University of New South Wales (UNSW) Courses

This double degree challenges those who want to engage in cutting-edge scientific research and developments while also gaining an understanding of the complex legal issues stemming from new industries. Medicinal Chemistry is an exciting area within the broad discipline of Chemistry that has seen rapid growth both within Australia and globally. It includes the development of new pharmaceutical agents, from concept through to clinical stage. Students have access to state-of-the-art technology and build extensive knowledge in scientific fields focusing on Medicinal Chemistry.

This double degree gives students the skills required to deal with complex legal issues stemming from new industries and contemporary science disciplines.

Take your studies to the next level with this one-year Honours degree, where you will gain advanced knowledge and research skills in Actuarial Studies. Actuaries play a vital role in strategic planning and financial management in the financial services, insurance and superannuation industries. Through a significant research thesis, you will develop analytical, problem-solving and research skills highly sought after in business and government.

The Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) is a one-year advanced undergraduate degree for high-achieving students, designed for those who have completed an undergraduate degree in Media Arts (or cognate area) and wish to extend their critical and creative skills in media arts contexts. It enables students to advance their knowledge by developing a significant practice-led research project.Graduates develop a detailed understanding of the relationship between theory and practice in contemporary media arts contexts, providing pathways to higher-degree research programs such as a Master of Fine Arts or PhD, as well as a range of careers in the arts, media and cultural sectors.

The Master of Professional Accounting is suitable for graduates with little to no previous exposure to the study of accounting. You will gain an excellent foundation in business with a strong accounting focus and learn accounting principles, their applications and other relevant knowledge in economics, finance, information systems and law. The skills and knowledge you gain through this degree will help towards a career in accounting.

If you're a professional looking to acquire capabilities to advance into management and leadership roles in the information, communications and technology industries, this degree will enable you to gain advanced level competencies to graduate as an industry leader. It's designed to provide you with strong analytical skills to help solve complex implications of technology decisions and change in today's fast-changing business environment.

The Psychological Science/Law double degree is a five-year program (full-time) and provides an opportunity to obtain two degrees suited to law students who also have an interest in the study of psychology.

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The Music degree is your opportunity to develop your theoretical and practical skills to the highest standards in performing, composing, improvising, researching, producing and teaching. Students benefit from our creative and contemporary environment, which includes purpose-built facilities, diverse performance opportunities and courses taught by leading academics in the field. In addition to core courses in performance, musicianship and musicology - and extensive training in ensemble skills and professional practice - you will also study one of four specialist music streams: music creative practice, music inquiry, sonic arts or music pedagogy.

The Master of Laws by Coursework offers a flexible and specialised opportunity for you to develop an advanced, integrated and contemporary understanding of one or more areas of legal study. Courses offered in this degree combine a level of sophistication and technical difficulty with a substantial consideration of relevant international, professional and cross-disciplinary aspects of the subject matter.In this one-year degree you will take eight elective courses from a wide range of options and undertake at least one research-based project, which will allow you the opportunity to apply your legal knowledge and skills in a practical academic context. You will learn both broad interdisciplinary insights and detailed examination of emerging legal issues, such as how technology is reshaping the legal landscape.

Vision Science is the study of the sensory processes that underlie vision, and the development and use of vision-related technologies. This degree is designed to develop scientists who can work within ophthalmic industries to develop new technologies, diagnostic instruments and patient care options.Through theoretical studies and direct training, you will graduate with a broad and deep understanding of the areas relevant to a career in vision science, such as optics, anatomy and functioning of the eye, eye disorders, clinical optometry, ocular therapy, sensation and perception and psychophysics. You will also learn about research design, methods and experimentation that can be applied in the field.

Broaden your career prospects by studying Music in combination with an Engineering (Honours) degree. 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 skills. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will equip you for a career as a professional engineer, giving you a solid background in mathematics, natural sciences and computing that will prepare you for your chosen specialisation. You will apply yourself to engineering design and enquiry projects, professional engineering practice, engineering and technical management and conduct research towards your thesis project.