Admissions 2011 “Wrap Up”
Presenter:
Susan Willmott
Admissions Coordinator
Griffith University Admissions
Session Outline
•Contact Details – Griffith University Admissions
• Student Statistics in Brief
• Summary of Offers made – Admissions 2011
• Admissions Bonus Scheme
• 2012 Program Changes, New Programs and Closed Programs
•Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Study (GUESTS) Program
•Diary notes – Guidance Officers Seminar and Open Day Information
• Questions and AskUs
Griffith University Admissions
Admissions – Contact Details
Name
Position
Telephone
E-Mail
Margaret Price
Senior Admissions Manager
(07) 3735 5374
M.Price@griffith.edu.au
Mary Forster
Deputy Admissions Manager
(07) 5552 7286
M.Forster@griffith.edu.au
Susan Willmott
Admissions Coordinator
(07) 3735 7621
S.Willmott@griffith.edu.au
Kumar Padmanathan
Admissions Officer/GUESTS
Coordinator
(07) 3735 4035
K.Padmanathan@griffith.edu.au
Bianca Kovacic
Scholarships & Prizes
Manager
(07) 3735 4187
B.Kovacic@griffith.edu.au
Dr Jeanne McConachie
Honours College Manager
(07) 3735 4253
J.McConachie@griffith.edu.au
Kim Holmes
Honours College, Program
Coordinator
(07) 3735 4303
K.Holmes@griffith.edu.au
Medical Selections Officer
(07) 5678 0305
Maxine.Hughes@griffith.edu.au
NATHAN
GOLD COAST
Maxine Hughes
Griffith University Admissions
Griffith University Student Statistics
Students in total:
•
Nathan
13,683
•
•
Mt Gravatt
Gold Coast
5,431
15,854
•
•
Logan
South Bank (QCA & QCGU)
2,691
3,596
•
Off Shore
321
--------------------------------------------------------------------University Wide
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41,567
Total QTAC Applications at Major Offer Round
Total QTAC Applications at time of Major Offer
Round
60000
58000
56000
54000
52000
Total QTAC Applications
50000
48000
46000
44000
2002
2003
2004
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2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Summary of Offers Made – Admissions 2011 (1..)
Early Rounds
Campus
(2 Dec QTAC,
9 Dec UAC)
Major Rounds
Final Rounds
4 Jan UAC)
(13 Jan QTAC,
19 Jan UAC)
( 10 Feb QTAC,
2 & 9 Feb UAC)
Early Rounds
(16 Dec QTAC,
QTAC
COTA
Total
Nathan/
Mt Gravatt
466/271
83/193
1,982/694
436/87
3/50
2,970/1,295
Gold Coast
933/ 34
377/ 47
2,548/ 144
476/ 387
40
4,374/ 612
Logan
184
88
309
74
3
658
QCA
118
24
221
4
-
367
QCGU
132
29
7
0
-
168
TOTAL
2138
841
5,905
1,464
96
10,444
2010
Comparison
1858
(+280)
819
(+22)
6,965
(-1,060)
1,325
(+139)
311
(-218)
11,278
(-834)
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Summary of QTAC Offers Made – Admissions 2011 (2)
Current QLD Yr
12’s
Current Yr 12’s
NOT eligible for
an OP
Current
Interstate Yr
12’s
Other
Applicants
Total
3,317
187
808
5,520
9,832
Percentage of School Leavers/Non-School Leavers to Total Offers
33.7%
1.9%
43.8%
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8.2%
56.2%
100%
56.2%
100%
Griffith University Median OP offer scores in the
QTAC major rounds for 2007- 2011
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Griffith University Bonus Admissions Scheme
Griffith University recognises that there are some subjects and studies undertaken by high school
students that require a high level of skill and knowledge and that better prepare students for the
rigour and diversity of tertiary study.
OP eligible students (or equivalent interstate students) successfully completing nominated subjects
or studies will automatically be granted bonus admission ranks when applying to study at Griffith
University.
