Learning online at Deakin: What you need to know
Find out what it’s like to study online at Deakin University.
Duration
1 weekWeekly study
2 hours
Learning online at Deakin: What you need to know
Gain the understanding and confidence you need to study online at Deakin.
If you’re considering studying online, you probably have questions about what it’s like, how it works and what it takes to fit it into your lifestyle.
This short overview of online study at Deakin will build your understanding and confidence about what to expect and how Deakin can support you to succeed. You’ll hear from current online students as well as some employers and academics. You’ll also have opportunities to meet other people interested in online study and ask questions of some of Deakin’s student advisors.
What topics will you cover?
- Deakin’s approach to online learning
- What studying online at Deakin is like according to current students
- What you can expect from Deakin’s online learning platforms and tools
- Balancing online study with your work and other life commitments
- Being connected in an online world
- Understanding the different study options and costs involved
- Deakin’s resources, services and support for online study success
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for prospective online students thinking about enrolling at Deakin.
Who developed the course?
Deakin University
Deakin University is one of Australia’s largest universities with more than 61,000 students and over 15,000 online.
Established
1974Location
Melbourne, AustraliaWorld ranking
Top 280Source: QS World University Rankings 2021
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