School Leaver Hub

School Leaver Hub

You've got the passion, we've got the hands-on courses. If you're ready for what's next, choose RMIT for your VTAC preference.

You've got the passion, we've got the hands-on courses. If you're ready for what's next, choose RMIT for your VTAC preference.

Guide for year 12 students

We’re here to help and guide you through your RMIT journey, no matter where you’re at. Explore our hands-on courses and discover the steps to making your VTAC preference count.

Guide for year 10 and 11 students
Guide for parents
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Explore our courses

Choosing what you want to study can be a difficult and overwhelming decision, but the first step is to explore what courses are available. RMIT offers both vocational and undergraduate courses, and with over 350 qualifications to choose from, there’s a course for everyone. 

The courses that you find here could inform your VTAC preference selections, so keep them in mind when the time comes.

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Tips for choosing a course

  1. Make a list of your favourite subjects at school: If none seem to stand out, think about specific classes you enjoyed and why. For example, you might find chemistry difficult as a whole subject, but really enjoy the classes where you learn about bio-chemistry.
  2. Write down things that are important to you in a future job: Some examples might be flexibility, creativity, stability, enjoyability, salary and global opportunities. 
  3. Think about what you’re good at: What do you do in your spare time? Can you attribute that activity to a specific skill or strength? For example, if you’re a debating captain, your strengths might be in communication, leadership and advocacy. 
  4. Identify what you’re curious about: Are you already curious about a few career paths, or do you have broad questions like, “How does a product get onto our shelves?” 
  5. Check prerequisites: Some courses require you to study certain subjects in year 11 and year 12 to be considered for entry. 

Career guides

It can be difficult to decide what career you might like from the course alone. Our career guides explore what your chosen profession involves, what working in the field is like, and detail clear steps to reach your ideal job - with input from RMIT experts working in the field.

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What’s next STEMs from here
RMIT’s STEM course structure will give you the knowledge, opportunities, and industry connections that stem into any career.
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The future of business
RMIT’s undergraduate business courses equip you with the real-world learning and industry engagement you need to thrive in your chosen field.
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What your first year as a teacher is really like
Get a glimpse of how an education degree at RMIT prepares you to teach the young minds of tomorrow.
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Plan your application

Once you’ve narrowed down your top courses, make sure you check the course entry requirements and prerequisites, which can be found on the RMIT course page. 

Some courses have a specific ATAR requirement or a selection task, while others require you to have completed certain VCE subjects.

ATAR

Most undergraduate courses require a specific ATAR in order to be eligible for admission. 

While studying, it's easy to focus on getting a perfect ATAR, but that's an easy way to get burnt out. Rather than focusing on a specific number, you should aim to do your best to get into your dream course. Even if you don't get the ATAR you wanted, there are still plenty of ways to start studying at uni. 

Guaranteed ATAR

The Guaranteed ATAR allows you to know the likelihood of receiving an offer into specific courses in advance. This means that if you receive an ATAR equal to or above the guaranteed ATAR (excluding adjustment factors), and meet the course prerequisites, we will guarantee you an offer in this course.
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ATAR adjustment factors

Adjustment factors are additional points applied to your ATAR – often for things like academic achievement, personal circumstances or location – that increase your selection rank when applying for uni. They don’t change your ATAR, but they improve how your application is ranked by universities, including RMIT.
Types of adjustment factors

Equity Access Schemes

Equity access schemes offer adjustment to the calculation of your selection rank, which can increase the chances of receiving an offer. Factors such as financial hardship, health conditions, living with a disability, being from a regional or remote area, or underrepresented group can be considered.
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Pathways

What are Pathways?

Pathways usually begin with an associate degree, diploma or advanced diploma and guarantee your entry into further study*, often with credit and a reduced duration for your destination course, whether that be a higher level vocational qualification, or an undergraduate degree. 

As a dual-sector university, we offer Australia’s largest range of Pathways via an integrated system of progression between our high-quality qualifications, all at the one university.

Pathways can help you achieve your study goals, even if you don’t meet the entry requirements for your ideal course. They are also an excellent way to gain additional credentials and experience during your study journey.

*Guaranteed entry is dependent on successful completion of the preceeding courses in the pathway. In some cases you will need to successfully complete and meet other specific requirements such a minimum GPA, to be guaranteed entry to the undergraduate degree.

Selection tasks

Some courses may require a selection task, such as a portfolio or interview. It's a good idea to familiarise yourself with the selection task requirements so you can prepare in advance for your submission.

Make your VTAC preferences count

As the year progresses, keep in mind the key VTAC preference selection dates, then the Change of Preference dates later in the year. Change of Preference gives you a chance to alter your course preferences before receiving an official offer from a university.

Once you’ve got your offer from RMIT, it’s time to kick back and wait for Semester 1.

Your guide to VTAC and RMIT terms

Your guide to VTAC and RMIT terms

Uni lingo can seem like an entirely different language sometimes, but with this glossary, you’ll be fluent in no time.
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Upcoming events

Campus tours for high school students

Tour one of our Melbourne campuses and explore our hands-on, industry-engaged facilities.

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Virtual tours

Can't visit in person? Watch one of our virtual tours and discover what it’s like to study at RMIT.

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Get a taste of life after high school and become a Student For a Day at RMIT.

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Enjoy live music, food, and fun activities and see firsthand how we get students ready for what's next.

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International student resources

Find out everything you need to know about applying to RMIT as an international student, including entry requirements, pathways, scholarships and more.

Scholarships

Scholarships can help with all kinds of study costs such as textbooks, fees, accommodation and living expenses. RMIT awards more than 2,000 scholarships worth millions of dollars every year.

Domestic fees

Learn everything you need to know about your tuition and other fees related to your course or subjects, as well as government support available.

Contact us

Have more questions? Our friendly staff at Study@RMIT are available five days a week to assist you.

Alternatively, keep in touch with us to find out about study options, campus life and upcoming events on our social media channels.

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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