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UWA Foundation Program Diploma of Commerce Diploma of Science 2019 Pathway programs offered by Study Group Australia, trading as Taylors College taylorsperth.edu.au Contents Welcome 4 Perth’s Central International Airport Business District (CBD) Explore the city of Perth 6 Start your pursuit with a UWA degree 8 Pursue a successful career 10 Kings Park PERTH CBD Embrace education at Taylors Perth 12 THE UNIVERSITY OF St George’s College Swan River WESTERN AUSTRALIA Pathways into The University MAIN CAMPUS of Western Australia 14 St Thomas More College UWA Foundation Program (UWAFP) 16 SWAN RIVER INDIAN OCEAN UWAFP entry requirements 18 University Hall UWAFP study units 20 College Park Trinity College Tailor your future 24 Museum Freshwater Bay UWA entry requirements 25 St Catherine’s College Northern Territory Diploma programs 28 Queensland The University of Western Australia Crawley Campus AUSTRALIA Diploma of Commerce study units 30 Western South Australia Australia Diploma of Science study units 32 PERTH New South Wales Diploma entry requirements 34 Victoria Academic English Preparation 35 Your home away from home 36 CareerAhead 38 UWA Claremont campus How to apply 40 Application for admission 41 Fee payment schedule 43 Acknowledgement The University of Western Australia acknowledges that it is situated on Noongar land and that Noongar people remain Claremont Train Station the spiritual and cultural custodians of their land and continue to practise their values, languages, beliefs and knowledge. Pathway programs offered by Study Group Australia, trading as Taylors College Distance from Taylors College to: Taylors College is a trading name of Study Group Australia Pty Ltd ABN 88 070 919 327. When a student enrols in a course UWA: 3km provided by Taylors College Perth, that course is provided Claremont Perth CBD: 8.5km by Study Group Australia. Study Group Australia has an arrangement with the University of Western Australia (UWA) by Shopping Precinct International Airport: 28km Cottesloe Beach: 4km which when a student is offered a place at Taylors College Perth, Claremont Train Station: 1km the student is also offered a place at UWA which is conditional on successful prior completion of the Taylors College Perth course. Students of Taylors College Perth have access to almost all of the resources available to UWA undergraduate students. 2 taylorsperth.edu.au International Student Prospectus 2019 3 Welcome Welcome to Taylors College, Perth A very warm welcome to Taylors College in Perth (Taylors Perth); a vibrant community on a beautiful garden campus offering an ideal combination of experienced academic staff, high-quality education courses, modern facilities and resources and an entertaining suite of social and sporting activities. Within these pages I invite you to explore our UWA Foundation Program, which leads directly into the first year at The University of Western Australia (UWA), or our Diploma of Commerce or Diploma of Science programs, which lead directly to second year at UWA. These courses aim to provide the academic skills, knowledge and confidence you need to progress into a wide range of degrees at UWA. The Taylors College team are here to support and guide you throughout your program to ensure you realise your potential, succeed in your studies and get the most of your experience with us in Perth. My challenge to you is to embrace the opportunities presented by each pathway. Study well and reap the rewards. I look forward to seeing you at our campus. David Berry Campus Director - Taylors College, Perth 4 taylorsperth.edu.au International Student Prospectus 2019 5 Explore the city of Perth Perth is a safe yet exciting city that offers the ideal lifestyle where you can enjoy sunny weather, relaxed urban living and beautiful natural scenery. Something for everyone Top things to see and do Perth is a cosmopolitan and friendly city that Visit Kings Park, one of the world’s largest and offers all of the excitement of a large urban most beautiful inner-city parks in the world. With destination, from great cafés and places to 400 hectares of nature, it is the perfect place for I chose UWA because eat, shops, modern museums and art walks, a picnic or a barbecue. to international festivals, concerts and sporting it’s a research based Take in the beautiful sights and sounds of Perth events. It also has the added benefit of by going for a walk, cycle, jog or a cruise along being located close to some of the world’s university and Perth is the Swan River. If you’re feeling adventurous you most beautiful beaches, as well as stunning can also try parasailing. so beautiful. Coming landscapes and parklands where you can relax and enjoy fresh air and sunshine. Experience the 19 sandy beaches close by, to Taylors College is where you can have a go at swimming, surfing, Safe and friendly an adventure I will caneoing and sailing. You can also go lobster Despite its lively urban charm, Perth is an Aussie fishing and whale