AEROSPACE GATEWAY SCHOOLS APPLICATION
FOR DIRECT ENTRY TO UQ PROGRAM/S IN 2016
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS)
BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 4 SEPTEMBER 2015
APPLICANT TO COMPLETE.
Please see the accompanying Information for Applicants for more information.
1.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Title: _______ Given Names:
Family Name:
Address:
School:
Telephone:
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Email:
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Mobile: _______
Date of Birth: __________
ACADEMIC AND CAREER ASPIRATIONS
Please indicate the degree and specialisation(s) you intend to study at The University of Queensland.
Preference 1:
Preference 2:
Preference 3:
3.
DECLARATION
I declare that I have read and understood the Information for Applicants and this application form. I further
declare that the information given in this application is correct and complete.
Signed:
Date:
ACADEMIC SUMMARY
Current Year 12 subjects - applicant to complete
Predicted grades - Principal to complete
If enrolled in more than six subjects, please give best six that meet
criteria
Please refer to Selection Criteria section in Information for
Applicants below
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PRINCIPAL TO COMPLETE - CONFIDENTIAL
Please mail hard copy to:
Project Manager,
Aerospace Gateway Schools
c/-Aviation Australia
16 Boronia Road
Eagle Farm QLD 4009
Tel: (07) 3860 1065
ACADEMIC ABILITY
We appreciate your assessment of the academic ability of the applicant.
Approximate overall position in year within School:
out of
Position Total in Year
Please comment on the student’s overall academic ability:
COMMUNICATION, INTERPERSONAL AND LEADERSHIP QUALITIES:
We are looking for students with qualities necessary to succeed in challenging university programs, such as
motivation and initiative. Please comment on the applicant’s most notable qualities. How has the applicant
demonstrated these qualities within the school or general community?
GENERAL – Any other comments:
Please print your name:
Date:______________________
Title:___________________________________________________________________________
Signature:
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
Selection Criteria
1. results in Year 12 as projected by the Principal of each nominating School, as follows:
 overall: at least HA in 5 subjects
 for Bachelor of Engineering (Honours): at least HA in Maths B and at least HA in
Physics or Chemistry
 for Bachelor of Information Technology: at least HA in Maths B
2. recommendation by the Principal as to quality of the student’s performance, character and
suitability for university study
3. evident strong interest in engineering and/or and information technology studies through
demonstrated participation in school, extracurricular and community activities related to the
nominated degree program.
4. excellent communication, interpersonal skills and demonstrated potential for leadership.
Application to QTAC Essential
In addition to nomination for this direct entry scheme, students will need to apply through QTAC as
normal and to nominate the relevant UQ degree (Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (BEHons),
Bachelor of Information Technology (BInfTech) as a preference. It may be possible to transfer to a
dual degree Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Bachelor of Information Technology at a later date.
Students will need to nominate one of the above programs as their first preference on their QTAC
form.
Interviews
Nominees may be required to present for interview by UQ and Education Queensland representatives.
Telephone interviews may be arranged for non-metropolitan nominees.
Results
Up to 25 direct entry places will be offered for 2016. UQ will notify successful applicants of the
University’s commitment to offer them a place in the relevant program/s. The University will also
notify unsuccessful applicants. UQ Admissions will ensure that successful students are matched with
their QTAC application and provided with a formal offer of a place at UQ.
Related Scholarships
Applicants for Direct Entry are encouraged to make separate application for UQ Academic
Scholarships such as the UQ Excellence Scholarships and UQ Merit Scholarships. Please visit
www.uq.edu.au/study/scholarships for more information.
INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS
Procedures
1. Nominations for Direct Entry are being advertised to the Gateway schools during Terms 2 & 3.
2. Individual schools will select students according to selection criteria 1 and 2 above.
3. Schools should submit nominations to the Education Queensland’s Head of Department
Aerospace Industries (HODAI). Maximum of three applications per school.
4. International students are not eligible for this direct entry scheme as it is only available to those
students categorized as a domestic student .
Deadlines
Principals of Gateway Schools should submit nominations to the Project Manager Aerospace
Gateway Schools by 4 September 2015. Outcomes will be communicated to applicants and
principals early in Term 4.
ENQUIRIES
Please contact the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology:
Ph (07) 3365 3853 email: g.smith@eait.uq.edu.au or visit www.eait.uq.edu.au