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UNSW is one of the most highly regardeduniversities in Australia and internationally.You will have access to the best resources andequipment in the country and a student-to-teacherratio unmatched by any other university in Australia.UNSW is one of the ‘Group of Eight’ leading universitiesin the nation. This means you will get the best educationthat Australia has to offer. Through a challenging programof studies, you will become one of the most respectedgraduates in your chosen field. What’s more, you willgraduate with a world class degree from UNSW.

WHAT DEGREESARE ON OFFER?The degrees are more diverse than you have probablyimagined. UNSW Canberra at ADFA offers degreesin Arts, Business, Engineering (Aeronautical, Civil,Electrical and Mechanical), Information Technology,Science and Technology (Aeronautical and Aviation).The following bachelor degrees areavailable at UNSW Canberra:• Bachelor of Arts BA, BA (CDF) and BA (Hons)• Bachelor of Business BBus, BBus (CDF) andBBus (Hons)• Bachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical) BEng andBEng (CDF) (Aeronautical)• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) BEng andBEng (CDF) (Civil)• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) BEng andBEng (CDF) (Electrical)• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) BEng andBEng (CDF) (Mechanical)• Bachelor of Information Technology BIT, BIT (CDF)and BIT (Hons)• Bachelor of Science BSc, BSc (CDF) andBSc (Hons)• Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical) BTech andBTech (CDF) (Aeronautical)• Bachelor of Technology (Aviation) BTechThe Honours year is subject to the requirement ofthe individual Services.

In the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Sciencedegree streams there are various specialisationsavailable, including:ARTSSCIENCEAviationBusinessChemistryComputer ScienceEnglishGeography HistoryIndonesianInformation SystemsMathematicsOceanographyOperations ResearchPhysicsInternational andPolitical Studies

WHAT TYPES OF JOBSCAN YOU OBTAIN WHENYOU GRADUATE FROM ADFA?One of the best things about training and studying atADFA is that you are guaranteed a career in the Navy,Army or Air Force upon successful graduation, andthe roles on offer are seemingly endless, fromEngineering to Aviation or Logistics. Whatever youare passionate about, there’s a career for you.If you would like to know more about the jobs onoffer, call 13 19 01 or visit defencejobs.gov.auARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONSRECOGNISED OUTSIDE THEAUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE?Yes. You will graduate with a degree from UNSW.Not only that, your training will have you primedfor a leadership role in whatever field you chooseto specialise in. You’ll know how to bring out thebest in others and have the scope to make decisions– all qualities in high demand by industry leadersaround the world.WE’LL PAY YOU TOSTUDY AT ADFAAt ADFA you will be paid to study for your degree. In yourfirst year you will receive a salary package of $38,153(excluding superannuation) which increases with eachyear of study. We will also take care of all your HELP fees(previously known as HECS), medical and dental careand subsidise your accommodation. You will then bepaid a salary package of more than $80,000 per yearafter you graduate and complete your specificemployment training.

THE ADFA EDUCATION AWARDIf you are currently studying Year 11, you could beeligible to apply for the ADFA Education Award.In recognition of leadership potential, and academicand sporting achievements, the most outstandingcandidates who apply for the ADFA EducationAward will be awarded a laptop computer.Should you be successful, there is no obligationto join ADFA. To apply call 13 19 01 or visitdefencejobs.gov.au/adfa. Conditions apply.FINDING THE BALANCEBETWEEN WORK AND PLAYWhilst training and studying at ADFA, you willlive on campus, however you do have spare timeto relax. ADFA is located in Canberra and offersan enormous range of leisure, sporting and adventureactivities. There are opportunities to go skiing atThredbo, yachting from ADFA’s boat house onLake Burley-Griffin, hang-gliding or scuba diving.Then again, if you are looking for team sports,ADFA also offers Australian Rules Football, rugbyunion, rugby league, netball, hockey, soccer,basketball and much more. ADFA also hasa well-equipped indoor sports centre, includingstate-of-the-art weights and cardio equipment,an indoor swimming pool and indoor and outdoorsports courts.In terms of on-campus facilities, you will find ADFAoffers banking, a bookshop, coffee shop, dry cleaningand a hairdresser. The other big plus about ADFAis if you wish to go home in your mid year or endof year breaks, ADFA will pay for your travel coststwice per year.

WHAT ARE THE STEPS INAPPLYING TO JOIN ADFA?1. Enquiry / ApplicationTo enquire or apply for ADFA call 13 19 01 or visitdefencejobs.gov.au/adfa. You can book directly intoa Your Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) session that isheld at your local Defence Force Recruiting Centre.You will be sent application forms, which you will needto complete and bring with you to the session. As it isa competitive process, which can take up to 12 months,it is preferable that you apply in Year 11.2. Your Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) SessionAfter applying you will attend a YOU session at yourlocal Defence Force Recruiting Centre. This sessionwill provide you with information about ADFA andcareer advice from an ADF Careers Counsellor.To make sure you can handle the intellectual andtraining demands of ADFA, you will also undertakean aptitude test. An ADF Careers Counsellor willexplain what to expect.3. Assessment DayAfter the YOU session you will be booked intoan Assessment Day where you will undergo aPsychological Interview, a Medical Assessmentand a Defence Interview. Your ADF CareersCounsellor will contact you prior to the AssessmentDay to make sure you know enough about the joband the Service you hope to join.4. Officer Selection BoardThe Officer Selection Board (OSB) consists of a seriesof activities designed to test attributes like leadership,teamwork and other individual abilities consideredcritical to the role you have applied for. You will undergoa formal interview conducted by a panel of military

officers and a psychologist. The OSB activity comprisesof a four-day trip to Canberra, which will include a tourof ADFA and the Australian War Memorial. Acceptanceinto ADFA is then dependent on your final Year 12results and successful admission into UNSW.5. University ApplicationOnce you make it through the OSB process, you willneed to submit an application to the UniversitiesAdmission Centre (UAC) in NSW, listing yourUNSW Canberra - ADFA degree as your numberone preference. If you are successful and meet theUNSW admission requirements, Defence ForceRecruiting and the Universities Admissions Centrewill contact you in relation to accepting your offerinto ADFA. You will then need to advise DefenceForce Recruiting of your intent to accept the offer andcomplete an online acceptance process for UNSW.6. Fitness TestAll candidates who have received a Letter of Offerfor appointment or enlistment must undergo aPhysical Fitness Assessment (PFA) prior to entry.This includes the Multistage Fitness Test (or shuttlerun) to measure your aerobic capacity. The aim ofthe PFA is to determine if you are at a sufficientlevel of fitness to safely commence training.

ELIGIBILITYTo apply, you should be in at least Year 11 atschool, and undertaking a tertiary package or havecompleted Year 12 with an entrance rank that willqualify you for entry into UNSW. You must alsobe an Australian citizen or permanent residentof Australia. Other admission conditions apply.LIKE TO KNOW MORE?To apply or enquire about ADFA call 13 19 01or visit defencejobs.gov.au/adfaFor more information on academicstudies visit unsw.adfa.edu.au

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