Careers and Pathways

News from Federation University

• New Courses on offer, Berwick Campus

Federation University is offering a range of new degrees in 2022 including:

• Bachelor of Cognitive Enterprise
• Bachelor of Secondary Education
• Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education Teaching)

• Bachelor of Education Studies

The Bachelor of Education Studies is a 3-year generalist degree that prepares students for work in Learning and Education and discovers more about the education system.  This degree will qualify students to work in many roles including as an Education Officer developing programs for a wide range of industries or as an Education Support Officer (Integration Aide) working to support students within a school setting.  Importantly, this degree is an excellent pathway into a teaching degree for students who do not meet the prerequisites to go straight into a teaching course.  At the completion of the first year, and if good academic grades have been maintained throughout the year, students may be eligible to apply for a transfer into the second year of a FedUni teaching degree.  This also means that students may still qualify as a VIT registered teacher within 4 years of study.

News from Australian Catholic University

• ACU Guarantee Program

Guarantee your place at ACU, even before your Year 12 exams.  The ACU Guarantee program offers eligible Year 12 students a place at ACU based on their Year 11 results.

Current Year 12 students are eligible to apply for the ACU Guarantee program which allows students to have their Year 11 results used to receive an offer, rather than their ATAR.  Students still need to complete the prerequisite subjects the degrees require, but an ATAR is no longer used.  Most courses are participating with the exception of physiotherapy and certain education courses.

Students will be required to write a short personal statement that gives ACU an insight into their personal circumstances and motivation for university study and improve their entry score for this program. Students can complete one, two or all three statement options, depending on how many are relevant to their experiences in life. 

ACU will assess the Year 11 results and personal statement/s and give applicants a predicted selection rank and make an offer before final examinations.

Applications have opened and will close on Friday 24 September 2021.  Applicants can expect a conditional offer from July 2021 onwards.  To apply, visit ACU Guarantee Program.

• Studying Nutrition at ACU

Students aspiring to a career promoting and improving health and nutrition in individuals and the wider community might like to consider four reasons why they might like to choose ACU: 

1. The  Bachelor of Nutrition Science builds on ACU’s expertise in health-focused course offerings, including elective choices tailored to students’ studies.  This course is also designed in accordance with the accreditation standards of the Dietitians Association of Australia.
2. By meeting the requirements of the Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA), the program has a clear focus on food science, community and public health nutrition, and the role of diet in health promotion and disease prevention.
3. Students who have a flair for business may choose to double their skills by studying the double degree Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Bachelor of Business Administration.
4. The more-recently introduced Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science is focused on equipping graduates to become experts in professions related to both exercise/sport science and nutrition science.

Graduates will capitalize on the interactions between the two fields of study to promote optimal health and nutrition through the lifespan.

Nutritionists are employed in the public and private sector, including hospitals, clinics, government bodies and private practice.  With more than 3000 placement health partners nationally, ACU students have the opportunity to engage in community and workplace experiences.

Snapshot of Australian Catholic University in 2021

• ACU has over 35,000 students nationally spread over seven campuses across Australia and the campus in Rome - ACU Campuses
• ACU is the 3rd top Australian university for undergraduate employment, with more than 91% of its graduates finding employment within 4 months of graduation, and as ranked 22nd in the world for sport science, and 18th in the world for nursing - Excellence at ACU
• Besides its wide range of institutes and centres, ACU also has four faculties –

Education and Arts

Health Sciences

Law and Business

Theology and Philosophy

• Student Accommodation is offered at a number of the ACU campuses
• ACU has relationships with more than 200 universities and education institutions in the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia, with over 25% of bachelor’s degree students travelling overseas during their studies.  Students can attend an overseas university in more than 35 countries, complete international internships, and work in community programs around the world – all while receiving credit towards their degree - Study Abroad and Exchange and Study Overseas
• Community engagement is also a core part of every student's experience at ACU, to the point where it's embedded within its courses.  This allows students to give back to their communities and make a difference through opportunities such as volunteer experience programs - Community Engagement
• ACU has a number of alternative admission pathways including the recently launched ACU Guarantee.  The ACU Guarantee program offers eligible Year 12 students a place at ACU based on their Year 11 results.  Of course, the final exams still matter – and students still need to finish Year 12 to validate their offer - ACU Guarantee
• ACU also has an Elite Athlete and Performer Program (EAPP) which has been designed to support and encourage students in managing both areas of their life to ensure that elite student-athletes achieve their goals, and elite athletes and performers have access to a range of support services, academic resources, and funding opportunities - Elite Athlete and Performer Program 
• ACU offers many courses and introduced a number of new courses recently including –

