Tertiary Course Information
New PEE/Communication Double Degree
With the first intake commencing Trimester 2 2025, Deakin University will be offering the all-new Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics/Bachelor of Communication degree at both the Burwood and Waurn Ponds Campuses.
Taught by world-class academics and researchers from four disciplines this course teaches students how to be, ethical leaders, skilled communicators and opinion shapers. Students will learn the nature of public decision-making and the skills to analyse business problems in-line with social justice. They will develop specialist communication skills with the choice to major in advertising, digital and social media, journalism and public relations. Graduates will be ready for roles in consulting, government policy, journalism, public relations, politics, strategy, and more.
New Master of Speech Pathology from 2025
Commencing in Trimester 2 2025, the Master of Speech Pathology will be offered at the Geelong Waterfront Campus to domestic students.
To be considered for admission to this degree students will need to meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline*
- An undergraduate level (AQF level 7) unit in human anatomy and physiology
*Relevant disciplines for speech pathology include but are not limited to: linguistics, biomedicine, health sciences, nursing, midwifery, neuroscience, public health, psychology, education, allied health, arts with relevant specialisations (e.g., social sciences, psychology, social inclusion and equity, human pathology, communications, journalism, linguistics, brain and behaviour).
New Adelaide University Announcement
Adelaide University will launch in 2026 and will replace the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide. Please see the Adelaide University website for the latest degree information.
For 2026 entry, applicants will still apply for Adelaide University courses through SATAC (or via direct entry where relevant) from August 2025 onwards.
To support decision-making and subject selections, provisional entry requirements for domestic students are available online on the Adelaide University website. Full entry and admission information will be released in early 2025.
Bond University - Future Forum
Future Forum is open to ambitious Year 11 and 12 students keen on connecting with like-minded students, educators, and mentors who share the same drive for excellence.
Attendees will leave feeling better informed, more confident in their choices, and empowered to take their next steps toward a bright future. The event is a unique, innovative and memorable dining experience in an exciting venue, pairing each course with the guest speaker and designed to spark interesting conversation. Students will hear from esteemed Bond alumni, each a leader in their field with a global reputation for visionary thinking and a unique capacity for turning dreams into realities. At the same time, students will be encouraged to share their own ideas and passions for the future by engaging in thought-provoking discussions and networking opportunities with these experts, academics and like-minded students.
The Melbourne forum will take place on Sunday 30 March 2025. This is a free event, starting at 5.00pm. The complimentary event includes dinner and refreshments and places are limited, so students should register their interest as soon as possible at Future Forum - Bond University.
More information can be found via the following:
Nuclear-Powered Submarine Student Pathways
The Australian Government is investing $128.5 million to support 4,001 commencing Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) over 2024 to 2027.
Growing a qualified and experienced STEM workforce to support Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine enterprise is a national priority. The scale of work required to support the enterprise will be unlike any previous shipbuilding program in Australian history and will deliver career and job opportunities for generations. These additional places will develop a pipeline of highly skilled STEM graduates who will strengthen Australia’s sovereign capabilities.
In Victoria, the following two universities were allocated places in relevant STEM areas for RMIT – 426 and The University of Melbourne – 300. Students are encouraged to browse Nuclear-Powered Submarine Student Pathways to find out more about this initiative, all the tertiary institutions that have been allocated places, and read through the FAQ’s too.
The University of Melbourne very recently introduced its Science (Nuclear-Powered Submarine Student Pathways) course through VTAC. The Bachelor of Science (Nuclear-Powered Submarine Student Pathways) provides the opportunity for students to undertake studies that meet the future Science workforce needs of the Australian Submarine Agency.
The major studies offered are Chemistry, Mathematics and statistics, and Physics. Students who graduate from the Bachelor of Science (Nuclear-Powered Submarine Student Pathways) may choose to enrol in the Masters of Science in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics and Statistics, Data Science or Physics. Students are encouraged to browse Bachelor of Science. The Australian Government is also offering STEM cadetships to eligible participants.