Further Study

There are many great reasons to undertake further study, whether it be full-time, part-time, short courses, degrees or postgraduate programs.

Additional study can help you further develop transferable skills in areas such as problem-solving, interpersonal skills, time management and rational / critical thinking that will impress potential employers, increase your self-confidence and improve your job prospects.

Understanding your motivation is important in deciding whether further study is right for you. Any study that you choose must serve a clearly defined purpose and align with your long-term career goals and plans.

Some good reasons to consider continuing education include:

Enhanced employability

Do you need a further qualification to pursue a particular career or advance in your chosen profession? Some careers require further study, while in others having undertaken further education will improve your employment prospects or chances of securing a promotion.

Develop your technical or vocational knowledge and skills

A vocational short course or graduate program might be just what you need to strengthen your expertise and add new skills and value to your CV, offering you a competitive edge.

Intellectual Curiosity

Want to contribute to the advancement of knowledge? What could be better than making a career out of a subject that you find stimulating and fulfilling.

Facilitate an academic career

Would you like to teach others at a tertiary level? Postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded where specialised knowledge is required and they are in most cases a prerequisite for an academic career.

Want to change direction?

Perhaps you are wanting to broaden your horizons and experience new challenges? If so, further study may be just what the ticket to success and fulfilment.

If you would like more information on your further study options, email us at alumni@ballarat.edu.au. We also suggest you check out our on-line Course Finder where you can explore the courses available at the University of Ballarat.