Connect: Study Abroad and Exchange

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Study abroad and exchange i We know greatness happens when you connect great minds. CONNECT: With connections to over 200 universities in 35 countries, the University of Wollongong (UOW) is truly an international university. We have students of more than 70 nationalities, and have a WITH US nurturing multi-cultural community that helps our international students settle into the Australian lifestyle and strengthen their At UOW we believe in the university experience. power of connections. One of the keys to our success is the value we place on our COns Nte t students. Student satisfaction is our highest priority. Access to state-of-the-art facilities, combined with comprehensive student support services, and some of the finest teachers from around the world means that our students are able to excel and develop the qualities that employers desire while experiencing a student focused world class university. Studying Abroad will enhance your university studies and UOW offers many opportunities for a truly memorable experience. We hope to welcome you to UOW soon. Professor Joe F Chicharo Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International)

GLOBALLY RANKED AS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S BEST MODERN R ankings UNIVERSITIES The Times Higher Education (THE) TOP 100 under 50 listed UOW as 33rd in the world for universities under 50 years old — and at equal and Ratings top spot in Australia (with Macquarie University). UOW was also ranked 30th in the world in the 2012 QS Top 50 Under 50 years old. At UOW, we’re always proud of UOW became an independent university in 1975. the work we are doing. It’s nice TOP 2% OF WORLD UNIVERSITIES when others acknowledge our UOW was placed in the top 2% of universities in the world by its achievements. performance in the: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012/2013 QS World University Rankings 2012/2013 Academic Ranking of World Universities 2012

GLOBALLY RATED A FIVE-STAR UNIVERSITY UOW was rated best in Australia for Graduate Outcomes and Educational Experience in the 2013 Good Universities Guide. UOW was the only university in Australia to score the maximum 30 stars in these two categories.

THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE Teaching quality Generic skills Overall satisfaction

GRADUATE OUTCOMES Graduate starting salary WOLLONGONG CAMPUS LIFE STUDY OPTIONS APPLICATION Getting a full-time job Positive graduate outcomes 5 UNI CITY 10 EVERYTHING YOU NEED 20 CHOOSING YOUR PROGRAM 41 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 7 FACTS AND FIGURES 12 MAKING THE MOST OF UOW 22 CHOOSING SUBJECTS 42 APPLICATION AND ENROLMENT 8 DESTINATION WOLLONGONG 14 UOW LIVING 23 STUDY AREAS 43 ARRIVAL AND ORIENTATION 9 TRANSPORT 25 STUDY THEMES 44 PARTNERS 46 BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS 48 HERE TO HELP 49 IMPORTANT DATES Study abroad and exchange 1 We are STUDENTS TEACHERS SCHOLARS HEALERS ARTISTS LAWYERS SCIENTISTS STORYTELLERS ENGINEERS BUSINESSPEOPLE

Show the world who you are at UOW.

2 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG WOLLONGONG IS A UNI city.

Wollongong is fun when you want it to be and quiet when you need it. It’s affordable, safe and easy to get around. It’s a young city, diverse and changing fast, and UOW’s playing a big part in this transformation. Each year UOW attracts thousands of students from all over the world to live and study in this spectacular part of Australia. You can live the good life enjoying beautiful beaches with great surf. Join in a strong sporting community. Eat some of the best food from all over the world and enjoy a growing local music scene and café-bar culture. Wollongong makes being a student easy. Fn acts a d Figures

Wollongong has access to all the facilities, entertainment and experiences you would expect from a larger city and all in a beautiful environment. If you’re interested in doing as much as possible, including living the good life outdoors, Wollongong has something for everyone. Wollongong is Australia’s ninth largest city – large enough to offer the convenience of a city, yet small enough to offer the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of a coastal community. The city’s size also makes it easy to get around. The UOW Campus is less than five kilometres (three miles) from the city centre and beaches and is easily accessible by public transport, or a free shuttle bus around Wollongong.

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30,516 476 85km 22°C total student enrolment (2012) degrees on offer to Sydney Opera House average daily temperature (53 miles) (71.6°F) 110,363 2,031 2.4km 27°C UOW Alumni subjects to North Wollongong beach average summer temperature (1.5 miles) (80.6°F) 205 92% 1951 436,117 partner universities of our students indicated that UOW founded population of Illawarra area they would recommend UOW

6 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 7 Walk Most destinations in Wollongong are an easy walk away. BiCYCLE TRANSPORT UOW offers plenty of bicycle racks for secure and convenient bike parking. The start of every session Getting around sees many second-hand bikes for Wollongong is safe, sale or adoption. easy and cheap. Train North Wollongong station is an easy15-minute walk from UOW. If you’re pressed for time, take the free shuttle bus between the station and campus . Bus Wollongong is well connected with city buses servicing all suburbs. There’s also a free ‘city loop’ shuttle bus that runs all day and into the night, linking UOW with the town’s hotspots. Car UOW runs a carpooling program, so get two or more friends in your car with you and you get free parking on-campus.

8 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 9 EVERYTHING YOU NEED CAMPUS LIFE

Our Wollongong campus combines modern teaching and study spaces on 83 hectares (205 acres) of landscaped Australian bushland. We have created a campus that includes academic support, accommodation, sports, culture and entertainment— everything you need. At UOW Wollongong you can relax and focus on your education.

17 FOOD OUTLETS 53 KILOGRAMS OF COFFEE BEANS ON CAMPUS SOLD ON CAMPUS EVERY SINGLE DAY

TRAVEL MEDICAL POST AGENT CENTRE OFFICE

At UOW you can study in a clean, healthy environment that combines the benefits of an active Australian lifestyle with the resources of an international university. You’ll find peace and quiet when you need to focus on your education. When you want to work together and make new friends you’ll find yourself in a welcoming community filled with people from over 140 countries. 301 CLASSROOMS 29,000 STUDENTS A PLACE FOR YOU

10 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 11 Make the most

During your time at UOW there are endless opportunities to get involved with life on campus. With 100 sporting teams and 180 live acts on campus each year, it’s just a matter of choosing between them.

CLUBS AND SOCIETIES U niShOP & THE CENTRE FOR unishop.uow.edu.au STUDENT ENGAGEMENT UniShop hosts the UOW bookshop, unicentre.uow.edu.au/getinvolved stocking textbooks for all UOW subjects, There are over 50 clubs and societies academic titles and general fiction. on campus, ranging from social and The retail section sells stationery, recreation to religious and cultural newspapers and magazines (including groups. The UniCentre and the Students’ foreign language publications), UOW Association manage many of the clubs, memorabilia (e.g. sweatshirts, badges, and email addresses for group can be ties and mugs) and a range of groceries. found on the Clubs and Societies website listed above. The Centre for Student Sndport a Recreation Engagement (CSE) runs a number www.urac.com.au of leadership, training, community engagement and environmental The University Recreation and Aquatic programs designed to give you the Centre (URAC) is UOW’s sports and chance to learn new things and apply recreation hub. URAC houses world- yourself to real world challenges. class facilities including a fully equipped gym, tennis courts, squash courts, UniBar 50-metre heated swimming pool, 3,000- seat multipurpose sports centre, fitness unicentre.uow.edu.au/whatson classes, sports fields, basketball courts The UniBar is the centre of campus and more. entertainment. The smoke-free facility URAC organises social and includes a main bar and food service representative team sports competitions area, quiet lounge and courtyard, outdoor plus a range of outdoor activities. With terrace with seating areas, and pool a wide range of sporting, recreational tables. Some of the best local, national and fitness resources plus 24 different and international music is performed sporting clubs, you’re bound to find every Thursday night during session. The something you enjoy at URAC! UniBar organises a range of great events to make sure you have fun throughout INTERNATIONAL the year. STUDENT PROGRAMS UniCentre This program provides events and activities for UOW international students, unicentre.uow.edu.au including English conversation groups, The UniCentre provides a wide range friendship programs and sightseeing. of services for students including 17 food outlets with a range of cuisines. Other facilities in the UniCentre include conference and meeting rooms, shops, two banks, post office, travel agency, hairdresser and UniMovies.

