5 top courses in Australia gaining popularity

Here are the top 5 courses in Australia that are gaining popularity.

By India Today Web Desk: Australia has established itself as one of the top destinations to study abroad. Australian universities have some of the highest rankings in the world, with seven institutions now ranked in the top 100 according to the QS and Times Higher Education. It offers more than 22000
courses across 1100 universities and institutions.

These educational institutes are renowned for their research and training methodologies. It may be challenging to choose from such myriad course options, so we have listed a few popular courses in Australia for anyone who plans to study there.

The following are the popular courses in Australia for international students:

1. HEALTH SCIENCE AND NURSING

The pandemic has raised public awareness of health issues and increased the demand for nursing courses, health science, public health, etc. As per IDP internal data, the number of students opting for Nursing Science and Health Science has doubled from 2018 to 2022. A public health or nursing job opens up numerous opportunities and career paths for students.

2. AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Agricultural Sciences, part of the STEM professional route, have numerous job choices. Agricultural Science uses technology and research for worldwide sustainable, profitable, and ethical food production. Forestry, agricultural, farming, and agronomist occupations all use this degree to ensure that the crops we grow are of the highest quality and that humanity will have food supplies in the future.

Australia’s agricultural industry provides significantly to the economy through its exports.

3. COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING

Software and Computer Science engineers are in high demand in Australia and worldwide. With the explosion of AI, the opportunities and growth prospects for people working in this field are abundant.

Specialised courses in Machine Learning, Data Management, and Banking have been known to increase the chances for students getting job opportunities.

4. PSYCHOLOGY

Another broad field that can be applied to many different professions is the study of human behaviour and cognition. There is a shortage of skills in Australia regarding clinical psychology, educational psychology, organisational psychology, and psychotherapy. Additionally, the fusion of psychology and machine learning is promising.

5. BACHELOR’S IN ACCOUNTING

An accounting degree opens up a plethora of opportunities for specialisation and subsequent study, as well as for work. They are in high demand, with tax and management accounting professions on the trade shortage list.

-Piyush Kumar, Regional Director- South Asia Mauritius, IDP Education