sign in sign up
<<
Home , University of Melbourne

CAREERS UPDATE NOVEMBER 2016 The University of news for careers practitioners

2016 CHANGE OF PREFERENCE CONTENTS VTAC Change of Preference period is On campus event details an exciting and challenging time for 2016 Change of 1 you and your students, but you don’t Date: Wednesday 14 December 2016 Preference need to navigate it alone. We are here Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm Location: Sidney Asia Centre, Get Started at 2 to help you understand the options Melbourne available at Melbourne, so you can Parkville campus assist your students to make the best Register: cop.unimelb.edu.au Key Dates 2 possible decisions for their futures. Melbourne Style 2 Can’t attend in person? Go online! International Student 2 Course Information Day Online Course Information Day gives Consultations Do your students have questions students and their parents a chance to Bachelor of Design 3 learn more about their study options, about their study options? Have Where Are They Now 3 they changed their mind about their even if they can’t come and meet us in 2017 Extension Program 3 path, or are they likely to receive an person. Your students and their parents ATAR that is higher or lower than can log in and receive personalised Summer Schools 4 advice about our undergraduate they expected? Send them to Course VCA Graduate Season: 4 courses, pathways to graduate Information Day on 14 December at 2016 Exhibitions the Parkville campus. study, scholarships and special entry schemes. Contact Us 5 Our staff are happy to chat with students one-on-one and answer any Online event details questions they have once they receive Date: Thursday 15 December 2016 their ATAR. The day features Location: Online only information sessions on all of our Register: cop.unimelb.edu.au undergraduate courses and our popular graduate pathways. There will For more information, contact your also be a special information session staff member and morning tea just for parents. or direct your students to call 13MELB (13 63 52) or email 13MELB@ Students can end their day with a tour unimelb.edu.au. of our campus and residential colleges. Careers practitioners are also welcome to attend.

University of Melbourne | Parkville VIC 3010, | CRICOS Code: 00116K GET STARTED AT MELBOURNE KEY DATES COMMENCING STUDENTS 2017 REMINDER When the University of Melbourne have received an email. reopens on 3 January 2017, the Monday 12 December 2016 The process from offer to orientation VCE results and ATAR released selection officers for each course is fairly straight forward. Students go straight into course selection. simply need to read the directions sent Wednesday 14 December 2016 It is a very busy time of the year to them and follow the steps closely. Course Information Day for admissions staff who work Students must set up their University nonstop from the time we receive Monday 19 December 2016 account before they can accept their International VCE early offers the applications from VTAC early in offer and complete their administrative January until selection is finalised. enrolment. It is recommended that Tuesday 20 December 2016 The University lets VTAC know which students complete this step as soon 12:00pm: Change of Preference students it will be making offers as possible, so that they become a closes to. VTAC then send the offer to the current student. student via their VTAC user account. Tuesday 3 January 2017 Students should receive their course If at any time students need help with University opens for 2017 their online acceptance and enrolment, offer at 2:00pm on Wednesday 18 Wednesday 4 January 2017 IB they can contact STOP 1 by calling January 2017. Notional ATAR released 13MELB, ask a question online or drop I0:00am-4:00pm: Change of Students who receive a University into STOP 1 in person. of Melbourne course offer will then preference for IB students receive an email from the Vice The “Get Started at Melbourne” website is public, so students and Wednesday 18 January 2017 with their University of 2:00pm: Round 1 offers Melbourne student number and a link careers advisers can go through the to “Get Started at Melbourne”. pages together before offers come out Tuesday 7 February 2017 and familiarise themselves with the Round 2 offers Students should ensure the email seven steps to follow. address listed in their VTAC account is still active, and check their email regularly during this period. It is not More info: uncommon for these emails to end students.unimelb.edu.au/get-started up in students’ automated junk email Chat: ask.unimelb.edu.au/app/ask folders, so students should check all Phone: 13MELB (13 63 52) junk email folders before contacting Drop in: STOP 1, 757 Swanston Street, the University if they feel they should Parkville (main entrance off Grattan St)

“MELBOURNE STYLE” Launched

The University of Melbourne’s new T-shirts, dolmans, puffer vests and range of clothing and accessories sweatshirts. Accessories includes ties, features quality fabrics and modern bowties, lapel pins, cuflinks, beanies, INTERNATIONAL and classical designs capturing the caps, scarves and pashminas. STUDENT essence of the University from its The University is launching Melbourne origins in 1853 to the groundbreaking Style with a 15% discount on CONSULTATIONS advances in research and teaching purchases over $100 made before that we are renowned for today. 21 December 2016 for all careers International Year 12 students Collections include the 1853 range, practitioners. Orders must be placed are invited to book an individual, celebrating 160 years of tradition and online. 20-minute consultation with pride. one of our friendly University Visit: shop.unimelb.edu.au staff members to discuss study The men’s and women’s clothing Discount code: Onshore2016 options, application procedures range includes short and long sleeve and international student support services.

