2019/2020 International Course Guide Find

2019/2020 INTERNATIONAL COURSE GUIDE FIND

STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT YOUR PATH CONTENTS

2 Welcome to UOW College Australia

4 About Wollongong

6 Location and Transport

8 Homestay and Accommodation

12 Cost of Living in Wollongong

14 UOW Wollongong Campus

18 UOW South Western Sydney Campus

20 Services and Support

22 Careers, Employment and Internships UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA 26 Study Choices

29 University Preparation Programs

30 Diploma Programs

34 English Courses

36 Direct Entry English Courses

37 Academic English Courses

38 Scholarships

40 Entry Requirements and How to Apply

1 WELCOME —

At UOW College Australia we are committed to providing high quality education with a mission of “unlocking potential through learning”.

For over 30 years UOW College In less than 40 years the Australia has helped more than University of Wollongong (UOW) 30,000 students from over 70 has become a benchmark for nations continue their education. Australia’s new generation of universities: dynamic, agile, At UOW College Australia, we innovative and prominent in respect differences because it national and international brings individuality and a rich rankings for the quality of our variety of experiences to the research and teaching. classroom. We also know that diversity and equity help us to improve our college, enhance UOW routinely rates among the top Australian universities innovation and assist in supporting our students to achieve in key performance areas including teaching quality, their educational goals. graduate satisfaction and graduate starting salaries. Studying at UOW starts with exceptional access to lecturers UOW College Australia students learn from a range of who will challenge you and inspire you to greatness. methods including lectures, tutorials and practical sessions UOW has a five-star rating for learner engagement, skill in specialised computer and science laboratories. Our development, student support and teaching quality1, and in teachers are committed and dedicated to helping our 2018 outperformed all public universities in Australia in the students do well. overall satisfaction of undergraduate students2. UOW College Australia students benefit through the A degree from UOW provides a solid foundation for you combination of quality academic courses, small class sizes to achieve your career aspirations, with the University and the caring culture. UOW College Australia provides the consistently ranking in the top 1% of universities in the world vital support students need to succeed at university. Our for graduate quality3.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL class sizes facilitate an interactive approach, ensuring an exceptional learning experience from our highly qualified This same high quality student experiences and student teaching staff. outcomes also extend to UOW College Australia.

You can be confident that UOW College Australia is the best UOW College Australia offers some of the best university possible pathway for your journey to higher education and a pathway programs available in Australia. university degree. This experience is why students from UOW College Australia We look forward to welcoming you to UOW College have been achieving great success at the University of Australia. Wollongong for over 30 years.

I wish you every success in your chosen study at UOW College Australia and look forward to welcoming you to JULIE RENWICK the University of Wollongong. General Manager UOW College Australia

PROFESSOR PAUL WELLINGS, CBE Vice-Chancellor University of Wollongong

1. QS World University Rankings 2018 2. 2018 Good Universities Guide 3. 2018 QS Graduate Employability Rankings

2 ABOUT UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA —

UOW College Australia has been helping students to achieve their personal, educational and career UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA goals for over 30 years.

UOW College Australia provides pathway programs for students to gain entry to the University of Wollongong, while also offering a range of career ready qualifications to prepare students for entry to the workforce. Our expertise lies in the delivery of English language programs, academic pathway programs, Higher Education Diploma qualifications and Vocational education and training.

UOW College Australia is an integral component of the University of Wollongong and our students thrive from studying on the University’s world-class campuses, with access to the same academic support, accommodation, sports, culture and entertainment facilities.

Over 95% Over 96% Over 97% — — — student satisfaction with learning student satisfaction with campus student satisfaction with facilities and friendly staff environment technology and library facilities

iGraduate English Barometer (ELB) 2017/2018

3 WOLLONGONG IS A UNIVERSITY CITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL

UOW plays an important part in the history of 17 beaches Wollongong city, and is a key part of its future, All patrolled educating skilled graduates for a changing economy. 15 nature walks Historically, Wollongong’s economy When UOW started enrolling a In the Wollongong region was centred around heavy industry, diverse mix of international students and it continues to employ a large in the 1980s, Wollongong was number of skilled graduates from already a home to many languages, UOW. Another effect of this cuisines, religions and customs. industrial past is Wollongong’s 292,500 people Today, Wollongong has a rich cultural diversity. Illawarra area population cultural calendar and attracts The pristine environment and people from all over Australia and availability of work attracted migrant the world to enjoy a healthy, active workers from all over the world to lifestyle. Here you can live stress-free make Wollongong their home. and focus on your studies.

4 A FULL CALENDAR 20+ live music venues

8,000+ people attend Thursday and Friday food markets at the Crown St Mall

60 new bars and cafés

Uni nights Wednesdays and Thursdays at many venues in the city centre

CHEAP MEALS Monday – Discounted food and drinks at Industry Night at Pepe’s

Tuesdays – Taco night at Amigos, or half-price burgers at Humber

Wednesday – Seven fitty schnitty ($7.50) at North Gong Hotel

Thursday – Eat Street food markets in the mall

Sunday – Bulli Foragers Markets

SIZE MATTERS UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA 3rd largest city in NSW

3,000+ businesses in the CBD

10 million visitors to the South Coast region annually

292,500 Illawarra population

$13.1 billion economic contribution to the national economy

ENDLESS FUN 17 patrolled beaches

15 coastal nature walks

19,000 sky divers per year with Skydive the Beach

25°C (77°F) average maximum summer temperature

18°C (64°F) average maximum winter temperature

SO CLOSE 2.4km (1.5 miles) between Wollongong campus and the beach

80km (50 miles) or 1 hour to Sydney

2.5 hours to Canberra

4 free shuttle buses connecting Wollongong campus, CBD and nearby suburbs

5 LOCATION AND TRANSPORT — Once you’re here, getting around the city is safe, easy and cheap. Wollongong is close to Sydney – 90 minutes by road or train.

BICYCLE CAR UOW has more than 900 bike racks for UOW runs a carpooling program, so if secure and convenient bike parking, you have two or more friends in your and also offers a bike share program. car, you get free parking on campus.

BUS TRAIN Wollongong is well connected with city North Wollongong Station is a buses going to all its suburbs. 15-minute walk or a short free shuttle bus ride from our main campus. Free ‘city loop’ buses run all day and into the night, linking UOW with the city centre, trains and shopping district.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL TIME TO TRAIN FARE FREE SHUTTLE BUS WOLLONGONG Off- peak* Peak* UOW provides free shuttle buses for FROM students and campus visitors, linking our Sydney 90 min $6.08 $8.69 Wollongong campuses with the city (Central) centre, trains and student accommodation. Learn more at Hurstville 65 min $6.08 $8.69 uow.edu.au/transport/shuttles Sutherland 55 min $4.73 $6.76 WALK Most destinations in Wollongong are an easy walk away.

