Other study options - The University of Sydney Library Current students Staff intranet Find an event Give Contact us Study Research Engage with us About us News & opinion false Study false false Study options false false /content/dam/courses/course_page_hero_default.jpeg 50% Other study options Explore other study options at the University of Sydney, including non-degree study. Study single units of study, check eligibility, fees and how to apply. m-hero--simple 1280.1280.jpeg 1280w, 440.293.2x.jpeg 880w, 1440.960.2x.jpeg 2880w, 800.533.2x.jpeg 1600w, 220.147.2x.jpeg 440w false Other study options: non-degree and non-award study What is non-degree study? \nNon-degree study allows you to undertake undergraduate‑level or select postgraduate-level units of study for professional development or personal interest without enrolling in a full award course. You won’t earn credit points towards a degree, but you’ll receive an official transcript outlining the units you complete. \nWhat is a non-award course? \nA non-award course is a course of study that does not lead to a University of Sydney qualification. It may include one or more units of study, but is not taken for the purpose of earning a degree. Non-award courses include professional development programs. \nWhat is a non-award student? \nA non-award student is someone who is enrolled in individual units that do not contribute to a University of Sydney award course. All non-degree study is completed on a non-award basis. \n"}}" id="text-7c5115be62" class="cmp-text"> What is non-degree study? Non-degree study allows you to undertake undergraduate‑level or select postgraduate-level units of study for professional development or personal interest without enrolling in a full award course. You won’t earn credit points towards a degree, but you’ll receive an official transcript outlining the units you complete. What is a non-award course? A non-award course is a course of study that does not lead to a University of Sydney qualification. It may include one or more units of study, but is not taken for the purpose of earning a degree. Non-award courses include professional development programs. What is a non-award student? A non-award student is someone who is enrolled in individual units that do not contribute to a University of Sydney award course. All non-degree study is completed on a non-award basis. What can you study? Non-degree study options \r\nYou can apply for a wide range of undergraduate units and selected postgraduate units. Availability varies each year and not all units listed in handbooks are offered every session. \r\n"}}" id="text-e451831106" class="cmp-text"> Non-degree study options You can apply for a wide range of undergraduate units and selected postgraduate units. Availability varies each year and not all units listed in handbooks are offered every session. Undergraduate areas \nLaw \nPharmacy \nMusic \nScience \nDentistry \nMedicine \nEngineering \nArchitecture \nNursing \nArts \nHealth Sciences (Non-Award) \nBusiness (Non-Award) \n\n"}}" id="text-7a13f5a4ee" class="cmp-text"> Law Pharmacy Music Science Dentistry Medicine Engineering Architecture Nursing Arts Health Sciences (Non-Award) Business (Non-Award) Postgraduate areas \r\nScience \r\nMedicine \r\nPharmacy \r\nArchitecture \r\nDentistry \r\nMusic \r\nEngineering \r\nLaw \r\nNursing \r\nBusiness (Non-Award) \r\nHealth Sciences (Non-Award) \r\nArts (Non-Award) \r\n\r\n"}}" id="text-bacfe457fb" class="cmp-text"> Science Medicine Pharmacy Architecture Dentistry Music Engineering Law Nursing Business (Non-Award) Health Sciences (Non-Award) Arts (Non-Award) Study Abroad and Exchange You can combine study and travel in Sydney, with credits to count towards your degree in your home country. Come to the University of Sydney as an exchange student from a partner university or enrol with us directly. Learn more. \r\nYou can apply for our Study Abroad Program for undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and postgraduate research levels of study. \r\n"}}" id="text-80f3e39038" class="cmp-text"> You can combine study and travel in Sydney, with credits to count towards your degree in your home country. Come to the University of Sydney as an exchange student from a partner university or enrol with us directly. Learn more. You can apply for our Study Abroad Program for undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and postgraduate research levels of study. Undergraduate \r\nUndergraduate Study Abroad Program (One Semester) \r\nUndergraduate Study Abroad Program (Two Semesters) \r\nUndergraduate Exchange Program (Two Semesters) \r\n\r\n"}}" id="text-1a1c05276f" class="cmp-text"> Undergraduate Study Abroad Program (One Semester) Undergraduate Study Abroad Program (Two Semesters) Undergraduate Exchange Program (Two Semesters) Postgraduate Coursework \r\nPostgraduate Coursework Study