Careers News
This week...
Lots of information regarding new courses and updates from LaTrobe, ACU, William Angliss Institute + more.
News from LaTrobe University
- 2017 marks the 50th year since La Trobe enrolled its first students
- According to the QS Top University Rankings, La Trobe is listed among the top 100 universities under the age of 50, and in the top 400 universities worldwide
- La Trobe has more than 36 000 students and 3 000 staff
- La Trobe has 8 campuses - La Trobe Campuses including a campus in Sydney
- Over 55% of students who study at the Bendigo campus come from outside of Bendigo - La Trobe - Bendigo with over 500 students living on campus - La Trobe Bendigo Accommodation
- La Trobe is also the largest provider of higher education to students from Victoria’s regions
- La Trobe ensures that there are opportunities for students to develop skills beyond the knowledge they are gaining at university through work experience, volunteering, and student exchange opportunities, etc. - Developing Career Skills at La Trobe
- The Career Ready Advantage program is an excellent program designed for students to help them actively prepare for life beyond La Trobe
- La Trobe has two colleges: Arts, Social Sciences and Commerce (ASSC) and Science, Health and Engineering (SHE) - La Trobe Colleges
- The College of Arts Social Sciences and Commerce (ASSC) is made up of 4 schools and 11 departments, and offers a range of specialised study options across all of La Trobe's campuses - La Trobe ASSC Schools & Departments
- The College of Science, Health and Engineering (SHE) contains nine schools and 16 departments working across La Trobe's multi-campus operations, offering general and specialist undergraduate, postgraduate and research higher degree courses - La Trobe SHE Schools & Departments
- La Trobe has a Hallmark Program for high-achieving students who are passionate about learning - La Trobe Hallmark Program. There is a Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence scholarship attached to the Hallmark Program valued at $6,000 per year over four years
- La Trobe also offers an Early Entry program called Aspire. This program is designed to acknowledge secondary students who work hard to make positive changes in their schools and communities through volunteering. The Aspire Early Admissions Program acknowledges a student’s volunteering efforts when they apply. As a successful applicant, students receive an offer into their course in September before they receive their ATAR - Aspire Early Admissions Program
With cybercrime such a wide-spread threat these days, and the need to have highly specialised experts – not just IT professionals – trained to combat this threat, La Trobe University will be introducing new cybercrime courses in 2018. The expectation is that these new courses will address the global shortage of cybersecurity professionals. The courses include -
- The Bachelor of Cybersecurity
The 3-year Bachelor of Cybersecurity degree will cover topics such as the history of hacking; what methods are used to defend and protect against malicious cyber threats; what sophisticated techniques cyber criminals use, etc. Students will also participate in two industry-based projects in their 3rd year.
The aim is to see graduates working in organisations as excellent problem-solvers, and equipped to protect intellectual property, data, and the organisation’s people.
The VCE requirements for this course are Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL, and the anticipated ATAR will be 60 – 65.
- The Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Commerce
This 4-year double degree will give students the flexibility to study all that is offered in the cybersecurity degree plus pursue a specialised area in business. So, students will be able to select from finance, management, economics, marketing, or accounting, as a Commerce major, while also learning the fundamentals of cybercrime and how to combat it.
The VCE requirements for this course are Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL, and an ATAR.
- The Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science
This unique 4-year degree gives students the chance to complement their study in psychological science with the highly-specialised cybersecurity field. Besides studying the essentials of cybersecurity – exploring how online criminals use sophisticated techniques to deceive and manipulate individuals – students will also gain an understanding of abnormal, clinical and health psychology, and social psychology, etc. This distinct combination of study areas will allow students to pursue a career as a professional psychologist, or build a career within the growing field of cybersecurity.
The VCE requirements for this course are Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL, and an ATAR.
- Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in cybersecurity
The 3-year Bachelor of Information Technology will offer a new major – cybersecurity – which means that students who graduate with this major can pursue a career in cybersecurity. With this major, students will study networks, system and software security, cryptography, and computer forensics.
The VCE requirements for this course are Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL, and an ATAR of around 55.
