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Most Popular Degrees to Study in Australia
Student numbers in Australia
| Field of Study | Australian | International | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management and Commerce | 183,033 | 215,736 | 398,769 |
| Society and Culture | 281,518 | 43,558 | 325,076 |
| Health | 223,106 | 41,620 | 264,726 |
| Natural and Physical Sciences | 104,730 | 30,091 | 134,821 |
| Education | 111,192 | 12,160 | 123,352 |
| Engineering | 65,933 | 56,249 | 122,182 |
| Information Technology | 41,469 | 75,671 | 117,140 |
| Creative Arts | 74,382 | 20,515 | 94,897 |
| Architecture and Building | 28,563 | 13,978 | 42,541 |
| Agriculture Environmental | 14,504 | 4,677 | 19,181 |
Best Degrees for International Students
In official higher education statistics for Australia, the field of Management and Commerce contains business-related subjects such as management, marketing, finance, accounting, and economics. It may also include studies in organisational behavior, human resource management, and supply chain management.
Management and Commerce degrees are offered at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels by Australian universities, leading to careers in sectors such as finance, marketing, human resources, and management consulting. A business degree is versatile and opens up many job opportunities. In demand business majors include marketing, accounting and finance, human resources, supply chain and logistics management, and business analytics.
Information Technology is typically classified under the broader field of Computer Science and Information Systems by the Australian Government. The study field is about computer systems, software development, database systems, network and web technologies, and information security. It may also include studies in artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and computer graphics.
A bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, or similar can lead to careers in areas such as software development, systems analysis and design, information security, and data management. Specialisation that are in demand with employers include cyber security, data analytics, data science, and software development. There are no shortages of jobs in these areas.
An engineering degree is very useful in Australia, opening up job opportunities in industries such as construction, manufacturing, energy, transportation, and technology. Engineering fields that are consistently in demand include mechanical, electrical, civil, software and environmental.
General vs Professional Degrees
The biggest decision around university study is choosing a degree. Your choice determines which career paths are available when you graduate.
Our subject pages discuss careers associated with a given degree. Here is a guide on professional versus general degrees. For online degrees, see Lerna Courses.
General
General degrees include arts, business, computing and science. After completing a general degree, you enter a competitive job market and your fortunes depend heavily on talent and effort. Doing a general degree can be enjoyable. But you risk graduating with a low-value degree, especially if you avoid technical subjects.
Professional
Professional degrees qualify you for jobs which are unavailable to others. These include nursing, engineering, classroom teaching and legal practice. Most have good job prospects and security (law is an exception). The study commitment is bigger though. You are specialising and some of the courses are 4+ years.
Guide to Choosing a University
Which university you enroll with is a big decision. For an undergraduate degree, you'll be studying there for 3+ years. The university's name will be on your resume for your whole career.
Here is a dot point guide on some of the things to consider when choosing a uni.
- Prestige. Graduating from a prestigious university can add some value to your qualification. But the effect really just applies to the top universities. And it will dissipate as you build a professional track record.
- Good teaching. Teaching quality is measured in course satisfaction surveys of students and recent graduates. The stats are useful. Also bear in mind that you'll by taught by many different lecturers and tutors. There's always a mix of good and bad.
- Graduate salaries. Salary stats need to be read carefully. Every group starting a course has a different age and ability profile.
- Subject choice. It is a good sign if a program offers many electives and alternative study streams. As much as anything, it shows the uni is trying.
Guide to Grades and Success
Do you want a guide on how to succeed at university? Well, here's how you do it.
First, you need to define your goals. For most people, uni is about 3 things: learning and graduating, meeting people and making friends, and fun and adventure.
With such priorities, the path to success is in managing your marks / grades. Here's how to interpret the exam result for any given subject.
- High Distinction (85-100%). Congratulations. You aced it. But are you studying too hard or just super-intelligent?
- Distinction (75-84%). Doing great. Right in the sweet spot. High marks but you can't be accused of being a swat.
- Credit (65-74%). Not cool. You passed easily enough but you can't do honours with a credit average. Try a bit harder.
- Pass (50-64%). Lucky. Almost failed. No more long gaming sessions, social media, or other time-wasting for you. Let's get serious.
- Fail (<50%). You just blew your tuition fees for nothing. Waste of time and money. You need to study much harder. Make a vow to spend every weekday in the library.
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