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Explore online degrees, subjects & short courses

Not sure where to start? You're in the right place.

A safe space to get you started when you don't know where to start, this is your launchpad for exploring online study; including study areas, guidance options, and course types.

We’ve got 30+ years experience helping over half-a-million students. And you’ve got potential, just waiting to be unlocked. Together, we've got this.

Choose your area of interest

Architecture & construction

Build a foundation in planning, management or design to take your passion for buildings next-level.

Art & creative design

Turn ideas into impact. Study arts, writing, design and communication to shape stories and brands.

Business & management
Business & management

Learn how organisations succeed. Develop skills in management, marketing, finance and more.

Community services & care
Community services & care

Support communities to thrive. Build practical or policy skills for a meaningful career.

Education & teaching
Education & teaching

Inspire the next generation. Gain qualifications to teach, support learners and lead in education.

Engineering
Engineering

Design solutions to real-world challenges. Build expertise in systems and structures.

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Health & medical science

Improve lives with science and care. Study health systems, human biology and evidence-based practice.

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Humanities & social science

Heighten your appreciation of the world. Choose from language, gender, society, history and more.

IT & computer science
IT & computer science

Help the world embrace digital. Learn programming, cybersecurity, data, systems design and more.

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Law & justice

Understand the rules that shape our society. Study legal principles, ethics and justice systems.

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Media & communication

Kickstart a life in broadcast or digital media. Study the news cycle to shape stories of tomorrow.

Psychology & mental health
Psychology & mental health

Explore how people behave. Understand psychology to support wellbeing, research and community.

Science
Science

Find answers to “why?”. Study biology, chemistry, environmental and physical sciences to solve problems.

Discover guidance options

Our Australia-based student advisors are experts in giving students prompt, convenient, unbiased advice. We’re here to give clarity, not opinions. At no cost to you.

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Wendy discovered an online creative writing course through Open Universities Australia

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Receive a list of ideal courses based on your areas of interest, study needs, lifestyle commitments, and how ready you feel for university.

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Advisors

Your own dedicated advisor

Get ready to meet a coach you can rely on for reaching success. They’ll show you realistic options to get started, and stay with you throughout the journey.

Book your own advisor

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Student advisors Maria and Eddie are here to answer your questions

Trust

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Open Universities Australia student advisors are here to help.

A trusted voice, at every step

Whether you’re starting out, or continuing study, we’ll help you feel calculated and confident. We do this in a number of ways.

Find out more about our support

Explore study types

Undergraduate degrees

Study your first qualification online, from wherever you are.

Explore undergraduate courses

Undergraduate single subjects

Ease into university with subjects that are open to everyone.

Explore undergraduate subjects

Certificates

Earn a recognised qualification in only four subjects.

Explore certificates

Pathways and pre-university

Get ready for academic success with these preparatory courses.

Explore pathways

Postgraduate degrees

Turn ambition into action with a career-boosting qualification.

Explore postgraduate courses

Postgraduate single subjects

Boost your skills quickly, without committing to a full degree.

Explore postgraduate subjects

Short courses

Upskill with flexible, low-cost short courses across a range of fields.

Explore short courses

Need help choosing the right course?

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Natcha, one of our friendly student advisors – here to answer your questions.

Prompt, convenient, unbiased advice at no cost

Get in touch and we’ll allocate you your very own dedicated advisor. They’ll offer support for:

  • Understanding how online study works (and if it's for you)

  • Choosing a study area and course

  • Understanding the funding options that could make study possible for you

Schedule a time to chat about your future now.

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