Tertiary Course Information

English Requirements - Pilot Program

For the 2027 intake, RMIT is running a pilot program to allow both domestic and international students who might not meet the VCE English or EAL requirements, to complete one of RMIT’s approved English language proficiency tests and achieve the required scores.

Find out more at Domestic Student Information or International Student Information.

Deakin Uni Ready

Deakin Uni Ready is a free, fully online pathway program for students who are interested in university but may not receive a direct offer, don’t have an ATAR, or don’t yet meet entry requirements. Students study part-time in six-week blocks, from anywhere, with support, building the academic skills and confidence needed for university.

On successful completion, students will meet Deakin’s entry requirements for selected undergraduate degrees across health, business, science and the arts, including:

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Communication
Bachelor of Creative Arts
Bachelor of Criminology
Bachelor of Design
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Sport Development

Students can then apply through the standard admissions process, though entry is not guaranteed.

To be considered for admission, students will need to meet the following criteria:

successful completion of Year 10 secondary school studies or equivalent, and a minimum of two years’ work experience; OR completion of unscored VCE
be at least 17 years of age
must not have an existing university offer and not be eligible for a university offer

There is an English proficiency requirement too. Students will need to meet will need to demonstrate the following:

secondary schooling in English
If English is your second language, have an English entry level IELTS score of a minimum of 5.5 across all bands, or equivalent.

For more information, please visit Deakin Uni Ready.

Course Updates

Sport and Exercise Science/Food and Nutrition Double Degree

Now open for 2027, this four-year double degree combines exercise physiology and nutrition science and is designed for health/science-interested students. Find out more at Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science/Bachelor of Food and Nutrition.

Diploma of Engineering Technology

La Trobe is introducing two streams within Civil and AI, providing pathway options into the Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours). Find out more at Diploma of Engineering Technology.

Changes to Prerequisites into Paramedicine

Students considering studying the Bachelor of Paramedic Practice with Honours should note that several prerequisite subjects for this course have been removed. From 2027, the prerequisite is: VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.

Pathway to Federation University

If you thought that university was not for you because you don’t have the academic background or the study skills, or if you have finished year 12 but do not have the entry requirements you need to start a degree, the Foundation Access Studies program (FAST) may be the pathway for you. Students who have completed the VCE Major or an unscored VCE can apply for the Foundation Access Studies (FAST) Program at Federation University.

FAST is a single semester program designed to teach students effective study techniques, including academic writing, research, use of university systems and how to apply these skills to their studies. When students have successfully completed FAST, they are guaranteed a place in one of Federation University's undergraduate degrees.

All applicants who have not met the English and Maths pre-requisites through their Year 12 results will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission. In order to qualify for entry into FAST for Engineering, applicants need to complete the Technical Maths entry test. Applications to the FAST program should be made via VTAC. FAST is the only prerequisite required for many of Federation’s bachelor’s degree programs.

More information on Foundation Study of Access Program (FAST) can be found here.

News from Swinburne

Bachelor of Science - Change in Course Structure

Commencing in 2027, new structural requirements will be implemented for the Bachelor of Science, to gain a better idea of the new structure visit BSc Course Changes 2027.

Bachelor of Climate, Society and Economy

Harness your passion for climate action and turn it into a career that matters. Find out more at Climate, Society and Economy.

Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence and Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence and Bachelor of Science combines technical capability with scientific knowledge, preparing you to apply emerging technologies to address complex challenges and accelerate discovery. Find out more at Artificial Intelligence and Science.

Associate Degree of Applied Technologies

The Associate Degree of Applied Technologies is an engineering and digital technologies course designed to prepare students for the profession as a para-professional engineer or technologist in the context of Industry 4.0, as well as provide a pathway for graduates to articulate into a degree course.

This two-year course provides an excellent pathway into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with credit for units already completed.

News from Monash University

Bachelor of Learning Design and Technology:

This course is for students who wish to combine their love of creativity, technology or psychology to explore how we best navigate new challenges and technologies, from artificial intelligence and simulations to corporate training and career development. The skills students gain in this course will open up multiple career paths. Apart from learning design, graduates could pursue roles in marketing, human resource development, instructional media and game development, training and project management.

Students will participate in off-campus Work Integrated Learning (WIL) from Year 1 of the course, undertaking up to 80 hours of placements over the duration of the course. Students can also opt to participate in the Monash Innovation Guarantee (MIG) program as an elective, working with other students to deliver solutions for an industry partner.Find out more at Bachelor of Learning Design and Technology.

Bachelor of Science - New areas of Study in 20227:

There will be new areas of study:

Chemistry for energy (extended major only)
Chemistry for health (extended major only)
Chemistry for sustainability (extended major only)
Physics of climate and weather (extended major only)*

There have also been some changes to the mathematics areas of study, and Monash is now offering the following:

Mathematics (major, minor and extended major)*
Applied and computational mathematics (extended major only)*
Probability and statistics (extended major only)*
Pure mathematics (extended major only)*

Explore areas of study here. *These will be updated in the Handbook soon.

Missing Prerequisites for Allied Health or Education?

ACU now offers free short courses in mathematics and human biology to help students build confidence and meet prerequisites for selected ACU courses.Courses include 20 hours of flexible self-paced learning and enrolments open 28 September 2026. Students seeking entry for Semester 1, 2027 can complete a short course and sit an ACU entrance test on: Thursday, 3 December 2026.

Students applying through the TAC main rounds should sit the test on 3 December 2026. There will be a January test date, but the results will only be considered in later Offer Rounds if there are still places in courses. Completion of a short course and entrance test does not guarantee admission. Students must still meet all other course entry requirements.

Find out more at Short courses in mathematics and human biology at ACU.