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entrance purposes but are not recommended aspreparation for study in that subject.Ancient History/Economics/Geography/Modern HistoryAny of these HSC courses may be included in your HSCprogram to satisfy tertiary entrance requirements. Attertiary level, however, they are taught on the assumptionthat students have not studied them previously.MusicMusic can be included in your HSC program by studyingMusic 1, Music 2 or HSC Music Extension. If you areconsidering further study in music, find out theminimum entry standard required. Some coursesrequire an audition.Visual ArtsThe study of Visual Arts is acceptable for entrancepurposes. If you are considering further study in visualarts, however, find out the minimum entry standardrequired. Most courses require presentation of aportfolio of work.Agriculture/Engineering StudiesThese HSC courses are accepted by institutions forentrance purposes. Agriculture is a useful preparationif you intend to study agricultural science, agriculturaleconomics or rural science, while Engineering Studiesis a useful preparation for the study of engineering.The best preparation includes Chemistry, Physics andMathematics if you wish to study agricultural scienceor rural science; or Chemistry, Physics and HSCMathematics Extension 1 if you wish to study anyof the branches of engineering.Aboriginal Studies/Business Studies/Dance/Design and Technology/Drama/Food Technology/Information Processes andTechnology/Legal Studies/Community andFamily Studies/Personal Development, Healthand Physical Education/Society andCulture/Software Design and Development/Studies of Religion/Textiles and DesignThese HSC courses are accepted by all institutionsfor entrance purposes.Category B coursesOnly the best two units from your Category B coursesare available for inclusion in the calculation of your UAI.Category B courses are listed in Table 1 on page 12.5 AREAS OF TERTIARY STUDYThis is a general guide to the broad areas of studyoffered by institutions. Always check with the relevantinstitution to confirm the information. For a generalguide to which institutions offer which areas of study,refer to the Areas of study index on pages 83–84Architecture/Building/Design and PlanningStudents intending to undertake courses in these areasare advised to study two or more units of mathematics(not General Mathematics). A general background inscience, particularly Physics, may be helpful but is notessential. Visual Arts or Industrial Technology may alsobe useful.Arts/HumanitiesDegree programs in arts and liberal studies do notusually require a particular program of study atsecondary school. The study of English is required bysome institutions and recommended for all studentsin this field – check the institution entries for details.If you wish to study a language other than English as yourmajor subject, however, you are advised to include thelanguage of your choice in your HSC program, althoughin many cases you will be able to take introductorylanguage courses that do not require prior study.Business/Commerce/Economics/Marketing/ManagementCourses in accounting, banking, econometrics, economics,finance, management and marketing may require at leasttwo units of mathematics (not General Mathematics) aseither a prerequisite or assumed knowledge.HSC Economics or Business Studies are considereda useful, but not essential, preparation for coursesin these areas.Students wishing to undertake actuarial studies at tertiarylevel generally require HSC Mathematics Extension 1or HSC Mathematics Extension 2 as a prerequisite.Communications/Media StudiesMost of these courses do not require a particularcourse of study at secondary school.Some institutions recommend the study of Englishin preparation for communication and media courses –check the institution entries for details. In additionto the UAI, some institutions may require you to completea questionnaire and/or attend an interview.Creative and Performing ArtsStudents intending to undertake studies in the creativeand performing arts areas are advised to gainexperience outside the school environment. Entry tomost of these courses requires an audition, interview orportfolio (or combination of these) as well as a suitableUAI. The study of Visual Arts, Dance, Drama, Music 1,Music 2 or HSC Music Extension may be helpful forcourses in creative and performing arts areas. Someinstitutions will base selection to a creative arts courseon the marks obtained in the HSC. Special admissionprocedures may be available if you are unable toinclude suitable subjects in your HSC program.Earth and Environmental SciencesMost earth and environmental science courses do notrequire a particular program of study. Most institutions,however, recommend a background in science subjectssuch as Chemistry, Mathematics (not GeneralMathematics), and Physics or Biology.Education/TeachingIn some institutions, courses in education may be takenin an arts, science or other program. Some institutionsalso offer separate teacher education programs in earlychildhood, primary and secondary education. See boxon the following page for requirements to be employedas a primary or secondary teacher. Students who wishto qualify as a secondary teacher must also fulfil theentry requirements for study in their proposed area ofteaching specialisation.For intending early childhood teachers, some institutionsassume or require satisfactory levels of mathematicsand/or English.Introduction7