Study Abroad and Exchange 2009 & 2010 Contents
The University of Western Sydney (UWS) is a modern Why choose UWS 1 and progressive university offering programs in more Your study destination 2 than 100 different study areas. UWS is a multi-site Services & Facilities 3 university with campuses spread across Greater Western Sydney, including: Bankstown; Blacktown/Nirimba; Your study options at UWS 4 Campbelltown; Hawkesbury; Parramatta and Penrith. Study Abroad/Exchange plus Internship option 5 While each campus offers a unique learning environment, they all share the same friendly, communal atmosphere UWS campuses 6 that makes UWS a great place to study and make friends. Parramatta 7–9 Exchange and study abroad students at UWS can study at any campus depending on course selection. UWS has Penrith 10–11 over 36,000 students, 4,000 of which are international. Bankstown 12–13 Campbelltown 14 Study Abroad and Exchange Hawkesbury 15 Teaching and Learning in a different style 16–17 provides you with an Tuition fees 18 invaluable opportunity to Admission criteria 19 uwsconnect – get connected 20 experience the Australian Cost of Living 21 way of life while contributing How to apply 22–23 towards your degree. More information 24
The UWS Study Abroad and Exchange program attracts many students from North America, South America, Asia and Europe. Study Abroad and Exchange programs are available for one semester or one year.
Exchange or Study Abroad – What’s the Difference?
Exchange students pay tuition fees to their home university and receive academic credit from UWS towards their degree back home. To study on exchange your home university must have an official exchange agreement with UWS.
iFor a list of UWS’s official exchange partners check www.uws.edu.au/international/exchange_ programs/participating_universities
Study abroad students pay tuition fees to UWS and receive academic credit from UWS towards their degree back home. Why choose UWS
Why choose UWS
Get ready to grow in ways you’ve never imagined!
UWS has a contemporary approach to study, work Why choose to study at UWS and innovation. True to our » Career-oriented courses » High level of professional accreditation slogan “Bringing Knowledge » Balance of academic and practical learning to Life” we combine » Teaching students skills for life » Industry-savvy academic staff academic study with » Well regarded, innovative research programs practical experience to » Global knowledge network deliver useful courses to » English language teaching help drive you towards your career goals. UWS Student Profile Sandra Helmling, Germany ‘UWS was the perfect university which offered the subject I needed for my degree back home.’
Teaching facility, UWS Parramatta Campus 1 UWS Student Profile Jeannine List, Germany ‘If you study in Sydney, use the free time to go to all Your study the wonderful places around Sydney. Visit the Blue Mountains, the National Park and enjoy the beach life*.’ *Note: Sydney beaches are approximately destination 1–1½ hours drive from UWS campuses. Your study destination study Your
Australia is renowned Greater Western Sydney is Climate for its physical beauty, a global centre for trade, Sydney enjoys a temperate climate its vibrant multicultural innovation and learning with society and the outstanding the third largest regional Winter Season June to August
quality of life it offers economy in Australia Average temperature: 59°F/15°C usually sunny Australia is a country almost equal in size The Greater Western Sydney (GWS) to the USA and China, but has a population region, the home of UWS, stretches from Note: Overnight of only 20 million, most of whom live in the Parramatta (just 45 minutes from the City temperatures occasionally five major coastal cities. It has hot summers of Sydney) to the Blue Mountains National fall to 32°F/zero°C and mild winters and diverse landscapes Park on the western edge of the metropolitan ranging from deserts to snowfields. area. Nearly two million people live in Summer Season GWS – about 40% of Sydney’s population. December to February While Central Sydney generally offers iwww.australia.com Average temperature: apartment style living, Greater Western 82°F/28°C Sydney offers a more suburban lifestyle. The Sydney lifestyle is Note: Temperatures cosmopolitan and the GWS is: can be as high as » home base to 150 of the top 500 104°F/40°C atmosphere is friendly companies in Australia » one of the largest manufacturing regions Sydney has a population of over four million. in Australia along with high-tech business It is a vibrant, multicultural city surrounding districts, retail and service centres one of the most spectacular harbours in » central to the latest industrial Protect your skin the world. It boasts world-class cultural and developments, two thirds of which are Skin can burn in as little as 15 minutes educational institutions, iconic structures occurring in Western Sydney in the Australian sun so it is important such as the Sydney Opera House and » the location for the majority of all Sydney’s to protect your skin from UV radiation. the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and is the future growth. commercial heart of the nation. It offers citizens and visitors enchanting parklands i www.discovergreatersydney.com.au and beaches, international standard sporting venues, world-class shopping facilities and restaurants, and great late night bars and Get to know your clubs. It is the oldest city in Australia and the surroundings – we will number one destination for overseas tourists. The city is also flanked on three sides by help you to settle in! large wilderness areas, including the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. ‘Slip-Slop-Slap’ iwww.tourism.nsw.gov.au “Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, and slap on a hat”! Definitely something to be included with your studies!
2 Services & FacilitiesServices UWS WIRELESS UWS students can access wireless email and internet on all campuses. You can connect to the internet from your compatible laptop from ‘anywhere’ on campus – provided you’re in a wireless zone. This means you’ll be able to Services & Facilities log onto the internet at the library, campus café, lecture theatre, student residences or outdoors, without plugging a wire from the – commonly referred to as health funds. back of your device into a network port. Helping you maximise The preferred provider of OSHC for all UWS iwww.uws.edu.au/wireless students is OSHC Worldcare which has your chance of policies for singles, couples and families. Airport Reception Program iwww.oshcworldcare.com.au academic success This program links students to the UWS airport transport service and coordinated You must include the initial payment UWS offers support services to all students free transport from Sydney’s International for OSHC with your tuition fees when as well as extra services to international Airport to the University campus where you accepting an offer of study at UWS. You students to assist you achieve your personal, will be studying. A University Information and are responsible for maintaining your health academic and ultimate career goals. You Reception desk is located in the foyer of the cover by continuing payments directly to will also have access to top class facilities Arrivals Hall at the airport during peak periods the provider during your period of study. to help you succeed in your studies. (January to March and June to August). www.uws.edu.au/international/ i Note: OSHC is a compulsory health current_student_support If you wish UWS to arrange airport pick insurance for everyone holding a student up, you must complete the application visa. However, certain scholarship holders Services for International students form and fax it to UWS at least seven are eligible for this cover free of charge. » International Student Advisors (ISAs) days before your arrival. Shortly after we Students from Norway and Sweden work closely with the Office of the receive your application we will email you a may not be required to take out OSHC Academic Registrar (OAR) and Student confirmation notice. We strongly recommend if covered by their own scheme. Services. You might have many that you check this carefully and keep it questions throughout your studies and with your passport for quick reference. Libraries UWS International can provide you with UWS has at least one library on iwww.uws.edu.au/international/ information, advice and referrals. ISAs each campus, featuring: pre-departure/airport_reception provide help and guidance on most matters » books, journals, audio-visual materials, relating to your stay in Australia, such as: and internet/databases Orientation Program » University policy and procedure » an inter-campus request system to order Orientation introduces you to the University » accommodation books from any campus and key staff members, providing you » health cover » convenient opening hours with crucial information and advice that » study and personal difficulties will assist you in adjusting to the living ihttp://library.uws.edu.au/ » changing units. and learning environment at UWS. You www.uws.edu.au/international/current_ will receive academic advice and support i Computer Laboratories student_support/student_advisors in how to enrol in your course. You are 50 general purpose computer labs, with advised to arrive in Australia at least over 1,400 computers featuring: 1-2 days before the commencement of » IBM compatible PCs and software Maintain your GPA Orientation. The Program usually takes » access to host computers and network place 10 days before classes commence. in Australia services » open access 22 hours a day, iwww.uws.edu.au/international/ » The International Academic Preparation 7 days a week. important_dates/orientation_program Program is especially designed for new iwww.uws.edu.au/students/ international students. It will assist you in What to bring with you to Australia – infotech/computer_labs your transition to the Australian university Make sure you bring the right stuff! setting giving you valuable information and Although Sydney is a large cosmopolitan city hands-on practical experience of: Moving to a new country in which you can buy everything you need, » Australian academic culture you are advised to bring some items that are » tutorial participation and working in groups to study is both exciting personal to you or maybe more expensive » time and stress management and challenging. We in Australia than in your home country. » forms of assessment Some students choose to bring electrical » assignment preparation have everything in place appliances such as their mobiles and MP3 » academic writing players. Australia uses 240 volt AC 50 hertz » rules of plagiarism. to ensure your new life electricity and three-pin plugs to access iwww.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/ at UWS is hassle-free. power points. Accommodation normally current_students/before_you_start/ does not include bed linen and blankets. bridging_programs#4 All students should access information about A sleeping bag may be useful to cover the the University, including accommodation first few nights until you have a chance to Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) options, airport reception, the Orientation purchase these items. Australia has strict If you are an international student studying program, living expenses, lifestyle and climate customs laws that prohibit you from bringing in Australia and have a student visa, you etc., before they leave their home country. food of any description, including herbal must purchase an approved OSHC policy medicines into the country. For a quick guide iwww.uws.edu.au/international/ from a registered health insurance company to prohibited items visit www.affa.gov.au pre-departure
