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Stands
for purpose
Study Abroad
and Exchange
2017/18
What we
stand for
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More than ever, universities have an 5 stars Inside
obligation to be at the forefront of
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for Overall Quality, Student Retention,
Learner Engagement, Learning Resources,
contemporary policies and society. Skill Development, Student Support and
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This is why we are engaged with
Teaching Quality1
Wollongong, a university city
The campus experience
innovation, emergent industries and Top 20 Not just lectures and exams
future jobs.
Support
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12th best modern university in the world2
Our ambition for our graduates is Highest ranked LIVING AT UOW
Accommodation options
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that they will be agile, ethical and
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NSW/ACT university in 9 study areas3
competitive in the global economy.
And that their experience will shape Top 2% SYDNEY CAMPUS 12
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their sense of self as well as their
of universities in the world4
STUDY OPTIONS 14
future career. 131,859 Choosing your program
Choosing your subjects
Study areas
Our purpose is geared to making an
graduates working in 147 countries
Admissions requirements
How to apply
impact at a global level. Top 1%
for graduates as rated by global employers5
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We stand for purpose and you are GLOBAL PARTNERS 26
welcome to stand with us. 1. Good Universities Guide 2017 2. QS Top 50 Under 50
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Rankings 2016 3. Quality Indicators for Learning and IMPORTANT DATES 28
Teaching (QILT) 2016 4. 218th QS World University Rankings
2016/2017 5. QS World University Rankings Graduate
Employers Survey 2016/2017Life at
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UOW WOLLONGONG Being Australia’s 9th largest city and just over an hour from Sydney,
Wollongong is a vibrant city that offers the perfect Australian
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University of Wollongong
lifestyle. It’s affordable, easy to get around and enjoys a lower cost of
0 30km living than other Australian cities.
With 17 patrolled surf beaches, a strong sporting community, a
rapidly growing music scene and café culture, Wollongong makes
being a student easy.
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average max summer
27°C temperature (80.6°F)
average annual
22°C temperature (71.6°F)
83KM drive to Sydney (53 miles )LIFE AT UOW
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University of Wollongong
SUPERMARKET
The
DUCKPOND LAWN ON CAMPUS
The heart of the campus, Groceries, fruit, vegetables,
hosting events and live music. delicatessen and more
campus LEARN FROM THE BEST
experience eat cash buzz
Be inspired by world class
educators and researchers
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18 FOOD OUTLETS 2 BANKS & 7 COFFEE SHOPS
ON CAMPUS 7 ATMS ON CAMPUS
Our Wollongong campus combines send fly doctor
modern teaching and study spaces on
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POST OFFICE TRAVEL AGENT CAMPUS HEALTH
83 hectares (205 acres) of landscaped
Australian bushland.
At UOW you can study in a clean, healthy environment that clip read snack
combines the benefits of an active Australian lifestyle with HAIR & BEAUTY BOOKSHOP & CAMPUS
the resources of an international university. SALON NEWSAGENT CONVENIENCE
STORE SPORTING LIFE
When you want to work together and make new friends you’ll
Over 60 UOW sporting teams
find yourself in a welcoming community filled with people
from over 130 countries.
Our campus includes academic support, accommodation,
sports, culture and entertainment—everything you need. UOW LIBRARY
Study, research, collaborate
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UNIBAR
REFUEL Home to local, national and international
Over 15 food outlets on campus music as well as parties and events.LIFE AT UOW
Not just
lectures
and exams
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During your time at UOW there are endless opportunities to
get involved with life on campus. With 100 clubs and societies
and 180 live acts on campus each year, it’s just a matter of
choosing between them.
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES UNIBAR
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clubs.uow.edu.au unicentre.uow.edu.au/unibar
There are over 100 clubs and societies on campus, ranging The UniBar hosts some of the best local, national and
from social and recreation to religious and cultural groups. international music, as well as great events to make sure
you have fun throughout the year. The UniBar provides
CENTRE FOR STUDENT students with a casual, relaxed atmosphere and affordable
ENGAGEMENT (CSE) meals and drinks.
unicentre.uow.edu.au/getinvolved UNIMOVIES
CSE runs a number of leadership, training, community unimovies.uow.edu.au
engagement and environmental programs designed to give
you the chance to learn new things and apply yourself to Latest release, foreign language and arthouse films are
real world challenges. screened in the Uni Hall every Wednesday night during
session where for a nominal price movie-goers enjoy a full
SPORT AND RECREATION cinema-sized screen and quality surround sound.
urac.com.au UOWX
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UOW houses world-class sporting facilities including a uow.edu.au/uowx
fully equipped gym, tennis courts, squash courts, 50-metre
heated swimming pool, multi-court indoor sports centre, UOWx is about exploring new ideas, gaining experience
fitness classes, sports fields, basketball courts and more. and expanding your skills. Get involved with co-curricular
opportunities and events to expand yourself outside your
Join social and representative team sports competitions coursework, and earn an Interim UOWx Record for your
plus a range of outdoor activities. You’re bound to find time at UOW.
something you enjoy.LIFE AT UOW
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PEER ASSISTED STUDY SESSIONS HEALTH, MEDICAL AND COUNSELLING
(PASS) A range of health services are located on campus,
uow.edu.au/student/services/pass including a doctor and dentist. UOW also offers a free,
confidential counselling service to all students.
