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Year 10 guide
to HSC subject
selection
for 2023
university entry

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This publication provides a general Not every course is listed, especially all
overview of the HSC subjects which the combined degrees which tend to
are the academic foundation for confuse the main issue. (The requirements
undergraduate degrees in 2023. for combined degrees are usually those
The information is based on the of each of the component degrees.)
best available at March 2020.
English is not listed as a prerequisite/
Rather than giving you every last detail, assumed knowledge because the
the guide aims to give you the general ATAR requires at least two unit English
idea so that you can plan according and there is no point in listing it for
to the basic principles. Once you have every course.
the basic ideas sorted, you can then do
a cross check with the UAC publication
Steps to Uni for Year 10 students, usually
available around end May, or with the
course guides of individual institutions.

Editorial Committee

The contents of this Mira Krnjaic Margaret Selby

publication are presented Birrong Boys High School Abbotsleigh
in good faith and persons Virginia Pelosi Peter Whild
Kambala Sydney Grammar School
making use of it do so
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is no express or implied Peta Bird Australia
warranty of liability on the St Ignatius’ College
authors and publisher in Samantha McFetridge Editor
relation to any damages, Wenona School Philip Coyte
costs or losses as a result Anthony Attard
The King’s School
of the publication of this
Simone Salier
book. The publication Redlands
should be regarded as
unofficial.
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If you are good

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at it, do it.
The official word is that you should take the subjects that
reflect your interests and abilities.
That’s the way to maximise your ATAR and to make it
worthwhile in all sorts of other ways.
There are some simple requirements about English
and the number of units you must complete for the HSC –
and university prerequisites to consider.
But otherwise, if you are good at it, do it. The ATAR will
follow and, with a few simple precautions, you will have
the prerequisites covered for entry to the course of your
choice.

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HSC and ATAR
subject grid
Year 11 Year 12 ATAR

12+ prelimin. units 10+ HSC units 10+ HSC units

Usually means Usually means 5 ATAR is based on

6 courses, each worth courses, each worth 10 best units including
2 units, including 2 units, including English (2 units) from
English. Extension English. Extension Board Developed
subjects are worth 1 subjects usually worth Courses1,4.
unit. 1 unit4.
Usually means
5 courses each
worth 2 units.
Extension subjects
Must include 6 units are worth 1 unit.
HSC must include
of Board Developed 6 units of Board
Courses1 including Developed Courses1
2 units of English. including
2 units of English Your HSC must cover
Preliminary must cover 4 subject areas
4 subject areas  HSC must cover and include 8 units
and 4 subject areas  of Category A courses
3 courses of  and (up to 2 units of
two units or more 3 courses of  Category B courses
two units or more can be included)2,3
Preliminary
extension courses HSC extension courses extension courses
available in  available in  available in 
English English  English 
Mathematics Mathematics4 Mathematics4,5
History History
Music Music
Languages Languages
Science Science5

Students in NSW must reach a minimum standard of literacy and numeracy to be eligible for the
HSC. Students can demonstrate they meet the standard by passing online reading, writing and
numeracy tests, which will be available for students to sit in Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12.
HSC Subject Grid notes: 3. You also need to undertake three Board
Developed courses of two units or greater,
1. Board Developed Courses are the ones but if you have all the other requirements
set and externally examined by the NSW covered you would have this one covered
Education Standards Authority (NESA). as well in almost all cases.
(English Studies, a Category B course,
can count as an ATAR eligible English 4. Mathematics Extension 2 is worth 2 units.
course if students take the optional Year 12 5. Only 4 units of calculus-based mathematics
external exam.) can be included in your ATAR. Mathematics
2. Nearly all Board Developed Courses are Ext 2 is worth 2 units and then Mathematics
classified as Category A courses; Category Ext 1 will also be worth 2 units (instead of 1
B (VET) courses are more vocationally unit) if it is taken with Mathematics Ext 2.
specific:
• Automotive (Exam)
• Business Services (Exam)
• Construction (Exam)
• Electrotechnology (Exam)
• Entertainment Industry (Exam)
• Financial Services (Exam)
• Hospitality (Exam)
• Human Services (Exam)
• Information and Digital Technology (Exam)
• Mathematics Standard 1 (Exam)
• Metal and Engineering (Exam)
• Primary Industries (Exam)
• Retail Services (Exam)
• Tourism and Events (Exam)

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 the international
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baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate
(IB) Diploma Programme is a
recognised alternative to the
HSC, offered primarily by a
number of non-government
schools.
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The IB Diploma offers a broad curriculum, which seeks to develop

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students who have excellent breadth and depth of knowledge.
The IB is primarily oriented towards students with university
entrance (particularly overseas) in mind, who value its international
recognition and the slightly different educational emphasis of the IB.
(But don’t assume that the HSC is not internationally recognised.)

The IB Diploma curriculum is far more The nature of HL and SL courses

prescriptive than the HSC and so subject
The philosophy of the IB Diploma
choice is much simpler. Its curriculum is
is that students should engage with
made up of an IB Diploma Core 1 and one
a range of subjects while being able
subject from each of six subject
to explore specific areas of personal
groupings.
interest in greater depth. SL courses
• language and literature ensure students are exposed to a wide
(in students’ first language) range of disciplines while HL courses
• a second language allow students to spend more time
• mathematics with subjects they are more interested
• science in by exploring options in addition to
• individuals and societies the SL core.
• arts

However, students may opt to study

an additional science, individuals and
societies, or language course, instead
of a course in the arts.

Students will take some subjects at

higher level (HL) and some at standard
level (SL).

Each student takes at least three (but not

more than four) subjects at higher level,
and the remaining at standard level.

1. The Core has three components – the

theory of knowledge; an extended essay;
and 150 hours of community service, sport
or other activity and a creative pursuit.
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Assumed knowledge is not a formal barrier to
entry. Universities will let you in regardless.
It’s your choice, but there are dangers to
be aware of ...

Apart from the mathematics Studying interstate

requirement for many University of
In other states universities have real
Sydney courses, ANU’s relatively
prerequisites rather than the
low-key maths requirements, with
optional ‘assumed knowledge’. They
few other exceptions there are no
won’t let you in if you don’t have the
subject prerequisites for university
required background.
entry in NSW or the ACT, other than
English which is a requirement for Mathematics, Chemistry and
the HSC and an ATAR. perhaps Physics are very often
required for entry interstate,
Instead, universities specify
especially at the most prestigious
‘assumed knowledge’ in terms of
universities. If you are thinking of
HSC subjects. This is the academic
applying interstate, perhaps for
starting point or foundation for their
commerce, engineering, science,
courses.
medicine or dentistry, be aware that
In our view, you should regard prerequisites may be barriers to
assumed knowledge as a entry.
requirement for entry.

Whether it is prerequisites or
assumed knowledge, your subject
choices for your HSC determine the
university, pathway and other
courses that you are prepared for, as
well as the ones that may be
inappropriate for you and in which
you may struggle to cope.
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Amidst all the detail of prerequisites and
assumed knowledge for university courses, in
the end the only really significant decisions
are the level of English, the level of
Mathematics, and whether or not you
do one of Chemistry or Physics.

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English is the only compulsory subject for the
| the 3 crucial decision points: english

HSC. You must complete 2 units of a Board

Developed English course.

The courses that are available to meet In terms of prerequisites or assumed

the English requirement for the HSC and knowledge it doesn’t really matter which
ATAR are: of the ATAR eligible English courses you
choose. It is more a question of your
• English Standard interests and abilities. But since your
30,635 students in 2019 English results necessarily make up
20 per cent of your ATAR calculation,
• English Advanced
it is an important choice – and one in
25,366 students in 2019
which bonus points are a consideration.
• English as a Second Language
English Studies
2,180 (eligibility criteria apply)1 .
English Studies is the least challenging
• English Studies, now a Board
English course, with an emphasis on
Developed Course (Category B)
developing communication skills –
with an optional ATAR exam from
previously a non-ATAR course for
2019 HSC. 8,577 in 2019
students not destined for higher
education.
In addition, a non-ATAR eligible course,
English Life Skills, is offered for students English Standard
with special education needs (1,712
The English (Standard) course is
students in 2019). The course does
designed for students who prefer
satisfy the English requirements for
contemporary texts rather than
the HSC, but not for an ATAR.
Shakespeare and the classical works.

1. The English (ESL) course may be studied

by any student who has been educated
overseas or in an Australian educational
institution with English as the language
of instruction for five years or less prior
to commencing the Preliminary course.
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| the 3 crucial decision points: english

English Advanced

The emphasis of the English Advanced

course is on the analysis and evaluation ‘If you have difficulty with
of texts in their particular contexts. English, you should choose
It requires a greater depth of study of English Standard. It is still
the ideas and values in literature than possible to achieve a Band
English Standard. The advanced course 5 in Standard. The texts are
includes both contemporary texts and contemporary and there
the classic literary works, and requires is no compulsory study of
a creative and sophisticated use of
Shakespeare.’
language in presenting your own ideas
and analyses. Vivien O’Leary
Trinity Catholic College
English Extension Lismore

Students undertaking English Advanced

may choose, in addition, to study:

• the Preliminary English Extension In Extension 1, students examine the

course (1 unit) terature of a particular historical period
and consider how certain texts (and
• the HSC English Extension 1 course
films) become enduring icons.
(1 unit) – if they have completed the
Preliminary Extension course English Extension 2 requires the
completion of a major work – for
• the HSC English Extension 2 course
instance a short story or video – together
(1 unit) – if they are also studying the
with a journal and reflection statement.
HSC Extension 1 course.
In 2019, of the 25,366 students
These are genuinely advanced courses undertaking English Advanced,
for students who enjoy reading, analysing 3.548 took English Extension 1 and
and discussing a range of texts in depth. 1,334 took English Extension 2.

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| the 3 crucial decision points: mathematics

Not compulsory for the HSC Mathematics Standard

Mathematics is not compulsory for the Mathematics Standard students will

HSC. But the problem is that you will study a common Year 11 course which
not be ready for quite a number of leads to the Mathematics Standard 1 Year
university courses if you don’t have Year 12 and Mathematics Standard 2 Year 12
12 mathematics in one form or another. courses.

