Professional experience

Hard work and resilience are always essential; it is often the people we meet and the genuine connections we nurture that can make a difference. First impressions significantly matter, you never know who you might be connecting with in the future.

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Filed under: Careers, Professional experience

It may be a cliché, but I have always envisioned a career dedicated to driving positive change. Since graduating, I’ve been working in domestic violence and have aspirations of ultimately working with the UNHCR to make a broader, global impact.

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Filed under: Professional experience, Careers, Postgraduate, Scholarships and support

QUT has an excellent social work program which disseminates knowledge and cultivates critical skills. The lecturers, resources and placement opportunities provided helped me gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes to be ready for what awaits me.

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Filed under: Professional experience, Postgraduate, Scholarships and support, Careers

Looking for a career in healthcare but not sure what to study? You may not have considered medical imaging. Medical imaging combines a knowledge of science, technical skills and hands-on experience caring for people.

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Filed under: Professional experience, Undergraduate, Living in Brisbane, Student life

I chose mathematics at QUT because I believe that mathematics is adaptable. It gives a solid analytical and problem-solving foundation that may be used to a variety of careers. A mathematics degree opens up a world of opportunities.

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Filed under: Professional experience, Undergraduate, Study abroad and exchange, Scholarships and support, Adjusting to university life

We spoke to students, Sandra and Fiona, about their experience studying nursing at QUT. They have come to study here from Vietnam and shared how their lives have been shaped by the QUT nursing program’s placement, support and camaraderie.

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Filed under: Professional experience, Undergraduate, Scholarships and support

I chose QUT’s Bachelor of Communication to explore my creativity and gain real-world experience. Through hands-on projects, internships, and a pathway program, I’m prepared for a dynamic career in media.

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Filed under: Undergraduate, Professional experience, English and pathway programs

After I started working in AI, I truly saw the importance of data in the communications field. Seeing how data can tell a story intrigued me. This is why QUT Master of Digital Communication caught my interest.

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Filed under: Professional experience, Postgraduate

This course allows you to develop industry-ready and hands-on skills from day one and you really gain the qualities valued by employers as you learn with clinicians, researchers, and leaders.

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Studying QUT’s Master of Architecture has expanded my knowledge and sharpened my skills in an area which I am deeply passionate about. 'The university for the real world' is reflected in the job opportunities and connections available to students.

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Filed under: Postgraduate, Careers, Living in Brisbane, Professional experience

I chose to pursue a Bachelor of Design at QUT because I've always been drawn to the dynamic intersection between human interaction and technology.

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Filed under: Undergraduate, English and pathway programs, Scholarships and support, Professional experience

Real-world in my course is the work integrated learning I’ve undertaken, my project and my supervisors who have helped me realise what I want in my career because they introduced me to a new aspect of the engineering field that I have yet to explore. 

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Filed under: Postgraduate, Professional experience, Careers