The University of Newcastle, Australia

World-class education and research creating real impact for Australia's regions and beyond.

About University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle is dedicated to outstanding education and research.

Its degrees are shaped around global learning, work placements and entrepreneurial opportunities. UON is known as a champion of innovative approaches, striving for a dynamic teaching culture that delivers world-class outcomes. Welcoming students from diverse backgrounds, it focuses on equity and developing the next generation of socially-oriented leaders.

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The University of Newcastle rankings

Discover the achievements and recognitions that reflect UON’s strengths in teaching, student experience and graduate outcomes.

#19

in Australia on the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026.

#16

in Australia on the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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Degrees

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Insight and skills to support mental health in the workplace

Explore mental health and build counselling skills specifically for the workplace. Consider Indigenous Australian’s holistic perspective. Recognise psychosocial hazards. Help build resilience. Gain confidence to support change and help colleagues in need.

Study method
100% online
Duration
1 year full time or part time equivalent
University of Newcastle

Support mental health in any workplace setting

Step into high demand support roles and foster wellbeing in the workplace. You’ll learn how to identify and respond to mental health challenges. Build counselling skills. Unpack healthy mental functioning and ill-health. Make work safe and healthy.

Study method
100% online
Duration
6 months full time or part time equivalent
University of Newcastle

Unlock a pathway into professional psychology

Learn about psychology and start a career in the field. You’ll explore how brains work and how minds think. Build a core understanding of biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. Engage in current research.

Study method
100% online
Duration
1 year full time or part time equivalent
University of Newcastle

Gain specialised project management skills and slot into industry

Learn from expert industry practitioners and apply your skills to real-world problems. Your project-based coursework will apply to projects in construction, mining, IT, and more. Increase your value in the labour market and advance your career.

Study method
100% online
Duration
6 months full time or part time equivalent
University of Newcastle

Foster psychologically healthy workplaces

Lead the way to organisational effectiveness with a safe and healthy workplace. You’ll unpack key issues that effect the physical and psychological health of your employees. Reduce absenteeism. Increase productivity. Build a workplace that thrives.

Study method
100% online
Duration
Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent
University of Newcastle

Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience

PostgraduateUON-DRR-MAS

Prepare for extreme events and disasters

Approach challenging situations with confidence using tools central to resilience building. You’ll cover core theories of disaster risk reduction. Consider business, community, and policy responses. Includes United Nations co-certification.

Study method
100% online
Duration
2 years full time or part time equivalent
University of Newcastle

Harness data and AI to solve problems and transform industries

Become a leader in the AI revolution. You’ll delve into predictive modelling, big data, and intelligent systems. Specialisations include health data analysis and computational intelligence. Graduate with future-proof skills and enhanced career prospects.

Study method
100% online
Duration
2 years full time or part time equivalent
University of Newcastle

Master of Cyber Security

PostgraduateUON-CYB-MAS

Enable critical business decisions

Step up to senior IT professional roles in your choice of industry. You’ll cover cyber security foundations, then explore governance, networking, and the cloud. Specialise in analysis or engineering. Get ready for success in this rapidly growing industry.

Study method
100% online
Duration
2 years full time or part time equivalent
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