Graduates of the new suite of cybersecurity courses will be able to work in a range of fields including as a cyber intelligence analysts, risk management specialist, security policy advisor, cybersecurity consultant, to name but a few.
Students who wish to learn more about these courses are encouraged to collect a 2018 Course Guide from the Career Centre and/or register for updates at
Monash University IT
Year 12 students are invited to explore the life of a Monash Information Technology student by participating in a free event (morning tea & lunch provided), titled Take Control of Your Future.
- Participate in exciting, practical workshops on programming and network security.
- Discover the opportunities and possibilities available at Monash IT. Take a tour of our world leading IT facility
- Hear from business futurist, Morris Miselowski on future jobs in technology.
- Talk to IT lecturers and Alumni about the course and what a career in IT holds for you.
- Meet like-minded students from other schools.
Date: Saturday 27 May 2017
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Venue: Clayton Campus, Monash University
Register now at Take Control of Your Future
William Angliss Institute - New Degrees for 2018
Commencing in February 2018, William Angliss will be offering a suite of new tourism qualifications that are designed to meet the changing needs of the growing tourism and hospitality sector. The expected ATAR will be 60 plus, and a pre-selection form will make up part of the application criteria.
• Bachelor of Tourism (Ecotourism)
• Bachelor of Tourism (Marketing)
William Angliss Institute offers Year 9 - 12 students the opportunity to immerse themselves in their dream career via some hands-on workshops. These school holiday workshops are ideal for students considering a career in Foods, Tourism, Hospitality or Events, or simply want to learn more!
Lunch, refreshments and a campus tour are included in the price.
Register online for one or more of the programs at School Holiday Programs
News from Swinburne University
We believe an undergraduate education must be about more than knowledge. In today’s competitive job market, it must be about true job readiness.
For over 50 years, Swinburne has been partnering with leading Australian and global organisations to offer students authentic workplace experiences. It’s your chance to work on real industry projects, solve day-to-day challenges in your field and gain the professional skills that put knowledge into practice. You’ll build invaluable skills and confidence in knowing you have what it takes to land a job in your field by graduation; or even before, with the possibility of continuing employment while completing your degree part-time. It’s what we call the Swinburne Advantage.
The Swinburne Advantage to all new commencing undergraduate students.
Find out more by browsing The Swinburne Advantage which includes information about:
Professional Degrees - Professional Degrees
Professional Placements - Professional Placements
Professional Internships - Professional Internships
Industry-Linked Projects - Industry-Linked Projects
ACU
- ACU has seven campuses across Australia and a new campus in Rome - ACU Campuses
- There are over 30,000 students nationally
- ACU can proudly claim that 93% of its graduates find employment within 4 months of graduation
- Besides its wide range of institutes and centres, ACU also has four faculties –
- ACU Student Accommodation is offered at five campuses
- ACU students can attend an overseas university in more than 16 countries, complete international internships, and work in community programs around the world – all while receiving credit towards their degree - Study Abroad and Exchange
- Community engagement is also a core part of every student's experience at ACU, to the point where it's embedded within its courses. This allows students to give back to their communities and make a difference through opportunities such as volunteer experience programs - Community Engagement
- ACU has an alternative entry scheme called the Early Achievers Program (EAP); this program is designed to acknowledge Year 12 students who have participated in significant voluntary community service programs while at school. One of the biggest benefits of the program is that successful applicants receive an offer well ahead of the usual tertiary admissions announcements - Early Achievers' Program (EAP)
- ACU also has an Elite Athletes Program which has been designed to support and encourage students in managing both areas of their life to ensure that elite student athletes achieve their goals - Elite Athlete Program
- Passion for Business Program (P4B) is a guaranteed early entry program designed to nurture a students’ learning passion and give them a step up in their future business career. Current Year 12 students studying a business related subject are encouraged to apply - P4B Program
- Passion for Law is a guaranteed early entry program for students passionate about studying law - Passion for Law Early Entry Program
- ACU introduced a number of new courses in 2016 including:
Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Applied Public Health
Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Exercise Science
- ACU introduced the Bachelor of Physiotherapy at its Ballarat campus from 2017 - Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- ACUcom provides excellent pathways to select bachelor degrees at ACU. Courses on offer through ACUcom include aged care, exercise science, nursing, education support, and early childhood education -ACUcom Courses.
