CAREERS UPDATE NEWS FOR CAREERS PRACTITIONERS JANUARY 2018

UNIVERSITY OF COURSES MOST CONTENTS POPULAR IN

The University of Melbourne’s Arts and Science degrees are the most popular courses in Second round offers 2 Victoria, according to the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre’s (VTAC) first preference applications for study in 2018. Melbourne Chancellors 3 Scholarship recipients Four out of the top five most popular Victorian courses are University of Melbourne degrees, with the Bachelor of Commerce taking out the fourth spot and the Bachelor of Exciting new scholarships 6 Biomedicine in fifth spot. Melbourne National Merit 6 More than 52,973 students received an offer of place in the first round at a Victorian Scholarship university this year. Science Start Up Acting Vice-Chancellor and Provost Professor Carolyn Evans said that the University was 6 Scholarship pleased to have attracted so many high achieving students. “Our five largest undergraduate degrees (Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce, Design and Bachelor of Design 7 Science) all received applications from students with ATARs of 99.9 or higher,” Professor Pathways Scholarship Evans said. Contact 8 “Likewise the Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholars Program for high-achieving students continues to prove popular among students with 154 offers.” Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarships are awarded to students who achieved an ATAR or equivalent of 99.9 or above. They attract some of the most academically able students to the University of Melbourne, where they receive a scholarship and a guaranteed place in the graduate program of their choice. Professor Evans said that the University’s thriving Access Melbourne equity program increased its offers from 2202 last year to 2350 this year, comprising 31 per cent of all University of Melbourne offers. “This ensures that more students from rural and disadvantaged backgrounds will receive a place in the University,” Professor Evans said. “For students still looking to secure course entry, second round offers provide an opportunity to change your preferences and attain your preferred degree.” As well the university announced three new scholarships to coincide with the first-round offers. All three scholarships will also be allocated during further rounds. Continued over page...

University of Melbourne | Parkville VIC 3010, | CRICOS Code: 00116K 1 UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE COURSES MOST POPULAR IN VICTORIA (CONT.)

Course Name Cleary-In ATAR Total domestic offers to date (incl. early round + Round 1) General Studies RC 65 Arts 85.00 2043 Arts (Chancellor's Scholars) 99.90 16 Arts (Extended) RC 12 Biomedicine 95.00 884 Biomedicine (Chancellor's Scholars) 99.90 63 Commerce 93.05 1143 Commerce (Chancellor's Scholars) 99.90 14 Design 86.20 467 Design (Chancellor's Scholars) n/p 1 Music RC 182 Music (Chancellor's Scholars) - 0 Oral Health 85.15 92 Science 85.00 2166 Science (Chancellor's Scholars) 99.90 60 Science (Extended) RC 11 Agriculture 70.60 221 Fine Arts (Acting) RC 18 Fine Arts (Animation) RC 9 Fine Arts (Dance) RC 51 Fine Arts (Film and Television) RC 16 Fine Arts (Music Theatre) RC 24 Fine Arts (Production) RC 39 Fine Arts (Screenwriting) RC 21 Fine Arts (Theatre) RC 20 Fine Arts (Visual Art) RC 126

SECOND ROUND OFFERS ON 2 FEBRUARY

Students who received an offer to the University of Melbourne in Round 1 should be well on the way to completing their enrolment and starting their orientation. Orientation occurs online from the moment they accept their offer. The online resources are vast and we recommend beginning with the video that has students talking about their experiences at orientation and how attending it helped them settle in.

In addition, the following on-campus sessions have been organised:

24 January Bachelor of Science Science: Day 1 25 January Bachelor of Design Pre-Semester Program 29 January Bachelor of Biomedicine Enrolment Advice Day Other ongoing orientation activities occur between 12- 28 February and include sessions on “getting the most out of lectures”, “money, money, money”, “tutorial discussions strategies module 1”. Check out the details here. Continued over page...

University of Melbourne | Parkville VIC 3010, Australia | CRICOS Code: 00116K 2 SECOND ROUND OFFERS ON 2 FEBRUARY (CONT.)

This year the University will be expanding their participation in Round 2 providing a great opportunity for your students to realise their dream of studying at UM. The ATARs required to secure a Round 2 offer are competitive so students should make sure to change their preferences accordingly.

Students will need to change their preference by 4pm 29 January to get an offer in Round 2. If they already have a course offer they can simply move their preferred course above their offered course to ensure they are considered for Round 2. Students must log into their VTAC account to change their preference.

