Is it easier to get into university if I’m not a current Year 12 student?
Regardless of your age, you are required to meet all entry requirements to be considered for a program. Generally, you’ll need an eligible qualification before an institution will make you an offer. For example, institutions may look at your Year 12 studies, your results in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), or your employment experience.
I meet all of the entry requirements, does that mean I automatically get an offer?
Meeting the entry requirements means you are eligible to be considered for a course, but it does not guarantee you will receive an offer. If there are more eligible applicants than available places, institutions will rank applicants based on their selection rank. Your chances of receiving an offer will depend on how competitive your selection […]
How do I check my selection rank?
You will need to call QTAC to confirm your selection rank. You can reach us on 1300 467 822
What are adjustment factors?
Adjustment factors are additional points that may be added to your ATAR or other eligible qualifications to calculate your QTAC selection rank for specific courses. Adjustment factors do not change your ATAR. Instead, they are used to calculate your selection rank, which institutions use when considering your application for a course. Depending on the institution’s […]
What are prerequisites?
Prerequisites are successfully completed QCE subjects (or equivalent) for Unit 3 and Unit 4, in which a student must achieve a minimum grade of C (or equivalent) to be eligible for selection into a course.
What is a selection rank?
A selection rank is used to determine how competitive your application is relative to other applicants for the same course. The selection rank can be based on the ATAR, IBAS, VET qualifications and more. It might be altered by adjustment factors or other selection criteria relevant to the course. To confirm your final selection rank, […]
What is the minimum selection threshold?
The minimum selection threshold displayed on the Course Search page (where applicable) is the lowest rank (ATAR or QTAC selection rank) that received an offer for that course in the most recent offer round. It provides an indication of the minimum rank required to receive an offer, but thresholds may change between offer rounds depending […]
What qualifications can be assessed to gain a selection rank?
Secondary Education VET Qualifications (from a Certificate III or higher) Tertiary Study Bridging/ Enabling programs Employment Experience Defence/Armed Force Qualifications *The acceptance of a particular qualification is institution-specific and is subject to change.
If I’m not eligible for a course, are there other courses I can apply for?
Yes, most institutions offer pathway courses for applicants who don’t meet the entry requirements for bachelor programs, or who need further support or preparation before studying at a bachelor degree level. Check out our enabling and bridging page for pathway assistance.
Can I apply for university if I don’t have any previous qualifications?
There are a number of pathways available for people with no formal qualifications, there are also pathway courses for applicants who don’t meet the entry requirements for a course. Check out our enabling and bridging page for pathway assistance.