Get free academic assistance from current students
who have already successfully completed the subjects
you are enrolled in.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
There are a range of religious services on and off
LEARNING DEVELOPMENT CENTRE campus, including a Muslim prayer space, the Omar
Mosque near the University, the Nan Tien Buddhist
uow.edu.au/student/services/ld Temple in nearby Berkeley and the Sri Venkateswara
Free resources, classes and consultations to improve Hindu Temple. There are also a range of student-run
your academic performance. religious clubs available to join.
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STUDENT CENTRAL SAFEZONE
uow.edu.au/student/central All students can download SafeZone, the free
smartphone app that makes it easy to ask for
A one-stop-shop for all assistance for enrolled assistance from UOW Security Services with the
students, including enrolment matters, official press of a single button.
documents (including transcripts), exams and
Living
results, and student fee matters.
UOW WELLBEING
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT uow.edu.au/student/wellbeing
PROGRAMS (ISP) Programs, workshops and events to help you live well
uow.edu.au/student/services/ISP and perform at your best.
at UOW
ISP is here to support you in making new friends and CAREERS CENTRAL
connecting you to the campus and local Illawarra
community. We encourage you to attend and uow.edu.au/careers
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participate. Achieve your career goals and increase your
employability as you study.
It’s living where home is more than
UOW OFFERS A GUARANTEED PLACE
four walls and a roof. It’s learning IN UOW ACCOMMODATION TO STUDY
with students studying everything ABROAD AND EXCHANGE STUDENTS.
from politics to polymers. You will be Conditions apply—for details, see
welcomed to campus living and have the uow.edu.au/about/accommodation/guarantee
support you need, right down the hall.LIVING AT UOW
SYDNEY Accommodation
options
Fairy Meadow
Station
Fairy Meadow
5/10 minute walk to train station
Undergraduate accommodation
Beach
3
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Postgraduate accommodation
FAIRY MEADOW
Drive
Length of contract (weeks)
Meal service (19 per week)
Close to popular beaches
Close to shops and cafes
Free shuttle bus nearby
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Memor
Number of beds
Science
Shared rooms
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Single rooms
Centre
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Princes H
Mount Ousley Rd
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CAMPUS EAST 42 616 a S a a a a a a a
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North Wollongong Beach Self catered
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Wollongong
City Beach GRADUATE HOUSE 52 78 a P M a a a
Princes Hwy Station Self catered units
Postgrad, family and mature age
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BANGALAY 254
Self catered
Postgrad, family and mature age
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FREE Route 55 Gong Shuttle
FREE Route 9 North Gong Shuttle
S = Shared bathroom P = Private bathroom M = Mature undergrad
FREE Gwynneville - Keiraville Shuttle All residences feature student development and peer mentor programs, social, sporting and cultural events, and 24/7 student wellbeing care. Utilities,
furniture, laundry, car parking and environmentally responsible recycling programs are available at each residence.
*Keiraview will not be available in 2018
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campus
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The Sydney Business School Sydney Campus offers BUSINESS SUBJECTS IN:
graduate business programs in state-of-the-art –– Accounting
–– Applied Finance
facilities and a unique learning environment, located –– Economics
in the heart of Sydney’s central business district, –– Finance
–– Financial Management
overlooking Sydney Harbour. The Sydney campus –– Financial Services
provides tailored learning and teaching facilities, –– International Business
–– Investment and Corporate Treasury
together with full administrative support and online –– Logistics
links to the main campus, including all electronic ––
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Management
Project Management
catalogues and databases from the main library.
sydneybusinessschool.edu.au
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STUDY OPTIONS SUBJECT AVAILABILITY
Choosing
When choosing subjects, note that many subjects at the
Wollongong campus are ONLY offered in either Autumn or
Spring session.
options
your subjects
Postgraduate business subjects are offered by UOW’s Sydney
Business School at the Wollongong and Sydney campuses on
a trimester system. Trimesters begin in February, May, and
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August. Students enrol in three subjects (18 credit points) per
trimester. Students must decide whether they wish to study
at the Wollongong or Sydney campus, and only select subjects
available at that campus. Students cannot select subjects in
a Wollongong or Sydney-based program that includes both
Subjects are taught as a mix of lectures, trimesters and semesters.
tutorials or seminars, laboratory work ASSESSMENT
where appropriate, and individual The assessment details for each subject are available under
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University of Wollongong
“Subject Information” at uow.edu.au/handbook.
study. Study Abroad and Exchange
Choosing
A comprehensive syllabus outlining assessment and other
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM students are assessed in the same way expectations is provided to students in the first lecture of each
The Study Abroad program is designed to welcome students to as Australian students. subject.
