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Careers Advisers and Teachers Day
Agenda8.55am Welcome and Housekeeping Stephanie Papaioannou & Aaron Ngan
MCs9.05am 2017 Highlights and Achievements
9.15am Vice Chancellor Welcome Professor Attila BrungsUTS Vice Chancellor and President
9.35am
Course UpdatesNew TerminologyB Laws: new majorB Exercise Sports Science: new majorB Advanced Science: new majorB Engineering: new major
Various academics
10.25am UTS Careers Julieanne O’HaraManager UTS Careers Service
10.45am MORNING TEA
11.10am Choice of Info Session 1Various academics and students
12.10am Choice of Info Session 2
1.15pm LUNCH – Great Hall
2.00pm EVENT CLOSE
2017 Highlights
UTS in rankings
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
International 88 83 47 21 21 15
Rankings change - 5 36 26 - 6
Australia 12 10 5 1 1 1
Rankings change - 2 5 4 - -
Times Higher Education WUR – Top 150 under 50 (2012 – 2017)
Reference: Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Australia’s No.1 Young University 2015 - 2017
No.1 Young university in Australia and no.8 in the world*. *Times Higher Education WUR –Top 200 under 50 (2015-2017)
in Nursing in Australia
Employment rate of all Communication graduates in Australia**Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016 - 17
Art & Design in NSW
Australian University Sports Champions 2017
Young & bright
No.1
No.1No.1No.1
Campus Redevelopment Project
UTS Central (previously Building 2)
UTS Central
Rugby Australia Building
• Located in Moore Park Sports Precinct
• First time university programs integrated with
an Australian elite sporting precinct
• Accommodates 700 sport and exercise
science and physiotherapy students
• More than 100 professional athletes –
Qantas Wallabies and Women’s Sevens
teams
Rooftop running trackTop-floor roof terrace designed for
practice-based teaching such as speed
and acceleration work with track and
team athletes.
Rugby Australia Building
Sport and exercise science research labs• skill acquisition• exercise physiology• biomechanics• strength and conditioning• body composition• impact of environment on athletic performance
Multi-purpose sports hall• Equipped with cameras to support coaching
activities, teaching practicals and research
Rugby Australia Building
Key UTS Spaces• Physiotherapy labs• Multi-purpose sports hall• Skill acquisition research lab• Exercise physiology research lab• Biomechanics research lab• Environmental lab• Strength and conditioning lab• Body composition lab• Rooftop running track
Rugby Australia Building
Our success stories
Rob CastanedaFounder and CEO, Service RocketBachelor of Science in Computing Science*, 2001• UTS Chancellor’s Award for Excellence
UTS Alumni Awards 2017 • Top ‘40-under-40’ entrepreneurs by Silicon
Valley Business Journal• Worked alongside Facebook and NASA
*now called Bachelor of Computing Science
Our success stories
Caro Meldrum-HannaJournalist, ABC TV’s Four CornersBachelor of Arts in Communication* (Journalism) Bachelor of Laws (2007)• UTS Alumni Award for Excellence 2017 Faculty of
Arts and Social Sciences • Multi-award winning journalist• Reported on abuse of children in juvenile detention
in Four Corners Story ‘Australia’s Shame’*now called Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
Vice-Chancellor Welcome
Professor Attila BrungsVice-Chancellor and President
Future of the workforce
In less than two decades…
• 40% of Australian jobs will be automated• 70% of jobs affected by automation and AI
*CEDA, 2015, Australia’s Future of Work
Students require ‘boundary crossing’ skills• Design thinking• Problem solving• Creativity
• Communication• Entrepreneurism• Domain knowledge
Jobs of the future
Creating an innovative generation
• Students become creators of knowledge• Collaborate with industry, community,
government, academic researchers on real-life projects and briefs
• Mix of immersive studios, project and internship-based learning
Internships and Entrepreneurship
• 47% of students want to create their own
jobs and ventures
• Our duty is to equip students with skills to
aid successful entrepreneurialism
• UTS is committed to supporting student
entrepreneurship through hands-on, real-
world collaborations
The Hatchery
Matthew Childs- Graduate Bachelor of Business
- Created Wine Stash
Mahya Mirzaei- Completed her PhD at UTS
- Created Learned Hub
Learning.Futures
1. Professional practice situated in a global workplace
2. Integrated exposure to professional practice
3. Learning which is research-inspired and integrated
Future of Campus Master Plan
UTS Central• Scheduled for completion in 2019• Variety of teaching, student areas
and student services hub• New Science Super Lab• UTS Library• Faculty of Law
Social JusticeJake Duczynski- Bachelor of Design in Animation
- 2017 Young Alumni Award winner
- Created an app to save Indigenous language
Dr Jordan Nguyen- Founder and CEO Psykinetic
- Focused his research on helping people with
disabilities
What can we do to help support yougiven the changing nature of work?
