Karina - I have 7 more units to do on the bachelor degree, then will apply for the post grad diploma. It will depend on how many units I do at a time as to how long it will take me. At the moment, I am only doing 1 unit, but next semester, I may do 2. Good luck with your STAT!!

Sushee - my sister is doing a BA in counselling and psych (double major) at ECU. I love Community Studies as it isthe area I want to work in when I have finished (community counsellor for women with PND, anxiety, abuse etc). I find ECU to be fantastic for mature age students. I did some units at Curtin a while back, but didn't like the way they structured it. I find ECU to be more practical and the tutors and lecturers are very easy to get in touch with etc.

I also plan to do keep working in the area as well, so that I am balancing out my theoretical knowledge with practical experience. I am currently on the board of a community legal centre that works with refugees, so I am gaining a lot of practical experience there. This is also great when applying for jobs in the future!