Australian University Course Areas
Explore popular study areas, HECS costs, entry requirements, and career outcomes.
π° HECS-HELP Contribution Bands 2024
Band 1
$4,124/yr
$516/unit
EducationEnglishLanguagesNursingClinical PsychologyIndigenous Studies
Band 2
$8,301/yr
$1038/unit
AgricultureMathsStatisticsScienceHealthArchitectureITEngineeringEnvironmental StudiesAllied Health
Band 3
$11,800/yr
$1475/unit
HumanitiesBehavioural ScienceSocial StudiesCommunicationsDesignCreative ArtsBusinessAdministration
Band 4
$14,500/yr
$1813/unit
LawAccountingCommerceEconomics
π Course Areas
Computer Science
Duration: 3 years
ATAR Range: 70-99
HECS Band: 2
Annual Cost: $8,301
Career Outcomes:
Software EngineerData ScientistSystems Analyst
Total HECS debt (est.): $24,903
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Medicine
Duration: 6 years
ATAR Range: 99+
HECS Band: 1
Annual Cost: $4,124
Career Outcomes:
DoctorSurgeonSpecialist
Total HECS debt (est.): $24,744
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Engineering
Duration: 4 years
ATAR Range: 75-95
HECS Band: 2
Annual Cost: $8,301
Career Outcomes:
Civil EngineerMechanical EngineerElectrical Engineer
Total HECS debt (est.): $33,204
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Law
Duration: 4 years
ATAR Range: 90-99
HECS Band: 4
Annual Cost: $14,500
Career Outcomes:
SolicitorBarristerLegal Counsel
Total HECS debt (est.): $58,000
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Nursing
Duration: 3 years
ATAR Range: 60-80
HECS Band: 1
Annual Cost: $4,124
Career Outcomes:
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerClinical Nurse
Total HECS debt (est.): $12,372
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Business/Commerce
Duration: 3 years
ATAR Range: 70-95
HECS Band: 4
Annual Cost: $14,500
Career Outcomes:
Business AnalystMarketing ManagerFinancial Advisor
Total HECS debt (est.): $43,500
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Education
Duration: 4 years
ATAR Range: 65-85
HECS Band: 1
Annual Cost: $4,124
Career Outcomes:
Primary TeacherSecondary TeacherEducation Coordinator
Total HECS debt (est.): $16,496
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Psychology
Duration: 4 years
ATAR Range: 80-98
HECS Band: 3
Annual Cost: $11,800
Career Outcomes:
Clinical PsychologistCounsellorResearcher
Total HECS debt (est.): $47,200
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Arts/Humanities
Duration: 3 years
ATAR Range: 60-85
HECS Band: 3
Annual Cost: $11,800
Career Outcomes:
JournalistPolicy AnalystCommunications Specialist
Total HECS debt (est.): $35,400
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Science
Duration: 3 years
ATAR Range: 70-95
HECS Band: 2
Annual Cost: $8,301
Career Outcomes:
Research ScientistLab ManagerEnvironmental Consultant
Total HECS debt (est.): $24,903
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Architecture
Duration: 5 years
ATAR Range: 75-95
HECS Band: 2
Annual Cost: $8,301
Career Outcomes:
ArchitectUrban PlannerInterior Designer
Total HECS debt (est.): $41,505
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Information Technology
Duration: 3 years
ATAR Range: 65-90
HECS Band: 2
Annual Cost: $8,301
Career Outcomes:
IT ManagerNetwork EngineerCybersecurity Analyst
Total HECS debt (est.): $24,903
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