Careers Update

Upcoming events 

ACU

2026 Guided Tour dates

• 19 November 2026
• 10 December 2026
• 11 December 2026

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Discover Monash Events

Ready to explore all that Monash has to offer? Whether you’re seeking general insights, tailored course advice, a campus experience, or the chance to connect with our students and staff, our events provide the perfect starting point.

For a complete list, and to register, visit Events Calendar - Discover Monash.

Peninsula Student Experience Day

Join us on 26 November for a fun and interactive event where students in Year 10 and 11 can experience a day of university life at our Peninsula campus.

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University of Oxford Undergraduate Information Session

Save the date!  Students keen on finding out about studying at Oxford University might like to note the following information session.

Dr Samina Khan, Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach at the University of Oxford, who will share insights and advice for students and parents about applying for an undergraduate degree at Oxford.  

Date:                     Monday 30 November 2026

Time:                     6.00pm – 7.30pm

Venue:                  Higgins Theatrette, Melbourne Grammar School, 355 St Kilda Road,                                           Melbourne VIC 3004

Go Time free Webinar for Y12 Parents and Carers 

In this free 45-minute Zoom webinar, Alana Kilmartin will cover: 

• What to pay attention to in the first 3-6 months after school 
• How to handle concerns about AI 

• What to do if your child still isn't sure what they want to 

   

This webinar is running on the 3rd, 8th, 18th and 23rd November. 

Learn more and to register: events.humanitix.com/go-time

University of Oxford – Student & Parent Information session

Dr Samina Khan, Director of the Undergraduate Admissions and Outreach at the University of Oxford, will visit Melbourne this November to share insights and advice about applying for an undergraduate degree at the University of Oxford

Events details

Date: Monday 30 November 

Location: Melbourne Grammar School, 355 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria 3004

Registration can be completed by following this link 

Scholarships to Study Abroad 

There are hundreds of scholarships to study abroad, including general scholarships and more specialized funding schemes. Some are offered by government agencies, some by individual universities, and others by external funding organizations and charitable enterprises.

The Top Universities website is an excellent resource to learn more about what scholarships are on offer. Search for region-specific scholarships or country-specific scholarshipsor even for subject-specific scholarships. 

Scholarships to study abroad | Top Universities.

2026 Snapshot

Snapshot of LCI Melbourne in 2026

LCI Melbourne is a member of the LCI Education network which now boasts over 60 years of experience, with 24 campuses spread on 5 continents.  LCI Melbourne students have the opportunity to connect with creative peers in Montreal, Vancouver, Barcelona, Istanbul, Colombia, Monterrey, Casablanca and even Jakarta.

LCI Melbourne offers a small range of courses in design – including fashion, filmmaking, photography.

Courses on offer include:

Bachelor of Design Arts (Fashion & Costume Design major) – 2-year course offering training that will ensure students are mainstream industry ready and employable.  Design principles and exercises are central to the program. Students learn about applied design processes from idea generation to creation of mood boards and storyboards that address design briefs, contextual factors, and trend forecasts.  Fabric appreciation, manipulation and handling are part of the learning in the fashion designing course.  Students gain an understanding of commercial manufacturing, logistics, and distribution, supported by an insight into the power of marketing and the importance of branding.

Bachelor of Design Arts (Graphic & Digital Design major) – 2-year course providing students with a broad range of specialisations, such as print, typography, branding, packaging, and digital design. Students commence by studying graphic design fundamentals, covering typography, colour, layout, image-making, and brand storytelling, then expands into UX research, UI design, interaction design, and service innovation. 

Bachelor of Design Arts (Interior Design major) – 2-year course where students develop their conceptual, theoretical and technical knowledge required to excel in a career where place and people meet, in a diverse range of private, public, residential and commercial environments.The course explores the varied facets of interior design, from designing spaces with a view to specific industries, such as display suites for residential design, to catering to specific demographics, such as modifying spaces to accommodate special user needs.

Bachelor of Design Arts (Visual Art major) – 2-year course offering a studio-based environment for the Visual Art major, where students ultimately have their own onsite exhibition and workspace.  With a public gallery to showcase their work, a choice of sub-majors to complement their artistic aspirations, and real-world industry placements, students will be ready for a wide range of future professional opportunities based in the art world. 

Tips & Tools

10 soft skills that boost your employability (Numbers 1-3)

1. Communication 

Being able to communicate clearly will help you every day, both at work and in your everyday life. A good communicator adjusts how they speak or write depending on the person and situation. Different scenarios call for different approaches, depending on whether you’re communicating with a coworker, client, family or friend. 

Employers look for people who communicate concisely, while knowing how to balance a professional tone with approachability and warmth.  

How to develop communication skills 

Practice makes perfect. Get comfortable talking to all kinds of people in different situations, from your barista to your classmates. Take note of how people communicate with you in different scenarios and notice how we mirror one another’s style to put each other at ease. 

Examples in life that showcase communication skills 

Collaborating with other students at school to complete a group project, playing a team sport, streaming or creating online content. 

2. Creativity and innovation 

Thinking differently helps uncover unique solutions. That’s why so many employers value creativity and innovative thinking. Tackling things from new angles, taking calculated risks and thinking outside the box helps us find valuable new ways of doing things.  

How to develop creativity and innovation 

Be open to different ideas, whether in the books you read, the podcasts you listen to or the content, shows and movies you watch. New experiences, like travelling, taking on new hobbies or chatting to new people, can also help open your mind and find new sources of inspiration.  

Examples in life that showcase creativity and innovation  

Writing a song, telling a story, making up rules to a game, figuring out a new way of doing things at a job. 

3. Initiative

Being willing to make decisions and take charge shows you’re responsible and can get things done. Having initiative means you’re motivated and ready to work. It means you’ll take on new challenges without constant, specific direction.  

How to develop initiative 

Nurture your sense of self-direction by making plans about what you want to achieve and following them. This could be as simple as planning your daily schedule or an itinerary on a holiday or weekend trip. Make a habit of trusting and believing in yourself, which is another important ingredient for developing initiative.  

Examples in life that showcase initiative 

Learning a new skill, volunteering for an event, offering to help a neighbour, mediating a conflict between friends or family members. 

Moira Philps

Careers and Pathways