For more than 50 years, La Trobe University has been transforming people and societies. With a dual emphasis on excellence and diversity, we put our students and community at the centre of everything we do.

At La Trobe, we don’t simply accept what was or what is – we strive for what's right and what should be. You'll benefit from learning at a university recognised for research that addresses global issues and works to solve some of the world's most pressing problems. You'll find forward-thinking teachers who are deeply committed to your success while you learn in a flexible format.

La Trobe now has a network of campuses, mainly in Melbourne expanding in Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura, Melbourne City (Collins Street and Franklin Street), Shepparton and Sydney.

You'll graduate with a network of connections and relevant industry experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;

La Trobe can teach you how to be ready for any possible future. Discover how and be all kinds of clever.

La Trobe University

CQUniversity Australia focuses on students' needs and that means responding to what, how and where their students want to study. Whether you are seeking to advance your skills, alter your career direction, step up to the next level or kick-start a new career, CQUni's broad and ever-growing range of postgraduate courses give you the choice to be what you want to be.

<h4>Flexible Study Options</h4>

As one of Australia's leading providers of flexible education and training, almost all of CQUni's postgraduate courses are available via their renowned online mode, allowing you to balance your study with family, work and other commitments. CQUniversity works hard to deliver the latest techniques in online study, and provide access to facilities and support at over 20 locations across Australia.

Whether you're studying on campus, attending an in-person component of your course or meeting up for a group assignment, you'll benefit from access to state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities providing valuable experience in realworld settings. If you're looking for a quiet place to study, take advantage of the modern study spaces, libraries, computer labs and free WiFi.

Balancing work, life and study is challenging. That's why CQUniversity offers the flexibility to tailor your study to suit your lifestyle with many of their courses available as full- or part-time options over three terms. Adjust your study load to suit your circumstances, whether you're looking to fast-track your degree, take a break or progress through your course at a steady pace.

<h4>Relevant and Industry Aligned</h4>

CQUni's courses are designed alongside industry to prepare you with up-to-date, real-world knowledge and skills. Their strong relationships with numerous industry partners, from both public and private sectors, allow CQUni to deliver real benefits to their students, such as work-integrated learning, networking opportunities and study abroad experiences.

<h4>Engaged with Community&nbsp;</h4>

CQUniversity's award-winning academics and teaching teams make a real impact on the communities and industries they serve. Teaching experts employ a creative and collaborative approach to guiding and supporting students through their postgraduate studies. Innovative teaching practices help students gain and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills and enhance knowledge in students' chosen study areas.

CQUniversity is Australia's largest regional uni, delivering world-class education on campus across the country and via their renowned online mode.

CQUniversity Australia (CQU)

<h4>How to apply</h4>

You've made an excellent choice. Now that you've decided to train or study at CQUniversity, the next step is to apply, and you will be assisted every step of the way.

The application process depends on whether you are a domestic or international student, your educational background and the level of education and training you wish to pursue.

Engaged learners 
 
Learners are at the centre of USC's learning and teaching practice. As a result USC is the only public University in Queensland to earn five stars for teaching quality in the Good Universities Guide annually since 2007.

USC provides its students with inclusive, personalised support in conjunction with programs that allow them ample opportunities to engage with their discipline, profession and community, including work integrated learning, entrepreneurship, and overseas study opportunities.

Outstanding teachers 
 
The University's teaching and support staff are known to:

<ul>
	<li>engage students and foster their curiosity</li>
	<li>facilitate student-centred learning and teaching experiences</li>
	<li>recognise students’ existing knowledge and experience</li>
	<li>enable students to become independent and life-long learners</li>
	<li>provide a range of suitable learning experiences, including collaborative learning, where knowledge can be tested and explored; and</li>
	<li>respect and support the development of students as individuals.</li>
</ul>

<h4>Graduate Satisfaction &amp; Employment&nbsp;</h4>

Students rate University of the Sunshine Coast below average in terms of full-time work and salary. However, the quality of teaching is way above average.

Overall satisfaction1: 85.3% (national average 83.0%) 
Teaching quality rating2: 81.0% (national average 71.8%) 
Skills improvement rating3: 80.3% (national average 79.7%) 
Full-time employment4: 74.8% (national average 83.5%) 
Median salary5: $68,900 (national average $80,000) 
Employer satisfaction7: 88.8% (national average 84.0%)

Source: <a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/">Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching</a> 
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Footnotes

<ol>
	<li>The percentage of graduates who expressed overall satisfaction with their course, based on an individual question in the CEQ.</li>
	<li>The percentage of graduates who agreed they experienced good teaching practices during their study.</li>
	<li>The percentage of graduates who agreed their studies had improved their generic skills.</li>
	<li>The proportion of graduates who were employed full-time four months after completing their course, as a percentage of those who were available for full-time employment.</li>
	<li>The median salary level of graduates who were in full-time employment.</li>
	<li>Department of Education and Training&nbsp;<a href="http://highereducationstatistics.education.gov.au/">Higher Education Statistics</a>.</li>
	<li>The extent to which employers were satisfied with graduates from Australian Catholic University, as per the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/about-this-site/employer-satisfaction">2017 Employer Satisfaction Survey</a>.</li>
</ol>

We value and support outstanding teaching, and work hard to create a learning environment in which students have every opportunity to flourish.

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

<h4>Key Stats</h4>

Total students:&nbsp;13,000&nbsp; 
Founded:&nbsp;1994

<h4>Student Experience</h4>

The statistics below measure the educational experience of current students at&nbsp;University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) scores above average on all student experience metrics for undergraduate students.

Overall quality of educational experience:83.4% (national average 79.3%) 
Teaching quality:&nbsp;85.3%&nbsp;(national average 80.9%) 
Learner engagement:&nbsp;63.0%(national average 64.1%) 
Learning resources:&nbsp;88.9% (national average 84.1%) 
Student support:&nbsp;77.8%&nbsp;(national average&nbsp;72.2% ) 
Skills development :&nbsp;83.7% (national average 81.0%)

Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/institutions/list/institution/university-of-the-sunshine-coast?ca=experience-of-current-undergraduate-student">Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching</a> 
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<h4>Graduate Satisfaction</h4>

These statistics measure how well recent graduates of University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) rated their learning experience.

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) scores just above average on all student experience metrics for undergraduate students.

Overall satisfaction:&nbsp;84.8%&nbsp;(national average 80.0%) 
Teaching scale:&nbsp;75.8% (national average 63.0%) 
Skills scale:&nbsp;86.7%&nbsp;(national average 81.8%)

Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/institutions/list/institution/university-of-the-sunshine-coast?ca=experience-of-newly-qualified-higher-education-undergraduates">Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching</a> 
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<h4>Graduate Employment</h4>

This section measures the employment outcomes of recent graduates from&nbsp;University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).

Graduates from University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)&nbsp;employment rate are slightly below average of&nbsp; pther university graduates, however their annual salary is not any higher than the average.

Employed full-time:&nbsp;64.1%&nbsp;(national average 70.6%) 
Employed overall:&nbsp;86.5% (national average 87.5%) 
Enrolled in full-time study:&nbsp; 11.9%&nbsp;(national average 21.1%) 
Median annual salary:&nbsp;$55,000&nbsp; (national average $58,000)

Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/institutions/list/institution/university-of-the-sunshine-coast?ca=employment-outcomes">Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching</a> 
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<h4>How to apply</h4>

USC offers more than 100 degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level in beautiful locations in Queensland, Australia.

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