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Our top 10 blog posts of 2020

Our top 10 blog posts of 2020

It’s that time of year, where we say goodbye to the year that was and welcome all that the new year has to offer us.

It’s been a huge year in more ways than one. Before we turn our backs on 2020, we thought we’d take a trip down memory lane and share our top 10 most-viewed blog posts of the year!

10.The best universities for Education and Training

Published August 2020

Want to be a teacher? There are almost 350 undergraduate degrees in education and training listed on our course search — we looked at which ones performed best in skills development, student support and full-time employment.

9.The top performers in The Good Universities Guide 2021 ratings

Published October2020
Another year, another fresh batch of The Good Universities Guide ratings! These ratings provide a series of rankings and insights on Australian universities, helping you in the decision-making process when deciding where to study next year.

8. Ratings Review: The best universities to study nursing

Published July 2020

We looked at which universities with undergraduate nursing degrees performed best in full-time employment, skills development and graduate salary.

7. Free, online short courses from TAFE NSW

Published April 2020

2020 was a year where many of us found ourselves with more time on our hands — for those of us with a desire to broaden our skillset, there was no better time to get started. In response to the effects of COVID-19, TAFE NSW offered fee-free short courses for those living or working in NSW.

6. Is online study right for you?

Published March 2020

When this was published in March, we could not have predicted that almost all university study would have gone online in 2020!

We looked at what to expect when studying online, what type of student is best suited to this type of learning and which courses are best kept to the classroom.

5. Best flexible jobs for uni students

Published June 2020

Most students need gainful employment that doesn’t require considerable time or travel commitment. We’ve compiled the best online jobs for uni students, and side hustles you can do without punching a timeclock.

4. Which TAFE courses are free in Victoria?

Published May 2020

If you’re looking to upskill or change industries completely, 2020 may be the best time to make that change. Thanks to the Victorian Government’s $172 million investment to help fill industry skills gaps, there were over 40 free TAFE courses and 20 free apprenticeship pathway courses.

3. Choosing a course for 2021

Published August 2020

Applying for university or TAFE courses for 2021 is going to be different from previous years — there are so many uncertainties. One career advisor compiled some very useful tips for choosing a course – things to consider and how to apply.

2. The best free websites for online courses

Published January 2020

In addition to the qualification you graduate with, there are lots of other things you can do to boost your employability and make you a more well-rounded person. Soft skills such as time management, critical thinking, leadership and public speaking will set you apart from the pack.

1. Half-price TAFE courses in WA for 2020–2021

Published May 2020

In order to meet the demand for high-growth industries, the WA State Government halved course fees for 34 vocational qualifications and introduced an annual course fee cap.

From the team at The Good Universities Guide, we wish you a safe and happy 2021.

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