UniMovies unimovies.uow.edu.au Movies are screened in the Uni Hall every Wednesday night during session. UniMovies is one of the best entertainment bargains, with the largest movie screen in Wollongong and a quality digital sound system. UniMovies offers the latest releases, plus foreign language and arthouse films throughout the year.

12 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 13 yOUR PLACE

At UOW Living you will benefit from a multicultural environment of high academic achievement, TO involvement and personal development. Our accommodation gives you the choice of catered, flexi-catered or self-catered, all in community- based environments. All residences are conveniently located, with some only a quick walk from the main campus, and others UOW LIVING LIVE a short trip on the free shuttle bus.

Devon Burton wanted to add another dimension to her degree at Vassar College in New York by studying abroad in Australia. As friends from her floor in International House drop by her room, you’d never guess she’s only been here for 9 months. “I had hoped International House would help me meet Australians and now I’ve also met people from all over the world. I couldn't have asked for more. I'm living with students from the Americas, Singapore, Brazil, Kenya, Hong Kong and Jamaica. We're all together in one place sharing our cultures, hopes, fears, fun and passions. “I was excited to come to UOW but as soon as my flight landed, I felt homesick. Knowing I would be away from my family and friends was daunting. I hoped that I’d meet new people, and as soon as I arrived everyone was super friendly, everyone came up to me to say hi and we became a family. It sounds corny but it really is like that. “We were all feeling the same and all it took was a deep breath and a step out my door to make friends I will have for life.”

Devon Burton / USA

14 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 15 Accod mmo ation UOW LIVing

P: +61 2 4221 5467 E: [email protected] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 W: www.uow.edu.au/about/accommodation/ Follow us on Facebook – UOW Living The map on page 18 shows the location for each accommodation CAMPUS EAST GUNDI KEIRAVIEW MARKETVIEW WEERONA THE MANOR** INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE HOUSE KOOLOOBONG FLEXI CATERED/ SELF CATERED SELF CATERED SELF CATERED* CATERED CATERED HOUSE SELF CATERED VILLAGE RENTAL AFFORDABILITY SELF CATERED CATERED SELF CATERED PER WEEK Wollongong enjoys a very Weekly Fees From $228 $173 $218 $229 $255 $207 $255 $195 $172 reasonable cost of living Number of ROOMS 615 34 46 144 204 9 222 78 units 553 significantly lower than many other cities in Australia. SINGLE ROOMS YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Here we have compared the medium weekly rental SHARED ROOMS YES YES across several cities based on government data: FAMILY ACCOMMODATION YES Wollongong $240 MEAL SERVICE (19 MEALS PER WEEK) YES YES YES Newcastle $275 SHARED BATHROOMS YES YES YES YES YES YES Brisbane $325 PRIVATE BATHROOMS YES YES YES Melbourne $370

COMPUTER OUTLET IN ROOM YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES Sydney $490 Source: ABS Census (2011) COMPUTER LAB FACILITIES YES YES YES YES YES

CLEANING OF ROOMS YES YES YES YES YES YES

ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES/TELEVISION YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

Free Shuttle Bus Nearby YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

HOUSEHOLD UTENSILS YES YES YES YES

MUSIC ROOM YES YES

LIBRARY FACILITIES YES YES YES

RECREATION ROOM/THEATRE/PAY TV (IN THEATRE) YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

BBQ FACILITIES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

SPORTING FIELDS FOR STUDENT USE YES YES YES

CLOSE TO POPULAR BEACHES YES YES

CLOSE TO SHOPS AND CAFES YES YES YES YES

5 MIN WALK TO TRAIN STATION YES YES YES YES

ADMIN OFFICE OPEN 7 DAYS PER WEEK YES YES YES

PARKLAND ENVIRONMENT YES YES

* Marketview has an onsite coffee shop which sells excellent coffee and a range of snacks and light lunch. **The Manor has access to all f acilities available at International House. Please note: All residences have student development programs, peer mentor programs, social, sporting and cultural e vents, student wellbeing care, utilities, furniture, laundry, car parking and environmentally responsible recycling programs.

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APPLying for UOW PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION Affordable private accommodation is available in Wollongong. ACCOMMODATION There are two styles: shared and single. Occupants of most Applications for university residences are made at apply-accom. shared accommodation will divide household expenses such as uow.edu.au rent and electricity. In order to secure a place in the residences, applications should The UOW Living website contains information on temporary be made as early as possible. accommodation for students who have not organised permanent accommodation before they arrive in Wollongong. The listed accommodation can be used while students look for HOMESTAY a permanent place to live. If you prefer a family-oriented lifestyle and like the idea of living For information about Homestay and private accommodation with a local family, Homestays (accommodation in a private see uow.edu.au/about/accommodation/other_ accomm/private home) are available.

18 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 19 Choosing your program

Study Abroad and Exchange programs are designed for international undergraduate or postgraduate S tudy AbROAD & International Exchange Program students who wish to spend one or two semesters in a program of study at the University of Wollongong and transfer the credits to their home institution. For application procedure information see page 41. English language requirement IELTS Academic overall 6.0, and 6.0 in reading and writing. TOEFL 550 paper 213 computer 4.0 TWE/Essay Rating 79 internet-based with not less than 20 in writing, 18 in reading, 17 in listening and 16 in speaking.

Indicative program dates* Semester 1 dates Semester 2 dates Start Late February End July Finish Mid – End June Mid November (end of university examinations) (end of university examinations) S tudy AbROAD Program Study Themes

The Study Abroad program is designed to welcome students to Our Study Themes represent the study areas that are of Number of university subjects 3 or 4 per semester UOW from both formally recognised study abroad partners and particular interest to our Study Abroad students. Information on non-affiliated institutions. Study Abroad students pay tuition our current themes can be found starting on page 25. fees directly to UOW for their program of study at UOW. Indicative tuition fees (2013 fees) A$9,000 If there is not a study theme that covers your area of interest, Additional full-time English language course (if required to reach entry) – $425 per week you can simply pick your own combination of subjects. International Exchange Program The University of Wollongong has established formal exchange Visiting Research Program * All programs except those taken within the Sydney Business School. agreements with a number of leading universities in North The Visiting Research Program is designed for both America, Mexico, Europe, Scandinavia, South America and Asia. undergraduate and postgraduate students who are currently enrolled full-time at an overseas university and wish to obtain This program allows a limited number of students to enrol English Plus Uni Duration each session. In this program, students are not required to pay research experience with a UOW research team. This program tuition fees to UOW. If your university or college is identified on is usually between three and six months in duration and must Offered through UOW College, English Plus Uni is for students 12 or 18 weeks with the option of adding additional weeks of pages 44–45 as a UOW exchange partner, contact your home be a formal requirement for the degree at the student’s home who do not have English as their first language, and have English. university for more information about coming to Wollongong as university. not met the required level of English to undertake a formal semester program. Intake an exchange student for one or two semesters. Securing a UOW academic supervisor is the responsibility of Three times per year. English classes commence every 6 weeks. the applicant. Participants must contact the relevant UOW This variation of the Study Abroad Program allows students Commerce Internship Program Academic Unit or Research Unit and negotiate with a member of who are enrolled in a degree at their home university to enrol in Course structure Combine your study abroad experience with a unique internship staff to supervise their project. Applications cannot be accepted a program at UOW College. During this enrolment, students will Students study English for 14 hours per week and will also opportunity. The experiential learning subject, COMM390 until a UOW supervisor has been confirmed. Participants are audit 1 or 2 university subjects and at the same time take part- attend their chosen university subject(s) for 3–6 hours per Commerce Internship is designed for students undertaking not eligible to receive a UOW academic transcript. Proof of the time English language classes. week. Students with an English level below TOEFL 525 or IELTS business or commerce majors, and provides an opportunity research conducted at UOW will be evident in the research Students receive a transcript from UOW College for their 5.5 can add additional weeks of English before commencing the for students to integrate and apply their university knowledge results and written references from project supervisors. studies. Home universities may choose to offer credit for this audit component. in an industry context. Students accepted into the Commerce Participants will be required to enter Australia with a student program. Internship Program are required to enrol in at least 1 other visa. Information about this visa and the application process can subject from the Faculty of Business along with COMM390, and Normally students would have finished at least one year of their STUDY TOURS FOR CREDIT be obtained by going to: www.immi.gov.au 1 or 2 other UOW subjects to make up a full- time study load. Bachelor degree, and must have reached an equivalent English UOW College offers customised study tour programs for Further information may be obtained from uow.edu.au/future/ level before they start the program. groups of students. Study tours can be held at any time of the An additional placement fee is required for students accepted studyabroad year, and consist of English language training and/or academic into this program. Please check with the UOW Study Abroad & components and/or leisure and social research activities. For all Exchange Office at the time of application. or some of the study tour components, the home university may Further information on the COMM390 Commerce Internship choose to grant credit towards studies at the home university. Program can be found at uow.edu.au/commerce/UOW047505

