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Best places to study an education course

Choosing a course can be difficult so we've done some of the research for you with our top picks for your study area. Here's what we think are the best Australian education ... the education sector is continuously placing more onus on a range ... down some of the best places to study an education course ...

The end of the university as we know it

Australian universities are facing a time of unprecedented change due to cultural and technological shifts and the introduction of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs ... Online Courses (MOOCs). Physical university places have been inaccessible to many ... Rather than having a one-size-fits-all experience, MOOCs students are able to ...

Helen Zhang - Exchange Student, Beijing, China

'Exchanges are amazing and fun. You get a lot of time to do other things such as travelling, but it also gives you time to reflect on your life and learn things about ... Mongolia. It's such an amazing place and has remained unchanged since ... Siberian border was a fun experience. The people there still herd ...

High school students abandoning maths and science

A recent Sydney University study has found that HSC students are losing interest in maths and science. ... pick up in the first place. Instead, I turned to other ... remember that it was in place until 2001. Even with the ...

10 majors you might not have considered for your arts degree

From criminology and sport studies to mathematics and music, we take a look at 10 majors from The University of Queensland you might not have considered for your arts ... degree that will take you places. So from criminology and sport ... is highly advantageous to professionals working across finance, media, business, diplomacy ...

How to choose your uni preferences

With August already upon us, it's a crucial time for final year students - it's time for you to choose your university course preferences. ... a lower ATAR cut-off and placing them further down your list. ...

Distance is no barrier

It's Agquip this week so what better time to take a look at online study options for regional residents! ... , that more focus should be placed on providing additional post-school education ...

Starting university - some practical tips

Once the hype of O-week has died down and you're due to start your first class, you might be feeling a little confused (and maybe slightly hungover!) about what to actually ... from the uni bookshop, various places online, and sometimes other bookshops. ... time there and you will experience some of the best years ...

'I want to leave school after Year 10. Can I do that?'

School isn't for everyone. If you're already over it and want to leave after Year 10, here are some of your options. ... Act 2006 guarantees you a place in TAFE institutions, the Centre ... who has many years of experience in supporting and guiding students ...

Distance education - the surprising truth

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 ... Colleges provides a team of experienced mentors to help encourage motivation ... Melissa found, these online meeting places can hold the key to ...