Page 1 ISSUE 11 25 J ULY 2015 CONTENTS PAGE FURTHER EDUCATION 1 Dates to Diarise in Term 3 2 At Monash Seminary Series' 2015 3 DoTS and DoHE at Monash Monash University 4 Aspire - Early Admissions Program at La Trobe La Trobe University 5 Early Achievers' Program at ACU Australian Catholic University 5 Business Courses at VU Victoria University 6 Introducing Deakin College Deakin College 6 Reminder: Biomedicine & Medicine Information Evening Bond University 7 University Open Days 8 University Open Days 8 University Open Days Ideas 9 University Open Days Ideas 9 VTAC Guide 2016 10 Secondary Teaching Degrees in Victoria Dates to Diarise in Term 3 University / TAFE Open Days 2015 throughout August Year 12 VTAC applications throughout August and September
ISSUE 11 Page 2 At Monash Seminar Series 2015 The annual At Monash Seminar Series continues into this term! These seminars provide Year 11 and 12 students and parents with an insight into the courses and career options within discipline areas. The seminars are presented by academics in conjunction with current university students and graduates, and are held in various locations across the Caulfield, Clayton and Peninsula campuses. Seminars with the same title have the same program. DATE EVENT CAMPUS Tuesday 18 August Theatre, Performance and Music Clayton Thursday 27 August Science Clayton Tuesday 1 September Teaching (education courses offered at the Clayton Campus) Clayton Thursday 3 September Tuesday 8 September Teacing (unique dual sector qualifications offered at the Berwick Campus) Teaching (education courses offered at the Peninsula Campus) Berwick Peninsula Thursday 17 September Engineering Clayton All seminars commence at 6.30pm and finish at 8.00pm. Seminars with the same title will have the same program. Exact venue details are available online! Registrations are essential and can be completed online at At Monash For more information call 1800 Monash. The Monash Guarantee The Monash Guarantee can provide a student with a course even if their ATAR is below the 2015 clearlyin. Students who are financially disadvantaged, Indigenous Australians or completing Year 12 at a Monash under-represented school could be eligible for a guaranteed place at Monash even if their ATAR is below the clearly-in. The Monash Guarantee is available for a range of identified courses, across all faculties at Monash. For eligible students who have met all course prerequisites and extra requirements, the Monash Guarantee provides: a guaranteed offer for courses where selection is based on ATAR only Monash Guarantee - ATAR-based Selection a guaranteed offer in courses based on a selection of criteria in addition to the ATAR Monash Guarantee - Selection Criteria a reserved place for eligible students and offers will be made to those students whose combined results, across a range of criteria, is strongest Monash Guarantee - Reserved Places Students who are admitted through the Monash Guarantee with an achieved ATAR 90+ OR are an Indigenous student offered a Monash Scholarship for Exceptional Achievement OR a Monash Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement, will be invited to join the Vice-Chancellor's Access Monash Scholars (VCAMS) program, which includes a $1000 UniStart bursary. To find out more including details on applying, visit Monash Guarantee
Page 3 DoTS and DoHE at Monash The Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTS) offers an alternative entry pathway to Monash should students not meet the requirements for direct entry into a range of Monash bachelor degrees. DoTS is equivalent to first year of a university undergraduate degree, and students can enter directly into second year of destination Monash degrees upon successful completion of the Diploma. The one year program lets students begin studying towards their Monash degree from day one and is currently offered at our Berwick and Peninsula campuses. When students apply for DoTS, they will select a preferred stream from Business, Education or Nursing. It is this stream that forms the first year of their degree, and determines the Monash destination degree they can pathway into. To apply for DoTS, students will need to have completed either Year 12 with an ATAR of at least 50, and must also have met the relevant English prerequisite and complete a supplementary form. Students interested in studying science, mathematics or related areas, might like to consider the Diploma of Higher Education (DoHE), currently offered at the Clayton campus, and which provides an alternative entry pathway into an undergraduate course in these areas. Like the DoTS program, this program also lets students begin studying towards their Monash degree from day one. Students will be introduced to a broad range of science fields by completing a sequence of study in two of the following areas: Biological Science, Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematics and Physics. This will allow students gain a foundation in key scientific principles while determining their future major area of study. All important details about both the DoTS and DoHE including prerequisite information can be found on at http://www.study.monash/courses/entry-pathways-domestic Business Open House Monash will be offering students the opportunity to be one of the first to visit its new city location at the Business Open House. Find out more by visiting Business Open House
