Alternative Pathways to University
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August 2014
5.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Attendance : 69
Please collect Undergraduate Course Guides from the front – if considering Notre Dame, also collect their Admissions Guide (and attend 3/9/14)
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PATHWAYS TO
CURTIN
UNIVERSITY
PATHWAY OPTIONS
PORTFOLIO ENTRY
CURTIN ENABLING PROGRAMS
TAFE QUALIFICATIONS
STEP UP SCHEME
CURTIN COLLEGE
COURSE SWITCHING
Future Students Centre: 9266 1000
http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au
YEAR 12 REQUIREMENTS
The most direct way into university…
Achieve WACE
Achieve a sufficient ATAR
(Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank)
At least 70.00 for Curtin
Demonstrate English competence:
Scaled mark of at least 50 % in ATAR
level English
*must complete exam
Pass any prerequisites
STEPUP TO CURTIN ENTRY PATHWAY
StepUp Entry
Eligibility
 AUS/NZ citizen or permanent resident
 ATAR from 60.00 to 69.95
 Meet English language requirements
AND at least one of the following:
• Financial hardship
• Indigenous Australian
• First in immediate family to attend
university
• Attended an eligible school
• Reside in an eligible postcode
Opportunity to study at Curtin even if you do
not meet the minimum ATAR.
Details at
http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/schoolleavers/how-to-get-in/flexible-entry-pathways/
CURTIN ENABLING COURSES
Fee exempt programs to help you gain entry into Curtin
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UniReady Enabling 6 month
program
UniReady Enabling ‘INTENSIVE’
program
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Enabling Course for Science,
Engineering & Health
UNIREADY ENABLING COURSE
6 month program
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Offered online OR on campus Designed for entrance into courses with 70 ATAR & no pre requisites. (Humanities, Business & some Health) Apply through TISC
All units have exams except for ‘Foundations of Communication’
ANYONE can apply
UNIREADY INTENSIVE
5 week ‘INTENSIVE’ program
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Offered on campus only
For entrance into courses with a 70.00 ATAR & no pre requisites. (Humanities, Business & some Health) Apply directly to the university at www.curtin.edu.au/uniready
Contact hours: Students will spend 4 – 6 hours class contact per unit. ie. Total of 20 – 24 hours per week.
Originally designed for students who’d attempted 4 ATAR subjects, now open to all students. ENABLING COURSE FOR SCIENCE,
ENGINEERING & HEALTH
1 year program
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Taught at Tuart & Canning College
8 units taught over 2 semesters to build knowledge in maths & science. Apply through TISC The number of units you must complete and course weighted average required vary depending on the course you will be applying for.
ANYONE can apply
TAFE PATHWAY
Certificate IV
Notional ATAR of 70
Separate English Competency Required
Diploma
Notional ATAR of 84 or 80
Satisfies English Requirement
Advanced Diploma
Notional ATAR of 86 or 82
Satisfies English Requirement
*These are indicative guides – the final
decision lies with the teaching area
PORTFOLIO ENTRY
http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/
Arts, Media and Communication
Creative Advertising and Graphic Design; Creative Writing; 3D Design; Digital Design; Fashion; Journalism; Photography; Fine Art
Education
Early Childhood Education; Primary; Secondary
Science
Agribusiness; Coastal and Marine Science; Computing; Environmental Biology; Geographic Information Science; Mine and Engineering Surveying; Multidisciplinary Science: Applied Geology; Surveying; Computer Systems and Networking
Business
Accounting; Business Information Systems; Business Law; Economics; Finance; Management; Marketing; Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Health
Health Science; Health Safety and Environment; Psychology; Psychology and Human Resource Management
PORTFOLIO ENTRY
http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/
You'll be required to show evidence of achievement, determination and commitment to your chosen field.
School leaver
• WACE or equivalent
• Competency in English through study at Stage 2 or above:
• Final scaled score of 50 or;
• WACE course score or standardised moderated school assessment or standardised exam assessment of 55 or;
• A letter grade of A, B or C in the designated English courses
• Academic preparedness
• At least 4 WACE Courses in year 12, with at least three at stage 2 or above which are relevant to the course for which you are making application. • Achievement must be equivalent to a C average and an indicative ATAR of 70.
• Satisfy any prerequisite or the equivalent requirements for entry into the participating course
MISSING PREREQUISITE SUBJECTS?
DON’T PASS ENGLISH?
You will automatically be invited to sit:
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
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Pearson Test of English (academic)
MISSING SCIENCE OR MATHS?
Summer Bridging units offered in:
• Maths
• Physics
• Chemistry
Approx. $1000 each
CURTIN COLLEGE
For more info:
http://www.curtincollege.edu.au/
Call: 9266 4888
COURSE SWITCHING
Start in a generic degree & transfer across
Desired Course:
Backup Plan:
1st Preference
2nd preference
• Physiotherapy (ATAR 90)
• Pharmacy (ATAR 80)
• OT (ATAR 80)
• Engineering (ATAR 80)
• Actuarial Science (ATAR 92)
•Medical Imaging (ATAR 80)
BSc (Health Science)
(ATAR 70)
BSc (Science)
(ATAR 70)
•Law (ATAR 90)
BCom
(ATAR 70)
CONTACT US
Curtin Future Students Centre Phone: 9266 1000
Email: futurestudents@curtin.edu.au
Drop in: Building 102, Curtin University
We will be open to assist once ATARs have been released during the week of:
Monday 29th December – Friday 2nd January
Remember:
Curtin Open Day
Sunday 3rd of August
10am – 4pm
futurestudents.curtin.edu.au
Phone: 9266 1000
THANK YOU
AND
GOOD LUCK!
