Headstart 2015 - The University of Adelaide

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A scholarship program for
academically gifted Year 12 students
HEADSTART
2019
adelaide.edu.au
WANT TO GET
A HEADSTART
ON UNI?
The University of Adelaide’s Headstart scholarship
program gives high achieving students the opportunity
to study at university while still in Year 12, and have
these university studies count towards their SACE and
their university aggregate/ATAR.
While studying at the University part-time Headstart
students not only have the opportunity to find out what
university life is like before they finish school, but also
contribute to and benefit from, the diverse cultural
and intellectual life of the University of Adelaide.
Enquiries

Further information about the program is available by contacting:
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
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students participate.
The Advanced Bachelor degrees are designed for
high achieving students who are inspired by the
opportunity to contribute to the world’s important
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a unique experience to learn at close quarters with
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The Advanced Bachelors are ideal for students
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With the benefit of a strong research focus from the
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The Advanced Bachelor degrees on offer:
• Arts
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• Health and Medical Sciences
• Mathematical Sciences
• Music
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For more information visit:
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HEADSTART
SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
Headstart provides gifted and The scholarship High-achieving students: A minimum
highly motivated students with grade of B or better across all Year 11
Successful Headstart applicants are
subjects is required.
a challenge beyond the Year 12 exempt from tuition fees and the Student
Additional criteria may apply to individual course
curriculum and the chance to Services and Amenities Fees while in the selections such as Mathematics, Physics and Languages.
program. Headstart participants can enrol
grow as individuals as they
in a maximum of two courses of first-year IB students
combine secondary school university study.*
Accelerated students: A minimum score
and university studies. *Students choosing to study Physics are able to study four of 6 or higher at the Standard Level, or 5
courses, to meet the Mathematics co-requisite requirements.
or higher at the Higher Level for all Year 12
Headstart students can choose subjects already taken is required, plus at
Who can apply
least 6-7 for any subject that is a prerequisite
to replace or supplement their
The Headstart program is open to Australian for the University course to be studied.
Year 12 subjects with university
citizens and permanent residents that will
High-achieving students: A minimum
courses (subjects). University be in Year 12 in 2019 and that are either
score of 6 or higher at the Standard Level, or
courses are recognised by the accelerated or high-achieving in their studies; 5 or higher at the Higher Level is required.
SACE Board, allowing students 1. Accelerated students who have Additional criteria may apply to individual course
to use them towards their SACE completed a Stage 2 subject in an earlier selections such as Mathematics, Physics and Languages.
school year and are completing their SACE
Stage 2 completion and therefore or IB at less than a full year’s workload. Personal eligibility criteria
their university aggregate and Eligibility is based on grades from completed
In addition to the academic entry
Year 12 subjects.
ATAR calculation. requirements, the below personal eligibility
2. High-achieving students who are not criteria will be required/assessed;
accelerated. Eligibility is based on grades
Headstart students may also • Support of parents or guardians
from completed Year 11 subjects.
receive credit towards their
• Recommendation from the school and
Exceptionally gifted students in lower grades
degree if they enrol in a nomination of a School Mentor
may also be considered, but a special case
University of Adelaide will need to be made by schools on behalf of • Personal statement (max 250 words):
program after high school. students who are not yet in Year 12. Please This should include why the student is
note: Students who have already had an wanting to pursue the Headstart program,
ATAR issued (e.g. students attempting Year what are the motivating factors, how they
13) are not eligible to apply. found out about the Headstart program,
plans for 2020 beyond, etc.
Academic eligibility criteria
• Timetabling and attendance: The student’s
Applicants must meet the below SACE ability to manage the school and University
or IB requirements; timetables and availability to attend courses
on-campus.
SACE students
Accelerated students: A minimum grade
of B or better for all Stage 2 subjects already
taken is required, plus a minimum of
A- for any SACE Stage 2 subject that is a
prerequisite for the University course to
be studied.
