STUDY ABROAD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN

With FREE On-Campus Accommodation for Autumn & Spring Sessions in 2015 Study Abroad At The University Of Western Sydney 2

The University of Western Sydney (UWS) is a world-class university, placed among the world’s best 100 universities under the age of 50 in the Times Higher Education rankings* and is in the top 2% of universities in the world.

UWS is offering a limited number of single semester, free on-campus accommodation places for students enrolled in a one semester study abroad course in 2015 at our Penrith, or Campbelltown campus. pay a non-refundable Residential activity fee ($50 per semester). Qualifying students will be The offer is available to students who commence their automatically assessed when lodging their expression main course in Semester 1, 2015 (February - June of interest. Successful recipients will be notified and will 2015) or Spring session, 2015 (July – November). need to apply directly to UWS International.** Successful applicants will have a single room with This offer is for Autumn (semester 1) and Spring access to shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. (semester 2) sessions, 2015 and to be eligible students The accommodation offer is for a single room only. Dependent spouses will need to make separate must complete a full time semester of study at UWS. arrangements. Apply Now To Secure Your Place! Valued at approximately AUD$210/week, To find out more, complete and return the Expression the package includes: of Interest form on page 7 and we will get in touch with • Electricity and heating expenses you personally to discuss your interest in UWS and your • Internet services future education. * Times Higher Education World University Rankings Students will need to provide $800 bond (refundable ** Applicants must meet direct entry requirements if property is kept in good condition) and must pay for (academic and English language) telephone access. Students will also have to CRICOS PROVIDER CODE: 00917K

UWS Village offers quality, fully furnished share accommodation on each campus with great facilities and a range of social activities for students. To find out more about UWS Village accommodation at Penrith, Bankstown and Campbelltown, please go to: www.uwsvillage.com.au Study Abroad At The University Of Western Sydney 3

PENRITH CAMPUS Penrith is a city on the western fringe of the Sydney metropolitan area and located at the foot of the Blue Mountains on the spectacular Nepean River. The University of Western Sydney is a major facet of the Penrith region, and it attracts students from all over Sydney and around the world. The 158-hectare Penrith campus occupies two large sites in the adjacent Western Sydney suburbs of Kingswood and Werrington, and is 60-90 minutes from the Sydney Central Business District by train or car. The campuses of Kingswood and Werrington are divided by the Great Western Highway. They are linked by a free shuttle bus service from Kingswood train station that services the campus continually throughout the day and provides easy access to libraries, computer centres, student services, cafés, bars, sporting venues.

Design your own » Islamic Studies » Mechatronics and Robotics Facility programme from the » Journalism » Design studio (including state-of-the- following areas of study: » Languages art, broadcast-quality animation and » Advertising » Media Arts Production television post- » Applied Humanities » Music production studios) » Arts » Public Relations » Convergent Media Studio Complex » Communications » Psychology » Three multi-track recording studios » Computer Science » Social Psychology and Social » Computer research centre » Construction Management Research » Industrial Design centre » Convergent Media » Social Science » Computing and photographic » Design » Sociology laboratories and studios » Design and Technology » Teaching and Education » Purpose-built disability learning » Engineering (Civil, Computer, » Tourism Management centre Electrical, Environmental, Robotics, » Urban Studies Mechatronics, » Visual Communications Sporting facilities Telecommunications) » Gymnasium » Health Science A full list of courses and unit » Tennis courts » Housing descriptions is available on the UWS » Football fields » Humanities website: » Professional hockey fields » Humanitarian and Peace Studies handbook.uws.edu.au/hbook/unit_ » Basketball courts » Industrial Design search.aspx » Information and Communications Technology Specialist facilities » Television Sydney (TV station) » Golden Stave Music Therapy Centre Study Abroad At The University Of Western Sydney 4

BANKSTOWN CAMPUS Bankstown is a vibrant multicultural city and is home to more than 188,000 residents from 160 countries. Not only is Bankstown rich in language and culture, but it also boasts an array of recreational and sporting facilities including parks, swimming pools and the Olympic . The University of Western Sydney Bankstown campus is located on 22 hectares in the south western Sydney suburb of about 40-50 minutes from the Sydney Central Business District. It is a warm, friendly environment, with modern spacious buildings and landscaped gardens with a strong Australian native theme.

