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

1:33 What is a Bachelor of Arts?

Don’t confuse “Art” with “Arts”! While the subject Art at school involves things like painting and drawing, a Bachelor of Arts is more about humanities and exploring ideas through a particular perspective. Some people are reluctant to pursue a Bachelor of Arts because they think it won’t lead anywhere, however if you look at the majors within the course, there are heaps of things you can study within a Bachelor of Arts that very clearly leads to a particular job or career.

6:42 What if you don’t know what you want to do in your career?

If you don’t know yet what you want to do in your career, that’s totally normal and completely fine. I firmly believe that if you’re passionate about something and keep learning and networking in that area, opportunities will become available to you. I give a couple of examples of people who studied Arts and didn’t know where it was going to take them, including Ash Barty’s mindset coach, Ben Crowe.

8:56 A Bachelor of Arts works really well as part of a double degree

A fantastic way to explore a greater range of areas, round out your education and have more to talk about in job interviews is to combine Arts with another degree.

10:51 The majors that are offered are important

A Bachelor of Arts at 2 different universities can look completely different, so make sure you take a look at what’s offered so you can choose the right one for you. I go through some of the majors offered at The University of Melbourne, Monash University, RMIT, Swinburne and Deakin to give you an idea of what your Bachelor of Arts could look like depending on where you choose to study.

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

Previous episodes related to Arts:

Anthropology and Human Rights: https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/45

Speech Pathology - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/39

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

Politics, Philosophy, Economics, Arts and Law - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/26

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

Teacher, Tutor, Entrepreneur - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/21

Arts and Law - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/16

Communications (Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising and Media) - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/3

1:37 The difference between a Bachelor of Business and a Bachelor of Commerce

While the words Business and Commerce are often used interchangeably, the two courses can be quite distinct. Find out what the focus of each degree usually is to help you decide whether Business or Commerce is right for you. Most importantly, make sure you look at what you can major in for each of the courses you’re looking at so that you know whether it has your area of interest.

4:40 What prerequisites do you need for Business or Commerce?

In the past, you often needed a Maths subject as a prerequisite for Business and Commerce, but that’s no longer always the case, so if you haven’t studied Maths in VCE there are definitely options out there for you. It’s also worth noting that subjects like Accounting, Economics and Business Management are not prerequisites for these courses, however you may get a subject adjustment if you do well in them which could boost your selection rank.

6:50 What should you look for in a Bachelor of Business or Commerce?

You should definitely look for courses that have a placement or internship as part of your course. These types of experiences give you the opportunity to see what it’s actually like to work in your chosen area, as well as giving you great networking opportunities, referees for your CV and potentially even a graduate position at the end of your course.

8:23 Other courses to consider

Ever wondered why some places offer a Bachelor of Business or Commerce and a Bachelor of Accounting, for example? Find out why you might like to choose the more general Business or Commerce courses, or what circumstances might lead you to choose the more specific degrees. Business and Commerce degrees also complement other areas of study really well, so definitely take a look at the double degrees that are available.

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

Previous episodes related to Business and Commerce:

Fashion Marketing - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/43

Business (Professional) - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/30

Property and Real Estate - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/8

Commerce and Teaching - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/5

Communications (Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising and Media) - https://www.roadmapeducation.com/podcast/3