Field of Study

Accounting

Accounting, bookkeeping

Agriculture and natural resources

Agriculture, agronomy, animal husbandry, animal production, aquaculture, dairy, farming, forestry, fisheries, horticulture, landscape gardening, rural management, viticulture, wool science

Architecture

Architecture, architectural history

Built environment

Bricklaying, building science, building surveying, building technology, carpentry, ceiling fixing, construction management, decorating, floor coverings, floor fixing, furnishing installation, glazing, housing, industrial design, interior decoration, interior design, joinery, landscape architecture, painting, plastering, plumbing, quantity surveying, rigging, roof fixing, scaffolding, sign writing, stonemasonry, urban and regional planning, wall fixing

Business and management

Administration, banking, business, commerce, distribution, farm management, finance, human resources management, industrial relations, insurance, management, marketing, office studies, purchasing, real estate, sales, valuation, warehousing

Communications

Advertising, announcing, audio production, broadcasting, cinema, editing, film, journalism, media arts, media studies, mass communications, professional writing, public relations, publishing, radio, scriptwriting, television, video production, writing

Computing and information technology

Computing, computer science, data processing, database management, information systems, information technology, multimedia technology, networks, operating systems, programming, software development, systems analysis and design

Creative arts

Art, art conservation, art history, ceramics, craft, dance, drama, fashion design, fine arts, floristry, graphic arts and design, jewellery-making, music, painting, photography, sculpture, silversmithing, singing
Dental studies Dentistry, dental nursing, dental studies, dental therapy

Economics

Economics

Education and training

Career education teaching, community education, curriculum development, educational policy and administration, special education teaching, teacher education (pre-school, primary, secondary and tertiary), trainer education

ELICOS course

English for international students

Engineering and technology

All areas of engineering, air conditioning, automotive, cartography, cleaning, electrical, electronics, engineering drafting, firefighting, food processing, manufacturing (concrete, furniture, glass, rubber, pharmaceuticals, plastics, printing, metals, textiles, clothing and footwear), mechanics, mining, plant operation, processing, refrigeration, technology, transport, welding

Environmental studies

Coastal management, ecology, environmental design, environmental studies, land management, land rehabilitation, natural resource management, parks and wildlife management, pest management, pollution science, soil and water conservation, toxicology

Food and hospitality

Accommodation studies, baking, bartending, butchering, catering, club management, cooking, food and beverage management, food and drink waiting, food preparation, gaming, hotel management, hospitality studies, pastry making

General education and employment skills

Career counselling, employment skills, foundation programs, general education programs, jobseeking skills, literacy, numeracy, study skills, work education.

Health services and support

Acupuncture, ambulance services, community health, dietetics, disability studies, ergonomics, epidemiology, first aid, health studies, homoeopathy, massage, mental health, natural therapies, nutrition, occupational health and safety, osteopathy, public health

Humanities and social sciences

Aboriginal studies, anthropology, archaeology, archive studies, area and ethnic studies, gender studies, geography, government, history, library studies, museum studies, philosophy, politics, policy studies, religious studies, sociology, theology, women's studies

Languages and literature

All languages, Auslan, interpreting, language studies, linguistics, literature, translating

Law

Law

Legal studies

Correctional services, criminology, defence studies, justice administration, law enforcement, legal practice, legal and paralegal studies, public safety, police studies, security

Mathematics

Mathematics, statistics

Medicine

Medicine

Nursing

All types of nursing

Personal services

Beauty, cosmetics, funeral services, hairdressing, housekeeping, marriage services, massage, skin care

Pharmacy

Pharmacy, community pharmacy practice

Psychology

Psychology, behavioural sciences

Rehabilitation

Audiology, chiropractic, occupational therapy, optometry, orthoptics, physiotherapy, podiatry, speech pathology, speech therapy

Sciences

Anatomy, astronomy, atmospheric sciences, biochemistry, biology, botany, chemistry, earth sciences, ecology, food science, forensic science, genetics, geology, geophysics, hydrology, laboratory technology, marine science, medical science, meteorology, microbiology, oceanography, pharmacology, physics, physiology, soil science, zoology

Social work

Social work

Sport, leisure and recreation

Coaching, fitness, leisure, racing, recreation, sport

Surveying

Geomatic engineering, geographic information systems, spatial information systems, surveying

Tourism

Tourism, tourism management, travel

Veterinary studies and animal care

Animal studies, animal welfare, veterinary studies, veterinary nursing

Welfare and community services

Aged care, children's services, community work, counselling, family welfare, residential care, welfare studies, youth work

Support type

Scholarship

Scholarships provide tuition fees and related educational expenses. Selection is primarily based on academic criteria.

Allowance

An allowance is for specific educational support expenses such as relocation costs, text books or spouse allowance.

Cadetship

Cadetships involve work or research experience in the workplace, usually lasting a few weeks or months. They may be linked to a scholarship — as part of the award or part of the tenure requirements. Monies awarded are usually minimal, sufficient only for living expenses, and awards may take the form of college accommodation and meal vouchers.

Accommodation Scholarship

These scholarships cover accommodation fees, often at a specific hall of residence.

Supplementary Scholarship

To receive a supplementary scholarship, applicants must hold another major scholarship.

Equity Scholarship

Disadvantage is the primary criterion for eligibility. This includes financial need, disability, rural and isolated area residency, non-English speaking background, gender and mature age. Other criteria may also apply.

Travel Grant (Outside Australia)

Travel grants fund travel expenses and associated costs incurred by a student when completing a portion of their studies overseas. This may include living stipends and costs associated with a study tour, exchange arrangement or research project. NOTE: Funds provided for undertaking an entire qualification overseas are classified as a scholarship, not a travel grant.

Travel Grant (Within Australia)

Travel grants fund travel expenses and associated costs for travel within Australia. This may include living stipends and costs associated with a study tour or research project. NOTE: Funds provided for undertaking an entire qualification in another state are classified as a scholarship, not a travel grant.

Target Group

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Descent

Refers to those individuals who are of direct Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent or those who identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are accepted as such by an Indigenous community.

Physical, Medical, Psychological or Learning Disability

Refers to those students who have a disability or medical condition that has affected their ability to study. This can be either a physical, medical, psychological or learning disability.

Financial disadvantage

Refers to those who are experiencing and can demonstrate low socio-economic circumstances.

Mature Age

Refers to those who have not studied for a significant period of time or those who can be classified as ‘non-current school leavers.’

Non-English speaking background

Refers to those whose first language is one other than English.

Rural and isolated area resident

Refers to those who live or have lived in a regional or remote area of Australia.

Women and men in a non-traditional field of study

Refers to those individuals wanting to study in an area viewed as ‘non-traditional.’ Common examples include women in engineering or construction.