Why study Head Start
Your first Head Start course is free
Additional courses are discounted if you want to get further ahead.
Credits towards a related UniSQ degree
Gain credits for the courses you pass and you’ll have fewer courses to study when you start your degree.
Entry into UniSQ degree
Complete a course and gain entry into a related UniSQ degree! Remember, you’ll also need to meet the degree pre-requisites.
A taste of uni
Prepare yourself for university by getting a feel for on-campus or online study, developing uni-level study skills and discovering more about your potential degree.
QCE points
Receive two credit points towards your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) for each course successfully completed.
Choose how you study
It is your decision how to structure your Head Start studies - while still fulfilling your school commitments.
Apply for UniSQ Head Start
Follow simple our step-by-step application process.
Head Start key dates
Discover when you can commence Head Start and other important key dates.
Studying university subjects in Year 12 through the Head Start program offers several benefits, including:
- Early exposure to university education: Participating in the Head Start program provides you with an early taste of university life. This experience can be invaluable in helping you adjust to the study and learning style of higher education.
- Academic advancement: By studying university subjects in Year 12, you can challenge yourself academically and explore subjects that may not be available in a regular high school curriculum.
- Credit towards future degrees: One of the significant benefits of the Head Start program is that the subjects completed can count as credits towards a related degree at UniSQ. This means students can potentially reduce the time and cost required to complete a university degree. Prepare for your future degree and match a Head Start course with a UniSQ degree.
- Enhanced university application: Participation in a program like Head Start can enhance your university application. It demonstrates initiative, the ability to handle advanced coursework, and a commitment to learning, which are all positive skills to enhance.
- Development of key skills: The Head Start program helps in developing essential skills such as time management, critical thinking, and independent study.
- QCE points: For students in Queensland, successfully completing subjects in the Head Start program contributes points towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
- Networking opportunities: Being part of the Head Start program allows you to connect with university staff, fellow students, and industry professionals.
Contact our Head Start team
Email: headstart@unisq.edu.au
Opening hours: 8.00am - 5.00pm (AEST) Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
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