admission Round is now available. 

FEAS information and important dates for the 2013 Admission Round will be available on this website from 1 August 2012.

Please note all domestic applicants must still lodge a UAC application for admission, and all offers are made through UAC (www.uac.edu.au). International applicants apply for Mid-Year admission direct to UNSW and are not eligible for the Mid-Year Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme (FEAS). Further information is available on the UNSW website at www.unsw.edu.au/futureStudents/undergrad/sad/howtoapply.html

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