ABOUT AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY 5 Programs Are Designed to Equip You with the Business and They Really Know How to Teach

STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE GUIDE Australian Catholic University 2 Faculty of Business Faculty of theology and Philosophy Six camPuSeS, Five citieS, accounting BRIS MELB N SYD theological Studies BRIS MELB STRAT CAN BALL Financial Services N SYD Study of religions BRIS MELB STRAT CAN BALL one Great exPerience Business administration BRIS MELB N SYD Philosophy BRIS MELB STRAT CAN BALL commercial law MELB N SYD human resource management BRIS MELB N SYD We take great pride in the quality of our teaching and our courses. Business information Systems N SYD Our goal is to foster a love for the academic disciplines of Theology table of contents marketing BRIS MELB N SYD and Philosophy, but also to provide professional and executive WELCOME TO ACU 3 education for current and aspiring leaders. The Faculty offers a diverse range of business courses. Our “all the lecturers that i have met are experts in their fields and ABOUT AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY 5 programs are designed to equip you with the business and they really know how to teach. i have enjoyed my study of leadership skills required for the changing demands of the OUR CAMPUSES 6 theology at acu.” contemporary business environment. CANBERRA 7 Chukwudi Chinenye Chinaka, Bachelor of Theology “all the staff who work on the campus are friendly and always BALLART 7 ready to help. what surprised me the most was that my SYDNEY 8 lecturers were calling me by my first name!” Marion Vernet, France, Faculty of Business Graduate MELBOURNE 10 BRISBANE 12 LIVING IN AUSTRALIA 14 Faculty of education Faculty of health Sciences SUPPORT SERVICES 19 teaching BRIS MELB STRAT CAN BALL nursing BRIS MELB N SYD CAN BALL early childhood STRAT CAN BALL exercise Science BRIS MELB STRAT ACADEMIC INFORMATION 20 Brisbane Our mission is to empower learning and teaching communities to We have a vision to be recognised for outstanding courses that ACU STUDY OPTIONS 24 engage in intellectual debate, research, knowledge transfer and supply caring, prepared and qualified graduates. All students have APPLYING TO ACU 26 innovation to create an equitable society. We pride ourselves on field and clinical experience that is supervised by specially qualified North Sydney/ APPLYING TO ACU – STEP BY STEP GUIDE 28 providing quality learning, teaching, professional development and practitioners Strathfield research opportunities. WHAT CAN I STUDY? 30 “acu creates a relaxing atmosphere to study and provides Canberra “i have not only gained essential knowledge for teaching but help with nursing practice in local hospitals.” also had lots of fun with my classmates and participated in Rouslan Izmailov, Bachelor of Nursing Ballarat various activities.” Melbourne Hilary Yao, Master of Teaching

acu SemeSter 1 – acu SemeSter 2 – Faculty of law acu english language centres northern hemisphere northern hemisphere (Spring) (autumn/ Fall) law MELB N SYD english for academic Purposes BRIS MELB N SYD ieltS test Preparation BRIS MELB N SYD orientation Mid-February Mid-July Our new Faculty of Law will start offering courses in 2013 in our General english MELB N SYD Semester (teaching weeks) February-June July- October Melbourne Campus and 2014 in North Sydney. ACU’s law program english for the workplace BRIS vacation week April September ensures that graduates are well grounded in the areas of law relevant to legal practice. Recognising the role lawyers can play in ACU has accredited English Language Centres in Melbourne, North exams June November international commerce and diplomacy, our law units also have a Sydney and Brisbane. All ELICOS courses are taught on campus and aPPlication DeaDlineS distinctive international flavour. students have access to all University facilities, including library and wifi. acu Semester 1 acu Semester 2 The units Study Abroad and Exchange students will be able to “the teachers are very friendly. they teach us not only english November 15 May 15 choose as part of their course are currently under review. but also how to do a presentation, how to write an academic essay, how to tackle an assignment – i’m very happy.” Jahed Khan, English for Academic Purposes welcome to acu australian catholic university (acu) is a unique institution, offering a broad range of high-quality academic courses to our dynamic student population. with our strong focus on social responsibility, students will find a place to learn and experience australian life in both an academic and social setting. our six campuses are located in the state capital cities of melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane; the national capital canberra; and Ballarat offering you an exciting choice of study locations in different parts of australia. whether you undertake an internship through your Study abroad experience, or participate in one of our community engagement initiatives, we know your time with acu will be memorable and one which will enhance your future career prospects. Explore your world and experience ACU.

3 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA “i chose acu because it is a aBout auStralian university with a good reputation. and the course i’m studying is catholic univerSity really interesting. when i’m not in class, my ACU is an Australian government-funded, public university the acu advantage favourite thing is to just meet up open to students of all beliefs, nationalities and cultures. We with friends and go to the beach offer a wide range of courses in our six faculties - arts and Choice of six campuses or to the bar and enjoy my time Sciences, Business, education, theology and Philosophy, - Brisbane, Sydney (2), here in australia meeting people health Sciences and law1. With six campuses in Australia, Canberra, Melbourne, and making new friends from all each one is small enough to allow for a close working Ballarat over the world. relationship between students and teachers, with smaller M ore than 24,000 classes enabling academic staff to give individual attention to students from over 85 i would recommend Study abroad students. Students undertaking more than one semester of countries or exchange at acu to any of my study with us may study each semester at a different campus, Str ong ethics content in friends or family back home. it is provided the selected units are available. courses an amazing experience and i have High course completion learned so much here.” Our history is built on 155 years of tradition in educational excellence. In 1857, religious orders in Australia first began rates michiel huisman, exchange training teachers and nurses and started building ACU’s Oppor tunity to take student, vu university (vrije foundations. The birth of ACU as the modern university it is classes in all six faculties: universiteit), the netherlands today took place in 1991, when most of Australia’s Catholic Arts and Sciences, higher education institutions merged to form one national Business, Education, Catholic university. Theology and Philosophy, Law and ACU students enjoy our friendly campuses with easy access Health Sciences to lecturers and outstanding student support services. Study areas in the Study Abroad Program include a great range of A strong international exciting field trips and practical components that offer you an focus with over 100 partner institutions experience and insight into the Australian lifestyle, culture and across 25 countries environment. Low student to staff ACU prides itself on the high quality academic and support ratio services provided to its students and conducts its activities in Competitive Study accordance with the Education Services for Overseas Students Abroad fees Act (ESOS) 2000: http://aei.dest.gov.au/sectors/international_education/ Option of transferring default.htm between campuses for students studying one year at ACU

