Prospective students must be available to attend an interview late November or early December. Prospective students are also required to complete a questionnaire which is set in October.
Year 12 applicants are admitted on the basis of their NSW Universities Admission Index (UAI) or interstate equivalent, assessment of the questionnaire and interview. This information is sent out to all UAC applicants in October.
Following is an example of the Questionnaire:
Please complete in your own handwriting, clearly marking your name on all of the following questions and tasks as requested. Please note no material will be returned, therefore do not provide originals. You can also provide any other information that you think may be relevant to your application.
1. Which secondary school did you attend?
2. Have you undertaken any studies since leaving high school?
3. If you have completed the NSW Higher School Certificate, or its interstate equivalent, indicate:
Note: Provide photocopies of supporting evidence for questions 4, 5 and 6. Please do not send originals as material will not be returned.
4. Have you undertaken work experience relevant to the course you wish to study? If so, specify.
5. State briefly any other experience you have had in areas relevant to your preferred course.
6. Give the names and positions of any people in the communication industry who could support your application.
7. State briefly any other information you think relevant to this application.
8. Non-school leaver applicants: please attach a curriculum vitae.
Applicants should attach copies of any support materials they think will assist their application.
Please write one 200-400 word essay on the following topic:
Tell us about yourself and why you are interested in a career in a specific
area in the communication sector
All Commercial Radio applicants write an essay on:
Note: Remember to put your name, address and contact details on your essays.