Ignite the possible
Light your path to a world of possibilities.
Personal interest
Explore new worlds
At the University of Sydney, we deliver courses that connect you with your passion – fuelling your thirst for knowledge and opening up a world of possibilities.
Enjoy access to some of the research world’s leading lights – experts in their fields who will openly share their enthusiasm for knowledge. The University of Sydney gives you the opportunity to stimulate your mind and challenge yourself in whatever you choose.
Always keep learning
Personal interest courses are available in the following faculties and schools:
- Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business (Business School)
- Dentistry
- Education and Social Work
- Health Sciences
- Law (Sydney Law School)
- Medicine (Sydney Medical School)
- Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School)
- Pharmacy
- Science
- Sydney College of the Arts
- Sydney Conservatorium of Music
- Veterinary Science
Non-award study
Students who wish to undertake one or more units of study (subjects) for their own interest but not towards a degree, may enrol in single units as a non-award student. This could help you to update your professional knowledge or to explore subjects of general interest. If you subsequently enrol in an award course, it may be possible to credit these units towards a formal qualification.
Many faculties, for example, Sydney Law School, Arts and Social Sciences, and Health Sciences offer non-degree study.
Go to Advanced Course Search to search for single units of study.
You will need to contact the faculty to see if single units are available.
Flexible study options
We know that the way we learn, work and live is always changing. That’s why we offer flexibility in how you can complete our coursework programs.
For example, some programs are delivered face-to-face (on campus) or via block or intensive modes. Others may be available via distance and online learning.
Many of our courses offer a choice of attendance options, such as full-time, part-time, part-time evening, block or intensive, so you can organise your study commitments to suit your lifestyle.
To check the study mode and attendance options for your area of interest, go to Advanced Course Search and select the “Study Mode” and “Attendance” from the drop down menu.
Find out more
If you would like to find out more about personal interest courses, please contact us on 1300 362 006 or ask a question online.