Science, health, IT, finance and Students studying Mathematics Standard

engineering courses generally require 1 may elect to undertake an optional
some level of HSC mathematics, as do HSC examination and the subject may
many business courses. then be used to contribute to an ATAR.
Mathematics Standard 2 is a standard
Nevertheless, there are still many
ATAR approved course with an external
courses that don’t require mathematics
HSC examination.
in arts, business, law, the creative arts
and communication that may be just Perhaps the distinguishing feature of
right for you. You just need to be careful Mathematics Standard is that, unlike
and consider the consequences if you Mathematics Advanced, it does not
choose not to take mathematics. include calculus. According to the NSW
Education Standards Authority (NESA)
Board-developed mathematics courses
‘Mathematics Standard 2 is designed
of study are:
for those students who are not seeking
• Standard (Year 11) the in-depth knowledge of higher
• Standard 1,2 (Year 12) mathematics that the study of calculus
• Advanced would provide. This course offers students
• Extension 1 the opportunity to prepare for a wide
• Extension 2 and range of educational and employment
• Mathematics Life Skills aspirations, including continuing their
(non ATAR). studies at a tertiary level.’
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| the 3 crucial decision points: mathematics

A bridging course cannot
compare to studying a
Although Mathematics Standard 2 is a
subject for two years during
minimum standard for many courses, it high school. You will be
is in itself a rigorous course and not starting from behind and may
suited to students who have struggled struggle to keep up.
with the higher levels of maths in Year
10. You should be guided by the
Mathematics Advanced
prerequisites and assumed
knowledge provided by
The Mathematics Advanced course universities.
provides a basis for further studies in
disciplines in which mathematics has an
important role, particularly the sciences,
business, finance and technology. Mathematics Extension
It is designed for those students whose For students who require substantial
future pathways may involve mathematics mathematics at a tertiary level, NESA
and its applications in a range of recommends that they undertake one
disciplines at the tertiary level. or both of the Stage 6 Mathematics
Whilst the Advanced designation makes Extension courses.
Mathematics Advanced seem more ‘The Mathematics Extension 1 course
confronting than the old Mathematics, provides students with the opportunity to
it just brings the name in line with the develop a thorough understanding and
way English courses are labelled. The competence in aspects of mathematics
level and content are not dramatically for further studies in mathematics itself,
different from the old Mathematics – it and in such areas as physics, chemistry,
is essentially an extension of the engineering, statistics, and computer
previous Mathematics syllabus to science.’
incorporate financial mathematics and
statistics. Or maybe you just love mathematics and
want to take it to the next level. That’s
the best motivation of all. Go for it!

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| the 3 crucial decision points: chemistry

You would think you would need ‘ ... I love chemistry for the
Chemistry or Physics for science power that it gives me to
degrees. understand what is happening
However, science degrees are broadly in the world – whether the
based and you could generally get use of food additives, landfill
in with one of Biology, Chemistry, and the leaching of heavy
Mathematics Advanced or Physics.
metals, the salinity of our soil
But getting in might not be good and rivers, herbal medicines,
enough. What will you do when you ethanol in your petrol, and
get there?
home brewing!
You might, for instance, be specialising
in mathematics or psychology, for which It’s all chemistry.’
chemistry is not necessarily relevant.
Wayne Davies
But for many of the options within science Consulting Engineer
degrees, chemistry is a crucial foundation
and an important subject to study along
with any other specialisations.
The environmental sciences, geology,
the medical sciences and biochemistry/
physiology are all underpinned by
chemistry. In addition, physics is
important for engineering as well as for
a number of health courses, particularly
medical radiation science.
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| the 3 crucial decision points: chemistry

add to your ATAR - in some cases up to 10 -
but they are complex, inconsistent and
subject to change. It would be tragic to allow
them to interfere with your subject choices
except in terms of English Advanced,
Mathematics Advanced and the possibility of
extension courses.

The mass of detail associated with HSC In addition, good results in extension
subject bonus adjustments across all courses deliver significant bonus points
universities adds a level of complexity across most universities. Year 11 gives
that is almost impossible to come to you the opportunity of exploring
terms with. There are 27,800 extension courses in English and
possibilities, and the problem is that Mathematics, and your results in Year 11
there are very few readily will help you decide whether extension
understandable patterns or rules of courses in Year 12 are a sound option or
thumb that enable you to get a feel not.
for it all.
The only really good thing about
However, there are a lot more bonus adjustment factors is that, in these key
points on offer at Macquarie, UTS, instances, they discourage the ‘dumbing
Sydney, UNSW and Wollongong for down’ of HSC subject choice in an
good results in English Advanced attempt to increase the ATAR. This all
compared to English Standard – and it reinforces the general advice – if you
would be pretty obvious that are interested and good at it, do it, and
Mathematics Standard wouldn’t deliver the ATAR (or at least the ATAR plus
bonus points of any consequence adjustment factors) will follow.
compared to Mathematics Advanced.
Philip Coyte
Editor

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You should have Physics + Maths Extension for:
engineering Sydney, UNSW, UTS
Maths
Advanced

Maths
Extension

you should have Maths Extension for: you should have Maths Advanced for:
actuarial studies engineering ANU, Macquarie, Newcastle,
computer science Western Syd., Wollongong
UNSW, Sydney (adv.computing)
many health courses including
data science UNSW biomedical/medical science,
engineering Sydney, UNSW, UTS optometry, medical imaging/radiation,
pharmacy, psychology (UNSW,
Newcastle, Sydney), veterinary and
dentistry, medicine (Sydney)
most science and many environmental
degrees
commerce, business, economics and
computer science/information
technology at most universities
architecture Sydney, UTS, Western Syd.
(but not UNSW or Newcastle)

Maths Adv. + Physics

engineering ANU
medical imaging/radiation
Maths Adv. + Biology.. CSU, Wollongong
physiotherapy (CSU)
Maths Adv. or Physics

medical radiation (Newcastle)

 You don’t need Chemistry for:
medicine UNSW, Newcastle, Western Syd or Sydney
physiotherapy ACU, CSU or West.Syd.
health courses like nursing, occupational therapy, speech
pathology or most podiatry

Chemistry

You should have Chemistry for:

veterinary science
science UNSW, UTS flexible
Chemistry + Physics or Biology many health courses including medical science,
pharmacy, physiotherapy (Sydney, Newcastle),
physiotherapy oral health (CSU, Sydney but not Newcastle)
(Newcastle)
chemical engineering Sydney
medical science (Sydney)

Chemistry + Physics Chemistry + Biology

dentistry (CSU), optometry oral health (Sydney)

chemical engineering (UNSW) veterinary science (CSU)
veterinary science (Sydney)
pharmacy (Newcastle)
physiotherapy (Sydney)

Physics

You should have Physics for:

engineering (ANU, UNSW, Sydney, UTS)
medical radiation (CSU, W’gong)
but
you should have Physics or Chemistry for:
biomedical or flexible engineering (Sydney)
aero or chemical eng (Newcastle)

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environment
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The prerequisites for agriculture and
| agriculture and environment

environment courses are not as demanding

as you might expect.

Nevertheless, it could seriously limit And then there is the whole field
your opportunities to undertake a of pollution – whether agricultural,
degree in agriculture or environmental industrial, transport or other varieties
studies without Chemistry as a starting – and it generally comes down to chemistry
point. in the analysis of the problem and in its
remediation.
Agriculture and the environment are
very broad fields – but chemistry (and Of course, both agriculture and
perhaps mathematics) is the foundation of environmental studies go beyond
both. For instance, despite the overall the science and field work.
prominence of global warming as THE
You need to link the science with the
environmental issue, the major Australian
business and political dimensions of both
environmental challenges are the
agriculture and environmental
interrelated issues of water and land
management. Just think about the
(including salinity, soil acidity and erosion).
contention surrounding the Murray-
You need the scientific
Darling or the Great Barrier Reef. So
and quantitative/mathematical skills
degrees in law, economics, engineering and
for assessing and monitoring the
planning go hand in hand with credentials
environment in a great variety of contexts
in agriculture or environmental studies.
(land, vegetation and water resources
specifically).

Note for IB students

IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations SL = Mathematics Standard 2
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL = Mathematics Advanced
IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL = Mathematics Advanced
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL = Mathematics Extension 2
• single degrees only
• (n.a.) = multiple selection criteria other than just ATAR, or else no offers made.
• = HSC mathematics advanced prerequisite
• 2020 Selection Rank is listed for each course. Selection Rank is ATAR plus adjustments by universities for location/
equity and course specific HSC subjects.
• <5 = less than 5 offers made

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no assumed, other than english + maths adv. + biology or chemistry or
geography or earth & env science
ANU (prereq. any Yr 11/12 maths)
B Environment and Sustainability (80.15) University of Wollongong
B Environmental Science (85.35)
Charles Sturt University
B App Sc (Parks, Rec & Heritage) (62.85) + maths adv. + any 2 units of science
B Environmental Science & Management (<5) UTS
B Agricultural Business Management (66.30) B Environmental Biology (73.40)
Macquarie University B Marine Biology (79.90)
B Biodiversity & Conservation (81.50) B Science (Environmental Sciences) (73.45)
B Environment (85.35) University of Wollongong
B Marine Science (78.45) B Conservation Biology (85.35)
Southern Cross University B Geography (78.70)
B Environmental Science (n.a.) B Marine Science (Hons) (85.35)
B Forest Science and Management (n.a.) B Science (75.55)
B Marine Science & Management (63.10)
B Science (n.a.) + maths advanced or physics or
chemistry depending on major
University of New England
B Agribusiness (80.90) ANU (prereq. any Yr 11/12 maths)
B Business (n.a.) B Science (80.15)
B Sustainability (n.a.) + mathematics advanced or none
University of Newcastle depending on majors
B Coastal and Marine Science (63.40) Macquarie University
B Science (75.05)
+ chemistry + mathematics advanced
Charles Sturt University Wagga
+ maths adv. + chemistry + biology
B Animal Science (68.90) Charles Sturt University Wagga
University of NSW B Equine Science (68.15)
B Environmental Management (80.10) + mathematics standard 2 and
University of New England investigating science
B Animal Science (n.a.)
Charles Sturt University Wagga
B Environmental Science (n.a.)
B Agricultural Science (65.10)
B Rural Science (n.a.)
B Agriculture (65.15)
+ mathematics advanced + maths adv + chemistry + one of
University of New England biology, earth & env sc, physics or
B Science (n.a.) maths ext 1
University of Newcastle University of NSW
B Coastal and Marine Science (63.75) B Science (85.05)
B Science (62.20) + maths ext 1 and chemistry
University of Sydney UTS
B Science (80.05) B Science (Flexible) (75.70)
University of Wollongong
B Science (Atmospheric Science) (<5) + any two units of maths
University of New England
+ maths adv + biology or chemistry B Agriculture (81.60)
University of Newcastle + 2 units of maths + 2 units science
B Environmental Sc & Mgt (63.75)
Western Sydney University Hawkesbury
B Science (Animal Science) (70.90)