your program
UOW from both formally recognised study abroad partners and
non-affiliated institutions for one or two semesters. THE GRADING SYSTEM:
PLANNING A PROGRAM OF STUDY
Study Abroad students pay tuition fees directly to UOW for their High Distinction (HD): 85–100%
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program of study at UOW. Study Abroad and Exchange students enrol for one or two sessions Distinction (D): 75–84%
as a non-award student at UOW. UOW sessions (semesters) Credit (C): 65–74%
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM commence in Autumn and Spring (February and July). Pass (P): 50–64%
If you are studying a postgraduate business program at our Fail (F): 0–49%
The University of Wollongong has established formal exchange Technical Fail (TF): 0%
Sydney Business School Sydney or Wollongong Campus, your
Study Abroad and Exchange programs agreements with a number of leading universities worldwide
to study at UOW for one or two semesters. This program allows
sessions are trimesters and start in February , May and August. The transfer of grades to your home university varies for each
are designed for international a limited number of students to enrol each session. Exchange After receiving your offer letter from UOW, you are required home college or institution.
undergraduate or postgraduate students students are not required to pay tuition fees to UOW. Refer to the
list of exchange partners on pages 26-27, and contact your home
to submit a UOW Study Plan. Your proposed subjects will then
be assessed based on your academic background prior to your WORKLOAD
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who wish to spend one or two semesters university for more information. arrival. Every effort will be made to obtain approval of your Study Abroad and Exchange students must enrol in a minimum
selected subjects, however this is not guaranteed. You’ll need
in a program of study at the University of BUSINESS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM to be flexible with your subject selection, and be prepared with
of 18 credit points (usually equivalent to three subjects) and
a maximum of 32 credit points (usually equivalent to four
Wollongong and transfer the credits to The Work Integrated Learning subject, COMM391 Business
additional subjects choices. Academic advice on your study subjects) per semester (three is the maximum number of
program is available from UOW staff during orientation week. subjects per postgraduate business trimester) to meet the
their home institution. For application Internship is designed for students undertaking any Business
We advise that you bring a current transcript of your academic requirements of a student visa.
or Commerce degree, and provides an opportunity for students
procedure information see page 25. to integrate and apply their university knowledge in an industry
record from your home university or college, as well as subject
Your home institution may separately require that you enrol in a
outlines and descriptions. It is your responsibility to ensure that
context. Students accepted into the Business Internship minimum of four subjects per semester.
the proposed program will earn the credits needed to satisfy the
Program are required to enrol in at least one other subject from In determining your individual program, you should note that:
degree requirements of your home university or college.
the Faculty of Business along with COMM391, and one or two
other UOW subjects to make up a full-time study load. More –– subjects are offered on a credit point basis
CHOOSING SUBJECTS
information on the COMM391 Business Internship Program can –– a normal full-time course load is 48 credit points over two
be found at business.uow.edu.au/internship The subject information in this prospectus should be used as a sessions, or 24 credit points for one session (in either Autumn
guide only. For further information on subjects please go to or Spring session), or 12 credit points in Summer session.
VISITING RESEARCH PROGRAM uow.edu.au/handbook and select “Subject Descriptions” from
the menu. One credit point has an implied workload of two hours per week.
The Visiting Research Program is designed for students Six credit points represents a minimum of 12 hours of work:
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undertaking research at either undergraduate or postgraduate You can choose by the subject codes on pages 17–23, or by this may be three hours of lectures, four hours of reading and
level who are currently enrolled full-time at an overseas entering part of a subject name. five hours of personal study or essay writing. Many full-time
university and wish to obtain research experience with a UOW Undergraduate students choose subject codes between 100–400 students will spend fewer than 15 hours a week in contact with
research team. This program is usually between three and (i.e. 1st – 4th year subjects). lecturers or tutors but will be expected to prepare for these
six months in duration and must be a formal requirement for classes with reading and tutorial preparation.
the degree at the student’s home university. Securing a UOW Postgraduate students choose subject codes between 800–900.
Australian universities require students to be self-directed in
academic supervisor is the responsibility of the applicant. You can study postgraduate subjects if you have completed the
their study and to submit a considerable amount of written work
Participants must contact the relevant UOW faculty or school to recognised equivalent of undergraduate studies at your home
in assignments and seminar or tutorial papers.
gain the support of member of UOW academic staff to supervise institution.
their project.
Check for prerequisites as some subjects require that you have TRANSCRIPTS
taken an equivalent subject or number of credits from your home
Transcripts of your UOW subject results are issued by the
university.
University at the end of each session, and provide details of the
To give yourself some flexibility with timetabling during subjects completed and final mark and grade awarded. Official
enrolment, you should obtain approval in advance for five or six transcripts are sent to your home university or program provider
subjects per session. for credit transfer.UOW study areas BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
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At UOW we focus on strong links with industry, business and government to keep our degrees relevant, with a wide range
of professional recognitions. UOW is ranked in the top 150 in the world in the QS 2016 subject rankings for Accounting and
Finance and top 200 in for Business and Management Studies.
UOW offers subjects in a wide range of study UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECT CODE POSTGRADUATE ** SUBJECT CODE
areas. Study Abroad and Exchange students are Accounting ACCY Accounting ACCY
welcome to choose any combination of subjects Business Information Systems
e-Business
CSIT
CSCI, ISIT
Applied Finance
Economics
FIN
ECON
from the Subject Descriptions link on the Economics ECON Finance FIN
Course Handbook website. Finance FIN Financial Management FIN
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Financial Planning FIN Financial Services FIN
uow.edu.au/handbook Human Resource Management MGNT Human Resource Management MGNT
International Business ECON, MGNT International Business MGNT, FIN, OPS, BUS
In the following pages you will find lists of
Management MGNT Investment and Corporate Finance FIN
Marketing and Advertising MARK Logistics OPS
subject areas available for Study Abroad and Public Relations MARK Management MGNT
Exchange students to choose, along with Supply Chain Management/Logistics OPS Marketing MARK
the corresponding subject codes. For more Additional subject prefixes
See also under Mathematics and Statistics
BUS, COMM Project Management OPS, MGNT
information on how to
choose your subjects see page 25.
