The following informatio has been received from The University of The Sunshine Coast:
New programs for 2012
If you have chosen USC as a QTAC preference, or are yet to apply for study in 2012, now is the perfect time to get answers to your questions.
You can attend USC’s Options Evening on Monday 19 December, anytime between 4pm and 6:30pm for last minute advice on university entry and studying at USC in 2012. You can even find out what it’s like to be a student at USC, by taking a tour with our current students.
Register to attend online or phone 07 5456 5000.
Starting uni can seem a bit daunting at first, but it’s really not that scary. Here are a few tips to set students up for success, regardless of which uni they are planning on going to.
1) Are you eligible for financial assistance? In 2010, more than 500 undergraduate students at USC received financial support from scholarships, bursaries and prizes worth more than A$1.2 million. Applications for students studying in semester 1 2012 at USC are due by 18 November.
2) Plan to get your preferred class times. To get the class times you want, you need to plan and get in early. As soon as you accept your offer in January on USC Central you can enrol in your classes for semester 1.
3) Be prepared. Before you start classes, you can buy your text books and notebooks, and also check out the online student portal so you know your way around.
4) Attend Orientation Week. O-Week is full of academic and social activities - it’s a great way to meet students and staff, make new friends and have some fun!
5) Get involved. The UniClub is a great place for USC students to study, meet friends or just hang out and relax.
6) Brush up on your academic skills. Every university offers free support services to help you write and research at a university level.
7) If you need help, just ask. Remember that there is plenty of help, support and assistance – you just need to ask.
8) Go to class. Attending your classes means you’ll meet people and be up-to-date with the content and won’t need to cram at the end of semester.
9) Find a balance between work and study. Most students work about 15 hours per week during the semester. Remember, there’s about 4 months of holidays each year in when you can work more!
10) Relax and enjoy the campus. USC has a really relaxed campus atmosphere. Sometimes it’s nice to take a moment to recharge - you can take a quick nap on the bean bags in the Library, or as many students do, have a rest on the grass amongst the kangaroos.
USC offers the Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) program as a preparatory / bridging program designed to teach the skills and knowledge to succeed in degree studies. Students will learn a range of skills including academic writing, time management, research, exam strategies and presentation skills.
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) ;
Bachelor of Nursing Science/Bachelor of Midwifery*
Changes to Bachelor of Business
Changes to Bachelor of Business
Newly approved is the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), starting in February 2012. This four-year degree boasts practical learning and guest industry lecturers to ensure students learn the most up-to-date engineering professional practice.
USC’s Professor of Engineering Mark Porter said mechanical engineers are in high demand, particularly in mining, power generation, transport, building and manufacturing.
Also offered for the first time in 2012, is the Bachelor of Nursing Science/Bachelor of Midwifery*. Already receiving many applications, this new program is set to be a huge success with vast opportunity for professional placements and extended internships.
The program will prepare students to practice in a range of health care settings and to contribute to improving health outcomes through nursing and midwifery practice.
While not a ‘new’ program, students interested in studying business at USC no longer have to nominate their area of specialisation when submitting their preferences to QTAC. Students choosing the Bachelor of Business degree can still specialise in one or more areas (eg. tourism, international business or information systems), but don’t have to nominate their field of study at this stage. USC’s Business degrees give students the fundamentals of business in their first year so that they get a taste of the broad fields of business before choosing the area/s in which they want to specialise.
* Program is subject to approval by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
USC’s Professor of Engineering Mark Porter said mechanical engineers are in high demand, particularly in mining, power generation, transport, building and manufacturing.
Also offered for the first time in 2012, is the Bachelor of Nursing Science/Bachelor of Midwifery*. Already receiving many applications, this new program is set to be a huge success with vast opportunity for professional placements and extended internships.
The program will prepare students to practice in a range of health care settings and to contribute to improving health outcomes through nursing and midwifery practice.
While not a ‘new’ program, students interested in studying business at USC no longer have to nominate their area of specialisation when submitting their preferences to QTAC. Students choosing the Bachelor of Business degree can still specialise in one or more areas (eg. tourism, international business or information systems), but don’t have to nominate their field of study at this stage. USC’s Business degrees give students the fundamentals of business in their first year so that they get a taste of the broad fields of business before choosing the area/s in which they want to specialise.
* Program is subject to approval by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Options Evening - Monday 19 December
If you have chosen USC as a QTAC preference, or are yet to apply for study in 2012, now is the perfect time to get answers to your questions.
You can attend USC’s Options Evening on Monday 19 December, anytime between 4pm and 6:30pm for last minute advice on university entry and studying at USC in 2012. You can even find out what it’s like to be a student at USC, by taking a tour with our current students.
Register to attend online or phone 07 5456 5000.
Top 10 tips for starting uni
Starting uni can seem a bit daunting at first, but it’s really not that scary. Here are a few tips to set students up for success, regardless of which uni they are planning on going to.
1) Are you eligible for financial assistance? In 2010, more than 500 undergraduate students at USC received financial support from scholarships, bursaries and prizes worth more than A$1.2 million. Applications for students studying in semester 1 2012 at USC are due by 18 November.
2) Plan to get your preferred class times. To get the class times you want, you need to plan and get in early. As soon as you accept your offer in January on USC Central you can enrol in your classes for semester 1.
3) Be prepared. Before you start classes, you can buy your text books and notebooks, and also check out the online student portal so you know your way around.
4) Attend Orientation Week. O-Week is full of academic and social activities - it’s a great way to meet students and staff, make new friends and have some fun!
5) Get involved. The UniClub is a great place for USC students to study, meet friends or just hang out and relax.
6) Brush up on your academic skills. Every university offers free support services to help you write and research at a university level.
7) If you need help, just ask. Remember that there is plenty of help, support and assistance – you just need to ask.
8) Go to class. Attending your classes means you’ll meet people and be up-to-date with the content and won’t need to cram at the end of semester.
9) Find a balance between work and study. Most students work about 15 hours per week during the semester. Remember, there’s about 4 months of holidays each year in when you can work more!
10) Relax and enjoy the campus. USC has a really relaxed campus atmosphere. Sometimes it’s nice to take a moment to recharge - you can take a quick nap on the bean bags in the Library, or as many students do, have a rest on the grass amongst the kangaroos.
Changes to Tertiary Preparation Pathway application process
USC offers the Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) program as a preparatory / bridging program designed to teach the skills and knowledge to succeed in degree studies. Students will learn a range of skills including academic writing, time management, research, exam strategies and presentation skills.
TPP may be used as an alternative entry pathway into many tertiary programs. TPP is offered across three intakes annually and is free of program tuition fees for Commonwealth supported students. On successful completion, students can apply via direct entry to most USC undergraduate programs.
Due to recent changes, please be advised, all applicants applying for TPP for 2012 must apply via QTAC. Students submitting their QTAC applications should include TPP as back-up preference (preference number 5 or 6), just in case they don’t get into their other preferences. Further details about the program and how to apply are available on the USC website or by contacting USC Admissions. The QTAC Code for TPP is: 019901.
Due to recent changes, please be advised, all applicants applying for TPP for 2012 must apply via QTAC. Students submitting their QTAC applications should include TPP as back-up preference (preference number 5 or 6), just in case they don’t get into their other preferences. Further details about the program and how to apply are available on the USC website or by contacting USC Admissions. The QTAC Code for TPP is: 019901.
