Changes to Key Dates for the 2021-22 VTAC Selection Cycle

Following the VCAA’s announcement on Tuesday 17th August, VCE results will now be released at 7am, Thursday 16 December. VTAC confirms that the ATAR will be released to VCE students at the same time.

The December offer round for domestic students WILL NOT RUN in 2021. The first offer round for domestic year 12 students will be the January round, with offers released on 14 January.

Updated Key dates listing are provided below:

Applications open for courses, SEAS, and scholarships	Monday 2 August 2021
Timely course applications close	Thursday 30 September 2021
SEAS and Scholarships applications close	Friday 8 October 2021
ATAR and VCE results released	7am, Thursday 16 December 2021
Change of preference DEADLINE for round 1 offers	4pm, Monday 20 December 2021
January Round 1 offers released	Friday 14 January 2022

News from the University of Melbourne

New Future Students Webpage

The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences has launched a digital space for future students to meet our current students and alumni across the globe and find out more about their many journeys and experiences. Students will gain a greater insight into what it is like to study at the University of Melbourne, and become part of its close-knit community of students, alumni and academics; watch videos featuring various study options, find useful resources and upcoming events. Find out more by browsing Meet Us

New Master of Engineering Courses

From 2022, the professional entry Master of Engineering courses will undergo a name change and offer students the opportunity to select a specialisation as they study. This means students can develop a solid foundation in their chosen field, while exploring individual interests and strengths. It offers a more flexible way of studying that will help students ensure they are on the right career path. In addition, there will be nine new courses available.Find out more at Master of Engineering

Guaranteed ATARs for 2022

The university has taken into consideration the challenges and disruptions to Year 12 students over the last two years, and all applicants who meet the course prerequisites and guaranteed ATAR for their preferred course will achieve a place at the University when they receive their ATAR on 13 December 2021. The new guaranteed ATARs aim to provide students with comfort and assurance, allowing them to prepare for life and study at the University of Melbourne in 2022.

To be eligible for guaranteed entry, applicants must also meet the following requirements:

All course prerequisites and achieve the ATAR (or notional ATAR) outlined in the table below
Apply to their preferred undergraduate course at the University via VTAC

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE	2022 MINIMUM ATAR	2022 GUARANTEED ATAR
Bachelor of Agriculture	70.00	72.00
Bachelor of Arts	85.00	88.00
Bachelor of Biomedicine	94.00	95.00
Bachelor of Commerce	91.00	93.00
Bachelor of Design	85.00	88.00
Bachelor of Science	85.00	88.00

University of Melbourne Residential Colleges

Unimelb Residential Colleges Virtual Open Day \| 29 August Discover why living in one of our ten Residential Colleges is a fully catered and entirely transformative experience that will define your time at University.
When	9.00am-4.00pm (AEST), Sunday 29 August, Online
Register	Register for each 30 minute Zoom session via colleges.unimelb.edu.au/open-day
Audience	High School Students (and their families) interested in living on campus at a Residential College in Melbourne next year (if studying at Unimelb, Monash Pharmacy, RMIT or ACU).
What’s On	Explore the ten Residential Colleges with 140 years of rich history: Live Virtual Tours throughout the day at all colleges: International House, Janet Clarke Hall, Medley Hall, Newman College, Ormond College, Queen’s College, St Hilda’s College, St Mary’s College, Trinity College and University College. Ranging in community size from 70-400 students, all Colleges have private furnished student rooms, heritage architecture, modern facilities, tranquil gardens, robust academic and pastoral care support, and iconic Dining Halls with all meals provided. Live session 11.30 am The College Experience: Why College is the best place to live as a student, application process and finances.

Fine Arts and Music Degrees

Year 12 students applying for the following Fine Arts or Music courses at the University of Melbourne for 2022 are encouraged to take note of extra-requirements for eligibility to be selected. All applicants must submit their Supplementary Application Form (available from their VTAC Account) by the dates listed. There is a USD$25 (approximately AUD$35) fee to submit the Supplementary Form*.

Recorded auditions or portfolios will need to be uploaded via the Supplementary Application form and closing dates vary, so please check the VTAC website very carefully - www.vtac.edu.au, as well as UniMelb Auditions and Interviews for more details about interviews or call-backs for short-listed applicants.

