DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE
INTERNATIONAL YEAR 1 PATHWAY YOUR ENTRY TO A BACHELOR OF COMMERCE/ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AT UWA
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Contents
04 The University of Western Australia 05 Pathway into UWA Swan River 06 Perth – Australia’s fastest growing city 07 Where will I live? 08 Where will I study? 09 Help and support The University of WA 10 Why study Diploma of Commerce? 12 Course information and start dates 13 Unit descriptions 14 Why study Diploma of Science? 16 Course information and start dates 18 Unit descriptions 19 Taylors English Language Preparation (TELP)
21 Entry requirements 22 Terms and conditions 24 How to apply 25 Application for admission form 27 Program fees and additional costs
"A very warm welcome to Taylors College Perth; a vibrant community on a beautiful garden campus offering an ideal combination of experienced academic staff, high quality education courses, modern facilities and resources and an entertaining suite of social and sporting activities.
Within these pages I invite you to explore our Taylors Diploma programs which lead directly to second year of a Bachelor of Commerce or Science at The University of Western Australia. DISTANCE OF TAYLORS COLLEGE TO: My challenge to you is to embrace the UWA: 3km opportunity presented by this pathway. Perth CBD: 8.5km Study well and reap the rewards. I look International Airport: 28km forward to seeing you at our campus." Cottesloe Beach: 4km Claremont train station: 1km DAVID BERRY Taylors College Campus Director, Perth 04 | 2015 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROSPECTUS
UWA CLOCK TOWER
A GREAT REPUTATION The University of Western Australia has UWA STUDENTS GET RESULTS achieved global recognition as a world The success of UWA’s student top 100 university and five star ratings population is recognised worldwide as in graduate outcomes and graduate is their commitment to making the world starting salaries according to the 'Good a better place. Universities Guide 2015' – the foremost The UWA Business School team non-government ranking of Australian were national winners and competed universities. in Washington DC at the Enactus BY CHOOSING TO STUDY UWA GRADUATES World Cup for their entrepreneurship projects that encourage empowerment A TAYLORS DIPLOMA YOU GET GREAT JOBS of people in need both locally and ARE TAKING THE FIRST UWA graduates have consistently overseas in 2012 and were runner ups been the most successful in gaining STEP TOWARDS ENTRY in the 2013 National Championships. full-time employment in Australia when INTO UWA, FROM WHICH compared to graduates from other UWA won the national Engineers YOU WILL GRADUATE WITH Western Australian universities and they Without Borders competition 3 years have matched or exceeded national AN INTERNATIONALLY in the past 7 years with their designs graduate employment rates*. You can for creating a low-cost water filtration RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION be confident that your UWA degree will system for poor communities; using THAT WILL BE WELL be an investment in your future – both worms to process organic waste; REGARDED BY EMPLOYERS financially and intellectually. and reusing plastic bottles to trap mosquitoes and eliminate malarial ACROSS THE WORLD. DYNAMIC AND infection. FUN ENVIRONMENT With over 25,000 students enrolled at HELP AND SUPPORT UWA from Australia and around the world, The University offers you the help and it is a vibrant and exciting place to be. support you need to ensure that you complete your studies successfully DIPLOMA PROGRAMS DIPLOMA TAYLORS PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE through programs such as UniMentor. UWA offers many practical learning and StudySmarter. UWA's UniMentor experiences both within and outside program links first -year students with a the classroom, enhancing your skills and more experienced student to help them giving you essential knowledge of your get the most from their studies and life planned industry. at university.
* Based on results from the Graduate Destinations Survey careers.uwa.edu.au/staff/survey/findings taylorscollege.edu.au | 05
UWA CASE STUDY ROOM BUSINESS UWA BUSINESS SCHOOL SCHOOL
UWA The University of University of Western 1st Year Western Australia Australia Foundation (UWA) Program (UWAFP) Taylors College 2nd Year or Diploma of Commerce Science High School or Diploma of Pathway into UWA
ENTER SELECTED MAJORS WE PROVIDE YOU WITH • Orientation program OF THE SECOND YEAR OF A EVERYTHING YOU NEED You will take part in our orientation TO SUCCEED program where you will receive more BACHELOR OF COMMERCE information on the Diploma and Higher Education Diplomas in Australia OR SCIENCE AT UWA. also get the opportunity to meet are similar to courses known in some our teaching staff. countries as International Year 1 - an advanced, one-year course of study • Dedicated support staff equivalent to the first year of an Your welfare will always be our highest undergraduate degree program. priority. Our support staff provide care for all our students and will A Taylors College Diploma is the ideal assist you with career counselling, program if you require more individual accommodation and on-campus support and attention in your academic health care. In addition, we provide studies. you with a 24-hour emergency Our aim is for you to graduate from the number. Diploma and enter UWA as a confident, • Extra-curricular activities capable and independent thinker who is We run a variety of activities which prepared for the challenges ahead. provide a healthy balance between study and leisure. Our sports and We do this through: special interest clubs and societies • Tertiary advisors are a great way to meet new people. Our Advisors monitor your progress carefully, and you will receive a A CERTIFIED ENGLISH report at the end of each term to LANGUAGE PROGRAM ensure you are on track to achieve We also offer Taylors English Language your academic goals. Preparation (TELP) if you need to
• Pre-arrival pack increase your English language skills PROGRAMS DIPLOMA TAYLORS You will receive a pre-arrival pack prior to commencing the Diploma study. before you arrive at Taylors College For more information, see page 19. that provides essential information about the Diploma, studying with us and life in Perth.
Diploma of Science (CRICOS Course Code:081424E). Diploma of Commerce (CRICOS Course Code: 074823D). 06 | 2015 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROSPECTUS
PERTH CDB
Perth –
Australia’s fastest growing city
PERTH IS THE CAPITAL OF As Australia’s fourth largest city, Perth As an international student, you can also WESTERN AUSTRALIA AND offers a high standard of living in a safe, take advantage of a 40% discount on clean and friendly environment and is fares and free public transport around RECENTLY RANKED IN THE large enough to provide everything you the city centre. TOP TEN MOST LIVEABLE expect of a major city. Perth is easily Buses run regularly along Princess CITIES IN THE WORLD*. accessible from South East Asia, Africa, Road in front of the College, while the the Middle East and Europe. Perth also IT IS SMALL ENOUGH TO BE Claremont train station is a 15 minute lies in the same time zone as many RELAXED AND FRIENDLY, walk away. major cities in the Asian region. YET BIG ENOUGH TO HAVE LIVING COSTS IN PERTH# EVERYTHING YOU NEED. LIFESTYLE Estimated cost of living is AU$18,610 Perth has a reputation for being a per year. WITH A WARM, PLEASANT friendly, multicultural city and is perfect CLIMATE AND SPECTACULAR for a wide variety of sporting and leisure Accommodation NATURAL SURROUNDINGS, activities, including swimming, surfing, • University Hall: $350pp per week cycling, sailing, windsurfing, hiking and THIS CLEAN, COSMOPOLITAN • Homestay: $322pp per week even whale watching. Quite simply, • Rental: $320pp per week CITY IS THE PERFECT PLACE there is something here for everyone. Other livng costs TO STUDY. Perth’s Mediterranean climate also • Meal, inexpensive restaurant: $20 allows for a great alfresco dining • Meal, mid-range restaurant: $50 atmosphere. It is common to find streets • $9 filled with cafés and restaurants spilling Burger: out onto the sidewalks, offering a wide • Coffee: $4.30 range of local and international cuisine • Milk 1 litre: $1.65 to suit all tastes. • Rice 1 kg: $2.79 • Apples 1 kg: $4.40 TRANSPORT • Monthly transport ticket (full): $144 Perth’s public transport system offers • Daily transport ticket (student): $4.80 a fully integrated bus, train and ferry • Gas, electricity per month: $269 network, making it very convenient for DIPLOMA PROGRAMS DIPLOMA TAYLORS • Phone and Internet per month: $71 you to travel around the metropolitan area.
