HSC subject choice

When your son or daughter is choosing HSC subjects it's important that they choose subjects they enjoy and can succeed in. This will help them achieve the highest ATAR they can.

Some TAFE courses can also be studied as part of the HSC and can count towards your son or daughter's ATAR.

Preparing for uni

Most universities will recommend which HSC subjects your son or daughter should take to help them understand their chosen course better. They may also need to study a specific HSC subject to be considered for a place in some courses. These subjects are called ‘pre-requisites' or ‘assumed knowledge'.

University handbooks and course guides will list what subjects are recommended for each course.

Your son or daughter may still be able to get into the course without the recommended subjects, but may have to work harder or take additional subjects to catch up.