Early Entry Programs for 2026 Entry

SAE Qantm Early Entry Program

Visit: SAE Early Entry Program and SAE Early Entry Application

Federation Early Entry Program - Applications close on Monday 1 December 2025.

Visit: Early Offer Program

Westpac Young Technologists Scholarships

Awarded to up to 35 students a year, the Young Technologists Scholarship is open to talented and inquisitive CSP high school graduates looking to strengthen their passion and expertise in technology to innovate and create new opportunities and inspire good in the world of STEM.

Applicants will need to apply for approved technology-related degrees at one of five partner universities:

Find out more at Young Technologists Scholarship or register an interest in the 2026 program here. Applications opened on 2 September 2025 and close on 13 January 2026.

Monash Innovation Guarantee (MIG)

Monash students have the opportunity to enrol in the Monash Innovation Guarantee (MIG). This is a guaranteed industry collaboration with one of 50 leading partners, with no application or interviews required. MIG elevates participant’s employability, helps them form important industry connections and ensures their voice is heard. No matter what career students are considering, MIG gives them the innovation and leadership they need to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Maths & Science Prerequisites - The best way to meet the prerequisites requirements for Monash undergraduate courses is by undertaking them via your VCE or equivalent Year 12 studies. Should students who do not have the prerequisite studies at the time offers are released will not be eligible to be considered for that course.

Some of these are outlined at Maths & Science Prerequisites - Study at Monash.

News from University of Melbourne

Two new majors in Bachelor of Design in 2026 - Students keen on finding out more about all fourteen majors on offer should browse Majors offered in the Bachelor of Design.

Changes to the Structure of the Bachelor of Commerce - From the start of 2026, the Bachelor of Commerce will allow students more flexibility to tailor their studies. Students considering this degree are encouraged to browse Structure of the Bachelor of Commerce and discover more about the 10 specialisations that will be available to students looking to add further focus within their major.

Uni Ready Enabling Program - The Uni Ready Enabling Program could be your next step. Over six months of full-time study, students complete four subjects that prepare them for entry into either the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Commerce. Two of these subjects are specifically designed to build their mathematics skills and satisfy the VCE Mathematical Methods entry requirement. Find out more at Uni Ready Enabling Program.

How to satisfy Subject Prerequisites - Students must satisfy prerequisites to be eligible for selection into a course at UniMelb. These prerequisites are outlined on each course page on www.study.unimelb.edu.au and in VTAC. Ideally, they do so through their VCE subjects. However, UniMelb understands that sometimes students do not fulfill these prerequisites. Students may be able to satisfy subject prerequisites by participating in one of the following tests or programs listed at How to satisfy Subject Prerequisites.

News from Deakin University

Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science/Bachelor of Engineering Honours

DeakinTALENT

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - This unique double degree offers the opportunity to combine expertise in exercise and sports performance with essential engineering principles. If you are passionate about sport and exercise and ready to push your boundaries, this course will empower you to innovate at the intersection of sport, biomechanics, technology and design.

Year 12 prerequisite subjects:

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or Maths: General Mathematics

Students are encouraged to browse Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) to find out more. DeakinTALENT is dedicated to guiding students and graduates through every step of their career journey. From enrolment to graduation and beyond, DeakinTALENT offers personalised support and resources to help them explore their career options, land that next job and build a satisfying career.

Find out more at DeakinTALENT | Explore your career possibilities with us

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