CAPPED PRICES FOR BUSES & TRAINS Buses and trains servicing Wollongong use the pay-as-you-go Opal Card system, meaning your fares are capped. Travel as much as you want on all Opal-enabled trains, ferries, buses and light rail, and never pay more than:

$15.80 A DAY* / $63.20 A WEEK*

* Prices above were correct as of December 2018 and are subject to change. Some exceptions apply, see opal.com.au

6 average annual 22°C temperature (71.6°F)

average max summer 25°C temperature (77°F) average max winter 18°C temperature (64°F) UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA

7 HOMESTAY AND UOW ACCOMMODATION — Nearly 6,000 international students from all around the world call Wollongong home.

UOW offers a range of accommodation options conveniently located both on-campus and in the Wollongong CBD, or you can choose to stay in Homestay or private rental options.

UOW ACCOMMODATION

Living in a UOW residence you’ll make lifelong friends with students studying everything from politics to polymers. It’s a welcoming, ready-made community, with a calendar full of social, sporting and cultural events, while 24/7 academic and wellbeing support is right outside your door. It’s not surprising that students who live in our residences achieve higher academic outcomes than students choosing private accommodation.

HOMESTAY For those who prefer a family-oriented lifestyle, Homestays (living with a local family in a private home) are available.

For more information see uow.college/homestay UOW College Australia received 100% student satisfaction for Homestay Welcome and are ranked #1 globally and in Australia.* INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION UOW’s Accommodation Services provides comprehensive information about private and shared accommodation on its website at uow.edu.au/accommodation/liveoffcampus This website also contains information on temporary accommodation you can use while looking for a permanent place to live.

* iGraduate English Barometer (ELB) 2017/2018. 8 APPLYING FOR UOW ACCOMMODATION Applications for university residences are made online at apply-accom.uow.edu.au In order to secure a place in the residences, applications should be made as early as possible. A free airport pick-up service from Sydney International Airport (60 minutes away) is provided for all commencing students. For a full schedule of fees see uow.edu.au/accommodation UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE. GUARANTEED.

UOW Living can guarantee eligible first-year students a place in a UOW residence. Knowing you’re going to have a roof over your head is one less thing to worry about, leaving you free to concentrate on your studies. And with a brand new 800-bed residence just opened in 2018, you’re sure to find a place that suits you. To apply and see conditions and closing dates, visit uow.edu.au/ accommodation

9 WEERONA 204 residents

INTERNATIONAL Choose CITY HOUSE 222 residents WE your COOK CAMPUS EAST 527 residents residence BEACH KOOLOOBONG VILLAGE 1,258 residents Get your university experience off to a smooth start in a UOW residence. BANGALAY After an easy online application, YOU COOK CAMPUS 254 residents your weekly rent includes free wifi, electricity, water, furniture, security and support – no surprise bills or MARKETVIEW unexpected costs. 144 residents Plus all residences are connected CITY to the campus by a free shuttle bus. For more residence info, see uow.edu.au/accommodation

SYDNEY

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WEERONA COLLEGE Fully 204 a a S From 100m 1.4km catered $339 Weerona College is located next door to (19 meals Beaton Park, a large sporting complex a week) with an indoor pool, gymnasium, tennis courts and running track.

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Fully 222 a a S From 200m 200m catered $339 International House is an affiliate of (19 meals the 16 International Houses worldwide. a week) It proudly boasts a community representing many nations, living and learning peacefully under the one roof. SYDNEY

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KOOLOOBONG VILLAGE Self- 1,258 a a S/P From 100m 2.1km Innovation catered $269 Campus Located right on-campus, living at

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Mount Ousley Rd NORTH student accommodation facility, WOLLONGONG forming part of Kooloobong Village. Botanical Gardens

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Wollongong enjoys a very reasonable cost of living, which means you can focus your efforts on your study, not your finances.

Cost of living in Wollongong is lower than many other cities in Australia, including Sydney and Melbourne.

1 SAMPLE LIVING COSTS This table shows some typical student expenses in a range of different Australian cities.

City One-way ticket (local transport) Entertainment (cinema) 1 month basic utilities 1 month gym 1 month rent House) (3BR $2.75 (or catch the Wollongong $17.00 $178 $52.08 ** free shuttle $2,123 bus)

Liverpool $4.00 $20.00 $178 $59.50 $2,080** INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL

Melbourne $4.10 $20.00 $216.13 $64.92 $4,333***

Sydney $4.00 $20.00 $178 $75.51 $4,333**

AVERAGE COSTS 1 BREAD MILK IN WOLLONGONG – $1.45 - 1L $2.40 LOAF

EGGS COLA NOODLES $0.60 INSTANT $4.25 – 12 REGULAR $3.10 BOTTLE

MOVIE COFFEE RICE $2.30 – 1KG $4 AT UOW UNIMOVIES $4.08 CUP

1. Numbeo.com cited 23/01/18 ** NSW Department of Family and Community Services Rent Report June 2017 *** Victorian Department of Health & Human Services 12 Rental Report June 2017 Wollongong check-list

THRILLS Go hang gliding from Bald Hill

Join 19,000 people who jump from planes with Skydive Beach every year, the only place in NSW where you can land on the beach

Zipline through the rainforest or do the Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk, 45 metres above the rainforest floor Learn how to surf at one of Wollongong’s various surf schools

ADVENTURES

Climb the steps to the Sublime Point lookout See the views from the top of Mount Keira and Mount Kembla

Learn to surf at one of 17 patrolled beaches

Visit the Nan Tien Temple – the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere

Drive along the Grand Pacific Drive and Sea Cliff Bridge – 140km of scenic coastal road UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA

Take a walk along the coast around the Illawarra Escarpment or any of the 15 coastal and nature walks in Wollongong

Explore Wollongong’s Rhododendron Garden and Botanic Garden

SPORTS Watch the St George Illawarra Dragons compete in the NRL or the Wollongong Wolves compete in the Football at WIN Stadium

Join in the atmosphere at an Illawarra Hawks basketball game at the WIN Entertainment Centre

TASTES Have breakfast with a beach view at Diggies Cafe

Have a meal while overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the Scarborough Hotel

EXPERIENCES Go for a swim and have some fun at Jamberoo Action Park

See the animals at Symbio Wildlife Park

Take in the sights at the Royal National Park – the second oldest National Park in the world, filled with walking tracks, beaches and waterfalls

ARTS

See a show at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre with everything from comedy and poetry to music, theatre and performance

Immerse yourself in an exhibition, hear a talk or take a workshop at the Wollongong Art Gallery

Experience Viva la Gong, an annual extravaganza of music, art, circus, food, craft and more

Be amazed by murals created by local, national and international artists at the annual Wonderwalls Festival 13 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL

WOLLONGONG CAMPUS

14 JOIN A CLUB With more than 130 student-run clubs and societies covering everything from religion and culture, to study groups and camping, it’s easy to meet like- minded friends and have fun. Can’t find one you like? You can start your own.