20 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 21 Ch oosing SUBjects Study Areas

Planning Your Academic Program Workload Selecting subjects and obtaining advice Generally, Study Abroad students enrol in three or four subjects per session (two in summer session). To give yourself some A rts & iNTERNATIONAL Engineering Law Subjects can be chosen from the full range of degrees and flexibility with timetabling during enrolment, you should obtain studies Asset Management Undergraduate Law disciplines offered by the University. Subjects are taught as a approval in advance for five or six subjects per session. In Civil Graduate Law mix of lectures, tutorials or seminars, laboratory work where Asia Pacific Studies Computer Fisheries Policy determining your individual program, you should note that: appropriate, and individual study. Study Abroad and Exchange Australian Studies Electrical Maritime Studies students are assessed in the same way as Australian students. subjects are offered on a credit point basis Cultural Studies Engineering Logistics Prosecutions/Defence English Literature Engineering Management normal full-time course load is 48 credit points over two History Planning a Program of Study Environmental Mathematics & Statistics sessions, or 24 credit points for one session (in either Indigenous Studies Manufacturing Applied Statistics Study Abroad and Exchange students enrol for one or two Autumn or Spring session), or 12 credit points in Summer International Studies Materials Mathematics sessions as a non-award student. session. Languages (French, Italian, Mechanical Mathematics and Finance Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish) You can choose to study either three or four subjects per One credit point has an implied workload of two hours per week. Mechatronic Mathematics Education Philosophy semester. The Study Abroad fee covers four subjects and there Six credit points represents a minimum of 12 hours of work: this Mining Medical Mathematics Politics is no partial refund if you choose to study three rather than four may be 3 hours of lectures, 4 hours of reading and 5 hours of Rail personal study or essay writing. Many full-time students will Postcolonial Studies Telecommunications Media, Communications subjects in any one semester. Science & Technology Studies spend fewer than 15 hours a week in contact with lecturers Communications & Media Studies Sociology UOW sessions (semesters) commence in Autumn and Spring or tutors but will be expected to prepare for these classes Hndealth a Medicine Journalism (March and July). If you are studying a postgraduate program with reading and tutorial preparation. Australian universities Biomedical Science Business at our SBS Sydney or Innovation Campus – your sessions are require students to be self-directed in their study and to submit Community Health Physics Accountancy trimesters and start in January, May and August. a considerable amount of written work in assignments and Dementia Physics Accounting and Financial Services seminar or tutorial papers. Epidemiology Medical and Radiation Physics After receiving your offer letter from UOW, you are required Banking and Financial Services Exercise Rehabilitation Nuclear Science & Technology to submit a UOW Study Plan. Your proposed subjects will then The Grading System: Business Exercise Science be assessed based on your academic background prior to your Business Innovation Gerontology & Rehabilitation arrival. High Distinction (HD): 85–100% Business Law Psychology Distinction (D): 75–84% Health Administration Psychology Electronic Commerce Health Management/Policy Every effort will be made to obtain approval of your selected Credit (C): 65–74% Clinical Psychology Economics Health Promotion subjects, however this is not guaranteed. You’ll need to be Pass (P): 50–64% Events Management Health Research flexible with your subject selection, and be prepared with Fail (F): 0–49% Science Finance Health Sciences additional subjects choices. Academic advice on your study Technical Fail (TF): 0% Biological Sciences Financial Planning Indigenous Health program is available from UOW staff during orientation week. Biotechnology Forensic Accounting Medical Science We advise that you bring a current transcript of your academic The transfer of grades to your home university varies for each Coastal Planning and Management Hospitality Management Medicine record from your home university or college, as well as subject college or institution. Chemistry Human Resource Mental Health outlines and descriptions. It's your responsibility to ensure that International Business Conservation Biology Transcripts Midwifery Environmental Biology the proposed program will earn the credits needed to satisfy International Economics Nursing the degree requirements of your home university or college. Transcripts of your UOW subject results are issued by the Human Resource Management Environmental Science Nutrition & Dietetics Geology University at the end of each session, and provide details of the Management Occupational Health & Safety Geosciences subjects completed and final mark and grade awarded. Official Marketing Lfist o Subjects Occupational Hygiene Practise Human Geography transcripts are sent to your home university or program provider Marketing & Social Research The subject information in this book should be used as a guide Public Health Physical Geography for credit transfer. Organisational Innovation only. For further information on subjects please go to uow.edu. Land & Heritage Management Public Relations Information & au/handbook and select ‘Subject Descriptions’ from the menu. Quantitative Analysis in Economics Marine Science SBS PROGRAM DELIVERY Communication Technology Regional Development Medical Biotechnology Undergraduate students choose subject codes between Business Information Systems Subjects offered by UOW’s Sydney Business School (SBS) at the Strategic Management and Medicinal Chemistry 100-400 (eg 1st – 4th year subjects). Postgraduate students Computer Science Innovation and Sydney campuses are delivered on a trimester Marketing Nanotechnology choose subject codes between 800–900. You can only study Digital Systems Security system. Trimesters begin in January, May, and August. A Strategic Marketing International Science postgraduate subjects if you've completed a Bachelor degree. E-business limited number of subjects are available during summer session Supply Chain Management Science and Management Enterprise Systems Development (November – January). Students enrol in 3 – 4 subjects (18 – 24 Tourism Management Enterprise Networking IMPORTANT credit points) per trimester. Sydney Business School Health Informatics When looking at subjects, take note of when the subject is Creative Arts Business Coaching Note: Students planning to study at SBS should only select subjects with the subject Information & Communication available. Some subjects are only offered in either Autumn or Creative Writing International Business code prefix of either 'TBS' or 'SRMP'. Students must decide which SBS campus they Technology Spring session. To check these, look under Study Themes pp26- Media Arts Logistics wish to study at, and only select subjects from that campus. Students cannot select Information Systems 39. Also, check for prerequisites as some subjects require that subjects at multiple campuses. Graphic Design Management Information Security you have taken an equivalent subject or number of credits from Music MBA Intelligent Systems Performance Project Management your home university. Mobile Computing Theatre Retail Management Multimedia & Game Development Visual Arts Assessment Multimedia Information Processing Network Design and Management The assessment details for each subject are available under Education “Subject Information” in the online student calendar. Go to Social Policy Early Years Education uow.edu.au/handbook and select Subject Descriptions. A Software Engineering Mathematics Education Web Design & Development comprehensive syllabus outlining assessment and other Physical & Health Education expectations is provided to students in the first lecture of each Science Education subject. Primary Education

22 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 23 STUDY THEMES

Study Abroad students can select a study program of one or two sessions from any of the academic disciplines at the University of Wollongong (UOW). Study packages covering various academic themes have been developed to assist with your planning. Some themes provide opportunities to incorporate volunteering, service learning or an internship, adding an extra dimension to your semester abroad.

