Headstart Studies
How to apply
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Headstart Studies place in 2013 students should be completing SACE Stage 2 or the International Baccalaureate (IB) at Year 12. Students who have completed the SACE and are returning for further study should note that the SACE policy states: "Studies normally able to be counted as Recognised Studies, but undertaken after the SACE has been completed, cannot be used to recalculate the University Aggregate".
Applicants must also meet the following criteria:
- An average grade of B or better (or equivalent) for SACE Stage 1 subjects.
- Recommendation from their school principal, who will take into account their basic eligibility, study load at school, academic ability, the practicalities of attendance at classes and capacity to manage the social and organisational demands.
Please note that only a limited number of places will be offered and each application will be assessed on its merits.
Applications
Students wishing to apply for a Headstart Studies place should complete the application form in the Headstart brochure by the closing date for either semester 1 or 2. This form must be accompanied by proof of the student's academic performance, a letter of recommendation from the school principal, contact details of the applicant's nominated mentor, and a timetable of 2013 school classes detailing the class times.
Any queries about the application should be directed to Angela Ballantyne (Mon–Wed only) phone: (08) 8313 8381 or email: angela.ballantyne@adelaide.edu.au.
Mid-year entry
Students who were unable to apply to the Headstart Studies program in semester 1 can now be considered for entry into courses (subjects) beginning in Semester 2. Mid-year entry is only available into courses that do not have a Semester 1 university course prerequisite or assumed knowledge (see course descriptions for further information).
Students applying for Headstart Studies at the beginning of the year apply for both semesters in the initial application (they do not need to complete a second application for Semester 2 courses.)
Headstart timetable
When applying for the program, students, their parents and mentor teachers should take into consideration timetabling. Courses (subjects) are offered on the North Terrace campus only, and Headstart Studies students should attend regularly to gain maximum benefit from their university studies. We encourage students to investigate the timetable requirements of the courses for which they may apply. Class details will be available from December 1 so that a potential timetable can be investigated. A 2013 school timetable detailing class times should be submitted with the application form.
Costs
Successful applicants receive a full scholarship from the University of Adelaide, which waives the tuition fees for any courses studied as part of the Headstart Studies program. Costs associated with textbooks, materials, equipment and field trips are the responsibility of the student.
Application closing dates
The closing dates for Headstart applications are:
Semester 1 courses: Monday, 11 February 2013
Semester 2 courses: Monday, 8 July 2013
Please note that teaching begins 3 weeks after the closing date. Applications received after the closing date each semester cannot be considered due to the time required for students' enrolment and orientation.
