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• What kind of support and services would I receive as an online student with Curtin?

  What kind of support and services would I receive as an online student with Curtin?

  Similar to the on-campus experience, students in Curtin's online courses will have a Unit Coordinator and assigned a tutor who will be the point of contact regarding academic matters.

  Curtin also offers a range of online services such the Library, Study Skills, Student Wellbeing and AccessAbility Services.

  Curtin online students who are based in the Perth metropolitan area are able to access the on campus facilities, which include the Student Guild's retail and F&B outlets as well the

• Will I get to interact with the academic staff and other students when studying online?

  Will I get to interact with the academic staff and other students when studying online?

  Students can interact with their Unit Coordinator and assigned tutors through email and discussion boards. For some units, there are scheduled 'live' Blacboard Collaborate sessions which allow real-time interactions.

  Peer collaboration is strongly encouraged in the online learning environment.

  Students will have opportunities to interact with other students through discussion boards, virtual classroom sessions, emails or social media. Specific group work activities may require students to use collaborative online tools. Studying online is not studying alone.

  New students can join the New to Curtin Facebook page. Some courses/units may also have a specific social media account set up for student interactions.

  Check out the Curtin online experience.

• How is studying online different from studying on campus?

  How is studying online different from studying on campus?

  Studying online at Curtin means that you'll do the same coursework and assessments as the students studying on-campus, but you'll study where you want, have more flexibility with your time, and may use different technology and methods to complete your work. Lectures and interactions with peers take place online rather than through face-to-face lectures and tutorials.

  Check the what's involved in online study page for more information.

• What undergraduate and postgraduate courses are available online?

  What undergraduate and postgraduate courses are available online?

  Curtin University offers a number of courses that can be studied either partly or fully online. Check out the Study your way, online website for the options.

  Curtin Online

  Curtin Online offers fully online undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

  Whilst some courses may not be available fully online, some elements of it may be. Students could visit the Curtin Handbook to view the units under the course structure, and the mode these units are conducted.

  Students will be able to download their Unit Outline for each enrolled unit. The unit outline will contain information on the assessment method of the unit.

  Units may be assessed by:

  • Continous assessment
  • Examinations run by the teaching schools
  • Centrally scheduled examinations run in the formal two week examination periods.

  Even students studying a unit classified as Fully Online may still be required to complete an exam at either the Curtin Perth campus, a recognised examination centre or another approved regional/rural location. Please see the External Examinations webpage for further information.

   

  Open Universities Australia (OUA)

  Some Curtin courses may be available to study through Open Universities Australia (OUA). Students will still gain the same degree from Curtin University, however the OUA option offers more study periods for course admission. 

   

  CurtinX

  Curtin offers the opportunity to upskill with free massive, open, online courses (MOOCs) on a variety of subjects. This can be a good way to try out online learning.

   

  Curtin edX and MicroMasters

  Curtin partners with edX to offer the MicroMasters® program, which is a graduate-level university course designed with a strong focus on industry demands and marketing in a global and digital context. Successful completion of a MicroMasters credential at the appropriate level allows learners to apply for credit towards the completion of a Master of Marketing degree.

• Am I able to study at Curtin OUA if I don't live in Western Australia?

  Am I able to study at Curtin OUA if I don't live in Western Australia?

  Definitely. You can study Curtin OUA courses from any state or territory in Australia or even overseas as long as you have a reliable internet connection. For education courses, students will not be able to undertake more than 25% of their placement outside Australia.

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