Find your tribe at clubs.uow.edu.au

HEAR SOME LIVE MUSIC More than 180 live music acts play on campus every year, including UOW student musicians on the Duck Pond Lawn and a busy schedule of Australian and international acts at the UOW UniBar. There’s even the Garden Party music festival held on campus every year. Check out the upcoming gigs at pulse.uow.edu.au/unibar/events UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA STAY HEALTHY You can keep fit in the UOW gym, play a game of squash or tennis, do laps in the 50-metre heated swimming pool, or choose from more than 60 group exercise classes a week. UOW students also get up to 30 per cent off membership to UniActive, the recreation and aquatic centre, making it affordable for you to stay fit and healthy.

Get active at uniactive.uow.edu.au

FIND YOUR TEAM There are more than 60 student sporting teams at UOW from football to underwater hockey. Whether you’re looking for a lunchtime kick-around or some serious competition, these teams are always on the lookout for new people to join.

Team up at uniactive.uow.edu.au/ sports

UOW’s Wollongong We want all of our students to achieve their best, which is why our campus provides a friendly university community, where you can always find help when campus is like a leafy-green it’s needed and a place to belong. You’ll find facilities dedicated to academic and wellbeing support, as well as health services, student accommodation, a sports suburb where you can get precinct and events embracing culture and entertainment. everything you need.

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17 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY CAMPUS —

The UOW South Western Sydney campus experience is unique and specially designed for the needs of our students.

As a UOW College Australia student in Liverpool, you ultimately become part of a community of learning with a university that offers a five-star educational experience.

UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA COURSES AVAILABLE AT UOW SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY • Diploma of Business • Diploma of Information Technology • English Language Courses

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL STUDY IN SYDNEY UOW’s metropolitan campus in South Western Sydney (Liverpool) provides world-class education to one of Australia’s fastest growing urban areas. Our courses are tailored to the region’s growing and changing workforce.

PERSONALISED STUDY As a student at UOW, you’ll benefit from smaller class sizes and individual attention from your teachers – who are leaders in their respective fields of study. This is a great opportunity to meet industry leaders and learn from the best.

FACILITIES South Western Sydney is a vibrant and growing UOW campus providing everything you need to make the most of your degree, including group study rooms, computer labs, student kitchens, an outdoor rooftop terrace and a prayer room. All of this is located within walking distance to public transport and Liverpool’s shopping district.

18 With people from more than 150 countries calling Liverpool home, our campus is a culturally vibrant and welcoming place to study. UOW’s central location means you can step out of the classroom and find yourself among a city filled with food, shopping and entertainment.

FOOD AND COFFEE SHOPPING For a quick coffee and something to A Westfield Shopping Centre and the eat, you’ll find various cafes right at the Macquarie Mall shopping strip are entrance to UOW. Alternatively, a short within a few blocks of your classroom, walk will lead you to restaurants and making it easy to find specialty stores, eateries offering a range of cuisines, last-minute study supplies or fit in from a takeaway meal to international some shopping after class. foods. SPORT AND RECREATION ARTS AND Take a break and visit the Georges ENTERTAINMENT River or Lake Moore, nestled beside A short train ride will lead you to the Liverpool city. As home to two leisure Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre where centres, two aquatic centres, you can see and learn about art, music numerous parks, riverside walkways, and performing. If that’s not your style, picnic areas and sporting facilities, visit the comic shop, karaoke bar or the Liverpool caters for the everyday Liverpool City Library. walker to the focused athlete.

Car – Liverpool has almost 5,000 car Train – Campus is only a four-minute

TRANSPORT UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA Bus – Liverpool boasts one of Sydney’s parking spaces available in or near the walk from Liverpool railway station. first rapid bus transit-way systems, city centre, including free and low-cost With six train lines passing through, it’s connecting you to other major areas options. easy to get in and out of the city. around Sydney. The free community Cycling – If you choose to cycle to class, shuttle also stops just outside campus Liverpool City Council offers a number and is a great way to move around of bike racks in its Dewsbury Lane Liverpool. carpark.

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Liverpool City Library 4 Bigge Park Liverpool Train Station 19 SERVICES AND SUPPORT — As a UOW College Australia student you’ll have the academic and personal support you need to succeed. Our size means that we are a truly student-centred campus with individual attention, available staff and a personal approach. From the day you become a UOW College Australia student, you can expect guidance and support.

Personal services COUNSELLING SERVICE RELIGIOUS SERVICES The UOW College Australia counselling service provides There are a range of religious services on and off campus, confidential and professional support for students including a Muslim prayer space, the Omar Mosque near the experiencing difficulty, conflict or crisis. This free service is University, the Nan Tien Buddhist Temple in nearby Berkeley available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am – 3pm. and the Sri Venkateswara Hindu Temple. Student-based If an urgent appointment is required outside these hours, religious clubs include the Buddhist Society; Chinese UOW Counselling Services are also available. Christian Fellowship; Evangelical Christian Union; and the

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL Muslim Students’ Association. uow.edu.au/student/counselling SAFEZONE APP DISABILITY SUPPORT All students can download SafeZone, the free smartphone Disability Services at UOW aims to ensure that students with app that makes it easy to ask for assistance from UOW a disability realise their full academic potential. Contact Security Services with the press of a single button. UOW’s Disability Services for information about the additional support available. UOW SECURITY SERVICE uow.edu.au/student/disability The Security Service helps provide a safe and secure campus HEALTH AND MEDICAL environment with trained and licensed security officers providing emergency responses, first aid, after-dark escorts Located on Wollongong campus, Campus Health provides and patrols. They operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. comprehensive health care services to students and staff. Campus Health has both female and male GP doctors besafe.uow.edu.au available. There are also dietitians, psychologists and a dentist on campus. UOW WELLBEING UOW Wellbeing is here to help you maintain a healthy, IT SERVICES ON CAMPUS happy life balance and keep on track. Our health and Students at the Wollongong campus can access campus- wellbeing workshops and events include meditation and wide wireless internet, and freely use the large computer yoga classes, and a breakfast bar. labs. Many private and collaborative study spaces across uow.edu.au/student/wellbeing campus have network facilities for student computers.

