To enter university study from high school you need to qualify for the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank – ATAR- calculated by universities in order to determine admission to degree or diploma programs.
If you wish to receive an ATAR you must meet the following requirements:
• At least 8 units of Board Developed courses (category A)
• 2 units of English
• At least three Board Developed courses of 2 units or greater
• At least four subjects
• Only 2 units of ‘Category B’ courses can be included in the calculation of the ATAR
Category B courses offered at MHS in 2021 (all 2 unit value) – Business Services; Construction; Primary Industries and Hospitality.
The booklet Steps to Uni for Year 10 students, published by the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) will contain important information regarding university courses pre-requisites and other information to assist in subject choices in preparation for university entry, which is available at the careers office.
For more information and subject guidance here are some useful links:
https://www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/year-10-students
http://www.mybigtomorrow.com.au/