International Postgraduate Guide 2022 Four reasons to choose UOW We’re among the best in the world The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a global leader in research and learning. Ranked the 14th best modern university in world, and among the world’s top one per cent of universities, UOW offers a personal and practical approach to learning that prepares you for the next step in your career. Study at UOW is affordable Courses at UOW are competitively priced and there are a range of scholarships and bursaries available to help with the cost of study. Wollongong is a 90 minute train ride from Sydney, and as a regional city, the cost of living is significantly lower than Australia’s larger cities. You can choose from a wide range of accommodation, with options to suit all budgets and living styles. You will also find that transport around the city is cheap and easy POSTGRADUATE GUIDE — 2022 with the free shuttle bus. Our graduates are among the world’s best The career support we provide, along with our practical approach to learning, will help prepare you for your career while you study. Professional degrees at UOW integrate practical workplace learning, to earn you professional accreditation with peak national and international industry bodies. This is why global employers consistently rate our graduates among the best in the world. You’ll feel right at home Almost 10,000 students commence at our University each year. As a UOW student, you’ll be supported by teaching, research and professional staff, who will help you settle in and achieve your best and live a healthy and safe lifestyle. All our staff and students play a vital role within the Illawarra, enriching its culture, diversity and economy. From here to ContentsCONTENTS WOLLONGONG 03 WELCOME TO WOLLONGONG 3 WOLLONGONG CAMPUS 06 every corner WOLLONGONG CAMPUS 7 UOWACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION 9 08 A globally recognised SOUTHINNOVATION WESTERN SYDNEY CAMPUS CAMPUS 13 10 and respected degree SUPPORTINGMETROPOLITAN YOUR SUCCESS CAMPUSES 15 12 from UOW is your SCHOLARSHIPSGLOBAL REACH AND BURSARIES AND REPUTATION 21 14 CHOOSE WHERE YOU STUDY 23 passport to a world of CAREER AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT 16 STUDYSCHOLARSHIPS CHOICES AND BURSARIES 27 22 COURSE INFORMATION 31 opportunities. YOUR OPTIONS 24 HOW TOPostgraduate APPLY Pathways 70 25 COURSES 26 Degree index 28 Business 30 Education 39 UNIVERSITY WOLLONGONG OF Top 20 Health & Medicine 44 Law & Society 48 14th best modern university in the world. QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2021. Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths 53 RESEARCH 60 Research centres 62 APPLY TO UOW 64 Top 200 How to apply 65 Ranking for UOW graduates by global English language requirements 66 employers. QS Graduate Employability English language programs 67 Rankings 2020. IMPORTANT DATES 69 Top 1% UOW ranked 184th in the Aggregate Ranking of Top Universities 2020, and 193rd globally in the QS World University Rankings 2022. Welcome to Wollongong 17 35+ 3rd beaches nature walks largest city in NSW Patrolled by lifeguards Maintained by New South Wales 306,591 people call the September to April – (NSW) National Parks in the Wollongong region home with North Wollongong Beach Wollongong region patrolled all year round POSTGRADUATE GUIDE — 2022 2 Located on the east coast of Australia, Wollongong is a student city, and the ideal place for you to study. It’s a diverse, safe and friendly city, filled with many languages, cuisines, religions and customs. A busy cultural calendar attracts people from all over the world who enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle. With big green mountains to the west and the ocean to the east, you can breathe in fresh air, live stress-free and focus on your studies. TRANSPORT IS CHEAP & EASY COMPARE THE COST OF LIVING Wollongong is close to Sydney – just 90 minutes by road or train. Being a student city, the cost of living is lower2 than many Once you arrive here, your transport options around Wollongong Australian cities, including Sydney and Melbourne. So in are safe, easy and cheap. Wollongong, you can focus on your study, not your finances. FREE BUSES EGGS NOODLES Wollongong is well-connected, with buses going to $5.00 – 12 regular $1.80 instant noodle cup all surrounding suburbs. BREAD RICE Free ‘city loop’ buses run all day and into the night, making it easy for you to travel from campus and $2.30 loaf $2.95 – 1Kg UNIVERSITY WOLLONGONG OF student accommodation to the city centre, train COLA RENT COMPARISONS stations and shopping district. $3.15, 1.25L bottle Median weekly rent3 TRAIN for 2BR apartment: COFFEE North Wollongong Station