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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, Mathematics/ Statistics and Computer Basics 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.