** Postgraduate subjects are offered at both the Wollongong and Sydney Campus. Human Resources Management and Marketing subjects are only offered at the Wollongong Campus.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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At UOW, we place a strong emphasis on industry links to ensure our programs are relevant and our graduates are well
positioned to be leaders in their respective fields. UOW is ranked in the top 250 in the world in the QS 2016 subject rankings for
Computer Science and Information Sciences. The Academic Ranking of World Universities (2015) ranked UOW in the top 200
in the world in Computer Science.
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Big Data CSCI, ISIT Computer Science CSCI
Business Information Systems CSIT, ISIT Enterprise Networking ISIT
Computer Science CSIT, CSCI Health Informatics ISIT, HAS
Cyber Security CSCI, ISIT ICT Strategic Planning ISIT
Digital Systems Security CSCI Information Systems Development ISIT, MTS
eBusiness OPS, ISIT Information Technology ISIT, MTS
Enterprise Systems Development CSCI Information Technology Management ISIT, MGNT
Mobile Computing CSCI Intelligent Systems CSCI
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Multimedia and Games Development CSCI IT Strategic Management ISIT
Network Design and Management ISIT, CSCI Multimedia and Visual Processing CSCI
Software Engineering ISIT, CSCI Programming and Software MTS
Web Design and Development ISIT Software Engineering CSCICREATIVE ARTS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Be inspired to do your best at a university that understands With our main campus nestled between the rainforest and the sea, these diverse environments open a world of study
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what it means to be creative. Your studies will be balanced - opportunities, and will give you balance in your studies, spending as much time in the classroom as out in the field. UOW
Creative Writing CACW
spending lots of time in the studio creating and refining your is ranked in the top 100 in the world in the QS 2016 subject rankings for Geography, and in the top 250 for Environmental
Graphic Design CAGD
technique, then exploring the theory, history and meaning of Sciences.
your chosen discipline in the classroom. Music CAMS
Photography CAVA
Theatre CAPA, CAPF UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECT CODE POSTGRADUATE SUBJECT CODE
Visual Arts CAVA Biological Sciences BIOL Earth and Environmental Science EESC, ENVI
Additional subject prefixes CACS, CAOS, CST Conservation Biology BIOL Environmental Biology SCIE, BIOL
Earth and Environmental Science EESC Environmental Engineering ENVE
Environmental Engineering ENVE
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EDUCATION Environmental Science BIOL, EESC, SCIE,
ENVI
Geology EESC
Our range of education degrees provide you with authentic learning experiences and prepares you to work with young
Physical Geography and Environmental EESC, GEOG
children, parents, families, communities and other professionals. UOW is ranked in the top 150 in the world in the QS 2016
Geosciences
subject rankings for Education and Training.
Land and Heritage Management EESC, GEOG
Marine Science MARE, BIOL
UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECT CODE POSTGRADUATE SUBJECT CODE Physical Geography EESC, GEOG
Early Childhood EY** Adult and Vocational Education EDGH Science and Technology Studies STS, SCIE
Education for Change ED**, HAS Educational Leadership EDGL
Health and Physical Education ED, EDPE Health and Physical Education EDGP
Primary Education
Additional subject prefixes
ED**
ED**
Higher Education
Information and Communication
EDGH
EDGI
HEALTH AND MEDICINE
Technology in Education
At UOW we ensure our students can practise their skills on real people, in the real world. You’ll be taught by staff who know
Literacy EDGR
how to prepare you for the challenges you’ll face in the industry because they work in it, and undergraduate and postgraduate
Primary Education EDMP qualifications from UOW carry a wide range of professional recognitions. UOW is ranked in the top 400 in the world in the
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Secondary Education EDMS QS 2016 subject rankings for Medicine.
