A course (commonly known as a subject) is normally one semester or session long, and is generally 12 units in value. The standard enrolment for a full-time student is four courses per semester. 

A program, or a degree, is approved study in a discipline or field leading to an award of the university. (Example: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Business).

Undergraduate Courses

Students enrolled in undergraduate programs are required to complete at least two of the three Core Courses in addition to a diverse range of introductory and advanced courses (ie subjects) offered by the three faculties:

• Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Business
• Faculty of Science, Health and Education

A range of education courses and teaching areas are available for students enrolled in education programs.

An introductory level course has a number less than 200 in its course code (eg AUS100 ). An advanced level course has a code greater than 200 (eg ACC210 , SPL352 ).

A major is a sequence of eight courses from one area of study. A minor is a sequence of four courses from one area of study.