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For the many students who have completed VCE this year, it is probably all they can think about right now. It may feel as though their years of study and hard work all came down to one set of exams.
However, as anyone who has finished Year 12 and moved on to further study or a job will tell you, there’s more to life than the VCE.
That’s not to say the VCE is not important, because it can open up many doors for your adult life, but if you find yourself in a situation where you haven’t received the marks that you were hoping for, remember that there are still many options and pathways you can take.
Not everyone will gain acceptance to the degree of their first choice. This may be disappointing, but this is not the final card in pursuing future studies in your area of choice.
Many areas can be studied through a number of degrees, and it is often possible to change from one degree to another after a year of studying. Remember, degrees usually take three or four years to complete and many students will redefine their direction throughout this time.
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For those who do not enter university directly after high school, there are a number of pathways to gain entry down the track. If your ATAR was not sufficient for entry directly after VCE, most universities offer a Mature Age Entry Scheme for those over 21 years of age.
TAFE (and a number of other private colleges) offer a wide range of vocational qualifications with study focused towards hands-on skills for specific industries.
These courses are structured towards industries that require a high level of specialised technical skills, such as hospitality, property services, community services, light manufacturing, and local government.
TAFE delivers vocational programs as well as a range of practical, niche qualifications. Many TAFE Institutes also partner with universities to deliver graduate qualifications at your local campus, and there are many integrated programs that allow you to progress from a diploma to a degree.
If it is your dream to have a particular career, your passion alone will help you get there - even if it is not via the direct path you were hoping for.