Course prerequisites, assumed knowledge and subject bonus FAQs for interstate students
Check the relevant information for each State below.
- Australian Capital Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia & Northern Territory
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Australian Capital Territory
What NSW HSC subjects are my ACT subjects comparable to?
You may need to know how your ACT Year 12 Certificate subjects compare to NSW HSC subjects to check that you meet any course prerequisites and assumed knowledge, and also to determine if you will be eligible for bonus points for specific courses. Refer to Will I be eligible for bonus points for performance in my ACT subjects? below for more information.
To be considered comparable to a NSW HSC subject your course must:
- be accredited as a ‘T’ course
- be the minimum of a Major
The ACT subjects comparable to NSW HSC subjects table shows for each ACT subject area (not individual school subject names) the comparable subject in the NSW HSC.
How do results in my ACT subjects compare to results in NSW HSC subjects?
The following table shows for each ACT score the comparable result in the NSW HSC.
| ACT scaled mark | NSW HSC Band | NSW HSC Band Extension subjects |
|---|---|---|
| 180 | 6 | E4 |
| 159 | 5 | E3 |
| 142 | 4 | E3 |
| 130 | 3 | E2 |
| 125 | 2 | E1 |
| 1 | 1 | E1 |
The information in this table is applicable for 2010 admissions only. Content is reviewed yearly.
Will I be eligible for bonus points for performance in my ACT subjects?
All UAC institutions recognise performance in Australian Year 12 subjects relevant to the course/s for which you have applied.
To determine if you are eligible to receive bonus points:
1. Check What NSW HSC subjects are my ACT subjects comparable to?
2. Check How do results in my ACT subjects compare to results in NSW HSC subjects?
3. Visit the websites of relevant institutions for more information - check subject bonuses for links.
Queensland
What NSW HSC subjects are my QCE subjects comparable to?
You may need to know how your QCE Year 12 Certificate subjects compare to NSW HSC subjects to check that you meet any course prerequisites and assumed knowledge, and also to determine if you will be eligible for bonus points for specific courses. Refer to Will I be eligible for bonus points for performance in my QCE subjects? below for more information.
The QCE subjects comparable to NSW HSC subjects table shows for each QCE subject area (not individual school subject names) the comparable subject in the NSW HSC.
How do results in my QCE subjects compare to results in NSW HSC subjects?
The following table shows for each QCE score the comparable result in the NSW HSC.
| QCE grade | NSW HSC Band | NSW HSC Band Extension subjects |
|---|---|---|
| VH | 6 | E4 |
| VH | 5 | E4 |
| H | 4 | E3 |
| S | 3 | E2 |
| S | 2 | E2 |
| L, VL | 1 | E1 |
The information in this table is applicable for 2010 admissions only. Content is reviewed yearly.
Will I be eligible for bonus points for performance in my QCE subjects?
All UAC institutions recognise performance in Australian Year 12 subjects relevant to the course/s for which you have applied.
To determine if you are eligible to receive bonus points:
1. Check What NSW HSC subjects are my QCE subjects comparable to?
2. Check How do results in my QCE subjects compare to results in NSW HSC subjects?
3. Visit the websites of relevant institutions for more information - check subject bonuses for links.
South Australia & Northern Territory
What NSW HSC subjects are my SACE/NTCE subjects comparable to?
You may need to know how your SACE/NTCE Year 12 Certificate subjects compare to NSW HSC subjects to check that you meet any course prerequisites and assumed knowledge, and also to determine if you will be eligible for bonus points for specific courses. Refer to Will I be eligible for bonus points for performance in my SACE/NTCE subjects? below for more information.
The SACE/NTCE subjects comparable to NSW HSC subjects table shows for each SACE/NTCE subject area (not individual school subject names) the comparable subject in the NSW HSC.
How do results in my SACE/NTCE subjects compare to results in NSW HSC subjects?
The following table shows for each SACE/NTCE score the comparable result in the NSW HSC.
| SACE/NTCE student achievement score | NSW HSC Band | NSW HSC Band Extension subjects |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 6 | E4 |
| 16 | 5 | E3 |
| 14 | 4 | E3 |
| 11 | 3 | E2 |
| 10 | 2 | E2 |
| 1 | 1 | E1 |
The information in this table is applicable for 2010 admissions only. Content is reviewed yearly.
Will I be eligible for bonus points for performance in my SACE/NTCE subjects?
All UAC institutions recognise performance in Australian Year 12 subjects relevant to the course/s for which you have applied.
