Study Abroad and Exchange Contents

The University of Western (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 university with campuses spread across Greater SERVICES & FACILITIES 3 Western Sydney, including: ; Blacktown/ Nirimba; Campbelltown; Hawkesbury; Parramatta; YOUR STUDY OPTIONS AT UWS 4 Parramatta City; and Penrith. While each campus offers a unique learning environment, they all share the STUDY ABROAD/EXCHANGE 5 same friendly, communal atmosphere that makes UWS PLUS INTERNSHIP OPTION a great place to study and make friends. Exchange UWS CAMPUSES 6 and study abroad students at UWS can study at any campus depending on course selection. UWS has over PARRAMATTA 7–9 40,000 students, 4,000 of which are international.

PENRITH 10–11 Study Abroad and Exchange BANKSTOWN 12–13 provides you with an invaluable CAMPBELLTOWN 14 opportunity to experience the HAWKESBURY 15 Australian way of life while TEACHING AND LEARNING IN 16–17 A DIFFERENT STYLE contributing towards your degree.

TUITION FEES 18 The UWS Study Abroad and Exchange program attracts many students from North ADMISSION CRITERIA 19 America, South America, Asia and Europe. Study Abroad and Exchange programs are UWSCONNECT – GET CONNECTED 20 available for one semester or one year. COST OF LIVING 21

HOW TO APPLY 22–23

MORE INFORMATION 24

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.

i For a list of UWS’s official exchange partners check www.uws.edu.au/international/exchange_programs/ student_exchange/partner_universities

Study Abroad students pay tuition fees to UWS and receive academic credit from UWS towards their degree back home.

UWS Study Abroad and Exchange Why choose UWS

Get ready to grow in ways you’ve never imagined!

UWS has a contemporary approach to Why choose to study, work and innovation. True to our study at UWS slogan “Bringing Knowledge to Life” we » Career-oriented courses combine academic study with practical » High level of professional accreditation experience to deliver useful courses to » Balance of academic and practical learning » Teaching students skills for life help drive you towards your career goals. » Industry-savvy academic staff » Well regarded, innovative research programs » Global knowledge network » English language teaching

Study Abroad and Exchange • 1 Your study destination

Australia is renowned for its nation. It offers citizens and visitors enchanting apartment style living, Greater Western parklands and beaches, international standard Sydney offers a more suburban lifestyle. physical beauty, its vibrant sporting venues, world-class shopping facilities multicultural society and the and restaurants, and great late night bars and GWS is: outstanding quality of life it offers clubs. It is the oldest city in Australia and the » home base to 150 of the top 500 number one destination for overseas tourists. companies in Australia Australia is a country almost equal in size The city is also flanked on three sides by » one of the largest manufacturing regions to the USA and China, but has a population large wilderness areas, including the World in Australia along with high-tech business of only 20 million, most of whom live in the Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. districts, retail and service centres five major coastal cities. It has hot summers i www.tourism.nsw.gov.au » central to the latest industrial and mild winters and diverse landscapes developments, two thirds of which are ranging from deserts to snowfields. Greater Western Sydney is a occurring in Western Sydney i www.australia.com global centre for trade, innovation » the location for the majority of all Sydney’s and learning with the third largest future growth. The Sydney lifestyle is i www.discovergreatersydney.com.au cosmopolitan and the regional economy in Australia atmosphere is friendly The Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Get to know your surroundings region, the home of UWS, stretches from – we will help you to settle in! Sydney has a population of over four million. It Parramatta (just 45 minutes from the City is a vibrant, multicultural city surrounding one of Sydney) to the Blue Mountains National of the most spectacular harbours in the world. Park on the western edge of the metropolitan It boasts world-class cultural and educational area. Nearly two million people live in institutions, iconic structures such as the GWS – about 40% of Sydney’s population. and the Sydney Harbour While Central Sydney generally offers Bridge, and is the commercial heart of the

Climate Sydney enjoys a temperate climate

Winter Season: June to August

Average temperature: 59°F/15°C usually sunny

Note: Overnight temperatures occasionally fall to 32°F/zero°C

Summer Season: December to February

Average temperature: 82°F/28°C

Note: Temperatures can be as high as 104°F/40°C

Protect your skin Skin can burn in as little as 15 minutes in the Australian sun so it is important to protect your skin from UV radiation.

‘Slip-Slop-Slap’ “Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, and slap on a hat”! Definitely something to be included with your studies!

