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If you’ve fallen short of the university cut-off, there are some alternative pathways you can take to end up with your desired degree. Some of these are designed to boost your mark, while some will take factors other than your mark into consideration.

Mid-year entry is currently open. If you’ve been debating whether or not to get back to the books, then this could the subtle nudge you’ve been waiting for.

Whether you are exploring new opportunities or brushing up on old skills, distance education and flexible learning courses can be a great way to advance your knowledge and career opportunities.

What’s your contingency plan? Rather than burying your head in the sand, consider the many alternatives to the traditional university pathway.

The decision between TAFE or Uni depends on a lot of different factors - from what career you'd like to pursue, your learning style and how you plan to pay the tuition fees. Let's look at the differences and help you decide the right path for you!

To get your foot in the door you often need one important thing: a formal tertiary qualification.

What's the difference between a Certificate and a Diploma? Does my dream job require a Degree? Get the right answers with our breakdown on all things study

Unpaid internships are fast becoming commonplace, but should we really be so willing to offer our labour for free? Molly finds out how to identify if your internship has crossed the line from experience to exploitation.

What do you want to get out of further study: Employment prospects? A good salary? Job satisfaction? Marni looks past the hype to help you find all three.

You\'re a uni student or new graduate and you\'ve got the education, but what can you do get your career off the ground when you don\'t have any work experience? Go online, and start networking!

There’s a lot to check off your list when it comes to finding ‘the one’, and you only get out what you put in, so when you’re course hunting, be prepared to put in the time and effort to research.

Wondering whether it is more important for you to get some work experience behind you or build your qualifications? We are here to help you weigh up your options to decide what is best for you.

Long considered the domain of the mature-age or postgraduate student, distance education has often been regarded as plan B when it comes to gaining a tertiary education.

For many young adults, choosing which direction to take after high school can feel like an insurmountable task. We take a look at some steps that you can take to ensure you’re headed in the right direction.

Studying is an investment of your time and money. So when it comes to picking the right course for you, make sure you do your homework! Here\'s our how-to-guide on choosing the perfect course.

Life as a full-time parent is tough enough, let alone adding study into the mix. We uncover ways to ensure this juggling act is made as easy as possible.

If you have just finished school, are re-entering the workforce or simply want to change careers – have you considered applying for an Australian apprenticeship?

If you’re considering working in mining, agriculture, resources or civil infrastructure, there is a new training program being developed to qualify and prepare you for the workforce.

In an increasingly competitive labour market and one where higher educational qualifications are becoming the norm, it’s important for aspiring executives to set themselves apart from the rest of the pack.

Even if you’re a model student with a flawless record of high distinctions, good grades alone won’t be enough to attract the attention of employers when you’re looking for a job.

There’s a common perception that arts degrees do not make for strong career prospects. Nothing could be further from the truth! As a well-rounded graduate, the world is your oyster.

Even if it\'s just a part-time job while you\'re studying, you can use retail experience to develop new skills, give your resume substance, and demonstrate to future employers that you have initiative and a healthy work ethic.

A recent Sydney University study has found that HSC students are losing interest in maths and science.

When life hands you lemons, sometimes you just need to hack it. Here are five education life hacks to help you overcome some of life’s many hurdles.

Year 10 students have some big decisions ahead of them. Julia highlights some of the main factors students need to consider when navigating the minefield of subject selection.

For many students, the final year of study is the beginning of the reality of job hunting, and anticipation of the world of work. See how you can stand out from the pack by not only having the right qualification but the right set of skills to boot.

MBA v Masters? Are they the same? And which should you choose? Such sensible questions you ask! The MBA Vs Masters debate has been causing quite a stir in our waters, so we thought we’d dispel the rumours and deliver you the facts on each.

While opening envelopes, getting coffees, photocopying endless documents and doing other mundane jobs – all for no or minimal pay – may seem like a fast track to nowhere, just remember that even the most successful people have been there.

There's no reason to give up on your dreams because of formalities. Pre-requisites are sometimes necessary, but they should't be the hill you'll die on. Doing what you love is very much an attainable goal and we mapped out the path to sucess for you.

Internships. What they are, how to get one and the big benefits for your career - especially if you're just starting out!