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Academic support LEARNING HUB STUDENT ADVISORS If you’re looking for a great place to study, come and check UOW College Australia has advisors who help students with out the Learning Hub. Here we have the Listening Lab, which concerns or problems. Student Advisors provide liaison, will provide you with a space to help improve your listening information, support and referral to ensure students meet and punctuation skills, our Language Support & their educational goals as effectively and efficiently as Conversation classes for English learning support, and our possible and provide advice regarding available options in Computer Labs, where you can work on assignments and relation to study pathways. Students Advisors can help with use our free English Language resources. issues such as attendance problems, course progress requirements, study pathways, visa concerns, workload LIBRARY management and personal issues. Our award-winning library and dedicated library staff are STUDENT COMPUTER RESOURCE CENTRE here to support you during your study at UOW. You’ll have access to print and digital collections containing over a Information Management & Technology Services (IMTS) million volumes, and dozens of learning spaces – from quiet provides training, user guides and student computer study spaces to group seminar rooms. resources, including nine central student computer laboratories equipped with 500 desktop computers, as library.uow.edu.au well as teaching laboratories and two computer science laboratories. ORIENTATION uow.edu.au/its/studentlabs To help you settle into your new surroundings, UOW College Australia conducts orientation sessions before the start of STUDIOSITY your course. You will be shown around campus facilities, learn more about your course, support services and Studiosity is a free, online after-hours academic support administration. service available 7 days a week. Students can access this service via subject e-learning sites, to access expert advice PEER ASSISTED STUDY SESSIONS (PASS) and help on their area of study and assessment tasks. At PASS you’ll develop your study skills and academic performance, and meet new people. PASS is a group- learning program that gives you additional support in core subjects. The program consists of weekly one-hour sessions, led by peer leaders: students who have excelled at these subjects in the past. uow.edu.au/student/services/pass 21 My study at UOW College Australia had significant impact when entering bachelor study at UOW. It helped me to establish effective study methods, which were different from what I had previously learned in China. It helped me to adapt to the new environment and most importantly, on the

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL academic language front, ensured my English skills were up to the University standard. The most important thing UOW College Australia taught me was critical thinking. There’s millions of things to learn, but the most important is the learning method that could change your whole life. The critical analysis courses incorporated in the language study at College are the golden key that can open the door for academic courses later on.

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XIAOCHEN (SUSAN) INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FROM CHINA ENGLISH FOR TERTIARY STUDIES UOW BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE UOW MASTER OF INFORMATIONAL AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIST - GOOGLE UK LTD DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL SALES - BYTEDANCE LTD

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INTERNSHIPS & WORK LEARNING FOR PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE ACCREDITATION Volunteering for a not-for-profit Careers Central offers support and UOW and UOW College Australia business or charity is an excellent way opportunities to gain practical integrate practical workplace learning to improve skills (and make friends) workplace experience. Don’t wait until to earn you professional accreditation while learning about Australian culture the end of your degree to think about with peak national and international and the Wollongong community. your career - from day one we can help bodies, including Engineers Australia, Volunteering is a great way to show

you build a portfolio of experience that the Nursing & Midwifery Board of employers you’re well-rounded and not UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA employers will value: Australia, the Australian Computer afraid of a challenge. Society, and the Australian Board of • Gain clear career direction through There are many opportunities for Studies, Teaching and Educational our Career Ready Learning (CRL100) volunteering at UOW, including: Standards. elective. It will help you understand • Campus Buddies the connection between your degree Check the UOW Course Finder online and your future industry by or talk to your UOW representative to • Events Crew conducting interviews with find out about professional organisations as part of a project accreditation experiences available in • Enviro Warriors team. your course. • Active Tribe • Career Ready Learning and Practice UNIVATIVE • Community Volunteers (CRLP200/201) is a practical subject Univative is a student consultancy that helps you plan your future uow.info/volunteering program designed to give you the skills career, develop work skills and gain that employers want. It provides a workplace experience. THE AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS unique opportunity to work in multi- MENTORING EXPERIENCE (AIME) • Get support in applying for and disciplinary teams and meet working finding relevant internships and professionals. You will gain real industry Learn to be an academic mentor to a placements from our experienced experience, while creating innovative local school child with AIME. Volunteer Career Consultants. They can help solutions to business challenges. mentors work with young Aboriginal you understand what and Torres Strait Islander people to Every year there is a new and exciting documentation or legal support them through their high business problem for Univative teams requirements are needed before school studies and help them achieve to solve. Past challenges have included: starting. their best. Learn valuable organisational and interpersonal skills and meet lots • Planning and promoting an open uow.edu.au/careers/wlp of new people. AIME has gained day for professional services firm EY national attention and welcomes WORK PLACEMENT • Developing communications international student volunteers. channels for hotel group Accor As part of the Diploma of Nursing, uow.info/AIME Diploma of Early Childhood Education • Using Australia’s National Broadband and Care and Certificate III in Early Network to help build businesses in Childhood Education and Care, Australian towns students will experience work placement to provide real-life training • Retaining volunteers for the Cancer so they are ready for professional Council Australia employment. UOW College Australia uow.info/univative will organise all work placements.

23 JOB SEEKER CareerSmart

FOR ALL FIRST-YEAR RESOURCES STUDENTS UOW CareerSmart gets you thinking about your career from — day one and makes sure you have a plan for the future. If you’re planning to find work in Australia, UOW uow.edu.au/careers/ careersmart Careers Central will show you where to look.

CAREERHUB ONLINE TOOLS & RESOURCES An international student visa allows The Careers Central website provides you to work 40 hours per fortnight access to quality career information (two weeks) during university session and resources. You can also find and full-time during session breaks. sample cover letters, interview CareerHub is UOW’s online careers preparation checklists, resume writing portal that allows you to search for guides and application advice from graduate jobs, casual work, vacation our careers consultants. employment and volunteer You can explore an extensive range of opportunities. Employers come to us interactive tools, videos, eLearning and directly seeking UOW students for written resources via our online their employment opportunities, platform, CareerHub Plus. It covers which are all posted to the CareerHub everything from improving your job board. resume, to utilising social media You can also use CareerHub to book effectively. There are plenty of tips your one-on-one career consultations from employers, including how to and register for all our events, such as make the best first impression,

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL jobseeking workshops, career expos information on recent developments and industry panels. in your industry, as well as an interview simulator. CAREERS EXPOS uow.edu.au/careers Each year there are opportunities to meet employers on campus at our JOBS ON CAMPUS Careers Expos. These events bring Jobs on Campus offer casual jobs employers and students together to across UOW, connecting students with talk about current roles, company employers who are looking to hire culture and actions you can take to staff. Jobs range from customer service become more attractive to potential in retail outlets to student support employers. Career Expos are a great roles and office work. place to network and directly engage with people in your desired industry. The program ensures you are ready for the application process through UOW runs a number of expos every completion of our job-seeking year – some include many different workshops, and makes sure you’re industries, while others such as the aware of professional expectations in Nursing and STEM Careers Expos, are the workplace. specific to one industry. uow.info/jobsoncampus uow.info/careerexpo

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UOW Careers Central will teach you how to apply for work in Australia.

