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News from careers, Year 12 students are making plans to move on from Secondary School and prepare for their final assessments. Good luck to all our Year 12 students as they prepare and investigate their futures, remember we are here to support you and answer any questions, even beyond this year you can always visit, call or email to talk about your career pathways.
All other year levels are finalising their subjects and in some cases VETiS studies for 2022 If you have any questions or concerns please email me at careers@scoresbysc.vic.edu.au
This version of the careers new has lots of interesting information including:
Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation
Monash University: Science Pathway to Master of Engineering
New Majors in the Bachelor of Arts Degree
ACAP College of Applied Psychology
Career as a Podiatrist
Teaching Degrees – Early Childhood in Victoria in 2021
Teaching Degrees – Primary Education in Victoria in 2021
Teaching Degrees – Secondary Education in Victoria in 2021
Snapshot of the University of Adelaide in 2021
- Reminder VTAC SEAS and Scholarship applications – are due October
Reminder: VTAC 2022 Upcoming Key Dates
Timely applications through VTAC | Thursday 30 September 2021 |
SEAS applications close | Friday 8 October 2021 |
Scholarships through VTAC close | Friday 8 October 2021 |
Also, students applying for courses that have essential requirements (i.e., submitting a folio, a pre-selection kit, arranging an interview, etc.) are reminded that failure to meet the deadline date for these means students may no longer be eligible for selection into their desired course.
Students eligible to apply for SEAS are also encouraged to apply for VTAC Scholarships.
The VTAC website is www.vtac.edu.au
Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation
The Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation may be the right study choice for students with the motivation, capability and personal attributes to be a great teacher.
The Diploma of Teacher Education Preparation (Dip TEP) is an accredited qualification aimed at students who do not initially meet the minimum ATAR for teaching. The course has been developed as part of the Victorian Government’s Excellence in Teacher Education Reforms to ensure that disadvantage and diverse educational experiences are not a barrier to capable and committed people who want to pursue a career in teaching.
Successful completion of the Dip TEP will ensure that students graduate with the prerequisite knowledge and skills to undertake a rigorous undergraduate teacher education course. The Dip TEP supports students to meet the literacy and numeracy standards they will need in order to graduate with a teaching qualification and supports them to meet the demands of study at a higher education level.
The course introduces them to contemporary issues in education and to teaching as a profession, including practical school-based placement.
The course is offered by a number of institutions, including ACU, RMIT, Swinburne, and VU Polytechnic.
Science Pathway to Master of Engineering
The Monash Bachelor of Science can be used as a pathway into graduate Engineering at Monash. If you love science and have an interest in engineering, keep your options open and be on track to earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Professional Engineering.
New in 2022 is the option for students to undertake certain units from Monash's Bachelor of Science so that they can fast track their Master’s studies in Engineering. In this pathway, students can choose up to four Engineering Foundation units to study as electives in the second and third year of their Science degree. Monash offers five engineering specialisations and students will need to select the Engineering Foundation units that relate to the discipline/s they are interested in, and that will enable them to fast track their Masters.
In the final year of their Science degree, and provided the entry requirements are met, students can apply for graduate entry into the Master of Professional Engineering. The successfully completed Engineering Foundation units can be credited to the Master of Professional Engineering and students can commence their Master’s in either the start or midyear intake and be on track to complete their Engineering Master’s in 2.5 years instead of 3 years. Students should note that they will still need to undertake 420 hours of CPD even if they do the course in 2 or 2.5 years.
New Majors in the Bachelor of Arts Degree
The Bachelor of Artsdegree is offering new majors in 2022. These include:
- Climate and Social Justice
- Perspective on Globalization
- Ethics and Technology
- Politics Power and Technology
- Criminology
- Screen Studies and Popular Culture
- Indigenous Studies
- Professional and Creative Writing
- Climate and Social Justice
Australian College of Applied Psychology
What triggers someone to commit crime and defy societal standards? Study criminology to understand the motivations, patterns and contributing factors relating to criminal behaviour.
Australian College of Applied Psychology is a private college that offers a Bachelor of Criminology and Justice degree. The Bachelor of Criminology and Justice covers a broad range of topics, such as criminology, criminal psychology, criminal law and procedure, law enforcement, corrections, and justice related issues. In this course students receive a comprehensive, theoretical education in each of these areas – from learning why people commit crimes to understanding the importance of ethics and legal processes. Visit Australian College Applied Psychology- Bachelor of Criminology and Justice to find out more.
Career as a Podiatrist
The Your Career website (https://yourcareer.gov.au/careers/2526/podiatrist) states that Podiatrists prevent, diagnose, and treat disorders of the feet. On any given day, a Podiatrist will be –
- examining patients' feet to determine the nature and extent of conditions, deformities, and injuries
- examining and treating foot disabilities caused by diseases such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and other neuropathies
- prescribing and arranging the fabrication of footwear to correct foot abnormalities
- performing minor surgery to remove and improve abnormal conditions
- prescribing and fitting replaceable pads, palliative and functional supports and other devices for the protection and correction of foot abnormalities
- advising patients about continued treatment and foot care
- may provide rehabilitation services to the physically handicapped
- may refer patients to or have patients referred from Medical Practitioners.
