Key facts
Domestic students course information.
Guaranteed ATAR: 65.00
Entry is based on recent secondary (ATAR), higher education (GPA), VET study, or work experience.
Entry is based on Australian Year 12 equivalence. English language requirements must also be met.
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- 114669G
| Start Dates and Campus | Trimester 1 – February 2024 | Trimester 2 – June 2024 | Trimester 3 – October 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Not Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Armidale Campus | Not Offered | Offered | Not Offered |
| Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Online | Not Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Armidale Campus | Not Offered | Offered | Not Offered |
| Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Offered | Not Offered |
Course information
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Information Technology (IT) is central to the running of modern businesses, branches of government, transport, environmental management and more. So it’s no surprise that Jobs and Skills Australia projects a 22% increase in demand for IT professionals in Australia over the ten years to 2033. UNE’s Bachelor of Information Technology will ensure you are future-fit to take advantage of this demand, ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities of today’s ever-changing digital workplaces.
Why study the Bachelor of Information Technology at UNE?
The Bachelor of Information Technology at UNE will prepare you for a career in a field that intersects with all others. During your studies you will develop foundational knowledge of programming, software development, cybersecurity, database management and more, providing you with the skillsets needed to adapt and innovate in a rapidly changing field.
You will graduate from this course as a future-fit, innovative IT expert, positioned to excel in a fulfilling career in a wide range of sectors.
What makes our course different?
UNE graduates are renowned for being uniquely prepared for the changing workplace of the future. During your studies in the Bachelor of Information Technology, you will:
- Hone your problem-solving, critical thinking and research skills, with an emphasis on practical application of IT solutions to real-world problems.
- Complete one or two a majors in a vital area of IT, making yourself future-fit yourself for the changing landscape of work. Choose from Analytics and the Internet of Things, Information Systems and Cybersecurity or Software Development.
- Build real-world connections with your peers and professors. Networking not only enriches your learning experience, but also ensures that you remain at the forefront of your field.
- Enjoy choice and flexibility throughout your studies. You can study online or on campus, part-time or full-time, fitting your degree around your commitments.
- Study with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE, in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.
Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
*24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.
Entry requirements
Select the option that best describes you.
If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table. If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 1 unit of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of HSC Mathematics Advanced (or equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
On-Campus study
If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa. The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions.
If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia):
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
You can check your overseas qualifications in our Admission Country List and Qualifications table. If you can't find your qualifications in this list, simply submit your application and UNE's International Admissions team will assess them for you.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 1 unit of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of HSC Mathematics Advanced (or equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
Online study in your own country
If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa. If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay.
Online study in Australia
If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units).
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
- Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
- Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card.
- Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information.
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following unit:
- COSC320 Information Technology Project
Select the option that best describes your experience.
You are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years.
If you are admitted on the basis of your ATAR, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
There are two ATAR-related adjustments that can be applied to increase your rank when applying for this course. You can receive a maximum of five points in addition to your ATAR result. It is possible to be considered for either the UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme OR the Educational Access Scheme, but not both.
UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme
UNE automatically offers an additional five points of adjustment factors to the ATAR of eligible applicants from regional, rural and remote locations without the need for an application.
> Learn more about the UNE ATAR Adjustment Scheme
Education Adjustment Scheme (EAS)
UNE acknowledges and provides consideration for applicants who have experienced an educational disadvantage. If you are planning to study on campus you can seek consideration for this scheme when applying for this course.
> Learn more about EAS
UNE Early Entry Program
Early Entry is open to all Year 12 applicants and relies on your school’s assessment of your attributes and suitability for study. You can apply early, receive an offer and secure a place with UNE, even before your scores are released.
> Learn more about the UNE Early Entry Program
UAC Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
This scheme provides eligible Year 12 applicants who have applied via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) the opportunity to receive early offers of undergraduate admission to UNE based on their school ratings and Year 11 results.
> Learn more about SRS
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 1 unit of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of HSC Mathematics Advanced (or equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You have studied at UNE or other higher education institutions, completed or otherwise.
