Key Research Questions

Are students from different geographic areas (eg regions, suburbs, or localities) in Victoria…

• more or less likely to apply for university?
• more or less likely to receive or accept university offers?
• more or less likely to complete a university course once they enrol?

Is this because students from different geographic areas…

• stay at school for longer, or leave earlier?
• choose different subjects or courses at school?
• choose different post-school pathways (eg TAFE, apprenticeships, or employment)?
• have greater or fewer university campuses/courses available in their community?
• are affected by other factors, such as economic, social or cultural issues?

What effect does going to university (or not) have on…

• students from different geographic areas in Victoria?
• their families and communities?
• skills shortages and the Victorian economy?

What could be done to address any barriers to university participation for students from different geographic areas?

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