Teaching and learning

As a student in the College of Human and Social Futures you'll gain a professional edge through real-world, practical experience designed to give you the skills, knowledge and networks needed to excel in your chosen field.

Our courses and degree programs cater for your different learning styles, offering flexibility for both individual and group study. There are options to study at a range of unique learning and collaborative spaces including the award-winning NUspace building located in Newcastle CBD, the newly built Q Building in Honeysuckle Precinct, our state-of-the-art music venue The Conservatorium, Callaghan Campus nestled in 140 hectares of bushland, the picturesque Ourimbah Campus, and Sydney Campus located in the heart of the city.

Career ready graduates

Our degree programs are structured to develop you into a work-ready graduate, who is highly skilled and a capable professional able to excel in your chosen field. To achieve this we create, produce, invest in and deliver course content coupled with hands-on training that provide the skills, knowledge and understanding to enable you as a graduate to succeed.

As a student with us you will construct a strong disciplinary knowledge and skills base, blended with generic skills and personal attributes. Which will enable you to confidently and successfully enter your profession, and facilitates commitment to making a difference to Australia and the world.

A range of unique opportunities and programs are on offer to help you engage with industry and prepare for your career including the Greater Bank Finance Lab, University of Newcastle Legal Centre, Marketing Technology Lab, and more. Our cutting-edge teaching simulation technology, TeachLive, allows education students to roadtest their teaching skills and build their confidence in a safe, supportive environment, using a simulated classroom.

Career ready with Law on the Beach

Law on the Beach is a free legal advice clinic for members of the local community, held in the relaxed setting of Merewether Surf Club each January and February. Allowing you to work on real-world cases alongside your studies with Newcastle Legal Centre lawyers, the clinics make seeking legal advice more approachable, particularly for young people.

Learning and teaching

Our College is committed to achieving excellence in all aspects of curriculum, learning and teaching. In particular, we focus on student-centred learning, high-quality professionally focused education, and excellence in standards of scholarship in teaching.

By promoting student-centred learning, we are open to and encourage you as a student to be an active collaborator, testing your ideas with both teachers and fellow students.