* The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Survey 2013 # All costs are estimates only and correct at time of printing – subject to change without notice. All costs are in Australian dollars. To convert to your own currency, please visit: xe.com. For more information on living costs in Australia and the minimum financial requirements to receive a student visa please visit: studyinaustralia.gov.au/global/live-in-australia/living-costs taylorscollege.edu.au | 07
HOMESTAY
UNIVERSITY HALL
Where will I live? HOMESTAY Homestay involves staying in a private INDEPENDENT LIVING home as the paying guest of a host. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF If you are over 18 and prefer to live in an This option can be an invaluable ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS independent house or apartment, we and rewarding part of your learning can assist and advise you on rental or AVAILABLE TO YOU IN experience in Australia. other accommodation options close to PERTH, ALL OFFERING Here you will be provided with your Taylors College. COMFORTABLE, HIGH own furnished room containing a bed, UNIVERSITY HALL QUALITY PLACES TO STAY wardrobe and desk, as well as breakfast and evening meals. You will also be Univeristy Hall is UWA’s own residential WHILE YOU ARE STUDYING. able to access laundry facilities and college, located a short walk from the THE TAYLORS COLLEGE a telephone. main UWA campus. ACCOMMODATION OFFICER All of our homestay hosts are carefully The Hall offers single, non-ensuite CAN PROVIDE ASSISTANCE chosen and undergo police checks. rooms with internet and telephone connections. Meals are provided AND ADVICE IN FINDING YOU As a homestay guest you will be living daily with all dietary needs catered for, ACCOMMODATION. in a home where English is the primary including halal and vegetarian. Students language, providing you with the perfect need to be 17 years old to stay in environment in which to gain stronger University Hall. skills in the language. For University Hall prices and to apply online, visit their website at unihall.uwa.edu.au. DIPLOMA PROGRAMS DIPLOMA TAYLORS 08 | 2015 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROSPECTUS
Where will I study?
TAYLORS CAMPUS
"I definitely had a great time studying at Taylors. The teachers were very supportive and very helpful. I always felt encouraged Taylors College in Perth is located to do better." at UWA’s Claremont site, just three MILLIE TING LE QUEK FROM SINGAPORE kilometres from the University’s Crawley campus.
As a Taylors Diploma student, you will have full access to all the academic and social facilities at the main UWA FACILITIES campus, including the Reid Library and Our Perth campus includes the Student Guild. following facilities: TAYLORS COLLEGE OFFERS You will benefit greatly by studying • Modern, well-equipped classrooms A CLOSE KNIT STUDENT at Claremont with its mix of heritage complete with interactive whiteboards buildings, excellent facilities and COMMUNITY ON A BEAUTIFUL • Computer laboratories, including Media spacious grounds. With such a GARDEN CAMPUS LOCATED A • Specialist science laboratories friendly, secure and stimulating study • Reference and borrowing library with SHORT DISTANCE FROM THE environment, you will be motivated and a 13,000-volume collection including self-assured in your journey towards MAIN UWA CAMPUS. books, journals, newspapers and DVDs a degree from UWA. • Student support and reception area The extensive grounds feature sports • Student common room fields and recreation equipment for you • Sports oval to enjoy with your fellow students. • Student café • Large open courtyards • Bookshop • First Aid room • Open use prayer room • The Hub
DIPLOMA PROGRAMS DIPLOMA TAYLORS • Access to UWA Libraries taylorscollege.edu.au | 09
COMPUTERHOMESTAY LAB
HEALTH STUDENT SUPPORT FACILITIES
Help and support ACADEMIC SUPPORT PASTORAL CARE Tutorials Student Services Access to free Study Skills 'drop-in' Our Student Support Centre staff will sessions and a wide network of tutors. assist you with all welfare and social WE PROVIDE AN INTEGRATED issues to ensure that everything is in Technologically Advanced Classrooms RANGE OF SERVICES place for you to concentrate on your Interactive whiteboards are fitted in DESIGNED TO ADVISE AND academic development. most classrooms, providing you with ASSIST YOU WITH YOUR a significantly enhanced learning Supporting Under 18’s STUDY, HEALTH, CAREER AND environment. If you are under 18, a Taylors Caregiver PERSONAL MATTERS. will be assigned to you to liaise with Online Learning through Study Smart the school and your parents, reporting Study Smart gives you access to web- WE ARE FULLY COMMITTED TO on academic progress and any other based learning activities and course ENSURING YOU RECEIVE THE relevant matters. materials designed specifically for your BEST POSSIBLE CARE WHILE needs. You will also be able to interact Counselling YOU ARE AWAY FROM HOME. and share information with your fellow Personal counselling services are classmates and track your results provided to assist you with academic, throughout the term. tertiary or health issues.
Online Study Guides 24-Hour Contact Study Guides take you through the To ensure you are safe at all times, content of your course, providing details you will be given emergency contact of the Diploma curriculum, assessment information so you can get in touch with tasks and supplementary course our staff 24 hours a day. materials. Health Facilities We have several fully trained First Aid Officers and a sick room to assist you if you are ill. DIPLOMA PROGRAMS DIPLOMA TAYLORS 10 |
Why study the Diploma of Commerce?
UWA BUSINESS SCHOOL
GUARANTEED ENTRY INTO of successfully graduating with your THE UWA BACHELOR OF degree on time. COMMERCE EQUIVALENT TO FIRST YEAR Once you have successfully completed AT UNIVERSITY the Diploma and met all the necessary entry requirements, you are guaranteed The Taylors Diploma Program is a place in the second year of a UWA accredited as being equivalent to the Bachelor of Commerce*. first year of an undergraduate degree at an Australian university. The Diploma has Here you can choose a maximum of been approved by the Tertiary Education two subject majors from the list below: 97% OF GRADUATES Quality Standards Agency, ensuring • Accounting the learning outcomes meet the high progressed to the second year of the • Business Law standards required for advanced standing Bachelor of Commerce at The University of Western Australia in 2014. • Economics entry to a top Australian university. • Finance SMALL CLASS SIZES • Human Resource Management Tutorial class sizes are kept to a maximum • Marketing of 20 to 25 students which maximises • Management. THE DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE your contact with the teaching staff. This will allow you to specialise in your (SIMILAR TO COURSES KNOWN chosen field and go on to have the STRONG ACADEMIC SUPPORT IN SOME COUNTRIES AS career you have always wanted. We give you the support and individual INTERNATIONAL YEAR 1) attention you need to adapt to the FLEXIBILITY IS YOUR PATHWAY INTO challenges of higher education in The Diploma is available in either an 8 or Australia. Highly qualified staff use a THE SECOND YEAR OF THE 12 month program format, allowing you collaborative learning approach to deliver BACHELOR OF COMMERCE to choose the option that best suits your the Taylors Diplomas, which actively AT UWA. study style or preferred start date. engages you in the learning process.
DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE DIPLOMA TAYLORS GET USED TO THE WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION Teaching at Taylors College is of the SYSTEM highest standard and our qualifications Studying the Diploma before are recognised internationally. We progressing into UWA will allow you have over 90 years’ experience in the to become familiar with the teaching education industry and have achieved methods of the Australian education * You need to achieve a pass in all eight subjects enormous success in preparing students to be awarded the Diploma of Commerce system, maximising your chances for their university study. taylorscollege.edu.au | 11
"Studying at Taylors has been one of the best experiences in
my life. It has helped me to
be more outgoing and less shy
when asking questions in class." JASMINE CHAI FROM MALAYSIA
DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE TOP PERFORMING STUDENTS
NAME NATIONALITY GPA
DO, Tran My Linh Vietnam 86
GAN, Hong Chew Singapore 81
WANG, Xing PRC 80
LUO, Zhe (Johnny) PRC 79
RIADI, Julyvia Indonesia 79
NG, Ching Ching Hong Kong 78
NG, Ngee Pei Amanda Singapore 75
DHILLON, Shervinder Kaur Singapore 74
DWIPATTDIANA, Winda Australian 72
GAO, Ruhui PRC 72 12 |
"Taylors fosters students’ learning skills that are essential to our study at university." Course information KAREN KONG FROM HONG KONG and start dates
EXAMPLE OF SUBJECTS
Two trimester option KEY FACTS Trimester 1 Duration • Effective Communication • 8 months, over 2 trimesters • Introductory Mathematics of 14 weeks each; or • Accounting Principles • 12 months, over 3 trimesters • Microeconomics CREDIT TRANSFERS of 14 weeks each AND EXEMPTIONS Trimester 2 As a graduate of the Diploma of Class size • Business Statistics Commerce you may enter into second • 20-25 students • Introductory Marketing year of the UWA Bachelor of Commerce • Principles of Management Subjects with one year of advanced standing or • Macroeconomics or • 8 units over 2 or 3 trimesters eight units (48 credit points) toward the Introduction to Finance consisting of: 24 unit (144 points) total of the course. – 6 core units Three trimester option You need to achieve pass levels of 50% – 2 broadening Trimester 1 in all eight Diploma units in order to (outside of Commerce) units • Accounting Principles successfully complete the course. Load • Effective Communication STUDY MATERIAL • 8 months: 4 units per trimester • Introductory Mathematics (20 hrs per week*) for 2 trimesters • Students are required to have a Trimester 2 • 3 units per trimester personal laptop available for class 12 months: • Business Statistics (15 hrs per week*) for 2 trimesters and work in all units. • Microecomics 2 units per trimester (10 hrs per week*) • Introductory Marketing for 1 trimester
Each unit consists of two one-hour Trimester 3 lectures and three hours of tutorials • Principles of Management weekly. • Macroeconomics or Introduction to Finance. Assessment • A combination of coursework assessment and final examinations.
2015 INTAKE DATES
INTAKE DURATION ORIENTATION TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 START UWA
February 8 months 23 Feb 2015 23 Feb - 5 Jun 2015 22 Jun - 2 Oct 2015 Feb 2016
February 12 months 23 Feb 2015 23 Feb - 5 Jun 2015 22 Jun - 2 Oct 2015 26 Oct 2015 - 5 Feb 2016 Feb 2016 DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE DIPLOMA TAYLORS June 8 months 22 Jun 2015 22 Jun - 2 Oct 2015 26 Oct 2015 - 5 Feb 2016 Feb 2016
June 12 months 22 Jun 2015 22 Jun - 2 Oct 2015 26 Oct 2015 - 5 Feb 2016 29 Feb - 10 Jun 2016 Jul 2016
October 8 months 26 Oct 2015 26 Oct 2015 - 5 Feb 2016 29 Feb - 10 Jun 2016 Jul 2016
October 12 months 26 Oct 2015 26 Oct 2015 - 5 Feb 2016 29 Feb - 10 Jun 2016 27 Jun - 7 Oct 2016 Feb 2017
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Why study the Diploma of Science?
UWA FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
ENTRY INTO SECOND YEAR OF EQUIVALENT TO FIRST YEAR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AT UWA AT UNIVERSITY The Taylors Diploma of Science is a The Taylors Diploma Program is complete program that gives you the accredited as being equivalent to the knowledge, skills and training you first year of an undergraduate degree at need to successfully enter UWA. Upon an Australian university. The Diploma has successful completion of the program, been approved by the Tertiary Education you will progress to the second year of a Quality Standards Agency, ensuring Bachelor of Science at UWA*. the learning outcomes meet the high THE DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE You will be able to select from one of standards required for advanced standing these six majors**: entry to a top Australian university. (SIMILAR TO COURSES KNOWN • Applied Computing IN SOME COUNTRIES AS SMALL CLASS SIZES • Computer Science INTERNATIONAL YEAR 1) Tutorial class sizes are kept to a maximum • Engineering Science of 20 to 25 students which maximises IS YOUR PATHWAY INTO • Mathematics and Statistics your contact with the teaching staff. SELECTED MAJORS OF THE • Physics SECOND YEAR OF A BACHELOR • Quantitative Methods STRONG ACADEMIC SUPPORT OF SCIENCE DEGREE AT UWA. We give you the support and individual FLEXIBILITY attention you need to adapt to the The Diploma is available in either an 8 or challenges of higher education in 12 month program format, allowing you Australia. Highly qualified staff use a to choose the option that best suits your collaborative learning approach to deliver study style or preferred start date. the Taylors Diplomas, which actively engages you in the learning process. GET USED TO THE AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM * You need to achieve a pass in all eight subjects WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION to be awarded the Diploma of Science Studying the Diploma before DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE DIPLOMA TAYLORS Teaching at Taylors College is of the ** Upon successful completion of the Diploma of progressing into UWA will allow you Science, you will receive eight units of credit highest standard and our qualifications into one of these majors. If you wish to study a to become familiar with the teaching are recognised internationally. We Bachelor of Science major that is not listed methods of the Australian education have over 90 years’ experience in the above, some additional units associated with system, maximising your chances your preferred major may be required, and education industry and have achieved the length of your undergraduate degree could of successfully graduating with your enormous success in preparing students change. degree on time. for their university study. "Studying here at Taylors provides me with the opportunity to accomplish my goals." YOHAN MOON FROM SOUTH KOREA 16 | 2015 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROSPECTUS
SCIENCE LAB
Course information and start dates
CREDIT TRANSFERS AND EXEMPTIONS As a graduate of the Diploma of Science KEY FACTS you may enter into selected majors of Duration the second year of the UWA Bachelor • 8 months, over 2 trimesters of Science with one year of advanced "At Taylors I received guidance of 14 weeks each; or standing or eight units (48 credit points) to develop the skills and aptitude • 12 months, over 3 trimesters toward the 24 units (144 credit points) for university-level study, and of 14 weeks each I experienced the warmth and total of the course. eagerness of the teachers in You need to achieve a pass level of Class size helping students." • 20-25 students GEORGIANA CHEUK FROM HONG KONG 50% in all eight units to be awarded the Diploma of Science*. Subjects UWA, at its discretion, may accept • 8 units over 2 or 3 trimesters students who have a limited number of consisting of: fails before successfully completing their – 6 core units Diploma of Science. – 2 broadening (outside of Science) units STUDY MATERIAL Load • Students are required to have a • 8 months: 4 units per trimester personal laptop available for class (20 hrs per week*) for 2 trimesters work in all units • 12 months: 3 units per trimester (15 hrs per week*) for 2 trimesters and 2 units per trimester (10 hrs per week**) for 1 trimester
Each unit consists of two one-hour lectures and three hours of tutorials weekly. DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE DIPLOMA TAYLORS Assessment • A combination of coursework, assessment and final examinations
* Students who fail the same subject twice may not be eligible to progress to UWA ** For each of these class contact hours student should expect to do an equivalent number of hours of private study taylorscollege.edu.au | 17
COMPUTER CLASSROOM LAB
CLASSROOM
EXAMPLE OF SUBJECTS
Two trimester option Three trimester option ENGINEERING SCIENCE MAJOR ENGINEERING SCIENCE MAJOR Trimester 1 Trimester 1 • Effective Communication 1 • Effective Communication 1 • Mathematics A • Mathematics A • Engineering Principles A • Engineering principles A • Physics A Trimester 2 Trimester 2 • Effective Communication 2 • Effective Communication 2 • Mathematics B • Mathematics B • Physics A • Engineering Principles B Trimester 3 • Chemistry A • Engineering Principles B • Chemistry A
Each unit is worth 6 credit points, for a total of 48 credit points.
