Applied Degrees that get you working

Work-ready qualifications backed by UNSW.

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UNSW College Applied Degrees are designed to prepare you to graduate career-ready through applied learning, industry engagement and real world practical experience.

Applied learning from day one

Our degrees are built with industry, for industry to ensure what you learn is relevant, current and in demand. From your first term, you’ll focus on building practical skills that you can use from day one in real workplace environments.

Learn through practical, hands-on projects

Build skills aligned to industry needs

Develop confidence for work or further study

Explore our degrees:

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Bachelor of Applied Business (Business Management)

Develop a strong foundation in business with a focus on practical skills across strategy, leadership and entrepreneurship. Build the capability to contribute from day one in a professional environment.

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Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development)

Learn to design, build and optimise software solutions using industry-relevant tools and programming languages. Gain hands-on experience in real development environments.

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Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Defence and Networking)

Build specialised skills in cyber defence and networking. Learn how to protect digital infrastructure and respond to evolving cyber threats.

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Graduate career-ready

Applied degree graduates are equipped with the skills employers are actively seeking. Whether you’re pursuing a role in business, software development or cybersecurity, you’ll graduate with practical experience and a clear pathway forward.

Career pathways may include:

Applied Business (Business Management)

Business Analyst
Business Manager
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Officer
Operations Manager

Information Technology (Software Development)

Software Developer
Web Developer
Application Developer
QA/Test Engineer

Information Technology (Cyber Defence and Networking)

Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Architect
IT Security Consultant
IT Support Specialist

With applied learning from day one and programs that are industry built and taught, you’ll graduate with practical experience and a clear pathway forward.

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Want to learn more? Register your interest to explore your options and take the next step.

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Learn more about how an Applied Degree can support your career goals.

UNSW College delivers its Applied Degrees, Foundation Studies, Academic English, Diplomas, and Pre-Masters Program under CRICOS Provider Code 01020K; TEQSA Provider ID: PRV13020 (Institute of Higher Education).

UNSW College also delivers UNSW Diplomas on behalf of UNSW Sydney under CRICOS Provider Code 00098G; UNSW Sydney TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12055 (Australian University).

See unswcollege.edu.au/esos for more information.