Universities

LaTrobe Aspire Program Update

Applications are open now and will close on 31 August at midnight
Aspire second chance will open during Change of Preference for those students who didn’t receive their Aspire ATAR to choose another course they may be interested in
NEW: Aspire advantage
- Students will receive access to the Aspire Advantage as soon as they submit their application
- Aspire Advantage is a free online subscription to 300+ Australian text guides, practice exams and study notes
- Each student will receive their own login, which will expire at the end of 2020.
Zoom appointments for students who want some help with their application are available if travel is still limited in Term 3.
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire

La Trobe Undergraduate webinars

View and be a part of informative webinars hosted by Academics from your course of interest. Insights will be given on course content and structure, graduate outcomes, the application process and about life at La Trobe as a undergraduate student.

Attend one of our webinars for the chance to win a $1000 tech pack. Before you even set foot on campus, you could start the party with your Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 or head out with your new Fitbit on your wrist, AirPods in your ears and Rains Backpack on your shoulders.

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/undergrad/ug-webinars

ACU Guarantee Early Entry 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.

Offers may be made as early as September. And while successful applicants must still complete their Year 12 exams, you can do so secure in the knowledge that your marks from Year 11 meet our entry requirements. You may also enhance your entry score by including a short personal statement that gives ACU an insight into your personal circumstances and motivation for university study.

Applications open 3 August 2020.

Further information can be found at

ACU Guarantee Early Entry program

ACU New Exercise and Sports Science/Nutrition Science

From 2021, ACU will be offering the new double degree in Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science. This course is is ideal for students who are passionate about fitness and creating a better life for others. The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science will uniquely equip graduates to become experts in professions related to both exercise/sport science and nutrition science. Graduates will capitalise on the synergies between the two fields of study to promote optimal health and nutrition through the lifespan.VCE entry requirements are: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL and a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics or Psychology.

Graduates of this double degree will be eligible to apply for further study in nutrition research or in dietetics to become an accredited practising dietitian. In addition, they will be eligible to apply for further study in exercise science/sports science research and clinical exercise physiology to become an accredited exercise physiologist, or further study in high performance sport.

Find out more at

Exercise and Sports Science/Nutrition Science

Swinburne 2021 Early Entry program

A different way to enter uni that won't depend on your ATAR. For Semester 1, 2021 only.

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.

Further information can be found at

Swinburne 2021 Early Entry program

Snapshot of The University of Melbourne (UoM) in 2020

Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement
UoM is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with international rankings of world universities placing it as #1 in Australia and #32 in the world, and #7 in graduate employability worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020/QS Graduate Employability 2020) - rankings
The University of Melbourne has one primary campus north of the Melbourne CBD and many other associated rural campuses - Campuses and Facilities
UoM offers 17 undergraduate degrees and over 250 graduate courses - Courses at UoM

Currently 50% of students study undergraduate courses, and the other 50% are in graduate programs

2019 saw the introduction of the Graduate Degree Packages whereby students can apply bundle an undergraduate degree offer with an offer for a place in one of the specialised, professionally accredited graduate school programs
The Bachelor of Design offers 12 majors, including Architecture, Construction, Computing, Civil Systems, Digital Technologies, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Systems, Property, Spatial Systems, Urban Planning, Performance Design, and Graphic Design
The University has over 200 clubs and societies, which play an integral part of many students’ university experience - UoM Clubs
The University encourages students to make practical learning a part of their Melbourne experience, and these include internships and cadetships, leadership opportunities, and volunteering
Overseas study programs are offered to students, and they are encouraged to study part of their degree in an international setting - Melbourne Mobility
The University of Melbourne offers numerous and generous undergraduate scholarships to high-achieving students, as well as numerous equity scholarships too. New in 2019 is the Melbourne Principals' Scholarship and Hansen Scholarship
UoM also has the Access Melbourne program aimed at students who have found high school a challenge, and their circumstances have prevented them from achieving their best - Access Melbourne
Students have access to a wide range of Student Services, which include - Student Services including a Careers Centre - Careers Centre
UoM offers a Guaranteed Entry to Graduate Degrees - Guaranteed Entry to Graduate Degrees
UoM has numerous residential colleges for its undergraduate students - Residential Colleges

Inside Monash Seminars - New Sessions Coming Soon

A new suite of Inside Monash seminars will be held in Term 3. Unfortunately, the website for registrations may not be updated until very close to the first one which happens to focus on Medicine & Biomedicine and I know there will be a great deal of interest in it.

In addition, recordings from some of the past seminars are available online -- you just need to scroll right to the bottom of the page.

9 July - Medicine and Biomedicine
15 July - Design
15 July - International Business
22 July - Education
23 July - Nursing and Midwifery
28 July - Advanced Science Degrees
29 July - Discover Unexpected Careers in the Health Sector
30 July - Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Paramedicine
12 August - Engineering
13 August - Music
19 August - IT
20 August - Science
26 August - Debate: Autonomous cars are better than human drivers
27 August - Law

https://www.monash.edu/inside-monash

Monash Resource Engineering - Mining and Renewable Energy - Webinar July 30 - 5 - 6pm

Natural resources: minerals, metals and energy, are vital to modern life and are a cornerstone of Australia’s economy. Are you passionate about ensuring we will have the resources we need for our future industry and society? Then Monash Resources Engineering, ranked in the top 10* worldwide for both Mining and Renewable Energy, is for you. Join us to learn more about this exciting field, its many career opportunities and studying at Monash. Please register via our website here