Photography: Destination NSW; James Horan

2 • UWS Study Abroad and Exchange Services & Facilities

Helping you Overseas Student Orientation Program Health Cover (OSHC) Orientation introduces you to the University maximise your chance If you are an international student studying and key staff members, providing you in Australia and have a student visa, you with crucial information and advice that of academic success must purchase an approved OSHC policy will assist you in adjusting to the living from a registered health insurance company and learning environment at UWS. You UWS offers support services to all students – commonly referred to as health funds. will receive academic advice and support as well as extra services to international The preferred provider of OSHC for all UWS in how to enrol in your course. You are students to assist you achieve your personal, students is OSHC Worldcare which has advised to arrive in Australia at least academic and ultimate career goals. You policies for singles, couples and families. 1-2 days before the commencement of will also have access to top class facilities i www.oshcworldcare.com.au Orientation. The Program usually takes to help you succeed in your studies. place 10 days before classes commence. i www.uws.edu.au/international/ Note: Certain scholarship holders are i www.uws.edu.au/international/ current_student_support eligible for this cover free of charge. important_dates/orientation_program Students from Norway and Sweden Services for International may not be required to take out OSHC Accommodation students if covered by their own scheme. You may choose to live on-campus or » Student Enquiry Information Service (SEIS) off-campus during your study at UWS. International Liaison Officers (SILO) Libraries You might have many questions throughout UWS has at least one library on each campus On-campus: UWS Village offers a your studies and SILOs can provide you i http://library.uws.edu.au/ wide range of quality, fully furnished with information, advice and referrals. accommodation on each campus. SILOs on most matters relating to your stay Computer Laboratories i www.uwsvillage.com.au in Australia, such as: and UWS Wireless » University policy and procedure 50 general purpose computer labs, with Off-Campus: an off-campus accommodation » accommodation over 1,400 computers. UWS students can information session will be run at Orientation » health cover access wireless internet on all campuses. to outline accommodation options and help » study and personal difficulties i www.uws.edu.au/students/ you to better determine the best place to live » changing units. infotech/computer_labs to suit your needs whilst studying at UWS. i www.uws.edu.au/international/current_ What to bring with you to student_support/student_advisors Moving to a new country to Australia – Make sure you study is both exciting and bring the right stuff! Maintain your GPA in Australia Although Sydney is a large cosmopolitan city challenging. We have everything in which you can buy everything you need, » The International Academic Preparation in place to ensure your new you are advised to bring some items that are Program is especially designed for new personal to you or maybe more expensive international students. It will assist you in life at UWS is hassle-free. in Australia than in your home country. your transition to the Australian university All students should access information about Some students choose to bring electrical setting giving you valuable information and the University, including accommodation appliances such as their mobiles and MP3 hands-on practical experience of: options, airport reception, the Orientation players. Australia uses 240 volt AC 50 hertz » Australian academic culture program, living expenses, lifestyle and climate electricity and three-pin plugs to access » tutorial participation and working etc., before they leave their home country. power points. Accommodation normally in groups does not include bed linen and blankets. » time and stress management i www.uws.edu.au/international/ A sleeping bag may be useful to cover the » forms of assessment pre-departure first few nights until you have a chance to » assignment preparation Airport Reception Program purchase these items. Australia has strict » academic writing If you wish UWS to arrange airport pick up, customs laws that prohibit you from bringing » rules of plagiarism. you must complete the application form in food of any description, including herbal i www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/ your offer pack and email it to UWS at least medicines into the country. For a quick guide current_students/before_you_start/ seven days before your arrival. Shortly after to prohibited items visit www.affa.gov.au bridging_programs#4 we receive your application we will email you a confirmation notice. We strongly recommend that you check this carefully and keep it with your passport for quick reference. i www.uws.edu.au/international/ pre-departure/airport_reception

Study Abroad and Exchange • 3 Your study options at UWS

Our academic programs are taught by staff who are committed to international education and who have extensive experience and expertise in their chosen field.

Study Abroad and Exchange students may Selecting units of study of Communication”. Scroll down to see all pursue a one or two-semester full-time units that belong to this course, for example study program in any UWS area of study. » UWS unit search at http://handbook.uws. “101057.1 Writing as Communication”. Click Students can choose from any units on edu.au/hbook/unit_search.aspx on the unit number for a detailed description. offer at UWS subject to prerequisites. This function allows you to search units after » UWS postgraduate course search at keywords of study areas you are interested www.uws.edu.au/international/course_ in. The search engine will provide you with all information/postgraduate_degrees Your study options matching units offered at UWS. Example: Click on “Humanities, Social Science and Psychology” and then on “Master of Example: Type in “Marketing” and you get 1. Study Abroad/Exchange program with Social Science”. Scroll down to see all units a list of units offered in this study field, for 3-4 units (subjects) of study in your that belong to this course, for example example the unit “200083.1 Marketing chosen field “400585.1 Theories of the Social”. Click on the Principles”. Click on the unit number for unit number for a detailed description. 2. Study Abroad/Exchange program with a detailed description. 2-3 units (subjects) of study in your If you are having difficulty finding units you want chosen field PLUS English as one unit Study Abroad and Exchange programs are to study on one campus, contact our Study of study available during Spring (July – December) Abroad and Exchange Officer at studyabroad@ 3. Study Abroad/Exchange program with and/or Autumn sessions (February – June) uws.edu.au to help you with suggestions. 2-3 units (subjects) of study in your Some units may have prerequisites or chosen field PLUS internship as one assumed knowledge. At the time of Study Abroad/Exchange unit of study application you will need to provide PLUS English option evidence of fulfilling the given prerequisites. Would you like to improve your English language skills? Then, Study Abroad/Exchange You can also find units by searching via courses. The course description will this is the right option for you! The Study Abroad and Exchange program provide you with a listing of units that The Study Abroad PLUS English program at UWS provides you with the opportunity belong to this course. Click the unit is an arrangement between UWS and to design your own program by selecting that suits your interest and needs. UWSCollege and is primarily for students who a set of units from a wide range of study do not quite meet UWS English language areas. To assist you to design your » UWS undergraduate course search at requirements. Under this arrangement program we recommend you visit the UWS www.uws.edu.au/international/course_ students who achieve the following scores website and make your unit selection. information/undergraduate_degrees can be accepted into the UWS Study Abroad Example: Click on “Creative and plus English language tuition program. Communication Arts” and then on “Bachelor

