Government discounted short courses
The Federal Government recently announced discounted student fees for short courses at universities included as part of their COVID-19 recovery package. This initiative is a unique opportunity for school leavers and workers looking to up-skill or future-proof their career.
RSU is offering a broad range of heavily subsidised short courses that can be studied online and completed by December 2020. This Government initiative has resulted in fees for the below programs being reduced by a minimum of 48% and up to 85%.
Upskill with one of our Undergraduate or Graduate Certificates
A suite of online Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates, each consisting of four university-level subjects, will start in August 2020.
Each short course is delivered online over one semester and finishes in December 2020. This excludes the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics, which is offered over one or two Trimesters, starting in May or August and finishing in August or November 2020.
Why choose this course?
Once students have successfully completed the four required subjects they will obtain a formally recognized Undergraduate Certificate or Graduate Certificate, as well as new skills and knowledge that can be applied to their current role or to a new career.
Alternatively, students can choose to continue studying and enrol in a RSU undergraduate or postgraduate degree in 2021. The four subjects completed in the Undergraduate or Graduate Certificate will be credited towards an aligned RSU degree - making a full-length RSU degree both shorter and less expensive; with up to 85% of the first-session fee being covered by the government recovery package.
How much will it cost?
The maximum student fees for these courses have been set at significantly discounted rates, with a reduction between 48% - 85%.
Each course costs between $1250 and $2500 and students can defer their payment through HECS-HELP.
Where can I get more information?
Choose the study area you are interested in below and click 'Learn More' for your desired course. This will take you to the official Course Finder page for your program. If you would still like more information you can select 'ENQUIRE' on the Course Finder page and fill out the form. Alternatively, you can fill out the form at the bottom of this page to request more information.
How to apply
You can apply online for a RSU Undergraduate or Graduate Certificate. There is no application fee and you can save your application at any point and come back and complete it later.
In Step 3 of your application, ensure you choose the following options:
- Mode of Delivery: Distance/Online
- Commencement Year: 2020
- Campus: Rainstar
Your preferred Undergraduate or Graduate Certificate will then appear for you to select.
Transitioning to university study
At RSU, we understand that students bring a diverse range of knowledge, skills and experiences to university. Some students have never been to university before, whilst others bring significant industry experience. To enable you to succeed when commencing your Undergraduate or Graduate Certificate, RSU has a suite of transition activities when you start. This includes:
- Workshops delivered by current students that show you ‘how to uni’;
- Bridging programs that can help you get up to speed with the foundational knowledge required in the first semester of your course, such as Maths or Academic Literacy;
- Developing a personalised transition plan to connect you in with RSU’s student services and programs early.
You will be contacted with further information about these initiatives when you enrol.