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HEADSTART
APPLICATIONS
Online applications for Headstart will Midyear entry KEY DATES
open in October 2018 with the following
Students may be considered for entry
closing dates;
beginning in Semester 2 if there are spaces October 2018 Applications open
2019 application closing dates: available in the program. Midyear entry
Oct/Nov 2018 Information nights
is only available into courses that do
Semester 1: Monday 28 January 2019
not have a Semester 1 university course 1 December 2018 2019 University
Semester 2: Monday 1 July 2019 prerequisite or assumed knowledge (refer timetable released
to the course descriptions beginning page 7
Further details on how to apply, including for further information). Students applying 28 January 2019 Semester 1
the information and documentation applications close
for Headstart at the beginning of the year
required, can be found on page 25.
will apply for both semesters in the initial 8 February 2019 Applicants advised
Late applications will not be considered due application (they do not need to complete a of outcome
to the time required for student enrolment second application for Semester 2 courses).
and orientation. Students applying only for Semester 2 are 25 February 2019 Orientation week
encouraged to submit an application at the
Any queries about applications should 4 March 2019 Semester 1 commences
start of the year.
be directed to [phone] or
1 July 2019 Semester 2 (midyear)
[email protected]
applications close
12 July 2019 Applicants advised
of outcome
22 July 2018 Midyear orientation
29 July 2018 Semester 2 commences
Further Academic Year Dates can be found
here: adelaide.edu.au/student/dates/
academic/2019
Costs
Successful applicants receive a full
scholarship from the University of Adelaide,
which waives both the tuition fees and the
Student Services and Amenities Fee for any
courses studied as part of the Headstart
program. Each student is responsible for
costs associated with textbooks, materials,
equipment, field trips and travel to and
from campus.
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Headstart students
attend classes, submit
assignments and
sit examinations
the same as other
university students.
Headstart contact hours
and timetable
Courses are offered on the North Terrace
Campus only and Headstart students
are expected to attend all classes to gain
maximum benefit from their university
studies. Classes are usually delivered between
Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm. Classes are
not offered online, at nights or on weekends.
The number of contact hours will vary
between courses and may be between 3-6
hours per week, spread across various classes
Mentoring University assessment, grades
(e.g. lectures, tutorials, workshops and
and credit
practicals) and days of the week. Students Each Headstart student must nominate a
will also need to undertake self-directed staff member from their school as a mentor. Headstart students attend classes, submit
study outside of these hours to complete The mentor’s role will be to monitor student assignments and sit examinations the
preparation, readings and assignments. progress and act as a contact person linking same as other university students. More
Note that some courses will not have a large the University to the student within the information on the current grade scheme
variety of class times to choose from, so it is school. They will not be required to provide (M10) can be found at: adelaide.edu.au/
important to take this into consideration. academic support. student/exams/results-and-grades
Students must refer to the university The University of Adelaide will provide an Grades are recorded on the students
timetable for courses they are applying ongoing role of coordination and support. University of Adelaide academic record and
for and the school timetable must clearly This will include: any student who passes a Headstart course
indicate any subjects which will be dropped can receive credit into related University of
or lessons that can be missed in order • liaison between the University and Adelaide degrees. This enables students to
to attend university classes should the Headstart students, their parents/guardians, fast-track their academic program or study
application be accepted. principals and mentor additional courses. Headstart participants
2019 timetable information will be • tracking students’ progress through their will receive a hardcopy of their Academic
available from 1 December at: university studies Transcript at the conclusion of their
access.adelaide.edu.au/courses/ • organising academic and peer support participation in the program.
Information about the Academic Year dates, for students. Withdrawal
including semester dates, breaks and exam
periods can be found here: adelaide.edu.au/ Learning environment Headstart students must carefully consider
student/dates/academic/2019. Headstart the consequences of withdrawal from the
The University offers a fully adult learning
participants are responsible for ensuring that program to ensure it will not affect their
environment and, while there are many
they are available for the full duration of completion of the SACE. The University
support services and normal duty of care
teaching and assessment. only accepts withdrawal in close consultation
applies, the University does not take on the
with the student’s school mentor.
same responsibilities of care that schools
Enrolment
assume under the Teachers’ Registration If a Headstart student withdraws from, or
Headstart students are not enrolled in a and Standards Act and other legislation. fails, a course at any stage of the year, this
degree but are considered as Non-Award The student, school and parents/guardians will not affect their chances of university
students. Upon enrolment they will receive need to make a judgment as to whether selection (unless it prevents them from
a student card that provides access to the the student will adapt to involvement in completing the SACE). No record of failure
full range of student services offered on university life. It is important for them or withdrawal will be registered by the
campus and full borrowing rights at the to understand that this can be significantly University of Adelaide.
