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CRICOS 01682E & 00026A taylorscollege.edu.au Delivered by Contact us The University of Sydney [email protected] +61 2 8263 1888 (outside Australia) Preparation Programs +61 2 8303 9700 (outside Australia) 2019 edition Distance from the Taylors College Sydney campus Location Distance Bondi Beach 9km Bus stop to the city 10m Central Station 2.4km Green Square train station 0.6km The University of Sydney 3km International Airport 7.8km Sydney City 3.9km Sydney City Central Station The University of Sydney Provider: Study Group Australia Pty Limited. CRICOS Code: 01682E. Provider: The University of Sydney. CRICOS Code: 00026A. Discover Welcome ...................................... 4 The University of Sydney ................9 Why study the University of Sydney Preparation Programs (USPP) ........ 12 — Life in Sydney ............................... 14 Your home away from home ......... 16 Studying the University of Sydney Preparation Programs ..................18 Contents Help and support ........................ 20 Expert teaching .......................... 22 Programs About The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP) and The High Achievers Preparation Program (HAPP) ........ 24 Course information and start dates ........................... 26 Course structures ...................... 28 Subject descriptions ................... 34 — USFP entry requirements ............ 42 HAPP entry requirements ............ 43 The University of Sydney entry requirements ..................... 44 — Taylors College Sydney CareerAhead ............................... 49 — Academic English Preparation (AEP) ........................50 Apply International students How to apply ............................... 52 Application for admission form ... 53 Program fees and additional costs .................... 55 Taylors College Sydney courses are delivered by Study Group Australia Pty Limited, trading as Taylors College. Some of the courses provided by Taylors College Sydney are included on the CRICOS registration of Study Group Australia Pty Limited. Other courses are included on the CRICOS registration of the University of Page 3 Sydney. In all cases, the courses are delivered by Study Group Australia Pty Limited, trading as Taylors College. Welcome Delivered by our partner, Taylors College, the University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP) and High Achievers Preparation Program (HAPP), provide ideal support for taylorssydney.edu.au our undergraduate programs. By choosing these pathways you will have the chance to join many of the finest students and teachers in one of the world’s leading universities Students and researchers come to the University of Sydney from all over the world to prepare for a life of challenge and change. The diversity of our students and staff is matched International Student Prospectus 2019 by the wide range of courses we offer – we stand out among Australia’s leading universities in the breadth of subjects you can study here. The University of Sydney is the institution of choice for more than 24,000 international students from more than 130 different countries. The University of Sydney Preparation Programs Dr Michael Spence Vice-Chancellor and Principal Page 4 Page 5 Welcome Discover Page 6 The University of Sydney Preparation Programs International Student Prospectus 2019 taylorssydney.edu.au USFP is a really good program Discover designed not Section Name only to allow you to study Welcome at a prestigious Section Sub Heading uni, but also to be able to do well in it. Andrew, Taiwan USFP graduate, now studying a combined degree of Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws at the University of Sydney Page 7 Page 8 The University of Sydney Preparation Programs International Student Prospectus 2019 taylorssydney.edu.au Discover The University of Sydney The University of Sydney is one of the world's top research universities Discover and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight network. The University of Sydney's reputation spans more than 160 years, it is ranked in the top 50 universities* and is 1st in Australia and 5th in the world for graduate employability#. The University combines the best teaching with practical, future-focused learning. Students have the opportunity to choose from a wide The University of Sydney variety of degrees that truly reflect their passions and interests. We have reimagined the Undergraduate Experience – the way we teach and the way you will learn - to prepare you for a future full of possibilities. It’s our ambition that every University of Sydney student will complete their degree with the confidence and ability to think critically, collaborate productively and influence the world. More than 60,000 students, including more than 24,000 international students from over 130 countries, enjoy the highest quality academic experience at the University. Learn about the Sydney Undergraduate Experience at - sydney.edu.au/ug-experience Page 9 * QS World University Rankings 2019 # QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019 Discover The University of Sydney Generations of students from University of Sydney have gone on to achieve remarkable things after graduation, including 2 Nobel Laureates, 3 astronauts, 7 prime ministers, taylorssydney.edu.au 110 Rhodes scholars, 145 Olympians and 1 Pulitzer Prize winner. Great Sydney location State-of-the-art learning Experienced faculty The University of Sydney is located We have all the resources you Academics from around the world in one of the world’s best cities will need on campus, including bring intensive teaching and business and you are never far from Sydney’s Australia’s largest university library experience that will inspire your famous harbour, Opera House or and state-of-the-art technical, learning. The University is not just beaches. Studying on one of the computing and research facilities. about teaching. We take real-life world's most beautiful campuses, As a top research university we problems and look at them from you will be surrounded by green offer the widest range of research all angles, uniting the expertise parkland and a mix of rich heritage programs and receive funding and insights of staff and students and modern architecture. from the Australian government. across multiple disciplines. International Student Prospectus 2019 The University of Sydney Preparation Programs Page 10 Discover Campus life Facts and figures Students have the option to join over Number 200 clubs and societies on campus, from academic groups to food, sport Students and debating clubs, so there is sure Undergraduate students 38,000 to be something for you. Postgraduate coursework students 25,000 Postgraduate research students 5,000 A history of excellence Total 68,000 Over the past 160 years, we have maintained a long tradition of International students 24,000 excellence in education where we The University of Sydney develop curious minds and embrace Diversity and Depth challenge and change. We have Countries represented in the 130+ influential alumni in public and student population private sectors around the world. Alumni 320,000+ Holding integrity and quality close Faculties and schools 9 to our hearts, students, staff, alumni, business, industry and government ARC centres of excellence 3 alike are proud to be connected Academic staff 6,400 to the University of Sydney. Items in University Library 5.2 million+ Student clubs and societies 200+ Worldwide Rankings QS World University Rankings 2019 42 THE World University Ranking 2017/18 59 Ranked 1st in Australia and 5th in the world for graduate employability** ** QS graduate employability Rankings 2019. Page 11 Discover Why study the University of Sydney Preparation Programs (USPP) The University of Sydney Preparation Programs provide the academic foundation you need to progress to your chosen undergraduate degree at the University of Sydney. taylorssydney.edu.au About the Programs Essential preparation for university Expert teaching The University of Sydney and Taylors The teachers at Taylors College College Sydney teams worked together Sydney are experienced in educating to create the perfect academic international students and will inspire stepping stone towards university- you to learn through engaging level education. We offer a choice and varied teaching methods. of programs with the University of A combination of independent study Sydney Foundation Programs and and group work will develop your High Achievers Preparation Program. research, presentation and leadership skills to ensure you are thoroughly International Student Prospectus 2019 A choice of study options prepared for your degree at the We offer a range of start dates and University. course lengths depending on your academic level, time available, and ESOS Framework “In Sri Lanka, the education university degree you wish to progress We are bound by and committed to system is very different as on to study. Choose the program right the Education Services for Overseas we learn more from books, for you: Students (ESOS) framework. This framework comprises of legislation not practically. The best − The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP) governing the standards, quality thing in Australia is that assurance and protections that − The University of Sydney High they do more practical stuff. education providers must adhere Achievers Preparation Program to in delivering education and training So, at Taylors College, I got (HAPP). to international students. More to do lab work, where we These programs are collectively information on the ESOS