Demand doubles for mid-year entry to UQ Ipswich

Demand doubles for mid-year entry to UQ Ipswich

Demand for places at UQ Ipswich has doubled in the past year, according to preliminary data for the 2001 mid-year admissions round.

A rush of mid-year applications this year included 102 first preferences among a total of 362 requests for places. This compares with 55 first preferences among 247 mid-year applications received in 2000.

As a result the number of offers made at UQ Ipswich has increased to 122 for second semester 2001, as compared to 84 last year.

Late offers are still being made, and qualified applicants who have lodged QTAC applications and who now want to go to UQ Ipswich should contact UQ Admissions (telephone 07 3365 2203) direct.

The Bachelor of Behavioural Studies degree recorded a leap in first preferences, from four in 2000 to 33 this year. The degree educates students for careers in fields ranging from criminal justice or health administration to advertising, communication and the media.

First preferences doubled for the Bachelor of Information Environments degree which also reflected UQ Ipswich trends of growing supply and demand. July 9 data showed 15 acceptances for 24 offers.

Information environments is a fast-growing discipline with increasing career opportunities in areas such as industry, business, government, defence, health education and the media.

The mid-year entry data are confirmation of dynamic growth at the fledgling UQ Ipswich campus, according to Professor Trevor Grigg, the University's Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International and Development).

"UQ Ipswich celebrated its official opening just two years ago and we've yet to complete our third year of teaching," Professor Grigg said.

"In that short time we've been building a strong reputation for quality and innovation.

"The University will continue to expand its offerings and enrolments as it becomes more widely known in Australia and overseas as one of the nation's most forward-looking campuses."

For further information, contact Moya Pennell, UQ Communications (telephone 3365 2846).