A world of opportunity awaits you at Open Day

Open Day is the University of Melbourne’s annual extravaganza; we throw open our doors to anyone interested in what life is like at Australia’s top university.

The Open Day carnival atmosphere at our Parkville and Southbank campuses is always entertaining and this year will be no exception, with live music, good food and exhibitions to enjoy - along with lots of detailed information on studying here.

Open Day is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the Melbourne Curriculum – which is different to the curriculum at other Australian universities. It gives you the chance to create your own study path, with the power to choose your own direction and explore new options along the way. This is important in a world where careers are changing fast and employers want independent thinking.

Our students start with an undergraduate degree, which gives them the chance to choose their major from day one or keep their options open and explore the possibilities along the way, with over 100 major fields of study to choose from.

After undergraduate studies, our students can go straight into the workforce or choose from over 270 graduate courses, setting them up to become leaders in their fields.

Bachelor of Environments graduate Ajay Rewal is now studying the Master of Construction Management, and was able to start preparing for a degree in construction at undergraduate level.

“The Bachelor of Environments helped prepare me for a career in the construction industry,” he says. “I’ve been taught how to think when working on a construction project, and the degree has allowed me to see the theory applied in ‘real life’ through our site visits and our major project. I’ve also learned how to work in teams, meet deadlines and to put nothing but my best efforts forward.”

For final year Juris Doctor student Claire Wong, her passion for social justice led her to study the law.

“I wanted to use my undergraduate specialisation in humanities to contribute to improving the lives of others,” she says.

Ms Wong says the highlight of her time at the Melbourne Law School has been appearing at the bar table as an advocate, under the supervision of an experienced lawyer, for her own clients during her placement with Victorian Legal Aid (VLA).

“I was able to interact with clients and apply the information and skills that I had learned at Law School to actually make a positive difference in the lives of real people,” she says.

This real-world connection applies across the University, with Bachelor of Science graduate, Nathann Phung, particularly enjoying the expertise of his lecturers. “I knew studying the Bachelor of Science would open up opportunities for me. In many of my subjects we were taught by actual researchers who gave us insights into the forefront of technology in their field,” he says. Mr Phung is now studying the Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Visitors at Open Day will have ample opportunities to speak with current students, as well as attend information sessions and chat with student advisors. First year JD student Dominique Logan will be an Open Day Ambassador at the Melbourne Law School, and is keen to encourage others to join the school.

“My experience at the Melbourne Law School thus far has only been positive and exciting, and I want to encourage other students to apply and enjoy the opportunities the Juris Doctor has to offer,” she says.

The power is in your hands. Explore your options at Open Day 2015.

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