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About The College
Our modular learning will help you reach your potential, no matter your starting point or ATAR.
With courses aligned to high growth industries, you will have the flexibility and support to craft your future. Whether you aspire to pursue further study or land the job of your dreams, Western sets you on a path to success.
The benefits
One course-specific subject a time without slowing down
Classes three days a week for three hours each day*
Personalised support through a dedicated success coach
Workshop style classes and real world assessments, instead of exams
* Some courses have additional practical classes.
No lectures. No exams. Study one course-specific subject at a time.
Traditionally, most post-secondary education courses involve studying four subjects at the same time, similar to secondary school. They also have 'final exams' after classes have completed.
With modular learning at The College at Western, instead of doing four subjects at once with lectures and tutorials, you study one course specific subject at a time in smaller workshop style classes. Each class runs for four weeks, before moving onto the next subject. This gives you more time to focus, without slowing you down. In addition, there are no exams or lectures, and all study and assessments for courses specific subjects are completed within four weeks.
Preparation learning is simultaneously conducted online, providing support relating to the subject that you are studying.
TRADITIONAL MODEL - ONE SEMESTER
"My college experience has been amazing, it’s made me realise what I can achieve, it’s given me the support to reach my potential."
Eillan, Diploma in Culture, Society and Justice
"The Learning is engaging, and it’s aligned with jobs needed in the future."
Christopher, Diploma in Culture, Society and Justice
"What I love the most is the interactive learning experience, there’s no exam stress of big lectures."
Susan, Diploma in Culture, Society and Justice
Modular Learning
Timetables for busy lives.
With morning, afternoon and evening options for most courses and learning content accessible online before classes, you can flex your study around your life commitments.
Our modular learning course timetables have been designed for busy lives. Typically, a timetable for a modular learning course will include classes:
- three days of the week
- for three hours each day
Note, some courses have additional practical classes.
Example Full-time timetables*
Morning session
Early afternoon session
Late afternoon session
Evening session
Note: The timetables above are only examples for illustration purposes. Class days and times will vary and not all options may be available for all courses. Some subjects will have additional practical class requirements.
Personalised support for your success.
As part of our modular learning model, you will be assigned a dedicated Student Success Coach. Student Success Coaches provide personalised one-to-one support and guidance and will be with you throughout your study journey at The College.
Your Student Success Coach will support you with:
- your career and study goals – including identifying career options and next steps.
- transitioning to the second year of a Bachelor degree at Western – including supporting you to enrol and arrange your timetable.
- making connections with your peers and the wider University community, including joining clubs and societies.
- developing helpful study habits and strategies – including time management and organisational techniques.
- accessing other specialist support services if needed, including counselling and welfare support.
Meet your Student Coaches here.
- “Success Coaches are there when you need help. Mine has been there for me through my highs and lows. It's really nice to know that someone's got my back.” - Meliza
- “Success Coaches are really there for you; they don't make you feel ashamed when you ask questions.” - Natalie
- “[Success Coaches] are always on your side no matter what and will make the course enjoyable and fulfilling.” - Reagan
- “Something that I know my friends wish they had is the access to a dedicated student success coach. For me the one-on-one guidance to map out my path has been so helpful.” – Lana
Gain two qualifications in the time of one.
Studying a Diploma with The College at Western means you have two choices – you can graduate with a Diploma in 12 months and be job-ready, or graduate and transition into the second year of one of the multiple Bachelor degree options at Western to achieve two qualifications in the time of one.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about modular learning.
Instead of attending lectures and tutorials and completing four subjects at the same time, our Modular Learning Model means you have more time to focus, by only completing one course-specific subject at a time, over four weeks, in smaller workshop style classes. There are no exams and no lectures.
No, you do not need an ATAR to study a Diploma or Undergraduate Preparation Program at The College at Western. Modular learning courses are open access to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over.
Instead of attending a lecture and completing exams as is the case in traditional learning, in modular mode you will be engaged in active learning – this may involve analysing case studies, developing solutions to real-world problems or engaging in collaborative problem solving. All study and assessments for course-specific subjects are completed within four weeks.
No. In modular mode you will complete a Diploma in 12 months (full-time study). Modular learning has been designed to provide greater focus to your learning and more flexibility to allow study to fit more easily into your life.
In modular learning, you will be assigned a dedicated Student Success Coach. Your Student Success Coach will provide you one-to-one guidance and support based on your individual strengths and study and career aspirations. Student Success Coaches provide support and referral to other specialist services.
We’ve re-imagined the way our courses are delivered using research on the best ways for students to learn. Our modular learning will help you reach your potential, no matter your starting point or ATAR.