Careers and Pathways

Bond University QLD

– Open Day Experiences 2021

In 2021, Bond University will be bringing students a full line-up of Open Day experiences. From an exciting virtual broadcast to an on-campus extravaganza, students can get to know Bond University whichever way you choose.

Save the date for Bond's Open Day experiences:

Open Day Live broadcast: Saturday, 24 July

Open Day on-campus experience: Saturday, 7 August

Find out more at Open Day Experiences

RMIT Next FestRMIT Next Fest is a month-long festival of virtual and face-to-face events for students to discover a taste of what studying at RMIT is truly like. Students will connect with academics, current students, and future employers, explore RMIT’s cutting-edge facilities, and immerse themselves in student life experiences on campus.

Next Fest Experience dates are:

Digital Experience: 1 - 31 August
Physical Experience:
- Bundoora campus, Sunday 1 August, 10.00am – 4.00pm
- City campus, Sunday 8 August, 9.30am – 4.30pm
- Brunswick campus, Sunday 8 August, 10.00am – 4.00pm
- Bendigo Flight Training, Sunday 15 August, 10.00am – 3.00pm
- Point Cook Flight Training, Sunday 22 August, 10.00am – 3.00pm

Students can register to unlock what’s next this Open Day.

New Bachelor of Animation and Visual Effects at VU

Students interested in 2D & 3D animation, screen culture, film and media production, might like to consider VU’s new Bachelor of Animation and Visual Effects which will prepare them with the skills required to succeed as a critically-informed media professional. According to Job Outlook, careers in Illustration and Animation is expected to grow strongly across the next 5 years, with 72% of people working in the field employed full-time. VU’s unique course structure allows for collaboration with Screen and Media bachelor students, providing real-work environments on various productions, including client projects. These collaborations are reflective of industry practice and along with placements, prepare graduates for work, giving them greater opportunity for employment within the media industry, both in Australia and internationally.

Read more about the course structure and admission criteria on the VU website.

News from Monash University

Engineering Accelerated Pathway

High achieving students interested in Engineering are encouraged to explore the masters accelerated pathway, which will enable them to gain both the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and the new Master of Engineering in just five years. Students begin studying master’s subjects in the fourth year, hence the acceleration. The masters will extend students’ technical and industry knowledge, and hone leadership and complex problem-solving skills. There are also generous scholarships available.

Find out more at Engineering Accelerated Pathway

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Discover the BBA at Monash Peninsula campus. Small classes and a focus on practical skills developed through industry projects and internships will help students build a toolbox of employability skills. BBA students can also engage in a variety of clubs and activities within a close-knit community environment.

Students get to develop strong business knowledge, while also building their expertise from day one in one or more of the following business disciplines which are offered as majors, extended majors, and minors.

Find out more at Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

The Monash Criminology Difference

Further to information provided in an earlier newsletter, Monash is the only Victorian university awarded a five (world-leading) in the last Research Excellence exercise for criminology. Connected to three major research centres, the Bachelor of Criminology brings cutting edge knowledge and debates into the classroom and provides an outstanding framework of industry connections and involvement, paving the way for graduates ready to take on the next major challenges in Australia and abroad.

Find out more about this degree at Bachelor of Criminology

Health and Physical Education at Monash

Are you interested in a career in physical education? In the Bachelor of Education (Honours) offered at Monash, students can choose to qualify as specialist health and PE teacher at both primary and secondary school levels. Alternatively, they can focus on secondary education and select a third teaching area. For those who miss out on due to their ATAR, might like to consider the Diploma of Tertiary Studies, which offers an excellent pathway to the bachelor.

Browse Health and Physical Education to find out more.

Resources on Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Below are links to ten great resources on all things arts, humanities, and social sciences.