3 Your study options at UWS Your study options at UWS at options study Your
You can also find units by searching via Our academic Study Abroad/ courses. The course description will provide you with a listing of units that programs are Exchange belong to this course. Click the unit that suits your interest and needs. taught by staff who The Study Abroad and Exchange program at UWS provides you with the opportunity » UWS undergraduate course search at to design your own program by selecting are committed to www.uws.edu.au/international/course_ a set of units from a wide range of study information/undergraduate_degrees areas. To assist you to design your international education program we recommend you visit the UWS Example: Click on “Creative and website and make your unit selection. and who have Communication Arts” and then on “Bachelor extensive experience of Communication”. Scroll down to see all Selecting units units that belong to this course, for example and expertise in “101057.1 Writing as Communication”. of study Click on the unit number for a detailed their chosen field. description. » UWS unit search at http://handbook. » UWS postgraduate course search at Study abroad and exchange students may uws.edu.au/hbook/unit_search.aspx www.uws.edu.au/international/course_ pursue a one or two-semester full-time information/postgraduate_degrees study program in any UWS area of study. This function allows you to search units
Students can choose from any units on after keywords of study areas you are Example: Click on “Humanities, Social offer at UWS subject to prerequisites. interested in. The search engine will Science and Psychology” and then on provide you with all matching units “Master of Social Science”. Scroll down to offered at UWS. see all units that belong to this course, for
example “400585.1 Theories of the Social”. Your study options Example: Type in “Marketing” and you Click on the unit number for a detailed get a list of units offered in this study 1. Study Abroad/Exchange description. field, for example the unit “200083.1 program with 3-4 units Marketing Principles”. Click on the unit If you are having difficulty finding units you want (subjects) of study in your number for a detailed description. to study on one campus, contact our Study chosen field Abroad and Exchange Officer at studyabroad@ uws.edu.au to help you with suggestions. 2. Study Abroad/Exchange Study Abroad and Exchange programs are program with 2-3 units available during Spring (July – December) (subjects) of study in your and/or Autumn sessions (February – June) chosen field PLUS English as Some units may have prerequisites or one unit of study assumed knowledge. At the time of application you will need to provide 3. Study Abroad/Exchange evidence of fulfilling the given prerequisites. program with 2-3 units (subjects) of study in your chosen field PLUS internship as one unit of study
4 Study Abroad/ Increase the value of your Study Abroad/Exchange plus Internship option Exchange PLUS English option degree by doing an internship!
Would you like to improve your Greater Western Sydney is recognised as English language skills? Then, Study Abroad/ Australia’s third largest regional economy. As this is the right option for you! Exchange PLUS the base of operations for 30% of the leading companies in Australia it offers a diverse The Study Abroad PLUS English internship option range of placement opportunities for students. program is an arrangement between UWS and UWSCollege Would you like to gain real world experiences? Academic information and is primarily for students who Then, this is the right option for you! A UWS internship is usually equivalent do not quite meet UWS English to 10 credit points (one standard unit of language requirements. Under this Practical focus study) and requires approximately 210 arrangement students who achieve UWS is proud that it has a high graduate hours in the work placement. In conjunction the following scores can be accepted employment rate. This is due to a range of with the internship, students are required into the UWS Study Abroad plus factors, including: the contribution of its highly to study two or three academic units in English language tuition program. qualified teaching and research staff; the order to make up a full-time study load. professional accreditation of a high percentage » TOEFL 540 / CBT 213 but with a of degree programs; the emphasis on a careful i A standard full-time study load for one TWE between 3.0 and 4.5 mix of theoretical and practical knowledge in session at UWS is 40 credit points, » IELTS 6.0 Overall but with a Writing the teaching and learning process; and the although students are eligible to study a or Reading score below 6.0 opportunity UWS offers students to undertake minimum of 30 credit points. Due to the internships or work placements while they workload it is recommended that students Note: This will not apply to units are studying. More than 85% of UWS only study two units in conjunction with a requirement of above 6.5. undergraduate degrees incorporate some form with their internship. It is expected that of ‘community engaged learning’ (or practical students would transfer their internship Your program choice work experience) as an integral part of the experience to their home degree for credit. You will study 2-3 units with learning experience. In most undergraduate UWS either prior to or concurrent programs this work experience component Applying for an internship with English language at our is regarded as a core part of the degree. In addition to meeting the English Pathway College UWSCollege. language requirements all applicants UWS Internships must provide the following: a. You can enrol in the Advanced Study abroad and exchange students at » A completed UWS Study Abroad/Exchange Academic English Skills – UWS have the opportunity to undertake an application form with specified attachments Reading and Writing course at unpaid internship as part of their program. The » A Résumé (Curriculum Vitae) UWSCollege which commences internship, which is fully supervised by UWS » Two letters of reference with the contact approximately 8 weeks prior to academic staff, offers students the opportunity details of the referees the start of the UWS semester. to gain valuable industry experience. » A statement outlining the area of preferred b. Concurrent study at UWS and interest for the work placement. UWSCollege: English language classes at UWSCollege tend to be UWS Student Profile held from 9am to 1.30pm daily. Peter Struck, Germany Note: Concurrent study will Study Abroad PLUS Internship, Environmental Sciences restrict enrolment at UWS ‘I have chosen UWS for my Study Abroad in to afternoon study only. Environmental Sciences because of its Internship program and the location of the Hawkesbury Campus Alternative English language tests on the escarpment of the Blue Mountains and the UWSCollege also offers the surrounding National Parks and Nature reserves. Unit “Understanding Landscape” opportunity for a placement English – lecturer Jack Wolfenden Although semester time is very busy, the lecture test to be conducted overseas explains the history and and the manners during class are very informal and by an approved university or geology of the Blue Mountains everybody is called by his first name, which creates in front of the beautiful agent under secure conditions. a quite friendly and relaxed atmosphere. But not scenery of the Grose Valley only during class also on other times of the day the Note: There is a charge associated doors to the lecturer are always open and they take with this test. Please contact time to answer questions. They offered me a couple our UWS Study Abroad and of opportunities to attend excursions to the Blue Exchange Officer if you wish Mountains or the adjoined landscape, even if I was to arrange an English test. not in their course. i www.uwscollege.edu.au The UWS internship offered me the opportunity to get valuable experiences in a foreign work environment and then subsequently a part time job, which I was Me and an Australian Phython offered during my second semester. This helped – an Australian Animal Science me to develop new skills for my future career and student offered me the opportunity to get in contact broadened my personal horizon. The support I with some native Reptiles who got from UWS was awesome and I would always are part of her research program recommend this program to other students.’ on Hawkesbury Campus
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UWS campuses campuses UWS With six campuses spread across Greater Western Sydney, UWS offers one of the largest choices of campus locations compared to other Australian universities. Each campus has its own unique atmosphere, with clean, green and friendly environments to learn in.