ISSUE 11 Page 4 Aspire Early Admissions Program at La Trobe The Aspire program is aimed at recognising students who are or actively involved in the positive impact of community service and non-academic school commitments, such as leadership, sport or cultural activities. Applicants for this program will be assessed on these criteria and not just ATAR scores. The assessment criteria will include A recommendation by the Principal (or their nominee) A written statement where the student indicates the activities they have been involved in, the impact these activities have had on their community, and how regularly they participated Types of volunteering include community service or community group activities religious/cultural group activities participating in social justice groups or a school leadership role being involved in sport, the performing arts or charity fund-raising group activities Key dates Applications already open 1 June 2015 Applications close - 31 August 2015 Notification of Outcome from early September 2015 The Aspire Program is on offer across all La Trobe courses and campuses, and applicants will apply in June and receive conditional offers will be made by September and will be based on the assumption that the student meets the minimum ATAR of 50 with the exception of the following professional degree programs: COURSE ASPIRE 2015 ATAR ATAR Audiology 70 Above 85 Clinical Prosthetics & Orthotics 70 Above 89 Dentistry 97 Above 99 Dietetics 85 Above 93 Exercise Physiology 60 Above 77 Law 70 Above 90 Law Double Degrees 70 Above 90 Midwifery 70 Above 84 Nursing 60 Above 70 Occupational Therapy 70 Above 83 Oral Health Science 60 Above 79 Orthoptics 70 Above 88 Physiotherapy 90 Above 97 Podiatry 60 Above 70 Speech Pathology 85 Above 86 Interested Year 12 students can register now to receive regular program updates over the next few weeks by visiting ASPIRE
Page 5 Early Achievers Program at ACU As a Year 12 student, do you demonstrate leadership in your school or workplace, coordinate a community initiative, volunteer in a local cultural, sporting or religious group or provide care to someone in need? Australian Catholic University's Early Achievers' Program (EAP) recognises a students potential to achieve great things. Gaining a place in the desired course is dependent on meeting the University s minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites, regardless of success in the program. The program operates at each of the University's six campuses nationally. Applications open on Monday 10 August 2015 and close on Monday 19 October 2015. Offers will be made by the end of November 2015. Students are encouraged to start gathering their required documentation now to submit with along their application. Failure to meet all the requirements for the EAP will result in not being considered for the program. To find out more and/or to apply, visit Early Achievers' Program Business Courses at VU Whether you are interested in accounting, finance, human resources, logistics, supply chain management or even music industry management, we have some of Australia's largest and most progressive business courses on offer. Our MBA has even been ranked top three in Australia and eighth in the global Top 20 MBA by London-based CEO magazine. Victoria University has a large, internationally active business school in Australia. With course specialisations including accounting, banking and finance, human resource management, logistics, information systems management, marketing, international trade, tourism, events, and many more, it aims to help students open the door to their future career. Through its strong industry links, workplace learning specialist professional development units, and industry-expert teachers, VU ensures student graduates are job-ready. The Centre for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) coordinates workplace learning in two areas to help Business students prepare for employment: Cooperative education or 'Co-op' offers a year of paid, full-time employment as the third year of a four-year business degree. Students undertake a preparation program during the second year of study, and enter the workplace the following year. Business Integrated Learning (BIL) recognises industry-based experiences such as relevant project work, part-time employment, a holiday job or even voluntary work undertaken while completing your qualifications in all Business courses (except Hospitality and Tourism Management, where Co-operative Education is a requirement). Browse Business at VU for more information!
ISSUE 11 Page 6 Introducing Deakin College Deakin College (formerly known as MIBT) is a direct pathway to Deakin University, providing students with the experience that supports successful transition to further studies at the University. Deakin College delivers: innovative teaching and learning a positive student experience engagement with digital learning technologies Deakin College offers: Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation Program which leads into Deakin College Diplomas or selected 1st year degree programs at Deakin University. Diploma programs in Commerce, Computing, Engineering, Health Sciences, Management, Media and Communication, and Science which lead into second year Bachelor degrees at Deakin University. Deakin College courses are conducted on three Deakin University campuses in Victoria: Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waterfront Campus and Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. Being located on campus enables students to access and enjoy all facilities and services, creating a smoother transition to their degree at Deakin. Find out more by browsing Deakin College Reminder: Biomedicine and Medicine Information Evening Bond University is hosting a special Information Evening, providing insight into study pathways and career opportunities in the health industry. Attendees will be able to meet the Dean of the Medicine program and the Program Head of Biomedical Science as well as other friendly Bond University staff who can assist with any specific information they may want to know! The event will also include information about the application procedure for the Bond University medicine intake for May 2016. Date: Tuesday 18 August 2015 Time: 6.00pm 8.00pm Venue: Crowne Plaza, 1-5 Spencer Street, Melbourne Registrations should be made at Biomedicine and Medicine Information Evening no later than Thursday 13 August 2015.