1 Australian and Indigenous Studies / 26

2 Creative Writing / 27

3 Digital Arts and Creative Arts / 28

4 ENGINEERING / 29

5 Information Technology and Information Systems / 30

6 International Relations and Business in Asia / 31

7 c Lands ape, Environment and Ecology of Australia / 32

8 Media Culture and Communications / 33

9 Medical and Health Sciences / 34

10 Pre-Law Studies / 35

11 Psychology / 36

12 Public Health and Indigenous Health / 37

13 Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship / 38

14 Sustainability Studies / 39

24 UNIVERSITY24 OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 25 STUDY THEMES 1 STUDY THEMES 2

Australian and Creative Writing Indigenous Studies

The Australian and Indigenous Studies theme provides a range of subject options to increase students’ The Creative Writing theme offers a wide array of subjects in poetry, prose fiction, scripting (film and understanding of contemporary cultural, environmental and social issues in Australia. theatre) as well as editing and writing theory. This is an interdisciplinary field that helps equip students to think reflexively about issues that impact on Indigenous communities In general, class activities are based around a combination of lectures, intensive workshops, writing exercises, group discussions and on a local, national and global scale. It offers a rich insight into the complexities and contradictions that contribute to the notions of individual student presentations. Students are encouraged to participate in public readings and performance of their work, as well as ‘Australia’ and ‘Australian’ and includes Indigenous studies, history, politics, literature, media, sociology and science and technology the active pursuit of publication. studies.

Subject code Subject name Prerequisite knowledge Subject code Subject name Prerequisite knowledge

Autumn session (February—July) Autumn session (February—July)

AUST101 Australian Studies: Cultures & Identities None CACW100 Introduction To Creative Writing None BCM 330 Australian Content, Global Context 16cp at 200 level CACW101 Writing Foundation: Poetic, Dramatic, Narrative None HIST203 Australians and the Great War 36cp including 6cp HIST, POL, AUST, ARTS, CENV or INTS CACW103 Editing Foundation None HIST220 Living Australia 1800 - 2000 36cp including 6cp HIST, POL, AUST or INTS CACW201 Poetic Studio Pre-approval required HIST350 Debates in Australian Cultural History 24cp at 200 level CACW202 Dramatic Studio Pre-approval required INDS150 Introduction to Indigenous Australia None CACW231 Writing, Representation and Power Pre-approval required INDS201 RedefiningE den: Indigenous Peoples & the Environment 36cp @ 100 level CACW301 Writing Across Borders: Imagining and Reimagining Story Pre-approval required VISA123 Introduction to Aboriginal Arts & Society None CACW331 Contemporary Theory and the Practising Writer Pre-approval required

Spring Session (July—November) Spring Session (July—November)

AUST102 Locating Australia None CACW100 Introduction To Creative Writing None ECON304 The Historical Foundations of the Modern Australian Economy 72cp including ECON101 & ECON111 CACW102 Writing Foundation: Literary Crossovers None ENGL131 Contemporary Australia None CACW104 Texts And Context None HIST239 Water in Australia: An Environmental History 36cp at 100 level CACW203 Narrative Studio Pre-approval required HIST342 Sickness and Death: Social History and Public Health in Australia 16cp of 200 level History CACW232 Writing and Critical Theory Pre-approval required INDS130 Indigenous Knowledges: A Global Perspective None CACW302 Advanced Editing and Design for Publication Pre-approval required INDS200 Identity, History and Resiliance INDS150 or INDS130 plus 30cp @ 100 level CACW390 Creative Writing Major Project Pre-approval required INDS202 Indigenous Self Representation in Contemporary Contexts 36cp at 100 level SHS 331 Social Determinates of Indigenous Health 24cp at 200 level cp = Credit Points

cp = Credit Points

26 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 27 STUDY THEMES 3 STUDY THEMES 4

Digital Arts and ENGINEERING Creative Arts

The Digital Arts and Creative Arts theme draws together a variety of subjects relevant to students Engineering has a long and successful history in Wollongong. UOW Engineering schools are recognised with an interest in the contemporary arts and the rapidly growing digital media industry. within the top Australian Engineering schools as a member of the Group of Eight Deans of Engineering The subjects are drawn from the art and design programs and they combine both theory and practical work to give students an and Associates (Go8). introduction to such diverse areas as graphic design, photography, multimedia arts, visual art, sound, drama and music history, UOW Engineering enjoys an established international reputation for research excellence in areas such as structural engineering, and Aboriginal art and culture. geomechanics, mining, robotics and mechatronics, physics, and environmental engineering. Students benefit from direct access to The new Centre for Digital Media at UOW’s Innovation Campus works closely with industry partners and complements the professors who play a pivotal role in the latest research alongside leading government and industry professionals. research and facilities in the Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts. The Faculty’s studios, laboratories, performance spaces Students have opportunities to work in well designed laboratories and workshops, which are essential to the development of and galleries provide an inspiring work environment for showcasing the work of students as well as hosting Australian and engineering skills. Students are able to participate in the annual Australasian Formula SAE competition, where student teams design, international exhibitions and performances. In addition, the Faculty’s staff are accomplished nationally and internationally build and race their own car. This competition is a great opportunity for students to develop valuable project management skills. respected practitioners in their area.

Subject code Subject name Prerequisite knowledge Subject code Subject name Prerequisite knowledge

Autumn session (February—July) Autumn session (February—July)

MEDA101 Introduction to Media Arts None ENGG251 Mechanics of Solids ENGG152 MEDA201 Time, Space and Data MEDA101 or MEDA102 ENVE377 Membrane Science and Technology ENVE220 CAPF101 Performance Skills 1: Acting, Movement, Singing, Voice None ENGG252 Engineering Fluid Mechanics MATH142, MATH188 or MATH162 CAPF111 Stagecraft 1 Pre-approval required ENGG461 Managing Engineering Projects At least 96cp CAVA101 Visual Foundation 1 None MATE301 Engineering Alloys MATE203 CAVA102 Visual Foundation 2 None MATE306 Fracture, Failure and Degradation MATE202 VISA124 Introduction to Photography None MECH341 Thermodynamics MECH252 VISA190 Visual Arts Workshop A None

VISA290 Visual Arts Workshop B Pre-approval required Spring Session (July—November)

ENGG154 Innovation & Design None Spring Session (July—November) ENVE220 Water Quality and Ecological Engineering ENGG252 CSCI236 3D Modelling and Animation 12cp of 200 level CSCI ENVE221 Air & Noise Pollution Control Engineering ENGG252 DESN190 Design Principles None CIVL272 Surveying None MEDA102 Computational Media MEDA101 MECH201 Engineering Analysis MATH142 MEDA 202 System, Play and Interaction MEDA102 ENGG378 Sustainable Energy Technologies ENGG252, MECH440 or MECH340 CAPF102 Performance Skills 2: Acting, Movement, Singing and Voice CAPF101 MINE416 Mining Economics None CAPF112 Stagecraft 2 None CAVA103 Visual Foundation 3 CAVA101 or CAVA102 cp = Credit Points CAVA104 Visual Foundation 4 CAVA101 or CAVA102 VISA124 Introduction to Photography None VISA190 Visual Arts Workshop A None VISA290 Visual Arts Workshop B Pre-approval required VISA390 Visual Arts Workshop C Pre-approval required

cp = Credit Points

28 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 29 STUDY THEMES 5 STUDY THEMES 6

Information Technology International Relations and Information Systems and Business in Asia

The Information Technology and Information Systems theme provides students with an understanding The International Relations and Business in Asia theme includes a range of subject options relevant of the rapidly changing IT environment and importance of IT in the digital economy. to the analysis, appreciation and study of the diversity of the global community. Subjects are taught through the School of Information Systems and Technology, one of Australia’s leading teaching and research The International Studies offerings, including language, politics and sociology, help prepare students for future careers centres for building, deploying and managing the latest computing technologies and business computing systems. Subjects in this in international organisations, as part of the public sector or non-government organisations. theme prepare students for careers in the IT industry which are involved with the analysis, design, maintenance and enhancement of The International Business offerings within the Faculty of Business prepare students to respond to the complexities of computer-based information systems critical to the successful operation of modern organisations. The IT subject offerings explore international business including the impact of divergent cultures and languages and the issues posed by differing markets a range of current cutting-edge technological issues at the forefront of the information and communication industry today. and government regulations.

