Careers Update
This is a bumper article for you to consolidate all the information we have been delivering throughout the year.
We have discussed Early Entry Schemes with Year 12 students and are very happy to announce that many of our students have already received one or more early offers with many anticipating an offer in the next round. While most have now closed there are still some open:
- ACU Guarantee – closes Friday 23 September
- Campion Early Offer Scheme – closes Friday 7 October
- Notre Dame Young Achievers Program – closes Friday 30 September
- SCU Early Offers – closes Friday 30 September
- Torrens Early Entry – apply ASAP
- UAC School’s Recommendation Scheme – closes Monday 19 September
- UNE Early Entry – closes Friday 23 September
- UNSW Gateway – closes Saturday 17 September
- University of Sydney Gadigal Program – closes Monday 28 November
- Western Sydney HSC True Reward – closes Wednesday 7 December
- Western Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program – closes Thursday 13 October
Early bird applications closing Friday 30 September 2022
While many students have already applied through Early Admission Schemes, the Main Round or Early bird applications round closes at midnight on Friday 30 September 2022, after which UAC’s processing charge increases.
You can submit an application to any course and change your preferences as many times as you like, for free. Year 12 applicants can also ‘commit to pay’ using BPAY. Payment must be made, however, in order to have their application assessed and receive an offer.
Preferences by way of clarification, you can have up to five preferences however you will only receive one offer, which is the first preference which you are eligible for. Therefore, you must ensure that the courses are listed in order of what you most want, remembering that adjustment factors can influence your eligibility.
Educational Access Scheme
The Educational Access Scheme is for students whose studies were negatively affected as a result of circumstances beyond their control or choosing.
It is applied for via the student’s online UAC application. Students are to upload their applications and supporting documentation to their online account.
Whilst the application isn’t due to UAC until Tuesday 22 November 2022, we will require a copy of the application by Monday 31 October 2022 to allow time for the School to support the application and complete the Educational Impact Statement. We send this statement directly to UAC.
If you have any questions about EAS, please contact Jo Cilia, Head of Careers and Academic Advising.
Download the EAS Application Guide
Schools Recommendation Scheme closing Monday 19 September 2022
Student applications for SRS close at midnight on Monday 19 September 2022. School ratings close at midnight on Tuesday 4 October 2022 and the first SRS offers will be released on Friday 11 November 2022.
If you are going to apply through this scheme please do so asap so that we can do the school rating.
UAC PINs
If students are having problems logging in to their UAC application, the quickest and easiest way for them to get help is to call UAC Customer Service on (02) 9752 0200, 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. They don’t reply to email or social requests for login details as they need to identify the sender before giving out this information.
How to transfer to a different degree
Many students enrol in a course with a plan to transfer into another course after completing a year’s study.
If you would like to know how this is done, click here.
Pathways to your dream degree
Most institutions offer pathway options for applicants who don’t meet the standard entry criteria for their courses.
If you would like to know how this is done, click here.
Please also find some fact sheets below:
Year 11 – An open day at USYD just for you! Monday 26 to Tuesday 27 September 2022
How to register?
To register for this event, please select your preferred day:
- Monday 26 September 2022 – Register here
- Tuesday 27 September 2022 – Register here
When booking your ticket, you will be able to select two faculty activities (one per area of interest)
Please note that tickets are limited to Year 11 students only, and you will be able to register for one day only. Unregistered attendees will not be accepted.
Tickets for this event are limited so we would recommend registering as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you have any questions, please contact schools.outreach@sydney.edu.au.
Online University Presentations
University of Sydney | Bachelor of Engineering: Civil, Construction and Structural Engineering
Wednesday 19 October 2022, 4pm–4.30pm
Online
The University of Sydney is ranked 2nd in Australia and 17th globally for Civil and Structural Engineering. Their systems approach to teaching allows students to graduate with the much sought-after design, research and problem-solving skills needed to create and manage sustainable built and natural environments. Join this webinar to find out more about the Bachelor of Engineering in Civil, Construction and Structural Engineering.
University of Sydney | Science Degrees at Sydney
Wednesday 26 October 2022, 4pm–4.30pm
Online
Join this session to hear about how science degrees at the University of Sydney will prepare you for the future world of work. Find out about the wide range of areas of study or ‘majors’ on offer, such as geoscience, sustainability, environmental science, chemistry, physics, biology, psychology, animal and veterinary bioscience, and many more. Gain insights into the variety of hands-on industry experience, study tours, exchange programs and other real-world opportunities available to our students, and why we are Australia’s number 1 ranked university for Graduate Employability.
University of Sydney | Road to Architecture: Bachelor of Design in Architecture
Wednesday 9 November 2022, 4pm–4.30pm
Online
Interested in architecture? Join this webinar to find out about our Bachelor of Design in Architecture degree and how it will help you develop the skills and knowledge to work in the Built Environment industry. Learn about how this degree will provide you with a direct path to becoming a registered architect.
Scholarships
ACU Ramsay Scholarship
Value: $90,000–$150,000
Open/Closing Dates: Wednesday 3 August 2022 – Tuesday 31 January 2023
Established in 2020, this scholarship supports commencing students enrolling full-time in the Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) at the North Sydney campus.
ACU George Alexander Foundation Scholarships (NSW)
Value: $24,000
Open/Closing Dates: Monday 1 August 2022 – Wednesday 1 March 2023
Established in 2007 by the George Alexander Foundation (GAF), founded by the late industrialist and philanthropist George Alexander AM, for the purpose of assisting outstanding students especially those demonstrating exceptional leadership potential and community participation, particularly those from rural and regional communities, to achieve their undergraduate educational goals at the Ballarat Campus or any other campuses in NSW.
Work Experience
Although we don’t do a Work Experience block during term time any longer, students from Year 10 to Year 12 are encouraged to take up the opportunity. The Careers Department has the necessary documentation and insurance to cover every student.
Work Experience at the Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank’s Head Office in Sydney offers work experience for Year 10 high school students. A new program has been developed and is designed to give students insight into the work of economists.
During the one-week program, students will learn about the roles and functions of the nation’s central bank and how to interpret economic graphs, as well as shadowing one of the Bank’s economists as they complete a series of core activities.
The program will run from 7–11 November 2022, and is open to students in Year 10 who are interested in studying economics in Year 11 and Year 12.
The Bank is committed to equal opportunity and places will be offered to students from different backgrounds and school types.
Applications close Sunday 25 September 2022.