Special Education EDGS
**These subject prefixes apply to a large range of subjects. Please see the subject database
at solss.uow.edu.au/owa/sid/CAL.PUBLIC_VIEW1 for a full search of subjects TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of EDGT
available. Other Languages) UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECT CODE POSTGRADUATE SUBJECT CODE
Epidemiology HAS Clinical Exercise Physiology EXSC
Exercise Science and Rehabilitation MEDI, EXSC Dementia Care SNPG
ENGINEERING Health Administration
Health Promotion
HAS
HAS
Health Informatics
Health Leadership and Management
ISIT, HAS
SNPG
In recognition of the quality of its teaching, research and facilities, UOW is a Group of Eight Engineering Associate. UOW is Indigenous Health HAS Medical Radiation Physics PHYS
ranked in the top 100 in the QS 2016 subject rankings for Mineral and Mining Engineering, top 150 in the world for Civil and Medical and Health Sciences MEDI, MHSA Nursing SNPG
Structural Engineering, top 200 for Mechanical Engineering and in the top 250 for Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Medical and Radiation Physics PHYS Nutrition and Dietetics MEDI, DIET
The US News Global Universities subject ranking for 2017 has ranked UOW Engineering 257 in the world. Medical Biotechnology MEDI, CHEM, BIOL Occupational Health and Safety SNPG, HAS
Medicinal Chemistry CHEM Public Health HAS
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Civil Engineering CIVL Asset Management ENGG Nutrition and Dietetics DIET, MEDI, HAS
Computer Engineering ECTE Civil Engineering CIVL Population Health HAS, EESC, GEOG
Electrical Engineering ECTE Computer Engineering ECTE Pre-Medicine MEDI, CHEM, BIOL
Environmental Engineering ENVE Electrical Engineering ECTE Public Health HAS
Materials Engineering MATE Engineering Management ENGG, MGNT
Mechanical Engineering MECH Environmental Engineering ENVE
Mechatronic Engineering ECTE, MECH Innovative Manufacturing MECH
Mining Engineering MINE Materials Engineering MATL
Telecommunications Engineering ECTE Mechanical Engineering MECH
Additional subject prefixes ENGG Mechatronic Engineering ECTE, MECH
Mining Engineering MINE
Telecommunication Engineering ECTEHUMANITIES MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
In humanities studies at UOW, you will learn critical thinking Mathematics and statistics are the basis for successful decision-making and problem solving in every industry. UOW is ranked
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and analysis skills applied to real world issues to inform in the top 400 universities in the world in QS 2016 subject rankings for Mathematics.
thinking and practice in business, government and not for Chinese (Mandarin) for Character MAND
Background Students
profit sectors. UOW is ranked in the top 200 in the world
Chinese (Mandarin) for Non-Chinese MAND UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECT CODE POSTGRADUATE SUBJECT CODE
in the QS 2016 subject rankings for English Language and Background Students
Applied Statistics STAT Financial Mathematics MATH, FIN, STAT
Literature. English Literatures ENGL
Financial Mathematics INFO Mathematics MATH
French FREN
Mathematical Economics MATH, INFO, ECON Statistics STAT
History HIST
Mathematics MATH
Indigenous Studies INDS, AUST
Quantitative and Computational MATH, FIN, STAT, CSCI
Italian ITAL Trading
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Japanese JAPA Quantitative Corporate Finance and MATH, FIN, STAT, CSCI
Philosophy PHIL Investments
Politics POL, INTS Risk Management and Insurance FIN, STAT
Science and Technology Studies STS
Sociology SOC
Spanish SPAN MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
Writing and English Literatures ENGL, CACW
At UOW, you’ll enter a hands-on, intensive learning environment that encourages you to develop a wide range of creative,
Additional subject prefixes CST
technical and conceptual skills. You’ll communicate with broad audiences to influence their behaviour and acquire skills
that are in demand. UOW is ranked in the top 150 in the world in the QS 2016 subject rankings for Communications and
Media Studies.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
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Our international studies program will connect you with a changing world: the rise of social media, fluctuations in the
Digital Media and Communication MEDA, BCM, DIGC
economy, multicultural complexity, a shifting climate and revolutions in how we work and play. UOW prepares flexible,
Global Media and Communication BCM, CST
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analytical graduates who are ready to thrive in this world.
Journalism and Professional Writing JRNL
Marketing Communication and MARK
UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECT CODE POSTGRADUATE SUBJECT CODE Advertising
Global Sustainable Development INTS International Studies MIST
International Relations INTS
Also search the subject database under “Global”, “Asia”
and “Europe”
PSYCHOLOGY
Our psychology courses are accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council, so our staff are constantly
working to ensure our courses meet the evolving needs of students and industry. UOW is ranked in the top 200 universities
LAW, MARITIME LAW AND POLICY in the world in QS 2016 subject rankings for Social Sciences.
Our unique approach to legal education will provide you with a critical and questioning attitude, broad perspectives and
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skills and knowledge valuable in a diverse range of legal careers. Postgraduate students with an interest in ocean law and
Psychology PSYC, PSYS Psychology (clinical) GHMC, PSYP
policy will enjoy access to UOW’s Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS).
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Law LAW, LLB Law LAW
Fisheries Policy CMP
Maritime Policy CMP
Maritime Studies CMPPUBLIC AND POPULATION HEALTH SOCIAL SCIENCE
Societies all over the world face huge disease burdens including chronic disease and lifestyle related conditions, such as Social Scientists are tasked with improving the lives of not just individuals but whole communities. UOW social science
obesity. Preventing these illnesses, injuries and disabilities is the core business of public health. You will learn the skills to students engage in interdisciplinary study about human behaviour, including subjects in psychology, human geography and
work with communities and populations to improve health outcomes, and contribute to an equitable, healthy and sustainable social determinants of health and wellbeing. The US News Global Universities subject ranking for 2017 has ranked UOW Social
global community. The US News Global Universities subject ranking for 2017 has ranked UOW Social Sciences and Public Sciences and Public Health 193 in the world. The Academic Ranking of World Universities has ranked UOW in 2016 field of
Health 193 in the world. study in the top 200 in the world in Sociology.
