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A Bachelor degree is a higher education sector qualification which provides initial preparation for professional careers and postgraduate study. Graduates will possess a range of academic and vocational attributes such as: an understanding of a systematic and coherent body of knowledge and its underlying principles and concepts; communication and problem solving skills; the ability to undertake research, analyse information and apply knowledge and techniques learnt within an academic or professional context; skills for self-directed and lifelong learning; and interpersonal and teamwork skills appropriate to employment and/or further study. Bachelor degrees are offered by universities and registered higher education private providers.

Higher Education courses are generally offered by universities, who accredit their own courses. Higher Education courses under the new Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) include Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Doctor Degree (PhD).

Year 12 is the last year of secondary school, and the last stage of the two year senior secondary certificate. The name of the Certificate varies according to the state or territory.

Computing, computer-aided design & manufacturing, computer science, data processing, information systems, information technology, multimedia technology, programming, systems analysis & design.

These courses cover Bachelor Degrees. Entry to the courses require completion of Year 12 or an equivalent course of study, for example, Certificate IV. Many course providers offer special entry schemes for mature-age and special categories of applicants.