For students who have not put in a VTAC application there is one more opportunity for them to get an offer in Round 2 and commence at the University of Melbourne on Monday 26 February. Post January 1 applications open on 17 January at 10am and close on 22 January 5pm. Applications can be made by clicking here.

Students with questions about Change of Preference and Round 2 can go to this website for information, ring 13MELB (13 6352), submit an email enquiry or select a LiveChat.

MELBOURNE CHANCELLORS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

The University made 166 offers to students were eligible for the Melbourne Chancellors Scholarship. Pictured below are the impressive group of students able to attend the University’s lunchtime Melbourne Chancellors Scholars reception on 15 December last year. The scholarships are awarded to talented undergraduate students in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement during their Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB). Continued over page...

University of Melbourne | Parkville VIC 3010, Australia | CRICOS Code: 00116K 3 MELBOURNE CHANCELLORS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS (CONT.)

What are the benefits? • HECS Student Contribution exemption for the full duration of a Commonwealth Supported Place in a Bachelor degree course and a concurrent Diploma course ($17 500-$32 500) • Living allowance for the standard full-time duration of the Bachelor degree course and concurrent Diploma course with a value of: • $5,000 per year for students who studied in Victoria • $10,000 per year for students who studied outside Victoria • Melbourne Global Scholars Award of up to $2,500 for an approved period of overseas study as an Exchange or Study Abroad student • Guaranteed Commonwealth Supported Place in one of the professional master degrees for students who meet the prerequisite course and entry requirements for the master degree

Students who live in rural or regional Victoria or outside Victoria are eligible for New to Melbourne Accommodation. To support their transition to Melbourne, the University will reserve a place in a residential facility close to the Parkville Campus for the first year of their studies. The offer does not include the cost of the accommodation.

To be eligible for the Melbourne Chancellors Scholarship, students must • Be a domestic student who has completed an Australian Year 12 or IB in Australia or • An Australian citizen who completed Year 12 or the IB outside Australia • Have applied for a university of Melbourne undergraduate course via VTAC for the commencement in the year following completion of an Australian Year 12 or IB • Have not previously undertaken any tertiary studies (excluding extension program as part of a Year 12 program)

Selection Criteria • achieved an ATAR of at least 99.90, or • intend to undertake the Bachelor of Music and achieved an ATAR of at least 99.85 and achieved an audition score of A+, or • are of Indigenous Australian descent and achieved an ATAR of at least 90.00

*The list of Melbourne Chancellors Scholarship recipients below only includes Victorian students who gave permission for their names to be published in the press release 15 December 2017 and are in photo above.

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University of Melbourne | Parkville VIC 3010, Australia | CRICOS Code: 00116K 4 MELBOURNE CHANCELLORS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS (CONT.)

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University of Melbourne | Parkville VIC 3010, Australia | CRICOS Code: 00116K 5 EXCITING NEW SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCED

The following scholarships were announced to coincide with the release of first round offers in 2018.

MELBOURE NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship, is awarded to talented undergraduate students in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement during their Australian Year 12 or International Baccalaureate (IB).

Benefits A one-off allowance of $5000 to support transition to University. The allowance is paid in the first semester of enrolment, payable after census (31 March).

Eligibility • Domestic Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate (IB) undertaken in Australia • Must be enrolled in course as at 31 March 2018 (census date). • Have applied for a University of Melbourne course for commencement in the year following completion of Year 12 or IB via VTAC, and

Have achieved an ATAR or notional ATAR in 2017 of: • At least 99.00 or • At least 85.00 for students of Indigenous Australian descent • May not have undertaken any tertiary studies (excluding extension studies completed as part of a Year 12 program) • Must satisfy the prerequisites for the nominated course and • May not be in receipt of a Chancellor’s Scholarship. The Melbourne National Merit Scholarship may be accepted if other scholarships are held*

* If students are eligible for a KLD relocation allowance/and or an Access Melbourne Scholarships, they are also eligible for this

Application No application is required. Students will be automatically considered for the award. Students will be informed of the outcome with the release of course offers.