4 • UWS Study Abroad and Exchange Increase the value of your degree by doing an internship! Study Abroad/Exchange UWS Internships although students are eligible to study Study Abroad and Exchange students at a minimum of 30 credit points. Due to PLUS internship option UWS have the opportunity to undertake an the workload it is recommended that Would you like to gain real world experiences? unpaid internship as part of their program. The students only study two units in conjunction Then, this is the right option for you! internship, which is fully supervised by UWS with their internship. It is expected that academic staff, offers students the opportunity students would transfer their internship Practical focus to gain valuable industry experience. experience to their home degree for credit. UWS is proud that it has a high graduate employment rate. This is due to a range of Greater Western Sydney is recognised as Applying for an internship factors, including: the contribution of its highly Australia’s third largest regional economy. As In addition to meeting the English qualified teaching and research staff; the the base of operations for 30% of the leading language requirements all applicants professional accreditation of a high percentage companies in Australia it offers a diverse must provide the following: of degree programs; the emphasis on a careful range of placement opportunities for students. » A completed UWS Study Abroad/Exchange mix of theoretical and practical knowledge in Academic information application form with specified attachments the teaching and learning process; and the A UWS internship is usually equivalent » A Résumé (Curriculum Vitae) opportunity UWS offers students to undertake to 10 credit points (one standard unit of » Two letters of reference with the contact internships or work placements while they study) and requires approximately 210 details of the referees are studying. More than 85% of UWS hours in the work placement. In conjunction » A statement outlining the area of preferred undergraduate degrees incorporate some form with the internship, students are required interest for the work placement. of ‘community engaged learning’ (or practical to study two or three academic units in work experience) as an integral part of the order to make up a full-time study load. learning experience. In most undergraduate programs this work experience component i A standard full-time study load for one is regarded as a core part of the degree. session at UWS is 40 credit points,

» TOEFL 540 / CBT 213 but with a TWE UWS Student Profile between 3.0 and 4.5 Peter Struck, Germany » IELTS 6.0 Overall but with a Writing or Reading score below 6.0 Study Abroad PLUS Internship, Environmental Sciences Note: This will not apply to units with ‘I have chosen UWS for my Study Abroad questions. They offered me a couple of a requirement of above 6.5. in Environmental Sciences because of its opportunities to attend excursions to the Your program choice Internship program and the location of the Blue Mountains or the adjoined landscape, You will study 2-3 units with UWS either Hawkesbury Campus on the escarpment even if I was not in their course. of the Blue Mountains and the surrounding following or concurrent with English language The UWS internship offered me the National Parks and Nature reserves. at our Pathway College UWSCollege. opportunity to get valuable experiences a. You can enrol in the Advanced Although semester time is very busy, the in a foreign work environment and then Academic English Skills – Reading and lecture and the manners during class subsequently a part time job, which I was Writing course at UWSCollege which are very informal and everybody is called offered during my second semester. This commences approximately 10 weeks by his first name, which creates a quite helped me to develop new skills for my prior to the start of the UWS semester. friendly and relaxed atmosphere. But future career and broadened my personal b. Concurrent study at UWS and not only during class also on other times horizon. The support I got from UWS was UWSCollege: English language of the day the doors to the lecturer are awesome and I would always recommend classes at UWSCollege tend to be always open and they take time to answer this program to other students.’ held from 9am to 2.30pm daily. Note: Concurrent study will restrict Unit “Understanding Landscape” – lecturer Me and an Australian Phython – an Australian Animal enrolment at UWS to afternoon study only. Jack Wolfenden explains the history and Science student offered me the opportunity to get geology of the Blue Mountains in front of the in contact with some native Reptiles who are part Alternative English beautiful scenery of the Grose Valley of her research program on Hawkesbury Campus language tests UWSCollege also offers the opportunity for a placement English test to be conducted overseas by an approved university or agent under secure conditions.

Note: There is a charge associated with this test. Please contact our UWS Study Abroad and Exchange Officer if you wish to arrange an English test. i www.uwscollege.edu.au

Study Abroad and Exchange • 5 UWS campuses

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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6 • UWS Study Abroad and Exchange 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 – one of the largest shopping centres 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

i www.visitnsw.com/area/ Parramatta.aspx

Study Abroad and Exchange • 7 Parramatta

As Sydney’s second largest central Parramatta campus Support services business district, Parramatta City has a Parramatta campus is located on the » Airport pick-up massive economic growth rate that is set corner of James Ruse Drive and Victoria » Orientation program to continue well into the future. It is a city Road, Rydalmere. It is a ten-minute bus » Study skills workshops rich in history, a place of elegant parks ride from the major commercial and retail » Professional counsellors and a vibrant multicultural community, a centre of Parramatta. The campus is next » International Student Advisor shopper’s paradise, and a centre for sport, to Rydalmere train station and can also be » Chaplains dining and entertainment. It is also a thriving accessed by a regular bus service operating » Postgraduate Student Association legal, educational and health care centre, from Parramatta train station. The Parramatta » Student Association and home to some of Australia’s biggest campus, opened in 1998, is a heritage site corporations and government agencies. and contains some of the oldest buildings Sporting facilities in NSW. It has been beautifully restored into » Tennis courts Parramatta has some excellent examples an attractive, friendly learning environment. of early colonial architecture including Old » Basketball court Government House, Elizabeth Farm, St John’s Specialist facilities » Soccer field Cathedral, the Lancer Barracks and the Linden » Computer laboratories » Volleyball House Museum. Today, Parramatta is a modern » Moot court » Pool tables city with a range of cafés and restaurants with » Nursing laboratories » Table tennis cuisines from around the globe, large shopping » Purpose-built state-of-the-art teaching » Recreation room centres, cinemas, theatres and nightclubs. facilities

