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A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student
Want to know what uni is really like? Walk a day in a Swinburne student’s shoes and find out for yourself!
Get a taste of uni life
Keen to experience a regular day on campus? Curious to know exactly what your dream course involves? Not sure which study path is right for you? Come along to our Hawthorn campus for a sneak peek at what comes after high school.
You’ll chat with current Swinburne students and academics, explore the Hawthorn campus, and work with other students in hands-on workshops. There’s no better way to explore different study areas and feel prepared for uni life.
This event is for high school students only
If you are not a current high school student, browse our other upcoming events or chat to someone about studying with Swinburne.
Choose your study area
Whether you’re interested in fashion design or biomedical science, each day covers different study areas so you can get a firsthand glimpse of what your uni experience might be like - based on what you’re interested in studying.
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Engineering and Science | A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student
Get ready to immerse yourself in all things STEM with hands-on workshops in study areas like:
- Chemistry
- Space Technology
- Engineering
- Cyber Security
- Mathematics
When: Tuesday 24 September, 9.00am – 3.15pm
Where: Advanced Technologies Centre (ATC), Hawthorn campus
Cost: Free -
Media, Education and Creative | A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student
Do you see the world through a different lens? Discover how you could channel your passion into a uni course like:
- Games and Animation
- Media and Communication
- Fashion Design
- Education
- Film and TV
When: Wednesday 25 September, 9.00am – 3.15pm
Where: Advanced Technologies Centre (ATC), Hawthorn campus
Cost: Free -
Business and Law | A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student
Grab your thinking hat and suit up! Explore uni life up close with workshops covering study areas like:
- Event Management
- Law
- Sports Management
- Business
- Entrepreneurship
When: Thursday 26 September, 9.00am – 3.15pm
Where: Advanced Technologies Centre (ATC), Hawthorn campus
Cost: Free -
Health and Psychology | A Day in the Life of a Swinburne Student
Experience what it’s like to study the brain and the body at uni with immersive workshops covering:
- Nutrition
- Biomedical Science
- Exercise Science
- Psychology
- Nursing
When: Thursday 26 September, 9.00am – 3.15pm
Where: Advanced Technologies Centre (ATC), Hawthorn campus
Cost: Free
Keep on exploring
Browse additional resources to learn more about your future study options at Swinburne.
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Year 9 & 10 Hub
It’s never too early to consider your options for life after high school. Whether you’re about to choose your Year 10 or 11 subjects, or you're still not sure what your next steps should be, discover what study at Swinburne could look like for you and what you can do now to get started.
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Year 11 & 12 Hub
Preparing to make the exciting leap from school to university? Consider this your hub for everything you need to know – from exam prep to helpful resources on preferencing Swinburne.
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Get Hungry podcast
What’s the secret sauce to career success? We put this question to celebrated industry professionals over lunch in our podcast, Get Hungry.
Have more questions?
For more information on this event, or our other school programs, please call 1300 794 628 (option 2) or contact us via email at study@swinburne.edu.au.