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A TIME TO FIND ANSWERS YOURSELF Welcome to the University of Wollongong South Western Sydney Inside campus (UOW SWS) located in the UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG heart of Liverpool and offering world STUDYING AT SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY Campus life 4 class education in one of Australia’s Tools for success 6 fastest growing urban areas. Life in Liverpool 9 Getting to and around Liverpool 10 It’s an exciting time for the campus which has continuously expanded its course offering since opening its doors in 2017. Our undergraduate COURSE OPTIONS students have an ever-increasing choice of internationally-recognised How to read this guide 13 degrees across business, commerce, computer science, communication and Study choices overview 14 media studies*, information technology, international studies, nursing, law Business 15 and a growing range of double degrees. Our postgraduate offerings include computer science, nursing international and social work qualifying. Communication and Media 18 Information & Communication Technology 20 Our small class sizes and face-to-face learning opportunities provide our International Studies 24 students with a higher quality of learning than many other Sydney-based universities, earning UOW the title of being ranked number one university Law 27 in NSW/ACT*. Nursing 30 Social Work 33 For students who live in Sydney’s South West and want to study at UOW, our modern campus offers the convenience of being able to study close to OTHER INFORMATION home, with Liverpool train station just a few minutes walk away. Scholarships 35 We celebrate diversity at UOW and welcome students from more than 160 Domestic student application 36 different countries. Liverpool is one of Sydney’s most vibrant and diverse International student application 37 cultural hubs with a rich arts and cultural scene; including festivals, Pathway programs 38 entertainment, food and art-based experiences our students can embrace. Costs 40 The campus works together with the community of South Western Sydney, Important Dates 41 to break down barriers to education and inspire people thinking about studying at university, to be fearless in their pursuit of purpose. We look forward to welcoming you. PROFESSOR ALISON JONES DVC (Health & Communities) *2019 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 1
WHERE FROM HERE DOORS TO EVERY OPEN CORNER 2020 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE We’re here to open doors and support your A globally recognised and respected UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG choices, while giving you the freedom and degree from UOW is your passport resources to chase your dream career. to a world of opportunity. PERSONALISED HANDS-ON HIGHLY-EMPLOYABLE A GLOBAL COMMUNITY SPREAD YOUR WINGS INTERNATIONALLY While UOW offers more than 200 Practical experiences are incorporated UOW will help you stand out in a crowded UOW’s partnerships with industry, UOW has a wide range of opportunities RECOGNISED undergraduate degrees, you’re more than into every UOW degree. With five- job market. Our UOWx program connects communities and governments opens up both locally and abroad. UOW students, staff and graduates live, just a face in the crowd. Our lecturers are star learning resources and strong you with more than 150 different types placement and internship opportunities work and study in every corner of the –– Complete a semester or short course passionate, approachable and supportive industry partnerships, you'll get of paid and volunteer roles that will be abroad. While UOW students are out world. Through industry collaborations, exchange overseas. industry leaders. Some degrees let the opportunity to gain real-world recognised on your official UOWx Record exploring and learning, international we have built a strong international –– Complete an industry placement with you experience different study areas experiences through internships, for you to show to future employers. students come here to join our UOW family reputation. It’s one reason why UOW an organisation in another country. before specialising, while others let you work placements, practical classes, in Australia, making our local campuses a graduates are ranked among the top one Many UOW degrees are accredited –– Join our Global Honours program to choose multiple majors or electives as industry projects and competitions. global community of their own. per cent in the world by global employers. with relevant industry bodies to study, live and travel in some of the — you progress. This flexibility ensures This means you will graduate with the your degree is highly-personalised. skills employers want and the confidence ensure your degree opens up as many career options as possible. world’s most vibrant cities. –– Learn another language as a major or — — Top 20 to succeed outside the classroom. — — minor part of your course. Top 1% Top rated — 75.5% 16th best young university Rating for UOW graduates university overall in NSW/ACT.1 5 stars of UOW graduates secure full-time in the world.1 Top 250 by global employers.3 Overall Experience, Skills Development, employment within four months.3 Among the world’s universities.2 Student Support Learning Resources, Learner Engagement, Student That’s higher than Macquarie Retention and Staff Qualifications.2 University, University of Melbourne, WSU, ANU, Canberra University and University of Newcastle. 1. QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2019 1. Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2019 2. 218th in the world – QS World University Rankings 2019, 201-250 band – Times Higher Education. World University Rankings 2019, 246th in the world – Academic 2. Good Universities Guide 2019 Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2018 3. Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) as at February 2019 3. QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019 2 3
