Careers & Pathways News 

There are 3 main ways to study Year 11 and 12 in Victoria:

• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)  
• VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) 
• Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC). 

Vocational Education Training (VET) can be included in your VCE, VCE VM or VPC. VET is specific industry learning. The skills you learn in VET can be applied in the workplace or as you keep studying towards a trade or qualification. Depending on the VET course, you’ll either study at your school or at a nearby TAFE/training provider. 

High School Medical Experience in Cambodia

Projects Abroad is running a new medical program in Cambodia.  It will be a good mix of hospital time and community health, which will be a real immersive experience for the students who will get a lot of cultural insight too. Of particular interest is that this program will be running in the break at the end of term 3, starting on 22 September 2024, along with another date in December.

Students keen on learning more can access a leaflet here.

News from RMIT

Studying Business or Commerce at RMIT

RMIT offers the 3-year Bachelor of Business – a flexible degree allowing students to study what they would like.  Students get to personalise their course structure, allowing them to tailor their learning with a choice of 14 majors and 32 minors. 

The VCE entry requirements are a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL).

Students are encouraged to find out more at Bachelor of Business.

Students might be keen on the 4-year Bachelor of Business Professional Practice which offers the same 14 majors and 32 minors, with the added benefit of a dedicated minor (in Study and Work) and professional experiences with industry partners, research centres, start-up support networks and/or the not-for-profit sector, depending on their choices.

Commencing in 2024, RMIT is introducing the 3-year Bachelor of Commerce.  Unlike the flexible Bachelor of Business, this degree is for students who are confident they know what area of study the definitely want to focus on.  Students will explore the complexities of laws, policy development, market dynamics and technological innovation that shape today's commerce.  Two Work Integrated Learning units are also required to be completed in this course. 

The course will offer only 6 majors:

• Cyber Security Law and Governance
• Enterprise AI and Business Analytics
• International Business
• Marketing Technology
• Quantitative Economics and Finance
• Leadership and Strategy

The VCE entry requirements are a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL); and a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: General Mathematics, Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics. 

Find out more at Bachelor of Commerce.

Tech and Trades Experience Day

RMIT will host a free, hands-on Tech and Trades Experience Day in the July school holidays. 

Tailored for students in Years 10, 11, and 12, along with their parents and guardians, this event promises an immersive day of exploration.  Attendees will get to uncover their passions, gain valuable insights, and pave the way for a future filled with endless possibilities.

Date:                  Thursday 4 July 2024   

Time:                 9.00am – 2.45pm

Venue:               City Campus

Registration is essential and can be done here.

UNSW Co-op Program 2025

Set up by industry and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) the Co-op Program provides career development scholarships for high achieving undergraduate students, offering industry training, leadership, and professional development, networking opportunities, mentoring and financial support. The scholarships are offered in the fields of Business, Science, and Engineering. 

The UNSW Co-op Program is open to Year 12 students entering university for the first time, or those commencing university for the first time after a gap year.  Candidates for scholarships are not only selected on their academic ability, but also their communication skills, motivation, leadership potential, and passion for their chosen field of study.  Any student expecting an ATAR above 96.00 should consider applying.   

What do students gain?

• Up to 18 months of relevant industry experience with multiple companies during their degree.
• Financial support of $86,400 tax free over four years.
• Leadership and professional development training. 
• Mentoring and support offered throughout their degree.
• Career planning.
• Opportunities to network with leading employers and make valuable contacts within your industry.

Joining the Co-op community at UNSW enables you to form life changing connections and opens up a world of opportunities.  As a scholar, not only do you gain academic and professional insight from alumni, older scholars, and the broader Co-op community, you also start forming your professional and social network from day one.

Applications have opened and close on 30 September 2024.  Students can visit the newCo-op Program | UNSW Sydney website to find out more and/or apply.

Studying Cyber Security at Swinburne University

Cybercrime is rapidly on the rise.  Get qualified and help fill the global shortage of cyber security professionals.  Learn the fundamentals, including encryption systems, access control and how network architecture and the internet is used to defend online data.  Prepare for an in-demand and well-paid career across industries – from defence to media, health, business and more.Graduates of this degree can enter jobs as a Security Consultant, Network or Systems Administrator, Information Security Analyst, Cyber Security Penetration Tester, and many more.

Skills students will learn include:

• Cyber security testing
• Cyber security strategy
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Communication skills
• Teamwork

Students are encouraged to browse Bachelor of Cyber Security and Bachelor of Computer Science (Major in Cyber Security) to find out more about how these courses lead to a qualification in Cyber Security.

Discover Monash Medicine Recording

Did you miss the recent Discover Monash Medicine session hosted by Monash?  If so, watch the recording at Discover Monash: Medicine webinar to discover what was presented.

Architecture, Construction & Surveying Degrees in Victoria in 2024 

Below is a list of some single undergraduate degrees offering architecture, building & construction, property, surveying, and urban planning as specialisations at Victorian universities.  To find out about all similar courses on offer (including double degree options) at both TAFEs and universities, visit VTAC.  Students are encouraged to explore pathway courses to these degrees.

Computer Science Degrees in Victoria in 2024

Several Victorian universities offer Computer Science degrees and below is a list of many of these courses.  For a comprehensive list of all courses (including the many double-degree options) on offer at both TAFEs and universities, visit VTAC.

Mr Jack Crameri - Careers and Pathways Coordinator 

Ms Andy Farrow - Careers Adviser & VET/SWL Coordinator

Ms Stephanie Martin - Careers & Pathways Coordinator

Ms Jody McCarthy - Senior School & Careers Support