CAREERS COUNSELLING You can meet one-on-one with a qualified careers consultant and discuss your career thinking and what you might do during and

after your studies. UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA Often the discussion will focus around career direction and the things you can do to increase your employability, including appropriate UOW Careers services and programs. SPECIALISTS IN YOUR FIELD UOW employs career consultants in each faculty, which means you receive personal careers guidance tailored to your degree. They build relationships with potential internship providers in the business world and arrange presentations from industry experts who can give you insights into your sector and help you start building a professional network.

uow.info/careerconsult

JOB-SEEKING WORKSHOPS Careers Central offers a variety of short workshops to help you prepare yourself for the challenges in obtaining employment during and after your degree. These one hour workshops help you in all aspects of the job seeking process such as writing your resume, interview skills, the hidden job market and more.

uow.info/careerworkshop

25 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL STUDY CHOICES —

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Diploma Programs:

- Business NATIONALLY ENTRY TO RELEVANT - Engineering RECOGNISED SECOND YEAR UOW QUALIFICATION - Information Technology BACHELOR DEGREE - Nursing* INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL

ENTRY TO DIPLOMA : University Preparation Programs PROGRAM OR - Foundation Studies FIRST YEAR UOW BACHELOR DEGREE*

English Language Programs: ENTRY TO UOW - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) UNDERGRADUATE - English for Tertiary Studies (ETS) OR POSTGRADUATE - Introduction to Academic Studies (IAS) PROGRAMS*

* Subject to meeting UOW entry requirements 28 UNIVERSITY PREPARATION PROGRAMS GUARANTEED* ENTRY TO FIRST-YEAR UOW BACHELOR DEGREE

Foundation Studies# CRICOS (2 SESSION): 007732G CRICOS (EXTENDED): 023266F For more information visit: uow.college/foundationstudies

COURSE DESCRIPTION: PROGRESSION TO UOW: Foundation Studies is a preparation course for students who Successful completion of Foundation Studies provides have not met the direct entry requirements for a UOW bachelor guaranteed* entry to most UOW undergraduate Bachelor degree. Students study a stream of subjects that are relevant to degrees. There are no pathways from this course into double the degree they want to move into at UOW. degrees, four-year professional degrees, Law, Bachelor of Stream 1 - Arts, Business, Commerce, Humanities, Social Science, Nursing, Bachelor of Social Work, or the Bachelor of Economics or and Finance. Stream 2 - Business Information systems, Information Technology, or Steam 3 - Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Nuclear Science, Physics, or Stream 4 - Health Science, Nutrition Science, Science. In the three-session Foundation Studies Extended program students will complete a common first semester which comprises Academic Skills English, Academic Skills Mathematics, People and Society, and Environmental Science. The first session enables students to develop the skills required UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA to succeed in the second and third sessions of the Foundation Studies program. INTAKES: Autumn Session (February) Spring session (June) Summer Session (October) CAMPUS: UOW Wollongong DURATION: Two sessions over 8 months or three sessions over 12 months ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Foundation Studies (2 sessions): • Stream 1 - Minimum ATAR 40 (or equivalent). • Stream 2 and Stream 4 - Minimum ATAR 40 (or equivalent), plus minimum 60% for Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2. • Stream 3 - Minimum ATAR 40 (or equivalent), plus minimum 80% for Year 12 Mathematics Standard 2, PLUS • Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and Writing ( or equivalent). Foundation Studies Extended (3 sessions): • Completion of Australian Year 11 or equivalent, PLUS • Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.0 with 5.0 in Reading and Writing, or equivalent. Students may be considered as meeting the English language requirements if successfully completing two years of secondary or tertiary study at an approved institution where the language of instruction was English; and was located in a country where the official language is English. For further information, please visit UOW Course Finder.

* Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements. # This course is accredited by the University of Wollongong (CRICOS: 00102E) and is delivered by UOW College Australia (CRICOS: 02723D). This course is not available to students from South Asia (India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh). 29 DIPLOMA PROGRAMS GUARANTEED* ENTRY TO SECOND-YEAR UOW BACHELOR DEGREE NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION

Diploma of Business Diploma of Engineering# CRICOS (2 SESSION): 057231C CRICOS (2 SESSION): 083351A For more information visit: uow.college/dipbus2 For more information visit: uow.college/dipeng2 CRICOS (3 SESSION): 057232B CRICOS (3 SESSION): 091524G For more information visit: uow.college/dipbus3 For more information visit: uow.college/dipeng3

COURSE DESCRIPTION: COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Diploma of Business is an in-depth preparation program The Diploma of Engineering is designed to provide a guaranteed* which provides guaranteed* entry into the second year of a pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce at UOW. (Honours) at UOW. The program will support you in developing tertiary learning skills to help you to achieve your goals for Tertiary skills development are embedded in all subjects in university studies. The three session Diploma provides tertiary the Diploma of Business which prepares you for successful academic skills, training in English language proficiency, and participation in the second year of the degree. Emphasis is on introductory mathematics and physics subjects, and one elective a range of oral, written and presentation skills, including group business subject. work. Assessment is by practical tasks, essays, mid-session tests and final examinations. Subjects have a lecture and tutorial Students will study the core first year subjects of the Faculty format, or lecture and laboratory format, timetabled over of Engineering and Information Sciences at UOW. This course five days. offers you the opportunity to focus on an area of speciality by undertaking elective subjects aligned with the disciplines INTAKES: of engineering that you would like to pursue. The Faculty of Autumn Session (February) Engineering and Information Sciences at UOW is an Associate Spring session (June) Member of the Group of Eight Australian Engineers and Associates. Summer Session (October) INTAKES: CAMPUS: Autumn Session (February) – 2 Session program only UOW Wollongong Summer Session (October) – 3 Session program only UOW South Western Sydney: Autumn (2 Session program only) and Summer (3 Session program only) CAMPUS: UOW Wollongong DURATION: DURATION: Two sessions over 8 months or three sessions over 12 months Two sessions over 8 months or three sessions over 12 months ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Diploma of Business (2 Session): Diploma of Engineering (2 Session): • Minimum ATAR 45, PLUS • Minimum ATAR 60 (or equivalent), PLUS • Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 5.5 in Reading and • Minimum 50% in Year 12 HSC Mathematics 2 Unit and Physics,

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL Writing or equivalent. PLUS Diploma of Business (3 Session): • Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 5.5 in Reading and • Minimum ATAR 40, PLUS Writing or equivalent. • Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and Diploma of Engineering (3 Session): Writing, or equivalent. • Minimum ATAR 55 (or equivalent), PLUS If any of the above entry requirements are not met, applications • Minimum Year 12 HSC Mathematics 2 Unit (any result) or will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking into account the minimum 80% in Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2, PLUS applicant’s work and life experience. If a student has completed high school in Australia, a HSC result assessment may also be • Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and considered to determine entry. Students may be considered Writing. as meeting the English language requirements if successfully If any of the above entry requirements are not met, applications completing two years of secondary or tertiary study at an will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking into account the approved institution where the language of instruction was applicant’s work and life experience. If a student has completed English; and was located in a country where the official language high school in Australia, a HSC result assessment may also be is English. For further information, please visit UOW Course Finder. considered to determine entry. Students may be considered as meeting the English language requirements if successfully PROGRESSION TO UOW: completing two years of secondary or tertiary study at an If you achieve a final mark of at least 50 per cent in all subjects approved institution where the language of instruction was of the Diploma of Business you will receive 48 credit points (entry English; and was located in a country where the official language to second year) towards a Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of is English. For further information, please visit UOW Course Finder. Commerce offered at all UOW campuses. PROGRESSION TO UOW: If you achieve a final mark of at least 50 per cent in all subjects of the Diploma of Engineering, you will receive 48 credit points (entry to second year) towards a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at UOW.

*Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements. # This course is accredited by the University of Wollongong 30 (CRICOS: 00102E) and is delivered by UOW College Australia. Diploma of Information Technology CRICOS (2 SESSION): 057233A For more information visit: uow.college/dipit2 CRICOS (3 SESSION): 057234M For more information visit: uow.college/dipit3

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Diploma of Information Technology (IT) provides a guaranteed* pathway into the second year of a Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Business Information Systems, or Bachelor of Computer Science at UOW. The Diploma of IT covers a range of information systems, information technology and business topics, including structured programming, and techniques and technologies of systems analysis, and will help you build you skills for a future in IT. INTAKES: Autumn Session (February) Spring session (July) Summer Session (October) CAMPUS:

UOW Wollongong UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA UOW South Western Sydney: Autumn (2 Session program only) and Summer (3 Session program only) DURATION: Two sessions over 8 months or three sessions over 12 months ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Diploma of Information Technology (2 Session): • Minimum ATAR 55 (or equivalent), PLUS • Minimum 60% in Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2, PLUS • Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 5.5 in Reading and Writing or equivalent. Diploma of Information Technology (3 Session): • Minimum ATAR 50 (or equivalent), PLUS • Minimum 60% in Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2, PLUS • Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and Writing, or equivalent. If any of the above entry requirements are not met, applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking into account the applicant’s work and life experience. If a student has completed high school in Australia, a HSC result assessment may also be considered to determine entry. Students may be considered as meeting the English language requirements if successfully completing two years of secondary or tertiary study at an approved institution where the language of instruction was English; and was located in a country where the official language is English. For further information, please visit UOW Course Finder PROGRESSION TO UOW: If you achieve a final mark of at least 50 per cent in all subjects of the Diploma of Information Technology you will receive 48 credit points (entry to second year) towards a Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Business Information Systems, or Bachelor of Computer Science at UOW.

31 DIPLOMA PROGRAMS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY TO SECOND-YEAR UOW BACHELOR DEGREE NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION

HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing CRICOS: 094531F For more information visit: uow.college/dipnursing

COURSE DESCRIPTION: DELIVERY: The Diploma of Nursing is designed to assist you to develop You will learn through face-to-face delivery, including your knowledge, skills, and attributes for practice as an Enrolled tutorials and lectures on campus, clinical and laboratory Nurse. You will learn how to communicate effectively with simulations undertaken at the world-class UOW School of patients and other staff, administer and monitor medications, Nursing’s Simulation Centre and clinical placement (successful manage the care of wounds and prepare health assessments completion of 400 hours over 10 weeks). and care plans. You will also benefit from clinical placements in which you will work as part of a team and under the supervision PROGRESSION TO UOW: of Registered Nurses. This is a nationally recognised qualification Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Nursing that is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Nursing at UOW and Accreditation Council (ANMAC). will be awarded 48 credit points (entry into the second year). Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Nursing are Following successful completion of the Diploma of Nursing, eligible to apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the students are required to apply to UOW and will be subject to Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The Diploma UOW entry requirements including faculty assessment. Students of Nursing can be used to apply for entry into the second year must also achieve NMBA registration as an Enrolled Nurse and of the Bachelor of Nursing at UOW or as direct entry into the successfully complete the UOW Bachelor of Nursing Orientation workforce following NMBA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. Program via distance learning prior to course commencement. Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Nursing INTAKES: may also use this qualification to apply for a range of bachelor Autumn Session (February) degrees at UOW. Spring Session (July) CAMPUS: UOW Wollongong DURATION: Three sessions over 18 months. You will have a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: • Completed Australian HSC (or equivalent Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education) or international equivalent, OR • A Certificate IV or international equivalent (deemed as INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL equivalent to completion of HSC), PLUS • Complete a UOW College Australia basic numeracy online assessment with results of exit level three or higher, PLUS • Overall IELTS score of 7.0 Academic (minimum 7.0 in all bands) or equivalent, in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English Language Skills Registration Standard.

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33 ENGLISH COURSES Want to improve your English but not necessarily progress to a university degree? Then these courses are for you.

General English English Plus Uni CRICOS: 057140F* CRICOS: 057138M

CAMPUS: CAMPUS: UOW Wollongong UOW Wollongong WHO IS IT FOR? WHO IS IT FOR? General English courses are for students who want to improve For higher level General English students who also want to their all-round English language skills for everyday use, work or experience university study. leisure at a pace that suits them. The course is designed over five levels. Each level has a strong focus on core skills such as WHAT DOES IT OFFER? listening, reading, writing and speaking. English Plus Uni provides an opportunity to study English and also participate in an academic course to fully experience WHAT DOES IT OFFER? university life. You will attend English classes designed to The courses provide students with the opportunity to learn develop a broad range of language skills while studying one or English within the context of both Australian and international two first-year undergraduate (bachelor) subjects at UOW. You culture and prepare interested students for more formal will have the opportunity to develop skills that are needed for academic study. Students are provided with opportunities university study. The number of subjects you study depends on to acquire and practise their language skills in an interactive the university session. language environment including excursion activities. WHAT DO I STUDY? WHAT DO I STUDY? There are a range of subjects available to study from all five There are five levels of study in the General English program faculties at UOW. and you will enter at the level that best suits your English ability. This course is designed to improve your skills in all areas of HOW LONG IS THE COURSE AND WHAT ARE THE ENTRY language. English Studies 1, 2, and 3 provide students with the REQUIREMENTS? language they need in the real world including language for The course length is approximately 15-18 weeks. The course is work, study, travel and international communication. Grammar designed to coincide with UOW session dates and can vary in and vocabulary are set within real-life situations and reading and length according to the time of year and session. Students need writing tasks are designed to practise a new language. to have completed high school and have an English level of IELTS In English Studies 4 and 5 the course focuses on speaking 5.5 Reading and Writing 5.0 or equivalent to begin university fluency and improving listening and comprehension skills in a subjects. wide range of social, professional and academic situations. WHERE DOES IT LEAD? Language skills are developed within a wide range of high interest topics with an international and business perspective. English Plus Uni is designed as a standalone course. You have There are 20 hours of formal lessons per week. the opportunity to meet and interact with Australian university students and experience a Western tertiary education system.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL HOW LONG IS THE COURSE AND WHAT ARE THE ENTRY Students from offshore institutions may choose to undertake this REQUIREMENTS? as part of a Study Abroad experience. Courses run from 2-48 weeks (depending on your entry level). Students may enrol in English Studies 4 and 5 for a minimum of two weeks.

