Choosing what to study

Check out the tips and explore the listed websites. Discuss your ideas with friends and family. If you are still unsure organise some career counselling today to get help choosing what to study.

Keep an open mind and explore lots of ideas

  • Interests

    What do you enjoy doing? What do you do in your spare time? What subjects did you enjoy at school?

  • Values

    Do any of the fields of study you are thinking about lead to careers that match your values?

  • Contacts

    Get in touch with people working in areas that interest you. Find out what study they have done.

  • Influences

    Consider the influence of others. Are you trying to please someone else? Did something unexpected happen? Is anything limiting you?

  • Stereotypes

    Are stereotypes stopping you from exploring some study areas? Consider diversity, identify role models and read case studies of others who have tried something different.

Websites to help you explore study options

Career Quizzes

myfuture

Career Quiz

Complete the quizzes to explore the world of work

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Career Profiles

Youth Central

Youth Central

Case studies of people working in many different careers.

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Career Bullseyes

myfuture

myfuture

Sign up for free to this government website and explore careers.

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The Good Universities Guide

Good Education Group

Fields of Study

Explore fields of study for VET, undergraduate and postgraduate study options.

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My Big Tomorrow

University of Newcastle

My Big Tomorrow

Discover careers by selecting subjects, things and work environments.

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Career Ideas

Career Girls

Career Girls

A US site featuring over 400 female role models.

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