UniSQ Head Start is an academic extension program offered for high achieving Year 10 and 11 students.
Get a taste of what uni is really like by studying one university subject a semester while working towards your QCE.
Why study Head Start - The first Head Start course is free. An additional course is subsidised by the school if you want to get further ahead.
Credits towards a related UniSQ degree - Gain credits for the courses passed and fewer courses need to be studied when starting a degree.
Entry into UniSQ degree - Complete a course and gain entry into a related UniSQ degree! Remember, degree pre-requisites also need to meet.
A taste of uni - Preparation for university by getting a feel for on-campus or online study, developing uni-level study skills and discovering more about potential degrees.
QCE points - Receive two credit points towards the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) for each course successfully completed.
Choose how you study - we support students to structure their Head Start studies - while still fulfilling their school commitments.