1. Our new Faculty of Law opens in 2013.

Australian Catholic University 5 “i chose acu because it is a aBout auStralian university with a good reputation. and the course i’m studying is catholic univerSity really interesting. when i’m not in class, my ACU is an Australian government-funded, public university the acu advantage favourite thing is to just meet up open to students of all beliefs, nationalities and cultures. We with friends and go to the beach offer a wide range of courses in our six faculties - arts and Choice of six campuses or to the bar and enjoy my time Sciences, Business, education, theology and Philosophy, - Brisbane, Sydney (2), here in australia meeting people health Sciences and law1. With six campuses in Australia, Canberra, Melbourne, and making new friends from all each one is small enough to allow for a close working Ballarat over the world. relationship between students and teachers, with smaller M ore than 24,000 classes enabling academic staff to give individual attention to students from over 85 i would recommend Study abroad students. Students undertaking more than one semester of countries or exchange at acu to any of my study with us may study each semester at a different campus, Str ong ethics content in friends or family back home. it is provided the selected units are available. courses an amazing experience and i have High course completion learned so much here.” Our history is built on 155 years of tradition in educational excellence. In 1857, religious orders in Australia first began rates michiel huisman, exchange training teachers and nurses and started building ACU’s Oppor tunity to take student, vu university (vrije foundations. The birth of ACU as the modern university it is classes in all six faculties: universiteit), the netherlands today took place in 1991, when most of Australia’s Catholic Arts and Sciences, higher education institutions merged to form one national Business, Education, Catholic university. Theology and Philosophy, Law and ACU students enjoy our friendly campuses with easy access Health Sciences to lecturers and outstanding student support services. Study areas in the Study Abroad Program include a great range of A strong international exciting field trips and practical components that offer you an focus with over 100 partner institutions experience and insight into the Australian lifestyle, culture and across 25 countries environment. Low student to staff ACU prides itself on the high quality academic and support ratio services provided to its students and conducts its activities in Competitive Study accordance with the Education Services for Overseas Students Abroad fees Act (ESOS) 2000: http://aei.dest.gov.au/sectors/international_education/ Option of transferring default.htm between campuses for students studying one year at ACU

1. Our new Faculty of Law opens in 2013.

Australian Catholic University 5 each of our six campuses offers our camPuSeS students the opportunity to experience acu canBerra a different aspect of australian culture camPuS – SiGnaDou and environment. City population - 350,000 ACU student population - 955 Brisbane, QlD (including 24 international students) mcauley at Banyo Canberra, the national capital, is Conveniently located only five 4,540 Students (8% intl.) an international city with more kilometres from the city centre 24,000 than 70 diplomatic missions. and well-served by public students in total For students, Canberra provides transport, Signadou is one of excellent facilities for study ACU’s smaller campuses. With including access to the National approximately 55 friendly staff Sydney, nSw Sydney, nSw Library, the largest in Australia. on site, students thrive in an 13% For bicycling enthusiasts, intimate, welcoming campus international students north Sydney Strathfield (mackillop) (mount St mary) Canberra’s well-planned bike environment. Campus facilities (intl.) paths make this a great way to include a swimming pool, 3,649 Students (40% intl.) 5,299 Students (3% intl.) get around. Canberra has warm, canteen, computer labs and a 85+ Brisbane dry summers and cold winters. chapel. nationalities

City population - 96,000 canberra, act acu Ballarat ACU student population - (Signadou) 1,014 (including 6 international 30+ camPuS – aQuinaS students) areas of study 955 Students (2.5% intl.) North Sydney Ballarat is a picturesque rural town located in the Central Strathfield Highlands Region of Victoria, approximately 110 kilometres north-west of Melbourne (75-minute drive). It is one of Victoria’s Canberra melbourne, vic Ballarat, vic most popular provincial destinations for those who want to (St Patrick’s) (aquinas) experience regional Australia at its best. Ballarat has a safe and 7,252 Students (12% intl.) 1.014 Students (1% intl.) peaceful environment, an informal and friendly local community, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere with some wonderful Ballarat restaurants and cafes, a thriving arts scene and many festivals Melbourne and events to celebrate local wine, food, history and music. What marks the town, though, is its rich historical heritage Distances (aproximates) – everywhere you go, you will find stunning architecture, heritage-listed buildings, wide streets and magnificent statues. ballarat 1,800 km 970 km 750 km 110 km Ballarat has a similar climate to Melbourne with slightly cooler melbourne 1,700 km 880 km 660 km 110 km temperatures in winter. The campus, which is set in beautiful canberra 1,200 km 290 km 660 km 750 km gardens, is near the commercial centre of Ballarat and within sydney (cbd) 930 km 290 km 880 km 970 km easy reach of facilities. The delightful old buildings and majestic brisbane 930 km 1,200 km 1,700 km 1,800 km trees on campus reflect the history of the town and provide brisbane sydney canberra melbourne ballarat a tranquil setting for learning. The small campus is a cheerful place for students to meet, study and socialise. With over 900 north sydney 5 km 20 km students, the campus offers quality teaching facilities including strathfield 15 km 20 km simulated nursing labs, computer labs, library, canteen, visual art sydney cbd 15 km 5 km rooms, gallery, bookshop and gym as well as dedicated student sydney cbd strathfield north sydney accommodation. Australian Catholic University 7 each of our six campuses offers our camPuSeS students the opportunity to experience acu canBerra a different aspect of australian culture camPuS – SiGnaDou and environment. City population - 350,000 ACU student population - 955 Brisbane, QlD (including 24 international students) mcauley at Banyo Canberra, the national capital, is Conveniently located only five 4,540 Students (8% intl.) an international city with more kilometres from the city centre 24,000 than 70 diplomatic missions. and well-served by public students in total For students, Canberra provides transport, Signadou is one of excellent facilities for study ACU’s smaller campuses. With including access to the National approximately 55 friendly staff Sydney, nSw Sydney, nSw Library, the largest in Australia. on site, students thrive in an 13% For bicycling enthusiasts, intimate, welcoming campus international students north Sydney Strathfield (mackillop) (mount St mary) Canberra’s well-planned bike environment. Campus facilities (intl.) paths make this a great way to include a swimming pool, 3,649 Students (40% intl.) 5,299 Students (3% intl.) get around. Canberra has warm, canteen, computer labs and a 85+ Brisbane dry summers and cold winters. chapel. nationalities