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Parramatta
Quick Facts » 24km west of central Sydney » 20-30minutes train ride from Central Railway station » Population of 152,000 » Heritage heart of Sydney » Suburban lifestyle » Central hub for future economic development » Westfield – the largest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere
Things to do » Stroll along the Harris Park Heritage Walk to see the area’s historic homes » Take a hot-air balloon ride » Go on a historic tour at Old Government House, home to the early governors of NSW » Visit Elizabeth Farm, built in 1793, home of Australia’s first pastoralists, John and Elizabeth Macarthur » Eat out – choose from more than 140 restaurants and cafés
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UWS Parramatta Campus 7 Parramatta Parramatta
UWS Village [Parramatta]
As Sydney’s second largest central Support services The UWS Village [Parramatta] Resident business district, Parramatta City has a » Airport pick-up Assistants host a variety of events massive economic growth rate that is set » Orientation program from movie nights, Wii tournaments, to continue well into the future. It is a city » Study skills workshops trivia, day trips and many more. rich in history, a place of elegant parks » Professional counsellors and a vibrant multicultural community, a » International Student Advisor To assist our new students prepare for their shopper’s paradise, and a centre for sport, » Chaplains studies, UWS Village [Parramatta] is offering dining and entertainment. It is also a thriving » Postgraduate Student Association a great deal on accommodation exclusively legal, educational and health care centre, » Student Association for study abroad and exchange students and home to some of Australia’s biggest interested in living on Parramatta campus. corporations and government agencies. Sporting facilities Places are limited so be sure to apply early. » Tennis courts Parramatta has some excellent examples » Basketball court Free to apply! of early colonial architecture including Old » Soccer field Government House, Elizabeth Farm, St John’s » Volleyball 6-month rate Cathedral, the Lancer Barracks and the Linden » Pool tables available with all utilities included House Museum. Today, Parramatta is a modern » Table tennis city with a range of cafés and restaurants with » Recreation room Six month contract: cuisines from around the globe, large shopping pay a AU$4,901 one off payment* centres, cinemas, theatres and nightclubs. On-campus accommodation (January to June OR July to December) UWS Village [Parramatta], the University’s *2009 rate. Subject to change in 2010. Parramatta campus newest on-campus student accommodation Parramatta campus is located on the facility, opened its doors in January Contact the UWS Study Abroad corner of James Ruse Drive and Victoria 2009. Featuring 343 fully furnished and Exchange Office for details. Road, Rydalmere. It is a ten-minute bus rooms in brand new one to six bedroom i [email protected] ride from the major commercial and retail apartments, flat screen televisions, high centre of Parramatta. The campus is next quality fittings, spacious kitchen and to Rydalmere train station and can also be dining areas and in-room internet, UWS accessed by a regular bus service operating Village [Parramatta] delivers the highest from Parramatta train station. The Parramatta standards in accommodation for students. campus, opened in 1998, is a heritage site and contains some of the oldest buildings in NSW. It has been beautifully restored into UWS Student Profile an attractive, friendly learning environment. Michael Disney, England Exchange student at Parramatta Campus Specialist facilities » Computer laboratories ‘I used to do many things to relax from studies, like » Moot court going to the gym, cinema, ice skating, many BBQs, » Nursing laboratories going to the pub or sightseeing around Sydney. » Purpose-built state-of-the-art teaching The absolute highlight was sky-diving and amazing facilities road trips. There have been so many more things to do but they are just off the top of my head!’
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Below is a sample of some of the units that are available in 2009 and 2010. Remember, this is not an exhaustive list. UWS offers units across a very diverse range of interests to suit your needs.
Discipline: Marketing Design your own Autumn (February–June) program from the 200083 Marketing Principles 200094 International Marketing following areas of study: 200233 Principles of E-Marketing 200092 New Product Marketing » Accounting 200093 New Frontiers in Marketing » Advanced Science 200592 Marketing Research » Applied Finance » Applied Economics Spring (July–November) » Biological Science 200083 Marketing Principles » Business and Commerce 200094 International Marketing » Chemistry 200093 New Frontiers in Marketing » Communication studies 200592 Marketing Research » Computing Discipline: Economics and Finance » Economics and Finance » Employment Relations Autumn (February–June) » Engineering Management 200440 Economics and Finance Research Methods » Financial Advising 200537 Economics and Finance Engagement Project » Financial Mathematics 200108 Contemporary Management Accounting » Global Operations and Supply 200078 Portfolio Management Chain Management 200061 Financial Institutions Management » Management » Mathematical Science 200055 International Finance » Health Science Spring (July–November) » Hospitality & Hotel Management 200525 Principles of Economics » Human Resource Development 200057 Investment Management and Organisational Development 200531 Industry Economics and Markets » Human Resource Management 200575 Processes and Evaluation in Employment Relations and Industrial Relations » Information and Communications 200108 Contemporary Management Accounting Technologies 200518 Behavioural Finance » International Business Discipline: Biochemistry » International Business and Autumn (February–June) Global Management 300221 Biology 1 » International Trade and Finance 300234 Molecular Biology » Law 300219 Biochemistry 1 » Management » Marketing Spring (July–November) » Mathematical Science 300222 Biology 2 » Nursing SAMPLE 14403 Environmental Biology » Operations Management 300220 Biochemistry 2 » Property Investment 200263 Biometry and Development Discipline: Information and Communications Technology » Public Health » Science Autumn (February–June) » Social Science 300134 Introduction to Information Technology » Urban Management 300118 Enterprise Information Systems 300584 Emerging Trends in Information Systems A full list of courses and unit 300573 Information Systems in Context descriptions is available on the 200136 Business Information Systems Project Management UWS International website. Please refer to page 4 for details Spring (July–November) on how to choose your units. 300157 Social Aspects of Information Technology 300572 Information Systems Deployment and Management iwww.uws.edu.au/international/ 300573 Information Systems in Context course_information 300118 Enterprise Information Systems ihttp://handbook.uws.edu.au/ 200503 Construction Information Systems hbook/unit_search.aspx Note: Some of the above units have pre-requisites or assumed knowledge. Check online unit description for details.
