Quiz: Should I study computer science?
With so many amazing tech degrees and jobs to explore, it can be hard to know what to choose! So is a computer science study pathway the right fit for you? Take our quiz to find out!
It's Friday afternoon. School's finished for another week and the weekend is stretching out in front of you in all its glory. You'll be...
Working on an app or play video games
Hanging out with friends or doing something in the great outdoors
Are you more logical or creative?
Creative
Logical
Are you a pro when it comes to all things computers and tech?
Yep!
Hmm... no
How do you feel about maths?
Not good
Love it!
A friend needs help solving a problem. You...
Analyse the issue straight away, then come up with a solution after running a series of tests
Talk about it for aaaaa-ges before coming up with a bunch of ideas that *might* work
Which of these STEM jobs would you NOT want?
Robotics engineer
Fashion design
Are you taking (or did you take) Information Technology electives at school?
Nah
Of course
You're the first person your friends and fam ask when they're having technical difficulties with their devices.
Yeah... Sigh!
You're second or third in line
The best part of school/TAFE/uni is...
Meeting people and sharing ideas
All the cool gadgets you get to play with
Definitely
Computer science is definitely the study pathway for you! You're a fantastic problem solver, super analytical, know way too much about computers, and you're super determined, which is perfect when it comes to squashing bugs in your code!
Careers in computer science include software development, computer hardware engineering, database administration and information systems management.
To start your CS journey, take a look at our article on studying computer science, then check out 7 paths to computer science careers.
Careers in computer science include software development, computer hardware engineering, database administration and information systems management.
To start your CS journey, take a look at our article on studying computer science, then check out 7 paths to computer science careers.
Maybe
You're more Team Arts than Team Tech, but computer science might still be for you! Think about combining a CS degree with something you're super passionate about.
Careers that combine computer science and the arts include video game development, UX design, animation and 3D modelling.
Need more inspo? Here's a list of all the computer science jobs we can think of!
Careers that combine computer science and the arts include video game development, UX design, animation and 3D modelling.
Need more inspo? Here's a list of all the computer science jobs we can think of!
