Kick start your studies

Most people at some stage of their life think about learning new skills, moving up the career ladder or kick-starting the career they always dreamed of. Well, why just think about it?

Open Universities Australia (OUA) offers open and flexible access to online higher education. You can choose from over 1400 units and 170 courses, provided by more than 20 leading Australian universities and other higher education providers.

Put simply, you don't have to change your life to get a university education. Studying through OUA means not having to worry about time, distance or entry requirements – you can study what you want, when you want from the comfort of your home or anywhere else that provides internet access.

Broad disciplines available through OUA include Arts & Humanities, Business, Education, Health, IT, Law & Justice and Science & Engineering

Its growing community of over 55,000 students comes from all walks of life, with all kinds of goals. Some are seeking professional development; others are pursuing a particular passion. Some are fitting study around work or family commitments; others are studying from remote or overseas locations. However, they all have one thing in common: an appreciation of the flexibility of online learning.

OUA is open to all, with open entry to most first year undergraduate units. Bridging and preparatory units are also on offer to help with the transition to higher education.

The choice is yours! You can start working towards a course straight away or you can select one or two units that interest you and select a degree pathway later.

OUA has several study periods or sessions each year, so you can fit study into your life and fast-track your degree. You don't have to leave your job or put your children in day-care. Studying adapts to your other commitments, not the other way around.

Better yet, you don't have to wait – you can start in one of OUA’s study periods in February, May, August or November.

For over 17 years OUA – which is owned by seven leading Australian universities – has opened the doors for students undertaking online higher education or professional development.

Its leading academic providers are working hard behind the scenes to manage content and design of programs and units, preparation and despatch of study materials and receipt and marking of assignments. They are available to help if you need assistance or guidance in your studies.

You’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students from the university you choose to study with through OUA.

Choose the style of study that suits you. If you only want to study a few units, haven't made up your mind on which course to study, or do not meet the Commonwealth supported place eligibility criteria, you can still enrol in units through OUA’s long-standing open access arrangements. You may also be eligible for Government financial assistance including FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP options to defer the cost of your studies.

With OUA you are empowered to develop your own study experience – without having to compromise your lifestyle. Leave behind strict timetables and don’t be concerned about previous education work or family commitments because with OUA you can still achieve your goals

Kick-start your personalised online study journey by calling one of our expert Student Advisors on 1300 881 548 or visit www.open.edu.au/thinkdone

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