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Queen’s College
The University of Melbourne
Undergraduate
Prospectus

Prof. David T. Runia
Master of Queen’s College
WELCOME
By means of this brochure I am delighted to welcome
you to the inspiring world of Queen’s College. Founded in
1887, Queen’s College is an academic residential
community affiliated with the University of Melbourne. The
great majority of students at Queen’s attend the University
of Melbourne, and some attend the RMIT and the Victorian
College of Pharmacy.
The central aim of the College is to provide students with
the best possible environment in which to pursue their
graduate and undergraduate university studies.
Queen’s achieves this aim through the unique mix and
interactive nature of its community. About 250 residents
live in the beautiful buildings and grounds of the College,
including 220 undergraduate students (the Junior
Common Room), and 30 graduate and postgraduate tutors,
senior academics, professionals and staff (the Senior
Common Room). The Master, Vice-Master, Proctor and
Chaplain live on site.
The College provides students with accommodation,
facilities, activities and support for their academic work,
and for their broader intellectual, social and spiritual
development. Through these, students:
‣ build strong career, social and practical skills;
‣ develop as independent
and responsible individuals;
‣ contribute to the well-being of the College; and
‣ form friendships and connections that last a life-time.

COMMUNITY
Various tiers within the College provide students with friendship, guidance
and encouragement during their transition from school to university.
Tiers of Support
e first and most important tier of
support is provided by fellow students, who
are going through or have gone through
exactly the same transitioning experiences.
Students can talk to, study and attend classes,
and share information about readings,
lectures and assignments with each other.
rough this, diverse, supportive and lasting
friendship groups are formed.
e second tier of support is provided by an
established mentoring program in the College,
which is explained further. e third tier of
support is provided by the Proctor and the
Chaplain.
e fourth tier of support is provided by staff
and especially the Vice-Master (as Dean of
Students). e fih tier of support is provided
by external advisors, including the University
Counseling Centre.
Wyvern Society
Founded in 1899, the Society consists of
former residents of the College (Wyverns). It
fosters the interests of Queen’s and promotes
community amongst Wyverns.
e Society organises various activities,
including Reunions and Dinners, Young
Wyverns, the Wyvern Dinner, Wyvern
Professional Liaison, and the Eric Osborn
Oration. e Society newsletter, In Aeternum,
is published twice a year and includes current
College activities, matters of interest to former
residents and updates on Wyvern functions
and movements.
Tiers of Support
External Advisors
Vice-Master & Staff
Proctor & Chaplain
Mentors & Leaders
Students
Chemistry Tutor and SCR member Alisha McCreery
Mentoring Program
The mentoring program is an important
feature for first year students. Mentors are
handpicked from the Senior Common Room
and each mentor is responsible for about
eight students.
Mentors regularly meet with and talk to their
students, and are there to help with personal
and social, academic and career concerns.
Students are encouraged to form close links
with their mentor and other students within
their mentoring group.
This program is organised by the Vice-Master
who is responsible for pastoral care in the
College and is always available to assist
students.
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ACADEMIA
Tutorial Program
Tutorials on specific subjects are led
by qualified tutors in an informal,
supportive, small group setting. ese are
run on a weekly basis for an hour in the
evening to avoid clashes with classes and
other commitments. Tutorials are
customised to meet the needs of the
students and the core content being
taught at university.
e majority of tutors live on site as part
of the Senior Common Room and are
available to help with a quick clarification
or explanation if students feel confused
or unsure. Individual consultations can
also be arranged with mutual consent
and permission.
e tutorial program is organised by the
Vice-Master (as Dean of Studies), and the
disciplines and subjects covered directly
correspond with those offered at the
University of Melbourne. If the College is
unable to offer a tutorial in a particular
subject, arrangements can oen be made
to attend tutorials at other colleges.
Arts
Interdisciplinary Studies
Art History
Chinese
Cinema Studies
Classics
Creative Writing
Criminology
English
French
German
History
Italian
Japanese
Journalism
Educational Activities
e Monday Evening Program occurs
each week during semester and is
organised by the Master. It is designed to
enhance the academic and cultural life of
the College. e program includes
presentations from invited academics or
professionals on their area of research,
and music and drama soirees run by the
students. rough the presentations,
students are given a rare opportunity to
listen to and ask questions of experts in
diverse fields.
ere are many annual activities and
events, including: the Sir Frederick
Eggleston Foreign Affairs Competition:
an oratory contest for students on
contemporary international politics; the
Student Club versus High Table Debate:
teams from the Junior Common Room
and the Senior Common Room argue a
light-hearted topic; and the Student Club
versus High Table Quiz: a lively contest
between students and tutors, testing their
trivia knowledge.
Disciplines and subjects offered at Queen’s College in 2010
Queen’s College has 30 residential tutors and 20 non-residential tutors. For further details, see our website
Linguistics
Literature
Media and
Communications
Philosophy
Politics
Psychology
Spanish
Biomedicine+Science
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Genetics
Horticulture
Immunology
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physics
Commerce
Accounting
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Management
Marketing
Quantitative Methods
Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Philip Mosely
Vice-Master
Queen’s College is
committed to academic
excellence and supports
students in this
endeavour through an
extensive tutorial
program and
educational activities.
“
The strong community spirit is
evident in everyday life at Queen’s -
from big intercollegiate events to great
conversation with senior members in
the hall at dinner
- I truly feel at
home.
Sophie Jennings
3rd year Social
Science (RMIT)
”
Mathematics for
Engineering
Environments
Architecture
Construction
Design
Ecology
Environmental Studies
Geography
Health Sciences
Anatomy
Pharmacy
Physiology
Law
Music
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For the last four years Queen’s musical and drama productions have been
nominated for Best Production by the University of Melbourne.
ACTIVITIES A
Sports & Social Club
e Club is run by the General
Committee, which consists of nine
students elected by the Junior
C o m m o n R o o m . e C l u b
organises most of the College
sporting, cultural and social
events. It also incorporates various
sub-committees run by students,
including the Ball Committee,
Environment Committee and
Social Work Committee.
Students can compete in a large
r ange of sp or t s ( at h l e t i c s ,
badminton, basketball, cricket,
football, hockey, netball, rowing,
soccer, soball, squash, swimming,
tennis and volleyball), playing
against teams from other colleges.
Queen’s has won numerous
premierships during its history
and prides itself on strong
participation and competitiveness,
and fine team spirit.
Music & Drama Society
e Society, known as MADS,
is run by an elected group of
students, readily supported by the
greater student body. e Society
organises the annual musical or
drama production, annual Revue,
soirees held twice a semester and
ot h e r a c t i v it i e s , i n c lu d i n g
performing arts competitions,
public speaking events, and song
and skit writing competitions.
e Music and Drama Society
o r g a n i s e s a n d s t a g e s t w o
prominent annual events: the
Revue, which showcases a variety
of student talent; and the musical
or drama production held at the
University of Melbourne, which
have been highly acclaimed by the
University in previous years.
Students are freely invited and
encouraged to build their music,
drama and technical skills by
participate as cast or crew.
range of activities are offered in the College, and each year
students play over a dozen sports, perform in musical and
drama productions, and enter public speaking competitions.
Willie Quick Club
e Club was founded over
100 years ago as a debating society
in honour of Rev William
Abraham Quick, the founder of
Queen’s College and the first
President of the College Council.
e Club has since expanded and
organises a number of cultural
activities.
ese include the Sir Douglas
Menzies Oratory Competition and
the Sir Frederic Eggleston Foreign
Affairs Competition (public
speaking competitions); the
Student Club versus High Table
Debate and Quiz; and visits to art
exhibitions, theatre productions,
and film and comedy festivals.
e centrepiece of the Club is the
annual Willie Quick Dinner, when
an esteemed Australian is invited
to dine in Eakins Hall at a formal
dinner and deliver an address.
Music and Drama Society’s
Production of “Urinetown”
Chapel Services
e Chapel is a serene space
for worship, and Services are held
on Sunday evenings during
semester. ese are led by the
Chaplain who usually preaches.
e Master preaches once a
semester and others occasionally.
e student Choir makes a
valuable contribution. Holy
Communion is celebrated every
second week. All students are
warmly invited to attend Services,
regardless of religious affiliation.

Queen’s has a proud rowing history and recently became the first College in
Intercollegiate rowing history to win first place for all four “Head of the River” divisions
GALA EVENTS
Orientation Week
e O-Week Committee plans and
leads a range of activities for first year
students (Freshers) during O-Week.
ese give students the opportunity to
befriend each other, settle into College,
and become familiar with the University
and the city of Melbourne before second
and third year students return.
Sporting events
e Sports and Social Club promotes and
fosters student participation in a number of
sporting events during the year. ese include
Intercollegiate sports of all kinds (for which
Queen’s has been the overall winner several
years running), the Swimming Carnival, and
the Rowing Regatta (the Queen’s College
Boating Club has a history of great success).
Each year Queen’s hosts a variety of dynamic
and exciting events for students. Here are just
some of the leading social, cultural and sporting
events on the College calendar.
Queen’s College Ball
e Ball Committee, run by
students, designs and coordinates this
significant and chic black-tie event,
choosing the overall theme and
location. Featuring a DJ and live band,
dancing and dinner, this is one of the
most anticipated and exciting annual
events for students.
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QUEEN’S COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS
FACILITIES
Featonby Library
e Library contains course texts and reference books that are
regularly updated. ere are non-fiction and fiction sections, and
recreational materials (magazines, music and videos). e catalogue
can be accessed on terminals in the Library and on the College
Intranet.
e Wyvern collection includes books and papers published by
members of the College. e Sugden Heritage collections contain
Wesleyan and Methodist publications, rare books and manuscript
material.
e Library provides students with a quiet and flexible study and
research area. Students can access the Library at all times.
Borrowing is based on a self-service honour system and resources
can be borrowed for up to a semester. Library staff are available to
provide assistance.
Carl Pires
2nd year Arts,
Brisbane
2010 QCS&SC President Amy Haywood in Featonby Library
“
Queen’s is more than a college,
it's my home. A home where 200
of my best friends live, learn
and have fun. I wouldn't trade
living here for the world!
”
The College has fully equipped facilities to foster the
academic and social life of students. These facilities
include the dining hall, library, information technology
and specialist areas.
A Student Room in North Wing
Formal Dinner in Eakins Hall
Student Rooms
All student rooms are carpeted, centrally heated and fully
furnished with the essentials. ese include a single bed, desk, desk
lamp, bookcase, wardrobe, telephone with voicemail and Internet
connection.
Students need to supply their own linen and bedding, and may also
bring their own television, small fridge and computer with no fees
charged for electricity.
On average, there are two bathrooms on each floor. Most are unisex,
but single sex bathrooms are available. ere is a fully equipped
laundry, with coin-operated washing machines and dryers, ironing
and folding facilities, and a secure open-air drying area.
Eakins Dining Hall
e Dining Hall opened in 1964 and is called Eakins in
recognition of the distinguished services of David Hugh Eakins.
Students are provided with three meals a day, seven days a week.
Vegetarian and special requirement meals are catered for.
Students can make a sandwich during breakfast, and order an early
or late meal if they have commitments during the lunch and dinner
periods.
During the week, meals are served in cafeteria style and full service
formal dinners occur on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings. At certain times during the semester there are ‘black tie’
dinners to celebrate achievements in the College or to hear special
guest speakers.
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Resident and Music Tutor Gladys Chua
Music and Design
Music practice rooms are available for student use, including
the Una Porter Room, Junior Common Room and Chapel. Grand
pianos in the Dining Hall and Junior Common Room, and the Pipe
Organ in the Chapel are also available for student use.
e Tower Studio is an open and productive space for students to
design and create. It is located at the top of the Tower and has
windows facing all directions, providing inspirational views.
e Studio has been used to construct architectural models, cut
profiles, make sets and other production models, as well as for
sculpture, resin casting, fashion design, felting, drawing, book
binding and spray painting.
Information Technology
IT and the Internet are essential and the College has invested
heavily in this area. Every student room has high speed Internet
connection, which also gives students access to the internal College
network and the Intranet.
e Intranet, an internal website, is a central source for
information and news about what is happening in the College.
Continuously updated, it contains photos, videos, links and
discussion forums. It also handles many administrative tasks,
including IT and maintenance logs and early or late meal orders.
e computer lab supports various multimedia activities, including
desktop publishing and image/photo and video editing. It also
provides various soware packages, including Office, Photoshop,
Publisher and Premiere. ere are also two network printers,
photocopying and fax facilities, and a data projector available.
Students can access the computer lab at all times.
Recreation
e Nicholas Laboratory was built in 1930 as a science
laboratory. Later renovated, it now serves as a recreational complex
for students. e television room contains couches, a plasma
television, Pay-TV and a DVD/VCR player. e student run tuck
shop named ‘Emporium’ opens twice a night and stocks a range of
confectionary and snacks. e party room contains a dance floor,
light and sound system, and bar and when a party is not being held
is used as a games room and houses table tennis and darts for
general use. Adjoining the party room is a courtyard with tables, a
barbeque and gas heaters.
As of early 2010, the student centre now contains a brand new
Gymnasium for student use 24 hours day. ere is varied
equipment, including treadmill, rowing machines, free weights,
sound system and a plasma television.
The gym, in the Nicholas Laboratory
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QUEEN’S COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS
ADMISSIONS
Scholarships and
bursaries are awarded
by the Master in
consultation with the
Fellows of the College
“
Upon arriving here,
and seeing how enthusiastic
everyone was to be a part of
Queen’s, I realised that this
was going to be a defining
experience of my life...
”
Stephanie Jackson,
1st Year Music
Scholarship Recipient
Scholarships
Each year a substantial number of entrance,
continuation and special scholarships are awarded
by the College. e generosity and far-sightedness of
benefactors have made these scholarships available.
For further information, a list of available
scholarships and an application form please visit the
College website.
Entrance scholarships are awarded to first year
students entering the College for the first time. ey
are awarded on the basis of results obtained in Year
12 (TER/ENTER score), and other criteria, including
suitability for College life. For some scholarships
students/families are required to demonstrate
financial need.
A number of scholarships are specifically awarded to
students from each regional area in Victoria (the
Brown scholarships), and to rural students with
financial need (the McComb Hockey, Dr Cedric
Vear and Invergowrie Women’s scholarships).
ere are also scholarships for interstate and
international students (the Brown scholarships), and
for students who show general academic excellence
(the Falkingham Foundation, James Foundation and
Jamieson Foundation scholarships), or academic
promise within a specific discipline (the Faculty
Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce, Engineering,
Environments, Music and Science scholarships).
Continuation scholarships are awarded to students
already residing in the College, or to second or
higher year students entering the College for the first
time. ese are mostly awarded for general academic
achievement or within a specific discipline based on
results obtained in university examinations.
Queen’s offers an extensive range of scholarships
and bursaries to encourage academic excellence
and provide financial assistance.
West
(3335-3442,
3458-3461)
South West
(3211-3334)
Brown Entrance Scholarships
(postcodes)
North West
(3444-3453,
3462-3599)
Metro
(3000-3207)
North East
(3607-3810)
South East
(3812-3999)
Special scholarships are restricted to particular
categories of undergraduate and postgraduate
students. ese include Chorister scholarships, an
Indigenous scholarship, and scholarships for
academic excellence or leadership.
Bursaries
A range of bursaries are offered within the
College to students who are in need financially. For
further information and an application form please
visit the College website.
Students can obtain casual paid employment in the
College, especially in the catering department in
Eakins Hall and for conferences, as well as the
property and IT departments. Students are paid at
the award rate. e Master’s Bursary Fund also
provides substantial support (up to $2,500), and is
awarded at the discretion of the Master.
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APPLICATIONS
Completing an application for Queen’s involves six steps. For further information about
the process and access to forms please visit the College website.
1. Find out about Queen’s.
Visit the College on Open Day in mid-August, or make an appointment for a private
tour.
2. Complete an Application Form.
Send the College three (3) recent passport photos, a registration fee of $35.00, a copy
of your Year 12, semester 1 exam results, and your Victorian Tertiary Admissions
Centre (VTAC) number.
Due: Friday November 26 th, 2010.
3. Complete an Online Resumé.
is will be used as the basis for the Interview.
Due: before the Interview.
4. Complete the School/Academic Reference and Personal Reference Forms.
Give these to your referees nominated in the Application Form. ey should
complete the appropriate form and send it to the College.
Due: before the Interview.
5. Arrange an Interview.
Contact the Master’s Personal Assistant to arrange an interview. Interviews are
conducted between 9.00am and 5.00pm until early December, and are normally with
the Vice-Master or the Master. If you are unable to attend an interview, you may
submit a personal statement or request a telephone interview. Please contact the
College to discuss your options.
Due: no later than Friday December 3 rd, 2010.
6. Send your Final Year 12 Results Page, including your TER/ENTER Score.
If you completed Year 12 outside Victoria, send a copy of your results and ranking. IB
students may submit their results in early January.
Due: Friday December 17 th, 2010.
You will receive a decision from the College aer
University places have been offered, usually during the
third week in January. Enrolment procedure details are
sent to students aer the initial notice of an offer.
QUEEN’S COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS

Queen’s College
The University of Melbourne
For further information about Queen’s College please
visit the College website, or contact the Master’s Personal
Assistant via email, telephone, fax or in writing.
1-17 College Crescent
Parkville, Victoria, 3052
www.queens.unimelb.edu.au
applications@queens.unimelb.edu.au
Phone: (03) 9349 0753
Fax: (03) 9349 0525