More than 42,900 first round university and TAFE offers released
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More than 20,000 students have given permission for their offers from dozens of institutions to be published.
The relieved students receiving first-round places range from zoology at Deakin University to accounting at Monash University and thousands more in between.
The institution with the smallest number of published offers is the Australian College of Applied Professions, with two students given places in psychological sciences and social work.
Other niche institutions include LCI Melbourne, an art school in Collingwood offering design arts courses, Photography Studies College which has commercial art and photojournalism courses and Collarts (The Australian College of the Arts) which offers screen, media, music performance and 2D animation courses.
The provider with the largest number of published offers is Monash University, with 4792 students given first-round places.
Melbourne University and Deakin University were next, with 3412 and 2853 offers respectively.
Nearly 20 per cent of all offers are in society and culture, 17 per cent are in health and 15 in management and commerce.
The Victorian government’s push to get more students into teaching has been successful, with 1463 offers made in education courses – an increase of eight per cent.
Just over 60 lucky students at five institutions were given first-round offers allowing them to study games design and development courses.
Those who didn’t receive an offer today or who have changed their mind about study options can change their preferences prior to the January round until 4pm, Friday 22 December. Support is available from schools, tertiary institutions and VTAC.
VTAC will release the next round of offers on Friday, January 12, 2024 and further offers throughout January and February 2024.
Offers in the new year will be made to year 12 students and mature age applicants, for all courses including those not participating in today’s release, such as some Biomedical Science and Medicine courses.
Offers will also be made to students whose results were not available in time for today’s offer round, including those studying the International Baccalaureate and some interstate students.
Education Minister Ben Carroll said: “Congratulations to those who have received their university preferences today.”
“There are so many good reasons to consider further study, with free teaching and nursing degrees, extensive financial supports and expert industry guidance opening up a world of possibilities to school leavers,” Mr Carroll said.
“Whether you have been offered your first preference or not, don’t forget that you have plenty of options ahead of you – be that at university, TAFE, an apprenticeship or in work – and I am thrilled you are about to take your next steps in your education journey.”
Shadow Minister for Education Jess Wilson said today marked the next chapter for thousands of young Victorians.
“Congratulations! All your hard work has been rewarded and I hope it’s the start of a fulfilling journey in your chosen field,” Ms Wilson said.
“Importantly, today’s first round offers are just one step in the process and there are many pathways on the journey ahead.”
VTAC chief executive Teresa Tjia said: “Celebrate the offer you have received today with your families, friends and teachers”.
Your offer is a fantastic achievement to enjoy these holidays and share with those who have supported you,” Ms Tjia said.
“If you haven’t received an offer today or have changed your mind, take this opportunity to consider your preferences by Friday’s change of preference deadline. Further offers will be made in January and February.
“There is still time to seek out support from your school, tertiary institutions, and VTAC to maximise your opportunity to study next year.”
Deakin University
Health, business and sport-related courses were in demand among high school graduates who wanted to pursue their tertiary studies at Deakin University next year.
The world’s top sport science school handed out 5647 first-round offers on Thursday, including 1766 offers for students to enrol in the university’s Warrnambool and Geelong campuses.
Nursing and business were the second and third most sought-after courses, followed by health-related fields like psychology, psychological science and biomedical science.
Pro Vice-Chancellor of teaching and learning professor Helen Partridge said she was glad to see a large interest in the university’s health-related courses amid staff shortages across the industry.
“New students can expect to learn from some of the best experts in their field at Deakin and can be confident they will find themselves in a supportive and engaging learning environment that embraces new technologies, ways of learning, and that strives for academic excellence,” she said.
Prof Partridge encouraged those who didn’t receive an offer to wait until January and February when more offers will be released, particularly for International Baccalaureate (IB) and interstate students.
Melbourne University
Just under 6000 high school graduates were given the opportunity to pursue the course of their dreams on Thursday when the University of Melbourne released its December offers.
The university handed out 956 more offers than this time last year, while 953 offers went to the University’s inaugural Narrm Scholarship candidates.