You can apply for this course if you have undertaken any of the following qualifications with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA):
- Undergraduate Certificates
- Diplomas
- Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
- Bachelor degrees
- Postgraduate degrees
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 1 unit of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of HSC Mathematics Advanced (or equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You have undertaken VET study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), e.g. TAFE.
You can apply for this course if you have undertaken VET studies. When assessing your application, we will look at the following factors:
- Level and type of qualification (Certificate IV or above)
- Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
- Complete or incomplete.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 1 unit of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of HSC Mathematics Advanced (or equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
You left high school more than two years ago or did not finish Year 12.
You can apply for this course on the basis of work and/or life experience via at least one of the following methods:
Professional Experience
If you have completed at least one year of paid professional experience, we can assess you for admission on this basis. Simply provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s in your application.
> Find out more about applying based on professional experience
> Learn about our Statement of Service requirements
Mature Age Special Entry
Tell us more about your work and life experience, demonstrating why you believe you will be successful in the course you are applying for. Simply complete the form and upload it in your application.
> Download the Mature Age Special Entry form (PDF)
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
The STAT is a test that assesses a range of competencies considered important for successful tertiary study. UNE accepts the multiple-choice component provided you have completed it within the three years prior to course commencement.
> Visit ACER for more information
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
Pathways Enabling Course
This is a free (fees exempt) and 100% online course designed to help you prepare for university. It will provide you with all the skills needed to undertake undergraduate study.
> Learn more about the Pathways Enabling Course
TRACKS (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants)
TRACKS is a preparation course run by the UNE Oorala Aboriginal Centre. Over two trimesters you will experience what university study is about and learn in a supported environment. Be part of a community of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who share your goals and interests.
> Learn more about TRACKS
Internal Selection Program (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants)
This program is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples who have professional work or community experience, or any formal VET qualifications, e.g. TAFE study.
> Learn more about the Internal Selection Program
Pathways into Science
There is more than one way to study the course of your dreams at UNE. Find out more about Pathways into Science at UNE.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
By applying for this course, we assume that you have sound knowledge of any 1 unit of Mathematics studied at a Year 12 level (or overseas equivalent).
> Learn more about Assumed Knowledge
Before starting this course, we recommend you have a sound understanding of HSC Mathematics Advanced (or equivalent).
> Learn more about Recommended Studies
You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
- Any supporting documents related to your admission pathway. For example, if you apply based on previous study, upload evidence of your study so we can assess eligibility.
- If you are applying through Mature Age Special Entry, you will need to include a completed Mature Age Special Entry form in your online application. Learn more about Mature Age Special Entry.
- If you are applying based on professional experience you will need to provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s on company letterhead. Learn about our Statement of Service requirements.
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
Please note: Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following unit:
- COSC320 Information Technology Project
Course structure
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level, at least 36 credit points at 300-level and with not more than 12 credit points at 400-level.
48 credit points
Complete the following units:- Introduction to Programming and the UNIX Environment (COSC110) – 6 credit points
- Object Oriented Programming (COSC120) – 6 credit points
- Fundamentals of Cybersecurity and Privacy (COSC130) – 6 credit points
- Database Management Systems (COSC210) – 6 credit points
- Software Development Studio 2 (COSC220) – 6 credit points
- Operating Systems (COSC240) – 6 credit points
- Software Project Management (COSC310) – 6 credit points
- From Logic to Data Processing (ICT101) – 6 credit points
42 credit points
Complete the following units:- Web Programming (COSC260) – 6 credit points
- User Experience and Interaction Design (COSC370) – 6 credit points
- Management Information Systems (COSC372) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Complete 12 credit points from the following units:- Software Development Studio 1 (COSC101) – 6 credit points
- Data Science Studio 1 (COSC102) – 6 credit points
