Online study

Maximise your online study experience with articles on time management, study strategies and productivity hacks.

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Brisbane’s best study spots

When you study online with QUT we want your experience to be personalised, flexible and adaptable – and we believe that online study can enhance that. After all, one of the real benefits of studying online is the flexibility to study when and where it suits you.

Meet the team: Your student advisors

Say hello to one of your Student Advisors, Luke. We caught up with Luke to find out about his role and the support that he offers to students.

Prepare your tech for online study

When it comes to online study, one thing is certain: you’ll spend a lot of time on your computer. Whether it’s a laptop or desktop, a Mac or PC, your computer is your passport to enjoying the flexibility that online study affords.

Hidden pockets of study time

Day to day, week to week, online study doesn’t have to be an overwhelming commitment. You’d be surprised how much spare time you can unearth in your daily life when you seek it out.

Writing skills for work and study

We can all write, but to write well is a rare talent. Thankfully, if you have an aptitude for it, and apply a little conscious effort, it's a skill you can cultivate – which will take you places in your study and career.

Five ways to make your Sunday successful

For an online student, weeks can be busy – balancing work, study, family and other commitments.

Investing in your future: study postgraduate online

If you have been thinking about advancing your career or even changing careers entirely, there’s a good chance you’ve considered studying a postgraduate qualification.

QUT lead unit coordinator Danielle Miller

A successful start to orientation

For the first time QUT Online ran an exciting, interactive orientation Zoom session. Many newly-enrolled and current students of the Graduate Certificate in Policy Governance attended the session, meeting their Lead Unit Co-Ordinator and classmates for the first time.

How to create an ideal space for online study

Studying a postgraduate degree online gives you the freedom to work to your own schedule, wherever you may find yourself. This does however mean that you will need to build your own effective study space for maximum productivity.

What is CSP? Five things you should know about this government subsidy

Postgraduate study is often a costly undertaking, and at QUT Online, we don't want this to be a barrier to achieving your career goals. Understanding Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and how they affect your higher education options is critical, especially if you want to pursue postgraduate programs in IT, cybersecurity, or data analytics at QUT Online. Here's a quick guide to the fundamentals of CSPs and the courses available.