We understand that university may be just one of many commitments that you have. UNSW Science gives you the freedom to take control of your studies to help you get the most out of your university experience.

Take advantage of studying online or customise a flexible timetable to study wherever and whenever suits you best. You can opt to fast track your degree with intensive courses over the summer break, catch up on a course you’ve missed or failed previously, or complete your general education requirements outside of session.

Our flexible study options are also helpful if you’d like to begin your studies mid-year, if you’re undertaking a double degree or have enrolled in a concurrent diploma.

Please check the UNSW Timetable for the most accurate and up to date availability of these courses. The information below is indicative only.

Flexible study course offerings

Online* undergraduate science courses 2020

Summer 2020 will begin on 6 January 2020 and run for five weeks, which is a shorter, more intensive teaching period than previous years.  

 

Course code 

Course name 

2020 term offerings 

Delivery mode 

AVIA2025

Introduction to Airborne Drone Management 

Term 3 

Online tuition, In-person final exam 

AVIA3013

Workplace Safety 

Term 3 

Fully online 

BABS1111

Big Fat Myths 

Term 1, Term 3 

Fully online

BEES2741

Introduction to Astrobiology 

Term 2 

Fully online

BEES6741

Astrobiology: Life in the Universe 

Term 3 

Fully online

BEES6800

The Science of Science Communication 

Term 1, Term 3 

Fully online

CLIM1001

Introduction to Climate Change 

Term 2, Term 3 

Fully online

PSYC1022

The Psychology of Addiction 

Summer, Term 1, Term 2, Term 3 

Fully online

PSYC1023

Abnormal Psychology 

Term 1, Term 2, Term 3 

Fully online

PSYC1024

Clinical Perspectives on Anxiety, Mood and Stress 

Summer, Term 2, Term 3 

Fully online

PSYC1025

Psychology of Work 

Term 1, Term 3 

Fully online

PSYC1027

Forensic Psychology: Crime, Courts and Corrections 

Term 1, Term 3 

Fully online

PSYC1062

Psychological Science of Wellbeing 

Term 1 

Fully online

PHYS1110

Everyday Physics 

Term 1, Term 2, Term 3 

Fully online

PHYS1160

Introduction to Astronomy 

Term 1, Term 2, Term 3 

Fully online

SCIF1004

Science and the Cinema 

Summer, Term 2 

Fully online

 

*Note: Some online courses require in-person attendance for the final exam during the official UNSW final exam period. Please check the relevant UNSW Handbook entry and course outline for more information on exam attendance requirements.

Online science courses for non-science students

The online courses below are available to non-science students as general education. Science students are not permitted to enrol in these courses.

Course code 

Course name 

2020 term offerings 

Delivery mode 

GENS0401

Introduction to Climate Change 

Term 2, Term 3 

Fully online 

GENS1111

Big Fat Myths 

Term 1, Term 3 

Fully online

GENS2025

Introduction to Airborne Drone Management 

Term 3 

In-person final exam 

GENS4015

Brave New World: Science Fiction, Science Fact and the Future 

Term 1 

Fully online

GENS5013

Workplace Safety 

Term 3 

Fully online