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Courses

A course (commonly known as a subject) is normally one semester or session long, and is generally 12 units in value. The standard enrolment for a full-time student is four courses per semester. 

A program, or a degree, is approved study in a discipline or field leading to an award of the university. (Example: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Business).

Enabling courses

The University offers enabling courses in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics for Physics, Writing Skills and Computer Literacy for those students who may not have studied these in high school, or who need a ‘refresher’ prior to commencing tertiary study.

Study Abroad courses

Study Abroad is an opportunity for international students to earn credit towards a home degree while living and studying Study Abroad courses in Australia for one or two semesters, or for a six-week intensive program.

Courses for undergraduate programs

Students enrolled in undergraduate programs are required to complete at least two of the three core courses in addition to a diverse range of introductory and advanced courses (ie subjects) offered by the three faculties:

A range of education courses and teaching areas are available for students enrolled in education programs.

An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code (eg AUS100). An advanced level course has a code greater than 200 (eg ACC210, SPL352).

A major is a sequence of eight courses from one area of study. A minor is a sequence of four courses from one area of study.