• Degree List
• Overview
• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Business (BBUS)
• Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Aeronautical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science (BSC)
• Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)
• Bachelor of Technology Aeronautical Engineering
  (BTECH - AERO)
• Bachelor of Technology
  Aviation (BTECH - AV)
• The Chief of Defence Force (CDF) Students Program

University of New South Wales

The Chief of Defence Force (CDF)
Students Program

CDF program for academically gifted students

UNSW Canberra offers an exciting range of undergraduate degree options if you are a high performer in Arts, Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Science and Technology. Known as Chief of the Defence Force Students Programs (CDFSP), these unique programs have been designed to provide academically gifted students with a rich and challenging educational experience that will develop their critical thinking and research skills. If you are eligible for the CDFSP, you will undertake individual research projects working closely with academic staff on projects from their area of interest. Upon completion of your degree, you will receive a unique award that reflects your involvement in this outstanding program. The CDFSPs are offered across all four schools of the Academy and is an exceptional opportunity for gifted students to reach their full academic potential.

Entry and progression requirements

To gain entry to the CDFSP, you must apply through the University Admissions Centre and achieve the following entrance score for admission into the programs:

• Bachelor of Arts
  UAC Code 450010
  ATAR 95 or OP1-4
• Bachelor of Business
  UAC Code 4500010
  ATAR 95 or OP1-4
• Bachelor of Engineering (all specifications)
  UAC Code 4500011
  ATAR 98 or OP1-2
• Bachelor of Information Technology
  UAC Code 450011
  ATAR 98 or OP1-2
• Bachelor of Science
  UAC Code 4500011
  ATAR 98 or OP1-2
• Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical)
  UAC Code 4500011
  ATAR 98 or OP1-2

If you do not initially obtain a high-enough entrance score for admission into the CDFSP, you may apply to transfer from a standard degree to the program if you achieve outstanding academic results during your first year of study at UNSW Canberra.

All students enrolling in the CDFSP are expected to maintain a high level of academic and military performance over all sessions in order to remain in the program. This requirement varies across the different degree programs. If you do not maintain the required level of performance, you will be transferred to the standard degree program offered at ADFA with credit for all courses completed.

Assumed Subject Knowledge

The assumed knowledge requirements of the CDFSPs are the same as the corresponding standard degree.

For more detailed information on the degree content and study requirements visit unsw.adfa.edu.au

Note: The Universities Admission Index (UAI) became the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in June 2009. All states (except Queensland) have introduced the name ATAR for their selection ranks.

Entrance scores are shown as a guide and are subject to change, for the most up-to-date information visit unsw.adfa.edu.au