Postgraduate Single Subjects

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.

• Architecture & construction

• Business & management

• Economics & Finance

• Education & Teaching

• Environment & Sustainability

• History

• Geography

• Legal, Justice & Security

• Media, Communication & Languages

• Science & Engineering

• Society, Health & Community

• Technology & Information

As long as you meet the eligibility requirements for application to this subject, you can apply online now:

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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.

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.