Questions to ask at Open Day

At Open Day you can chat directly with staff, academics and current students about studying, living and thriving at Melbourne. It's a chance to connect with your future learning community and get real insights into courses, career pathways and student life.

Not sure where to begin? Here are some questions that can guide your conversations and help make the most out of your Open Day experience.

Will I be more employable if I pursue postgraduate study compared to just finishing up a 3-year undergraduate degree?

Can I do a double major, but the second major is outside of my current undergraduate course?

What happens if I don’t meet a prerequisite or the ATAR requirements?

How do I choose my major?

How many subjects will I do each semester? What's a credit point?

How will I access learning content once I am a student?

What are breadth and discovery subjects?

Can I study overseas while completing my bachelor degree?

How can I gain industry experience while studying?

What careers and academic support is available for students?

How do I make friends at university?

What scholarships are available if I want to study overseas?

I’m regional student, are there any scholarships available to help me relocate to Melbourne?

Am I eligible for the Narrm Scholarship Program?

Does Melbourne have a special entry scheme or early offers program?

Do I need to provide a portfolio or take any special classes for the design majors?

Can I do double majors?

Should I choose an engineering or IT major in Bachelor of Design or Science?

Why should I choose to do a Bachelor of Design (Honours)?

What if I want to become an accredited architect?

What if I want to become an accredited engineer?

Can I do double masters degree after completing Bachelor of Design?

How can I become both an accredited engineer and architect?

What is the structure of the Bachelor of Agriculture; am I just going to be in the classroom?

What hands on practical experience is involved in this course?

Are there any work integrated learning aspects to the course? What sort of industry connections does the University have with the Agriculture sector?

What careers are available in the Agriculture sector?

Do I have to study at Dookie?

When do I choose my major?

How can I best decide on my major if I am unsure now?

What are the advantages of completing breadth subjects in a STEM course?

Can I choose a major in an area I have no previous experience in?

If I’m aiming for postgraduate study, what major should I pick?

What careers are out there in [your preferred major / field of study]?

How can this program lead me into a bachelors degree at Melbourne?

What academic support will be provided throughout my studies?

Is this the best pathway for my particular circumstances?

When do I have to choose my major?

Can I change my major after I've picked one?

Can I do a double major? And if I do, will it take me longer to complete?

How does adding a Diploma of Languages affect my degree? Does it change what else I can study, or make it longer?

What is the difference between Psychology in Arts vs Psychology in Biomedicine or Science?

If I’m aiming for [your preferred postgraduate degree], what major/s should I pick? Will I need to do Honours?

What sort of assessments will I be doing? What sort of exams are there in my major?

What are the career options associated with the degree?

What are the recommended pathways into graduate study?

What’s the key difference between biomedicine and science? How difficult is it to transfer between these two courses?

Does the Bachelor of Biomedicine adequately prepare students for the GAMSAT, or do they need to undertake additional study?

What are my options if I am not doing Maths Methods or Specialist Methods?

Can I do an internship as part of the course?

What does a case competition involve?

Are there faculty clubs and societies, for example an Accounting Student Society?

Can I do a double major? And if I do, will it take me longer to complete?

What does the new Business Analytics major cover?

How many majors can I choose from, and when do I choose my major?

How do I study honours in the Bachelor of Commerce?

What do you look for in an audition/folio? What should I expect from my audition/interview?

How big is the cohort typically?

What does a typical week look like for a student?

Do I have to use a specific medium or style?

If I’m doing performing arts, what performance opportunities will I get? How are shows picked and cast?

How much time will I spend on theory and information compared to creating/performing?

What sort of assessments will I need to complete?

What access do I get to facilities outside contact hours? Are there mentoring opportunities?

What is the audition process like? What should I expect on the day?

What are the career outcomes for this degree?

What does a typical week look like for a student?

What performance opportunities will I get? Do I get to choose if I’m playing in ensembles or solo?

How much time will I spend on theory and information compared to creating/performing?

What sort of assessments will I need to complete?

What access do I get to facilities outside contact hours? Are there mentoring opportunities?

What is the difference between a dentist and an oral health therapist?

Can I use the Bachelor of Oral Health to credit towards the Doctor of Dental Surgery?

What are the career opportunities in this industry?

What are the differences between University Accommodation and residential colleges?

What is included in the accommodation fees?

When should I apply?

Are there accommodation scholarships available?

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