Why choose Newcastle

At the University of Newcastle, we know that going back to study is a big decision. Our degrees are flexible and designed to match your lifestyle and career. You can expand your knowledge and build on your qualifications at your own pace.

You can study online, via distance, or on-campus – or a combination of all three. Our online facilities allow you to access our libraries, submit assignments, use discussion boards, view lecture and tutorial notes, whenever and wherever it suits you. If you do want to take advantage of our on-campus services there’s 24 hour access to computers in our Information Common at our Newcastle campus. Our four libraries are open seven days and supported by librarians who specialise in postgraduate degree programs.

Our degrees are acknowledged by employers around the world. When you’ve completed your study, employers will recognise your qualifications, skills and ability to think strategically.

Study online

The University of Newcastle is one of the leading suppliers of online postgraduate coursework in Australia, providing student-focussed support and online assistance to more than 3,000 students from over 60 countries via GradSchool.com.au

Gradschool.com.au offers more than 400 online courses, 60 postgraduate qualifications and a range of corporate study options.

Study on-campus

If you study on-campus, you’ll enjoy access to our full range of on-campus support services, including counselling, careers and employment advice, support for students with a disability, a medical service, student loans, and chaplaincy. Information on all these can be found at www.newcastle.edu.au/service/studentsupport

For our Indigenous postgraduate students, Wollotuka School of Aboriginal Studies offers access to a postgraduate resource and computer room. You can also choose from seminars and workshops throughout the year to support you with your studies.