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And Exchange Guide 10/11 UOW WOLLONGONG CAMPUS SESSION DATES 2010 SBS WOLLONGONG INNOVATION CAMPUS 2010 Spring Orientation: Lectures commence 26 July Autumn 22 Feb -26 Feb End of session 17 November Spring 19 Jul – 23 Jul Summer Summer Not Applicable. Lectures commence 6 December Intakes dates: End of session 11 February 2011 Autumn 1 March Summer session 2010–2011 dates subject to confirmation. Spring 26 Jul Summer 6 Dec UOW WOLLONGONG CAMPUS SESSION DATES 2011 SBS 2011 dates subject to confirmation Autumn Orientation 21 February SBS SYDNEY CAMPUS 2010 Lectures commence 28 February Orientation: End of session 24 June Intake A 21 – 22 Jan Spring Intake B 8 Apr – 9 Apr Orientation 18 July Intake C 24 Jun - 25 Jun Lectures commence 25 July Intake D 9 Sep - 10 Sep. End of session 18 November Summer Intakes dates: Intake A 25 Jan Lectures commence 5 December Intake B 12 Apr End of session 11 February 2012 Intake C 28 Jun Summer session 2011–12 dates subject to confirmation. Intake D 13 Sep Summer 29 Nov ACCOMMODATION APPLICATION SBS 2011 dates subject to confirmation Please ensure you apply well before the following dates in order to avoid missing out on a place to live @ UOW: 30 November for commencement in Autumn Session (February) CONTACT US 1 May for commencement in Spring Session (July) and STUDY ABROAD & EXCHANGE OFFICE Student Central Summer Session (December) University of Wollongong NSW 2522 Australia STUDY PLAN DEADLINES Tel: +61 2 4221 3170 30 November for commencement in Autumn Session (February) Fax: +61 2 4221 3499 1 May for commencement in Spring Session (July) and Web: www.uow.edu.au/future/studyabroad Summer Session (December) Email: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/uowstudyabroad The University of Wollongong attempts to ensure the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (May 2010), however, sections may be amended without notice by the University in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. Check with the University at the time of application/enrolment for any updated information. UOW CRICOS Provider No.: 00102E Wollongong College Australia is a trading division of ITC Education Ltd (ABN 14 105 312 329) WCA CRICOS Provider No.: 02723D AND EXCHANGE GUIDE 10/11 THE Study Study Study EXPERIENCE AbroadAbroadAbroad 10/11 Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome 2 The UOW Advantage 3 The Wollongong Experience 5 Top 6 Things to do in Wollongong 6 Campus Life 7 Campus Map 8 Student Services 10 Housing 12 Getting Around Wollongong 14 Sydney Business School 15 Study Abroad Options 16 Choosing Your Subjects 18 Study Areas & Subjects 20 Study Themes • Australian and Indigenous Studies 22 • Creative Writing 23 • Digital Arts & Creative Arts 24 • International Relations and Business in Asia 25 • Landscape, Environment & Ecology of Australia 26 • Media Culture & Communications 27 • Medical & Health Sciences 29 • Public Health & Indigenous Health 30 • Pre-Law Studies 31 • Psychology 32 • Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship 33 • Sustainability Studies 34 Admission Requirements 35 Arrival & Orientation 36 Partners 38 1 Welcome Welcome The University of Wollongong offers so much to students coming to study in Australia. We encourage students to get involved in the University life, the greater Illawarra community, and just enjoy the beautiful campus and surroundings. We are proud of our academic reputation and we are always striving to help you make the most of your student experience. We are here to assist you, and guide you, or just offer a helping hand or a friendly chat. We hope you enjoy your experience at UOW as much as we enjoy being a part of your unique study abroad and exchange experience. The UOW Study Abroad & Exchange Team 2 THE UowADVANTAGE FOCUSED ON YOU A FIVE STAR EDUCATION The size of our University makes UOW a truly student-centred UOW received five stars in six key areas of the 2010 Good campus: individual attention, available staff, dedicated research Universities Guide, where only the top 20 per cent of universities in supervisors, a personal approach and two-way communication. Australia can be awarded five stars in any one category. Starting from the submission of your application throughout your learning experience you can be assured of continued guidance and • Getting a Job support. • Positive Graduate Outcomes UOW has been rated first for overall satisfaction among Australian • Graduate Starting Salary university students in the independent Sweeney Research Group’s 2009 ‘Uni Student Report’. Students ranked their university based on • Research Intensity the opportunities for becoming involved in campus life. • Graduate Satisfaction AN INSPIRING STUDY ENVIRONMENT • Generic Skill The main UOW campus in the city of Wollongong lies at the