University Libraries. different from the secondary school
environment.
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Headstart and eligibility for
competitions and university entry
Participation in university level studies may
impact eligibility for some competitions and
for certain university degrees. Applicants are
responsible for seeking further information
prior to participation if required.
Participation in a university level maths
program (e.g. Mathematics IA/IB) may
Headstart and the SACE Recognition of a Headstart course cannot disqualify students from participation in
be completed until the academic transcript the Australian Mathematics Olympiad.
The SACE Board recognises and grants is available, which will follow grades release Any student participating needs to contact
SACE credits for appropriate qualifications, of the students final Headstart semester. the Australian Mathematical Trust’s
subjects, courses, or learning experiences, Executive Director.
which includes university studies.
Headstart and the university Most university applications will require
Recognition can be granted for up to
aggregate information about any tertiary (university)
20 credits of the SACE at Stage 2.
studies that applicants have previously
Recognition towards the SACE is reported The university aggregate is calculated from completed. If undertaking tertiary studies
on the Record of Achievement as a number a student’s best scaled scores from three may impact application or eligibility (e.g. for
of SACE credits ‘granted’, and is not 20 credit TAS plus the best outcome from Medicine programs) students are advised
accompanied by a result (e.g. a grade or the flexible option (30 credits). The flexible to seek further advice from the relevant
score). Satisfactory achievement in any option may include recognised learning that University or application centre. At the time
university subject will be reported as has been approved by the SACE Board. of publication, participating in the Headstart
‘University Studies’. This entry will receive Headstart results will count towards the program does not impact student’s eligibility
the designation ‘granted’ and the relevant students’ university aggregate as follows: for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of
number of credits. More information is Surgery (MBBS) at the University of Adelaide.
available at sace.sa.edu.au/coordinating/
High Distinction 10.0
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Distinction 9.9
Each Headstart course is equivalent to
10 credits. Credit 9.0
Recognition of university studies is by Pass 7.9
application to the SACE Board using the
Recognition Application (Stage 1 and Stage
2) equivalent studies form on the SACE The university aggregate is then converted
website—visit: sace.sa.edu.au/studying/ to an ATAR. More information on this
recognised-learning/other process can be found in the SATAC Tertiary
Entrance Booklet.
The recognition application form must be
completed by the student and their school Due to the timing of Step 2 of the
in two steps; recognition application, the university
aggregate and ATAR may need to be
• Step 1: When the student is accepted into recalculated and the SACE certificate
the Headstart program, to have the subject reissued, however, this will not impact
and course combination approved, and university offers.
• Step 2: On completion of the Headstart Please note: Students who have already
course(s), once the students academic had an ATAR issued are unable to count
transcript has been provided by the recognised learning in subsequent attempts,
University of Adelaide. therefore applications will not be accepted
from Year 13 students.
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“The Headstart program has provided me with
the opportunity to kick start my University studies!
I have always wanted to attend university, however
was unsure of what degree to study and career
pathway to take. That is where the Headstart
program comes in.
This program has enabled me to try different
subjects, all while still attending high school.
Essentially giving me the opportunity to try out
a variety of different subjects that will help me
narrow down a degree to undertake in the
following year.
Additionally, this program supplies insight into
the university’s expectations, workload and
lifestyle all of which allow me to gain a deeper
understanding into the world of university,
most of which is learnt in first year by most
school students.
I chose to undertake the subjects of Introduction
to Marketing and Introduction to Management
because I would like to pursue a degree in the
field of commerce. So by having completed two
subjects it has enabled me to get an insight into the
University lifestyle, workload and having the added
bonus of already having completed 6 units. I’m still
undecided as to what I want to do, however
a pathway connected to business would be ideal.”
Jack Kotek
Headstart courses: Marketing and Management
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HEADSTART
2019
COURSES
Choosing courses
There are a number of ways that students choose which
courses to take in the Headstart program;
• an area of interest, which may not be offered through
the high school
• an area of high achievement, to be able to provide a
further challenge; or
• courses that are relevant to a future degree – find the
degree on Degree Finder (adelaide.edu.au/degree-
finder/) and check if the courses are listed in ‘Degree
Structure’ or ‘Study Plan’
Students will also need to consider the timetabling for
the course and whether it fits in with high school and
other commitments.
