Year 11 & 12 Hub
Looking for your #1 VTAC preference? Your journey starts here. Whether you’re a student – or the parent or guardian of one – let the Year 11 & 12 Hub be your guide in the transition from high school to uni.
Welcome to the Year 11 & 12 Hub. Here you'll find everything from events for students and parents to FAQs, important dates and deadlines, handy explainers, VTAC preference and application help, and more.
On this page you can find:
Why make Swinburne your #1 preference?
A campus with community
From student clubs to mentoring and support services, you’ll have no problem finding your place (and your people!) at Swinburne.
Next gen technology
Build real-world skills with cutting-edge facilities, creative learning, and innovation in every course.
Work Integrated Learning
Guaranteed real industry experience in all our bachelor degrees that connects you to your career, faster.
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Course entry requirements have changed
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve updated the entry requirements for some of our courses to provide Year 12s with better opportunity to study at Swinburne. This includes revised study scores for English and EAL, and broadening the Maths requirement to include General Maths for certain courses.
Explore your course page to learn what's been updated and check course codes.
What would you like to study?
Swinburne courses cover everything from law to architecture, engineering to chemistry, film and TV and more. Discover our courses.
Or browse by study area
Need more info about navigating VTAC?
Find out how to arrange your VTAC preferences and get more from your ATAR.
Ready to preference Swinburne?
Head over to the VTAC website now to arrange your preferences.
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Frequently asked questions: support, pathways and more
Feeling supported throughout your studies is just as important to your education as what you learn. That’s why at Swinburne, you’ll have access to plenty of support – from the moment you apply to the day you graduate.
If there are circumstances or obstacles that have impacted your Year 12 studies and academic results, you may be eligible for special consideration via the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).
SEAS considers a range of factors, such as:
recognition as an Indigenous Australian
studying at a school on Swinburne's under-represented school list
experiencing financial or unforeseen hardships during your Year 12 studies
being the first person in your family to be attending university.
Many students are likely to qualify for one or more SEAS categories. We recommend talking to your school if you believe you may be eligible to apply for special consideration.
At Swinburne, we believe education should be available to everyone, regardless of circumstances. That's why we offer a range of study pathways to take you from a certificate to a uni diploma or degree.
Using a pathway program, you'll get academic credit to move through the qualification levels. Want to know which options exist for the course you’re interested in? Try our Pathway Planner and find out.
We offer scholarships to help students from all walks of life reach their academic goals. This includes:
students who have demonstrated academic achievements or community service
Indigenous students
students relocating from a regional area
students experiencing financial hardship.
Other scholarships are awarded based on factors such as gender, family background, and study area.
The selection criteria and application process can vary between different scholarships. Browse the full list to see if you’re eligible for a Swinburne scholarship and find out how to apply.
There is a range of government loan schemes available to help you cover your course fees, depending on your eligibility. This includes:
HECS-HELP: covers tuition fees for eligible students in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
FEE-HELP: covers tuition fees for eligible full-fee paying students
SA-HELP: covers the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) for eligible students.
Through these loan schemes, the Australian Government pays some or all of your fees to Swinburne on your behalf. You start repaying your loan to the government through the tax system once your taxable income reaches the minimum repayment threshold.
You can apply for a FEE/HECS/SA-HELP loan online after you accept your offer to study at Swinburne.
We have a wealth of free advice and assistance available – both on campus and virtually – to help make uni life as easy and enjoyable as possible. This includes:
support for students with a disability or carer responsibilities
support for Indigenous students
financial advice and assistance
health and wellbeing services
study and learning support.
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Pathways to university
You do not need to have a specific academic history or perfectly linear plan to pursue a certain course or career. There are alternative pathways to get into a bachelor degree – you might just need a little help finding these options.
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Campus tours
Book a tour of our leafy Hawthorn campus led by a Swinburne Student Ambassador to discover our study spaces and community hubs, and get a feel for life as a Swinburne student.
Keep on exploring
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Scholarships
We offer a wide range of scholarships to help selected students from all walks of life reach their academic goals.
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Work Integrated Learning
Swinburne guarantees real industry experience in all our bachelor degrees in the form of placements, internships or industry-linked projects.
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Student support services
Need support? Swinburne’s student support services can help with your studies, career, health and wellbeing, accommodation, child care, IT, safety and more. -
Accommodation
Discover all your student housing options at Swinburne, including on-campus accommodation, shared apartments, studio apartments and short-term accommodation.
Want to chat to us about your options?
Our friendly team are here to help. Book in for a video call, face-to-face appointment or phone call and we’ll be in touch to answer all your questions.