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Course Guide
2024
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Contents

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                                                                                                                                   Choose a campus               2

                                                                                                                                   Study in Australia           4

                                                                                                                                      Welcome to Wollongong      5

                                                                                                                                      Make yourself at home      6

                                                                                                                                      A place to belong          7

to one of
                                                                                                                                      Wollongong campus life     8

                                                                                                                                      Accommodation              9

                                                                                                                                      Supporting your success   12

                                                                                                                                                                     University of Wollongong
                                                                                                                                      Liverpool Campus          16

                                                                                                                                      Sydney CBD Campus         17

                                                                                                                                   Study globally               18

the best
                                                                                                                                      UOW College Hong Kong     19

                                                                                                                                      UOW Dubai                 20

                                                                                                                                      UOW Malaysia              21

                                                                                                                                   Choose a course              22

                                                                                                                                   Pathways to university       24

                                                                                                                                   Undergraduate courses        32

                                                                                                                                   Postgraduate courses         45

                                                                                                                                   Admission & scholarships     53

                                                                                                                                      How to apply              54

                                                                                                                                      Scholarships              55

                                                                                                                                      Important dates           57

Top 1%                              Top-rated                       Top 30                         A five-star
A leading global university,        graduates                       One of the best modern         university
ranked in the top 1% of                                             universities, UOW is ranked
universities worldwide.             UOW is consistently             30th in the world.             UOW consistently receives
QS World University Rankings 2024
                                    ranked in the top 200           Times Higher Education Young
                                                                                                   5+ Star Rating for excellence
                                    universities worldwide for      University Rankings 2023       in teaching, graduate
                                    the quality of our graduates.                                  employability, research
                                    QS Graduate Employability                                      and its global outlook.
                                    Rankings 2022                                                  QS Star Rating system 2024

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Choose
                                  a campus
                                  You can choose where you study
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                                                                     University of Wollongong
                                  your UOW degree, with our
                                  global network of campuses
                                  and education partners.
                                  Our global presence means
                                  that you can gain your UOW
                                  qualification from one of many
                                  locations around the world.
                                  Our credit transfer arrangements
                                  also mean that you can start
                                  your degree overseas and
                                  complete it in Australia.

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Study in               The University of
                                                         Wollongong has three
                                                         metro campuses, each with
                                                                                                          Welcome to
                                                                                                          Wollongong
                                                                                                                                                  Located on the east coast of Australia,
                                                                                                                                                  Wollongong is a student city and
                                                                                                                                                  the ideal place for you to study. It’s a

                                  Australia
                                                         their own unique benefits,                                                               diverse, safe and friendly city, filled
                                                         in Wollongong, Sydney                                                                    with many languages, cuisines, religions
                                                         CBD and Liverpool.                                                                       and customs. A busy cultural calendar
                                                                                                                                                  attracts people from all over the world
                                                                                                                                                  who enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle.
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                                                                                                          300,000+ people call the   Maintained by New South        Patrolled by lifeguards September
                                                                                                          Wollongong region home.    Wales (NSW) National Parks     to April – with North Wollongong
                                                                                                                                     in the Wollongong region.      Beach patrolled all year round.

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Make yourself at home                                                                                                          A place to belong
                                  Just 90 minutes south    GETTING AROUND WOLLONGONG                     COMPARE THE COST OF LIVING
                                                                                                                                                                 From a hike in the                       SEEK ADVENTURES                                RELAX

                                  of Sydney, Wollongong                                                                                                          mountains to a swim
                                                           Once you arrive here, your transport          Being a student city, the cost of living                                                         Go hang gliding at Bald Hill, experience       Experience what’s on in Wollongong
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                                                           options around Wollongong are safe,           is lower2 than many Australian cities,                                                           skydiving over the beach, or zipline           throughout the year, including the Sunset

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       University of Wollongong
                                  has the convenience                                                                                                            in the ocean, and
                                                           easy and cheap.                               including Sydney and Melbourne.                                                                  through the forest at a nearby treetop tour.   Cinema, Crown St Markets, festivals, pop-
                                                                                                         So in Wollongong, you can focus on                                                                                                              up events, live music and so much more.
                                                           Free Buses
                                  of a big city with the   Wollongong is well-connected with
                                                                                                         your study, not your finances.

                                                                                                         Eggs                     $6.00 – 12 regular
                                                                                                                                                                 everything in between,                   ENJOY NATURE
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Interact with the native Australian
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         SEE SOME SPORTS

                                  ease of a small town.                                                                                                          there’s always
                                                           buses going to all of the surrounding
                                                                                                                                                                                                          animals at Symbio Wildlife Park, or enjoy      Watch the St. George Illawarra Dragons
                                                           suburbs. Free ‘city loop’ buses run all day   Bread                    $2.40 loaf
                                                                                                                                                                                                          one of many great hikes in the Illawarra,      compete in the NRL or see some slam
                                                           and into the night, making it easy for
                                                           you to travel from campus and student         Cola                     $3.40 – 2L bottle              something happening                      including Sublime Point and Mount Keira,       dunks at an Illawarra Hawks basketball
                                                                                                                                                                                                          and see the coastline stretch for miles.       game at WIN Stadium.
                                                           accommodation to the city centre,
                                                           train station and shopping district.
                                                                                                         Coffee                   $4.40 on campus                in Wollongong.                           Experience nature’s playground of walks,
                                                                                                         Milk                     $1.70 – 1L                                                                                                             BE ENTERTAINED
                                                                                                                                                                                                          beaches and waterfalls in the Royal
                                                           Train
                                                                                                                                                                                                          National Park, located just 50 minutes         See a show at the Illawarra Performing
                                                                                                         Apples                   $5.20 – 1KG
                                                           North Wollongong Station is a 15-minute                                                                                                                                                       Arts Centre, listen to a talk or take a
                                                                                                                                                                                                          north of Wollongong.
                                                           walk or a short free shuttle bus ride from    Rice                     $2.40 – 1KG                                                                                                            workshop at the Wollongong Art Gallery.
                                                           our Wollongong campus.
                                                                                                         Rent                                                                                             INDULGE
                                                           Bicycle                                                                                                                                                                                       MEET UP
                                                                                                         Median weekly rent 3 for 2BR apartment:                                                          Enjoy food and drinks with a view at one of
                                                           UOW has facilities including showers,                                                                                                          the many cafes and restaurants overlooking     There are over 3,000 businesses in
                                                                                                         Wollongong               $500
                                                           change rooms, and secure bike lock-up.                                                                                                         the Pacific Ocean in North Wollongong.         Wollongong CBD with new cafes and
                                                                                                         Liverpool                $450
                                                           Bike racks are also conveniently placed                                                                                                                                                       shops opening up all the time. You can
                                                                                                         Sydney CBD               $950
                                                           outside buildings across campus.                                                                      Living in                                HAVE FUN                                       also join one of many special interest Meet
                                                                                                         Melbourne Metro          $480                           Wollongong                                                                              Up groups going on around the region.
                                                           Walk                                                                                                                                           Wollongong is home to 20+ live music
                                                                                                                                                                                                          venues, including UOW’s UniBar.
                                                           Most destinations in Wollongong are
                                                           an easy walk away.

                                                           Car
                                                           UOW runs a carpooling program, so if
                                                           you have two or more friends in your
                                                           car, you get free parking on campus.                                                                   Innovation Campus
                                                           Cost                                          1. Use an Opal Card to pay for trains, ferries, buses
                                                                                                                                                                  Innovation Campus is a 33-hectare research,        UOW’s innovative Health and Wellbeing precinct
                                                                                                         and light rail in Wollongong and Sydney. Top up and
                                                           For any public transport in and between       reuse these smartcard tickets and enjoy capped           development and commercial precinct. The           will also be located at Innovation Campus.
                                                           Wollongong and Sydney, you’ll never pay       pricing when using public transport. Prices correct
                                                                                                                                                                  campus houses national and international           This will include Australia’s first primary and
                                                                                                         as of September 2023 and are subject to change.
                                                           more than $16.80 a day or $50 a week.1        Some exceptions apply, see opal.com.au                   companies, researchers and students to             community health clinic to offer patient-centred
                                                                                                         2. Numbeo.com and Expatistan.com as of                   develop and translate products into commercial     healthcare, mental health services, aged care
                                                                                                         September 2023.                                                                                                                                                          Innovation
                                                                                                                                                                  successes. The future is being created here.       facilities, research and teaching programs.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Campus
                                                                                                         3. NSW Department of Family and Community
                                                                                                         Services Housing Rent and Sales June 2023.
                                                                                                         Housing Victoria Rental Report March 2023.

