Federation University Australia
Federation University Australia is a university in Ballarat, VIC, Australia, established in 1870. It offers around 170 degrees across 15 fields of study on Peernovo. Approximate and generalised — confirm details with the university.
Ballarat, VIC
1870
170
15
Degrees at Federation University Australia by field
| Field of study | Programs | Focus areas |
|---|---|---|
| Other / Interdisciplinary | 62 | |
| Education & Teaching | 24 | pedagogy, education, teacher education, curriculum design, literacy education |
| Engineering | 15 | engineering, electrical engineering, energy systems, electronics, control systems |
| Business & Commerce | 11 | business, management, accounting, finance, financial accounting |
| Computing & IT | 9 | computer networks, cybersecurity, research design, cloud computing, programming |
| Allied Health | 7 | clinical skills, anatomy, physiology, allied health practice, professional practice |
| Health & Public Health | 6 | work health safety, occupational safety, public health, research design, health policy |
| Nursing & Midwifery | 6 | clinical skills, nursing, nursing practice, midwifery, midwifery practice |
| Architecture & Built Environment | 5 | |
| Creative Arts & Design | 5 | theatre, performance, design, building, construction management |
| Psychology | 5 | clinical psychology, professional practice, psychology, counselling theory, research design |
| Science | 5 | chemistry, biology, science communication, research design, exercise science |
| Law & Justice | 4 | criminal justice, criminology, criminal law, professional practice, australian law |
| Arts & Humanities | 4 | professional practice, work placement, career development, literacy education, philosophy |
| Social Work & Community | 2 | social work practice, social work, professional practice, social policy, child protection |
Some degrees offered
- Advance to University (Undergraduate)
- Agricultural Chemical Skill Set (Undergraduate)
- Agriculture Short Courses (Undergraduate)
- Basic Safety Training Refresher (Undergraduate)
- Cert II in Automotive Vocational Preparation (Undergraduate)
- Cert III in Bricklaying & Blocklaying (Undergraduate)
- Cert III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (Undergraduate)
- Certificate I in EAL (Access) (Undergraduate)
- Certificate II in Agriculture (Undergraduate)
- Certificate II in Furniture Making (Undergraduate)
- Certificate III in Agriculture (Undergraduate)
- Certificate III in Baking (Undergraduate)
- Certificate III in Beauty Services (Undergraduate)
- Certificate III in Bread Baking (Undergraduate)
- Certificate III in Carpentry (Undergraduate)
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (Undergraduate)
- Certificate III in Hairdressing (Undergraduate)
- Certificate III in Horticulture (Undergraduate)
- Certificate III in Hospitality (Undergraduate)
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Undergraduate)
- Certificate III in Parks and Gardens (Undergraduate)
- Certificate IV in Agriculture (Undergraduate)
- Certificate IV in Community Services (Undergraduate)
- Certificate IV in Disability Support (Undergraduate)
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Undergraduate)
- Diploma of Beauty Therapy (Undergraduate)
- Diploma of Community Services (Undergraduate)
- Electric Vehicle Awareness (LVT) Course (Undergraduate)
- English for Academic Purposes (Undergraduate)
- GWO Basic Technical Training Course (Undergraduate)
- Induction (Undergraduate)
- Licensed Electrical Assessment Training (Undergraduate)
- Licensed Vehicle Tester Program (Non award) (Undergraduate)
- Malting and Brewing (Undergraduate)
- Operate Quad Bikes (Undergraduate)
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (Undergraduate)
- SHB20216 Certificate II in Salon Assistant (Undergraduate)
- SHBBMUP008 Apply Eyelash Extensions Course (Undergraduate)
- Master of Philosophy (Postgraduate)
- Master of Philosophy (Postgraduate)
Graduate outcomes at Federation University Australia
Domestic full-time employment and median salary by field — open Australian Government data (QILT), approximate and not course-specific.
| Field | Employment | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health | — | — |
| Arts & Humanities | — | — |
| Business & Commerce | — | — |
| Computing & IT | — | — |
| Creative Arts & Design | — | — |
| Education & Teaching | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — |
| Health & Public Health | — | — |
| Law & Justice | — | — |
| Nursing & Midwifery | — | — |
| Psychology | — | — |
| Science | — | — |
Upcoming events at Federation University Australia
- Breakfast Club: Gippsland — Gippsland (Churchill)
- Free vaccinations for international students: Mt Helen - 22 July — Mt Helen (Ballarat)
- Free vaccinations for international students: Gippsland - 22 July — Gippsland (Churchill)
- Breakfast Club: Berwick — Berwick
- Breakfast Club: Mt Helen — Mt Helen (Ballarat)
- Nourishment Nook: Camp St — Mt Helen (Ballarat)
Frequently asked questions
What can I study at Federation University Australia?
Federation University Australia lists around 170 degrees on Peernovo across 15 fields of study, including Other / Interdisciplinary, Education & Teaching, Engineering, Business & Commerce, Computing & IT, Allied Health. Figures are approximate — confirm current offerings with the university.
Where is Federation University Australia located?
Federation University Australia is a university in Ballarat, VIC, Australia. It has campuses including Mt Helen (Ballarat), SMB (Ballarat), Berwick, Gippsland, Wimmera, Brisbane.
When was Federation University Australia established?
Federation University Australia was established in 1870.
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Sources: Federation University Australia public course catalogue; Graduate Outcomes Survey (QILT). Information is compiled and summarised — not copied verbatim — and is approximate; always confirm with the original source.
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