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A new HSC-University Pathways program replacing Distinction courses commences at the beginning of 2011. The new program offers greater flexibility for highly able students to begin university study through a variety of delivery modes.

The program gives students who have accelerated in at least one HSC course and achieved high level results an opportunity to apply for entry to challenging first year university subjects. Students undertake study of a university subject concurrently with completion of the HSC. A broad range of subjects will be available, including Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Higher Chemistry, Higher Mathematics, and Foundations of Law.

The University of New South Wales, the University of New England and Macquarie University are delivering the program.

On completion of their university subjects, students will receive relevant university credentials and appropriate cross-university credit. The program is independent of the HSC and subjects undertaken will not contribute to the HSC pattern of study or to the ATAR.

The Distinction courses program concludes at the end of 2010.

For more information, visit 2011 HSC-University Pathways.

Effective from beginning 2011

Contact:

Christine Jackson
Senior Policy Officer
(02) 93678092
Email: christine.jackson@bos.nsw.edu.au