How pathways work
Generally, there are three ways to start:
Undergraduate Certificates
Some universities offer Undergraduate Certificates without entry requirements.
An Undergraduate Certificate is a recognised qualification made up of four subjects. For example, an Undergraduate Certificate in Psychology. They're a great way to "test drive" university before you progress into further study.
After you've completed an Undergraduate Certificate, you can use it to gain entry into a related Bachelor Degree, like a Bachelor of Psychology. And you’ll get credit for your completed certificate.
Explore Undergraduate Certificates
University specific pathways
For some degrees, the first subjects are open for anyone to try.
Some unis open the first few introductory subjects in selected degrees. For example, in a Bachelor of Education, some unis open the first year subjects to everyone.
You don’t need to apply or be accepted to study your first couple of subjects. After you complete that set of subjects, you’ll qualify to study the full degree.
Generic pathways
Complete two to four single subjects—there’s hundreds to choose from!
Get started in an interest area, like science. You can study a few introductory subjects, like chemistry and biology, to get a better understanding of the topics.
After you’ve completed those subjects, you can apply to start a degree in that interest area, like a Bachelor of Science.
Popular pathways to start your study journey
Know what area you're interested in studying, and think a pathway might be the right way to get started? Explore generic interest area pathways below.
Business & management
Related degrees
Related degrees
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Economics
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Justice Studies
- Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
- Bachelor of Business (Business Economics)
- Bachelor of Business (Finance)
- Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
- Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
- Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management)
- Bachelor of Business (Managing People and Organisations)
- Bachelor of Business (Business Analytics)
- Diploma of Global Logistics and Maritime Management
- Associate Degree in Global Logistics and Maritime Management
- Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management
- Diploma of University Studies (Business)
Education & teaching
Related degrees
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) (Humanities and Social Sciences - Geography)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) (English Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) (The Arts - Visual Arts)
- Undergraduate Certificate in Secondary Teaching Education Studies
- Undergraduate Certificate in Teaching Education Studies
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Related degrees
Related degrees
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) (Humanities and Social Sciences - Geography)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) (English Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) (The Arts - Visual Arts)
- Undergraduate Certificate in Secondary Teaching Education Studies
- Undergraduate Certificate in Teaching Education Studies
Health & medical sciences
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Humanities & social science
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Related degrees
Related degrees
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education) (Humanities and Social Sciences - Geography)
- Bachelor of Arts (Geography)
- Undergraduate Certificate in Geography
- Bachelor of Arts (Animation and Game Design)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media)
- Bachelor of Arts (Chinese)
- Bachelor of Arts (Japanese)
- Bachelor of Arts (Korean Studies)
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IT & computer science
Related degrees
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Digital and Social Media)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Fine Art)
- Bachelor of Arts (Animation and Game Design)
- Bachelor of Communications
- Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) in Games Design and Development
- Bachelor of Arts (Chinese)
- Bachelor of Arts (Japanese)
- Bachelor of Arts (Korean Studies)
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Law & justice
Psychology & mental health
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Science
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