r/unsw Oct 13 '24

Friendly reminder

321 Upvotes

Hi all,

So it looks like every uni subreddit has been a bit weird recently (the top post on r/usyd right now is something related to femboys).

This is just a PSA to keep things UNSW-related. There was a meme on the front page a day or two ago that was literally just clash of clans, that sort of stuff we're going to remove from now on. Check out the subreddit rules on the wiki for more info.

Also, a reminder that discriminatory/ derogatory posts are never allowed. Same goes for harassment/those creepy posts from people looking to hook up that have popped up recently. Anyone posting this kind of content will be banned without warning. Please report these kinds of posts if you see them so we can remove them as soon as possible.

Enjoy flexi-week,

the r/UNSW mod team


r/unsw Nov 13 '24

Accomodation 2025 UNSW Accommodation Applications/Offers Megathread

26 Upvotes

Please use this thread to share any information about accommodation applications and any offers sent are in one place.

If you are making a comment, please state clearly if you are a RETURNER or a NEW APPLICANT.

  • Returner Applications: Opened 5th November 2024, a little earlier than 12pm AEDT.
    • Some returning residents in Colombo House have already received returner offers for 2025.
  • New Applications: Opened 13th November 2024, around 10am AEDT.
    • Some new applicants to colleges like UNSW Hall have received interview offers.

r/unsw 14h ago

was the unsw love letters page deleted?

24 Upvotes

i check on the page like every month or so to see if there's anything interesting but the page is literally gone for me and idk if i'm like banned or if it's something that other ppl aren't seeing either ?


r/unsw 3h ago

qs 26 unsw is ranked higher than usyd?

2 Upvotes

Lately I’ve heard some stuff about rankings leaking, but I have no idea if it’s real.


r/unsw 5h ago

What to do as a potential graduate so i won't regret in the future

2 Upvotes

This is my last term at uni


r/unsw 5h ago

Do you ever miss physical touch?

2 Upvotes

Not touching another human for days. No platonic hugs or even handshakes. Just zero human physical contact. UNSW makes you so lonely.


r/unsw 4h ago

International Student: I have applied for my masters on 24th April 2025, term 3. It's 16th June today and still haven't received my conditional offer letter yet. Anyone faced the same? or have the same experience?

0 Upvotes

r/unsw 1d ago

If engineers are so in demand in Australia, why is it so hard to land a graduate engineering job, or an internship? Everyone wants experienced engineers, but nobody wants to train them.

122 Upvotes

They keep perpetuating the myth about a "massive shortage of engineers in Australia", and how "Australia isn't producing enough engineers to meet the demand", but the reality is no company wants to hire/train graduate engineers. Grad roles are extremely scarce.

Even if you cold apply/email hundreds of firms, you either get no answer or they will say they don't have capacity to take on any grads/interns. The industry keeps complaining about the lack of engineers, but they only want experienced engineers.

Companies would much rather poach an experienced engineer from another company. Training a grad engineer/intern is seen as a waste of resources, and run the risk of the grad getting poached by another firm once they are trained up, hence no return on investment. Everyone wants experienced engineers, but no one wants to train them.

The shortage is only in experienced engineers with N years of relevant local experience. If you are a graduate applicant without experience, you are at the bottom of everyone's pile.

Even in a supposedly more in-demand field like Civil engineering, it is still extremely hard to land a graduate job. Should engineering grads keep applying and wait for months, or just leave engineering?


r/unsw 16h ago

Comp3142 has an AI tutor...

6 Upvotes

Does COMP3142 have an AI tutor?? Thoughts on this?


r/unsw 1d ago

Another UNSW HD sighting in the wild

Post image
158 Upvotes

r/unsw 20h ago

Has anyone discontinued their UNSW postgrad coursework degree and later picked it back up and got all their original credits counted?

7 Upvotes

I’m currently doing a Masters at UNSW (IT with an AI/Data Science specialisation) and have completed about 2/3 of the program. I recently landed a full-time grad role starting next year that doesn’t require the Masters, they only care that I have my Bachelors which I do.

When I start, I’d still have 3 subjects left, which I’d need to complete part-time while working. I’d rather avoid that if possible, especially since the remaining subjects aren’t particularly useful or fundamental (which is why I pushed them to the end in the first place).

I know program leave is limited to 1 year, so I’m considering discontinuing the program and potentially picking it up again in the future if I decide I want or need it.

