Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia

Future Students - Information For

• Information for
• Year 10 Students
  • Choosing a Course
  • Choosing Subjects
  • The ENTER
  • Alternatives to Year 12
• Year 11 Students
  • Deciding What to do After Year 12
  • Swinburne Courses
  • Differences Between University and TAFE
• Year 12 Students
• Mature Age Students
  and Non-School Leavers
  • Study Options
  • A Glossary of Terms
  • Transition Back to Study
  • Why Swinburne?
  • Recognition of Prior Learning
• Regional and
  Interstate Students
  • Making the Transition
  • Accommodation
  • Living Expenses
  • Equity for Rural Students
• Parents and Guardians
  • Options After School
  • VTAC
  • Making Sense of Results
  • Options After Being Offered a Place
• Career Advisers
  • Workshop Presentations
  • Swinburne Update
  • Education Programs
  • Campus Tour Booking Form
  • Secondary School Visit Form

Year 11 Students:
How do I decide what to do after Year 12?

There are various ways that you can get the information you need. It is important to find out information from as many sources as possible, in order to make the most informed decision. Here are just some of the ways to get information on courses and other study options:

Attend Open Days

This year Swinburne's Open Day will be on Sunday 17 August 2008. Open Day is a great opportunity for you to speak directly with teachers and current students and ask plenty of questions.

At Open Day you will be able to collect lots of specific course information and get a feel of what the campus is like. It is a good idea to start attending Open Days in Year 11 as institutes generally schedule these in August, which can be a busy and demanding time when you are in Year 12.

Course brochures and publications

Swinburne produces a range of brochures, from the Undergraduate Course Guide (which contains a snapshot of all courses) to specific course brochures. There are also other sources of information about Swinburne courses such as the VTAC guide or this website.

The VTAC guide contains application details and prerequisite information for all Swinburne university courses. Keep in mind that many TAFE courses will not be listed in the VTAC guide as you must apply for them through direct application to Swinburne and not through VTAC.

Website – Swinburne’s online course database

Websites are a great way for students to search for courses. Swinburne’s online course database is designed for students to be able to search for any courses on offer at Swinburne University or TAFE. 

Not all TAFE courses are listed in the VTAC guide (due to the application process being different), so Swinburne’s Course Finder is the best way to find out what is on offer. This tool makes it easy to search for courses in your area of interest. It is also a good way to get up-to-date information and lists all new, current and discontinued courses.

Career Advisers, teachers, parents, friends and family

Speaking to as many people as you can about your future is a great way to get a different understanding about study. Your school career adviser works closely with tertiary providers and has a wealth of information on what is available to you.

Another good source of information are your parents, friends and family. They can provide you with information about their study experiences and can provide important insights into the options you might be considering.