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Diploma of Arts, Social Science and Humanities Fast Track

Gain the skills to succeed at university and secure guaranteed* entry into UOW. 

To enquire about this course, please call the Future Students team on 1300 367 869 or submit an online enquiry form.

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1300 367 869 (in Australia)

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Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?
Campus
UOW College Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus
Starts
  • UOW College Autumn 2025
  • UOW College Spring 2025
  • UOW College Autumn 2026
  • UOW College Spring 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 111162C
UOWCA: 3193

Overview

The Diploma of Arts, Social Science and Humanities Fast Track provides guaranteed* entry into the second year of a range of degrees in the Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Wollongong (UOW).  

You will gain the skills to succeed in your UOW bachelor and explore various disciplines, including human geography, public health, linguistics, history and international relations. You will graduate with a Higher Education Diploma to help get you into the workforce while completing your bachelor's degree.

This course consists of two sessions, each lasting 14 weeks, and is offered by our pathway provider, UOW College Australia. See the course outline for more information.

UOW College offers three intakes each year, giving you the flexibility to start your studies at different times throughout the year. 

 

*The guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements as described in the course outline. 

This course is accredited by the University of Wollongong (TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12062; CRICOS: 00102E) and delivered by UOW College Australia (TEQSA Provider ID: 12027; CRICOS: 02723D). UOW College Australia is a registered business name of UOWC Ltd (ABN: 14 105 312 329).

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Pathways

Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain entry into the following UOW courses:

Bachelor of Arts (all specialisations excluding Bachelor of Arts Psychology see UEP – Stream 1) - entry into second year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)

Bachelor of Social Science (all specialisations) - entry into second year  (8 subjects, 48 credit points)

Bachelor of International Studies (all specialisations) - entry into first year with 24 credit points (equivalent to 4 subjects or 1 session of full time study)

Bachelor of Psychological Science - Bachelor of Social Science - entry into first year, 1 session (3 subjects, 18 credit points)

Bachelor of Social Work* - entry into first year, 1 session (2 subjects, 12 credit points)

Bachelor of Creative Arts – entry into first year (4 subjects, 24 unspecified credit points)

Bachelor of Communications and Media – entry into first year (3 subjects, 18 unspecified credit points)

*not available to international students

Admissions information

More detail

UOW College fees, payment options, scholarships and loans (as applicable) are outlined on the Domestic student fees & payment options page and International student fees & scholarships page.

Indicative enrolment

The tables below contain information on the 2024 commencing student cohort, which indicates the likely profile of students for 2025.

Student profile

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2024.

Student profile table
Applicant background 2024 intake 2024 intake (%)
Higher education study 18 23%
Vocational education & training study 7 9%
Work & life experience 5 6%
Recent secondary education
ATAR Only 17 22%
ATAR plus additional criteria 8 10%
Other criteria only (non-ATAR) 18 23%
International students <5 <5
All students 77 100%

< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

ATAR profile

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ATAR-based admission.

ATAR profile table
ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2024 ATAR Selection Rank
Highest rank to receive an offer 81.45 81.45
Median rank to receive an offer 49.35 49.35
Lowest rank to receive an offer 40.25 40.25

< 5: Less than 5 ATAR-based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)

More information

For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.

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