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Introducing scholarships for high achievers In 2016 the University turns 25, and to celebrate, we have introduced scholarships recognising South Australia’s high achieving year 12 students.

> UniSA 25th Anniversary Outstanding Achievement Scholarships

Offered to students who obtain an ATAR of 99.95 (excluding bonus points) or IB equivalent

Valued at $10,000 per annum for each full-time year of study, up to a maximum of $40,000

> UniSA 25th Anniversary Excellence Scholarships

Offered to students who obtain an ATAR of 99 or above (excluding bonus points) or IB equivalent

Valued at $5000 (one-off payment)

Scholarships will automatically be offered to eligible year 12 students who commence their full-time undergraduate studies at UniSA in 2016.

Scholarships will be offered to eligible Australian citizens or permanent residents only.

For more information and full eligibility criteria visit unisa.edu.au/academic-scholarships

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Michelle Howie Bachelor of Engineering

(Electronics and Communications) High achieving scholarship recipient

UniSA Newsletter

#1. 2015

What’s new

Program changes New programs

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills)/Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)UniSA will offer this new double degree from 2016, providing graduates with a broader range of career options and equipping them with a unique knowledge base well-suited to the modern workplace. The only program of its kind in SA, it’s recognised by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and the Australian Human Resources Institute.

Bachelor of Business (Information Strategy and Management)This new specialisation equips students with the knowledge and skills to develop strategic information systems and processes that align to an organisation’s business needs. Students will learn how to plan, form and apply IT solutions to respond to business problems and gain expertise in areas such as accounting, economics and marketing.

Bachelor of Business (International Business)Designed in consultation with industry professionals, our Bachelor of Business (International Business) provides students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in cross-border business settings.

Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Cultures and Australian Society)/Master of Teaching (Secondary)This new packaged program is designed for students aspiring to teach secondary humanities and social sciences and has been added to the suite of education packaged degrees introduced in 2015.

Amended programs

Bachelor of Human Movement (Exercise and Sport Science) From 2016, the Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement and Health Studies) will be renamed as the Bachelor of Human Movement.

Students studying the Bachelor of Human Movement will have an opportunity to undertake a specialisation in Exercise and Sport Science designed to allow application for membership with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) as an exercise scientist. This is currently the only program of its kind in South Australia.

With an emphasis on practical learning through placements and industry engagement, students learn from world-class research staff, including Australia’s leading exercise scientists and current high performance coaches.

Graduates can look forward to careers specifically as exercise scientists or in a range of positions in the sports, fitness, and rehabilitation, health, education or recreation industries.

Bachelor of Occupational TherapyFrom 2016, the Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) will be renamed as the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.

Bachelor of Design (Communication Design)From 2016, the Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) will be renamed as the Bachelor of Design (Communication Design).

Our new suite of 2016 brochures is now available online. Download copies for your careers room or contact the Student Liaison Team if you would like copies sent to you.

unisa.edu.au/brochures

communication,

international studies

and languages2016

health and

medical sciences2016

business2016 engineering, IT and

mathematics2016

STUDY GUIDE 2016PATHWAYS

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STUDY GUIDE 2016

SCHOOL LEAVERS

ADVENTURE

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UniSA Community Clinics UniSA operates eight clinics which offer professional and affordable physiotherapy, podiatry, mammography, exercise physiology, dietetics, general practice, psychology and legal advice to the general public. Our clinics also play an important role in giving our students crucial real-world experience, under the supervision of qualified staff, helping prepare them to enter their professions full-time.

As part of our innovative teaching and learning practice, UniSA Community Clinics are a valuable resource for our whole community.

unisa.edu.au/communityclinics

Enterprising spaces We’ve got some exciting plans for the future with new learning spaces in health, science and innovation – all in the heart of Adelaide’s booming West End. We are pleased to announce UniSA’s Enterprising Spaces Campus Plan 2015-2018. The plan outlines our approach to build facilities that will support the student learning experience, create a community of ideas and focus on spaces that support new models of learning.

Great HallThe Great Hall will become the University’s heart of the community. Featuring a purpose-built amphitheatre, the Hall will be home to UniSA Sport, graduations, exams and events. It will also form a new hub for sports and fitness at City West with a fully-equipped fitness centre and swimming pool, including lap and recreational areas.

Health Innovation BuildingThis exciting new space will form part of the South Australian health and biomedical precinct, creating a number of new health research, teaching and community engagement opportunities. The building will be home to the Centre for Cancer Biology, the ICT Innovation and Collaboration Centre, and the Science | Creativity | Education Studio (Sci|C|Ed) – a new space for students to innovate, create and collaborate.

unisa.edu.au/enterprisingspaces

JSB a win for student learningUniSA’s new student learning centre, the Jeffrey Smart Building (JSB) at City West campus, has won three accolades in the 2015 South Australian Architecture Awards.

AWArdEd FIVE StArS FOr:

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innovATionEmployAbiliTy

Qs sTARs UnivERsiTy RATings 2015

Step 1Choose

Step 2Apply

Step 3Check

Step 4Respond

Step 5Prepare

Tip: Students should also look into scholarships early to see what is available.

unisa.edu.au/scholarships

Tip: Students should apply to SATAC using a personal email address – one they can access after high school.

Tip: Our year 12 results release video can help students understand this process.

Tip: Students can watch the SATAC offers release video to learn more about what to do once offers have been made.

