Cecilia Eriksson
You can expect a high standard of all the facilities and very knowledgeable and approachable staff.
What did you major in?
Marine Science and Management.
What did you do before you started your course?
A few years back I completed a Bachelor in Marine Biology and an Honours degree in Environmental Science. After completing my degrees I got caught up in a retail job while focusing on sorting out my permanent residency here in Australia.
What motivated you to study this degree/major?
After gaining my permanent residency, I went back home to Sweden for a well-needed holiday. During that break I started making a five-year career plan for myself. I realised I needed to gain a competitive edge to get where I wanted to get with my career and reach my goals. On my return to Sydney I contacted my old supervisor from my Honours degree at UTS for some advice. He informed me of a new Master degree based at UTS and the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS), which I straight away knew was a perfect match for me
What do you enjoy most about your degree?
The unique opportunity to undertake subjects not only at UTS, but also at SIMS and any of the other partner universities included in this degree.
What did you personally gain from your studies?
Besides all the new knowledge, I also gained the confidence needed to make me feel ready to go straight into a position in my field.This degree involved a lot of relevant skills, and not just theory.
Why did you choose to study at UTS?
Having completed two other degrees in previous years at UTS that I was really happy with, I knew I could expect teaching of high quality by choosing UTS again, which was really important to me. The location of the university is also perfect for me, being so close to central station.
What is it like to study at UTS Science?
You can expect a high standard of all the facilities and very knowledgeable and approachable staff.