Subject code Subject name Prerequisite knowledge Subject code Subject name Prerequisite knowledge

Autumn session (February—July) Autumn session (February—July)

ISIT102 Information Systems None FIN 241 International Financial Management (ACCY102 or ACCY112 & ECON111) or FIN111 ISIT105 Communications and Networks None INTS100 Introduction to International Studies None ISIT111 Programming Concepts None ISIT306 Strategic eBusiness Solutions 24cp at 200 level ISIT ISIT204 Principles of e-Business 24cp at 100 level ELL 210 Communication Across Cultures None ISIT205 Social Impact of Technology 24cp at 100 level MARK343 International Marketing MARK101, MARK213 or MARK293 ISIT301 Professional Practice & Ethics 24cp at 200 level MGMT102 Business Communications None ISIT313 Corporate Responsibility and IT 24cp at 200 level MGMT301 Managing Across Cultures MGMT110 plus 12cp at 200 and 300 level COMM ISIT416 Organisational Issues in Information Technology 24cp at 300 level POL 100 The Art of Politics None ISIT417 Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management 24cp at 300 level POL 225 International Relations: Issues, Concepts and Theories 36cp including 6cp POL or INTS ISIT430 Introduction to Health Informatics 24cp at 300 level POL 318 The Politics of Asian Development 16cp at 200 level POL

Spring Session (July—November) Spring Session (July—November)

ISIT100 Systems Analysis None ECON216 International Trade Theory & Policy ECON111 ISIT111 Programming Concepts None ECON251 Industry and Trade in East Asia None ISIT112 Database None ECON306 The Chinese Economy 72cp including ECON101 and ECON111 ISIT201 Information and Communication Security Issues 24cp at 100 level ISIT326 Social Policy & IT 12cp at 200 level ISIT ISIT203 Social Informatics and the Workplace 24cp at 100 level ISIT332 Business Process Management ISIT204 or IACT304 ISIT326 Social Policy and IT 24cp at 100 level MGMT102 Business Communications None ISIT401 Information Systems Strategic Planning 24cp at 300 level MGMT341 International & Comparative Human Resource Management MGMT110 plus 12cp at 200 & 300 level COMM ISIT404 Systems Intergration 24cp at 300 level POL 121 Global Politics and Power None ISIT429 Concepts and Issues in Healthcare Computing 24cp at 300 level POL 317 Politics in the South Pacific None SOC 326 Globalisation and Social Transformation 16cp at 200 level

cp = Credit Points cp = Credit Points

30 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 31 STUDY THEMES 7 STUDY THEMES 8

L andscape, Environment M edia CULture and and Ecology of Australia Communications

This theme examines the environment and ecology of Australia and is relevant to students with an The Media Culture and Communications theme draws together subjects with a shared interest in the interest in geography, environmental & earth sciences, conservation, cultural studies or biology. ways in which media and entertainment industries and practices shape our everyday lives. A distinctive feature of UOW’s science programs is the close connection between research and undergraduate teaching. This theme includes subjects that address the social impact of communication technologies, such as the rise of mobile social Undergraduate students have access to researchers at the forefront of their fields, with top researchers also lecturing and networking and how we experience community, and the way computers are changing both the way we work and learn. conducting practical classes. These subjects are implicitly international in their outlook, but at the same time they offer a good introduction to the distinctively Australian experience of media culture. If you want to know more about the blend of imported and locally produced media consumed in Australia, or to find out about how Australian journalists, film producers, TV buyers, games designers, or advertising campaigns take advantage of this mix, subjects in this theme will help you find out.

Subject code Subject name Prerequisite knowledge Subject code Subject name Prerequisite knowledge

Autumn session (February—July) Autumn session (February—July)

BIOL104 Evolution, Biodiversity & Environment None BCM 330 Australian Content, Global Context 16cp at 200 level BIOL105 Functional Biology of Animals and Plants None BCM 390 Media, War and Peace 24cp at 200 level BIOL240 Biodiversity of Marine and Freshwater Organisms BIOL103, BIOL104 & BIOL105 CACW100 Introduction to Creative Writing None BIOL251 Principles of Ecology BIOL103, BIOL104 & BIOL105 CST 222 Global Television and Cultural Identity 36cp at 100 level EESC101 Planet Earth None DIGC335 Cybercultures 16cp at 200 level EESC103 Landscape Change and Climatology None ELL 210 Communication Across Cultures None EESC203 Biogeography & Environmental Change 12cp at 100 level EESC ISIT205 Social Impact of Technology 24cp at 100 level IT, Business Systems or Computer Science INDS201 Redefining Eden: Indigenous Peoples & the Environment 36cp at 100 level JOUR202 Feature Writing JOUR101 or JOUR201 STS 300 The Environmental Context Any 36cp JOUR205 Professional Writing 1: Writing for Organisations JOUR101, JOUR201 or JOUR111 POL 100 The Art of Politics None Additional subject options for students with a strong background in biology (or other relevant science majors) STS 100 Knowledge, Culture & Social Change: Science, Technology & Society None BIOL351 Conservation Biology: Marine & Terrestrial Populations BIOL251 & STAT252 STS 288 Risk, Media and Communication Any 36cp SCIE292 Science Research Internship For science majors. Pre-approval required

Spring Session (July—November) Spring Session (July—November) PHIL106 Media Ethics & Law None BIOL103 Molecules, Cells & Organisms None DIGC202 Global Networks 36cp at 100 level BIOL241 Biodiversity of Terrestrial Organisms BIOL103, BIOL104 & BIOL105 HIST291 Film & History 36cp including 6cp HIST or POL, AUST, CCS, ARTS, SMAC, MACS, INTS BIOL252 Evolution and Behaviour BIOL103, BIOL104 & BIOL105 ISIT203 Social Informatics and the Workplace 24cp at 100 level IT, Business Systems or Computer Science EESC102 Earth, Environment & Resources None JOUR101 Introduction to Journalism and Professional Writing None: May be restricted to Journalism majors EESC104 Human Geography: Sustainability, Cities and Cultures None CST 120 The Culture of Everyday Life None EESC202 Soils, Landscapes & Hydrology 12cp at 100 level EESC CST 333 Hollywood and Beyond: Genres Across Cultures 16cp at 200 level EESC208 Environmental Impact of Societies Any 12cp at 100 level PHIL151 Practical Reasoning None EESC210 Rural and Regional Geography EESC104 or 6cp of 100 level SOC POL 121 Global Politics and Power None INDS130 Indigenous Knowledges: A Global Perspective None POL 224 Politics and the Media 36cp including 6cp POL, CCS, MACS, BCM, INTS SCIE103 Climate Change None SOC 104 Communication, Media & Society None STS 116 or 218 Environment in Crisis Any 36cp

Additional subject options for students with a strong background in biology (or other relevant science majors) cp = Credit Points

BIOL351 Conservation Biology: Marine & Terrestrial Populations BIOL251 & STAT252 EESC308 Environmental & Heritage Management 12cp at 200 level EESC SCIE292 Science Research Internship For science majors. Pre-approval required

cp = Credit Points

32 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 33 STUDY THEMES 9 STUDY THEMES 10

Mnedical a d Health Sciences Pre-Law Studies

Study abroad is an ideal way for students who are preparing for health-related careers to gain This grouping of subjects is for students who have completed an introductory law subject at valuable international and cross-cultural perspectives on health policy and medical issues affecting their home institution and plan to enrol in a graduate law degree. today’s global society. Students without a background in legal studies who are interested in including an introductory law subject in their study UOW offers a range of subjects which will be of interest to students undertaking a pre-med program. Interested students should program at UOW are eligible to enrol in LAW 101 Law, Business & Society (offered Autumn session only). discuss their study options with their home advisors well in advance of their proposed studies, as working a study abroad experience into a pre-med/pre-health undergraduate program will require careful planning. It is possible to undertake some introductory and upper-level courses from a number of faculties at UOW; however, the upper-level programs focusing on health-related studies are normally only open to students with the necessary prerequisites. Introductory courses in anatomy, biology, chemistry and physics are offered and there are also opportunities to study a variety of health-related social issues, such as bioethics, health needs of particular populations, the economics of health care, concepts and issues in Subject code Subject name Prerequisite knowledge healthcare computing.

