USC has more than 100 undergraduate degrees. An undergraduate program is usually your first university degree. For most people, this is a bachelor's degree.

Not sure what to study? Learn more about how to choose a degree.

QTAC assesses domestic undergraduate applications on USC’s behalf. To be eligible to receive an offer from QTAC, you must meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

You must:

• Be at least 17 years of age, or have completed Year 12 or equivalent
• Meet the minimum English language requirements for your degree (if English is not your first language)
• Have completed any subject prerequisites for your degree
• Be eligible for an ATAR or selection rank equal to or above the minimum selection threshold for your degree

The minimum selection threshold is the minimum ATAR or selection rank required to be considered for a degree.

Each year, USC calculates minimum selection thresholds based on a range of factors. These include the number of places available in a degree, the number of applicants who apply for those places, and the standard of applicants.

Thresholds can vary from semester to semester and offer round to offer round. The minimum selection thresholds are only a guide for applicants.

To receive an offer from USC, you must be eligible for an ATAR or selection rank equal to or above the minimum selection threshold for your degree at the time you are applying for it.

For more detailed information on ATARs and selection ranks, and how applications are assessed, visit Admissions explained.

If you don’t have an ATAR, QTAC may be able to calculate your selection rank based on your OP, Year 12 results, study from other education providers such as a TAFE or another university, or relevant work experience.

If you don’t have qualifications or experience that will give you a selection rank, you can complete a bridging/enabling course such as USC’s Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP).

Access USC

You may be eligible for adjustment factors that could increase your chance of receiving an offer through the Access USC scheme.

Additional entry requirements

Some degrees have additional entry requirements. Check your chosen degree’s webpage for more information.

Once you've chosen your degree and you’ve met the entry requirements, you're ready to apply.

Before you apply through QTAC, you’ll need to know:

• The names and QTAC codes of the degrees you want to apply for. Write down the correct QTAC code for your study location because the code is different for each USC campus.
• The semester or study period you’re applying for (ie when you want to start your study).

Order your preferences

You can include up to six preferences in your QTAC application. Your first preference should be the degree you really want to study.

Your lower preferences are your back-up options.

It’s good to choose less competitive degrees, in case you don’t receive an offer for your first preference.

You can also include related degrees or pathway programs that will help you upgrade into the degree you really want to study.

Apply through the QTAC website

Submit your application online via the QTAC website. You’ll need to create a QTAC applicant account, enter all required information and pay the application fee.

It’s important to include as much information as possible in your application (including supporting documentation, where relevant). This will help QTAC process your application.

You can view or update your completed application through QTAC's Application Services. QTAC might contact you to ask for more information or give you an update on your application.

Once an offer round has occurred, you will be contacted by email to advise whether you have been made an offer and what to do next.