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2020 International Course Guide
STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2020 FIND PATH YOUR
CONTENTS
02 Welcome to UOW College Australia
04 About Wollongong, transport and cost of living
08 Homestay and Accommodation
12 Wollongong Campus
16 UOW South Western Sydney Campus
18 Services and Support
20 Study Choices
23 University Preparation Programs
24 Diploma Programs
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28 English Courses
30 Direct Entry English Courses
31 Academic English Courses
32 Scholarships
34 Entry Requirements and How to Apply
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WELCOME
—
At UOW College Australia we are committed to providing high quality
education with a mission of “unlocking potential through learning”.
For over 30 years UOW College People are drawn to the
Australia has helped more than University of Wollongong (UOW)
30,000 students from over 70 for many reasons: to pursue
nations continue their education. accredited qualifications, gain
At UOW College Australia, we employment experience, build
respect difference because it global perspectives and access
brings individuality and a rich world-class research.
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variety of experiences to the
Every one of them is assured of
classroom. We also know that
receiving the support they need
diversity and equity help us to
to do their very best.
improve our college, enhance
innovation and assist in supporting our students to achieve The University of Wollongong has the expertise and
their educational goals. experience to help you reach your goals.
Our students learn via a range of methods including High quality, accessible research has placed us in the top
lectures, tutorials and practical sessions in specialised 250 universities worldwide, and we continue to invest in
computer and science laboratories. Our teachers are areas of national and international priority.
committed and dedicated to student learning.
UOW graduates are well respected, and consistently
UOW College Australia students benefit from a combination ranked among the top one per cent in the world by
of quality academic courses, small class sizes and our caring employers. We pride ourselves on preparing people for
culture. UOW College Australia provides the vital support emerging industries and future jobs, people who are ready
students need to succeed at university. Our class sizes to succeed in their careers and make a positive contribution
facilitate an interactive approach, ensuring an exceptional to their communities.
learning experience from our highly qualified teaching staff.
With connections to more than 400 overseas institutions,
You can be confident that UOW College Australia is the best UOW is truly an international university. We have students
possible pathway for your journey to higher education and a from more than 160 countries, and have nurtured a
university degree. welcoming multi-ethnic community that helps students
from all backgrounds settle into the Australian lifestyle and
We look forward to welcoming you to UOW College
strengthen their university experience.
Australia.
This same high quality student experiences and student
outcomes also extend to UOW College Australia.
FELIX LANCELEY
UOW College Australia offers some of the best university
General Manager
pathway programs available in Australia. This experience
UOW College Australia
is why students from UOW College Australia have been
achieving great success at the University of Wollongong for
over 30 years.
I wish you every success in your chosen study at UOW
College Australia and look forward to welcoming you to
the University of Wollongong.
PROFESSOR PAUL WELLINGS, CBE
Vice-Chancellor
University of Wollongong
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ABOUT
UOW COLLEGE
AUSTRALIA
—
UOW College Australia
has been helping students
to achieve their personal,
educational and career
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goals for over 30 years.
UOW College Australia provides pathway programs for
students to gain entry to the University of Wollongong,
while also offering a range of career ready qualifications
to prepare students for entry to the workforce. Our
expertise lies in the delivery of English language
programs, academic pathway programs, Higher
Education Diploma qualifications and Vocational
education and training.
UOW College Australia is an integral component of the
University of Wollongong and our students thrive from
studying on the University’s world-class campuses, with
access to the same academic support, accommodation,
sports, culture and entertainment facilities.
Over 95% Over 96% Over 97%
— — —
student satisfaction with learning student satisfaction with campus student satisfaction with
facilities and friendly staff environment technology and library facilities
iGraduate English Barometer (ELB) 2017/2018
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WOLLONGONG IS
A STUDENT CITY
Located on the east coast of Australia, Wollongong is home to
thousands of students making it the ideal place for you to study.
It’s a diverse, safe and friendly city, filled with many languages,
cuisines, religions and customs. A busy cultural calendar attracts
people from all over Australia and the world who enjoy a
healthy, active lifestyle. With big green mountains to the west
and the ocean to the east, here you can breathe in the fresh air,
live stress-free and focus on your studies.
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Parramatta
SYDNEY
Liverpool
Sydney Airport
Hurstville
17 beaches
Patrolled by lifeguards
Campbelltown Sutherland
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UOW
WOLLONGONG
306,591 people
0 30km Call the Wollongong region home
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Transport is Compare the
cheap and easy cost of living
Wollongong is close to Sydney – just 90 Wollongong enjoys a very reasonable cost
minutes by road or train. Once you arrive here, of living which means you can focus your
your transport options around the city are safe, efforts on your study, not your finances.
easy and cheap.
Being a student city, the cost of living in
Wollongong is lower than many other
cities in Australia, including Sydney and
Melbourne.
CAR
UOW runs a carpooling parking
program, so if you have two or AVERAGE COSTS IN WOLLONGONG*
more friends in your car, you get
free parking on campus.
EGGS
$4.56 – 12 REGULAR
FREE BUSES
Wollongong is well-connected
with buses going to all of the BREAD
surrounding suburbs.
$2.65 LOAF
Free ‘city loop’ buses run all day
and into the night, making it easy
for you to travel from campus and COLA
student accommodation to the $3.00 BOTTLE
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city centre, train station, beaches
and shopping district.
COFFEE
TRAIN $3.50 AT RUSH WITH
North Wollongong Station is a UNILIFE MEMBERSHIP
15-minute walk or a short free
shuttle bus ride from our main
campus. MILK
$1.50 - 1L
BICYCLE
UOW has more than 900 bike
racks for secure and convenient NOODLES
bike parking, and also offers a bike $0.80 INSTANT
share program.
RICE
WALK
$2.69 – 1KG
Most destinations in Wollongong
are an easy walk away.
