UNSW Short Courses
Design your future through a UNSW short course.
The knowledge gained in a UNSW short course can be a great way to build new skills for a career change and stay up-to-date with current trends and practices. Stand out in a crowded employment market with UNSW, who have been awarded with the Most Employable students for six years in a row (Australian Financial Review (AFR) Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020-2025).
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Featured short courses
Short courses by faculty
Cross-institutional study and Non-award options
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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
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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.
Mentem by UNSW
Mentem delivers tailored upskilling and reskilling programs and microcredentials to support your workforce transformation at scale.
