Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Bachelor of Laws

at University of New South Wales - Kensington Campus Australia

Do you currently work in the underground hard rock or coal mining industry, in the field of strata control? Or is this an area you'd like to progress into? The Master of Mine Geotechnical Engineering is the postgraduate degree for you.

You'll receive a foundational education in fundamental principles of rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering, as well as practical strata control applications. This degree teaches you practical knowledge to become a mine strata control engineer.

This degree is designed for professionals working at mine sites and are offered in a flexible delivery format; many are available in distance mode with a limited number of face-to-face workshops/sessions. Assessments include practical site-based assignments, group work, interactive work and presentations.

Note: Some electives may be offered only every two years and international students are not eligible to enrol on a student visa

The UNSW Master of Journalism and Communication is a two-year full-time postgraduate university degree in contemporary journalism, media studies and communications.

UNSW consistently ranks 53 in the world for Media (QS World University Rankings 2021) and is a leader amongst Australian universities.  This master’s degree will empower you with the hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge to understand and shape the global news media and communication industries.

Combine  Economics with applied advanced skills in Science and an Honours research project. This unique double degree will prepare you to discover and drive solutions to the world’s biggest challenges.

Economics is an influential social science that explores human behaviour and decision-making. Economists focus on the roles of incentives, resource constraints, laws, customs, and institutions. Through the Bachelor of Economics, you’ll explore how the decisions of institutions and individuals interact to determine outcomes for the economy and society.

The Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) allows you to choose from 26 majors across the physical, natural and human sciences. It gives you the flexibility to explore the areas of science you’re passionate in and undertake a supervised research project in your honours year. It will prepare you for a career at the forefront of scientific discovery and innovation.

If you're interested in both legal and economic analysis, the Bachelor of Economics/Law provides you the opportunity to examine the formation, process, structure and economic impact of law, policy and legal institutions.

You'll develop a critical understanding of legal frameworks, processes and systems, while also studying economic issues such as international trade, inflation, government policy and competition, strategic behaviour and unemployment. By gaining in-depth knowledge in both areas, you’ll be prepared for a career in either economic or legal practice.

Our graduates have excellent analytical skills, a capacity for scholarly research, effective oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to personal and professional development, ethical practice and social responsibility.

The Bachelor of Commerce (International) is your gateway to worldwide career opportunities. Build global connections on an international student exchange that’s supported with a financial scholarship.

This degree provides a solid foundation in business and includes an international studies component and one-year compulsory overseas exchange to prepare you for the challenges of working in global business. You will have the ability to incorporate a language study such as Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Japanese, Korean or Spanish within the program. Students will receive exclusive mentoring as well as a scholarship to ensure they are prepared for their study abroad.

Put what you learn in the classroom to practice in real business environments. All Commerce students complete for-credit work integrated learning as a part of their degree in the form of internships, business practicums and group consulting projects.

You’ll understand business concepts and have skills in critical thinking, creative problem-solving and decision-making within a global context. With a thorough fundamental understanding of your chosen industry, you’ll be able to build international networks and prosper on a global scale.

This degree is designed for students who are passionate about both the Law and business and are interested in learning about the connection between the two.

The Actuarial Studies component involves the application of statistical and financial analysis and risk models to management in insurance, superannuation, investment and finance. It will enable you to develop both the technical and non-technical skills required to pursue a career as an actuarial analyst or to explore opportunities in the financial services and insurance industries.

The Law degree aims to develop graduates who have excellent analytical skills, a capacity for scholarly research, effective oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to personal and professional development, ethical practice and social responsibility.

The UNSW Master of Engineering Science (Project Management) postgraduate degree is designed to provide you with the skills to excel in a professional career in the public or private sectors. It has been developed with extensive industry consultation and covers both the fundamentals and applications of project management, including:

•     Planning
•     Risk
•     Contracts
•     People
•     Equipment
•     Materials
•     Legal
•     Finances
•     Economics

You’ll learn skills that’ll enable you to take a leading role in the field of project management, while developing your technical knowledge and ability to analyse problems.

Sitting within the UNSW School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, this two-year degree features complex, open-ended enquiry-based projects. You’ll develop a systematic approach to problem-solving and learn to plan projects effectively, as well as gaining key skills in order to analyse, interpret and communicate results proficiently.

UNSW’s Master of Commerce (MCom) is a 1.7 year full-time postgraduate coursework degree. Designed in consultation with industry, this world-class business degree prepares you with the experience and knowledge you need to succeed in the career you want. This degree is career-focused from day one. Whatever you specialise in, you’ll connect with industry, learn with real-world tools and technology, and have access to work-experience, career development, and mentoring opportunities.

Studying sustainability and social impact Specialisation

Social impact means creating sustainable, social, entrepreneurial, and systemic change in a variety of settings. Think: corporate, government, not-for-profit, and more. You’ll learn the dynamics of the social economy in our rapidly evolving future, setting you up to use business to make a difference.

Why study sustainability and social impact?

Studying sustainability & social impact is your chance to be the change you want to see in the world. You'll be equipped with the understanding and real world experience to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, communities, and the environment, by driving change through business.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts / Bachelor of Law (BFA LLB) is a 5-year program that combines a highly valued professional legal qualification with a qualification designed for those who wish to involve themselves in creative fields such as animation, visual arts, and music.

You’ll learn the fundamentals of law and gain a strong understanding of legal issues, ethical practice and social justice. The BFA component will develop your foundational skills in creative practice and experimentation while offering the flexibility to focus deeply on the creative field that matters to you.

The BFA is home to distinctive specialisations in Animation and Moving Image, Art Theory, Music, and Visual Arts, each of which is led by experts in your field and supported by specialist facilities.

UNSW’s Master of Property and Development is a 1.7 year, or 1 year accelerated postgraduate degree that will equip you to work at the cutting-edge of a dynamic industry.

You’ll learn the modern principles of property investment, development and management and apply them across different phases of the industry cycle, learning to achieve successful outcomes in financial viability, risk management, sustainability as well as facilities and asset management.  

Career advancement is at the core of this degree. The dynamic courses in this degree are developed in consultation with industry to adapt to changes and trends. As part of an interdisciplinary community in UNSW’s School of Built Environment you’ll communicate and collaborate with students and experts in architecture, design, and planning - mirroring real industry relationships. The option to undertake professional placement elective means you’ll also have the chance to practice in a real-world setting and form career networks.

In your final term, you’ll complete a research project giving you the portfolio, research experience, confidence and connections to succeed in the future of property development.  

Key features
The key features and subject areas in your coursework will see you explore theory and practice, preparing you for the careers of the future in land development, building and infrastructure. These include:

• Property performance analysis
• Property valuation
• Property investment and finance
• Property industry application
• Property development and feasibility analysis
• Real property law
• Asset and facilities management