ACU student population - 3,649 (including 1,450 international students) A five-minute train ride over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge from Sydney’s city centre, the SyDney campus is conveniently located in the North Photographer: Hamilton Lund, Destination NSW Sydney business precinct. North Sydney campus life is centred around a large outdoor courtyard and student recreational area where students Sydney, the state capital of New South Sydney has a strong outdoor culture as well as congregate between classes. The campus is small, Wales, is Australia’s largest and oldest city. a vibrant arts culture with world-class galleries, multicultural and friendly, and is accessible by A much sought-after destination, Sydney theatre, dance and, of course, the Sydney excellent bus and train services. has everything going for it – fantastic Opera House. weather, beautiful landscape, interesting climate neighbourhoods and impressive architecture. Lies within the temperate zone and enjoys a moderate acu StrathFielD (SyDney) If this is not enough, the city is also the climate unlike other parts of Australia – neither too hot camPuS - mount St mary economic powerhouse of Australia; it is nor too cold. Australia’s largest financial centre and home to Enjoys more than 300 sunny days in a year and an ACU student population - 5,299 the Australian Stock Exchange. average annual rainfall of approximately 1,210 mm. (including 179 international students) Situated in one of the older, established Best known through pictures and photographs max. temp. min. temp. SeaSonS suburbs in Sydney, the Strathfield for its stunning harbour spanned by an equally °c (°F) °c (°F) campus is located 15 kilometres west impressive bridge, the dazzling Opera House, SUMMER of the Sydney city centre. It is only 26.1 (79) 19.2 (67) nearby mountains, golden beaches with Dec–Feb a 20-minute train ride from the city plenty of surf and plenty of great restaurants, AUTUMN centre, and an eight-minute trip on 23.1 (74) 15.3 (60) bars and nightlife, Sydney is Australia’s Mar–May the ACU shuttle bus from Strathfield international darling. It is the home of one of WINTER train station. Historic buildings and 18.1 (65) 9.4 (49) beautifully landscaped grounds make the world’s most diverse societies, all of whom June–Aug an attractive and stimulating place to SpRING come together to create a rich fabric of cultural 22.6 (73) 14.2 (58) Sep–Nov study. Rugby and soccer ovals, a cricket life. Be it Chinese newspapers, Lebanese pitch and a central lawn provide a restaurants, Greek Orthodox churches or Source: Bureau of Meteorology. common meeting space and an area for English and Irish traditions – in Sydney you will Data refects average temperatures recorded from 1981–2010. student activities all year around. find it all.

8 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA Australian Catholic University 9 City population - over 5.5 million Population of NSW - over 7 million acu north SyDney camPuS - mackilloP

8 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA Australian Catholic University 9 City population - over 4 million Photographer: Mark Chew, Tourism VIC Population of Victoria - over 5 million

melBourne Photographer: Mark Chew, Tourism VIC Photographer: Greg Bartley, Tourism VIC

Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, is a rich Parks and gardens create a soothing sense of and culturally vibrant city. Recent surveys have space. ‘Melburnians’ love to commute by trams acu melBourne established that approximately 40 per cent that criss-cross the city, while cycling is equally camPuS – St Patrick’S of Melbourne’s population was born outside popular (and healthy!) ACU student population - 7,252 (including 889 international students) of Australia in more than 130 other countries. climate The ethnic diversity of Melbourne’s population Known for having four seasons in one day, weather can ACU’s Melbourne campus is conveniently located on the greatly influences the lifestyle of people living vary from a wet morning to a sunny afternoon and mild fringe of Melbourne’s Central Business District (CBD). It is a here. evening. Melbourne has warm dry summers and cool short walk from the popular and bustling Brunswick Street wet winters. and Smith Street, known best for their cafes, shops and Be it cuisine, shopping, the arts or outdoor max. temp. min. temp. art galleries. Some of Melbourne’s finest parks, gardens SeaSonS life, there is plenty to occupy yourself with. °c (°F) °c (°F) and recreational facilities are also within easy walking Melbourne is famous for an inexhaustible distance of the campus. The main campus building is a SUMMER variety of restaurants and cafes that will satisfy 25.3 (78) 13.2 (58) multi-storey complex that has been completely renovated Dec–Feb every taste and fit any pocket. Boutique stores to provide students and staff with purpose-built facilities. AUTUMN 20.3 (69) 10.4 (51) It is a modern, compact study environment that bustles line the city and suburban streets, defining the Mar–May original character of the city. The juxtaposition with activity throughout the week. A new $75 million WINTER building opens at the Melbourne Campus at the end of stunning architecture, from traditional 13.7 (57) 5.9 (43) June–Aug of 2012. Aiming for a 6 Green Star Energy rating, the Victorian to funky post-modern, emulates SpRING National Centre for Health and Wellbeing will incorporate 19.3 (67) 8.6 (47) Melbourne’s character as a true ‘melting pot’. Sep–Nov rainwater harvesting and wind turbines as part of ACU’s Theatres, art galleries, museums, street artists, environmentally sustainable initiatives. It will also include clubs, literary events, interest-groups and Source: Bureau of Meteorology. state-of-the-art learning facilities, a gym, bookshop, chapel, Data refects average temperatures recorded from 1981–2010. festivals give the city a vibrant creative scene. student centre and rooftop garden.

