Postgraduate single subjects
If you're looking to broaden your career horizons with specific and work-ready knowledge, a Postgraduate Single Subject could be your best bet. We offer hundreds of postgraduate single subjects from universities across Australia, delivered online, and open to those with a Bachelor Degree, or more than 5 years of work experience.
The subjects cover a range of topics to suit professionals of all industries. With less commitment than a degree, gaining extra knowledge has never been so convenient. Each subject is part of a full degree, so if you’re keen to continue your studies, you can gain credit for the single subjects you’ve completed.

Supercharge your career
- Build on your existing knowledge and gain a deeper understanding.
- Gain practical and transferable skills for a career change.
- Satisfy continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.
Invigorate your life
- Return to study with the convenience and freedom of online learning.
- Explore a new area before committing to a full degree.
- Feed your appetite for continuous learning.
Enjoy ultimate flexibility
- Start when you're ready thanks to multiple start dates throughout the year.
- Stop, or pause your studies when life gets complicated.
- Mix and match a variety of postgraduate single subjects from a range of leading universities.
Upskill with short courses
Study 100% online with leading Australian universities.
Explore Postgraduate Single Subjects
Subject name | Subject code | University |
Ancient Egyptian Religion | MAQ-AHIX801 | Macquarie |
Democracy and Dictatorship | CUR-HIST513 | Curtin |
Egypt: Alexander to Augustus | AHIX821 | Macquarie |
History of Astronomy | SWI-AST80008 | Swinburne |
History Writing in Antiquity: Herodotus and Thucydides | MAQ-AHIX823 | Macquarie |
Human Rights History Across Cultures and Religions | CUR-CHRE502 | Curtin |
Interpreting History | CUR-HIST514 | Curtin |
Landscape, Ecology & Empire | GRF-HUM762 | Griffith |
The Art and Archaeology of Coptic Monasticism | MAQ-AHIX855 | Macquarie |
The Athenian Empire 510-404 BC | MAQ-AHIX820 | Macquarie |
Twentieth Century Australia | CUR-HIST515 | Curtin |
Writing History: People, Places and Times | SWI-PWR70004 | Swinburne |
Subject name | Subject code | University |
Digital Culture and Everyday Life | CUR-MIC502 | Curtin |
Digital Media Theory | GRF-COM360 | Griffith |
New Television and Cultural Change | GRF-COM310 | Griffith |
Online Games, Play and Gamification | CUR-MIC510 | Curtin |
Social Media, Communities and Networks | CUR-MIC504 | Curtin |
Visual Culture | GRF-COM120 | Griffith |
Web Communications | CUR-MIC501 | Curtin |
Web Development Project | CUR-MIC508 | Curtin |
Web Media | CUR-MIC509 | Curtin |
Writing for Digital Media | SWI-PWR70002 | Swinburne |
Writing on the Web | CUR-MIC505 | Curtin |
How it works
Browse, apply, then enrol
Compare the cost and content of hundreds of Postgraduate Single Subjects across leading universities. When you’ve made your selection you’ll be ready to enrol, so prepare your application. You’ll need to show us you’ve completed a bachelor degree, and you might need to supply English language proficiency. The good news is, you’ll only need to apply once, then you can study as many Postgraduate Single Subjects as you like.
Work out your finances
Postgraduate Single Subjects are full fee courses, with tuition fees starting from $2 200. During your enrolment, we’ll offer you the option to pay upfront in full, or defer your payment using a FEE-HELP student loan. Remember to look into income tax deductions for course fees and study-related expenses.
Get credit for your success
Successfully complete a Postgraduate Single Subject to earn credit towards your next degree. There’ll be less subjects for you to complete, so you’ll be able to get your next qualification even faster.
Postgraduate Single Subject stories

Gain the ‘Generalist’ edge with single subject study
Today it’s essential to have multiple skillsets to thrive in the workforce.Why study online through OUA?
Find the right course for you
Explore and choose from 360+ degrees and 2,050+ subjects from leading Australian unis.
Target specific skills and knowledge
Complete postgraduate single subjects to upskill you one topic at a time.
Get the credit you deserve
Apply for credit for past study, or your work experience, and finish faster.
Graduate with a degree from a leading uni
Enrol through us, and graduate with exactly the same qualification as on-campus students.
Fit your learning around your busy life
Load up on subjects, slow down with just one, or take time off when you need a break.
We're here to help
Our student advisors can assist you with your enrolment, help you plan your studies and answer any questions about how studying through OUA works.