Our knowledgeable staff, industry graduates and current students will provide insight into the experience of being a UNSW Art and Design student, share information about high school subject selection, the admissions process and portfolio entry. Students can register via .
UNSW Open Day
Save the date - Saturday 2 September.
Open Day is an opportunity for your students to get their first taste of university life. Attend lectures, chat with current staff and students, explore campus and find out if UNSW is the right place for them. Registration will open later this month. Visit for more information.
QTAC: Selection guidelines for initial teacher education courses (pre-service teachers)
As part of the Australian Institute for Teaching and Leadership (AITSL) revised Standards and Procedures (2015), all applicants to initial teacher education courses (pre-service teachers) must satisfy both . This requirement applies for the 2018 tertiary admissions period onwards. Details may be found at .
University of Queensland
2017 Engineering Futures Evening by Women in Engineering
Years 10, 11 and 12 students, their parents and teachers are invited to UQ St Lucia to discover the possibilities of engineering. Join us at our Engineering Futures Evening and be inspired by the journeys of three female engineers:
- Monan Zang, Electrical Engineer - Powerlink
- Rebecca Newby, Structural and Materials Engineer - ALS Global
- Alison Stoakley, Civil and Environmental Engineer - Engineers Without Borders
Presentations will be followed by a networking session with engineering societies and industry representatives. A light dinner will be provided.
Continuing Professional Development credits are available for teachers attending this event.
Date and Time: Thursday 20 July 2017, 4:30pm - 7:30 pm AEST
Location: The University of Queensland
Level 2, Advanced Engineering Building (49) Jocks Road, St Lucia, QLD 4072
RSVP by Monday 17 July
Engineering and Technology Careers Evening 2017
Do you want an exciting and fast-paced career, qualifications that will enable you to work around the world, and the skills to solve both local and global challenges? You can have all this and more with a career in Engineering and Technology!
At UQ's 2017 Engineering and Technology Careers Evening, you will have the opportunity to:
- Hear from recent Engineering and Information Technology graduates about their experiences in industry
- Talk to academic staff and current students about the study options available at UQ
- Ask practicing engineers and technology innovators about job opportunities available in industry
- Discover why UQ provides students with the best foundation for careers in Engineering and Information Technology
The event will be held on Thursday 17 August from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the GHD Auditorium, Advanced Engineering Building (#49), The University of Queensland, St Lucia campus
Audition Information for Bachelor of Music (Honours) Applications
The School of Music has released its audition information for Year 12 students wanting to enter the Bachelor of Music (Honours) program in 2018. Written applications for entry are due by Monday 14 August, with the on-campus audition process occurring Saturday 16 - Saturday 30 September. Auditions are limited to students performing using classical orchestral instruments, classical guitar, piano and classical voice.
Law scholarship for disadvantaged students
The TC Beirne School of Law Leadership, Excellence and Diversity (LEAD) Scholarship offers students $7,000 towards living expenses during their undergraduate law studies, and one-on-one academic support.
Eligible students are those who are currently completing senior schooling in Australia at a non-selective government school, have demonstrated significant educational, social and/or financial disadvantage, and are intending on studying a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at The University of Queensland in 2018.
In addition to the scholarship, students can apply for the UQ Special Admissions Scheme (SAS) for undergraduate law programs. The scheme offers eligible students access to support services and considers the level of hardship they may have experienced, as well as their OP/Rank.
Applications for the LEAD Scholarship and SAS will open online from 3 August until 8 September 2017.
School of Economics Scholarships
Applications are now open for two invaluable scholarship opportunities at the UQ School of Economics: The Year 12 Domestic Australian Scholarship and the Year 12 Equity and Diversity Scholarship.
The Year 12 Domestic Australian Scholarship is for outstanding Australian domestic students who are completing Year 12 studies. The successful candidate will receive a $5,000 bursary each year for three years. Applications close 3 November 2017.
The Year 12 Equity and Diversity is for students who can demonstrate a very keen interest in economics but who have faced educational disadvantage during high school. The successful candidate will receive a $5,000 bursary each year plus a mentoring scheme. Applications close 28 November 2017.