Abroad Program (One Semester) \r\nPostgraduate Coursework Study Abroad Program (Two Semesters) \r\nPostgraduate Coursework Exchange Program (One Semester) \r\nPostgraduate Coursework Exchange Program (Two Semesters) \r\n\r\n"}}" id="text-5d8aae8615" class="cmp-text"> Postgraduate Coursework Study Abroad Program (One Semester) Postgraduate Coursework Study Abroad Program (Two Semesters) Postgraduate Coursework Exchange Program (One Semester) Postgraduate Coursework Exchange Program (Two Semesters) Postgraduate Research \r\nPostgraduate Research Study Abroad Program (One Semester) \r\nPostgraduate Research Study Abroad Program (Two Semesters) \r\nVisiting Researcher Program (1 Year) \r\nVisiting Researcher Program (2 Years) \r\n\r\n"}}" id="text-89bb91bf48" class="cmp-text"> Postgraduate Research Study Abroad Program (One Semester) Postgraduate Research Study Abroad Program (Two Semesters) Visiting Researcher Program (1 Year) Visiting Researcher Program (2 Years) Cross-institutional Study During your studies, you may be able to complete a unit of study at another Australian institution and have it credited towards your degree. This is called outbound cross-institutional study. Learn more. \r\nNon-University of Sydney students (inbound cross-institutional study) \r\nIf you are enrolled as a student at another Australian institution, you can apply to study a subject or subjects at the University of Sydney - see below. \r\n"}}" id="text-68ca159aa8" class="cmp-text"> During your studies, you may be able to complete a unit of study at another Australian institution and have it credited towards your degree. This is called outbound cross-institutional study. Learn more. Non-University of Sydney students (inbound cross-institutional study) If you are enrolled as a student at another Australian institution, you can apply to study a subject or subjects at the University of Sydney - see below. Undergraduate areas \r\nArchitecture \r\nArts \r\nBusiness \r\nMusic \r\nDentistry \r\nNursing \r\nMedicine \r\nPharmacy \r\nScience \r\nHealth Sciences \r\nEngineering \r\nLaw \r\n\r\n"}}" id="text-02e7c416d1" class="cmp-text"> Architecture Arts Business Music Dentistry Nursing Medicine Pharmacy Science Health Sciences Engineering Law Postgraduate areas \r\nArchitecture \r\nArts \r\nBusiness \r\nMusic \r\nDentistry \r\nNursing \r\nMedicine \r\nPharmacy \r\nScience \r\nHealth Sciences \r\nEngineering \r\nLaw \r\n\r\n"}}" id="text-3d2e1aa0de" class="cmp-text"> Architecture Arts Business Music Dentistry Nursing Medicine Pharmacy Science Health Sciences Engineering Law Fees Non-degree students pay full tuition fees for each unit. Fees are calculated based on the standard full-time tuition rate for the year you study. \r\n"}}" id="text-629cc2f591" class="cmp-text"> Non-degree students pay full tuition fees for each unit. Fees are calculated based on the standard full-time tuition rate for the year you study. How to apply Before applying \r\n\r\nExplore the Faculty Handbook or the relevant school or department website to identify unit(s) you're interested in studying. \r\nYou need to meet the same prerequisites as students enrolled in an award course, or have completed equivalent units at another institution, to enrol in any particulr unit of study. \r\nConsult the faculty that offers the unit(s) to confirm availability, prerequisites and any additional requirements.  \r\nIf you're considering postgraduate units, speak with the unit coordinator to confirm suitability and availability. \r\n\r\nRefer to the Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar for key dates, as the official legal sources of information about study at the University.  \r\n"}}" id="text-bdf469fefb" class="cmp-text"> Before applying Explore the Faculty Handbook or the relevant school or department website to identify unit(s) you're interested in studying. You need to meet the same prerequisites as students enrolled in an award course, or have completed equivalent units at another institution, to enrol in any particulr unit of study. Consult the faculty that offers the unit(s) to confirm availability, prerequisites and any additional requirements. If you're considering postgraduate units, speak with the unit coordinator to confirm suitability and availability. Refer to the Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar for key dates, as the official legal sources of information about study at the University. International student eligibility \r\nNon-degree study is not available for full-time study on a student visa. International students on other visas with study rights may apply. \r\n"}}" id="text-f8361afbe5" class="cmp-text"> International student eligibility Non-degree study is not available for full-time study on a student visa. International students on other visas with study rights may apply. 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