watching. (Australian) city that offers the kind of welcome never forget. you’d expect from an old friend. Discover incredible wildlife with a trip to Rottnest Island, home to rare birds, reptiles, marine life, Easy to get around Farhan, Singapore and friendly, unusual animals called quokkas. UWA is proud to be the founder and major All buses in Perth, Fremantle and Joondalup city UWAFP graduate, sponsor of the Perth Festival, which is an zones are free for everyone to use. International Enjoy yourself at a range of events, including the Now studying a Bachelor of Arts at UWA incredibly successful international arts festival. students can get a 40% discount on all public Perth Festival and Comedy Festivals, where you transport in Western Australia. absorb many cultural items from film, theatre, perthfestival.com.au dance, music and visual arts or just have fun with perthcomedyfestival.com Find out more at studyperth.com.au a good laugh. Fast facts Location: Perth is the fourth largest city in Australia and the capital of Western Australia. The city is located closer to Asia than the east coast of Australia. Recognition: Perth is one of the best cities in the world (ranked 22nd worldwide) to find a job (movinga.se/study/cities-of-opportunity-international). Population: Over 2 million, with 170 different nationalities. Perth has been voted Climate: Warm, with an average of 3,000 hours of sunshine each year. the world’s 14th most Travel: Perth is well connected to major airports with direct flights to Europe. liveable city Budget: Most affordable Australian city. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Time zone: GMT +8 (same time zone as 60% of the world’s population). Index 2018 6 taylorsperth.edu.au International Student Prospectus 2019 7 Start your Welcome to UWA Established in 1911, The University of Western Australia encourages creativity and innovation at international standards of excellence. The University journey to considers its students to be its greatest ambassadors and prepares them to thrive – professionally, intellectually and culturally. In particular, UWA encourages and supports success at UWA international students. Our world-class learning environment is enriched through the diversity brought to it by students and staff from almost 80 Write your own future Supportive staff nations. On our main Crawley campus, and the UWA’s inspiring community of staff and Experienced teachers, research and student Claremont campus where The University of students are exploring the unknown, welfare staff will help you achieve your goals. Western Australia Foundation Program (UWAFP) challenging convention and making things At UWA you will be encouraged to think, is taught, international students enjoy cross-cultural happen. If you have a strong desire to make analyse and act for yourself. experiences and friendships which contribute the most of your potential and contribute to Research excellence significantly to their learning and play an ongoing the world’s advancement, then UWA is the UWA is a leading research-intensive university role in their lives. best place for you. where cutting-edge research contributes The world is changing rapidly and so are leading Prestigious directly to teaching. UWA is responsible universities. The momentum of research and UWA is a member of the Group of Eight for most university-based research and technology has created a world where you must Australian universities – the most prestigious development in Western Australia. be equipped for further learning in order to succeed. institutions in the country. It is also one of the Flexible and practical UWA at a glance As you explore the many opportunities available top 100 universities in the world (Academic You’ll have the option to study in areas that to you at UWA you will notice the changes we have Ranking of World Universities, 2017). interest you the most, including units that made to our undergraduate degrees, professional Ideal location are not directly relevant to your degree, qualifications and the whole UWA student UWA’s location sets it apart from other called broadening units. You will also have experience. Our courses will allow you to achieve your potential in whatever area you choose. Australian universities. Situated just five the opportunity to gain real-world experience Member of the prestigious Group minutes from the Crawley campus, Perth is as part of your degree. This approach of Eight Australian Universities. The University of Western Australia is one of a sunny, relaxed and cosmopolitan city that means that UWA graduates are highly valued Australia’s leading universities, being a member offers an incredibly high standard of living. by employers. of Australia’s Group of Eight leading research Global graduates Beautiful campus Ranked 93 universities. Our graduates, which include Nobel in the Academic Ranking of World UWA is proud of its history and heritage, yet UWA’s Crawley campus is often described Laureates, government ministers, global business Universities 2018.