With respect for Aboriginal cultural protocol and out of recognition that its campuses occupy their traditional lands, Western Sydney University acknowledges the Darug, Dharawal, Gadigal, Gundungurra and Wiradjuri peoples and thanks them for their support of its work in their lands (Greater Western Sydney and beyond).
Study with Us
Research
Globally recognised for our research strengths and innovations in teaching, our impact-driven research transforms lives and shapes the future.
About Western
School of Business
School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences
School of Education
School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment
School of Health Sciences
School of Humanities and Communication Arts
School of Law
School of Medicine
School of Nursing and Midwifery
School of Psychology
School of Science
School of Social Sciences
School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences
School of Education
School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment
School of Health Sciences
School of Humanities and Communication Arts
School of Law
School of Medicine
School of Nursing and Midwifery
School of Psychology
School of Science
School of Social Sciences
Multiple Options to Meet Your Ambition
Whether you’re looking to broaden your horizons or kick-start a new career, you’ll find unlimited opportunities at Western. Explore our study options and create the future you’ve always dreamed of.
Discover why we’re ranked #1 in the world for our commitment to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and in the top 2% of universities worldwide. Whether you have a specific career goal or just want to explore our range of flexible learning options, you’ll find plenty of pathways below.
Explore our Programs
There are plenty of roads that lead to university, whether it’s been a few years or decades since you finished school! At Western, we offer pathways based on your work or education history so you can find the right study options to refine your skills, progress in your career to achieve your goals.
Choose to upskill with a short program in 6-12 months or take the next step on your career path with a Bachelor or Postgraduate degree. Explore your unlimited future at Western – it’s never too late.
Modular Learning at The College
The College offers a large range of study options designed to provide entry pathways into University programs.
Enjoy small classes, a dedicated Success Coach, and four-week modules focused on one subject at a time. Graduate from a Diploma job-ready or transfer straight into the second year of a Bachelor degree at Western.
Typical Duration: 12 months
Bachelors Degree
An undergraduate degree is the first degree you do at uni, also known as a bachelor’s degree (e.g. Bachelor of Arts).
Our aim is to nurture anyone, anywhere, with the determination to reach their highest potential and give you the opportunity to learn, upskill and progress in your career.
Typical Duration: 3-4 years FT
Postgraduate Degrees
Looking for a career change? Hoping to gain a new professional degree that will help take your career further? Or just hoping to expand your horizons? Western’s range of diverse postgraduate degrees provide you with the opportunity to diversify your skillset in a supportive and flexible learning environment that enables you to thrive in your chosen field.
Typical Durations: Graduate Certificate –6 months FT, Graduate Diploma –1 year FT and Master –1.5 to 2 years FT
Microcredentials
Learn emerging skills for a changing workplace. Our microcredentials are designed to be short, stackable, industry relevant, and digitally credentialed learning experiences, which enable you to address professional learning needs and advance your skill set. They are a great way to maintain currency in your field.
Typical Duration: Flexible and varies by course
Advance your career with Western
Take the next step to advance in your career by filling in the form below to tell us your motivation and express your interest to study at Western.
Got questions?
Contact the Student Services Hub on 1300 668 370 or Live Chat.
Acknowledgement of Country
