Wantirna College Newsletter

Careers News

Reminders and upcoming events:

THINKING OF AGRICULTURE OR VETERINARY SCIENCE? The University of Melbourne offers the only Veterinary Science degree in Victoria, and is one of two universities offering an agriculture degree (in addition to La Trobe University). If you are thinking of studying either of these degrees at the University of Melbourne you might like to attend the Werribee Open Day and explore your future. Learn more about these degrees, meet some furry and reptilian friends, and feast at the food stalls on the day. Registrations for course lecture times and veterinary hospital tours are essential – RSVP today at RSVP today. Note: due to limited spaces, the veterinary hospital tours are prioritised to current science university students. When: 10am-3pm, Sunday 29 April; Where: Werribee campus, 250 Princes Hwy, Werribee; Info: info-fvas@unimelb.edu.au.

 

Agriculture offers many job opportunities, in fact, staff at the University of Melbourne point out that there are three jobs in agriculture for every graduate, and many of these happen to be in the city.

 

NEW BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING PRACTICE (HONOURS) AT SWINBURNE – In a world that is rapidly changing, innovation, agility and creativity are more important than ever. That’s why Swinburne has created this revolutionary new degree. Responding to the needs of industry, this degree is designed to equip engineers of the future with the skills required to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

 

The course is co-created and co-delivered by industry partners, it is designed to mirror a professional workplace, it is project-based and team-oriented. It has a studio environment rather than a traditional classroom, and students are assessed by project outcomes and performance reviews.

 

Traditional majors will not be offered, rather, student will have the opportunity to refine their interests towards industry sectors through the selection of different projects. Team projects will focus on four industry sectors: smart cities, Industry 4.0, Internet of Things and People, and products designed for people. Interested? See: www.swinburne.edu.au/engineering-practice-honours   or book an appointment with a student advisor – www.swinburne.edu.au/appointment.

 

EARLY ACHIEVERS PROGRAM AT AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (ACU) – Like all other Australian public universities, ACU is a university open to all of any faith or no faith at all. NOTE: Australia also has a small number of private universities – eg Bond University and the University of Notre Dame.

 

ACU has campuses throughout Australia, including in Melbourne (Fitzroy) and in Ballarat.

 

ACU offers a program known as the Early Achievers Program (EAP). This program allows applicants for ACU to indicate how they have contributed to the community during their lives, and successful applications can lead to an early offer of a place at the university. Applications open online for EAP on Wednesday 26 April and close on Monday 17 July. Offers of places will be made by ACU at the end of August, rather than having to wait until January to obtain an offer through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.  See: www.acu.edu.au/eap to find out more about how to prepare your application, how to submit it, and how to monitor it.

 

NOTE: La Trobe university has a similar program called Aspire. See: www.latrobe.edu.au/aspire for more information.

 

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE NEWS –

  • ADMISSIONS THROUGH THE VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE (VTAC) – The Bachelor of Science (Clearly-In ATAR = 85.00) and the Bachelor of Arts (Clearly-In ATAR 89.30) remain the most popular courses at the university. In total, 7,711 students received offers to study at Melbourne, with just under 2,300 receiving offers for Science and more than 2,000 receiving offers for Arts. More than 450 offers were made for the new Bachelor of Design (Clearly-In ATAR = 88.25) (replaced the Bachelor of Environments).
  • SCHOLARSHIPS - The university offered 196 Melbourne National Scholarships to applicants achieving an ATAR of 99.90 or more.  Nine went to Indigenous students. These scholarships provide a tuition fee-exempt Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) valued up to approximately $30,500 and a $15,000 allowance over the normal duration of an undergraduate degree.
  • ‘ACCESS MELBOURNE’ – The University of Melbourne is committed to providing education opportunities for students from a range of backgrounds. Access Melbourne was established to assist students whose circumstances have prevented them from achieving their best possible ATAR. Students are able to access degrees despite achieving an ATAR below the published Clearly-In rank. The scholarship provides an allowance of $5,000 per year for the duration of the undergraduate course. Students are awarded a guaranteed place if they are from rural areas or are financially disadvantaged.
  • ‘MAKE IT POSSIBLE AT MELBOURNE’ – Would you like to find out more about the University of Melbourne? For some years Melbourne has run a program called ‘Focus on Melbourne’. This program is now known as ‘Make it Possible with Melbourne’. Coming up soon are: 7 April – A Day at Melbourne for Year 12 students (register NOW – see address below); 29 April – Melbourne Veterinary Science Hospital Open Day (Werribee)(register NOW – see address below); 16 May – Make it Possible with Melbourne Biomedicine; 17 May –  Agriculture; 18 May Veterinary Science; 23 May – Engineering; 24 May – IT; 30 May – Science; 31 May – Commerce; 6 June – Arts; 7 June – Design; 8 June - Law; 13 June – Music; 20 June - Fine Arts; 7 July – A Day at Melbourne for Year 10 & 11 students. You will need to register to attend these events, and registrations open in April (except for those noted above). For dates for all upcoming events at the University of Melbourne, and to register to attend: https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/explore/events.

CHECK OUT DEAKIN – Deakin University has four campuses: at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Waterfront (Geelong) and Warrnambool. Deakin is ranked in the World’s top 50 universities under 50 years old according to Times Higher Education.

  • There will be a Medical Imaging, Optometry and Medicine Information Evening for prospective students on 12 April at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. More details next issue.
  • ‘STEP ON CAMPUS’ is a program running during the school holidays. You'll be taken on a 45 minute tour of your chosen campus, where you'll find out more about university life, study areas and be able to gain a feel for the campus from your tour guide, a current Deakin student. Registration: find more information on dates and locations at: deakin.edu.au/steponcampus.

YEAR 10’s INVITED TO ATTEND MONASH UNIVERSITY IN THE HOLIDAYS – Monash is once again holding Year 10 Discovery Day. This day provides an opportunity for you to find out about Monash and its degrees, see the campus, and get your questions answered. It will be an interactive day where you can find out what university holds for you. When: 10am- 2pm, Wednesday 5 April; Where: Robert Blackwood Hall, 49 Scenic Drive, Clayton Campus; Register Now (places are limited): www.monash.edu/year10-day.

 

VCE AND CAREERS EXPO 2017: DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – This Expo will again be a huge event, with 170 exhibitors offering VCE resources, tertiary course and career information, gap year information and study skills resources. Exhibitors include Australia’s major universities. When: Thurs 4 – Sun 7 May; Where: Caulfield Racecourse, Station St, Caulfield (an indoor venue). Free parking available. Admission: $10 or $25 for families. Info: www.vceandcareers.com.au.

 

Phil Newnham

Careers Coordinator