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DEGREES OF SUCCESS 2014 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES Success is about getting noticed Successful people stand out. They show what they have learnt in the way they live, in their careers, and in how they make a difference in the todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world. We want you to succeed. We want you to grab your opportunity at the University of Western Sydney and take your talents to the world!

CONTENTS Why UWS?..................................................................6 Life at UWS.............................................................................................. 8 UWS accommodation............................................................................ 10 UWS campuses..................................................................................... 12 Inspiration for your success..................................................................... 15 Teaching and learning success............................................................... 18 Internationally recognised research.......................................................... 20 Providing opportunities for success......................................................... 24 Inspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander success �� 26 Indigenous courses................................................................................ 27

Degrees of success..........................................29 Arts........................................................................................................ 30 Business................................................................................................ 31 Communication Arts............................................................................... 32 Engineering, Information and Communications Technology �� 33 Forensics............................................................................................... 34 Health Science, Nursing and Sport Science �� 35 Law....................................................................................................... 36 Medicine................................................................................................ 37 Nursing and Midwifery............................................................................ 38 Policing and Criminology......................................................................... 39 Psychology............................................................................................ 40 Sciences................................................................................................ 41 Social Sciences..................................................................................... 42 Teaching and Education.......................................................................... 43 Tourism and Urban Planning.................................................................... 44

The Inside Information ON APPLYING ��45 Fees...................................................................................................... 45 Apply to UWS........................................................................................ 46 Alternative entry options.......................................................................... 47 The inside information for parents............................................................ 48 Frequently asked questions.................................................................... 49 Applicant checklist.................................................................................. 50 Helping you PASS.................................................................................. 51

Hon E.G. Whitlam AC QC

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Research is the strength of UWS â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The strength of this University is in its research, being a mechanism for engagement with the region. The University continues to analyse the real issues of real people, enhancing the social equity advocacy of Western Sydney that I initiated. I specified that the goal of this concept was not equality of incomes, but greater equality of services. I am very proud to have a longstanding association with the University of Western Sydney.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Hon E.G. Whitlam AC QC Australian Prime Minister from 5 December 1972 to 11 November 1975, Gough Whitlam AC QC has maintained strong ties with the people of Western Sydney. He was the Federal Member for Werriwa from 1952 to 1978, a seat which represented seven suburbs now located in seven separate electorates in Western Sydney. The Whitlam Institute was established at the University of Western Sydney in 2000 by way of agreement between Gough Whitlam and the University. The Institute commemorates his life and work and pursues the causes he championed, including giving a voice and resources to the people of Western Sydney. Gough Whitlam received an honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of Western Sydney in 2002 for his work in advancing the interests of the people of Western Sydney.

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WHY UWS? Are you ready to embark on an exciting future? It starts here.

We invite you to discover how the University of Western Sydney can set you on the right path for your dream career. But it’s not just about the destination – the journey is just as important. And at UWS, we offer an exciting and enriching study experience, preparing you for personal and professional success in whatever field you choose. As one of the largest universities in Australia, the University of Western Sydney sets students up for success through a broad range of degrees. With campuses spread across Greater Western Sydney – from Campbelltown to Parramatta to Hawkesbury and the new Lithgow campus – UWS offers specialised, purpose-built learning facilities and sophisticated teaching methods, providing the perfect environment to put knowledge into action and gain critically important experience. You will learn from researchers whose groundbreaking work is recognised nationally and around the world, and from lecturers whose passion is teaching and learning excellence. To ensure you have the most enriching experience at university, we have designed and implemented a range of opportunities such as the UWS Advantage, Student Exchange, and industry-supported practical internships, while our scholarships and leadership programs can help you shape a successful future. In this Prospectus, find out why you should be part of the UWS Degrees of Success story.

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DEGREES OF SUCCESS Degrees offered at UWS are designed for success. They offer flexibility, practical skill development and the theoretical knowledge you need to become a career-ready graduate. We also offer a range of advanced and combined degrees to help you reach even higher levels of success. Students in the advanced degrees automatically join The Academy at UWS, which is supported by personal academic mentoring. They are also invited to apply for the elite Aspire Future Leaders at UWS Program for a premium academic experience. UWS is also the first university in Australia to incorporate formal study and assessment of Indigenous Australian histories and cultures in its degrees – a major achievement for the University. In 2014, we are introducing new degrees, which will give you even more options for supercharged success.

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED RESEARCH Imagine learning from those undertaking highimpact research that will make a difference to contemporary life around the world. That’s the reality at UWS. Our internationally recognised research programs focus on our communities, contributing to and enhancing our region’s cultural, economic, environmental and educational development.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS

STUDENT CENTRED LEARNING

The University of Western Sydney is committed to ensuring your time at university is both professionally successful and personally valuable – and provides many unique opportunities to help you achieve this goal. These include:

At UWS, we recognise that education is not only about what you teach, it’s also about how you teach. The quality of your educational experience is a critical factor that can significantly affect your learning outcomes.

»» UWS Advantage – supports HSC and IB candidates to realise their higher education goals »» UWS Scholarships – offering nearly 200 scholarships, we are committed to providing both the opportunity and the means for students to turn their aspirations into reality »» UWS Future Leaders Aspire Program – an inspirational professional development and personal enrichment program specifically designed by UWS »» UWS Student Exchange – broaden your academic horizons and life experience with overseas study »» Careers and Co-operative Internships – we connect students and recent graduates with employers through a range of programs.

The University of Western Sydney has a reputation for teaching and learning excellence. We value innovation, and our student centred learning strategy encourages our teachers to incorporate flexible and innovative learning techniques – such as podcast lectures, access to an online learning portal and interactive classes – into our courses. This ensures the time you spend with us prepares you for work in the new digital world.

Learn more about your opportunities for success at UWS on page 24.

Gaining practical experience is another key ingredient for success in the workplace after graduation, and forms part of most degree programs.

Nationally, our reputation for research excellence has placed us in the Australian Research Council’s (ARC) funding top 20. The Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) national report has provided further evidence of the quality and depth of the University’s research. In this latest national report card, over 70 per cent of the University’s assessed research has been ranked at world class or better, putting UWS into the top 20 (18th) of research universities. UWS is now a confirmed research leader in Australia, flowing from its investment in areas of research strength, research facilities and high quality research education. Three of our areas of specialisation (plant biology, forestry sciences, and complementary medicine) have been assessed as ‘characterised by evidence of outstanding performance well above world standard’ and have received the highest possible ranking of ‘5’. UWS was the only Australian university to have sufficient quality research in the area of complementary medicine to be assessed, and also attracted the highest possible ranking of ‘5’.

APPLE iPAD INITIATIVE UWS will provide all new commencing undergraduate students in 2014 an Apple iPad to empower them to engage in learning anytime, anywhere (terms and conditions apply). 1300 897 669 myfuture.uws.edu.au

LIFE AT UWS

Whether you prefer the ultra-modern and hi-tech or the beautiful, pastoral and serene, you are sure to find a campus where you feel at home. Dynamic, exciting and culturally diverse, our campuses are also friendly and inviting, with room to think, room to breathe and room to be yourself. Students can enjoy a university experience like no other at UWS. For a start, UWS students don’t get lost in the crowd. You will enjoy a relaxed, comfortable environment while you study, and become part of a campus community. Each campus has its own character and offers various facilities, including libraries, gyms, computer laboratories, wireless internet, cafes, bars, tennis courts and plenty of open space. Read the campus profiles in this Guide to see examples of the facilities and services, which will help you achieve your degree of success.

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Clubs and Associations Getting involved in clubs and associations at UWS is the best way to meet new (and fantastic) people with similar interests, and to connect with other students outside the classroom. UWS offers cultural, course-related, and sporting clubs plus the option for students to start their own. For more information on clubs and associations visit uwsconnect.com.au

VIBRANT LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS UWS is one of Sydney’s most accessible metropolitan universities with campuses across Greater Western Sydney. Each campus is directly linked to its community and reflects the cultural diversity, energy and growth of the region.

Our campuses are designed to provide vibrant and inspiring learning environments, enhanced by the latest innovations in digital technology, with every opportunity to gain practical experience. With a strong commitment to blended learning, in 2013, UWS implemented a major initiative to distribute iPads to all new students and academic staff – equipping them with the tools to engage in more mobile, flexible and interactive learning. UWS has world-class facilities, including the School of Medicine, the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment, the Institute for Infrastructure Engineering, the Institute for Culture and Society, the MARCS Institute, moot courts, nursing laboratories, the Confocal Bio-Imaging Facility, the Biomedical Magnetic Resonance Facility, language laboratories, conference interpreting facilities, and the Robotic Assembly Laboratory.

