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Bachelor of Public Health

Canberra , Australia

If your career goal is to improve the health of the population, either within Australia or internationally, and you’re keen to gain knowledge and skills in public health, then this course is a great choice. A highly flexible multidisciplinary degree, you can broaden your qualification even further by complementing your public health studies with other areas, such as sports science, psychology, counselling, marketing, management, international studies, human nutrition, community studies and biology. The full-time or part-time course provides an effective overview and foundation of public health for a variety of disciplines, such as physiotherapy, nutrition, dietetics, exercise science, Indigenous health, occupational therapy, nursing and medicine. You’ll be taught by a diverse team of academics with professional experience across the public health spectrum and exceptional teaching expertise. They’ll help you explore the breadth of the public health arena with the view to choosing a career path that’s right for you. Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to work in a range of local, national and international settings, including public and private sectors, government health departments, population health units, community health centres, divisions of general practice, non-governmental health organisations, advocacy groups and health agencies. If you’d prefer to take part in further study, this course is excellent grounding for the postgraduate Public Health course offered by UC’s Faculty of Health.

A$27,200 International

A$9,359 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Bachelor of Science

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

If the field of science is where you see your future career, then this course is a great introduction to the professional scientific arena. You’ll acquire a broad science education, while having the flexibility to design a tailored program of study using majors and minors from both science and non-science disciplines to meet your individual study and employment goals. The course presents substantial Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, such as unique field trips, and local and overseas work placements, meaning you’ll graduate with a host of practical, work-ready skills. By the completion of your studies, you’ll have developed a significant understanding of how a laboratory works and will be ready to impress in the world of science. Or if you choose to progress to further study, the flexible pathways of this degree can enable entry into other science programs… and the whole range of exciting scientific career aspirations this gives access to.

A$31,000 International

A$9,359 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

Discover the science behind how and why people think, feel, and behave the way they do with the UC Bachelor of Science in Psychology. In this course, you will learn how to use science and evidence-based practice to influence human behaviour in a wide range of settings. In only three years, you will learn the foundations of psychology and gain the knowledge, understanding and the contacts to go on to explore a range of career and study opportunities once you graduate. This course is especially advantageous to those studying double-degrees in law, business, and sport & exercise science – alternatively you can choose to do a secondary major in many areas, including counselling, health science, and sports. UC also offers extensive Work Integrated Learning opportunities including placements in local, national and international organisations - if available. This is a fully accredited course by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council opens opportunities for further study in psychology at honours and masters levels.

A$30,000 International

A$9,359 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education)

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

If you have a passion for sports, and would love to inspire students in Years 7 to 12 to get active and healthy, then the four-year Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education) will arm you with the skills you need to be a qualified secondary teacher with a specialisation in PE and health. You’ll also study a second teaching discipline of your choice, such as English, mathematics, science, or a humanities or social science subject, to increase your versatility and employability. This practical course will see you undertaking first-hand learning in the best way possible – by connecting with students in a classroom environment via a series of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) units, and understanding the nuances of the education system thanks to ongoing direct experience with it. You’ll graduate with a thorough understanding of how young people aged 12 to 18 learn, and will be ready to improve the health and wellbeing of your students as a dedicated PE educator.

A$27,500 International

A$6,566 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Bachelor of Secondary Education/Bachelor of Arts

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

This fun and creative four-year double degree in secondary education and arts will see you develop into a knowledgeable and informed classroom-ready teacher, qualified for employment across both state and independent schools. You’ll study a choice of two teaching streams from a range of arts and humanities disciplines, including English languages, history, business studies, the creative arts, geography, religious studies, psychology, media studies, legal studies, and more. Thanks to a series of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) units, you’ll put your teaching theories to the test in a real-world environment, regularly engaging with secondary school students across the entire range of year levels. At the completion of the course, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running as a newly qualified teacher, confident in helping to enthuse young people aged 12 to 18 about a range of subjects across the arts spectrum.