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We acknowledge this meeting is being held on the traditional lands of the Nyoongar people
• World-Class Facilities on 3 campuses
• Accessible & supportive lecturers with
industry experience
• Practical courses & work placements for
real-world jobs
• Flexible entry pathways & friendly support services
• 350 courses to choose from
Your application process will differ depending on your
entry pathway and the time of year that you apply.
SCHOOL LEAVERS
ATAR Student
Entry in
Semester 1
Apply via TISC
Optional
Portfolio
Documents*
ATAR meets
course entry!
Studying 4
stage 2 or
above
including
English
Entry in
Semester 2
Apply direct
to ECU
Offer Via
TISC
Offered
highest
preference for
which
qualified
Portfolio
successful
Refer
process
above. Offer
from ECU
ATAR does
not meet
course
entry
Portfolio
not
successful
Offered
UniPrep
Course if listed
as a
preference
Your application process will differ depending on your
entry pathway and the time of year that you apply.
SCHOOL LEAVERS
NON- ATAR Student
Portfolio
Successful!
Offered
highest
preference
WACE Student
3 subjects at
stage 2 or
above. English
Stage 2 or
above.
Apply via ECU with
Portfolio documents!
Certificate IV
Student
Completes a
Certificate IV in
year 12
Apply via ECU with
Portfolio documents!
Offered
highest
Preference
All Other
School Leavers
Apply via ECU with
Portfolio documents!
Offered
UniPrep if
Listed
Portfolio
unsuccessful
Offered
UniPrep if
listed
Our Portfolio entry pathway assesses your ability to
succeed in higher education based on a portfolio of
evidence.
Portfolio Pathway
Portfolio pathway is available to
school leavers and Mature Age
entry. What you need to supply:
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Portfolio Checklist
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Cover Letter
Reference Letters: At least two
written references, one being
from a professional
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CV/Resume
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Academic Records
• Other Evidence
Please note that the Portfolio
pathway is not available for some
courses, please contact us for
alternative pathways.
Portfolio,
interview and
English Test
successful
Offered
highest
preference for
which
qualified
Portfolio,
Interview and
English Test
unsuccessful
Offered
UniPrep
Course if
listed as a
preference
Apply via ECU
The Western Australian Academy of Preforming Arts at
ECU is one of the world’s leading performing arts
academies. Here is how to apply.
WAAPA Admissions
VET Programs:
Requires
equivalent of Year
10 secondary
education.
Includes
Certificate IV &
Adv Diploma
Bachelor Degrees:
Minimum
university entry
requirements
apply to eligible
for these courses
Apply via ECU
Contacted
for audition
and/or
interview
If successful
offered a place
in the course
Apply via ECU
Contacted
for audition
and/or
interview
If successful
offered a place
in the course
Year 12 students must apply via TISC for Music, Performing Arts, Arts
(Arts Management) and Education (Secondary) with a major in music.
Duration
Availability
Campus
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Availability
Campus
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Availability
Campus
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Availability
Campus
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At ECU, we understand that everyone deserves on opportunity to reach their potential. Our
UniPrep Courses are open to those who are Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents
or New Zealand citizens. The preparation courses are Free, with no up-front or deferred
tuition fee. *Please note that the science elective of the UniPrep course is only
available on-campus
Australian Citizen
Commonwealth
Supported Place
HECSHELP
Permanent Resident
Commonwealth
Supported Place
Pay As
You Go
International
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Pay As
You Go
As a new student, you will need to consider how much your university studies will cost
and what forms of assistance are available to you. Visit
reachyourpotential.com.au/costs
We have a number of scholarships that can help ease financial pressure
www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships
phone on 134 ECU (328)
futurestudy@ecu.edu.au
www.reachyourpotential.com.au
ALTERNATIVE ENTRY PATHWAYS
WHY MURDOCH?
Wide Range of Degree Options
No Subject Prerequisites
Research Profile
Global Rankings
Ranked in top 5% worldwide (2nd in WA)
ADMISSIONS
ATAR ‐ 70.00 across the University excluding:
• Law 90
• Chiropractic 80
• Engineering 75
• Veterinary 97.3
English competency:
• Stage 2/3 Scaled Score of 50
• STAT Written English of 140
PATHWAY COURSES/COURSE TRANSFERS
70 ATAR First Year Course Second Year Course
Movement Science Chiropractic Science
Engineering Technology Engineering
Legal Studies Law
Animal Science Veterinary Science
MURDOCH LOTE BONUS LOTE bonus • Applied to Year 12 languages Other Than English (LOTE)
• 10% of a final scaled LOTE score applied to the Tertiary Entrance Aggregate (TEA)
ENTRY AWARDS
•Available to all Year 12 students
•Direct entry in to Murdoch (excluding Veterinary Science)
•English competency required
•Documentation (must include as a minimum)
•Nomination form •Personal Statement
•Letters of support from the school
•Year 12 results
Find out more via http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/EntryAwards
MEDIA PORTFOLIO
•Alternative entry to ATAR score
•You will need to submit a portfolio – will vary according to Course
•Courses:
•Screen Production
•Journalism
•Public Relations
•Interactive Digital Design
• Games Art and Design •Web Communication •Theatre & Drama
•Sound
•Radio
•English & Creative Arts
Find out more via: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MediaPortfolioEntry
ONTRACK ENTRY PATHWAY
What is OnTrack?
