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Common university application mistakes and how to avoid them
Student advisor Jessica Hinschen explains how to avoid common university application mistakes, prepare the right documents and get help before you submit, so you can apply with confidence.
Is online university worth it?
Online university can be a genuinely good option, or not the right fit, depending on your course, your goals and how you like to learn. Here's an honest look at both sides.
University application deadlines explained
University application deadlines vary by course, university and study term. Student advisor Jessica Hinschen explains how the dates fit together, when to apply and what your options are if you miss one.
Applying for a degree vs enrolling in a subject
Learn when to apply for a degree, when to enrol in a single subject and how each option can support your online study goals through Open Universities Australia.
What documents do you need to apply to university?
Most university applications require documents that prove your identity, residency status and previous study. You may also need a resume or personal statement, depending on your course. Student advisor Jessica Hinschen has the details.
How to progress from single subjects to a degree
Learn when you can move from single subjects into a degree, how previous study may count for credit, and what changes once you're admitted to your chosen qualification.
How the university application process works step-by-step
You’ve chosen your course. Now it’s time to take the next step. Student advisor Jessica Hinschen explains how to apply to university with this step-by-step guide to understanding the university application process in Australia.
Entry requirements for criminology degrees in Australia
Is an ATAR the only way into a criminology degree? Not necessarily. Our student advisor Amina Ahmed compares entry requirements across undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Alternative pathways into a criminology degree
There’s more than one way into a criminology degree. Student advisor Amina Ahmed explains the available criminology pathways and how to find one that suits your circumstances.
What is a Bachelor of Criminology?
Criminology is about a lot more than profiling serial killers à la Jodie Foster in The Silence of the Lambs. Find out what you’ll actually study in a Bachelor of Criminology and where it could take you.
What is a Master of Criminology?
Thinking about postgraduate study in criminology? Whether you're already working in the justice sector or changing careers, this guide explains what a Master of Criminology involves and who it's best suited to.
Law internships and work experience: how to get started
Wondering how law students gain practical experience? Here's how internships, clerkships and other opportunities work, when they happen and how they can help launch your legal career.