You can still get into university if you didn’t get the ATAR you needed by using an alternative pathway. The easiest ways to get into university with a low ATAR is by applying to a regional university with lower cut-offs,… Read More »How To Get Into Uni With A Low ATAR
Choosing a university degree feels like signing a contract for your future. What if you hate it? What if it doesn’t lead to a job? Or worse, what if it leads to a job you hate. Here’s the 6-step method… Read More »The 6-Step Process To Choosing The Right Degree
If you’re planning to study at university in Australia, it can be hard to figure out how much it actually costs. There’s HECS, fees, placements, Centrelink (maybe?), and a whole lot of fine print. And even though most of us… Read More »How Much University Really Costs in Australia (For Domestic Students)
A scientific report at university usually follows the IMRaD format. That stands for Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, and it’s the same structure nearly all published scientific reports follow. Most scientific reports also have a Conclusion, and some have an… Read More »Scientific Report Structure Explained (And How To Write One)
The best Australian degrees to improve your chances of getting permanent residency are ones that link to a career on the national, regional, or state occupation or skills lists. While these occupations and skills change from time to time, some… Read More »Best Australian Degrees for Permanent Residency (PR) Pathways
Most full-time bachelor’s, honours, graduate diplomas, and master’s degrees are eligible for Centrelink student payments like Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY and Austudy. PhDs are not (unless you qualify for ABSTUDY). The course must be studied full-time (usually 3 or 4 subjects… Read More »Uni Courses Eligible For Austudy, Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY
An honours year is a fourth year of study that builds on your undergraduate degree. It’s in-built in some degrees, but can be added to any degree if your grades are high enough. Honours can also help your three-year Australian… Read More »Honours in Australia for International Students [A Complete Guide]
An honours year is an additional year of study that can set you apart from other students. It shows future employers that you are capable of independent work and effective communication, as well as producing complete reports on a given… Read More »What Honours Is (and Who It’s For)
The right apps can help you study smarter, stay organised, and write better assignments. The best free study tools for students include onenote (free for students), otter.ai (free version), ChatGPT, and Google Scholar. Each one is better than the others… Read More »Top Free Study Tools Every Uni Student Should Use
If you’re an international student planning to study in Australia – or already here – you might have seen the term ‘the Australian Qualifications Framework’ or AQF on university websites or government documents. But what is it, and why does… Read More »Understanding the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) For International Students