Course Entry Requirement:

English Studies 1 (Elementary) Overall IELTS of 3.0 or lower

English Studies 2 (Pre-intermediate) Overall IELTS of 3.5

English Studies 3 (Intermediate) Overall IELTS of 4.0

English Studies 4 (Intermediate/Upper Overall IELTS of 4.5 Intermediate)

English Studies 5 (Upper Intermediate) Overall IELTS of 5.0 or higher

WHERE DOES IT LEAD? General English is normally a standalone course. However, you can progress to the English for Academic Purposes course, or a specialised course such as IELTS Preparation or English plus Uni.

* While this course is registered independently on CRICOS, letters of offer and enrolments will be made under CRICOS code 069912A English Language Programs (Beginner to Advanced). 34 Preparation for IELTS Introduction to Academic Studies (IAS) CRICOS: 057142D* CRICOS: 057141E*

CAMPUS: CAMPUS: UOW Wollongong UOW Wollongong WHO IS IT FOR? WHO IS IT FOR? For students who want to improve their English and for students For students who have already met university entry who need to prepare for an IELTS test. requirements in their chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree course and want to improve their academic skills before WHAT DOES IT OFFER? commencing undergraduate or postgraduate study. You will be introduced to the IELTS test format and develop the skills you will need for the test. WHAT DOES IT OFFER? This is a ‘top-up’ course that builds additional support, WHAT DO I STUDY? confidence and academic skills to maximise performance in You will focus on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. university study. The course covers critical thinking and analysis, There are 20 hours of formal lessons per week. university level essay writing, library and research skills, academic study skills, seminar presentation and tutorial participation skills. HOW LONG IS THE COURSE AND WHAT ARE THE ENTRY There are 20 hours of formal lessons per week. REQUIREMENTS? WHAT DO I STUDY? The course runs for six weeks and intakes are every six weeks. The IAS course emphasises academic writing and presentation Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.0 with 5.0 in Reading and UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA Writing is required, or the equivalent in another recognised test skills. of English. HOW LONG IS THE COURSE AND WHAT ARE THE ENTRY WHERE DOES IT LEAD? REQUIREMENTS? Upon completion you will be ready to sit an IELTS test at UOW The course runs for six weeks. Intakes are twice per year, prior College Australia or at another registered IELTS testing centre. to UOW Autumn and Spring session start dates. The entry requirement is an unconditional offer for a UOW degree course. WHERE DOES IT LEAD? On completion of IAS, students will proceed to a UOW degree course as per their unconditional offer.

UOW College Australia Study Tours are a great way STUDY TOURS to improve your English through cultural exchange and to experience the Australian culture firsthand. Our tailored itineraries allow students to: • Practice English language skills through lively and interactive lessons • Enjoy the Australian way of life • Visit local schools and make new friends • Learn outside the classroom through cultural activities, industry visits and volunteer opportunities • Experience nature and meet our local wildlife • Stay with local families If you are interested in finding out more about Study Tours at UOW College Australia, visit uow.college/study-tours

For those with intermediate to advanced English skills, these courses provide a direct entry pathway to both undergraduate and postgraduate study at UOW. Successful completion allows admission to UOW without having to sit an IELTS test when minimum UOW English language requirements are met.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND INTAKES English for Tertiary Studies (ETS) Minimum entry requirements for UOW College Australia and CRICOS: 059174B* UOW courses requiring IELTS 6.0 Academic (Reading and Writing 6.0) or equivalent.

CAMPUS: Course Duration Intakes Entry Requirements UOW Wollongong ETS 6 6 weeks Six times per year IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with UOW South Western Sydney (limited intakes available) 5.5 in Reading or Writing UOW Sydney Business School (limited intakes available) bands

WHO IS IT FOR? ETS 12 12 weeks Six times per year IELTS 5.5 (Academic) English for Tertiary Studies is for students who need to improve with 5.0 in Reading and their English in order to gain admission to undergraduate or Writing bands postgraduate university study. ETS 18 18 weeks Five times IELTS 5.0 (Academic) WHAT DOES IT OFFER? per year with 5.0 in Reading and Writing bands ETS prepares students who have intermediate or above English skills for successful participation in all aspects of academic life, and improves their English ability to levels required for successful university study. Minimum entry requirements for UOW College Australia and UOW courses requiring IELTS 6.5 Academic or higher (Reading WHAT DO I STUDY? and Writing 6.0) or equivalent You will focus on study skills, language development, university Course Duration Intakes Entry Requirements level research and essay writing seminar presentation and lecture note-taking skills, as well as critical thinking and analysis. ETS 6 6 weeks Six times per year IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with There are 22 hours of formal lessons per week. 6.0 in Reading or Writing bands, no bands less HOW LONG IS THE COURSE? than 5.5

There are three study options – 6, 12 or 18 weeks (based on your ETS 12 12 weeks Six times per year IELTS 6.0 (Academic) entry level). with 5.5 in Reading and WHERE DOES IT LEAD? Writing bands Successful completion leads to guaranteed entry into UOW ETS 18 18 weeks Five times IELTS 5.5 (Academic) programs when minimum entry requirements for UOW are per year with 5.0 in Reading and satisfied**. Writing bands INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL

* While this course is registered independently on CRICOS, letters of offer and enrolments will be made under CRICOS code 069912A English Language Programs (Beginner to Advanced). ** Academic and English language entry requirements to UOW courses apply. Please refer to Course finder for details. 36 ACADEMIC ENGLISH COURSES

English preparation courses are for students who wish to improve their academic English skills before starting university study.

WHEN ARE THE INTAKES? English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Every six weeks CRICOS: 057131G* HOW LONG IS THE COURSE AND WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? CAMPUS: From 6-48 weeks (dependent on your entry level). UOW Wollongong UOW South Western Sydney (limited intakes available) Course Entry Requirement: WHO IS IT FOR? Academic Skills 1 Overall IELTS 4.5 (4.0 in Reading and Writing) Students who have an intermediate to advanced understanding Academic Skills 2 Overall IELTS of 4.5 (Reading and Writing – of English. one must be at least 4.5 and the other at least 4.0) WHAT DOES IT OFFER? EAP offers a varied length of English study to assist in the Academic Skills 3 Overall IELTS of 5.0 (4.5 in Reading and development of core and academic English skills in preparation Writing) for UOW College Foundation Studies and Diploma courses. WHAT DO I STUDY? WHERE DOES IT LEAD? You will study three Academic Skills Modules. These will Successful completion of this course leads to either a Direct develop your core English skills as well as provide you with more Entry English Course, Foundation Studies or Diploma program. academic English language. There are 20 hours of formal lessons per week. UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA

WHICH ENGLISH COURSE?