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The built environment specialisations –
| built environment

architecture, interior design, planning

and landscape architecture – offer a
unique combination of the visual arts,
science and the humanities. They are a
way of integrating an interest in any of those
disciplines within a professional qualification.

no assumed, other than english + mathematics advanced

Macquarie University University of Sydney
B Planning (76.10) B Architecture and Environments (preprof.)
(85.00)
University of NSW
B Architectural Studies (preprof) (95.00) + mathematics ext 1
B City Planning (80.70)
B Computational Design (82.30) University of Sydney
B Construction Management & Property (80.00) B Project Management (86.35)
B Landscape Architecture (80.40)
University of New England + maths ext 1 and physics
B Urban and Regional Planning (n.a.) University of NSW
University of Newcastle B Engineering (Civil with Architecture) (95.45)
B Construction Mgt (Building) (62.85)
B Design (Architecture) preprofess. (80.85) + maths ext 1 + chemistry or physics
Western Sydney University University of Sydney
B Building Design Management (71.45) B Engineering/B Project Management (92.05)
B Construction Management (72.10)
B Planning/M Urban Mgt & Planning (81.35) + maths ext 1 + physics
B Construction Management (70.80) University of Sydney
B Construction Management St./B Laws (<5) B Engineering (Civil)/B Design in Architect (95.15)
B Construction Technology (<5)
+ science or maths advanced
+ mathematics advanced
Western Sydney University
UTS B Architectural Design (preprofessional) (85.15)
B Construction Project Management (90.45)
B Design in Architecture (preprofess.) (91.45)
B Landscape Architecture (80.00)
+ see single degree entries
University of NSW
University of NSW
Combined Law degrees (ATAR + admission test)
B Commerce combined degrees (95.00)
(n.a.)
University of Newcastle
B Engineering (Hons) Surveying (<5)
University of Sydney
B Design Architecture/M Architecture (97.05)
B Design in Architecture (preprof.) (95.00)
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You are not required to have done either

| business
Economics or Business Studies for a
business degree. It’s only a question of
whether you take mathematics, and at what
level.

So what do you make of this? Our view is that it would limit your options
in business degrees not to have at least
There is a breadth of subject areas within
HSC Mathematics Advanced. Given that so
business degrees which may require
much of business analysis is based on data/
differing levels of quantitative/
quantitative information, you should take
mathematical skills. Management and
the highest level of mathematics that you
human resource management, for instance,
are comfortable with if you are
tend to be less quantitative than finance or
contemplating a business degree - even if
marketing.
most universities don’t require it for entry
And even within particular subject areas of to their degrees.1.
business (such as marketing or economics)
no assumed, other than english
there are differing approaches, some of
which may be quantitative/mathematical Australian Catholic University
B Accounting and Finance (60.65)
and others which may be more descriptive/ B Business Administration (58.80)
analytical without requiring high powered B Business Administration/B Laws (71.95)
B Commerce (58.95)
mathematical techniques.
B Commerce/B Laws (71.15)
ANU (prereq. any Yr 11/12 maths)
B Business Administration (<5)
Southern Cross University
1. Your ability to cope with a high level of B Accounting (n.a.)
mathematics will depend on the level of B Business Convention and Event Mgt (n.a.)
mathematics you studied in junior school. B Business in Tourism & Hospitality (n.a.)
B Digital Business (n.a.)
UTS
B Management (Digital Creative Enterprise)
(81.05)
B Management (Events) (80.15)
B Management (Sport Business) (80.00)
B Management (Tourism) (80.40)
University of NSW
B Construction Management & Property (80.00)

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University of New England Southern Cross University
| business continued

B Accounting (n.a.) B Business (n.a.)

B Business (n.a.) B Business/B Laws (n.a.)
B Business/B Laws (n.a.) UTS
B Economics (n.a.) B Accounting (n.a.)
B Economics/B Laws (n.a.) B Business (87.00)
B International Studies (n.a.) B Business/B Laws (96.10)
University of Notre Dame B Construction Project Management (90.45)
B Accounting (n.a.) B Economics (82.10)
B Business Administration (n.a.) B Economics/B Laws (96.50)
B Commerce (n.a.) B Property Economics (80.00)
B Commerce/B Laws (n.a.) B Sport and Exercise Management (77.15)
B Human Resource Management (n.a.) University of NSW
B Marketing & Public Relations (n.a.) B Commerce (95.00)
B Marketing & Public Relations/B Laws (n.a.) B Commerce (Co-op) (n.a.)
University of Wollongong B Commerce (International) (97.00)
B Business (70.05) B Commerce combined degrees (95.00)
B Commerce (75.50) B Economics (93.05)
B Commerce (Events) with TAFE (75.50) B Politics Philosophy and Economics (96.40)
B Commerce (Hospitality Mgt) (Travel & Tourism) University of New England
with TAFE (75.50) B Languages & International Business (n.a.)
B Commerce/B Laws (90.00)
B Politics Philosophy and Economics (78.20) University of Newcastle
B Politics Philosophy and Economics/B Laws B Business (65.00)
(90.00) B Commerce (65.10)
Western Sydney University University of Wollongong
B Sport Development (70.85) B Economics & Finance/B Laws (90.00)
B Tourism Management (<5) B Economics and Finance (81.60)
B Mathematics and Finance (75.50)
+ mathematics advanced
+ mathematics advanced or
ANU (prereq. any Yr 11/12 maths) mathematics standard 2 (depending
B Accounting (<5) on major)
B Commerce (86.15)
B Economics (88.15) Macquarie University
B Finance (<5) B Commerce (80.05)
B International Business (<5) B Commerce/B Laws (96.00)
B Politics, Philosophy and Economics (96.90)
Charles Sturt University
+ mathematics advanced
B Accounting (<5) University of Sydney
B Business (Management) (<5) B Commerce (95.00)
B Business (Marketing) (<5) B Economics (90.10)
Macquarie University
B Applied Finance (<5) + mathematics ext 1
B App Finance/B Laws (96.75) Macquarie University
B Economics (80.55) B Actuarial Studies (97.00)
University of NSW
B Actuarial Studies (97.10)

Note for IB students

IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations SL = Mathematics Standard 2
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL = Mathematics Advanced
IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL = Mathematics Advanced
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL = Mathematics Extension 2
• single degrees only (except law and teaching)
• (n.a.) = multiple selection criteria other than just ATAR, or else no offers made.
• = HSC mathematics advanced prerequisite
• 2020 Selection Rank is listed for each course. Selection Rank is ATAR plus adjustments by universities for location/
equity and course specific HSC subjects.
• <5 = less than 5 offers made

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| business
+ mathematics standard 2 Business, Commerce,
Macquarie University Management or
B Business Administration (80.20)
B Business Administration/B Laws (96.00) Business Administration?
B Marketing and Media (95.05)
B Prof Accounting/B Laws (<5) There is not much that you
B Professional Accounting (<5)
can tell from the degree title.
University of NSW
B Psychological Science (87.05) It’s largely about status.
Western Sydney University
B Accounting (<5)
The older universities tend to
B Accounting/B Laws (<5) have Commerce degrees; the
B Business (70.55)
B Business (Accounting) (70.15)
newer ones Business degrees.
B Business (App.Finance) (71.65)
B Business (Economics) (72.30) But when an institution offers
B Business (App.Finance) (<5) both Commerce and Business
B Business (Hospitality Mgt) (70.60)
B Business (HRM) (71.60) degrees, they may overlap
B Business (International Business) (<5) so much that the supposed
B Business (Management) (70.25)
B Business (Marketing) (71.30) distinction is a marketing
B Business (Property) (70.45) contrivance more than anything
B Business (Sport Mgt) (70.30)
B Business/B Laws (99.95) else, with the Business degree
more likely to have a lower
+ maths ext 1 prerequisite
Selection Rank.
ANU
B Actuarial Studies (99.95) Management and Business
B Finance Economics and Statistics (<5)
B Statistics (<5) Administration degrees are
usually broader and less likely to
+ any two units of maths
specialise.
University of New England
B Agricultural & Resource Economics (n.a.)

+ see single degree entries

ANU (prereq. any Yr 11/12 maths)
B Laws combined degrees (98.00)
Combined degrees (cut-off 80+ depending on
combination) (80.10)
University of NSW
Combined Law degrees (ATAR + admission test)
(n.a.)
University of Newcastle
B Laws (Combined Degs) (92.10)
University of Sydney
Combined Law - Arts, Commerce, Economics
Engineering and Science/Laws (99.50)

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There are no prerequisites for
| communication

communications degrees. You don’t

have to worry about it, except for a few
courses that use a range of criteria for
selection such as a folio, supplementary
information or interview.

