University of New South Wales (UNSW) Courses

This double degree will develop your analytical ability and understanding of complex legal issues while also building the knowledge and skills to construct, analyse and interpret fundamental structures and relationships. 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. The Advanced Mathematics degree involves advanced coursework with an Honours-level research project.

The Graduate Certificate in Optometry will extend your clinical skills and knowledge in a range of areas across optometry and vision science. You may choose from subjects covering ocular therapeutics, myopia management, public health and community eye care and advanced ocular disease. This Graduate Certificate has been designed to suit new and established practitioners who hold a degree in optometry. On completion, you will have the knowledge and skills to meet the growing demands of this area of healthcare.

The world relies increasingly on advances in biotechnology to overcome medical, environmental, agricultural and manufacturing challenges. Biotechnologists work at the forefront in pharmaceuticals, food, industrial chemicals, crop and livestock farming, environmental clean-up and forensics.This four-year degree, including an Honours year, provides comprehensive training in all aspects of the field. You will first learn the fundamentals of science in courses such as biology, chemistry and maths. You will then delve deeper into the multidisciplinary world of biotechnology, with courses in molecular biology, microbiology, chemistry, genetics and biotechnology. Gain invaluable practical experience in your Honours year, where you will experience scientific research first-hand and complete a supervised research project.

Aeronautical Engineering is the study of the design, development, manufacture, maintenance and control of machines or vehicles operating in the Earthâ€s atmosphere or in outer space.

The Master of Systems Engineering is for students who want to develop a high-level understanding of the principles and practices of systems engineering and their implementation through the design, development and application phases.

The Master of Special Operations and Irregular Warfare is aimed at military personnel and those in the security policy community, including security contractors, who would benefit from a better understanding of special operations as a military instrument. Postgraduate scholars seeking to develop a research competence in this field will also find this degree a valuable foundation.

The Master of Clinical Optometry is a two-year degree that serves as a pathway to registered practice as an optometrist in Australia, New Zealand and parts of Asia. It combines the theoretical discipline of vision science - the optics of lenses and instruments, the physiology of the eye, the psychophysics of vision and neuroscience - with the clinical art of primary eye care, which covers the diagnosis and management of ocular disease, the dispensing of spectacles and contact lenses, the management of people with special needs (children, low vision), sports vision and vision in the workplace.

Learn how to apply digital technologies to design responsive, interactive spaces. Computational design affects the way content is imagined, created, fabricated, delivered and displayed by combining architecture and design with computer science and engineering

The Master of Actuarial Studies suits those who have a strong background in actuarial studies, economics, mathematics or statistics. In this degree, you'll develop the technical expertise needed to pursue the role of an actuarial analyst, as well as other roles in the broader financial services industry. You can also strengthen your actuarial training by including relevant postgraduate electives from the Business School in other disciplines such as data analytics, accounting or finance.Applicants are expected to have a mathematical background equivalent to a full year of calculus and linear algebra at first-year university undergraduate level, with a grade above credit.

All the Engineering degrees at UNSW Canberra can be combined with a Bachelor of Science, which provides students with the option of graduating with two degrees at the end of five years of combined study.

The Master of Financial Planning is a comprehensive degree designed for graduates seeking an exciting career in personal financial and investment advice. If you wish to work with clients to build long-lasting, trusted relationships and provide sound financial guidance, this is the degree for you. Taught by leading finance and taxation academics, the master degree provides a level of training that allows you to advance in a personal financial and investment advisory career. You will develop knowledge and skills in financial markets, financial products, investment (theory, evidence and quantitative techniques), risk management, financial planning, taxation law and strategies, compliance, ethical and professional conduct.

The Graduate Diploma in Aviation Management is designed for students who do not have a university degree but have at least one year of relevant industry experience. This program develops the necessary skills in managers and professionals to be effective in aviation management. You will learn entirely through distance education; the online courses are delivered through a secure learning and teaching website, meaning you do not need to attend any on-campus activities.