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Please be advised that applications for admission into a Commonwealth supported place (HECS) for Study Period 1 will close on Monday 6th February at 5pm.

Open Universities Australia would like to congratulate TAFE SA Regional on receiving the Large Training Provider of the Year Award 2011. This award demonstrates the quality and outstanding reputation of OUA TAFE partners.

OUA is pleased to announce the awarding of scholarships totalling $120,000 to undergraduate, postgraduate, and indigenous students for the academic year 2012.

Open Universities Australia is delighted to announce student Tessa Gutierrez as the winner of the OUA ‘Class of 2011’ YouTube competition.

Open Universities Australia (OUA) is pleased to announce the first Visiting Scholar under the new Centre for Online Learning Excellence Thomas C. Reeves, Ph.D. who will be working with OUA from 12 November to 10 December.

At Open Universities Australia (OUA), we love to share the stories and online study experience of our students. Therefore, recently we invited students to share why studying through OUA has been rewarding and the best option to meet their lifestyle needs.

OUA is pleased to announce that our 2012 scholarships are now open for application and students are encouraged to apply. Read more.

Open Universities Australia (OUA) is delighted to introduce new course offerings for 2012 in the key areas of business, arts, education, science, IT, law and justice. Read more.

As the nation gears up for this week's AFL Grand Final between the Geelong Cats and the Collingwood Magpies, now is the perfect time to listen to what OUA Ambassador and Cats midfielder Jimmy Bartel has to say about kicking goals off the field with online study. Read more.

Open Universities Australia (OUA) is pleased to announce its endorsement of the upcoming Strategic Planning for Flexible Learning Conference to be held 15^th and 16^th November 2011 in Sydney.

Last Monday 12th September, Open Universities Australia (OUA) rubbed shoulders with the AFL’s elite to celebrate the 2011 Most Valuable Player Awards.

OUA’s commitment to excellence in the digital space has continued with the launch of a new video, which explains the aims and objectives of Open Universities Australia in a cutting-edge online format.

OUA is pleased to announce the recipients of the OUA Tutor Excellence Awards for 2010. These awards are given to tutors who have received exceptional student feedback, and who have contributed positively toward the future of online education by participating in the Tutor Support Management (TSM) program.

With Study Period 3 approaching, we’ve heard from several new and returning students eager to work towards their study goals. For those who think they may need a little help adjusting to university-level study, we’re pleased to announce that enrolments for PREP01 Enabling Learning Strategies are still open.

We have recently launched the Testimonials webpage, featuring videos of our students talking about how studying with Open Universities Australia (OUA) is helping them achieve their goals.

Open Universities Australia (OUA) is pleased to announce the introduction of conditional prerequisites, a new type of prerequisite that will enable students to plan their studies more effectively.

The Open Universities Australia YouTube channel has officially been launched, and to celebrate, OUA is running a competition for 3 months in which students can win a Macbook by uploading a video about their study experiences.

OUA is proud to announce that from the afternoon of Tuesday 2 August, students will be able to enrol in units for the BAS Agent Registration Requirements, provided by TAFE SA Regional.

Open Universities Australia (OUA) is pleased to announce that the Bachelor of Behavioural Studies (Psychology), available for online study with OUA and provided by Swinburne University, has been offered conditional accreditation by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Open Universities Australia (OUA) is pleased to announce that a new course, the Bachelor of Business provided by Griffith University, will be available for online study through OUA from Study Period 3, 2011.

Open Universities Australia (OUA) is pleased to announce that a number of new VET courses will be available for study from Study Period 3, 2011. Read more.

OUA has launched several new website features, giving students easier access to their academic records, enrolment statements and payment histories.

We are pleased to announce that the Certificate IV in Frontline Management, provided by Swinburne University of Technology, TAFE, will be available for study through OUA from Study Period 2, 2011.

OUA is proud to announce that, for the second year running, students can complete a unit while undertaking a study tour in France.

Open Universities Australia and our provider universities and learning institutions are sympathetic to students who have been affected by the Queensland floods.

OUA is pleased to announce the awarding of scholarships totalling $120,000 to seven undergraduates, one postgraduate, and one indigenous student for the academic year 2011.

Open Universities Australia is increasing the range of its vocational education and training (VET) offerings in 2011. Read more.

Open Universities Australia (OUA) is delighted to introduce new course offerings for 2011 in the key areas of business, arts, education, science, IT, law and justice. With more than 1100 units and 130 qualifications from 18 leading universities and other providers across Australia, OUA continues to be the national leader in online higher education, offering the greatest range of study options. Read more.

Open Universities Australia launched our new web design on Saturday, 4 September. The design of the site first phase features enhanced search options, improved performance, easier access to important information and navigation that is more intuitive. Read more.

The AFL Players Association and Open Universities Australia have announced a major sponsorship agreement, which will see OUA support continuing education for current and past AFL players and their support teams. Read more.

Michelle Beveridge, OUA's new General Manager Operations, joined a prestigious panel of Australian Chief Information Officers Read more.

Starting university is exciting, but it can also be daunting if you don’t know what to expect or you haven’t studied in a while... Read more.

OUA has introduced a new Student Declaration that will take effect from Study Period 2, 2010.  Read more.

OUA is pleased to announce the awarding of scholarships totaling to $120,000 to seven undergraduates for the academic year 2010.  Read more.

This change will not affect your OUA grades. However if you request a transcript from UniSA directly, the alphabetical representation of historical and future grades will be changed. Read more.

OUA students can now get up to speed quickly by visiting our new online Orientation. Read more.