Further Study: university, TAFE and private colleges 

There are a range of education providers for further study:

Universities

• Courses are usually 3+ years

• Courses are generally bachelor's degrees or double degrees.

• Some professions require degrees (eg, medicine, law, etc)

• Most courses are partially subsidised by the government.

• Students attend a mix of lectures and classes.

• There is often (but not always) a more academic focus and less hands on learning.

• An ATAR is usually (nut not always) required.

TAFEs

• Courses offered range from a few weeks to a couple of years or even three.

• Courses can be short courses, Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Associate Degrees.

• A range of vocational qualifications are available as well as pathways to a huge range of professions as well as credit towards university study.

• Most courses are subsidised. Some courses in priority areas are FREE.

• Students attend classes and workshops that are more similar to the size of school classes.

• There is often more hands-on learning.

• An ATAR is usually NOT required.

Private Education Providers

• These providers offer a range of courses and course lengths.

• Many of these providers focus on a particular industry.

• Many of these courses have hands-on components (depending on their focus).

• Fewer of these courses offer subsidised places.

• An ATAR is often not required.

• Class sizes are generally smaller than university lectures.