HELPING YOU SUCCEED PUTTING LEARNING INTO PRACTICE »» The next generation of doctors train in the anatomy laboratories and other practical facilities at the $52 million state-of-the-art Medical School at the Campbelltown campus »» Nursing students put practical skills into action in laboratories at the Campbelltown, Bankstown, Hawkesbury and Parramatta campuses, which feature a full replica of a hospital ward »» Media students get creative in the convergent media studio complex, equipped with recording, post-production, broadcast and narrowcast facilities »» The exercise and sport science laboratory has instruments for measuring a spectrum of factors relating to sport and physical activity, as well as physical and biomedical indicators

REAL-LIFE SETTINGS »» For those inspired to pursue a career in forensics, the Crime Scene Facility gives students a chance to hone their skills in processing crime scenes »» Law students practise their courtroom addresses in Moot Courts at Parramatta and Campbelltown campuses »» Health and medical students treat members of the general public in the UniClinic at the Campbelltown campus »» Community television station TVS broadcasts direct from the Penrith campus

FLEXIBLE TEACHING MODES »» A blended learning model for all courses combines face-to-face and online learning activities and formats »» Simulations, group activities and sitebased learning opportunities allow students to delve deeper into their fields of interest »» Digital technologies such as lecture capture, social media and other emerging technologies are incorporated to provide a richer educational experience

»» Some units and courses are offered fully off-campus or online, or combine traditional timetabled classes with intensive/weekend/external/trimester modes, to make it easier for students to balance their learning with other professional and personal commitments

TECHNOLOGY »» On-campus computer laboratories are open 22 hours a day, seven days a week »» 11,000 iPads distributed to all new students and academic staff in 2013 »» 2,000 computers are available for student use »» Wireless email and internet access on call campuses »» Cutting-edge computer software packages

SERVICES FOR YOU »» »» »» »» »»

Eight libraries Residential living on five campuses Childcare services on five campuses Sports and leisure facilities Careers services

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UWS ACCOMMODATION SUCCESSFUL LIVING Going to uni isn’t just about learning, it’s also a lifestyle – living on campus offers great opportunities to make friends and experience student life.

LIVING ON CAMPUS UWS offers a wide range of accommodation on each campus with high quality, affordable options. The UWS Residential Colleges provide a choice of catered and self-catered rooms on most campuses, from dormitories and residential halls to cottages, townhouses and villas. Rooms may be furnished with beds, desks, fridges and more. Find out more about accommodation at UWS by calling 1300 897 669 or visit residences.uws.edu.au or www.uwsvillage.com.au

LIVING LOCALLY The Greater Western Sydney region has a vast range of affordable apartments and share housing. If you are already a local, congratulations – UWS is perfectly located for you to make the most of your university experience, without having to travel long distances. Gaining practical experience is the key ingredient for your success in the workplace after graduation, and forms part of all our degree programs. www.uws.edu.au/livinglocal

A WIDE RANGE OF HIGH QUALITY ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

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LIVING ON CAMPUS OFFERS GREAT SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES

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UWS Campuses Bankstown campus

Hawkesbury campus

Campbelltown campus

BANKSTOWN CAMPUS Located in Milperra, the Bankstown campus provides a warm, friendly, multicultural environment with modern, spacious buildings and landscaped gardens. Special facilities include: »» Early Childhood Centre »» The MARCS Institute »» Nursing laboratories »» Centre for Educational Research (CER) »» Psychology laboratories »» Language laboratories »» Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education »» Religion and Society Research Centre »» Centre for Positive Psychology and Education »» Writing and Society Research Centre

UWS CAMPUS EXPERIENCE UWS Campus Experience tours are held throughout the year. To register visit uws.edu.au/campusexperience or call 1300 897 669

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CAMPBELLTOWN CAMPUS Located in the historic Macarthur region of south-west Sydney, the Campbelltown campus offers a unique balance between city and rural lifestyles. Special facilities include: »» $52 million purpose-built Medical School »» Centre for Complementary Medicine (CompleMED) »» The UniClinic, a state-of-the-art clinical training facility for health science students »» Moot Court modelled on the Campbelltown Local Court »» Anatomy laboratories »» Nursing laboratories »» Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education »» Biomedical Magnetic Resonance Facility for conducting very high resolution MRI and NMR experiments »» Centre for Health Research

HAWKESBURY CAMPUS Located in Richmond in the Hawkesbury River Valley, north-west of Sydney, this stunning location is at the foot of the Blue Mountains and is an ideal place to study. Special facilities include: »» Crime Scene Facility – a dedicated training facility, which allows students to practise forensic science skills such as detecting and analysing footprints, fingerprinting, blood spatter and glass evidence »» Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment – cutting-edge facility for climate change research »» Food Processing Pilot Plant »» Nursing clinical laboratories »» Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education »» Confocal Bio-Imaging and Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry Facility »» Animal science facilities – including the reptile house and small marsupial house »» Solar Energy Research laboratory »» Science laboratories

Parramatta campus

Penrith campus

Nirimba campus

PARRAMATTA CAMPUS

PENRITH CAMPUS

WESTMEAD CAMPUS

Located in Rydalmere between Ryde and Parramatta in Western Sydney, this campus is a combination of heritage and contemporary buildings.

Located over three sites in Kingswood and Werrington, the Penrith campus is renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and scenic grounds.

Located on the Hawkesbury Road at Westmead, west of the Parramatta CBD, the Westmead Education Precinct is also part of UWSCollege.

Special facilities include: »» Institute for Culture and Society »» Purpose-built state-of-the-art teaching facility »» Nursing laboratories »» Moot Court »» Computing laboratories »» Historic Female Orphan School building »» Whitlam Institute »» Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education »» Centre for Research in Mathematics »» State-of-the-art scanning electron microscopes and other complementary research equipment

Special facilities include: »» Institute for Infrastructure Engineering »» Mechatronics and Robotics Facility »» Computer Research Centre »» Industrial Design Centre »» Three multi-track recording studios »» $2 million convergent media studio complex, providing recording, postproduction, broadcast and narrowcast facilities »» Computing and photographic laboratories and studios »» Golden Stave Music Therapy Centre »» The Mittiga Centre – purpose-built disability learning centre »» Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education »» The University is also home to the community TV station, TVS.

LITHGOW CAMPUS In 2013, a new UWSCollege campus opened at Lithgow in Central Western NSW. In collaboration with the Lithgow City Council, the campus offers a range of courses, programs and potential research collaborations linked directly to the employment needs of the council, providing graduates with the skills required locally and in the region. Courses include University Foundation Study programs, Associate Degrees and short courses to postgraduate qualifications. For more information on UWSCollege, its courses and the facilities available, please refer to www.uwscollege.edu.au

NIRIMBA CAMPUS Located in the Nirimba Educational Precinct at Quakers Hill in Western Sydney, the Nirimba campus is now home to UWSCollege, providing pathways to UWS. 1300 897 669 myfuture.uws.edu.au

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HAWKESBURY campus

NIRIMBA campus

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BANKSTOWN

Bankstown campus

CAMPBELLtown NARELLAN campus CAMDEN

Bankstown campus Bullecourt Avenue, Milperra

From Sydney CBD, take the M5 South West Motorway and take the Henry Lawson Drive exit. Turn right onto Henry Lawson Drive. Turn right into Bullecourt Avenue to enter the campus. Nearest train stations: East Hills (transfer to bus), Bankstown (transfer to bus)

Campbelltown campus Narellan Road, Campbelltown

From Sydney CBD, take the M5 South West Motorway and exit at Narellan Road. Follow the signs to Campbelltown. Nearest train stations: Macarthur (walk to campus), Campbelltown (transfer to bus)

Hawkesbury campus Bourke Street, Richmond

From Sydney CBD, take the Hills M2 Motorway, then connect to the Westlink M7 Motorway and take the exit at the Richmond Road interchange. Nearest train stations: East Richmond (walk to campus), Richmond (walk to campus)

Parramatta campus

Cnr James Ruse Drive and Victoria Road, Rydalmere From Sydney CBD, take the M4 Western Motorway and take James Ruse Drive interchange exit. Turn right onto James Ruse Drive. Take the Victoria Road exit and turn right at the traffic lights. Turn right again from Victoria Road to enter the campus. Nearest train stations: Parramatta (transfer to bus), Rydalmere (walk to campus)

Penrith campus

Great Western Highway, Werrington From Sydney CBD, take the M4 Western Motorway and take the Mamre Road exit. Turn right onto Mamre Road. Turn left from Mamre Road at the Great Western Highway. Nearest train station: Kingswood (walk or shuttle bus to campus)

Nirimba campus Eastern Road, Quakers Hill

From Sydney CBD, take the Westlink M7 Motorway and take the Quakers Hill Parkway exit, turning right at Quakers Hill Parkway. From Quakers Hill Parkway, turn left into the Nirimba Education Precinct on Eastern Road, which leads to the campus. Nearest train station: Quakers Hill (walk to campus)

Westmead campus Hawkesbury Road, Westmead

From Sydney CBD, take the M4 Western Motorway and take the Cumberland Highway exit and turn onto the Great Western Highway. Hawkesbury Road is off the Great Western Highway. Nearest train station: Westmead (walk to campus)

Lithgow campus

Cnr Bridge and Mort Streets, Lithgow From Sydney CBD, take the M4 Western Motorway to Penrith and the Great Western Highway over the Blue Mountains to Lithgow. At Lithgow turn right into Main Street and follow the course of the road to Mort Street. Nearest train station: Lithgow (walk to campus)

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INSPIRATION FOR YOUR SUCCESS

Aaron McKie CEO, Hungry Jack’s Australia Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations) “Having a qualification with a major in human resources is definitely guiding the steps that I’m taking in the business. Having the opportunity to associate with international students brought out a lot of different perspectives and points of view, so it really helped me become a lot more commercial. I’ve still got notes from the downtime conversations. I’ve used some of the students’ ideas, especially with certain programs within the business.

Have you ever imagined yourself as the Chief Executive of Hungry Jacks Australia? Perhaps you have dreamt of being a radio and television presenter on a major network or earning an Order of Australia for your services to the community and making a difference in the lives of others?

“I always knew I had the capacity and skill [to lead the business], but it was good to align it through the academic work I was doing. It was quite reassuring on a weekly basis to know that what I was doing was right.”

UWS graduates have achieved this success. As you read each success story, imagine yourself in their shoes. Think about your own career possibilities and all you could achieve with your UWS degree of success. Remember, success is making your mark!