8 • UWS Study Abroad and Exchange Design your own » Global Operations and Supply Chain » Operations Management Management » Property Investment and Development program from the » Management » Public Health following areas of study: » Mathematical Science » Science » Health Science » Social Science » Hospitality & Hotel Management » Urban Management » Accounting » Human Resource Development and » Advanced Science A full list of courses and unit descriptions Organisational Development » Applied Finance is available on the UWS International » Human Resource Management and » Applied Economics website. Please refer to page 4 for Industrial Relations » Biological Science details on how to choose your units. » Information and Communications » Business and Commerce Technologies » Chemistry i www.uws.edu.au/international/ » International Business » Communication studies course_information » International Business and Global » Computing i http://handbook.uws.edu.au/ Management » Economics and Finance hbook/unit_search.aspx » International Trade and Finance » Employment Relations » Law » Engineering Management » Management » Financial Advising » Marketing » Financial Mathematics » Mathematical Science

Study Abroad and Exchange • 9 Penrith

Penrith is a city on the western fringe of the Sydney metropolitan area and located at the Quick Facts Things to do foot of the Blue Mountains on the spectacular » 54 kilometres by road west of » Experience ‘Muru Mittigar’ at the Nepean River. The population of Penrith is central Sydney Aboriginal Cultural & Education more than 170,000, making it one of the three Centre to try bush tucker and learn largest local government areas in Western » 60-90minutes train ride from how to throw a boomerang Sydney and the sixth largest population of any Central Railway station local government area in New South Wales. » Go white-water rafting, hire a » Population of more than 170,000 canoe or paddle around the Penrith’s focus is shifting from agriculture to manufacturing. The city acts as a regional » At the foot of the Blue Mountains Penrith Lakes shopping area for the Penrith region and the on the spectacular Nepean River » Relax on the Nepean Belle Paddle Blue Mountains. It also hosts a large regional » Complete lifestyle in a natural wheeler hospital, the Nepean Hospital. Penrith houses setting regional government offices, such as the » Sky-dive at the foot of the Blue Australian Taxation Office, and is home to » Variety of cultural and adventure Mountains the huge Panther’s World of Entertainment opportunities Club (Penrith Rugby League Club), a multi- » Enjoy yourself in Panthers World of faceted entertainment and resort centre Entertainment offering bars, discos, live entertainment, » Don’t miss the St Marys Spring theatre, restaurants and sporting facilities. Festival in September The Nepean River is a major attraction for » Visit one of the many cultural the area, with extensive parklands, bicycle centres for performing art and and jogging tracks along its banks, and theatre a range of boating activities. With just a 10-minute train ride from Penrith students i www.visitnsw.com/area/ can find themselves in the natural beauty Penrith_Valley.aspx of the lower Blue Mountains, offering hiking trails, natural swimming basins, scenic views, and unique flora and fauna. Penrith is also

10 • UWS Study Abroad and Exchange Design your own program from the following areas of study:

» Advertising » Applied Humanities » Arts » Communications » Computer Science » Construction Management » Convergent Media » Design » Design and Technology » Engineering (Civil, Computer, Electical, Environmental, Robotics, Mechatronics, Telecommunications) » Health Science » Housing » Humanities » Humanitarian and Peace Studies » Industrial Design » Information and Communications Technology » Islamic Studies » Journalism » Languages » Media Arts Production » Music » Public Relations » Psychology home to the Sydney International Regatta » Design studio (including state-of-the-art, » Social Psychology and Social Centre that hosted the rowing, canoeing broadcast-quality animation and television Research and white-water rafting events at the 2000 post-production studios) » Social Science Sydney Olympics. With the city’s continued » Convergent Media Studio Complex » Sociology growth as a regional centre, its emergence » Three multi-track recording studios » Teaching and Education to national prominence is assured. » Computer research centre » Tourism Management » Industrial Design centre » Urban Studies Penrith campus » Computing and photographic laboratories » Visual Communications The University of Western Sydney, a and studios A full list of courses and unit descriptions major facet of the Penrith region, attracts » Purpose-built disability learning centre students from all over Sydney and around is available on the UWS International the world. The 158-hectare Penrith Sporting facilities website. Please refer to page 4 for campus occupies two large sites in the » Gymnasium details on how to choose your units. adjacent Western Sydney suburbs of » Tennis courts i www.uws.edu.au/international/ Kingswood and Werrington, and is 60-90 » Football fields course_information minutes from the Sydney Central Business » Professional hockey fields District by train or car. The campuses of » Basketball courts i http://handbook.uws.edu.au/ Kingswood and Werrington are divided hbook/unit_search.aspx by the Great Western Highway. They are Support services linked by a free shuttle bus service from » Airport pick up Kingswood train station that services » Orientation program the campus continually throughout » Study skills workshops the day and provides easy access to » Professional counsellors libraries, computer centres, student » International Student Advisor services, cafés, bars, sporting venues. » Chaplains » Student Association Specialist facilities » Postgraduate Student Association » Television Sydney (TV station) » Golden Stave Music Therapy Centre » Mechatronics and Robotics Facility

