University

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Gaining entry into university undergraduate courses is a complex and involved process. The HSC Online results page outlines the process for enrolling in university.

Consult the Going to Uni site for information about higher education in Australia.

The myfuture site offers access to a comprehensive collection of information on careers and training as well as activities to help your child explore career choices.

There are dozens of universities across Australia with numerous of courses. The Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee has an extensive list of links to universities whilst a list of approved tertiary education providers can be found at the Australian Qualifications Framework site.

For advice on continuing education in other states, visit Leaving school in Australia - Year 12 state by state published by Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Certification Authorities (ACACA). This website summarises the types of subjects, courses and various methods of assessing and reporting student achievement in each of the eight public education systems in Australia as well as in the New Zealand educational system.

Universities Admissions Centre

One of the most frequently asked questions by parents is "What is the ATAR?" which replaced the UAI (Universities Admissions Index) in June 2009. The University Admissions Centre provides information about the ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank).

The Universities Admissions Centre Pty Ltd (UAC), in NSW and ACT, is the central office that receives and processes applications for admission to most undergraduate degree, advanced diploma, diploma and associate diploma courses at the participating institutions. UAC also processes applications for admission to a number of postgraduate courses at participating institutions.

The Tertiary Admissions Centre sites will also lead you into institution websites, which will give you the final word on the content of courses and entry requirements.

Your child's school careers teacher probably has hard copies of some handbooks and brochures. They may also have a copy of commercially available guides to tertiary education; the Good Universities Guide and the Directory of Higher and Further Education Courses which are sold at newsagents from about August each year. Both these publications cover university and VET courses.