What ATAR do you need for some of the most popular university courses in Sydney?
Not quite sure where to start with your university preferences, or want to see how your desired program shapes up for 2022 admission?
We break down the most common required selection ranks for the 2021 academic year, at some of the most popular universities across Australia, and help you gain entry into the course of your dreams next year.
Note: A selection rank is the ranking that tertiary admission centres and most universities actually use to assess admission to a course and is made up of your ATAR plus any adjustments made by the University. Selection rank adjustments don’t change your ATAR. They change your selection rank for a particular course at a particular institution.
Bachelor of Arts
A fantastic gateway course if you’re unsure of what you want to study as an undergraduate. You can refine your academic skills as use this degree as a foundation to your future postgraduate studies.
Career objectives: Depends on the majors and minors you choose to pursue, including any other post-graduate studies you decide to undertake or specialise in majors and minors you choose to pursue
Western Sydney University: 70
Macquarie University: 75
University of Sydney: 80
University of New South Wales: 80
Bachelor of Business/Commerce
Depending on what major you decide to undertake, a Bachelor of Business/Commerce is a great way to wrap your mind around the Business side of your degree. You can choose to specialise your studies by pursuing a post-graduate degree to complement your undergraduate studies.
Career objectives: Accountant, Economist, Business Development, Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, Business Analyst, Tax Advisor, Investment Banker, Human Resource Manager
Western Sydney University: 70
Macquarie University: 80
University of Technology Sydney: 86
University of Sydney: 96
University of New South Wales: 93
Bachelor of Engineering
Depending on what specialty you decide to undertake, a Bachelor of Engineering is a great way to channel theoretical learnings in solving real-world environmental, infrastructural and technological challenges.
Career objectives: Aeronautical engineer, Biomedical engineer , Chemical engineer, Biomolecular engineer, Civil engineer, Electrical engineer, Mechanical engineer, Mechatronic engineer, Software engineer
Civil Engineering
Western Sydney University: 80
Macquarie University: 80
University of Technology Sydney: 81.30
University of Sydney: 92
University of New South Wales: 90
Mechanical Engineering
Western Sydney University: 80
Macquarie University: 80
University of Technology Sydney: 81.05
University of Sydney: 92
University of New South Wales: 90
Bachelor of Health/Human Science
A well rounded degree which provides both practical and theoretical experience and ultimately helps to equip you with skills you need to work with clients and deliver services that promote the health and well-being of individuals and the wider population.
Career objectives: Health promotion, Policymaking, Project and case management, Consultancy, Logistics and procurement, Insurance, Business development, E-Health, Public relations, Research
Western Sydney University: 70
Macquarie University: 80
University of Technology Sydney: 73.05
University of Sydney: 80
Bachelor of Laws
A Bachelor of Laws will provide you with a theoretical understanding of the law and provides the path to becoming a legal practitioner. Often combined with another degree such as Arts, Commerce, Science and more.
Career objectives: Solicitor, Barrister, Corporate Counsel, Judge, Politics, Academics
Western Sydney University: 95
Macquarie University: 96
University of Technology Sydney: 96.05
University of Sydney: 99.5
University of New South Wales: 92.90 + LAT score
Bachelor of Medical Science
The Bachelor of Medical Science prepares you for a career in a range of laboratory roles, as well as providing an avenue for further study including graduate research programs.
This course doesn’t require the UCAT for entry.
Career objectives: Medical technician, Immunologist, Geneticist, Laboratory Manager, Anatomist, Medical scientist, Medicinal chemist, Environmental Health Officer
Western Sydney University: 70.10
Macquarie University: 85
University of Technology Sydney: 87.20
University of Sydney: 90
University of New South Wales: 88
Bachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine
An intensive degree that combines problem-based learning and clinical practice to provide you with the knowledge, skills and experience to make important contributions to the community’s health and wellbeing.
Don’t forget that this course not only requires an adequate ATAR, but you may also have to sit the UCAT exam and interview to be eligible for admission.
Career objectives: General Practice, Surgery or other Specialties
Western Sydney University: 95.5 + UCAT + Interview
University of Sydney: 99.95 + Other Admission Criteria
University of New South Wales: 97.20 + UCAT + Interview
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
This degree offers you the opportunity to study the human mind and behaviour. You’ll develop strong research, analytical and communication skills to prepare you for a career in psychology.
Career objectives: Clinical psychologist, Neuroscientist, Organisational Psychologist, Researcher, Counsellor, Developmental Care
Western Sydney University: 90
Macquarie University: 94
University of Sydney: 96
University of New South Wales: 98
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