The University of Newcastle(UoN) has announced the second stage of programs to be offered at its new Gosford campus from next year.
The new offerings build on the first stage of programs revealed in May for the Mann St site and will add to the more than 3,000 university students who study on the Coast each year.
The programs, a combination of diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate programs, include: Diploma in Social and Human Services; Diploma in Built Environment (Building major); Diploma in Creative and Performing Arts; Master of Food Science & Technology; Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood/Primary); and Graduate Certificate in Pharmacist Prescribing and Advanced Practice.
University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky, said the expanded list included new programs offered at each of the university’s Central Coast locations, providing greater opportunity in critical areas.
“We’re excited that from next year we’ll be introducing new study options from each of our Central Coast sites,” he said.
“The Central Coast is rapidly changing and the demand for study options is growing.
“We know it’s important for students to have strong job opportunities once they complete their study and that’s why we’ve prioritised programs that meet the region’s needs.
“Our ultimate goal is for more people to be able to study and find jobs without leaving the Coast.
“The revitalisation of the Gosford CBD and our Mann St location is a really fitting example of how these new study options like the Diploma in Built Environment will directly benefit the region.
“We also know that the region needs more qualified early education teachers to work in a growing sector.
“We are committed to the Central Coast, and I look forward to seeing students enrol in these new programs for 2026.”
The four-storey Mann St campus is on track for completion by the end of October, with students set to commence from Semester 1 next year.
The project is jointly funded by the University of Newcastle ($31.3M), the Australian Government ($18M), and the NSW Government ($18M), with land provided by the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation.
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