Professional development

Our courses and degrees have been created to ensure you receive the necessary skills to succeed in your chosen career path. We have some of the world's best university professionals and external consultants who are specialists in their fields. They are selected for their superior academic qualifications, corporate experience, and excellent presentation skills. Our courses draw on the latest research, are taught using relevant industry examples, and have a strong practical focus. This dynamic combination of theory and problem-based learning achieves maximum learning outcomes.

Whether you want to do a six-week online taster course, single subject or a six-month Graduate Certificate, we offer a range of options to help you kick-start your graduate learning.

Hundreds of undergraduate and postgraduate courses (subjects) across a range of disciplines and campus locations are offered at the University of Newcastle. Depending on whether you are studying at another university and want to include one of our courses in your degree, or just want to take a single course to increase your knowledge and skills in a particular area, you can apply to study a single course. Nonaward courses are not eligible for FEE-HELP, meaning you must pay all tuition fees by the census date.

If the course is relevant to your current career, speak with your manager about covering costs as part of professional development.

We offer open online courses across a range of subject areas. Courses are free to study, however students have the option of purchasing a certificate to verify their participation. Open courses are a great way to sample a range of study and research areas from across the

University and provide you with an insight into studying if some time has passed since you last picked up a textbook.