ATAR questions

The Future Students Centre will be ready to answer all your questions over the holiday break. 

• Monday 21 December: 8.30am - 5pm 
• Tuesday 22 December: 9am - 4pm
• Wednesday 23 December: 9am - 4pm
• Thursday 24 December: 9am - 4pm 
• Tuesday 29 December: 9am - 4pm
• Wednesday 30 December: 9am - 4pm
• Thursday 31 December: 9am - 4pm 
• Monday 4 January: 9am - 4pm
• Tuesday 5 January: 9am - 4pm
• Wednesday 6 January: 9am - 4pm 

From Thursday 7 January 2021, normal opening hours will apply from 8.30am to 5pm.

We're really pleased you want to accept your offer to study at UWA and look forward to welcoming you to our community! There is a button within your offer email which will take you to your offer details online. Follow the step-by-step instructions on the website and contact us  if you have any problems. Don't forget to continue through the enrolment process too, which the site will step you through.

You can email our Admissions team directly on admissions@uwa.edu.au and request to change your current course offer.

In your email to Admissions, please state the subject header as "Request to Change Course/Major", and provide your full name, UWA student ID (if known), course and major that you applied for, and include your new course preference order in this email. 

Yes, email our admissions team directly on admissions@uwa.edu.au and request to change your current course offer.

In your email to Admissions, please state the subject header as "Request to Change Course/Major", and provide your full name, UWA student ID (if known), course and major that you applied for, and include your new course preference order in this email. 

Yes, in most cases your offer will stand, you may have to complete bridging units, complete STAT or attend a targeted academic preparation session in orientation week. This will depend on your predicted ATAR and what course you have applied for. Check your email to see the conditions or you can book an appointment with the Future Students Centre if you are unsure.

Yes, if you received an email from UWA advising that you have an unconditional offer this is correct due to your predicted ATAR gaining you entry into your chosen course.

Visit the TISC website to see when the next STAT will run.

Watch this pre-recorded workshop to develop your writing skills in preparation for the two short essays you are required to write in the STAT.

If you applied direct to UWA, you could be eligible to enter based on your predicted ATAR or by completing the STAT. Contact the UWA Future Students centre and we can review your case.

If you have submitted an application via UWA Apply you can email our Admissions team directly on admissions@uwa.edu.au and request to add or rearrange your preferences, or change your current course offer.

In your email to Admissions, please state the subject header as "Request to Change Course/Major", and provide your full name, UWA student ID (if known), course and major that you applied for, and include your new course preference order in this email.

Visit the TISC website for timelines on changing preferences after the main round offers, you can contact the UWA Future Students Centre if you are unsure.

If you have submitted a direct application to UWA and received an offer, you may wish to accept this offer to start preparing for study. Accepting your offer will allow you to set up your UWA student email account as well as access your Careers and Employability package.

If you receive a TISC offer to a higher preference UWA course, you will be able to switch over to the course by accepting your new offer. If you have not accepted your original offer, a UWA TISC offer will supersede the original UWA offer.

In most cases, our Scholarships Office will be in contact with you between December 21 and 24 to confirm if you have a received a UWA scholarship.

You will only be made one offer for one course at one university when the main round offers are released.

That's very exciting for you and we look forward to welcoming you to UWA in the future. Deferring your offer means you're happy with the course you've been offered and that you'll start your studies in Semester 2, 2021 or Semester 1, 2022. Click on the 'Accept offer' button on your offer email and follow the prompts to defer your offer. Best wishes for your gap year.

UWA is the perfect choice if that's the case. Our personalised degrees allow you to keep your options open before finalising your choice of major/s. You won't have to decide until the end of your first year, meaning you can try out a few different subjects to find what you're really passionate about.

Contact our Future Students team if you wish to discuss your options further by calling 131 UWA (131 892).

If you have internet access, you'll be fine. We'll be sending offers out via email so make sure you check your email regularly to get the details of your offer (it's also a good idea to check your spam/junk folders, just in case). You can accept your offer and proceed to complete your enrolment online. There are lots of resources available to help you in the process.

We're here to help contact us on 131UWA (131 892) or visit askUWA.

Students who have applied direct to UWA may also wish to view the FAQS listed on our New 2021 entry pathways for School Leavers website.

That's great news! We're really looking forward to you joining UWA. You can find out more about campus life and the UWA student experience.

The offer email will direct you to a website which will take you through the steps of accepting your offer and the enrolment process. Don't forget we're here to help, so contact us if you have any queries.

Congratulations! You have until 11pm on 8 January 2021 to update your preferences for main round offers. Main round offers will be made on the 15 January 2021. At this time you can change your preferences again in time for second round offers.

If you have a particular career goal in mind, have you considered one of our Direct Pathways or Combined Bachelor's or Master's degrees?

If you need advice before making any changes, we'll be happy to help.

We still want to hear from you! In certain instances, you may wish to submit an application via UWay, or you can consider one of our alternative entry pathways. Our Future Students team can also advise you of further options that may be available to you.

