1:11 What is Engineering?

Most students who are into Maths and Science have heard the suggestion that they should look at Engineering, but what even is it? Check out the episodes I’ve linked below to hear students and recent graduates talk about their course and what their day looks like if they’re already working as an Engineer. Engineers create and build solutions to problems in a whole range of areas, and they use different calculations, methods and materials to solve the problems in the most efficient way.

3:17 What type of Engineering should you do?

Different universities will offer different specialisations, including Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Software and Robotics and Mechatronics. Think about what type of science you like at school and see what specialisation would use that science the most, and if you’re not sure, Google the different types to find out more. If you’re still not sure, you don’t need to stress - most courses have a common first year so that you can get a foundation in Engineering to start with and get a taste of the different types before you decide which pathway you want to follow.

6:16 What should you look at in a Bachelor of Engineering?

Are you more academic? Or would you prefer to take things apart and see how it works? Engineering courses will all have a bit of both, but make sure you choose a course that allows you to lean into whichever type of learning you prefer. As always, you should also look at the placements or internships that are available within the course so that you can see what it’s actually like to work as an Engineer while you’re still studying, as well as building a network, learning heaps and potentially landing a graduate position with them when you finish your course.

9:27 If you’re considering Engineering, what else could you look at?

There are lots of courses that are similar to Engineering in some way. If you like the idea of building and designing things, you could consider Architecture or Design. If you’re interested in the Health field you could look at Biomedical Science or Biotechnology. If you like the idea of Software Engineering, then Information Technology or Computer Science might interest you. Aviation or Space Science are worth looking at if you’re interested in Aerospace Engineering. Make sure you check out these other courses too so that you can choose the one that suits you best. Another option that is particularly in demand at the moment is Cybersecurity. If you want to find out more, I have two episodes about Cybersecurity that you could listen to (see the links below).

My website: https://www.roadmapeducation.com

Other episodes about Engineering:

Electronic Engineering and Cybersecurity - http://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/71

Cybersecurity - http://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/51

Biomedical Engineering and Medicine - http://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/4

Robotics and Mechatronics - http://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/11

Software Engineering - http://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/15

Architecture - http://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/35

Civil Engineering - http://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/53

Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic - http://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/63

1:16 What do you need to do to become a psychologist?

If you’re interested in becoming a psychologist, you need to do quite a bit of study including an undergraduate degree that is accredited by APAC (the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council). So as you’re looking at courses, if there’s any chance you’d like to become a psychologist later, check that the ones you’re looking at are accredited so that you’re on the right path.

3:05 What is it that you like about psychology?

Are you interested in the anatomy of the brain and the biology related to psychology, or do you look forward more to the topics related to human behaviour and mental illness? While all accredited courses will cover both, make sure the course you end up choosing gives you an opportunity to really focus on the areas of psychology you really like.

4:55 Other options to consider

If you like psychology but you know you don’t want to become a psychologist, there are other options you can consider. Behavioural science, counselling or marketing are good examples of these. I also mention two courses at Deakin that focus on marketing and human resources respectively from a psychology perspective, and they’re also accredited so you can pursue further study in psychology later if you choose (see links below).

My website: https://www.roadmapeducation.com

Bachelor of Marketing (Psychology) at Deakin University - https://www.deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-marketing-psychology

Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) at Deakin University - https://www.deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-human-resource-management-psychology

Previous episodes related to Psychology:

Arts and Psychology - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/34

Psychology and Behaviour Therapy - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/19

Criminology - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/10

Psychological Studies - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/7

2:50 Don’t assume you know what you can study in Bachelor Science

I did all maths and science subjects in VCE, and never even considered a Bachelor of Science. Why? Because I felt like I wasn’t that good at Chemistry or Physics, and I didn’t realise that I could do a Bachelor of Science and major in Maths or something similar (which was clearly my strength and something I loved to explore). Don’t make assumptions - check the majors so you know what a course is actually about so you can make an informed decision.

5:23 What types of majors can you study in a Bachelor of Science

If you’re considering a Bachelor of Science, you really want to check what majors are offered at the university you’re looking at to see if they focus on the types of areas you’re interested in. Start by asking yourself questions about what you already know you like. What science subject at school do you like best? What topics do you like within that subject? If you’re not sure, hop onto the websites for the different unis and read through the majors offered to see which one has a couple of majors that you could see yourself studying, and then explore them in your first year before you choose which one to focus on.

My website: https://www.roadmapeducation.com

Previous episodes related to Science:

Laboratory Medicine - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/61

Laboratory Assistant - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/55

Food Science - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/50

Science and Baking - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/48

Science Advanced - Global Challenges and Palaeontology - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/47

Science and Global Studies - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/31

Forensic Science - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/28

Pharmaceutical Science - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/23

Science, Arts, Sustainability and Meteorology - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/22

Pharmacy and Audiology - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/20

Geology and Scientific Research - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/18

Science and Veterinary Medicine - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/13