Note: Combination of subjects will depend on desired specialisation/major.
2015 INTAKE DATES
INTAKE DURATION ORIENTATION TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 START UWA
February 8 months 23 Feb 2015 23 Feb - 5 Jun 2015 22 Jun - 2 Oct 2015 Feb 2016
February 12 months 23 Feb 2015 23 Feb - 5 Jun 2015 22 Jun - 2 Oct 2015 26 Oct 2015 - 5 Feb 2016 Feb 2016
June 8 months 22 Jun 2015 22 Jun - 2 Oct 2015 26 Oct 2015 - 5 Feb 2016 Feb 2016 DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE DIPLOMA TAYLORS June 12 months 22 Jun 2015 22 Jun - 2 Oct 2015 26 Oct 2015 - 5 Feb 2016 29 Feb - 10 Jun 2016 Jul 2016
October 8 months 26 Oct 2015 26 Oct 2015 - 5 Feb 2016 29 Feb - 10 Jun 2016 Jul 2016
October 12 months 26 Oct 2015 26 Oct 2015 - 5 Feb 2016 29 Feb - 10 Jun 2016 27 Jun - 7 Oct 2016 Feb 2017 18 | 2015 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROSPECTUS
Unit descriptions
MATHEMATICS A PHYSICS A This unit is a core subject in the Diploma of Physics A will teach you physics to a first year Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences. university level so that you can proceed to university CHEMISTRY It will be delivered in a series of classroom lectures level second year engineering or a physics major This unit focusses on the chemical properties and and tutorials. course. If you do wish to do a physics major you description of matter at the level of atoms, molecules Mathematics A aims to provide students with the should take Physics B next semester to cover further and chemical reactions. The unit introduces essential fundamental concepts and skills in mathematics physics topics. knowledge and principles in the areas of atomic which they will need to successfully complete their The unit will teach you the fundamental principles on structure, chemical bonding, molecular geometry program. Tutorials allow students to apply the which modern physics is built and will concentrate and stereochemistry. It discusses the properties and concepts and techniques discussed in lectures. on giving you the skills to solve real world physics elementary reactions involving alkanes, alkenes, Mathematics A is the first of two units that provide problems. You will be asked to attempt some alkynes, alcohols, ethers, haloalkanes, aldehydes, the essential foundation in the concepts and challenging problems that may at first look extremely ketones, carbohydrates, carboxylic acids and techniques of mathematics and statistics that difficult but be assured that the teachers and your derivatives, benzene and derivatives. The coverage form the basis of science, engineering and higher fellow students will be there to help you through so includes important biological molecules, as well as mathematics and statistics. that by the end of the unit you will be able to face transition metal compounds. It provides an essential these physics problems with confidence. Remember foundation for more advanced studies in these topics. The topics in the unit are presented in four modules: practice makes perfect! We will be emphasizing Module 1: Linear Algebra: solving systems of linear problem solving throughout this course. COMPUTING equations, vector spaces and subspaces, matrices and determinants and linear transformations. This unit provides students with the fundamental PHYSICS B concepts and skills in programming in the object- Module 2: Differential Calculus: vector functions and Physics B will teach physics to a first year university oriented paradigm. The first half of the unit focuses functions of several variables, limits and continuity, level with the aim that the student can, on completion on the language constructs and techniques needed differentiation, maxima and minima and Taylor of the course, proceed to a second year engineering to write well-structured programs using the Java polynomials. or physics major course. programming language. The process of developing Module 3: Differential equations and eigenvalues: The unit aims to give students an introduction appropriate classes, objects, and methods to solve ordinary and partial differential equations, to and an appropriate level of competence with simple computational problems underlies the eigenvalues and eigenvectors, change of basis. fundamental concepts and in particular concentrates entire unit. Core topics include the use of variables, Module 4: Sequences and Series: Sequences, infinite on their ability to solve real world problems. primitive and reference data types, expressions, series, absolute convergence and the ratio test, control structures involving selection and repetition, Topics covered are Magnetism, Quantum Physics power series, Maclaurin and Taylor series. method decomposition and parameter passing. (Modern Physics), Special Relativity and Resonance. Algorithmic techniques such as those for iteration, sorting, and searching are presented in detail. The MATHEMATICS B unit also covers advanced topics such as association, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION B inheritance, and interface. Mathematics B is the second of two units that There is an ever-increasing need for scientific, medical provide the essential foundation in the concepts and technological information to be made available The second half of this unit introduces concepts and techniques of mathematics and statistics that important for correctness and quality assurance. to any and all that may benefit. Gone are the days form the basis of science, engineering and higher when a small group of experts or professionals were Issues surrounding design along with programming mathematics and statistics. practices such as error handling, testing, debugging, the sole arbiters of scientific knowledge. We now live and documentation are introduced. Software This unit is a core subject in the Diploma of in a world where access to useful, convenient and engineering techniques that ensure a more sound Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences. intelligible science information is becoming necessary and effective development process are also It will be delivered in a series of classroom lectures in the day-to-day lives of the general public. From introduced and used. and tutorials. discussions of climate change to the latest arguments Mathematics B builds on the skills students acquired around stem cell research, science has never been whilst studying the first semester unit, Mathematics more topical and relevant to our everyday lives. Yet ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES A A, and aims to provide students with the fundamental its intricacies are often hard for the general public to grasp. The key challenge for scientists and science This Unit consists of three main sections: concepts and skills in mathematics which they will need to successfully complete their program. communicators is to explain these scientific ideas and • Developing an understanding of principles and Tutorials allow students to apply the concepts and engage different groups with current debates. concepts which affect engineering endeavours: techniques discussed in lectures. This unit explores how to successfully communicate history, ethics, environmental impacts, social complex and sometimes controversial scientific and economic effects, sustainability, and risks The topics covered in the unit are: issues. Investigating the practices behind a range of and safety Calculus – basic antiderivatives, the Fundamental traditional media and more interactive approaches, • Developing the skills of creative problem theorem of Calculus, techniques of integration, the unit looks at how professional communicators solving, critical thinking, effective teamwork, double and triple integrals, numerical quadrature interact with and present science communication in and communication using Euler’s and Newton’s methods, volumes of all its guises. It explores the historical background of • Developing the skills of project designing, oral revolutions and arc lengths, change of co-ordinates, science communication and examines how science presentations and written report compilation path & surface integrals. continues to be referred to and used throughout Field Theory: vector and conservative fields, problems popular culture, the media, and museums. In Effective ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES B involving magnetic fields, winds and ocean currents, Communication B, you will learn to communicate work done by forces, the Fundamental Theorem for This Unit builds on from the key elements developed effectively with audiences ranging from children to line integrals, potentials for conservative fields. in Engineering Principles A and consists of three main scientists. You will gain experience in written, oral and visual presentation. sections: Complex Variables: Cauchy-Riemann, Laplace and Euler’s equations. • Developing an understanding of environmental impact, social and economic effects, Fourier Analysis: odd/even & periodic functions, sustainability, risk assessment, legal and ethical trigonometric series, and convergence properties. DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE DIPLOMA TAYLORS responsibility in engineering pursuits Laplace Transforms: properties of Laplace transforms • Developing the higher order skills of project and their inverses, shift theorems, derivatives and design, critical thinking, effective teamwork, integrals of transforms, solutions of differential and research and oral and written communication integral equations, applications in mechanical and • Developing an awareness of the collaborative electrical engineering. nature engineering projects and what Statistics and Probability: serial and parallel practicing engineers do on ‘the job’ elements, lifetime distributions, hypothesis testing. taylorscollege.edu.au | 19
Taylors English
Language Preparation (TELP)
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IF YOU NEED TO IMPROVE TELP AT A GLANCE • Delivered on campus. Your TELP lessons consist of 25 hours face-to- YOUR LEVEL OF ENGLISH • No IELTS required on successful face teaching per week. You will also LANGUAGE SKILLS,TAYLORS completion of TELP. Successful completion of the required level meet new friends and your teachers ENGLISH LANGUAGE of TELP means you do not need before starting the Diploma program. PREPARATION (TELP) IS THE to take an IELTS test before KEY FACTS PERFECT SOLUTION. WITH progressing to the Diploma program. • Minimum age: 16 TELP YOU WILL GAIN A MUCH • Fast, effective progress in speaking, • Maximum class size: 18 GREATER UNDERSTANDING writing, reading and listening. The program focuses on maximising • Start dates: TELP intakes OF ENGLISH WHICH YOU your progress in each of the four core are every four weeks WILL KEEP FOR LIFE, English skills. • Term length: 10-week terms throughout the year OPENING YOU UP TO MANY • Fundamental skills for academic learning. You will acquire skills such • Areas of study: Emphasis on English MORE OPPORTUNITIES AND as examination techniques, critical language for academic study, with BROADENING YOUR WORLD. analysis, note-taking, text scanning and practice in note-taking, assignment summarising to help you learn faster writing and general study skills and with greater confidence. • Additional skills: Develops intensive reading and listening skills and • Personal study plan. Before your program begins, we will test your improves social language skills level of English and advise you on • Reports: Provided to students how long you need to study twice a term to reach the required level. • Teachers: The TELP teaching staff are highly qualified and experienced • Close attention from your teacher. 2015 TERM DATES professionals in the English as a Our classes have a maximum of 18 Second Language (ESL) field 12 January - 20 March students so your progress can be • NEAS Accreditation: TELP operates 16 February - 1 May carefully monitored by your teacher. within NEAS standards for English (TELP) PREPARATION ENGLISH LANGUAGE • Regular testing. Your progress will 30 March - 5 June Language Intensive Courses be regularly tested to help ensure for Overseas Students (ELICOS). 4 May -24 July you reach your full potential, with TAYLORS 22 June - 28 August written reports every six weeks.