Design your own » Psychology Sporting facilities programme from the » Social Science » Gymnasium following areas of study: » Social Work » Club Room » Adult Community Education » Sociology » Tennis courts » Applied Humanities » Teaching and Education » Oval with night match lights » Arts » Traditional Chinese Medicine » Track and field facilities » Asian Studies and International » Cricket nets Relations A full list of courses and unit » Netball courts » Community Studies descriptions is available on the UWS » Grass hockey ground » Community Welfare website: » Conference Interpreting handbook.uws.edu.au/hbook/unit_ » Criminology search.aspx » Cultural and Social Analysis » History, Politics and Philosophy Specialist facilities » Humanities » Centre for Education » Interpreting and Translation Research (CER) » Islamic Studies » Early Childhood Centre » Languages » MARCS Auditory Laboratory » Naturopathic Studies » Some of Australia’s most advanced » Nursing Language Laboratories and » Policing Conference Interpreting Laboratory Study Abroad At The University Of Western Sydney 5

CAMPBELLTOWN CAMPUS Rich in culture and heritage, Campbelltown boasts many historic sites and buildings scattered throughout the city that are a reminder of early colonial history. Campbelltown is an energetic, lively city offering a unique combination of city opportunities in a country atmosphere. The Campbelltown campus is located on Narellan Road, Campbelltown. The 166-hectare Campbelltown campus is a ten-minute walk from Macarthur railway station, or a few minutes by bus from Campbelltown station. The Macarthur Square Shopping Centre is directly adjacent to the campus, providing easy access to shops and food outlets for students.

Design your own » Mathematics and IT Sporting facilities programme from the » Medical Science » Gymnasium following areas of study: » Nanotechnology » Cricket pitch » Accounting » Naturopathy » Rugby/Football fields » Advanced Science » Science » Basketball court » Applied Economics » Social Science » Cross-Country running track » Applied Finance » Sport and Exercise Science » Golf driving range » Applied Science » Sport Management » Multi-purpose recreation room » Biomolecular Science » Traditional Chinese Medicine » Business and Commerce » Communications Studies A full list of courses and unit » Economics and Finance descriptions is available on the » Financial Mathematics UWS website: » Global Operations and Supply Chain handbook.uws.edu.au/hbook/unit_ Management search.aspx » Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Specialist facilities » Information and Communications » UniClinic (Heatlh Science) Technology » Anatomy laboratories » Law » Biomedical imaging » Management » Moot court » Marketing » Computer laboratories » Mathematical Science Study Abroad At The University Of Western Sydney 6

2015 STUDY ABROAD Semester Fees and Dates

COURSE PRICE 2015 3 unit Study Abroad Semester $6,600 AUD 4 unit Study Abroad Semester $8,800 AUD

2015 SEMESTER DATES 2015 Autumn Session (February intake) 2015 Spring Session (July intake) 13 February Orientation Program 10 July Orientation Program 23 February Autumn Session commences 20 July Spring Session commences 10 June – 28 June Autumn 9 November – 22 November Spring Session Exams commence Session Exams commence 30 June Vacation 23 November Vacation

Please complete the expression of interest form on page 7 by Friday 12th December.

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HAWKESBURY CAMPUS NIRIMBA CAMPUS

WESTMEAD CAMPUS BLACKTOWN

4 PARRAMATTA PENRITH CAMPUS CAMPUS PARRAMATTA CITY STRATHFIELD

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CAMDEN Study Abroad At The University Of Western Sydney 7 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM

Please complete this form in full and return to [email protected] by no later than Thursday 18th December 2015.

Please indicate what type of Study Abroad Is your area of study offered at your selected campus? program you are interested in: Yes No 3 unit Study Abroad Semester $6,600 AUD Do you meet the minimum English 4 unit Study Abroad Semester $8,800 AUD Language Requirement? (if applicable) Please indicate which semester of study Yes No you are interested in: Recognised tests and required scores 2015 Autumn Session (February intake) • IELTS: Overall score of 6.5, with a minimum score 2015 Spring Session (July intake) of 6.0 in all bands Please indicate which campus you are interested in: • TOEFL: 577 PBT, minimum 4.5 in TWE; 233 CBT, Campbelltown minimum 4.5 in Essay; 90 IBT • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English: 58 Bankstown Penrith

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