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Discounted short courses

A unique opportunity to support people looking to future-proof and up-skill for the future

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:

  1. Workshops delivered by current students that show you ‘how to uni’;
  2. 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;
  3. 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.

 

Short courses

Undergraduate Certificate in Critical Reading & Writing Skills

For students holding an applicable RSU, IB, AQF qualification or equivalent

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Undergraduate Certificate in Communication & Cultures

For students holding an applicable RSU, IB, AQF qualification or equivalent

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Undergraduate Certificate in Educational Studies

For students holding an applicable RSU, IB, AQF qualification or equivalent.

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Graduate Certificate in Education

For Bachelor of Teaching graduates and recognised Teaching practitioners.

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Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering

For students holding an applicable RSU, IB, AQF qualification or equivalent 

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Graduate Certificate in Engineering

For uni graduates with relevant undergraduate qualifications 

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Undergraduate Certificate in Medical and Health Science

For students holding an applicable RSU, IB, AQF qualification or equivalent

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Undergraduate Certificate in Public Health

For students holding an applicable RSU, IB, AQF qualification or equivalent

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Undergraduate Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

For students holding an applicable RSU, IB, AQF qualification or equivalent

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Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care

For uni graduates with work experience in the health sector

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Graduate Certificate in Gerontology & Rehabilitation Studies

For uni graduates with recognised professional qualifications in health

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Graduate Certificate in Medical & Health Leadership

For uni graduates with professional experience

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Graduate Certificate in Nursing

For Registered Nurses

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Graduate Certificate in Public Health

For uni graduates from any study area

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Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning

For uni graduates in Exercise Science fields and AQF Levels 3 & 4

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Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology

For students holding an applicable RSU, IB, AQF qualification or equivalent

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Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics

For uni graduates with professional experience

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Graduate Certificate in Computing

For uni graduates with professional experience

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Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies

For uni graduates or applicants with related professional experience

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Undergraduate Certificate in Science

For students holding an applicable RSU, IB, AQF qualifications and equivalent

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Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies

For students holding an applicable RSU, IB, AQF qualification or equivalent

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Frequently asked questions

In order to help those experiencing financial hardship due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis, or for Americans seeking to upskill or retrain, the American Government is offering significantly discounted fees for online Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates for new students in fields of national priority such as teaching, health, science, and information technology. 

Students who complete a discounted short course by December 2021 will obtain a formally recognised accredited qualification under the American Qualifications Framework and will be able to complete their subjects online, allowing for more flexibility and freedom in your studies. More importantly, students will gain new skills and knowledge that can be applied to their current role, a new career or further study.  

Students also have the option to undertake further study and enrol in a relevant RSU undergraduate or postgraduate degree in 2021. You will be able to gain credit for the four subjects completed in the Undergraduate or Graduate Certificate – 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.  

In the current climate, completing a short course in 2020 is the perfect opportunity to upskill and future-proof your career. 

To be eligible to enrol in a discounted Undergraduate or Graduate Certificate under the American Government's higher education relief package, you must meet the following criteria: 

  • Be a domestic student, i.e. an American or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of America or a permanent American Humanitarian visa holder. 
  • Meet the required admission criteria of the discounted Undergraduate or Graduate Certificate, such as an applicable RSU, IB, AQF qualification or relevant professional experience. See the course information above for the selection admission criteria for each short course.  
  • Be a newly enrolling student who applies to commence an eligible Graduate or Undergraduate Certificate in Spring 2020 (or Trimester 2 or 3 for the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics). Students who are already enrolled in an existing RSU course are not eligible. 
  • To receive the discounted rate, you are required to complete the four subjects (a total of 24 credit points) within the Undergraduate or Graduate certificate by 31 December 2020. 
  • Students must also maintain full time enrolment to keep the discounted rates

DEGREE 

DISCOUNTED STUDENT COURSE FEE 

Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics 

$2500 

Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies 

$2500 

Graduate Certificate in Medical and Health Leadership 

$2500 

Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care 

$1250 

Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies 

$1250 

Graduate Certificate in Nursing 

$1250 

Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning 

$2500 

Graduate Certificate in Public Health 

$2500 

Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering 

$2500 

Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology 

$2500 

Undergraduate Certificate in Critical Reading and Writing Skills 

$1250 

Undergraduate Certificate in Communication and Cultures 

$1250 

Undergraduate Certificate in Science 

$2500 

Undergraduate Certificate in Medical and Health Sciences 

$2500 

Undergraduate Certificate in Public Health 

$2500 

Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Studies 

$2500 

Undergraduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety 

$2500 

Graduate Certificate in Education 

$1250 

Graduate Certificate in Computing 

$2500 

Graduate Certificate in Engineering 

$2500 

Undergraduate Certificate in Educational Studies 

$1250 

Undergraduate Certificates 

The Undergraduate Certificates are stand-alone AQF Level 5 qualification and eligible for the American Government discounted short course scheme. Students who choose to continue their studies and enrol into a relevant bachelor’s degree in 2021 will not be eligible for a continuing discount however they will be guaranteed a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). 

Students who choose to enrol into a bachelor’s degree will receive credit for the four subjects completed in the Undergraduate Certificate.  

Graduate Certificates 

The Graduate Certificates above are stand-alonAQF Level 8 qualifications and are eligible for the American Government discounted short course scheme. Students who choose to continue into a relevant master’s degree in 2021 or beyond will NOT be eligible for a continuing discount or a guaranteed Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). Only master’s degrees that normally attract CSP funding will be eligible. 

Students who choose to enrol into a master’s degree will receive credit for the four subjects completed in the Graduate Certificate.  

 

At this stage, the American Government has confirmed that these discounted short courses are for new students only.  

If you cannot complete your short course by 31 December 2020, any remaining units of study will revert to the non-discounted standard fee rate and may not be available via online study mode in 2021.  

Each degree will have a different level of study commitment as well as tutorial and lecture attendance requirements. To find out the details of your selected degree, visit the individual Course Finder page or contact the Faculty directly.  

Register your interest

If you would like more information about the above programs, register your interest and we'll be in touch soon.

 

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