Careers & Pathways

Celebrate National Careers Week at CESC

Careers event calendar

Please visit  CESC careers for all important dates and events

 Reminder: Victorian Careers Show 2022

Dates:              Friday 13 and Saturday 14 May 2022

Times:             9.00am – 3.00pm

Venue:            Exhibition Pavilion 1, Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Rd, Ascot Vale    

Cost:                $12 per person, children under 14 free

Find out more, including participating institutions, visit Victorian Careers Show 2022

 Reminder: Victorian Law Week 2022

There’s something for everyone during Law Week this year!  Law Week is an annual festival of events which makes learning about the law easy.  This year Law Week will look different to last year, but it is going ahead, nonetheless. With webinars, interviews, information sessions, free legal advice, podcasts, and plenty more, Law Week makes learning about the law easy for all Victorians.  This year, Law Week will take place from Monday 16 – Sunday 22 May 2022.

Check out the Victorian Law Week program at Law Week 2022. 

 REMINDER: University Clinical Aptitude Test 

Students intending to study certain medical, dental, and clinical science degree programs are remined that they may need to sit the UCAT, and applications close on Tuesday 17 May 2022.  The testing dates will be from 1 July 2022 to 12 August 2022.Find out more and register at UCAT.

 News from Federation University

• The Real-life Law & Order: Career in Criminal Justice Webinar

Join us as we take a deep dive into the exciting world of the criminal justice system.

We’ll answer all your questions and discuss topics such as the real role of a criminologist, how a career in criminal justice can help make a difference in the community – and is the world of criminal justice as dramatic as Law and Order?

Students will learn more about how the new Criminal Justice Management course offered at Federation Uni could lead to a unique job in a rewarding career in criminal justice.

Date:               Wednesday 11 May 2022       

Time:               5.30pm – 7.00pm        

Register at Criminal Justice Management. 

• New Bachelor of Sustainable Food Systems

Food sustainability is the study of food security, health, safety, quality and affordability, influenced by climate change and the environment.  This unique new degree was developed in collaboration with food industry partners to fulfill the need for food specialists in Australia.  The first half of the degree embeds a Diploma of Food Science and Technology to develop a student’s knowledge and core practical skills across food testing, quality, and sustainability.  In the second half of the degree, students pursue an interest by selecting one of Food Processing or Sustainable Food Production, as well as undertake an industry placement providing valuable and relevant workplace experience. Find out more at Bachelor of Sustainable Food Systems 

 Cyber Security Courses at VU

In Term 1, the new Bachelor of Cyber Security was profiled.  VU also offers the following options – 

1. Certificate IV in Cyber Security – students develop the knowledge and skills to work in one of the fastest growing sectors, the cyber security and IT industry. They develop skills that involve a blend of problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, data analytics, cloud-based networking, scripting, privacy, and ethics.  
   
    
2. Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security – a 1-year course suitable for students who already have a strong understanding of cyber security concepts or are looking to pursue a career in the IT industry.  
   Note: Students can pathway into the Bachelor of Cyber Security from the Advanced Diploma of Cyber Security, with credit.

 News from RMIT University

• Bachelor of Business: Social Impact Major

Distinguish yourself in the field of socially responsible business.  In this major learn about how businesses can become more socially aware and take concrete action to address social issues and challenges.

Students keen on a business qualification and are keen on using their business practice to solve societal issues and making a positive contribution to society, might like to consider the Social Impact major – RMIT is currently the only university in Australia offering this specialisation.  This major covers the following units – 

• Social Enterprise and Innovation
• Law, Business and Human Rights
• Development Economics
• Global Business Sustainability Project
• Sustainable Finance and Investment
• Integrated Reporting for Socially Responsible Entities

Find out more about the Bachelor of Business here. 

• Diploma of Visual Arts

When you study visual arts at RMIT, you'll create a professional folio of work.  This diploma is taught by practicing artists in real studio environments.  All our staff are practitioners with national and international reputation in the arts.  This enables them to connect you to work on projects with industry, other practicing artists, and galleries.

This one-year program is taught in specialised studios specifically designed for each of the specialisation areas.  The core subjects are:

• Establish and maintain safe professional practice
• Prepare for sustainable professional practice
• Analyse cultural history and theory
• Refine drawing
• Realise a body of creative work
• Present a body of your own creative work

Students must also choose three of the following studio specialisations:

fine art photography OR painting OR sculpture OR printmaking

There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this program.  Students must be 16 years or over and must complete and submit the Selection Task.