CLOSE TO HOME Our campus in Liverpool provides greater choice for people throughout Sydney and surrounding areas who prefer to study locally in the South Western Sydney region. Campus life STUDY IN LIVERPOOL JOIN THE CLUB UOW’s metropolitan campus in South Get involved and find like-minded people The UOW South Western Sydney 2020 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE Western Sydney (Liverpool) provides through UOW’s student clubs and societies. If none of the existing clubs or societies campus experience is unique and world-class education to one of Australia’s fastest growing urban areas. Our degrees take your fancy, it’s easy to start your own specially designed for the needs of UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG are tailored to the region’s expanding and like the new UOW South Western Sydney changing workforce. Gamers Club and Society X. our students. As a UOW student in Liverpool, you ultimately become part of a community of learning with a university that offers a five-star educational experience. UOW received the top rating in all student experience measures in the 2019 edition of The Good Universities Guide, including for student experience and retention. STUDY ABROAD AND EXCHANGE This is why our students are among the happiest and the most satisfied. We are committed to providing you UOW can take you all around the world. with access to a range of opportunities both inside and If you want to get more from your degree, outside the classroom. So grab a coffee, meet new friends consider a semester exchange or short and enjoy an exceptional learning experience at UOW in course program. It’s your passport to a truly Liverpool. global education. Learn more at uow.edu.au/student/exchange FACILITIES UOW OUTREACH PROGRAMS South Western Sydney is a vibrant and The University of Wollongong has a strong growing UOW campus providing everything commitment to its communities, working you need to make the most of your degree, with local school students across the region including computer labs, student kitchens, to support their aspirations towards higher a recreation space, dedicated quiet study education. Get involved by becoming an areas and a prayer room. All of this is located In2Uni Mentor and give back while gaining within walking distance to public transport recognised and meaningful experiences. and Liverpool’s shopping district. Find out more at uow.info/in2unimentors 4 5
Tools for With flying colours You’re welcome here The x-factor success Peer Assisted Study Sessions Our UOWx program connects (PASS) are free group sessions, you with more than 150 different The Ally program is a visible attached to subjects that over time, types of paid and volunteer network of empathetic people who have proven to be challenging for roles, including leading a student are allies of lesbian, gay, bisexual, students. The sessions are led by team, mentoring students or We are a student-centred university. current students who have already transgender and intersex students volunteering for a cause. and staff. This means more one-on-one excelled in the subject. attention, friendly and available staff, dedicated supervisors and a personal approach. Eye on the prize Mind, body Here to help The UOW Careers team will and soul Free services are available to help you plan for your future help you succeed in your studies, UOW Wellbeing is here to help 2020 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE career, offering opportunities and including Careers Support, you maintain a healthy, happy practical workshops to take you Counselling, Disability Services, life balance and keep you on from student to professional. Learning Development, Peer track with workshops, events UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Assisted Study Sessions (PASS), and more. Peer Academic Coaches and Student Support Advisors. Hit the books Access all areas Upskill (and more) We want to ensure that students The Learning Co-Op has free with a disability realise their academic services – online and Students can access library full academic potential, so be in-person– to save you time, build resources and study spaces via our sure to contact UOW’s Disability your skills and help you succeed partnership with Liverpool City Services for information about the with your studies. Library. Resources on offer include additional support available. computers, printing, photocopying and borrowing books. Online resources are also available via UOW’s library website. I chose to study at UOW South Western Sydney because I had heard so much about how the culture is amazing. Everyone is so inviting and they really allow you to find yourself. It also has a laid back feel to it and so many rooms for studying, relaxing and also a rooftop for BBQ’s and socialising. ALEXANDRA BACHELOR OF BUSINESS 6 7
