Nepean provides a variety of learning experiences, frequently as alternatives, to enable students to develop the style of study that suits them best. In an increasing number of courses, Nepean offers the option of electronic study at home as a supplement to face to face teaching. Nepean provides a course structure designed to allow students maximum flexibility in their selection of subjects appropriate to their future career. Nepean emphasises practical experience in the workplaces of potential employers, as well as on campus. Courses at Nepean are frequently reviewed, to enable the University to respond to new demands.
Courses aim at maximum relevance to the state of knowledge and professional practice.
The University of Western Sydney Nepean offers five specialised Education programs for school leavers. Entry in to the Bachelor of Adult Education requires prior experience in working with adults, and is not available to school leavers who lack this experience. All Bachelor of Education courses are four years in length, except for the Bachelor of Health Science and the Bachelor of Adult Education, which are three years in length. Courses are offered at the Penrith campus, and make extensive use of the educational opportunities in the west of Sydney. The courses are practical, and are intended to produce informed practitioners who can be effective in all aspects of teaching, whether in the classroom or in the wider community.