At UOW, you broaden your outlook on life and you have a choice of nine faculties in which to do so.
We offer internationally recognised courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
A good starting point in selecting the right course is to think about careers that interest you. Check out which degrees are relevant, and what subjects or qualifications can lead you there.
You also need to think realistically about your academic ability. What fields or subjects are you good at? If you love Business Studies, a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Innovation might be suited to you... or if you’re a science guru, perhaps a Master of Biotechnology after your under grad degree will bolster your career prospects.
Undergraduate Bachelor degree (3–4 years):
Your first degree, undertaken at any point after high school. Many programs allow you to choose elective subjects across different disciplines so you can develop a range of skills and knowledge that meet your own unique needs.
Our popular double degrees let you specialise twice so you can pursue your interests and further your career prospects. And a double major allows you to fine-tune your focus—you don't have to sacrifice one talent or interest for another.
In some fields, you won’t even need to make any decisions about what to major in before you start. Once you’ve decided on, and enrolled in, a degree try to pick first-year subjects that will help keep your options open in case you have a change of heart.
Future Finder helps you choose the right subjects for your desired study program—and can also recommend which study programs might be best for you.
For other ideas, go to CourseFinder and click on ‘Undergraduate’
What's involved in a degree?
A full-time student usually undertakes eight subjects (48 credit points) per year. Each subject is allocated a credit point value. A degree requiring 144 credit points usually takes three years of full-time study to complete.
A double degree is two degrees (one which takes four years and one which takes three years), completed in as little as five years.
Workload will be about 48 hours per week—about 15–20 hours in lectures, tutorials and studios or labs; the remainder will be spent reading, and completing assignments and other requirements.
Part-time students usually enrol in four subjects (24 credit points) per year. Almost all degrees may be undertaken on a part-time basis.
Assessments are based on a combination of class examinations, formal examinations, practical exercises and written work.
If someone’s doing particularly well in their degree, they should consider an Honours degree. This is usually one additional year of study following the successful completion of a three-year degree.
Study Opportunities after your undergraduate degree
Postgraduate coursework:
Most of the Masters by Coursework degree consists of subjects in a particular discipline or professional area. It’s for students who have a recognised Bachelor degree in the same discipline, and will take one or two years to complete.
You could also do a Graduate Diploma (1 year) to take an alternative direction to your Bachelor degree. A Graduate Certificate (6 months) is for students who have academic qualifications and professional experience other than a Bachelor degree. Both qualifications could lead to entry into a Masters degree. For ideas, go to CourseFinder and click on ‘POSTGRADUATE’.
Postgraduate research:
No more than one-third of the PhD or Masters by Research degree is coursework. You will submit a written thesis that makes a contribution to a body of knowledge and demonstrates your capacity to conduct independent research.
Entry requirements vary; a Bachelor degree with Honour Class II Division 2 or higher (or equivalent) is generally accepted. You should first determine your field of study and then find the faculty or academic unit that conducts research in that area.
Sydney Business School:
A range of postgraduate courses with flexible learning formats. The school also provides a range of executive short courses. The Sydney Business School is a research-intensive business school. Visit the website for more information.
