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This course provides a professional education in the field of social work. It develops the students' ability to work within a complex, uncertain and contested social work practice environment by developing their professional competencies. Students undertake studies in social work theory and practice, research, politics, policy, law, and ethics, with particular reference to the relevance of this knowledge to practise in regional, rural and remote settings. The curriculum is designed to develop social workers who are able to understand and meet the Practice Standards for Social Workers (AASW, 2013).

This course provides outstanding music students with an introduction to research, whilst also focusing on advanced professional and practical skills. The course prepares students for entry into the music profession as highly-skilled elite performers with a profound understanding of their art form. It also offers a stepping stone to further postgraduate study in music. Specialisations include classical performance, jazz performance, contemporary music, composition, screen composition, music technology, or musicology. The course is supported by a large staff of educators and scholar/performers whose expertise spans the entire music industry.

This double degree enables students who wish to study Law and Criminology & Justice to obtain a degree in both fields. This combination provides students with a practical legal qualification and a comprehensive understanding of the impact of law within community settings. The Law component equips students with skills for the courtroom and beyond, providing greater scope and options for a rewarding career in the legal, corporate, commercial and social justice fields. The Criminology & Justice component is designed for students with an interest in criminology, social justice and the justice system. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the nature of criminology and justice, and the principal disciplines of law, political science, psychology and sociology. Students examine the nature of crime and social control, as well as a broad range of areas in the domain of justice, including policing, courts, law, corrections, family law and conflict management.

This course is specifically designed to provide the knowledge, skills, practical experience and attributes required to prepare graduates for the field of biomedical science. It provides the theory and practical experience and knowledge necessary for graduates to gain employment in the biomedical professions. The course includes studies in the following areas: anatomy, physiology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology and biomedical ethics. Graduates can continue on to specialise in one of the following laboratory disciplines: medical microbiology, clinical chemistry, transfusion science, haematology, histopathology, cytology, virology, immunology, medicine.

This course contributes to current trends in health services by promoting health and well-being through occupation. Students will develop an understanding of the factors that affect performance in occupations of self-care, education, work, social participation, and play and leisure for individuals, groups and populations through the lifespan. In broad terms, the course outcomes are to develop occupational therapists who have a sound knowledge and understanding of professional principles and processes and who can generalise their attributes and skills in new situations. Fieldwork placements throughout the course provide students with valuable learning experiences in a range of settings.

This course consists of a fourth year of study for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Information Technology, or equivalent. The course has two components. The first comprises of content units, while the second takes the form of a major project.

This course consists of a fourth year of study for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, or equivalent. The course has two components. The first comprises a study of research methods, while the second takes the form of a major project.

This course is designed to enable students to make a positive contribution to the management and understanding of marine and freshwater environments. The program focuses on both the theoretical and practical dimensions of aquatic environments.

This course is recommended for students with an interest in criminology, social justice and the justice system. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the nature of criminology and justice and the principal disciplines of law, political science, psychology and sociology, which inform criminological and justice-related issues. The course adopts a contemporary, international approach to criminology and justice education and seeks to develop well-educated practitioners. Students examine the nature of crime and social control, as well as a broad range of areas in the domain of justice, including policing, courts, law, corrections and alternative dispute resolution.

This course develops core problem-solving abilities and the technical, financial and management skills associated with manufacturing industries in general, and the motorsports industry in particular. Students gain a solid understanding of the design, simulation and fabrication processes, and the management issues associated with production of the complex automotive systems and the components that underpin the motorsport industry. The course provides a stimulating and supportive learning environment, with an enthusiastic and articulate approach which reflects the culture of motorsports. Students also have the opportunity to further develop competencies through the provision of extra-curricular activities, to help progression into the motorsports industry.