New Courses and Programs Launched by Australian Universities

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Australia’s universities continue to evolve with new degree programs for 2025 designed to meet modern student and industry needs. For example, the incoming Adelaide University (a newly formed public university in South Australia) has unveiled more than 400 fresh degrees set to start in 2026, signalling a broader trend of innovation. At the same time, Australia hosts a large international community – over 1,095,000 international student enrolments (approximately 4% of the country’s total population) were recorded by the end of 2024 – so many of these programs explicitly welcome global students. This year, institutions across the country are introducing courses in fields ranging from data analytics to creative arts. In the sections below, we highlight notable new programs that launched in 2025, to help prospective applicants explore the latest study options.

Institutions across the country are introducing courses in fields ranging from data analytics to creative arts. (📷:scherlund)

Universities are adding tech-driven business degrees to keep pace with the digital economy. RMIT University (Melbourne) launched a new industry-linked Bachelor of Commerce in 2025, co-designed with companies like Accenture, ANZ and Salesforce to train students in leadership and technology skills. This program targets tech-savvy future managers by blending business fundamentals with practical digital expertise.

'RMIT MY Open Day 2025' ▶️1m25s

Similarly, Flinders University (Adelaide) introduced a Bachelor of Business Analytics for 2025 that teaches students data analysis, predictive modelling and visualisation for solving real-world problems. Flinders also offers a Master of Applied Business Analytics, a two-year graduate degree blending theory and hands-on projects to deepen data skills. These analytics programs reflect the growing global demand for professionals who can turn data into strategic decisions.

Short courses and certificates are also on the rise. For example, The University of Western Australia (Perth) added a Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing for 2025. This one-year online program helps students and professionals quickly gain modern marketing skills (like SEO, social media marketing and analytics) to stay current in an online-driven business world.

An infographic titled "New Degree Programs in Australia, 2025." It features a map of Australia with a pin, indicating over 1 million international students and universities adapting to needs. It highlights three new degree programs: Bachelor of Commerce from RMIT University (with an icon of a briefcase), Bachelor & Master of Business Analytics from Flinders University (with a line graph icon), and Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing from The University of Western Australia (with a computer monitor icon).
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Science, Engineering and Sustainability Programs

New science and engineering offerings in 2025 emphasise sustainability and innovation. The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) launched three combined degrees that merge core engineering or IT training with a sustainability/environment major. For example, a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment will teach technical engineering skills alongside knowledge of climate change and ecological systems.

In STEM fields, UTS also debuted a Bachelor of Food Science and Technology, a degree focused on developing skills to innovate in the food and agriculture industry. In health-related science, UTS added a Bachelor of Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine Professional), an extended fourth-year program giving students advanced lab and pathology experience.

On the research side, The University of Western Australia (UWA) launched new science degrees in 2025 to tap into Australia’s unique environment. UWA’s offerings include an Honours Bachelor of Earth Sciences and an Honours Bachelor of Marine Science. These programs give students hands-on training in geology, oceanography and climate, preparing graduates for careers in environmental management, natural resource exploration and related fields.

An infographic titled "New Science & Engineering Degrees in 2025" outlines new programs from Australian universities. It highlights two degrees from the University of Technology Sydney: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment (with a leaf and a beaker icon) and Bachelor of Food Science and Technology. It then lists two degrees from The University of Western Australia: Honours Bachelor of Earth Sciences (with an earth icon) and Honours Bachelor of Marine Science (with a leaf icon and a fish icon, also showing a microscope).
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Education, Health and Community Programs

Australia is also expanding courses that serve communities and families. In education, Flinders University launched new teaching degrees for 2025: a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth–5) and a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth–8), along with an updated Bachelor of Primary Education. These four-year on-campus programs train students with hands-on school placements to become kindergarten or primary school teachers.

Likewise, The University of South Australia introduced a three-year Bachelor of Early Childhood (B-5 years) with mid-year entry for 2025, addressing demand for early-learning educators. All of these degrees include practical experience in classrooms and focus on inclusive teaching, preparing students for Australia’s growing education sector.

For postgraduate study, The University of Canberra has unveiled a reimagined Honours program in the Faculty of Business, Government and Law starting Semester 1, 2025. This new research-focused year (often taken after a bachelor degree) is open to students from any faculty or university, and it offers options like writing an academic thesis article and a postgraduate internship.

Mental health and social support are priorities too. Avondale University (New South Wales) has started a new Master of Counselling in 2025. This two-year program stands out by including a year-long clinical placement, giving students extensive real-world experience working with clients (a longer practicum than in many counselling degrees). The Master is designed to build strong practical skills – from individual and family therapy to ethics – so that graduates are “industry-ready” for roles in community health and private practice.

An infographic titled "Education, Health and Community Programs." It features three sections: "Early Childhood Education" with an illustration of a woman reading to two children, linking to "Bachelor's degrees" and "Hands-on school placements" with a school building icon. "Postgraduate study" is represented by an open book and briefcase icon, mentioning "Academic thesis article." The final section, "Master of Counselling," shows two people in conversation with a speech bubble and a calendar icon, emphasizing "Year-long placement" and "Practical skills."
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Arts, Media and Creative Industries

Australian universities do not neglect the arts and humanities. The University of Queensland (UQ) is overhauling its music offerings: it started offering in 2025 a three-year Bachelor of Music (replacing the former four-year honours program). UQ is also introducing new combined degrees in creative fields, such as Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education (Secondary), allowing students to broaden their studies (e.g. pairing music with a science or language major).

In Western Australia, UWA added a Bachelor of Art History and Curatorial Studies (Honours) and its non-honours counterpart. This program trains students in museum curation, gallery management and art preservation – roles that support Australia’s cultural heritage. Overall, the new creative arts programs expand options in visual arts, media and culture for international students, reflecting Australia’s diverse academic landscape.

A multi-directional signpost stands against a background with a maze pattern. The signpost features numerous colorful arrows pointing in different directions, each labeled with a field of study: Business, Engineering, Medical, Law, Mathematics, Management, Computer Science, Architecture, Art & Design, Biology, Music, Chemistry, Economics, Literature, and Physics. This visual metaphor represents a multitude of educational and career paths.
Australia’s universities continue to evolve with new degree programs for 2025 designed to meet modern student and industry needs. (📷:pinterest)

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