School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences
School of Education
School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment
School of Health Sciences
School of Humanities and Communication Arts
School of Law
School of Medicine
School of Nursing and Midwifery
School of Psychology
School of Science
School of Social Sciences
See if you’re eligible for adjustment factors (formerly bonus points) or special consideration when applying through UAC.
Up to ten adjustment factors, or points added to your ATAR, may be available if you meet one or more of the following criteria:
At Western, we care how you do in all aspects of your life. We believe your future is unlimited and together the possibilities are endless.
Take the next step towards a rewarding career. Secure your spot for 2026 at Western.
If you live in Western Sydney, we’ll automatically add five Regional adjustment factors to your application.
Some Western programs are not available for adjustment factors. Regional adjustment factors are available to both international and domestic students.
Check if your postcode qualifies at our Regional Adjustment Factors page.
If you achieve great results in HSC or International Baccalaureate (IB) subjects that are relevant to the program you want to study at Western, we’ll automatically add up to 10 adjustment factors to your application.
For most programs you need a band 5 or 6 result, but for a small number of programs, band 4 is enough. Some Western programs are not available for adjustment factors. Subject adjustment factors are available to both international and domestic students.
To find out what adjustment factors are available, check our Subject Adjustment Factors page.
We recognise that performing at an elite level, as an athlete, musician or other performer, can take time away from your year 12 studies.
To ensure you are not disadvantaged by your performance and training commitments, you can apply and if successful receive five (5) adjustment factors on your application to Western. This scheme is not applicable to international students.
For more information, check our Elite Athlete and Performer Scheme page.
Sometimes circumstances beyond your control affect your school results. That doesn’t mean you won’t perform well at university.
If you can demonstrate that you’ve experienced serious disadvantage, you can apply for our Educational Access Scheme (EAS) and we’ll take it into consideration when assessing your application to Western.
This scheme is not applicable to international students.
Worried you won’t have the ATAR to get you into your dream program?
If you’re a Year 12 student completing your HSC or IB, and you’re applying through UAC, the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) gives you a chance to receive an early offer based on your performance in Year 11 and your school’s recommendation.
This scheme is not applicable to international students.
We recognise that ADF members have unique skills and may have differences in study, experience, and degrees.
To ensure you are recognised for your service, you can receive five adjustment factors on your application. This scheme is not applicable to international students.
For more information, see our Australian Defence Force Scheme.
If you qualify for Subject Adjustment Factors, Regional Adjustment Factors, the Elite Athlete and Performer Scheme, Educational Access Scheme and the Australian Defence Force Scheme, the maximum number of adjustment factors you can receive is 10.
Contact our Course Information Team on 1300 668 370 or Live Chat.
With respect for Aboriginal cultural protocol and out of recognition that its campuses occupy their traditional lands, Western Sydney University acknowledges the Darug, Dharawal, Gadigal, Gundungurra and Wiradjuri peoples and thanks them for their support of its work in their lands (Greater Western Sydney and beyond).
