Is there a story like mine?

Just like these students, you might consider a TAFE course if you are:

Exploring pathways to a degree?

If you are considering a bachelor degree but unsure, why not start with a certificate or diploma course? Many of our TAFE courses provide a pathway to a bachelor degree as your destination.

Exploring pathways to a degree?

If you are considering a bachelor degree but unsure, why not start with a certificate or diploma course? Many of our TAFE courses provide a pathway to a bachelor degree as your destination.

A pathway to opportunities

William's story

Diploma in Human Resource Management

Find out how William turned his career dreams into a reality – even after not completing high school – by choosing a TAFE pathway at Swinburne.

  • Kamal's story

    Kamal's story

    Certificate IV in Community Services

    Despite facing a tremendous challenge in his younger years, Kamal's perseverance has led him to a rewarding career that benefits others.

  • Nicholas' story

    Nicholas' story

    Diploma of Business

    Despite challenges in his early life, Nicholas progresses to a career in banking and finance with support from Swinburne.

Leaving high school soon?

If you are keen to start your dream career sooner, our TAFE courses can equip you with practical skills, industry knowledge and professional accreditations to help you become job-ready faster.

Leaving high school soon?

If you are keen to start your dream career sooner, our TAFE courses can equip you with practical skills, industry knowledge and professional accreditations to help you become job-ready faster.

  • Anna's story

    Anna's story

    Student life
    Diploma of Screen and Media | Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

    Diploma / Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media student Anna joined Swinburne as an Employability Peer Assistant, supporting students with CV and cover letter preparation and helping them access employability services to become job ready.

Looking to upskill?

If you are already working but need to build new skills, stay competitive in your field and take the next step in your career, our TAFE courses offer flexibility to fit around your job commitments.

Looking to upskill?

If you are already working but need to build new skills, stay competitive in your field and take the next step in your career, our TAFE courses offer flexibility to fit around your job commitments.

  • Ashley's story

    Ashley's story

    Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architecture)

    With an advanced diploma from Swinburne, Ashley has become a successful architect of his own future – from classroom learning to industry recognition.

Considering a career change?

If you are aiming to switch career, our TAFE courses offer many possibilities. From hospitality to cyber security, human resources to nursing, our students have successfully forged new paths.

Considering a career change?

If you are aiming to switch career, our TAFE courses offer many possibilities. From hospitality to cyber security, human resources to nursing, our students have successfully forged new paths.

  • Briana's story

    Briana's story

    Diploma of Nursing

    Leaving a career in the corporate world, Briana finds a way of turning her challenges into changes for good with positivity and tenacity.

Support for our students

At Swinburne, we provide services to help our students succeed in their studies and careers, including consultation with our Student Success Coaches and the Swinburne Skills and Jobs Centre.

  • Yu-Ju's story

    Yu-Ju's story

    Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

    Transferring her knowledge and skills as a business owner in Taiwan, with Swinburne’s support Yu-Ju now helps other migrants navigate the Australian job market.

  • Kevin's story

    Kevin's story

    Adult Migrant English Program

    Leaving a comfortable career to start over is daunting, especially with the additional hurdles of migrating to a new country.

Ready to apply? 

If you have decided that a TAFE course at Swinburne is for you, don't wait any longer to get started.

Apply now