10 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA Australian Catholic University 11 City population - over 4 million Photographer: Mark Chew, Tourism VIC Population of Victoria - over 5 million

melBourne Photographer: Mark Chew, Tourism VIC Photographer: Greg Bartley, Tourism VIC

10 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA Australian Catholic University 11 City population - over 2 million Population of Queensland - over 4.5 million

BriSBane Credits: Tourism QLD Credits: Tourism QLD

Brisbane is Australia’s fastest-growing city and climate the state capital of Queensland. As with the Warm year round, with an annual average of eight hours acu BriSBane of sunshine each day and an average of 245 clear sunny rest of Queensland, Brisbane is well known for days each year. camPuS – mcauley at Banyo its coastline and sunny blue skies. The city’s Thunderstorms common from November climate lends itself to a cosmopolitan outdoor to March: average rainfall of about ACU student population - 4,540 (including 365 international students) lifestyle. From parklands and botanical 1,400mm annually, majority of which falls gardens to a relaxed and friendly city with in the summer. Situated in the northern suburb shopping centres, art galleries and restaurants, of Banyo, the ACU campus is max. temp. min. temp. set on 40 hectares of beautifully it has something for everyone. SeaSonS °c (°F) °c (°F) landscaped grounds and Brisbane is near the coast and close to the SUMMER historic buildings and located 29.8 (86) 21 (70) world-famous Surfers Paradise stretch of Dec–Feb just 12 kilometres from the centre of Brisbane and one coastland. Living in Queensland means AUTUMN 26.8 (80) 16.9 (62) kilometre from the Banyo you are not far away from the world’s most Mar–May train station. The campus is on lush rainforests and stunning tropical reefs WINTER 22.3 (72) 10.5 (51) the site of the former Pius XII including the Great Barrier Reef. June–Aug Provincial Seminary, with its SpRING 26.7 (80) 16.1 (61) history extending back to 1863. Sep–Nov The campus is easily accessible by public transport and by the Source: Bureau of Meteorology. Data refects average temperatures recorded from 1981–2010. ACU shuttle bus which is free to all students.

12 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA City population - over 2 million Population of Queensland - over 4.5 million

BriSBane Credits: Tourism QLD Credits: Tourism QLD

12 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA Living in australia Photo: Campus Living Villages ®

Photo: Semester in Australia

Accommodation term accommodation option for your arrival As the Australian Catholic University is situated in Australia, particularly for the first one to two across five different cities there are various weeks. This option allows you to have housing housing options available to suit different on arrival and the opportunity to search for lifestyles and budgets. permanent accommodation once you have actually arrived in Australia. Housing options include: For a list of short term housing (hostels) visit: Rental accommodation: private/shared and www.acu.edu.au/international/59561 temporary Homestay Private/shared housing (not recommended to book prior to Student accommodation departure): You should budget approximately Rental accommodation (private/ AU$120 - $300 per week to rent a property shared and temporary) shared with others. Utilities and food are not included in this estimate. Obviously Temporary housing rental prices vary depending on location. (e.g. hostel - should be booked prior to You may choose to live in private rental departure): It is a good idea to book a short

14 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA accommodation near your campus or in To book a homestay, please go to the the city, depending on budget. Specialised following website: student apartment accommodation is www.homestaynetwork.org/public available near most campuses. You will find frequently asked questions via the We do not recommend securing private or following link: shared accommodation before arriving in www.homestaynetwork.org/public/ Australia as it is best to view each property in student-faqs person. Photos can often be quite misleading, and it is a good idea to also look at public Student accommodation transport options that are available in the area. Specialised student apartment accommodation is available near most More information on private/shared campuses. This option may require large, one- livinG in auStralia accommodation will be provided to students off payments but usually includes all fees such once accepted into the program. as utility bills and, in many cases, WIFI access. homestay Semester in Australia (SiA) – Homestay offers international students the www.semesterinaustralia.com opportunity to live with a local family while is an example of specialised student studying in Australia. It is available from a accommodation. SiA provides housing and few weeks to many months. By living with support services in Brisbane, Sydney and an Australian family you will get a closer Melbourne, especially for students only understanding of Australian life. If you wish in Australia for study abroad (semester/ to obtain Homestay accommodation, please year) programs. The service provides inform the Study Abroad and Exchange accommodation, local support, includes most Coordinator when you apply for the program. of your utilities, and can also provide arrival term accommodation option for your arrival assistance. accommodation You will have a bedroom (linen provided), in Australia, particularly for the first one to two As the Australian Catholic University is situated a place to study, and access to a bathroom, Your ACU Coordinator will provide details weeks. This option allows you to have housing across five different cities there are various kitchen and other facilities in the home. regarding housing options at the campus you on arrival and the opportunity to search for housing options available to suit different have selected once you have been accepted permanent accommodation once you have T he cost is approximately AU$250-$300 per lifestyles and budgets. into the program. As a rule of thumb, always actually arrived in Australia. week. seek advice when arranging accommodation Housing options include: I ncludes two meals on weekdays (breakfast For a list of short term housing (hostels) visit: overseas. R ental accommodation: private/shared and and dinner) and three meals on weekends www.acu.edu.au/international/59561 temporary (breakfast, lunch and dinner). For more information please visit our Homestay Private/shared housing Includes basic furniture. accommodation webpage: (not recommended to book prior to www.acu.edu.au/international/59561 Student accommodation Thirty to 60 minutes by public transport departure): You should budget approximately from the University. rental accommodation (private/ AU$120 - $300 per week to rent a property Minimum stay is four weeks and maximum shared and temporary) shared with others. Utilities and food are not included in this estimate. Obviously stay up to one year. temporary housing rental prices vary depending on location. (e.g. hostel - should be booked prior to You may choose to live in private rental departure): It is a good idea to book a short Reference to any specific company or services, is for the information and convenience of students/visitors and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by ACU.

14 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA Australian Catholic University 15 living costs Students will also need to budget for Overseas Visa length cover must be paid with the first For more information on how to apply and Student Health Cover (OSHC) and living costs. semester’s tuition fee. OSHC covers 85 per cent what other visa types might be suitable for coStS Per week Some units may also require the purchase of the Government-scheduled fees for private you, please contact your nearest Consulate, cost of additional items (eg. uniforms for nursing doctors, pathology and x-rays. Students must Australian Embassy or High Commission which accommodation $120-300+ courses). make up the shortfall. you can find at www.immi.gov.au Food $50-90+ overseas Student health cover Please note: OSHC will not cover any pre- employment transport $15-40+ existing conditions (ie those which existed The Australian government requires all Under Australian immigration regulations, within 18 months before the student began extras $50-80+ international student visa holders and their international students with a student visa study). total $355-510/week dependants to obtain health insurance for the may work up to 40 hours per fortnight during (average of $430 week duration of their visas. The University’s preferred OSHC provider is the semester and full-time during university per person) Allianz Global Assistance: vacation. Students will have permission Please note: You do not need Overseas yearly total $18,460 - 26,520 www.oshcallianzassistance.com.au to work automatically as this is included Student Health Cover if you are: with their student visa and they can seek All costs are in Australian dollars and can vary greatly a Norwegian student covered by the Student visas employment after commencing classes at depending on location. They are a guide only. Norwegian National Insurance Scheme Students must apply for student visas prior to ACU. Students are also advised to allow for on a Swedish student covered by the National arriving in Australia. Once accepted into the For further information on working in Australia average, $400 per semester for books or Board of Student Aid or by Kammarkollegiet program and all required payments have been see www.immi.gov.au supplies. a Belgian student covered under the made, ACU will provide you with an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment allowing you to All costs are approximate and subject to Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with apply for your student visa. change. Rent is based on sharing a privately Australia rented house. Initial expenses for the first few not a student visa holder. weeks for temporary accommodation will be www.immi.gov.au/students/health- higher than above until students find suitable insurance.htm permanent accommodation.