Course information
The courses offered through the Headstart program
are briefly outlined on the following pages. Detailed
information about courses can be found on Course
Outlines; adelaide.edu.au/course-outlines/
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ARTS
ARGUMENT AND CRITICAL THINKING CHINESE IB CHINESE IIB
PHIL 1101 CHIN 1002 CHIN 2202
3 units in Semester 1 3 units in Semester 2 3 units in Semester 2
Study commitment: Up to three hours Study commitment: Up to five hours Study commitment: Up to four
per week per week hours per week
Assumed knowledge: English as a Prerequisites: CHIN 1001 Prerequisites: CHIN 2201
Second Language (ESL) students are
Assessment: Assignments, tests, oral tests, Assumed knowledge: At least 650
advised to consult Course Coordinator prior
mid-term test and final exams Chinese characters and basic Chinese
to enrolment in the course
grammar patterns
About the course: This course is a
Assessment: 500-word essay plus 1000-
continuation of Chinese IA. It continues Assessment: Weekly dictation quiz,
word essay (50%) and two-hour open
instruction and practice in the speaking, translation exercises, oral and written
book exam (50%)
understanding, writing and reading of tests, class participation, final written exam
About the course: Argument is an activity modern standard Chinese. Throughout the
About the course: This course is a
we all engage in, with varying results, in course, mastery of conversational skills will
continuation of Chinese IIA. It consists
every walk of life. Over the last two millennia be reinforced through oral-aural practice
of tuition in speaking, listening to, writing
philosophers have developed powerful and at the same time, increased emphasis
and reading modern standard Chinese.
methods for classifying arguments, and will be placed on contemporary texts.
This course further extends students’
identifying common errors in reasoning. By the end of the semester students will
knowledge of basic grammar, vocabulary and
Argument and Critical Thinking teaches know around 400 Chinese characters and
structures found in the spoken and written
these methods and applies them to real-life associated compounds.
forms of contemporary Chinese. The main
arguments, both written and spoken. It is
emphasis is on building up vocabulary and
thus an introduction to communication and
reading experience as a basis for studying
applied logic. Among the topics we cover
CHINESE IIA contemporary Chinese society and culture.
are the theory of legal argument, and the
It is anticipated that by the end of the course
science-pseudoscience debate, which gives CHIN 2201
students will know around 900 Chinese
us a chance to discuss UFOs, 3 units in Semester 1
characters and most commonly used
parapsychology, Bigfoot, the Bermuda
Study commitment: Up to four hours Chinese grammar patterns.
Triangle and alien abductions!
per week
Prerequisites: SACE Stage 2 Continuers
Chinese with a scaled grade of A- or higher
CHINESE IA
Assumed knowledge: At least 400
CHIN 1001
Chinese characters and basic Chinese
3 units in Semester 1 grammar patterns
Study commitment: Up to five hours Assessment: Weekly dictation quiz,
per week translation exercises, oral and written tests,
Assumed knowledge: No previous class participation, final written exam.
knowledge of Chinese required About the course: This course consists
Assessment: Continuous assignments of tuition in speaking, listening to, writing
and tests, oral tests, mid-term test and and reading modern standard Chinese.
final exams This course extends students’ knowledge of
basic grammar, vocabulary and structures
About the course: Chinese IA is a course
found in the spoken and written forms of
for beginners in the language. Native
contemporary Chinese. The emphasis is on
speakers or heritage speakers of Mandarin
building up students’ communicative skills in
Chinese are not eligible for this course.
both speaking and reading through learning
Chinese IA teaches the fundamental
activities in class. It is anticipated that by
grammar and vocabulary of modern
the end of the course students will know
standard Chinese (formerly known as
about 650 Chinese characters and associated
Mandarin). This is the educated speech
compounds related to contemporary China.
of North China which is now the official
national language. Simplified characters
are taught. The vocabulary reflects usage
in contemporary China. It is expected that
at the end of the course students should be
able to master the Chinese phonetic system
(Hanyu Pinyin), and should have an active
vocabulary of around 200 Chinese characters
and associated compounds concentrating on
vocabulary that relates to contemporary China.
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