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Wollongong campus life                                                                                                Accommodation
                                  Our beautiful              ACHIEVE                                         HEAR SOME LIVE MUSIC
                                                                                                                                                        UOW offers a range of      UOW ACCOMMODATION                                PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION

                                  Wollongong campus                                                                                                     accommodation options
                                                             Get the most out of your study with both        Hosting internationally-renowned                                      You’ll make lifelong friends with students       UOW provides you with all the
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                                                             online and print library resources, and study   musicians, local bands, artists and                                   studying everything from politics to             information you need about private

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 University of Wollongong
                                  is safe, vibrant, and                                                                                                 conveniently located
                                                             spaces designed to help you focus on your       comedians, the UniBar is the place to go                              polymers when you live in a UOW residence.       and shared accommodation. Our
                                                             studies or collaborate with other students.     for a great night out.                                                                                                 dedicated accommodation web page
                                                                                                                                                                                   It’s a welcoming, ready-made community,
                                  open, with everything      REFUEL
                                                                                                             The UniBar is home to the famous hot
                                                                                                             chip roll and the place for students
                                                                                                                                                        both on campus and in      with a calendar full of social, sporting and
                                                                                                                                                                                   cultural events.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    also contains information on temporary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    accommodation you can use while

                                  you need to achieve        You won’t go hungry with seven places to
                                                             grab a coffee, 20+ food outlets, our own
                                                                                                             to relax at lunch or wind down after       Wollongong city. With      When you live on campus you will feel safe,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    you’re looking for a place to live.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Learn more at uow.info/live-off-campus
                                  your best and feel like                                                                                               options for self-catered
                                                                                                             finishing exams.
                                                                                                                                                                                   secure and supported. Wellbeing support
                                                             UniBar and a supermarket conveniently all
                                                                                                             Check out the upcoming gigs at                                        is available 24/7 from trained residence
                                                             on campus. For even more options, take
                                  you belong. You’ll meet                                                                                               or catered rooms,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    APPLYING FOR UOW
                                                                                                             unibar.uow.edu.au                                                     staff and student resident ambassadors.
                                                             the free bus into Wollongong city centre.                                                                                                                              ACCOMMODATION
                                                                                                                                                                                   Building and room access is secured by
                                  a friendly university      JOIN A CLUB                                     ACTIVITIES                                 you’re sure to find the    individually-coded access keys, meaning
                                                                                                                                                                                   that even in shared units, bedrooms can
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    You can apply to live in UOW
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    accommodation online at
                                  community with a           With over 120 clubs and societies covering
                                                             everything from religion and culture to
                                                                                                             Enjoy a full calendar of student events
                                                                                                             and activities, including outdoor          home that suits you.       only be opened by the key-holder.                student-residence.uow.edu.au

                                  wide range of facilities   study groups and hobbies, it’s easy to meet
                                                             like-minded friends and have fun. Can’t
                                                                                                             cinemas, free food, makers markets and
                                                                                                             so much more, right here on campus.
                                                                                                                                                                                   It’s not surprising that students who live in
                                                                                                                                                                                   our residences achieve higher academic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    In order to secure a place in a residence,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    you should submit your application as

                                  to help you succeed        find one you like? You can start your own.      pulse.uow.edu.au/whats-on
                                                                                                                                                                                   outcomes on average than students
                                                                                                                                                                                   choosing private accommodation.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    early as possible.

                                  in your studies and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    For a full schedule of fees see
                                                             Your club, your experience at
                                                                                                             STAY HEALTHY                                                                                                           uow.info/accomm
                                                             clubs.uow.edu.au                                                                                                      HOMESTAY
                                  make the most of           GET FIT
                                                                                                             Take care of yourself with a health
                                                                                                             clinic, pharmacy, physiotherapist, and
                                                                                                                                                                                   For those who prefer a family-oriented

                                  your time at UOW.          With your student discount, UniActive is
                                                                                                             counselling services all on campus.
                                                                                                                                                                                   lifestyle, Homestays (living with a local
                                                                                                                                                                                   family in a private home) are available.
                                                             the place to keep fit with state-of-the-art
                                                             gym facilities, a 50-metre swimming pool,       FEEL SAFE                                                             UOW College Australia received 100 per
                                                             various courts and ovals and a variety of       Our free SafeZone App and UOW Security                                cent student satisfaction for Homestay
                                                             group exercise classes each week.               team are here to help ensure we have a                                Welcome and are ranked 1st globally
                                                                                                             safe and secure campus environment.                                   and in Australia.1
                                                             Stay fit with uniactive.uow.edu.au
                                                                                                                                                                                   For more information see
                                                                                                                                                                                   uow.info/homestay

                                   Wollongong
                                   campus                                                                                                                Accommodation
                                                                                                                                                                                   1. iGraduate English Barometer (ELB) 2017/2018

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Distance to train station
                                                                                                                                                                             CAMPUS EAST

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                private (P) bathroom

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Distance to bus stop
                                  UOW residence
                                                                                                                                                                             527 residents

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Number of beds

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Price per week*
                                                                                                                            BEACH

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          (FREE shuttle)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Shared rooms
                                                                                                                                                                             BANGALAY

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Single rooms

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Shared (S) or
                                                                                                                                                                             254 residents
                                  Get your university experience

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Catering
                                                                                                                                                                             KOOLOOBONG VILLAGE
                                  off to a smooth start. Your weekly
                                                                                                                                                                             1,258 residents
                                  rent in a UOW residence includes
                                                                                                                         CAMPUS
                                  Wi-Fi, electricity, water, furniture,                                                                                                      GRADUATE HOUSE                                                          BANGALAY                                                      Self-        254                a                               S/P                 From               50m                    2km
                                                                                                                                                                             78 units                                                                                                                             catered                                                                              $330
                                  security and support – no surprise                                                                                                                                                                                 Postgraduate students and mature-age
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     undergraduates should consider Bangalay.
                                  bills or unexpected costs.                                                                                                                 I-HOUSE                                                                 Located directly across the road from Wollongong
                                                                                                                                                                             224 residents                                                           campus, Bangalay offers single and couple
                                  Beach-side and city residences are connected
                                                                                                                                CITY                                                                                                                 student apartments and two-bedroom shared
                                  to the campus by free shuttle buses.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     units. Two and three-bedroom family units are
                                  You can apply online at apply-accom.uow.edu.au                                                                                                                                                                     also available, making Bangalay ideal for students
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     who move to Wollongong with their partner or
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     family. All rooms are furnished and self-catered.

                                  FREE LOCAL BUSES                                                                                                                                                                                                   GRADUATE HOUSE                                                Self-         78                a                                   P               From 100m                                 2km
                                                                                                                                                                                                     SYDNEY
                                     Route 55A/55C Gong Shuttle                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   catered       units                                                                  $275
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Located directly across the road from the
                                     Route 9/9N North Gong Shuttle                                                                           Fairy Meadow                                                                                            Wollongong campus, Graduate House offers
                                                                                                                                             station
                                     Gwynneville – Keiraville Shuttle                                                                                                                                                                                a unique environment for UOW postgraduate
                                                                                                                                                                                               Fairy Meadow                                          students and couples. Graduate House is ideal
                                                                                                                                                                                               Beach                                                 for students who wish to live with their family
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     while studying at UOW. This independent living
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                                                                                                                                                  ve                                                                                                 style makes Graduate House a sought after
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                                                                                            FAIRY MEADOW                                                                                                                                             residence among UOW’s postgraduate students.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     KOOLOOBONG VILLAGE                                            Self-        1,258              a              a                S/P                 From 100m 2.1km
                                                                                                                                                                   Science                                                                           Kooloobong Village is the ideal residence                    catered                                                                              $290
                                                                                                                                                                   Space
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     for students wanting to live independently,
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     but still keen to be part of a community. All
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                                                                                                                                                               Innovation                                                                            Kooloobong students have access to study
                                                                                               Mount Ousley

                                                                                                                                                               Campus
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     and wellbeing support and enjoy an inclusive
                                                                     UOW Campus                                                                                                                                                                      social life in a safe environment. Offering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     furnished shared units and single studio
                                                  Northfie                                                                                                                                                                                           apartments, this self-catered accommodation
                                                           lds Ave
                                                                                                                                                         NORTH                                                                                       is located on the Wollongong campus.
                                                                                                                                                       WOLLONGONG
                                                                 Botanic
                                                                 Garden                                                                                                                                                                              CAMPUS EAST                                                 Catered        527                a              a                    S               From 300m 400m
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 and self-                                                                             $300
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Campus East is UOW’s only student residence
                                                                                                                                                  Nth Wollongong                                                                                                                                                 catered
                                                                                                                                                  station                                                                                            offering a choice of catered or self-catered
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     units. Students can also choose to live in a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     furnished single unit or share a two, three,
                                                                                                                                                                                        North Wollongong Beach                                       or five-bedroom with other students. This
                                                                                           GWYNNEVILLE
                                                                                                                                    Princes Hwy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     residence is only a short 5-minute walk to Fairy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Meadow beach and 2 minutes to the free bus.
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                                                                                                                                                                                               Harbour
                                                                    ces
                                                                Prin                                                                                                                                                                                 I-HOUSE                                                      Catered       206                a              a                    S               From 200m 200m
                                                              1
                                                             M                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         $285
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Located only minutes from our Wollongong
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     campus and North Wollongong train station,

