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General Education

Why General Education?

Since its foundation, the University of New South Wales has been committed to the provision of a General Education Program for its undergraduate students. The University believes that a general education complements the more specialised learning undertaken in a student's chosen field of study and contributes to the flexibility which graduates are increasingly required to demonstrate. Employers repeatedly point to the complex nature of the modern work environment and advise that they highly value graduates with the skills provided by a broad general education, as well as the specialised knowledge provided in more narrowly defined degree programs. In addition, over many years
graduates of this University have reported that they greatly valued their general education studies, which are found to be relevant to both career and personal development.

The General Education Program at UNSW intends to broaden and deepen students' understanding of the environment in which they live and work and to enhance their skills of critical analysis. Above all, the program presents students with interesting, challenging and enjoyable opportunities to pursue their own intellectual curiosity.
UNSW Students
    Objectives
 
  Exemption from Part or All of the General Education Program
   
  Faculty General Education Requirements
Student Involvement in the General Education Program
 Administrative Arrangements
The enrolment process
Quotas and preferences
Alternative mode courses
Campus at which courses are taught
Units of credit, fees & charges and General Education
The Heinz Harant Challenge Prize
General Education Courses
 


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© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.