COST AUSTRALIAN CITY RENT
You can buy an Opal Card to pay COMPARISONS PER MONTH
for trains, ferries, buses and light FOR 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT:
rail in the Wollongong region and
the greater Sydney area of NSW.
By using the system, the price for WOLLONGONG – $2,080ˆ
public transport is capped, LIVERPOOL – $2,037 ˆ
meaning you can travel as much SYDNEY CBD – $4,106ˆ
as you like and never pay more MELBOURNE CBD – $2,882◊
than $15.40 a day or $63.20 a
week.˚
* Numbeo.com, 7/3/19 ˆ NSW Department of Family and
Community Services Housing Rent and Sales September
˚Prices above were correct as of January 2019 and are subject 2018 ◊ Victorian Department of Health & Human Services
to change. Some exceptions apply, see opal.com.au Rental Report September 2018
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A PLACE TO...
From a hike in the mountains, to a swim
in the ocean and everything in between,
there’s always something happening in
Wollongong.
So, grab your mates, jump on the free
shuttle bus and see where it takes you.
SEEK ADVENTURES BE ENTERTAINED
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Go hang-gliding at Bald Hill, See a show at the Illawarra
experience skydiving over the Performing Arts Centre or listen
beach or ziplining through the to a talk or take a workshop at
forest at a nearby treetop tour. the Wollongong Art Gallery.
RELAX INDULGE
Experience what’s on in Enjoy food and drinks with a
Wollongong throughout the view at one of many cafes and
year, including the sunset restaurants overlooking the
cinema, eat street markets, Pacific Ocean in North
festivals, pop-up events, live Wollongong
music and so much more.
MEET UP
ENJOY NATURE
There are over 3,000 businesses
Interact with the native in Wollongong CBD with new
Australian animals at Symbio cafes and shops opening up all
Wildlife Park or enjoy one of the time. You can also join one
many great hikes in the of many special interest Meet
Illawarra, including Sublime Up groups going on around the
Point and Mt Keira, and see the region.
coastline stretch for miles.
Or experience the Royal HAVE FUN
National Park, which is nature’s
playground of walks, beaches Wollongong is home to 20+ live
and waterfalls. music venues, including UOW’s
UniBar. You can see more than
100 live acts each year on
SEE SOME SPORTS campus alone.
Watch the St George Illawarra
Dragons compete in the NRL,
Wollongong Wolves in the
Football or see some slam
dunks at an Illawarra Hawks
basketball game at WIN
Stadium.
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HOMESTAY AND
UOW ACCOMMODATION
—
More than 6,000 international
students from all around the world
call Wollongong home.
UOW offers a range of accommodation options conveniently
located both on-campus and in the Wollongong CBD, or you
can choose to stay in Homestay or private rental options.
UOW ACCOMMODATION
You’ll make lifelong friends with other students studying
everything from politics to polymers when you live in a
UOW residence.
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It’s a welcoming, ready-made community, with a calendar full of
social, sporting and cultural events, while 24/7 academic and
wellbeing support is right outside your door.
It’s not surprising that students who live in our residences achieve
higher academic outcomes than students choosing private
accommodation.
HOMESTAY
For those who prefer a family-oriented lifestyle, Homestays (living
with a local family in a private home) are available.
For more information see uow.college/homestay
UOW College Australia received 100% student
satisfaction for Homestay Welcome and are ranked
#1 globally and in Australia.*
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
UOW provides you with all the information you need about
private and shared accommodation. Our accommodation site
also contains information on temporary accommodation you
can use while you’re looking for a place to live.
Learn more at uow.edu.au/accommodation/liveoffcampusplace
* iGraduate English Barometer (ELB) 2017/2018.
8APPLYING FOR UOW
ACCOMMODATION
Applications for university residences
are made online at
apply-accom.uow.edu.au
A free airport pick-up service from
Sydney International Airport (60
minutes away) is provided for all newly
enrolled UOW international students
and UOW College students attending
Wollongong campus and who are
arriving in Australia for the first time.
For a full schedule of fees see
uow.edu.au/accommodation
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THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE.
GUARANTEED.
UOW Living can guarantee eligible
first-year students a place in a UOW
residence.
Knowing you’re going to have a roof
over your head is one less thing to worry
about, leaving you free to concentrate
on your studies. With a new 800-bed
residence on campus, you’re sure to
find a place that suits you.
To apply and see conditions and closing
dates, visit uow.edu.au/accommodation
9WEERONA
204 residents
Choose CITY
INTERNATIONAL
HOUSE
your
222 residents
WE
COOK CAMPUS EAST
527 residents
residence BEACH
KOOLOOBONG VILLAGE
1,258 residents
Get your university experience off to
a smooth start in a UOW residence. BANGALAY
After an easy online application, YOU COOK CAMPUS 254 residents
your weekly rent includes free wifi,
electricity, water, furniture, security
and support – no surprise bills or MARKETVIEW
144 residents
unexpected costs.
Plus all residences are connected CITY
to the campus by a free shuttle bus.
For more residence info, see
uow.edu.au/accommodation
SYDNEY
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Fairy Meadow
LOCAL BUSES Station
Route 55 Gong Shuttle (Free)
Fairy Meadow
Route 9 North Gong Shuttle (Free)
Beach
Gwynneville - Keiraville Shuttle (Free)
Drive
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NORTH
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Station
North Wollongong Beach
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Wollongong
City Beach
10 Princes Hwy StationDistance to train station
Shared (S) or private (P)
Distance to bus stop
Number of beds
Price per week
Shared rooms
(FREE shuttle)
Single rooms
bathroom
Catering
WEERONA COLLEGE Fully 204 a a S From 100m 1.4km
catered $231
Weerona College is located next door to (19 meals
Beaton Park, a large sporting complex a week)
with an indoor pool, gymnasium, tennis
courts and running track.
