UNE has been helping busy adults study from home longer than any other Australian university. With more than 60 years of experience it’s no wonder UNE has an unbroken record of maximum 5 star ratings, awarded by our students, for teaching quality, student support and overall experience in the Good Universities Guide 2007-2019.
UNE has been helping busy adults study from home longer than any other Australian university. With more than 60 years of experience it’s no wonder UNE has an unbroken record of maximum 5 star ratings, awarded by our students, for teaching quality, student support and overall experience in the Good Universities Guide 2007-2019.
When you study Classics, History, Philosophy and Studies in Religion, you will examine the fundamentals of society: our beliefs and values, the events that have shaped us and the essence of our cultures that make us who we are today. Along the way you will acquire skills in critical thinking and analysis, written and oral communication and learn to assess the reliability of information and solve complex problems logically, yet creatively.
History offers a key means of understanding ourselves, the skills that empower independent research and critical thinking, and the opportunity to question popular versions of the past. Our range of units invites immersion in aspects of Classics and Ancient History including Egypt, Greece, Rome, classical literature and languages. Studying Greek and Latin will give you a window not only into the language and culture of two incredibly influential civilisations, but also into many modern languages. Whether your interest is in history, philosophy, religion or science, Greek and Latin will open up a range of extraordinary literature and give you the tools to investigate the ancient evidence on your own terms. Other units include Australian (including local, family and applied) history; modern European history (including study of the World Wars); American history; medieval and early modern history; and Asian history.
Philosophy encourages investigation of the basic claims science makes about the world, as well as the principles that govern human life and morality. Our units offer explorations of questions such as: whether it is possible to travel into the past; whether euthanasia is morally justified; how the brain can give rise to consciousness; how much of what we think we know do we really know; and what it is to think and act rationally?
Studies in Religion are concerned with the diversity of religious experience and expression across all civilisations, both ancient and modern, and all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Our main focus is on the study and comparison of features from the five great world religions: Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam. Across these disciplines, our enthusiastic, committed and expert academic staff employ innovative and student-centred learning approaches.
Please see course details for individual course rules and admissions criteria. Note some degrees have mandatory intensive schools which require attendance on campus.
We have three teaching periods (trimesters), commencing in February/March, July and November, giving you greater choice about when and how much they study each year.
At UNE, online study is about the kind of flexibility and support that can only come from a university that has long understood the challenges faced by adults studying from home.
Online study can also be referred to as 'distance education' (sometimes also off-campus education, or external study) and provides an opportunity for you to study without having to physically attend a campus.
To make sure your learning can take place when it suits you, UNE provides online facilities which allow you to send questions, submit assignments, order library books, check your results and access other resources, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
As a UNE student, you will have access to our professional support services including:
We believe that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community.
Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter.
UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality.
Connect to online support at any time. If you are working on an assignment, you can upload a draft 24/7 and get detailed feedback in less than 24 hours.
Online after hours support (3pm – midnight) is available for foundation skills in maths, science, business studies, accounting, economics and statistics.
Academic literacy and assignment support is available for writing, assignments, research, referencing, and study skills.
Some online units have intensive schools (sometimes known as residential schools). They enable you to engage in practical exercises and classes that are designed to achieve specific learning outcomes. Intensive schools are a valuable and enjoyable experience that enrich the learning process and help build your networks.
To see if any units in your degree have on-campus intensive schools check the
“Looking at overall performance, UNE is Australia's best online university. It is a leading online university in arts, business, education and science. UNE is also the 3rd largest, has the equal highest course satisfaction rate, and produces high graduate salaries.”
- Online Study Australia