Study Abroad and Exchange • 11 Bankstown

Bankstown is one of the largest local Quick Facts Things to do government areas in New South Wales, with approximately 170,000 residents speaking » 25 kilometres by road » Take a walk or ride along the more than 60 different languages. The City of south-west of central Sydney Georges River Walkway/Cycleway Bankstown is host to an array of recreational and sporting facilities, including 293 parks, 39 » 40-60minutes train ride » Explore the nearby Georges River sports complexes with 173 winter and 147 from Central Railway station National Park summer sporting fields, including: the Olympic ; The Crest synthetic » Population of 170,000 » Visit the Dunc Gray Velodrome athletics track; five tennis complexes; which hosts international cycling » Colourful and culturally diverse city three swimming pools; the Wran Leisure events Centre; Bankstown Basketball Stadium; a » More than 60 different languages » Take a light Aircraft Training Flight community owned golf course in Sefton; and spoken over Sydney Harbour two multi-purpose indoor sports facilities. » 730 hectares of nature land and i www.bankstown.nsw.gov.au Bankstown campus parks i www.redballoondays.com. Bankstown campus is located on 22 hectares » Sydney’s second largest airport au/experience/SF011 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

12 • UWS Study Abroad and Exchange Design your own program from the following areas of study:

» Adult Community Education » Applied Humanities » Arts » Asian Studies and International Relations » Community Studies » Community Welfare » Conference Interpreting » Criminology » Cultural and Social Analysis » History, Politics and Philosophy » Humanities » Interpreting and Translation » Islamic Studies » Languages » Naturopathic Studies » Nursing » Policing » Psychology » Social Science » Social Work » Sociology » Teaching and Education » Traditional Chinese Medicine A full list of courses and unit descriptions is available on the UWS International website. Please refer to page 4 for details on how to choose your units. i www.uws.edu.au/international/ course_information i http://handbook.uws.edu.au/ hbook/unit_search.aspx

buildings and landscaped gardens with a Support services strong Australian native theme. The campus » Airport pick up is located on Bullecourt Avenue, Milperra. » Orientation program » Study skills workshops By train: Take the T2 Airport line to Revesby » Professional counsellors station (approximately 35 minute trip from » International Student Advisor Sydney CBD). The campus is a 15 minute » Chaplains free shuttle bus ride from the station. Sporting facilities » Gymnasium Specialist facilities » Club Room » Centre for Education Research (CER) » Tennis courts » Early Childhood Centre » Oval with night match lights » MARCS Auditory Laboratory » Track and field facilities » Some of Australia’s most advanced » Cricket nets Language Laboratories and Conference » Netball courts Interpreting Laboratory » Grass hockey ground » Nursing laboratories

Study Abroad and Exchange • 13 Campbelltown

Rich in culture and heritage,Campbelltown Design your own boasts many historic sites and buildings Quick Facts scattered throughout the city that are program from the a reminder of early colonial history. » 50km south-west of Campbelltown is an energetic, lively city following areas of study: central Sydney offering a unique combination of city » Accounting » 45-60minutes train ride from opportunities in a country atmosphere. » Advanced Science Central Railway station Campbelltown campus » Applied Economics » Population of 150,000 The Campbelltown campus is located » Applied Finance on Narellan Road, Campbelltown. The » Applied Science » Region with historic charms, 166-hectare Campbelltown campus is a » Biomolecular Science scenic bushland and modern ten-minute walk from Macarthur railway » Business and Commerce delights station, or a few minutes by bus from » Communications Studies Campbelltown station. The Macarthur » Economics and Finance Square Shopping Centre is directly adjacent » Financial Mathematics to the campus, providing easy access to » Global Operations and Supply Chain Things to do shops and food outlets for students. Management » Human Resource Management and » Go on fascinating walks in Specialist facilities Industrial Relations the nearby Mt Annan Botanic » UniClinic (Heatlh Science) » Information and Communications Gardens – Australia’s largest » Anatomy laboratories Technology » Biomedical imaging botanic garden » Law » Moot court » » Management Camden Paintball is the region’s » Computer laboratories » Marketing newest and most exciting » Nursing laboratories » Mathematical Science paintball venue » Specialist medical teaching and training » Mathematics and IT facility » Enjoy a great variety of » Medical Science » Purpose-built state-of-the-art medical recreational activities with » Nanotechnology teaching and training facility venues for golf, swimming, » Naturopathy » tennis or horse riding Sporting facilities Occupational Therapy » Gymnasium » Science » Fly up high with Sydney » Cricket pitch » Social Science Skydivers, the largest Skydiving » Rugby/Football fields » Sport and Exercise Science training centre in the Southern » Basketball court » Sport Management Hemisphere » Cross-Country running track » Traditional Chinese Medicine » Golf driving range A full list of courses and unit descriptions » Visit the Campbelltown Arts » Multi-purpose recreation room is available on the UWS International Centre – contemporary cultural Support services website. Please refer to page 4 for programs in both the visual and details on how to choose your units. performing arts » Airport pickup » Orientation program i www.uws.edu.au/international/ www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au » Study skills workshops i course_information i www.camden.nsw.gov.au » Professional counsellors i www.wollondilly.nsw.gov.au » International Student Advisor i http://handbook.uws.edu.au/ » Chaplains hbook/unit_search.aspx

