Universities
Virtual Open Days
Most institutional Virtual Open Days will be held in late July and August and anyone who is considering studying at a tertiary level in the next few years should attend. See the attached document for a full list of institutions and dates.
Students are encouraged to register with the institute prior to the event.
This weekend is RMIT's open day Sat Aug 8 and Sun Aug 9
Swinburne 2021 Early Entry Program
A different way to enter uni that won't depend on your ATAR. For Semester 1, 2021 only. Main application window is Aug 3 - 28 so don't delay
For a while now, we’ve had options for every ATAR. We’re now taking it a step further, by adding an option that removes ATARs from the equation.
It’s been a tough year (tougher for some than others). And so, to restore balance in the universe, we’re making early conditional offers (as early as August!) based on a recommendation from your school. This isn’t an easy way out, it’s a determined person’s way forward.
You’ll still need to complete Year 12 and achieve specific subject study scores to receive a full offer, but you won’t have to sweat the ATAR you end up with.
For more details
https://www.swinburne.edu.au/alerts/coronavirus/future-student/early-entry-program/
CASPer Entry Requirements for Teacher Qualifications
CASPer is an online test designed to assess an applicant’s personal and professional attributes. CASPer is a requirement of applying to many initial teaching training courses in Victoria - CASPer
Most universities offering undergraduate teaching courses will be requiring students sit the CASPer online test as part of the selection into teaching degrees in 2021. Students are encouraged to browse VTAC from early August and learn which courses will require the CASPer for selection. Students might also like to browse CASPer – how it works
and have a look at some sample scenarios.
NOTE
Deakin University will be hosting a dedicated
on Wednesday 16 September 2020 from 5.00pm – 6.00pm and students keen on studying teaching are encouraged to register and participate even if they are considering a teaching course at another institution.
New Courses at RMIT in 2021
RMIT is offering four new courses for enrolment from 2021. Students are encouraged to browse the following links.
• Bachelor of Business (Blockchain Enabled Business)
• Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
• Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance)
New Education Courses at Deakin in 2021
From Trimester 1 2021, the existing Bachelor of Education (Early Years) will be replaced with the following new courses: • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education – 3 years duration • Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education – 4 years duration The introduction of a new three-year early childhood degree will provide students with an opportunity to enter the workforce 12 months sooner. The new four-year combined degree allows for maximum flexibility for students to pursue a career in either early childhood or primary education settings. The two degrees have been structured in a way that allows early childhood students to seamlessly transition into the combined degree, to complete the primary education component, should they wish to do so. These new courses will be promoted during Deakin’s upcoming Virtual Open Day on Sunday 16 August, so students keen on finding out more might like to register for the Virtual Open Day here.
Bachelor of Biomedicine to Master of Physiotherapy
The Bachelor of Biomedicine at La Trobe University is a suitable degree to use as a pathway to the 2-year Master of Physiotherapy Practice. Students should note that La Trobe graduates are given first preference when applying for this program. So, as long as students ensure they complete compulsory tertiary-level subjects in anatomy, neuroanatomy, physiology and biomechanics, and meet the minimum requirements of a WAM of 65 per cent and all relevant prerequisites, they set themselves up to be eligible to be considered for entry into the Master of Physiotherapy Practice.
The Master of Physiotherapy Practice is accredited by the Australian Physiotherapy Council, and graduates of the Master of Physiotherapy Practice may be eligible to apply for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. For more information visit Master of Physiotherapy Practice