                                                                                                                                                                   WOLLONGONG                                                                        I-House is a great option for students wanting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     to live on campus while studying. I-House
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     features recently renovated facilities, indoor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     and outdoor dining areas, plus meeting and
                                                                                                   Wollongong                                                                                                                                        study rooms – everything you need to balance
                                                                                                                                                        Mall
                                                                                                   Hospital                                                                                                                                          out your student life. I-House offers single
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wollongong                                         rooms that are catered for 14 meals per week.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  City Beach
                                                                 Princes Hwy                                              Wollongong
                                                                                                                          station
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 *Prices listed are for 2024. Fees for 2025 will be available from June 2024 at uow.edu.au/accommodation
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                                  Gain practical skills                                                                                                               Career development & jobseeker resources
                                  At UOW, you can graduate with real workplace                                                                                        If you’re planning to find work in Australia, UOW
                                  experience and the skills employers want.                                                                                           Careers Central will show you where to look.

                                  WORKPLACE PRACTICE                             WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING                                                             CAREERHUB                                         JOBS ON CAMPUS
                                  UOW will help you prepare for the              Our practical approach to learning will                                              UOW CareerHub is an online tool that              Jobs on Campus connects students
                                  workplace with subjects that teach             help you enhance your employability.                                                 will help you find and apply for jobs, and        with employers at UOW who are
                                  professional communication skills and          Work Integrated Learning subjects allow                                              attend workshops and events during your           looking to hire staff. Jobs range from
                                  provide opportunities to gain experience       you to apply the knowledge and skills                                                time here (and after you graduate).               customer service in retail outlets to
                                  in your desired industry.                      acquired through your studies and gain                                                                                                 student support roles and office work.
                                                                                                                                                                      Through CareerHub you can:
                                                                                 experience in your desired industry. UOW
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        uow.info/jobsoncampus
                                  BUILD YOUR CAREER                              Careers Central will also assist you to find                                         –   Search for jobs including graduate,
                                                                                 and apply for relevant paid internships                                                  vacation, part-time and casual, and
                                  Careers Central offers support and                                                                                                                                                    ONLINE TOOLS & RESOURCES
                                                                                 and placements, and maximise these                                                       work experience opportunities.
                                  opportunities to gain practical workplace
                                                                                 experiences to build your portfolio for                                              –   Register for workshops, employer              Explore an extensive range of interactive
                                  experience. Our skilful Career Consultants
                                                                                 future job opportunities.                                                                presentations and careers expos.              tools, videos, eLearning and written
                                  can help you build a portfolio of experience
                                                                                                                                                                      –   Have your resume reviewed and book            resources via our online platform
                                  that employers will value. We help you:
                                                                                 LEARNING FOR PROFESSIONAL                                                                an appointment with the Careers and           CareerHub Plus. It covers everything
                                  –     Engage with employers on campus          ACCREDITATION                                                                            Employability team.                           from improving your resume, to
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                                        or online to learn about current jobs                                                                                                                                           utilising social media effectively and
                                                                                 Professional degrees at UOW integrate

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                                        and internships available across the                                                                                          CAREER DEVELOPMENT &                              plenty of tips from employers.
                                                                                 practical workplace learning to earn
                                        job sector.                                                                                                                   JOB-SEEKING WORKSHOPS
                                                                                 you professional accreditation with                                                                                                    You can also find sample cover letters,
                                  –     Find and apply for relevant paid
                                                                                 peak national and international bodies,                                              UOW Careers Central offers a variety              interview preparation checklists,
                                        internships and placements.
                                                                                 including Engineers Australia, the                                                   of job-seeking workshops, including               resume writing guides and application
                                  –     Prepare for your future career
                                                                                 Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia,                                              some that are designed specifically               advice from our Career Consultants
                                        by exploring workplace learning
                                                                                 the Australian Computer Society,                                                     for international students who aspire             via our Careers Central website.
                                        experiences through our career-based
                                                                                 and the Australian Board of Studies,                                                 to work in Australia. These workshops
                                        elective subjects.                                                                      It’s been really good that                                                              uow.edu.au/careers                          Pursuing my postgraduate
                                                                                 Teaching and Educational Standards.                                                  cover resume writing, interview skills,
                                  –     Make better career choices by knowing                                                   the University offers a lot of                                                                                                      degree at UOW has undoubtedly
                                                                                                                                                                      discovering hidden job markets and more.
                                        what opportunities are available.        Check the UOW website or talk to your          extracurricular opportunities, and                                                      VOLUNTEER ON CAMPUS                         been a transformative
                                  –     Maximise any paid internship or          UOW representative to find out about           other ways of learning outside of     uow.info/careers-events                                                                       moment in my life. Every
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Become part of campus life, meet new
                                        workplace experience you have found      professional accreditation experiences         the classroom. As an education                                                                                                      day is a learning experience
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        people, support local charities and your
                                        independently.                           available in your degree.                      student, it’s been really good to     UNIVATIVE                                                                                     as I discover more about my
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        fellow students. You can even get formal
                                                                                                                                get involved with Early Start, so I                                                                                                 potential which excites me.
                                  uow.info/careerscentral                                                                                                             Univative is a student consultancy program        recognition for your time through UOWx.
                                                                                                                                can have that practical experience                                                                                                  Special thanks to the dedicated
                                                                                                                                                                      designed to enhance your employability.
                                                                                                                                throughout my degree. I’m really                                                        uow.info/volunteering                       professors and the University’s
                                                                                                                                                                      You will gain first-hand knowledge and
                                                                                                                                enjoying studying at UOW.                                                                                                           unwavering commitment
                                                                                                                                                                      experience of a particular organisation
                                                                                                                                —                                                                                                                                   to support their students to
                                                                                                                                                                      or industry while working on innovative
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Working while
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    realise their aspirations.
                                                                                                                                Mahime Watanabe                       solutions to business challenges.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    —

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           you study
                                                                                                                                Bachelor of Mathematics               uow.info/univative
                                                                                                                                Education (Dean’s Scholar)                                                                                                          Celine Lim

                                                                                                                                Japan                                 UOWX                                                                                          Master of Supply Chain
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           An international student visa in         Management and
                                                                                                                                                                      UOWx connects you with valuable
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Australia allows you to work up          Project Management
                                                                                                                                                                      cocurricular activities that are offered at the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           to 40 hours per fortnight (two           Philippines
                                                                                                                                                                      University. The personal and professional
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           weeks) during university sessions
                                                                                                                                                                      development that you gain through
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           and more during the break.
                                                                                                                                                                      these activities is formally recognised
                                                                                                                                                                      through the UOWx Record and Award.                   For up-to-date and accurate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           information on the conditions of
                                                                                                                                                                      uow.info/uowx
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           visa holders visit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas

                                      Work Integrated       Professional          Support
                                      Learning              accreditation         services

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As a UOW student, you’ll have the academic
                                  and personal support you need to succeed.
                                  We are a student-centred university
                                  with available staff, dedicated research
                                  supervisors and a personal approach.
                                  From the day you become a UOW student,
                                  you can expect guidance and support.

                                  Academic support                                                                                                                          Personal services
                                  ACADEMIC ADVISERS AND                          LIBRARY                                      STUDENT COMPUTER LABS                         COUNSELLING SERVICES                          RELIGIOUS SERVICES
                                  POSTGRADUATE COORDINATORS
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                                                                                 Our award-winning library and dedicated      The Student Computer Labs are open all        This free and confidential counselling        There are a range of religious services
                                  Each faculty has advisers and                  library staff are here to support you        day, every day during session and provide     service is available five days a week to      on and off campus, including a Muslim