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Free 14‐week pre‐university program
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A pass mark guarantees you entry in to a 70 ATAR course
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Available to domestic students
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Develops skills in:
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Academic reading, writing, analytical and research skills you need to succeed at a Murdoch University course. ONTRACK ‐ HOW & WHEN TO APPLY
STEP 1: BOOK INTO AN INFORMATION SESSION
All interested persons must attend an Information Session. STEP 2: ATTEND YOUR INFORMATION SESSION
STEP 3: REGISTER YOUR INTEREST/APPLY ONLINE
STEP 4: WAIT FOR YOUR OFFER LETTER
STEP 5: ACCEPT YOUR OFFER
STEP 6: ATTEND YOUR FIRST LECTURE
Find out more via http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/OnTrack
OTHER ALTERNATIVE ENTRY PATHWAYS
K‐Track
Similar to OnTrack but designed for Indigenous Students
Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) International Students
Registered Training Organisations
Certificate 4 or higher Diplomas may receive credit
Does not have to be course relevant Mature age entry (Over the age of 20) STAT OTHER ALTERNATIVE ENTRY PATHWAYS
ATAR Rise
ATAR RISE is only available to certain Schools and Postcodes and unfortunately Duncraig SHS is not one of the Schools. If however any of your students are of Indigenous background or live within Balga, Beechboro or Alexander Heights then those particular student’s would be entitled to it.
Additional information is available on the Senior School Bulletin Board or at http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Future‐
students/Domestic‐students/Future‐student‐
blog/Alternative‐Pathways‐for‐
University/?post_id=1219
For more information please contact us…
Ph: 1300 MURDOCH
Email: study@murdoch.edu.au
nd.edu.au
Different to the public universities
Admission to Notre Dame
Apply directly to Notre Dame
Personal
qualities,
motivation and
academic
potential
Academic record
Personal
Statement
& Interview
Contribution to
church, school
and community
Apply directly to Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Admissions Process
Please include...
Year 11 & 12 School, VET and Exam Results
Application Form
Personal Statement & Supporting Documents
Interview
OFFER
Alternative Entry Beyond Yr 12
Tertiary Enabling Program (TEP)
Foundation Year Program (FYP)
For most Bachelor courses, except Education (Secondary), Law and Physiotherapy
Certificate IV level qualification or
higher obtained post Year 12, from
Registered Training Organisations or TAFE
Tertiary Enabling Program
1 Semester including units in:
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Learning Skills
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Literacy Competency
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Academic Writing
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Research Skills and Information Literacy
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Mathematical Competency
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Information Technology for Academic Purposes
PLUS one steam‐specific unit:
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Human Biology – Nursing and Life Sciences Enabling Program
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Applied Learning – Education, Humanities and Business Enabling Program
Entry Requirements:
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Demonstrated satisfactory written and verbal communication skills
Mathematics at Stage 2 level or equivalent
Other experience deemed relevant by Admissions Office
Foundation Year Program
Available in line with university semesters
OR Summer Term Intensive (must show motivation and sound English competence)
Entry Requirements:
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Did not meet the ATAR score required for direct entry
Did not take an ATAR pathway at all or will not receive an ATAR
Demonstrate potential for success within the Program
Part 1
Part 2
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Four units from a specific stream:
• Health Sciences
• Education
• Nursing
• Business
• Arts & Sciences
Learning Skills
Literacy Competency
Academic Writing
Information Literacy &
Research Skills
Final Backup Plan
Each of these universities will accept a Certificate IV and
English Competence for entry to many undergraduate
degrees. It may be possible to complete a Cert IV in
Sem 1 2015 and then enter university in Sem 2 2015
(apply direct to the relevant university)
If other options aren’t working out, make sure that you
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apply for TrainingWA courses (no application fee) at
http://tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au
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Check course eligibility at Skills Calculator
http://tasonline.tafe.wa.edu.au/Reckoner/Default.aspx
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Thanks to our special guests from the universities
Curtin : Tina McLoughlin
ECU : David Paull
Murdoch : Sharyn Thompson
Notre Dame : Lexi Rollins
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If you need to apply through TISC • Enabling course (Science, Engineering & Health) or Uniready at Curtin
• University Preparation Course at ECU
see me for documentation and visit the SSBB for the TISC presentations (14/8/14 and 19/8/14)
A copy of the presentation will be available on the Senior School Bulletin Board early next week
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