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.

As Harry puts it, he never considered himself ‘academically minded’, but the way Open Universities Australia was able to help him find a pathway into a Bachelor of Arts (International Aid and Development) course and supported him at every step has set him up for following his long-term career goals.

Discovering the flexibility of Open Universities Australia

Real-life work experience is just as important to Harry as gaining a qualification. And as an avid traveller with plans to volunteer overseas, the flexibility of Open Universities Australia was exactly what he was looking for.

Our student advisors are here to help you find a way to fit study into your life, whether it be breaking down a course into single subjects, helping you switch from a full-time to part-time load, or even taking a pause.

“The student advisors were really useful, they’ve had my back in this whole scenario.”

How to get into a course without experience or qualifications

If you don’t consider yourself academically minded, that doesn’t mean you can’t gain a higher education. In fact, like they did for Harry, our student advisors will help you find a study pathway toward your dream job no matter your background, through the availability of single subjects.

Single subjects are the individual units of study that belong to a degree. You can enrol in them instantly through us without worrying about entry requirements. If you want to work toward a full undergraduate degree like Harry, you can then use your single subjects to qualify for entry.

Being a not-for-profit, we pride ourselves on providing you with impartial advice and support. If you’re interested in exploring your study options, book a call with a student advisor today.

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