Mature-age students
Returning to study
Thinking about returning to study? You’re in the right place. Whether you're upskilling, changing careers, or finally pursuing a long-held passion, studying as a mature-age student comes with unique challenges — and opportunities. Our mature-age student content hub is designed to help you navigate every step, from choosing the right institution and balancing study with work and family to financing your education and exploring flexible learning options.Here, you’ll find practical info on entry pathways, student life, and career planning, plus expert advice on making study fit into your lifestyle.
Read moreOther important information on this topic:
- 4 tips to navigate a career change
- What is a mature-age or non-school leaver student? Understanding your path to higher education
- Why returning to study might be the best decision you ever make
- Picking the perfect institution (without second-guessing yourself)
- VET vs. uni: which study path fits your future?
- Don't know where to begin? Understand your education options
- Starting fresh: how to access tertiary education as a mature-age student
- A stress-free guide to applying to study — and getting it right
- Paying for your education and funding your future
- How to embrace student life at any age
- Top tips for returning to study as a mature age student
- Non-school leaver entry requirements
Bootcamps, microcredentials and free online courses
Find out more about bootcamps, microcredentials, free online courses and MOOCs.
Read moreOther important information on this topic:
- What are MOOCs? Guide to free online courses and how to get started
- Business and Management MOOCs
- Communications MOOCs
- Computing and Information Technology MOOCs
- Education and Training MOOCs
- Environmental Studies MOOCs
- Health Services and Support MOOCs
- Humanities and Social Sciences MOOCs
- Nursing MOOCs
- Paralegal Studies MOOCs
- Psychology MOOCs
- Science MOOCs
- Medicine MOOCs
- Agriculture MOOCs
