The University of Canberra is committed to preparing graduates for successful and rewarding careers in the professions, commerce and public service. We’re here to help you develop the strengths and skills you need to make substantial academic, professional and personal breakthroughs. Our degrees and qualifications are respected and recognised internationally.
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Bachelor's programmes
Arts, Design & Architecture (16)
- Bachelor Acting and PerformanceFaculty of Arts and Design
- Bachelor Arts
- Bachelor Contemporary Music PracticeFaculty of Arts and Design
- B.A. DesignFaculty of Arts and Design
- Bachelor of Design Design
- Bachelor Film Production
- Bachelor Games and Interactive DesignFaculty of Arts and Design
- Preparation Course Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations
- B.A. Graphic DesignFaculty of Arts and Design
- Bachelor Graphic Design
- Bachelor Graphic DesignFaculty of Arts and Design
- Bachelor Industrial Design
- Bachelor Interior Architecture
- Bachelor Landscape Design
- Bachelor Visual Arts
- Bachelor Web Design and Production
Business & Management (12)
- Bachelor Accounting
- B.B.A. Business Administration
- Bachelor Business Informatics
- Bachelor Commerce
- Faculty of Arts and Design
- Bachelor Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Preparation Course Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations
- Bachelor Human Resource Management
- Bachelor International Business
- Bachelor Management
- Bachelor Marketing Management
- Bachelor Public Administration
Social Sciences (10)
- Bachelor Applied Economics
- Faculty of Arts and Design
- Bachelor Heritage, Museums and Conservation
- Bachelor International Business
- Bachelor Politics and International Relations
- Bachelor Psychology
- Bachelor Social Science
Medicine & Health (9)
- Bachelor Health Science
- Bachelor Human Nutrition
- Bachelor Midwifery
- Bachelor Nursing
- Bachelor Pharmaceutical Science
- Bachelor Physiotherapy
- Bachelor Public Health
Computer Science & IT (7)
- Bachelor Business Informatics
- Bachelor Games and Interactive DesignFaculty of Arts and Design
- Bachelor Information Technology
- Bachelor Software Engineering
- Bachelor Web Design and Production
- Bachelor Web Design and Production
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (5)
- Bachelor Event and Tourism Management
- Bachelor Sport and Exercise Science
- Bachelor Sports Management
- Bachelor Sports Media
Journalism & Media (5)
- Bachelor Communication in Advertising
- Bachelor Journalism
- Bachelor Media Arts and Production
- Bachelor Sports Media
Engineering & Technology (3)
- Bachelor Biomedical Science
- Bachelor Building and Construction Management
- Bachelor Industrial Design
Humanities (3)
- Bachelor Heritage, Museums and Conservation
- Bachelor Heritage, Museums and Conservation
- Bachelor Writing
Education & Training (2)
- Bachelor EducationFaculty of Education, Science, Technology & Maths
- Bachelor Primary Education
Law (2)
- Bachelor Justice Studies
- Bachelor Laws
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
- Bachelor Applied FashionFaculty of Arts and Design
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
- Bachelor Environmental Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- B.Sc. Science
About
History
The University of Canberra was first established in 1967 as the Canberra College of Advanced Education. The Canberra CAE became the University of Canberra under sponsorship of Monash University in 1990.
Education
The ESTeM faculty focuses on area of study that contributes to producing a student with a range of knowledge in similar areas of study. Courses such as Biomedical, Forensic and Environmental Sciences, teaching in early childhood, primary or secondary, Information and Technology.
Arts and design primarily provides students with the skills to be successful in a wide range of careers in the new arts. Arts and design specialise in, Graphic Design, Advertising, Journalism and Media Arts.The Business Government and Law Faculty provides students with a choice and flexibility together with real world experience. The Faculty of Health prepares nurses, midwives, psychologists, physiotherapists, and pharmacists.Research
The University of Canberra has a collaborative, innovative and dynamic research culture, with a focus on producing high-quality and high-impact work that makes an early and significant difference to the world around us.
We aim to deliver breakthroughs and be globally competitive in the main areas of:
- Governance
- Environment
- Communication
- Health
- Education
Career
Careers UC supports students to develop your employability skills, secure jobs on and off campus, and guide you in your career pathways.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2018
351 50
2017
401 100
2016
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2018
551
2017
551
2016
551
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2018
813
2017
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2016
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Teaching and Learning (T&L) provides support to the University of Canberra in developing and implementing good practice curriculum design, learning and scholarly information resources and technologies, assessment and feedback processes, and teaching and course quality.
Housing services
Cooper Lodge is a 416 bed accommodation facility close to the heart of the University campus just behind Building 5. This facility is managed by UniLodge and offers self-catered studio and multi-share apartment living. Bookings are now being taken for Cooper Lodge.
Library services
There is only one Library on campus. Students also have access to a large online database free of charge. Students and the general public may also use the National Library of Australia, which is located a short bus trip or drive from the University.
Student Life
Campus life
The University has one campus, located in the suburb of Bruce, which covers 290 acres of buildings, roads and access routes. Being a small University with a small campus, there are just over 28 buildings, each dedicated to a particular purpose. Most of these buildings are arranged around the main concourse. New students are always advised during orientation week that the buildings are not numbered in order.
Sports facilities
Inside the gym, there are two full size basketball courts and a fully equipped gym. As well around campus are five ovals, tennis courts and an outdoor basketball court.
Accreditation
All University of Canberra qualifications are accredited under the Higher Education provisions of the Australian Qualifications Framework and are internationally recognised.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, StudyPortals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
