Respond to change quickly with single unit study at UNE

Recent events have made it clear that major disruption can come from any direction and, like recent events, we won’t see it coming. So, you have to wonder - what’s around the corner? Education is the key to protecting yourself from change at work, however, taking on an entire course can sometimes seem like a big commitment.

Our single unit (non-award) study is a way of getting just the skills and knowledge you need without having to commit to a full degree, allowing you to quickly upskill and get the advantage you need to shield your place in your industry. Most of our units take just one trimester (around three months) to complete and your study can count toward a degree if you decide to undertake one later.

What’s more, you can study just the units of a degree you need and get a certificate of completion for your achievement with our unique Bespoke Courses. It’s real university education that isn’t wrapped up in the rules or time demands of traditional degrees.

We know that a vital part of online study is belonging to a learning community of adults just like you. We understand that communication with teaching staff, other students and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. This is why UNE is the only Australian public university awarded the maximum 5 stars for Overall Experience 18 years in a row.

Partner with a university that has a long history of helping adults with huge life demands become future-fit while they study at home. Only study what you need, through single unit study at UNE

A five-star experience

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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

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No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience

QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience

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Five Stars for
Teaching Quality

UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality

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I'm getting a great sense of satisfaction implementing what I am learning in the workplace straight away. The workplace assessments have been fantastic for that.

Lisa Benz-El-Fadle, Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice

UNE facilitates online learning in a seamless manner that is both easy to understand and enjoyable.

Claire Haiek, Pathways Enabling Course; Bachelor of Media and Communications; BMC (Hons)

The staff at UNE were fantastic to deal with, they were there to help with any questions and the support from professional staff was amazing.

Amanda Williams, Bachelor of Teaching

Non-award study

Single unit study is undertaken as a non-award course. A non-award course enables you to complete single units and gain access to a full degree. such as a Bachelor, Certificate or Diploma degree. If you decide to study a degree with us in the future, you may be able to receive credit for non-award courses that you have completed. Most units offered at UNE are available for non-award study.

Learn more about non-award study with UNE including start dates, durations, entry requirements and more.

Fee information

Non-award units are offered on a set tuition fee basis. A Domestic Non-Award place is a fee place with no discounts, no subsidies and usually students are not eligible to defer their unit fees to the ATO through HELP. You will need to pay your unit fees upfront by the Census date for the unit/s you are enrolled in.

See more information about Non-Award study costs.

Advanced standing

Single unit study can earn you credit towards a further UNE qualification, lessening the number of units you need to study to be awarded a qualification (depending on how your study matches with your course). Advanced standing may also be called Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer.

Learn more about Advanced Standing including how to apply, certification and more.

Bespoke courses

UNE’s unique Bespoke courses allow you to choose just the two, three or four units you need from a single degree, or 'mix and match' units from different degrees that are relevant to you and assemble them into your own short university course. It’s university education without the rules that make it hard to respond quickly to a changing workplace.

Study just what you need and get a certificate with UNE’s unique Bespoke courses.

Explore online study

Over 2000 units across a wide range of study areas, and the ability to study from wherever you are.

Join a community of thousands of working adults who have partnered with a university that knows there’s more to being a great online university than simply being online

Contact the Future Students Team