UOW Southern Highlands has been providing the local community with access to world-class university education for 21 years; proudly producing 220 UOW graduates. Sharing a location with Moss Vale TAFE, the campus offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, a pathway program, and academic support throughout your degree.
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Courses offered at UOW Southern Highlands
Our Southern Highlands campus provides students with a supportive, student-centred environment, face-to-face teaching, and interactive digital access to UOW lectures. The campus is also a support hub for students studying online with UOW, offering academic and practical support during their studies. If you live in the region and are considering uni study, take a look at what your local campus has to offer.
If you have questions about applying to UOW, please contact us.
- Accounting, Finance & Economics
- Business, Marketing & Management
- Education
- Health
- Humanities & Social Inquiry
- 1st-year programs
- UOW College Traineeships
- Pathway Program
- Postgraduate degrees
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Undergraduate
As well as our full degree programs, you can study the 1st year of the following UOW undergraduate degrees UOW Southern Highlands
- (All Majors)
- Bachelor of Business (All Majors)
- Bachelor of Creative Arts
- Bachelor of Communication and Media
- Bachelor of International Studies
The 1st year of several other programs is also offered. Contact highlands-enquiries@uow.edu.au to find out if you can start the degree you are interested in at this campus.
Tutorial classes are delivered online with flexible timetabling, with on-campus study facilities and support available through your local campus.
This program is available for the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Arts - all campuses
- Bachelor of Business - all campuses
- Bachelor of Business Administration - all campuses
- Bachelor of Social Science - UOW Shoalhaven
- Bachelor of Nursing - UOW Eurobodalla, UOW Bega Valley, and UOW Shoalhaven
The 精东传媒 Entrance Program (UEP) is a fee-free program^ that - on successful completion - offers guaranteed entry* into the first year of a range of UOW bachelor degrees.
This program is offered to Domestic students only.
For further information, visit the UOW College
^There are limited fully funded Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available for this course. Where a CSP is awarded, the UEP course will be fee-free.
*Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.
With the exception of the Master of Teaching programs, the following postgraduate degrees are available through UOW online. The Master of Teaching is delivered 'face-to-face' at UOW Southern Highlands.
Local students who study online with UOW are encouraged to explore the supportive resources available at UOW Southern Highlands while pursuing their online postgraduate degree. Additionally, they are welcome to use the campus facilities for an enhanced academic experience.
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Local trainees for local employers
Meet Dakota, a trainee at Harbison residential care, and a student at UOW Southern Highlands. Hear from Dakota and Harbison's Zach Hulm, as they share their experience of this fee-free traineeship which is fully subsidised by the NSW Government, including the benefits to local students, the community and Harbison's residents.
Regional scholarships
The below scholarships are just an example of the financial support offered to students at UOW Southern Highlands.
This scholarship is exclusive to students who applied to UOW via Early Admission and selected Indigenous Access Program (IAP) offer holders, from defined regional and remote areas across NSW.
This scholarship supports various students and is one way that UOW demonstrates our commitment to equity and diversity. Scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students experiencing financial hardship and other educational challenges.
We understand how important scholarships are when making your decision to study overseas. At UOW we offer international scholarships for students looking to study. Most are available to students studying at Regional campuses.
The $3,000 Regional Kick Start scholarships aim to support regional students with resources and living costs during their first year of study and will make it easier to undertake their uni study close to home.
Studying close to home is helping Holly build connections
I wanted to stay in my hometown of Robertson and knew I also wanted to study face-to-face, so UOW Southern Highlands was the perfect option. I like that I can build local community connections with other students, local businesses and industry to help me pursue my career as an accountant.
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UOW Southern Highlands has developed a reputation as a cooperative learning environment with a high standard of academic excellence.
Local Healthcare Traineeships
UOW Southern Highlands, UOW College and local Aged Care facilities are working together to offer paid traineeships aimed at meeting the needs of the region. On successful completion, students receive a nationally recognised Certificate IV and have the opportunity to progress to the UOW Bachelor of Nursing.
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Start your study close to home in 2024
We understand that moving away or commuting to 精东传媒 might not be possible for everyone, especially during your first year. At UOW Southern Highlands, we have some exciting study opportunities available in 2024 that'll help you stay connected with your study goals while staying close to home.
One program offers a fantastic introduction to studying at university, while the other allows you to undertake the first year of your degree at UOW Southern Highlands. Both programs include the personalised support and small campus experience that UOW Southern Highlands is known for. Take a look at these options and see how we can make your journey easier. If you have questions about either program, please email highlands-enquiries@uow.edu.au or call 02 4869 1888.
If you're keen to start uni full-time but not ready to leave your local area you may be able to take the first year of your UOW degree right here in the Southern Highlands.
The first year of the following undergraduate degrees can be studied here in 2024.
- (All Majors)
- (All Majors)
Several other first-year programs may also be offered. Reach out to us if you have questions about your course of study.
The UOW Specialised Gap Year program can be undertaken at UOW Southern Highlands and is available in most study areas.
This program allows students to study for their degree locally and part-time for one year before making the move to classes at UOW 精东传媒 in 2025.
It allows students to get familiar with uni and get started on their degree, and is a great alternative to a gap year.
News & stories from UOW Southern Highlands
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The latest QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey ranked UOW fifth among Australian public universities and 2nd in NSW, with overall satisfaction of graduates at 87.3 per cent.
Employer Satisfaction Survey Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 20225 stars
UOW received a 5-star rating for undergraduate skills development.
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At UOW Southern Highlands we're always happy to help. Call or email with your questions or book a time to come on campus to talk in person and take a tour. Our campus is located at Kirkham Street, Moss Vale.