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Epidemiology HAS Psychology GHMC, PHYS, PSYP Criminology HAS Psychology GHMC, PSYP
Education for Change ED**, HAS Public Health HAS
Health Administration HAS Public Health HAS
Human Geography GEOG
Health Promotion HAS Workplace Health & Safety HAS
Indigenous Studies INDS
University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong
Indigenous Health HAS
Psychology PSYC, PSYS
Population Health HAS, EESC, GEOG
Public Health HAS
Psychology PSYC, PSYS Public Health Nutrition HAS, MEDI
Public Health HAS Social Marketing HAS, MARK
Public Health Nutrition HAS, MEDI Social Policy HAS, SOC
Sociology SOC
SCIENCE
UOW is ranked in the top 150 universities in the world in QS 2016 subject rankings for Materials Science, in the top 150
SOCIAL WORK
for Chemistry, top 200 in Earth and Marine Sciences and in the top 250 for Environmental Studies. The US News Global Studying social work at UOW will give you theoretical and practical knowledge to pursue your passion, while working with
Universities subject ranking for 2017 has ranked UOW 93 in the world in Materials Sciences, 147 in Geosciences and 183 leading experts in the field who share your passion. UOW is ranked in the top 200 universities in the world in QS 2016 subject
in Chemistry. rankings for Sociology.
UNDERGRADUATE SUBJECT CODE POSTGRADUATE SUBJECT CODE UNDERGRADUATE
Study Abroad and Exchange 2017/18
Study Abroad and Exchange 2017/18
Biological Sciences BIOL Biotechnology SCIE, BIOL Social Work SOWK
Chemistry CHEM Chemistry SCIE, CHEM
**These subject prefixes apply to a large range of subjects. Please see the subject database at https://solss.uow.edu.au/owa/sid/CAL.PUBLIC_VIEW1 for a full search of subjects available.
Conservation Biology BIOL Earth and Environmental Sciences EESC, ENVI
Earth and Environmental Science EESC Environmental Biology SCIE, BIOL
Environmental Engineering ENVE Medicinal Chemistry MEDI, CHEM
Environmental Science BIOL, EESC, SCIE, ENVI Medical Radiation Physics PHY, PHYS
Geology EESC Environmental Engineering ENVE
Materials MATE
Medical Biotechnology MEDI, BIOL
Medical and Radiation Physics PHYS
Nuclear Science and Technology PHYS
Physical Geography and Environmental EESC, GEOG
Geosciences
Physics PHYS
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Science and Technology Studies STS, SCIE
Sports and Movement Science MEDI, CHEM, SCIE
Additional subject prefixes SCED, SCIESTUDY OPTIONS STUDY OPTIONS
Admission Apply now:
requirements a step-by-step guide
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STUDY ABROAD & INTERNATIONAL
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
1 UBMIT YOUR COMPLETED UOW
S
APPLICATION
5 CONFIRMATION OF ENROLMENT
& VISA
University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong
ENGLISH FOR ENTRY TO UOW Ensure that your application includes: The UOW Office of Global Student Mobility will email
you an electronic confirmation of enrolment (eCOE)
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS : Students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for –– An original copy of your academic transcript
once you have accepted your offer and your payment
Study Abroad and Exchange may choose to enrol in a period –– An original copy of your English language results
–– Completion of at least one year of study at a university or has been processed. You will use this eCOE when
of intensive English through UOW College (located on the if applicable
other recognised tertiary institution applying for your Australian student visa (visa sub
–– A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or higher on a Wollongong campus). Courses are offered for 6, 12 or 18 weeks To apply visit class 500 Non Award).
4.0 scale with the option of adding additional weeks of study depending on uow.edu.au/future/studyabroad/apply
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your level of English. English classes commence every 6 weeks.
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APPLY FOR AIRPORT PICK-UP
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATION Request your complimentary airport pick-up at
ENGLISH PLUS UNI
IELTS uowairportpickup.com.au
If you wish to live in a UOW residence then you MUST
Offered through UOW College, English Plus Uni is for students
–– Academic overall 6.0, and 6.0 in reading and writing. apply to UOW Living by:
who do not have English as their first language, and have not
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TOEFL met the required level of English to undertake a formal semester –– October 31 for Autumn (February)
program. –– May 1 for Spring (July) ENROL ONLINE
–– 550 paper
–– 213 computer Students audit one or two university subjects and at the same You should apply for accommodation by the above You will be advised by email of your subject approvals
Study Abroad and Exchange 2017/18
Study Abroad and Exchange 2017/18
–– 4.0 TWE/Essay Rating time take part-time English language classes. Students study dates to guarantee your accommodation placement from your Study Plan and provided with instructions
–– 79 internet-based with not less than 20 in writing, 18 in English for 14 hours per week and attend their chosen university apply-accom.uow.edu.au on how to enrol online. You will also get your UOW
reading, 17 in listening and 16 in speaking. subject(s) for 3–6 hours per week. email address.
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Students receive a transcript from UOW College for their
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Applicants who have studied in a country where English is the
studies. Home universities may choose to offer credit for this SUBMIT YOUR STUDY PLAN
medium of instruction may be exempted—this includes studies
in English-speaking countries, as well as completion of schooling program. ARRIVE AT UOW!