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Fully 222 a a S From 200m 200m
catered $231
International House is an affiliate of (19 meals
the 16 International Houses worldwide. a week)
It proudly boasts a community
representing many nations, living and
learning peacefully under the one roof.
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CAMPUS EAST Flexi- 527 a S From 300m 400m
catered $195
A five-minute walk to the beach and and self-
10-minute bus ride from the main UOW catered
campus, Campus East is located in the
beach-side suburb of Fairy Meadow.
The residence setting is spread across
large grounds, including a number of
playing fields.
KOOLOOBONG VILLAGE Self- 1,258 a a S/P From 100m 2.1km
catered $220
Located right on-campus, living at
Kooloobong Village means you’re
minutes from classes and all of UOW’s
leisure facilities. In 2018, 800 additional
beds were added to this world-class
student accommodation facility,
forming part of Kooloobong Village.
MARKETVIEW Self- 144 a P From 150m 800m
catered $294
Marketview is in the heart of
Wollongong, next to the city’s
largest shopping mall and dozens of
restaurants and cafés. You’ll also be a
short walk from Wollongong’s cultural
hotspots, including the Wollongong City
Art Gallery and the Illawarra Performing
Arts Centre (IPAC).
BANGALAY Self- 254 a a S/P From 50m 2km
catered $256
Bangalay is a new residence, located
just across the road from the main
campus. This residence features
modern facilities, landscaped outdoor
communal areas, recreation areas, study
spaces and meeting facilities.
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WOLLONGONG CAMPUS
We want all of our students to achieve their best, which is
UOW’s Wollongong campus is like a why our campus provides a friendly university community,
leafy-green suburb where you can get where you can always find help when it’s needed and a place
to belong. You’ll find facilities dedicated to academic and
everything you need. wellbeing support, as well as health services, student
accommodation, a sports precinct and events embracing
culture and entertainment.
ACHIEVE REFUEL
Get the most out of your study with 24/7 library access during You won’t go hungry with 9 coffee shops, 20+ food outlets, a
session and a range of academic support programs. bar and a supermarket all on campus, or the free bus is a
short ride into the Wollongong CBD.
12JOIN A CLUB HEAR SOME LIVE MUSIC
With more than 130 student-run clubs and societies covering More than 180 live music acts play on campus every year,
everything from religion and culture, to study groups and including UOW student musicians on the Duck Pond Lawn
camping, it’s easy to meet like-minded friends and have fun. and a busy schedule of Australian and international acts at the
Can’t find one you like? You can start your own. UOW UniBar. There’s even the Garden Party music festival held
on campus every year.
Find your tribe at clubs.uow.edu.au
Check out the upcoming gigs at unibar.uow.edu.au
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GET FIT ACTIVITIES
With your student discount, UniActive, is the place to keep fit Enjoy a full calendar of events, including outdoor cinemas,
with a 50 metre swimming pool, various courts and ovals and free food, maker’s-market and so much more right here on
80+ group exercise classes each week. You can also join one campus.
of 60 sporting teams on campus from football to underwater
hockey.
Team up at uniactive.uow.edu.au/sports
STAY HEALTHY FEEL SAFE
Take care of yourself with a health clinic, dentist and physio Our free SafeZone App and UOW Security team are here to
all on campus. A hairdresser, travel agent and post office are help ensure we have a safe and secure campus environment.
also available.
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and study spaces on 83 RING ROAD
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that includes academic
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sports, culture and Entrance A
entertainment — everything P4 58 59 60
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57 47 46 45
you need. Western Car Park
50 51 22 67
21 McKinnon
At UOW College Australia 56 52 53 54 Early Start Building
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your education.
MC UOW
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Major Pathway RING ROAD Uni Ring Road Hearing Loops Bike Storage & Change Room MC Motorcycle
Parking
Carpool UOW Permit Pay & Display Pay & Display Ticket 2P Ticket Bays – Reserved
Parking Parking Ticket parking only or UOW Permit 4.00pm-6.30pm Parking
Olympic-sized UNI
16 UOW Library swimming pool ACTIVE
PANIZZI 10 cafés
CAFE
on campus
14Tennis Courts
9
Hockey Sports Hub
Field
to
P6 P6
orthern Pool
ar Park
Oval No. 2 Wollongong 20+ FOOD OUTLETS
Innovation Campus
Oval No. 1 Fairy Meadow
13 (2km) 10 CAFES
UniActive
ADMIN ROAD
28
atm
27 TRAVEL AGENT
32
Amphi-
MEDICAL CENTRE
Administration
IHMRI: Gerard
theatre Sutton Building
66
Oval No. 3
P7 POST OFFICE
36 41 Ovals Car Park
43
McKinnon
Lawn
42 MC Sciences
2 BANKS
Teaching Facility
S C I E N C E S R OAD
RING ROAD
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35 SUPERMARKET
SCIENCES LANE
19 6
15
SMART Infrastructure Facility 3
20
18 HAIRDRESSER
SMART LANE
19 14 39
Block A
5 2 8 RETAIL OUTLETS
7 39
24 Jugglers
16 Lawn
Block B S
Library 4 39 IMTS
The East End Block C
P2
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Nth W'gong
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UniCentre
MC level E
Car Park
Entrance Eastern Entrance
BUS INTERCHANGE
TA X I R A N K
NORTHFIELDS AVENUE
IRVINE STREET
121
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Disabled Graduate House
Parking Bangalay
Construction Site
Short Term
MOTORW
MADOLINE STREET
Parking (24 hrs)
Gym, sports halls and
OVAL Many free UOW
UNI
12 UOW UniBar NO.2 sporting teams
group fitness classes ACTIVE
180 gigs on campus each year
15SOUTH
WESTERN
SYDNEY
CAMPUS
—
The UOW South Western Sydney
campus experience is unique and
specially designed for the needs of
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our students.
As a UOW College Australia student at the UOW South
Western Sydney campus in Liverpool, you ultimately become
part of a community of learning with a university that offers a
five-star educational experience.
UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA COURSES
AVAILABLE AT UOW SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY
• Diploma of Business
• Diploma of Information Technology
• English Language Courses
STUDY IN SYDNEY
UOW’s metropolitan campus in South Western Sydney
(Liverpool) provides world-class education to one of
Australia’s fastest growing urban areas. Our courses are
tailored to the region’s growing and changing workforce.
PERSONALISED STUDY
As a student at UOW, you’ll benefit from smaller class sizes
and individual attention from your teachers – who are leaders
in their respective fields of study. This is a great opportunity to
meet industry leaders and learn from the best.
FACILITIES
South Western Sydney is a vibrant and growing UOW campus
providing everything you need to make the most of your
degree, including group study rooms, computer labs, student
kitchens, an outdoor rooftop terrace and a prayer room. All of
this is located within walking distance to public transport
and Liverpool’s shopping district.
16With people from more than 150 countries calling Liverpool
home, our campus is a culturally vibrant and welcoming
place to study. UOW’s central location means you can step
out of the classroom and find yourself among a city filled
with food, shopping and entertainment.
FOOD AND COFFEE SHOPPING
For a quick coffee and something to A Westfield Shopping Centre and the
eat, you’ll find various cafes right at the Macquarie Mall shopping strip are
entrance to UOW. Alternatively, a short within a few blocks of your classroom,
walk will lead you to restaurants and making it easy to find specialty stores,
eateries offering a range of cuisines, last-minute study supplies or fit in
from a takeaway meal to international some shopping after class.
foods.
SPORT AND RECREATION
ARTS AND Take a break and visit the Georges
ENTERTAINMENT River or Lake Moore, nestled beside
A short train ride will lead you to the Liverpool city. As home to two leisure
Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre where centres, two aquatic centres,
you can see and learn about art, music numerous parks, riverside walkways,
and performing. If that’s not your style, picnic areas and sporting facilities,
visit the comic shop, karaoke bar or the Liverpool caters for the everyday
Liverpool City Library. walker to the focused athlete.
TRANSPORT Car – Liverpool has almost 5,000 car Train – Campus is only a four-minute
parking spaces available in or near the walk from Liverpool railway station.
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Bus – Liverpool boasts one of Sydney’s
first rapid bus transit-way systems, city centre, including free and low-cost With six train lines passing through, it’s
connecting you to other major areas options. easy to get in and out of the city.
around Sydney. The free community Cycling – If you choose to cycle to class,
shuttle also stops just outside campus Liverpool City Council offers a number
and is a great way to move around of bike racks in its Dewsbury Lane
Liverpool. carpark.
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UOW South Western Sydney campus Liverpool Hospital Liverpool Bus Interchange Paid parking
Liverpool City Library 4 Bigge Park Liverpool Train Station
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SUPPORTED FOR SUCCESS
—
As a UOW College Australia
student you’ll have the academic
and personal support you need to
succeed. Our size means that we
are a truly student-centred campus
with individual attention, available
staff and a personal approach. From
the day you become a UOW College
Australia student, you can expect
guidance and support.
18Work-Integrated Employment Skills Jobseeker
Learning Training Resources
You can graduate with real Through careers counselling, UOW CareerHub is an online
workplace experience and workshops and practical tool to help you find jobs,
the skills employers want by subjects, UOW Careers while UOW and UOW College
taking part in opportunities Central will show you how to Australia also has a number of
for work placement, apply for work, and help jobs available on campus. You
volunteering and our prepare you for the Australian can also attend career expos,
UniVative program. workplace. employer presentations and
access a range of online
resources.
UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA
Peer Learning Have fun Studiosity
The UOW College Peer Enjoy UOW College Australia Free, online after-hours
Learning Program is free and BBQs, sports competitions academic support available
led by current students who and other social activities to you 7 days a week.
have already completed and held most days.
excelled in the subject.
Services & Support Wellbeing Here to help
Free and confidential
You can find religious services The administrative staff at
counselling and Student
and groups, a health clinic, Building 30 reception area
Advisor support is available
dentist and free confidential can help with enrolment
to assist with personal, study
counselling services on the matters, official
and work related difficulties.
Wollongong campus. documentation, student fees,
You can also access the
libraries with flexible study accommodation enquiries,
spaces and welcoming, scholarships and much more.
knowledgeable staff.
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STUDY
CHOICES21 UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA
COURSES AND
PATHWAYS
—
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Diploma Programs:
- Business ENTRY TO RELEVANT
NATIONALLY
- Engineering RECOGNISED SECOND YEAR UOW
- Information Technology QUALIFICATION BACHELOR DEGREE*
- Nursing^
ENTRY TO DIPLOMA
University Preparation Programs:
PROGRAM OR
- Foundation Studies FIRST YEAR UOW
BACHELOR DEGREE*
English Language Programs: ENTRY TO UOW
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP) UNDERGRADUATE
- English for Tertiary Studies (ETS) OR POSTGRADUATE
- Introduction to Academic Studies (IAS) PROGRAMS*
^Subject to meeting UOW entry requirements and Faculty assessment.
*Subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.
22UNIVERSITY PREPARATION PROGRAMS
GUARANTEED* ENTRY TO FIRST-YEAR UOW BACHELOR DEGREE
Foundation Studies#
CRICOS (2 SESSION): 007732G
CRICOS (EXTENDED): 023266F
For more information visit: uow.college/foundationstudies
COURSE DESCRIPTION: PROGRESSION TO UOW:
Foundation Studies is a preparation course for students who Successful completion of Foundation Studies provides
have not met the direct entry requirements for a UOW bachelor guaranteed* entry to most UOW undergraduate Bachelor
degree. Students study a stream of subjects that are relevant to degrees. There are no pathways from this course into double
the degree they want to move into at UOW. degrees, four-year professional degrees, Law, Bachelor of
Stream 1 - Arts, Business, Commerce, Humanities, Social Science, Nursing, Bachelor of Social Work, or the Bachelor of Economics
or and Finance.