14 • UWS Study Abroad and Exchange Hawkesbury

Hawkesbury campus Design your own Hawkesbury campus is located on Bourke Quick Facts Street, Richmond on a 1,300 hectare site program from the in the Hawkesbury Valley at the base of the » 50km west of central Sydney scenic Blue Mountains. The campus history following areas of study: » 60-90minutes train ride from dates back to 1891 when the New South » Central Railway Station Wales Department of Agriculture established Advanced Science the Hawkesbury Agricultural College. The » Agriculture » Population of 70,000 campus has many heritage buildings, a working » Agricultural Business farm, and extensive orchards and vineyards. » Agricultural Science » One of the earliest colonial The campus is a 15-minute walk from East » Animal Science settlements in Australia Richmond station and about 90 minutes from » Biological Science » » At the foot of the Blue Sydney Central Business District by train. Biotechnology » Mountains Climate Change and Sustainable Specialist facilities Resource Management » Known as the ‘food basket’ of » Equine Research and Demonstration Unit » Environment and Health Sydney » Food Processing Pilot Plant » Environmental Management » Childcare centre » Environmental Science » Computer laboratories » Food Science » Crime Scene House » Food Systems Things to do » Nursing laboratories » Forensic Science » Confocal Microscope Facility » Gene Science » Go on the Hawkesbury Harvest » Animal science facilities » Health and Environmental Farm Gate Trail and try fresh Management Support services seasonal produce » Horticulture » Airport pick up » Medical Science » Canoe or kayak along the Colo » Orientation program » Natural Science River » Study skills workshops » Nature Conservation » Professional counsellors » Go bushwalking in one of the » Nutrition and Food » International Student Advisor ten surrounding National parks » Occupational and Environmental » Chaplains Hygiene and encounter views that are » Student Association » Occupational Safety, Health and nothing short of breathtaking » Postgraduate Student Association Environmental Management » Have a great night out in one » Plant Science Sporting facilities » Research Studies of the many pubs and excellent » Gymnasium » Sciences bars » Tennis courts A full list of courses and unit descriptions i www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au » Basketball court » Football fields is available on the UWS International i www.bluemountains.nsw.gov.au » 50-metre outdoor swimming pool website. Please refer to page 4 for » Kickboxing gym details on how to choose your units.

i www.uws.edu.au/international/ course_information i http://handbook.uws.edu.au/ hbook/unit_search.aspx

Study Abroad and Exchange • 15 Teaching and Learning in a different style

Teaching methods and expressed by a lecturer, tutor or academic styles – experience a new supervisor. Many academic staff members study environment! facilitate debates and discussions in order Teaching methods and styles differ with to help them explain the unit being studied. each lecturer. But don’t worry, UWS will help you adjust to the new teaching styles Class times and assignments and will explain study techniques to you. – it’s all about time management! At the beginning of each session you Lectures and tutorials will be given ‘deadlines’ (final dates) – be pro-active! for the completion of assignments in Normal course work encompasses hours all your units. If you fail to meet these of lectures, classes, workshops and deadlines you may be penalised even tutorials each week, as well as substantial if you have completed your work. amounts of self-directed study time spent on individual reading and research. Lecture and class times for all coursework units will be given to you when you enrol Class participation – during Orientation. All students are required to express yourself! attend lectures and tutorials at the specified You will be required to understand and apply times. For most units of study more than concepts and theories, and to critically one textbook is used and students are examine and present a range of arguments expected to read widely using reading lists to support your conclusions. You may be supplied in class, or found independently. expected to participate in group work, and class discussions, and to deliver individual Course structure and credit or group presentations to your classes. points – maintain full-time study! You will also be expected to question Australian visa conditions require your lecturers if you do not understand international students to study full-time. what is being taught and discussed. At UWS the standard workload for one session is four units (40 credit points), In Australia students are encouraged to with most units worth 10 credit points express views that are different from those each. Under Australian student visa

16 • UWS Study Abroad and Exchange regulations the minimum an international Academic grades will be recorded on » 10 UWS credit points student can study is 30 credit points. your UWS transcript. We recommend = 7.5 ECTS in the European system that your home university use the table » 10 UWS credit points Assumed knowledge below to translate your grades into the = 5 credits in the Swedish system – be prepared! grading system for your institution. Units at second and third-year levels » 10 UWS credit points sometimes have prerequisites and assumed UWS grades and = 2.5 credits in the Norwegian system knowledge requirements in a particular area credit point system of study. When choosing units, it is important At UWS a standard unit is worth 10 credit Note: This should only be used as a guide. to read the unit information and check that points (although some may be worth 20). Consult the adviser at your home institution you meet the prerequisite requirements. Approximate credit-point translations: about how your studies will be credited. » Child Protection Workshop 10 UWS credit points – care for the little ones! = 4 credits in the US system Students choosing units that require working with children under 18 years of age may be required to attend a Child Protection Workshop.

Arranging your credit transfer UWS Grades and Credit Transfer Guide We recommend that you undertake UWS Grade Percentage % US Grade ECTS and negotiate approval from your home institution for the UWS units you intend H = High Distinction 85–100 A+/ A A to study before you arrive in Australia. At D = Distinction 75–84 A-/ B+ B the end of your official transcript showing C = Credit 65–74 B C units studied and grades achieved will be sent to you if you are a Study Abroad P = Pass 50–64 C D student, or to your home institution if you S = Satisfactory D E are an Exchange student. These transcripts F = Fail 0–49 F FX/G will be required in order to arrange credit transfer with your home institution.