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Sandra Dill OAM Founder and CEO of ACCESS Infertility Network in Australia; Chair of the International Consumer Support for Infertility network; Coordinator of the ESHRE Patient Leader Forum, and Chair of ACT Member of the Order of Australia for community service Bachelor of Communications, Master of Language Studies “My teachers at UWS taught me to think critically about everything. They have provided the opportunity to develop skills to enable me to be more effective in my role. Their commitment has engendered in me a love of learning for which I will always be grateful. UWS was a place where I knew from experience that I would be welcomed as a person, encouraged to learn and supported until I reached my goal.”

Deng Thiak Adut Criminal Lawyer LN Legal Bachelor of Laws Graduate Diploma (Legal Practice) “I believe that the most essential aspect of studying at UWS is the community; it is a true multicultural university. As a former student of UWS, I understand that UWS’ interest is always to support social justice through a meaningful law course and beyond.”

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David Elliott MP Member of Parliament for Baulkham Hills Bachelor of Arts “Growing up in Bankstown, university wasn’t necessarily an option for a lot of people in that demographic. For me to be able to sit for the regional entrance test because I lived in Western Sydney was a wonderful opportunity. My fouryear degree was fantastic preparation for my professional life, which has taken me from Duntroon, to peacekeeping as an Australian Army officer, to chief executive of a multi-million dollar organisation to being a Member of Parliament. I doubt very much whether I would have been in a position to undertake roles in business and in the community if I hadn’t got that headstart from UWS.”

Paul Murray Radio and TV presenter (Mornings on 2UE Radio and host of Paul Murray Live on Sky News Australia) Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) “My girlfriend and her wonderfully inspiring mum convinced me to go to a UWS Open Day. By the end of the afternoon, I was in love with the campus and intrigued by the course. My years at UWS, the people I learnt from and the students I learnt with brought, without doubt, the turning point in my life. The course broadened every possible horizon and informed my way of thinking about virtually everything to this day.”

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TEACHING AND LEARNING SUCCESS

PRIME MINISTER’S AWARD FOR AUSTRALIAN TEACHER OF THE YEAR UWS academics Professor Roy Tasker and Professor James Arvanitakis have taken out the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Australian University Teacher of the Year for two consecutive years, 2011 and 2012. 18

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SUCCESS THROUGH ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

UWS ACADEMICS TOP THE NATION

Our lecturers are industry-trained professionals whose goal is to ensure you are career-ready when you complete your degree.

UWS academics have taken out the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Australian University Teacher of the Year for two consecutive years.

They are also outstanding achievers in their own fields, maintaining an excellence in teaching that has been recognised within and beyond the University.

Only bestowed on academics with an outstanding record of advancing student learning, educational leadership and scholarly contribution to teaching and learning, it recognises those at the pinnacle of their field.

In 2012, no less than nine UWS lecturers were recognised with prestigious Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT) Citations for their contributions to student learning. Our lecturers want to see you achieve your future success by giving you the benefit of their experience.

Professor James Arvanitakis, from the UWS School of Humanities and Communication Arts and the Institute for the Culture of Society, won the award in 2012, as well as an Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT) Award for Teaching Excellence in the ‘Humanities and the Arts’ category. Professor Arvanitakis is known for his innovative teaching methods – including tutorials featuring open phone lines for students to text in questions, flash mob dances to explain chaos theory, and YouTube videos discussing the history of sociology using Spongebob Squarepants – as well as his commitment to inspiring students to engage in active citizenship through work with organisations such as Oxfam, Aid/Watch and the Centre for Policy Development. He is also the Academic Head of The Academy at UWS.

In 2011, Professor Roy Tasker from the University’s School of Science and Health was the winner of the top prize, having received his award for teaching excellence in the physical sciences and related studies category. Through interactive learning and his pioneering ‘VisChem’ multimedia teaching resource, Associate Professor Tasker has enabled countless chemistry students to conceptualise the invisible and dynamic world of molecules by using simulation and animation technology – helping students develop a better understanding of abstract chemical formulas, and how to practically apply those formulas to the world around us. Other outstanding UWS academics have also been recognised in force in recent years with teaching excellence awards. In 2012, a total of nine UWS staff, including Professor Arvanitakis, were presented with Office of Learning and Teaching Citations. The recipients were: »» Dr Brenda Dobia, from the School of Education »» Dr Tania Ferfolja, from the School of Education »» Dr Gwyneth Howell, from the School of Humanities and Communication Arts »» Dr Lucie Ramjam, from the School of Nursing and Midwifery »» The Chinese team, including Dr Xiaoying (Sheila) Qi, Dr Ruying Qi, Dr Guo Wu, and Mr Lijang Zhao, from the School of Humanities and Communication Arts.

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INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED RESEARCH

The University of Western Sydney nurtures a distinctive, high impact research culture. The quality of our research has resulted in 29 areas being listed as ‘at or above world standard’ in the Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) exercise. This includes five-star rankings for ‘evidence of outstanding performance well above world standard.’ Boasting four new research institutes, UWS is attracting international, national and local interest. The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment (HIE) is a multi-million dollar research institute dedicated to investigating the impact of climate change on native trees and forests. At the MARCS Institute, we examine, explain and enhance human-human and human-machine communication through behavioural, neuroscience, and computational investigations. The Institute for Culture and Society (ICS) builds on the proven track record of the Centre for Cultural Research (CCR), carrying out research on the transformations in culture and society in the context of contemporary global change. The Institute for Infrastructure Engineering (IIE) is building on the work of the Civionics Research Centre (CRC), promoting the concept of ‘Smart Engineering’, which has developed through research into smart structures and smart materials.

Dr Chris Stanton and Dr Damith Herath, the MARCS Institute

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Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment

Growing more food and fibre for an expanding population is a major challenge for Australia as we face a changing climate and competition for land and water resources. The Hawkesbury Institute’s team of scientists are meeting this challenge by discovering how crops, grasslands and forests and the animals that live in them are responding to environmental and land use change.

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Equipped with leading-edge field and laboratory facilities, the Hawkesbury Institute is the ideal environment for research on our managed and natural ecosystems. For example, an ‘ecological time machine’ that uses a gigantic structure over an intact mature forest ecosystem is providing a look into a future, high CO2 world. This EucFACE experiment allows scientists to study the response to high CO2 of the entire forest ecosystem, from microscopic soil bacteria to tall trees and the insects that live in them. Research at the Hawkesbury Institute is having a global impact and our scientists are renowned for their work in ecology, forestry, and plant, animal and soil sciences. The Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation ranked the Institute’s research well above world standard (highest possible score of 5) in Plant Biology and Forestry, and above world standard (score of 4) in Soil Sciences and Ecology. To learn more about the Institute and scholarship opportunities, visit www.uws.edu.au/hie

Two areas of specialisation, plant biology and forestry sciences within the Institute were characterised in ERA as ‘of outstanding performance well above world standard’ and received the highest possible rating of ‘5’. 1300 897 669 myfuture.uws.edu.au

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The way we live is changing at an unprecedented speed. Economic instability, rapid developments in technology, and environmental crises are just some of the major global trends, which will transform culture and society in the years to come.

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MARCS Institute

UWS is undertaking research to help us understand, interpret and meet the challenges of this changing social landscape. Based at Parramatta Campus, the Institute champions inter-disciplinary, engaged and collaborative scholarship in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. It takes a contemporary perspective to bring the opportunities of the digital age into all aspects of its research. The research themes of the Institute cover such dynamic areas as intercultural dialogue, transnational culture, institutional governance, economic and cultural globalisation, heritage, creative industries and city cultures. The high calibre of these researchers was recognised in the 2010 Excellence for Research in Australia (ERA) audit, with the University of Western Sydney awarded a ‘4’ rating – indicating ‘above world standard’ – in the field of Cultural Studies. To learn more about the Institute and scholarship opportunities, visit www.uws.edu.au/ics

At the MARCS Institute, we conduct behavioural,neuroscience, and computational research on human-human and human-machine communication in normal, heightened and degraded contexts.

Institute for Infrastructure Engineering

The MARCS Institute has a vibrant interdisciplinary research program, which covers both pure and applied research into areas such as speech and language, music cognition and action, bioelectronics and neuroscience, multisensory processing, and human machine interaction. MARCS research is explaining and enhancing human-human and humanmachine communication. Using behavioural, neuroscience and computational approaches, MARCS researchers investigate factors influencing perceptual, cognitive, creative and social skills from infancy to adulthood, in real and virtual worlds, and in a range of settings. Based on the Bankstown, Campbelltown, Kingswood and Parramatta Campuses, MARCS technical facilities include state-ofthe-art laboratories for the investigation of behaviour, movement and performance, brain and psychophysiology, and infant behaviour. To learn more about the Institute and scholarship opportunities, visit http://marcs.uws.edu.au

A rapidly developing world needs safe, reliable infrastructure systems such as bridges, buildings, dams, roads and pipe networks. Engineers are tapping into today’s advanced technology to constantly improve the performance of existing and new infrastructure.

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The new Institute for Infrastructure Engineering at the University of Western Sydney is expanding the field of engineering research beyond civil and electronic engineering to consider all aspects of the analysis, assessment, design, maintenance and repair of infrastructure, including materials and systems. Based at the Kingswood campus, the Institute also promotes ‘Smart Engineering’ through research into smart structures and smart materials. The Institute’s Structural Research and Testing Laboratory has facilities for both static and dynamic testing of materials, structural components and assemblies. To address future infrastructure challenges, the Institute is facilitating wider collaborations with other disciplines, including computing, mathematics, science, business and medicine. To learn more about the Institute and scholarship opportunities, visit www.uws.edu.au/iie

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PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS

At UWS we support you in pursuing your goals to succeed. To help you achieve your academic aspirations, we offer several opportunities from the time you apply through to graduation. Our Most Outstanding Year 11 Student Awards, the Aspire Future Leaders program and scholarships all reward excellence and provide a great starting point for students to achieve their degrees of success.

