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With over 100 undergraduate degrees and even more unique study options to follow, you’re sure to find an exciting and rewarding career that’s right for you. Chat to one of our student ambassadors about flexible study options, scholarships, peer assisted study sessions and real-world experience.

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Undergraduate degrees

An undergraduate degree is your first degree. Can't find what you're looking for below? Make sure you have a look at our full list of undergraduate degrees.

Postgraduate programs

A postgraduate program is a pathway to further the knowledge gained in an undergraduate degree. Can't find what you're looking for below? Make sure you have a look at our full list of postgraduate programs.

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These individual courses form part of your undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

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The University of Newcastle offers a wide range of study areas so you can pursue your passion. Choose a degree that excites and motivates you, or combine two and create a path of your own.

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Why study at the University of Newcastle?

Student lifestyle

Over the course of our 55-year history, more than 148,000 students have called Newcastle their home. And why wouldn't you want to? Our laid-back lifestyle, picture perfect beaches and thriving arts scene are just some of the reasons to love Newy.

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Experiences across the globe

Are you keen to take your studies around the world? There are opportunities for international experiences across every area of study, whether it’s an overseas exchange program, study tour or work placement.

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Real-world experiences

Real-world experiences

Sometimes it’s best to dive straight in. That’s why having the chance to get exciting industry experience is part of all our degrees. We have strong partnerships with local and global organisations, meaning everything you study is shaped by the real world and you'll graduate ready for a career in your field.
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Uni life

Finding the right study-life balance at uni is important. Our vibrant and diverse student culture gives you the opportunity to meet new people and make lifelong friendships. There's always something happening on campus – events and gigs, clubs and societies, mentoring programs and even our UniSport Nationals competition.

Scholarships

We have over 100 scholarships available which support around 1000 new students at the University of Newcastle per year.

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Event • 7 Oct 2020 - 28 Oct 2020

Casing the Joint: Introducing Histories of Australian Crime

This course will allow you to develop deeper understanding of the underworlds you will encounter in podcasts, televisions series and books. You will develop a sense of the processes which occur when someone becomes entangled with the legal system.

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Event • 14 Oct 2020 - 4 Nov 2020

What is Poetry? An Introduction to Literary Analysis

What are the different ways you can understand a poem? How do different elements of a poem work together? What difference does context make to literature? Get answers to these questions and more with this course introducing poetry analysis and literary analysis.

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Oct 29th Semester 2 - Concludes

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Nov 12th Trimester 3 - Concludes

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Nov 15th Trimester 3 - Examinations

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Nov 26th Semester 2 - Results released

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Medicine
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A new pathway will give disadvantaged students who complete Open Foundation or Newstep programs up to six places in the University’s Medical Program.

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Featured degrees

Bachelor of Visual Communication Design

Create visual material across a variety of visual formats and channels including: mass media: web, film and television, advertising, publishing, industry or commerce. Perfect your skills on-campus in our state-of-the-art creative facilities.

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Bachelor of Commerce

The Bachelor of Commerce is a practical and flexible degree, with core courses designed to give you a thorough overview of business and commerce environments, before you specialise in Accounting, Economics, or Finance.

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Bachelor of Medical Engineering (Honours)

We offer the only Medical Engineering degree in NSW. This unique learning experience is your chance to make medical treatment more effective, efficient, safer and more affordable.

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Bachelor of Psychological Science

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour, the human brain and its effect on the way we act and why. This fascinating area of study covers a broad range of areas such as memory, decision-making and developmental studies.

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