The bonus admission scheme applies to the following subjects or study:
Subject or study area – Core QCE
Rank bonus
Maths C (or equivalent)
2 ranks*
Languages other than English (LOTE)
2 ranks*
Advanced Study – QCE
Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Study program (GUESTS)#
1 rank*
Recognised GUESTS equivalent from other Tertiary Institutions. (eg
START QUT, UQ ESP program).
1 rank*
Exclusions:
Bachelor of Medical Science, Nathan and Gold Coast Campuses
Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science and Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology, Gold Coast Campus
Griffith University Admissions
Program Changes 2012 (1..)
New Entry:
223772 - Bachelor of Education – Secondary (Mt Gravatt Campus)
The previous separate entries for: Computing, Drama, English, Graphics, Health
and Physical Education, Industrial Technology and Design, Music, Social Science
and Visual Art are amalgamated.
Current entry with Mathematics and Science Prerequisites:
223122- Bachelor of Education – Secondary (Mathematics, Science)
(Mt Gravatt Campus)
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Program Changes 2012 (2..)
QTAC
234992
234982
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
Gold Coast Campus
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic Engineering)
Gold Coast Campus
(Combines mechanics with electronics and computer systems)
UAC
283320
Bachelor of Engineering Gold Coast Campus
(all streams)
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Program Changes 2012 (3..)
QTAC 228182 – Bachelor of Aviation
New Admission Requirements which need to be included on the
Admission to Bachelor of Aviation Coversheet:
• Aviation Reference Number (ARN)
• CASA Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate
• Pilot Aptitude Assessment
Additional information on the Program Catalogue:
1) Students will be required to approach an approved flight training provider
themselves and paying the aviation tuition fees to the provider, or
2) Enrolling concurrently in the Griffith program Graduate Diploma of Flight
Management. Applicants fully informed flight training costs $110,000.
Students who enrol in this program are able to apply for a Fee-Help loan
toward the costs of flight training ($85,000).
3) Students need to successfully complete Years 1 and 2 before commencing
flight training and then take a Leave of Absence to focus entirely on their
flight training. After a year of leave return to complete year 3.
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Program Changes 2012 (4..)
QTAC 228182 – Bachelor of Aviation
ADD COPY OF COVER SHEET
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New Programs for 2012
QTAC
227782 – B Business/ B Music - Nathan and South Bank
Campuses
234992 – B Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) Gold Coast
Campus
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Withdrawn Programs
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Design - Nathan
Bachelor of Music Studies - QCGU
Bachelor of Oral Health in Oral Health Therapy – Gold Coast
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Programs Update
QTAC
223252 - Bachelor of Arts/Graduate Diploma of Education - Secondary (Nathan)
232162 - Bachelor of Arts/Graduate Diploma of Education - Secondary (Gold Coast)
232181 - Bachelor of Exercise Science/Graduate Diploma of Education - Secondary
(Gold Coast)
223272 - Bachelor of Music/Graduate Diploma of Education – Secondary (QCGU)
223282 - Bachelor of Psychological Science /Graduate Diploma of Education Secondary (Mt Gravatt)
232192 - Bachelor of Psychological Science/Graduate Diploma of Education Secondary (Gold Coast)
223262 - Bachelor of Science /Graduate Diploma of Education - Secondary (Nathan)
232172 - Bachelor of Science/Graduate Diploma of Education - Secondary (Gold Coast)
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GUESTS program
(Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies) (1...)
The Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies (GUESTS) Program is for high achieving
year 12 students who wish to undertake a single course (subject) at Griffith University.
GUESTS students experience university life and may be eligible to apply for Guaranteed
Entry into one of Griffith University's Degree Programs.
Guaranteed entry to some undergraduate degree programs requires the student to have
successfully completed a specific course. Please see the Required Courses section for
further details.
There are also specific sections on the GUESTS webpage outlining details for students
interested in Music, Languages and Medicine and Oral Health courses, or the Bachelor of
Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art .
Please check these sections for further details and suggested courses.
Students interested in other degree programs can choose from the Popular Courses section
of the GUESTS website.
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GUESTS program
(Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies) (2...)
REQUIRED COURSES
Physiotherapy:
Students must undertake 1014MSC Cells, Tissues & Regulation and
achieve a High Distinction as well as receive an OP no more than
2 OPs below the previous year’s cut off
Education (Primary):
Students must undertake a required course:
1012EPS Introduction to Education (Gold Coast), or
1012EBL Introduction to Education (Mt Gravatt and Logan)
Education (Secondary): Students must undertake one required course at Mt Gravatt:
1108EBL Introduction to Performance Skills (Drama)
1254EBL Genre, Text and Language (English)
1201EBL Understanding Game Skills and Concepts (HPE)
1004IBA Asian Societies: People and Environment (LOTE)
1064EBL Natural Context (Geography)
1066EBL Ancient and Medieval Western World (History)
1005BPS Cell Biology and Biological Systems (Science)
1201BPS Mathematics 1A (Mathematics)
1001ICT Programming 1 (Computing)
1205EBL Process Drama (Drama)- Semester 2
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GUESTS program
(Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies) (3...)
Law:
Students must undertake 1011LAW Law & the Modern State
QCA programs:
Varying quotas and required courses apply – please refer to
website. Courses are now available under the B Games Design
Design:
Students must undertake 1523QCA or 1513QCA and achieve a
Credit or above
Midwifery:
Students must undertake 1501NRS Knowing Midwifery; or
1801NRS Effective Communication; or 1502NRS Foundational
Anatomy and achieve a grade or Distinction or above
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GUESTS program
(Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies) (4...)
EXCEPTIONS
GUESTS are NOT able to apply for Guaranteed entry into the following programs :
• All Oral Health programs
• Bachelor of Medical Science (MBBS Provisional Entry for School-Leavers)
• Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery
• Honours and Advanced Studies programs
• QCGU Programs
• Bachelor of Environmental Design (Architectural Studies);
(Environmental Sustainability)
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GUESTS program
(Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies) (5...)
GUESTS 2010 Outcomes
45
40
35
30
High Distinction
25
Distinction
20
Credit
Pass
15
Fail
10
5
0
1
Grade Achieved
•149 students were offered a place in GUESTS 2010. 119 GUESTS students went on to
successfully complete their course.
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GUESTS program
(Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies) (6...)
Eligibility for entry:
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A minimum achievement of at least two (2) VHA’s (A’s) plus some HA’s (B’s) in Authority or
Authority Registered subjects
Applicants must be currently undertaking the prerequisites for entry into their desired degree
program.
The program is available to OP/ATAR eligible students only
The program is available to Domestic and International Students currently studying Year 12
in Australia
Application process:
Semester 1 intake
– Applications close 30 September
– Students can apply anytime after they have received their Year 11 Semester 1 report
Semester 2 intake
– Applications close 30 May
– Students should apply with their Year 11 End of Year report and Year 12 Term 1 report if
available
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GUESTS program
(Griffith University Early Start to Tertiary Studies) (7)
Visit the GUESTS website at: www.griffith.edu.au/guestsprogram
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application forms
eligibility criteria
course information
FAQs
Contact: Kumar Padmanathan
GUESTS Coordinator
Ph: 3735 4035
Email: guests_enquiry@griffith.edu.au
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Further Updates for 2012
Review of Australian Higher Education – “Bradley Review”
*
By 2020, 40% of 25 to 34 year olds have attained a qualification at
bachelor level.
*
By 2020, 20% of higher education enrolments are people from low
socio-economic status backgrounds.
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GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
OPEN DAY
Sunday 14 August 2011
9am – 2pm
Gold Coast - Nathan- South Bank Campuses
Griffith University Admissions
Logan Campus
Information Day
Friday 10 June 2011
9am - 7pm
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Questions
For answers to questions you may have after
this presentation please visit ‘Ask Us’.
http://www.griffith.edu.au/ask-us
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