How can we collectively worktogether in preparing students for
the workforce of the future?
New terminology
Year 12 Subject Scheme:previously Year 12 Bonus Points
Adjustment points or adjustments: previously bonus points
Selection rank:A student’s raw ATAR plus any adjustment points that they may qualify for through a UTS admission scheme
Admission scheme: previously entry scheme
Admission pathway: previously entry pathway
New Majors
Bachelor of LawsLegal Futures andTechnology Major
Maxine EversAssociate Dean (Education)Faculty of Law
Why?Legal Futures
and Technology Artificial intelligencetools for research and discovery
Automated systemsgenerate legal documents (wills and contracts)
Digital applicationsfor Dispute Resolution.
Blockchain, bitcoin and fourth industrial revolution
The world is changing…Technology, disruption, outsourcing and globalization are transforming the legal industry
The role of lawyers
• Disruptive technologies are impacting the law and legal profession
• Future lawyers must be well-versed in all things legal technology
• Play a significant role in regulation and management of technology
More than ever before, lawyers need to be problem solvers
Legal Futures and Technology
• First major of its kind in Australia
• New in 2018
• Available in standalone Bachelor of
Laws, combined and Honours degrees
• Undertaken in penultimate and final year
of study
Major structureLegal Futures and Technology majorCommence study in Year 3 for standalone degree, and Year 4 for combined degrees
Subject 1 Technology Law, Policy and Ethics (Capstone 1)
Subject 2 Applied Project in Law, Innovation and Technology (Capstone 2)
Subject 3Choice of:• Disruptive Technologies and the Law• Local Internship
Subject 4 & 5 Choice of Legal Technology related electives
Subjects provide students with the skills for a competitive edge in applying for clerkships and graduate positions
Forefront of the technology revolution
• Future of the Legal Profession series
• Allens Neota UTS Law Tech Challenge
• UTS Law Students’ Society Technology Moot
• UTS & King and Wood Mallesons Hackathon2017 UTS-KWM HackathonPhoto Credit: KWM
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise ScienceExercise Therapy MajorPathway to Master of Physiotherapy
Dr Rob BowerDirector of Sport and Exercise StudiesFaculty of Health
Why ?Exercise Therapy
Specialist qualificationsgain advanced knowledge in sport and exercise science, health and physiotherapy
Practical experienceextensive undergraduate internship program plus a clinical placement in a NSW Health facility during the postgraduate course
Professional recognitionMaster of Physiotherapy is fully accredited (with conditions) by the Australian Physiotherapy Council, and approved by the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Industry connectionsboth degrees taught in brand new world-class facilities at Moore Park, Sydney’s elite sporting hub
Exit point
Bachelor of Sport
and Exercise ScienceCore years 1 & 2
Exercise
Science major
Health & Physical
Education major
No Specific
major
Master of
Physiotherapy
pathway#
Master of Teaching
in Secondary
Education pathway
# Highly competitive application process
Not guaranteed
Master of
Physiotherapy
guaranteed* pathway
*Guaranteed entry subject to
- credit average
- Successful interview (Year 2)
Exercise Therapy
major
Bachelor of Sport
and Exercise Science*Core years 1 & 2
*Separate UAC code Students must apply for this major
before the commencement of their
degree to be eligible for the
guaranteed pathway
Major structure
Year 3 (Exercise Therapy major)Autumn Spring
Sport and Exercise Science Practicum Exercise Rehabilitation
Complex Exercise Management Applied Exercise Physiology
Motor Learning and Control Skill Acquisition
Sport and Exercise Medicine Neuroscience
Career Options in Sport and ExerciseCareer opportunities in sport, health and fitness, teaching and recreation industries:
• Physiotherapist (public, private, community settings, sports clubs, rehab centres)• Sport scientist• Exercise scientist• Exercise physiologist• Exercise rehabilitation• Corporate health and wellbeing• Strength and conditioning• Personal training• Coaching and athlete development• High performance manager• Performance analyst
