Higher education dreams right here
Country University Centre Bass Coast is a dedicated local study and learning space for higher education students.
Country University Centre (CUC) Bass Coast is a dedicated local study and learning space for higher education students in the Bass Coast region.
The Centre is located at 21-23 Baillieu Street East, Wonthaggi. CUC Bass Coast is part of the Country Universities Centre affiliate network, including 13 Centres in 15 locations across Australia. The Australian Government supports the Centre under the Regional University Centres Program alongside critical local support.
It used to be the case that if you lived in a rural area, going to university meant going away to university. Thankfully that's no longer the case. With so many online courses, studying a university degree without leaving home is easier than ever.
"The most significant benefit of distance education for regional students is the range of course options available at their doorstep,” said Andrea Evans-McCall, Centre Manager at CUC Bass Coast.
“Undertaking distance education means students can maintain involvement in their local communities, part-time employment, and stay connected to their support networks."
CUC Bass Coast, provides the infrastructure to enable students to succeed while learning remotely, including high-speed internet, quiet study spaces, and local face-to-face academic support, via the Learning Skills Advisors (LSA) program.
The LSA program is designed to build confidence and academic skills for regional students studying via distance. Getting settled into study and learning the necessary skills to succeed at university, such as navigating online portals, creating study plans, and understanding new university terminology, can be difficult. The LSA program is a free service designed to support students through their studies. Whatever the stumbling block, CUC Bass Coast is there to help all registered students, from those new to study to more experienced students.
"The academic community CUC Bass Coast provides meant more to me than the fantastic physical space,” said alumnus Matt, who recently graduated with a Master of Professional Psychology from Deakin University.
“The support the Centre staff provided was invaluable, the Learning Skills Advisor accountability buddy program was great, and just knowing that someone was on this journey with me kept me motivated."
If you are a university student, registration to CUC Bass Coast is free. Here are ten reasons why you should register.
- Less distraction, be more productive in the quiet study spaces.
- Break-out rooms for online tutorials, exams, and group work.
- Free printing.
- Warmth, save on your power bill.
- Improve your general academic skills via one-on-one tutoring from our dedicated Learning Skills Advisor.
- Dual computer screens.
- CUC Bass Coast Centre Manager can support you with university administrative tasks.
- Accessible hours, 5am to midnight seven days a week.
- Connect with like-minded people and experience a campus-like environment.
- AND for that one time when you really need the support!
Book a private tour. You will get the opportunity to see fantastic facilities; career activity packs will be provided for children.
Tours will run during the school holidays from June 27 to July 8. Please get in touch with Andrea, Centre Manager on 0418 515 328 or degrees@cucbasscoast.edu.au to book your time.
