Choosing a course
Questions to ask when choosing a uni course
- What kinds of jobs do people go into after doing this course?
- Can I combine this course with one from another faculty?
- Are there any special admissions schemes to help me get into the course?
- Are there any other ways into this course, apart from secondary school, such as TAFE courses?
- Does this course have any links with industry?
- What methods of teaching and assessment are involved in each of the subjects?
- What are the core (compulsory) subjects that this course covers?
- How many students are in each class?
- How many hours of classes per day/week does this course involve?
- What are the special features of this course?
- How difficult is it to transfer into another course once I have gained entry to a university?
- Can I take some time off before starting my course, or take a break during the course?
Who to ask about choosing a uni course
- Your Careers Adviser
- Other teachers
- University recruitment, admissions or prospective students’ offices
- Students doing the course
- Careers information centres.
Other places to look for information about courses