Master of PhysiotherapyProgression to the Master’s is subject to:• maintaining a credit average
• a successful internal interview which assesses: communication skills,
interpersonal skills, interest in and commitment to physiotherapy as a career
What’s it all about?• Two-year degree, full-fee (not CSP)
• Practice-based course, purpose-built teaching spaces, plinth rooms
• Graduates eligible for registration as a physiotherapist in Australia – a
fulfilling career working side-by-side with people & a profession that’s in
demand
• Core areas of study: musculoskeletal, sport rehabilitation, neurological,
paediatric and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy across the lifespan
Health pathways to postgraduate study
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science• Exercise Science major > Master of Physiotherapy• Health and Physical Education major > Master of Teaching in Secondary
Education (PDHPE Teaching)Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Management
• With the right subject choices > Master of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Health Science• Human Structure and Function major > Master of Physiotherapy• Pharmacology major > Master of Pharmacy
Bachelor ofAdvanced SciencePharmaceutical SciencesPathway to Master of Pharmacy
Dr Willa HustonSenior LecturerFaculty of Science
Why ?Pharmaceutical Sciences
Specialist qualificationfor students interested in pharmacy or pharmaceutical science
World-class facilitiessuch as the Science Super Lab, only one of two in Australia
Industry needsfor researchers and scientists in biotechnology and pharmaceutical fields
Guaranteed entry pathwayto the Master of Pharmacy (subject to conditions)
Pharmaceutical sciences major
• New major in 2019: in Bachelor of Advanced Science
• Specialist course to prepare students for postgraduate studies in pharmacy
• Designed in conjunction with the UTS Graduate School of Health
• Career opportunities: scientists in biotechnology and drug companies
Pharmaceutical sciences major
• Understand chemistry, biology and technology of
medicines and other chemical formulations
• Exposed to world-class research on
pharmacology and human health
• Develop knowledge and practical skills critical to
development of new drugs and therapies
• Pharmacological research is a strength at UTS
World class facilities
Study in modern, advanced learning environments
Course structureAutumn session Spring Session
Year 1Chemistry 1Cell biology and geneticsGeneral microbiologyQuantitative skills for science
Chemistry 2 (advanced)Physical aspects of natureHuman anatomy and physiologyResearch methods
Year 2Metabolic biochemistryOrganic chemistryPhysiological systemsElective
Human pathophysiologyHuman anatomy 2Medicinal chemistryElective
Year 3Clinical features of diseaseHuman anatomy 3Pharmacology 1Elective
Drug DiscoveryMedical and applied physiologyPharmacology 2Elective
Students must select one Biochemistry elective to be eligible for the pathway to Master of Pharmacy
Course structureB Advanced Science (Pharmaceutical Science) Master of Pharmacy
First Year Second Year Third Year First Year Second YearChemistry 1 Cell biology and genetics General microbiology Quantitative skills for science Chemistry 2 (advanced) Physical aspects of nature Human anatomy and physiology Research methods
Metabolic biochemistry Organic chemistry 1 Physiological systems Human pathophysiology Human anatomy 2Medicinal chemistry Biochemistry Electives x 2
Clinical features of disease Human anatomy 3 Pharmacology 1 Drug discovery Medical and applied physiology Pharmacology 2 Biochemistry Electives x 2
Core subjectsClinical subjectsElectives
Exit point
Master of PharmacyProgression to the Master’s is subject to:• maintaining a credit average
• a successful internal interview which assesses: communication skills,
interpersonal skills, interest in and commitment to pharmacy as a career
What’s it all about?• Two-year degree
• Limited CSP places or full-fee paying (FEE-HELP available)
• Practice-ready graduates, extensive clinical placements
• Graduates eligible for registration as a pharmacist in Australia upon
completion of one-year internship
• Core areas of study: builds on students’ strong scientific foundation to
provide comprehensive knowledge relevant to contemporary pharmacy
practice.