Reference to any specific company or services, is for the information and convenience of students/visitors and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by ACU.

16 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA Australian Catholic University 17 living costs Students will also need to budget for Overseas Visa length cover must be paid with the first For more information on how to apply and Student Health Cover (OSHC) and living costs. semester’s tuition fee. OSHC covers 85 per cent what other visa types might be suitable for coStS Per week Some units may also require the purchase of the Government-scheduled fees for private you, please contact your nearest Consulate, cost of additional items (eg. uniforms for nursing doctors, pathology and x-rays. Students must Australian Embassy or High Commission which accommodation $120-300+ courses). make up the shortfall. you can find at www.immi.gov.au Food $50-90+ overseas Student health cover Please note: OSHC will not cover any pre- employment transport $15-40+ existing conditions (ie those which existed The Australian government requires all Under Australian immigration regulations, within 18 months before the student began extras $50-80+ international student visa holders and their international students with a student visa study). total $355-510/week dependants to obtain health insurance for the may work up to 40 hours per fortnight during (average of $430 week duration of their visas. The University’s preferred OSHC provider is the semester and full-time during university per person) Allianz Global Assistance: vacation. Students will have permission Please note: You do not need Overseas yearly total $18,460 - 26,520 www.oshcallianzassistance.com.au to work automatically as this is included Student Health Cover if you are: with their student visa and they can seek All costs are in Australian dollars and can vary greatly a Norwegian student covered by the Student visas employment after commencing classes at depending on location. They are a guide only. Norwegian National Insurance Scheme Students must apply for student visas prior to ACU. Students are also advised to allow for on a Swedish student covered by the National arriving in Australia. Once accepted into the For further information on working in Australia average, $400 per semester for books or Board of Student Aid or by Kammarkollegiet program and all required payments have been see www.immi.gov.au supplies. a Belgian student covered under the made, ACU will provide you with an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment allowing you to All costs are approximate and subject to Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with apply for your student visa. change. Rent is based on sharing a privately Australia rented house. Initial expenses for the first few not a student visa holder. weeks for temporary accommodation will be www.immi.gov.au/students/health- higher than above until students find suitable insurance.htm permanent accommodation.

Reference to any specific company or services, is for the information and convenience of students/visitors and does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by ACU.

16 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA Australian Catholic University 17 “Many of the people I met were SuPPort ServiceS through the international student outings hosted by ACU Mates and during international orientation week. That time provided a great ACU provides comprehensive support services on campus facilities opportunity to socialise with to all students to help them make the most On campus facilities include: of their time at university and to ensure their other international students library going through the same cultural studies are successful. computer laboratories, email and internet change experience. These services include: accounts I built up friendly relationships pre-departure guide easy access to banking, EFTPOS facilities and with the international student accommodation information ATM coordinators and met other air port pick up service (on request) entertainment venues Australian students through my int ernational student orientation program* food outlets classes and began branching out personal support and advice. my own network of friends. bookshops spor t and recreation facilities. Successfully completing my General support services course is a huge confidence boost All students have access to the following Student life, recreation and sporting as well as a rich experience.” services which are provided on each of the six services ACU campuses: Martin Harrison from South Each of our campuses has a student Africa, Study Abroad student in academic support association that provides students with the 2012 accommodation assistance opportunity to participate in organising on campus events and social activities as well as multi-faith chaplaincy and quiet rooms national events. Students who participate in counselling national events such as University Games, are disabilit y resources office given the opportunity to travel interstate to car eers and employment service. other campuses. The ACU Sport and Recreation Office engages with volunteer students on each campus to assist with the coordination of events. The Office is responsible for the overall student participation in sport and recreation programs to develop students’ general health and physical well-being.

*Please note: All students are required to attend orientation as specified in their letter of offer

18 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA Australian Catholic University 19 “Many of the people I met were SuPPort ServiceS through the international student outings hosted by ACU Mates and during international orientation week. That time provided a great ACU provides comprehensive support services on campus facilities opportunity to socialise with to all students to help them make the most On campus facilities include: of their time at university and to ensure their other international students library going through the same cultural studies are successful. computer laboratories, email and internet change experience. These services include: accounts I built up friendly relationships pre-departure guide easy access to banking, EFTPOS facilities and with the international student accommodation information ATM coordinators and met other air port pick up service (on request) entertainment venues Australian students through my int ernational student orientation program* food outlets classes and began branching out personal support and advice. my own network of friends. bookshops spor t and recreation facilities. Successfully completing my General support services course is a huge confidence boost All students have access to the following Student life, recreation and sporting as well as a rich experience.” services which are provided on each of the six services ACU campuses: Martin Harrison from South Each of our campuses has a student Africa, Study Abroad student in academic support association that provides students with the 2012 accommodation assistance opportunity to participate in organising on campus events and social activities as well as multi-faith chaplaincy and quiet rooms national events. Students who participate in counselling national events such as University Games, are disabilit y resources office given the opportunity to travel interstate to car eers and employment service. other campuses. The ACU Sport and Recreation Office engages with volunteer students on each campus to assist with the coordination of events. The Office is responsible for the overall student participation in sport and recreation programs to develop students’ general health and physical well-being.

