University in Western Australia
Nov 25th 2007, 9:48 pm
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University in Western Australia
I've recently applied for university in Western Australia using TISC for course at Murdoch University and University of WA. I'm basically wondering whether from the experience of other people whether going to university in Australia is worthwhile in comparison to the UK for example, and whether it represents value for money.
I briefly went to university here in the UK back in September following the completion of my A-levels, although it didn't really work out for me for several reasons. My parents are emigrating back to WA in about April, and although I'd like to reapply to university back here for next September, I'd be better off financially going with my parents. I've looked into funding for example, and have been told that as an Australian resident, I can gain 75% of the necessary funding through a commonwealth supported place.
In anyone's opinion, would a place at an Australian uni be worthwhile, particularly for if I wanted to return to the UK with my qualification? (Looking to do a BA in Sustainable Development or Geography).
I briefly went to university here in the UK back in September following the completion of my A-levels, although it didn't really work out for me for several reasons. My parents are emigrating back to WA in about April, and although I'd like to reapply to university back here for next September, I'd be better off financially going with my parents. I've looked into funding for example, and have been told that as an Australian resident, I can gain 75% of the necessary funding through a commonwealth supported place.
In anyone's opinion, would a place at an Australian uni be worthwhile, particularly for if I wanted to return to the UK with my qualification? (Looking to do a BA in Sustainable Development or Geography).
Nov 25th 2007, 9:52 pm
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Re: University in Western Australia
I've recently applied for university in Western Australia using TISC for course at Murdoch University and University of WA. I'm basically wondering whether from the experience of other people whether going to university in Australia is worthwhile in comparison to the UK for example, and whether it represents value for money.
I briefly went to university here in the UK back in September following the completion of my A-levels, although it didn't really work out for me for several reasons. My parents are emigrating back to WA in about April, and although I'd like to reapply to university back here for next September, I'd be better off financially going with my parents. I've looked into funding for example, and have been told that as an Australian resident, I can gain 75% of the necessary funding through a commonwealth supported place.
In anyone's opinion, would a place at an Australian uni be worthwhile, particularly for if I wanted to return to the UK with my qualification? (Looking to do a BA in Sustainable Development or Geography).
I briefly went to university here in the UK back in September following the completion of my A-levels, although it didn't really work out for me for several reasons. My parents are emigrating back to WA in about April, and although I'd like to reapply to university back here for next September, I'd be better off financially going with my parents. I've looked into funding for example, and have been told that as an Australian resident, I can gain 75% of the necessary funding through a commonwealth supported place.
In anyone's opinion, would a place at an Australian uni be worthwhile, particularly for if I wanted to return to the UK with my qualification? (Looking to do a BA in Sustainable Development or Geography).
Most British people won't know the general pecking order of Australian universities but if university is in the Group of Eight it's at least a good start.
Nov 25th 2007, 9:54 pm
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Re: University in Western Australia
UWA is university in WA with the strongest general reputation. http://www.go8.edu.au
Most British people won't know the general pecking order of Australian universities but if university is in the Group of Eight it's at least a good start.
Most British people won't know the general pecking order of Australian universities but if university is in the Group of Eight it's at least a good start.
Nov 26th 2007, 4:42 am
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Re: University in Western Australia
I've recently applied for university in Western Australia using TISC for course at Murdoch University and University of WA. I'm basically wondering whether from the experience of other people whether going to university in Australia is worthwhile in comparison to the UK for example, and whether it represents value for money.
I briefly went to university here in the UK back in September following the completion of my A-levels, although it didn't really work out for me for several reasons. My parents are emigrating back to WA in about April, and although I'd like to reapply to university back here for next September, I'd be better off financially going with my parents. I've looked into funding for example, and have been told that as an Australian resident, I can gain 75% of the necessary funding through a commonwealth supported place.
In anyone's opinion, would a place at an Australian uni be worthwhile, particularly for if I wanted to return to the UK with my qualification? (Looking to do a BA in Sustainable Development or Geography).
I briefly went to university here in the UK back in September following the completion of my A-levels, although it didn't really work out for me for several reasons. My parents are emigrating back to WA in about April, and although I'd like to reapply to university back here for next September, I'd be better off financially going with my parents. I've looked into funding for example, and have been told that as an Australian resident, I can gain 75% of the necessary funding through a commonwealth supported place.
In anyone's opinion, would a place at an Australian uni be worthwhile, particularly for if I wanted to return to the UK with my qualification? (Looking to do a BA in Sustainable Development or Geography).
75%! if thats right thats pretty good ! but my uderstanding is from this:
http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/Main/Fe...te/Default.htm
which if i read this right and from previous experience means that altho you might be a permanent resident you also need to be a citizen to get support? dont know if you are? sounds good if what you've been told is correct but i would check. also - know a couple of uk guys who looked into coming over and studying but will cost international student rates if you're not a citizen, which could be 3 or 4 times as much money as domestic students, so they went back to the uk to get their degrees. in terms of quality, if you can get a degree incorporating honours that will make it more attractive to and employer and also related work experience/internship/vacation work will add to you employability - hope that helps - get the fees checked!
Nov 26th 2007, 5:05 am
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Re: University in Western Australia
Permanent residents pay domestic fees but don't get the fee discount/deferral schemes that Australian citizens can get.
Nov 26th 2007, 10:44 am
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Re: University in Western Australia
hey glw88
75%! if thats right thats pretty good ! but my uderstanding is from this:
http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/Main/Fe...te/Default.htm
which if i read this right and from previous experience means that altho you might be a permanent resident you also need to be a citizen to get support? dont know if you are? sounds good if what you've been told is correct but i would check. also - know a couple of uk guys who looked into coming over and studying but will cost international student rates if you're not a citizen, which could be 3 or 4 times as much money as domestic students, so they went back to the uk to get their degrees. in terms of quality, if you can get a degree incorporating honours that will make it more attractive to and employer and also related work experience/internship/vacation work will add to you employability - hope that helps - get the fees checked!
75%! if thats right thats pretty good ! but my uderstanding is from this:
http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/Main/Fe...te/Default.htm
which if i read this right and from previous experience means that altho you might be a permanent resident you also need to be a citizen to get support? dont know if you are? sounds good if what you've been told is correct but i would check. also - know a couple of uk guys who looked into coming over and studying but will cost international student rates if you're not a citizen, which could be 3 or 4 times as much money as domestic students, so they went back to the uk to get their degrees. in terms of quality, if you can get a degree incorporating honours that will make it more attractive to and employer and also related work experience/internship/vacation work will add to you employability - hope that helps - get the fees checked!
At some point though, maybe tonight, I'll have to phone the universities themselves as they suggested this would be a good idea just to ensire that this would be the situation at the universities I've applied for.
