International Course Guide 2017 Contents Why choose the University of Tasmania? 1 The Tasmanian lifestyle 2 Fun facts about Tasmania 4 Top fifteen things to do while studying in Tasmania 5 Location 6 Airport pick-up 7 Campuses 8 Student support services 10 Scholarships program 11 Cost of living 12 Casual job opportunities 13 Accommodation 14 English language 16 Foundation Studies 18 Study abroad and exchange 19 Your study options 22 Courses available to international students 23 General entry requirements 31 Equivalent undergraduate entry requirements by country 33 ATAR conversion table 34 How to apply 36 More information 38 Why choose the University of Tasmania? 1. Excellence in teaching 3. Scholarships and The University of Tasmania (UTAS) is Australia’s fourth affordability oldest university. It is Australia’s premier university for UTAS offers a range of generous scholarships schemes teaching excellence, recently receiving more teaching for international students. Tuition fees for international awards than any other Australian university.1 students are affordable and Tasmanian cities have a The QS World University Rankings By Subject has lower cost of living than most other cities in Australia placed UTAS amongst the world’s top universities in which allows for a more enjoyable student lifestyle. a range of disciplines, with the University’s Earth and Marine Sciences, and Agriculture and Forestry placed in the top 100 in the world, and Sociology, Geography, 4. You’re not just a number 2 Environmental Studies, and Philosophy in the top 200. As a medium-sized university with approximately 38,000 Furthermore, the prestigious Academic Ranking students, UTAS provides smaller classes, personalized of World Universities has us ranked in the top 300 attention and ready access to lecturers and tutors for 3 universities in the world. advice and support. Our dynamic international student body numbers around 4,400 students. We’re able to provide you with tailored services — and we’ll know 2. World-class research you by name! In 2015, UTAS was ranked in the top 2 per cent of universities, worldwide.3 The University’s rich portfolio of research excellence across a broad range of subjects 5. The real Australian has been highlighted by the Australian Government.4 experience In the same assessment, we received a rating of ‘at or Tasmania provides an overwhelmingly English-speaking above world standard’ in 18 broad fields of research environment, and a traditional Australian culture, all in — 86 per cent of submitted disciplines — and secured a stunning and fun-packed location. Our international our place as head of the nation in geomatic engineering scholars are able to interact with the friendly locals at research, fisheries sciences, and journalism and university and throughout the Tasmania community, professional writing. Students and researchers are giving you a great opportunity to improve your also able to take advantage of more than 400 industry English and career prospects while enjoying a true partnerships and collaborations in more than 117 nations ‘Australian experience’. around the world. 1 Australian Government Office of Learning and Teaching 2012, 2013, 2015 2 QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2016 3 Academic Rankings of World Universities (ARWU), 2016 4 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 2015 1 The Tasmanian lifestyle If you want a unique life experience, Tasmania is the place to study. Imagine a vibrant student lifestyle, with cafes, restaurants and bars, a calendar jammed with music and arts festivals, historic cityscapes on the water, magical auroras, soaring snow-capped peaks, adrenalin-inducing adventure sports, World Heritage wilderness, sparkling beaches, and great shopping. Not to mention some pretty cute animals found only in Tasmania. With a roll call like this it’s not hard to understand why Tasmania is listed in Lonely Planet’s Top 5 Must Visit Destinations 2015 and as one of the Top Five Islands of the World by Travel and Leisure Magazine 2016. It’s simply an awesome place to be a student! In and near the city There’s plenty to do in Hobart and Launceston, whether it’s enjoying the vibrant cafe and restaurant scene, shopping, live music, cinema, theatre, live comedy, museums and art galleries. But we also have some amazing places close to our campuses to explore and entertain: – MONA, the Museum – Cascade Brewery of Old and New Art – Blue Derby – Cataract Gorge mountain bike trails – Mount Wellington – Bonorong Wildlife Rescue Sanctuary – Hollybank Ziplining 2 Festivals Tassie is well known for its year-round festival calendar, including: – The Falls Festival – Festivale – Mona Foma – Festival of Voices – Dark Mofo – Taste of Tasmania – BOFA Film Festival – Ten Days on the Island Sport and adventure Tasmanians love sport. But the state is also renowned for adrenalin-pumping activities, so be adventurous and give one a try! – Canyoning – Sailing – Hiking – Sea kayaking – Mountain biking – Surfing – Rock climbing – White water rafting Nature and sightseeing Tasmania is most famous for its nature with more than 42 per cent of the state protected in National parks and reserves. Locals, tourists and students alike love getting out to enjoy some of the popular destinations such as: – Bay of Fires – Tahune Forest Airwalk – Bruny Island – Three Peaks Walk – Cradle Mountain – Wineglass Bay While exploring Tasmania, you’ll get to see many unique things: – The Southern Lights – Pademelons – Tasmanian devils – Quolls – Albino wallabies – Handfish Shopping and markets Whether it’s boutique fashion or organic food you’re into, Tassie offers something for every taste. You’ll find an eclectic range of markets to keep you entertained and your student house well stocked: – Farmers markets – Flea markets – Street food stalls – Art and designer bazaars – Antique markets – Swap meets Food and beverages Tasmania is famous for its gourmet dining. Some of the local specialties you can try while you’re here include: – Abalone and lobster – Cheeses – Cherries, berries – Wine, cider and whisky and apples – Leatherwood honey – Wallaby 3 Fun facts about Tasmania The Palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal) The Tasmanian devil, which is Tasmania has 69 golf courses word for Tasmania is Trouwerner. only found in Tasmania, is the — more per capita than any largest carnivorous marsupial. other state in Australia. It also Tasmania is similar in size to the has the oldest golf course in Republic of Ireland or Sri Lanka. The world’s first Green party the southern hemisphere. formed in Tasmania in 1972. Hobart is the second-driest Hobart is home to Australia’s capital city in Australia. It receives More than 42 per cent of Tasmania oldest working theatre, the about half as much rain per year is World Heritage Area, national Theatre Royal. as Sydney. park and marine or forest reserves. Tasmania has the largest lavender Tasmania has water so pure Lomatia tasmanica, or King’s farm in the southern hemisphere, it produces the only bottled lomatia, is a self-cloning shrub Bridestowe. It is home to Bobby, rain water approved by health found in Tasmania. Stands of the the famous lavender bear. departments around the world.* clone are believed to be as old as 43,600 years old, reputedly Actor Errol Flynn was born Tasmania is situated closer to the making it the world’s oldest living in Tasmania. His father was equator than Rome or Chicago. plant clone. a biology professor at the University of Tasmania. Unlike Australia’s mainland Tasmanians travel the shortest states, Tasmania enjoys four true distances of any Australian Australia’s first novel was seasons — it’s possible to swim workers between their homes published in Hobart in 1831. at the beach off the main campus and their jobs. in summer and make snowmen in winter! *Cape Grim bottled water is approved by the health departments of the USA, EU, Australia and Japan. 4 Top fifteen things to do while studying in Tasmania To make the most of your time in Tassie, we’ve made a checklist of just a few awesome things to do while you’re here. See if you can check them all off! 1 2 3 Get up close to a Tasmanian devil Experience an Aboriginal smoking “Ride the sheep” to MONA – at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary ceremony on kunyani/Mt Wellington The Museum of Old and New Art Photo Credit: MONA/Rémi Credit: Chauvin Photo 4 5 6 Be wowed by the brilliant lights See pademelons in the Party at the Falls Music Festival of the Aurora Australis snow at Cradle Mountain Photo Credit: Cam Blake Photography 7 8 9 Indulge your dark side at Dark Mofo Take your selfie with picture-perfect Go whale watching off Bruny Island Winter Solstice Festival Wineglass Bay as a backdrop 10 11 12 Zip through the treetops Get scared on a night-time at Hollybank ghost tour of Port Arthur Take a slide through Dismal Swamp 13 14 15 Munch on a famous Visit a town called Penguin Toboggan down Henty Dunes Tassie scallop pie 5 Location Australia Burnie (research) Launceston Tasmania Hobart 6 Airport pick-up UTAS offers an airport pick-up service for all new international students arriving in Tasmania for the first time. You need to request this after you have confirmed your accommodation arrangements and at least three days before you are due to arrive. The service is free for students. However, family members or friends travelling with a UTAS student will also be transported for a small charge if space is available. Request your airport pick-up using the form available online at utas.edu.au/international-support/forms/airport-pickup-request. Brisbane 2.5hrs Sydney 1hr 50min 1hr 35min 2hrs 35min Melbourne 1hr 10min 1hr (2hrs 20min by road) Launceston Hobart 7 Campuses Hobart campuses The University of Tasmania’s expansion of facilities in the main campus in Hobart is Hobart CBD, including the located in the suburb of Sandy Academy of Creative Industries Bay.