The only thing to think about is whether An additional, relevant speciality

you integrate any other specialisation could increase your chances of
within a communications degree or actually working in communications.
combine another degree with your For instance, your chances of working
communications degree. in business communications would be
greatly increased by a specialisation in
Communications is often studied as
marketing, economics or accounting;
one specialisation within a broader degree,
a specialisation in environmental studies,
like arts or business. In addition, the
IT or social work might open up all sorts of
majority of specialist communications
additional opportunities. So it could be
degrees give you the flexibility to specialise
worthwhile to be aware of the prerequisites
in areas beyond communication.
for those sorts of courses, even if you don’t
have to worry about prerequisites for
communications degrees themselves.
• single degrees only (except law and teaching)
• (n.a.) = multiple selection criteria other than just ATAR, or else no offers made.
• = HSC mathematics advanced prerequisite
• 2020 Selection Rank is listed for each course. Selection Rank is ATAR plus adjustments by universities for location/
equity and course specific HSC subjects.
• <5 = less than 5 offers made

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University of Notre Dame

| communication
no assumed, other than english
B Advertising and Public Relations (n.a.)
Australian Catholic University B Arts (n.a.)
B Visual Arts and Design (58.55) B Arts (Politics & Journalism) (n.a.)
B Arts/B Laws (n.a.)
ANU B Commerce (n.a.)
B Design (n.a.) B Communications and Media (n.a.)
B Visual Arts (n.a.) B Marketing & Public Relations (n.a.)
Charles Sturt University University of Sydney
B Communication (<5) B Visual Arts (n.a.)
B Communication (Advertising & Public Relations)
(Advertising) (Journalism & Int. Studies) University of Wollongong
(Journalism) (Public Relations) (Radio) (Screen B Arts (70.80)
& Media) (<5) B Commerce (75.50)
B Creative Industries (60.50) BB Communication and Media (70.15)
B Sports Media (<5) B Creative Arts (Creative Writing) (70.15)
B Journalism (72.55)
Macquarie University
B Arts (75.15) Western Sydney University
B Media and Communications (75.00) B Communication (72.75)
B Creative Industries (<5)
Southern Cross University B Screen Media (Arts & Production) (79.95)
B Arts (n.a.)
B Digital Media and Communications (n.a.)
+ mathematics advanced or physics or
UTS chemistry depending on major
B Communication (Creative Writing) (74.10)
ANU (prereq. any Yr 11/12 maths)
B Communication (Journalism) (80.50)
B Science (80.15)
B Communication (Media Arts & Prod.) (86.60)
B Communication (Public Communication) (80.40)
B Communication (Social & Political Sc) (74.15)
+ mathematics standard 2
B Design in Animation (96.25) Macquarie University
B Design in Visual Communication (92.25) B Marketing and Media (95.05)
University of NSW
B Arts (80.20)
B Media (Communication & Journalism) (85.75)
B Media (Public Relations & Advertising) (84.40)
Note: see Law (pages 40-41) for combined
B Media (Screen and Sound Production) (85.15)
law degrees.
B Media Arts (80.10)
University of New England
B Arts (n.a.)
B Arts/B Business (n.a.)
B Media and Communications (n.a.)
University of Newcastle
B Arts [Central Coast] (67.45)
B Arts [Newcastle] (62.35)
B Communication (64.10)
B Creative Industries (62.90)

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visual arts
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Design and visual arts are now less on
| design and visual arts

the sidelines and far more integrated

into mainstream, IT-enabled activities
of people and businesses.

Design and visual arts are now an integral So where you see that selection is based on
part of our digital existence, whether for multiple criteria - listed as (n.a.) in our
entertainment, communication or work. accompanying listings - you might as well
They have a relevance they have never had interpret it as requirements or a body of
before. work in the relevant field. It doesn’t
necessarily mean a HSC sequence, but it
Not only are there so many courses
might as well.
that formally integrate information
and technology with design – such
no assumed, other than english
as a Bachelor of Design (Games) – but the
visual arts themselves are breaking beyond Australian Catholic University
B Arts (58.50)
their traditional forms and boundaries via B Visual Arts and Design (58.55)
the enabling power of IT and multimedia. ANU
B Art History and Curatorship (<5)
no prerequisites B Design (n.a.)
B Visual Arts (n.a.)
Perhaps this is why there are virtually Charles Sturt University
B Communication (Digital Media Production) (<5)
no prerequisites for entry to design and
B Creative Industries (Design & Visual Arts) (<5)
visual arts courses. Only a handful of
Macquarie University
design and visual arts courses formally B Arts (75.15)
require a background in the visual arts B Arts/B Laws (96.20)
B Games Design & Development (77.15)
at the HSC. B Media and Communications (75.00)
B Media and Communications/B Laws (98.60)
Nevertheless, while most courses have no
National Art School
prerequisites for entry, it’s not quite what it B Fine Art (Full fee) (n.a.)
seems. You are likely to find multiple Southern Cross University
selection criteria for entry, not just an Lismore
ATAR. B Art and Design (n.a.)
B Arts (n.a.)
B Arts/B Laws (n.a.)
B Digital Media and Communications (n.a.)
• single degrees only (except law and teaching)
• (n.a.) = multiple selection criteria other than just ATAR, or else no offers made.
• = HSC mathematics advanced prerequisite
• 2020 Selection Rank is listed for each course. Selection Rank is ATAR plus adjustments by universities for location/
equity and course specific HSC subjects.
• <5 = less than 5 offers made

27
UTS

| design and visual arts

B Communication (Digital/Social Media) (78.05) ‘There is quite a debate about
B Communication (Digital & Social Media)/B it, but I would argue that the
Laws (<5)
B Communication (Media Arts & Prod.) (86.60) visual skills and discipline of
B Communication (Media Arts & Production)/B drawing and painting are the
Laws (96.05)
B Design in Animation (96.25) foundation of your capabilities
B Design in Fashion & Textiles Design (98.10) in the new (digital) media.’
B Design in Interior Architecture (85.45)
B Design in Photography (<5)
B Design in Product Design (91.95) Charles Cooper,
B Design in Visual Communication (92.25) Lecturer, National Art School
B Management (Digital Creative) (81.05)
B Music and Sound Design (71.15)
University of NSW
B Industrial Design (81.40)
B Interior Architecture (80.05)
B Media (Screen & Sound Production) (85.15)
B Media Arts (80.10)
University of Newcastle + mathematics advanced or none
B Creative Industries (62.90) depending on majors
B Visual Communic Design (64.95)
Macquarie University
University of Sydney B Science (75.05)
B Visual Arts (n.a.) B Science/B Laws (<5)
University of Wollongong + mathematics standard 2
B Arts (70.80)
B Arts/B Laws (90.00) Macquarie University
B Communication Media Studies/B Laws (90.00) B Marketing and Media (95.05)
B Communication and Media (70.15)
B Creative Arts (Visual Arts & Design) (70.15)
+ visual arts
B Creative Arts (Visual Arts) (70.15) University of NSW
B Creative Arts/B Laws (90.00) B Design (80.00)
B Information Technology (75.65) B Fine Arts (80.10)
B Information Technology/B Laws (90.80)
Western Sydney University + visual arts or design & technology
B Creative Industries (<5) Western Sydney University
B Design (Visual Communication) (70.70)
+ design & technology
Western Sydney University + any two units of maths
Parramatta Western Sydney University
B Industrial Design (<5) B Graphic Design/M Teaching (Secondary) (<5)
B Industrial Design (Honours) (<5)
+ see single degree entries
+ mathematics advanced ANU (prereq. any Yr 11/12 maths)
Southern Cross University Combined degrees (cut-off 80+ depending on
B Information Technology (n.a.) combination) (80.10)
UTS University of NSW
B Science in Games Development (83.80) Combined Law (ATAR + admission test) (n.a.)
University of NSW
B Commerce combined degrees (95.00) + two of design & technology visual
arts, physics or maths advanced
University of Sydney
B Design Computing (80.15) Western Sydney University
B Design and Technology (70.35)
Sydney Grammar School
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| education

New Australian accreditation standards for

education courses require graduates to be in
the ‘top 30% of the population for English and
Maths on graduation from a teacher
education program’.

The requirement that students be in the top no assumed, other than english
30% on graduation gives universities some Australian Catholic University
wriggle room. But if they select students B Teaching/B Arts - (Humanities) (60.55)
B Teaching/B Arts - (Sec-Technology) (62.95)
who do not meet this requirement, they B Teaching/B Arts - (Visual Arts) (<5)
must establish satisfactory arrangements to Charles Sturt University
ensure that those students are supported to B Education (Early Child & Primary) (n.a.)
B Education (K-12) (n.a.)
achieve the required standard before
B Outdoor Education (n.a.)
graduation. B Education (Technology & Applied) (n.a.)
Macquarie University
In NSW, a minimum standard of three B Arts/B Education (Primary) (n.a.)
Band 5 HSC results, including one in B Arts/B Education (Secondary) (n.a.)
English, applies to undertaking an B Commerce/B Education (Secondary) (n.a.)
B Education (Primary)/B Psychology (n.a.)
accredited undergraduate teaching degree. B Teaching (Early Childhood) (n.a.)
Alternatively students may enrol in an Southern Cross University
B Arts/B Education (Primary) (Primary/Early
accredited degree and pass a full year of Childhood) (Primary/Secondary) (Secondary) (n.a.)
academic studies in the subjects they will B Technology/B Education (Secondary) (n.a.)
teach. UTS
B Arts/B Education (Primary) (70.65)
B Arts/B Education (Secondary) (73.50)
University of NSW
B Arts/B Education (Secondary) (80.00)
B Media Arts/B Education (Secondary) (<5)
University of Newcastle
B Education (Early Child and Primary) (64.75)
B Education (Health & Physical Education) (62.10)
B Education (Primary) (63.60)
B Education (Secondary) (Humanities) (64.10)
B Education (Secondary) (STEM) (62.45)

Note for IB students

IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations SL = Mathematics Standard 2
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL = Mathematics Advanced
IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL = Mathematics Advanced
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL = Mathematics Extension 2
• single degrees only (except law and teaching)
• (n.a.) = multiple selection criteria other than just ATAR, or else no offers made.
• = HSC mathematics advanced prerequisite
• 2020 Selection Rank is listed for each course. Selection Rank is ATAR plus adjustments by universities for location/
equity and course specific HSC subjects.
• <5 = less than 5 offers made

