Careers
Claire Pech | Careers Advisor
Ari Lobel Jewish Studies and Open Days
This week we were delighted to host Dr Lobel from the University of Sydney, who told our students how easy it is to study in the department of Biblical Studies, Jewish History and Hebrew. Dr Lobel outlined how these courses can be studied whilst studying at any other institution in Sydney, and can be chosen as electives, with small class sizes, and personalised teaching, usually proving it much easier to gain higher marks as a result. I encourage anyone next year (or beyond) to seek out this department if they are interested in these subjects, regardless of their main degree or major.
Over the next few weeks I will be highlighting the UAC process in terms of what happens next, now that students will be finalising courses and making more concrete decisions in light of Open Day attendance: www.uac.edu.au/assets/documents/schools/uni-open-days-2019.pdf
TAFE or University
This question comes up often for me, which to go for, TAFE or University study? There is a huge difference and students need to be aware of the difference in teaching, skills taught, and job potential at the end. Read here for a good article outlining the difference. Also TAFE are now offering early offers to the following degrees:
www.tafensw.edu.au/early-entry-program. Students can visit www.tafensw.edu.au/degrees and apply for participating degrees. The TAFE interactive Career Guide and Prospectus has also just been released with all of their latest offerings.
Westmead Social Work Careers Day
19 September 2019, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Only 40 spots are available for interested Year 11 and Year 12 students. To find out more email: JessicaAnneParker.Elliott@health.nsw.gov.au
University of Sydney | Visual Arts Portfolio and Workshops Day
12 October 2019, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, The University of Sydney, Camperdown
Sydney College of the Arts at the University of Sydney will hold a Portfolio and Workshops Day to assist students preparing their portfolios: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/visual-arts-portfolio-and-workshops-day-tickets-64220021814
Dietetics – your guide to the ATAR for every dietetics course in Australia in 2019
There are courses in dietetics offered at universities in every Australian state. It is important that you select a course that is accredited by the Dieticians Association of Australiahttps://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/dietetics/atar-for-dietetics-2019/
Interested in a career in acting, music, theatre or dance?
A good place to start researching universities would be institutions that are listed in the performing arts rankings (according to QS World University rankings):
(Source: www.jobjump.com.au – August, and CAA Monthly 2019)