Now is the time for your students to decide. We encourage students to explore our website, read our brochures and visit UniSA during Open August. It’s important for students to research what’s involved in their preferred program such as past ATAR cut-offs, prerequisite and assumed knowledge subjects, and bonus points.

unisa.edu.au/future

Armed with their list of choices, students can now apply to UniSA on the SATAC website. It is important that students consider placing their preferences in order of passion. Our step-by-step instructional video shows an example of how to submit an application. Feel free to show this to your students or email them a link to the video.

unisa.edu.au/apply

Once students have their year 12 results, they can call our Future Students Enquires Team on (08) 8302 2376 to discuss their ATAR, and to check their eligibility for guaranteed entry to their preferred UniSA program.

unisa.edu.au/preferred

It is important that students respond to their offer. Should your student not get the offer they were hoping for, they can choose to accept the offer and still be considered for their higher preference in another offer round.

Applicants may also still be eligible to apply for alternative pathways. Students should contact us to discuss their options on (08) 8302 2376.

unisa.edu.au/pathways

After your student accepts their offer, they will be sent their student login details to get started on the UniSA network and begin using their email.

University begins at Orientation Week. O-Week includes campus tours, library presentations and workshops. There are also specific networking events and briefing sessions for particular program areas.

unisa.edu.au/newstudents

Guide to applicationsDeciding on a university degree can be difficult, as can understanding the application process. This step-by-step guide summarises the process and provides some helpful tips along the way.

Tip: Make it a priority to attend orientation activities. O-Week is the best time to sign up for UniSA Sport teams, the student association (USASA), and clubs and societies.

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PInbOArd FOr FUtUrE rEFErEncE

Key dates > 3 August 2015 SATAC applications open > 30 September 2015 Early application deadline > 30 november 2015 Equal consideration deadline

Key dates > 22 december 2015 UniSA Preference Information Evening > 4 January 2016 SATAC change of preference deadline

Campus tours Have you considered an excursion to one of our UniSA campuses? Give your students a taste of university life by visiting our teaching and learning facilities, browsing our student lounge areas and cafeterias and being introduced to the support services available on campus. Tours can be undertaken at our City West, City East, Magill, Mawson Lakes, Whyalla and Mount Gambier campuses. Contact the UniSA Student Liaison Team on (08) 8302 7088 or visit our website unisa.edu.au/schools

Back-up options and pathways It’s important for students to have a back-up plan in case they do not get into their preferred program. Students may like to consider a diploma program or Foundation Studies offered through the UniSA College. Other options include associate degrees, SAIBT, special entry (STAT test), completing an award through TAFE, or tertiary transfer using a Grade Point Average (GPA) from a university degree.

unisa.edu.au/pathways

Key dates > From 19 January 2016 Offers will be emailed

Key dates > 22-26 February 2016 O-Week at UniSA > 29 February 2016 UniSA classes commence

day in the Life of a UniSA graduateEach year UniSA offers high school students the opportunity to experience a day in their dream career with our ‘Day in the Life of a UniSA graduate’ competition. These experiences offer students career tips and advice, the chance to gain real insight into an industry, and helps prepare them for university. This year students undertook the following experiences – Present the Weather, Build a City, You Be the Judge, and Sport Science with Elite Athletes.

Present the Weather Four students went behind the scenes at Channel Seven with weather presenter Amelia Mulcahy. These students were able to see how a news bulletin is created, learn about working in television and watch the weather broadcast live.

Our journalism and professional writing program is renowned for producing high quality graduates who work in the media across Australia and internationally. Our highly successful program incorporates professional writing to ensure graduates are well equipped to work within the rapidly changing media landscape.

Learn more at unisa.edu.au/journalism

You be the Judge Ten students were given the opportunity to explore the District Court of South Australia, hear from the Chief Judge and present their arguments in a court environment. UniSA graduate Olaf Borutz, Associate at W Legal, also met with the students to provide them with some honest and beneficial advice.

Studying law at UniSA gives students the skills that enable them to manage people and achieve possible outcomes in areas such as mooting, negotiation, witness examinations, and student placements in legal and other professional settings.

Learn more at unisa.edu.au/law

Build a CityUniSA graduate Marc Voortman hosted two high school students at the District Council of Mount Barker. Students learnt about key decisions planners make for the community that can influence the way families live.

UniSA has Australia’s longest running urban planning program. Our Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning introduces students to the concepts of sustainable development, spatial planning, urban design, property markets and community consultation.

Learn more at unisa.edu.au/urbanplanning

Sport Science with Elite Athletes Four students spent the day at Port Adelaide Football Club shadowing UniSA graduate Stuart Graham, Head of Sport Science, at a main training session. Students were able to observe how sport science is applied to the AFL and explore the club’s facilities and see the players train.

At a time when new discoveries are being made every day and awareness of the importance of physical and mental health, food and nutrition is at its highest, our human movement and clinical exercise physiology graduates are in high demand.

Learn more at unisa.edu.au/health

UniSA Connect Program:

VX connect to Sports Science Teacher Professional LearningIn partnership with VX Sport, UniSA Connect has developed a Teacher Professional Learning program around the use of VX technology and suggested connections to SACE curriculum.

VX Sport introduces teachers to the GPS technology and devices. The workshop demonstrates the VX Sport units and their application into sport science settings. The UniSA Connect team will lead the discussion on connections across the curriculum and implementation into classroom settings.

The program aims to:> engage teachers in the use of high quality sport science

equipment from VX Sport

> encourage teachers to work together, share and develop teaching resources

> develop a VX Connect Sport Science Teacher Network

> promote the development of sports science STEM initiatives in schools

For more information, or to book, visit unisa.edu.au/UniSA-Connect

For career adviser and school staff enquiries: Student Liaison team Phone: (08) 8302 7088 Fax: (08) 8302 0977 Email: student.liaison@unisa.edu.au unisa.edu.au/schools

For student and parent enquiries: Future Student Enquiries Phone: (08) 8302 2376 Make an enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry

Information correct at time of printing (August 2015) CRICOS provider number 00121B

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