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Flexible study options

Flexible study that fits your life. We believe that studying should be flexible. Study full or part-time, and opt for on-campus, online or a blend of both. Our consistent three-day timetable makes it easier than ever to fit your study around work, family and life.

Choose how to study

We offer most of our courses in different delivery modes, including on-campus, online-only and a blend of both.

Flexible study modes

On-campus study

Our national campus network lets you study in the city that suits you best. Small classes in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide allow for more dedicated time with expert academics in your chosen field.
On-campus study

Online study

Join live classes on our new online learning platform, MyLearn. We use the latest technology to connect you with lecturers and fellow students so you can learn anywhere, anytime.
Online study

Blended learning

Get the best of both worlds: study on-campus, with on-demand access to classes and self-directed study resources available online. Tailor your study to suit your lifestyle.

International students in Australia with student visas can complete up to one-third of their degree online, but must also be enrolled in at least one on-campus course each trimester.

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3-day timetable

Subjects offered across all faculties will be delivered on 3 fixed days a week, which will be the same throughout the year. This unique timetable applies whether you’re studying on campus, online, or a blend of both.

The three-day timetable helps you plan for the year ahead, so you can balance study, work and personal commitments. It also improves your opportunities for peer connection and access to facilitators.

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Study load

As a guide, you should expect to study 10 hours per subject per week. At Torrens University, this usually includes 3 hours of class time and 7 hours of self-directed study.

Full-time study

You’ll study between 20 to 30 hours per week (usually with 2 to 3 classes weekly). Our three-day timetable and blended delivery options mean you can manage full-time study alongside other commitments.

Part-time study

You’ll spend a minimum of 10 hours per week (that’s the minimum subject load per trimester). Studying part-time extends the time it will take to complete your course.

Accelerated study

If you can manage a higher workload, you can take an additional subject per trimester (up to a maximum of 4 subjects at a time) to reduce how long it will take to complete your course. This will still fit into the three-day timetable.

Intensive options

Intensive intakes (T1B and T2B) are optional intakes offered alongside main intakes. The course delivery is condensed, so you will study 12 weeks of content over 6 weeks with 2 classes per subject per week that are mostly online. You can enrol in a maximum of 2 subjects (limited subjects available).

T4 is an optional trimester over 12 weeks outside of the main intake.

Intensive School

Selected subjects via Flexible Online (FOL) include on-campus intensive workshops. The workshops usually require 2 or 3 days on-campus per study period.

Study load may affect domestic students' Centrelink entitlement (Youth Allowance and Austudy).

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Start small, study your way

Not sure if a full degree is right for you? You don’t have to decide straight away. You can start with just 1 or 2 subjects and pay as you go. This lets you explore your study options without the pressure of committing to a full degree.

Our nested qualifications mean every subject counts. Complete eight subjects and you’ll have earned a diploma. This can be your finishing point or the first step towards a bachelor’s degree. You can begin part-time and switch to full-time when you’re ready.

It’s a flexible and low-risk way to see how studying fits into your life.


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Fast-track your degree

Want to graduate sooner? Taking on a heavier study load can help you complete a standard bachelor’s degree faster than the usual 3 years. There are 3 main ways to pick up the pace:

• 3 intakes a year. We run on trimesters rather than semesters, so there are three main intakes each year and less waiting around to start studying.

• Up to 4 subjects a trimester. Most students take three subjects at a time, but you can add a fourth to move through your degree quicker.

• 6-week intensive intakes. Some courses offer optional intensive intakes (T1B and T2B) that condense the teaching period, giving you another way to get ahead.

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Get double qualified faster

Many of our undergraduate degrees are designed with shared subjects, making it easy to broaden your expertise. Package two related degrees and graduate with a double qualification in less time than studying them separately.

Our internal credit transfer agreement helps you fast-track your studies and gain the skills to stand out in competitive industries. We also offer master's-level double degrees in Health and Business, so you are ready to take the next big step in your career.

Speak to a Future Student Advisor to explore current pathways, internal and external credit transfer possibilities, and how you could achieve a double qualification faster.

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Support when you need it

Maximum flexibility doesn’t mean you’re on your own. We offer a range of support to help keep you on track while you study. Get access to onboarding support, accessibility support, Success Coaches, wellbeing services and more.


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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the benefits of a flexible learning degree?
    Flexible study lets you fit a degree around your life rather than the other way around. Domestic students can study full or part-time, on campus, online or a blend of both, and our 3-day timetable makes it easier to balance study with work, family and everything else.
  • How do accelerate degrees work and how to fast track?
    Accelerating your degree means increasing your study load per trimester to complete your course sooner. At Torrens University, we run on trimesters with 3 intakes a year. You can take up to 4 subjects per trimester (most students take three) and pick up optional 6-week intensive intakes to move through your course faster.
  • What are the different ways I can study for a degree?
    You can choose from on-campus, online or blended delivery, study full-time, part-time or accelerated, and you can even start with a diploma before committing to a bachelor's degree.
  • Can I study 2 courses at the same time?
    If you want to broaden your expertise, a double degree lets you combine 2 related courses and graduate with both, often in less time than studying them separately. Many of our undergraduate degrees share subjects to make this work, so it's worth chatting to a Future Student Advisor about which combinations are available.

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