Autumn session (February—July) Subject code Subject name Prerequisite knowledge IACT201 Professional Practice and Ethics 24cp at 100 level Autumn session (February—July) LAW 101 Law, Business & Society None LAW 302 Law of Business Organisations LAW101, LAW210 or LAW100 BIOL104 Evolution, Biodiversity & Environment None LAW 308 Administrative Law LAW100 or LAW101 CHEM101 Introductory Physical & General Chemistry None. High school chemistry recommended LAW 316 Occupational Health & Safety Law LAW100 or LAW101 & 12cp in LAW CHEM211 Inorganic Chemistry II CHEM101 & CHEM102 LAW 330 Law of Employment MGMT240 or LAW100 plus either COMM100, LAW210 or LAW101 CHEM212 Organic Chemistry II CHEM101 & CHEM102 LAW 344 Indigenous Peoples and Legal Systems LAW100, LAW101 or ABST100 INDS150 Introduction to Indigenous Australia None LLB 343 International Law Pre-approval required ISIT430 Introduction to Health Informatics 24cp at 300 level LLB 354 Human Rights Law Pre-approval required NMIH101 Effective Communication in Health Care Relationships None PHIL206 Practical Ethics Any 36cp PHIL206 Practical Ethics Any 36cp SCIE102 International Perspectives in Science None Spring Session (July—November) SHS 110 Human Growth, Nutrition and Exercise None

SHS 130 Public Health- Current Issues and their Determinants None LAW 331 Intellectual Property Law LAW100 or LAW210 SHS 210 Histology BMS101, BMS112, SHS111 or SHS112 LAW 332 Labour Regulation LAW101 or LAW210 STS 251 Social Aspects of Genetics & Biotechnology Any 36cp LAW 335 Anti-Discrimination Law LAW100 or LAW101 PHIL151 Practical Reasoning None Spring Session (July—November) PHIL380 Bioethics Any 36cp PHIL106 Medical Ethics and Law None BIOL103 Molecules, Cells & Organisms None SOC 244 Punishment: Purpose, Practice, Policy 36cp at 100 level CHEM102 Structures and Reactivity of Molecules for Life CHEM101 ECON317 Economics of Health and Health Care None cp = Credit Points ISIT429 Concepts & Issues in Healthcare Computing 24cp at 300 level NANO101 Current Perspectives in Nanotechnology None PHIL380 Bioethics Any 36cp PHYS155 Introduction to Biomedical Physics None SHS 150 Fundamental Concepts in Food Nutrition None SHS 212 Introduction to Pathophysiology BMS202 or SHS211

cp = Credit Points

34 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 35 STUDY THEMES 11 11 STUDY THEMES 12

Psy ycholog Public Health and Indigenous Health

The Psychology theme highlights introductory and advanced subjects from the UOW Psychology major, Public Health courses at UOW provide study options for students interested in a career that accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council. enhances the health of the community. This theme provides an opportunity for students with appropriate background knowledge to combine subjects in psychology with their Our courses provide students with skills to obtain, review and analyse health information, and to plan and manage health studies in a variety of fields including: business and management, health sciences, humanities, social sciences and engineering. The School projects and programs that improve the health of populations. of Psychology is a research-intensive academic unit within the Faculty of Social Sciences. The School’s teaching and research laboratories The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health offers a range of courses which are relevant to students interested are equipped with the latest technology and supported by a team of professional technical staff. in community health issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other indigenous peoples.

Subject code Subject name Prerequisite knowledge

Autumn session (February—July) Subject code Subject name Prerequisite knowledge PSYC101 Introduction to Behavioural Science None PSYC121 Foundations of Psychology A None Autumn session (February—July) PSYC234 Biological Psychology & Learning 12cp of introductory Psychology plus equiv. to PSYC123 EESC205 Population Geography 12cp 100 level EESC PSYC250 Quantitative Methods 12cp of introductory Psychology INDS150 Introduction to Indigenous Australia None PSYC251 Psychology of Abnormality PSYC121, PSYC122 and PSYC123 INDS200 Identity, History & Resilience INDS130, ABST150 or INDS150 plus 30cp at 100 level PSYC345 Advanced Cognition 24cp at 200 level including equiv. of PSYC236 and PSYC250 ISIT430 Introduction to Health Informatics 24cp at 300 level PSYC347 Assessment & Intervention 24cp of 200 level PSYCH NMIH101 Effective Communication in Health Care Relationships None PSYC350 Social Behaviour and Individual Differences 24cp of 200 level PSYCH and eqviv. of PSYC250 PSYC101 Introduction to Behavioural Science None PSYC355 Forensic Psychology 36cp of 200 level PSYCH SHS 110 Human Growth, Nutrition & Exercise None SHS 130 Public Health - Current Issues and their Determinants None Spring Session (July—November) SHS 230 Contemporary Public Health Issues Any 24cp

PSYC122 Foundations of Psychology B None SHS 231 Health Promotion 24cp at 100 level including SHS130 or SHS110 PSYC123 Theory Design and Statistics in Psychology None SHS 334 Research Skills in Public Health Pre-approval required PSYC231 Personality At least 12cp of introductory Psychology PSYC236 Cognition and Perception 12cp of introductory PSYC plus equiv. to PSYC123 Spring Session (July—November) PSYC241 Developmental & Social Psychology At least 12cp of introductory Psychology ECON317 Economics of Health Care None PSYC348 History & Metatheory of Psychology 24cp at 200 level PSYCH EESC 104 Human Geography: Sustainability, Cities and Cultures None PSYC349 Visual Perception 24cp at 200 level PSYCH which includes equiv. of PSYC236 and PSYC250 ISIT429 Concepts & Issues in Healthcare Computing 24cp at 300 level PSYC352 Psychophysiology 24cp at 200 level PSYCH which includes equiv. of NMIH108 Introduction to Health Behaviour Change NMH102 PSYC234 and PSYC250 NMIH205 Cultural Competence in Health Care Practice NMIH101 SHS 150 Fundamental Concepts in Food and Nutrition None

cp = Credit Points cp = Credit Points

36 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 37 STUDY THEMES 13 STUDY THEMES 14

Snocial In ovation and Sustainability Studies Entrepreneurship

Courses taught in the Faculty of Business are underpinned by its mission to inspire socially innovative The Sustainability Studies theme includes new technologies, environmental conservation, green energy, commerce through an understanding of genuine corporate social responsibility, environmental climate change and philosophy. sustainability, personal and business ethics and human rights. Science research internship opportunities may be available to approved third year science students. Topics vary from session to UOW has become a signatory to the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), and is part of a select global network session—previous topics have included ‘Climate change effect on arid Australia during the past 100,000 years’, ‘Drought, land of universities that has embraced the six principles. These principles formally develop responsible business education practices, degradation, and the beginnings of Central Australian ecological research in the 1960s’ and ‘How long can we sustain our soil holding organisations accountable for their actions and outlining strict targets that must be met to retain credibility. resources?' Study abroad students can apply to enrol in COMM390 Commerce Internship (6cp) if they are enrolling in at least one other subject uow.edu.au/science/researchinternships offered by the Faculty of Business. This experiential learning subject, designed for students undertaking a commerce or business major, provides an opportunity for students to apply their university knowledge in an industry context.

