Study preparation
If it’s been a while since you picked up a textbook or you’re a bit unsure about how to study online, a short course in study skills will help get you ready for uni.
We offer a selection of introductory subjects to get you up to speed. Several of these subjects can be counted as an elective towards your degree. You may also be able to get government support to help with your fees—see Financial options for more information. You can also explore self-paced online short courses that you can pick up before you begin your degree, or study alongside it.
Here's our shortlist of courses that cover topics like the basics of online learning, essential academic skills, academic writing, and maths. Some are paid subjects offered through OUA by leading Australian universities, and others are free short courses.
Academic writing and communication
Undergraduate CUR-APC100-2022
Academic and Professional Communications
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- Bachelor of Communications
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- Bachelor of Arts (English and Cultural Studies)
- Bachelor of Arts (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design)
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art)
- Bachelor of Arts (Animation and Game Design)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media) (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Geography)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Digital and Social Media)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Fine Art)
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Digital and Social Media)
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)
- Bachelor of Arts (Japanese)
- Bachelor of Arts (Chinese)
- Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Writing
- Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Communication
- Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Writing and Publishing
- Undergraduate Certificate in Architecture
- Undergraduate Certificate in Interior Design
- Bachelor of Arts
- Undergraduate Certificate in Construction Management
- Bachelor of Arts
Learning strategies
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Science and technology skills
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