English Course Who For Entry Level Purpose Progression

English for Academic Intermediate to Advanced IELTS 4.5-5 Improve basic English Standalone course OR Purposes (EAP) English students skills in preparation for can lead to Direct Entry higher level academic English courses OR English study Foundation/Diploma courses

English for Tertiary Intermediate English IELTS 5.0-6.0 (Writing 5.0 Improve English skills to Direct entry to Studies (ETS) students or 5.5) gain entry to university postgraduate / courses undergraduate

Introduction to High level English Met direct entry English Additional English Direct entry to Academic Studies (IAS) students requirements for UOW and academic study postgraduate/ degree preparation before undergraduate commencing degree

General English Students who want No required level of Improve English skills Standalone course OR to improve English for English. Applicants are for everyday usage, not can lead to EAP or other everyday use/work placed on arrival. necessarily for progression specialised English to university courses

English plus Uni Students who want IELTS 5.5 (Reading and To improve English Standalone course OR to improve English Writing 5.0) skills and gain exposure can lead to EAP or other and sample study in a to university study by specialised English university course auditing one or two courses subjects

IELTS Test Preparation Students who need to sit IELTS 5.0 (Reading and Develop reading, writing, To sit for the IELTS test an IELTS test Writing 5.0) listening and speaking English skills to the required level

* While this course is registered independently on CRICOS, letters of offer and enrolments will be made under CRICOS code 069912A English Language Programs (Beginner to Advanced).

37 SCHOLARSHIPS —

At UOW College Australia we strive to help students achieve their educational goals. We offer a number of scholarships that cover partial costs of a range of qualifications. These scholarships are for particular international student cohorts that have been identified by UOW College Australia to encourage their participation in higher education.

UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA SCHOLARSHIPS UOW College Australia offers a range of tuition scholarships of up to 50% for students from selected countries for English Language, Vocational and Academic pathway courses.

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UOW SCHOLARSHIPS

UNDERGRADUATE EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS (UES) The UES offers a 30 per cent reduction off the normal annual course tuition fee for the duration of the course, up to a maximum of four years.

There is no limit to the number of UES available, however to be considered, you must meet the academic criteria and apply before the deadline. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL For dates and criteria see uow.edu.au/future/international

You may be eligible if you have excellent results in one of the following categories: HOW DO I APPLY? • Australian Year 12 or equivalent international secondary No need to apply for these scholarships, you can school qualification simply complete the Application Form for your course • Foundation Studies programs approved for direct and the scholarship will be assessed and awarded admission to Bachelor degrees and offered at an as appropriate. To be eligible to receive a scholarship institution recognised by UOW all applicants must be a citizen of an eligible country • Diploma or other academic pathway programs approved and must be residing in that country at the time of for admission with credit exemption from an institution application. with which UOW has a formal agreement • Up to one year of study in a Bachelor degree at a recognised university, where there is no credit exemption awarded to study at UOW

The UES is available to students enrolling in Bachelor degrees at UOW (Australian campuses only) except for the following: Medicine & Surgery; Nursing; Science (Nutrition or Exercise Science); Nutrition & Dietetics; Exercise Science & Rehabilitation; Social Work and all Psychology degrees.

38 UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA

I decided to study at UOW College Australia because I wanted to improve my English to gain entry to postgraduate university study. I immersed myself in the learning process and considerably improved by English skills. From my experience, the best way to learn English is through real experience studying abroad and UOW College Australia is the best place to do this. While studying at UOW College Australia I met the most amazing and kind people from around the world and have made some great friends. My fondest memory is gaining the outstanding effort award in my class.

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LILLIA INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FROM RUSSIA ENGLISH FOR TERTIARY STUDIES (ETS) MASTER OF EDUCATION

39 BASIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS — COUNTRY SPECIFIC ACADEMIC OTHER QUALIFICATIONS COMPLETED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH Applicants may be considered as meeting the English UOW and UOW College Australia recognises secondary language requirements if successfully completing two qualifications from more than 40 countries and education (2) years of secondary or tertiary study at an approved systems, including GCE A levels, International Baccalaureate institution where: and SAT, from all around the world. UOW College Australia • the language of instruction was English; and can assess students who have completed the equivalent • the institution is located in a country where the official of Australian high school (Year 12) from places such as: language is English. China, India, Nepal, Vietnam, and more. Students who have completed an approved Foundation Studies or equivalent Academic transcripts and an official letter from the program may also be considered for direct entry to UOW. institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous Not sure about entry requirements from your country? study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and To find out more, simply submit an application and we does not automatically meet UOW’s English language will assess this for you or email us at: requirement. [email protected] WHAT IS THE ENGLISH REQUIREMENT FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS MY COURSE? The English requirement for each course is shown in the All students are required to provide evidence of satisfying preceding course description pages. The requirements are English language requirements. For full details go to shown in terms of the IELTS academic test requirements; for uow.edu.au/future/international/apply/english example: “IELTS: 6.0 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5)” Results in the major international English language tests are This means, to meet the English requirement for the accepted, including IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson and Cambridge. Bachelor of Commerce, a minimum overall score of IELTS For English language courses, tests should be taken within 6.0 is required, with at least 6.0 in reading and writing, and one year of course commencement. 5.0 in speaking and listening bands. PREVIOUS STUDY IN ENGLISH The equivalent scores for overall and individual band scores in the TOEFL and Pearson Test of English (academic tests) Applicants may meet the English language requirement can be determined by using the table below: based on successful study in English medium in Australia or offshore. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2019/2020 GUIDE COURSE STUDENT INTERNATIONAL

STUDY IN AUSTRALIA OR AUSTRALIAN

QUALIFICATIONS OFFSHORE TEST Overall Reading Writing Speaking Listening Successful completion of the following qualifications are acceptable as meeting the University’s English language IELTS 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 requirement: TOEFL 79 18 18 18 18 Pearson PTE 57 57 57 50 50 • Year 12 in Australia, or any Australian Year 12 qualification completed offshore; • Foundation Studies, Certificate IV or Diploma with a IELTS 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 minimum duration of one year (full-time) completed in TOEFL 88 20 20 20 20 Australia; or any of these qualifications completed at an Pearson PTE 64 59 59 59 59 Australian institution offshore; • At least one year (full-time) of study toward a Bachelor or Masters degree in Australia, or at an Australian institution IELTS 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 offshore. TOEFL 100 22 22 22 22 Pearson PTE 72 72 72 65 65

The English language requirement can also be satisfied by completing a ‘direct entry’ English course with UOW College Australia (see page 38).

UOW recognises a number of other English language pathway courses offered by English language centres in Sydney, for details, email: [email protected] 40 HOW TO APPLY — You can apply through an authorised UOW College Australia representative in your home country, or directly to us. Applications are free of charge.

To apply direct, you can apply online or download an application from uowcollege.edu.au/apply Applications can also be made through UAC by international applicants who are currently studying an Australian Year 12, International Baccalaureate or some other approved qualifications in Australia or overseas:uac.edu.au/international For details of authorised UOW representatives worldwide, visit: uow.edu.au/future/international/apply/how/UOW079504 For further information, questions or assistance with the application process: Email: [email protected]

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UOW College and UOW College Australia (CRICOS: 02723D: RTO: 91159) are registered business names of UOWC Ltd (ABN: 14 105 312 329). UOW College attempts to ensure the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (December 2018); however, sections may be amended without notice by UOW College in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. Please check the UOW College website for any updated information.