Do the standards apply to higher education delivered online as well?
Students study using different methods. As well as being on campus, students might use multi-media, video and online conferencing tools and podcasted lectures as part of their learning.
Some students study ‘online only’ courses. The TEQSA Act covers the many and diverse ways that higher education is delivered.
Before registering a higher education provider in Australia, TEQSA must be satisfied that students are given every opportunity to be successful in their studies, in line with the requirements of the TEQSA Act, and in particular, the Threshold Standards.
TEQSA does not, however, regulate the activities of international providers of online courses that are not registered in Australia. More information about TEQSA’s approach to eLearning can be found in our Information Sheet at http://www.teqsa.gov.au/sites/default/files/TEQSAeLearningInformationSheet.pdf