27 July - 9 October • Course levels to suit your individual study plan. Each course is designed 7 September - 13 November to help you develop the necessary 12 October - 24 December skills for success. 23 November - 12 February 2016 "One of the many benefits of being a student here is meeting people from all around the world. It's very enthralling to learn about foreign cultures and even languages from our own friends." SHONA SURESH FROM SINGAPORE taylorscollege.edu.au | 21
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ENGLISH TEST DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE IELTS Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) TOEFL PB 550 (TWE 4) 550 (TWE 4) TOEFL IBT 68 (writing no less than 22) 68 (writing no less than 22) PTE Academic 54 (writing no less than 46) 54 (writing no less than 46) CAE 52 52
ACADEMIC
COUNTRY DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE Australia Year 12 - ATAR 70 pass in relevant academic subjects Year 12 - ATAR 70 pass in relevant academic subjects China Senior Middle 3 - 80% Senior Middle 3 - 80% Hong Kong HKDSE Level 3 in 3 relevant academic subjects HKDSE Level 3 in 3 relevant academic subjects HSC/Standard 12 - with 55% average India HSC/Standard 12 - with 55% average (maths compulsory) (maths and one relevant science subject compulsory) Indonesia SMU 3 GPA 7.5 in 4 academic subjects SMU 3 GPA 7.5 in 4 academic subjects Korea High School Certificate Year 3 - rank of 3 High School Certificate Year 3 - rank of 3 Macau Senior Middle 3 - 80% Senior Middle 3 - 80% STPM or A Levels with 2 passes (min 1 C and 1 D) OR STPM or A Levels with 2 passes (min 1 C and 1 D) OR Malaysia UEC/Senior 3 with an aggregate of less than 25 points UEC/Senior 3 with an aggregate of less than 25 points across 6 subjects including English across 6 subjects including English HSC/Standard 12 - with 55% average Nepal HSC/Standard 12 - with 55% average (maths compulsory) (maths and one relevant science subject compulsory) Singapore A Levels with 2 passes (Minimum of 2 D's) Singapore A Levels with 2 passes (Minimum of 2 D's) Singapore Polytechnic Diploma Program - GPA 1.7 Polytechnic Diploma Program - GPA 1.7 Sri Lanka Sri Lankan A Levels - 2 passes at C grade Sri Lankan A Levels - 2 passes at C grade Thailand Matayom 6 - GPA 2.5 Matayom 6 - GPA 2.5 DIPLOMA PROGRAMS DIPLOMA TAYLORS United Arab Emirates Tawajiyah Grade 12 - 85% average Tawajiyah Grade 12 - 85% average United Kingdom A Level 2 passes A Level 2 passes Vietnam Year 12 - GPA 7.5 Year 12 - GPA 7.5 22 | 2015 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROSPECTUS
Terms and conditions
Upon receiving a Letter of Offer and an Acceptance Form, an applicant will be asked to accept the following terms and conditions.
I (which expression includes the parent/guardian 3. I am required to use my best endeavours to meet 17. I have reviewed the cost of living expenses and who has signed this agreement) hereby accept the requirements of the Diploma and to abide the estimated total cost for tuition fees and other an Offer made to me by Study Group Australia by the rules and regulations of Taylors College charges. I confirm that I have, or will have, the Pty Limited, a company incorporated in New South for the running of Taylors College and the financial capacity to complete my course of study. Wales Australia (ACN 070919327) whose registered conduct of students. If I breach any of the rules Information is available at immi.gov.au/students/ office is Level 8, 97-99 Bathurst Street, Sydney, NSW of Taylors College or my behaviour is deemed student-visa-living-costs.htm 2000, Australia (contact: +61 2 8263 1888), trading unacceptable by Taylors College, or a breach 18. This agreement, and the availability of complaints as Taylors College (and hereinafter referred to as of visa conditions, including poor attendance or and appeals processes, does not remove "the College") to enrol in the course(s) (hereinafter unsatisfactory progress, my enrolment may be the right of the student to take action under referred to as “the course”) as indicated in the cancelled and I agree that I will not be entitled Australia’s consumer protection laws. Letter of Offer ("the Offer"). to any refund of the tuition fee or other charges I agree to pay to Taylors College the tuition paid under the Contract of Enrolment. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY fees and other charges applicable for my 4. I understand that infringement of campus 1 Taylors College – Perth agrees to refund within 28 course in accordance with the payment terms rules and regulations will result in a fine. days, tuition and non-tuition fees paid where the detailed on the website: taylorscollege.edu. Local campus rules and regulations and student produces acceptable certified evidence au/admissions/fees. I further agree to pay all all costs and charges can be found on our that the application made for a student visa was additional fees and such other charges as may website: taylorscollege.edu.au. rejected by a visa-issuing authority. become payable to Taylors College during the 5. I may be required to attend organised a. If a visa application is rejected before the period of my enrolment. Taylors College agrees Taylors College excursions and activities student commences the course: to provide tuition to me in all subjects of the as part of my course. The amount of the refund is the fees paid by Diploma, conditional upon my working regularly 6. I authorise Taylors College to obtain medical or on behalf of the student, minus the lesser of and systematically through those subjects in treatment for me should such action be deemed the following amounts that will be retained: accordance with instructions and provided all necessary by Taylors College or a staff member • 5% of the amount of fees received fees owing are paid on the due dates. acting on behalf of Taylors College. I agree (pre-paid tuition fees, non-tuition fees); to indemnify Taylors College for any expense, • $500. THE ESOS FRAMEWORK loss, damage or liability of whatsoever nature The Australian Government wants overseas occasioned as a result of authorising and b. If a visa application is rejected after the student students in Australia to have a safe, enjoyable and arranging such emergency medical treatment. has commenced the course: rewarding place to study. Australia’s laws promote 7. I am responsible for my own books, equipment The amount of the refund is any unspent pre-paid quality education and consumer protection for and personal items and I hereby release Taylors tuition fees paid by or on behalf of the student. overseas students. These laws are known as the College from all liability and claims for loss or The non-tuition fees will not be refunded. ESOS Framework and they include the Education damage to such items, howsoever caused. 2. Taylors College – Perth agrees to refund within Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 8. I understand that I am required to wear 28 days of the receipt of written notice of and The National Code (for more information cancellation by the student, all tuition fees paid about your rights under the ESOS Framework, Taylors College identification at all times while on campus. by or on behalf of the student, less the amounts please refer to our website: taylorscollege. to be retained as agreed and as detailed below: edu.au/about/rights.aspx or the following 9. I understand that I must notify the College in a. If written notice is received more than four site: internationaleducation.gov.au/regulatory- writing within 7 days if I change my address or weeks before the commencement date of the information/pages/regulatoryinformation.aspx). contact details. student’s course, AU$2,500 If a student has any concerns about any of these 10. Campuses are no smoking zone. Hence, matters after arrival at Taylors College, please students are not allowed to smoke in UWA/ b. If written notice is received in the four weeks contact the Campus Principal. Please note that Taylors College at Claremont campus. prior to the commencement date of the student’s course, 50% of the tuition fees information is collected by Taylors College during 11. Students are required to obtain all study for the course each student’s enrolment in order to meet its materials as listed in course information obligations under the ESOS Framework. This is to such as laptop – under TC service and c. No refund of tuition fees will be paid ensure students’ compliance with the conditions academics programs. to the student if written cancellation is received on or after the commencement date of their visas and their obligations under Australian 12. I have read and understood the “Student of the student’s course immigration laws generally. The authority to Grievances Policy” outlined in this brochure. collect this information is contained in the ESOS d. Enrolment fees are non-refundable. 