Australian National University

Year 12 Applications for 2025 and Beyond

In early October2024, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor notified schools that, as of 1 December 2024, direct and UAC applicants to ANU will no longer require students to provide evidence of co- curricular and service as part of the admissions process. Students with an queries are encouraged to call 1800 620 032.

Tuckwell Scholarship for 2026

Australian National University (ANU) launched the Tuckwell Scholarship Program in 2013. The Tuckwell Scholarship Program at the ANU is the most transformational undergraduate scholarship program in Australia. A Tuckwell is not just about a students’ intellect. It is also about their desire and determination to use their natural abilities to realise their full potential so that they can make a difference in the world. All up one could say, this is no ordinary scholarship.

Scholarships are awarded based on four criteria

Although applications will only open in early March 2025 (TBC), current Year 11 students who believe they meet the eligibility criteria for this scholarship, are encouraged to browse Tuckwell Scholarship and the 2026 Application Booklet to find out more.

Major in Bachelor of Business

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

Deakin University offers a major in its Bachelor of Business in response to industry demand. Designed in consultation with industry (the Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association), graduates of this major will become qualified and sought after recruitment professionals. They will build their careers identifying and securing the talent that keeps organisations going.

Based in the discipline of Human Resource Management, a strength of Deakin Business School, this major develops a unique skill set for recruitment careers. It combines human resources foundations, recruitment technologies, brand management, employment relations and the specifics of talent acquisition. All these skills will be reinforced with work integrated learning and a business capstone unit.

Find out more by browsing Recruitment and Talent Acquisition major.

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.

Studying Rehabilitation Counselling at La Trobe

Help people recovering from injuries or living with mental health conditions or disabilities improve their quality of life. You’ll build skills in counselling techniques, case management and vocational rehabilitation and support clients to achieve their personal, career and independent living goals.

Rehabilitation counselling is offered as a major in a few degrees including the Bachelor of Health Sciences - rehabilitation counselling. This major is very popular amongst students studying degrees where having a better understanding of their clients would be an advantage.

La Trobe also offers a Master of Counselling, Rehabilitation and Mental Health at its city campus or online. This accredited course gives students the foundations for a rewarding career that supports others through huge life changes. Students get hands-on experience and will graduate prepared to work in rehabilitation counselling, as well as broader counselling settings such as mental health and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling.

Bachelor of Learning & Design

The Bachelor of Learning Design & Technology offered at the Clayton Campus is designed for students who 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.

Apart from learning design, the skills gained in this course means students can pursue roles in marketing, human resource development, instructional media and game development, training, and project management.

This course requires students to undertake off-campus industry experience. Industry experience, also known as work-integrated learning (WIL), provides students with opportunities to integrate academic learning with workplace experience.

The VCE prerequisites are Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL, and an ATAR of 70.00 was required for 2024 entry.

New Important Pathway – the Diploma of Higher Education (DoHE) offers a 1-year pathway option into the Bachelor of Learning Design & Technology. Students who pass all eight units in the Learning Design and Technology stream and achieve a minimum weighted average mark of 60% in DoHE will be eligible to receive up to one year of credit into the Bachelor of Learning Design and Technology at the Clayton campus, thus entering the second year of the Bachelor of Learning Design and Technology.

Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering

RMIT offers the Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours) program which merges the electronic, computer systems and telecommunications engineering programs all into one.

Students are able to develop fundamental skills in each field and then choose to specialise in one or more areas based on their interests and career goals. Graduate gain skills that enable them to find better solutions to challenges in the design, construction and maintenance of embedded systems, firmware development, electronic hardware, communication and network systems.

Browse Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering to find out more.

Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)

Become familiar with optimal building design and its role in creating new residential, industrial and commercial buildings with the Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural).

During this two-year course students learn how to produce quality construction plans in both 2D and 3D software, as well as developing business management, problem solving and computer-aided drafting skills. Upon graduation, students receive a recognised accreditation by the Victorian Building Authority – the educational requirement to become a drafting practitioner.

Graduates may work for building designers, draftspersons, builders, architects and other design professionals. Many students go on to study the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) and receive credit for some of the units they completed in the diploma.

VTAC Personal Statement	Friday 6 December 2024
ATARs Released	Thursday 12 December 2024
Change of Preference (CoP) closes	Saturday 14 December 2024
December Round Offers	Monday 23 December 2024
January Round International Offers	Monday 6 January 2025
January Round Domestic Offers	Friday 10 January 2025
February Offer Rounds	Tuesday 4 February 2025 onwards

Important Dates

VTAC Upcoming Key dates & Year 12 Guide

Dates to Diarise in Term 4