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 Quiz
Job Outlook
Career Quiz
The Job Outlook Career Quiz helps you to understand your work style and to explore careers you might enjoy.
Take me there!Career Profiles
Youth Central
Youth Central
Case studies of people working in many different careers. Check out what study they have done.
Take me there!Career Bullseyes
myfuture
myfuture
Sign up for free to this government website and explore careers that match your interests.
Take me there!The Good Universities Guide
Good Education Group
Fields of Study
Explore fields of study and follow links to VET, undergraduate and postgraduate study options.
Take me there!My Big Tomorrow
University of Newcastle
My Big Tomorrow
An interactive site. Discover careers by selecting the subjects, things and work environments you like.
Take me there!Career Ideas
Career Girls
Career Girls
Select up to 12 interest areas to get career ideas. A US career tool featuring over 400 female role models.
Take me there!