9 UWS Student Profile Markus Allen Hodges, England ‘I live in the Kingswood student residence at the Penrith Penrith campus. It is a great little community with a mixture of people and cultures from around the world, including Canada, Norway, Penrith Mexico, America and of course Australia.’
Penrith is a city on the western fringe of the Specialist facilities Sydney metropolitan area and located at the » Television Sydney (TV station) Quick Facts foot of the Blue Mountains on the spectacular » Golden Stave Music Therapy Centre » 54 kilometres by road west Nepean River. The population of Penrith is » Mechatronics and Robotics Facility of central Sydney more than 170,000, making it one of the three » Design studio (including state-of-the-art, largest local government areas in Western broadcast-quality animation and television » 60-90minutes train ride from Sydney and the sixth largest population of any post-production studios) Central Railway station local government area in New South Wales. » Convergent Media Studio Complex » Population of more than » Three multi-track recording studios Penrith’s focus is shifting from agriculture to » Computer research centre 170,000 manufacturing. The city acts as a regional » Industrial Design centre » At the foot of the Blue shopping area for the Penrith region and the » Computing and photographic laboratories Mountains on the Blue Mountains. It also hosts a large regional and studios spectacular Nepean River hospital, the Nepean Hospital. Penrith houses » Purpose-built disability learning centre regional government offices, such as the » Complete lifestyle in a Australian Taxation Office, and is home to Sporting facilities natural setting the huge Panther’s World of Entertainment » Gymnasium Club (Penrith Rugby League Club), a multi- » Tennis courts » Variety of cultural and faceted entertainment and resort centre » Football fields adventure opportunities offering bars, discos, live entertainment, » Professional hockey fields theatre, restaurants and sporting facilities. » Basketball courts
The Nepean River is a major attraction for the Support services Things to do area, with extensive parklands, bicycle and » Airport pick up jogging tracks along its banks, and a range of » Orientation program » Experience ‘Muru Mittigar’ boating activities. With just a 10-minute train ride » Study skills workshops at the Aboriginal Cultural from Penrith students can find themselves in » Professional counsellors the natural beauty of the lower Blue Mountains, » International Student Advisor & Education Centre to try offering hiking trails, natural swimming » Chaplains bush tucker and learn how basins, scenic views, and unique flora and » Student Association to throw a boomerang fauna. Penrith is also home to the Sydney » Postgraduate Student Association » Go white-water rafting, hire International Regatta Centre that hosted the a canoe or paddle around rowing, canoeing and white-water rafting On-campus accommodation events at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. With the Penrith Residential College is situated on the Penrith Lakes city’s continued growth as a regional centre, its the outskirts of Penrith, only 5 minutes to » Relax on the Nepean Belle emergence to national prominence is assured. Penrith CBD. The accommodation facilities Paddle wheeler consist of 20 self contained and furnished Penrith campus five single bedroom townhouses situated » Sky-dive at the foot of the The University of Western Sydney, a 5 minutes walk to main auditoriums and Blue Mountains major facet of the Penrith region, attracts lecture halls. For those who would prefer to » Enjoy yourself in Panthers students from all over Sydney and around live at the Hawkesbury Residential Colleges in Richmond and enjoy the rich history World of Entertainment the world. The 158-hectare Penrith campus occupies two large sites in the adjacent and traditions of the past 117 years, whilst » Don’t miss the St Marys Western Sydney suburbs of Kingswood and studying at Penrith, we have made it easier Spring Festival in September Werrington, and is 60-90 minutes from the with introduction of a FREE shuttle between the Penrith and Hawkesbury Campus. » Visit one of the many Sydney Central Business District by train or car. The campuses of Kingswood and cultural centres for Werrington are divided by the Great Western Penrith Residential College performing art and theatre Highway. They are linked by a free shuttle bus http://residences.uws.edu.au/ service that services the campus continually penrith_accommodation.html iwww.visitnsw.com/area/ throughout the day and provides easy access Penrith_Valley.aspx to libraries, computer centres, student services, cafés, bars and sporting venues.
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UWS Penrith Campus
Below is a sample of some of the units that are available in 2009 and 2010. Design your own Remember, this is not an exhaustive list. UWS offers units across a very diverse program from the range of interests to suit your needs. following areas of study: Discipline: Communications Autumn (February–June) » Advertising 100938 Communication and Creative Industries » Applied Humanities 100992 Communication: Power and Practice » Arts 101040 Approaches to Communication » Communications » Computer Science 101057 Writing as Communication » Construction Management 100965 Media and Visual Cultures » Convergent Media Spring (July–November) » Design 100235 Organisational Communication » Design and Technology 101041 Communication Research » Engineering (Civil, Computer, 100584 Experimental Writing and Electronic Publication Electical, Environmental, Robotics, Mechatronics, Telecommunications) 100561 Media and Audience » Health Science 100965 Media and Visual Cultures » Housing Discipline: Engineering » Humanities Autumn (February–June) » Humanitarian and Peace Studies 300027 Engineering Computing » Industrial Design 300029 Engineering Visualization » Information and Communications 300193 Multimedia Engineering Technology » Islamic Studies 300486 Infrastructure Engineering » Journalism 85009 Water Engineering » Languages Spring (July–November) » Media Arts Production 85021 Environmental Engineering » Music 300481 Engineering Electromagnetics » Public Relations 85006 Introduction to Structural Engineering » Psychology SAMPLE » Social Psychology and 300462 Engineering and Design Concepts Social Research Discipline: Tourism » Social Science Autumn (February–June) » Sociology 300455 Indigenous Australia: Back to the Future » Teaching and Education 101274 Sustainable Tourism in Context » Tourism Management 101280 Cultural Heritage and Tourism » Urban Studies » Visual Communications 101389 Wildlife Tourism 200449 Strategic Issues in Tourism and Hospitality Management A full list of courses and unit Spring (July–November) descriptions is available on the 300113 Indigenous Tourism UWS International website. 101273 Managing Tourism Trends Please refer to page 4 for details 101275 Tourism in Contemporary Society on how to choose your units. 101277 Tourism Policy and Planning iwww.uws.edu.au/international/ 101388 Environment and Tourism Management course_information Note: Some of the above units have pre-requisites or assumed knowledge. Check online unit description for details. ihttp://handbook.uws.edu.au/ hbook/unit_search.aspx
11 UWS Student Profile Bjoern Oliver Zschaubitz, Germany Exchange student at Bankstown Campus ‘…what I enjoyed most at the weekends was sightseeing in Sydney. Usually I
Bankstown studied from Monday till Friday and Bankstown then went to Sydney or its surroundings to visit some sites. That was always great fun. Friends of mine also visited swimming clubs, played paintball or did bushwalking. I think uwsconnect is a pretty good point to start with.’