ACU - Early Entry Programs
- Passion for Law Early Entry Program
Passion for Law is an early offer entry program designed to nurture your learning passion and give you a step-up in your future career.
The ACU Passion for Law Program is about providing a unique opportunity for students with a Passion for Law. ACU believes passion and commitment to study are important.
Students are guaranteed an entry into a range of law degrees (single and double) as long as they attain an ATAR of 78 and a minimum study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) units 3/4 or 25 in any other English units 3/4.
Students must make an application and part of the application requirements is a 300-word short essay indicating why they are passionate about law, and what their future career aspirations in law might be.
Find out more and/or apply at Passion for Law Early Entry Program at ACU
- Passion for Business Early Entry Program
Passion for Business Program (P4B) is a guaranteed early entry program designed to nurture a students’ learning passion and give them a step up in their future business career. Current Year 12 students studying a business-related subject are encouraged to apply. Students who attain an ATAR of 55 and meet the necessary English/EAL requirements: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL, are guaranteed entry into a commerce degree. Applications open 1 June 2017 and close 15 September 2017.
Find out more at P4B Program.
Deakin University
- #1 Sport Science School in the World!
Deakin University’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences was recently ranked the #1 sport science school in the world. * The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science was the first course to be accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) in Victoria. The course gives students access to industry connections and practical experience through learning partnerships with some of Victoria’s top sporting organisations including: the Geelong Cats, Melbourne Boomers, and the Victorian Institute of Sport. Students learn from the best in the field and have exposure to cutting-edge research that solves real-world problems in exercise, physical activity and sport.
For more information on the Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science or related courses, visit Exercise Science & Sport Courses at Deakin
* (ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2016)
- New Environmental Engineering Course – available from 2018
From Trimester 1 2018, a new four-year course will be offered at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus - Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) – with special emphasis on the practical application of engineering and scientific principles to produce industry-ready environmental engineers who are immediately employable and capable of adapting to an ever-changing future. Students will gain a breadth of knowledge across the environmental engineering discipline and the technical skills to develop sustainable engineering solutions to the challenges they face in this field.
Find out more at Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours).
RMIT
- Science in the City Lab Tours
Students and parents are invited to visit the state-of-the-art laboratories to learn more about RMIT courses on offer and the research and training facilities available to students. Students interested in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental science, food science, nanotechnology or physics are encouraged to attend.
Date: Thursday 29 June 2017
Time: 11.00am – 2.00pm
Venue: Building 3, Level 1, Applied Sciences Reception, RMIT City campus
This is a free event but registration is important. Register at Science in the City (Lab Tour)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine)
Medical laboratory scientists are critical to the provision of effective healthcare. Using your knowledge and analytical skills, you will perform diagnostic and scientific procedures on samples such as body fluids, tissues, and swabs to investigate, identify and treat disease.
Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine) from RMIT will be a qualified and accredited medical laboratory scientist equipped with:
- Work-ready skills and experience – students will have undertaken in-depth and hands-on laboratory work in modern, purpose-built facilities during their course. They will also have gained real-world experience with two semesters of industry work placement and advice from practising professionals.
- An Internationally recognised degree – this is the only Victorian degree accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) and the only Australian degree accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) in the UK. Graduates will also be eligible for membership of the New Zealand Institute of Medical Laboratory Science and the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.
- A qualification giving students an excellent foundation for further study in laboratory medicine, or for other qualifications and careers in medicine
and healthcare.
The VCE 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 20 in one of Biology or Chemistry; and a study score of at least 20 in one of any Mathematics or Physics.
The Subject bonuses are: A study score of 30 in one but no more than three of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, or Physics equals 2 aggregate points per study.
Find out more at Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine)