Planning a study pathway that includes a university degree? From making the most of uni open days, to navigating your enrolment and choosing electives – we’ve got you covered.
Explore uni options by clicking on any of the topics below, or keep scrolling to get the latest.
Make the most of uni open day
University open days are an opportunity you shouldn’t miss. You can check out facilities and the general campus culture and vibe, discover degrees you didn’t know existed and ask all your burning questions.
Top open day posts:
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These Aussie unis are in the top 200 in the world – is yours on the list?
Out of the 25 universities in Australia, 10 scored a spot in the top 200 on The Times Higher Education World University Rankings list for 2023.
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Want to go to uni AND travel overseas? Study a Bachelor of Nutrition Science
When you’re hitting up all your course options at Open Day, be sure to ask about placements and study tours.
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ICYMI: Highlights from our STEM + X panel at QUT Open Day
Get STEM study and career advice from a software engineer, research scientist, QA tester, conservation officer and an associate professor
Understanding early offers
More and more universities are offering places to prospective students before their ATAR is released – or before they’ve even sat their year 12 exams.
Top Early Offers posts:
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We can predict final school marks in year 11 – so why all the stressful exams?
Research shows you can predict a student’s year 12 results by year 11, and universities are increasingly using other methods – such as interviews or portfolios – to offer places to school leavers.
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Swinburne Uni dumps ATAR for popular degrees
From 2021, Melbourne’s Swinburne University has announced you won’t need an ATAR at all to get into a bunch its popular Bachelor’s degrees, including science and engineering.
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Is the ATAR over?
The ultimate goal of high school is to get a great ATAR to help with your university admission, but studies are showing more students choosing alternative pathways to study. So, is the ATAR over?
Choosing electives
Whether you’re choosing your high school subjects or elective units in your degree – elective subjects are a great way to personalise your qualifications and get you on the right path to your dream career.
Top Choosing Electives posts:
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Interested in food and health? This food and nutrition course could be for you
Got an interest in food, where it comes from or how it fuels the body? Then there’s a banquet of dietitian careers ahead.
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Match your electives to a career in Defence
What you study in Year 11 or 12 or through VET can set you up for a career in Defence. Here’s how!
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How high school physics can lead to an awesome renewable energy career
Renewable energy engineering careers are growing rapidly as the world moves to sustainable energy – but you’ll need physics to apply!
Your guide to changing preferences
You’ve got your ATAR back, you’ve explored open days – next step is to settle on your choice of degree and university.
Top changing preferences posts:
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These Aussie unis are in the top 200 in the world – is yours on the list?
Out of the 25 universities in Australia, 10 scored a spot in the top 200 on The Times Higher Education World University Rankings list for 2023.
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Considering unis in Melbourne? Don’t miss this event
You’ve finished Year 12 exams and results are in – now it’s time to start shaping your future. First step? Check out the Monash Change Day expo this 13 December to explore your options.
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Your FAQs about renewable energy engineering answered
If you’re thinking of enrolling in a renewable energy engineering degree, start here!
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