Distance Education
Swinburne offers a number of flexible delivery options developed for students who are unable to study at a campus on a regular basis. Particularly suitable for those with family or work commitments, these distance education options ensure that being a Swinburne student doesn't have to involve a burdensome travel schedule.
Postgraduate Courses Offered Via Distance Education or Online
Courses shown here are the highest level achievable. Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma levels may also be available.
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| Arts | ||
Online |
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| Aviation | ||
Distance Education |
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Distance Education |
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| Business, Entrepreneurship and Management | ||
Master of Technology (Business Systems Design and Management) |
Online |
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Online |
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Online |
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Online |
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Online |
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Graduate Certificate of Business (Small Business Management) |
Online |
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Online |
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| Engineering | ||
Distance Education |
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| Science and Technology | ||
| Master of Science (Astronomy) | Online |
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Online |
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Online |
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Online or Distance Education |
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Distance Education |
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Distance Education |
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Distance Education |
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Online |
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| Social Sciences | ||
Distance Education |
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Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Technical Communication) |
Online |
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Distance Education
Distance education is a flexible mode of delivery, in which on-campus attendance is either not required or kept to a minimum. Students are provided with a range of comprehensive learning materials which may include study guides, readings, set exercises and references. Some distance education programs also integrate online learning into course delivery.
Online Delivery
A number of Swinburne programs are available entirely online, with others offering selected online units. Students who choose to study online have access to a range of benefits and technological innovations. These may include virtual lectures, eTutors, and access to learning communities through email and group chatrooms.