University Programs

Newstead College is proud to partner with the University of Tasmania (UTAS) to deliver:
• The Newstead College UniHub
• The University Connections Program (UCP)
• The High Achiever Program (HAP)
• Modern languages

The UniHub

The Newstead College UniHub has been in operation since 2018 and is located within the Careers Hub in the Library. It is a space where students get information and access opportunities to help them consider university as a pathway.

Gemma Burns is our UTAS UniHub Coordinator and offers a range of experiences and services throughout the year to help students feel more confident, better informed and prepared for university after college, including:
• one-on-one conversations
• assistance with university course, scholarship and accommodation applications (UTAS and interstate universities)
• university visits and Masterclass Day – to give students first-hand experience of what it is like to study at university
• connecting with experts to inform decisions – speaking with university students, lecturers, people working in the areas of interest to them, or undertaking work exposure placements.

Gemma is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8.30 am – 4.00 pm. Students can drop in during these times or make an appointment if they prefer. Email Gemma.Burns@utas.edu.au with any questions!

University Connections Program

University Connections Program (UCP) subjects allow Year 11 and 12 students to choose to study UTAS subjects as part of their TCE studies. Most UCP units are eligible for TCE and ATAR points and can be considered for credit into a university degree.

UCP units taught at Newstead College include:
BMA114 Sports and Recreation Management
BAA203 Entrepreneurship
FCJ110 Music Technology Projects 1
FCJ111 Music Technology Projects 2
FCP113 Foundation Practical Study (Music)
FCP120 Advanced Practical Study (Music)
FCA118 Songwriting

UCP subjects that can be studied in addition to and/or alongside your Newstead College timetable include:
BFA103 Accountability and Accounting
KSM101 A Primer of Marine and Antarctic Science (fully online)
XAS101 A Practical Introduction to Temperate Marine Biology (entry by application only)

Benefits of choosing to study a UCP subject:
• An introduction to what a university subject (unit) is like to prepare you for an easier transition
• You receive support from university lecturers through assignments and workshops
• Most UCP subjects can count toward some university degrees and diplomas
• All UCP subjects are covered by a scholarship and are free!

More information about the UCP: www.utas.edu.au/UCP

High Achiever Program

The UTAS High Achiever Program (HAP) is an opportunity for high achieving students to study a university unit as part of their Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE). Students must apply to be a part of the program and applications close in December 2024.

It is most common for Year 12 students to study in the HAP, but high achieving students entering into Year 11 can also be considered. As a guide, students applying for Year 12 must have at least one EA in a study area that relates to the unit they wish to take, and at least one HA in another subject. Students applying for Year
11 would need to have achieved well above the standard in their Year 10 academic subjects and demonstrated maturity to meet the requirements of the program.
HAP units count for one line of study and Newstead College assists to organise students’ timetables to accommodate their HAP studies. HAP units available to study, and clear instructions on the application process, can be found at: www.utas.edu.au/HAP

Languages

Newstead College has partnered with UTAS to offer students the opportunity to study modern languages
(subject to enrolments). Students can have either little to no language experience or be ongoing language
learners. Students can select from:
• German
• Indonesian
• Chinese
• Japanese