13. I have read, understood and agree to the terms Framework. of the “Cancellation and Refund Policy” 3. In the unlikely event that Taylors College – Perth Information collected about each student outlined in this brochure. is unable to deliver a course in full, the student will be offered a refund of the unused portion during enrolment can be provided, in certain 14. I have read and understand these documents. I of prepaid tuition fees. The refund will be paid circumstances, to the Australian Government confirm that the terms and conditions of this offer to the student within fourteen days of the day and designated authorities and, if relevant, the have been explained to me in my own language, on which the course ceased being provided. Tuition Protection Service (TPS). In other instances and/or that copies of the documents were Alternatively, the student may be offered information collected during enrolment can be available to me, in my own language. disclosed without the student’s consent where enrolment in a suitable alternative course at no 15. I have been informed about, or provided authorised or required. Full details of our Privacy extra cost. The student has the right to choose information on the following: Policy can be found on our website: taylorscollege. whether they would prefer a refund of the edu.au/about/privacy.aspx. a. the entry requirements for admission into unused portion of prepaid tuition fees, or to the course, including level of English language accept a place in another course. If the student I acknowledge that: required and academic qualifications required; chooses placement in another course, they 1. It is a condition of enrolment that I attend all b. course duration and content, including will be asked to sign a document to indicate scheduled classes except where there is a information about training and assessment acceptance of the placement. legitimate reason for non-attendance (eg illness methods; If Taylors College – Perth is unable to provide supported by a Doctor’s Certificate) which is
DIPLOMA PROGRAMS DIPLOMA TAYLORS c. the facilities, classroom equipment and a refund or place the student in an alternative acceptable to Taylors College. If the enrolment learning resources; course, the Tuition Protection Service (TPS) will terminates due to a breach of this condition, assist the student to find a suitable alternative I understand and agree that I am not entitled d. the grounds on which the enrolment may be course at no extra cost or, as the last resort, to any refund of the annual tuition fee or other deferred, suspended or cancelled, and accept refund any unspent tuition fees. charges paid under the Contract of Enrolment. any conditions set out in the Letter of Offer. 4. If the student withdraws from a course before 2. All lessons and any related material supplied 16. If I am accompanied by any school-aged commencing any study, and Taylors College – by Taylors College come with copyright and dependents, I will be required to pay their full Perth has paid an amount to a representative remain the property of Taylors College. Any fees if they are enrolled in either a government in relation to their recruitment, the refund unauthorised copying may constitute a breach or non-government school. will be further reduced by that amount. The of the Copyright Act 1968 (as amended). representative will be responsible for refunding that amount to the student. taylorscollege.edu.au | 23
CLAIMING A REFUND PUBLICITY OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER Applications for a refund should be in writing and The student (and, where applicable, his or her (OSHC) REFUND POLICY addressed to the Admissions Centre (if you are still parent or guardian): If the student has not arrived in Australia, Taylors in your home country) or the Campus Director (if i. agrees that the student’s photographs, College will refund the OSHC directly. If the you are in Australia) according to the contact details videos, artwork or other works, as well as student has arrived in Australia and is: listed on your letter of offer. recorded or written testimonials and details of • Discontinuing studies and returning home the student’s achievements (“Student Images • Transferring to another provider HOMESTAY and Testimonials”) may be used by Study • No longer on a student visa. Students aged under 18 living in homestay Group, or by a third party agent of Study OSHC provider will organise the refund. accommodation will be invoiced at the time Group, worldwide for promotional purposes Refunds are processed on a pro-rata monthly of enrolment for the period until they turn 18. including, printed and online marketing basis. Refund forms are available on the OSHC Monthly instalment payment dates are available. materials and on any social media network without further consent or notification. provider’s website. HOMESTAY/LODGE REFUNDS ii. gives consent to Study Group storing, or transferring across international borders, STUDENT GRIEVANCE POLICY 1. If the student cancels the accommodation copies of the student images and testimonials In the event of a dispute between an individual booking less than seven days before arrival the for such purposes. student and Taylors, internal procedures are in Accommodation/Homestay Placement Fee (if place to facilitate the resolution of the dispute. An applicable) plus a cancellation fee equivalent to overseas student may lodge an external appeal or one week of accommodation will be charged; PAYMENTS Payment can be made to Taylors College using make an external complaint about a decision by 2. If the student cancels the accommodation a number of payment options via the PayOnline contacting the Overseas Students Ombudsman. after arrival, four weeks prior written notice of platform. Access to this platform can be found at The Overseas Students Ombudsman offers a free cancellation is required; any accommodation http://pay.taylorscollege.edu.au using the unique and independent service for overseas students fees paid in excess of the notice period will be student access code. who have a complaint or want to lodge an external refunded less a 10% cancellation fee. appeal about a decision made by their private Certain payment options will carry a processing education or training provider. See the Overseas UNIVERSITY (UNI) HALL REFUNDS fee of 2.5%. Taylors College reserves the right to Students Ombudsman website: oso.gov.au or Uni Hall refund before arrival: alter this charge from time to time. phone 1300 362 072 for more information. a. If the resident cancels the booking less than If the student chooses to pay in their local A summary of the Complaints and Appeals 7 days before arrival the Accommodation currency, a foreign exchange rate will apply. The process follows: Placement Fee plus a cancellation fee equivalent applicable exchange rate can be viewed online as 1. Code of Conduct, Attendance and Discipline to 2 weeks of accommodation will be charged at the time and date of the payment. Each student is expected to abide by the terms b. If the resident cancels the booking 48 hours Bank charges and commission for both the and conditions of enrolment and the published or less before arrival the Accommodation sending and receiving banks should be paid by rules and code of conduct of Taylors College. Placement Fee