According to the Good Careers Guide, Podiatrists may develop a special interest in dealing with particular client groups, such as children, the aged or sportspeople. They may also work in a particular area, such as occupational health, or with general medical conditions that result in foot and leg problems. This highly-skilled specialisation within the allied health sector is in high demand and there is strong growth.
The only university in Victoria offering an undergraduate qualification in podiatry is LA Trobe University - Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours).
Teaching Degrees – Early Childhood in Victoria in 2021
Unless otherwise indicated* Early Childhood undergraduate 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.
| INSTITUTION | COURSE | 2021 REQ’s |
| ACU | Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years) | ATAR – 60.70 |
| Education (Early Childhood and Primary) | ATAR – 71.85CASPer or ACU Teacher Selector Statement | |
| CHARLES STURT | Education (Early Childhood and Primary) * | ATAR – n/a but minimum 65.00 |
| DEAKIN | Early Childhood Education (3-year degree) | ATAR – 60.55 |
| Early Childhood and Primary Education * | ATAR – 70.25CASPer |
| Education (Early Childhood Education) * | ATAR – 55.55 (Berwick) 51.20 (Ballarat) |
| Education (Early Childhood and Primary) | ATAR – n/a (Berwick) 70.70 (Ballarat) n/a (Gippsland)CASPer | |
| Early Childhood and Primary Education | ATAR – 71.50 (Bendigo) 72.15 (Shep)CASPer |
| MELBOURNE POLYTECHNIC | Education (Early Years and Primary * | ATAR – n/a (Preston) Interview |
| Education (Honours) (Early Childhood and Primary) | ATAR – 77.30 (P)CASPer |
| Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education) | ATAR – 71.70CASPer |
| Education (Early Childhood and Primary) * | ATAR – 71.00CASPer |
| SWINBURNE | Education (Early Childhood Teaching) * | ATAR – 62.35 |
| VIC UNI | Early Childhood Education (3-year degree) * | ATAR – n/a |
| VIC UNI | Early Childhood Education and Leadership * | ATAR – n/a |
Teaching Degrees – Primary Education in Victoria in 2021
Unless otherwise indicated* primary undergraduate 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.
| INSTITUTION | COURSE | 2021 REQ’s |
| ACUThese courses require the CASPer or ACU Teacher Selector Statement | Education (Early Childhood and Primary) | ATAR – 71.85 (M) n/a (B) |
| Education (Primary) | ATAR – 70.35 (M) 72.50 (B) | |
| Education (Primary and Special Education) new in 2021 | ATAR – 70.95 (M) n/a (B) | |
| Education (Primary and Secondary) new in 2021 | ATAR – 70.05 (M) | |
| CHARLES STURT | Education (Early Childhood and Primary) * | ATAR – min 65.00 |
| Education (K-12) * | ATAR – min 65.00 | |
| DEAKIN ^ | Early Childhood and Primary Education * | ATAR – 70.25 (M) |
| DEAKIN ^^Both courses require the CASPer | Education (Primary) * | ATAR – 72.20 (M) 70.20 (WP) 73.5 (WB) |
These courses require the CASPer | Education (Early Childhood and Primary) | ATAR – n/a (Be) and (Gi) 70.70 (Ba) |
| Education (Primary) | ATAR – 76.55 (Be) n/a (Ba) and (Gi) | |
| Education (Primary and Secondary P-10) | ATAR – 70.65 (Ba) n/a (Gi) | |
These courses require the CASPer | Early Childhood and Primary Education | ATAR – 71.50 (Ben) 72.15 (Shep) |
| Education (Primary) | ATAR – 70.20 (M) 70.70 (Be) n/a (Mi) | |
| Arts/Master of Teaching (Primary) * | ATAR - n/a (Ben); 60.00 (M) | |
| Science/Masters of Teaching (Primary) * | ATAR - n/a (Ben); n/a (M) | |
| MELBOURNE POLYTECHNIC | Education (Early Years and Primary) * | ATAR – n/a (Pre) Interview |
These courses require the CASPer | Education (Honours) (Early Years and Primary) | ATAR – 77.30 (P) |
| Education (Honours) (Primary) | ATAR – n/a (P) | |
| Education (Honours) (Primary and Secondary) | ATAR – n/a (Cl) | |
| Education (Honours) (Primary and Secondary Health & PE) | ATAR – 78.40 (P) | |
| Education (Honours) (Primary and Secondary Inclusive Ed) | ATAR – 79.15 (Cl) | |
| Education (Honours) (Primary)/Arts | ATAR – 84.35 (Cl) | |
| Education (Honours) (Primary)/Fine Arts | ATAR – R.C. (Cl) | |
| Education (Honours) (Primary)/Music | ATAR – R.C. (Cl) | |
| Education (Honours) (Primary)/Science * | ATAR – n/a (Cl) | |
| RMITThese courses require the CASPer | Education (Primary Education) | ATAR – 70.05 (Bu) |
| Education (Primary Education and Disability Inclusion) | ATAR – 71.25 (Bu) | |
| Education (Primary and Early Childhood Education) | ATAR – 71.70 (Bu) | |
| Education (Primary and Physical Education/Sport) | ATAR – 73.60 (Bu) | |
| SWINBURNEThese courses require the CASPer | Early Childhood and Primary * | ATAR – 71.00 (H) |
| Education (Primary) * | ATAR – n/a (H) | |
CASPer required | Education (P - 12) | ATAR – 70.00 (F) |
Teaching Degrees – Secondary Education in Victoria in 2021
Unless otherwise indicated* secondary undergraduate 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.
