Design Your Career
UndergraduateTUA-DYC1012026
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 6 Sept 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start dates
- 14 Sept 2026
- Price from
- $2,625
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Design Your Career
About this subject
By the end of this 12-week subject, you'll be able to:
- Explore self-assessment tools and career planning strategies to improve self- awareness.
- Investigate job market insights and skills in demand to inform career goal-setting and skills development.
- Demonstrate professional etiquette that would meet workplace expectations.
- Apply job search and job application techniques to produce a professional resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile.
- Practise career self-marketing skills to promote professional goals, skills and accomplishments to prospective employers.
- A guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
This subject aims to address your career development needs, in preparation for employment or industry placement opportunities in your field of study. Through exploration of self-assessment tools, occupational research and the impact of labour market changes, you will identify career pathway options to set meaningful career goals that address your skills gaps and continuing professional development needs. Once you develop your career profile and goals, you will learn about job search and job application techniques, including resume writing, LinkedIn optimisation and interview skills to successfully promote your skills, experience and personal brand to prospective employers. This subject is designed to create strong connections between your studies, life experiences and future career to support you through the career decision-making process as you prepare to navigate the dynamic world of work.
- Career Plan Completed 5-Stage Career Plan Template. (30%)
- Virtual Mock Interview (30%)
- Job Application Portfolio (40%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle.
Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- TUA-BUA-DIP-2026 - Diploma of Business (Accounting)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Diploma of Business (Accounting)
UndergraduateTUA-BUA-DIP