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Study undergraduate online with Swinburne University of Technology through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

Create positive and inclusive workplaces that drive growth and success for organisations and businesses in a diverse range of industries.This course will expand your Bachelor of Business degree with essential skills in human resources that allow you to empower and manage the workforce within any organisation. Become the driving force behind growth and ingenuity with the latest best practices in this ever-changing world of business.

Learn to build productive work environments and a positive culture. An HR degree opens doors to fulfilling careers, travel, and postgrad study. You’ll cover business fundamentals and HR essentials. Build skills in communication, negotiation and more.

Bachelor of Business with a major in Human Resource Management

Swinburne’s Bachelor of Psychological Sciences is a first step to becoming a qualified psychologist. Psychology examines what makes us do the things that we do by seeking to understand personality, psychological disorders and the effects of social situations on our behaviour.You will learn about cognitive processes including memory, perception and attention, and how we change as we age. Your coursework will equip you with skills to design research projects and analyse behaviour. The degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).Graduates who wish to practice as a psychologist will need to undertake further study in psychology, as required by the Psychology Board of Australia. If you are interested in a career that uses the theories and applications of psychology, where you can still pursue a career in the allied health space, consider our Bachelor of Social Science with a Major in Behavioural Studies.

This accredited degree is the first step in becoming a professional psychologist. Study statistics, research methods, personality, and abnormal psychology. Work in health and allied industries, or keep studying towards a psychologist qualification.

Bachelor of Psychological Sciences

If you consider yourself a ‘people person’ and human behaviour interests you, consider the Bachelor of Social Studies majoring in Behavioural Studies.This degree with give you the skills to analyse the behaviour, relationships and motivations of people around you. These skills will open up a wide choice of prospective industries and work environments, such as family counselling, social work or human resources.If you have a specific interest in becoming a psychologist, you should consider our APAC-accredited Bachelor of Psychological Sciences.

Investigate issues in contemporary Australian society, zooming in on the behaviour and social interaction of individuals and groups. By understanding personality and predicting behaviour, you’ll be prepped for careers in support services and more.

Bachelor of Social Science with a Major in Behavioural Studies

The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology is unique in that you complete two majors: network technology and software technology.With its focus on practical problem-solving, this course provides you with a thorough understanding of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) principles, equipping you with the skills needed to succeed in a growing industry. There are a wide variety of career paths open to ICT professionals, and the Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology will ensure you graduate work-ready.You will gain cutting-edge information technology skills, including the use of specialised software, to be able to confidently apply ICT solutions in a professional setting. You will also learn essential workplace skills such as effective communication, stakeholder management, and legal and ethical practice.

With a dual focus on network technology and software technology, this degree gets you work-ready for the ICT industry. You’ll study IT theory and build your workplace skills. Innovate to solve ICT problems and graduate as a confident IT professional.

Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology

Embark on a tech-savvy career in the innovative legal sectorThe sweeping uptake of digital technologies in legal professions is revolutionising legal practice, just as it is changing the way we all live and work. Today’s legal professionals need to be not only commercially savvy, but have the adaptability to work with emerging technologies across legal landscapes that are continually innovating.Pathway to becoming a lawyerSwinburne Online’s Bachelor of Laws is approved by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board, with this course fulfilling the first requirement on the pathway to becoming a practicing lawyer.You’ll develop a nuanced understanding of digital disruption and its legal implications, which will open your legal career for work in criminal, international, commercial, finance law and more. With a digitally informed toolkit at your disposal, you will also be able to take advantage of the growing number of technology-centric opportunities in legal fields that govern cybersecurity, media and entertainment, design, branding and advertising.Like all Swinburne Online courses, practical experience is fundamental. This is why the Bachelor of Laws prioritises work integrated learning through a series of moot court exercises and competitions, as well as professional placements. By participating you will have the opportunity to network and learn directly from experienced legal professionals, while acquiring a practical legal skill set.Your placement can be at any workplace where legal work is performed, as long as your work experience during the placement is of a legal nature. You can take your placement overseas or in Australia, as long as it’s approved by the Course Director, so you have the opportunity to try different legal work during your practical experience.Swinburne Online will prepare you to meet the challenges of rapid technological change and upheaval in the legal sector, and set you up to chart a success career in law.Supervised examinationsSupervised examinations are a compulsory component of the course and will be scheduled for a specific date and start time at the end of each teaching period. If you are an Australian citizen, you’ll still be able to sit these exams in-person at most capital cities around the world.

Explore the Australian legal system and its use of current digital technologies. You’ll develop legal knowledge and technical skills to work in modern legal practices. Professional placements prepare you to excel in a range of industries.

