8 exciting new degrees you can study online in 2025
Hundreds of new degrees have just been added to our website by leading universities. While it’s impossible to choose a favourite, these are the highlights we recommend checking out. Some of these topics have never been available through OUA—until now!
Bachelor of Equine Science
Study area: ScienceWho offers it? Charles Sturt University
What makes it special? This is the only course of its kind in Australia. You’ll learn how to turn your love of horses into a career by exploring equine health, breeding and training.
Is it available online? Yes! Although if you study on campus, you can bring your horse to class with you.
What are the career opportunities? Your options are endless across the billion-dollar equine industry. You can work wherever your heart takes you in equine nutrition, welfare, training or rehabilitation.
Read more about the Bachelor of Equine Science
Diploma in Health Sciences
Study area: Health & medical science
Who offers it? La Trobe University
What makes it special? Consider this one-year diploma your shortcut into a health services career. After graduating you can apply immediately for entry-level roles. But it’s also a fantastic no ATAR pathway into the Bachelor of Health Sciences. You’ll study exactly the same subjects as a first-year bachelor degree student, which means you can enter the degree directly as a second-year student.
Is it available online? It sure is. You can study this degree flexibly online through Open Universities Australia.
What are the career opportunities? Qualify for a medical assistant role in a small clinic (think a GP, dentist or chiropractic office). With further study, your job options open up across public health, nutrition and health promotion.
Read more about the Diploma in Health Sciences
Diploma of Applied Technologies (Cyber Security)
Study area: IT & computer science
Who offers it? The University of Tasmania
What makes it special? This diploma is worth considering if you want to future proof your career by learning about cyber security. In just 12 months, you’ll cover all the essentials, including how to keep information secure, how to monitor for threats, and how to respond to critical incidents.
Is it available online? Yes, it’s available 100% online through Open Universities Australia.
What are the career opportunities? Work as a service technician or consultant in an area where technical skills are highly sought after, like finance, startups, or healthcare. If you already work in IT, this qualification can help you step into a management role.
Read more about the Diploma of Applied Technologies
Master of Clinical Psychology (Post registration)
Study area: Psychology & mental health
Who offers it? Australian Catholic University
What makes it special? This highly specialised postgraduate qualification is designed for registered psychologists who want to apply for endorsement in clinical psychology. Importantly, it’s approved by the Australia Psychology Accreditation Council.
Is it available online? It’s predominantly online, though you'll need to go to either Melbourne or Strathfield to complete a single four day on-campus teaching block. You're also required to complete 500 hours of supervised clinical placement in a location of your choice.
What are the career opportunities? Graduates can apply for a clinical psychology registrar program. From there, you can obtain area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology, and work with clients suffering from more complex mental health conditions.
Read more about the Master of Clinical Psychology
Bachelor of Wine Science
Study area: Science
Who offers it? Charles Sturt University
What makes it special? This course is renowned for launching wine professionals into the global wine sector, with over 1,000 graduates now in key roles across the world. You’ll study the science and business of winemaking, from wine production all the way through to appraisal. You can even go on an overseas placement to a world-famous wine region, an experience you’ll remember for the rest of your life.
Is it available online? Yes, this course is offered part-time online so you can work in the wine industry, where practical experience is everything.
What are the career opportunities? Prepare for a range of careers. You could rise up the ranks to manage a vineyard, further Australia’s incredible reputation in wine as a viticulture researcher, or establish yourself as a winemaker of tomorrow.
Read more about the Bachelor of Wine Science
Bachelor of Islamic Studies
Study area: Humanities & social sciences
Who offers it? Charles Sturt University
What makes it special? This unique degree is an Australian first. It’s designed for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the Islamic faith and offers you the chance to connect with some of the most respected Muslim scholars in the country. You’ll explore Islamic theology, history, law, and literature, and graduate with a working proficiency in Arabic.
Is it available online? Yes, it’s offered 100% online.
What are the career opportunities? Use your knowledge to become a chaplain, community liaison or religious educator. Many students use this degree as a stepping stone into a secondary teaching degree.
Read more about the Bachelor of Islamic Studies
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication
Study area: Media & communications
Who offers it? Griffith University
What makes it special? This postgraduate qualification will teach you how to be a more proactive communicator in public relations, social media or journalism. You'll learn how to navigate a corporate communications crisis with grace—and how to avoid the social media PR disasters that are becoming more commonplace in today’s world.
Is it available online? Yes, it’s available 100% online.
What are the career opportunities? Prepare for a career in strategic communications or media reporting. As a graduate certificate, this course is suitable for those who have an undergraduate qualification and want to make a career change, as well as those who already work in the industry.
Read more about the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication
Graduate Certificate in Intersectionality, Diversity and Inclusion
Study area: Business & management
Who offers it? Charles Sturt University
What makes it special? If you care deeply about making your workplace a more inclusive place, then this is the qualification for you! Whether you run a small business, work in people and culture, or lead a team at a large organisation, you’ll gain a lot of value from this course, which covers how discrimination happens, and how to drive positive change.
Is it available online? Absolutely, it’s offered 100% online.
What are the career opportunities? You’ll learn to be a more inclusive team member and leader, which will help you build better working relationships.
Read more about the Graduate Certificate in Intersectionality, Diversity and Inclusion
That’s just a small preview of what’s available with our partner universities next year. Explore even more new degrees by visiting the 2025 courses page.