Appointments will be held at our Parkville campus and are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 2pm-5pm until 30 November 2016.

Students can register at: futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ consultations-yr12

UniversityUniversity of Melbourne of Melbourne | Parkville| Parkville VIC VIC 3010, 3010, Australia | |CRICOS CRICOS Code: Code: 00116K 00116K BACHELOR OF DESIGN UpDaTes

The Bachelor of Design’s entry in the University handbook has been updated to include program details and subjects offered in 2017.

The handbook entry includes detailed information on learning outcomes, course structure, entry requirements and an overview of the diverse subject offering. It covers majors, minors, specialisations, electives and breadth options.

Handbook entry: handbook. unimelb.edu.au/view/2017/B-DES 2017 EXTENSION PROGRAM Sample study plans by major: APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON bdes.unimelb.edu.au

Applications for the 2017 Extension Program close on Thursday 15 December 2017. The Extension Program provides high achieving students with an opportunity to undertake first year university study during Year 12. Subjects offered through the Extension Program build on VCE studies and extend study to first-year university level. The Extension Program offers an academic challenge and a taste of university life, as well as the opportunity to gain an ATAR increment and credit towards a subsequent undergraduate degree. There are no University of Melbourne tuition fees for WHERE ARE THEY Extension Program students in 2017. In 2017, the Extension Program will feature three new subject areas: Advanced NOW? proJecT German, Engineering Systems and Italian. There are a total of 28 subjects across the humanities, language, mathematics, science and commerce disciplines. In mid-October, schools across Australia were sent the results of High achieving Year 11 students can now lodge their applications for the 2017 the latest ‘Where Are They Extension Program via the University’s online application system: Now?’ (WATN) survey. The WATN Website for applications: futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/info/school-students/ Project was established by the extension-program/how-to-apply Onshore Recruitment team in 2011 with the aim of reconnecting first Contact: year graduate students with their Email: [email protected] former secondary schools to shed Phone: 03 8344 5538 light on their career development decisions to date. Application and selection timeline Mon 12 December 2016 VCE Unit 3/4 results released Where students agree to provide Thurs 15 December 2016 Deadline for submission of Year 11 their contact details, schools may reports and VCE Unit 3/4 results invite their past students to careers Thurs 15 December 2016 APPLICATIONS CLOSE and further study events as appropriate. Mon-Wed 16-18 January 2017 Students advised of application outcome Fri 20 January 2017 Extension Program Welcome Day This year we contacted 1793 Late January 2017 School Centre classes commence students, and have forwarded (for off-campus students) information on to 414 schools from Mon 27 February 2017 Semester 1 classes commence across the country. (for on-campus subject areas) Mon 24 July 2017 Semester 2 classes commence For more information on the (for on-campus subject areas) WATN Project, please contact Matthew White: [email protected].

UniversityUniversity of Melbourne of Melbourne | Parkville| Parkville VIC VIC 3010, 3010, Australia | |CRICOS CRICOS Code: Code: 00116K 00116K MELBOURNE STUDENT UNION VCE SUMMER SCHOOL (VCESS)

The Residential Program, which is aimed at students from rural or regional , includes a place in the Academic Program, a stay at St Hilda’s College and nightly residential activities designed to help students to familiarise themselves both with college living and the city of Melbourne. Costs are outlined below.

Dates: Monday 9 January 2017 - Friday 20 January 2017 The University of Melbourne Student The program fee covers all classes, Location: Parkville Campus Union VCE Summer School (VCESS) subject booklets, participation in the Accommodation (for Residential has been running for over 30 years. activities program, a VCE Summer Program only): St Hilda’s College The two-week program, run by School T-shirt, some lunches and any Cost for day program: $240 current University students, is aimed specific tutoring students require. Cost for Residential Program: $540 at students from disadvantaged backgrounds and underrepresented To assist students in financial need, About the Residential Program: schools. It is open to students from a limited number of bursaries are umsu.unimelb.edu.au/jump-in/ across Victoria who will be in Year 12 available. If you are interested in summerschool/residential or completing a VCE Unit 3/4 subject applying for a bursary, please contact in 2017. the VCE Summer School directly. Register and enrol: go.unimelb.edu.au/rx9a

VCA & MCM ANNUAL WHAT’S ON AT THE VCA THIS SUMMER?

