Welcome to the Centre for Open Education
The Centre for Open Education is integral to the University's provision of many opportunities for lifelong learning including flexibility of access and modes of study. The Centre manages undergraduate and postgraduate Distance Education programs, Non-award study (both for interest and as a pathway for entry into one of 13 degrees), Session 3 study, Conveyancing Law and Practice, and Open Universities Australia.
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Non-Award Study Gain entry into a degree program through this alternative pathway, or study for general interest and professional purposes. |
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Distance Education Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Laws, and Bachelor of Education via distance. |
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Session 3 Fast track your degree, catch up on your units, and reduce your work load for next year. |
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Conveyancing Distance education course approved by the NSW Office of Fair Trading to provide educational qualification necessary to be a licensed Conveyancer. |
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Open Universities Australia Flexible online learning at your pace with the option to finish on-campus. |
Latest News
» Distance Education - The issuing of ID cards for Distance students has been delayed
» Distance Education - students who add an internal unit will liable for the new student amenties fee
» Conveyancing - Session 1 starts 12 March 2012. Check your iLearn unit at http://ilearn.mq.edu.au
» Distance Education - Mid year applications - Mid year applications open on 4 April 2012 and close on 30 June 2012. Applications for the Distance Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science are direct to COE via this site. All others are via UAC
» OUA - Study Period 1 starts 27 February 2012. Go to iLearn to log on to your unit.
Quick Links:
» Direct Application for BA and BSc
» Textbooks - find your unit texts at the Co-op Bookshop
» Assignment Submission - Coversheet
Centre Location
The Centre is located on Campus on level 1 of Building X5B. The entrance to the Centre is on the southern side of the building, adjacent to the W4 carpark.
Our location on campus (PDF 288.59KB)
Contact Details
One of the principal roles of the Centre is to provide a primary point of contact between distance education students and the University. The staff at the Centre are always willing to assist you with administrative matters pertaining to your enrolment, and will also determine whether your query necessitates the intervention of an academic adviser.
| Telephone | (02) 9850 7470 (national) |
| + 61 2 9850 7470 (international) | |
| Fax | (02) 9850 7480 (national) |
| + 61 2 9850 7480 (international) | |
| coe@mq.edu.au |
Disclaimer:
While Centre for Open Education has attempted to make the information on this website as accurate as possible, all content is for personal and/or educational use only, and is provided in good faith without any express or implied warranty. There is no guarantee given as to the accuracy or currency of any individual item. Persons accessing the website who require confirmation of any information should contact the the appropriate staff member concerned with that information. The University does not accept responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by use of the information contained on the website. All use is at the risk of the user.





