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Australian Catholic University

ACU now offers Diploma courses which articulate into the second year of the corresponding degree.

Students need a minimum ATAR of 50. Applications are through UAC.

The Diplomas are Commonwealth Supported Places and are standalone qualifications.

Diplomas are offered in the following areas:

- Biomedical Science

- Business

- Educational Studies

- Exercise Science

- Information Technology

- Liberal Studies

- Nutrition

- Youth Work

Students who wish to study at ACU and have concerns about their ATAR might like to consider a Diploma course as a pathway to their chosen degree.

New UAC Timetable

This year, unlike other years, ATARs will be released before the HSC results. This is so offers can be made to meet university course enrolment requirements.

There are no charges to the Schools Recommendation Scheme. Offers will be released on the 12th of November.

Students will not receive ATAR-based offers in December.

The first ATAR-based offer round will be January Round 2 on the 26th of January 2022.

The new UAC dates are as follows:

• ATARs released on Thursday, 20 January 2022
• Change of Preference deadline is midnight Friday, 21 January 2022
• HSC results released on Monday, 24 January 2022
• UAC offers released on Wednesday, 26 January 2022 - this is the first ATAR based round

Students are reminded that Ms May will be working during January to assist any student who would like assistance with their course preferences during the UAC process or their career planning.

Western Sydney University Free HSC Study Sessions

Western Sydney University will be holding free HSC Study Sessions commencing Monday the 20th of September through to Friday the 24th of September.

These sessions are designed to help HCS students prepare for their HSC exams in the following subjects:

Biology

Business Studies

Chemistry

Community and Family Studies

Economics

English Advanced 

English Standard

Geography

Legal Studies

Mathematics Advanced 

Mathematics Standard

Modern History

PDHPE

Physics

The sessions are led by highly qualified HSC teachers and experienced educators who will demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to maximise HSC results. 

Each session aims to develop a solid understanding of HSC exam techniques and subject knowledge. They are an invaluable addition to a student’s current HSC studies and exam preparation skills. 

Students can attend one subject session or multiple sessions throughout the week.

Students wishing to register are encouraged to visit this link

State Library of NSW HSC Help Day

The State Library of NSW will  be holding an HSC Help Day on Thursday the 23rd of September, commencing at 9.30am and concluding at 4pm.

The Zoom event will be a chance for students to gain some exam tips and have questions answered by expert teachers in English Standard; English Advanced; English Extension; Ancient History; Modern History; History Extension; and Society and Culture. 

The HSC Help Day will be structured so that students can drop-in to sessions throughout the day.

Students wishing to attend are encouraged to visit the link below to register.

State Library of NSW HSC Help Day