Study Abroad and Exchange • 17 Tuition fees

As an international student of the Australian Exchange students are provided with all i UWS Careers & Cooperative Education tertiary education system you are charged the above services at no additional cost. www.uws.edu.au/community/ higher education fees (tuition fees) that in_the_community/careers you must pay upfront. Exchange Students Study Abroad/Exchange program do not pay tuition fees to UWS. plus internship includes Refund Agreement the following services: If you require a refund of fees it is important Study Abroad program fees » pre-internship workshop that you notify UWS International in writing (indicative only. View current fees » internship placement as soon as possible. You must provide a at www.uws.edu.au/ » regular meetings with an academic copy of your Confirmation of Enrolment international/course_fees.): supervisor together with the mailing address in your » 3 Unit one semester program: AU$8,420 » optional professional development home country where you wish your refund » 4 Unit one semester program: AU$9,700 courses to be sent. Refunds are normally sent to » internship monitoring by the Cooperative your home country and only in exceptional Note: Study Abroad students can choose Programs Unit at UWS. circumstances are issued in Australia. English as one unit of study at the same cost. Exchange students who wish to Exchange plus English i For detailed information on the UWS undertake extra English are able to receive language programs International Fees and Refund Policy heavily discounted rates at UWSCollege. UWS offers special rates to exchange go to: www.uws.edu.au/international/ See right for more information. students who have applied for an exchange admissions/refund_agreement placement at UWS, but do not meet the Study Abroad program minimum TOEFL or IELTS requirement. fees include: » tuition fees To determine the number of weeks required » English (if applicable) for pre-course English study see: www.uws. » internship (if applicable) edu.au/international/admissions/pathways » airport pick up All applications for these special rates must » Orientation Program be sent to the UWS Study Abroad and » email and computer access Exchange Officer at [email protected] » student counselling and advice from the Study Abroad and Exchange Officer i www.uws.edu.au/international/ » support services study_abroad/study_abroad_fees » two copies of your certified academic transcript.

18 • UWS Study Abroad and Exchange Admission criteria

To meet UWS entry requirements you CAMBRIDGE will need a GPA (Grade Point Average) of » Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in 2.5/4.0 from your home university if you English (CPE) a grade of C or above are from the USA or Canada, a ‘Good’ » Cambridge Certificate in Advanced average in the European grading system English (CAE) a grade of B or above or the equivalent in your home country. Study Abroad plus English language tuition English language requirements If English is not your first language and Study Abroad plus English you have not been studying in English for language tuition a number of years, you will need to take If you do not meet the University’s English a recognised English test and include proficiency requirements we will send you the results with your application. information about English programs offered by our Pathways College UWSCollege English tests recognised by UWS or you may be able to enrol in our IELTS Study Abroad plus English program. » 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 » 577 PBT (Paper Based Test), minimum 4.5 in TWE » 233 CBT (Computer Based Test), minimum 4.5 in Essay Rating » 90 IBT (Internet Based Test)

Study Abroad and Exchange • 19 uwsconnect – get connected

To get the most out of UWS has great university life across all our six Connect Fitness Centres campuses with regular on campus activities Connect Fitness offers a network of well- university life, and your and events, providing you with opportunities appointed commercial fitness centres located to enjoy important time away from study. on various campuses throughout the University. Australian experience, A wide range of fitness classes are available, as i www.uwsconnect.com.au get involved! uwsconnect well as different membership packages to meet On-campus activities your needs – and budget. Exercise your body has the means to ensure and entertainment as well as your mind – come work out with us! A dynamic range of entertainment and that your time at university Connect Central leisure activities is held throughout the Connect Central outlets are operated by is both enjoyable and semester on all campuses. Most of these uwsconnect and have been designed to be activities are free and provide a great a one-stop-shop for all your retail, leisure and rewarding – it’s what opportunity to interact on a social level lifestyle needs. Connect Central also doubles while being entertained and having fun. studying at UWS is all as an information point and booking office about! for all trips, tours, activities and events.

20 • UWS Study Abroad and Exchange Cost of Living

All students will require a minimum of some currency at the airport you may not be approximately A$6,000 to A$7,500 per able to change it until the next working day. semester to cover living expenses. Depending on your lifestyle you may require more or Working while studying less than this amount (this is a rough guide The Australian Department and Border only). Remember, your living expenses are Protection (DIBP) regulates visas issued separate from your tuition fees. As it can often to international students. Students are take some time for money to be transferred permitted to work a maximum of 20 hours from your home country to Australia, you per week during the term and unlimited will need to bring enough money with you hours when their course is not in session. to cover your expenses for the first few i For more information please visit the weeks. Foreign currency can be exchanged DIBP website at: www.immi.gov.au for Australian currency at . If you arrive on a weekend and do not change Cost of living guide Initial expenses you may have to consider:

Based on transport costs from the airport if Airport transfer $A80–$A150 you have not organised to be met as part of the Airport Reception Service Food, transport and associated expenses $A250–$A500 For three weeks

Rent advance Rent for your accommodation in advance; or rental bond $A300–$A700 rental bond if you are renting off-campus accommodation Based on costs if you have not brought Bedding $A100–$A250 it with you, or it is not provided in your accommodation Especially in winter (June to August) if you Warm clothing $A50–$A150 are coming from a tropical climate Textbooks $A300+ Phone calls home $A5–$A25