*Please note: All students are required to attend orientation as specified in their letter of offer

18 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA Australian Catholic University 19 acaDemic inFormation

acaDemic terminoloGy High Distinction (HD) 85 - 100% official anscripttr of results course The program of study e.g. Bachelor of Business Distinction (D) 75 - 84% At the completion of your semester or year Credit (C) 65 - 74% unit The individual unit of study taken as e.g. MKTG100 - principles of Marketing abroad, a transcript is automatically issued by part of a course. Sometimes referred pass (p) 50 - 64% to as class, subject or module the University and includes details of grades achieved. Fail (F) 0 - 49%

20 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA Australian Catholic University 21 acaDemic inFormation

The Study Abroad and Exchange program at first semester in order to continue with their ACU is flexible, allowing you to enrol in units second semester. These regulations are from different areas of study, enhancing your detailed in the yearly handbook, accessible via: academic experience even more. Whether www.acu.edu.au/142401 they are core classes or electives, you can At ACU a normal full-time load is four units (40 select what’s right for you. All study abroad credit points). Enrolment in more than four and exchange students must be enrolled units will attract additional fees. The minimum as a full-time student for the length of their Sample comparison of credit points system: explanation of grades allowable enrolment for students is three units program. Students undertaking a full year Student performance in scheduled units is (30 credit points). acu ectS uSa of study must successfully complete their recorded using the following system: 1 unit = 10 7.5 credits 3-4 credit credit points hours terminology acu GraDe ranGe oF markS acaDemic terminoloGy High Distinction (HD) 85 - 100% official anscripttr of results course The program of study e.g. Bachelor of Business Distinction (D) 75 - 84% At the completion of your semester or year Credit (C) 65 - 74% unit The individual unit of study taken as e.g. MKTG100 - principles of Marketing abroad, a transcript is automatically issued by part of a course. Sometimes referred pass (p) 50 - 64% to as class, subject or module the University and includes details of grades achieved. Fail (F) 0 - 49%

20 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA Australian Catholic University 21 “The lecturers at ACU were always friendly and encouraged me, and even helped me get some great work experience in my field. The other students were all very friendly and total characters that I won’t forget. I’m glad I chose ACU because some of the units I took are Study and assessment methods not offered in this form at my university in Canada but fulfilled Methods at Australian universities may differ some of the requirements of my from those in other countries. Tertiary study course back home. is largely autonomous and students are encouraged to develop independent thoughts I really enjoyed the night life and and ideas. At the same time some units may the beaches, and it was great to require group presentations or submissions as be close enough to campus that I part of assessment. could bike to my classes. I also got At ACU, students must attend lectures, tutorial to try some things that I’ve never classes and seminars, sit for examinations, done before - like surfing and and undertake practical and field trips as scuba diving.” prescribed. (Field trips may incur additional Finding the right unit for you Elizabeth Morrison from Canada, costs above already paid tuition fees). Looking for and finding the right unit for you Study Abroad student in 2012 academic progress can be a difficult and time consuming process. Be patient! It does take time to review any A student’s enrolment in a course may University Handbook but we are here to help. be deferred, suspended or cancelled in Please review our unit selection guide on our accordance with University regulations. Study Abroad and Exchange website: These regulations are detailed in the yearly www.acu.edu.au/international/59577 handbook, accessible via: www.acu.edu.au/142401 See page 30 for the different study areas at ACU.

22 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA “The lecturers at ACU were always friendly and encouraged me, and even helped me get some great work experience in my field. The other students were all very friendly and total characters that I won’t forget. I’m glad I chose ACU because some of the units I took are Study and assessment methods not offered in this form at my university in Canada but fulfilled Methods at Australian universities may differ some of the requirements of my from those in other countries. Tertiary study course back home. is largely autonomous and students are encouraged to develop independent thoughts I really enjoyed the night life and and ideas. At the same time some units may the beaches, and it was great to require group presentations or submissions as be close enough to campus that I part of assessment. could bike to my classes. I also got At ACU, students must attend lectures, tutorial to try some things that I’ve never classes and seminars, sit for examinations, done before - like surfing and and undertake practical and field trips as scuba diving.” prescribed. (Field trips may incur additional Finding the right unit for you Elizabeth Morrison from Canada, costs above already paid tuition fees). Looking for and finding the right unit for you Study Abroad student in 2012 academic progress can be a difficult and time consuming process. Be patient! It does take time to review any A student’s enrolment in a course may University Handbook but we are here to help. be deferred, suspended or cancelled in Please review our unit selection guide on our accordance with University regulations. Study Abroad and Exchange website: These regulations are detailed in the yearly www.acu.edu.au/international/59577 handbook, accessible via: www.acu.edu.au/142401 See page 30 for the different study areas at ACU.

22 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA o P tion 1 STUDENT EXCHANGE o P tion 3 STUDY ABROAD o P tion 4 ENGLISH PREPARATION acu StuDy Open to students who are enrolled Unlike our standard Study Abroad Open to students who do not meet at their home university and whose program, Study Abroad + allows the English eligibility requirements oPtionS university is an official exchange students to add either a community for the Study Abroad and Exchange partner of ACU. Students must be engagement or internship placement program or for students who simply enrolled full time and pay tuition fees to their academic studies. want to improve their English before only to their home university (ACU + Internship: Brisbane campus only beginning their academic semester. Whether you are studying at ACU for one or tuition fees do not apply). + Community engagement: Sydney, Courses include General English, two semesters, we will be able to provide you Applications are submitted on your Brisbane and Melbourne campus IELTS Preparation and English for with the right program to suit your academic behalf by your home university once Academic Purposes. Open to all students wishing to needs. All programs are for academic credit your exchange placement has been undertake one or two semesters of Most programs run for 12 to 24 with official ACU transcripts provided to you approved. study at ACU. Students must be from weeks but the length of the course after the completion of your studies. a recognised university or college. can vary depending on your English proficiency. o P tion 2 STUDY ABROAD Students must be enrolled full More information Open to all students wishing to time and are subject to ACU Study Students can choose this as a stand Please refer to our website for further undertake one or two semesters of Abroad tuition fees per semester- no alone program or undertake it prior information on tuition costs and entry study at ACU. Students must be from extra fees apply for the community to a standard Study Abroad semester. requirements for our Study Abroad and a recognised university or college. engagement or internship component. Exchange courses: Students must be enrolled full time www.acu.edu.au/international/59577 and are subject to ACU Study Abroad Applications are submitted directly tuition fees per semester. to ACU or through one of our partner For more information about the different institutions or official Study Abroad Applications are submitted directly courses and fees of our English Preparation Agents. courses please visit: to ACU or through one of our partner institutions or official Study Abroad Study Abroad plus community www.acu.edu.au/international/316244 Agents. engagement unit combines three weeks of lectures and a 90 hour placement in a not-for-profit community organisation while also being enrolled in two to three academic units. Study Abroad plus internship combination allows you to enrol in two to three academic units while also taking a 120 hour-professional internship at a local company. Both the internship and community engagement units are for credit and will appear on the official ACU transcript.

