Entry to Tertiary Education

Institutions Prerequesites

There are two types of prerequisites: course and subject.

If the student has not studied a course prerequisite or achieved a specific standard in an HSC course, the student cannot be selected for the course, regardless of the ATAR or other admission requirements.

Subject prerequisite requires students to achieve a specified standard in an HSC course before they can enrol into those particular subjects. If the student has met the admission requirements but does not have the required subject prerequisite, they may still be selected for the course but unable to study particular subjects within the course.

Assumed Knowledge

Refers to the understanding that students previously have a certain level of knowledge in subjects relevant to higher education institutions courses.

Recommended Studies

Institutions can suggest a student should study a specific subject or two, to help in their selected university course. If a student has not studied these courses the selection process is not affected.

Entry Requirements

For all other entry requirements please see the individual tertiary institutions.

NESA Information about the HSC

General Information

This is the introduction to the HSC and the many options available. More information is contained on the NESA website.

More information may also be found at the NESA website: https://educationstandards. nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/hsc/ about-HSC

The HSC in 2024/25