We estimate your average weekly living costs may be:

Costs depend on your 'style' of Accommodation $A90–$A200 accommodation Mobile (cellular) phone calls will be more Phone calls $A10–$A20 expensive Connect Books Food $A50–$A100 Based on eating at home uwsconnect provides increased Bus and train fares $A20–$A50 access to bookshop services, flexibility Stationery and in service delivery and lower prices. photocopying $A15 Bookshop services will be linked to Personal items, other uwsconnect services, creating entertainment etc $A50+ opportunities for more benefits. Total $A235–$A365+

Immerse yourself in the Some typical costs in Sydney: unique Australian culture A cup of coffee $A2.50–$A3.50 Lunch in a cafe and experience the $A8–$A15 Lunch on campus wonders of Down Under $A6–$A10 Fast Food (McDonalds etc) $A5–$A8 with like-minded students Yum Cha (Dim Sum) $A10–$A20 from all over the world! Take Away food (Indian, Chinese, Thai, Pizza etc) $A8–$A15 Many theatres have ‘budget nights’ that are Movies $A16 cheaper A night out (dinner, club, disco etc) $A50+

Note: Many of the prices quoted will be subject to a Goods and Services Tax of 10%.

Study Abroad and Exchange • 21 How to apply

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

Submit Assessment outcome Accept your offer

application form If your application is successful we To accept your offer you must sign and will send you an Offer of Admission. return the Acceptance to Study at UWS. Complete the Study Abroad and Please ensure that all details are correct. Exchange Application form available Offers for: in this guide, or you can print it from » Exchange students will be forwarded You are also required to: the UWS International website at: to your Home University » Pay your tuition fee and any other www.uws.edu.au/international/ charges described in the offer. downloads_page » Study Abroad students will be » forwarded to you or your Agent. Fill out your Confirmation of You must complete all sections of Enrolment (eCoE) request form, The Offer letter will be sent with this form, otherwise your application which is important for your student the International Offer Pack, which will not be considered. visa. includes further instructions and » forms if you wish to accept the offer. Submit your accommodation form You must attach: Information on Overseas Student Health as soon as possible if you wish to » Letter of endorsement from your Cover (OSHC) will be enclosed. stay on one of our campuses. home university or college (required For more information on for exchange students only) i For further details on OSHC go to: accommodation, orientation, airport » Certified copy of academic transcript www.oshcworldcare.com.au reception and other UWS support » services, visit www.uws.edu.au/ Recognised English test eg TOEFL i www.uwscollege.edu.au or IELTS (or equivalent), if your first international/pre-departure and language is other than English. www.uws.edu.au/international/ current_student_support » a copy of the ID page of your passport 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 October for subjects commencing in the Autumn session (February/ March) and by 15 April for subjects commencing in the Spring session (July/August).

22 • UWS Study Abroad and Exchange 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. Apply for on-campus When the University receives your accommodation or book short-term With MySR – our online student records Acceptance to Study at UWS and the accommodation ahead of making longer- systems – you will be able to access your fees as described in your offer, you term arrangements after you arrive. enrolment details at UWS. You will be will be issued with a Confirmation of able to enrol in, view and change units, Enrolment (eCoE) which is required i www.uws.edu.au/international/ update contact details, confirm enrolment to obtain your student visa. pre-departure details, and view and print results – all with the click of a mouse from anywhere Note: You must obtain a student around the world. Details will be provided visa before you come to Australia. with your Confirmation of Enrolment. The Australian Diplomatic Mission in your home country will explain i www.uws.edu.au/international/ the requirements that you will admissions/enrol need to obtain a visa.

Note: The visa application process varies from country to country and may take up to three months.

i Department of Immigration and Border Protection www.immi.gov.au

Step 7

Attend Orientation and commence classes

The UWS International Orientation Program runs over two days and is specifically designed for international students. It usually takes place 10 days before classes commence and all international students are invited and should attend (check your offer letter for dates)! Please make sure you arrive in Australia at least one to two days before the Orientation Program so that you have time to settle into your new life before classes commence.

i www.uws.edu.au/international/important_dates/orientation_program

Study Abroad and Exchange • 23 How to get more information on UWS

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 INTERNATIONAL and culture, travel and social activities, INTERNATIONAL links to useful websites, a pre-departure UNdERGRAdUATE POSTGRAduATE guide, downloadable documents, COURSES 2014 cOuRSES 2014 and lots of other useful material.

UWS International Undergraduate or Postgraduate Prospectus The UWS International Undergraduate and Postgraduate prospectuses contain information on program structures and sequencing that may assist you in choosing your units of study at UWS. Both prospectuses can be downloaded from our website at: www.uws.edu. au/international/downloads_page

Helpful links Pre-departure information www.uws.edu.au/international/pre-departure

UWS International Student support www.uws.edu.au/international www.uws.edu.au/international/current_student_support

Pathways Programs Transportation information www.uwscollege.edu.au www.131500.com.au

UWS campus information Careers & Cooperative Education www.uws.edu.au/international/campus_information www.uws.edu.au/community/in_the_community/careers

UWS on-campus accommodation Have fun with uwsconnect trips & tours www.uws.edu.au/international/accommodation www.uwsconnect.com.au

24 • UWS Study Abroad and Exchange 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).

Study Abroad and Exchange 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 9685 9272 E: [email protected] W: www.uws.edu.au/international

CRICOS provider code: 00917K February 2014