Post-school Pathways
UAC Information for Students & Parents
UAC applications for Year 12 students
Applications for 2025 entry open on Wednesday 3 April and students will receive their UAC PINs via email. Students will need their NESA number and UAC PIN to submit an application. The Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) and Educational Access Scheme (EAS) will also open on 3 April.
Changes to SRS
The SRS application is now part of the undergraduate application. Once a student submits their undergraduate application, they can follow a link to SRS: there will no longer be a standalone application accessible from the UAC website. Students will be asked to confirm that their school name is correct. If a student needs to upload their Year 11 results, they will be prompted to do so.
EAS process change for Educational Impact Statements
This year we will not accept emailed educational impact statements (EIS). Further changes to the scheme will be notified at a later date. A reminder that EAS is only used for ATAR-based offers unless otherwise specified.
Tertiary Information Sessions
University of Sydney: changes to Mathematics prerequisites
From 2025, USYD is replacing the advanced mathematics prerequisite for many degrees with more individual and targeted mathematics support upon commencement. They are making this change to increase the accessibility of courses while ensuring commencing students are equipped with the knowledge base they need to successfully progress through their degrees. With this approach, all students will have the opportunity to complete their studies with the same level of mathematics skills and knowledge, regardless of their starting point.
From 2025, the advanced mathematics prerequisite will be removed from a number of degrees. Please visit their website for further details.
University of Newcastle – Free HSC Webinar for Students and Parents – Wednesday 27 March 7pm – 8.30pm
Strategies for HSC success will be shared. Register here.
ADCO ‘Girls Who Build’ – Construction Careers Session for Years 10-12 21 March 2024, 5pm-7pm
Connect with some Women of ADCO who are paving the way for future female construction professionals. Register online or call Naomi 0477716561.
Torrens University Australia Explore Virtual Open Day
Insights into campuses, courses, career and support services, internships, scholarships, entry pathways, vibrant student life and more. Click here to register.
Western Sydney University ‘What Can I Study?’ Webinars On-demand
Will continue through to April. Previous webinars are available to watch on-demand. Click here for further information.
The University of Sydney Information Nights
Opportunities for Years 10 – 12 students to learn about admission requirements, entry schemes, pathways, fees, Click here for further details and registration.
The University of Sydney | Environmental Engineering evening for Year 12 Students 4 April 4 – 6pm
Discover the future of sustainable solutions at USYD’s J03 Engineering Precinct. Students will get hands-on lab experience, meet leading environmental engineers, and learn about groundbreaking degree programs starting in 2025. Registration is required.
CQUniversity | Online Chat Session – Thursday, 11 April 3pm (AEST)
CQUniversity’s upcoming Online Chat Session where the team will be available in real-time and ready to help with course specific information, pathway and entry options, and more. Visit here for more information.
UCAT 2024 registration now open for 2025 applications
Scholarships, Early Entry, Alternative Pathways
1300apprentice is a Specialist GTO in NSW & ACT
An apprenticeship is both a job and a training program at the same time. An apprenticeship doesn’t require an ATAR score and has a high employment rate on completion. At 1300apprentice, you can search FAQs and access wage and enrolment information. www.1300apprentice.com.au
School holiday workshops
AIM | School Holiday HSC Masterclass 12 April
Designed exclusively for Year 12 Music 1 and 2 students who are interested in improving and polishing their performance works for their assessments, trial performances and HSC. Find out more.
AIE Industry Experience Day 17 April
Interested in game development, 3D animation and visual effects industry? AIE is holding workshops to help students understand more about each industry and how to enter. Registration is required.
Discover Health Sciences at ACU North Sydney 16 April
Take part in hands-on workshops, tour our facilities and hear from current students about a rewarding career as a health professional. Find out more
Discover Teaching and Social Work at ACU Strathfield 17 April
Take part in hands-on workshops, tour our facilities and hear from current students about a rewarding career as a teacher or social worker. Find out more
HSC and Careers Expo 2024 Saturday 1 June
Tickets are $15 for an individual or $35 for 3 people (one must be a parent/guardian). This event provides an opportunity to speak directly with staff from a number of tertiary institutions, employment agencies and overseas exchange organisations. HSC seminars on a range of topics are available to students in Years 10 – 12.
Scholarships
UTS Council Indigenous Scholarship
Applications for this scholarship are currently open and will close 20 May 2024. The intention of this scholarship is to support a commencing Indigenous Australian student who is identified as a potential high achiever and who may have barriers to undertaking tertiary studies. Find out more
Torrens University – Vogue Australia Scholarship
Applications for this scholarship are currently open and will close on 20 May 2024.
Vogue Australia and Billy Blue have a long-standing partnership founded on a mutual love of design, innovation and fostering emerging talent in the Australian creative industries. Find out more
Competitions
JMC Songwriting Competition 2024 (closes 31 August 2024)
The 2024 Songwriting Competition for students across New South Wales, ACT, Victoria and Queensland in years 9-12. The competition aims to highlight the talent of high-school songwriters from across the country and to showcase the creativity of young people. Find out more
Canvas Art Award 2024 (closes 30 June 2024)
If you are a high school student in years 9-12 with a knack for drawing, painting or using creative digital mediums, we invite you to creatively interpret the brief into an illustrated scene: “A creature in its native environment”. You must include a “RUBBER DUCK” somewhere in your scenes. Find out more
Australian Museum Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize (closes 12 April 2024)
Sponsored by the University of Sydney, the Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize encourages students to communicate a scientific concept in a way that is accessible and entertaining to the public while painlessly increasing their science knowledge or, as Dr Karl and Adam like to say, “Learn something without even noticing”. It is intended to support budding young scientists across the nation, who will be our future leaders in research, discovery and communication. The 2024 theme is ‘Energy’. Find out more