is a 15 minute walk or a short, Wollongong $390 free shuttle bus ride from our Wollongong campus. $3.50 on campus Liverpool $380 Sydney CBD $650 BICYCLE MILK Melbourne CBD $550 Bike racks are conveniently located outside buildings $1.50 – 1L across the Wollongong campus, with a secure bike lock- up available. Campus facilities also include showers and change rooms. WALK Most destinations in Wollongong are an easy walk away. CAR UOW runs a carpooling program, so if you have two or more friends in your car, you get free parking on Wollongong campus. COST For any public transport in and between Wollongong and Sydney, you’ll never pay more than $16.10 a day or $50 a week.1 Parramatta UOW Sydney UOW Liverpool AUSTRALIA Sydney Airport Hurstville Campbelltown Sutherland y a w y a a r w u a o s h n i 1 m x o 0 r 3 p NSW x 0 30km p o r A p p A UOW Wollongong 1. Use an Opal Card to pay for trains, ferries, buses and light rail in Wollongong and Sydney. Top-up and reuse these smartcard tickets and enjoy capped pricing when using public transport. Prices correct as of January 2021 and are subject to change. Some exceptions apply, see opal.com.au 2. Numbeo.com, as of January 2021. 3. NSW Department of Family and Community Services Housing Rent and Sales September 2020. Victorian Department of Health & Human Services Rental Report September 2020. 3 Life in a postcard From a hike in the mountains to a swim in the ocean, and everything in between, there’s always something happening in Wollongong. SEEK ADVENTURES BE ENTERTAINED Go hang-gliding at Bald Hill, experience See a show at the Illawarra Performing skydiving over the beach, or zipline Arts Centre or attend talks and workshops through the forest at a nearby treetop tour. at the Wollongong Art Gallery. RELAX INDULGE Experience what’s on in Wollongong Enjoy food and drinks with a view at throughout the year, including the Sunset one of the many cafes and restaurants Cinema, Eat Street Markets, festivals, pop- overlooking the Pacific Ocean in North up events, live music and so much more. Wollongong. ENJOY NATURE MEET UP Interact with native Australian animals There are over 3,000 businesses in at Symbio Wildlife Park, or enjoy one of Wollongong CBD, and new cafes and many great hikes in the Illawarra, including shops are opening all the time. You can Sublime Point and Mt Keira. also join one of many special interest Meet Up groups in the region. Explore the Royal National Park, which is packed with walks, beaches and waterfalls. HAVE FUN SEE SOME SPORT Wollongong is home to 20+ live music venues, including UOW’s UniBar. Watch the St George Illawarra Dragons compete in the National Rugby League or see an Illawarra Hawks basketball game at WIN Stadium. POSTGRADUATE GUIDE — 2022 4 5 UNIVERSITY WOLLONGONG OF Wollongong campus Our beautiful Wollongong campus is open, safe and vibrant, with everything you need to achieve your best and feel like you belong. You’ll meet a friendly university community with a wide range of facilities to help you succeed in your studies and make the most of your time at UOW. ACHIEVE GET FIT Get the most out of your study with online With your student discount, UniActive and print library resources, study spaces, is the place to keep fit with a 50 metre and the opportunity to collabroate with swimming pool, various courts and ovals other students. and a variety of group exercise classes each week. You can also join one of 60 You can also access a range of academic sporting teams on campus, from football support programs on campus or online at to underwater hockey. uow.info/support Team up at uow.info/sport REFUEL ACTIVITIES You won’t go hungry with nine coffee shops, 17+ food outlets, a bar and a Enjoy a full calendar of events, including supermarket all on campus. You can also outdoor cinemas, free food, makers take the free bus into Wollongong city markets and so much more, right here on centre. campus. JOIN A CLUB STAY HEALTHY With more than 130 student-run clubs and Take care of yourself with a dentist, societies covering everything from religion pharmacy, physiotherapist, and and culture, to study groups and camping, counselling services all on campus. it’s easy to meet like-minded friends and A hairdresser and post office are also have fun. Can’t find one you like? You can available. start your own. POSTGRADUATE GUIDE — 2022 FEEL SAFE Find your people at clubs.uow.edu.au Our free SafeZone App and UOW Security HEAR SOME LIVE MUSIC team are here to ensure we have a safe and secure campus environment. UOW UniBar and the University Hall have hosted some of the best Australian and international acts. As live music returns, we’ll be hosting events designed to meet health regulations and keep our patrons safe.