Subject code Subject name Prerequisite knowledge Subject code Subject name Prerequisite knowledge

Autumn session (February—July) Autumn session (February—July)

COMM101 Principles of Responsible Commerce None BIOL104 Evolution, Biodiversity and the Environment None COMM390 Commerce Internship 96cp including all COMM core subjects BIOL105 Functional Biology of Plants and Animals None ECON309 Environmental & Natural Resource Economics ECON111 EESC103 Landscape Change and Climatology None ISIT205 Social Impact of Technology 24cp at 100 level ISIT, BUSS, CSCI ENVE385 Environmental Engineering None MARK356 Creating & Marketing New Products MARK101, MARK213 or MARK293 INDS201 Redefining Eden: Indigenous Peoples and the Environment 36cp at 100 level MGMT351 Responsible Leadership MGMT110 and MGMT201 LAW 101 Law, Business and Society None PHIL206 Practical Ethics Any 36cp

Spring Session (July—November) STS 100 knowledge, Culture & Social Change: Science, Technology & Society None

Additional subject options for students with a strong background in Engineering COMM101 Principles of Responsible Commerce None COMM390 Commerce Internship 96cp including all COMM core subjects ENVE311 Pollution Control & Cleaner Production None ISIT203 Social Informatics and the Workplace 24cp at 100 level ISIT, BUSS,CSCI ENVE377 Membrane Science & Technology ENVE220 MARK320 Social Marketing MARK101 or MARK213

MGMT311 Management of Change MGMT110 Spring Session (July—November)

cp = Credit Points EESC102 Earth Environment and Resources None EESC104 Human Geography: Sustainability, Cities and Cultures None EESC208 Environmental Impact of Societies 12cp at 100 level EESC302 Coastal Environments 12cp of 200 level EESC ENVE320 Environmental Engineering Design for Sustainability ENVE220 or equiv. LLB 334 Environmental Law Pre-approval required PHIL256 Ethics and Environment A Any 36cp SCIE103 Climate Change None

Additional subject options for students with a strong background in Engineering

ENVE220 Water Quality and Ecological Engineering ENGG252 ENVE221 Air & Noise Pollution Control Engineering None ENVE410 Site Remediation Engineering None ENVE421 Integrated Environmental Engineering Data ENVE320 & CIVL322 ENGG378 Sustainable Energy Technologies ENGG252, MECH440 or MECH340 MECH479 Sustainable Transport & Engine Technologies* MECH252 & MECH226

cp = Credit Points *Does not run every year. Check online.

38 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 39 Ad mission Requirements

For all Undergraduate Study Abroad and Exchange Programs, including English Plus Uni, applicants must have completed Important Application Dates at least one year of study at a university or other recognised tertiary institution and be currently enrolled at an overseas SEMESTER PROGRAMS university. Students with a Cumulative Grade Point Average Program applications (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (on a scale of 4.0), or equivalent, can be 1 November for commencements in Autumn Session admitted. (February – June) Students applying for Postgraduate subjects must have 1 April for commencements in Spring Session (July – completed the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree. November) 1 November for commencements in Summer Session Esngli h Language (December – February) Late applications may be accepted if sufficient time is allowed Requirements for visa processing. All students whose first language is not English are required Study plan submission to provide evidence that they satisfy UOW’s English language connect: requirements. For Study Abroad and Exchange programs the 30 November for commencement in Autumn Session minimum requirements are: (February – June) 1 May for commencement in Spring Session (July – IELTS November) Academic overall 6.0, and 6.0 in reading and writing. APPLICATION Accommodation application TOEFL 30 November for commencement in Autumn Session 550 paper (February) 213 computer 1 May for commencement in Spring Session (July) information 4.0 TWE/Essay Rating 79 internet-based with not less than 20 in writing, 18 in For programs at Sydney Business School—applications, study reading, 17 in listening and 16 in speaking. plans and accommodation requests must be received at least Applicants who have studied in a country where English is six weeks prior to each trimester. the medium of instruction may be exempted—this includes studies in English-speaking countries, as well as completion of schooling in Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore, and examination results in high school English subjects in some Financial Aid European and Scandinavian countries. Many students are eligible to apply for their regular Federal Financial Aid in order to undertake their studies at the If you require a period of intensive English to prepare you for University of Wollongong. Please contact your institution’s entry to a semester program, UOW College, located on the financial aid office to confirm that financial aid is available for University campus, can offer you a choice of English language overseas study and to find out if you are eligible for aid. programs. You may also like to consider the English Plus Uni audit programs detailed on page 21. Alternatively, we can issue a package offer for full-time intensive English at UOW College, leading to a semester or year-long Study Abroad program.

40 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 41 Application Arrival and and enrolment Orientation

Before starting your application check with your Study Abroad or Exchange Adviser for any special When you arrive at UOW there will various orientation activities taking place to help you get familiar program arrangements between your institution and the University of Wollongong. with the UOW campus.

1. Submit your UOW application 6. Returning your offer Acceptance PRE-ARRIVAL STUDY ABROAD & EXCHANGE ORIENTATION TRIPS Submit a completed UOW Study Abroad & Exchange Program You must return the following to the Study Abroad & Exchange Approximately four weeks before your arrival, we’ll email your In conjunction with local tour operators UOW organises Application to the UOW Study Abroad & Exchange Office. Office: pre-arrival information which contains information on your affordable orientation trips to ensure you see some of the local Applications can be obtained from your Study Abroad or orientation, optional orientation trips, accommodation and area and your new home at the start of session. Past trips The formal acceptance of the offer (Attachment ‘A’ of your Exchange Adviser, or you can print one from uow.edu.au/future/ arrival. have been offered to destinations including Jervis Bay, the Offer Letter) Blue Mountains, and Seven-Mile Beach to name a few. These studyabroad/brochures It’s a great idea to also become familiar with the International Tuition fee payment for one session trips are optional add-ons and a great way to ensure some Student Pre-Arrival Checklist: uow.edu.au/future/international Your application must include: sightseeing before classes begin. Health insurance (OSHC) payment and the UOW Study Abroad & Exchange website to ensure An original copy of your academic transcript 7. Airport Pick-Up Application you’re well prepared for your arrival in Australia. An original copy of your English language results if Welcome to Wollongong applicable Request your complimentary airport pick-up at ARRIVING ON TIME The Welcome to Wollongong event is a civic reception held accommodation.uow.edu.au/about/accommodation/airport to welcome international students to Wollongong and the A passport-sized photograph You should arrive in Wollongong during the weekend prior to the Illawarra region. It includes a traditional Welcome to Country, 8. Confirmation of Enrolment start of orientation, as orientation is compulsory. 2. Assessment live music and a range of other activities. The UOW Study Abroad & Exchange Office will email you an We will assess your application and email the outcome within Orientation provides you with all the information you need to electronic confirmation of enrolment (eCOE) once we have two weeks of it being received by the UOW Study Abroad & settle into not only UOW, but into a new country. FAREWELL CEREMONY received your offer acceptance and the required fees have Exchange Office. Finally, after all of your studies are done UOW hosts a Farewell been processed. You will use this eCOE when applying for your Orientation Day Ceremony to wish you luck on your return home. At this event 3. Offer of Admission Australian student visa. We coordinate your first day on campus to include helpful you will receive your Study Abroad & Exchange certificate Successful applicants receive an offer of admission (‘offer 9. Apply for Your Visa information on enrolment requirements, visa information, of completion and a photo of your session’s Study Abroad & letter’) to the UOW Study Abroad & Exchange Program. settling into campus etc. We also include sessions on surf Exchange group. Depending on your citizenship, you may be eligible to lodge your Accommodation application instructions and pre-arrival safety, Australian flora and fauna and other tips to get you visa application online and be granted a student visa to study in information will be provided at this time to help you prepare for acquainted to life in Australia. It’s also a great opportunity to Australia for up to 12 months. your trip to Wollongong. ask questions and meet the Study Abroad & Exchange students Free Airport Pickup Applications for student visas can also be made at your nearest who will be your classmates for the next 6–12 months. 4. Apply for Accommodation Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. Applicants UOW has a free airport pick-up service for uow.edu.au/future/studyabroad/orientation If your preference is to live in a UOW residence then you MUST must be over 18 years of age and be applying for visa subclass all new international students arriving at Sydney Airport and travelling directly to Wollongong. submit your application to UOW Living by the below dates: 575 (Non-Award). A separate orientation is held for students undertaking their Bookings must be made no less than 48 hours prior to your program at SBS. November 30 for studies commencing in Autumn (March) Contact your nearest Australian diplomatic office as soon arrival. If you are arriving on a Saturday or Sunday, your May 1 for studies commencing in Spring (July) as possible after receiving their offer, as medical checks and request should be made by 4pm on the Thursday before. X-rays may be required. It is important to allow time for this. UOW O-Week Festival Even if you haven't received the outcome of your Study Abroad Study Abroad and Exchange students must enter Australia on a UOW organises a week-long program of orientation activities & Exchange application by the above dates, you must apply valid visa. Most students will be required to apply for a Student to get you acquainted with the campus. The activities include by the specified date to guarantee your accommodation Visa subclass 575 (Non-Award). Some students, depending on events such as a comedy night and the O-Week Party at the placement. duration of study in Australia and citizenship, may be eligible to UniBar. The Festival is also a great opportunity to see what the Applications can be made at applyaccom.uow.edu.au enter Australia on a Working Holiday Visa. various UOW clubs and societies can offer you. 5. Submit Your Study Plan To determine eligibility for the Working Holiday Visa and for all More info is available at getstarted.uow.edu.au visa application procedures please go to: www.immi.gov.au Study Plans should be submitted by the below dates: UNIVERSITY living ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES 10. Enrol Online November 30 for studies commencing in Autumn (March) Each UOW managed accommodation hosts a multitude of About a month after you submit your study plan to UOW you orientation activities. Each hall has a week-or-more-long May 1 for studies commencing in Spring (July) will receive an email confirming your approved subjects for program to welcome students to their campus and to ensure Study Plans are submitted at uow.edu.au/future/studyabroad/ enrolment at UOW and instructions on how to enrol online. You that new students meet their fellow residents. program will also be allocated your UOW email address. Notes for SBS students For intakes at SBS, applications, study plans and accommodation requests must be received at least six weeks prior to each trimester.

