Introductory subjects to get you up to speed
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. As an added bonus, some of these subjects might count 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.
Here's our shortlist of courses that cover topics like the basics of online learning, essential academic skills, academic writing, and maths.
Learning strategies and uni culture
Non-Award MUR-UPP001
Undergraduate TAS-XAB011
Undergraduate USA-SSK10
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Undergraduate MAQ-ARTX1000
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Academic writing and communication
Undergraduate CUR-APC100
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- Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)
- Bachelor of Interior Design
- Bachelor of Arts (Animation and Game Design)
- Bachelor of Arts (Japanese)
- Bachelor of Arts (Korean Studies)
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Digital and Social Media)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media) (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Digital and Social Media)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital and Social Media)
- Undergraduate Certificate in Creative Writing
- Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Communication
- Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Writing and Publishing
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design)
- Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art)
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Geography)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing) (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (Visual Culture)
- Bachelor of Arts (English and Cultural Studies)
- Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
- Bachelor of Arts (Chinese)
- Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design) (Fine Art)
- Undergraduate Certificate in Interior Design
- Undergraduate Certificate in Architecture
- Undergraduate Certificate in Construction Management
Undergraduate GRF-COM101
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Undergraduate TAS-XAB021
Undergraduate UNE-WRIT101
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Undergraduate MAQ-ENGX1055
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Maths, data and working with numbers
Undergraduate TAS-KMA100
Non-Award MUR-UPP002
Undergraduate TAS-XAB091
Undergraduate MUR-MAS164
Undergraduate TAS-XAB090
Undergraduate TAS-KMA002
Undergraduate USA-MATH1080
Science and technology skills
Undergraduate MUR-PEN120
Undergraduate UNE-CHEM100
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Non-Award MUR-UPP004
Undergraduate TAS-ZAS112
Undergraduate UNE-MTHS100
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Undergraduate MAQ-FOSX1025
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Our student advisors can assist you with enrolment, help you plan your studies, and answer questions about how studying through Open Universities Australia can get you from where you are today, to where you want to be tomorrow.