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             University of Wollongong
                                  coordinators to assist you with                during your study at UOW. You’ll have        students with access to email, web,           assist you with personal, study or work       prayer space, the Omar Mosque near
                                  questions about your subjects or               access to print and digital collections      applications software, printing and Student   related difficulties. Counselling can         the University, the Nan Tien Buddhist
                                  course. You can also consult your tutor,       containing over a million volumes, and       IT Support. There are also teaching labs      involve identifying options and choosing      Temple in nearby Berkeley and the Sri
                                  lecturer or the course coordinator.            dozens of learning spaces – from quiet       that contain special-purpose software for     between them, learning new skills to          Venkateswara Hindu Temple. Student-
                                                                                 study spaces to group seminar rooms.         tutorials run by individual departments.      cope better with problems, gaining            based religious clubs include the Buddhist
                                  GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL                                                                    When tutorials are not running, these         a greater understanding of what is            Society, Chinese Christian Fellowship,
                                                                                 uow.edu.au/library
                                                                                                                              labs may be used by any UOW student.          occurring, or being supported while           Uni Bible Group and the Muslim
                                  The UOW Graduate Research School
                                                                                                                                                                            recovering from a significant life event.     Association of Wollongong University.
                                  supports Higher Degree Research                PEER ASSISTED LEARNING (PAL)                 uow.info/itlabs
                                  students with orientation and enrolment,                                                                                                  uow.info/counselling
                                  scholarships, finding a supervisor, training
                                                                                 Structured weekly study groups facilitated                                                                                               STUDENT SUPPORT ADVISERS
                                                                                                                              THE LEARNING CO-OP
                                                                                 by PAL leaders – trained students who
                                  and professional development, and                                                                                                         HEALTH AND MEDICAL                            These advisers provide support and
                                                                                 have successfully completed the subject.     The Learning Co-Op provides online
                                  thesis submission and examination.                                                                                                                                                      referral services to UOW students. They
                                                                                 These fun sessions are developed around      resources, access to Peer Coaches and         There are a wide range of health
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          also provide programs supporting student
                                  uow.edu.au/research/grs                        the subject content and help you to          Academic Consultations to support             services available to UOW students
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          equity and diversity both within faculties
                                                                                 successfully complete the subject.           you with your learning at UOW. This           and staff. You can access doctors,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and across campus. They assist you with
                                  LEARNING DEVELOPMENT CENTRE                                                                 24/7 service is a one-stop knowledge          dietitians and psychologists for
                                                                                 uow.info/pass                                                                                                                            a range of issues such as orientation to
                                                                                                                              centre, and can help with assessment          friendly and local treatment of many
                                  Learning Development offers a range of                                                                                                                                                  the local area, study difficulties, academic
                                                                                                                              guides, effective studying tips, and          health concerns. There is also a
                                  free resources, classes and consultations      STUDENT CENTRAL                                                                                                                          concerns, budgeting, homesickness,
                                                                                                                              connecting you with a Peer Coach.             pharmacy located on our Wollongong
                                  to all enrolled students seeking to                                                                                                                                                     legal issues and accidents, student visas,
                                                                                 Student Central is an office for student                                                   campus if you require medications
                                  improve their academic performance.                                                         uow.edu.au/student/learning-co-op                                                           health and personal problems, family
                                                                                 assistance, including enrolment                                                            or other health-related products.                                                            The teachers here are so
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          emergencies, and children’s education.
                                  uow.info/learningdevelopment                   matters, official documents (such                                                                                                                                                       friendly. My tutors are awesome!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The service is free and confidential.
                                                                                 as transcripts) exams and results,                                                         IT SERVICES ON CAMPUS                                                                        Whenever I go to them for advice,
                                                                                 and student fee matters.                                                                                                                                                                they’re so helpful. Any kind of
                                                                                                                                                                            While at the Wollongong campus,               UOW SECURITY SERVICE
                                                                                                                                                                            you can access wireless internet and                                                         problem regarding study, they’re
                                                                                 uow.edu.au/student/central
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Security Service helps provide a safe      always ready to help.
                                                                                                                                                                            large computer labs at no extra cost.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          and secure campus environment with
                                                                                                                                                                            Many private and collaborative study                                                         —
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          trained and licensed security officers
                                                                                                                                                                            spaces across campus have network                                                            Shamima Shanta
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          providing emergency response, first
                                                                                                                                                                            facilities for student computers.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          aid, after-dark escorts and patrols. They      Master of Education Advanced
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.     (TESOL)
                                                                                                                                                                            SAFEZONE APP
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Bangladesh
                                                                                                                                                                            You can download SafeZone, the free
                                                                                                                                                                            smartphone app that makes it easy to
                                                                                                                                                                            ask for assistance from UOW Security
                                                                                                                                                                            Services with the press of a single button.

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Metropolitan
                                  campuses

                                  Liverpool Campus                                                                                                                  Sydney CBD Campus
                                  UOW’s metropolitan campus in                                                                                                      UOW’s Sydney CBD Campus
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                                                                   PERSONALISED STUDY                              ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT                                                             PERSONALISED STUDY

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          University of Wollongong
                                  Liverpool offers undergraduate   As a student at UOW Liverpool, you’ll           A short train ride will lead you to the          offers some of Australia’s      You will have access to academic support

                                  and postgraduate degrees. The    benefit from smaller class sizes and
                                                                   individual attention from your teachers –
                                                                                                                   Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, where
                                                                                                                   you can see and learn about art, music
                                                                                                                                                                    leading postgraduate Business   including advisers, library resources,
                                                                                                                                                                                                    student computers and peer coaches to
                                  campus provides an experience    who are leaders in their respective fields of   and performance. If that’s not your              degrees with Sydney Business    help you get the most out of your degree.
                                  that is specially designed for   study. This is a great opportunity to meet      style, visit The Comic Shop, a karaoke           School, UOW. Study in the
                                                                   industry leaders and learn from the best.       bar or the Liverpool City Library.                                               COURSES AVAILABLE
                                  the needs of our students.                                                                                                        heart of Sydney, overlooking
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Business courses are designed to meet
                                                                   TRANSPORT                                       FOOD                                             the iconic Opera House and      the needs of industry, with specialisations
                                                                   Campus is only a four-minute walk from          You don’t need to go far to satisfy your         Sydney Harbour Bridge.          in accounting, business analytics, finance
                                                                   Liverpool railway station. The city boasts      appetite between lectures or tutorials;                                          and financial management, human
                                                                   one of Sydney’s first rapid bus transit-way     there are a variety of food outlets on                                           resource management, international
                                                                   systems, connecting you to other major          almost every street. Spice up your lunch                                         business, management, marketing,
                                                                   areas around Sydney. The free community         break with an Indian curry, grab some                                            project management and supply chain
                                                                   shuttle also stops just outside campus and      treats from an Afghani bakery or order                                           management.
                                                                   is a great way to move around Liverpool.        some pizza or Thai food. If you prefer
                                                                                                                   to pack some food, make the most of                                              SCHOLARSHIPS
                                                                   FACILITIES                                      UOW’s kitchen facilities on campus.
                                                                                                                                                                                                    As an international student upon application,
                                                                   UOW Liverpool is a vibrant and growing                                                                                           if eligible you could be automatically
                                                                                                                   COFFEE
                                                                   UOW campus providing everything                                                                                                  considered for a variety of postgraduate
                                                                   you need to make the most of your               If you only have a five-minute break                                             scholarships. This will help cover the
                                                                   degree, including computer labs, nursing        between classes, you can find a quick                                            cost of tuition fees which includes 30 per
                                                                   labs, student kitchens, a recreation            caffeine fix from a cafe right at the entrance                                   cent postgraduate academic excellence           I had a great time networking
                                                                   space, an outdoor rooftop terrace,              to UOW. Alternatively, a short walk will                                         scholarships, 10 per cent student bursaries     with my cohort and learning
                                                                   dedicated quiet study areas and a               take you to numerous venues nearby.                                              and 10 per cent UOW alumni scholarships.        from industry experts who
                                                                   prayer room. All of this is located within                                                                                                                                       shared real success and failure
                                                                   walking distance to public transport            SPORT & RECREATION                                                               CAREER SUPPORT                                  stories. The experience at Sydney
                                                                   and Liverpool’s shopping district.                                                                                                                                               CBD Campus exceeded my
                                                                                                                   Take a break and visit the Georges                                               Our postgraduate degrees reflect the needs
                                                                                                                   River or Lake Moore, nestled beside                                              of future employers, helping you gain highly-   expectations, as I received support
                                                                                                                   Liverpool city – home to two leisure                                             valued skills. At Sydney we offer career        and guidance whether related
                                                                                                                   centres, two aquatic centres and                                                 support, professional development and           to my course or to my start-up.
                                                                                                                   numerous parks, riverside walkways,                                              corporate networking events to help you         —
                                                                                                                   picnic areas and sporting facilities.                                            take your career to the next level.             Mandeep Sodhi
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Entrepreneur

                                   Find your course                                                                                                                  Find your course

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Study                                                     UOW has campuses in Dubai,
                                                                                            Hong Kong and Malaysia and a

                                  globally
                                                                                            presence in China and Singapore.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Find your course

                                                                                            Our global network provides
                                                                                            students with opportunities to
                                                                                            access quality education delivered
                                                                                            by UOW outside of Australia.
                                                                                            INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PARTNERS
                                                                                            UOW has established partnerships with a number of
                                                                                            international education institutions to provide students with
                                                                                            opportunities to access quality education outside Australia.

