Careers
La Trobe Talk and Tour - Bundoora
For students who can't attend a La Trobe Open Day or need more assistance to finalise their course choices, our Talk and Tours offer a great alternative. You are encouraged to book a visit, explore the facilities, speak with course advisors and current students. It's a more personalised campus experience, ideal for Year 12 students wanting a closer look at where they might study - Melbourne (Bundoora Campus) on Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September.
VTAC Year 12 Guide 2026
The VTAC Year 12 Guide is designed to lead students through the process of researching tertiary education and applying for courses, special consideration (SEAS) and scholarships. Year 12 students are encouraged to browse the above mentioned website and may also choose to download the students VTAC Quick Reference Guide for Year 12 and/or a postcard with key dates.
Upcoming Discover Monash Events
Monash University will be hosting morel Discover Monash events or activities over the coming weeks. Unless specified online**, these will be face-to-face events.
Participating in one or more of these events will assist students in making informed choices about their study options after Year 12.
A number of events will take place from August to November, and students are encouraged to register early.
| Monash Information Evening ** | Tuesday 1 September, 6.30 - 8.00pm |
| Parkville Campus Tour | Monday 21 September, 10.00 - 11.00am |
| Clayton Campus Tour | Tuesday 22 September, 10.00 - 11.30am |
| Peninsula Campus Tour | Tuesday 22 September, 2.00 - 3.15pm |
| Caulfield Campus Tour | Tuesday 29 September, 10.00 - 11.15am |
| Clayton Campus Tour | Tuesday 29 September, 2.00 - 3.30pm |
| Clayton Campus Tour | Thursday 22 October, 2.00 - 3.30pm |
| Clayton Campus Tour | Thursday 12 November, 10.00 - 11.30am |
For a complete list, and to register, visit Events Calendar - Discover Monash.
Studying a Common First Year in Engineering
A number of Victorian universities offer a common first year in their Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree. The advantage of a common first year is that students get to explore various specialisations in their first year, preparing them to choose an engineering field in their second year. So, students get a taste of the various engineering specialisations on offer before deciding which to pursue from the second year.
Deakin University - Engineering
Deakin offers five engineering specialisations as part of their Bachelor of Engineering degrees, all of which participate in the common first year. The Bachelor of Software Engineering is a separate degree and does not have a common first year with the main Engineering degrees.
Monash University - Engineering
Monash offers ten engineering specialisations and, all but the Biomedical Engineering specialisation, participate in the common first year.
RMIT University - Engineering
RMIT offers ten specialisations, all of which are accessible after the common first year.
Swinburne University - Engineering
Swinburne offers eight engineering majors, and in the common first year, students complete a number of core units that assist them in choosing their major.
Mrs Taryn Kneebone
Careers Advisor