THE ACADEMY AT UWS

UWS SCHOLARSHIPS

Advanced degrees challenge those students ready to take their studies further. Students enrolled in an Advanced Degree also automatically join The Academy at UWS.

The University of Western Sydney is not only about providing students with an education. We also look to engage students who wish to be actively involved and make a difference to the University and wider communities.

The Academy sets UWS apart as a cutting edge institution and provides talented students with unprecedented skills through a premium academic experience, personal academic mentoring, hands-on industry experience , networking opportunities and engagement with our various communities. Students of The Academy will participate in exclusive workshops and events, work on projects and initiatives and have support to bring their ideas to life. The students in The Academy will have experiences that will help change their world and shape the future. Explore the opportunities available at theacademy.uws.edu.au

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UWS has a unique set of scholarships on offer, which reflect our strong commitment to academic excellence and providing opportunities for Greater Western Sydney students. With many differing criteria, our scholarships support students who have diverse interests and skills. UWS works closely with business, industry, and the community to ensure we offer scholarships that meet the needs of our students. Our scholarships not only provide our students with support, but many also provide avenues to establish professional relationships while they study. Take the time to examine our scholarships and make the most of your opportunities for success. For details on UWS Scholarships, including the eligibility requirements and how to apply, refer to myfuture.uws.edu.au/scholarships or call 1300 897 669.

UWS ASPIRE

UWS ADVANTAGE

Future Leaders Aspire at the University of Western SydneyTM is a professional development and personal enrichment program specifically designed to cultivate and enhance the leadership qualities of our most gifted students.

The University of Western Sydney encourages you to pursue a university education by providing three entry advantages to help you achieve your higher education goals.

As an Aspire Scholar, you will have the opportunity to be involved in: »» Welcome Retreat »» Leadership »» Workshops on topics such as communication, business etiquette and presentation skills »» Internships and other relevant work experience »» Campus life through University service »» Volunteering through community engagement »» Social events and networking. Aspire is an opportunity for young, talented people with leadership abilities and ambitions to become part of an elite group of high-achieving undergraduate students. For details on the Aspire program and eligibility requirements, please refer to theacademy.uws.edu.au or call 1300 897 669.

iPad Initiative Through innovative learning and teaching, UWS is empowering our students to engage in learning anytime, anywhere. To support learning and teaching innovations across the curriculum, UWS will provide a free Apple 16GB iPad with Retina display to all new undergraduate students and ongoing academic staff in 2013.

UWS Early Offer Opportunity An early offer may be made in the Early January Round of UAC offers if your ATAR equals or exceeds the 2013 cut-off for the UWS course for which you have applied. To find out what you need to do to take up an Early Offer Opportunity call us on 1300 897 669.

UWS Regional Bonus Points If you live or study in the Greater Western Sydney region, you will automatically receive five bonus points when you apply for a UWS course through UAC. Excludes Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), MBBS/Bachelor of Arts, and Bachelor of Music.

UWS Subject Bonus Points Bonus points may also be awarded to 2013 Australian HSC or IB students on the basis of outstanding performance in a nominated range of HSC or IB subjects. Bonus points are not available for all UWS courses.

UWS STUDENT EXCHANGE Studying internationally is an investment in yourself – in your professional development and personal growth. You will have some amazing stories to share with your friends and family when you return, but more importantly, you will enhance your career prospects, improve your skills, and develop your confidence and independence while enjoying living in another country. UWS offers its students several fantastic opportunities to study internationally as part of their degree of success: »» Exchange Programs A session or year-long opportunity with a Partner University of UWS. »» Short Courses For students who would prefer to study internationally during the summer or winter break. »» Language Study Study at a country in the native language (beginner to advanced level) or in English, where English is not the native language of the country. »» Study Abroad Available if you would like to study at a university that is not a partner of UWS.

Note: Conditions apply to UWS Advantage. The maximum bonus that any applicant can receive is 10 points. This includes Regional Bonus, Subject Bonus and Educational Access Scheme (EAS) Points. To find out if you are eligible call us on 1300 897 669.

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Inspiring ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER success

Our University is committed to providing higher education pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and contributing to the process of reconciliation.

As an education institution, we share with the Australian community the cultures, languages, history and contemporary experiences of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first peoples.

BADANAMI CENTRE FOR INDIGENOUS EDUCATION The Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education has offices located on each campus and provides a range of services and support to guide students through their studies and to help make their time at the University of Western Sydney enjoyable and enriching. The centre also administers the Badanami Alternative Entry Program and the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme.

BADANAMI ALTERNATIVE ENTRY PROGRAM The Badanami Alternative Entry Program is a UWS initiative aimed at increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student participation in undergraduate programs across all areas of study. Students do not

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need to have a HSC or other qualification to apply to study at UWS via the alternative entry program. The program includes a two-day assessment workshop, which allows you to demonstrate that you meet the minimum and essential criteria for the course chosen. For more information or to obtain a Badanami Alternative Entry Program Application form contact UWS on 1300 897 669 or visit www.uws.edu.au/badanami

INDIGENOUS TUTORIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME The Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS) enables Indigenous students to receive individual or group tuition with qualified tutors in essay writing, study and research skills. Students are eligible for up to two hours of tutoring per week per unit during semester, and five additional hours of tuition during the examination period. For more detailed information about ITAS, please visit www.uws.edu.au/badanami or call Badanami on 1800 032 923.

Indigenous Courses The course is offered at the Bankstown campus in an AREP block release mode. The practical component is undertaken in schools in students’ home communities and in Sydney.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can look forward to learning in a friendly and supportive environment, which promotes independent thinking and embraces diversity.

BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT This is a three-year undergraduate program available to Indigenous students that gives you the skills and knowledge for work in welfare and advocacy, community leadership, development and community sustainability. The course is offered at UWS Penrith campus in block mode supported by online learning. Students will have the opportunity to undertake relevant placements in the field. This block mode is designed to afford students the capacity of remaining in their community to fulfil their family, community, career, cultural and social responsibilities. Note that students enrolled in the block mode Bachelor of Community and Social Development at Penrith campus can exit early from the degree with the Diploma of Community and Social Development. Students are required to attend two to three residential sessions on campus per year, each lasting approximately one to two weeks. Travel, accommodation and meal costs to attend workshops are funded for Abstudy approved students.

DIPLOMA IN COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT This is a one-year undergraduate qualification available to Indigenous students at the UWS Penrith campus. The Diploma provides students with initial skills and knowledge for working in community and welfare organisations as well as providing an introduction to Indigenous Australian studies. The Diploma is designed to support Indigenous students entering university study and open up pathways to further study in UWS undergraduate courses.

This block mode is designed to afford students the capacity of remaining in their community to fulfil their family, community, career, cultural and social responsibilities. To study a block mode program requires students to attend four to six residential schools per year, each lasting approximately one to two weeks. Travel, accommodation and meal costs to attend workshops are funded by Abstudy approved students. Students may also be eligible for ITAS tutorial assistance.

How to apply Prospective students are required to apply direct to UWS via Badanami Alternative Entry Program (BAEP). Students who apply via UAC will be referred to the BAEP application process. The BAEP includes testing of literacy and numeracy and an informal interview. Complete the UWS Badanami Alternative Entry Program Application form and send, along with any required documentation, to:

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY) – AREP

UWS Admissions Office Locked Bag 1797 PENRITH NSW 2751

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) – AREP is a five-year undergraduate program. This program gives you the skills and understanding to teach effectively across the full Kindergarten to Year 6 curriculum range. In addition to foundation and curriculum school based subjects, students will extend their literacy and numeracy skills, as well as cultural perspectives, which form a firm foundation for the curriculum studies subjects, in which they will examine the curriculum content of the primary school.

For more information or to obtain a BAEP application form please contact UWS on 1300 897 669 or study@uws.edu.au or visit www.uws.edu.au/indigenous

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Other programs BACHELOR OF MEDICINE/ BACHELOR OF SURGERY Students with an interest in completing the Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery are strongly encouraged to apply. The School of Medicine recognises the large Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population in Greater Western Sydney and the need for more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors. It will endeavour to meet a target of eight Aboriginal and Torres Strait students each year. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants should have successfully completed at least the equivalent of the NSW HSC. It is desirable, but not essential, to sit the UMAT (Undergraduate Medical Admissions Test). The most important criteria for admission will be assessment of the applicant’s desire to study medicine and their likelihood of succeeding in the course. These will be determined by the School of Medicine on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Cris Carriage, Indigenous Program Officer, School of Medicine, at c.carriage@uws.edu.au or call the Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 for further information.

INDIGENOUS SCHOOL STUDENT MENTORING PROGRAM UWS students have the opportunity to mentor Indigenous high school students, helping their mentees to broaden their horizons, feel more confident, and achieve educational, personal and career goals. As well as mentoring sessions, mentees take part in academic and cultural enrichment workshops at UWS and the cohort at each school devises and implements a group project, with mentors facilitating that process. Mentors can be Indigenous or non-Indigenous, and studying for any UWS degree. The program gives them the chance to develop their own personal and professional skills, as well as raising their awareness of Indigenous culture and the educational barriers faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Former mentor and UWS graduate Amy Appleton said, ‘My involvement was a highlight of my year ... it was such a pleasure to interact with a terrific group of students and mentors. The training I received in mentoring combined with education surrounding Aboriginal culture has greatly enhanced the overall value of my degree.’ Revadhi Chelvarajah said, ‘With this initial experience, I am inspired to continue working with the Indigenous community both as a volunteer and in my professional career ... (it) instilled the belief I could make an impact on and help someone else as I could see the results of my mentoring first hand.’ Other mentors have said, ‘Being a mentor in this program gives you a happy feeling that you are contributing to a positive change in your local community’, ‘Great program for developing negotiation and communication skills’, ‘It is very rewarding’ and ‘It was such a positive experience’.