Bachelor of Laws

Be part of the future of sport and join a global multibillion dollar industry. In this course, you’ll use cutting edge technology and remain connected to a professional network throughout your studies. You will learn how to manage sporting clubs and facilities, organise events, and develop community initiatives that promote healthy living.Taught by skilled experts in the field, this degree gives you an understanding of the financial, administrative and legal aspects of sports management. You’ll learn to analyse data to stay ahead of the game and graduate feeling workforce ready.

Win off the field with business skills including sports marketing and event management. From community clubs to national competitions, you’ll be set to join this high growth sector offering diverse job opportunities to sports management graduates.

Bachelor of Business with a Major in Sports Management

Build brands and tell stories. Create memorable relationships with your customers. Keep up with rapidly changing technologies. The Marketing major will give you highly sought-after skills to jet set your marketing career.Taught by experienced marketing professionals, this course will inspire you to keep up with constantly innovating marketing practices. Undertake meaningful assessments preparing you for the workforce, such as developing strategies for live clients, use cutting-edge tools such as Google Analytics to interpret data, create inspiring social media strategies and even develop a marketing plan for your own unique concept. You’ll learn to find your voice and discover how marketing can influence the sustainability of our planet.

Study marketing online and graduate work-ready for this dynamic industry. Along with core business subjects, you’ll combine marketing subjects, including digital marketing and electives with an industry project to prep you for your business career.

Bachelor of Business with a Major in Marketing

With a strong focus on psychology, law and society, this industry-recognised criminology degree gives you an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those affected by crime.You will understand why crimes are committed and how crime impacts society. Topics include the detection and prevention of crime, including policing issues and offender profiling. You will investigate how the corrections system works, including ethics and prison experiences and populations.By examining the motivations behind criminal activity, you gain the skills to analyse trends, formulate policies and create systems for crime prevention.Our graduates work in all areas of the justice system, from victim support to corrections programs.

Explore the social causes and consequences of crime. You’ll cover topics including policing, corrections, and cybercrime. Take your skills into the world, working behind the scenes in policy, or on the ground with at-risk youth and offenders.

Bachelor of Social Science with a Major in Criminology

This degree will immerse you in the complex issues that surround security, international trade and global diplomacy. Topics include Australia’s foreign policy and partnerships, the role of the United Nations, and the evolution of global politics and human rights. You will hone your critical thinking skills and learn how to approach issues from a range of perspectives.Our graduates have a thorough understanding of domestic and international political issues, and skills that they can apply in both private and government roles anywhere in the world.

Develop global diplomacy skills including conflict resolution and critical thinking, and explore the powers of the United Nations. Through the lens of Australian politics and foreign policy, you’ll study topics including terrorism and human rights.

Bachelor of Social Science with a Major in Security and International Relations

Embark on a tech-savvy career in the innovative legal sectorThe Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) is designed for students who have already completed a non-Law undergraduate degree.The relationship between the law and technology is becoming more entwined than ever. In response, Swinburne Online has infused your law degree with the digital literacy skill set you’ll need to tackle the future of Law.Your course will focus on understanding how technology has transformed legal practice through smart legal contracts, documentation automation, predictive AI and advanced chatbots. Your core units will introduce you to the Australian legal system, while your practical classwork will allow you to put your newly learned skills to the test.Pathway to becoming a lawyerSwinburne Online’s Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) is a fully accredited legal qualification and approved by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board, with this course fulfilling the first requirement on the pathway to becoming a practising lawyer.You will develop a nuanced understanding of digital disruption and its legal implications, which will open up your legal career for work in criminal, international, commercial, finance Law and more. With a digitally informed toolkit at your disposal, you will also be able to take advantage of the growing number of technology-centric opportunities in legal fields that govern cybersecurity, media and entertainment, design, branding and advertising.Like all Swinburne Online courses, practical experience is fundamental. This is why the Bachelor of Laws prioritises work integrated learning through a series of moot court exercises and competitions, as well as professional placements. By participating you will have the opportunity to network and learn directly from experienced legal professionals, while acquiring a practical legal skill set.Your placement can be at any workplace where legal work is performed, as long as your work experience during the placement is of a legal nature.

Build on your non-law degree with competitive legal skills and experience. This law course prepares you for ethical and professional legal practice. With a focus on legal technology and commercial law, you’ll graduate ready for a range of industries.

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

Introduction to Psychology I

Introduction to Human Physiology

Health and Wellbeing in Social and Cultural Contexts

Introduction to Cybersecurity

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Introduction to Nutrition

Animation and Motion Graphics Design

Child Development for Educators

Foundations of Psychology

Electrical and Electronic Systems

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