• Bachelor of Education (Initial Teacher Education courses)
• Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science
• Bachelor of Philosophy/ Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of High-Performance Sport
• Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Education
• Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) – new in 2022
• Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice – new in 2022

Bond University (QLD) Year 12 Entry for 2022 – Early Offers

Bond University is committed to continuing to support students.  Continuing an initiative developed in 2020, in 2021 we will assess applications based on Semester 1 and Semester 2 Year 11 results, and the first semester Year 12 results, for entry to Bond in 2022. 

How it works

1. Students complete Bond’s direct online application, submitting results from Year 11 and Semester 1 of Year 12.
2. Bond University will assess the application and school grades against the minimum entry requirements for Bond's undergraduate* and diploma programs (*excludes medical program).
3. Students who meet the entry requirements will receive an offer that guarantees entry to Bond conditional only on the completion of Year 12 and meeting any subject pre-requisite requirements for the specific program.
4. Once students successfully complete their Year 12 and pass any required prerequisite subjects, the offer will become unconditional.

Students who apply to study at Bond after the release of ATARs in December will be offered based on their final ATAR score.  Find out more at Studying at Bond.

Victoria University Undergraduate Webinar Series June 2021

-Tuesday 1 June 2021, 5:30 pm - Wednesday 24 June 2021, 6:00 pm

Learn how VU can help you develop your skills with an undergraduate course at our Undergraduate Webinar Series, this June, via Zoom.

Each webinar will explore:

• course options in each study area
• industry partners
• pathway options
• application process.

DATES & TIMES

Register online

Find out more: https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/events/undergraduate-webinar-series-june-2021

Army Support Gap Year

An Army Support Gap Year role is a unique opportunity for students to experience life in the Army, without needing to make a long-term commitment.  The skills obtained through the Army Support Gap Year program will provide them valuable work and life experience, which are transferable to civilian employment opportunities.  It enables Gap Year members, personal and professional development for their next endeavour. 

In an Army Support role, recruits will learn logistic and task management skills to ensure the Army has the necessary supplies for exercises and humanitarian operations.  Gap Year recruits can experience what life in the Army is like in one of three rewarding Army Support Gap Year roles.  They may assist in the movement of supplies as a Driver, manage logistics as a Warehouse Coordinator, or become the point of contact within a unit as an Administration Assistant.

Gap Year applications are closing soon.  Explore more about the Army Support Gap Year or contact Defence Force Recruiting on 13 19 01 for more information.

STEM Hub

Stem Hub a digital platform connecting students and industry.  This hub is open to all university students and graduates from any universities who have studied science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics.  Students who sign up get access to leading industries and potential future employers.  Current senior students planning to study in one of these fields are encouraged to browse this link and flag this platform as a valuable resource once at university.

Pathways for a career in space

Have you ever thought about working in space, but don’t like the idea of all that anti-gravity astronaut training?

The Australia Space Discovery Centre has some great information about the huge variety of types of jobs you can do in the space industry, so if you’re into STEAM, space, or science, check them out. Their jobs include:

• Space Lawyer
• Intelligent Game Developers
• Propulsion Engineers
• Software Developers
• Project Managers
• Work, Health and Safety Officers

Want to learn more in just 2 minutes? Watch the video

CQUni Virtual Subject Selection Expo

Thursday, 17 June (drop in any time between 3pm – 6pm AEST)

Choosing subjects for Years 11 and 12 can set students up for what they want to do after school. So, it’s important to have all the information when making choices. 

CQUni’s Virtual Subject selection Expo will have everything needed to make informed decisions about careers, post-school options and choosing senior subjects to achieve goals. 

Expect information on:

• Career options based on interests or favourite subjects
• In-school study options and programs
• What to consider when choosing subjects
• Exploring career pathways
• Pre-requisites for university courses

Register now to attend! 

Link:       

https://www.cqu.edu.au/events/event-items/information-session/virtual-subjectselection

Ms Vivian Seremetis

Careers Coordinator