Support for international students under 18 years of age
If you have international students who will be aged 17 at the time they will commence their studies at UQ, The University of Queensland Student Services offers a supervision program which approves the accommodation, support and general welfare of unaccompanied international students under 18 years of age.
Applicants under the age of 18 will be identified in the admission process and an offer of admission will be conditional on the applicant submitting a completed International Student Supervision registration form signed by the applicant and their parent/legal custodian.
If the University accepts responsibility for accommodation and welfare arrangements, a Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) alongside a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter will be issued, so applicants can then apply for a student visa.
Bond University
You can apply direct to Bond right now. Applying online to study at Bond University is free and easy. We encourage you to lodge your application as soon as you have decided what you would like to study. There’s no application fee - no obligation to accept a place if it is offered - it simply gives you another option when it comes to making a decision about your future.
Applying for a scholarship is as simple as completing an additional section of the general Bond application form. In other words, there's no need to submit multiple applications. Your application acts as both an application for a scholarship as well as an application to study at Bond University all in one form. Before you start an application, read our top scholarship application tips:
The University of Queensland: Accommodation guarantee for new students
For students commencing study at UQ and looking for accommodation, UQ's accommodation services is providing guaranteed accommodation for eligible students before they arrive!
Students who will be studying as an international, regional or interstate student at the St Lucia or Herston campuses will receive guaranteed accommodation through the UQ Colleges and UQ's external partners.
Upon application, students will receive an offer within five days, allowing them to plan and prepare for their move to Brisbane. For information, contact Andrea Strachan:
Phone: 07 3365 1720
Email: a.strachan@uq.edu.au
Web:
QUT For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
QUT’s Oodgeroo Unit offers the entry pathway from mid-October for QTAC applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and place QUT within their top three preferences. Applicants need to have their from a and as this process can take time, we recommend students and/or their parents start this process early.
QUT Additional entry requirements and scholarships in creative industries
For such as auditions, portfolios or interviews, students must apply online to QUT by 5pm on Friday 15 September as well as applying through QTAC. Students interested in creative industries can also access , ranging from $10,000 to $30,000, many of which are awarded based on creative ability.
QUT Open Day program now available - register your interest
Mark the date in your diary! Visit us on Sunday 30 July to find out everything you need to know about studying at QUT. to receive event updates and go into the draw for a MacBook
Early Entry Schemes to University:
Several Tertiary Institutions offer early entry schemes that require you to apply directly to the University:
UNE
- Apply directly to UNE through the Early Entry Scheme
- No application fees
- Know in early November
- ATAR or OP not required
- No UAC/QTAC applications
- Currently open and available to all Year 12s (OP and non OP)
USC
The Early Offer Guarantee enables Year 12 students to be offered an early and guaranteed place at the University of the Sunshine Coast in November. These offers are made prior to the release of Year 12 results, rather than students having to wait until the main QTAC offer round in January. Early and guaranteed offers will be made to students based on the recommendations of their school Principal. Applications open 3 August.
ACU Early Achievers' Program (EAP)
We believe students should be recognised for their contribution and leadership potential, and this is why we grant them status as Early Achievers. One of the biggest benefits of the program is that successful applicants receive an offer well ahead of the usual tertiary admissions announcements. You can apply if you are currently in Year 12. Both domestic and international students can apply if you hope to enrol in a course at ACU.
EAP applications to study in 2018
Opened - Wednesday 26 April 2017
Close - Monday 17 July 2017
Offers released by end of August 2017
KEY DATES:
JUNE
Saturday 17 June
10am - 1.30pm, Endeavour College Of Natural Health Open Day
Saturday 17 June
10am - 12pm, New York Film Academy Open Day,
JULY
Saturday 15/Sunday 16 July
10am - 4pm, Tertiary Studies Expo TSXPO, Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills,
Saturday 22 July
9am - 2pm, Australian Catholic University (ACU), Banyo
Saturday 22 July
2pm - 6pm, Bond University Gold Coast
Sunday 23 July
Griffith University Nathan, Gold Coast, Southbank,
Sunday 23 July
10am - 2pm (TBC), Sunshine Coast University Sippy Downs
Sunday 30 July
9am - 3pm, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Gardens Point
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