Choosing an engineering course involves more than comparing ATARs, prerequisites and course descriptions. Different universities offer different experiences, specialisations and opportunities — and the course that suits one student may not be the best fit for another.

After working with hundreds of students as a career counsellor, I’m also aware that it’s hard to know what other careers are out there that require similar skills or are in the same industries. Finding out more about these alternate courses and careers can help students and parents make a more informed choice about what they’d actually like to pursue - either reinforcing that they do really want to be an engineer, or opening the door to a more aligned career.

I've created this guide to help students and parents look beyond the course listing, understand their options and feel confident and excited about their pathway beyond school.

What's inside the guide?

Explore engineering careers

Discover different careers in engineering, along with related careers you might not have considered.

Compare five Victorian universities

Explore engineering courses at Monash University, RMIT, Swinburne University, Deakin University and the University of Melbourne.

Understand which courses might suit you

Go beyond the course description with my professional perspective on the types of students who may be suited to different courses.

Discover alternative pathways

Explore other courses that might appeal to you if you're interested in engineering but want to consider a broader range of options.

Make more informed decisions

Work through important considerations when choosing a course, including advice about VCE subjects.

More than a list of courses

As a career counsellor, I help students and families navigate course choices, career pathways and decisions about further study.

I've created Beyond the Course Listing to bring that expertise into a practical resource you can work through in your own time.

Rather than simply listing courses and entry requirements, this guide brings together course information, comparisons and professional insights to help you understand your options and decide what to investigate further.

Delivered Immediately

You will be emailed your download immediately on purchase - allowing you to get stuck into understanding your options straight away!

Which guide should I create next?

The Engineering guide is the first release in the Beyond the Course Listing series. I'd love to know which fields of study you'd like me to cover in future Beyond the Course Listing guides.

Have a suggestion? Reply to your purchase email or contact me with your ideas.

Want help choosing a course that's right for you?

This guide is designed to help you explore your options independently. If you'd like personalised advice based on your interests, strengths, VCE subjects and future goals, I also offer individual consultations and career planning.

Find out more about personalised support

Information in this guide is correct as at October 2026. Please refer to the guide's information note for details about currency and checking the latest official course information.