Bankstown is one of the largest local Support services government areas in New South Wales, with » Airport pick up Quick Facts approximately 170,000 residents speaking » Orientation program » 25 kilometres by road more than 60 different languages. The City of » Study skills workshops south-west of central Sydney Bankstown is host to an array of recreational » Professional counsellors and sporting facilities, including 293 parks, 39 » International Student Advisor » 40-60minutes train ride sports complexes with 173 winter and 147 » Chaplains from Central Railway station summer sporting fields, including: the Olympic Dunc Gray Velodrome; The Crest synthetic Sporting facilities » Population of 170,000 athletics track; five tennis complexes; » Gymnasium three swimming pools; the Wran Leisure » Club Room » Colourful and culturally Centre; Bankstown Basketball Stadium; a » Tennis courts diverse city community owned golf course in Sefton; and » Oval with night match lights two multi-purpose indoor sports facilities. » Track and field facilities » More than 60 different » Cricket nets languages spoken Bankstown campus » Netball courts » 730 hectares of nature land Bankstown campus is located on 22 hectares » Grass hockey ground and parks in the south western Sydney suburb of Milperra about 40-50 minutes from the On-campus accommodation » Sydney’s second largest Sydney Central Business District. It is a warm, The Kiemah Residential College (Bankstown) is one of the University’s most airport friendly environment, with modern spacious buildings and landscaped gardens with a modern accommodation facilities. The strong Australian native theme. The campus accommodation consists of 22 self contained is located on Bullecourt Avenue, Milperra. and fully furnished four single bedroom villas. The College only caters for 51 students Things to do By train, the closest station is Panania which and places are limited, so book early! is within 10-minute walking distance of the » Take a walk or ride along campus. Alternative stations are East Hills, Kiemah Residential College the Georges River Walkway/ Bankstown or Liverpool, which provide http://residences.uws.edu.au/ Cycleway regular bus services to the campus. bankstown_accommodation.html
» Explore the nearby Georges Specialist facilities River National Park » Centre for Education Research (CER) » Early Childhood Centre » Visit the Dunc Gray » MARCS Auditory Laboratory Velodrome which hosts » Some of Australia’s most advanced international cycling events Language Laboratories and Conference Interpreting Laboratory » Take a light Aircraft Training » Nursing laboratories Flight over Sydney Harbour
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UWS Bankstown Campus
Discipline: Interpreting and Translation Design your own Autumn (February–June) program from the 100192 Interpreting and Translation Professional Practicum 100916 Legal Interpreting following areas of study: 100963 Interpreting Australia: Australian Historians and Historiography 100927 Interpreting and Translation Skills » Adult Community Education Spring (July–November) » Applied Humanities 100192 Interpreting and Translation Professional Practicum » Arts » Asian Studies and 100193 Interpreting Skills International Relations 100194 Introduction to Interpreting » Community Studies 100197 Medical Interpreting » Community Welfare 100963 Interpreting Australia: Australian Historians and Historiography » Conference Interpreting 100927 Interpreting and Translation Skills » Criminology Discipline: Teaching and Education » Cultural and Social Analysis » History, Politics and Philosophy Autumn (February–June) » Humanities 101409 Aboriginal Cultural Texts » Interpreting and Translation 101116 Issues in Aboriginal Education » Islamic Studies 101510 Indigenous Cultural Texts in Education (AREP) » Languages 101287 Educational Psychology for Primary Teaching » Naturopathic Studies 400614 Contemporary Approaches to Adult Learning and Teaching » Nursing » Policing 100742 Inclusive Education Practices (AREP) » Psychology 400613 Philosophy, Politics and Practices in Adult Education » Social Science A2278 Special Study in Primary Education » Social Work Spring (July–November) » Sociology 100192 Interpreting and Translation Professional Practicum » Teaching and Education 101287 Educational Psychology for Primary Teaching » Traditional Chinese Medicine 400616 SAMPLEWorking with Cultural Differences in Educational Settings A full list of courses and unit A2278 Special Study in Primary Education descriptions is available on the 100746 Understanding and Teaching in Context (AREP) UWS International website. 100743 Teaching English as a Second Language in K-6 Mainstream Classes (AREP) Please refer to page 4 for details Discipline: Arts on how to choose your units. Autumn (February–June) 101462 Understanding Islam and Muslim Societies iwww.uws.edu.au/international/ course_information 100897 Everyday Life 100992 Communication: Power and Practice ihttp://handbook.uws.edu.au/ 100877 Multicultural Studies hbook/unit_search.aspx Spring (July–November) 101454 Intercultural Pragmatics To the right is a sample of some 100846 Analytical Reading and Writing of the units that are available in 101010 What is the Human? 2009 and 2010. Remember, this is 100886 Special Topics in Cultural and Social Analysis not an exhaustive list. UWS offers 100273 New Ethnicities, Old Racisms units across a very diverse range Note: Some of the above units have pre-requisites or assumed knowledge. of interests to suit your needs. Check online unit description for details.