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INDIGENOUS GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE Recognising the importance of understanding Indigenous Australian histories and cultures, the Indigenous Graduate Attribute adds Indigenous-specific content to elements of study for existing courses at UWS. Core units with Indigenous content are now an integral part of courses across disciplines, including Nursing, Medicine, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Law, Psychology, Arts and Humanities. UWS graduates will gain an appreciation of the history and culture of Indigenous Australia, as well as knowledge and skills, which can be applied through productive work in Indigenous communities. These skills and knowledge will also be equally important across a wide range of career paths. UWS is the first university in the country to commit to incorporating formal study and assessment of Indigenous Australian histories and cultures in its courses – a major achievement for the University.

DEGREES OF SUCCESS

ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS WITH A UWS DEGREE OF SUCCESS

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ARTS

An Arts degree has the potential to open career doors to the world. Your degree will be supported by academics that are internationally recognised. You will find yourself immersed in Cultural and Social Analysis, Interpreting and Translation, Psychology or International Studies, to name just a few major areas of study. Combine your studies to broaden your horizons into Law, Teaching, Science, ICT or Medicine.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Examples include arts administrator, teacher (with further study), writer/author, journalist, politician, diplomat, community planner, librarian, historian, and researcher.

Find out more Request an Arts 2014 Course Guide by contacting the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or study@uws.edu.au

Course B Arts (Dean’s Scholars)

LOCATION

Duration

Atar

Bankstown

3F/6P

90.75

Penrith

3F/6P

90.75

B Arts (Cultural and Social Analysis; English; History and Political Thought; Indigenous Australian Studies; International Relations and Asian Studies; Islamic Studies; Languages (Chinese, Japanese); Linguistics; Philosophy; Psychological Studies). Key Program: Psychology.

Bankstown

3F/6P

70.00

Parramatta

3F/6P

70.00

Penrith

3F/6P

70.00

B Arts (Interpreting and Translation) Dean’s Scholars

Bankstown

3F/6P

90.00

B Arts (Interpreting and Translation)

Bankstown

3F/6P

72.35

B Communication/B International Studies

Parramatta

71.95

B International Studies (International Relations and Asian Studies; Chinese, Japanese)

Bankstown

3F/6P

70.25

Parramatta

3F/6P

70.25

B International Studies/B Business and Commerce

Parramatta

73.60

B International Studies/B Laws

Parramatta

5F/10P

90.65

B Science/B International Studies

Parramatta

74.15

Bankstown

4F/8P

70.85

Parramatta

4F/8P

70.85

Campbelltown

5F/10P

93.70

Parramatta

5F/10P

90.40

B Information and Communications Technology/B Arts

Parramatta

74.25

B Science/B Arts

Parramatta

70.35

B Medicine/B Surgery/B Arts

Campbelltown

6A/7F

N/A

Bankstown

4-5F/8-10P

Parramatta

4-5F/8-10P

Penrith

4-5F/8-10P

Bankstown

3-4F/6-8P

Parramatta

4-5F/8-10P

Penrith

3-4F/6-8P

Bankstown

4A/4.5F

70.00

Parramatta

4A/4.5F

70.00

Penrith

4A/4.5F

70.00

Bankstown

4A/4.5F

71.95

B Arts/B Business and Commerce B Arts/B Laws

B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth–5 Years/ Birth–12 Years) B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth–5 Years/ Birth–12 Years) Diploma Pathway

B Arts/M Teaching (Primary)

B Arts/M Teaching (Secondary)

Parramatta

4A/4.5F

71.95

Penrith

4A/4.5F

71.95

Key: B = Bachelor of, M = Master of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, nc = New course, A = Accelerated mode, N/A = ATAR N/A, Alternative Entry. Note: Education units must be completed at the Bankstown or Penrith campuses for undergraduate degrees. The Master of Teaching (Primary) is only offered at Bankstown and the Master of Teaching (Secondary) is only offered at Penrith. Education Studies Major units are available in blended mode and some of these may be available in online study formats.

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BUSINESS If you are driven to succeed in business, then UWS is the right place to start. A UWS Business degree offers industry-specific projects and industry placement. With a high international profile, expert staff and accreditation from leading Australian industry organisations, along with our well-documented Advanced Business Leadership course, the UWS Business degree ensures that you will be entering the workforce well-equipped for success. With a combined business degree, you can really make your mark in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business world.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Examples include management traineeships or management consultancy as well as careers associated with the discipline in which you complete a major.

Find out more Request a Business 2014 Course Guide by contacting the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or study@uws.edu.au

Course

LOCATION

Duration

Atar

Bankstown

4F/8P

70.85

Parramatta

4F/8P

70.85

Parramatta

3F/6P

92.10

Bankstown

3F/6P

65.50

Campbelltown

3F/6P

65.00

Parramatta

3F/6P

65.05

Distance

3D/6D

75.00

Bankstown

3F/6P

65.80

Campbelltown

3F/6P

65.05

Parramatta

3F/6P

65.15

B Business and Commerce (Applied Finance)

Parramatta

3F/6P

65.75

B Business and Commerce (Economics)

Parramatta

3F/6P

B Business and Commerce (Hospitality Management)

Parramatta

3F/6P

65.25

Campbelltown

3F/6P

65.00

Parramatta

3F/6P

65.30

Bankstown

3F/6P

65.05

Campbelltown

3F/6P

65.15

Parramatta

3F/6P

65.30

Bankstown

3F/6P

65.75

Campbelltown

3F/6P

65.20

Parramatta

3F/6P

65.30

Distance

76.00

Parramatta

3F/6P

65.00

Campbelltown

3F/6P

65.90

Parramatta

3F/6P

Parramatta

5F/10P

92.25

Campbelltown

5F/10P

90.00

Parramatta

5F/10P

90.10

Parramatta

73.60

Campbelltown

76.30

Parramatta

72.15

Campbelltown

68.15

Parramatta

67.00

Campbelltown

71.50

Parramatta

67.30

B Arts/B Business and Commerce B Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership)

B Business and Commerce

B Business and Commerce (Accounting)

B Business and Commerce (Human Resource Management) B Business and Commerce (Management)

B Business and Commerce (Marketing)

B Business and Commerce (Property) B Business and Commerce (Sport Management) B Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership)/B Laws B Business and Commerce/B Laws B International Studies/B Business and Commerce B Science/B Business and Commerce B Information and Communications Technology/B Business and Commerce B Information and Communications Technology/B Business and Commerce (Accounting) Key: B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, nc=New course.

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COMMUNICATION ARTS

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an exciting time to be preparing to enter the Communication Arts industry. The Communication Arts programs at UWS offer a wealth of meaningful perspectives on communicating ideas. The $2 million media studio and community TV station (TVS) at Werrington South campus provide you with unrivalled facilities and practical training. And with our courses recognised and accredited by the key governing bodies, a degree in Communication Arts will have you primed for creative success.

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Course

LOCATION

Duration

Atar

B Communication (Advertising, Journalism, Media Arts Production, Public Relations)

Parramatta*

3F/6P

70.00

Penrith

3F/6P

70.00

B Communication/B International Studies

Parramatta

71.95

B Communication/B Laws

Parramatta

5F/10P

90.40

B Design (Visual Communication)

Penrith

70.75

B Music

Penrith

3F/6P

N/A

Key: B = Bachelor, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, nc = New course, N/A = ATAR N/A, Alternative Entry. * Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising majors only at Parramatta

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Find out more

Examples include roles in print and broadcast journalism, online publications and communication industries, professional animators, graphic designers, web designers, professional photographers, illustrators, art directors, professional art practitioners, music performance, teaching, artistic direction, concert management, and community music.

Request a Communication Arts 2014 Course Guide by contacting the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or study@uws.edu.au

ENGINEERING, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Enrol in an Engineering, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) or Information Systems degree at UWS and enjoy learning and working with one of the most advanced robotic assembly systems in the world and unique to an Australian university. Analyse and develop new IT applications, and draw on solid technological resources and inspirational teachers to develop the technical and professional skills needed to help you succeed.

Course

LOCATION

Duration

Atar

B Engineering (Advanced)

Penrith

4F/8P

90.00

B Engineering (Civil, Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics and Mechatronics)

Penrith

4F/8P

74.15

B Engineering Science

Penrith

3F/6P

65.25

B Construction Management

Penrith

4F/8P

65.50

B Design and Technology

Penrith

3F/6P

65.00

B Housing

Penrith

3F/6P

65.00

B Industrial Design

Penrith

65.00

Campbelltown

3F/6P

90.00

Parramatta

3F/6P

90.00

Penrith

3F/6P

90.00

Campbelltown

3F/6P

68.00

Parramatta

3F/6P

66.10

Penrith

3F/6P

71.40

B Information Systems (Advanced)

Parramatta

B Information Systems

Parramatta

B Computer Science (Advanced)

Penrith

91.90

Penrith

75.90

Parramatta

74.25

B Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)

B Information and Communications Technology

B Computer Science (Networked Systems, Systems Programming, Systems Security) B Information and Communications Technology/B Arts B Information and Communications Technology/B Business and Commerce B Information and Communications Technology/B Business and Commerce (Accounting)

Campbelltown

68.15

Parramatta

67.00

Campbelltown

71.50

Parramatta

67.30

Key: B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, nc = New course.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Find out more

Examples include positions in the fields of design, construction and management, hardware and software development, structural design, project management, environmental engineers, and machinery design and development.