Snapshot of Monash University in 2021

Named after engineer, military leader and public administrator Sir John Monash, Monash University was established in 1958.
Monash University became a founding member of the Group of Eight universities in 1999.
Monash ranks in the top 1% of world university rankings, and consistently ranks in the world’s top 100 universities - Rankings
Monash has over 77,000 students, with campuses in Malaysia, China, India, Italy, besides its five campuses in Australia - locations
Monash University is the only Victorian university to offer a Direct Entry medical program for students completing year 12 as well as a Graduate Entry program leading to the same degree – Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD)
There are ten Monash Faculties offering hundreds of courses, be they single or double undergraduate degrees, or graduate qualifications up to a PhD
Monash has a number of student-run clubs and associations - a great way to get involved and meet people - Monash Clubs and Associations
Career Connect is the Career Centre available to all Monash students. Students can access the many services offered – be it for volunteering, part-time jobs, assistance with applying for work on graduation, etc.
The Monash Study Abroad program assists students in studying overseas as part of their course. Monash has exchange agreements with more than 160 universities across 35 countries.
Monash offers more than 200 different scholarships for new and current students, from course fee subsidies to travel allowances, and payments for accommodation costs - Scholarships
The Monash Guarantee is an alternative entry scheme for students to get into a Monash course even they do not reach the course’s clearly-in ATAR. Students may be eligible for the Monash Guarantee if they:

have experienced financial disadvantage
live in a low socio-economic area
are an Indigenous Australian
attend a Monash under-represented school

Monash Residential Services assists students in finding accommodation on campus, and off campus

New in 2021 has been the introduction of bachelor degrees in Applied Data Science, Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE), and the Pharmaceutical Science Advanced Scholars Program

Career as an Air Traffic Controller

The Good Universities Guide states that air traffic controllers manage the safe and orderly flow of aircraft into, out of and between airports in Australia and with overseas regions adjoining Australian airspace.

Air traffic controllers may perform the following tasks:

maintain radio contact with pilots to keep aircraft separated in 'corridors' of controlled airspace, on air routes and near major airports.
make sure that aircraft operate only on pre-arranged routes and altitudes.
use radar to monitor and control aircraft movements.
provide information and assistance to pilots and emergency services during in-flight emergencies.

Air traffic controllers must:

be able to make quick and accurate decisions.
have an aptitude for working with computers.
be confident, highly responsible, self-motivated, and independent, but also be able to work in a team.

To become an air traffic controller, students should gain their Year 12 with passes in English, Mathematics, and a science subject (preferably Physics). To find out more regarding the various ways of becoming an air traffic controller, visit:

Important information for Year 12 students

Early Entry Programs for 2022 Entry

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 your Year 11 results.

With the considerable challenges Year 12 students have been facing this year, ACU has introduced the ACU Guarantee program. Students can make an application through this program, have their Year 11 results considered, and ACU will produce a predicted selection rank and make a conditional early offer before final exams have been sat.

Applications for 2022 opened 1 June and close 24 September 2021.

Students are required to apply through the ACU Guarantee application portal on the ACU website and can choose to apply for up to 2 courses. Students will have to upload their Year 11 reports and must supply a brief statement outlining their personal circumstances and motivation for university study, which may help improve their selection rank. Students need to be mindful that not every course is participating in this program. Students must also make a VTAC application.

Find out more at ACU Guarantee Program.

Bond University 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.

La Trobe Aspire – Early Admissions Program

At La Trobe, we believe there is more to being a good student than marks alone.

The Aspire program rewards the skills and knowledge students gain from the positive impact they have made on their school or community through community service or volunteerism. Designed to give Year 12’s the tools they need to succeed at La Trobe and beyond, students accepted into the Aspire program will get:

A taste of university life at La Trobe with special on-campus events before the year commences
The chance to meet and connect with like-minded students
Leadership opportunities, career development, networking, and industry mentoring
VCE revision lectures for Year 12’s in the September school holidays
Access to our extensive library and campus resources
Induction into our Enrichment Program to prepare for what is to come

Successful applicants also receive their early conditional offer in September for their chosen course along with minimum ATAR requirements. Many courses have a minimum ATAR of 50, but some professional degree programs have higher requirements. Up to 40 Aspire scholarships, worth $5,000 per year for up to four years, will be awarded to leading eligible Aspire students.

