Here at Open Universities Australia, we make enrolling online as straightforward as possible. To get started, find the course for you by browsing the options on this page. You can also compare different qualifications using our handy comparison tool , or request help from one of our student advisors. When you’ve made your choice, click ‘Apply now’ on the relevant course page and follow the prompts to begin your enrolment. We’ll ask you to supply some supporting documentation, including proof of your identity, your tax file number, and a unique student identifier (USI) during this process. Your university will get in touch with you via email to confirm whether or not your application has been successful. If you get stuck at any time, reach out to us and we’ll talk you through it. You can also take a look at our online self-service enrolling instructions .

How do I know if I’m eligible to apply for a course?

Before starting an enrolment, it’s important to read the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure that you’re eligible to apply. If you don’t quite meet the requirements, we may be able to help you find a pathway into your course through open-entry subjects, which anyone can study. Chat with us to find out more.

Why should I study online through Open Universities Australia?

There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us. You can enrol without entry requirements We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there. You have total control over how you study Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you. You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students. We’ll help you navigate the university world Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

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Introduction to Tertiary education

Get the skills and knowledge needed for a career as a professional educator in higher education. Impact the lives of adult learners and help them choose or further their professions.

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Online tertiary education degrees

PostgraduateCUR-EDH-GCE

Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Innovative Learning and Teaching

Transform your tertiary teaching practice

100% online

6 months full time or part time equivalent

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PostgraduateUND-HED-GCE

Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education

Become a more effective higher education teacher

100% online

6 months full time or part time equivalent

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PostgraduateUND-HED-GDI

Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

A step on your journey in university teaching

100% online

1 year full time or part time equivalent

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PostgraduateUND-HED-MAS

Master of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

Specialised teaching knowledge for higher education research and practice

100% online

Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent

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PostgraduateTUA-LAT-GCE

Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching

Help students overcome barriers to learning

100% online

6 months full time or part time equivalent

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There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.
- You can enrol without entry requirements
  We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there.
- You have total control over how you study
  Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you.
- You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
  Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students.
- We’ll help you navigate the university world
  Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

Tertiary education degree specialisations

Open Universities Australia offers a range of online tertiary education courses for you to explore. Enrol with a leading Australian university in a specialisation to shape your career or fire your passion. You might choose from areas such as:

Online learning
Design and deliver online courses. Get work ready for a remote-world, skilled up in digital practices, digital literacies, and student management online.
Governance and leadership
Gain confidence and expertise. Courses in governance are ideal for professionals already working in the higher education sector, including policy makers and senior administrative staff.
Postgraduate research supervision
Adopt high standards and best practices to manage the challenges of various levels of research including Masters and Honours dissertations.

What you’ll learn from a course in tertiary education:

Choose a tertiary education course and you’ll cover a range of topics to support your aspirations as a higher education leader or practitioner. These include:

Curriculum design and creative teaching strategies.
New pedagogies for innovative learning.
Positive and technology rich learning environments.

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We make it possible for everyone to start university through single subjects, regardless of ATAR or study experience. These subjects are covered by government loans, and can be used to upskill or gain entry into a qualification.

You have the flexibility to start at multiple points during the year

We’re not restricted by a traditional academic calendar, so you can enrol when it suits your life. You also have total control over how you study. You can scale up (or down) your study load and even pause your course if you need to.

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