Meet Your Match
Are you curious about the other types?
Check out all four archetypes below, you might spot a bit of yourself in more than just one.
THE CHANGE MAKER
You’re driven by empathy and justice. You’re good at understanding different perspectives, spotting social issues, advocating for change and seeing the human side of complex problems. You want to improve the world – not just analyse it.
Where this can take you:
Community development, social impact and advocacy roles where people, policy and change intersect, such as: community development worker, NGO roles, policy or program officer, educator, humanitarian or social impact work.
Arts study areas to consider:
Economics
Economics looks at how people and societies make choices about using resources like money, time, and goods. It helps you understand how the world works and teaches you skills you can use in business, government, and everyday decision-making.
Gender Studies
An interdisciplinary field of inquiry that's informed by the belief that all social processes and institutions are 'gendered'. Exploring how identity, bodies, and sexuality are shaped, and how these connect to real-world issues.
Global Asia
The study of an Asian country, their society, economy and culture. It involves learning a relevant language (Mandarin, Indonesian, Japanese or Korean) and exploring issues relating to the history, politics and social issues in the region. Study topics include imperialism, colonialism, race, gender, modernisation and globalisation, and how different societies function and change over time.
Health Humanities
An exploration of health and wellbeing beyond biology, looking at how culture, society, and ethics shape experiences of healthcare and illness, and how humanities and social sciences work with medicine to better understand patient experiences and healthcare systems.
History
Exploring the stories, ideas, and events that have shaped our world, while discovering how past decisions influence the present and future. Along the way, building skills in research, writing, and developing clear, well-structured arguments.
Holocaust & Genocide Studies
The 20th century has been called 'the century of genocide', but genocidal violence continues into the new millennium. This area of study asks you to reflect on why genocides happen and how people come to participate in mass violence.
Human Geography
The study of how people interact with and shape the world around them; from cities and communities to migration and globalisation.
Human Rights & Social Justice
An exploration of human rights and social justice in action, focusing on how people and communities work to address challenges affecting lives around the world. This includes issues like global poverty, unequal access to healthcare, refugees, discrimination, inequality, and the experiences of marginalised communities.
Indigenous Studies
An exploration of Australia's 600 Indigenous groups and their histories spanning over 50,000 years, while examining how Indigenous identity connects to real-world issues such as cultural recognition, land rights, and community wellbeing.
International Relations
Exploring global politics and the big challenges shaping our world, such as conflict, security, and development, while asking key questions like who holds power and how it influences both cooperation and conflict between countries.
Jewish Studies
An exploration of the many aspects of Jewish civilisation, including language, literature, history, philosophy, religion, law, politics, and society.
Languages
Exploration of a language such as Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Korean, or European languages, while building understanding of culture, history, and communication skills for a global world - whether starting as a beginner or building on study from VCE or overseas.
Psychology
Exploring how the mind and behaviour work across everyday experiences like thinking, learning, emotions, and social interactions. It focuses on understanding biological, social and environmental influences on people and societies.
Sociology
Exploring the key social and global issues shaping our world, including how communities and cultures change, while looking at concepts like class, gender, and power to understand how societies work and how social challenges can be addressed.
THE COMMUNICATOR
You’re good at explaining things clearly, shaping ideas for different audiences, presenting, and breaking down complexity. You think about how messages are received, why people respond the way they do, and how communication can inform, persuade or connect.
Where this can take you:
Roles where messaging, storytelling and audience understanding shape influence and outcomes. Such as: communications officer, journalist, editor, PR or media advisor, marketing manager, media strategist, social media manager, publisher, or language-focused roles.
Arts study areas to consider:
Behavioural Studies
Exploring human behaviour from social, cultural, and psychological perspectives, looking at why people act the way they do and how this connects to real-world social issues.
Communications & Media Studies
Exploring how communication shapes relationships and society, including how media like TV, film, music, and digital platforms influence people, and how media, culture, and power are connected.
Film & Screen Studies
Exploring how screen media shapes what we think and believe, by influencing opinions through the stories, images, and messages we see every day, and how technology and society affect what appears on our screens.
Journalism
Exploring journalism skills like clear writing, asking questions, and finding reliable information to uncover important stories. Journalism plays a vital role in society by uncovering the truth, sharing important issues and achievements, and connecting communities with the world.
Languages
Exploration of a language such as Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Korean, or European languages, while building understanding of culture, history, and communication skills for a global world - whether starting as a beginner or building on study from VCE or overseas.
Linguistics & English Language
Exploring how language shapes communication, identity, and culture, while building skills to connect across different people and contexts. By understanding how language reflects identity, you can adapt how you communicate, build stronger connections, and solve communication challenges in a diverse, global world.
Literary Studies
An exploration of literature and creative writing across different cultures and time periods, with opportunities to study a range of texts and choose electives in either literary studies or creative writing.
Psychology
Exploring how the mind and behaviour work across everyday experiences like thinking, learning, emotions, and social interactions. It focuses on understanding biological, social and environmental influences on people and societies.
Sociology
Exploring the key social and global issues shaping our world, including how communities and cultures change, while looking at concepts like class, gender, and power to understand how societies work and how social challenges can be addressed.