Request an Engineering, Information and Communications Technology 2014 Course Guide by contacting the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or study@uws.edu.au

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FORENSICS

By choosing a Forensics degree at UWS, you will have the inside running for career success. Law enforcement agencies like the NSW Police Force and Australian Federal Police employ forensic science graduates directly into their forensic laboratories. The UWS Hawkesbury campus is the base for the Crime Scene Facility where students practise realistic crime scene investigations and gain an understanding of the critical aspects of forensic investigations. Graduates will be versatile with a wide skills base with (depending on their choice of electives) potential for employment in analytical chemistry and microbiology, quality control and assurance, biochemistry and molecular biology, scientific research, education and the chemical industry.

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Course

LOCATION

Duration

Atar

B Science (Forensic Science)

Hawkesbury

75.25

B Science (Forensic Science Advanced)

Hawkesbury

90.00

Campbelltown

3F/6P

70.85

Hawkesbury

3F/6P

70.00

Parramatta

3F/6P

70.20

B Science (major in Forensic Science) Key: B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Find out more

Examples include forensic scientist, scene of crime officer (SOCO), accident and private investigator, researcher and academic, and drug analyst.

Request a Forensics 2014 Course Guide by contacting the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or study@uws.edu.au

HEALTH SCIENCE, NURSING AND SPORT SCIENCE UWS offers a broad range of innovative programs to prepare graduates for professional careers in health. UWS is home to Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest nursing education program. The clinical health science programs cover Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Further programs target Health Promotion, Health Services Management, Therapeutic Recreation, Sport and Exercise Science and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE). Graduates have a solid grounding in evidencebased practice and lifelong learning skills and are highly regarded by the health industry. All programs include valuable work experience where students build professional networks. The Occupational Therapy degree is highly regarded by industry and is led by well known and experienced professional and research academics. The innovative National Institute of Complementary Medicine (CompleMED) is located at the Campbelltown campus.

Course LOCATION B Health Science (Health Promotion, Health Campbelltown Services Management, Therapeutic Recreation) B Health Science (Personal Development Health Penrith and Physical Education)

Duration

Atar

65.25

70.50

B Health Science (Paramedicine)

Campbelltown

B Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science)

Campbelltown

82.80

B Health Science/M Occupational Therapy

Campbelltown

89.40

B Health Science/M Physiotherapy

Campbelltown

98.50

B Health Science/M Podiatric Medicine

Campbelltown

80.30

B Health Science/M Traditional Chinese Medicine

Campbelltown

75.00

Campbelltown

90.80

Hawkesbury

90.80

Parramatta

90.80

Campbelltown

72.80

Hawkesbury

65.15

Parramatta

78.80

Parramatta

92.65

B Nursing (Advanced)

B Nursing B Midwifery

Key: B = Bachelor of, M = Master of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, nc = New course.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Find out more

Depending on which course is undertaken, examples include work in the public and private sectors, for example in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, insurance companies, schools, large corporations, private practices and in government policy units. You may also work with athletes and sporting organisations, or work in a business as a personal trainer.

Request a Health Science, Nursing and Sport Science 2014 Course Guide by contacting the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or study@uws.edu.au

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LAW

UWS Law degrees integrate academic content with professional skills such as mooting, legal drafting, court advocacy, client advising, oral communication, negotiation and mediation. Hone your courtroom skills in front of practising District Court judges and barristers. Law programs are offered at the Campbelltown and Parramatta campuses. Both offer excellent facilities, including moot courts for practising advocacy skills, a comprehensive library and computer based law research facilities.

Course

LOCATION

Duration

Atar

Campbelltown

5F/10P

93.70

Parramatta

5F/10P

90.40

Parramatta

5F/10P

92.25

Campbelltown

5F/10P

90.00

Parramatta

5F/10P

90.10

B Communication/B Laws

Parramatta

5F/10P

90.40

B International Studies/B Laws

Parramatta

5F/10P

90.65

Campbelltown

5F/10P

90.00

Parramatta

5F/10P

91.10

Campbelltown

5F/10P

93.70

Parramatta

5F/10P

90.40

B Arts/B Laws B Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership)/B Laws B Business and Commerce/B Laws

B Science/B Laws B Social Science/B Laws B Laws (Graduate entry) B Laws (Non-graduate entry)

Campbelltown

3F/6P

N/A

Parramatta

3F/6P

N/A

Campbelltown

4F/8P

N/A

Key: B = Bachelor, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, N/A = Not Applicable, Alternative Entry. Note: Students are required to travel between campuses for some of the Law degrees.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Find out more

Examples include legal practice as a solicitor or barrister, employment in the banking and finance sector, accounting firms and management consultancies, corporate management, education and publishing, government departments and regulatory authorities, marketing, human resources and telecommunication industries.

Request a Law 2014 Course Guide by contacting the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or study@uws.edu.au

MEDICINE As a graduate of the Medicine and Surgery degree, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be more than just highly skilled; youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be ready for your internship and training in a specialty. Based on an innovative curriculum that is tailored to the Western Sydney context as well as providing opportunities to experience rural medical practice, the program combines problem-based learning and intensive clinical practice with leading theory and research. You will learn your skills in our Medical School using state-of-the-art equipment, laboratories, including an anatomy laboratory, and tutorial rooms on campus and Clinical Schools located at hospitals around Greater Western Sydney and across NSW. Graduates are eligible for registration by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, and may be able to apply for registration in overseas countries.

Course

LOCATION

Duration

Atar

B Medicine/B Surgery

Campbelltown

N/A

B Medicine/B Surgery/B Arts

Campbelltown

6A/7F

N/A

B Medical Science (Advanced)

B Science (Advanced)

Campbelltown

90.55

Hawkesbury

92.50

Campbelltown

92.00

Hawkesbury

90.00

Parramatta

93.45

Key: B = Bachelor, F = Full-time, N/A = Not Applicable, Alternative Entry.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Find out more

Examples include medical practice (either general or specialised), medical administration, research and/or medical teaching. Most medical graduates undertake several years of postgraduate vocational training before starting independent practice in their chosen area, commencing with an internship. In NSW, internships are administered by the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) and similar organisations in different states and territories.

Request a Medicine 2014 Course Guide by contacting the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or study@uws.edu.au

INDIGENOUS STUDENTS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with an interest in completing the Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information please contact Cris Carriage, Indigenous Program Officer, School of Medicine, at c.carriage@uws.edu.au or call the Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669.

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NURSING AND MIDWIFERY

UWS is home to Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest nursing education institution. Our undergraduate courses are designed with the vision of preparing graduates for work in the future and to make a difference in the lives of people, especially those in the Greater Western region. All courses are underpinned by a primary health care philosophy supported by a blended learning approach throughout the course. UWS provides quality, evidence-based studies, emphasising a balance of theory and clinical practice, and interdisciplinary learning, to prepare you for work in the nursing and midwifery sectors. UWS is internationally known for producing nursing and midwifery graduates who enjoy very high employment rates, particularly in the Greater Western region of Sydney.

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Course B Nursing (Advanced)

B Nursing B Midwifery

LOCATION

Duration

Atar

Campbelltown

90.80

Hawkesbury

90.80

Parramatta

91.15

Campbelltown

72.80

Hawkesbury

65.15

Parramatta

78.80

Parramatta

92.65

Key: B = Bachelor of, M = Master of, F = Full-time.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Find out more

Nurses may work in acute care hospitals, aged care services, child and adolescent health, community health, disability services, emergency or trauma units, forensic, drug, alcohol and occupational health, justice health, mental health services, nursing education, oncology, operating theatres, palliative care and rehabilitation services.

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Registered midwives may work in a range of maternity areas within community settings and private and public hospitals in metropolitan, rural and remote areas.

POLICING AND CRIMINOLOGY The UWS Bachelor of Policing is the only metropolitan Sydney-based Policing degree. Run in conjunction with the NSW Police Force, you will have the option of completing your final semester at Goulburnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NSW Police Academy. The degree provides a strong emphasis on modern policing methods. Regular consultation with NSW Police recruiters means youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll increase your chances of joining the NSW or Federal Police agencies.

Course B Policing

LOCATION

Duration

Atar

Bankstown

3F/6P

73.20

Penrith

3F/6P

73.05

B Social Science (Criminology and Criminal Justice)

Bankstown

3F/6P

73.60

Penrith

3F/6P

70.60

B Social Science (Criminology and Criminal Justice)/B Laws

Parramatta

5F/10P

90.40

Campbelltown

5F/10P

93.70

Bankstown

3F/6P

Nirimba

3F/6P

Penrith

3F/6P

Bankstown

3F/6P

Penrith

3F/6P

Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice

Bankstown

5F/10P

B Science (Forensic Science)

Hawkesbury

75.25

Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice

Bachelor of Criminology

Key: B = Bachelor, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, nc = New course.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Find out more

Examples include careers in policing, other Commonwealth or state law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, intelligence agencies, border protection, security management, fraud management and investigation roles within the corporate or local government sectors, forensics, and computer forensics.

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PSYCHOLOGY

Enrol in Psychology at UWS and join the largest psychology school in NSW, a school led by internationally recognised psychology academics and practitioners. The University of Western Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s psychology program combines evidence-based biological, cognitive, neurological, social, developmental and personality theory with statistical expertise and practical experience. You will be well-positioned to pursue a specialisation in your chosen field, and make a difference to the lives of others.

