Tertiary Education Industry Viewpoint

The Tertiary Education industry has undergone significant change over the last five years and will continue to adapt to the changing needs of the economy and society. Currently the Tertiary Education market is catered for by 40 public universities across Australia and a further three specialised private universities. Online courses have become increasingly popular with many subjects and courses offered entirely online. More than two thirds of university students are undertaking undergraduate studies, involving between 3-4 years full-time study. The number of students enrolled in bachelor’s degrees has increased since the Federal Government uncapped the number for bachelor courses in 2012. Completing a bachelor’s degree is becoming increasingly common due to competition in the workplace. Master’s degrees are the next largest segment with Master’s by coursework being the most popular postgraduate program. A rise in unemployment and increasing competition in the workplace has led to Master’s degree becoming increasingly popular over the last five years.