Victorians weren’t the only ones to receive offers to the tertiary institution, with students from the ACT, New South Wales and Tasmania also invited to enrol in courses for next year.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Gregor Kennedy said he was “delighted to see the Narrm Scholarship program come to life”.
“It’s wonderful to receive that offer letter and I send my warm congratulations to our 2024 future students,” he said.
The bachelor of arts and bachelor of science were the university’s two most popular courses among applicants.
Victoria University
Victoria University (VU) will train the next generation of the state’s teachers, after demand for education courses soared.
The innovative institution, which incorporates its VU Block Model approach into its study design, made 2498 December-round offers for 157 courses varying from foundation, certificate IIII, package pathways, degree and higher degree.
The bachelor of applied movement sciences / master of physiotherapy had the most competitive entry this year, with an ATAR of 95.20 the lowest selection rank to receive an offer.
However, only 18 courses at VU consider ATAR as part of the admissions criteria, making university accessible to students of all skill levels.
Students who didn’t meet course requirements to study a bachelor degree will have access to newly introduced foundation packages which enable high school graduates to apply for a 13 week study preparatory program to receive guaranteed entry into a range of bachelor courses upon completion.
In addition to university offers, VU made 503 TAFE offers this round, with the most popular course being a diploma of beauty therapy and bachelor of dermal sciences packaged pathway.
RMIT is also participating in December offers after receiving a strong number of applications from interested students keen to pursue their dream course at the university from semester one next year.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Education and Vice-President of the university professor Sherman Young said RMIT was “pleased to see an increase in offers made for this year’s December round”.
“We are looking forward to welcoming new and returning students from Australia and across the globe to our Melbourne campuses in 2024,” he said.
Some of the university’s most competitive courses, based on ATAR, was the bachelor of applied science (medical radiations) and double degrees in law and business and law and accounting.
Prof Young said students who don’t receive their first course preference as an offer can apply to study vocational courses at the university which lead to undergraduate study.
Swinburne University Pro Vice-Chancellor (Future Students) Bronte Neyland said the university congratulated students who had received offers today.
“Students who didn’t receive an offer for their first preference shouldn’t be discouraged,” she said.
“Swinburne will continue making offers until February, so we encourage students to adjust their preferences to secure their place and to explore alternative pathways into a degree.”
Strathcona Girls Grammar graduates have high hopes to study engineering, commerce, arts and science degrees next year, with Monash University a popular choice among students.
Bethany Koh, who scored a raw 50 in VCE psychology, wanted to pursue a bachelor of arts and aspired to work in a field where she can help people around the world.
Meanwhile, her fellow school mates, Mathilde Stolz and Ella Maher, wanted to study STEM subjects, specifically a double degree in engineering and commerce.
“I’ve always been inspired by engineers as they are the designers and builders of our world” Ms Maher said.
“With the numerous fields within engineering and the addition of a commerce degree, I believe the opportunities are endless and cannot wait to see where this path takes me in life.”
Sarah Tang is another Strathcona graduate who would like to pursue a career in science and has a particular interest in animal health and welfare
ACU interim provost Professor Meg Stuart encouraged those thinking of changing their preferences to do so now as it was the “best strategy to start the pre-eminent course of your choice” in the new year.
Leading tertiary institution Australian Catholic University will open its doors to thousands of high school graduates in the new year, after making offers to the majority of its applicants on Thursday.
Interim provost professor Meg Stuart said students from “all corners of the state” would receive an invite to enrol in their dream course from 2pm, when the first round of university offers for the class of 2023 are released.
The university – which has two of its eight campuses in Melbourne and Ballarat – received a strong interest from young Victorians, particularly those based in the regions.
Ruyton Girls’ School graduate Alexandra Kamateros also felt “immense relief” when she received a guaranteed offer to study a bachelor of psychological science / bachelor of criminology and criminal justice.
“I’m feeling a mix of excitement and anticipation about my future studies at ACU,” she said.
“I’m eager to immerse myself in the academic community, make new connections, and embrace the learning opportunities that await.”
In addition to law, there was a strong demand for nursing, midwifery and paramedicine courses at the university, while the state government’s support for teaching students boosted interest in education degrees.
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