$37.2 million boost for engineering at USC
Engineering is about to take a giant leap forward at the University of the Sunshine Coast following USC’s success in winning a $30 million grant from the Commonwealth Government.
From 2015 civil and mechanical engineering students will immerse themselves in life-size 3D simulated objects in the visualisation theatres; and use high-tech data capture equipment to record demonstrations on the 1.2m thick pressurised concrete reaction floor. Wearing 3D glasses with position sensors that locate the wearer in relation to the object, students could experience the design of a building by walking around its 3D simulation, appreciating it from all angles, among many other exciting uses.
From 2015 civil and mechanical engineering students will immerse themselves in life-size 3D simulated objects in the visualisation theatres; and use high-tech data capture equipment to record demonstrations on the 1.2m thick pressurised concrete reaction floor. Wearing 3D glasses with position sensors that locate the wearer in relation to the object, students could experience the design of a building by walking around its 3D simulation, appreciating it from all angles, among many other exciting uses.
Civil and mechanical engineering are popular study areas at USC
The verdict is in – Law at USC from 2014
From the classroom to the courtroom, USC students will soon be studying towards careers as legal practitioners in private, corporate and government practice.
The ever-growing list of programs on offer at USC is set to rise again in 2014, with the planned introduction of the four-year Bachelor of Laws* and a range of double degrees.
From Semester 1 2014, the first cohort of law students at USC are planned to be undertaking the exciting new program, which will also be offered in conjunction with Arts, Business, Commerce (Accounting), Creative Writing, Journalism, Science and Social Science.
The ever-growing list of programs on offer at USC is set to rise again in 2014, with the planned introduction of the four-year Bachelor of Laws* and a range of double degrees.
From Semester 1 2014, the first cohort of law students at USC are planned to be undertaking the exciting new program, which will also be offered in conjunction with Arts, Business, Commerce (Accounting), Creative Writing, Journalism, Science and Social Science.
What’s all the DRAMA about?
A new study area has joined the spotlight at USC this year, with the introduction of the Drama major.
Budding performance makers, drama teachers and arts workers have flooded in to secure a place in this highly anticipated study area. Studying a broad range of topics, from dramatic languages and performance skills, to event management and literary studies, the program will produce multi-skilled graduates ready to participate in the performing arts, media or event industries.
The major was developed in consultation with local drama educators, industry, council and community groups.
The Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Business, Professor Joanne Scott, said it will focus on skill development in performance-making and performance, theatre direction, event management and drama workshop facilitation exploring social issues.
Students can take a dramatic step towards this eight-course major by applying for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science. A minor is also available to students from other areas of study, allowing them to study four courses and get a taste for the dramatic arts.
For enquiries about studying Drama at USC, please contact the Faculty of Arts and Business on 07 5430 1259.
Budding performance makers, drama teachers and arts workers have flooded in to secure a place in this highly anticipated study area. Studying a broad range of topics, from dramatic languages and performance skills, to event management and literary studies, the program will produce multi-skilled graduates ready to participate in the performing arts, media or event industries.
The major was developed in consultation with local drama educators, industry, council and community groups.
The Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Business, Professor Joanne Scott, said it will focus on skill development in performance-making and performance, theatre direction, event management and drama workshop facilitation exploring social issues.
Students can take a dramatic step towards this eight-course major by applying for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science. A minor is also available to students from other areas of study, allowing them to study four courses and get a taste for the dramatic arts.
For enquiries about studying Drama at USC, please contact the Faculty of Arts and Business on 07 5430 1259.
Scholarships to boost athletes off the blocks
The scholarship will be awarded annually at a value of $2,000 a year for up to three years and students can be studying any program at USC while performing their sport.
USC is endorsed as an Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU), with advanced sport and exercise science laboratories which are accredited with the Australian Institute of Sport in their National Sport Science Quality Assurance program (NSSQA).
While applications for Semester 1 2013 have closed, the closing date will be moving earlier in future years, so keep an eye on the scholarships website for updates.
USC also offers many other scholarships to commencing and continuing students. In 2013, scholarships were awarded to students from 30 different high schools to the value of nearly $400,000. The application period for most scholarships offered in 2014 is from August until October 2013.
