University of New South Wales (UNSW) Courses

Industrial designers influence the way we live by designing things we use every day. They consider the technical aspects of design together with user experience.In this degree you will learn design process, visual communication, technology and materials, market research, ergonomics, research methods and professional practice.This combination of skills ensures graduates are work ready and highly employable.

Reproductive medicine is at the forefront of emerging medico-scientific technology, offering hope to many people trying to have a child. Increasing numbers of medical practitioners are developing special interests in this area - particularly GPs, family planning practitioners and specialist gynaecologists working in menopause and infertility. Similar specialisations are also emerging in nursing and counselling, and among biological scientists.The Graduate Certificate in Reproductive Medicine will give you detailed foundational knowledge in reproductive medicine and the ability to deliver a high standard of clinical care to patients.

The Master of Construction Project Management will teach you modern management methodologies and how to apply them across the different phases of the construction life cycle. It will give you an advanced understanding of the body of knowledge in construction project management, including established theories and recent developments, and you will learn to apply these principles to new and complex buildings and infrastructure.

The Master of City Planning is a two-year, professionally accredited degree consisting of one research project or urban design studio and 14 courses. It allows you to choose one of four specialisations on the way to planning accreditation: City Development and Renewal, City Design, History and Theory, and Healthy Sustainable Communities. In the second year you devise and undertake an independent major research project, which allows you to deepen your engagement with your area of specialisation - or, under the City Design pathway, you may be able to undertake the Urban Design Studio (which is undertaken together with students from the Master of Urban Development and Design).

The UNSW Graduate Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics is a short and flexible program designed to deepen the mathematics or statistics knowledge gained in undergraduate studies. It is intended to students with a degree comprising a significant quantitative component, such as Science, Engineering or Finance, who wish to consolidate their mathematical background for further studies.

This double degree is designed to allow students to gain accreditation as both Engineers and Surveyors, which gives them flexibility in their future careers.The Civil Engineering degree provides students with an excellent grounding in theory and applications, through the study of structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transport engineering and water engineering, as well as construction and management. The Surveying component prepares graduates for opportunities in the various branches of Surveying and the numerous Spatial Information disciplines. To this end, the degree covers general scientific and IT principles, as well as specialised Surveying and Spatial Information topics.

The Master of Architecture provides professional education in the practice and theory of architecture. Our degree delivers a well-rounded architectural education appropriate to contemporary multidisciplinary professional practice, building on the solid disciplinary foundation established in the Bachelor or Architectural Studies. In addition, it allows you to choose one of four course streams, to tailor your education to specific areas of the discipline. These are: High Performance Technology, Housing, Urban Conditions or Social Agency.

The Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning is designed to develop (or upgrade) your skills in investment, financial planning and taxation for a career in personal financial advisory. You'll gain knowledge in financial markets, financial products, investment (theory, evidence and quantitative techniques), risk management, financial planning, taxation law and compliance, as well as ethical and professional conduct.

The Faculty of Engineering and the UNSW Business School offer a double degree that qualifies students for two degrees after five-and-a-half years of study: the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and the Bachelor of Commerce. Alongside the wide range of disciplines available in engineering, you will gain a good understanding of the many aspects of business and develop specialist knowledge in a business area of your choice, opening the door to a variety of careers and industries.Honours may be completed in your Commerce major by completing the separate one-year Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree.

The Graduate Diploma in City Planning is a year-long program designed for you to move into planning from a related discipline, or to gain a greater understanding of planning from a relevant professional standpoint. Key areas of study include urban society, theory and history, city economics and development, the environment and sustainability, strategic spatial planning, law, administration, research and analysis.

The Graduate Certificate in Cultural Leadership consists of four courses that introduce you to contemporary art and the workings of arts and cultural institutions. It is an ideal short program for those who want to enter cultural leadership from other professional backgrounds or extend their qualifications in this area.Your courses will focus on communication skills for creative disciplines and a critical introduction to exhibitions and the role of art institutions. The program also includes electives in art history, contemporary art, and Aboriginal art.

This double degree combines a highly valued business qualification with a fine arts qualification, for those who want to be involved with practitioners in visual arts or related fields. The Commerce component will provide you with the opportunity to explore your interests in one of a range of business disciplines, while Fine Arts offers you strong fundamentals in fine arts through either the Studio Practice or Art Theory major.