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University Access Program at the Shoalhaven Campus, your pathway to UOW.

• Want to go to Uni next year but don't have the qualifications?
• Entry Requirements
• Progression to UOW
• Progression to other Australian Universities
• How to Apply
• Location
• Testimonial
• More Information

Want to go to Uni next year but don't have the qualifications?

The University Access Program (UAP) Shoalhaven is a 14 week part-time preparation program designed by the Wollongong College Australia (WCA) for students who want to enter University. The course prepares students for University by teaching skills related to note taking, essay writing, presentations and examinations; with specific course content to help students succeed in both the UAP and their future degree.

After successful completion^ of this course students are guaranteed entry into Arts, Nursing (Shoalhaven and Bega only) or Commerce Bachelor degrees at the University of Wollongong Shoalhaven Campus or UOW Education Centres in Batemans Bay, Bega or Moss Vale.

The University Access Program (UAP) at the Shoalhaven Campus is a joint initiative of the University of Wollongong Shoalhaven Campus and the Wollongong College Australia (WCA).

**UAP applicants are encouraged to apply for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) to cover the cost of the courses tuition fees.

Students will be expected to complete work such as readings and assignments outside of class, in addition to the nine hours per week of class time.

FEE-HELP is also available to eligible students to cover all or part of the tuition fees. Click on these links for further information on CSP or FEE-HELP. Alternatively contact UniAdvice on 1300 367 869.

Entry Requirements

Entry is dependent on UAI (Universities Admissions Index), however, students applying for the UAP at the Shoalhaven Campus who do not have a UAI may be required to sit the Literacy and Numeracy Test in order to assess their suitability for the course. The Literacy section of the examination does not require any prior reading or study.

Students will be contacted via phone if they are required to sit the Literacy and Numeracy Test which will be held on a date to be confirmed in September or October 2009.

^Progression to UOW

Students must achieve the required Weighted Average Mark (WAM) in order to successfully complete the UAP and progress to their chosen UOW Bachelor degree.

Progression to other Australian Universities

If you intend to seek progression to another Australian university you will need to discuss entry requirements with the relevant university prior to accepting a place in the UAP at the Shoalhaven Campus.

How to Apply

1. Complete the Wollongong College Australia Application form.
2. To apply for a Commonwealth Supported Place, to apply to be exempt from tuition fees, complete a Commonwealth Supported Place application [pdf - 208kb].
3. If you wish to progress to the Bachelor of Nursing at UOW (Shoalhaven and Bega only) you will need to include a seperate written statement (1-2 pages only) addressing the criteria listed below. 
   
   - State your most recent academic qualifications and results (eg HSC, TAFE)
   - Describe your career ambitions and motivation for studying
   - Describe any community involvement or other achievements relevant to your desired program of university study, eg teaching/childcare experience in the case of a Bachelor of Teaching
   - Describe your personal qualities that would make you suited to the profession

Alternatively to receive the required application forms contact UniAdvice on 1300 367 869, email uniadvice@uow.edu.au or visit the Shoalhaven Campus in person.

Completed applications must be sent to UniAdvice by 23 September 2009.

Location of UAP at the Shoalhaven Campus

University of Wollongong - Shoalhaven
Ray Cleary Building
George Evans Road
West Nowra

Postal Address for applications

UniAdvice
Building 36
University of Wollongong
NSW 2522 Australia

Testimonial

"I found the 14-week bridging program that I attended at WCA invaluable to my degree, especially the advice, guidance and enthusiasm shown by my lecturers.

As I left school in 1976, the WCA subjects taught were extremely helpful in assisting me with writing essays and certainly prepared me for University
study. I chose WCA because of its outstanding reputation. The flexibility of the program allowed me to return to study, even though I still had work and family commitments.

I graduated from UOW with Distinction and now am completing a postgraduate degree at UOW. WCA is certainly the best possible pathway to University."

Christine Hamilton
University Access Program - Wollongong
Wollongong College Australia (WCA)
Bachelor of Arts (History) with Distinction

More Information

Contact UniAdvice on 1300 367 869, email uniadvice@uow.edu.au or visit the Shoalhaven Campus in person.

• UAP at the Shoalhaven Campus flyer
• Wollongong College Australia Application Form
• University of Wollongong  Shoalhaven
• Wollongong College Australia prospectus