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Postgraduate Single Subjects
PostgraduateOUA-PSU-GCE2026
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Study for the skills you need to remain competitive in the workplace, without needing time away from work or family. Courses are provided by leading Australian universities and cover a huge range of topics. Supercharge your career next study term.
Start small with no entry requirements
Enrol in single subjects by 22 Nov for classes starting 30 Nov.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Applications close
- 15 Nov 2026
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Postgraduate Single Subjects
About this degree
Each Postgraduate Single Subject offers a range of skills that are defined in the learning outcomes of the subject. See the specific subject pages for more information. All Postgraduate Single Subjects are delivered by learning experts from some of Australia's leading universities.
Update your skills or study an area of interest without committing to a full degree. Whether it's gaining an edge in your career, moving into a new profession, or enhancing your existing knowledge, studying Postgraduate Single Subjects provides you with the opportunity to learn the knowledge and skills that you need.
Explore subjects as diverse as Astrobiology and Accounting, Egyptian History and Economics, or Marketing and Mental Health Management. Postgraduate Single subjects are available in the Arts, Business, Education, Health, IT, Law, and Science disciplines.
Recommended study pattern
Students can enrol in any subject as required.
Degrees are usually made up of core subjects and electives. Some degrees include a choice of majors, so you can focus your studies on a specialisation.
This list is a general overview. Download the full Degree Guide for more information.
As long as you meet the eligibility requirements for application to this subject, you can apply online now:
Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.
Indicative total fee $2,000
The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
Entry requirements
Start small with no entry requirements
Yes, you can get into this degree!
Gain entry through single subjects, regardless of your ATAR or study history. Here’s how:
Single subjects
Start with subjects
Enrol and pass subjects from this degree. You can get access to HELP loans if you’re eligible. This enrolment option is only available through Open Universities Australia.
We’ll recommend starting subjects for you when you enrol.
Enrol in single subjectsContinue to the Postgraduate Single Subjects
Enter the degree with full credits from your subjects. You’ll study for the same amount of time as students who go straight into the degree.
Students must apply to study any of the subjects in this program
A completed bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline from a recognised university (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing)
English language requirements apply to international students and other students whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English.
The minimum English language requirements for studying Postgraduate Single Subjects are:
- A minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
- OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 88 (no score less than 21)
- OR a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
- OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPT (conducted by GELI or ISLPR Language Services only)
- OR a minimum grade of C on the Cambridge Certificate in Advance English (CAE)
- OR a minimum grade of C on the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
- OR a minimum score of 61 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic)
Postgraduate Single Subjects are true stand-alone subjects. However, successfully completing these subjects may provide you with the opportunity for a credit transfer to a different level of qualification in your future.