                                                                                            These include:

                                                                                            –   The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)
                                                                                            –   Central China Normal University (CCNU) UOW Joint Institute
                                                                                            –   UOW Malaysia

                                                                                            TWINNING ARRANGEMENTS
                                                                                                                                                             UOW College Hong Kong
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                                                                                            UOW has twinning arrangements with Beijing Jiaotong
                                                                                            University, Zhengzhou University and Tiangong University

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          University of Wollongong
                                                                                            that are formally recognised by the Chinese Ministry of          UOW College Hong Kong           CAMPUS LOCATION                               STUDY OPTIONS
                                                                                            Education. Students are able to complete part of their
                                                                                            program at their home institution and then transfer to           (UOWCHK) has provided           Our Kowloon Bay Telford campus is easily      UOWCHK has a range of accredited
                                                                                                                                                                                             accessed from the nearby MTR station.         programs from diploma level through to
                                                                                            UOW to complete the remainder of their degree.                   quality tertiary education      As a student at this campus, you will have    degrees across all our disciplines:
                                                                                                                                                             for more than 35 years. Since   access to:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           –   Accountancy and Finance
                                                                                                                                                             July 2015, the College has      –   The Telford library, which provides       –   Aviation
                                                                                                                                                             been part of UOW’s global           easy access to textbooks, periodicals     –   Creative Media and Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                 and library materials. Online             –   Cultural and Legal
                                                                                                                                                             campus network. UOW teaches         facilities are available for access       –   Diploma in General Studies
                                                                                                                                                             a number of degree and top-         to the electronic resources of the        –   Engineering
                                                                                                                                                                                                 University of Wollongong library.         –   Information Technology
                                                                                                                                                             up programs at UOWCHK to        –   Sports facilities at Telford Recreation   –   Languages and Communication
                                                                                                                                                             meet the changing needs of          Club (Kowloon Bay) and Spotlight          –   Management

                                                                                                                                                             the workplace and produce           Recreation Club (Whampoa Gardens),
                                                                                                                                                                                                 which offer a diverse range of group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           –
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           –
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Marketing and Public Relations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Psychology
                                                                                                                                                             high-quality graduates.             physical fitness classes such as yoga,    –   Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                 boxing and indoor cycling, as well        –   Social Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                 as sports facilities like badminton
                                                                                                                                                                                                 courts and swimming pools.                PREPARE FOR YOUR CAREER
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           At UOW College Hong Kong, we produce
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           career-ready graduates and have a strong
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           focus on articulation pathways and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           student progression. Each year about
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           2,000 students take part in internships,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           special projects, fieldwork and site visits.

                                  Offshore transfer discount                                                                                                                                                                               Our connections with the professional
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           community, internship programs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           and highly qualified staff create an
                                  We encourage our students to take a truly global                                                                                                                                                         empowering environment for our
                                  approach to their education and have established                                                                                                                                                         students to acquire up-to-date business
                                  pathways between our international and Australian                                                                                                                                                        knowledge, build professional traits
                                  campuses. Students of UOW Dubai, UOW College                                                                                                                                                             and nurture their abilities to handle
                                  Hong Kong, and UOW Malaysia who wish to transfer                                                                                                                                                         workplace challenges in the future.
                                  may be eligible for a 30 per cent tuition fee reduction
                                  for the subjects they complete onshore in Australia.

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Find your course                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Find your course

                                  UOW Dubai                                                                                                                       UOW Malaysia
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               University of Wollongong
                                  The University of Wollongong               EARN A HIGH-QUALITY DEGREE                   BECOME CAREER-READY                     UOW has delivered programs        CAMPUS LOCATIONS                              UOW Malaysia Penang University
                                  in Dubai (UOWD) is one of the              UOWD’s curriculum and teaching               UOWD’s priority focus is student        in Malaysia for more than 10      UOW Malaysia University College
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  College, Batu Kawan

                                  oldest and most prestigious                practices reflect those of UOW Australia.
                                                                             All of our courses are taught by qualified
                                                                                                                          employability, with career
                                                                                                                          development services playing an
                                                                                                                                                                  years. In 2018, UOW acquired      Located at Utropolis Glenmarie, UOW
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  The Batu Kawan campus brings an
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Australian higher education experience
                                  universities in the United Arab            academic professionals who are PhD           important role in maintaining high      university colleges from KDU,     Malaysia has state-of-the-art facilities      to mainland Penang for the first time.
                                  Emirates (UAE). At UOWD,                   holders, meaning you can be confident        rates of graduate employment.           a private education provider      and a contemporary teaching and
                                                                                                                                                                                                    learning environment. UOW Malaysia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  You can choose to study programs from
                                                                             your qualification will be recognised and                                                                                                                            three faculties, including the Centre
                                  students enjoy new, ultra-                 respected by global employers.
                                                                                                                          Our qualified Career Advisors have an   in Malaysia. This initiative      offers a wide range of programs at            for Pre-University Studies, School
                                                                                                                          extensive network of employer links
                                  modern campus buildings,                   At UOWD, students have access                to connect you with work experience
                                                                                                                                                                  offers enhanced opportunities     certificate, diploma, degree and master’s     of Engineering, Computing & Built
                                                                                                                                                                                                    levels, and has introduced home-              Environment, and the School of Business.
                                  located in the heart of Dubai’s            and support services available               or internship opportunities while       for the study of Australian       grown degree programs that are at
                                  vibrant education and training             including the UniClinic and personal
                                                                             counselling services. Students also
                                                                                                                          you study, and to help you transition
                                                                                                                          to graduate positions when you’re
                                                                                                                                                                  courses in Malaysia. UOW          the forefront of growing industries.          STUDY OPTIONS
                                  cluster, Dubai Knowledge Park.             have a comprehensive range of library,       ready to step into the workplace.       Malaysia offers programs from     UOW Malaysia Penang                           UOW Malaysia has world-class facilities
                                  The building was customised to             technology and academic support                                                      foundation courses through to     University College                            and a global education approach to equip
                                                                             services, as well as physical resources                                                                                                                              you with the skills to be job ready. Study
                                  give students the best possible            to create the learning experience that                                               doctorate degrees. Students can   Located at Jalan Anson, UOW Malaysia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  options range from foundation courses
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Penang University College is the most
                                  experience, as well as world-              UOW is renowned for internationally.                                                 commence their foundation or      popular private tertiary education
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  to undergraduate and postgraduate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  degrees across the following disciplines:
                                  leading teaching, learning                 STUDY OPTIONS
                                                                                                                                                                  diploma studies and progress      provider in the northern region, with
                                                                                                                                                                                                    international alumni from 60 countries        –   Business
                                  and research facilities.                   At UOWD, all our degrees are
                                                                                                                                                                  through to degree studies at      around the world.                             –   Communications and Creative Arts
                                  Take a virtual tour: uow.info/dubai-tour
                                                                             internationally recognised and                                                       our Batu Kawan campus, or                                                       –   Computing and Media
                                                                                                                                                                                                    UOW Malaysia College
                                                                             accredited by the Commission for
                                                                             Academic Accreditation (CAA). Study
                                                                                                                                                                  any of the other global UOW                                                     –   Engineering
                                                                                                                                                                                                    This UOW College campus offers quality        –   Hospitality and Tourism
                                                                             options range from foundation courses                                                campuses located in Australia,    international programs with great student     –   Law
                                                                             to undergraduate and postgraduate                                                    Dubai and Hong Kong.              experience through its partnership with       –   Professional Accounting
                                                                             degrees across the following disciplines:                                                                              top universities around the world.            –   Social Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  –   English language programs
                                                                             –   Business                                                                                                           Students gain globally recognised
                                                                             –   Communications and Media                                                                                           pre-university and bachelor degree
                                                                             –   Educational studies                                                                                                qualifications that are equivalent to those
                                                                             –   Engineering                                                                                                        awarded by the partners’ home campuses.
                                                                             –   Information and Communication
                                                                                 Technology (ICT)
                                                                             –   Nursing

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Choose                          How to use
                                  a course                        this guide
                                  Each UOW degree has             Understand UOW course types
                                  been designed to reflect the
                                  needs of future employers –
                                                                  BACHELOR’S DEGREES                                                        HONOURS
                                                                  UOW bachelor’s degrees offer you many options to focus on and             Being granted Honours distinguishes a graduate as a high-
                                  that’s why our graduates are
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                                                                  combine interests. These degrees are often flexible, with a wide          achiever. Honours degrees are recognised as a qualification
                                                                  range of majors to specialise your studies. Many bachelor’s offer a       above and beyond a degree. An Honours project is a substantial

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    University of Wollongong
                                  ranked the best in Australia.   double major option, or a broad range of elective subjects, allowing
                                                                  you to custom-build your own degree around your passions.
                                                                                                                                            personal study program, often in the form of an individual
                                                                                                                                            research project, which usually takes a year to complete.

