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Single subject study

Study a university subject to bring new ideas to your workplace, boost your career prospects, or explore a passion.

You can choose to study online or on campus, depending on your subject. Most subjects are open entry, meaning you don't have to have any previous experience or qualifications to apply. And if you go on to study a related degree, you'll receive credit for the subject you've completed.

How to apply

You can apply online in as little as 15 minutes.

If your chosen subject does have some prerequisites, you'll just need to include an academic transcript.

If you were born outside of Australia, you'll need to upload evidence of Australian citizenship or permanent residency. If English is not your first language, you'll need to upload evidence that you meet our English language requirements.

Single subject fees

Fees are charged per subject and are the same for on-campus or online study. You will need to pay your fee upfront, as they cannot be deferred through the Australian Taxation Office's HELP scheme. We'll send you some information about payment options in your offer letter.

Fees for undergraduate single subjects fall into one of several bands. For postgraduates, the fees are by faculty.

Single Subject Study gives you flexibility without the commitment of a full degree. The program allows you to:

  • study subjects that require no prerequisites, prior knowledge, or experience
  • sample university, or test out a subject area
  • update your professional qualifications
  • build your skills or explore your passions
  • prove to yourself that you are capable of university study

2024 tuition fees

Tuition fees for the Single Subject Study program are charged per subject and are the same cost for on campus or online study. Fees are payable upfront and cannot be deferred through the Australian Taxation Office HELP scheme. You will receive advice about payment options when you receive a letter of offer into the subject.

Undergraduate subject level - 1xx, 2xx, 3xx, 4xx

The domestic student undergraduate fee for each subject falls within one of seven bands. These bands indicate what the cost of a subject will be.

Domestic Undergraduate Students only – determine your subject band

Start typing the subject name or subject code in the box below and select your subject from the resulting list.

Bands Cost per 8 point subject
Domestic Students
Band 1$2,700
Band 2$3,154
Band 3$5,400
Band 4$2,700
Band 5$2,700
Band 6$3,154
Band 7$3,154
International Students
International Students - All Faculties UG$3,768

*Faculty of Education Practice Teaching subjects requiring supervision in a school environment incur an additional fee of $500.

Postgraduate Subject level - 5xx & 6xx

The Postgraduate Student Fee is based on the subject level and the Faculty in which the subject is offered.

Faculty Cost per 8 point subject
Domestic Students
*Arts / Education$3,478
Business & Justice Studies$3,888
Science$4,060
**Science Clinical Placement subjects$4,460
International Students
All Faculties$4,126

* Faculty of Education Practice Teaching subjects requiring supervision in a school environment incur an additional fee of $500.
** Faculty of Science Includes Clinical Placement subjects incur an additional fee of $400 (per 8 pt subject).

The published fees are for 2024 only. Fees may be adjusted in future years. Above fees are for each 8 point subject for domestic students only. Fees should be doubled for 16 point subjects.

Single Subject Study gives you flexibility without the commitment of a full degree. The program allows you to:

  • study subjects that require no prerequisites, prior knowledge, or experience
  • sample university, or test out a subject area
  • update your professional qualifications
  • build your skills or explore your passions
  • prove to yourself that you are capable of university study

2023 tuition fees

Tuition fees for the Single Subject Study program are charged per subject and are the same cost for on campus or online study. Fees are payable upfront and cannot be deferred through the Australian Taxation Office HELP scheme. You will receive advice about payment options when you receive a letter of offer into the subject.

Undergraduate subject level - 1xx, 2xx, 3xx, 4xx

The domestic student undergraduate fee for each subject falls within one of seven bands. These bands indicate what the cost of a subject will be.

Domestic Undergraduate Students only – determine your subject band

Start typing the subject name or subject code in the box below and select your subject from the resulting list.

Bands Cost per 8 point subject
Domestic Students
Band 1$2,500
Band 2$2,920
Band 3$5,000
Band 4$2,500
Band 5$2,500
Band 6$2,920
Band 7$2,920
International Students
International Students - All Faculties UG$3,490

*Faculty of Education Practice Teaching subjects requiring supervision in a school environment incur an additional fee of $500.

Postgraduate Subject level - 5xx & 6xx

The Postgraduate Student Fee is based on the subject level and the Faculty in which the subject is offered.

Faculty Cost per 8 point subject
Domestic Students
*Arts / Education$3,220
Business & Justice Studies$3,600
Science$3,760
**Science Clinical Placement subjects$4,160
International Students
All Faculties$3,820

*Faculty of Education Practice Teaching subjects requiring supervision in a school environment incur an additional fee of $500.
**Faculty of Science Includes Clinical Placement subjects incur an additional fee of $400 (per 8 pt subject).

The published fees are for 2023 only. Fees may be adjusted in future years. Above fees are for each 8 point subject. Fees should be doubled for 16 point subjects.

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