Stream 2 - Business Information systems, Information
Technology, or
Steam 3 - Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Nuclear
Science, Physics, or
Stream 4 - Health Science, Nutrition Science, Science.
In the three-session Foundation Studies Extended program,
students will complete a common first semester which
comprises Academic Skills English, Academic Skills
Mathematics, People and Society, and Environmental Science.
The first session enables students to develop the skills required
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to succeed in the second and third sessions of the Foundation
Studies program.
INTAKES:
Autumn Session (February)
Spring session (June)
Summer Session (October)
CAMPUS:
UOW Wollongong
DURATION:
Two sessions over 8 months or three sessions over 12 months
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Foundation Studies (2 sessions):
• Stream 1 - Minimum ATAR 40 (or equivalent).
• Stream 2 and Stream 4 - Minimum ATAR 40 (or equivalent),
plus minimum 60% for Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2.
• Stream 3 - Minimum ATAR 40 (or equivalent), plus minimum
80% for Year 12 Mathematics Standard 2, PLUS
• Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and
Writing ( or equivalent).
Foundation Studies Extended (3 sessions):
• Completion of Australian Year 11 or equivalent, PLUS
• Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.0 with 5.0 in Reading and
Writing, or equivalent.
Students may be considered as meeting the English language
requirements if successfully completing two years of secondary
or tertiary study at an approved institution where the language of
instruction was English; and was located in a country where the
official language is English. For further information, please visit
UOW Course Finder.
* Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.
# This course is accredited by the University of Wollongong (CRICOS: 00102E) and is delivered by UOW College Australia (CRICOS: 02723D). This course is not available to
students from South Asia (India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh).
23DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
GUARANTEED* ENTRY TO SECOND-YEAR UOW BACHELOR DEGREE
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION
Diploma of Business Diploma of Engineering#
CRICOS (2 SESSION): 057231C CRICOS (2 SESSION): 083351A
For more information visit: uow.college/dipbus2 For more information visit: uow.college/dipeng2
CRICOS (3 SESSION): 057232B CRICOS (3 SESSION): 091524G
For more information visit: uow.college/dipbus3 For more information visit: uow.college/dipeng3
COURSE DESCRIPTION: COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Diploma of Business is an in-depth preparation program The Diploma of Engineering is designed to provide a guaranteed*
which provides guaranteed* entry into the second year of a pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Commerce at UOW. (Honours) at UOW. The program will support you in developing
tertiary learning skills to help you to achieve your goals for
Tertiary skills development are embedded in all subjects in
university studies. The three session Diploma provides tertiary
the Diploma of Business which prepares you for successful
academic skills, training in English language proficiency, and
participation in the second year of the degree. Emphasis is on
introductory mathematics and physics subjects, and one elective
a range of oral, written and presentation skills, including group
business subject.
work. Assessment is by practical tasks, essays, mid-session tests
and final examinations. Subjects have a lecture and tutorial Students will study the core first year subjects of the Faculty
format, or lecture and laboratory format, timetabled over of Engineering and Information Sciences at UOW. This course
five days. offers you the opportunity to focus on an area of speciality
by undertaking elective subjects aligned with the disciplines
INTAKES: of engineering that you would like to pursue. The Faculty of
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Autumn Session (February) Engineering and Information Sciences at UOW is an Associate
Spring session (June) Member of the Group of Eight Australian Engineers and
Associates.
Summer Session (October)
INTAKES:
CAMPUS:
Autumn Session (February) – 2 Session program only
UOW Wollongong Summer Session (October) – 3 Session program only
UOW South Western Sydney: Autumn (2 Session program only) and
Summer (3 Session program only)
CAMPUS:
UOW Wollongong
DURATION:
DURATION:
Two sessions over 8 months or three sessions over 12 months
Two sessions over 8 months or three sessions over 12 months
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Diploma of Business (2 Session):
Diploma of Engineering (2 Session):
• Minimum ATAR 45, PLUS
• Minimum ATAR 60 (or equivalent), PLUS
• Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 5.5 in Reading and
• Minimum 50% in Year 12 HSC Mathematics 2 Unit and Physics,
Writing or equivalent.
PLUS
Diploma of Business (3 Session):
• Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 5.5 in Reading and
• Minimum ATAR 40, PLUS Writing or equivalent.
• Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and Diploma of Engineering (3 Session):
Writing, or equivalent.
• Minimum ATAR 55 (or equivalent), PLUS
If any of the above entry requirements are not met, applications
• Minimum Year 12 HSC Mathematics 2 Unit (any result) or
will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking into account the
minimum 80% in Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2, PLUS
applicant’s work and life experience. If a student has completed
high school in Australia, a HSC result assessment may also be • Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and
considered to determine entry. Students may be considered Writing.
as meeting the English language requirements if successfully If any of the above entry requirements are not met, applications
completing two years of secondary or tertiary study at an will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking into account the
approved institution where the language of instruction was applicant’s work and life experience. If a student has completed
English; and was located in a country where the official language high school in Australia, a HSC result assessment may also be
is English. For further information, please visit UOW Course Finder. considered to determine entry. Students may be considered
PROGRESSION TO UOW: as meeting the English language requirements if successfully
completing two years of secondary or tertiary study at an
If you achieve a final mark of at least 50 per cent in all subjects approved institution where the language of instruction was
of the Diploma of Business you will receive 48 credit points (entry English; and was located in a country where the official language
to second year) towards a Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of is English. For further information, please visit UOW Course Finder.
Commerce offered at all UOW campuses.
PROGRESSION TO UOW:
If you achieve a final mark of at least 50 per cent in all subjects
of the Diploma of Engineering, you will receive 48 credit points
(entry to second year) towards a Bachelor of Engineering
(Honours) at UOW.
*Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements. # This course is accredited by the University of Wollongong
24 (CRICOS: 00102E) and is delivered by UOW College Australia.Diploma of Information Technology
CRICOS (2 SESSION): 057233A
For more information visit: uow.college/dipit2
CRICOS (3 SESSION): 057234M
For more information visit: uow.college/dipit3
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Diploma of Information Technology (IT) provides a
guaranteed* pathway into the second year of a Bachelor of
Information Technology, Bachelor of Business Information
Systems, or Bachelor of Computer Science at UOW.
The Diploma of IT covers a range of information systems,
information technology and business topics, including structured
programming, and techniques and technologies of systems
analysis, and will help you build you skills for a future in IT.
INTAKES:
Autumn Session (February)
Spring session (July)
Summer Session (October)
CAMPUS:
UOW Wollongong
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UOW South Western Sydney: Autumn (2 Session program only),
Spring (2 Session program only) and Summer (3 Session program
only)
DURATION:
Two sessions over 8 months or three sessions over 12 months
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Diploma of Information Technology (2 Session):
• Minimum ATAR 55 (or equivalent), PLUS
• Minimum 60% in Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2, PLUS
• Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 5.5 in Reading and
Writing or equivalent.
Diploma of Information Technology (3 Session):
• Minimum ATAR 50 (or equivalent), PLUS
• Minimum 60% in Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2, PLUS
• Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.0 in Reading and
Writing, or equivalent.
If any of the above entry requirements are not met, applications
will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking into account the
applicant’s work and life experience. If a student has completed
high school in Australia, a HSC result assessment may also be
considered to determine entry. Students may be considered
as meeting the English language requirements if successfully
completing two years of secondary or tertiary study at an
approved institution where the language of instruction was
English; and was located in a country where the official language
is English. For further information, please visit UOW Course Finder
PROGRESSION TO UOW:
If you achieve a final mark of at least 50 per cent in all subjects of
the Diploma of Information Technology you will receive 48 credit
points (entry to second year) towards a Bachelor of Information
Technology, Bachelor of Business Information Systems, or
Bachelor of Computer Science at UOW.
25DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
ELIGIBLE TO APPLY TO SECOND-YEAR UOW BACHELOR DEGREE
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION
HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing
CRICOS: 094531F
For more information visit: uow.college/dipnursing
COURSE DESCRIPTION: DELIVERY:
The Diploma of Nursing is designed to assist you to develop You will learn through face-to-face delivery, including
your knowledge, skills, and attributes for practice as an Enrolled tutorials and lectures on campus, clinical and laboratory
Nurse. You will learn how to communicate effectively with simulations undertaken at the world-class UOW School of
patients and other staff, administer and monitor medications, Nursing’s Simulation Centre and clinical placement (successful
manage the care of wounds and prepare health assessments completion of 400 hours over 10 weeks).
and care plans. You will also benefit from clinical placements in
which you will work as part of a team and under the supervision PROGRESSION TO UOW:
of Registered Nurses. This is a nationally recognised qualification Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Nursing
that is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Nursing at UOW and if
Accreditation Council (ANMAC). admission is approved, will be awarded 48 credit points (entry
Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Nursing are into the second year). Following successful completion of the
eligible to apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Diploma of Nursing, students are required to apply to UOW and
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The Diploma will be subject to UOW entry requirements including faculty
of Nursing can be used to apply for entry into the second year assessment. Students must also achieve NMBA registration as
of the Bachelor of Nursing at UOW or as direct entry into the an Enrolled Nurse and successfully complete the UOW Bachelor
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workforce following NMBA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. of Nursing Orientation Program via distance learning prior to
course commencement. Students who successfully complete
INTAKES: the Diploma of Nursing may also use this qualification to apply
Autumn Session (February) for a range of bachelor degrees at UOW.
Spring Session (July)
CAMPUS:
UOW Wollongong
DURATION:
Three sessions over 18 months. You will have a minimum of 20
scheduled course contact hours per week.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• Completed Australian HSC (or equivalent Australian
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education) or international
equivalent, OR
• A Certificate IV or international equivalent (deemed as
equivalent to completion of HSC), PLUS
• Complete a UOW College Australia basic numeracy online
assessment with results of exit level three or higher, PLUS
• 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.
*Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements.
2627 UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA
ENGLISH COURSES
Want to improve your English but not necessarily progress to a university degree? Then these
courses are for you.
General English English Plus Uni
CRICOS: 057140F* CRICOS: 057138M
CAMPUS: CAMPUS:
UOW Wollongong UOW Wollongong
WHO IS IT FOR? WHO IS IT FOR?
General English courses are for students who want to improve For higher level General English students who also want to
their all-round English language skills for everyday use, work or experience university study.
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 WHAT DOES IT OFFER?
listening, reading, writing and speaking. English Plus Uni provides an opportunity to study English and
also participate in an academic course to fully experience
WHAT DOES IT OFFER?
university life. You will attend English classes designed to
The courses provide students with the opportunity to learn develop a broad range of language skills for 14 hours per week
English within the context of both Australian and international while studying one or two first-year undergraduate (bachelor)
culture and prepare interested students for more formal subjects at UOW for the remaining six hours per week of your
academic study. Students are provided with opportunities study program. You will have the opportunity to develop skills
to acquire and practise their language skills in an interactive that are needed for university study. The number of subjects you
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language environment including excursion activities. study depends on the university session.
WHAT DO I STUDY? WHAT DO I STUDY?
There are five levels of study in the General English program There are a range of subjects available to study from all five
and you will enter at the level that best suits your English ability. faculties at UOW. There are 20 hours of formal lessons per week.
This course is designed to improve your skills in all areas of 6 hours per week are dedicated to UOW subjects and 14 hours
language. English Studies 1, 2, and 3 provide students with the per week for English classes.
language they need in the real world including language for
It is not compulsory for English Plus Uni students to submit
work, study, travel and international communication. Grammar
assignments for subjects audited; however they are encouraged
and vocabulary are set within real-life situations and reading and
to participate in all aspects of the course.
writing tasks are designed to practise a new language.
