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2012 may seem a long way off but the decisions you make now about your subjects will affect where you will end up after Year 12. Whether that’s Uni or TAFE, it’s worth considering now what subjects you might need to further your career in the area you want to get into. Even if you've got no idea of what you want to do in the future, we're here to help you decide if university is the right destination for you.

Why go to Uni?

1. Higher qualifications improve your career prospects.
2. A degree gives you many new skills and an advanced level of knowledge in your chosen subject area.
3. You learn about yourself and how to be independent.
4. University can give you opportunities to study interstate or overseas. See our study exchange program for more information.
5. University is a fabulous social experience. Many of the people you meet at uni become friends for life. See more at our Life at La Trobe pages.

Confused about your choices? Not sure what to do?

Not all University subjects have pre-requisites but it’s important to know which do in case you want to study them later on. See CourseFinder for a list of courses we offer at La Trobe. Your first course to study at a university is called an "undergraduate" degree.

Help! Where should I start?

 

SPEAK to one of our friendly advisers on 1300 135 045 about your course options and University life.

JOIN our Facebook group and meet people in the same situation as you and the people who've been there before.

Handy Tips

1. Talk to your careers advisers and subject coordinators about your career hopes.
2. Think about what subjects you are good at and enjoy.
3. If work experience is available, take the opportunity to try out a job you think you might like. 
4. Talk to friends and family about the courses and jobs they‘ve done since Year 12.
5. Refer to careers resources at your school, in libraries and online.
6. Attend our Open Days and other university events as often as possible. The best way to get a feel for an institution and what it might be like to study there is to actually look around talk to teaching staff and students.