To determine if you are eligible to receive bonus points:
1. Check What NSW HSC subjects are my SACE/NTCE subjects comparable to?
2. Check How do results in my SACE/NTCE subjects compare to results in NSW HSC subjects?
3. Visit the websites of relevant institutions for more information - check subject bonuses for links.
Tasmania
What NSW HSC subjects are my TCE subjects comparable to?
You may need to know how your TCE Year 12 Certificate subjects compare to NSW HSC subjects to check that you meet any course prerequisites and assumed knowledge, and also to determine if you will be eligible for bonus points for specific courses. Refer to Will I be eligible for bonus points for performance in my TCE subjects? below for more information.
The TCE subjects comparable to NSW HSC subjects table shows for each TCE subject area (not individual school subject names) the comparable subject in the NSW HSC.
How do results in my TCE subjects compare to results in NSW HSC subjects?
The following table shows for each TCE score the comparable result in the NSW HSC.
| TCE grade | NSW HSC Band | NSW HSC Band Extension subjects |
|---|---|---|
| EA | 6 | E4 |
| HA | 5 | E3 |
| CA | 4 | E3 |
| SA | 3 | E2 |
| SA | 2 | E2 |
| NN | 1 | E1 |
The information in this table is applicable for 2010 admissions only. Content is reviewed yearly.
Will I be eligible for bonus points for performance in my TCE subjects?
All UAC institutions recognise performance in Australian Year 12 subjects relevant to the course/s for which you have applied.
To determine if you are eligible to receive bonus points:
1. Check What NSW HSC subjects are my TCE subjects comparable to?
2. Check How do results in my TCE subjects compare to results in NSW HSC subjects?
3. Visit the websites of relevant institutions for more information - check subject bonuses for links.
Victoria
What NSW HSC subjects are my VCE subjects comparable to?
You may need to know how your VCE Year 12 Certificate subjects compare to NSW HSC subjects to check that you meet any course prerequisites and assumed knowledge, and also to determine if you will be eligible for bonus points for specific courses. Refer to Will I be eligible for bonus points for performance in my VCE subjects? below for more information.
The VCE subjects comparable to NSW HSC subjects table shows for each VCE subject area (not individual school subject names) the comparable subject in the NSW HSC.
How do results in my VCE subjects compare to results in NSW HSC subjects?
The following table shows for each VCE score the comparable result in the NSW HSC.
| VCE study score | NSW HSC Band | NSW HSC Band Extension subjects |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | 6 | E4 |
| 35 | 5 | E3 |
| 30 | 4 | E3 |
| 26 | 3 | E2 |
| 25 | 2 | E1 |
| 1 | 1 | E1 |
The information in this table is applicable for 2010 admissions only. Content is reviewed yearly.
Will I be eligible for bonus points for performance in my VCE subjects?
All UAC institutions recognise performance in Australian Year 12 subjects relevant to the course/s for which you have applied.
To determine if you are eligible to receive bonus points:
1. Check What NSW HSC subjects are my VCE subjects comparable to?
2. Check How do results in my VCE subjects compare to results in NSW HSC subjects?
3. Visit the websites of relevant institutions for more information - check subject bonuses for links.
Western Australia
What NSW HSC subjects are my WACE subjects comparable to?
You may need to know how your WACE Year 12 Certificate subjects compare to NSW HSC subjects to check that you meet any course prerequisites and assumed knowledge, and also to determine if you will be eligible for bonus points for specific courses. Refer to Will I be eligible for bonus points for performance in my WACE subjects? below for more information.
The WACE subjects comparable to NSW HSC subjects table shows for each WACE subject area (not individual school subject names) the comparable subject in the NSW HSC.
How do results in my WACE subjects compare to results in NSW HSC subjects?
The following table shows for each WACE score the comparable result in the NSW HSC.
| WACE scaled mark | NSW HSC Band | NSW HSC Band Extension subjects |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | 6 | E4 |
| 67 | 5 | E3 |
| 58 | 4 | E3 |
| 52 | 3 | E2 |
| 50 | 2 | E1 |
| 1 | 1 | E1 |
The information in this table is applicable for 2010 admissions only. Content is reviewed yearly.
Will I be eligible for bonus points for performance in my WACE subjects?
All UAC institutions recognise performance in Australian Year 12 subjects relevant to the course/s for which you have applied.
To determine if you are eligible to receive bonus points:
1. Check What NSW HSC subjects are my WACE subjects comparable to?
2. Check How do results in my WACE subjects compare to results in NSW HSC subjects?
3. Visit the websites of relevant institutions for more information - check subject bonuses for links.
