Tertiary updates

Tertiary Updates

University course search tools

The Course Seeker website contains a national course comparison tool which allows students to search, select and compare higher education courses and filter search results by ATAR, study area and location, www.courseseeker.edu.au 

Year 12 students can search for university courses by using the course search functions on state based Tertiary Admission Centres. This will provide access to course listing and key details relating to a course, including the ATAR profile if relevant. Students should refer to the Lowest Selection Rank (ATAR inclusive of equity and academic bonus points) and while this can be used as a guide when planning for post school studies, it’s important to note that as ATAR profiles are based on the demand for a course, they may rise or fall for the 2023 intake. 

State based tertiary admissions centres:

VTAC Dates for 2023

For those Year 12 students who are considering further study, please note the following key dates connected with VTAC applications

• 31 July – Applications Open
• 28 September – Timely applications close
• 6 October – SEAS and scholarships close
• 3 November – Late applications close
• 1 December – Very late applications close

The cost of a VTAC timely application will be $55.

Open Days

If you are already starting to plan your open days, My Future has a great page which summarises this information https://myfuture.edu.au/assist-others/open-days

Free TAFE

This image from VU highlights how Free TAFE/VET (Vocational Education and Training) can be used as a cost-reducing and time equivalent pathway for accounting. VET is a worthy consideration for a student who prefers practical learning, smaller class sizes and/or is wanting to start with a qualification with a shorter time commitment first.

Australia National University 

ANU has a direct application process and their application timeline is live on website, with applications opening 1 March and closing 15 May, 2023.

ANU Tuckwell Scholarship: If you are planning to study at ANU in 2024, you should consider applying for the extremely generous Tuckwell Scholarship. You are required to apply direct to ANU by 3 April for the courses you are interested in and by 13 April for the scholarship. Applications will open on 1 March, https://tuckwell.anu.edu.au/

ANU Open Day is moving to 18 March 2023. Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/anu-open-day-2023-tickets-469718940997

ANU Course videos 

• Health related videos: https://health.anu.edu.au/open-day  
• Science related videos: https://science.anu.edu.au/open-day 

Charles Sturt University

CSU Advantage Early Offer Program: Applications for the 2024 program are open. Selection is based on Year 11 results and a soft skills assessment. Apply by Friday 7 April https://bit.ly/2UmOlgT 

Charles Sturt Uni offers undergraduate medicine at the Orange, NSW campus in partnership with Western Sydney University. An online information session for prospective students will be held on Wednesday 29 March. Book via https://study.csu.edu.au/life/events 

• Deakin is running campus tours during the April school holidays. To find out more visit Deakin Campus Tours and to register to attend, www.deakin.edu.au/discover-deakin

Latrobe University 

Aspire Year 11 Conditional Entry: Year 12 students can now apply for the Year 11 Conditional Entry program. Applications close on Thursday 6 April. Selection is based on Year 11 grades and endorsement from your school. www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire

Monash

Information Evening is 7 March 6-8.30pm, register here Information Webinars will commence in March and run during the upcoming April holidays Monash will run campus tours. For information and to register your place, visit www.monash.edu/discover/events

RMIT

Students are invited to take a virtual tour of RMIT’s campuses and facilities. Students can get a taste of what life is like as a university student at RMIT, including the best spots to eat, study and hang out.  The suite of videos covers the Melbourne campuses, with a look inside specific interest areas including media, art, engineering, and health science. Take a tour here.

The University of Melbourne

UoM Hansen Scholarship: 2023 Year 12 Students capable of achieving a ATAR in the vicinity of 90+ and whose financial circumstances are likely to present a challenge to attending the University of Melbourne are strongly encouraged to consider applying for the very generous and supportive Hansen Scholarship Program. This application process opens 3 February and application close 30 March. Details are available via the link https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/hansen-scholarship Please let Mrs Martin know if you are wanting to apply.

UniMelb on-demand video resources for students covering everything from our unique curriculum, course information and career pathways, to scholarships and accommodation, http://bit.ly/3YA7F9n 

UNE: Early Entry Program is open.

Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) is an Australian Government initiative helping students with the cost of relocating to undertake tertiary studies. Year 12 school leavers from inner regional, outer regional, remote or very remote areas may be eligible for a payment of $3,000 to $5,000 to help ease the costs of moving away from home. TAP can help pay for things like rent and bond for accommodation, household bills, groceries, textbooks or other study supplies. Applications are now open and can be made on the Services Australia website. Please visit the website to read the eligibility criteria and program guidelines. 

Applying for Medicine, Dentistry or Oral Health?

Applications for the UCAT ANZ (University Clinical Aptitude Test) are open. Students intending to apply for courses requiring the UCAT are reminded that they will need to book a test.  Bookings close 17 May 2023. 

The testing dates will be from 3 July 2023 to 12 August 2023.

It will cost you $325 to sit the test, or $199 concession, and you will be able to receive your results straight away.Students who are preparing for entry into any of these courses are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the format of the test at UCAT Test Format  and the practice tests and preparation material provided at UCAT Preparation. 

Medicine Information Sessions

• UNSW: Tuesday 14 March, 6.30pm – 7.30pm Book via http://bit.ly/418X5sC 
• Monash University: Wednesday 29 March, 5pm – 6pm Book via www.monash.edu/discover/events 
• Charles Sturt University: Wednesday 29 March, 6pm – 7.30pm Book via https://study.csu.edu.au/life/events 
• University of Queensland: Wednesday 26 April, 6pm – 7:30pm

Group of Eight (Go8) is an association of leading Australian universities - comprehensive in general and professional education and distinguished by depth and breadth in research.  The Go8 universities continually aim to -

• enhance the contribution of its member universities to the nation’s social, economic, cultural and environmental well-being and prosperity
• extend the contribution of its member universities to the generation and preservation of the world’s stock of knowledge
• strengthen Australia’s capacity to engage in and benefit from global developments, respond to global and local challenges
• expand opportunities for Australian students, regardless of background, to participate in higher education of world class.

To find out more about the Group of Eight Universities, visit Group of Eight Universities

Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) website assists students in making informed choices about their higher education options by bringing together survey data from all Australian universities, allowing students to compare student experience and job outcomes.  Data is collected from over 400,000 students, graduates, and employers QILT surveys every year.  Covering all study levels and both domestic and international students, QILT is regarded as the only comprehensive system of higher education surveys in Australia. All 41 Australian universities and around 90 non-university higher education providers take part in the QILT surveys.

So, students can compare the student experience, whether domestic or international, between universities, and learn more about employment outcomes of the different institutions.  

Visit ComparED and explore and compare institutions and study areas based on real life student experiences provided through the QILT surveys.