Online Learning
Your Education. Your Way
Study anywhere with online classes
Experience the flexibility of studying from any location with our online learning options in Arts Therapy, Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Early Childhood Education. Our online learning option is only available to domestic students or international students who do not require a Student Visa (subclass 500) to study with us.
Our team of expert educators deliver engaging, live online classes designed to be just as enriching as a physical one. This isn’t independent learning; you are encouraged to ask questions and interact directly with your lecturer and fellow students. As a valued member of our online community, you can look forward to:
- Invaluable practical experience through real-life work placements.
- A supportive, positive environment where you can connect with like-minded peers.
- Live weekly lectures for real-time learning experiences, not just pre-recorded content.
- Small class sizes that encourage active learning and meaningful interaction with your lecturer and classmates.
- On-campus week-long intensive subjects or special retreats for peer engagement
- Invaluable practical experience through real-life placements.
What does an online class look like?
Here’s what you can expect from our online classes:
- Classes are conducted via Zoom, a globally-renowned video conferencing platform trusted by hundreds of universities and colleges worldwide.
- Your lecturer may share their slides or guide you to resources and materials provided ahead of the lesson.
- Enjoy a dynamic learning environment as your lecturer may divide the class into smaller groups for in-depth discussions or collaborative assessment tasks before bringing everyone back together.
- Every lesson is unique. For example, students studying counselling and psychotherapy may begin their class with some relaxation and breathing exercises, or a class discussion.
- Canvas is our user-friendly online learning platform. Once you have your Canvas account details, you will have access to your scheduled Zoom lessons, timetable, learning materials and resources.
The structure of our online lessons is the same as that of our on-campus classes, enabling you to:
- Participate in live weekly lectures
- Submit your assessments.
- Access materials, resources and support sessions anytime.
- View your results at your convenience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes! All our classes take place in real time via Zoom with a live lecturer. There are no delayed or pre-recorded sessions.
Some of our courses require students to attend an on-campus intensive as part of certain subject requirements. Contact us for more information on these intensives.
Our online classes follow the same teaching structure as our on-campus delivery. Each academic year is divided into three study periods called trimesters, each comprising 11 weeks of teaching plus one exam week. A full-time study load includes 9 subjects per year (3 subjects per trimester). You should allocate 3 hours per subject for lectures and tutorials. Please remember that if you are an international student, you are required to undertake a full-time study load.
You will need an iPad or computer to attend your classes and complete your weekly study tasks and assessments.
We use Canvas as our learning management system. It gives you access to your study materials including course outlines, slides, readings and other relevant study information. It also guides you on how to submit your assessments.
For Arts Therapy students, you will need to have your own art materials and a suitable space for creating art and performing movement exercises. Click here to view our Arts Therapy Materials List for Online Students.
Classes are scheduled across two days. Each day will include a morning and afternoon class, with sufficient time for a lunch break in between. If you have a third class, it may be scheduled from 5.30pm to 8.30pm.
Yes, apart from your live lectures, you should spend additional time each week on self-study to complete prescribed readings, practice skills, research, study, and allocate additional time for assessments. For Early Childhood Education students, we suggest 7 hours. For Counselling and Psychotherapy and Arts Therapy, we suggest 10 hours.
You are expected to attend and participate in all scheduled lectures, tutorials and workshops.
Yes, we offer a growing online library with books, academic journals and various resources for students to use throughout their studies.
Courses Offered
All our courses are available to study online by students who are not required to hold a Student Visa (subclass 500).
