The Master of Social Science by Research degree program requires the completion of three courses and a research thesis or project. The degree is completed in either three or four sessions (full-time). It is designed for students wishing to engage in serious research but who are not able to devote the three years required to complete a PhD. Alternatively they have a research project which does not lend itself to that level of extended treatment. Clear indication of potential to undertake research is required, either through a relevant Honours degree or through a period of professional work following a relevant undergraduate degree.
For the award of MSW by Research a candidate is required to demonstrate his or her ability to undertake research by the submission of a thesis of between 40 – 50,000 words embodying the results of an original investigation.
Applicants are normally required to have a BSW from UNSW or equivalent and have had at least two years professional experience. Applications are also considered from those with an appropriate degree at an acceptable level and with two years' work experience in the human services.
For undergraduate study, there is more than one way to meet our academic entry requirements. These include high school studies, foundation studies, recognised prior study and a university transfer. Check out the ‘Alternative entry pathways’ section in our international student guide for undergraduates or check your eligibility based on your qualifications in the Undergraduate Entry table above.
Actuarial Studies involves the application of statistical and financial analysis and risk models to management in general, life and health insurance, superannuation, investment and finance.
The Actuarial Studies program serves as a foundation for students who wish to enter the actuarial profession. Students must achieve the required academic standard in their Actuarial Studies courses to gain exemption from Part I of the Actuaries Institute in Australia, the CT courses of The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK) professional examinations or the VEE credit for the Society of Actuaries (USA). Students can also potentially gain exemption from Part II of the Actuaries Institute professional examinations and become an Associate member by completing the designated fourth year courses at the required academic standard.
The actuarial program of study also aims to develop the use of judgement and to provide the necessary combination of mathematical, statistical, accounting, economic, financial, demographic, analytical and modelling skills for a rewarding career in the financial services industry. Employers in the financial services industry – including banks, insurers and consultants – value the rigorous quantitative risk training in the Actuarial Studies degree.
Students in this program must complete 12 UOC in General Education courses or their equivalent (unless otherwise entitled to exemption). For further information about General Education Requirements please refer to the UNSW Online Handbook.
Please note that students enrolled in programs within the Australian School of Business cannot take General Education courses offered by the Australian School of Business. These restrictions also apply to the following courses:
The Bachelor of Information Systems degree is a highly prized qualification which provides students with information systems expertise and business skills. The program is intended to develop conceptual and practical skills. After an introductory first stage, students will learn about business analysis systems and design, data management, business systems infrastructure and security as well as mathematics, management accounting and commercial programming.
Students in this program must complete 12 UOC in General Education courses or their equivalent (unless otherwise entitled to exemption). For further information about General Education Requirements please refer to the UNSW Online Handbook.
Please note that students enrolled in programs within the UNSW Business School cannot take General Education courses offered by the UNSW Business School. These restrictions also apply to the following courses:
The Bachelor of Economics (BEc) is a highly regarded professional qualification allowing graduates access to an enormously diverse range of occupations. Our graduates work as professional economists and can be found in leading government and international agencies, private firms and consultancies.
Graduates who combine economics with other disciplines, such as accounting, finance or marketing, often work as professionals in those fields, with the economics training providing a highly valued understanding of the business environment.
For undergraduate study, there is more than one way to meet our academic entry requirements. These include high school studies, foundation studies, recognised prior study and a university transfer. Check out the ‘Alternative entry pathways’ section in our international student guide for undergraduates or check your eligibility based on your qualifications in the Undergraduate Entry table above.
The Bachelor of Commerce (B Com (International)), which includes a one year international exchange component, is a highly valued business qualification. The program is designed for students who want to complement their business degree with international studies (including asian studies, european studies or languages), and also for those students who want to align their degree with their interests and careers ambitions in accounting, finance, human resource management, marketing or information systems.
General Education requirements account for 12 UOC (2 courses) and are to be taken outside the Australian School of Business. These courses allow you to select either courses that were developed especially for the General Education Program (beginning with GEN) or to choose 'mainstream' courses that are offered in the degree programs of other faculties. For further information about General Education Requirements please refer to the UNSW Online Handbook.
Please note that students enrolled in programs within the Australian School of Business cannot take General Education courses offered by the Business School. These restrictions also apply to the following courses
The Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Co-op) (BActSt (Co-op)) is a highly valued and unique business qualification. It provides high-achieving students with a strong, 4-year academic program, integrated with fully assessable industry placement experiences that enable students to work with some of Australia's leading employers.
The BActSt(Co-op) combines the requirements of the degree with 15 months of coordinated industrial experience at three different sponsoring organisations. Industrial training extends outside university semesters.
A scholarship is payable from funds donated by the sponsoring organisations, and entry to the program is limited to students awarded a scholarship through the BActSt(Co-op) selection procedures administered by the Co-op Program Office. For baseline requirements to the UNSW Co-op program visit the future students page.
Successful completion of an Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) including a major in their chosen honours area of study with a distinction grade average (70 percent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at level three. For some majors, completion of specific units, or their equivalent, are also required for admission to honours. The details are provided with the requirements for each major to which this applies.
Honours is an extra year of study that builds on the knowledge gained in your undergraduate degree and gives you the skills to undertake independent research. Students in our honours program are exposed to the latest research and cutting edge developments in their field of study.
General Education requirements account for 12 UOC (2 courses) and are to be taken outside the Australian School of Business. These courses allow you to select either courses that were developed especially for the General Education Program (beginning with GEN) or to choose 'mainstream' courses that are offered in the degree programs of other faculties. For further information about General Education Requirements please refer to the UNSW Online Handbook.
Please note that students enrolled in programs within the Australian School of Business cannot take General Education courses offered by the Business School (i.e. courses with a GENC code). These restrictions also apply to the following courses:
The Bachelor of Commerce (Co-op) (BCom(Co-op)) is a highly valued and unique business qualification. It provides high-achieving students with a strong, 4-year academic program, integrated with fully assessable industry placement experiences that enable students to work with some of Australia's leading employers. The degree is also flexible enough to allow students to design a program which aligns their interests and career ambitions in accounting, finance, actuarial studies, marketing or information systems with other areas of business, or to complete an Honours year within the 4 years.
General Education is the completion of two courses (12 UOC) offered outside the COFA Faculty.
The Bachelor of Art Theory [BArtTh] offers students in-depth study of art and/or design history and theory and prepares students for research careers or professional employment in the arts or design industries. Examples of likely careers include art administration, art and design criticism, art historical research, curating, museum education and arts project management.
The BArtTh can be completed full-time in Stand-Alone mode (normally 3 years), in Dual Award Mode (the equivalent of two years full-time) or part time. The basic requirements of the program are simple. The BArtTh has a depth component and a breadth component. Students enrolled in Stand-Alone mode do both the depth and breadth component while students enrolled in Dual Award Mode only complete the depth component.