24 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA Australian Catholic University 25 o P tion 1 STUDENT EXCHANGE o P tion 3 STUDY ABROAD o P tion 4 ENGLISH PREPARATION acu StuDy Open to students who are enrolled Unlike our standard Study Abroad Open to students who do not meet at their home university and whose program, Study Abroad + allows the English eligibility requirements oPtionS university is an official exchange students to add either a community for the Study Abroad and Exchange partner of ACU. Students must be engagement or internship placement program or for students who simply enrolled full time and pay tuition fees to their academic studies. want to improve their English before only to their home university (ACU + Internship: Brisbane campus only beginning their academic semester. Whether you are studying at ACU for one or tuition fees do not apply). + Community engagement: Sydney, Courses include General English, two semesters, we will be able to provide you Applications are submitted on your Brisbane and Melbourne campus IELTS Preparation and English for with the right program to suit your academic behalf by your home university once Academic Purposes. Open to all students wishing to needs. All programs are for academic credit your exchange placement has been undertake one or two semesters of Most programs run for 12 to 24 with official ACU transcripts provided to you approved. study at ACU. Students must be from weeks but the length of the course after the completion of your studies. a recognised university or college. can vary depending on your English proficiency. o P tion 2 STUDY ABROAD Students must be enrolled full More information Open to all students wishing to time and are subject to ACU Study Students can choose this as a stand Please refer to our website for further undertake one or two semesters of Abroad tuition fees per semester- no alone program or undertake it prior information on tuition costs and entry study at ACU. Students must be from extra fees apply for the community to a standard Study Abroad semester. requirements for our Study Abroad and a recognised university or college. engagement or internship component. Exchange courses: Students must be enrolled full time www.acu.edu.au/international/59577 and are subject to ACU Study Abroad Applications are submitted directly tuition fees per semester. to ACU or through one of our partner For more information about the different institutions or official Study Abroad Applications are submitted directly courses and fees of our English Preparation Agents. courses please visit: to ACU or through one of our partner institutions or official Study Abroad Study Abroad plus community www.acu.edu.au/international/316244 Agents. engagement unit combines three weeks of lectures and a 90 hour placement in a not-for-profit community organisation while also being enrolled in two to three academic units. Study Abroad plus internship combination allows you to enrol in two to three academic units while also taking a 120 hour-professional internship at a local company. Both the internship and community engagement units are for credit and will appear on the official ACU transcript.

24 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA Australian Catholic University 25 aPPlyinG to acu

english language requirements For undergraduate study: IEL TS: 6.0; 6.0 for Writing and Speaking; 5.5 for Reading and Listening T OEFL IBT: 79; 22 for Writing T OEFL PBT: 550; 59 for Writing T OEFL CBT: 213; 25 for Writing A CU English Language Test: C P earson Test of English (PTE): result of 54 with a minimum of 50 in writing and speaking and a minimum of 42 in reading and listening. For postgraduate study: IEL TS: 6.5; 6.0 in all sections T OEFL IBT: 90; 25 for Writing T OEFL PBT: 577; 62 for Writing Fees can come through either established entry requirements Exchange students coming to ACU will study abroad partners or non-affiliated Students from all countries are welcome to T OEFL CBT: 233; 26 for Writing participate in an established exchange institutions. apply to the ACU Study Abroad Program. A CU English Language Test: B arrangement with an overseas university Entry requirements are based on your ACU Study Abroad fees are among the Pearson Test of English (PTE): result of 61 and are subject to their home institutions’ educational background and English most competitive in Australia and are with a minimum of 50 in all sections. tuition fees. If you are unsure whether set at the one annual rate regardless of language proficiency. It is also a good idea to your university has an exchange with whether you are studying undergraduate speak to your Academic Coordinator at your For more information on the English ACU, please contact your university’s or postgraduate units or units across home institution to ensure that units studied Language requirements please visit: International office for more information. various disciplines. at ACU can be credited back to your course if www.acu.edu.au/international/316244 required. Study Abroad students pay tuition fees For current ACU fees please refer to the application deadlines directly to ACU for the semester or year General requirements: Schedule of Tuition Fees: Semester 1 – November 15 they wish to study in Australia. Unlike Completion of one full year of study at www.acu.edu.au/international/59750 Semester 2 – May 15 exchange students, study abroad students university level with satisfactory grades.

26 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA Australian Catholic University 27 aPPlyinG to acu

26 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA Australian Catholic University 27 Study abroad or exchange? confirmation of enrolment 1 Are you applying as a study abroad 6 Upon receipt of fees and signed aPPlication or exchange student? acceptance, the University will issue an electronic Confirmation of SteP By SteP GuiDe Enrolment (eCoE). This will allow you Discuss the Study abroad to apply for a Student Visa online 2 program with your home university apply for Student visa Consult with your home university 7 Apply for a Student Visa online or to understand the application and from the nearest Australian High credit requirements of studying Commission, Consulate, Embassy or abroad. Students from exchange Diplomatic Post. Once your student partner universities will also need visa has been approved you should approval to participate in the finalise your travel arrangements. exchange.

Pre-departure choose campus and units 8 The Study Abroad and Exchange Review information in the guide and 3 Coordinator will send you website to select the appropriate a Pre-Departure Guide, and ACU campus and study plan for your provide information regarding program in Australia. accommodation, airport reception and orientation activities. At this stage, ACU will also pre-enrol apply to acu you in three to four of the pre- 4 You can apply to the study abroad approved units listed on your signed program online at: acceptance. www.acu.edu.au/iapply

Arrival and orientation letter of offer and Arrive in Australia and attend our acceptance 9 5 orientation activities which are The University will assess your compulsory for all students. You will application and if you are successful, be issued with your student ID and will issue an electronic Letter of Offer. be able to finalise your enrolment. This offer letter may come via your Study Abroad Representative at your We look forward to welcoming home university. The Letter of Offer you! will include specific advice given by the Course Coordinator on unit selection or availability. The average timeframe to process applications is one to two weeks.

