Selecting a degree program

Do your research
Find out what qualifications you need to enter your chosen career. Look in the positions vacant section of your local newspaper and see what skills and qualifications are required to work in the field of your preference. Find out about employment prospects, salaries and working hours to make sure the career you choose will suit the lifestyle you wish to have. Research different tertiary institutions to see which will give you the most relevant qualifications and opportunities to gain practical experience and professional accreditation.

Use the online Program Finder
In our online Program Finder, you'll find information on programs and courses, entry requirements, and majors you can study.

Get a feel for university
Join the library so you can get an idea of the resources available to you. Talk to any friends you might have at university, your careers adviser, our staff at careers markets, or call our enquiry centre (staffed mostly by current university students) on 02 4921 5000.

Speak up and ask questions
Don't be afraid to ask for help and information. Contact a local organisation that operates in the industry you wish to work in and discuss the industry and career opportunities, or contact the university. There are also many websites available that can assist you with career information. Here are some useful links:

• www.goingtouni.gov.au
• www.year12whatnext.gov.au
• www.myfuture.gov.au
• www.jobguide.dest.gov.au
• www.uac.edu.au
• www.centrelink.gov.au

Taste life on campus
The University hosts a variety of on-campus events designed to give future students the opportunity to get to know what life at uni is really like. Talk to lecturers, staff and students of the university.