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Higher education builds on your existing skills by providing new knowledge, expanded networks and opportunities for employment in your chosen fields.

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What's your next step?
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Step 1 - Choosing your career
Identify career goals, assess existing skills and training, and determine skill or training gaps.
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Step 2 - Pathway to your career
Options for filling your skill and training gaps include TVET, a university degree, university short courses, and start-up support.
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Step 3 - Choosing your degree
UNSW offers a variety of education programs, including preparatory, undergraduate, and postgraduate degrees.
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Step 4 - Applying to university
Applying to university involves choosing an admission pathway and providing the necessary supporting documents for your application.
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Step 5 - Credit
UNSW allows for credit transfer for equivalent courses studied at other institutions, with articulation pathways recognising qualifications from certified institutions.
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Step 6 - Transitioning to university
Discover more about transitioning to university through insightful podcasts and comprehensive student support services.

Support services

UNSW provides extensive support for veterans, including educational adjustments and career transition assistance. Equitable Learning Facilitators help create tailored plans to ensure full participation, while UNSW Employability offers programs and coaching to aid in the shift to civilian careers. Veterans can access coaching consults up to two years post-graduation. Visit the support services page to learn more about all available support services.
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Study skills

UNSW provides a range of academic support options, including online resources like mySkillSearch, which helps you assess and improve your skills. Additionally, effective time management is essential, especially for busy students balancing multiple commitments. Leverage your existing skills for success and access further support through the academic skills team, available both online and in person.
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Preparing for life at UNSW

Starting university can be exciting, however there is a lot of important information that you will need to understand. To ensure your success at university, there are teams of professional staff willing and able to help you navigate university processes and procedures, wellbeing matters and more.
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