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All Streams of Study are available in both the Standard and Standard Plus Programs.
The Transition Program offers the Physical Science, Life Science and Commerce/
Business Streams only.
If you are not sure of the most appropriate stream to choose, see the recommended stream for each degree program or page 26–29.
NOTE: For further information on undergraduate programs consult
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Students aiming to study Actuarial Studies need to take Science Mathematics.
** Students aiming to study Construction Management and Property and Industrial Design need to take Commerce Mathematics.
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Students who, successfully pass 1. the Science stream courses and then are accepted into any UNSW undergraduate Science program,
will be eligible for Advanced Standing.2. the Design Course and then are accepted into any UNSW College of Fine Arts (COFA)
undergraduate program, will be eligible for Advanced Standing (see page 26–29).
‡ Mathematics C – Commerce Mathematics, Mathematics S – Science Mathematics.
Streams of Study
Streams and Courses
Degree Programs
Physical Science***
Physical Science***, Academic English,
Computing Studies, Mathematics S ‡,
Chemistry, Physics
Aviation, Renewable Energy and Photovoltaics, Engineering (Chemical, Civil,
Computer and Software, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Mining, Petroleum and
Telecommunications), Computer Science, Vision Science/Optometry, Nanotechnology,
Medicine, Science
Life Science***
Academic English, Computing Studies,
Mathematics S ‡, Chemistry, Biology
Health & Exercise Science, Medicine, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Vision
Science/Optometry, Environmental Sciences Sciences, Vision Science/Optometry,
Environmental Sciences and Management, Biotechnology, Psychology, Food Science
and Technology, Medical Science, Science
Commerce/Business
Academic English, Computing Studies,
Mathematics C ‡ or S ‡*, Economics,
Legal Studies, Accounting
Accounting, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Studies, Information Systems, Arts, Social
Science, some combined Law degrees, International Business, Banking and Finance
Design/Fine Arts, Media & Building***
Academic English, Computing Studies,
Essentials of Mathematics, or
Mathematics C ‡**, or International
Issues and Perspectives, Design,
Australian Studies
Media (Communications and Journalism; Media Production; Screen and Sound),
Media Arts, Design, Art Theory, Fine Arts, Architectural Computing, Architectural
Studies, Interior or Landscape Architecture, Industrial Design, Social Science (wide
range of areas of study available including business subjects),
Planning, Construction Management and Property
Arts, Social Sciences & International Studies
Academic English, Computing Studies,
Essentials of Mathematics, or
Economics, International Issues and
Perspectives, Australian Studies
Criminology, Arts, Social Science (wide range of areas of study available including
business subjects), Australian Studies, International Studies (Specialisations:
Globalisation, Asian, European, Language, Development, International Business
Studies), Languages, Media (Communications and Journalism; Media Production;
Screen & Sound), Education, Social Work, Music, Humanities, Arts/Law
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