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)Diploma in Professional Engineering PracticeElectronic Engineering Major
Associate Professor Rob JarmanAssociate Dean (Teaching & Learning)Faculty of Engineering & IT
Why?Electronic
Engineering
for more precise, powerful, reliable, less power consuming, biocompatible and safe technologies
Internet of Things (IoT)predicted to have 50 billion ‘things’ connected by 2020 (Cisco)
Advanced future electronic systemssuch as artificial intelligent integrated circuits and systems
Electronic engineersWill drive these tech advances
Demand for 5G systems and components
Global demand
Electronic engineering major• 2018 selection rank: 82.05• Future focused field of engineering - electronic
components are becoming smaller, faster, lighter and more power efficient
• Design, build and test the hardware found inside smart devices (sensors, cameras, batteries etc.)
• Internet of Things (IoT) software or hardware as a sub-major
• Career opportunities across a range of high-tech industries
• Careers: 7% growth in the next 10 years
Example course structureFirst Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year Fifth Year
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Capstone
Electronic(Field of Practice)
CoreSubjects
ElectivesElectronic(Field of Practice) Sub-Major Sub-
Major
Studio 1 Studio 2 Studio 3A Studio 3B
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)Diploma in Professional Engineering PracticeFlexible Engineering
Why?Flexible
Engineering
into multiple fields of engineering
Build a niche skillsetacross two or more majors that align with career objectives
Flexibilityto choose one major in second year or continue with mix
Practical experienceincludes two six-month internships to put skills into practice
Gain insights
Flexible engineering• 2018 selection rank: 78.60
• Combine two or more majors, allowing them to explore multiple areas of interest or build a niche skillset across compatible fields
• Option to trial majors then choose one in second year
• Careers: Technical engineering skills and soft skills developed during program open broad careers across industry including; engineering, technology, government, finance, research, energy, defence, transport
• Salary expectation: Median salary for graduate role is $60K
Example course structureFirst Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year Fifth Year
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Core subject Capstone
Major
Major
Major Electives
EngPracticePrep 1
EngPractice
Reflection 1
EngPractice Prep 2
EngPractice
Reflection 2
Julieanne O’HaraManager
Largest Careers Service in an Australian University
Careers
Curriculum & Career
Development Team
Career Programs Team Operations Team
Engagement Team Business Development Team
Internships Project Staff
Our support starts day one of students time at UTS.
U: Professional
Why?
Graduate Recruitment
• Employers StoryEmployers Story
1,200Applications
47Per Position
8Stages of
Recruitment
186% Increase in
Video Interviewing
Graduate Recruitment
• Graduates storyEmployers Story
Worked Part-Time Whilst Studying
81%
7 Months Related Work Experience
Started Graduate Job Seeking PRIOR to Final Year
58.2%
Accepted A Role NOT Related to Their Degree
83%
We are here to help!
Events
What next?
Meet UTS Careers at UTS Open Day
and Info Day
Prospective student appointments
School Career Advisor visit
Questions?
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