Why Uni?

It's important to start thinking about future options and to do some research and planning.

Below are a few reasons that you should consider going to university.

We shape career-ready graduates whose median starting salaries are consistently higher than the national average.

Our graduates are in high demand with nearly three-quarters securing a full-time job within four months of graduating (Australian Graduate Survey 2011).

For most degrees you have the option to choose your major(s), meaning you can specialise in an area that interest you. For example, if you study a Bachelor of Commerce, you can choose to major in accounting, finance or economics.

Your degree will take three, four or five years of full-time study, which means you build a wealth of knowledge and experience in your field.

Why leave it there? You may choose to undertake a combined degree and achieve two qualifications in one go in less time than it would take to complete them separately. Completing an honours degree is another option - hone your research skills by completing a thesis.

Many of our degrees are recognised internationally - which means you could live and work overseas.

But there is no need to wait until you graduate to explore the world. Our International Student Exchange Program gives you the opportunity to study overseas, with that period of study credited to your degree.

Universities are diverse and dynamic places filled with people from a range of cultures and backgrounds. You'll meet cool and interesting people and make lifelong friends while you study.

University is not 9.00am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. You also won't have a teacher reminding you to do your homework or hand in that assignment.

At uni your timetable is more flexible so you have more time for study, working and socialising. You will be responsible for getting your assessments in on time and turning up to class. How well you do will depend on the effort you put in.

There is also a fun side to uni too, so make sure you get involved. Live music, concerts, trivia and student barbecues - it's up to you to take part.

You can also join on of many sporting and social societies - anyone up for ultimate frisbee or medieval jousting?

Find out all the detailed info about our degrees so that you can pick the one that's right for you - we have more than 85 undergraduate degrees on offer.

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Grab a copy of the UAC guide in August. Visit uac.edu.au to find out more about the application process and to apply online. On-time applications close in September.

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