The Minimum ATAR Table shows the minimum ATAR for some professional degree courses for entry through Aspire in 2022. Should an applicant’s preferred course not be listed on this table, then the minimum ATAR is 50.

Applicants are required to provide information about the length and frequency of their community service and/or volunteering experience, as well as a 400-word description of their involvement and impact.

Types of volunteering include:

community service or community group activities
religious/cultural group activities
participating in social justice groups or a school leadership role
leadership in sport, the performing arts or charity fund-raising group activities

Further details can be found at the How to Apply link. Applications are open and close 17 September 2021 with conditional offers coming out early October 2021. Students must also make a VTAC application.

RMIT Early Offer Scheme

RMIT’s Early Offer Scheme values the entire experience of a student and provides diverse opportunities for students to leverage their acquired skills into their future careers and find the right journey to their desired learning outcome.

Australian and PR students can apply for one course and must apply at the following RMIT link - Early Offer Scheme. The eligible courses on offer are also found at this link.

The application process requires students to:

Address two of five of the following categories:

Leadership
Creative Thinking and Innovation
Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork
Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking

Write a 200-word statement of their experience for each of the two chosen categories
Supply supporting documentation verifying their involvement in the two categories they have written about

Applications are open and close 31 August 2021. Conditional offers will be released by 24 September 2021. The conditional offer will become unconditional should students complete Year 12, meet the course prerequisites, and attain the ATAR required. Students must also make a VTAC application.

Swinburne Early Entry

A different way to enter university that will not depend on your ATAR!

The 2022 Early Entry Program is a unique opportunity for current Year 12 students to receive a conditional offer based on a recommendation by the school, and not based on an ATAR. Applications will open 2 August 2021 and close on 31 August 2021. Conditional offers will be made from mid-September 2021. Successful students will receive a conditional offer and the offer will become unconditional should students complete Year 12 and must meet the course prerequisites – particularly English (study score of 25) or EAL (study score of 30).

Details of the application process, as well as participating courses can be found below.

1. Application process

Students must organise a recommendation from a school representative – the school’s Principal, the Year Level Coordinator, Head of House, or Career Practitioner – in order to proceed with an application.

2. Eligible courses

Courses that will be offered through this program can be found at Eligible Courses, and students can only apply for one course. Students should note that a number of Professional degrees are included on this list, which are degrees with one full year of work experience built into them. Students who are not successful receiving an offer for a Professional degree, will automatically be considered for the eligible 3-year degree. Students will be required to complete 3 questions in a Next Gen Now questionnaire, and those students keen on applying for a Professional degree will have to answer an extra question in their application. Students will be asked to provide a 200-word statement per question.

3. Recommendation form

Once an application is submitted, students will receive a confirmation email which will include the form they need to forward onto their chosen school representative, who will complete the form and return it to Swinburne, who will match it with the student’s application.

Students must also make a VTAC application.

Early Access to 2021 Courses at the University of Tasmania (UTAS)

UTAS’ Schools Recommendation Program is a program allowing Australian year 12 students to apply for up to five courses and receive a conditional offer before the final results are released.

So, rather than an ATAR, the application is based on a student’s school recommendation and their Year 11 results. It has been designed to give students confidence in completing their Year 12 and receiving a university place in 2022.

The program is open to nearly all of the UTAS courses, including the new flexible double degrees, undergraduate degrees, and associate degrees. Learn more about these courses at What courses are not part of the Program?

Applications are open, and there are a number of application rounds, and applications can be submitted right up to 31 October 2021. Applicants will be notified of their success after UTAS has received the recommendation from their school.

Students are encouraged to browse UTAS School’s Recommendation Program to find out more.

Ms Vivian Seremetis

Careers Coordinator