In English Studies 4 and 5 the course focuses on speaking HOW LONG IS THE COURSE AND WHAT ARE THE ENTRY
fluency and improving listening and comprehension skills in a REQUIREMENTS?
wide range of social, professional and academic situations. The course length is approximately 15-18 weeks. The course is
Language skills are developed within a wide range of high designed to coincide with UOW session dates and can vary in
interest topics with an international and business perspective. length according to the time of year and session. Students need
There are 20 hours of formal lessons per week. to have completed high school and have an English level of IELTS
5.5 Reading and Writing 5.0 or equivalent to begin university
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE AND WHAT ARE THE ENTRY subjects.
REQUIREMENTS?
WHERE DOES IT LEAD?
Courses run from 2-48 weeks (depending on your entry level).
Students may enrol in English Studies 4 and 5 for a minimum of English Plus Uni is designed as a standalone course. You have
two weeks. the opportunity to meet and interact with Australian university
students and experience a Western tertiary education system.
Course Entry Requirement: Students from offshore institutions may choose to undertake this
as part of a Study Abroad experience.
English Studies 1 (Elementary) Overall IELTS of 3.0 or lower
English Studies 2 (Pre-intermediate) Overall IELTS of 3.5
English Studies 3 (Intermediate) Overall IELTS of 4.0
English Studies 4 (Intermediate/Upper Overall IELTS of 4.5
Intermediate)
English Studies 5 (Upper Intermediate) Overall IELTS of 5.0 or higher
WHERE DOES IT LEAD?
General English is normally a standalone course. However, you
can progress to the English for Academic Purposes course, or a
specialised course such as IELTS Preparation or English Plus Uni.
* 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).
28Preparation for IELTS Introduction to Academic Studies (IAS)
CRICOS: 057142D* CRICOS: 057141E*
CAMPUS: CAMPUS:
UOW Wollongong UOW Wollongong
WHO IS IT FOR? WHO IS IT FOR?
For students who want to improve their English and for students For students who have already met university entry
who need to prepare for an IELTS test. requirements in their chosen undergraduate or postgraduate
degree course and want to improve their academic skills before
WHAT DOES IT OFFER? commencing undergraduate or postgraduate study.
You will be introduced to the IELTS test format and develop the
WHAT DOES IT OFFER?
skills you will need for the test.
This is a ‘top-up’ course that builds additional support,
WHAT DO I STUDY? confidence and academic skills to maximise performance in
You will focus on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. university study. The course covers critical thinking and analysis,
There are 20 hours of formal lessons per week. university level essay writing, library and research skills, academic
study skills, seminar presentation and tutorial participation skills.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE AND WHAT ARE THE ENTRY There are 20 hours of formal lessons per week.
REQUIREMENTS?
WHAT DO I STUDY?
The course runs for six weeks and intakes are every six weeks.
Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.0 with 5.0 in Reading and The IAS course emphasises academic writing and presentation
skills.
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Writing is required, or the equivalent in another recognised test
of English. HOW LONG IS THE COURSE AND WHAT ARE THE ENTRY
WHERE DOES IT LEAD? REQUIREMENTS?
Upon completion you will be ready to sit an IELTS test at UOW The course runs for six weeks. Intakes are twice per year, prior
College Australia or at another registered IELTS testing centre. to UOW Autumn and Spring session start dates. The entry
requirement is an unconditional offer for a UOW degree course.
WHERE DOES IT LEAD?
On completion of IAS, students will proceed to a UOW degree
course as per their unconditional offer.
STUDY TOURS UOW College Australia Study Tours are a great way
to improve your English through cultural exchange
and to experience the Australian culture firsthand.
Our tailored itineraries allow students to:
• Practice English language skills through lively and
interactive lessons
• Enjoy the Australian way of life
• Visit local schools and make new friends
• Learn outside the classroom through cultural
activities, industry visits and volunteer
opportunities
• Experience nature and meet our local wildlife
• Stay with local families
If you are interested in finding out more
about Study Tours at UOW College Australia, visit
uow.college/study-tours
* 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).
29DIRECT ENTRY ENGLISH COURSES
For those with intermediate to advanced English skills, these courses provide a direct entry pathway to
both undergraduate and postgraduate study at UOW. Successful completion allows admission to UOW
without having to sit an IELTS test when minimum UOW English language requirements are met.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND INTAKES
English for Tertiary Studies (ETS)
For entry to UOWCA Diploma courses and UOW undergraduate
CRICOS: 059174B* and postgraduate courses with a minimum entry requirement
of IELTS 6.0 Academic (Reading and Writing 6.0), the following
ETS entry requirements apply:
CAMPUS:
UOW Wollongong Course Duration Intakes Entry Requirements
UOW South Western Sydney (limited intakes available) ETS 6 6 weeks Six times per year IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with
UOW Sydney Business School (limited intakes available) 5.5 in Reading or Writing
bands
WHO IS IT FOR?
English for Tertiary Studies is for students who need to improve ETS 12 12 weeks Six times per year IELTS 5.5 (Academic)
their English in order to gain admission to undergraduate or with 5.0 in Reading and
postgraduate university study. Writing bands
WHAT DOES IT OFFER? ETS 18 18 weeks Five times IELTS 5.0 (Academic)
per year with 5.0 in Reading and
ETS prepares students who have intermediate or above English Writing bands
skills for successful participation in all aspects of academic
life, and improves their English ability to levels required for
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successful university study.
For entry to UOWCA Diploma courses and UOW undergraduate
WHAT DO I STUDY? and postgraduate courses with a minimum entry requirement
You will focus on study skills, language development, university of IELTS 6.5 Academic (Reading and Writing 6.0), the following
level research and essay writing seminar presentation and ETS entry requirements apply:
lecture note-taking skills, as well as critical thinking and analysis.