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UWS Campbelltown Campus
Rich in culture and heritage,Campbelltown Gunydji Residential College boasts many historic sites and buildings http://residences.uws.edu.au/ Quick Facts scattered throughout the city that are campbelltown_accommodation.html » 50km south-west of a reminder of early colonial history. central Sydney Campbelltown is an energetic, lively city offering a unique combination of city » 45-60minutes train ride from opportunities in a country atmosphere. Design your own Central Railway station Campbelltown campus program from the » Population of 150,000 The Campbelltown campus is located following areas of study: on Narellan Road, Campbelltown. The » Region with historic charms, 166-hectare Campbelltown campus is a » Accounting scenic bushland and ten-minute walk from Macarthur railway » Advanced Science modern delights station, or a few minutes by bus from » Applied Economics Campbelltown station. The Macarthur » Applied Finance Square Shopping Centre is directly adjacent » Applied Science to the campus, providing easy access to » Biomolecular Science shops and food outlets for students. » Business and Commerce Things to do » Communications Studies » Go on fascinating walks in Specialist facilities » Economics and Finance » UniClinic (Heatlh Science) the nearby Mt Annan Botanic » Financial Mathematics » Anatomy laboratories » Global Operations and Supply Gardens – Australia’s largest » Biomedical imaging Chain Management botanic garden » Moot court » Human Resource Management » Computer laboratories and Industrial Relations » Camden Paintball is the » Nursing laboratories » Information and Communications region’s newest and most » Specialist medical teaching and training Technology exciting paintball venue facility » Law » Purpose-built state-of-the-art medical » Management » Enjoy a great variety of teaching and training facility » Marketing recreational activities with » Mathematical Science venues for golf, swimming, Sporting facilities » Mathematics and IT tennis or horse riding » Gymnasium » Medical Science » Cricket pitch » Medicine and Surgery » Fly up high with Sydney » Rugby/Football fields » Nanotechnology Skydivers, the largest » Basketball court » Naturopathy Skydiving training centre in » Cross-Country running track » Nursing » Golf driving range the Southern Hemisphere » Occupational Therapy » Multi-purpose recreation room » Science » Visit the Campbelltown » Social Science Arts Centre – contemporary Support services » Sport and Exercise Science » Airport pickup cultural programs in both the » Sport Management » Orientation program » Traditional Chinese Medicine visual and performing arts » Study skills workshops » Professional counsellors A full list of courses and unit iwww.campbelltown.nsw. » International Student Advisor descriptions is available on the gov.au » Chaplains UWS International website. Please refer to page 4 for details iwww.camden.nsw.gov.au On-campus accommodation on how to choose your units. The Gunydji Residential College iwww.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au (Campbelltown) is modern and consists of 25 iwww.uws.edu.au/international/ self contained and fully furnished five single course_information bedroom townhouses. This comfortable and harmonious environment is located only ihttp://handbook.uws.edu.au/ 5 minutes walk from the main academic hbook/unit_search.aspx area. Rooms fill up quickly so book early!
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Hawkesbury
UWS Hawkesbury Campus
Hawkesbury campus Hawkesbury Residential College Hawkesbury campus is located on Bourke http://residences.uws.edu.au/ Quick Facts Street, Richmond on a 1,300 hectare site hawkesbury_accommodation.html » 50km west of central Sydney in the Hawkesbury Valley at the base of the scenic Blue Mountains. The campus history » 60-90minutes train ride from dates back to 1891 when the New South Central Railway Station Wales Department of Agriculture established Design your own the Hawkesbury Agricultural College. The » Population of 70,000 campus has many heritage buildings, a working program from the farm, and extensive orchards and vineyards. » One of the earliest colonial following areas of study: The campus is a 15-minute walk from East settlements in Australia Richmond station and about 90 minutes from » Advanced Science » At the foot of the Blue Sydney Central Business District by train. » Agriculture Mountains » Agricultural Business Specialist facilities » Agricultural Science » Known as the ‘food basket’ » Equine Research and Demonstration Unit » Animal Science of Sydney » Food Processing Pilot Plant » Biological Science » Childcare centre » Biotechnology » Computer laboratories » Climate Change and Sustainable » Crime Scene House Resource Management » Nursing laboratories » Environment and Health Things to do » Confocal Microscope Facility » Environmental Management » Animal science facilities » Environmental Science » Go on the Hawkesbury » Food Science Harvest Farm Gate Trail and Support services » Food Systems try fresh seasonal produce » Airport pick up » Forensic Science » Orientation program » Gene Science » Canoe or kayak along the » Study skills workshops » Health and Environmental Colo River » Professional counsellors Management » International Student Advisor » Horticulture » Go bushwalking in one of » Chaplains » Medical Science the ten surrounding National » Student Association » Natural Science parks and encounter views » Postgraduate Student Association » Nature Conservation that are nothing short of » Nursing breathtaking Sporting facilities » Nutrition and Food » Gymnasium » Occupational and » Have a great night out in » Tennis courts Environmental Hygiene one of the many pubs and » Basketball court » Occupational Safety, Health and » Football fields excellent bars Environmental Management » 50-metre outdoor swimming pool » Plant Science » Kickboxing gym iwww.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au » Research Studies » Sciences iwww.bluemountains.nsw. On-campus accommodation The on-campus Hawkesbury Residential gov.au A full list of courses and unit College offers fully furnished self-catered single descriptions is available on the room accommodation in Halls of Residence, UWS International website. and 4 bedroom Villas. Located only 25 Please refer to page 4 for details minutes from the University’s Penrith Campus, on how to choose your units. Hawkesbury College provides an alternative place of residence for those students studying iwww.uws.edu.au/international/ at Penrith Campus who would prefer to live course_information in this charming semi-rural landscape, with stately heritage listed buildings and extensive ihttp://handbook.uws.edu.au/ sporting facilities. We have made it easier hbook/unit_search.aspx with introduction of a FREE shuttle between the Penrith and Hawkesbury Campus.
15 Teaching and Learning in a different style
Teaching methods and styles – Course structure and credit points At the end of your program, two copies experience a new study environment! – maintain full-time study! of your official transcript showing units Teaching methods and styles differ with Australian visa conditions require studied and grades achieved will be sent each lecturer. But don’t worry, UWS will international students to study full-time. to you if you are a Study Abroad student, Teaching and Learning in a different style a different in Learning and Teaching help you adjust to the new teaching styles At UWS the standard workload for one or to your home institution if you are an and will explain study techniques to you. session is four units (40 credit points), Exchange student. These transcripts will with most units worth 10 credit points be required in order to arrange credit Lectures and tutorials – be pro-active! each. Under Australian student visa transfer with your home institution. Normal course work encompasses hours regulations the minimum an international of lectures, classes, workshops and student can study is 30 credit points. Academic grades will be recorded on tutorials each week, as well as substantial your UWS transcript. We recommend amounts of self-directed study time spent Assumed knowledge – be prepared! that your home university use the table on individual reading and research. Units at second and third-year levels below to translate your grades into the sometimes have prerequisites and grading system for your institution. Class participation – express yourself! assumed knowledge requirements You will be required to understand and apply in a particular area of study. When UWS grades and credit point system concepts and theories, and to critically choosing units, it is important to read At UWS a standard unit is worth 10 credit examine and present a range of arguments the unit information and check that you points (although some may be worth 20). to support your conclusions. You may be meet the prerequisite requirements. Approximate credit-point translations: expected to participate in group work, and » 10 UWS credit points class discussions, and to deliver individual Child Protection Workshop = 4 credits in the US system or group presentations to your classes. – care for the little ones! » 10 UWS credit points You will also be expected to question Students choosing units that require = 7.5 ECTS in the European system your lecturers if you do not understand working with children under 18 years » 10 UWS credit points what is being taught and discussed. of age may be required to attend = 5 credits in the Swedish system a Child Protection Workshop. » 10 UWS credit points In Australia students are encouraged to = 2.5 credits in the Norwegian system express views that are different from those Arranging your credit transfer expressed by a lecturer, tutor or academic We recommend that you undertake Note: This should only be used as a guide. supervisor. Many academic staff members and negotiate approval from your home Consult the adviser at your home institution facilitate debates and discussions in order institution for the UWS units you intend about how your studies will be credited. to help them explain the unit being studied. to study before you arrive in Australia.