Life in Liverpool UOW South Western As one of the largest and fastest Sydney Campus Parramatta growing urban areas in Australia, SYDNEY LIVERPOOL Liverpool offers everything in the Sydney Airport 2020 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE way of food, shopping and lifestyle. Hurstville ay Campbelltown Sutherland aw UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Whether your ideal study break is r ay ou aw 1h ns retail therapy, a walk in the park rox i 0m App or a picnic by the Georges River, x3 Appro UOW’s campus on Moore Street is WOLLONGONG just a short walk away. 0 30km SHOPPING FOOD Liverpool is a city that spoils you for choice with You don’t need to go far to satisfy your appetite Westfield Shopping Centre, the Macquarie Mall between lectures or tutorials, there are a variety of shopping strip and Liverpool Plaza all within a few food outlets on almost every street. Spice up your blocks of your classroom. lunch break with an Indian curry, grab some treats from an Afghani bakery or order some pizza or Thai ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT food. If you prefer to pack some food, make the most of UOW’s kitchen facilities on campus. A short train ride down the Georges River will lead you to the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, where you can COFFEE see and learn about art, music and performing. If that’s not your style, visit the comic shop, karaoke bar or the If you only have a five minute break between classes, Liverpool City Library. you can find a quick caffeine fix from a cafe right at the entrance to UOW. Alternatively, a short walk will take you to numerous venues including the Blackrose Bar and Cafe where you’ll find coffee, Italian food and Pictured left: UOW commissioned Claire cocktails or head to Ristretto and Co for a gourmet Foxton (artist and UOW alumna) to paint a breakfast, a coffee or a scoop of gelato. large mural in the heart of Liverpool depicting SWS law and international studies student Adi SPORT AND RECREATION Holmes. It represents Adi’s story of strength and determination to fearlessly follow her purpose Take a break and visit the Georges River or Lake to advocate for the Free West Papua movement. Moore, nestled beside Liverpool city. As home to two leisure centres, two aquatic centres and numerous parks, riverside walkways, picnic areas and sporting facilities, Liverpool caters for the everyday walker to the focused athlete. 8 9
Getting to and Elizabeth Dr around Liverpool 2 3 Elizabet h St ore Ave wy Hume H Collinm The city of Liverpool has six train lines Elizabet h St passing through the area, and boasts t Bigge S ge St one of Sydney’s first rapid bus transit- Moore St Colle 4 way systems, making it easy for students 2020 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE to travel to and from the UOW South Moore St Western Sydney campus. UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Memori al Ave TRAIN BUS The UOW South Western Sydney campus is only a four-minute Liverpool boasts one of Sydney’s first rapid bus transit-way walk from Liverpool railway station. This station caters for an systems. The Liverpool to Parramatta bus transit-way is a average of 22,000 commuters each day, making it one of the most dedicated 20km bus priority transport route linking the two major wy serviced stations on the Sydney rail network. Travel time to central centres via the industrial areas of Wetherill Park and Smithfield. Hume H Sydney on the Airport and South line is an average of 30 minutes. There are a number of operators running bus services within the Train travel time from UOW South Western Sydney campus to: Liverpool local government area. For more information please refer NORTH –– Bankstown 27 mins to Trip Planner transportnsw.info Ne –– Campbelltown 23 mins wb rid ge –– Wolli Creek 38 mins CYCLING Rd With the construction of the Harris Park to Merrylands railway If you choose to cycle to class, Liverpool City Council offers a link, Liverpool passengers also have direct railway access to the number of bike racks in its Dewsbury Lane carpark. Western line and centres such as Parramatta, Penrith and the Blue Mountains. FREE COMMUNITY SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE CAR Liverpool City Council offers a free community shuttle bus, Liverpool has almost 5,000 car parking spaces available in or near which operates Monday to Friday and is en-route to the UOW the city centre. These include free and low-cost options, short and South Western Sydney campus. long stay. For more information visit liverpool.nsw.gov.au The community shuttle is an easy method for getting around Driving time from Liverpool Campus to: Liverpool. UOW students do not need a ticket. Just refer to the timetable, look out for the bus and jump on board. –– Sydney (CBD) 60 mins –– Parramatta 35 mins liverpool.nsw.gov.au/services KEY –– Hurstville 30 mins FREE Community Shuttle Bus Liverpool Hospital Liverpool train station –– Wollongong 65 mins –– Bankstown 25 mins UOW South Western Sydney campus 4 Bigge Park Free parking –– Campbelltown 25 mins Liverpool City Library Dewsbury Lane bike rack parking Paid park ing 2 Westfield Liverpool Liverpool Bus Interchange 10 11