COURSE	VTAC CODE	PREREQUISITES	ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Fine Arts (Acting)	3800610071 3800610073	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	Apply and complete the Supplementary Form by 30 September and upload audition videos by 17 October
Fine Arts (Animation)	38006390713800639073	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	Apply and complete the Supplementary Form and complete a selection test and online portfolio by 30 September
Fine Arts (Dance)	3800638931 3800638933	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	Apply and complete the Supplementary Form by 30 September and upload an audition video by 17 October
Fine Arts (Film & Television)	3800638941 3800638943	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	Apply and complete the Supplementary Form and complete a selection test and folio by 30 September
Fine Arts (Music Theatre)	3800638951 3800638953	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	Apply and complete the Supplementary Form and upload audition videos by 30 September
Fine Arts (Production)	3800638961 3800638963	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	Apply and complete the Supplementary Form by 30 September and upload the selection project by 17 October
Fine Arts (Screenwriting)	3800639081 3800639083	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	Apply and complete the Supplementary Form and complete a selection test and upload folio by 30 September
Fine Arts (Theatre)	3800610081 3800610083	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	Apply and complete the Supplementary Form by 30 September and upload audition videos by 17 October
Fine Arts (Visual Arts)	3800638991 3800638993	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	Apply and complete the Supplementary Form by 30 September and upload a folio and selection task by 11 October
Music	3800538231 3800538233	Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.	Apply and complete the Supplementary Form by 30 September and:Jazz & Improvisation: recorded audition by 31 OctoberInteractive Composition: online submission by 11 OctoberComposition: folio submission by 21 November Performance: video-recorded audition by 11 October OR on campus audition to be held 8-9 and 15-16 October

*This fee can be waived for Healthcare card holders, Indigenous students, or any other student with extenuating circumstances (including having difficulty paying the fees if applying for multiple disciplines).

The Australian College of the Arts

Collarts is an independent college offering a range of specialised courses from animation to fashion, from music to interior design. Collarts offers a hands-on, collaborative approach to learning, and the college strives to support those who want to succeed in the creative and entertainment industries, both nationally and internationally.

Throughout their education, students are given opportunities to gain work experience at music festivals, entertainment venues, recording facilities, radio stations, and with brands and organisations at the forefront of contemporary culture. Importantly, as part of each degree, students also undertake a comprehensive work placement. Students are encouraged to browse the links below to learn more:

Animation & VFX	Fashion Marketing
Audio Engineering	Fashion & Sustainability
Comedy	Interior Design
Digital & Social Media	Music Performance
Entertainment Journalism (Diploma only)	Music Production
Entertainment Management	Screen & Media

Global And International Studies Courses in Victoria in 2021 Many universities in Victoria offer courses that include major studies in international studies, global studies, international relations, policy studies, politics, etc. that students keen on a career as a diplomat, or working in government or NGO’s, might be keen on studying. Students should note that the prerequisite VCE subject for most of the degrees listed below is only an English or EAL.