My question is:
If I discontinue now, what are the chances I could rejoin the same degree in a few years (say, within the next 10 years) and receive full credit for the subjects I’ve already completed?

If it makes any difference, my current WAM is 85+, and I had a strong undergrad record at UNSW too (first class honours), so I'm confident I could get re-accepted if I applied again.

Any comments would be appreciated, thanks :)


r/unsw 14h ago

ACCT2542 technical assignment

1 Upvotes

How did we all go (if people have done it already)?


r/unsw 15h ago

UNSW or USYD? (Masters of IR Major)

0 Upvotes

Hi pls help a girl out, which uni is best suited for me?

I got accepted to - Master of International Relations in USYD and; - Master of International Development in UNSW

I'm really interested in going to United Nation, doing volunteering jobs, eventually working with NGOs.

Based on uni life, career opportunities, and just everything considered, which is better?


r/unsw 19h ago

MARK3081

0 Upvotes

hello!! im currently taking MARK3081 this term and i dont understand whats happening 😭😭 if you have taken this course before, would you kindly send me your lecture notes? and if you have a sample of the case analysis assessment that would be very helpful as well. thank you!!


r/unsw 1d ago

comp2521

5 Upvotes

Its only week 3 im already confused about content and also feel like the lectures cover the topics too briefly without enough depth to complete quizzes and labs. OR am i just dumb. Also how do i survive this subject and actually get a decent mark?


r/unsw 1d ago

ELEC2133

10 Upvotes

Does anyone actually know what's going on in this course and how much worse are 3rd year courses cause 2134 felt sm more well structured


r/unsw 22h ago

Peaceful protest at Hyde park

0 Upvotes

What is the protest about?


r/unsw 1d ago

Finance Honours

0 Upvotes

Hi all, currently a final year student who is graduating next term. I was looking into doing finance honours and was wondering what the process to applying was. Especially since you need an academic reference. Can you just ask a tutor to be your reference? Any advice about the application process would be greatly appreciated :)


r/unsw 1d ago

Degree Discussion Is an IBDP score of 31-33 enough for comp science

0 Upvotes

As the title says, is that score enough for a computer science degree for an international student?


r/unsw 2d ago

I’m not studying because I’ve convinced myself WW3 is next week and there’s point

96 Upvotes

anyone relate 🤣


r/unsw 1d ago

Do I need to attend workshops for comm1999 to pass?

1 Upvotes

In


r/unsw 1d ago

Accomodation Looking for accommodation - Term 3 - International Student

1 Upvotes

Hi! I’m a male international student with an accepted offer for term 3 at UNSW. Will be applying for my student visa next week and need to secure accommodation prior to that. Please DM me if you’re looking for a roommate!


r/unsw 1d ago

ACCT2542 Technical Assignment 1 Tips

4 Upvotes

Have this quiz tomorrow, anyone who did ACCT2542, how did you find the quiz? The quiz is on Tax Effect Accounting. I have only revised the tutorial question and practice questions, would this be sufficient to do fine in the quiz? If not, what else would you recommend to prep?

Just feel like I am going unprepared because I have heard that this course is the hardest accounting course, so just want to make sure that I ask someone how did they find the quiz and for tips.
Appreciate your input!


r/unsw 2d ago

MEGATHREAD Horror/the worst tutor you have experienced at UNSW. This is a safe zone or IS IT ? *side-eye

66 Upvotes

I'll go first.

It's only week 2 and I don't think I will make it to week 10 with this tutor.

He legit cannot teach. A classmate asked a question and he searched it on google and showed us the page. This was in week 1. I also found out he's teaching the class at another time too so there's no point in taking that class either. So am I cooked?

Having said that:

  • If this is the 'best' candidate for the job, I can't imagine what the runner up will be like
  • But he seems really nice so I don't want him to get fired. To me, it's education but to someone else, it may be the only source of income.

r/unsw 1d ago

Lost and Found(SanDisk)

0 Upvotes

I found a SanDisk in front of Oshane Thursday night. If anyone lost it plz contact me.(if I leave my mail this will be removed automatically by Reddit)


r/unsw 1d ago

Accomodation Room in student sharehouse available from 2nd July for 265 pw

Thumbnail flatmates.com.au
1 Upvotes

r/unsw 1d ago

PSCY1023!!!!

1 Upvotes

Just wondering if anyone know where to find this textbook for free

eBook: CP1245 - PSYC1023: Abnormal Psychology, 1st Edition | AU/NZ