Whether you’re about to choose your Year 10 or 11 subjects, or you're still not sure what your next steps should be, discover what study at Swinburne could look like for you and what you can do now to get started.

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Back by popular demand: A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student

Want to see what uni is really like? Find out for yourself with hands-on workshops, presentations and more – based on what you want to study.

  • Course Info
    • Aviation
    • Engineering
    • Science
    • Information Technology

    A Day in the Life of a Swinburne STEM and Aviation Student

    Want to see what it’s like to study STEM or aviation at uni? Walk a day in a Swinburne student’s shoes and find out.

    Tue 9 April
    9:00 AM to 3:15 PM
    Foyer, Advanced Technologies Centre (ATC), Hawthorn campus
    Free
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    • Design
    • Media and Communication

    A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Creative and Design Student

    Discover how you could one day apply your creative passion to your uni studies and see the world through a different lens.

    Wed 10 April
    9:00 AM to 3:15 PM
    Foyer, Advanced Technologies Centre (ATC), Hawthorn campus
    Free
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    • Business
    • Law

    A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Business and Criminology Student

    Want to see what it’s like to study business or criminology at uni? Walk a day in a Swinburne student’s shoes and find out.

    Thu 11 April
    9:00 AM to 3:15 PM
    Foyer, Advanced Technologies Centre (ATC), Hawthorn campus
    Free

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    How to become a cyber security analyst

    A career in cyber security will be as secure as the systems you work on. Join this booming sector and earn a top salary. Learn how to become a cyber security analyst now.
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    How to become a lawyer

    Learn how to become a lawyer and pull the levers that control the justice system to create a safer and fairer society for everyone. Read Swinburne's 4 steps to becoming a lawyer.
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    How to become a criminologist

    What does a criminologist do? Are criminologists in demand? How much do criminologists earn? Here’s a step-by-step guide to becoming a criminologist. 

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    How to become a business analyst

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Choosing your Year 11 and 12 subjects

Planning your future after Year 12 starts with choosing the right VCE subjects. In addition to achieving a particular ATAR score, you may need to complete prerequisite subjects to be eligible for entry into the course you want to study. For example, you may need to study certain maths subjects in Year 12 to gain entry to an engineering degree. 

You can find the prerequisite subjects and ATAR score requirement listed on the page for each course, which you can find by browsing courses here.

Which course is right for you?

Remember, there’s more than one way to pursue your passion. Swinburne has many different study options available, including degrees, diplomas and advanced diplomas, apprenticeships and other TAFE short courses. 

Would you like tailored advice based on your situation? Speak to a Career Practitioner at your school about your study options, or book a one-on-one appointment with a Swinburne course advisor.

Pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are certificate courses that combine paid work with nationally recognised training so you can earn while you learn. Your employer will teach you on the job while we provide the formal training you need to get your qualification.

You can also choose to start building your skills with a pre-apprenticeship, which is a short course that allows you to work towards a pathway into a full-time apprenticeship while learning the basics of your chosen trade.

Explore trades courses at Swinburne.

Looking for an alternate way to study Year 11 and 12?

Want to chat to us about your options?

Our friendly team are here to help. Book in for a video call, face-to-face appointment or phone call and we’ll be in touch to answer all your questions.