SUMMER SCHOOL Visual Arts Exhibition 48th Annual Graduate Screenings Focused on developing a broad Graduating students from Drawing Graduating students from VCA’s film and range of artistic techniques, the and Printmedia, Painting, Photography, television programs will be presenting Victorian College of the Arts & Sculpture and Spatial Practice - as an enthralling selection of films over the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music well as those completing Honours - month of December. (VCA & MCM) Summer School present highlights from their year of offers the perfect opportunity to study. The resulting show is a feast Dates: extend skills in preparation for either of drawing, prints, photography, Week 1: 8-11 December, 12-10pm the VCE sculpture, painting, screen-based and Week 2 - 15-18 December, 12-10pm or undergraduate study. Program digital media, reflecting the gamut of Tickets: $13 full/$10 concession. participants are able to engage in the artistic expression. The annual Graduate Bookings can be made through the practical arts at the very highest Exhibition represents an opportunity for ACMI Box Office, phone 03 8663 2583 level. Taught by leading industry friends, family and art lovers to enter this or visit the ACMI website. experts, the VCA & MCM Summer cultural laboratory and share in the More info: vca-mcm.unimelb.edu.au/ School is a great way for students to creativity of the VCA. events deepen understanding, grow confidence and have fun. Dates: 21-27 November 2016, 6-8pm Venue: Margaret Lawrence Gallery, 40 Courses- Theatre available: - Dance Dodds Street, Southbank - Music Theatre - Musicianship - Film & TV - Visual Art Dance - Pop Song Writing - Gaming This spectacular showcase from VCA’s Dates: 11-22 January 2017 (3 or 5 days) graduating dancers of 2016 features Cost: varies depending on program new choreographic works by Prue Lang and Rheannon Port, CRUSH (excerpt) More info and bookings: by Stephanie Lake and Nonesuch by vca-mcm.unimelb.edu.au/shortcourses Anna Smith. Presented by third year Graduating Dancers and Production Students.

Dates: 10-11 November, 8pm 12 November, 2pm and 8pm 15-17 November, 8pm Venue: Space 28, Performing Arts Building, 28 Dodds Street, Southbank Tickets: Visit Eventbrite.

UniversityUniversity of Melbourne of Melbourne | Parkville| Parkville VIC VIC 3010, 3010, Australia | |CRICOS CRICOS Code: Code: 00116K 00116K CONTACT US

— Key contact — Contact details — Events and management areas

Wendy Holden T: (03) 8344 4635 - Responsible for managing the Onshore Recruitment team Associate Director, E: [email protected] Onshore Recruitment John Paul Collins T: (03) 8344 5619 - Manages high achieving student programs Recruitment Relationship E: [email protected] - Graduate student recruitment Manager - On campus events - Schools in Melbourne South East and rural Loddon - New Zealand - Onshore education representative Lois Carlton T: (03) 8344 8809 - Career Practitioner liaison Recruitment Relationship E: [email protected] - Tertiary Information Services Manager - Off campus events - Schools in Melbourne Yarra and rural Central Highlands - Kerryn Skinner T: (03) 8344 4736 - Schools in Melbourne Eastern suburbs Account Manager E: [email protected] - Jon Worthen T: (03) 8344 8949 - Manages programs and events for international onshore Recruitment Relationship E: [email protected] students in secondary schools and foundation studies Coordinator programs - Schools in Melbourne Bayside and Peninsula - Leah McGregor T: (03) 8344 7508 - Graduate student recruitment events Recruitment Relationship E: [email protected] - Focus On program Coordinator (Alice Grinton on secondment in 2016) - Open Day - Schools in Barwon region - - UniExperience - Tertiary Information Services - Equity and indigenous programs - Schools in Melbourne Western Suburbs - Open Day - Rod Nelson T: (03) 8344 7511 - Trinity College Foundation Studies Student Recruitment office E: [email protected] - A Day at Melbourne event - Schools in Melbourne Eastern outskirts - Nicola Haslinghouse T: (03) 8344 1650 - University of Melbourne Extension Program Student Recruitment Officer E: [email protected] - Change of Preference - Course Information day - Schools in rural Western District and Wimmera - Australian Capital Territory Rebecca Calton T: (03) 8344 8031 - Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program Student Recruitment office E: [email protected] - Aspiring Scholars - Elite athletes and artistic performers - Stephanie Wilson T: (03) 8344 8376 - Melbourne Connect program HEPP E: [email protected] - Access Melbourne - Schools in Melbourne Northern suburbs - Schools in Goulburn region Lisa Fairweather T: (03) 9035 4612 - Support for Associate Director Recruitment Systems E: [email protected] - Support for Career Practitioner liaison Coordinator - Support for events

Disclaimer Publisher Feedback/comments? Authorised by: Associate Director, Onshore The information in this publication was Email: Lois Carlton correct at the time of printing. The Published by: External Relations Editor, Careers Update University reserves the right to make [email protected] changes as appropriate. As details may CRICOS Provider Code: 00116K change, you are encouraged to visit ©Copyright the University of Melbourne, the University’s website or contact the August 2016 University of Melbourne Information Centre to obtain the latest information.