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| education
University of Notre Dame
It’s fine to do so, especially for
B Arts/B Education (Secondary) (n.a.) physical and health education,
B Education (n.a.)
B Education (Birth to 12 years) (n.a.)
but you don’t have to worry
B Education (Primary) (n.a.) about choosing teaching at the
B Education and Business Studies (n.a.)
very start.
University of Sydney
B Education (Early Childhood) (77.45) The majority of students in
B Education (Health and Physical) (80.25)
B Education (Humanities Soc Sc)/B Arts (80.15) teacher education programs
B Education (Primary) (82.35) enter after completing another
University of Wollongong degree.
B Education: Early Years (<5)
B Health and Physical and Education (75.50)
B Primary Education (75.25)
B Psychological Science or B Social Science
(pathway to Primary Teaching) (<5)
Western Sydney University
B Health Sc (Health & Phys Ed)/M Teaching
(76.90) + maths adv + chemistry and biology,
+ mathematics advanced earth & env sc, physics or maths ext 1
Australian Catholic University University of NSW
B Teaching/B Arts - (Mathematics) (60.75) B Science/B Education (Education) (85.20)

University of NSW + visual arts

B Commerce/B Education (Secondary) (<5)
B Economics/B Education (Secondary) (94.10) University of NSW
B Design (Honours)/B Education (80.40)
University of Sydney B Fine Arts/B Education (81.55)
B Education (Secondary:Maths)/B Sc (80.20)
B Education (Secondary:Science)/B Sc (84.00) + any four units of science
University of Wollongong University of New England
B Mathematics Education (73.30) B Education (Secondary Science) (n.a.)
B Science Education (<5)
Western Sydney University + any two units of maths
B Business/M Teaching (Primary or Secondary) (<5) University of New England
B Education (Early Childhood & Primary) (n.a.)
+ mathematics advanced or none B Education (K-12) (n.a.)
depending on majors B Education (K-6) (n.a.)
Macquarie University B Education (Secondary Arts) (n.a.)
B Science/B Education (Secondary) (n.a.) B Special and Inclusive Education (Primary) (n.a.)
Western Sydney University
+ mathematics ext 1 B Arts/M Teaching (Birth - 12 years) (<5)
University of New England B Arts/M Teaching (Primary) (75.20)
B Education (Secondary Mathematics) (n.a.) B Arts/B Teaching (Secondary) (80.35)
B Graphic Design/M Teaching (Secondary) (<5)
+ mathematics standard 2
Australian Catholic University 2 units of maths + 2 units science
B Early Childhood (Birth- Five) (60.35)
Western Sydney University
B Education (Early Child & Primary) (74.75)
B Science/M Teaching (Primary or Secondary) (<5)
B Education (Primary) (60.00)

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| engineering

There are serious assumed knowledge issues

for engineering. Without Mathematics
Extension 1, engineering may not be for you
at UNSW, UTS or Sydney.

Macquarie University
But the crazy thing about engineering is B Engineering - Civil (80.85)
specialisation at such an early stage. How B Engineering - Electrical (80.40)
do they expect you to choosefrom so many B Engineering - Electronic Engineering (<5)
B Engineering - Mechanical (80.35)
specialist engineering degrees when are B Engineering - Mechatronic (80.15)
you still at school? Boundaries are breaking B Engineering - Software (80.10)
down everywhere else, but engineering is University of NSW
manning the barricades. B Aviation (Flying) (n.a.)
University of Newcastle
The best thing to do could be to find an B Engineering (Civil) 80.35)
engineering degree that allows you to B Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) (83.30)
B Engineering (Mechanical) (80.05)
specialise as you work your way through it B Engineering (Mechatronics) (82.90)
all, rather than specialising from the very B Engineering (Software) (80.30)
B Medical Engineering (91.45)
beginning. B Renewable Engineering (92.95)

no assumed, other than english + mathematics standard 2

University of NSW
Southern Cross University B Aviation (Management) (80.60)
B Engineering (Civil) (<5)
B Engineering - Coastal Systems (<5)
+ mathematics advanced + chemistry
or physics
+ mathematics advanced
University of Newcastle
ANU B Aerospace Engineering (80.25)
B Software Engineering (94.55) B Engineering (Chemical) (80.15)
University of Wollongong
B Engineering (Architectural) (80.35) + mathematics advanced + any two
B Engineering (Biomedical) (80.35) units of science, physics
B Engineering (Civil) (80.35) Western Sydney University
B Engineering (Computer) (80.35) B Engineering (<5)
B Engineering (Electrical) (80.35) B Engineering (Civil) (81.10)
B Engineering (Environmental) (80.35) B Engineering (Mechanical) (85.80)
B Engineering (Materials) (80.35)
B Engineering (Mechanical) (80.35) + mathematics advanced + physics
B Engineering (Mechatronics) (80.35)
B Engineering (Mining) (80.35) ANU
B Engineering (Telecommunications) (80.35) B Engineering (91.50)
B Engineering Flexible first year (80.35)
B Engineering/B Laws (90.00)
• single degrees only
• (n.a.) = multiple selection criteria other than just ATAR, or else no offers made.
• = HSC mathematics advanced prerequisite
• 2020 Selection Rank is listed for each course. Selection Rank is ATAR plus adjustments by universities for location/
equity and course specific HSC subjects.
• <5 = less than 5 offers made

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| engineering
+ mathematics ext 1 ‘Mathematics underpins
University of NSW everything in engineering.
B Engineering (Software) (93.05)
University of Sydney But, in the end, it’s maths plus
B Project Management (86.35)
your communication skills, so
+ maths ext 1 + chemistry you should look for balance in
University of NSW your HSC. English, particularly,
B Engineering (Bioinformatics) (<5)
is just as strategically
University of Sydney
B Engineering (Chemical & Biomolecular) (92.30) important.’
+ maths ext 1 + physics Professor Kris Ryan
UTS Monash University
B Engineering (Biomedical) (85.70)
B Engineering (Civil & Env) (85.50)
B Engineering (Civil) (85.30)
B Engineering (Civil) (Construct) (85.25)
B Engineering (Civil) (Struct) (87.15)
B Engineering (Data Engineering) (81.60) + maths ext 1 + chemistry or physics
B Engineering (Electrical & Electronic) (82.10)
B Engineering (Electrical) (81.40) University of Sydney
B Engineering (Electronic) (82.80) B Engineering & IT (Flexible First year) (92.05)
B Engineering (Flexible) (80.20)
University of Sydney
B Engineering (Mechanical) (83.05)
B Engineering (Biomedical) (92.00)
B Engineering (Mech & Mechatronic) (86.15)
B Engineering (Mechatronic) (83.05)
B Engineering (Software) (83.00)
+ maths ext 1 + chemistry + physics
University of NSW
University of NSW
B Engineering (Chemical) or (Chemical Product
B Engineering (Aeronautical/Manufacturing/
Engineering) (93.55)
Mechanical/Naval) (93.40)
B Engineering (Civil with Architecture) (95.45)
B Engineering (Civil) (93.00) + see single degree entries
B Engineering (Civil)/B Surveying (93.35) ANU (prereq. any Yr 11/12 maths)
B Engineering (Computer) (<5) Flexible Double Engineering or Adv Computing
B Engineering (Electrical or Telecom) (93.55) (cut-of 87+ depending on combinations) (90.15)
B Engineering (Environmental) (<5) University of NSW
B Engineering (Flexible first year) (93.00) Combined Law degrees (ATAR + admission tes
B Engineering (Mechatronic) (93.00)
B Engineering (Mining) (<5) University of Sydney
B Engineering (Petroleum) (<5) Combined Law - Arts, Commerce, Economics
B Engineering (Surveying) (<5) Engineering and Science/Laws (99.50)
B Engineering/M Biomedical Eng (93.10)
B Materials Science & Engineering (85.55)
B Engineering (Photovoltaic, Solar, Renewable)
(93.25)
University of Sydney
B Engineering (Aeronautical) (92.75)
B Engineering (Civil) (92.30)
B Engineering (Civil)/B Design in Architect (95.15)
B Engineering (Electrical) (92.60)
B Engineering (Mechanical) (92.75)
B Engineering (Mechatronic) (92.30)
B Engineering (Software) (92.25)
B Engineering (Space) (99.10)
Sydney Grammar School
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| health

The prerequisites for health courses

are all over the place.
Southern Cross University
However, it looks as if you would be B Clinical Science (Osteopathic) (n.a.)
covered for most health courses if you had B Occupational Therapy (n.a.)
chemistry and mathematics advanced – B Pedorthics (n.a.)
B Podiatry (n.a.)
although physics may be assumed B Speech Pathology (n.a.)
knowledge for courses in dentistry, UTS
optometry, physiotherapy and medical B Health Science (73.35)
radiations. B Midwifery (98.10)
B Nursing (82.20)
B Sport and Exercise Science (Exercise Therapy)
no assumed, other than english (98.75)
University of NSW
Australian Catholic University
B International Public Health (<5)
B Nursing (64.10)
B Medical Studies/D Medicine or /B Arts (n.a.)
B Nutrition Science (59.40)
B Paramedicine (97.65) University of Newcastle
B Physical Activity and Health Science (59.10) B Food Sc & Human Nutrition (<5)
B Medical Sc/D Medicine Joint Medical Program
Charles Sturt University
with UNE (n.a.)
B Health & Rehabilitation Science (<5)
B Nutrition and Dietetics (73.20)
B Occupational Therapy (72.40)
B Occupational Therapy (89.05)
B Podiatric Medicine (<5)
B Oral Health (81.25)
B Speech and Language Pathology (<5)
B Public and Community Health (65.75)
Macquarie University B Speech Pathology (75.50)
B Chiropractic Science (80.20)
University of Notre Dame
B Human Sciences (80.15)
B Medicine/B Surgery Grad entry only (n.a.)
B Linguistics and Language Sciences (76.65)
B Nursing (n.a.)
B Speech and Hearing Sciences (83.45)
University of Sydney
B App Sc (Diagnostic Radiography) (96.10)
B App Science (Occupational Therapy) (93.50)
B App Science (Speech Pathology) (93.05)
B Arts/M Nursing (80.60)

Note for IB students

IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations SL = Mathematics Standard 2
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL = Mathematics Advanced
IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL = Mathematics Advanced
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL = Mathematics Extension 2
• (n.a.) = multiple selection criteria other than just ATAR, or else no offers made.
• = HSC mathematics advanced prerequisite
• 2020 Selection Rank is listed for each course. Selection Rank is ATAR plus adjustments by universities for location/
equity and course specific HSC subjects.
• <5 = less than 5 offers made