Undergraduate Prospectus 2014

Course

LOCATION

Duration

Atar

B Psychology

Bankstown

4F/8P

83.10

Bankstown

3F/6P

70.00

Penrith

3F/6P

70.00

Campbelltown

93.70

Parramatta

90.10

Bankstown

3F/6P

Penrith

3F/6P

B Arts (Psychology) B Arts (Psychology)/B Laws B Social Science (Psychology)

Key: B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, nc = New course.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Find out more

Examples include psychology or research positions in both government departments and the private sector in clinical, industrial and organisational psychology, counselling psychology, vocational psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology and sports psychology.

Request a Psychology 2014 Course Guide by contacting the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or study@uws.edu.au

SCIENCES Stunning facilities, inspirational teaching and professional recognition await those undertaking UWS Science degrees. The Hawkesbury campus is home to Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only Confocal Bio-Imaging Facility, which produces stunning images of microscopic worlds. Our programs are recognised by organisations such as the Australian Society for Microbiology, the Australian Institute of Biology, the Royal Zoological Society, the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, the Australian Mathematical Society and the Statistical Society of Australia.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Depending on the major and electives chosen, examples include roles in industry, research, forensics, patents, quality control, universities, product development, environmental analysis, scientific instrumentation, medical laboratories, and technical management.

Find out more Request a Sciences 2014 Course Guide by contacting the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or study@uws.edu.au

Course

LOCATION

Duration

Atar

Campbelltown

92.00

Hawkesbury

90.00

Parramatta

93.45

Campbelltown

3F/6P

70.85

Hawkesbury

3F/6P

70.00

Parramatta

3F/6P

70.20

Campbelltown

3F/6P

73.05

Hawkesbury

3F/6P

79.80

Parramatta

3F/6P

70.65

Campbelltown

3F/6P

77.60

Parramatta

3F/6P

73.90

B Science (Environmental Science)

Hawkesbury

3F/6P

71.55

B Science (Forensic Science)

Hawkesbury

75.25

Campbelltown

3F/6P

70.00

Parramatta

3F/6P

72.35

B Science (Nutrition and Food Sciences)

Hawkesbury

3F/6P

70.20

B Science (Zoology)

Hawkesbury

70.20

B Engineering Science

Penrith

3F/6P

65.25

Campbelltown

90.55

Hawkesbury

92.50

Campbelltown

3F/6P

71.95

Hawkesbury

3F/6P

70.45

B Natural Science (Advanced)

Hawkesbury

90.00

B Natural Science (Animal Science)

Hawkesbury

3F/6P

65.35

B Natural Science (Environment and Health)

Distance

71.10

B Natural Science (Environmental Management)

Hawkesbury

65.95

B Natural Science (Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security)

Hawkesbury

73.55

B Science/B Arts

Parramatta

70.35

Campbelltown

76.30

Parramatta

72.15

Parramatta

74.15

Campbelltown

5F/10P

90.00

Parramatta

5F/10P

91.10

B Science (Advanced Science)

B Science

B Science (Biological Sciences)

B Science (Chemistry)

B Science (Mathematical Science)

B Medical Science (Advanced) B Medical Science

B Science/B Business and Commerce B Science/B International Studies B Science/B Laws

B Science/M Teaching (Secondary)

Campbelltown

4A/4.5F

77.35

Hawkesbury

4A/4.5F

78.15

Parramatta

4A/4.5F

78.15

Key: B = Bachelor, M = Master of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, A = Accelerated mode, D= Distance mode.

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

You can positively influence the lives of people, both in Australia and around the world, with a UWS Social Sciences degree. Our Bachelor of Community Welfare degree is accredited by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers, and the Bachelor of Social Work degree is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). If success is defined by making a difference, these degrees should be in your sights.

Course

LOCATION

Duration

Atar

B Social Science (Child and Community, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Geography and Urban Studies, Heritage and Tourism, Peace and Development Studies, Sociology)

Bankstown

3F/6P

73.60

Penrith

3F/6P

70.60

Campbelltown

5F/10P

93.70

Parramatta

5F/10P

90.40

Bankstown

3F/6P

Nirimba

3F/6P

Penrith

3F/6P

Bankstown

3F/6P

Penrith

3F/6P

Bankstown

3F/6P

Penrith

3F/6P

Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice

Bankstown

5F/10P

B Social Work

Bankstown

4F/8P

79.65

B Community Welfare

Bankstown

3F/6P

72.35

B Social Science (Pathway to M Urban Management and Planning)

Bankstown

3F/6P

84.05

Bankstown

3F/6P

73.20

Penrith

3F/6P

73.05

Penrith

3F/6P

73.75

B Social Science/B Laws

Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice

Bachelor of Criminology Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

B Policing B Tourism Management

Key: B = Bachelor of, M = Master of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, nc = New course.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Find out more

Examples include international aid, development and peacekeeping agencies, police work, investigative and intelligence agencies, organisations undertaking policy development, analysis and social research, social and community planning organisations, heritage and tourism organisations and centres, and welfare and community development agencies.

Request a Social Sciences 2014 Course Guide by contacting the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or study@uws.edu.au

TEACHING AND EDUCATION UWS is one of Australia’s largest providers of professional teachers, with over 1,000 new graduates each year. Our courses are designed so you hit the workforce work-ready – with a strong balance of theory and practical skills, to help you adapt to new challenges and complexities as they arise. The practical experience you will gain in our teaching programs will give you the confidence to succeed from your first day at school.

Course B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth–5 Years/ Birth–12 Years) B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth–5 Years/ Birth–12 Years) Diploma Pathway

B Arts/M Teaching (Primary)

B Arts/M Teaching (Secondary)

B Science/M Teaching (Secondary)

LOCATION

Duration

Atar

Bankstown

4-5F/8-10P

Parramatta

4-5F/8-10P

Penrith

4-5F/8-10P

Bankstown

3-4F/6-8P

Parramatta

3-4F/6-8P

Penrith

3-4F/6-8P

Bankstown

4A/4.5F

70.00

Parramatta

4A/4.5F

70.00

Penrith

4A/4.5F

70.00

Bankstown

4A/4.5F

71.95

Parramatta

4A/4.5F

71.95

Penrith

4A/4.5F

71.95

Campbelltown

4A/4.5F

77.35

Hawkesbury

4A/4.5F

78.15

Parramatta

4A/4.5F

78.15

Key: B = Bachelor, M = Master, F = Full-time, P = Part-time. Note: Education units are generally offered at the Bankstown or Penrith campuses for undergraduate degrees, with some units available online. The Master of Teaching (Primary) and Master of Teaching (Birth–5 years/ Birth–12 years) are only offered at Bankstown and the Master of Teaching (Secondary) is only offered at Penrith.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Find out more

Examples include teachers in early childhood centres and government or non-government schools and colleges relevant to the postgraduate qualification and the majors chosen in the undergraduate degree.

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TOURISM AND URBAN PLANNING

The Tourism and Urban Planning programs at the University of Western Sydney are among Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest, offering a balance of theory and practical field studies, broad subject choices, flexible course structures, industry-based projects and placements, and local and international work experience opportunities. If you are interested in a career in urban, social or cultural planning, the Bachelor of Social Science pathway to the Master of Urban Management and Planning is for you. This course equips students to take leadership roles in urban management, strategic planning and policy development.

Undergraduate Prospectus 2014

Course

LOCATION

Duration

Atar

B Tourism Management

Penrith

3F/6P

73.75

B Social Science (Geography and Urban Studies)

Bankstown Penrith

3F/6P 3F/6P

73.60 70.60

B Social Science (Heritage and Tourism)

Penrith

3F/6P

70.60

Penrith

3F/6P

70.60

Penrith

3F/6P

84.05

Parramatta

1F/2P

N/A

B Social Science (Peace and Development Studies) B Social Science (Pathway to M Urban Management and Planning) M Urban Management and Planning

Key: B = Bachelor of, M = Master of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, N/A = Not applicable, alternative entry.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Find out more

Examples include roles in festival and event management and programming, leisure and tourism policy development, tour operations, destination marketing, visitor attractions management, outdoor recreation, hospitality provision, cultural, tourism and leisure industry development, state and federal government departments concerned with urban and regional affairs, and planning consultancies.

Request a Tourism and Urban Planning 2014 Course Guide by contacting the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or study@uws.edu.au

THE INSIDE INFORMATION ON APPLYING So where to from here? Talk to those you look up to, whether they are your parents, teachers or the careers adviser at your school, about what might be the best higher education option for you. Compare universities and courses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we encourage you to think about what is important to you, and shop around to ensure the university and course you choose can offer it. Still have questions? Contact the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 to find out more.

DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? Do you want to know what courses are available? Whether you are eligible for regional bonus points? Whether you are eligible for subject bonus points? What will the cut-off for the course be for next year? Why is the ATAR cut-off so high or low? How many days will you need to attend university? What is the study commitment? How competitive will your application be? Course Information Centre staff members include current students ready to answer questions not only about courses, scholarships and life at UWS, but also their student experiences.

The Facts on Fees Student contribution rates depend on the band of your course (see table below) and the courseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s study load. The rates shown and the placement of units of study shown in the table below will change for 2014. For more information visit www.studyassist.gov.au

2013 Student Contribution Bands and Amounts Bands and General Discipline Areas Band 3: Law, Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science Band 2: Mathematics, Statistics, Computing, Built Environment, Other Health, Applied Health, Science, Engineering Surveying, Agriculture Band 1: Humanities, Behavioural Science, Social Studies, Education, Clinical Psychology, Foreign Languages, Visual and Performing Arts, Nursing

2013 MAXIMUM STUDENT CONTRIBUTION (PER EFTSL) $9,792 $8,363 $5,868

Note: Pre-2010 HECS students should go to www.studyassist.gov.au for more information.