For those attending a Broadway UWA school, if you achieved an ATAR between 70 to 79.95 you will receive an adjusted selection rank of 80 to allow you to receive an offer into the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Environmental Design, Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Science, provided you have:

• completed the requirements for the WA Certificate of Education
• achieved UWA’s English Language Competence and
• satisfied any prerequisites that may apply

We encourage you to make your second preference your chosen UWA bachelor's degree as you will still be eligible to apply for your professional course towards the end of your undergraduate studies, on the basis of your bachelor's degree results.

For example, if your first preference is for a Direct Pathway to Law, make your second preference a UWA Bachelor degree. When you enrol, you can still create a study plan which will allow you to progress to the Juris Doctor if you meet the minimum weighted average marks.

Don't hesitate to contact our Future Students team by calling 131UWA (131892) if you need advice on how to make the most of your preferences.

All our courses require you to satisfy the English language competency level set by the University. If you don't meet that level, it's not your final option.

If you have completed English ATAR or Literature ATAR with a final scaled mark of 48.95 or less (49-49.95 are conceded), and you are eligible for a UWA offer, you will be able to complete Communications in Practice (PACM1101) during your first semester of studies at UWA, alternatively you may complete a recognised test of English.

If you have completed English as an Additional Language or Dialect ATAR with a final scaled mark of 48.95 or less (49-49.95 are conceded), and you are eligible for a UWA offer and will be able to complete Professional and Academic Communications (PACM1100) during your first semester of studies at UWA, alternatively you may complete a recognised test of English.

Refer to your Universities Admission Advice Letter (UAAL) on TISCOnline to confirm if you meet the University's requirements

We recommend you check your course information at UWA Handbooks to determine what is required for your chosen major/s. In most cases, missing prerequisites won't prevent you from being offered a place.

However, if you're worried or need advice, don't hesitate to contact us by calling 131 UWA (131 892).

HECS-HELP is a loan scheme for eligible students enrolled in Commonwealth-supported places to pay their student contribution amounts.

Your fees will depend on the course you have chosen. Units in some courses may be higher than others.

An ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) is a rank given in increments of 0.05 between zero and 99.95. The ATAR is calculated and converted from your Tertiary Entrance Aggregate (TEA) which is based on your best four scaled scores in WACE subjects.

Your ATAR is a ranking that tells you where you're ranked relative to other WACE students.

Year 12 students typically gain admission to a university on the basis of their ATAR. Some universities assign WACE students who are eligible for admission entry pathways a Selection Rank that's higher than their ATAR.

If you've sat a WACE exam and achieved a scaled score in a WACE course this year, you'll be able to access your Year 12 exam results and ATAR on the TISC website from late December.

UWA offers ATAR adjustments to WACE students who study a recognised language other than English (LOTE) and to those who study higher-level maths subjects in Year 12.

There is no expiry date for your ATAR; you may use it for university entry at any point in time.

Changing your preferences is a three-step process, which involves moving through three pages. Make sure that you go through all three steps and receive a reference number, then you'll know you've completed the change.

It's completely up to you if you want to hold or change your preferences and wait for second round offers. You have time to change your preferences on the TISC website. Certain conditions apply, so if you need advice before making any changes, we'll be happy to help.

Congratulations! You have until 11pm on 8 January 2021 to update your preferences for main round offers. Main round offers will be made on the 15 January 2021. At this time you can change your preferences again in time for second round offers.

If you have a particular career goal in mind, have you considered one of our Direct Pathways or Combined Bachelor's or Master's degrees?

If you need advice before making any changes, we'll be happy to help.

Applications for TISC opened on 18 May 2020. To avoid late fees, apply before 11pm, 30 September 2020. It is a good idea when completing your application to use a personal email address, as a student email address may not stay valid beyond the end of Year 12.

1. Log in to the TISC website
   If you’re a Year 12 student studying a WACE course at a WA high school or a pathway program, you are already automatically registered with TISC. If you’re a non-school leaver, you can register online.
2. Select your preferences
   You can choose up to six preferences when you apply through TISC, but remember that your order of preferences matters. You should list your preferences in order from your most desired course onwards; this way you’ll have plenty of options to get into UWA.
3. Lodging your application
   You’re almost there! After answering a few questions, you’ll need to make a declaration about your application.
4. Application processing fee
   Your TISC application is lodged once you’ve completed the payment. For more information on fees and payments, visit the TISC website.

All of UWA's TISC codes are listed on the TISC website. Simply select "The University of Western Australia" in the course search tool to view our courses and their associated code.

You can apply through TISC if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or you've been approved or granted Australian permanent resident status. International students (including 457 visa holders) apply directly to their preferred WA universities.

You can apply to any of the four public Western Australian universities through TISC.

If you have been successful for a place in a course at university, you will receive your main round offer on the 15 January 2021. For second round offers, you will be notified on 28 January 2021.

You will only receive one offer for one course at one university when the main round offers are released.

You will receive one offer for the highest preference that you are eligible for, moving down your list from 1 to 6. If you are not eligible for your first preference, you will be considered for your second and if it is a non-quota based course.

Certain fees apply when submitting an application through TISC. These vary depending on when you submit your application.