Class times and assignments – it’s all about time management! UWS Grades and Credit Transfer Guide At the beginning of each session you UWS Grade Percentage % US Grade ECTS will be given ‘deadlines’ (final dates) H = High Distinction 85–100 A+/ A A for the completion of assignments in D = Distinction 75–84 A-/ B+ B all your units. If you fail to meet these deadlines you may be penalised even C = Credit 65–74 B C if you have completed your work. P = Pass 50–64 C D S = Satisfactory D E Lecture and class times for all coursework F = Fail 0–49 F FX/G units will be given to you when you enrol during Orientation. All students are required to attend lectures and tutorials at the specified times. For most units of study more than one textbook is used and students are expected to read widely using reading lists supplied in class, or found independently.
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17 Tuition fees fees Tuition Tuition fees
As an international student of the Australian Exchange plus English language programs tertiary education system you are charged UWS offers special rates to exchange higher education fees (tuition fees) that students who have applied for an exchange you must pay upfront. Exchange Students placement at UWS, but do not meet the do not pay tuition fees to UWS. minimum TOEFL or IELTS requirement. UWSCollege, located at the Westmead Study Abroad program fees 2009/2010 site (of the Parramatta campus) offers a (indicative): package price of AU$3,000 for 10 weeks » 3 Unit one semester program: AU$7,548 tuition, including the enrolment fee. » 4 Unit one semester program: AU$8,670 You will need to achieve a minimum of Note: Study Abroad students can choose 5.5 in IELTS or 525 in TOEFL to join this English as one unit of study at the same 10-week program. Students with lower cost. Exchange students who wish to scores will be required to study for 20 undertake extra English are able to receive weeks or longer. Discount rates apply for heavily discounted rates at UWSCollege. each 10-week period studied. To determine See right for more information. the number of weeks required for pre- course English study see: www.uws.edu. Study Abroad program fees include: au/international/admissions/pathways » tuition fees » English (if applicable) All applications for these special rates must » internship (if applicable) be sent to the UWS Study Abroad and » airport pick up Exchange Officer at [email protected] » Orientation Program » email and computer access i www.uws.edu.au/international/ » student counselling and advice from the study_abroad/study_abroad_fees Study Abroad and Exchange Officer » support services i UWS Careers & Cooperative Education » two copies of your certified academic www.uws.edu.au/community/ transcript. in_the_community/careers
Exchange students are provided with all Refund Agreement the above services at no additional cost. If you require a refund of fees it is important that you notify UWS International in writing Study Abroad/Exchange program plus as soon as possible. You must provide a internship includes the following services: copy of your Confirmation of Enrolment » pre-internship workshop together with the mailing address in your » internship placement home country where you wish your refund » regular meetings with an academic to be sent. Refunds are normally sent to supervisor your home country and only in exceptional » optional professional development courses circumstances are issued in Australia. » internship monitoring by the Cooperative Programs Unit at UWS. i For detailed information on the UWS International Fees and Refund Policy go to: www.uws.edu.au/international/ admissions/refund_agreement
18 Admission criteria
Admission criteria
To meet UWS entry requirements you will need a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.5/4.0 from your home university if you are from the USA or Canada, or a ‘Good’ average in the European grading system. If you are from another country check the requirements with the UWS Study Abroad and Exchange Officer at [email protected]
English language requirements If English is not your first language and you have not been studying in English for a number of years, you will need to take a recognised English test and include the results with your application.
English tests recognised by UWS IELTS » Overall score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands i Some programs may require an IELTS score of 7.0
TOEFL » 550 PBT (Paper Based Test), minimum 4.5 in TWE » 213 CBT (Computer Based Test), minimum 4.5 in Essay Rating » 89 IBT (Internet Based Test)
CAMBRIDGE » Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) a grade of C or above » Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) a grade of B or above Study Abroad plus English language tuition
Study Abroad plus English language tuition If you do not meet the University’s English proficiency requirements we will send you information about English programs offered by our Pathways College UWSCollege or you may be able to enrol in our Study Abroad plus English program.
School of Communication Arts, UWS Penrith Campus 19 uwsconnect – get connected uwsconnect – get connected connected – get uwsconnect
Off -campus activities and events To get the most out of Our off-campus activities include Immerse yourself in a large variety of trips and tours university life, and your showcasing the best of Australia. the unique Australian
Australian experience, Connect Fitness Centres culture and experience Connect Fitness offers a network of well- get involved! appointed commercial fitness centres the wonders of Down located on various campuses throughout uwsconnect has the the University. A wide range of fitness Under with like- classes are available, as well as different means to ensure that membership packages to meet your needs minded students from – and budget. Exercise your body as well your time at university as your mind – come work out with us! all over the world!
uwsconnect operates the UWS International is both enjoyable Connect Central Student Trips & Tours Program featuring Connect Central outlets are operated by activities and trips specifically designed and rewarding – it’s uwsconnect and have been designed to be for international students – and the fun a one-stop-shop for all your retail, leisure and starts as soon as you arrive! The trips what studying at lifestyle needs. Connect Central also doubles and tours are extremely popular so get as an information point and booking office in quick as places are limited! Some of UWS is all about! for all trips, tours, activities and events. the highlights of the program include: UWS has great university life across all our six Connect Books campuses with regular on campus activities uwsconnect provides increased access and events, providing you with opportunities to bookshop services, flexibility in service » Sydney Sightseeing Tour to enjoy important time away from study. delivery and lower prices. Bookshop services » Blue Mountains Discovery will be linked to other uwsconnect services, i www.uwsconnect.com.au » Hunter Valley Wine Tasting creating opportunities for more benefits. Weekend On-campus activities and entertainment » Australian Outback Safari A dynamic range of entertainment and » Whale & Dolphin Watching leisure activities is held throughout the » Learn To Surf semester on all campuses. Most of these » University Ball activities are free and provide a great opportunity to interact on a social level » Ski-Trip – Snowy Mountains while being entertained and having fun. » Australian University Games » Canberra Floriade and many more
20 Cost of Living
Cost of Living
Cost of living guide
All students will require a minimum of Initial expenses you may have to consider: approximately A$6,000 to A$7,500 per Based on transport costs from the airport if semester to cover living expenses. Depending Airport transfer $A80–$A150 you have not organised to be met as part of on your lifestyle you may require more or the Airport Reception Service less than this amount (this is a rough guide Food, transport and only). Remember, your living expenses are $A250–$A500 For three weeks separate from your tuition fees. As it can often associated expenses Rent for your accommodation in advance; take some time for money to be transferred Rent advance $A300–$A700 rental bond if you are renting off-campus from your home country to Australia, you or rental bond will need to bring enough money with you accommodation to cover your expenses for the first few Based on costs if you have not brought weeks. Foreign currency can be exchanged Bedding $A100–$A250 it with you, or it is not provided in your for Australian currency at Sydney Airport. If accommodation you arrive on a weekend and do not change Especially in winter (June to August) if you are Warm clothing $A50–$A150 some currency at the airport you may not be coming from a tropical climate able to change it until the next working day. Textbooks $A300+ Phone calls home $A5–$A25 Working while studying The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) regulates visas issued We estimate your average weekly living costs may be: to international students. Students are Costs depend on your 'style' of Accommodation $A90–$A200 permitted to work a maximum of 20 hours accommodation per week during the term and unlimited Mobile (cellular) phone calls will be more Phone calls $A10–$A20 hours when their course is not in session. expensive Food $A50–$A100 Based on eating at home i For more information please visit the Bus and train fares $A20–$A50 DIAC website at: www.immi.gov.au Stationery and $A15 photocopying Personal items, $A50+ entertainment etc Total $A235–$A365+
Some typical costs in Sydney: A cup of coffee $A2.50–$A3.50 Lunch in a cafe $A8–$A15 Lunch on campus $A6–$A10 Fast Food (McDonalds etc) $A5–$A8 Yum Cha (Dim Sum) $A10–$A20 Take Away food (Indian, $A8–$A15 Chinese, Thai, Pizza etc) Many theatres have ‘budget nights’ that are Movies $A16 cheaper A night out $A50+ (dinner, club, disco etc)
Note: Many of the prices quoted will be subject to a Goods and Services Tax of 10%.