- Computational Thinking (ICT100) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Statistical Modelling (STAT100) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Complete 12 credit points from the following units:- Ethical Hacking (COSC482) – 6 credit points
- Cybersecurity Risk and Project Management (COSC483) – 6 credit points
- Cloud Security (COSC484) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Complete the following unit:- Information Technology Project (COSC320) – 6 credit points
42 credit points
Complete the following units:- Discrete Mathematics (AMTH140) – 6 credit points
- Digital Electronic Systems (PHYS311) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Complete 6 credit points from the following units:- Data Science Studio 1 (COSC102) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Statistical Modelling (STAT100) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete 24 credit points from the following units:- Computer Networks and Network Security (COSC340) – 6 credit points
- Artificial Intelligence (COSC350) – 6 credit points
- Internet of Things (COSC361) – 6 credit points
- Cybersecurity Risk and Project Management (COSC483) – 6 credit points
- Embedded Systems and Sensors (ICT363) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Complete the following unit:- Information Technology Project (COSC320) – 6 credit points
42 credit points
Complete the following units:- Discrete Mathematics (AMTH140) – 6 credit points
- Data Structures and Algorithms (COSC230) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Complete 6 credit points from the following units:- Software Development Studio 1 (COSC101) – 6 credit points
- Computational Thinking (ICT100) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete 24 credit points from the following units:- Functional and Reactive Programming (COSC250) – 6 credit points
- Web Programming (COSC260) – 6 credit points
- Parallel and Distributed Computing (COSC330) – 6 credit points
- Artificial Intelligence (COSC350) – 6 credit points
- Advanced Web Programming (COSC360) – 6 credit points
- User Experience and Interaction Design (COSC370) – 6 credit points
6 credit points
Complete the following unit:- Information Technology Project (COSC320) – 6 credit points
See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.
Fees and scholarships
How much will it cost?
Estimated fees for your first year of study in this course are:
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| International | $32,254* |
| Commonwealth Supported Place | $8,948* |
| Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time | $351 |
*Annual course fees only cover the cost of tuition. They do not include other expenses associated with university study such as text books, accommodation and living expenses. If you are successful in gaining admission to study at UNE, the Offer of Admission will list the exact tuition fees you need to pay for your course. Fees quoted cover full-time tuition for two full-time trimesters only. For more information, please see fees and costs.
What are the course fee payment options?
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a government subsidised place in a university course. The government pays part of your tuition fees, and you pay the remainder.
If you have a CSP in either an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree, you may be eligible for a HECS-HELP Loan, which allows you to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold.
UNE scholarships are open for all to apply and offer financial help while you are studying. There are scholarships for students with high academic achievement, from rural areas, studying specific degrees, in disadvantaged groups, experiencing financial hardship, who excel at sport or want to live in a UNE residential college.
UNE scholarship applications are free and confidential. You may apply for more than one scholarship.
Scholarships
UNE offers bursaries and scholarships that can help you with the costs of studying and living in Australia.
The UNE International Bursary reduces the published annual tuition fees for international students by up to 20%. These bursaries are available for international students commencing coursework studies at UNE in 2024. View detailed Bursary information.
UNE also offers a number of substantial research scholarships to postgraduate students studying research-based degrees.
Your career
UNE’s Bachelor of Information Technology will provide you with the skillsets and knowledge needed to join a thriving, rapidly developing industry. Graduating from this course will prepare you for many roles, including:
- software engineer
- IT consultant
- network administrator
- systems analyst
- database administrator
- cybersecurity analyst.
Demand for skilled IT professionals is expected to continue to grow as organisations increasingly rely on technology for their operations, and new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT) emerge. Graduate from the Bachelor of Information Technology at UNE as a future-fit IT expert, ready to excel in this rapidly changing field.
Course outcomes
- design, develop, test, and deliver computer programs and digital technology to solve complex problems, both individually and collaboratively;
- apply modern technology development and analysis tools, skills, and practices to create, analyse, and evolve technology systems;
- understand and apply principles of abstraction in the design of technology systems;
- apply ethical and security considerations to technology development, with due consideration for impacts on others and society;
- communicate and collaborate effectively with others; and
- demonstrate well-developed knowledge and critical analytical skills in at least one relevant disciplinary area, with an ability to extend knowledge and analytical skills into other relevant disciplinary areas.