                                  Studying at UOW paves the       HIGH-ACHIEVER PROGRAMS
                                                                                                                                            At UOW, Honours is either integrated into a degree or taken as
                                                                                                                                            an additional one-year program after completing a bachelor’s
                                  way for a fulfilling career     Our high-achiever programs offer you self-directed study and
                                                                  research opportunities. These programs may be integrated into
                                                                                                                                            degree. See examples below:

                                  anywhere in the world. Where    your degree or taken as an additional year of study.
                                                                  For more, visit uow.info/high-achiever
                                                                                                                                               INTEGRATED HONOURS

                                  will a UOW degree take you?
                                                                                                                                               4 YEARS
                                                                                                                                               Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
                                                                  DEAN’S SCHOLAR (DS), SCHOLAR DEGREES (S)
                                                                  AND ADVANCED DEGREES                                                         BACHELOR                        HONOURS
                                                                  These degrees give high-achieving students opportunities to excel.           3 YEARS                     +   1 YEAR
                                                                  Dean’s Scholar, Scholar and Advanced Programs vary throughout                Bachelor of Arts                Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
                                                                  degrees, with each offering either some – or all – of the following
                                                                  opportunities; an academic mentor, annual book allowance,
                                                                  exemption from some first year subjects, ability to fast-track the
                                                                  degree, access to academic workshops, seminars and networking
                                                                  events, and opportunities to participate in research enrichment
                                                                  activities. Scholars will have opportunities to tailor their studies to
                                                                  their interests, and may be able to accelerate their degrees.

                                                                  Read about your degree
                                                                  Course            CRICOS             Campus                       Duration           Starts in           IELTS               Entry requirements

                                                                  Degree name.      The CRICOS code UOW campuses where          Normal minimum         The month the       English language    The minimum
                                                                                    for this degree. you can study this degree. full-time duration     degree starts in.   requirement for     entry requirements
                                                                                                                                of this degree.        See the inside      IELTS. Equivalent   for entry into the
                                                                                                        Wollongong                                     back cover for      scores for TOEFL    degree.
                                                                                                           Liverpool                                   key dates.          and Pearson PTE
                                                                                                                                                                           can be found on
                                                                                                           Sydney CBD
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Pathways                                       Pathways to UOW

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Diploma of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
                                                                                 bachelor degrees
                                  to university

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Diploma of Information Technology

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing
                                                                                                                                                                                            UOW COLLEGE COURSE

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Diploma of Engineering
                                                                                       Start in 1st year of bachelor degree

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Diploma of Business

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Foundation Studies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Diploma of Science
                                                                                       Start in 2nd year of bachelor degree

                                                                                                                                      UOW COURSE
                                  THE JOURNEY BEGINS HERE                                                                             B Business
                                                                                 Business

                                  UOW College Australia
                                                                                                                                      B Business Administration

                                                                                 Communications & Media                               B Communication and Media
                                  offers a range of pathway                                                                           B Business Information Systems

                                  programs to the University                                                                          B Computer Science

                                  of Wollongong.                                 Computer Science & IT
                                                                                                                                      B Information Technology

                                                                                                                                      B Technology
                                  For more information or to apply, visit
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                                  uowcollege.edu.au                              Creative Arts                                        B Creative Arts

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              University of Wollongong
                                                                                 Engineering                                          B Engineering (Honours) (all specialisations)

                                                                                 Environmental & Biological Sciences                  B Science (all specialisations)

                                  CONTENTS                                                                                            B Exercise Science

                                  Basic entry requirements                  26                                                        B Medical and Health Sciences
                                                                                 Health
                                  University preparation programs           27                                                        B Nursing*

                                     Foundation Studies                     27                                                        B Nutrition Science

                                  Diploma programs                          27                                                        B Arts (all specialisations)

                                     Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities   27   Humanities and Human Enquiry                         B International Studies

                                     Business                               27                                                        B Science (all specialisations)

                                     Engineering                            28                                                        B Mathematics (all specialisations)

                                     Information Technology                 28   Maths, Physics & Chemistry                           B Medical and Radiation Physics

                                     Science                                28                                                        B Science (all specialisations)

                                     Nursing                                29                                                        B Arts (Psychology)

                                  English Language                          29   Psychology & Human Behaviour                         B Psychological Science
                                     Direct Entry English courses           30
                                                                                                                                      B Social Science
                                     General English                        30
                                                                                                                                      B Geography
                                     English Plus Uni                       31
                                                                                 Social Sciences & Advocacy                           B Sport
                                     Introduction to Academic Studies       31
                                                                                                                                      B Sustainability
                                     English for Academic Purposes          31

                                                                                 *Students must also achieve NMBA registration as an Enrolled Nurse prior to Bachelor of Nursing commencement.

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Entry requirements                                                                                                                               University preparation
                                  COUNTRY-SPECIFIC ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
                                  UOW and UOW College Australia recognise secondary
                                                                                                         OTHER QUALIFICATIONS COMPLETED IN ENGLISH
                                                                                                         Applicants may be considered as meeting the English language
                                                                                                                                                                                   programs
                                                                                                                                                                                   Foundation Studies
                                  qualifications from more than 40 countries and education               requirements if they have successfully completed two (2) years of
                                  systems from all around the world, including GCE A Levels,             secondary or tertiary study at an approved institution where:
                                  International Baccalaureate and SAT. UOW College Australia
                                                                                                         –   the language of instruction was English; and
                                  can assess students who have completed the equivalent
                                                                                                         –   the institution is located in a country where the official            The Foundation Studies # program has been specifically designed for students who have not met the direct entry requirements for a
                                  of Australian high school (Year 12) from places such as:
                                                                                                             language is English.                                                  UOW bachelor’s degree. Students will develop study skills, including time management, essay writing, group work and presentation
                                  China, India, Nepal, Vietnam, and more. Students who have
                                                                                                                                                                                   skills, and become familiar with the academic standards and expectations at university.
                                  completed an approved Foundation Studies or equivalent                 Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution
                                  program may also be considered for direct entry to UOW.                certifying that English was the sole language of instruction
                                                                                                                                                                                   Course                                   CRICOS         Campus         Duration           Starts in         Entry requirements
                                                                                                         and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is
                                  Not sure about entry requirements from your country?
                                                                                                         considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically             Foundation Studies                       007732G                       7 months           Feb, June         Stream 1: Minimum ATAR 40 (or equivalent).
                                  To find out more, simply submit an application and we will assess      meet UOW’s English language requirement.                                  (2 sessions)                                                                                                Stream 2: Minimum ATAR 40 (or equivalent),
                                  this for you or email us at uowcollege-admissions@uow.edu.au                                                                                                                                                                                                 plus minimum 60% for Year 12 HSC Mathematics
                                                                                                         WHAT IS THE ENGLISH REQUIREMENT FOR MY COURSE?                                                                                                                                        Standard 2.
                                  ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Stream 3: Minimum ATAR 40 (or equivalent), plus
                                                                                                         The English requirement for each course is shown in the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               minimum 80% for Year 12 Mathematics Standard 2.
                                  All students are required to meet the English language                 preceding course description pages. The requirements are
                                  entry requirements specified for their course and provide              shown in terms of the IELTS academic test requirements.                                                                                                                               PLUS
                                  evidence of their English language proficiency.                        For example, the English requirement for the Bachelor of                                                                                                                              Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in
                                                                                                         Commerce is IELTS: 6.0 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5).                                                                                                                                          Reading and Writing, or equivalent.
                                  For full details go to uow.edu.au/future/international/
                                  apply/english                                                          This means, to meet the English requirement for this course, a            Foundation Studies – Extended            023266F                       12 months          Feb               Completion of Australian Year 11 or equivalent.
                                                                                                         minimum overall score of IELTS 6.0 is required, with at least 6.0 in      (3 sessions)                                                                                                PLUS
                                  Results in the major international English language
                                                                                                         reading and writing, and 5.0 in speaking and listening bands.
International Course Guide 2024

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.0 with 5.0 in
                                  tests are accepted, including IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson, and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Reading and Writing, or equivalent.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   University of Wollongong
                                  Cambridge. Tests are required to be taken within two years             The equivalent scores for overall and individual band scores in
                                  of course commencement for English language courses.                   the TOEFL and Pearson Test of English (academic tests) can be             #
                                                                                                                                                                                       This course is accredited by the University of Wollongong (CRICOS: 00102E) and is delivered by UOW College Australia (CRICOS: 02723D).
                                                                                                         determined by using the table below:
                                  PREVIOUS STUDY IN ENGLISH

                                                                                                                                                                                   Diploma programs
                                  Applicants may meet the English language requirement

                                                                                                                                                            Speaking

                                                                                                                                                                       Listening
                                                                                                                                        Reading

                                                                                                                                                  Writing
                                                                                                                              Overall

                                  based on successful studies in Australia or offshore where
                                  English is the language of instruction. With the exception
                                  of the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing, please refer to                    TEST

                                                                                                                                                                                   Arts, Social Science & Humanities
                                  specific English language requirements on page 29.                     IELTS                6.0       6.0       6.0       6.0        6.0

                                                                                                         TOEFL                79        18        18        18         18
                                  STUDY IN AUSTRALIA OR AUSTRALIAN
                                  QUALIFICATIONS OFFSHORE                                                Pearson PTE          57        57        57        50         50
                                                                                                                                                                                   The Diploma of Arts, Social Science and Humanities # is an in-depth preparation program which provides guaranteed* entry
                                  Successful completion of the following qualifications are acceptable   IELTS                6.5       6.5       6.5       6.5        6.5
                                                                                                                                                                                   into either the first or second year of a number of degrees in the Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities at UOW.
                                  as meeting the University’s English language requirement:              TOEFL                88        20        20        20         20          *Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.

