Centre for Regional Engagement
February 11 2009
UniSA students based in regional South Australia have some new
flexibility in their study choices this year.
Students who have been enrolled as “external” students in a range of
programs have the opportunity to study their core courses and some
elective courses in a real life classroom on-campus.
Explaining the new options, Head of Business at Whyalla, Dr Janet Sawyer
said that for many students who are studying a degree program offered
externally, there were common core courses with programs offered at the
University of South Australia’s Whyalla campus. Some courses offered
could also be credited as electives in your chosen field of study.
“We now want to take advantage of that and welcome external students to
some of the core course classes offered on campus,” Dr Sawyer said.
“While external studies are invaluable for many working students or
people who are quite a distance from a campus – providing the option to
attend classes on campus will offer new benefits for those who can take
up the opportunity.”
Local Whyalla student Tracey Watson, is completing her Bachelor of
management externally through UniSA City West campus in Adelaide.
“I discovered that over the next study period some of my courses will be
offered in Whyalla so I am really keen to take this opportunity to study
with a class of other students,” Watson said.
“This will be a real boost and give me the chance to experience uni in a
new way and benefit from real time interaction with other students. The
bonus of doing this in Whyalla is the smaller class sizes, which means
more opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss topics and benefit from the
collective ideas of other students.”
Dr Sawyer said there were important aspects of learning fulfilled by the
classroom situation including developing and interacting within a group
dynamic and the psychological bonus of connecting with a group of people
sharing the same learning challenges.
“External study opportunities really are a vital option for people in
regional and remote communities and people who have to balance the
demands of careers and family with their study – but it is wonderful to
be able to offer this flexible new option for face-to-face class time
for many of our students located in the regions.”
More information about your study options at Whyalla contact Campus
Central Whyalla on 08 8647 6161.