foothills 2010 Good Universities Guide (Universities & Private Colleges) of Mount Keira, beside tree-covered mountains, botanic gardens, and the broad blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. We have respected UOW SNAPSHOT our natural environment, creating a beautiful campus with streams, Students enrolled 26,008* gardens, and abundant native birdlife. UOW is proud to offer you a quality of student life difficult to find anywhere else. Undergraduate 16,762 The campus is only five kilometres from Wollongong city centre Postgraduate 8,454 and is easily reached by the free shuttle bus. Our international community draws students from around Australia and more than 70 Established 1951 countries. Graduates awarded degrees and Diplomas 93,417 TOP TWO PERCENT Campus 204 acres UOW is placed in the top 2% of universities in the world by its performance in the 2009 Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of Figures accurate February 2010 World Universities. This achievement is based on UOW’s renowned academic and research achievements. * on and offshore, including non-award TOP OF THE CLASS UOW scored seven out of a maximum ten teacher citations under the 2009 Australian Learning and Teaching Council citations. These citations recognise teachers for making outstanding contributions to student learning—so rest assured, you’re in safe hands. 3 THETHETHE Wollongong Wollongong Wollongong EXPERIENCEEXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE Wollongong has access to all the facilities, entertainment and experiences you would expect from a larger city and all in a beautiful CULTURAL EVENTS environment. Whether you’re interested in doing as much as possible, Wollongong is home to more than 70 nationalities. The strong community or just living the good life outdoors, Wollongong has something for spirit of the city ensures a full calendar of events throughout the year. everyone. The city centre incorporates an entertainment centre that regularly hosts international concerts and sporting events, and the thriving arts Wollongong is Australia’s 9th largest city, and is large enough to offer community stages musicals, theatre and art exhibitions. all the convenience of a city, yet small enough to retain 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 FOOD AND SHOPPING kilometres from the city centre and beaches and is easily accessible The benefits of Wollongong’s cultural mix are reflected in the excellent by public transport, or a free shuttle bus around Wollongong. selection of restaurants and cafés, all offering a high standard of service and cuisine. There is a large shopping mall featuring a wide SUN, SURF AND SPORT assortment of mainstream and boutique retail outlets, as well as nightclubs, cinemas, restaurants and bars. Wollongong’s coastal location provides a unique environment in which to live and study. You’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of the city’s 17 patrolled beaches, and its shops, hotels and clubs. CLIMATE There is a range of local sporting competitions, including netball, Wollongong enjoys a mild, sunny coastal climate with winter temperatures cricket, rugby league, rugby union, and AFL (Aussie Rules Football), averaging 17degrees (Celsius) and a summer average of 27 degrees, available for membership. The Illawarra is also a great location for with sea breezes. Most rainfall occurs between February and June. skydiving, hang-gliding and mountain biking if you’re feeling a bit more adventurous! There is a great range of local and professional 0C 30 ANNUAL AVERAGE MAXIMUM AND sporting teams to support in the Illawarra including the St George MINIMUM TEMPERATURES Illawarra Dragons, Rugby League team. 25 NIGHTLIFE AND CULTURE 20 The Illawarra region makes the most of outdoor living and dining on 15 the coast, offering a wide choice of restaurants, bars and sidewalk cafés; the variety of cuisine reflects Wollongong’s diverse multicultural 10 community. The city has a wide choice of nightlife, with many pubs, clubs and live music venues—including the WIN Entertainment 5 Centre, which attracts some of the biggest international and domestic 0 artists. JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC There are three major cinema complexes, as well as UniMovies on campus, which has the largest cinema screen in the area and ticket prices from just $4. Wollongong also hosts a number of annual arts CLOSE TO SYDNEY AND CANBERRA festivals and cultural events, and the Wollongong City Gallery has Wollongong is less than 90 minutes south of Sydney and easily been recognised as the best regional gallery in Australia for its accessible by rail and car, so you can travel to take in the sights, such exhibitions and programs. as enjoying a harbour cruise, or experiencing the nightlife
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