Think: Education Group - Sydney

(comprising: William Blue College of Hospitality and Tourism, Billy Blue College of Design, Billy Blue College of English, APM College of Business and Communication, APM Training Institute, Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT), and Jansen Newman Institute of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy)

TEL: 0207 193 7932    enquiries@degreesahead.co.uk

Think: Education Group includes some of Australia’s most respected colleges, covering a diverse range of specialist courses – from certificates in business to degrees in design.

At the core of our colleges is a shared commitment to teaching excellence and industry engagement that provide students with the knowledge, experience and attitude to excel in their chosen profession.

With over 130 years of combined history, our colleges share a common heritage. Our colleges emerged from our industries and professions – challenging convention and tradition to create a new standard in applied education. In this tradition, many of our courses provide students with professional experience as an embedded part of the course. The result is a unique mix of academically robust courses combined with a clear focus on real-world skills, knowledge and experience.

Today, Think: Education Group provides over 80 industry-leading qualifications to more than 3,500 students across three campuses in Sydney. Approximately half of our students are Australian with our international students coming from over 40 countries. This diverse student population creates a truly unique learning experience for our students.

Connected to industry:
At Think: Education Group, we emerged out of our industries and professions. This makes us fundamentally different to other education institutions. Our close connections with industry ensure that our courses are up-to-date and reflect the latest industry trends. Many of our courses include internship or industry placement opportunities, which provide our students with real-world experience. The result – great courses that meet the needs of industry and provide our graduates with great employment prospects.

Exceptional graduate outcomes:
Our colleges have built their reputations on producing outstanding graduates. Our graduates are highly sought-after by industry both in Australia and around the world. We are committed to assisting our students to start and accelerate their careers through the provision of dedicated careers support for our students and graduates.

Outstanding eductors:
Think: Education Group attracts a passionate group of educators. What makes our educators different is their experience in industry. Our educators are more than academics they are professionals within their field – from leading illustrators to experienced hospitality professionals.

Quality assured:
Quality is at the core of everything we do. Our courses are nationally accredited and are developed in partnership with our industries and professions. An independent Academic Board, including highly experienced and respected academics from across Australia, oversees our courses and academic operations.

Excellent facilities and student support:
Our campuses have been developed specifically to provide students with a challenging and rewarding experience in a great learning environment. Our campuses also include extensive academic and social support services to assist our students succeed.

Location

Our Sydney Colleges are located in leafy North Sydney, a lively and sophisticated business district just a few minutes from central Sydney across the famous Harbour Bridge.

William Blue College of Hospitality and Tourism

Established in 1990, William Blue is one of Sydney’s oldest and most respected hospitality education institutions. William Blue is widely respected for its close relationships with industry and its innovative courses. William Blue offers vocational and undergraduate programs in hospitality management, tourism management and culinary arts.

Billy Blue College of Design

Established in 1986, Billy Blue College of Design is one of Australia’s leading design schools. Emerging out of one of Sydney’s most respected design agencies, Billy Blue has built an unparalleled reputation within the professional design community. Billy Blue College of Design offers undergraduate degrees in communication design and multimedia design.

Billy Blue College of English

For over a decade, Billy Blue College of English has been preparing international students for the rigor of academic study

in Australia. Billy Blue College of English has built an excellent reputation in Sydney for delivering high quality, intensive English language programs in a supportive and challenging learning environment.

APM College of Business and Communication

Launched in 2008 as a sister college to APM Training Institute, APM College of Business and Communication provides a unique ‘fast track’ Bachelor of Business with specialisations in Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations.

APM Training Institute

Established in 1986, APM Training Institute is the leading provider of specialised education and training to the marketing and communications sector. APM Training Institute has forged strong partnerships with the major industry and professional associations. APM Training Institute offers an intensive one-year full-time Advanced Diploma in Business with multiple specialisations. APM also provides part-time programs for working professionals seeking to accelerate their career in one of the economy’s most dynamic sectors.

Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT)

Established in 1981, ACNT is one of Australia’s largest and most respected natural therapies colleges. ACNT offers a diverse range of nationally accredited qualifications covering four faculties: natural medicine; manual therapies; beauty; and sports & fitness. ACNT programs are offered by different modes of study - from full-time on-campus to self-paced distance education programs.

Jansen Newman Institute of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy

Think: Education Group’s oldest institution, JNI was established in 1978 to provide a new level of professional education for counsellors and psychotherapists. JNI is also one of Sydney’s oldest private higher education institutions. Today, JNI offers Bachelor of Graduate Diploma programs in human change, counselling and psychotherapy. JNI’s programs are respected for the high degree of experiential learning and the clear focus on creating exceptional professional practitioners.