42 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 43 University of Stavanger Bowling Green State University Poland Brown University Uniwersytet Jagiellonski Kraków California State University, Long Beach Central Michigan University Portugal KEY: Study Abroad Exchange Utrecht Network Clemson University Partners Universidade de Coimbra Colgate University Romania College of William and Mary Austria Hong Kong Universitatea 'Alexandru Ioan Cuza', Iasi Colorado School of Mines Karl-Franzens-Universität, Graz Hong Kong Baptist University Cornell University Singapore Belgium Hungary East Carolina University Nanyang Technological University Universiteit Antwerpen Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyeten (ELTE) Eastern Michigan University Slovakia Emory University Brazil Iceland Gustavus Adolphus College Univerzita Komenského v Braislave Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) University of Iceland (Háskóli Islands Reykjavik) Hamline University Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC) Slovenia Ireland Hanover College Univerza v Ljubljani Indiana University Bloomington Canada Dublin City University Indiana University of Pennsylvania Concordia University National University of Ireland, Cork South Korea Ithaca College McMaster University, Canada Ajou University Italy James Madison University University of Alberta Chung-Ang University Politecnico di Milano Johnson C. Smith University University of British Columbia Chung-buk National University University of Cagliari Kalamazoo College University of Calgary Daejin University Università degli Studi di Bologna Kansas State University University of Manitoba Dongguk University Università per Stranieri di Siena Keene State College University of Toronto Hanyang University Lebanon Valley College University of Victoria Japan Kanwong University Lehigh University University of Waterloo Dokkyo University Keimyung University Macalester College Doshisha University Seoul National University China (P.R.C.) Michigan State University Doshisha Women's College of Liberal Arts Sogang University Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade Montana State University Hiroshima-Shudo University Sungkyunkwan University Wuhan University North Carolina State University J.F. 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44 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 45 Broaden your horizons

Study Abroad can be a defining moment in your time at university. You can broaden your horizons, learn more about the world, your degree and yourself.

Javier Alvarez / Spain

Javier is a postgraduate student from Universidad de León, The biggest difference Javier has found in the university Hemisphere. Javier plans to take a Big Bus Tour, a sightseeing Spain, studying Mining Engineering. He came to Australia for its experience is the way that UOW combines study with industry tour organised by UOW Student Life to see highlights such as reputation in mining, and to practise his English amongst native experience. “Throughout your studies you come into contact the Kiama Blowhole, Australia’s Capital Territory, and dolphin English speakers. “I actually had a connection with UOW before I with industry professionals who are specialists in their watching in Jervis Bay. came. I made friends with a UOW student who was on exchange field, giving you the opportunity to network and learn from He is also attending English conversation groups, where he at my home university. She told me about Wollongong and I experts.” He has found that his teachers have been helpful and has made friends with not only Australians, but people from all decided I had to come and experience it for myself.” supportive, particularly during their consultation hours. around the world. Wollongong was nothing like he expected however. “I was Javier has been busy exploring Wollongong and the Illawarra With over five months left of Javier’s adventure, he sums up his expecting red earth and desert, like how Australia is shown in region. He has climbed to the top of Mount Keira which time so far in Australia in one word: “exciting.” the films, but instead it is very lush and green. The campus is starts from the UOW campus, and walked to the nearby Nan very quiet and modern, yet almost like a jungle!’ Tein Temple, the largest Buddhist Temple in the Southern

46 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Study abroad and exchange 47 Hlpere to he IMPORTANT DATES

We offer a range of support services to ensure you get the most from your time with us. We are here to help, and the following will help you get started.

SUPPORT AND SERVICES Wog llon ong Campus Accommodation Applications Spring Session–2013 (July–Nov) Applications for university residences must be made online STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE OFFICE P eer-2-Peer Mentoring Enrolment/Orientation 22 July at www.apply-accom.uow.edu.au The team is available for drop-ins or appointments during office uow.edu.au/arts/current/artscentral Lectures Commence 29 July In order to secure a place in the residences, application hours. The Peer-2-Peer program is aimed at helping first year students End of Session 21 November should be made by: uow.edu.au/future/studyabroad in the transition into university life. Summer Session–2013/2014 November 30 for studies commencing in February Lectures Commence 2 December May 1 for studies commencing in July STUDENT CENTRAL UOW SECURITY SERVICE End of Session 14 February uow.edu.au/student/ourservices The Security Service helps provide a safe and secure campus environment with trained and licensed security officers. Autumn–2014 Acm ade ic English A one-stop-shop for all assistance for enrolled students. uow.edu.au/about/security Enrolment/Orientation 24 February Lectures Commence 3 March Course Dates LIBRARY For students that require English prior to the start of the of HEALTH AND MEDICAL End of Session 30 June library.uow.edu.au their study abroad and exchange period. A range of health services are located on campus, including a Spring Session–2014 Our award-winning library and dedicated library staff are here english for tertiary studies doctor, optometrist, dentist and student wellbeing centre. Enrolment/Orientation 21 July to support you during your study at UOW. unicentre.uow.edu.au/getinvolved/clubs Lectures Commence 28 July Fyor entr to Length of End of Session 20 November UOW session Study required Start date LEARNING DEVELOPMENT CENTRE uow.edu.au/student/wellbring 18 weeks 30 September 2013 uow.edu.au/student/services/ld/students RELIGIOUS SERVICES Sydney Business School – Autumn 2014 12 weeks 11 November 2013 This free service is for students who wish to improve their academic and English language skills. The Centre offers There are a range of religious services on and off campus, Sydney and WOLLONGONG 6 weeks 6 January 2014 including a Muslim prayer space, the Omar Mosque near the workshops, individual consultations and access to self-directed 18 weeks 24 February 2014 resources. University, the Nan Tien Buddhist Temple 10 minutes from Innovation Campus campus and the Sri Venkateswara Hindu Temple. Student-based Spring 2014 12 weeks 7 April 2014 Trimester 3–2013 Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) religious clubs include the Buddhist Society; Chinese Christian 6 weeks 19 May 2014 Fellowship and the Muslim Students Association. Enrolment/Orientation 15–16 August uow.edu.au/student/services/pass Lectures Commence 19 August unicentre.uow.edu.au PASS is a group-learning program that provides students with End of Session 16 November additional support in many core subjects. The programs consist TRIMESTER 1–2014 of weekly one-hour sessions, led by ‘Peer Leaders’, students who have excelled at these subjects in the past. It was voted the most Enrolment/Orientation 30–31 January–February outstanding PASS program in the world in 2010. Lectures Commence 3 February End of Session 3 May TRIMESTER 2–2014 Enrolment/Orientation 8–9 May Lectures Commence 12 May End of Session 9 August TRIMESTER 3–2014 Enrolment/Orientation 14–15 August Lectures Commence 18 August End of Session 15 November

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