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Whether you finished high school last year or a decade ago, your qualification is a valuable starting point for university study.
We know that the path from school to university isn't always a straight line, which is why we offer a range of entry options. You can apply directly with your ATAR, use your professional experience or creative talent to qualify, or build your skills with a preparation course.
Explore the pathways below to find the one that best fits your journey.
Your Australian Year 12 certificate is the traditional foundation for university entry. For recent graduates, this typically means using your ATAR, plus any adjustment factors, for direct admission.
If you completed school some time ago, your ATAR may still be relevant for admission. We will consider your certificate alongside other factors, such as your work experience and other post-secondary qualifications.
Explore the options below to see how your qualification is the key to your specific entry pathway.
Direct admission is the standard pathway for domestic students applying with an Australian Year 12 certificate. This pathway is for applicants whose entry is based primarily on their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
Apply to our undergraduate courses in arts and design, the built environment, or communication and media study areas using your creative portfolio as the primary basis for admission.
Shave time off the time to complete another bachelor degree by using your qualifications and professional experience.
Use your work experience to qualify for postgraduate study. This entry pathway allows us to formally recognise your work history, giving you a route to admission for a graduate certificate or master's degree by coursework without a traditional academic background.
We offer university preparation courses for students who don't qualify for direct entry. Explore bridging and enabling courses that build your academic skills to meet entry requirements.
A UC diploma lets you start learning in your chosen study area or discipline now, while giving you extra study support and preparing you for university life. Once you've successfully completed your diploma, you can begin your undergraduate degree at UC with up to one year of credit.
If personal challenges have impacted your school results, we can help. This scheme provides a rank adjustment to ensure your circumstances are considered when we make an offer.
Use your military service to secure your place at university. This free, six-week online program formally assesses your ADF experience, creating a direct entry pathway into your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate course, even if your prior academic results aren't competitive.
Ready to find your course? Browse our complete range of courses to find the right fit and learn about the specific admission requirements for your chosen degree, from ATARs to additional criteria like portfolios.
The final step starts here. Get direct links to application portals and a simple guide to submitting your application successfully.
Adjustment factors are additional points that can be added to your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR), or equivalent qualification, to boost your selection rank and help you get into your chosen course. A maximum of 20 adjustment factors can be added to your ATAR to create your selection rank. At UC, we award adjustment factors in three ways.
Adjustment factors awarded to recent Year 12 graduates based on your performance in Year 12 subjects directly related to your chosen UC course.
Recent Year 12 graduates who have experienced significant disadvantage in the final years of schooling can have adjustment factors processed via UAC.
Extra selection rank points for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, Australian Defence Force staff, army reservists and elite athletes.
Your Australian Year 12 certificate is the traditional foundation for university entry. For recent graduates, this typically means using your ATAR, plus any adjustment factors, for direct admission.
If you completed school some time ago, your ATAR may still be relevant for admission. We will consider your certificate alongside other factors, such as your work experience and other post-secondary qualifications.
Explore the options below to see how your qualification is the key to your specific entry pathway.
Direct admission is the standard pathway for domestic students applying with an Australian Year 12 certificate. This pathway is for applicants whose entry is based primarily on their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
Apply to our undergraduate courses in arts and design, the built environment, or communication and media study areas using your creative portfolio as the primary basis for admission.
Shave time off the time to complete another bachelor degree by using your qualifications and professional experience
Use your work experience to qualify for postgraduate study. This entry pathway allows us to formally recognise your work history, giving you a route to admission for a graduate certificate or master's degree by coursework without a traditional academic background.
We offer university preparation courses for students who don't qualify for direct entry. Explore bridging and enabling courses that build your academic skills to meet entry requirements.
A UC diploma lets you start learning in your chosen study area or discipline now, while giving you extra study support and preparing you for university life. Once you've successfully completed your diploma, you can begin your undergraduate degree at UC with up to one year of credit.
If personal challenges have impacted your school results, we can help. This scheme provides a rank adjustment to ensure your circumstances are considered when we make an offer.
Use your military service to secure your place at university. This free, six-week online program formally assesses your ADF experience, creating a direct entry pathway into your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate course, even if your prior academic results aren't competitive.
Ready to find your course? Browse our complete range of courses to find the right fit and learn about the specific admission requirements for your chosen degree, from ATARs to additional criteria like portfolios.
The final step starts here. Get direct links to application portals and a simple guide to submitting your application successfully.
Adjustment factors are additional points that can be added to your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR), or equivalent qualification, to boost your selection rank and help you get into your chosen course. A maximum of 20 adjustment factors can be added to your ATAR to create your selection rank. At UC, we award adjustment factors in three ways.
Adjustment factors awarded to recent Year 12 graduates based on your performance in Year 12 subjects directly related to your chosen UC course.
Recent Year 12 graduates who have experienced significant disadvantage in the final years of schooling can have adjustment factors processed via UAC.
Extra selection rank points for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, Australian Defence Force staff, army reservists and elite athletes.
Your secondary school qualification is the traditional foundation for university entry in Australia. For recent graduates, this typically means applying directly with your final school results, such as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or a national certificate.
If your results don't meet the requirements for direct entry, our pathway courses (such as our diplomas or Foundation Studies) offer a supportive and guaranteed route to your degree.
Find the right pathway for your qualification below.
Direct admission is the standard process for international students applying with a secondary school qualification equivalent to the Australian Year 12 certificate. This pathway is for applicants whose entry is based on their academic merit from these studies.
For degrees in arts, design, built environment, and media. This option allows your portfolio to be the primary basis for admission.
We offer university preparation courses and UC diplomas for students who don't qualify for direct entry. Explore bridging and enabling courses that build your academic skills to meet entry requirements.
If personal challenges have impacted your school results, we can help. This scheme provides a rank adjustment to ensure your circumstances are considered when we make an offer.
Ready to find your course? Browse our complete range of courses to find the right fit and learn about the specific admission requirements for your chosen degree, from ATARs to additional criteria like portfolios.
The final step starts here. Get direct links to application portals and a simple guide to submitting your application successfully.
Your secondary school qualification is the traditional foundation for university entry in Australia. For recent graduates, this typically means applying directly with your final school results, such as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or a national certificate.
If your results don't meet the requirements for direct entry, our pathway courses (such as our diplomas or Foundation Studies) offer a supportive and guaranteed route to your degree.
Find the right pathway for your qualification below.
Direct admission is the standard process for international students applying with a secondary school qualification equivalent to the Australian Year 12 certificate. This pathway is for applicants whose entry is based on their academic merit from these studies.
For degrees in arts, design, built environment, and media. This option allows your portfolio to be the primary basis for admission.
We offer university preparation courses and UC diplomas for students who don't qualify for direct entry. Explore bridging and enabling courses that build your academic skills to meet entry requirements.
If personal challenges have impacted your school results, we can help. This scheme provides a rank adjustment to ensure your circumstances are considered when we make an offer.
Ready to find your course? Browse our complete range of courses to find the right fit and learn about the specific admission requirements for your chosen degree, from ATARs to additional criteria like portfolios.
The final step starts here. Get direct links to application portals and a simple guide to submitting your application successfully.
Connect with our team to explore your study options, entry pathways and how your skills and work experience count towards entry into UC.
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