Didn't Get The Marks? You Can Still Get Into Engineering
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Year13
The end of the year is a hot pot of emotions and uncertainty as you await those dreaded results. You’ve channeled all of your energy this year into achieving your dream ATAR. You wrote the number down on a sticky note and stuck it on your wall. You manifested it, you even saw it in your dreams. But when you fall just short, the disappointment is so real.
There’s a lot of pressure placed on that ATAR, especially if you’re wanting to crack into a competitive degree like engineering. But don’t fret, all hope is not lost! What your teachers often forget to mention is that there is a way you can still get into your degree.
Known for being the largest provider of alternate entry programs in Australia, our mates at the University of Newcastle wanna show you their options that don’t depend on that pesky ATAR.
Whether you didn’t get the ATAR you needed or if you just want to add something new to your life and try a new career path, their Diploma in Engineering is an awesome opportunity for you.
The Diploma prepares you with the skills to go onto further study or straight into the workforce. You’ll also widen your career prospects and increase your employability, and who doesn’t want that?!
The best news is that once you complete the Diploma in Engineering you can receive credit and guaranteed entry into one of the University of Newcastle’s Bachelor of Engineering degrees. Winning! Being one of only three Australian member institutions of the Global Engineering Exchange Program, there’s also ample opportunity to travel internationally if you do transition into a bachelor’s degree.
If you’re worried about being behind and wasting money, don’t because you could complete your degree with no extra cost and within the same timeframe, depending on your pathway.
The ATAR is made out to be the all-powerful number that defines you and your future. But for those of you who may be slightly out of reach to get where you want to go, don’t stress. The University of Newcastle’s pathway options are all about getting you exactly where you want to be and bridging the gap between you and your goals regardless of your ATAR.