A$28,200 International

A$6,566 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Bachelor of Secondary Education/Bachelor of Mathematics and Computing Technology Studies

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

Combining an extensive list of maths and technology-based subjects, including database design, linear algebra, IT support and communication literacy, this four-year double degree will allow you to gain specialised knowledge in a variety of teaching practices, while introducing you to the needs of a diverse range of secondary students across Years 7 to 12. By studying an assortment of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) units, taught on-site in a secondary school environment, you’ll put your maths and computing technology theory into practice by, first, observing these subjects in a real-world classroom setting, and then by taking the helm yourself. At graduation, you’ll have gained a vast array of knowledge and skills required to be a secondary school teacher specialising in maths and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and will be well-placed to accept a range of in-demand teaching opportunities in an exciting and constantly evolving digital age.

A$27,900 International

A$6,566 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Bachelor of Secondary Education/Bachelor of Science

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

If you have a love of all things science, and want to use that to enliven the minds of young people aged 12 to 18, then this four-year double degree is for you. You’ll select two disciplines from a choice of scientific streams, including biology, chemistry, ecology and mathematics, and will learn how to align your specialisations to core teaching principles and to the design of programs that celebrate integration, diversity and inclusion. Across a number of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) units, taught on-site in a secondary school environment, you’ll explore your theoretical scientific learning in a practical setting, gaining a good understanding of how a secondary school operates. You’ll graduate energised, motivated and enthusiastic, with all the necessary knowledge and skills required to pass on your passion for science to students across Years 7 to 12.

A$31,000 International

A$6,566 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Bachelor of Software Engineering

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

If the idea of exploring a career working as a highly qualified and in demand software engineer inspires you, then the UC Bachelor of Software Engineering is your key to developing the skills needed to open industry doors and progress naturally into life long career as a software engineer. This course has been designed to develop and strengthen your communication skills and teach you how to critically analyse and construct systems in order to gain a clear and wholistic understanding of the software engineering spectrum. As part of your studies you will go on to become proficient in a range of areas including design, coding and software specification which will give you a solid foundation in computer science and give you the necessary skills to be able to develop your own cutting-edge creations. With the ability to tailor your course to focus on a range of areas, including robotics and AI, computer security, network computing, games development, digital forensics and intelligent systems, this course offers the perfect platform from which to explore and discover the career pathway that best suits your personal and professional objectives. This course is accredited with the Australian Computer Society and has been designed to impart you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to work as a qualified IT professional, in whichever area of the industry you choose to launch your career in. This course offers the chance to specialise in Cloud Computing and Internet of Things, Cybersecurity and System Administration, Data Science or Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.

A$27,900 International

A$9,359 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

Through this course, you’ll develop a broad understanding of all aspects of sport and exercise science and will explore the complexity of human movement, while developing strategies to assist athletes in reaching their full potential. Having access to UC’s innovative and unique Sporting Commons gives you unprecedented connections with community and professional sporting organisations right here on campus. You’ll be encouraged to network with and become part of the Canberra sports community in the company of Australia's leading elite sports teams and research centres. During your time at UC, you’ll undertake regular Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in the form of professional internships and will develop a research project in an area of sport and exercise science of particular interest to you. As this course is accredited by Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), upon graduation you can submit an application for exercise science membership. This course has a particularly strong link between professional placements and employment, with many interns securing future roles even before graduation. High performing students may be eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Sport Studies (Honours), or if you’d prefer to progress to postgraduate study, you could undertake the Master of Sport and Exercise Science (Research) or one of many other related master’s programs in the Faculty of Health.

A$29,000 International

A$9,359 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Bachelor of Sports Management

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

Behind every story of sporting excellence is the often-untold story of skilled planning and strong management. Our Bachelor of Sports Management was the first of its kind in Australia and has since become a leader in the field of professional sports management education. Throughout the course, you will develop a strong working knowledge of management theory and practice. The course has been co-designed by academics and leading industry professionals to ensure students graduate with relevant and contemporary sport management skills. With a strong focus on work integrated learning (WIL) with practical outcomes for industry partners, you will be prepared to enter the rapidly growing global industry that is the management of sport. The course covers aspects of sport from grassroots community levels through to studying high-performance sports management at an Olympic level. The degree takes a student through the journey of sport from an amateur pastime to the evolution of the globalised, commercialised and professionalised industry that it is today.

A$28,000 International

A$9,359 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost