University of New South Wales (UNSW) Courses

By studying how human activity impacts our planet, environmental scientists help shape policy and environmental regulations to create sustainable solutions. This degree will teach you the theory and practical skills you need to influence decisions by providing guidance on how to create a balance between economic, social and environmental concerns. A hands-on learning experience allows students to tackle real-world problems and fieldwork is a key feature of a number of courses in the degree. Fields of study include biology, earth science, ecology, environmental chemistry, geography and marine science.

This double degree is suited to law students who wish to add a strong technical dimension to their training or to potential engineers who wish to understand the legal and social aspects of the engineering profession. The Law degree aims to develop graduates who have excellent analytical skills, a capacity for scholarly research, effective oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to personal and professional development, ethical practice and social responsibility. In Engineering, you can choose from one of 18 specialised disciplines, ranging from traditional areas such as construction and civil engineering to growing fields like photovoltaics and solar energy engineering.

Big data has disrupted the skills and knowledge required of employees across functions to deliver value to their organisations. The demand for professionals with analytics capabilities who can skillfully apply data-driven decisions is increasing exponentially. UNSW Business School has introduced a suite of online analytics programs to meet this demand.

This innovative degree extends the Civil Engineering Bachelor degree by including courses in Architecture from the Faculty of Built Environment. Civil engineers create and manage the infrastructure of our built environment, including bridges, roads and highways, tunnels, dams, ports and harbours, railways, water supply and sewerage schemes, irrigation systems and many other structures.

This double degree will provide you with theoretical and practical expertise in information systems (IS), and also give you the business background to take these skills to the next level.The Commerce component provides you with a fundamental understanding of general business principles and allows you to develop specialist knowledge in a business area of your choice.

Modern finance heavily relies on mathematical modelling, for instance managing investment portfolios, financial planning, pricing of financial products, or analysing business risk. The UNSW Master of Financial Mathematics program offers high-level training in principles of modern finance and its mathematical foundations, stochastic analysis, risk assessment, and relevant computational techniques.

Students of international studies - whether they are aspiring diplomats or gifted linguists - have a natural curiosity about the world. This degree challenges you to examine the dynamics of global and regional change, explore developments in international politics and economics, and evaluate the ways in which the world is changing.

The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Flying is designed to meet the needs of anyone seeking a career as an airline pilot. This program provides you with the ground and simulator training required by airlines for pilots prior to type endorsement. The core training involves concepts and practices of Multi-Crew-Coordination and the training in Aeroplane Systems required for you to operate an airline-category aeroplane as a pilot.This Diploma also includes four related aviation postgraduate theory courses. You will learn about aviation safety management systems, human factors, accident investigation techniques, airworthiness for transport category aircraft and flight deck ops. The duration of this one-year program depends on the pattern of attendance, which can be full-time or part-time; it is one year if studied full time but it can be undertaken on a part-time basis.

Are you a working teacher looking to update or add to your qualifications? The Graduate Certificate in Teaching is recognised as an additional teaching qualification in schools around Australia. It is a flexible but intensive course which includes 25 days of school-based advanced professional practice. You will gain a solid base for further study at the Master level. As this degree is designed for working teachers, you can undertake it part-time. To complete a Graduate Teaching Certificate, you must have relevant studies in the teaching specialisation you wish to enrol in. You must also be teaching at a school that will allow you to undertake advanced professional practice, as we do not find suitable schools for this placement.

The Graduate Certificate in Change Management (GCCM) is designed for practising managers who are particularly interested in managing change. The program centres on action learning (also called 'experiential learning') which involves drawing on your personal experiences to formulate new concepts. Course exercises and issues relevant to your organisation form the content of the Graduate Certificate. Readings from the course materials and online discussions with colleagues encourage you to analyse your job experiences in a structured way. The GCCM structure is designed to be flexible, with the certificate delivered completely online.

The Design (Honours) degree is a one-year advanced undergraduate degree for high-achieving students, designed for those who have completed an undergraduate degree in Design and wish to extend their critical and creative skills. It enables students to advance their knowledge and understanding by developing a significant practice-led research project. Access to leading research labs and a selective professional placement program allow students to explore the potential of contemporary design. Graduates develop a deeper understanding of design strategy, design methods and research, providing pathways to an array of careers in the design and cultural sectors, as well as to higher-degree research programs such as a Master of Philosophy or PhD.

Broaden your career prospects by studying Music and Advanced Science together. This double degree gives you a specialist qualification in music as well as advanced-level qualifications in science. Music courses provide training in one of four streams: music creative practice, musicology, sonic arts and music pedagogy. All streams are supported by a variety of large and small, Western and non-Western music ensembles as well as extensive opportunities for developing musicianship. The Advanced Science component is designed to challenge you in critical thinking, research and innovation. You will study foundation courses, which may include subjects such as biology, chemistry, physics and maths, before choosing majors where you will get to explore what inspires you most. In your final year, you will undertake a supervised research project and, in some cases, advanced-level coursework as part of the Honours course.