What it is that makes a university great?

Real world experience

“I will start my new role with a criminal barrister as a Graduate Clerk in January. I used to be a volunteer there and now I have secured a paid role,” says Law graduate, Joshua, who recommends interning during your degree to help with future work opportunities. Industry experience is often a highlight for many students and will allow you to graduate with plenty of work experience, contacts and references to include in your CV!

Learn to think for yourself

At Notre Dame, our Core Curriculum units in Philosophy, Theology and Ethics encourage you to think creatively and critically…to think big. Whether you are interested in business, law, health or something else entirely, knowing how to reason, argue and communicate effectively will give you a competitive edge as you enter and engage in the workforce.

Smaller uni + class sizes = one-on-one learning and access to lecturers

Speaking of his uni experience, Joshua says “Notre Dame has an excellent culture – the content was interesting and I was taught well”. As a deliberately smaller uni, you’ll have easy access to lecturers who are both experts in their fields and know you by name. This is one of the reasons why our students have rated us the #1 uni in WA for Overall Quality of Educational Experience.

Notre Dame graduates are a hit with employers

Did you hear? Notre Dame graduates have been rated as the best in WA and NSW by employers! In a survey of more than 4,000 employers across Australia, Notre Dame graduates received an overall satisfaction rating of 92.7%, well above the national average of 80%. What’s more, our graduates are the highest paid in both States, achieving a median salary of $62,000 in 2017, so you can be sure that Notre Dame will set you up for a rewarding and exciting career.