33
University of Wollongong

| health
B Nursing (70.00)
B Public Health (75.95)
Preparing for
B Social Science (70.00) dentistry
Western Sydney University
B Health Science (Health Promotion etc) (70.80) as a possibility
B Occupational Therapy (85.35)
B Physiotherapy (90.40) Year 12 students are able to apply for
B Podiatric Medicine (80.70) undergraduate entry to dentistry
B Speech Pathology (80.10)
via a B Dental Science at Charles
B Traditional Chinese Medicine (<5)
D Medicine (n.a.) Sturt, as well as to 8 other Australian
B Health Sc (Health & Physical Education) (70.00) universities which offer
undergraduate dentistry degrees or
+ biology, chemistry or physics assured pathways to dentistry.
Australian Catholic University (prereq.) • Biology and Chemistry are
B Physiotherapy (97.50)
prerequisites for La Trobe.
+ biology chemistry, physics or pdhpe • 3 universities have no subject
Australian Catholic University (prereq.) prerequisites at all (but recommend
B Occupational Therapy (79.10) Biology, Chemistry, Maths Advanced
B Speech Pathology (60.10) and/or Physics).
• two require Maths Advanced
+ chemistry (including James Cook which
ANU (prereq. any Yr 11/12 maths) requires Maths Advanced and
B Health Science (n.a.)
Chemistry)
Charles Sturt University
• 2 require Chemistry (including
B Oral Health (Therapy/Hygeine) (73.60)
James Cook which requires Maths
+ chemistry and biology Advanced and Chemistry)
University of Sydney • Adelaide requires Chemistry, Maths
B Oral Health (n.a.) Advanced or Physics AND one of
either Biology, Chemistry, Geology or
Physics.
• The University of Melbourne offers
guaranteed entry to the Doctor of
Dentistry via B Science or B
Biomedicine for students with an
ATAR of 99.85 who complete the
undergraduate course
at the University including
prerequisites (anatomy, physiology,
biochemistry) with a weighted
average of 80%.

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| health

+ chemistry + mathematics advanced + chemistry + physics or biology

Charles Sturt University University of Newcastle
B Clinical Science (65.85) B Physiotherapy (92.15)
B Pharmacy (76.55)
B Veterinary Technology (with TAFE) (72.00) + mathematics advanced
University of NSW Macquarie University
B Exercise Physiology (85.00) B Clinical Sciences (90.30)
University of Sydney University of Sydney
B Pharmacy (90.05) B Arts/D Medicine (n.a.)
B Pharmacy and Management (90.20) B Science (Health) (80.00)
B Science (Health)/M Nursing (80.25)
University of New England
B Science/D Dental Medicine (n.a.)
B Pharmacy (n.a.)
B Science/D Medicine (n.a.)
University of Newcastle B Science/M Nursing (80.20)
B Podiatry [Central Coast] (67.80)
Western Sydney University
University of Sydney B Health Science (Paramedicine) (87.15)
B Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) (89.05) B ICT (Health Info Management) (<5)

+ chemistry + physics + mathematics advanced + biology

University of Sydney Charles Sturt University
B App Science (Physiotherapy) (99.10) B Paramedicine (73.15)
B Physiotherapy (81.50)
+ chemistry + physics + mathematics
advanced + mathematics advanced + biology or
Charles Sturt University chemistry
B Dental Science (n.a.) Southern Cross University
University of NSW B Midwifery (n.a.)
B Vision Science (preprofessional) (94.05)
B Vision Science/M Clinical Optometry (99.50) + mathematics advanced + physics
University of Newcastle Charles Sturt University
B Pharmacy (Honours) [N’castle] (72.05) B Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic
Radiography) (65.25)
University of Sydney B Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Med &
B Veterinary Biology/D Veterinary Medicine (n.a.) Imaging) (66.25)
B Medical Radiation Sc (Radiation Therapy) (<5)
+ chemistry or biology
+ mathematics standard 2 University of Wollongong
B Medical Radiation Physics (80.85)
University of Newcastle
B Midwifery [N’castle][Port Macquarie] (n.a.) + mathematics advanced and any two
B Nursing [Central Coast] (71.40) units of science
B Nursing [N’castle] (76.00)
University of Wollongong
B Exercise Science and Rehabilitation (94.35)
B Medical & Health Science (82.45)
B Nutrition Science (78.35)
B Nutrition and Dietetics (<5)
B Pre-Med Science and Health (94.25)
• single degrees only (except law and teaching)
• (n.a.) = multiple selection criteria other than just ATAR, or else no offers made.
• = HSC mathematics advanced prerequisite
• 2020 Selection Rank is listed for each course. Selection Rank is ATAR plus adjustments by universities for location/
equity and course specific HSC subjects.
• <5 = less than 5 offers made

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| health
+ mathematics advanced or physics
University of Newcastle
Preparing for
B Med Rad Sc (Diagnostic) (83.10)
B Med Rad Sc (Radiation) (70.50)
medicine as a
B Med Radiation (Nuclear Med) (69.55) possibility
+ mathematics advanced + chemistry + Year 12 students are able to apply for
biology entry to medicine via medical
Charles Sturt University science/medicine combined
B Nursing/Grad Dip Clin.Pract (Paramedic) (70.15) programs at UNSW and UNE/
B Nursing (67.00)
Newcastle and D Medicine at Western
B Veterinary Sciences/B Vet Biology (n.a.)
Sydney - as well as pathway
University of Sydney
programs at Sydney and Macquarie,
B Science/M Nutrition & Dietetics (95.55)
to what are really graduate-entry
+ any two units of maths programs. There are no subject
Southern Cross University prerequisites for these programs,
B Nursing (n.a.) except Maths Advanced at Sydney.

+ any two units of maths + any two In addition, 14 other Australian

units science universities offer medical degrees or
University of New England assured pathways to medical
B Clinical Ex Physiology (n.a.) degrees via a first degree and a
Western Sydney University subsequent medical degree.
B Nursing (77.30) • Seven of the interstate universities
B Science (Nutrition & Food Science) (76.40)
B Midwifery (n.a.) have no subject prerequisites at all.
• Two require Maths Advanced or
+ any two units of science equivalent (including James Cook
University of New England which requires Maths and Chemistry)
B Nursing (n.a.)
• Four require Chemistry (including
James Cook which requires Maths
and Chemistry)
• Bond requires one of Chemistry,
Maths Advanced or Physics, and
Adelaide Maths Advanced, Biology or
Chemistry.

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Only a very few humanities courses have
| humanities

assumed knowledge (other than English) -

they are almost entirely a number psychology
courses for which Mathematics Advanced is
assumed. Otherwise pretty well everything is
open, regardless of your HSC subjects.
Macquarie University
Of course, you might find that, within B Ancient History (90.35)
particular degrees, certain specialisations B Archaeology (88.75)
may require prior HSC study, but this is not B Arts (75.15)
B Cognitive and Brain Sciences (80.35)
typical for humanities degrees. B Human Sciences (80.15)
B International Studies (<5)
no assumed, other than english B Linguistics and Language Sciences (76.65)
B Psychology (80.05)
Australian Catholic University B Psychology (Hons) (94.05)
B Arts (58.50) B Social Science (75.05)
B Psychological Science (58.80) Southern Cross University
B Psychology (86.10) B Arts (n.a.)
B Social Work (58.90) B Indigenous Knowledge (n.a.)
B Theology (<5) B Psychological Science (n.a.)
ANU (prereq. any Yr 11/12 maths) B Social Welfare (n.a.)
B Archaeological Practice (<5) B Social Science (n.a.)
B Arts (80.35) UTS
B Asia-Pacific Affairs (<5) B Communication (Social & Political Science) (74.15)
B Classical Studies (<5) B Global Studies (69.10)
B Development Studies (<5)
B International Relations (93.20) University of NSW
B International Security Studies (90.90) B Arts (80.20)
B Languages (<5) B International Studies (89.05)
B Philosophy (Hons) Asia and the Pacific (n.a.) B Social Research & Policy (80.35)
B Political Science (90.60) B Social Work (80.00)
B Psychology (Hons) (98.20) University of New England
B Science (Psychology) (80.85) B Arts (n.a.)
Charles Sturt University B Historical Enquiry & Practice (n.a.)
B Arts (62.85) B International Studies (n.a.)
B Communication (Journalism & Int. Studies) (<5) B Languages (n.a.)
B Psychology (75.65) B Psychological Science (n.a.)
B Social Work (63.60) B Psychology with Honours (n.a.)
B Social Science (n.a.)
B Social Work (n.a.)
• single degrees only
• (n.a.) = multiple selection criteria other than just ATAR, or else no offers made.
• = HSC mathematics advanced prerequisite
• 2020 Selection Rank is listed for each course. Selection Rank is ATAR plus adjustments by universities for location/
equity and course specific HSC subjects.
• <5 = less than 5 offers made

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University of Newcastle What if all we had was just

| humanities
B Arts (62.35)
B Development Studies (85.70) the values of the corporate
B Global Indigenous Studies (n.a.) world, without the humanities?
B Psychological Science (Advanced) (95.15)
B Social Science (62.15) - with the status quo enshrined,
B Social Work (75.10) the thought police lurking, and
University of Notre Dame it all so one dimensional, plastic
B Arts (n.a.)
B Philosophy (n.a.) and shallow.
B Theology (n.a.)
University of Sydney
B Arts (80.05)
B Social Work (80.45)
University of Wollongong
B Arts (70.80)
B Arts (Psychology) (75.40)
B Arts Western Civilisation (n.a.)
B International Studies (72.60)
B Politics Philosophy and Economics (78.20)
B Psychological Sc (pathway Primary Teaching) (<5)
B Psychological Science (75.35)
B Psychology (89.45)
B Social Science (70.00)
B Social Work (84.20)
B Sustainable Communities (78.70)
+ mathematics advanced
Western Sydney University
B Arts (70.50) University of Sydney
B Arts (Interpreting and Translation) (<5) B Psychology (95.00)
B Anthropology (n.a.)
B International Studies (<5) + mathematics standard 2
B Languages and Linguistics (<5) University of NSW
B Psychology (90.65) B Psychological Science (87.05)
B Social Science (71.50) B Psychology (98.05)
B Social Science (Psychology) (77.00)
B Social Work (85.50)
B Humanitarian & Development Studies (<5) Note: see Law (pages 40-41) for combined law
degrees..
+ mathematics advanced
ANU (prereq. any Yr 11/12 maths)
B International Business (<5)
B Politics, Philosophy and Economics (96.90)
University of New England
B Languages & International Business (n.a.)
University of Newcastle
B Psychological Science (62.10)

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technology
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| information technology

The only issue with entry to information

technology courses is the level of HSC
mathematics that you undertake.

