Academic Support
Enrolment Procedures
Sources of Information Orientation
Flexible Distance Delivery
Library Services

Atax delivers tax education across Australia and overseas. It aims to educate tax professionals from all sectors of the tax profession - accounting and legal majors, in the tax groups of large and medium sized corporations, in smaller accounting and law firms and in the Tax Office, State Government Treasury Departments and Revenue Offices. The Atax programs have been developed through intensive consultation with a wide range of experts with interest in both the accounting and legal professions and within UNSW.

A range of different academic support services is provided by Atax through the Academic Support Coordinator. These include support packages on general study skills and basic grammar and writing skills.

Atax recognises students come to the Bachelor of Taxation program with a broad range of backgrounds. We are responsive to the diverse needs of students. Atax provides both formal and informal academic support options.

Two audio conferences are conducted each semester. These are intended for new students, although continuing students are also welcome to participate. These Audio Conferences provide an opportunity for students to discuss general study skills and examination preparation issues in a relatively informal environment. Students are also encouraged to refer to the UNSW Learning Centre (www.lc.unsw.edu.au) and Atax Student Guide.

The Academic Support Coordinator is regularly available for informal
consultation and can direct students to appropriate resources and services.
Additional support services are provided through the UNSW Learning
Centre and other units. The Atax Academic Support Coordinator is the
primary contact person for students seeking access to such services. The
Student Services Office is able to provide contact details.

Enrolment procedures for Atax programs vary slightly from conventional mode programs. Closing dates are usually much earlier and students should refer to information distributed by the Atax Student Services and Atax website prior to the commencement of each semester.

It is important that students familiarise themselves with various documents and sources of information available.

These include:
- the Atax Website (www.atax.unsw.edu.au)
- the Atax Student Guide

Atax Website
You can access the Atax website at www.atax.unsw.edu.au. In addition to general information about Atax, program and course information is available. The website also includes details of conferences and special events, links to individual lecturers' web pages, relevant research links and Atax Library Online.

Atax Student Guide
The Atax Student Guide provides ready access to the basics of Atax administration and contains other study resource materials. This guide provides an essential reference point for the Atax student, with contact lists, enrolment information, calendar of events, assessment procedures, and a Library Guide.

Orientation sessions for new students are usually held in most Australian cities prior to the commencement of each semester. Study Materials will be dispatched to students prior to Orientation. Orientation serves both academic and administrative purposes, as well as giving students the opportunity to meet lecturers and fellow students.

It is expected that all new students will attend their local Orientation.

Students can study from anywhere in Australia or overseas without attending campus lectures. All Atax students are supported with comprehensive, high-quality written Study Materials. Atax has Learning Centres in 22 locations across Australia and its flexible distance education framework incorporates a variety of modes of teaching to effectively deliver the Atax programs.

Students may find the learning environment differs significantly from traditional campus-based study. Students should refer to the Atax Student Guide (provided with Study Materials) or visit www.atax.unsw.edu.au for full information regarding the facilities available:

Library staff can provide you with telephone support that will assist you to make the most of the wide range of online resources and reference materials available. They can also assist you to access reference materials from a diverse range of sources. Additional information may be found in the Atax Student Guide in the 'Library Guide' section. Refer also to Atax Library Online at www.atax.unsw.edu.au or contact the Atax library staff directly: Librarian, telephone (02) 9385 9527 or Library Assistant, telephone (02) 9385 9512.

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