No more UNSW LAT (after 2025) (1 Viewer)

[speedy_elephant]

i just checked the unsw website and apparently 2025 is the last year of the lat (law admissions test), and only y12s are allowed to sit it. does that mean that y11s (and younger years) can only get into unsw law based off atar? is it likely that they're introducing a new admissions process which they haven't released?

I'm pretty sad because usyd law is already hard enough with 99.5 atar required. Unsw would have been a backup since it takes lat and atar into account, so there's less pressure on atar if you do well in lat (and I would've had 2 tries, one for y11 and one for y12). assuming unsw is just going to take atar into account, what's the difference between unsw and usyd law admissions now

 

[jane1820]

tbh i dont get why ppl even bother to compare degrees at universities hello? like it doesnt matter what degree at what university u go to bc its what u do w the degree that matters so it doesnt matter

there is no difference between them

 

[cristal]

tbh i dont get why ppl even bother to compare degrees at universities hello? like it doesnt matter what degree at what university u go to bc its what u do w the degree that matters so it doesnt matter

there is no difference between them

Not necessarily, uni reputation and connections to the industry are important for degrees mainly when people try to find a job, especially for the more competitive jobs, as well as technology and equipment the university can offer for more science-based degrees (although often people just go USYD/UNSW bc of their prestige rather than ones where they could study better at for their specific degree - both uni's are still v good).
In this scenario I believe the OP was talking more about the ATAR requirements for UNSW would most likely be harder and comparable to USYD's requirements, making it harder for them to actually get into the course at either one.

 

[Study to success]

Not necessarily, uni reputation and connections to the industry are important for degrees mainly when people try to find a job, especially for the more competitive jobs, as well as technology and equipment the university can offer for more science-based degrees (although often people just go USYD/UNSW bc of their prestige rather than ones where they could study better at for their specific degree - both uni's are still v good).
In this scenario I believe the OP was talking more about the ATAR requirements for UNSW would most likely be harder and comparable to USYD's requirements, making it harder for them to actually get into the course at either one.

Yeah lowkey the main reason why I want to go to usyd is for the aesthetics and prestige

 

[jane1820]

Not necessarily, uni reputation and connections to the industry are important for degrees mainly when people try to find a job, especially for the more competitive jobs, as well as technology and equipment the university can offer for more science-based degrees (although often people just go USYD/UNSW bc of their prestige rather than ones where they could study better at for their specific degree - both uni's are still v good).
In this scenario I believe the OP was talking more about the ATAR requirements for UNSW would most likely be harder and comparable to USYD's requirements, making it harder for them to actually get into the course at either one.

My mum graduated from a shitty university overseas where uni degrees r not recognised in australia, today she is a lecturer at usyd w a phd in data science, sholarship from nesa and works as a manager at ACER

the uni u go to doesnt matter, its what u do w the degree

agreed on the harder bit but its sm easier nowadays to do what u wanna do (bridging course, course transfer etc)

 

[cristal]

My mum graduated from a shitty university overseas where uni degrees r not recognised in australia, today she is a lecturer at usyd w a phd in data science, sholarship from nesa and works as a manager at ACER

the uni u go to doesnt matter, its what u do w the degree

agreed on the harder bit but its sm easier nowadays to do what u wanna do (bridging course, course transfer etc)

Yes I 100% agree you can go to a bad university but still get a good job, however that was not what I was talking about. I was focusing on employability for graduates who have just finished their degree and generally learning opportunities and access in more prestigious universities.

For example if you're trying to do medicine, you're better off at UNSW and USYD than UTS because those 2 have more connections in the medical industry that UTS (more technology focused), but especially if you're doing a specialised area with limited jobs available.

 

[ArcaneTemplar]

Yeah lowkey the main reason why I want to go to usyd is for the aesthetics and prestige

For law, USYD “prestige” isn’t much of a thing in 2025. Maybe 10 years ago, but from personal testimony and a general analysis of opportunities between the two unis, they’re either comparable, or UNSW edges out.
Aesthetics though? I can’t deny that lol

 

[Study to success]

For law, USYD “prestige” isn’t much of a thing in 2025. Maybe 10 years ago, but from personal testimony and a general analysis of opportunities between the two unis, they’re either comparable, or UNSW edges out.
Aesthetics though? I can’t deny that lol

but I'm not really interested in law tho. But like going to usyd just sounds so much better than any other uni

 

[alphxreturns]

My mum graduated from a shitty university overseas where uni degrees r not recognised in australia, today she is a lecturer at usyd w a phd in data science, sholarship from nesa and works as a manager at ACER

the uni u go to doesnt matter, its what u do w the degree

agreed on the harder bit but its sm easier nowadays to do what u wanna do (bridging course, course transfer etc)

wait i might be thinking of data science would she recommend it at all??

 

[idkkdi]

For law, USYD “prestige” isn’t much of a thing in 2025. Maybe 10 years ago, but from personal testimony and a general analysis of opportunities between the two unis, they’re either comparable, or UNSW edges out.
Aesthetics though? I can’t deny that lol

nah still a thing

 

[jane1820]

wait i might be thinking of data science would she recommend it at all??

Lmao my sister wants to do data science
Like REALLY wants to do it

but to answer u: yes
Heres why:
3 yrs of uni
Not competitive
90 ATAR
A lot of job opportunities
Pay starts from $95k and can go to $200k+
BUT: you need experience and a master or equivalent for the extremely high pay

anyways good luck (unless u take my sisters spot bc shes been wanting to do it since yr 10 lmao)

 

[alphxreturns]

Lmao my sister wants to do data science
Like REALLY wants to do it

but to answer u: yes
Heres why:
3 yrs of uni
Not competitive
90 ATAR
A lot of job opportunities
Pay starts from $95k and can go to $200k+
BUT: you need experience and a master or equivalent for the extremely high pay

anyways good luck (unless u take my sisters spot bc shes been wanting to do it since yr 10 lmao)

thank you! and best of luck to ur sis, dw i'm sure im no competition to her XD

 

[jane1820]

thank you! and best of luck to ur sis, dw i'm sure im no competition to her XD

ok but seriously it is a good job, if you're wondering about job opportunities:

https://www.seek.com.au/data-scientist-jobs/in-Sydney-NSW-2000