Bachelor’s Degrees

Credit for Prior Learning

In some cases you may be credited with advanced standing (status/exemptions) on the basis of work you have already completed at another recognised post-secondary institution.

If you are seeking advanced standing status, you will need to submit an official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and the grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) for the courses you have successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system.

English Language Requirements

At UOWD, all classes are taught in English and in order to enrol in a bachelor’s degree you will need to submit one of the following certificate of English language proficiency:

English Test 

If you do not have the required evidence of English language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL) you may take the Accuplacer English Test to establish your language level. The test is conducted on a regular basis and you can register for the test at the same time as you lodge your university application for admission to UOWD.

English language programs for University studies and IELTS preparation are available at the University’s English Language Centre.

Bachelor of Engineering Placement Tests

All Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) students should complete the Faculty of Engineering Placement Tests in Physics and in Mathematics and achieve a minimum score of 60% in each test. Students who score less than 60% in the placement test would be required to complete remedial subject(s) in their first term.

Placement Test - Compulsory for all BE students

Students will receive further information about the placement test from the Faculty Administration Office, once they register for the test with the Student Recruitment team.

For further information about test dates, fees, registration and syllabuses, please download the Engineering Placement Test FAQ Sheet.

What is a Challenge Test?

Challenge Tests are available in the first trimester for eligible students ONLY. If you pass the Challenge test with a minimum of 60% mark, you will not be required to complete those subjects and will receive advance standing / credits for the subject.

Subjects available:

• MATH030 (College Algebra)
• MATH041 (Maths for Business)
• MATH042 (Maths for Engineering)
• PHY 040 (Physics)

For further information about test dates, fees, registration and syllabuses, please download the Challenge Test FAQ Sheet.

Arabic Challenge Test

Candidates with excellent academic results in Arabic language can accelerate their progression by gaining exemption from the general education Arabic subject through a Challenge Test. Students achieving the minimum required score would be given exemption from the general education Arabic subject in their degree.