Courses & the study experience
Be inspired by the stories of students and academics.
From heart-warming student stories to realistic advice from academics. This is your hub for getting to know the study area you're interested in.
Take two: How Mariam found her way after high school
Many students leave high school feeling uncertain about university and what they want to become—or how they’re going to become it! This was the case for Mariam, until she spoke to an Open Universities Australia student advisor.
Farm to desk: How Regional University Study Hubs bring your campus to you
They say distance makes the heart grow fonder. Unfortunately, it can also mean a dodgy internet connection and lack of study resources for tertiary students. But thanks to Regional University Study Hubs, that’s no longer a problem.
10 fascinating uni subjects that are open to everyone in 2025
Want to understand the psychology behind Trumpism? Push for better climate action? Or improve your cultural sensitivity in healthcare? These online subjects—and more!—are now accepting 2025 enrolments.
8 exciting new degrees you can study online in 2025
Hundreds of new degrees have just been added to our website by leading universities. While it’s impossible to choose a favourite, these are the highlights we recommend checking out. Some of these topics have never been available through OUA—until now!
The best no ATAR courses you can study in 2025
Worried your ATAR won’t be high enough for uni? You can get into these popular bachelor degrees without even thinking about entry requirements!
Help! What degree should I study?
You know you want to go to uni, but you have no clue what course to study. First of all, don’t panic. This is a very, very common problem, and one we’re known for solving. The following advice should help you narrow down your choices.
What is RPL? Recognition of prior learning explained
Discover how previous work or study experience can count towards your university degree, helping you graduate sooner.
How a love of travel became a career path for Harry
Ever watched a movie where the main character has a cool job and thought, ‘Gee, I’d love to do that one day'? For Harry, that’s exactly how he found himself on the pathway to becoming a humanitarian aid worker with the help of our student advisors.
When is the best time of year to study at university?
Do you get a burst of energy during summer, or prefer the cosiness of autumn and winter? If you’re considering starting a course this year but don’t know when to enrol, this should help.
How a Melbourne Vixens star juggles study and netball
The opportunity to move to Melbourne and play with the Vixens was an offer too good for Kiera to turn down. But with just one unit left to complete in her seven years of uni and limited options, a lot was on the line.
5 small business courses for self-starters
Whether you’re a small business owner or plotting away at a side hustle, there are many online business courses to choose from to help you get in touch with your entrepreneurial side and launch your ideas off the ground.
Never too late: How online study has helped Wendy change careers
In need of a change, Wendy left her teaching career to follow her dream of becoming a creative writer. But following a lot of rejection with her first novel she realised that online study was the pathway to getting published.