Deferrals: Melbourne National Merit Scholarship cannot be deferred

SCIENCE START UP SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is for all Victorian school leavers who completed their studies in 2017 with an ATAR of between 92.00 and 98.95 and enrolled in the Bachelor of Science at the University of Melbourne in semester 1, 2018

Benefits Payment of $1000 in the first year and a further $1000 in second or third year if the students elects to undertake an approved international experience

Eligibility To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to: • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen • have completed Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in Victoria • not have been awarded results for subjects undertaken as part of a degree course at a tertiary institution in Australia • have enrolled for a full-time University of Melbourne Bachelor of Science degree for commencement in Semester 1 2018 following completion of an Australian Year 12 or IB in 2017. Students enrolled part-time may be eligible. Continued over page...

University of Melbourne | Parkville VIC 3010, Australia | CRICOS Code: 00116K 6 SCIENCE START UP SCHOLARSHIP (CONT.) Application Awarded on the basis of merit, and guaranteed to all students who satisfy course prerequisites and achieved an ATAR of between 92.00 and 98.95. No separate application is required. You will be automatically considered for this award.

Deferrals: Science Start Up Scholarship cannot be deferred

BACHELOR OF DESIGN PATHWAYS SCHOLARSHIP The Bachelor of Design Pathways Scholarships is to assist rural Victorians and interstate students who enrol in the Bachelor of Design with their transition to the University of Melbourne.

Benefits The Bachelor of Design Pathways Scholarship provides a one-off payment of $5000. The scholarship is in addition to any other UM scholarship payable after census date if they accept and enrol in Semester 1 2018.

Eligibility • To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to: • have applied for the Bachelor of Design through VTAC • have completed Year 12 or IB in Australia in the year prior to commencing the Bachelor of Design • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen • be living outside of Victoria at the time of your application or, • be living in a region of Victoria deemed rural* • have received an offer for Bachelor of Design for commencement in 2018

Application No application is required. Students will be automatically considered for the award. Students will be informed of the outcome with the release of course offers.

*Rural-Victorian students must have submitted a Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) application and been verified as a rural applicant to be considered for Bachelor of Design Pathways scholarship. SEAS applications are now closed.

Deferrals: Bachelor of Design Pathway Scholarship cannot be deferred

University of Melbourne | Parkville VIC 3010, Australia | CRICOS Code: 00116K 7 CONTACT US

Contact Name Contact Information Responsibilities Wendy Holden (03) 8344 4635 • Onshore Recruitment Associate Director, Onshore Recruitment [email protected] management John Paul Collins (03) 8344 5619 • High achieving student programs Recruitment Relationship Manager [email protected] • Graduate student recruitment • On campus events • Schools in Melbourne South East and rural Loddon • New Zealand • Onshore education representative Lois Carlton (03) 8344 8809 • Career practitioner liaison Recruitment Relationship Manager [email protected] • Tertiary Information Services • Off campus events • Schools in Melbourne Yarra and rural Central Highlands • New South Wales Kerryn Skinner (03) 8344 4736 • Schools in Melbourne Eastern Account Manager [email protected] suburbs Bec Calton (03) 8344 8031 • Programs and events for Recruitment Relationship Coordinator [email protected] international onshore students in secondary schools and foundation studies programs • Schools in Melbourne Bayside and Peninsula • Leah McGregor (03) 8344 7508 • Tertiary Information Services Student Recruitment Officer [email protected] • Change of Preference • Course Information Day • Schools in Melbourne in Knox Maroondah region • Tasmania

Rod Nelson (03) 8344 7511 • Trinity College Foundation Studies Student Recruitment Officer [email protected] • A Day at Melbourne event • Schools in Melbourne Western suburbs • Western Australia

Nicola Haslinghouse (03) 8344 1650 • Graduate student recruitment Recruitment Relationship Coordinator [email protected] events • Focus On program • Schools in Barwon region • South Australia

Vacant Position TBC TBC • Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program • Aspiring Scholars • Elite athletes and artistic performers • Northern Territory

Stephanie Wilson (03) 8344 8376 • UniExperience HEPPP [email protected] • Melbourne Connect program • Access Melbourne • Schools in Melbourne Northern suburbs • Schools in Goulburn region

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Contact Name Contact Information Responsibilities Nathan McLean (03) 8344 5538 • University of Melbourne Extension Student Recruitment Officer [email protected] Program • Open Day • Schools in rural Western District and Wimmera • Australian Capital Territory

Lisa Fairweather (03) 8344 4612 • Support for Associate Director Student Recruitment Assistant [email protected] • Support for Career Practitioner liaison • Support for events

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

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