Theatre & Performance Studies
Exploring performance and storytelling through creative projects, while building skills in collaboration, improvisation, empathy, and problem-solving that are valuable in many careers.
THE CREATIVE THINKER
You think outside the box. You’re good at noticing cultural trends, interpreting media and texts, generating original ideas, and expressing concepts in unique ways. You’re interested in meaning, narrative, identity and creativity – not just how to “sell” a message.
Where this can take you:
Creative and cultural roles where storytelling, ideas and expression shape experiences and meaning. Like: writer, editor, content creator, creative director, film-maker, cultural analyst, curator, event or program designer, or building your own creative venture.
Arts study areas to consider:
Anthropology
Compares different ways of life across cultures and societies, past and present. It involves gaining an insider perspective on human behaviour through observation, immersion, and discussion with different groups about their experiences and views on life. Study topics include magic and witchcraft in the contemporary world, dispute resolution, social policy, indigenous issues, violence, gender and sexuality.
Behavioural Studies
Exploring human behaviour from social, cultural, and psychological perspectives, looking at why people act the way they do and how this connects to real-world social issues.
Communications & Media Studies
Exploring how communication shapes relationships and society, including how media like TV, film, music, and digital platforms influence people, and how media, culture, and power are connected.
Film & Screen Studies
Exploring how screen media shapes what we think and believe, by influencing opinions through the stories, images, and messages we see every day, and how technology and society affect what appears on our screens.
Health Humanities
An exploration of health and wellbeing beyond biology, looking at how culture, society, and ethics shape experiences of healthcare and illness, and how humanities and social sciences work with medicine to better understand patient experiences and healthcare systems.
Journalism
Exploring journalism skills like clear writing, asking questions, and finding reliable information to uncover important stories. Journalism plays a vital role in society by uncovering the truth, sharing important issues and achievements, and connecting communities with the world.
Languages
Exploration of a language such as Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Korean, or European languages, while building understanding of culture, history, and communication skills for a global world - whether starting as a beginner or building on study from VCE or overseas.
Literary Studies
An exploration of literature and creative writing across different cultures and time periods, with opportunities to study a range of texts and choose electives in either literary studies or creative writing.
Music
Exploring music across styles like classical, jazz and popular, while building analytical and creative skills such as songwriting and improvisation. No prior experience is needed, with opportunities to join music ensembles.
Philosophy
Philosophy explores the deepest questions about the nature of existence, knowledge, and morality. Almost everyone has encountered a philosophical dilemma at some point: Is morality universal or subjective? What defines personal identity? What is consciousness? Is belief in God rational?
Theatre & Performance Studies
Exploring performance and storytelling through creative projects, while building skills in collaboration, improvisation, empathy, and problem-solving that are valuable in many careers.
THE ANALYST
You’re driven by curiosity and logic. You’re good at spotting patterns, asking sharp questions, unpacking complex issues, analysing behaviour and forming clear, well-reasoned arguments. You want to understand how different parts of society connect – and what’s really driving change beneath the surface.
Where this can take you:
Roles where research, strategy and critical thinking shape decisions and direction, such as: policy analyst, researcher, consultant, strategist, think-tank roles, academic pathways, or psychology-related careers (with further study).
Arts study areas to consider:
Anthropology
Compares different ways of life across cultures and societies, past and present. It involves gaining an insider perspective on human behaviour through observation, immersion, and discussion with different groups about their experiences and views on life. Study topics include magic and witchcraft in the contemporary world, dispute resolution, social policy, indigenous issues, violence, gender and sexuality.
Archaeology & Ancient History
Explores the ancient Mediterranean world and Indigenous Australian studies. It involves examining historical texts, literature, ancient sites, monuments and art, to understand past communities' lives and beliefs. Study topics include archaeological methods, ancient countries and languages, landscape studies, cultural heritage protection, ancient literature and mythology.
Behavioural Studies
Exploring human behaviour from social, cultural, and psychological perspectives, looking at why people act the way they do and how this connects to real-world social issues.
Bioethics
Exploring big ethical questions facing society, such as human cloning, genetic testing, and medical research, by drawing on ideas from philosophy, science, and law.
Criminology
Exploring crime and justice as a way to understand society’s values and challenges, including why crime happens, how it is controlled, and how laws and policies aim to create safer communities.
Economics
Economics looks at how people and societies make choices about using resources like money, time, and goods. It helps you understand how the world works and teaches you skills you can use in business, government, and everyday decision-making.
History
Exploring the stories, ideas, and events that have shaped our world, while discovering how past decisions influence the present and future. Along the way, building skills in research, writing, and developing clear, well-structured arguments.
International Relations
Exploring global politics and the big challenges shaping our world, such as conflict, security, and development, while asking key questions like who holds power and how it influences both cooperation and conflict between countries.
Politics
Politics is the study of power relations in society. It helps you understand essential issues about how societies are organised and their key international institutions, including government, parliament, local councils and political parties.
Psychology
Exploring how the mind and behaviour work across everyday experiences like thinking, learning, emotions, and social interactions. It focuses on understanding biological, social and environmental influences on people and societies.
Sociology
Exploring the key social and global issues shaping our world, including how communities and cultures change, while looking at concepts like class, gender, and power to understand how societies work and how social challenges can be addressed.
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