plus a cancellation fee equivalent the sender of funds or they will be applied to the Disciplinary procedures will be applied in the to 4 weeks of accommodation will be charged. student’s account. event of a breach of these rules. All staff are expected to apply Taylors College policy and PACKAGE PROGRAMS AIRPORT PICK UP rules fairly and without favour, but if a student Students applying for a package of programs, the For cancellations less than 48 hours before arrival considers that this has not occurred, the student Diploma of Science or Diploma of Commerce plus no refund will apply. If, when a student arrives at may refer the matter to the Grievance Counsellor. Bachelor degree study will be required to pay a the airport, the Airport Pick Up service provider If the student is dissatisfied with the Grievance deposit of AU$500 to The University of Western cannot be located, the student should contact the Counsellor’s decision, he/she may lodge a formal Australia in order to apply for a visa for the full emergency telephone number provided. In such appeal. The appeal will be considered by the program duration. The deposit will be credited circumstances, Taylors College – Perth agrees that case review panel, which includes the Principal. to the student’s first semester university fees on if the student has advised our emergency contact All decisions will be in writing and occur within enrolment. that they have not been met at the Airport, and specified time periods. alternative arrangements have not been made, The refund policy for students who do not take up 2. Service and Academic Programs their place at the University after being offered a then a full refund of this service fee will apply. In the event of a student complaint concerning package of programs is as follows: the quality of the service or teaching provided • If a student wishes to change provider, or OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER (OSHC) by the college, the student will report the matter withdraw altogether from the package of to a person in a position of authority within the As a condition of the student visa, all international study before or after completion of the school. The complaint may either be dealt with students must hold valid OSHC for the length of Diploma of Science course, he/she must by that person, or referred to the Grievance the visa. Taylors College will arrange OSHC for the apply to do so through the University’s Counsellor where the Complaints and Appeals duration of the student’s visa. This is payable with the International Centre. The deposit is non- process is followed. initial tuition payment. Taylors College will arrange refundable. cover with an OSHC provider. Should the student 3. Contractual and Financial Issues • If a student does not accept the offer, and choose an alternative provider, they must provide Matters relating to the interpretation of the there are compelling circumstances outside evidence of cover for the entire study period before Application, or the payment or refund of moneys, the control of the student, a student may a Confirmation of Enrolment will be issued. are stated clearly in the Prospectus. Any queries apply for consideration of a refund. relating to tuition fees and other charges payable All applications for refund must be made in writing to Taylors College (or refunds) will initially be to the Director of the International Centre. The dealt with by Taylors College Finance and application will be assessed and the student will Administration staff. If the student is dissatisfied be advised of the decision and of any refund of with the decision, the matter will be referred to PROGRAMS DIPLOMA TAYLORS fees that are approved. the Principal for determination. If either the action taken or the outcome does not satisfy the student, REFUND POLICY TABLE he/she may write to the Finance Director, who will in turn convey a decision in writing to the student. More than four in the four weeks on or after the For more information please consult our website: weeks prior to the prior to the NOTICE RECEIVED commencement date taylorscollege.edu.au/complaints. commencement date commencement date
Pre-paid tuition fees Pre-paid tuition fees less 50% of the tuition N/A AMOUNT REFUNDED less AU$2,500 fees of the course 24 | 2015 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROSPECTUS
TO APPLY DIRECTLY
Visit taylorscollege.edu.au/apply OR Complete the application form and return it to the Admissions Centre along with the supporting documents outlined in step two:
Admissions Centre Level 8, 97-99 Bathurst Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia How to apply E: [email protected]
TO APPLY THROUGH AN AGENT Complete the application form and return it to your local representative along with the supporting documents outlined in step two. For a list of Taylors authorised representatives in your country, please visit taylorscollege.edu.au/about/agent.
PACKAGE PROGRAM OFFER* You can obtain a Conditional Letter of Offer for a Taylors College Diploma and the second and third years of the UWA undergraduate program. This will enable you to apply for a visa for the duration of the full packaged program. STEP 1 Following acceptance of the University’s conditional offer Complete all sections of the Application and the payment of AU$500 deposit, UWA will issue a for Admission form. Confirmation of Enrolment Form which can be used to secure a visa for the full duration of the package (see the Terms and Conditions). When you meet the entry requirements into the University course, you will be issued with a full offer of entry. Any outstanding deposit must be paid to The University of STEP 2 Western Australia prior to enrolment.
Attach the following documents: For further information about your course and subjects, please see The University of Western Australia’s website Verified copies(translated of your intoacademic English); qualifications at studyat.uwa.edu.au. Evidence of English language proficiency; A copy of your passport, visa or birth certificate.
STEP 3
Submit your application to a College local representative or directly to the College. STEP 4
Your application will be reviewed for eligibility, and you will be notified
DIPLOMA PROGRAMS DIPLOMA TAYLORS in writing of the outcome. For information concerning student visas to Australia, please refer to the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) website: immi.gov.au. Alternatively, contact the Admissions Centre.
* If you will be under 18 years of age at the commencement of your university course, you will be required to complete the Under 18 form for the University before an Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (ECoE) form can be issued. Please contact the Admissions Centre or Taylors College to facilitate your Conditional Offer and Confirmation of Enrolment. taylorscollege.edu.au |
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION Representative's Stamp Taylors Diploma of Commerce Taylors Diploma of Science
Please print clearly in English and in BLOCK letters. Tick boxes where appropriate. 3
STUDENT DETAILS Title Family Name Given Names
Male Female Age Date of Birth (day/month/year)
Country of Birth Nationality
Are you a Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia Yes No
Home Address
City State/Province
Country Postcode
Home Telephone Mobile
FAMILY MEMBER CONTACT DETAILS (IF UNDER 18) Name Relationship to Student
Home Address
City State/Province
Country Postcode
Home Telephone Mobile
Business Telephone Fax
VISA DETAILS Do you have a current Australian Visa? Yes No If yes, please provide a copy of your current visa
Are you applying for a student visa? Yes No
Visa type Visa subclass Visa expiry date
PASSPORT DETAILS Passport Number Passport Expiry Date
Please provide a copy of your current passport
ENGLISH LANGUAGE All international students must demonstrate an acceptable level of English proficiency to gain admission to the Taylors Diploma academic programs. Please provide evidence of your English language proficiency by submitting your English language test results taken in the last two years.
