Can you imagine what uni has in store for you? Some of you already know what your first step is, and know what you want to study, and that’s amazing! Indulge in the excitement and satisfaction that comes with your certainty. If nerves ever creep into your good vibes, don’t stress, you’re not fixed to one path. Your dream degree can take any shape – it will evolve as you pursue what makes you curious, and the goals you’ve set.
Bringing your dream degree to life will be different for everyone because learning doesn’t just start and end in the classroom, it extends to all the amazing activities and people you encounter along the way.
So, where do you begin? If you want to prep yourself early on for the careers of the future, embrace UNSW’s career-focused programs delivered by our passionate educators. You can unlock new knowledge and perspectives that will give you an edge and elevate your student experience by pushing your boundaries.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at UNSW is one aspect of our commitment to developing career-ready graduates equipped to succeed in today’s professional world. WIL are student work learning experiences supported by the university that include professional development and reflective practice, to enhance student experience and employment outcomes.
WIL is the next step in the journey towards your career. Getting industry experience while studying provides you with practical skills that will significantly improve your chances of getting the job you want when you graduate.
The UNSW Hero Program helps prepare our students to take on the challenges imposed by a rapidly evolving workplace by equipping them with an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and most importantly confidence. The program focuses on building learning communities that equip UNSW graduates with the skills to thrive in employment.
The Founders Program is UNSW’s platform to embed entrepreneurial confidence in every student’s experience. Whether you have the next big idea, or your startup’s already gone global, the Founders Program equips you with the skills and networks to accelerate your success.
Students are graduating into a complex world where work is being radically reshaped by technology and innovation and where the complex, pressing problems confronting the world demand solutions. Through our ‘Founders First’ ethos, we instil in our entrepreneurs a commitment to sustainability and a focus on giving back. We help them embrace diversity and collaboration as the key to excellence.
UNSW is creating the largest network of connected makerspaces and workshops in Australia – a network of genuine cross-faculty collaborations and shared values. These values are centred on the principle of barrier free access to tools and tech for all students.
Each space in the UNSW Makerspace Network is unique. Our aim is to foster collaboration at all levels throughout the University community and we encourage everyone to get involved in the network.
If this sounds like a university experience that’ll help you get the most from your degree, don’t miss the chance to secure your place at UNSW. Click here to find out more about Guaranteed Entry at UNSW Sydney.
If you’re not quite at this stage, and instead feel like you’re wading waist deep in a pool of potential degree and university options, don’t feel alone. For those of you who are still unsure about where your future lies, we have a team of ambassadors and advisors who can help you navigate your options. Connect with us to talk things through.
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