Study Plans should be submitted by the below dates:
in Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore, and examination
results in high school English subjects in some European and –– November 1 for Autumn (February)
Scandinavian countries. STUDY TOURS AND GROUP PROGRAMS –– April 1 for in Spring (July)
UOW College offers customised study tour programs for groups Study Plans are submitted at uow.edu.au/future/
of students. Study tours can be held at any time of the year, studyabroad/yourprogram
INDICATIVE TUITION FEES (2016 FEES) and consist of English language training and/or academic
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Tuition A$9,400 per semester (A$7200 per trimester) components and/or leisure and social research activities.
Students are typically accommodated in homestay. RETURNING YOUR OFFER
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) $389 (per semester –
single cover)# For all or some of the study tour components, the home ACCEPTANCE (ATTACHMENT A)
university may choose to grant credit towards studies at the
Return the formal acceptance of the offer
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Student Services and Amenities Fee A$147 (per semester)** home university.
(Attachment ‘A’ of your Offer Letter) with payment
Additional full-time English language course (if required to as outlined in your offer acceptance (tuition, OSHC
reach entry) – $495 per week and SSAF).
# Not applicable to Swedish or Belgian students; subject to change without notice by the
Australian government. Some Norwegian students may also be exempted.
** Not applicable to exchange students; fee for other students subject to changeGlobal
AGREEMENT TYPES INSTITUTION TYPE INSTITUTION TYPE INSTITUTION TYPE
Student Exchange Agreement SOUTH KOREA SINGAPORE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Study Abroad Agreement Chung-Ang University Nanyang Technological University Arcadia University
Daejin University Ball State University
partners
Utrecht Network (Exchange Program)
Kyung Hee University SPAIN Beloit College
Seoul National University Universidad Complutense de Boise State University
Sogang University Madrid Butler University, IFSA
Woosuk University Universidad de Almeria California State University, Chico
Universidad de Leon
California State University, Long
LATVIA Universidad de Deusto Beach
Latvijas Universitate, Riga Universidad de Oviedo California State University,
Universitat de València Monterey Bay
LIECHTENSTEIN Colgate University
Universität Liechtenstein SWEDEN
Colorado School of Mines
KTH Royal Institute of Emory University (Goizueta
LITHUANIA Tecchnology Business School)
INSTITUTION TYPE INSTITUTION TYPE INSTITUTION TYPE Viliniaus Universitetas University of Lund Goucher College
University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong
University of Jinan (Shandong) Umeå University Hanover College
AUSTRIA University of Science & GREECE MALAYSIA Karlstads Universitet Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Karl-Franzens-Universität, Graz Technology Beijing Aristotéleio Panepistimio of INTI International University & Uppsala Universitet Indiana University, Bloomington
University of Science & Thessalonikis Colleges
Kalamazoo College
BELGIUM Technology of China Universiti Sains Malaysia SWITZERLAND
HONG KONG Kansas State University
Wuhan University Universität Basel
Universiteit Antwerpen MALTA Keene State College
Zhejiang Normal University City University of Hong Kong University of Lucerne
Hong Kong Baptist University Università ta’ Malta Lebanon Valley College
BRAZIL University of St Gallen
DENMARK The Hong Kong Polytechnic Marist College
Pontificia Universidade Catolica MEXICO Michigan State University
Aarhus Universitet University TAIWAN
de Campinas
Københavns Universitet The Education University of Tecnológico de Monterrey MingDao University Molloy College
Pontificia Universidade Catolica
Hong Kong Guadalajara Campus National Pingtung Institute of Montana State University
Do Rio De Janeiro (PUC-Rio)
ESTONIA Universidad Iberoamericana Commerce North Carolina State University,
Universidade de Sao Paulo HUNGARY
Tartu Ülikool National Taiwan University of Raleigh
Universidade Federal NETHERLANDS
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) Science and Technology (Taiwan Northern Arizona University
de Santa Catarina
FINLAND Arnhem Business School (HAN Tech) Occidental College
ICELAND University) Soochow University Pacific University
CANADA University of Eastern Finland
Helsingin Yliopisto, Helsinki Háskóli Íslands Universiteit Maastrich Southern Taiwan University of Roger Williams University
Concordia University
Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Technology Smith College
HEC Montreal
Study Abroad and Exchange 2017/18
Study Abroad and Exchange 2017/18
FRANCE INDIA Utrecht Tunghai University
McMaster University Springfield College
Université Catholique de Lille Pandit Deendayal Petroleum Universiteit Utrecht State University of New York at
University of Alberta University THAILAND
(IÉSEG School of Management) Plattsburgh
University of British Columbia NEW CALEDONIA
École Catholique d’Arts et Métiers Assumption University Univeristy at Albany, State
University of Calgary IRELAND University of New Caledonia
(ECAM Lyon) Chiang Mai University University of New York
University of Manitoba University College Cork
École Catholique d’Arts et Métiers Kasetsart University University of Arizona
University of Montreal (ECAM Strasbourg) University of Limerick NORWAY
University of Colorado (Boulder)
University of Toronto École Internationale des Sciences VID Specialized University TURKEY
ITALY University of Connecticut