                                  –   Year 12 in Australia, or any Australian Year 12 qualification      Pearson PTE          64        59        59        59         59
                                                                                                                                                                                   Course                                   CRICOS         Campus         Duration           Starts in         Entry requirements
                                      completed offshore;                                                IELTS                7.0       7.0       7.0       7.0        7.0
                                  –   Foundation Studies, Certificate IV or Diploma with a                                                                                         Diploma of Arts, Social                  111162C                       8 months           Feb, June, Oct    Minimum ATAR 45 (or equivalent),
                                                                                                         TOEFL                100       22        22        22         22
                                      minimum duration of one year (full-time) completed in                                                                                        Science and Humanities                                                                                      PLUS
                                      Australia; or any of these qualifications completed at an          Pearson PTE          72        72        72        65         65          Fast Track (2 sessions)#
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.5, with minimum
                                      Australian institution offshore;                                                                                                                                                                                                                         6.0 in Reading and Writing or equivalent.
                                  –   At least one year of full-time study toward a bachelor’s or
                                                                                                         The English language requirement may also be satisfied by
                                      master’s degree in Australia, or at an Australian institution                                                                                #
                                                                                                                                                                                       This course is accredited by the University of Wollongong and is delivered by UOW College Australia.
                                                                                                         completing a ‘direct entry’ English course with UOW College
                                      offshore.
                                                                                                         Australia (see page 30).

                                                                                                         UOW recognises a number of other English language pathway
                                                                                                         courses offered by English language centres in Sydney, for
                                                                                                         details, email futurestudents@uow.edu.au

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Business                                                                                                                                                         Science
                                  The Diploma of Business # is an in-depth preparation program which provides guaranteed* pathway into the second year of a Bachelor                               The Diploma of Science # is an in-depth preparation program which provides a guaranteed* pathway into the second year of a
                                  of Business or Bachelor of Business Administration at UOW.                                                                                                       Bachelor of Science at UOW or first year of the Bachelor of Science Education at UOW.
                                  *Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.                                                                                                         *Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.

                                  Course                            CRICOS        Campus        Duration        Starts in            Entry requirements                                            Course                             CRICOS       Campus        Duration           Starts in         Entry requirements
                                                                                        ^
                                  Diploma of Business               057231C                     8 months        Feb, June            Minimum ATAR 45 (or equivalent),
                                  Fast Track (2 sessions)#                                                                                                                                         Diploma of Science                 0101922                    8 months           Feb, June         Minimum ATAR 60 (or equivalent),
                                                                                                                                     PLUS                                                          (2 sessions)#                                                                                      PLUS
                                                                                                                                     Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 5.5 in Reading
                                                                                                                                     and Writing or equivalent.                                                                                                                                       Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 6.0 in Reading
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and Writing or equivalent.
                                                                                        ^
                                  Diploma of Business               057232B                     12 months       Feb                  Minimum ATAR 40 (or equivalent),
                                  (3 sessions)#                                                                                      PLUS                                                          Diploma of Science                 0101923                    12 months          Feb, Oct          Minimum ATAR 55,
                                                                                                                                                                                                   (3 sessions)#                                                                                      PLUS
                                                                                                                                     Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading
                                                                                                                                     and Writing, or equivalent.                                                                                                                                      Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 in Reading and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Writing, or equivalent.
                                  UOW Liverpool sessions start in February (2 Session program) and October (3 Session program).
                                  ^

                                  This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and is delivered by UOW College Australia.
                                  #
                                                                                                                                                                                                   #
                                                                                                                                                                                                       This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and is delivered by UOW College Australia.

                                  Engineering                                                                                                                                                      Nursing
                                  The Diploma of Engineering# is an in-depth preparation program which provides a guaranteed* pathway into the second year of the                                  Students who successfully complete the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing are eligible to apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse
                                  Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at UOW.                                                                                                                        with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Students will then receive guaranteed* entry into the second year of the
                                  *Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.                                                                                                         Bachelor of Nursing at UOW and can enter the workforce as an Enrolled Nurse in Australia while undertaking their bachelor studies
                                                                                                                                                                                                   (in accordance with any applicable visa conditions).
                                  Course                            CRICOS        Campus        Duration        Starts in            Entry requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                                   You will learn through face-to-face delivery, including tutorials and lectures on campus, clinical and laboratory simulations undertaken
International Course Guide 2024

                                  Diploma of Engineering            0101924                     8 months        Feb, July            Minimum ATAR 60 (or equivalent). Assumed Knowledge            at the UOW College Australia Simulation Laboratory, as well as clinical placement (successful completion of 400 hours over 10 weeks)^.
                                  Fast Track (2 sessions)                                                                            and Recommended Study minimum 50% for Year 12 HSC

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           University of Wollongong
                                                                                                                                                                                                   *Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.
                                                                                                                                     Advanced Mathematics and 50% Year 12 HSC Physics,
                                                                                                                                     PLUS
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Course                             CRICOS       Campus        Duration           Starts in         Entry requirements
                                                                                                                                     Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 5.5 in Reading and
                                                                                                                                     Writing or equivalent.
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Diploma of Nursing                 111401D                    3 sessions over Feb, July            Completed Australian HSC (or equivalent Australian
                                  Diploma of Engineering            0101925                     12 months       Feb, Oct             Minimum ATAR 55 (or equivalent). Assumed Knowledge                                                                          18 months.                           Senior Secondary Certificate of Education) or international
                                  (3 sessions)                                                                                       and Recommended Study Year 12 HSC Mathematics                                                                               You will have                        equivalent,
                                                                                                                                     Advanced (any result) OR Year 12 HSC Mathematics                                                                            a minimum of                         OR
                                                                                                                                     Standard 2 > 80%,                                                                                                           20 scheduled                         A Certificate IV or international equivalent (deemed as
                                                                                                                                     PLUS                                                                                                                        course contact                       equivalent to completion of HSC),
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 hours per week.
                                                                                                                                     Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and                                                                                                      PLUS
                                                                                                                                     Writing.                                                                                                                                                         Complete a UOW College Australia basic numeracy online
                                  #
                                      This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and is jointly delivered by UOW and UOW College Australia.                                                                                                             assessment with results of exit level three or higher,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      PLUS

                                  Information Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Overall IELTS score of 7.0 Academic (minimum 7.0 in all
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      bands) or equivalent, in accordance with the Nursing and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English Language
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Skills Registration Standard.
                                  The Diploma of Information Technology # (IT) is an in-depth preparation program which provides a guaranteed* pathway into the
                                  second year of a Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Business Information Systems, or Bachelor of Computer Science, or                               During clinical work placements, students will be under the direct supervision of the host facility’s Registered Nurses and will be supported and assessed by a UOW
                                                                                                                                                                                                   ^

                                                                                                                                                                                                   College Clinical Placement Facilitator. Where clinical placement experiences are conducted at Ramsey, Healthe Care or Healthscope facilities, student assessment will
                                  into the first year of the Bachelor of Technology at UOW.                                                                                                        be conducted by the host facility.
                                  *Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.

                                  Course                            CRICOS        Campus        Duration        Starts in            Entry requirements
                                                                                        ^
                                  Diploma of Information            057233A                     8 months        Feb, June, Oct       Minimum ATAR 55 (or equivalent). Assumed Knowledge
                                  Technology Fast Track                                                                              and Recommended Study minimum 60% for Year 12 HSC
                                  (2 sessions)#                                                                                      Mathematics Standard 2,
                                                                                                                                     PLUS
                                                                                                                                     Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 5.5 in Reading and
                                                                                                                                     Writing or equivalent.
                                                                                        ^
                                  Diploma of Information            057234M                     12 months       Feb, June, Oct       Minimum ATAR 50 (or equivalent). Assumed Knowledge
                                  Technology (3 sessions)#                                                                           and Recommended Study minimum 60% for Year 12 HSC
                                                                                                                                     Mathematics Standard,
                                                                                                                                     PLUS
                                                                                                                                     Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and
                                                                                                                                     Writing, or equivalent.

