The main types of undergraduate qualifications offered by most higher education institutions are as follows:
Bachelor degree: Bachelor degrees provide initial preparation for professional careers and postgraduate study and involve a minimum of three years of full-time study (some institutions offer a fast-track system, which allows students to complete a three-year degree in two years).Entry typically requires completion of an Australian secondary school certificate of education (Year 12) or the overseas equivalent, or a diploma or advanced diploma from the Vocational Education and Training(VET) sector.
Bachelor degree (honours):Â Honours may require an optional additional year of study (usually research based) following a three-year degree or may be awarded for academic achievement in degrees of four or more years.
Courses are undertaken after student have completed their undergraduate degrees or by individuals with substantial relevant work experience. Postgraduate courses include graduate certificates graduate diploma, masters and PhD degrees.