On completion of the Diploma of Visual Arts, students can transition to the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts. This is also a one-year qualification, which allows students to further investigate their creative practice with a more specialised focus. 

• Fashion Textiles and Sustainable Innovations

Technology innovations and improved environmental, social and ethical practices are fundamentally changing how clothes are made, consumed and experienced: from the integration of 2D and 3D virtual fashion and textile design and digital production methods, to material innovations, smart textiles, and the need for improved transparency. 

The Bachelor of Fashion and Textiles (Sustainable Innovation) provides students with the capability to work in diverse roles across the fashion and textiles sector.   Students will gain practical, theoretical, and technical skills to develop solutions, products and systems, using user-centred approaches at the intersection of design, technology, science, and art.

In this cutting-edge degree, students will delve into sustainability as a concept and goal within fashion and textiles. They will explore industry-relevant knowledge and projects, ethical and sustainable practices, and material and digital technologies.  Students will also have the opportunity to minor in either fashion design, textile design, or fashion enterprise.

The VCE prerequisite for this course is: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.  The ATAR for 2022 was 67.65.

 Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)

Entrepreneurs are innovators.  They see opportunities, anticipate needs, solve problems, make plans, take risks, and build teams.

Whether students are hatching an idea, wanting to know how to launch their own venture, or looking to create competitive advantage within an existing organisation, the Entrepreneurship and Innovation major within the Bachelor of Business provides the tools and knowledge.   With plenty of hands-on learning, students will develop the type of fresh thinking required to build, launch, and scale a start-up business or social venture.

Students will discover how to differentiate an idea from a real opportunity, use innovation theory to maximise that opportunity, and learn how to create desirable, viable business models.  They will also develop their strategic thinking and planning skills, explore business models, learn to interpret sales and marketing opportunities, build a team and source capital funding.

A guaranteed ATAR of 60.00 is required, and the VCE prerequisites are: VCE Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 25 in any English (except EAL) or 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent.  

 Civil Engineering Degrees in Victoria in 2022 

Civil engineers plan, design, construct, operate and maintain roads, bridges, dams, water supply schemes, sewerage systems, transportation systems, harbours, canals, dockyards, airports, railways, factories and large buildings.  They may perform some of the following tasks*:

• investigate sites to work out the most suitable foundation for a proposed construction 
• research and advise on the best engineering solution to meet a client's needs and budget 
• produce detailed designs and documentation for the construction and implementation of civil engineering projects 
• organise the delivery of materials, plant machinery and equipment needed for the construction project and supervise labour 
• analyse and interpret reports on loading, labour, productivity, quality, materials and performance 
• analyse risks associated with natural disasters including wind, earthquake, fire and floods, and design structures and services to meet appropriate standards 
• arrange for geological and geophysical investigations and carry out feasibility studies

* Good Universities Guide - Civil Engineering   

Universities in Victoria that offer undergraduate degrees in Civil Engineering include - 

Visit VTAC for more information on these and other similar courses – including double-degrees.

Mechanical Engineering Degrees in Victoria in 2022   Mechanical engineers plan, design and oversee the development, installation, operation and maintenance of machinery. They conduct research to solve practical engineering problems and improve efficiency - Good Universities Guide - Mechanical Engineer .Mechanical engineering is offered at the following Victorian Universities – 

For a comprehensive list of similar courses, double degrees, and major studies, visit VTAC.

