New programs result in strong numbers growth at USQ Springfield campus
Strong numbers growth predicted for Springfield campus in 2012
The introduction of several new programs at USQ Springfield campus has proven popular with students, with early predictions for student numbers in 2012 estimated to rise significantly.
Springfield campus Director Doug Fraser, said figures at the traditional half way point for QTAC applications were showing a marked increase on the previous year.
'Currently first preference applications have increased by close to 60 percent for 2012, which is a noteworthy result,' Mr Fraser said.
'Applications from school leavers have shown the largest rise, with figures showing an increase of 76 percent on the previous year at this time.
'All of our programs are showing good growth, but the new additions for 2012, being the Bachelor of Education (Secondary - Sport, Health and Physical Education) and the Bachelor of Arts can be attributed for more than half of this increase.'
Mr Fraser said while these two programs had proven very popular with students, other existing programs had also shown strong growth.
'In particular the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours),Bachelor of Applied Media with its new Journalism major and the Bachelor of Construction have also experienced significant growth.
'These strong figures also indicate the wider acceptance of the campus in the Western Corridor, and a high degree of confidence in the quality of its academic programs.'
'The campus has really taken on a new life and strength since the newly managed Central Tavern re-opened and with the opening of the adjacent parklands.
'The Tavern provides students with a close place to have lunch and catch up in a relaxed atmosphere.
'Having the extensive Robelle Domain Parklands right on our doorstep also provides students with a great setting to study or just take a walk during breaks.
'Campus and social life are as important to students as the opportunity to study towards their new career and the Springfield campus really does offer it all with these new additions.
'These preliminary figures are very pleasing and reflect the message is getting out and the community are accepting USQ as their university campus.'
The introduction of several new programs at USQ Springfield campus has proven popular with students, with early predictions for student numbers in 2012 estimated to rise significantly.
Springfield campus Director Doug Fraser, said figures at the traditional half way point for QTAC applications were showing a marked increase on the previous year.
'Currently first preference applications have increased by close to 60 percent for 2012, which is a noteworthy result,' Mr Fraser said.
'Applications from school leavers have shown the largest rise, with figures showing an increase of 76 percent on the previous year at this time.
'All of our programs are showing good growth, but the new additions for 2012, being the Bachelor of Education (Secondary - Sport, Health and Physical Education) and the Bachelor of Arts can be attributed for more than half of this increase.'
Mr Fraser said while these two programs had proven very popular with students, other existing programs had also shown strong growth.
'In particular the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours),Bachelor of Applied Media with its new Journalism major and the Bachelor of Construction have also experienced significant growth.
'These strong figures also indicate the wider acceptance of the campus in the Western Corridor, and a high degree of confidence in the quality of its academic programs.'
'The campus has really taken on a new life and strength since the newly managed Central Tavern re-opened and with the opening of the adjacent parklands.
'The Tavern provides students with a close place to have lunch and catch up in a relaxed atmosphere.
'Having the extensive Robelle Domain Parklands right on our doorstep also provides students with a great setting to study or just take a walk during breaks.
'Campus and social life are as important to students as the opportunity to study towards their new career and the Springfield campus really does offer it all with these new additions.
'These preliminary figures are very pleasing and reflect the message is getting out and the community are accepting USQ as their university campus.'