Page 7 University Open Days INSTITUTION DATE TIME CONTACT DETAILS Australian Catholic 1300 ASK ACU University Sun 9 August 10am 4pm Melbourne Campus Sun 30 August 10am 3pm Ballarat Campus Email: opendayvic@acu.edu.au www.acu.edu.au/openday Australian National http://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/anu- University Sat 29 August 10am 4pm Bond University Sat 25 July 2pm 8pm Box Hill Institute Central Queensland University (Melbourne) Chisholm Institute Deakin University & MIBT Warrnambool Campus Geelong Campus (Waurn Ponds & Waterfront) Melbourne (Burwood) Campus Sun 23 August Sun 2 August Sun 9 August Sun 23 August 10am 3pm 2pm 6pm 10am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 4pm open-day-2015 1800 074 074 https://bond.edu.au/future-students/studybond/see-yourself/open-day-bonduniversity Thurs 13 August 1300 269 445 www.boxhillinstitute.edu.au https://www.cqu.edu.au/calendar/eventitems/graduation/melbourne-open-day? SQ_CALENDAR_DATE=2015-08-13 Sat 22 August 11am 3pm http://www.chisholm.edu.au/open 1800 334 733 http://openday.deakin.edu.au/ Federation University of Australia Mount Helen Campus; SMB Sun 30 August 10am 3pm 1800 333 864 http://federation.edu.au/future-students/ study-at-feduni/open-day Holmesglen Institute Open Thursday s all campuses JMC Academy La Trobe University & La Trobe Melbourne Shepparton Campus Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus Bendigo Campus Mildura Campus Albury-Wodonga Campus 16 July 13 August 17 September 22 October 19 November 10am 6.30pm Sat 22 August 10.30am 3.00pm Fri 7 August Sun 9 August Sun 16 August Sun 19 August Fri 28 August 4pm 7pm 10am 4pm 10am 3pm 3.30pm 7.30pm 4pm 7pm 1300 MY FUTURE http:// www.holmesglen.edu.au/open 1300 410 311 http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/ open-days/register-for-our-next-open-day- 2015.aspx 1300 135 045 http://www.latrobe.edu.au/openday
ISSUE 11 Page 8 University Open Days INSTITUTION DATE TIME CONTACT DETAILS Australian Catholic University 1300 ASK ACU Sun 9 August 10am 4pm Melbourne Campus Sun 30 August 10am 3pm Email: opendayvic@acu.edu.au Ballarat Campus Australian National Uni- http://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/anu- versity Sat 29 August 10am 4pm Monash University Berwick Open House Peninsula Campus Wed 29 July Sat 1 August 4pm 8pm 10am 4pm Clayton & Caulfield Campuses Sun 2 August 10am 4pm Sun 16 August 10am 4pm Parkville Campus (Pharmacy Focus) RMIT City, Bundoora & Brunswick Campuses Sun 9 August 10am 4pm Swinburne University Hawthorn Sun 2 August 10am 4pm University of Melbourne Parkville & Southbank Campuses Sun 16 August 9am 4pm Burnley Campus Sat 5 September 10am 2pm open-day-2015 1800 666 274 www.monash.edu.au/openday 9925 2260 www.rmit.edu.au/openday 1300 275 794 www.swinburne.edu.au/openday 1800 801 662 https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ explore/events/victoria_and_interstate/ victoria/ university_of_melbourne_open_day Victoria University Footscray Park campus Sun 23 August 10am 3pm William Angliss Institute of TAFE Sun 9 August 10am 4pm 1300 VIC UNI www.vu.edu.au/open-day 1300 ANGLISS http://www.angliss.edu.au University Open Day Ideas Getting the most out of an Open Day Most institutional Open Days are held in late July and August (see above page for Open Day dates). However, you are more than welcome to contact an institution to arrange a visit any time. What happens on an Open Day? On Open Day you can visit an institution when it s at its best. Everyone is there academics, lecturers, current students and information officers. More importantly, you can talk with academics, lecturers and current students about what certain courses are actually like, and what is required to get into them. Who should attend an Open Day? Anyone who is considering studying at a tertiary level in the next few years should attend.
