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UNSW Short Courses

Upskill and advance your career without the time commitment of a full degree.

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Are you a UNSW alumni? Receive a short course voucher.

We want to say thank you for being an integral part of the UNSW community with a voucher towards a short course. Whether you’re aiming to upskill, change career paths or simply learn something new, now is the perfect time to seize this opportunity.

Design your future through a UNSW short course.

The knowledge gained in a UNSW short course can be a great way to stand out in a crowded employment market, build new skills for a career change and stay up-to-date with current trends and practices.
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Featured short courses

Discover our popular courses.
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Short courses by faculty

Explore the short courses offered by our faculties.
AGSM Short Courses

AGSM @ UNSW Business School offers short courses in-person and online, designed for you to grow professionally relevant knowledge and experience.

Arts, Design & Architecture

Connect with the minds that make change. From fine arts and design to education and social policy, ADA short courses help lifelong learners stay real-life ready.

Engineering

At Australian Graduate School of Engineering (AGSE), you will find a range of thoughtfully curated learning options, including stackable courses and micro-credentials.

UNSW Edge provides practical, contemporary and focused lifelong education to professionals who require legal knowledge and know-how.

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UNSW Medicine & Health offers credential short courses, seminars and impactful bespoke programs for lifelong learning and employability adaptable to the future of work in health.

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Science

Explore the exciting array of upcoming short courses available at UNSW Science. Elevate your expertise in fields like psychology, workplace health and safety, risk management and beyond.

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¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ short courses are designed for busy working professionals, with flexible in-person and online courses that bring together knowledge from across UNSW.

Cross-institutional study and Non-award options

  • Non-Award study is generally aimed at those looking to enhance expertise for employment or staying competitive within their career.

    Complete the form if you are interested in undertaking one or more courses and you don’t wish to undertake a whole degree.

    Application deadlines:

    • Summer: 30th November
    • Term 1: 25th January
    • Term 2: 10th May
    • Term 3: 23rd August

  • If you are currently enrolled in a degree at another Australian institution and wish to undertake a course from UNSW that will count toward your degree at your home institution please see the deadlines below and complete the cross insititutional form.

    Application deadlines:

    • Summer: 30th November
    • Term 1: 25th January
    • Term 2: 10th May
    • Term 3: 23rd August

For organisations

UNSW partners with businesses, government and for-purpose organisations to co-design learning solutions to upskill and reskill their workforces, from front-line workers to senior leaders.

Through our AGSM and Mentem brands, UNSW can offer a range of learning solutions to ensure your team is prepared for today’s challenges and those of the future. 

AGSM

AGSM Executive Education was established more than 45 years ago to elevate the quality of leadership in Australia. AGSM offers short courses and tailored learning solutions.
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Mentem by UNSW

Mentem delivers tailored upskilling and reskilling programs and microcredentials to support your workforce transformation at scale. 

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