How to choose a course
Choices about tertiary courses are never right or wrong, but with good information you can make the choice that’s best for you. Ask yourself:
- what are my academic strengths and weaknesses
- what are my interests
- where will I study
- what sort of job opportunities will I have after I’ve graduated
Choose the career or careers you would like, and base your choice of university program on that. You will develop a range of transferable skills which will stand you in good stead for career decisions. Ultimately your career choices will be based on the same criteria as your study choices - the balance of what you enjoy and what you do well.
Keep your options open. If you’re not sure what direction you want to take, think about doing a general degree or a combined degree. Once you know more about different areas of study and are a year or two older, you might have a better idea of where you want to go.
Do your research first. Gather as much information from as many sources as possible before making a decision. Talk to teachers, careers officers, parents and colleagues, go to Open Days, search the web and try to arrange work experience in the area you are considering.