 Snapshot of La Trobe University in 2022

• La Trobe is just over 50 years old having enrolled its first students in 1967.
• La Trobe University has been ranked in the world’s top 1.1 per cent of the world’s universities in the Times Higher Education Universities Rankings and is one of the world’s best young universities.
• La Trobe University is now ranked in the world’s top 250 universities by Times Higher Education World University rankings 2021 – and in the top 1% of universities worldwide - Rankings & Ratings. 
• La Trobe has more than 36 000 students and over 3 000 staff, with many courses on offer including numerous double degree options, and postgraduate courses too.
• La Trobe has a number of campuses and residential facilities. 
• Over 50% of students who study at the Bendigo campus come from outside of Bendigo - La Trobe - Bendigo with over 500 students living on campus - La Trobe Bendigo Accommodation. 
• La Trobe offers many scholarships including access and equity scholarships, as well as academic merit scholarships.
• Student Exchange opportunities are extensive at La Trobe.
• La Trobe ensures that there are opportunities for students to develop skills beyond the knowledge they are gaining at university through work experience, volunteering, and student exchange opportunities, etc. 
• The excellent Global Markets Accelerator Program is one example of aiding entrepreneurial students in connecting with markets beyond Australia. 
• La Trobe has the following Schools and Departments: 
• La Trobe Business School
• La Trobe Law School
• La Trobe Rural Health School
• School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment
• School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport
• School of Applied Systems Biology
• School of Cancer Medicine
• School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
• School of Education
• School of Humanities and Social Sciences
• School of Nursing and Midwifery
• School of Psychology and Public Health
• La Trobe’s Student Excellence Academy provides life changing support and enrichment opportunities that expand current study and employment advantages to students.
• La Trobe also offers an Early Admissions program called Aspire.  This program is designed to acknowledge secondary students who work hard to make positive changes in their schools and communities through volunteering.   The Aspire Early Admissions Program acknowledges a student’s volunteering efforts when they apply.  As a successful applicant, students receive an offer into their course in September before they receive their ATAR - Aspire Early Admissions Program and are eligible for one of 40 Aspire Scholarships.
• Recently introduced courses include archaeology, business analytics, innovation and technology, languages and linguistics, sports analytics. 

There has also been a recent restructure of some courses offered in Allied Health - Health.

 Snapshot of Monash University in 2022

• Named after engineer, military leader and public administrator Sir John Monash, Monash University was established in 1958.
• Monash University became a founding member of the Group of Eight universities in 1999.
• Monash ranks in the top 1% of world university rankings, and consistently ranks in the world’s top 100 universities - Rankings 
• Monash has over 77,000 students, with an international presence in Malaysia, Indonesia, China,  India (a research partnership), and Italy, besides its four campuses in Australia - locations 
• Monash University is the only Victorian university to offer a Direct Entry medical program for students completing year 12 as well as a Graduate Entry program leading to the same degree – Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) 
• There are ten Monash Faculties offering hundreds of courses, be they single or double undergraduate degrees, or graduate qualifications up to a PhD
• Monash has a number of student-run clubs and associations - a great way to get involved and meet people - Monash Clubs and Associations
• Career Connect is the Career Centre available to all Monash students. Students can access the many services offered – be it for volunteering, part-time jobs, assistance with applying for work on graduation, etc.
• The Monash Study Abroad program assists students in studying overseas as part of their course. Monash has exchange agreements with more than 160 universities across 35 countries
• Monash offers more than 200 different scholarships for new and current students, from course fee subsidies to travel allowances, and payments for accommodation costs - Scholarships
• The Monash Guarantee is an alternative entry scheme for students to get into a Monash course even they do not reach the course’s clearly-in ATAR. Students may be eligible for the Monash Guarantee if they:
• have experienced financial disadvantage
• live in a low socio-economic area 
• are an Indigenous Australian
• attend a Monash under-represented school
• Monash Residential Services assists students in finding accommodation on campus, and off campus

 Snapshot of Monash University – Peninsula in 2022

• Monash University’s Peninsula Campus specialises in nursing, physiotherapy, paramedicine, occupational therapy, education, and business administration courses.
• There are approximately 4,500 students studying at the Peninsula Campus
• The Peninsula campus has a very vibrant campus life and is connected to the Clayton Campus through shuttle buses that run between the campuses every day
• There are three faculties offering courses at the Peninsula Campus: the Business Faculty, Education Faculty, and the Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty. 
• Courses offered at the Peninsula Campus include - 
  
   

Business and Economics

Bachelor of Business Administration              EducationBachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood and Primary EducationBachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education 

Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary Health and Physical Education 

Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Health and Physical Education 

            Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Bachelor of Nursing *

Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery (Honours)

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

Bachelor of Paramedicine

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)

* Also offered at the Clayton Campus

Monash University offers an excellent Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTS) pathway program into a few of its undergraduate degrees.  The pathway programs offered at the Peninsula Campus are:Diploma of Tertiary Studies – Business: Upon successful completion of the DoTS - Business stream students can apply to enter into the second year of the Bachelor of Business Administration (Peninsula) OR the Bachelor of Business (Caulfield) depending upon their mathematics preparation, and their average marks in the DoTS program.

Diploma of Tertiary Studies – Education: Upon successful completion of the DoTS - Education stream students can apply to enter into the second year of the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in several specialisations.

Diploma of Tertiary Studies – Nursing: Upon successful completion of the DoTS - Nursing stream students can apply to enter into the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing.

Browse and learn more about studying at the  Monash University Peninsula Campus