                                  UOW Liverpool sessions start in February and June (2 Session program) and October (3 Session program).
                                  ^

                                  This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and is delivered by UOW College Australia.
                                  #

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English                                                                                                                                                      General English

                                  Language
                                                                                                                                                                                               General English courses are for students who want to improve their all-round English language skills for everyday use, work or leisure
                                                                                                                                                                                               at a pace that suits them. The course is designed over five levels. Each level has a strong focus on core skills such as listening, reading,
                                                                                                                                                                                               writing and speaking.

                                                                                                                                                                                               Course         CRICOS       Campus      Study time       Duration              Level                                       Entry requirements

                                                                                                                                                                                               General        057140F*                 There are        2 – 48 weeks          English Studies 1 (Elementary)              Overall IELTS of 3.0 or lower or

                                        Which English course?                                                                                                                                  English                                 20 hours
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       of formal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        (depending on
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        your entry level).
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              English Studies 2 (Pre-intermediate)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          equivalent

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Overall IELTS of 3.5 or equivalent
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       lessons per      Students may
                                        English course               Who for                        Entry level                    Purpose                     Progression                                                             week.            enrol in English      English Studies 3 (Intermediate)            Overall IELTS of 4.0 or equivalent
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Studies 4 and 5
                                        English for Tertiary         Upper-Intermediate to          IELTS 5.0-6.0                  Improve English skills      Direct entry to                                                                          for a minimum         English Studies 4 (Intermediate /           Overall IELTS of 4.5 or equivalent
                                        Studies (ETS)                Advanced students              (Writing 5.0 or 5.5)           to gain direct entry to     postgraduate /                                                                           of 2 weeks.           Upper Intermediate)
                                                                                                    or equivalent                  university courses          undergraduate OR
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              English Studies 5 (Upper Intermediate) Overall IELTS of 5.0 or higher or
                                                                                                                                                               Diploma
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     equivalent
                                        English for Academic         Lower-Intermediate             No required level of           Improve basic English       Standalone course OR can
                                                                                                                                                                                               *While this course is registered independently on CRICOS, letters of offer and enrolments will be made under CRICOS code 069912A English Language Programs
                                        Purposes (EAP)               to Advanced                    English. Applicants            skills in preparation for   lead to Direct Entry English    (Beginner to Advanced).
                                                                                                    are placed on arrival.         higher level academic       courses OR Foundation/
                                                                                                                                   English study               Diploma courses
                                        Introduction to
                                        Academic Studies (IAS)
                                                                     High level English
                                                                     students
                                                                                                    Met direct entry
                                                                                                    English requirements
                                                                                                    for UOW degree
                                                                                                                                   Additional English
                                                                                                                                   and academic study
                                                                                                                                   preparation before
                                                                                                                                                               Direct entry to
                                                                                                                                                               postgraduate /
                                                                                                                                                               undergraduate
                                                                                                                                                                                               English Plus Uni
                                                                                                                                   commencing degree
                                                                                                                                                                                               For higher level General English students who also want to experience university study.
                                        General English              Students who want              No required level of           Improve English skills      Standalone course OR
                                                                     to improve English for         English. Applicants            for everyday usage,         can lead to EAP or other
                                                                                                                                                                                               Course         CRICOS       Campus      Study time                              Duration                                   Entry requirements
                                                                     everyday use/work              are placed on arrival.         not necessarily for         specialised English courses
                                                                                                                                   progression to university
                                                                                                                                                                                               English        057138M                  There are 20 hours of formal            The course length is approximately         Students need to have completed
International Course Guide 2024

                                        English Plus Uni             Students who want              IELTS 5.5 (Reading             Improve English skills      Standalone course OR            Plus Uni                                lessons per week. 6 hours per           15 – 18 weeks. The course is designed      high school and have an English

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                University of Wollongong
                                                                     to improve English             and Writing 5.0)               and gain exposure           can lead to EAP or other                                                week are dedicated to UOW               to coincide with UOW session dates         level of IELTS 5.5 Reading and
                                                                     and sample study in            or equivalent                  to university study         specialised English courses                                             subjects and 14 hours per week          and can vary in length according to        Writing 5.0 or equivalent to begin
                                                                     a university course                                           by auditing one or                                                                                  for English classes.                    the time of year and session.              university subjects.
                                                                                                                                   two subjects

                                                                                                                                                                                               Introduction to Academic Studies
                                  Direct Entry English courses                                                                                                                                 For students who have already met university entry requirements in their chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree course and
                                                                                                                                                                                               want to improve their academic skills before commencing undergraduate or postgraduate study.

                                  For those with beginner to advanced English skills, these courses provide a direct entry pathway to most undergraduate and
                                                                                                                                                                                               Course             CRICOS      Campus       Study time                    Duration                                  Entry requirements
                                  postgraduate courses at UOW. Successful completion allows admission to UOW without having to sit an IELTS test when minimum
                                  UOW English language requirements are met.                                                                                                                   Introduction 057141E*                       There are 20 hours of         The course runs for six weeks.            The entry requirement is an unconditional
                                                                                                                                                                                               to Academic                                 formal lessons per week.      Intakes are twice per year, prior to      offer for a UOW degree course.
                                  Course                               CRICOS         Campus        Duration           Intakes            Entry requirements                                   Studies                                                                   UOW Autumn and Spring session             On completion of IAS, students will
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         start dates.                              proceed to a UOW degree course as per
                                      For entry to UOWCA Diploma courses and UOW undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a minimum entry requirement of IELTS 6.0
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   their unconditional offer.
                                      Academic (Reading and Writing 6.0)
                                                                                                                                                                                               *While this course is registered independently on CRICOS, letters of offer and enrolments will be made under CRICOS code 069912A English Language Programs
                                                                                               ^
                                  English for Tertiary Studies         069912A*                     6 weeks            6 times per        IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with 5.5 in Reading or          (Beginner to Advanced).
                                  (ETS 6)                                                                              year               Writing bands or equivalent

                                                                                                                                                                                               English for Academic Purposes
                                                                                               ^
                                  English for Tertiary Studies         069912A*                     12 weeks           6 times per        IELTS 5.5 (Academic) with 5.0 in Reading and
                                  (ETS 12)                                                                             year               Writing bands or equivalent
                                                                                               ^
                                  English for Tertiary Studies         069912A*                     18 weeks           5 times per        IELTS 5.0 (Academic) with 5.0 in Reading and
                                  (ETS 18)                                                                             year               Writing bands or equivalent
                                                                                                                                                                                               Students who have an intermediate to advanced understanding of English.
                                      Entry to UOW undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a minimum entry requirement of IELTS 6.5 Academic (Reading and Writing 6.0)
                                                                                               ^
                                  English for Tertiary Studies         069912A*                     6 weeks            6 times per        IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with 6.0 in Reading             Course           CRICOS       Campus      Intakes      Study time      Duration                Level                 Entry requirements
                                  (ETS 6)                                                                              year               or Writing bands, no bands less than 5.5 or
                                                                                                                                          equivalent                                           English for      057131G*                 Every        There are       From 6 – 48 weeks Academic Skills 1           Overall IELTS 4.5 (4.0 in Reading and
                                                                                               ^                                                                                               Academic                                  6 weeks      20 hours        (dependent on your                            Writing)^ or equivalent
                                  English for Tertiary Studies         069912A*                     12 weeks           6 times per        IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with 5.5 in Reading and         Purposes                                               of formal       entry level).
                                  (ETS 12)                                                                             year               Writing bands or equivalent                          (EAP)                                                  lessons                            Academic Skills 2          Overall IELTS of 4.5 (Reading and Writing
                                                                                               ^
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      per week.                                                     – one must be at least 4.5 and the other
                                  English for Tertiary Studies         069912A*                     18 weeks           5 times per        IELTS 5.5 (Academic) with 5.0 in Reading and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    at least 4.0) or equivalent
                                  (ETS 18)                                                                             year               Writing bands or equivalent
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Academic Skills 3     Overall IELTS of 5.0 (4.5 in Reading and
                                  There are limited intakes available at Liverpool campus and Sydney CBD Campus.
                                  ^
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Writing) or equivalent
                                  *While this course is registered independently on CRICOS, letters of offer and enrolments will be made under CRICOS code 069912A English Language Programs
                                  (Beginner to Advanced).                                                                                                                                      ^
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Students who do not meet this entry requirement will study General English to reach the required standard prior to commencing EAP.
                                  **Academic and English language entry requirements to UOW courses apply. Please refer to Course Finder for details.                                          *While this course is registered independently on CRICOS, letters of offer and enrolments will be made under CRICOS code 069912A English Language Programs
                                                                                                                                                                                               (Beginner to Advanced).

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