University of Victoria du Traitement de I'Information The University College of Bogaziçi University University of Denver
University of Waterloo École Spéciale de Mécanique et Politecnico di Milano Southeast Norway Koç University University of Hartford
D'Electricité (ESME – Sudria) Università di Bologna Lillehammer University College
CZECH REPUBLIC University of Illinois, Urbana-
Institut National des Sciences Università degli studi di Ferrara Norwegian University of Science UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Champaign
Masarykova Univerzita, Brno Appliquees de Lyon (INSA Lyon) Università degli studi di Genova and Technology (NTNU) University of Wollongong in Dubai University of Kansas, Lawrence
Institut Polytechnique LaSalle Università degli studi di Napoli Universitetet i Bergen
CHINA Beauvais University of Maine
Federico II Dep of Economics and University of Oslo UNITED KINGDOM
Beihang University Université d'Orléans Statistics University of Massachusetts,
University of Stavanger Cardiff University Amherst
Beijing Institute of Technology University of Pau and Pays de Università degli studi di Molise Lancaster University
(BIT) l'Adour POLAND University of Miami
Università per Stranieri di Siena Queen’s University of Belfast
Beijing Jiaotong University Université de Lille University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Università degli studi Roma Tre Uniwersytet Jagiellonski Kraków University of East Anglia University of North Carolina,
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Central China Normal University Université de Strasbourg
University of Exeter Chapel Hill
China University of Mining and Université François-Rabelais, Tours JAPAN PORTUGAL
University of Hull University of North Carolina,
Technology (CUMT Beijing) Université de Montpellier Dokkyo University Universidade de Coimbra University of Leeds Asheville
China University of Mining and Doshisha University Instituto Superior Tecnico
Technology (CUMT Xuzhou) GERMANY University of Liverpool University of North Carolina,
Gunma University Universidade da Madeira Wilmington
Guangdong University of Foreign Friedrich-Alexander-Universität University of Sheffield
Hiroshima Shudo University University of North Florida
Studies Erlangen-Nürnberg ROMANIA University of Surrey
J.F. Oberlin University University of Oklahoma
Jinan University (Guangdong) Fachhochschule Kiel Kindai University Universitatea ‘Alexandru Ioan
Julius Maxmilian University of University of Scranton
North China University of Meio University Cuza’, Iasi
Technology Wurzburg University of Texas, Dallas
Oita University Western Michigan University
Shanghai University of Leibniz Universität Hannover SLOVAKIA
International Business and Otaru University of Commerce Wheaton College
Ruhr-Universität Bochum Univerzita Komenského v
Economics (SUIBE) Senshu University
SRH University Heidelberg Braislave
Shanghai International Studies Shinshu University
Technische Universität München
University (SISU) Sophia University SLOVENIA
Universität Mannheim
Tongi University Tokyo Metropolitan University Univerza v Ljubljani
Universität Leipzig
University of Electronic Science & University of Electro-
Technology of China (UESTC) CommunicationsImportant
dates
University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong
WOLLONGONG CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION APPLICATIONS
Spring Session–2017 (July–November) Applications for university residences must be made online at
Your UOW
apply-accom.uow.edu.au
Orientation 17 July
Lectures Commence 24 July In order to guarantee a place in the residences, application
End of Session 16 November must be submitted by:
Summer Session–2017/2018 (November-February) 31 October for studies commencing in February
May 1 for studies commencing in July
Lectures Commence 4 December
experience
End of Session 9 February
Autumn Session–2018 (February-July) ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE DATES
Orientation 20-22 February 2018
Lectures commence 26 February 2018 For entry to Length of
Start date
End of session 21 June 2018 UOW session study required
Study Abroad and Exchange 2017/18
Study Abroad and Exchange 2017/18
awaits.
18 weeks 27 February 2017
Spring Session–2018 (July–Nov)
Spring 2017 12 weeks 10 April 2017
Orientation 17 July 2018 (Tentative)
Lectures commence 23 July 2018 6 weeks 22 May 2017
End of session 15 November 2018
18 weeks 3 October 2017
Autumn 2018 12 weeks 13 November 2017
SYDNEY BUSINESS SCHOOL – SYDNEY AND 6 weeks 8 January 2018
WOLLONGONG INNOVATION CAMPUS
18 weeks 26 February 2018
Trimester 1–2017 (February-May) 12 weeks 9 April 2018
Spring 2018
Enrolment/Orientation 31 January – 1 February
6 weeks 21 May 2018
Lectures Commence 6 February
End of Session 28 April
Trimester 2–2017 (May-August)
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Enrolment/Orientation 9-10 May
Lectures Commence 15 May
End of Session 4 August
Trimester 3–2017 (August-November)
Enrolment/Orientation 15-16 August
Lectures Commence 21 August
End of Session 16 November
Trimester 1-2018
Enrolment/Orientation To be confirmed
Lectures Commence 5 February 2018
End of Session 27 April 2018LEARN MORE uow.edu.au/future/studyabroad Call +61 2 4221 3170 facebook.com/uowstudyabroad student-mobility@uow.edu.au #ThisIsUOW #UOWstudyabroad The University of Wollongong attempts to ensure the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (January 2017); however, sections may be amended without notice by the University in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. Check with the University for any updated information. UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG CRICOS: 00102E
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