Academic IELTS (score) Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
Other (please supply)
For all other tests accepted by the Admissions Centre, please refer to taylorscollege.edu.au
PREVIOUS EDUCATION Please attach verified copies of all academic transcripts or reports (translated into English)
Name of Qualification Year Awarded
Name of School/College/University
Country/State Language of Instruction
If you are currently completing a qualification, please indicate when you expect to complete this study(month/year) COURSE SELECTION Recommended weeks of Taylors English Language Preparation (TELP) TELP Start Date
Taylors Diploma of Commerce Start Date: March June October Duration: 8 months 12 months Year
Taylors Diploma of Science Start Date: March June October Duration: 8 months 12 months Year
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE SELECTION Do you wish to recieve a conditional undergraduate Letter of Offer from The University of Western Australia? Yes No
Will you apply for a visa to cover the undergraduate program? Yes No
Undergraduate offer The Undergraduate course I would like to study at The University of Western Australia is: (in order of preference)
Preference 1 Major
Preference 2 Major
Preference 3 Major
CAREGIVER ARRANGEMENTS If you are under 18 years of age, do you require the College to recommend a Caregiver? Yes No If no, please advise the name and address in Australia of your Caregiver Caregiver’s Name
Caregiver’s address in Australia
ACCOMMODATION Do you require assistance with accommodation? Yes No
Length of Stay (weeks) Accommodation start date
What type of accommodation do you require? Homestay (single) Hostel/Apartment (for students over 18)
AIRPORT TRANSFER If yes, flight details including date, time and flight number should be sent to the Admissions Do you require airport transfer? Yes No Centre as soon as possible to arrange the airport collection
OSHC DETAILS (IF APPLICABLE) Do you currently hold an OSHC policy? Yes No If yes, please provide the following details
Name of OSHC provider
OSHC Membership Number OSHC Expiry Date
For your convenience, OSHC will be included automatically on your invoice unless your provide us with details of your alternative policy
Please select type of cover you wish to receive: Single Dual Family Multi Family
DISABILITY Do you have a disability, impairment or long-term medical condition which may affect your studies? Yes No If yes, please indicate the area/s of impairment:
Acquired Brain Impairment Hearing/Deaf Intellectual Learning Physical Medical Condition
Mental Illness Mobility Vision Other
If you have a disability, would you like to receive advice on support services, equipment and facilities which may assist you? Yes No
DECLARATION AND SIGNATURE (THIS APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED; OTHERWISE IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED) I wish to be considered for admission to the course(s) I have shown on this application form. I agree that were I do not meet the entry requirements for the selected course or suite of courses, that I will be offered an alternative Study Group course. I declare that to the best of my knowledge the information supplied within this application and the documentation supporting it is correct and complete. I acknowledge that the provision of false or misleading information may result in non-acceptance of the application or immediate exclusion from Taylors College. I authorise Taylors College, where necessary, to obtain from any other educational institution evidence of my academic records or seek other corroborating evidence with respect to my application. I also understand that Taylors College is required under Section 19 of the ESOS Act 2000, to inform the Department of Immigration and Border Protection about changes to my course enrolment and any breach of my student visa conditions relating to satisfactory academic performance. I also understand that under the provisions of the ESOS Act 2000, Taylors College may release information provided in this application to Australian Commonwealth and State agencies.
Taylors College is bound by the National Privacy Act Principles and Guidelines of the Commonwealth of Australia. We collect and use any personal information you provide to us in accordance with those Principles and Guidelines. The type of information and the use and disclosure of that information without your prior approval is set out in our detailed Privacy Policy which can be found at taylorscollege.edu.au. By signing this application I acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy and consent to the use and disclosure of my personal information as set out in our Privacy Policy.
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Note: SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO: 1 Information provided may be made available to Commonwealth and State agencies and the Director of the Tuition Protection Service, pursuant to obligations under the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code. Admissions Centre 2 Any school-aged dependents accompanying overseas students to Australia will be required to pay full Level 8, 97-99 Bathurst Street fees if they are enrolled in either a government or non-government school. Sydney NSW 2000, AUSTRALIA T +61 2 8263 1888 E [email protected] or to your local representative
Provider: Study Group Australia Pty Limited trading as Taylors College. CRICOS Provider Code: 01682E. 17965A.03.15 taylorscollege.edu.au | 27 Program fees and additional costs For a full list of 2015 program fees, visit: taylorscollege.edu.au
2015 FEE PAYMENT SCHEDULE
PROGRAM FEE (AU$) FIRST INSTALMENT SECOND INSTALMENT THIRD INSTALMENT
Taylors English Language $495 per week Preparation (TELP)
DIPLOMA OF COMMERCE
February (8 months) $24,926 $12,463 On Acceptance $12,463 08/06/2015 –
February (12 months) $24,926 $8,310 On Acceptance $8,308 08/06/2015 $8,308 12/10/2015
June (8 months) $24,926 $12,463 On Acceptance $12,463 12/10/2015 –
June (12 months) $24,926 $8,310 On Acceptance $8,308 12/10/2015 $8,308 15/02/2016
October (8 months) $24,926 $12,463 On Acceptance $12,463 15/02/2016 –
October (12 months) $24,926 $8,310 On Acceptance $8,308 15/02/2016 $8,308 13/06/2016
DIPLOMA OF SCIENCE
February (8 months) $24,500 $12,250 On Acceptance $12,250 08/06/2015 –
February (12 months) $24,500 $8,167 On Acceptance $8,167 08/06/2015 $8,166 12/10/2015
June (8 months) $24,500 $12,250 On Acceptance $12,250 12/10/2015 –
June (12 months) $24,500 $8,167 On Acceptance $8,167 12/10/2015 $8,166 15/02/2016
October (8 months) $24,500 $12,250 On Acceptance $12,250 15/02/2016 –
October (12 months) $24,500 $8,167 On Acceptance $8,167 15/02/2016 $8,166 13/06/2016
SUPPLEMENTS ACCOMMODATION OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER (OSHC) PRICE (AU$) PRICE (AU$) All International students are required Enrolment fee* $300 Accommodation $290 placement fee to maintain OSHC for the duration Airport transfer fee $170 of their student visa. Students are (one way) Homestay $322 (incl. 16 meals p/w)# required to purchase ‘Visa Length Living expenses per year** $19,354 Cover’ which will be outlined on your (estimated) $350##pp per week (Single room) offer letter and payable with the initial Additional Supplementary tuition fees. Discounts apply for cover University Hall fees eg. internet, activities ### (incl. 14 meals p/w) etc. Fee dependent upon greater than 12 months. time spent at Uni Hall, approximately $160-$240 For further details on the fees per year associated with OSHC please refer to taylorscollege.edu.au For the full information on our preferred provider Worldcare, please Notes: • Any school-aged dependants accompanying overseas students to Australia will be required visit oshcallianzassistance.com.au to pay full fees if they are enrolled in either a government or non-government school. • Current as at August 2014 and subject to change without notice. Please refer to the Taylors College website to confirm fees. • All fees and additional costs are quoted in Australian dollars. All prices include GST where applicable. DIPLOMA PROGRAMS DIPLOMA TAYLORS • Payment made by credit cards (Visa, MasterCard and American Express) will attract a 2% surcharge.
* Compulsory, non-refundable fee included with initial payment. ** This is a guide only. Actual costs may vary slightly from those listed above. # Students aged under 18 living in homestay accommodation will be invoiced at the time of enrolment for the period until they turn 18. Monthly installment payments dates are available, please contact your campus for details. A fee per week is payable to hold a room if a student is absent from homestay during the holidays. ## Fees are payable by semester in advance. If a student is absent during the holidays they will be required to pack their belongings and store them with Uni Hall. Fee/Meal plan is subject to change. For confirmed 2015 Uni Hall rates please refer to the Taylors College website: taylorscollege.edu.au ### University Hall provides 16 meals per week except during the University’s main holiday periods where students will receive breakfast only. CRICOS Provider Code:01682E asTaylorstrading College Provider: StudyGroup PtyLimited Australia containediscurrent information All asatAugust2014. PtyLimited. Australia reproduced consentfrom priorwritten without StudyGroup PtyLimitedandTaylorsAustralia andcannotbe College are publication this contained within copyrightofStudyGroup any person’s contentandpictures material.All useofthe from mayfollow foranyconsequences that nor anyliability PtyLimitedacceptsnoresponsibilityAustralia foranyerrors, StudyGroup notice. andmaychange without ofprinting time bookletiscorrect containedinthis information the atthe ofstudents.To information for the bestofourknowledge the Disclaimer andcopyright:Thisbrochure hasbeencompiled Visit developingworld. in the provides that initiative opportunities educational FuturesBuilding isStudyGroup’s non-profit Visit through learningexperience. atransformational torealise them globe enabling potential their We educatestudentsfrom everycornerofthe global societyandsuccessinaeconomy. Study Group prepares ina studentsforlife Taylors ispartofStudyGroup. College Agents: studygroup.com/partners Students: taylorscollege.edu.au F +61864621301 T +61864621300 Claremont WA 6010,Australia andPrincessRoads Cnr Goldsworthy The UniversityofWestern Claremont Australia, Taylors College E [email protected] T +61282631888 Sydney NSW2000,Australia StreetLevel 8,97-99Bathurst Admissions Centre studygroup.com/buildingfutures studygroup.com Please recycle brochure this afteruse
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