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What’s the difference between majors, co-majors, minors, advanced minors and core units?

Published 28/07/2015 02.45 PM   |    Updated 13/05/2026 04.30 PM

Your course is made up of different sets of units (subjects). Here's what each one means:

  • Major – A major is your main area of study. It's made up of 8 units (100 credit points).

  • Second Major – An optional second set of 8 units (100 credit points) in another area of study within your course. Example: A Bachelor of Business student choosing a second business discipline.

  • Co-major – 8 units (100 credit points) in a study area outside your main course.
    Example: A Bachelor of Business student taking a co-major in Chemistry.

  • Minor – A smaller study sequence made up of 5 units (50 credit points).

  • Advanced minor – 4 units (50 credit points) that build on what you've learned in your major.

  • Core units – Mandatory units you need to complete as a part of your course.

You can explore all available majors, minors and electives for your course in Course Search. 

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