South Australian Certificate of Education Admission Requirements

South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) Admission Requirements

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Prerequisite Equivalencies
Required Courses	SACE Curriculum
Senior or grade 12 English	At least Stage 1 English (20 credits) using an average of both 10 credit grades
Senior or grade 12 Mathematics covering algebra, trigonometry and functions, Calculus, Statistics	Stage 1 Mathematics: 20 credits (1MAM10 and 1MAM20) and one of the following: Stage 2 Mathematic Methods: 20 Credits (2MHS20) or Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics: 20 credits (2MSC20)
Senior or grade 12 Biology	Stage 2 Biology: 20 credits (2BGY20)
Senior or grade 12 Chemistry	Stage 2 Chemistry: 20 credits (2BGY20)
Senior or grade 12 Physics	Stage 2 Physics: 20 credits (2PYI20)

*Stage 1 Mathematics can be used to meet the math requirement for Bachelor of Arts in Psychology or Bachelor of Kinesiology.

Five senior academic subjects are required for admission
- English, plus four Stage 2 20 credit courses
- If you are currently in Stage 2, include all in-progress or enroled courses.
- Ensure transcripts covering Stage 1 and Stage 2 are included when you apply.
To clear conditions, the final official high school transcript with confirmation of graduation (Secondary School Certificate) sent directly from your school will be required.
If your first language is not English, you may need to meet our English Proficiency requirements.