Early Entry and UAC Applications

As a friendly reminder for your Year 12 students that they are eligible to apply for our Early Entry Program and UAC at the same time.

• Our Early Entry Program Round 1 closes on the 29^th of August.
• UAC Early Bird deadline is the 30^th of September.

If a visit to your school for Early Entry Application Assistance would benefit your Year 12’s feel free to reply with a date and time and we will assist.

For additional information for our Early Entry Program visit www.newcastle.edu.au/early

2024 Open Days

Our 2024 Open Days are just around the corner! We’re excited to invite students, families, and the local community to join us and experience our Central Coast and Newcastle campuses.

Central Coast Open Day | Saturday 17 August – 10am to 2pm

Explore Ourimbah Campus and Central Coast Clinical School, Gosford.

Join degree presentations, campus tours, and visit The Expo in The Quad and find out more about studying at the University of Newcastle.

Register now >> www.newcastle.edu.au/opendays

Newcastle Open Day | Saturday 31 August – 9am to 3pm

Explore the Callaghan and City Campuses. Join a degree presentation, tours – including accommodation, The Expo in the Great Hall, and find out more about studying at the University of Newcastle

Register now >> www.newcastle.edu.au/opendays

Program Updates 

New Surveying programs: Diploma and Associate Degree

We’re excited to announce two new undergraduate programs in surveying: the Diploma in Surveying (1-year) and the Associate Degree in Surveying (2-year). These programs offer alternative pathways into the surveying profession, addressing the critical shortage of skilled surveyors in NSW and Australia. Designed to meet industry demand, these qualifications will equip students with practical skills for immediate workforce entry and provide a pathway to further study in the Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) to become a registered Surveyor.

For further details, head to the degree pages here:

https://www.newcastle.edu.au/degrees/diploma-in-surveying

https://www.newcastle.edu.au/degrees/associate-degree-in-surveying

Bachelor of Business

Bachelor of Business Programs have been updated to ensure you graduate work ready! Check out the new majors offered for Semester 1 2025 including Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and International Business, among others.

Combined Bachelor in Business programs have also been updated – check out the new Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Media and Communications launching Semester 1 2025. Bachelor of Business Analytics is no longer offered as a combined program with the Bachelor of Business but is still available as a stand-alone program or combined with the Bachelor of Commerce.

Find out more about our Bachelor of Business:               https://www.newcastle.edu.au/degrees/bachelor-of-business

This program is ideal for sports enthusiasts, offering students access to top-tier high-performance facilities and leading industry experts in sports and business. Study a dual diploma in a sports-focused setting. Theoretical learning and assessment is delivered by TAFE NSW industry experienced teachers; combined with the opportunity for practical experience supported by South Sydney Rabbitohs staff and players. See the link below for more information.

Open Day and School Support

• Melbourne: Sunday 4 August, 10am – 4pm
• Albury-Wodonga, Sunday 11 August, 9.30am – 2pm
• Mildura, Wednesday 14 August, 3pm – 7pm
• Sydney, Thursday 22 August, 10.30am – 1pm
• Shepparton, Saturday 24 August, 10am – 2pm
• Bendigo, Sunday 25 August, 9am – 2pm

Open Day is always a fantastic opportunity for students to experience the University, speak with our academics, engage with current students, and explore the facilities.

Aspire Early Entry Program

Our Aspire Early Entry Program is open for applications for two of our popular streams – Aspire Community Contribution and Aspire Year 11 Conditional Entry until 6 September.

Students with experience in volunteering and leadership or who achieved good results in Year 11 can apply for an early conditional offer. Students receive additional benefits through these programs such as free ATAR Notes+ memberships and the opportunity to be considered for an Aspire scholarship worth $20,000.

La Trobe University is ensuring a compliant approach to advice outlined in the recent University Accord recommendation. Therefore, Aspire conditional offers and outcomes will occur from September.

KEY DATES FOR MACQUARIE LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS

Round 1 applications: CLOSED
Round 2 applications close: Friday, 30 August

Round 1 outcomes released: Monday, 2 September
Round 2 outcomes released: Wednesday, 25 September

If you haven’t watched it already, register to view our Careers Advisers Early Entry Lunch and Learn on demand.

YEAR 12 WEBINAR SERIES

Watch on demand

• Year 12 Guide to Uni
• Early Entry Info Session
• Course Updates

Wednesday, 11 September
6-7pm
Transitioning from School to Uni – ideal for students and parents

All sessions are recorded for easy access and reference for anyone who has registered.

I am pleased to extend an invitation to your students and school community to attend our next ‘Study in the US’ virtual information session. The session will draw from my experience working as Assistant Director of Admissions at a US university and cover the application process as well as the higher education system in the US. We’ve seen a substantial increase in interest and successful student application outcomes, even comparing to pre-covid times.

• Study in the US.
• Thursday 5 September at 6pm AEST
• Further information and registration can be found here.
• The free presentation is best suited for students and their families in years 9 – 12.

Thank you in advance for passing the registration link along to those who may be interested in a US university pathway.

Kind regards

Debbie Shively
Internationally Educated
02 8006 9737

If you have students who are passionate about business, health, education or community services, now is the time to talk to them about exploring Bedford.

At Bedford, we believe in transforming education – education that is:

1. Empowering – flexible and supportive;
2. Effective – combining robust theory with practice; and
3. All Encompassing — a holistic approach developing students in grit and character to do great things.

Bedford is a place where students can belong, where they are valued and supported. Most importantly, it’s a place where they can grow, develop, and make an impact on their world.

The benefits of studying at Bedford:

• High graduate employment rate – most of our students are employed by the time they graduate
• Industry access – we partner with some of Australia’s largest companies and local businesses, who are eager to employ our students and graduates
• A career in a year – get qualified in less than 12 months
• University opportunity – we provide a stepping stone to university, and students may even be able to get credit towards a degree

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