OUA Courses

As a native speaker, it’s easy to take English for granted. But did you know, English is one of the world’s most difficult languages to learn? So why not use what you already know to carve out a rewarding teaching career? Through Open Universities Australia (OUA), you can study a range of qualifications that prepare…

Why do people commit crimes? How can some people do what others find deplorable? When you study the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice with Griffith University through Open Universities Australia (OUA), you’ll learn about the psychology behind criminal behaviour, the causes and prevention of crime, and the role of criminal justice institutions. Hot criminal…

Architecture touches all of our lives. It’s present in the places we call home, the buildings we work in, and even their interiors. We’re constantly interacting with the results of architects’ dreams. Believe you could think up the next iconic landmark? Keep reading. With a degree in Applied Science with Curtin University through Open Universities…

10 years ago, Curtin University teamed up with Open Universities Australia (OUA) to offer a raft of education courses for aspiring teachers, leaders and policy makers to study online. At the time, this was no mean feat – education, and in particular teaching, wasn’t something that many thought could be taught online. A decade later, over 36,000 students have studied…

The next time you spend a day in your nearest city’s CBD, look up. Now consider this: How did the buildings that shadow your every step come into existence? While there are many roles involved in bringing a building to life, construction managers are the captains of the operation. Study the Bachelor of Applied Science…

How does the language you speak form your identity? Have you ever stopped to think about what it would be like to lose the language that’s been spoken in your family for generations? 2019 is the International Year of Indigenous Languages (IYIL) – an initiative spearheaded by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness…

In January 2019, the Australian financial sector changed forever. An investigation into the ethics and actions of the sector uncovered serious misconduct, leading the Financial Advisor Standard and Ethics Authority (FASEA) to declare a new era. An era in which all financial advisors must meet a new set of standards in order to practice. While…

There’s no doubt about it. Accounting is the language of business. Study a Bachelor of Accounting with University of South Australia through Open Universities Australia (OUA), and you’ll develop business acumen you can take anywhere in your career. “When you study accounting, you’ll learn basic business functions, day-to-day transactions, understanding statements and the bottom line,”…

The title ‘lawyer’ has long been coveted. It’s the respect, the earning potential, and the opportunity to fight on behalf of vulnerable people that continues to inspire pursuit of the role. A law degree is the first step, but even then, nothing is guaranteed. The prerequisites for employment can be intimidating, and hunt for employment…

We asked four students who chose to study the Bachelor of Business with Griffith University what it’s really like to hit the books, study business, and get it done online through Open Universities Australia.   Here’s what they had to say:   Danielle, the business leader   Danielle had never studied at university before, but as the Head of Operations and Transformation…