At its core, information technology no assumed, other than english

is about the processing of data in a Australian Catholic University
mathematical/logical form. Its roots B Commerce (58.95)
B Information Technology (58.60)
are in electronics and mathematics.
Charles Sturt University
It follows that you will be doing B Information Technology (<5)
mathematics for the HSC at its highest Macquarie University
levels if you wish to work at the core levels B Advanced Information Technology (91.35)
of IT. B Arts (75.15)
B Cyber Security (80.55)
B Games Design & Development (77.15)
However, IT is now a very broad term B Information Technology (75.10)
to encompass not just its electronic
Southern Cross University
and mathematical foundations, but B Digital Business (n.a.)
information systems analysis, software University of New England
development and applications. As a result, B Arts/B Business (n.a.)
B Computer Science (n.a.)
the level of mathematics required reflects
University of Newcastle
the extent to which courses focus on the B Creative Industries (62.90)
technical aspects of the electronic B Info Technology (<5)
processing of data (such as computer University of Wollongong
engineering and computer science). The B Business Information Systems (75.65)
B Information Technology (75.65)
more you move away from this – for
Western Sydney University
instance in information systems design – B Cyber Security and Behaviour (80.50)
the less you have to worry about
mathematics. + mathematics advanced or physics or
chemistry depending on major
For instance, in software development, IT ANU (prereq. any Yr 11/12 maths)
draws on other skills such as: B Philosophy (Hons) Science (n.a.)
B Science (80.15)
graphic design or animation in games B Science (Advanced) (95.10)
development; electrical engineering or
digital media in mobile communications or
multimedia; or accounting, finance and
management in business systems
development.

Note for IB students

IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations SL = Mathematics Standard 2
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL = Mathematics Advanced
IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL = Mathematics Advanced
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL = Mathematics Extension 2
• single degrees only (except law and teaching)
• (n.a.) = multiple selection criteria other than just ATAR, or else no offers made.
• = HSC mathematics advanced prerequisite
• 2020 Selection Rank is listed for each course. Selection Rank is ATAR plus adjustments by universities for location/
equity and course specific HSC subjects.
• <5 = less than 5 offers made

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| information technology
+ mathematics advanced + mathematics advanced or none
depending on majors
ANU
B Advanced Computing (90.50) Macquarie University
B Applied Data Analytics (<5) B Science (75.05)
B Commerce (86.15)
B Information Technology (81.50) + mathematics ext 1
Charles Sturt University ANU
B Computer Science (<5) B Advanced Computing (R&D) (Hons) (<5)
Macquarie University UTS
B Business Analytics (<5) B Computer Science (80.00)
Southern Cross University University of NSW
B Business (n.a.) B Data Science and Decisions (95.05)
B Information Technology (n.a.) B Science (Computer Science) (93.00)
University of Sydney University of Sydney
B Commerce (95.00) B Advanced Computing (90.00)
B Economics (90.10)
B Science (80.05) + mathematics standard 2
UTS Western Sydney University
B Information Systems (82.10) B Business/B Laws (99.95)
B Information Technology (n.a.) B Information Systems (71.30)
B Science Info Technology/Dip. Info Technology
Professional Practice (80.40) + maths adv+ chemistry + biology
B Science (Analytics) (89.70) earth & env sc, physics or maths ext 1
B Science in Games Development (83.80)
University of NSW
University of NSW B Science (85.05)
B Commerce (95.00)
B Information Systems (90.00) + maths ext 1 + physics
B Information Systems (Co-op) (n.a.)
UTS
University of New England B Engineering (Data Engineering) (81.60)
B Science (n.a.) or B Science/B Laws (n.a.)
University of Newcastle + maths ext 1 + chemistry or physics
B Computer Science (78.70)
University of Sydney
University of Wollongong B Engineering & IT (Flexible First year) (92.05)
B Computer Science (75.65)
B Data Science and Analytics (<5) + any two units of maths + any two
Western Sydney University units science
B Info & Communications Technology (70.30) Western Sydney University
B Info & Communication Tech/B Laws (n.a.) B Science (Data Science) (<5)
B Computer Science (<5)
B Entrepreneurship (Games & Simulation) (70.20)

+ maths advanced or mathematics

standard 2 (depending on major) Note: see Law (pages 40-41) for combined law
Macquarie University degrees.
B Commerce (80.05)

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There are no prerequisites for
| law

entry to law degrees. However, law is

generally studied as part of a double degree
sequence, and therefore the prerequisites for
the other degree in the combination become
relevant – for instance in a science/law or
commerce/law combination.
Southern Cross University
It generally comes down to the level of B Arts/B Laws (n.a.)
mathematics required. B Laws (n.a.)
B Legal and Justice Studies (n.a.)
no assumed, other than english B Legal and Justice Studies/B Laws (n.a.)
B Psychology/B Laws (n.a.)
Australian Catholic University
B Arts/B Laws (71.80) UTS
B Business Administration/B Laws (71.95) B Laws (96.10)
B Commerce/B Laws (71.15) B Communication (Journalism)/B Laws (96.15)
B Laws (70.15) B Communication (MediaArts & Production)/
B Laws/B Global Studies (71.35) B Laws (96.05)
B Psychological Science/B Laws (70.15) University of NSW
ANU (prereq. any Yr 11/12 maths) B Criminology and Criminal Justice (82.10)
B Arts (80.35) University of New England
B Criminology (81.60) B Arts/B Laws (n.a.)
B International Security Studies (90.90) B Business/B Laws (n.a.)
Macquarie University B Computer Science/B Laws (n.a.)
B Arts/B Laws (96.20) B Criminology (n.a.)
B Cyber Security/B Laws (n.a.) B Criminology/B Laws (n.a.)
B Environment/B Laws (96.35) B Economics/B Laws (n.a.)
B Information Technology/B Laws (n.a.) B Laws (n.a.)
B International Studies/B Laws (96.05) University of Notre Dame
B Laws (96.15) B Laws (n.a.)
B Media and Communications/B Laws (98.60) B Arts/B Laws (n.a.)
B Medical Sc/B Laws (<5) B Commerce/B Laws (n.a.)
B Psychology/B Laws (97.30) B Communicatons and Media/B Laws (n.a.)
B Security Studies (75.40) B Marketing and Public Relations/B Laws (n.a.)
B Security Studies/B Laws (96.95)
University of Wollongong
B Security Studies/M Counter Terrorism (80.05)
B Laws (92.50)
B Social Science/B Laws (97.25)
B Arts (Psychology)/B Laws (90.00)
B Arts/B Laws (90.00)
B Commerce/B Laws (90.00)
B Communication Media Studies/B Laws (90.00)
B Information Technology/B Laws (90.80)
B International Studies/B Laws (90.00)
B Journalism/B Laws (90.00)
B Politics Philosophy &Economics/B Laws (90.00)
B Psychological Science/B Laws (90.00)
• single degrees only (except law and teaching)
• (n.a.) = multiple selection criteria other than just ATAR, or else no offers made.
• = HSC mathematics advanced prerequisite
• 2020 Selection Rank is listed for each course. Selection Rank is ATAR plus adjustments by universities for location/
equity and course specific HSC subjects.
• <5 = less than 5 offers made

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Western Sydney University

| law
+ mathematics advanced or
B Arts/B Laws (<5) mathematics standard 2 (depending
B Construction Management Studies/B Laws (<5) on major)
B Communication/B Laws (<5)
B Criminal and Community Justice (n.a.) Macquarie University
B Criminal & Community Justice/B Laws (n.a.) B Commerce/B Laws (96.00)
B Criminology (72.45)
B Criminology/B Laws (<5) + mathematics advanced or none
B Cyber Security and Behaviour (80.50) depending on majors
B Policing (70.10) Macquarie University
B International Studies/B Laws (96.95) B Arts/B Science (81.20)
B Science/B Laws (<5)
+ chemistry + mathematics advanced
University of New England + mathematics standard 2
B Environmental Science/B Laws (n.a.) Australian Catholic University
B Biomedical Sc/B Laws (70.20) (prereq.)
+ legal studies
Macquarie University
Charles Sturt University B Business Administration/B Laws (96.00)
B Laws/B Criminal Justice (<5) B Prof Accounting/B Laws (<5)
Western Sydney University
+ mathematics advanced B Business/B Laws (99.95)
Macquarie University
B App Finance/B Laws (96.75) + maths ext 1 + physics
Southern Cross University UTS
B Business/B Laws (n.a.) B Engineering Science/B Laws (<5)
UTS
B Business/B Laws (96.10) + any two units of maths
B Economics/B Laws (96.50) University of New England
B Science in Info Technology/B Laws (<5) B Agriculture/B Laws (n.a.)
University of New England
B Science/B Laws (n.a.) + any two units of maths + any two
University of Wollongong
units science
B Computer Science/B Laws (90.80) Western Sydney University
B Economics & Finance/B Laws (90.00) B Science/B Laws (<5)
B Engineering/B Laws (90.00)
University of Wollongong
+ see single degree entries
B Mathematics/B Laws (90.00) ANU (prereq. any Yr 11/12 maths)
B Laws combined degrees (98.00)
Western Sydney University
Combined degrees (cut-off 80+ depending on
B Info & Communication Tech/B Laws (<5)
combination) (80.10)
+ mathematics advanced + any two University of NSW
units of science Combined Law (ATAR + admission test) (n.a.)
UTS University of Newcastle
B Forensic Science/B Laws (96.15) B Laws (Combined Degs) [N’castle] (92.10)
B Medical Science/B Laws (97.10) University of Sydney
B Science/B Laws (<5) Combined Law - Arts, Commerce, Economics
University of Wollongong Engineering and Science/Laws (99.50)
B Science/B Laws (90.00)