28 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA Study abroad or exchange? confirmation of enrolment 1 Are you applying as a study abroad 6 Upon receipt of fees and signed aPPlication or exchange student? acceptance, the University will issue an electronic Confirmation of SteP By SteP GuiDe Enrolment (eCoE). This will allow you Discuss the Study abroad to apply for a Student Visa online 2 program with your home university apply for Student visa Consult with your home university 7 Apply for a Student Visa online or to understand the application and from the nearest Australian High credit requirements of studying Commission, Consulate, Embassy or abroad. Students from exchange Diplomatic Post. Once your student partner universities will also need visa has been approved you should approval to participate in the finalise your travel arrangements. exchange.

28 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA what can i study? Faculty of arts and Sciences Studying abroad at ACU offers you australian Studies BRIS STRAT a fabulous range of units to choose communication BRIS MELB STRAT from. Students have the opportunity computing STRAT to take classes from any of our six counselling BRIS MELB STRAT faculties* provided they meet of all Drama BRIS MELB STRAT the necessary pre-requisites. environmental Science N SYD economics STRAT Each campus is different with not all Family Studies MELB study areas offered on each campus. Geography STRAT Gender Studies BRIS Please note that classes are subject to Global Studies MELB STRAT change and unit availability may vary history BRIS MELB STRAT each semester international Development MELB STRAT leisure Studies BRIS *Our new Faculty of Law opens in 2013 in literature BRIS MELB STRAT Melbourne and 2104 in North Sydney. mathematics MELB STRAT media MELB music BRIS MELB Politics MELB Psychology BRIS MELB STRAT Science Studies MELB Sociology BRIS MELB STRAT technology STRAT visual arts BRIS MELB STRAT youth work MELB

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Geography STRAT The Faculty offers a diverse range of business courses. Our study areas offered on each campus. “all the lecturers that i have met are experts in their fields and Gender Studies BRIS ABOUT AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY 5 programs are designed to equip you with the business and they really know how to teach. i have enjoyed my study of MELB STRAT leadership skills required for the changing demands of the Please note that classes are subject to Global Studies OUR CAMPUSES 6 theology at acu.” contemporary business environment. change and unit availability may vary history BRIS MELB STRAT Chukwudi Chinenye Chinaka, Bachelor of Theology CANBERRA 7 MELB STRAT “all the staff who work on the campus are friendly and always each semester international Development 30 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA BALLART 7 ready to help. what surprised me the most was that my leisure Studies BRIS SYDNEY 8 lecturers were calling me by my first name!” *Our new Faculty of Law opens in 2013 in literature BRIS MELB STRAT Marion Vernet, France, Faculty of Business Graduate MELBOURNE 10 Melbourne and 2104 in North Sydney. mathematics MELB STRAT media MELB BRISBANE 12 music BRIS MELB Faculty of education Faculty of health Sciences LIVING IN AUSTRALIA 14 Politics MELB teaching BRIS MELB STRAT CAN BALL nursing BRIS MELB N SYD CAN BALL SUPPORT SERVICES 19 Psychology BRIS MELB STRAT early childhood STRAT CAN BALL exercise Science BRIS MELB STRAT ACADEMIC INFORMATION 20 Science Studies BrisbaneMELB Our mission is to empower learning and teaching communities to We have a vision to be recognised for outstanding courses that ACU STUDY OPTIONS 24 Sociology BRIS MELB STRAT engage in intellectual debate, research, knowledge transfer and supply caring, prepared and qualified graduates. All students have technology STRAT APPLYING TO ACU 26 innovation to create an equitable society. We pride ourselves on field and clinical experience that is supervised by specially qualified North Sydney/ visual arts BRIS MELB STRAT providing quality learning, teaching, professional development and practitioners Strathfield APPLYING TO ACU – STEP BY STEP GUIDE 28 MELB research opportunities. youth work WHAT CAN I STUDY? 30 “acu creates a relaxing atmosphere to study and provides Canberra “i have not only gained essential knowledge for teaching but help with nursing practice in local hospitals.” The Faculty of Arts and Sciences offers students a range of highly also had lots of fun with my classmates and participated in Rouslan Izmailov, Bachelor of Nursing regarded programsBallarat taught by dedicated, well-qualified staff, who various activities.” Melbourne Hilary Yao, Master of Teaching are committed to student-centred teaching and the pursuit of academic excellence. acu SemeSter 1 – acu SemeSter 2 – Faculty of law acu english language centres “... fantastic high educational environment and facilities.” northern hemisphere northern hemisphere (Spring) (autumn/ Fall) law MELB N SYD english for academic Purposes BRIS MELB N SYD Man Pan Leong, Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design ieltS test Preparation BRIS MELB N SYD orientation Mid-February Mid-July Our new Faculty of Law will start offering courses in 2013 in our General english MELB N SYD Semester (teaching weeks) February-June July- October Melbourne Campus and 2014 in North Sydney. 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30 STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE AUSTRALIA contact us: interact with us:

Email: [email protected] facebook.com/ACUAbroad www.acu.edu.au/studyabroad twitter.com/#studyACU STUDY Study abroad enquiries and applications: Exchange & Study Abroad Coordinator blogs.acu.edu.au/international ABROAD Australian Catholic University 42 Edward Street & EXCHANGE skype://acu.international.enquiry North Sydney 2060 AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA Tel: + 61 2 9739 2074 (AUS), +1 303 800 5522 (USA) Youtube.com/ACUinternational Fax: +61 2 9739 2001 (AUS)

melBourne SyDney BriSBane october 2012, version 1: Information in this publication is correct at time of printing but is subject to change. The canBerra University reserves the right to amend, cancel or otherwise modify without notice, the content of any matter in this Ballarat publication, and may withdraw any courses offered therein, or impose limitations on enrolment in any course. For up to date information please see www.acu.edu.au/international

ACU and the courses offered by the University are registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Provider registration codes: 00004G, 00112C, 00873F, 00885B.