Reach your full potential
Reach your full potential

Advance to University

University entry

Secure your place at Federation University in 2025

By completing select units as part of the Advance to University pathway you’ll receive credit towards your Bachelor and be eligible for an Early Offer. Joining the Early Offer program gives you peace of mind and knowing you have secured a place in a degree means you can head into exams fully focused.

If you’re a current Advance to University student check your units here, then find out more and apply for the Early Offer Program

Interested in starting Advance to University? Use this information to select your units and plan your application to the Early Offer Program

Successful completion provides entry to Federation University and credit for both subjects in your first year of study. Entry to some courses may also be subject to additional requirements (e.g. ATAR, VCE pre-requisites).

How does the program increase your ATAR?

The ATAR increment is calculated as follows. The student's final score in their Federation higher education study (two units), may result in an additional ATAR score increment.

Only one higher education study (two units studied over two semesters in one year) is approved in the VCE and for the ATAR increment.

Visit the VTAC website to view the study rules and restrictions

Federation HE unit score ATAR increment
90% 5.0
80% 4.5
70% 4.0
60% 3.5
50% 3.0
No university fees
You do not pay or incur a Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) debt for any of the university units you study with us within this program.
NOTE: The purchase of text books and any other necessary learning resources is the responsibility of the student. These are not provided as part of the covered costs of this program.
Flexible study
One unit is delivered per 12-week semester, with two semesters occurring each year.

Each unit is delivered via flexible online learning alongside an on-campus orientation session and a number of on-campus, enriched learning experiences each semester. The hours you will attend on campus will vary between each unit/discipline studied.
As a new student you will commence online learning classes in February while completing an academic skills program called FedReady. This program will prepare you for university study.

In 2025, some units do have on-campus classes. Please see the Study areas and units to see specific information on each unit’s deliver.
Study areas and units
The subject areas and units currently available are:
Humanities, criminology and criminal justice
- The Sociological Imagination
- Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Education
- Learning and Teaching
- Child and Adolescent Development and Characteristics
- Fundamentals of Movement, Skill Acquisition and Instruction
- Health and Lifestyle
Science
- Principles of Biology
- Systems Biology
Nursing and pyschology
- Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals 1 and 2
- Communication for Health Professionals
- Primary Health 1: Determinants of Health
- Introductory Psychology A
- Introductory Psychology B
Information technology, engineering, mathematics
- IT Problem Solving
- Games Development Fundamentals
- Statistical Methods
- Linear Algebra and Applications

Units

Unit Name Unit Code Semester VCE Corequisites / Prerequisites Delivery / Attendance Federation Course with Credit Pathways
Humanities The Sociological Imagination SOSCI1002 1 Students will have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Units 3 and 4 of VCE Sociology Flexible, online delivery Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Community & Human Services
Introduction to Indigenous Australia INDSL1000 2
Education Learning and Teaching EDBED1016 1 Not Applicable Flexible, online delivery Bachelor of Education Studies

Bachelor of Education

Bachelor of Secondary Education
Child and Adolescent Development and Characteristics EDBED1017 2
Fundamentals of Movement, Skill Acquisition and Instruction EDHPE1000 1 Students will have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Units 3 and 4 of VCE Physical Education or VCE Health and Human Development On-campus delivery, Wednesday afternoons

Approximate times for 2025:
• Berwick Campus 1 – 4pm
• Gippsland & Mt Helen Campus 2 – 5pm
 Bachelor of Sport, Physical and Outdoor Education

Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education)
Health and Lifestyle EDHPE1002 2
Science Principles of Biology SCBIO1001 1 Students will have completed Units 3 and 4 VCE Biology Flexible, online delivery
Compulsory attendance of 2 full lab days		 Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Conservation and Environmental Science
Bachelor of Veterinary and Wildlife Science
Systems Biology SCBIO1020 2
Nursing and pyschology
Communication for Health Professionals HEALT1113 1 Not applicable Flexible, online delivery Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Primary Health 1: Determinants of Health NURBN1016 2
Introductory Psychology A PSYCB1101 1 Students will have completed Units 3 & 4 VCE Psychology Flexible, online delivery Bachelor of Psychological Science
Introductory Psychology B PSYCB1102 2
Information technology, engineering, mathematics IT Problem Solving ITECH1101 1 Students will have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Units 3 and 4 of VCE Software Development Flexible, online delivery

Weekly online workshops

Bachelor of Information Technology (all streams)
Games Development Fundamentals ITECH2001 2
Statistical Methods STATS1000 1 Students will have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Units 3 & 4 Mathematical Methods Flexible, online delivery

Bachelor of Engineering (all streams)
Linear Algebra and Applications MATHS1102 2
Benefits of Federation University
As the number 1 rated Victorian university for student support* you’ll learn from academics who will help you achieve your full potential. Our teaching facilities and equipment meet the highest of standards to ensure our students are well prepared for industry and research.
Our programs are regularly reviewed to ensure their national and international relevance, and our close links with major industries plays an important part in the redevelopment of our programs, ensuring successful graduate outcomes.
How to apply

Applications for 2025 open in June and close on the 8th of December.

If you have any questions, please contact us at futurestudents@federation.edu.au.

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Further Information

Contact: Rachel Massaro, ATU Program Coordinator

Email: r.massaro@federation.edu.au

Phone: 5122 6391

*www.qilt.edu.au