UOW Bega Valley has been providing the local community with access to world-class university education for 24 years; producing over 650 UOW graduates. Located on Auckland Street, the campus offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, a pathway program, and academic support throughout your degree.
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Start your study close to home in 2024
We understand that moving away for uni is not possible for everyone, especially during your first year. At UOW Bega Valley, 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 Bega Valley. Both programs include the personalised support and small campus experience that UOW Bega Valley 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 contact us at bega@uow.edu.au or 0264947035.
The UOW Specialised Gap Year program can be undertaken at UOW Bega Valley 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 Wollongong 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.
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 Bega Valley.
The first year of the following undergraduate degrees can be studied here in 2024.
- Bachelor of Arts (All Majors)
- Bachelor of Business (All Majors)
- Bachelor of Creative Arts
- Bachelor of Communication and Media
- Bachelor of Economics and Finance
- Bachelor of International Studies
- Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Several other first-year programs may also be offered. Reach out to us if you have questions about your course of study.
Complete your Early Years degree in two years
Are you a diploma-qualified early childhood educator? Are you considering undertaking university studies to help advance your career? The UOW Bachelor of Education (Early Years) Accelerated Pathway Program will see you turn your diploma into a degree in just two years. Apply now to start in July.
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Regional scholarships
The below scholarships are just an example of the financial support offered to students at UOW Bega Valley.
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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.
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This scholarship is open to domestic and international students. It is valued at $15,000 per year for the duration of the recipients' degree, these scholarships aim to support full-time students studying at a UOW Regional campus.
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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.
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The 2024 Future Skills Scholarship is part of our ongoing commitment to foster skills, knowledge and capability in areas of national priority and set our students up for future success.
Regional nursing scholarships
In addition to the above scholarships, students commencing the Bachelor of Nursing in 2024 at UOW Bega have access to government scholarships and support. These opportunities offer multiple ways to alleviate financial constraints and allow students to focus on achieving their study goals.
Regional and rural nursing
At UOW our nursing practical placements are built into our industry-accredited degrees. The UOW Bachelor of Nursing degree contains 840 hours of work-based placements. Every clinical placement will develop the practical skills that you need to become a sought-after graduate.
Study nursing at UOWGrowing up in a rural town myself and being in New South Wales, I was quite interested in regional health. By studying at Wollongong University, I've been able to do a four week placement in Broken Hill and see some of the differences in health care out there. I've also been able to go out to Alice Springs and see different healthcare centres and hospitals there and that's really opened my eyes to all the different things that I can do in rural health.
Courses offered at UOW Bega Valley
UOW Bega Valley 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 any questions about studying at UOW, please contact us.
- Accounting, Finance & Economics
- Business, Marketing & Management
- Education
- Health
- Humanities & Social Inquiry
- Nursing
- 1st-year programs
- Pathway Program
- UOW College Traineeships
- Postgraduate degrees
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Education (The Early Years)
- Bachelor of Education (The Early Years) Accelerated Pathway Program
Postgraduate
- Master of Teaching (Primary)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- Graduate Certificate in Education
- Graduate Certificate in Autism - Online Course
- Graduate Certificate in TESOL
- Graduate Diploma in TESOL
- Master of Autism
- Master of Education (Educational Leadership)
- Master of Education (Digital Technologies for Learning)
- Master of Education (Interdisciplinary Studies in Education)
- Master of Education (Special Education)
- Master of Education (TESOL)
- Master of Education Extension (Educational Leadership)
- Master of Education Extension (TESOL)
Postgraduate
- Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care
- Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation
- Graduate Cert in Indigenous Trauma Recovery
- Graduate Certificate in Medical and Health Leadership
- Master of Medical and Health Leadership
- Master of Science (Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation)
- Master of Science (Person Centred Dementia Care)
As well as our full degree programs, you can study the 1st year of the following degrees UOW Bega Valley
- Bachelor of Arts (All Majors)
- Bachelor of Business (All Majors)
- Bachelor of Creative Arts
- Bachelor of Communication and Media
- Bachelor of Economics and Finance
- Bachelor of International Studies
- Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
The 1st year of several other programs is also offered. Contact ask-bega@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 University 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 course page.
^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' here, at UOW Bega Valley.
Local students who study online with UOW are encouraged to explore the supportive resources available at UOW Bega Valley while pursuing their online postgraduate degree. Additionally, they are welcome to use the campus facilities for an enhanced academic experience.
Business
Health
- Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care
- Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation
- Graduate Cert in Indigenous Trauma Recovery
- Graduate Certificate in Medical and Health Leadership
- Master of Medical and Health Leadership
- Master of Science (Leadership in Gerontology and Rehabilitation)
- Master of Science (Person Centred Dementia Care)
Education
- Master of Teaching (Primary)
- Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- Graduate Certificate in Education
- Graduate Certificate in Autism - Online Course
- Graduate Certificate in TESOL
- Graduate Diploma in TESOL
- Master of Autism
- Master of Education (Educational Leadership)
- Master of Education (Digital Technologies for Learning)
- Master of Education (Interdisciplinary Studies in Education)
- Master of Education (Special Education)
- Master of Education (TESOL)
- Master of Education Extension (Educational Leadership)
- Master of Education Extension (TESOL)
Staying in Bega was an easy choice for Max
I decided to study for a Bachelor of Nursing as both my mum and sister work in healthcare. I chose UOW Bega Valley because of the location of the campus, the resources available and because I enjoy the lifestyle of living at home, especially with the cost of living being a fraction of the price of living out of home. By studying at UOW Bega Valley, I get the help I need to complete my degree, plus support to help combat any stress I may feel.
Student testimonials
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Bachelor of Nursing
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Master of Teaching
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Bachelor of Nursing
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Bachelor of Business
Local Healthcare Traineeships
UOW Bega Valley, 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 Bachelor of Nursing, which is also offered at UOW Bega Valley.
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