Explore the two types of bonus points available to boost your chances of entry when you apply to study at UniSA: achievement bonus points and aspire bonus points. All year 12 students may be eligible.
How it works
UniSA Advantage is a two-tiered bonus point scheme and as a year 12 student you could receive achievement and/or aspire bonus points. In line with the introduction of the new SACE, the total number of bonus points is capped at nine.
Achievement bonus points
At UniSA, we believe that studying subjects in year 12 that relate to your preferred degree will prepare you better for university.
You will automatically receive two achievement bonus points (up to a maximum of five) if you score a C- or better in year 12 subjects that are relevant to the UniSA program you apply for. These may be SACE year 12 tertiary admission (TAS), interstate equivalent or International Baccalaureate subjects.
Achievement bonus points are awarded by degree program. For example, the points you receive when applying to the Bachelor of Pharmacy would be different to the points awarded for the Bachelor of Commerce.
Find out here which year 12 subjects qualify for bonus points for various UniSA programs.
What you need to do
Achievement points will be automatically added to your university aggregate when you apply to the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) for UniSA programs.
Aspire bonus points
Aspire bonus points are automatically awarded to students who attend a school recognised by UniSA as under-represented with respect to students going on to higher education. Students from rural and remote areas are also eligible for automatic bonus points. Students on School Card (or state equivalent) and/or Youth Allowance, and who do not attend a recognised school, can apply for bonus points by downloading an application form.