Career Pathways
Some courses have early application deadlines, usually because there are interview, audition, or other requirements which need to be started early. Click below to see whether any of your courses need to be submitted as preferences by a specific date.
Want to see what's involved VTAC processes such as applying, special consideration or scholarships? On the VTAC demonstrations page you can preview and experience each VTAC application procedure before committing to the real thing.
VTAC applications have been open for 2 weeks now. Have you submitted your preferences yet? If you're a 2022 year 12 - or are a parent of a year 12 - and want to see what's involved in the process, our screencast walks you through each step.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm_qBmhsWQo
How should you list your course preferences? Easy, in order of your preferences. Watch our video to find out why.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRE-rJqwwdw&t=10s
Don't miss out on the Advantage!
Round three applications for our Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program are closing soon. We’re looking at students' Year 11 results and searching for people with soft skills. All your students have to do is provide their Year 11 results and answer three questions to show us they have the qualities we’re looking for. Jump online to see how easy it is to apply. We've put together a handy checklist to make applying a breeze!
Swinburne VTAC Info Night | Registrations now open
Date: Tuesday 30 August 2022
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Location: Ground Floor, ATC Building, Hawthorn campus
With thousands of students and families in attendance and nearly 300 events in total, we can happily say that last month’s Open Day was one of our biggest ever. While Open Day is a great introduction to course options and uni life, it's a lot of information for students to take in.
Our VTAC Info Night is a smaller event, but another timely opportunity for students to meet with academics, teaching staff, industry professionals and current Swinburne students to have all their questions about courses, getting real industry experience and university life answered.
Several interactive sessions will allow students to get hands-on experience in different areas of study – from testing their cyber skills to find common website vulnerabilities that a hacker might use, to going on an AstroTour to explore the solar system and beyond in the Swinburne Virtual Reality Theatre.
For students interested in aviation, a dedicated one-hour information session will be hosted at VTAC Info Night with information on the costs, scholarship opportunities, entry requirements and career prospects.
Registrations for Swinburne VTAC Info Night are now open.
Swinburne VTAC Info for Parents Webinar | Registrations Open
Who: Parents
When: 7:30pm – 8pm, Tuesday 6 September 2022
Where: Online
We know that VCE students are looking to parents for support during the VTAC application process and their transition into uni. To help prepare them for all the questions to come, we’re streaming a live webinar specifically for parents.
During this 30-minute session, a panel of presenters will cover all things VTAC – preferencing, course structure, majors, ATARs and entry requirements, Work Integrated Learning, double degrees versus co-majors, and how Swinburne can assist with the transition to university. Panellists will also discuss how to apply for courses and answer a range of frequently asked questions.
The Early Entry Program is now open, and we’ve already made more than 300 offers to Year 12 students.
There is still time for students to apply.
Early Entry Program applications will remain open until Thursday 6 October.
Course highlight: Space Technology co-major
With the space science industry forecast to grow exponentially both globally and domestically in the next 20 years, our space technology co-major offers graduates the understanding and skills they need to pursue a career in this ever-emerging industry.
As part of our Bachelor of Science, students can choose to take a co-major in space technology, where they complete several units that deepen their understanding of space operations and the space science ecosystem. The co-major is taken in addition to our other majors and suits any student looking to pursue careers in areas such as space engineering and research
Each student is important to us, and our scholarships and grants support people from all walks of life – helping build the communities we’re proud to be part of.
Thanks to generous government and donor funding, coupled with our strong industry ties, chances are you’ll find an opportunity that’s right for you.
Going overseas as part of your degree is an exciting and enriching experience to develop your leadership skills, cultural awareness and self-confidence while making new friends and gaining credit towards your degree.
From short study tours to exchange programs, explore our opportunities to travel the world with no commitments but to study and learn about new cultures.
Senior secondary school days are drawing to a close, and you will soon have the opportunity to pursue your passion in further study!
Knowing that you have already secured a place in a degree at Federation through our Early Offer program means you can head into your exams with peace of mind about gaining a university offer
Check the courses available and eligibility criteria and complete your application form online:
As an Early Offer Program recipient, you'll have exclusive access to a series of events that will prepare you for uni.
Guaranteed ATAR
A Guaranteed ATAR enables a student to plan and list their course preferences with confidence. If the Year 12 student receives an ATAR equal or above this number, meets the course prerequisites and any ‘essential requirements for admission’, Federation University will guarantee them a place in the course.
Please keep in mind that if the student receives an ATAR below the guarantee, they may still receive a place. The lowest ATAR/selection rank for our courses varies from year to year and is influenced by the number of applicants for the course at each location, and the number of places available. We will use the student’s adjusted ATAR (selection rank) when determining if they have reached the Guaranteed ATAR. Please click here to view our 2023 Guaranteed ATARs.
| Meeting prerequisites |
| Don’t forget that our website provides information on alternate options for meeting maths and science prerequisites for many of our courses. |
| Interstate MIE webinars |
| Interstate Monash Information Evenings are being held via webinar. Find out about study areas, courses, how to apply, and more. |
Ready for the most career-inspiring nights of 2022?
No matter what you want to become, we say yes, of course you can. Suss out the courses you’ve been mulling over, meet our teachers, get answers and grab a free coffee and bite while you do.
Watch a demo, get involved and wander around the spaces you’ll be learning (and living it up!) in...
Winter Discovery Nights
Box Hill Institute
Box Hill and Lilydale campuses
3-7pm Tuesday 23 Aug & Thursday 25 Aug
With Victoria University’s (VU) Open Day fast approaching, we’re excited to tell you more about what’s happeningon the day.
VU Open Day
Date: Sunday 21 August
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm AEST
Where: Footscray Park Campus