Year 12 Subject Spotlight
We believe that your ATAR doesn’t define who you are – it is your unique passions, abilities and ambitions that matter.
Our Year 12 Subject Spotlight program rewards you with an offer for your hard work and strong results in English (Standard or Advanced) plus at least one HSC subject related to your degree. There is no separate applications for this program – simply apply via UAC and we will do the rest.
What subject marks do I need?
from the drop-down menu below to see what subject marks you’ll need (in addition to English) to receive an offer.
*Applicants for Combined Laws programs must achieve a Band 6 in English or English Advanced to be eligible.
Relevant HSC Subjects | Minimum Band | ||||||
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B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | E1 | E2 | E3 | |
Earth and Environmental Science | B5 | ||||||
English Extension 1 | E2 | ||||||
English Extension 2 | E2 | ||||||
English Extension 1 | E3 | ||||||
English Extension 2 | E3 | ||||||
Legal Studies | B4 | ||||||
Legal Studies | B6 | ||||||
Chemistry | B4 | ||||||
Chemistry | B5 | ||||||
Physics | B3 | ||||||
Physics | B4 | ||||||
Physics | B5 | ||||||
Mathematics Advanced | B3 | ||||||
Mathematics Advanced | B4 | ||||||
Mathematics Advanced | B5 | ||||||
Mathematics Standard 2 | B4 | ||||||
Mathematics Standard 2 | B5 | ||||||
Mathematics Extension 1 | E1 | ||||||
Mathematics Extension 1 | E2 | ||||||
Mathematics Extension 2 | E1 | ||||||
Mathematics Extension 2 | E2 | ||||||
Business Studies | B4 | ||||||
Economics | B4 | ||||||
Design and Technology | B4 | ||||||
Engineering Studies | B3 | ||||||
Engineering Studies | B4 | ||||||
Food Technology | B4 | ||||||
Industrial Technology | B4 | ||||||
Information Processes and Technology | B4 | ||||||
Construction (VET BOSTES) | B4 | ||||||
Dance | B4 | ||||||
Drama | B4 | ||||||
Music 1 | B4 | ||||||
Music 2 | B4 | ||||||
Music Extension | E2 | ||||||
Music 2 and Music Extension | B4 | ||||||
Visual Arts | B4 | ||||||
Textiles and Design | B4 | ||||||
Society and Culture | B4 | ||||||
Software Design and Development | B4 | ||||||
Geography | B4 | ||||||
Agriculture | B4 | ||||||
Agriculture | B5 | ||||||
Biology | B4 | ||||||
Biology | B5 | ||||||
Earth and Environmental Science | B4 | ||||||
Aboriginal Studies | B4 | ||||||
Ancient History | B4 | ||||||
French Advanced | B4 | ||||||
French Beginners | B4 | ||||||
French Continuers | B4 | ||||||
Modern History | B4 | ||||||
Science (Extension) | E2 |
This scheme is currently shown based on 2023 admission.
Really important information
This opportunity is open to all NSW high school students completing Year 12 in 2023. It is also open to NSW students who completed Year 12 in 2022, provided they have not undertaken any further study since completing their Year 12 studies.
Year 12 students in other Australian states and territories, or those sitting the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, will also be eligible where the subjects have been mapped by the University Admissions Centre (UAC) as being comparable to the NSW HSC subject.
To be eligible for admission, you’ll need to achieve a Band 4* in English or English Advanced AND appropriate marks in any one other approved HSC subject.
There is no separate application for the program – simply apply through UAC and have the University of Newcastle listed as your first preference by 15 December to qualify.
Offers for Year 12 Subject Spotlight are released on 21 December 2023.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.