If you’re a Year 12 student in NSW or the ACT, now is the time to review your UAC preferences ahead of upcoming offer rounds.
This guide explains how to update your preferences and what to think about before you lock them in for 2026.
STEP 1: Log in to UAC
Go to uac.edu.au and log in via the application portal.
STEP 2: Open Your Course Preference List
From your UAC dashboard, navigate to your course preferences section.
STEP 3: Add, Delete or Reorder Courses
Review your list and make changes based on what you genuinely want to study next year.
You can add courses, remove them, or reorder your preferences. Always place your first-choice course at the top. UAC will assess you for the highest eligible preference on your list.
STEP 4: Save Your Changes
Make sure you save and confirm your changes. Your updates are not applied unless they are saved correctly.
UAC Change of Preference Deadline
Change of Preference closes on:
Thursday 18th December at 11:59pm
Make sure your preferences are final before the cut off time.
Why Choose JMC First
Before finalising your UAC preferences, it’s worth thinking about the kind of creative environment you want to study in.
At JMC, creativity comes first. We are interested in your ideas, your voice, and the work you want to make.
What sets JMC apart
- Hands on learning from your first trimester
- Industry connected teachers who work in film, audio, music, games, design, animation, acting and entertainment business
- Over 40 years of creative graduates who now work across Australia and internationally
- Studios, labs and equipment that reflect real industry environments
- Courses shaped with ongoing industry input so your skills stay relevant
- Trimester based accelerated study so you can graduate sooner and start your career earlier
This is an environment designed to build creative momentum.
Why Study at JMC Sydney
JMC’s Sydney campus is located in Ultimo, close to the CBD and surrounded by creative and cultural hubs.
- Haymarket Tram Stop just a short walk away, and Central Train Station within a 15-minute walking distance
- Neighbours with ABC and Channel 10 Studios, and a short distance from Disney's Industrial Light and Magic (Film + VFX), and Universal Music Group Headquarters.
- Surrounded by student-friendly precincts, our campus is perfectly placed where study, lifestyle, and city culture all come together.
Inside the campus you will have access to:
- Film studios
- Editing suites
- Recording studios
- Motion capture labs
- Rehearsal rooms
- Digital design and animation labs
Most importantly, you will be surrounded by a community of creators who collaborate across disciplines. Filmmakers working with musicians. Actors working with animators. Designers working with game developers. Audio engineers supporting everyone.
This mirrors how the creative industries operate in the real world.
Your ATAR Does Not Define You
Your ATAR is one measure of academic performance. It does not measure creativity, originality or potential.
At JMC:
- You do not need an ATAR to apply for our creative degrees
- Applicants are assessed through interviews, auditions or portfolios
- Year 12 students receive personalised support throughout the application process
We look at you, not your number.
Explore Your Creative Study Options
JMC offers degrees in:
- Film and Television
- Audio Engineering and Sound Production
- Music Performance, Songwriting and Production
- Design (Visual Communication)
- Animation and Game Design
- Acting and Music Theatre
- Entertainment Business Management
All courses are practical, collaborative and industry connected.
What to Do Next
- Review and Update your UAC preferences
Place your dream course first before 11:59pm on Thursday 18th December. - Explore JMC Sydney
Learn more about our studios, facilities and creative community. - Speak with an Admissions Advisor
Get help choosing a course or preparing for an audition or portfolio.
Change of Preference Event
JMC is hosting a UAC Change of Preference session to support students through this process:
Thursday 18 December, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
This session gives you the chance to ask questions, explore options, and get guidance before finalising your preferences.
Your ATAR Will Come and Go. Your Creativity Stays.
Your future is not decided by a number. It’s shaped by the work you choose to pursue.
JMC Academy Sydney is ready to support your creative journey into 2026.
