University of New South Wales (UNSW) Courses

Stand out in business and finance by combining essential quantitative and modelling skills from Actuarial Studies with Economics.Actuaries play a vital role in strategic planning and financial management in the financial services, insurance and superannuation industries. This degree provides a solid foundation to enter the actuarial profession through studies in mathematics, statistics, accounting, economics, finance, demographics, analytics and modelling.Economics subjects will equip you with analytical and statistical skills you can apply to any business or finance role. Core studies in economic theory and econometric methods - combined with a specialisation in econometrics, economics or financial economics - will give you a solid grounding in modern economics analysis.You may also choose to take on a third major from subjects such as accounting, business law, finance, management, marketing, real estate studies or taxation.

The Graduate Diploma (Research) aims to give you specialised knowledge and research training in disciplines within the Faculty of Science. You will be expected to complete disciplinary coursework (of 18-24 Units of Credit) and a significant independent research project (24-30 UoC). You can choose from a diverse range of disciplines, so the exact proportion of research-based work and coursework may differ by School. In addition to conducting research and coursework, you will be expected to undertake Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) training, attend and present seminars, write a literature review and thesis.

Forensic psychology involves the intersection of psychology and law. Over two years of the Master of Psychology (Forensic), you will study courses that cover psychological assessment, intervention in and applications of forensic psychology, professional and ethical practice, and law for psychologists. This program is primarily taught by the School of Psychology, with input from the School of Law.

This program provides professional development in mine ventilation and mine environment monitoring for mining engineers and other mining personnel. It is delivered in a distant, flexible format. The Diploma is structured to meet the needs of both the metalliferous and coal mining sectors. The accredited programs offered by UNSW for the appointment of Statutory Coal Mine Ventilation Officers in both NSW and QLD can be taken as options in the Diploma. The course contents have been developed from standard texts, industry guidelines and case studies. These are delivered from both a theoretical and operational perspective with the aim that course contents will be immediately relevant to industry. As this is a professional development course, it is essential that the student has access to a mine site with the support of industry. It is preferable that the student is working at a mine site. Assessments are geared to practical evaluation of mine ventilation systems.

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

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 Pre-Doctoral Business Studies is a pathway for students wanting to undertake a PhD in the UNSW Business School. Comprising the first component of the School's doctoral program, it is designed to allow Business School doctoral students to take up to two successive years of advanced coursework during their doctoral studies. Students should be able to demonstrate a superior command of knowledge in the relevant business field and be proficient at analysing and evaluating evidence. This degree constitutes one year of advanced coursework including a research project.

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Do you currently work in the underground hard rock or coal mining industry, specifically in the field of strata control? Or do you intend to work in this area? The Master of Mine Geotechnical Engineering is the postgraduate degree for you. You will receive an initial grounding in fundamental principles of rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering, as well as comprehensive cover of practical strata control applications. Our courses are designed for people working at mine sites and are offered in a flexible delivery format; many are available in distance mode with a limited number of face-to-face workshops/sessions. Assessments will include practical site-based assignments, including group work, interactive work and presentations. Please note that some electives may be offered only every two years and international students are not eligible to enrol on a student visa.

The Master of Urban Development and Design (Extension) offers you advanced study in the growth and change of urban form. It 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. Using Sydney as a case study, this degree's Extension element provides you with a deeper critical understanding of design techniques for burgeoning cities and older urban regions facing structural change.

Broaden your career prospects by studying Music and Commerce together. This double degree gives you a specialist qualification in music as well as a highly valued qualification from the UNSW Business School. 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 Commerce component allows you to design a degree that aligns with your interests and career ambitions in accounting, finance, human resource management, marketing, information systems or taxation. You also have the option of designing the Commerce degree with a broader business focus through specialisations in management, international business, business economics or business law.

This double degree provides an opportunity to gain a Law degree and a Social Research and Policy qualification of professional importance to the public sector, community service and business.