Advance to University units and pathways
Wondering what uni will be like? Keen to stretch yourself? Study real course content while you’re still at school by applying for our Advance to University program. Completing first-year units alongside your VCE will give you a taste of what’s to come and potentially boost your ATAR. Plus, it’s free.
What you can study
| Stream | Units | VCE co-requisites and pre-requisites | Delivery and attendance | Course with credit pathways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Business (subject to VCAA approval) |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Students will have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Units 3 and 4 of VCE Business Management | Flexible, online delivery. Weekly online tutorials (2 hours). |
| Stream | Units | VCE co-requisites and pre-requisites | Delivery and attendance | Course with credit pathways |
|
Education (subject to VCAA approval) |
Semester 1 Semester 2
|
Not Applicable |
Flexible, online delivery. Weekly online tutorials (2 hours). |
|
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Health and physical education (subject to VCAA approval) |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Students will have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Units 3 and 4 of VCE Physical Education or VCE Health and Human Development, or VCE Vet Sport and Recreation (Certificate III) (subject to VCAA approval) |
On-campus delivery only with hands-on attendance requirements. Wednesday afternoons in 2027:
(timetable subject to change) |
| Stream | Units | VCE co-requisites and pre-requisites | Delivery and attendance | Course with credit pathways |
|
Maths and analysis |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Students will have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Units 3 & 4 Specialist Maths. | Flexible, online delivery. Weekly online workshops (1 hour, evenings) |
| Stream | Units | VCE co-requisites and pre-requisites | Delivery and attendance | Course with credit pathways |
|
Anatomy and physiology (subject to VCAA approval) |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Students will have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Units 3 & 4 VCE Physical Education or Biology | Flexible, online delivery with hands-on, campus attendance requirements for 2 to 3 lab days during semester | |
|
Exercise and sport science (subject to VCAA approval) |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Students will have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Units 3 & 4 VCE Physical Education, or Health & Human Development, or VCE VET Sport and Recreation (Certificate III) (subject to VCAA approval) |
Flexible, online delivery with hands-on, campus attendance requirements for 2 to 3 lab days during semester |
| Stream | Units | VCE co-requisites and pre-requisites | Delivery and attendance | Course with credit pathways |
|
Information Technology (subject to VCAA approval) |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Students will have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Units 3 and 4 of VCE Applied Computing (Software Development), or VCE VET Information & Communications Technology (Certificate III) (subject to VCAA approval) |
Flexible, online delivery. Weekly online workshops (2 hours). |
| Stream | Units | VCE co-requisites and pre-requisites | Delivery and attendance | Course with credit pathways |
|
Nursing (subject to VCAA approval) |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Students will have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Units 3 & 4 VCE Health & Human Development OR VCE Vet Health (Certificate IIII) (subject to VCAA approval) |
Flexible, online delivery. Weekly online workshops (2 hours). |
| Stream | Units | VCE co-requisites and pre-requisites | Delivery and attendance | Course with credit pathways |
|
Psychological Science |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Students will have completed Units 3 & 4 VCE Psychology | Flexible, online delivery. Weekly online tutorials (2 hours) |
| Stream | Units | VCE co-requisites and pre-requisites | Delivery and attendance | Course with credit pathways |
|
Biological Science |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Students will have completed Units 3 and 4 VCE Biology |
Flexible, online delivery with hands-on, campus attendance requirements for 2 to 3 lab days during semester. |
| Stream | Units | VCE co-requisites and pre-requisites | Delivery and attendance | Course with credit pathways |
|
Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Not applicable | Flexible, online delivery. | |
|
Humanitities and Social Sciences |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Not applicable | Flexible, online delivery. Weekly online tutorials (2 hours) |
The perfect start
Advance to University gives you the perfect chance to try out university then plan your next steps. Pass your units and you’re guaranteed a place in the relevant bachelor degree and our early offer program.
Anytime.
Anywhere. Plus classes to suit your schedule
$0
tuition fees
#1
in Victoria for starting salary (undergraduate).
5
ATAR increments up for grabs
Explore the details
Your higher education study could be included as an increment (like a fifth or sixth VCE subject) in calculating your ATAR aggregate.
| Average mark for the higher education study | Increment |
| 90% | 5.0 |
| 80% | 4.5 |
| 70% | 4.0 |
| 60% | 3.5 |
| 50% | 3.0 |
Most of your classes will be online, but some units have on-campus requirements. Check the 'What you can study' section above for details.
Dates
- 22 February - 26 February 2026. self-paced and on-campus sessions to prepare you for uni. We'll send you the details once you're enrolled.
- 1 March 2026. Semester 1 classes start
- 19 July 2026. Semester 2 classes start
You can find the details of teaching, holiday and assessment dates for each semester under important dates.
Applications open on 3 August and close on 4 December. You'll apply using our application portal.
You won’t pay any fees for tuition, only resources like textbooks. This means you won’t get a HECS debt for the units you study.
If you’d like more information contact Rachel Massaro, Advance to University course coordinator via email at r.massaro@federation.edu.au or on (03) 5122 6391.
Interested? Apply now.
Choose your units and submit your application before 4 December. If you get stuck, start a chat with our team.