Help finding a program

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  1. What is a program?
  2. How can I improve my searches?
  3. How do I search by phrase instead of keyword(s)?
  4. Why don't I get any results when I am searching?
  5. Why can't I find my combined or double degree?
  6. Why aren't the results sorted alphabetically?
  7. Can I search by course?
  8. What should I do if I find a mistake with my program?
  9. Where can I find more information about studying at the University of Newcastle?
  10. How do I contact the University?
  11. How can I make a suggestion to improve this tool?

What is a program?

A program is the collection of courses constructed in an approved sequence to form a coherent program leading to one of the awards of the University. For example, the Bachelor of Science program leads to the Bachelor of Science degree.

How can I improve my searches?

Results are returned based on "keywords" entered into the search field. To improve your searches, use the drop down controls to limit the results by discipline, level of study and location. For extra search options, use the extended search option.

How do I search by phrase instead of keyword(s)?

By default, a search will be performed using "keywords" instead of "phrases". To perform a search as a phrase, simply enclose the phrase in quotation marks (" ").

e.g. "Bachelor of Arts"

To further improve results, the plus (+) and minus (-) symbols can be added to the start of phrases for smarter results. For example, the following query will return all ''Bachelor of Arts'' programs but not Honours.

e.g. +"Bachelor of Arts" -"Honours"

Why don't I get any results when I am searching?

Receiving no results from a search is usually due to spelling mistakes or being too specific in the query. Try entering general keywords relating to the program(s) for which you are searching.

Why can't I find my combined or double degree?

All programs have been entered into our search engine. However, a common cause of "missing" results when searching for a combined or double degree program is due to the use of reserved characters in a search query. Always try to use common words when performing a search and replace non-alphanumerical characters with a space.

For example, when searching for "Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts," use the query Teaching Arts instead of Teaching/Arts.

Can I search by course?

If you have already completed some courses at the University and want to view the programs that contain these courses, try entering the relevant course codes as a query.

e.g. DRAM1010, MATH1010, CMNS1000, FILM1010

What should I do if I find a mistake with my program?

Program information is maintained by the Faculty to which it belongs. Although faculties strive to keep the information up-to-date and accurate, mistakes may occur. If you notice an error, please contact the relevant faculty:

Where can I find more information about studying at the University of Newcastle?

Prospective student information can be found on our future students page. If you know the Faculty or School to which a program belongs, you can also visit the relevant Faculty/School pages.

How do I contact the University?

You can find University contact information for general enquiries on the contacts page.

How can I make a suggestion to improve this tool?

The web team is always working hard to improve the usability of the University's online tools. We welcome constructive criticism and feedback. The web team can be contacted by emailing feedback@newcastle.edu.au.