If you have any questions about university fees, visit www.studyassist.gov.au

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APPLY TO UWS

UNDERGRADUATE COURSE APPLICATIONS IF YOU ARE COMPLETING YEAR 12 AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1. Check your eligibility for UWS Advantage – You could qualify for a maximum of 10 bonus points when applying to UWS. Call 1300 897 669. 2. Apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) www.uac.edu.au Your application will be considered on the basis of your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or equivalent. There are some courses that have additional selection criteria – refer to the UAC Guide. 3. Know all the information on alternative entry.

IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETING YEAR 12 AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1. Gather information for your application. 2. Apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) www.uac.edu.au Your application will be based on the results of your secondary, tertiary or other accredited academic qualifications including: »» Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR), Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER), University Admissions Index (UAI) or equivalent »» Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Certificate III or above »» Previous university study (minimum two units) »» Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) results »» Work experience (minimum of 12 months full-time or equivalent work) Each qualification will be allocated a rank. If you have one or more of the above qualifications, the highest rank will be used in assessing your application. Regional bonus points – If you are a non-current school leaver (not completing the HSC or IB at the time of applying for university) and live in the Greater Western Sydney region, you will automatically receive five bonus points when you apply through the UAC to study at UWS. 3. Know all the information on alternative entry.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS If you are an international student completing one of the following qualifications in 2013, you must apply through UAC International: »» an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia »» an International Baccalaureate in Australia »» a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 You can lodge your application online at www.uac.edu.au/international All other international students must apply directly to the University of Western Sydney. UWS International application forms and further information about studying in Australia can be found at www.uws.edu.au/international If you have any questions about applying as an international student call 02 9852 5499 or email internationalstudy@uws.edu.au For more information on how to apply, please call the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or email study@uws.edu.au

ALTERNATIVE ENTRY OPTIONS

UWS ACCESS offers a range of pathways to students wanting to enrol in a degree. You should be aware of those listed below when applying to the University.

SPECIAL TERTIARY ADMISSIONS TEST (STAT)

UWSCOLLEGE

For more information, visit www.uac.edu.au/stat

UWSCollege is wholly owned by the University of Western Sydney and offers students a pathway to UWS through its comprehensive range of Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs. Small class sizes and individualised attention from academic staff provide a well-supported environment for students to succeed in their tertiary studies. Successful completion of a Foundation Studies or Diploma Program at UWSCollege guarantees entry into a UWS undergraduate degree program. For more information, visit www.uwscollege.edu.au

UNITRACK You can enrol in individual non-award subjects (units) from a wide range of University degrees. You will study on campus at UWS. Once you have completed your UniTrack subjects, all you need to do is apply to UWS through the UAC process and your application will be considered on the basis of your completed UniTrack units. For more information, visit www.uws.edu.au/unitrack

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) PATHWAYS TAFE, Community College and private providers offer Certificate III and Diploma courses under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF). There are a number of courses that have pathways set up with the University of Western Sydney. For more information, visit myfuture.uws.edu.au/vet-pathways

Administered by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), UWS accepts the multiple choice STAT when considering applicants.

If you have any questions about alternative entry pathways, please call the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or email study@uws.edu.au

UWS SUMMER At UWS, you have more flexibility to plan and manage your study around your lifestyle and the many demands on your time. As well as the main Autumn and Spring Sessions, we offer UWS Summer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; three optional learning periods between December and February. You may want to study over UWS Summer to get ahead in your course so you can graduate and start earning a salary sooner. Or you may want to take a session off to travel or work full time, then catch up on one or two units over summer. You could also lighten your study load by spreading out your subjects across the year. UWS Summer offers a mix of teaching modes including online delivery, blended learning and face-to-face teaching, to give you maximum flexibility so you can complete your degree your way. Take a look at the wide range of units available for study during UWS Summer, and register your interest at: www.uws.edu.au/summer

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THE INSIDE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Going to university is an exciting prospect as it comes with wonderful hopes, dreams and ambitions. It can also create anxiety, especially if your child is the first one in your family to experience tertiary study. UWS can help you help your teenager make the best possible decision about which university and degree course is best suited to his or her ambitions. We can assist with the questions you need to ask, who you should talk to, and where. UWS can also provide you with answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the practicalities of going to university.

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Helping your children make the right choice Request a Parents Information Pack â&#x20AC;&#x201C; call the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or email study@uws.edu.au For international students, you can lodge your international student application online at www.uac.edu.au/international

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE? DO I HAVE TO GET A HIGH ATAR? There are many Scholarships available ranging from academic excellence, financial hardship and sporting achievement. For details of all UWS Scholarships on offer please visit www.uws.edu.au/scholarships

HOW MUCH WILL MY COURSE COST AND DO I NEED TO PAY THE FEES STRAIGHT AWAY? HOW DO I APPLY? You are able to apply online through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Visit www.uac.edu.au for more information, or call the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669.

WHAT CAN I DO IF I DON’T GET THE ATAR I WANT?

All courses at UWS are Commonwealth Supported so undergraduate tuition fees are subsidised by the Government, giving you a lower rate of fees to pay. Also, if you are an Australian citizen, you may use HECS HELP to defer your fees. For more information, see page 45 of this Guide or visit www.studyassist.gov.au

HOW MANY HOURS WILL I SPEND AT UNI?

There are a number of alternate pathways available, for example UWSCollege, UniTrack and STAT. To find out the best options for you, see page 47 of this Guide or call the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669.

As a full-time student on campus at UWS you should expect to spend 12-16 hours each week in lectures or tutorials between 8am and 9pm, Monday to Friday. Practical courses will require out of hours involvement and some courses require off campus placements.

WHAT BONUS POINTS CAN I GET?

HOW LONG ARE THE TEACHING SESSIONS?

There are bonus points available through the UWS Advantage. You may qualify for Regional Bonus Points, Subject Bonus Points or an Early Offer.

Most degrees are taught in two sessions the Autumn session from March to June and the Spring sessions from July to November. UWS also offers an optional Summer session from December to February, during which students can undertake additional units if they are available.

Call the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 to find out more.

WHAT IS UNIVERSITY LIKE? At Uni, learning is a major part but there is also the networking, support services and extra-curricular activities (not necessarily academic related) that are available at UWS. Visit myfuture.uws.edu.au/studentlife or call 1300 897 669 and speak to a current student about their University experience.

WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR NEW STUDENTS? At UWS, there are many people dedicated to helping new students. Whether it is through bridging programs, workshops on public speaking and time management, or Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) – these and many more support services are there to make your transition to University as smooth as possible. For more information, take a sneak peak at the current students’ site www.uws.edu.au/startingout

IF I HAVE QUESTIONS, WHO CAN I CONTACT? If you have any questions about studying at UWS, please call us on 1300 897 669. You can have all your questions answered on the spot by a current student in our Course Information Centre. Alternatively, you can email study@uws.edu.au or visit myfuture.uws.edu.au

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Find out about our courses Read the information within this Guide Talk with Careers Advisors, your parents and teachers/mentors Refer to the Future Students site, visit myfuture.uws.edu.au

Talk to us Attend UWS events – find out more at myfuture.uws.edu.au/events Call the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or email study@uws.edu.au Get the inside information on Alternative Entry Pathways to UWS, UWS Advantage and bonus points, Scholarships and Aspire

Apply to UWS Apply through UAC, visit www.uac.edu.au Place your UWS Preferences Check your eligibility and submit a scholarship application, visit www.uws.edu.au/scholarships

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 to the address specified by them on their UAC application before the last date for the change of preferences for the main round. 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. The University also reserves the right to update, amend or replace online versions of this publication without notice. Published 2013. CRICOS Provider Number 00917K

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Peer Assisted Study Sessions

Helping you PASS Peer Assisted Study Sessions Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) is a student-centred learning program. In PASS you will work with other students to understand the content of your unit/s and develop various study strategies to help you improve your academic performance. Through actively working together with other students, you will find that you are more engaged with the content and that your understanding deepens. You will also get to meet other people in your course. Each PASS group is run by a facilitator who has successfully studied the unit previously. PASS is free and voluntary. PASS is open to

all students studying in the unit who want to improve their understanding of course material and their academic performance. It is highly recommended for all students whether you are striving for a high distinction or a pass. Attendance at PASS does not replace tutorials or lectures. Rather, it supplements them through providing the opportunity to review, consolidate and clarify the course content.

MATES@UWS MATES@UWS is a peer-mentoring program for students just starting their university study, or returning to study after some time. New students are matched with students in later years of study. This helps new students make friends, network with other students and gain knowledge and skills to settle into life at university. For more information visit www.uws.edu.au/mates or email mates@uws.edu.au

PASS sessions run for an hour each week throughout the semester. Multiple sessions are offered in larger units and students can attend as many sessions as they wish. If you have any further enquiries please email pass@uws.edu.au

SCHOOL SUCCESS AND CONFIDENCE

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SEE YOU AT

UWS Day Campbelltown, 4 June 2013 UWS Day Bankstown, 5 June 2013 Parent Information Days, July 2013 UWS Open Day, 1 September 2013 UWS Campus Tours, September 2013 UWS Day Parramatta, 7 November 2013 UWS Day Penrith 8 November 2013 Course Decision Day, 3 January 2014

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