Page 10 - Pathways Book for 2020

Subject Requirements for Degree Courses
University Entrance requirements for the following subjects are suggested or required
for degree courses in the following areas:

Applied Science All the sciences are useful along with Mathematics
Accounting Very useful for Commerce
Biological Science All the sciences are useful particularly Biology and Chemistry
Business Studies Calculus can assist for Economics and Finance majors and
Statistics for other majors
Humanities Possible subjects are English, Languages, History, Geography,
Classical Studies, Art History and Statistics
Law No specific subjects but English and History provide a useful
background (or other literacy based subjects)
Nursing Biology and Chemistry
Physical Sciences Physics, Chemistry, Calculus and Statistics
Social Science Statistics is an advantage for majors in Geography, Economics
and Psychology
Teaching English and subjects of teaching interest
Technology Calculus and Statistics are both often recommended along
with Chemistry, Biology and/or Physics

Tertiary Courses/Training Pathway
There are many tertiary training courses in almost every career area. Students not going
to university will still be required to undertake training in whatever career they choose.
School subject selection should, as far as is possible, be in line with the career direction
students have in mind.