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There are no formal prerequisites for
| performing arts

performing arts courses. However, in almost

all cases, the specialist, professional
programs will base selection on a range
of criteria, including an audition – and
presumably this means you should take
appropriate HSC studies.
NIDA
In addition to specialist performing B Fine Arts (Acting) (n.a.)
arts degrees, performing arts B Fine Arts (Costume) (n.a.)
(drama particularly) may be taken as B Fine Arts (Design for Performance) (n.a.)
B Fine Arts(Properties and Objects) (n.a.)
a specialisation within arts degrees. B Fine Arts (Scenic Construction and
Entry to these programs generally Technologies) (n.a.)
does not require auditions or prior B Fine Arts (Technical Theatre and Stage
Management) (n.a.)
study in a related area.
UTS
no assumed, other than english B Music and Sound Design (71.15)
University of NSW
Australian Catholic University B Arts (80.20)
B Arts (58.50)
B Arts/B Commerce (N Syd yrs 3&4) (60.35) University of New England
B Arts/B Laws (71.80) B Arts (n.a.)
B Arts/B Laws (n.a.)
ANU B Music (n.a.)
B Arts (80.35)
B Music (92.70) University of Newcastle
B Arts (62.35)
Charles Sturt University B Creative Industries (62.90)
B Theatre Media (n.a.)
B Creative Industries (Acting and Performance) University of Notre Dame
(Acting& Performance/Innovation) (n.a.) B Arts (n.a.)
B Arts/B Laws (n.a.)
Macquarie University
B Arts (75.15) University of Sydney
B Arts/B Laws (96.20) B Arts (80.05)
B Music (75.30)
Southern Cross University
B Arts (n.a.)
B Contemporary Music (64.90)
• single degrees only (except law and teaching)
• (n.a.) = multiple selection criteria other than just ATAR, or else no offers made.
• = HSC mathematics advanced prerequisite
• 2020 Selection Rank is listed for each course. Selection Rank is ATAR plus adjustments by universities for location/
equity and course specific HSC subjects.
• <5 = less than 5 offers made

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University of Wollongong It is no problem at all

| performing arts
B Creative Arts (Music) (70.15)
B Performance and Theatre (Performance) (n.a.) getting into a drama course
B Performance and Theatre (Theatre) (72.70) somewhere.
Western Sydney University
B Arts 70.50 But you need a lot of
B Creative Industries (<5)
B Creative Industries (Music) (n.a.)
persistence, talent and
B Music/B Creative Industries (n.a.) demonstrated interest and
B Music (n.a.)
engagement in the performing
+ music 1 or music 2 arts to get into a serious
University of New England theatre program.
B Education (Secondary Music) (n.a.)
University of Newcastle
B Music (n.a.)
University of NSW
B Music or B Music/B Arts (n.a.)
B Music/B Education (n.a.)
B Music/B Media (Screen & Sound) (n.a.)
University of Sydney
B Music (n.a.)
B Music (Composition) (n.a.)
B Music (Music Education) (n.a.)
B Music (Performance) (n.a.)

+ any two units of maths

Western Sydney University
B Arts/M Teaching (Secondary) (<5)

Note: see Law (pages 40-41) for combined law

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If you look at the prerequisites for the
| science

range of science degrees on offer, it is clear

that mathematics is the critical ingredient,
followed by the relevance of chemistry across
so many courses. Your prospects
in science, and the options available to
you within science degrees, could be
compromised without both.

no assumed, other than english + chemistry

Macquarie University ANU (prereq. any Yr 11/12 maths)
B Marine Science (78.45) B Health Science (n.a.)
B Medical Sciences (85.10) B Biotechnology (<5) (chemistry prerequisite)
B Genetics (<5) (chemistry prerequisite)
Southern Cross University B Medical Science (90.60) (chemistry prerequisite)
B Science (n.a.)
B Biomedical Science (n.a.) + maths advanced + biology or chemistry
+ chemistry, physics, biology + University of NSW
mathematics advanced B Life Sciences (80.10)

University of Newcastle + maths advanced + 2 units of science

B Biomedical Science (75.45)
Charles Sturt University
+ chemistry + mathematics advanced B Science (65.45)
Charles Sturt University
B Clinical Science (65.85) + mathematics advanced
B Medical Science (Pathology) (70.20) Macquarie University
University of NSW B Clinical Sciences (90.30)
B Biotechnology (85.10) University of New England
B Medical Science (91.05) B Biomedical Science (77.50)
B Medicinal Chemistry (90.00) B Science (n.a.)
University of New England University of Newcastle
B Geoscience (n.a.) B Science (62.20)
B Zoology (n.a.)
University of Wollongong
University of Newcastle B Science (Atmospheric Science) (<5)
B Biotechnology (62.15) B Science (Nuclear Science & Technology)) (80.85)
University of Wollongong B Science (Physics and Mathematics) (80.85)
B Medicinal Chemistry (85.35) B Science (Physics) (80.85)

Note for IB students

IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations SL = Mathematics Standard 2
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches SL = Mathematics Advanced
IB Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations HL = Mathematics Advanced
IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches HL = Mathematics Extension 2
• single degrees only (except law and teaching)
• (n.a.) = multiple selection criteria other than just ATAR, or else no offers made.
• = HSC mathematics advanced prerequisite
• 2020 Selection Rank is listed for each course. Selection Rank is ATAR plus adjustments by universities for location/
equity and course specific HSC subjects.
• <5 = less than 5 offers made

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Automation and globalisation

| science
University of Sydney will change what we do in every
B Science (80.05)
job. Workers in the emerging
UTS
B Advanced Science (Pre-Medicine) (95.15) world will make far greater
B Biomedical Physics (92.65) use of the foundational skills
B Biomedical Science (80.25)
B Biotechnology (85.50) of mathematics and science
B Forensic Science (85.35) knowledge as well as advanced
B Forensic Science/B Laws (96.15)
B Marine Biology (79.90) technology skills.
B Science (Maths/Stats) (77.05)
B Medical Science (87.05) The New Work Smarts,
B Medicinal Chemistry (84.70) Foundation for
B Science (Applied Physics) (71.50) Young Australians, 2017
B Science (Biotechnology/Medical/Biomed) (76.25)
B Science (Chemistry) (75.00)
B Science (Environmental Sciences) (73.45)
B Science (Nanotechnology) (73.35)
University of Wollongong + mathematics ext 2 prerequisite
B Marine Science (85.35) ANU
B Medical & Health Science (82.45) B Mathematical Sciences (98.60)
B Medical Biotechnology (85.35)
University of Wollongong
B Science (75.55)
B Mathematics (Advanced) (75.50)
+ mathematics advanced or physics or + mathematics standard 2 prerequisite
chemistry depending on major
Australian Catholic University
ANU
B Biomedical Science (59.00)
B Philosophy (Hons) Science (n.a.)
B Science (80.15)
+ maths adv + chemistry + biology
earth & env sc, physics or maths ext 1
+ mathematics advanced or none
depending on majors University of NSW
B Science (85.05)
Macquarie University
B Science (75.05) + maths ext 1 + chemistry
University of Wollongong UTS
B Mathematics (75.50) B Science (Flexible) (75.70)

+ mathematics advanced + chemistry + maths ext 1 + chemistry + physics

+physics or biology
University of NSW
University of Sydney B Food Science (93.55)
B Science (Medical Science) (88.05)
2 units of maths + 2 units science
+ mathematics ext 1 Western Sydney University
Macquarie University B Medical Science (Anatomy & Physiology) (70.10)
B Mathematical Sciences (<5) B Medical Science (Biomedical Science) (71.70)
B Medical Science (Forensic Mortuary) (72.85)
University of NSW B Medical Science (Medicinal Chemistry) (71.90)
B Science (Advanced Mathematics) (95.10) B Science (Applied Physics) (Biology) (Chemistry)
(Forensic Biology) (Forensic Chemistry)
(Mathematics) (Microbiology) (<5)
B Science (Forensic Science) (70.75)
B Science (Nutrition & Food Science) (76.40)
Note: see Law (pages 40-41) for combined law
degrees.
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and recreation
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| sport and recreation

The prerequisites for sport and recreation

courses are not too demanding. There is a
breadth of mathematics and/or science
subjects which would meet the prerequisite
requirements for sport and recreation
courses.

no assumed, other than english ‘Any PE, biology, chemistry or

Australian Catholic University mathematics would be useful.
B Exercise and Sports Science (58.65)
B High Performance Sport (59.00) ‘The students who tend to
B Sports and Outdoor Education (<5)
struggle are the ones who have
Charles Sturt University
B App Sc (Outdoor Rec and Ecotourism) (<5) no mathematics background.
B Sports Media (<5) The mathematics isn’t very
Southern Cross University rigorous, but it is what trips
B Sport & Exercise Science (n.a.)
B Sport & Exercise Sc/B Laws (n.a.) students up. Basic trigonometry
UTS and algebra from Further
B Sport and Exercise Science Mathematics is handy.’
(Exercise Therapy) (98.75)
Western Sydney University
Cameron Wilson,
B Sport Development (70.85)
Course Co-ordinator (Exercise Science),
B Health Science (Sport & Exercise) (75.00)
Australian Catholic University
+ chemistry + mathematics advanced
University of NSW
B Exercise Physiology (85.00) + mathematics standard 2
University of Sydney Charles Sturt University
B App Science (Ex & Sport Sc) (80.15) B Exercise and Sport Science (65.30)
B Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) (89.05)
+ any two units of maths + any two
+ mathematics advanced units science
UTS University of New England
B Sport and Exercise Management (77.15) B Clinical Ex Physiology (n.a.)
B Sport and Exercise Science (81.75) B Exercise and Sports Science (n.a.)

+ maths advanced + 2 units of science + two of biology, chemistry, physics or

University of Wollongong mathematics advanced
B Exercise Science (78.60) University of Newcastle
B Exercise Science and Rehabilitation (94.35) B Exercise and Sport Science [C.Coast] (67.35)
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| sport and recreation

Sydney Grammar School

‘Within the constraints of university
prerequisites and assumed
knowledge, take the subjects that
interest you and the ATAR will
follow. That’s how it works!’
Sally O’Keeffe
Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College

Year 10 guide to HSC subject selection

March 2020
The Graduate Connection,
PO Box 172, Balgowlah NSW 2093,
Tel: 0418 112 913
[email protected]