Choosing school subjects
Choosing what subjects you take in year 10, 11 and 12 is an important
step in planning your study and career path as it will determine which
university programs you can get into. To do this, you need to understand:
- University entry requirements
- Prerequisite subjects
- Assumed knowledge subjects
- Other selection criteria
University entry requirements
SACE subjects are classified as HESS General or HESS Restricted. For listings of HESS General and HESS Restricted subjects please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance booklet.
For almost all UniSA programs you will need at least four subjects designated HESS General (at SACE Stage 2 level, or equivalent) to be eligible for selection.
Choosing a career early will allow you check out the entry requirements of uni programs to plan what subjects to take in school. Also, by choosing the right subjects you can keep your options open and keep heading in the right direction.
Prerequisite subjects
Prerequisite subjects are subjects you must have successfully studied at SACE Stage 2 (or equivalent) to be selected into a particular degree. Try to check out the prerequisite subjects for different programs offered by different universities so you get a feel for what is required. Make sure you select subjects in school that match the prerequisite subjects for uni degree programs you want to get into.
Assumed knowledge subjects
Assumed knowledge subjects are those that universities suggest would be helpful for you to have studied at SACE Stage 2 (or equivalent). You don't have to have studied these subjects to be selected into the program but it will be assumed that you will have knowledge of the subject, which might help your understanding in that particular program.
Other selection criteria
Some degree programs will have specific or additional criteria that you need to fulfil in order for you to be selected into the program such as a portfolio or an interview. Make sure you investigate these properly before applying for that degree.
To find out what the selection criteria are for UniSA degrees, check out our list of undergraduate programs.
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