University of New South Wales (UNSW) Courses

The UNSW Master of Statistics program is the longest running program of its kind in Australia. It aims to strengthen and deepen knowledge of the statistical science and to develop consulting and project writing skills.The program covers a wide range of statistical theory and practice and provides advanced training to students who consider further research in statistics.

A Medical Science degree will teach you about life, death, health and disease. Underpinning the practice of medicine, it delves deeply into the body's functions, including reactions to disease, drugs and the role of genetics. Incorporating facets of numerous scientific disciplines, you will graduate with an extensive understanding of the human body. The degree provides the basis for a career in biomedical research and is also an appropriate first degree if you are planning to move on to graduate medical or paramedical degrees.

The Master of International Business is a comprehensive postgraduate degree that teaches you a broad set of practical skills. International business is about how to be effective in today's globalised world, especially in multinational organisations, and this well-rounded qualification will provide a broad scope of business know-how. You'll develop the ability to think globally and strategically, setting you up to become an effective and successful leader in the global business environment.

The AGSM Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a full-time degree designed to prepare students for general management and executive leadership roles in business, government, or not-for-profit organisations. Students are immersed in active learning experiences and exposed to the practical tools and skills needed to thrive in their professional endeavours. The AGSM MBA combines traditional classroom teaching with case studies and teamwork to develop the next generation of leaders.

The Master of Professional Accounting (Extension) follows the structure of the Master of Professional Accounting but adds four extra courses in your choice of electives to further your knowledge. This provides you with the opportunity to complete a more comprehensive program beyond the core professional knowledge areas required for accreditation. 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 Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) degree allows high-performing students to deepen their knowledge of approaches, perspectives and traditions in psychology and undertake a significant research project. The program consists of a year-long major independent research project (completed under the guidance of an academic supervisor), and a thesis based on the project. In addition, you will complete advanced-level core and elective coursework.

The spectrum of mathematics stretches from the most fundamental and abstract research, to specific theories supporting new scientific findings, to concrete analyses of the world around us. The UNSW Master of Mathematics program offers intensive, high level training in all those aspects of mathematical sciences. Its flexible structure allows the students to build a program which suits their individual interest best, as its building blocks consist of both “pure” components which address the core theory, and “applied” components which explore practical solutions to real-world problems.

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The Master of Urban Development and Design offers you advanced study in the growth and change of urban form. The degree is multidisciplinary, Design Studio based and includes a compulsory field trip and workshop in a major international city. You will connect with fellow universities, city agencies and professionals to integrate the latest urban development practice with creative design to forge the 21st century city.You will study the synthesis of spatial political economy, urban design principles and paradigms, and urban design as public policy. The research/design component involves higher order research as a preparation for new practice frontiers, or a higher degree.

As a student in the UNSW Master of Landscape Architecture you will engage with the Sydney region as your landscape laboratory. In this degree you will work with leading academics, practitioners and industry representatives in landscape architecture as well as city planning, urban design, and architecture to explore issues of common concern. Through studios and lectures you will engage with experts at UNSW Built Environment in social agency, design performance, city analytics, urban renewal and regeneration, healthy built environments, design theory and history.

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The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry is a multidisciplinary degree that provides graduates with unique skills by bringing together studies in contemporary biology, biochemistry, pharmacology and essential chemistry. It encompasses all aspects of new drug design and development, from concept to clinic stages. Many steps are involved - from the design and synthesis of novel drug candidates, to their biochemical effects, testing regimes, and regulatory and ethical considerations. In your Honours year, you will complete a supervised research project.