UNIVERSITY	COURSE	MAJOR STUDIES IN 2021
ACU	Arts/Global Studies	Business Studies, Drama, Economics, English/Literature, Global Studies, History, Mathematics, Media, Music, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Study of Religions/Theological Studies, Visual Arts.
ACU	International Development Studies	International Development Studies.
Deakin	Arts/International Relations	Advertising, Anthropology, Arabic, Children's literature, Chinese, Creative writing, Criminology, Digital media, Education, Gender and sexuality studies, Geography and society, History, Indonesian, International relations, Journalism, Language and culture studies, Literary studies, Media studies (Burwood, Cloud), Middle East studies, Philosophy, Photography, Politics and policy studies, Public relations, Religious studies, Sociology, Spanish, Visual arts.
	International Studies (Global Scholar)	Anthropology, Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, International relations, Language and culture studies, Middle East studies, Politics and policy studies, Spanish.
	International Studies	Anthropology, Arabic, Chinese, Global experience, Indonesian, International relations, Language and culture studies, Middle East studies, Politics and policy studies, Spanish.
La Trobe	International Relations	Global Politics, International Relations.
La Trobe	Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE)	Economics, Philosophy, Politics.
Monash	Global Studies	Cultural competence, Global studies, Human rights, International relations, International studies, Languages.
	Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE)	Economic analysis, Economics, Philosophy, Politics and governance.
	Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE)/Arts	Anthropology, Archaeology and ancient history, Arts, Behavioural studies (minor), Bioethics (minor), Chinese studies, Communications and media studies, Criminology, Economic analysis, Economics, European languages (French, German, Italian, or Spanish and Latin American), Film and screen studies, Gender studies, Global Asia, History, Holocaust and genocide studies (minor), Human geography, Human rights, Humanities, Indigenous cultures and histories, Indonesian studies, International relations, International studies, Islamic studies (minor), Japanese studies, Jewish studies (minor), Journalism, Korean studies, Languages, Linguistics and English language, Literary studies, Music, Philosophy, Politics, Politics and governance, Psychology, Religious studies (minor), Social science, Sociology, Theatre and performance (minor), Ukrainian studies (minor).
RMIT	International Studies	Arms control, Cross cultural studies, Cultural diversity, Development studies, Gender studies, Global security, Globalisation, History, Human rights, Humanitarian assistance, International development, International economics, International law, International relations, International studies, Language and literacy, Languages and culture studies, Politics and policy studies, Social research methods.
	International Studies (Development)	Arms control, Cross cultural studies, Cultural diversity, Development studies, Gender studies, Global political economy, Globalisation, History, Human rights, Humanitarian affairs, Indigenous studies, International development assistance, International law, International relations, International studies, Language and literacy, Languages and culture studies, Politics and policy studies, Social research methods.
	International Studies (Global Security)	Arms control, Cross cultural studies, Cultural diversity, Development studies, Diplomacy, Gender studies, Global governance, Global history, Global security, Globalisation, Human rights, Humanitarian assistance, International economics, International law, International relations, International studies, Language and literacy, Languages and culture studies, Politics and policy studies, Social research methods.
Swinburne	Arts	Advertising, Cinema and screen studies, Creative writing and literature, Criminology, Digital advertising technology, Environmental sustainability, Games and Interactivity, Global studies, History, Indigenous studies, Journalism, Media industries, Philosophy, Politics and international relations, Professional writing and editing, Social media, Sociology.
The University of Melbourne	Arts	Ancient world studies, Anthropology, Arabic studies, Art history, Asian studies, Chinese societies (minor), Chinese studies, Classics, Creative writing, Criminology, Development studies (minor), Economics, English and theatre studies, English language studies (minor), Environmental studies (minor), European studies (minor), French studies, Gender studies, Geography, German studies, Hebrew and Jewish studies, History, History and philosophy of science, Indigenous studies, Indonesian studies, Islamic studies, Italian studies, Japanese studies, Knowledge and learning (minor), Law and justice (minor), Linguistics and applied linguistics, Media and communications, Philosophy, Politics and international studies, Psychology, Russian studies, Screen and cultural studies, Sociology, Spanish and Latin American studies.
Victoria University	Community Development	Community development.

Snapshot of Federation University Australia in 2021

Federation University Australia was formed when the former University of Ballarat and the Gippsland Campus of Monash University were amalgamated
FedUni’s history actually dates back to 1870
FedUni is regional Victoria's largest education institution, with campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, the Wimmera, and Brisbane providing easy access to study, and approximately 1200 staff committed to teaching excellence and student support
FedUni has over 24,000 domestic and international students and 110,000 alumni across Australia and the world
FedUni offers a broad range of courses from apprenticeships to bachelor degrees
FedUni offers a range of scholarships, bursaries and grants. One particularly significant scholarship is the FedUni High Achievers Scholarship which is worth $18,000 including one year of on-campus accommodation, for eligible students who attain an ATAR of 80+
FedUni students can access a wide range of services and support to assist them
Students who choose to live in residence gain the best start to their university experience - accommodation. First-year undergraduate students are guaranteed* accommodation during their first year of study
FedUni students also have the opportunity to study overseas at a range of institutions. Students can participate in a variety of programs that will provide them with a global experience. Students can choose between short-term programs and semester-long programs - Study Abroad and Exchange
FedUni’s Industry Placement Program provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience, to enhance their knowledge and skills

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Careers Coordinator

From the Archives

Aerial View of Mazenod College 1976