| INSTITUTION | COURSE | 2021 REQ’s |
| ACUCASPer or ACU Teacher Selector Statement for each of these degrees | Education (Secondary) new in 2021
| ATAR – 70.10 (M) |
| Education (Secondary and Special Education) new in 2021 | ATAR – min 70.00 (M) | |
| Education (Secondary)/Arts (Humanities) | ATAR – 70.95 (M) | |
| Education (Secondary)/Arts (Mathematics) | ATAR – 77.65 (M) | |
| Education (Secondary)/Arts (Visual Arts) | ATAR – min 70.00 (M) | |
| Education (Secondary)/Exercise Science | ATAR – 70.20 (M) | |
| CHARLES STURT | Education (K-12) * | ATAR – min 65.00 |
| DEAKIN | Health and Physical Education * | ATAR - 70.55 (M), 70.95 (G) CASPer |
| Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) * | ATAR – 60.05 (M) | |
| Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary) * | ATAR – 65.35 (M) | |
These courses require the CASPer | Arts/Education | ATAR – min 70.00 |
| Community and Human Services/Education | ATAR – min 70.00 | |
| Health and Physical Education | ATAR – 71.80 (Ba); min 70.00 (Gi) | |
| Mathematical Sciences/Education * | ATAR – min 70.00 | |
| Science/Education * | ATAR – min 70.00 | |
These courses require the CASPer | Education (Secondary) | ATAR – 70.45 (M); 75.25 (Be) |
| Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) * | ATAR – 61.65 (M); n/a (Be) | |
| Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary) * | 73.75 (M) | |
These courses require the CASPer | Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Arts | ATAR – 84.20 (Cl) |
| Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Business * | ATAR – 85.55 (Cl) | |
| Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Fine Arts | ATAR – R.C. (Cl) | |
| Education (Honours) (Secondary Health & PE) | ATAR – min 70.00 (Cl) | |
| Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Music | ATAR – 89.30 plus R.C. (Cl) | |
| Education (Honours) (Secondary)/Science * | ATAR – 85.50 (Cl) | |
| RMIT | Health, Physical Education and Sport (Secondary) | ATAR – 76.20 (Bu)CASPer |
| UNI MELBOURNE | Arts/Master of Teaching (various streams) * | ATAR – 95.00 |
| Design/Master of Teaching (various streams) * | ATAR – min 95.00 | |
| Science/Master of Teaching (various streams) * | ATAR 95.55 | |
| VIC UNI | Education (P – 12) | ATAR – 70.00 (F)CASPer |
| Education (P – 12) – Arts Specialisation | ATAR – min 70.00 (F)CASPer | |
| Education (P – 12) – Food Technology Specialisation | ATAR – min 70.00 (F)CASPer | |
| Education (P – 12) – Physical Education Specialisation | ATAR – 70.40 (F)CASPer | |
| Science/Master of Teaching * | ATAR – n/a |
Snapshot of the University of Adelaide in 2021
- The University of Adelaide is amongst the world’s top 1% of universities and and the top university in South Australia – World Rankings
- The University of Adelaide is a member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia’s leading universities
- The University has four campuses; three in South Australia at North Terrace, Waite and Roseworthy and one in Melbourne
- The Melbourne campus offers two bachelor degrees for international students. They are:
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology - The university has a number of international partnerships and regularly has international guest speakers presenting at the university
- The university has five faculties each with a number of schools and disciplines
- The University of Adelaide offers undergraduate and graduate courses and the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is also offered
- Other Faculty of Health and Medical courses offered are -
- The university has a vibrant and diverse volunteer community, with volunteering and community service regarded by the univerrsity as an important enrichment activity
- The University of Adelaide offers a wide range of scholarships ranging in value
- The University of Adelaide students have access to an impressive portfolio of University-managed student accommodation options
- Study Overseas supports students completing part of their degree overseas, with offerings including exchange programs, study tours, study abroad, practical experiences, and onshore programs to develop students' intercultural awareness
Ms Bronwyn Haines
Careers Advisor