- Knowledge of a Discipline
Graduates have a coherent knowledge of the principles, concepts, techniques, and skills that are fundamental to information technology. They are able to apply this knowledge to create technology that solves real world problems. They have a global perspective on the impact of computing on daily life, now and into the future. Knowledge and skills in information technology are taught, assessed and practised in all core units within the course. The core body of knowledge for computing degrees is taught compactly within the core units in the degree, with the requirement to undertake a major then ensuring that students gain advanced knowledge in at least one aspect of the field.
- Communication Skills
Graduates are able to communicate ideas and information clearly and coherently, to technical and non-technical audiences, using a range of media. Communication skills are taught, practised and assessed in many units within the course. Students experience working in distributed teams, presenting their work, and critiquing the work of other students and other groups. In their final year, students are required to complete a group project, which requires students to demonstrate a professional level of communication skills with the project client as well as other group members.
- Problem Solving
Graduates are able to identify and formulate problems, and design, create, and analyse solutions, individually and collaboratively. They are able to apply critical thinking, cognitive skills, creative skills, and judgement with intellectual independence. The degree emphasises the application of technical skills to problem solving. These include skills in software design, database design, project management, and in understanding the security implications of technological designs.
- Information Literacy
Graduates demonstrate the capacity to critically evaluate the sources, values and validity of information and use information in critical and creative thinking. Many units in the course require students to find and critically evaluate information from a variety of sources. This is practised and assessed throughout the course.
- Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility
Graduates demonstrate understanding and practice of the highest standards of ethical behaviour associated with their discipline or profession including an appreciation of their own ethical responsibilities towards colleagues, research subjects, the wider community and the environment. Reflection on social responsibility and professional practice in software development is embedded in the course content. The privacy and security implications of technological designs form a core element of the course.
- Lifelong Learning
Graduates demonstrate the creative and analytical skills to learn and adapt to new techniques, concepts, technologies, and situations as their field continues to evolve and develop. They are able to generate new technology and solutions, and to analyse and appraise developments made by others. They take responsibility and accountability for their learning and professional practice. Students are provided with fundamental skills that enable them to supplement their knowledge and adapt to the use of new software development environments, technologies and tools. This is taught and practised by providing core skills and exposing students to a variety of programming languages, tools, processes, environments and specialised systems.
- Independence and Collaboration
Graduates are able to apply their skills and knowledge individually and as part of collaborative teams. They are able to work with intellectual independence, and to collaborate with technical and non-technical colleagues and customers. Working in a group environment is a required component of the course and of the professional practice of software development, and the technology that supports collaboration in software and technology development is taught within the course. The final year project, which involves the planning, design and implementation of a technology system by a team of students, then provides graduates with a capstone experience.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024
No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience Survey
Five Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024
Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.
We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*
*The Good Universities Guide
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024 No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience Survey Five Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024 Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian University.
As an international student you can take advantage of flexible online study from overseas or while you are studying in Australia on a visa other than a student visa. You can’t study fully online on a Student Visa.
To study online from overseas you need to consider that you may need to travel to Australia to attend a UNE campus for some mandatory intensive schools.
Studying on Campus
Whether you are an undergraduate student coming to study in Australia for the first time, a PhD student coming to live here with your family, or you only need short-stay accommodation whilst in Armidale for Intensive Schools, we have the perfect accommodation option for you.
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Why study with us?
My degree had given me experience in programming, technology project management, data analytics, and expanded my research knowledge.
How to apply
Preparing to apply
You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.
The kind of documents you need will depend on:
- Your preferred course/s
- Your personal circumstances
Preparing to apply
You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.
The kind of documents you need will depend on:
- Your preferred course/s
- Your personal circumstances
Important Dates
Different application methods and courses can have different closing dates. To find your correct application method click the Apply Now button below. Please check the appropriate application website for opening and closing dates.
If you are applying online direct to UNE please see below for application dates.
| Intake | Application Closing Date | Trimester Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Not offered | Not offered |
| Trimester 2 | 14 June 2024 | 24 June 2024 |
| Trimester 3 | 11 October 2024 | 21 October 2024 |
Important Notice for Prospective Students
For accurate, up-to-date details on entry requirements, course structure, and other essential information, please consult the UNE Student Handbook before applying or enrolling. The Handbook provides comprehensive guidance to assist in your decision-making process. We apologise for any inconvenience.