Australia may see the creation of up to 9.3 million new jobs over the next 15 years, according to projections set out by Skills Australia in a recent report.

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin. Rediscover learning and make a commitment to invest in your mind and in your future today, and everyday!

Making the decision to study an MBA should not be taken lightly, it requires a good amount of time, effort and money, so to help ensure you choose the right MBA we\'ve put together a little checklist.

Higher ed is about learning – and eventually getting a job. If you balance your partying with studying and some extracurricular activities to boost your employment potential, you’ll be in good stead for a brilliant career by the time you graduate.

When the weekly pocket money doled out by mum and dad no longer covers the cost of the essentials of life, the time will come to leave the simple life of unshackled freedom and join the rank and file of the paid workforce.

Jo offers some helpful advice to students who are considering taking a gap year.

Want to ask your boss for flexible hours but don’t know how? Here are some tips on how to broach the topic from career advisor Jo Messer.

A recent Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) poll has found that online qualifications are becoming increasingly common and increasingly accepted by employers.

Do massages, plush leather couches and chef-prepared meals buy workplace bliss? Gone are the days of the grey, small square office cubicles … say hello to the workplace of the 21st century.

Australia’s tourism and hospitality industry may see a boost in the wake of Oprah’s visit Down Under, but it can’t afford to rest on its laurels.

Like other industries, the legal profession has been significantly affected by the global financial crisis.

Freelancing used to be considered something you did in between ‘real’ jobs, but the ‘portfolio career’ is growing in popularity – and it’s not just because of the GFC or volatile job markets. Marni investigates why the workforce is more fluid than ever.

Welcome to a brand new year and a whole new decade, where things are being taken up a notch when it comes to employment benefits. See what's trending for 2020 and beyond ...

With the mining and resources industries leading the charge in Australia’s economic recovery, the shortage of workers in these areas is set to worsen.

The Australian job market is in full recovery mode, with the total number of advertised jobs rising by 19.1 per cent in February – the biggest monthly jump in job ad numbers in 11 years.

With the growth of technologies such as high-speed Internet, web seminars and social media, and with millions of web-literate users, education is now mobile and a whole lot more accessible.

Taking charge in the workplace may come a little easier for some than others.  Whether you’re leading a small team of two or 20+ when it is time to step up to the plate it’s important that you’re a boss that people want to work with and do well for.

The Howard Government\'s controversial WorkChoices has been declared dead and buried by Labor who have replaced it with their Fair Work Bill.

Didn’t get the grades you needed to get into your course? Are you an employee wanting to study but can’t get time off work? Or are you living internationally and looking to study for an Australian degree?

Nobody should pick a career based on the size of a pay cheque. But, to be frank, it doesn’t hurt to know what you’ll be earning in your first year out of uni. So undergrad students listen up: here are the top industries with the highest median salaries.

When Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States, he ushered in an era that promises unprecedented and inspirational change.

Lately, everyone is talkin’ ‘bout your generation. With an age gap of nearly 50 years between the oldest and youngest employees in some organisations, there is a broad range of perspectives, needs and attitudes floating around the office.

Trustworthiness and openness are now seen as the most important characteristics of a good manager, according to the latest L.E.A.D. (Leadership, Employment and Direction) Survey.

A new report on Australia’s apprenticeship system has found that more than half of those who start apprenticeships don’t complete them.

Are you at a crossroads in your career? Are you looking for a new job or wanting to start tertiary education, but not too sure what you actually want to do yet?

So you think you’ve got good communication skills? Well, you wouldn’t be alone.

Upskilled specialises in vocational courses for working professionals. You can study a diverse range of certificate and diploma qualifications online, to boost your skills and career prospects.

Rethink the way you learn with Swinburne Online. Enrol with this one-of-a-kind institution by the end of June, and watch your career prospects multiply.

We take a closer look at how Australia’s most experienced online university educator is breaking down the barriers to online study, and encouraging people to \'think again\' when it comes to pursuing their career potential.

We all want the perfect workplace, but what is the reality behind the best of the best? This article shows you 2018's top places to work and how employer and employees build a healthy relationship that contributes to mutual success.

Think you are too old to go back and study? Think again! Deciding to study as a mature age student has so many benefits and is more accessible than you think.