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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
70
GRADE
C
FIX
3
REVIEW
5
PASS
5
INFO
0
Checks
13
5 PASS 5 REVIEW 3 FIX
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title 404 - Page not found ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
21 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
21 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✗ favicon.ico Missing
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
C
Navigation UX
Action
2 navigation pattern(s)
REVIEW
2 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Search functionality detected
Got: role-search
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
6 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Breadcrumbs
Search role='search' landmark
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 6 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
4 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

0 pass 20 fail WCAG AA
h2 Follow
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Explore your study options
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Progress for All
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Key dates
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Experience UNSW
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Latest stories
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Explore a lifetime of learning
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Alumni
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Engage with us
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Study
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 News, Media & Events
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 About us
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Acknowledgement of Country
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Follow us
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 Start your UNSW journey
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Music Ensembles
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 The Infinite Look
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Breakthrough or breaking point?
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Let's Talk About Falls
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 ADA Information Evening
1.17:1
#000000
on
#181716
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Follow1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h2 Explore your study o…1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h2 Progress for All1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h2 Key dates1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h2 Experience UNSW1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h2 Latest stories1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h2 Explore a lifetime o…1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h2 Alumni1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h2 Engage with us1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h2 Study1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h2 News, Media & Events1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h2 About us1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h2 Acknowledgement of C…1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h2 Follow us1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h3 Start your UNSW jour…1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h3 Music Ensembles1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h3 The Infinite Look1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h3 Breakthrough or brea…1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h3 Let's Talk About Fal…1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail
h3 ADA Information Even…1.17:13.0:1
#000000
#181716
Fail

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A+
Landmark Structure
10 landmarks
PASS
10 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
6 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
All <nav> elements are properly labeled
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Info::
Search landmark present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Desktop main header" SEARCH MAIN CONTENTINFO footer
A+
Heading Hierarchy
63 headings
PASS
63 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H2 Study options
  • H2 Discover UNSW
  • H2 How to apply
  • H2 Help centre
  • H2 Research strengths
  • H2 Partner with us
  • H2 Facilities & infrastructure
  • H2 Higher degree research
  • H2 Our faculties
  • H2 Engage with UNSW
  • H2 Giving
  • H2 Alumni
  • H2 Find an expert
  • H2 Industry partnerships
  • H2 Our story
  • H2 Our impact
  • H2 Collaboration
  • H2 Our campus
  • H2 Excellence
  • H2 Follow
  • H1 Progress for All
  • H2 Discover the right degree for you
  • H3 Start your UNSW journey
  • H2 Explore your study options
  • H2 Progress for All
  • H2 Key dates
  • H3 Music Ensembles
  • H3 The Infinite Look
  • H3 Breakthrough or breaking point?
  • H3 Let's Talk About Falls
  • H3 ADA Information Evening
  • H3 Our kids deserve better
  • H2 Excellent research, translated
  • H3 Find a researcher
  • H3 Shaping the energy transition
  • H3 Research & development partnerships
  • H3 Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre (MWAC)
  • H3 Higher degree research
  • H2 Experience UNSW
  • H3 Do uni your way
  • H3 Your student life
  • H3 Respect and diversity
  • H3 Our campuses
  • H2 Latest stories
  • H3 UNSW research puts firefighters inside virtual megafires before the real thing
  • H3 Australia’s sovereign security and a shifting world order: UNSW hosts key forum
  • H3 39 UNSW subjects in global top 100
  • H3 Seventh year in a row: UNSW tops employability rankings
  • H2 Explore a lifetime of learning
  • H3 Everything you need to know about UNSW’s academic calendar
  • H3 Using passion for social justice to see First Nations communities thrive
  • H3 Would your employer fund your postgraduate study?
  • H2 Alumni
  • H3 Update your details
  • H3 Alumni events
  • H3 Professional hub
  • H3 Get involved
  • H2 Engage with us
  • H2 Study
  • H2 News, Media & Events
  • H2 About us
  • H2 Acknowledgement of Country
  • H2 Follow us
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 33 images OK
PASS
All 33 images OK
Info::
1 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
21 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
11 image(s) with good alt text
33 images 11 good alt text 21 decorative
IssueCount
too long1 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
All 3 controls labeled
PASS
All 3 controls labeled
Info::
3 control(s) properly labeled
3 controls
3 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#search-popover-termtextType in a search termaria-label
textareatextareaSearcharia-label
inputcheckboxnone
A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 90/100 — 4 failing, 29 passed
PASS
90

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

ARIA

Each ARIA `role` supports a specific subset of `aria-*` attributes. Mismatching these invalidates the `aria-*` attributes. Learn how to match ARIA attributes to their roles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Search div.cmp-degree-search__bar__body__content > form.cmp-degree-search__bar__body__content__form > div.cmp-degree-search__bar__body__content__form__item > textarea.cmp-degree-search__bar__body__content__form__input

Using ARIA attributes in roles where they are prohibited can mean that important information is not communicated to users of assistive technologies. Learn more about prohibited ARIA roles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Read stories about UNSW's impact a.uds-brand-button > div.inner > div.icon > i.fa
Apply now a.uds-brand-button > div.inner > div.icon > i.fa
View Scholarships and awards a.uds-brand-button > div.inner > div.icon > i.fa
Visit fees and costs page a.uds-brand-button > div.inner > div.icon > i.fa
View study options a.uds-brand-button > div.inner > div.icon > i.fa
See our impact stories a.uds-brand-button > div.inner > div.icon > i.fa
Go to the UNSW Strategy a.uds-brand-button > div.inner > div.icon > i.fa

These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Names and labels

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Undergraduate div.cmp-browse-degrees > div.cmp-browse-degrees__cards > div.cmp-browse-degrees__card > a.cmp-browse-degrees__header
Postgraduate div.cmp-browse-degrees > div.cmp-browse-degrees__cards > div.cmp-browse-degrees__card > a.cmp-browse-degrees__header
International div.cmp-browse-degrees > div.cmp-browse-degrees__cards > div.cmp-browse-degrees__card > a.cmp-browse-degrees__header
Professional Development div.cmp-browse-degrees > div.cmp-browse-degrees__cards > div.cmp-browse-degrees__card > a.cmp-browse-degrees__header

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
UNSW Cookie Policy , opens in a new window div#onetrust-group-container > div#onetrust-policy > div#onetrust-policy-text > a.ot-cookie-policy-link
○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
●`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●Form elements have associated labels
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
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