Course Duration Intakes Entry Requirements
There are 22 hours of formal lessons per week.
ETS 6 6 weeks Six times per year IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE? 6.0 in Reading or Writing
There are three study options – 6, 12 or 18 weeks (based on your bands, no bands less
entry level). than 5.5
WHERE DOES IT LEAD? ETS 12 12 weeks Six times per year IELTS 6.0 (Academic)
with 5.5 in Reading and
Successful completion leads to guaranteed entry into UOW Writing bands
programs when minimum entry requirements for UOW are
satisfied**. ETS 18 18 weeks Five times IELTS 5.5 (Academic)
per year with 5.0 in Reading and
Writing bands
* 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).
** Academic and English language entry requirements to UOW courses apply. Please refer to Course Finder for details.
30ACADEMIC ENGLISH COURSES
English preparation courses are for students who wish to improve their academic English skills
before starting university study.
WHEN ARE THE INTAKES?
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Every six weeks
CRICOS: 057131G*
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE AND WHAT ARE THE ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS?
CAMPUS: From 6-48 weeks (dependent on your entry level).
UOW Wollongong
UOW South Western Sydney (limited intakes available) Course Entry Requirement:
WHO IS IT FOR? Academic Skills 1 Overall IELTS 4.5 (4.0 in Reading and Writing)
Students who have an intermediate to advanced understanding Academic Skills 2 Overall IELTS of 4.5 (Reading and Writing –
of English. one must be at least 4.5 and the other at
least 4.0)
WHAT DOES IT OFFER?
EAP offers a varied length of English study to assist in the Academic Skills 3 Overall IELTS of 5.0 (4.5 in Reading and
development of core and academic English skills in preparation Writing)
for UOW College Foundation Studies and Diploma courses.
WHAT DO I STUDY? WHERE DOES IT LEAD?
You will study three Academic Skills Modules. These will Successful completion of this course leads to either a Direct
develop your core English skills as well as provide you with more Entry English Course, Foundation Studies or Diploma program.
academic English language. There are 20 hours of formal lessons
per week.
UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA
WHICH ENGLISH COURSE?
English Course Who For Entry Level Purpose Progression
English for Academic Intermediate to Advanced IELTS 4.5-5 Improve basic English Standalone course OR
Purposes (EAP) English students skills in preparation for can lead to Direct Entry
higher level academic English courses OR
English study Foundation/Diploma
courses
English for Tertiary Intermediate English IELTS 5.0-6.0 (Writing 5.0 Improve English skills to Direct entry to
Studies (ETS) students or 5.5) gain entry to university postgraduate /
courses undergraduate
Introduction to High level English Met direct entry English Additional English Direct entry to
Academic Studies (IAS) students requirements for UOW and academic study postgraduate/
degree preparation before undergraduate
commencing degree
General English Students who want No required level of Improve English skills Standalone course OR
to improve English for English. Applicants are for everyday usage, not can lead to EAP or other
everyday use/work placed on arrival. necessarily for progression specialised English
to university courses
English plus Uni Students who want IELTS 5.5 (Reading and To improve English Standalone course OR
to improve English Writing 5.0) skills and gain exposure can lead to EAP or other
and sample study in a to university study by specialised English
university course auditing one or two courses
subjects
IELTS Test Preparation Students who need to sit IELTS 5.0 (Reading and Develop reading, writing, To sit for the IELTS test
an IELTS test Writing 5.0) listening and speaking
English skills to the
required level
* 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).
31SCHOLARSHIPS
—
At UOW College Australia we strive to help students achieve their educational goals. We offer a
number of scholarships that cover partial costs of a range of courses. These scholarships are for
particular international student cohorts that have been identified by UOW College Australia to
encourage their participation in higher education.
UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA
SCHOLARSHIPS
UOW College Australia offers a range of tuition scholarships
of up to 50% for students from selected countries for
English Language, Vocational and Academic pathway
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courses.
uow.college/intscholar
UOW SCHOLARSHIPS
UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE
SCHOLARSHIPS (UES)
The UES offers a 30 per cent reduction off the normal
annual course tuition fee for the duration of the course, up
to a maximum of four years.
There is no limit to the number of UES available, however to
be considered, you must meet the academic criteria.
For dates and criteria see uow.edu.au/future/international
You may be eligible if you have excellent results in one of
the following categories:
HOW DO I APPLY?
• Australian Year 12 or equivalent international secondary
school qualification No need to apply for these scholarships, you can
• Foundation Studies programs approved for direct simply complete the Application Form for your course
admission to Bachelor degrees and offered at an and the scholarship will be assessed and awarded as
institution recognised by UOW appropriate. To be eligible to receive a scholarship,
• Diploma or other academic pathway programs approved
an applicant must be a citizen of an eligible country
for admission with credit exemption from an institution
and must be residing in that country at the time of
with which UOW has a formal agreement
• Up to one year of study in a Bachelor degree at a application.
recognised university, where there is no credit exemption
awarded to study at UOW
The UES is available to students enrolling in Bachelor
degrees at UOW (Australian campuses only) except for the
following: Doctor of Medicine; Nursing; 4 year Nutrition
& Dietetics; 4 year Exercise Science & Rehabilitation; and
Education, Social Work; and Psychology (all degrees).
32UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA
The teachers are very helpful and friendly
which makes me happy and the study
easier. The students in my classes are from
many different countries and I believe
making friends and contacts throughout
the world will help me a lot in my future
career. Wollongong is a great place to live
and has Indian restaurants and all the
facilities I need, including a free bus service.
After graduating from my Diploma, I look
forward to starting in the second year of
the Bachelor of Information Technology at
UOW. I am really grateful that UOW College
Australia has helped me to prepare for
Bachelor study and recommend studying
at UOW College Australia to others.
—
ARNAV
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FROM INDIA
DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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