Senior Pathways at The Riverina Anglican College

About the HSC

Higher School Certificate

 

More than 75,000 students study a HSC course each year. The HSC caters for:

  • Students who want an ATAR, enabling direct entry to Australian universities
  • Students who do not want an ATAR, but do want a recognised finishing credential
  • Students who want an HSC that includes nationally recognised qualifications through vocational education and training (VET) and TAFE courses. Eligible VET courses can count toward an ATAR

HSC Course Requirements

 

Year 11

To progress to Year 12, students must successfully complete:

  • A minimum 12 units of study
  • A minimum of 2 units of English

HSC Course (Year 12)

To qualify for the award of the HSC, students must successfully complete:

  • A minimum 10 units of study
  • A minimum of 4 subjects must be completed
  • At least 3 courses at a minimum of 2 units
  • The College strongly recommends students complete 11 or 12 units to maximise their results. Students with exceptional or extenuating circumstances may apply to complete only 10 units of study in Year 12.

Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)

To qualify for an ATAR for university entry, UAC processes a student’s HSC results:

  • Based on scaled marks of 10 units of Board Developed Courses
  • Including 2 units of English (ESL, Standard, Advanced or Extension)
  • Including the 8 highest scoring remaining units
  • Including a maximum of 2 units of Category B courses

ATAR Pathway

 

Year 11

To progress to Year 12, students must successfully complete:

  • A minimum 12 units of study (the College strongly recommends students complete 13 units)
  • A minimum of 2 units of English

HSC Course (Year 12)

To qualify for the HSC, students must successfully complete:

  • A minimum 10 units of study (the College strongly recommends students complete 11 or 12 units).
  • 2 units of English
  • A minimum of 8 units from Category A subjects
  • A maximum of 2 units of Category B subjects

Non-ATAR Pathway

 

Year 11

To progress to Year 12, students must successfully complete:

  • A minimum 12 units of study, from subjects including:
    • Category A courses
    • Category B courses
    • Approved TAFE courses
  • A minimum of 2 units of English

HSC Course (Year 12)

To qualify for the award of the HSC, students must successfully complete:

  • A minimum 10 units of study from:
    • Category A courses
    • Category B courses
    • Approved TAFE courses
  • A minimum of 2 units of English