21 How to apply How to apply apply to How
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Submit application form Assessment outcome Accept your offer
Complete the Study Abroad and If your application is successful we To accept your offer you must sign and Exchange Application form available will send you an Offer of Admission. return the Acceptance to Study at UWS. in this guide, or you can print it from Please ensure that all details are correct. the UWS International website at: Offers for: www.uws.edu.au/international/ » Exchange students will be forwarded You are also required to: downloads_page to your Home University » Pay your tuition fee and any other » Study abroad students will be charges described in the offer. You must complete all sections of forwarded to you or your Agent. » Fill out your Confirmation of Enrolment this form, otherwise your application (eCoE) request form, which is important will not be considered. The Offer letter will be sent with the for your student visa. International Offer Pack, which includes » Submit your accommodation form as You must attach: further instructions and forms if you soon as possible if you wish to stay on » Letter of endorsement from your wish to accept the offer. Information one of our campuses. home university or college (required for on Overseas Student Health Cover exchange students only) (OSHC) will be enclosed. For more information on accommodation, » Certified copy of academic transcript orientation, airport reception and » Recognised English test eg TOEFL i For further details on OSHC go to: other UWS support services, visit or IELTS (or equivalent), if your first www.oshcworldcare.com.au www.uws.edu.au/international/pre- language is other than English. departure and www.uws.edu.au/ i www.uwscollege.edu.au international/current_student_support If your documents are in a language other than English, you must provide an officially certified translation of each document, together with certified copies of the original documents.
i As a guide you should apply by 15 November for subjects commencing in the Autumn session (February/March) and by 15 May for subjects commencing in the Spring session (July/August).
i Please don’t forget to submit your Accommodation Application form together with your application. See the campus section for information on accommodation at your campus.
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Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Apply for your Plan your arrival Enrol online via student visa Make your final preparations for arrival MySR in Australia. Please ensure that you With MySR – our online student When the University receives your respond to all information the University records systems – you will be able to Acceptance to Study at UWS and the fees sends you concerning airport reception access your enrolment details at UWS. as described in your offer, you will be issued and accommodation preferences. Apply You will be able to enrol in, view and with a Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) early, there is always a high demand change units, update contact details, which is required to obtain your student visa. for on-campus accommodation. confirm enrolment details, and view and print results – all with the click of Note: You must obtain a student visa i www.uws.edu.au/international/ a mouse from anywhere around the before you come to Australia. The pre-departure Australian Diplomatic Mission in your world. Details will be provided with home country will explain the requirements your Confirmation of Enrolment. that you will need to obtain a visa. i www.uws.edu.au/international/ Note: The visa application process admissions/enrol varies from country to country and may take up to three months. i Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) Step 7 www.immi.gov.au Important dates 2009/2010
The Academic Year 2009 Attend Orientation Spring Session (July intake) and commence 17 and 20 July Orientation Program 27 July Spring Session commences classes
09 November Spring Session Exams commence The UWS International Orientation Program 29 November Vacation runs over two days and is specifically The Academic Year 2010 designed for international students. It Autumn Session (February intake) usually takes place 10 days before classes 12 and 15 February Orientation Program commence and all international students are invited and should attend (check your 22 Feb Autumn Session commences offer letter for dates)! Please make sure 07 June Autumn Session Exams commence you arrive in Australia at least one to two 28 June Vacation days before the Orientation Program Spring Session (July intake) so that you have time to settle into your 16 and 19 July Orientation Program new life before classes commence. 26 July Spring Session commences www.uws.edu.au/international/ 08 November Spring Session Exams commence i important_dates/orientation_program 29 November Vacation
23 How to get more information on UWS More information More
International Prospectus International Prospectus UndergradUate 2009 POSTGraduaTe 2009 UWS International website We recommend that you visit the International pages of the UWS website at: www.uws.edu.au/international
The website is especially designed to cover most of your questions and includes information on Australian lifestyle and culture, travel and social activities, links to useful websites, a pre-departure guide, downloadable documents, and lots of other useful material.
UWS International Undergraduate
or Postgraduate Prospectus 1 1 The UWS International Undergraduate and Postgraduate prospectuses contain information on program structures and sequencing that may assist you in Helpful links choosing your units of study at UWS. Both prospectuses can be downloaded UWS International from our website at: www.uws.edu.au/ www.uws.edu.au/international international/downloads_page Pathways Programs www.uwscollege.edu.au
UWS campus information www.uws.edu.au/international/campus_information
UWS on-campus accommodation www.uws.edu.au/international/accommodation
Pre-departure information www.uws.edu.au/international/pre-departure
Student support www.uws.edu.au/international/current_student_support
Transportation information www.131500.com.au
Careers & Cooperative Education www.uws.edu.au/community/in_the_community/careers
Have fun with uwsconnect trips & tours www.uwsconnect.com.au
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The University of Western Sydney reserves the right at all times to withdraw or vary courses listed within this publication. Variations may include but are not limited to location of its courses on UWS campuses or other locations. In the event that a course within this publication is to be changed or withdrawn, applicants will be advised by mail. In respect of course location change students should be aware of the need to accommodate such changes for the whole or part of courses for which they enrol. UWS CRICOS Code 00917K. UWSCOLLEGE CRICOS Code 02851G. English Language Programs, UWSCollege Academic Programs are delivered by UWSCollege under arrangement with UWS (CRICOS Code 00917K).
25 UWS International University of Western Sydney Locked Bag 1797 Penrith South DC NSW 1797 Australia
For further information: UWS Study Abroad and Exchange Officer UWS International T: +61 2 4620 3398 F: +61 2 4620 3805 E: [email protected] W: www.uws.edu.au/international CRICOS provider code: 00917K April 2009 CRICOS provider