Publications

SATAC produces the following publications:

SATAC University Guide 2009



The SATAC University Guide 2009 is published by SATAC on behalf of the three universities in SA and Charles Darwin University in the Northern Territory. It is a convenient single volume explaining the requirements for entry to courses and how to go about lodging an application. The Guide also includes descriptions of all university courses offered through SATAC.

The SATAC University Guide 2009 contains information which will assist you in:

. Identifying courses of interest to you
. Determining whether you are eligible for entry
. Making an application
. Understanding the SATAC admissions system

Each university publishes a range of booklets which contain more detail about their academic programs/courses. These should be consulted along with the Guide.

The SATAC University Guide 2009 will be available from newsagents throughout Australia in early August for $10.00. If copies are not in stock, your newsagent can order a copy for you using Gordon & Gotch product code 22215.

Current year 12 students in South Australia and the Northern Territory receive a copy of the 'schools edition' of the Guide through their school.

A single copy of the Guide is sent to every secondary school with year 12 enrolments throughout Australia.

 


TAFE SA Course and Admissions Guide 2009



The TAFE SA Course and Admissions Guide 2009 is published by SATAC on behalf of TAFE SA to provide a convenient single volume explaining the requirements for entry to courses and how to go about lodging an application. The Guide also includes descriptions of all TAFE SA courses, regardless of whether applications are made through SATAC or direct to the TAFE SA campus.

The TAFE SA Course and Admissions Guide 2009 contains information which will assist you in:

. Identifying courses of interest to you
. Determining whether you are eligible for entry
. Making an application
. Understanding the SATAC admissions system

TAFE SA campuses also publish a range of information brochures which contain more detail about their courses. These should be consulted along with the Guide.

The TAFE SA Course and Admissions Guide 2009 will be available from SATAC, newsagents and TAFE SA campuses in early August for rrp $7.50. If copies are not in stock, your newsagent can order a copy for you using Gordon & Gotch product code 86816.

Current years 10-12 students in South Australia and the Northern Territory receive a copy of the 'schools edition' of the Guide through their school.

 


Tertiary Entrance 2009, 2010, 2011 (SACE/NTCE)

 
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Tertiary Entrance 2009, 2010, 2011
is published by SATAC on behalf of the three universities in South Australia, Charles Darwin University in the Northern Territory and TAFE SA.

The booklet provides information about tertiary entrance requirements for South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and Northern Territory Certificate of Education (NTCE) students. It is designed to assist year 10, 11 and 12 students to make subject choices which will maximise their opportunities for tertiary study.

Each edition provides detailed course-by-course information for the coming year and highlights changes to entrance requirements planned for the following two years. It includes an explanation of the calculation of the University Aggregate, Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) and TAFE Selection Score.

Tertiary Entrance 2009, 2010, 2011 is made available free of charge to all students in years 10, 11 and 12 in South Australia and the Northern Territory. The booklet is also available over the counter from SATAC.

 


International Baccalaureate 2009, 2010, 2011


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This booklet serves a similar purpose to the tertiary entrance booklet for SACE/NTCE students, but is designed to meet the needs of those enrolled in the International Baccalaureate. Each edition provides detailed information about the coming entry year requirements and foreshadows planned changes for the following two years

The booklet is distributed free of charge to all International Baccalaureate students and is also available over the counter from SATAC.

 

Information about Scaling
The two booklets, Scaling: What, Why and How and Explaining the Scaling Process are provided as an aid to understanding the process used to scale year 12 SACE Stage 2 scores gained by school students in South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Scaling: What, Why and How


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This booklet focuses on the reasons it is necessary to scale, while Explaining the Scaling Process provides more detailed information about technical aspects of the process.


Explaining the Scaling Process


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This booklet has been prepared by the 'Scaling and Tertiary Selection Monitoring Committee' to provide more detailed technical information about the scaling process.

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