Page 9 University Open Day ideas Why should you attend an Open Day? Apart from the opportunity to obtain course information there are many other reasons why attending an Open Day is a good idea: You are going to feel more comfortable arriving at a university or TAFE institute on the first day of classes if you have been there before. What is really involved in the course or courses you are interested in? If you have to move away from home, where are you going to live? Will you be happier studying in a large metropolitan institution or a smaller, perhaps rural institution? What does the place feel like? Is it a bustling environment with lots of activity or a quieter, more relaxed campus set in landscaped grounds? How are you going to get there? Is it close to public transport or should you start saving now for a car? If you don t know the answers to any of these questions, then you should attend an Open Day! How to make the best of Open Days To make your Open Day visits fun and informative, here are some pointers: Write down a list of questions you would like to ask about particular courses Be there early. Crowds tend to develop as the day progresses On arrival, get a map from a central point and ask for directions to the relevant faculties or schools Ask questions! Don t spend the day collecting printed information only. Use the opportunity to speak directly with academics before applications close Introduce yourself to selection officers if you feel it is appropriate, but don t be pushy Check out the residential colleges, if available. After all, it is you that will be living there. Walk around the campus. Have a good look! See what sporting facilities and other services are available. VTAC Guide 2016 The VTAC Guide 2016, with its complete course listings, including selection criteria and application process will soon be available as an eguide. It will be available through Apple ibooks and Google Play Books in late July for an introductory price of $4.99, full details are soon to be available at www.vtac.edu.au. The eguide contains all the necessary information for applying for courses in all Victorian universities and TAFE institutes as well as a large number of private tertiary providers. A condensed hardcopy of the VTAC Guide 2016 outlining the application process and course listings will be available in newsagencies no later than the beginning of August at a cost of $12.00. A number of reference copies of hardcopy VTAC Guides will soon be available in the Careers Centre, but it is suggested that all Year 12 students purchase their own eguide.
ISSUE 11 Page 10 Secondary Teaching Degrees in Victoria Unless otherwise indicated* secondary teaching degrees all have the same VCE prerequisites: Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of General Mathematics or Maths: Mathematical Methods or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics; and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL. Unless otherwise stated, these degrees are also 4-year degrees. For more details about these courses, their exact prerequisites, their majors and other double degrees*** they might be linked to, visit VTAC. INSTITUTION COURSE ATAR 2015 ACU Teaching/Arts (Humanities) 59.35 (M) CHARLES STURT Teaching/Arts (Mathematics)* Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) Education (K-12) Outdoor Education 73.00 (M) 60.60 (M) 70.00 (AW) 70.00 (AW) DEAKIN Teaching (Science)/Science* 61.20 (M) Teaching (Secondary)/Arts* 60.00 (M) FEDERATION Education (P 10) 34.25 (MiT) n/a (Ba) Arts/Education 41.55 (Ba) Science/Education* 77.00 (Ba) LA TROBE Education 50.40 (B) 50.85 (Mi) Teaching (Outreach and Community Education) 61.25 (M) Teaching (Secondary) 62.90 (M) MONASH Education (Honours) (Primary and Secondary) 75.40 (Be) Education (Honours) (Primary and Secondary Health & PE) Education (Honours) (Primary and Secondary Special Ed) Education (Honours) (Secondary Health & PE) Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Arts Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Commerce* Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Music Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Science* Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Visual Arts* 75.65 (P) n/a (Be) 75.20 (P) 85.05 (C) n/a (C) R.C. (C) 85.45 (C) n/a (C) RMIT Health and Physical Education* 75.50 (Bu) SWINBURNE Education (Secondary)* 70.00 (H) Education (Secondary)/Arts* Education (Secondary)/Business* Education (Secondary)/Science* 70.05 (H) 71.00 (H) 71.00 (H) VU Education (Prep-Year 12)*** 56.00 (FP) M Melbourne campus, G Geelong Waurn Ponds campus, Gi Gippsland campus, C Clayton campus, Be Berwick campus, AW Albury-Wodonga campus, B Bendigo campus, Ba Ballarat, MiT Melbourne Institute of Technology, W Waverley campus, Mi Mildura, P Peninsula campus, Br Brunswick campus, Bu Bundoora campus, H Hawthorn campus, St A St Albans campus, FP Footscray Park