How to read this guide This is an example of how we have presented our degrees in this guide: Bachelor of International Studies - Bachelor of Commerce Degree name ATAR – Selection Rank or IB Address for detailed required for guaranteed entry go.uow.edu.au/bistud-bcomm information about this degree. into the UOW degrees offered The Universities Admission at South Western Sydney. ATAR – SR 75 Centre (UAC) code used when See page 36 for details IB 26 applying to a degree. For more UOW courses start every information visit uac.edu.au UAC 751314 CHOOSE year in Session 1 (February) and/ DURATION 4.5 years Normal minimum full-time or Session 2 (July). See inside duration of this degree. back cover for key dates. STARTS IN Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July) CRICOS 069057B The Commonwealth Register International English Language of Institutions and Courses for Testing System (IELTS) IELTS Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) Overseas Students (CRICOS) code requirements for this degree. to show this is an accredited Minimum requirements are degree for overseas students. A COURSE PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION indicated as Overall, Reading The Bachelor of Commerce enables graduates to meet some 2020 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE (R), Writing (W), Listening (L), Accreditation given to the Speaking (S). For more info membership requirements of relevant professional associations. degree by relevant professional visit uow.edu.au/future/ For more information, visit business.uow.edu.au/professional- organisations. international/apply/english recognition UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG (TO SUCCESS) Our Bachelor degrees offer you many options to specialise and UOW College pathways and programs open up a different avenue combine interests. These degrees are very flexible and offer a wide into the University of Wollongong. You can select from our three range of majors, giving you the freedom to focus your studies around bridging courses, including Diploma of Business, Diploma of your passions. Information Technology or our University Access Program, enabling a smooth transition into the relevant undergraduate degree at UOW. Many degrees also offer the option of doing a double major, or a The University of Wollongong broad range of elective subjects, allowing you to custom-build your own qualification. South Western Sydney campus in A Master’s degree is a postgraduate study option which teaches practical skills to help you make a real impact in your chosen field. Liverpool is where the best and brightest DOUBLE DEGREES Assessment may be based on a combination of written assignments, These programs let you complete two separate Bachelor degrees local and international students can earn simultaneously, in less time than if you studied them one after the presentations, formal examinations, class participation or practical exercises. A minor research project, research preparation subjects an internationally recognised degree. other. Studying a double degree lets you combine interests and increase your potential career paths. or practical experience subjects may also be included. Your Master’s can be completed in one to two years depending on prior study, work experience, selection of subjects and specialisation. The Dean’s Scholar and Scholar degrees, are built on the existing Bachelor degrees and give high- achievers the opportunity to accelerate their studies by being paired with an academic mentor. Our Honours or Advanced degrees are recognised as a qualification above and beyond a Bachelor degree, and distinguish a graduate as a high-achiever. Honours involves a substantial personal research project, which can either be integrated into a four-year degree or completed as an additional one-year program. Advanced degrees are highly-responsive to your interests and provide opportunities to participate in research projects. 12 13
Study choices Business Here you’ll see the types of degrees we offer, an easy-to- follow course index and a guide to double degrees. ATAR PAGE – SR IB IELTS CRICOS STARTS IN DURATION BUSINESS 15 Bachelor of Business 16 70 25 Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) 075096M Session 1 (Feb), 3 years Bachelor of Commerce 16 75 26 Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) 027464A Session 1 (Feb), Session 2 (Jul) 3 years COMMUNICATION & MEDIA 18 Bachelor of Communication and Media* 19 70 25 Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) 094791G Session 1 (Feb), Session 2 (Jul) 3 years INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION 20 TECHNOLOGY Bachelor of Business Information Systems 21 75 26 Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) 068718M Session 1 (Feb), Session 2 (Jul) 3 years Bachelor of Computer Science 21 75 26 Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) 012088K Session 1 (Feb), Session 2 (Jul) 3 years Bachelor of Information Technology 22 75 26 Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) 061445K Session 1 (Feb), Session 2 (Jul) 3 years Master of Computer Science 22 N/A N/A Overall: 6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) 083839K Session 1 (Feb), Session 2 (Jul) 2 years (96 cp) INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 24 2020 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE Bachelor of International Studies 25 72 25 Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) 064122E Session 1 (Feb), Session 2 (Jul) 3 years LAW 27 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Bachelor of Laws 28 90 33 Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6) 094205J Session 1 (Feb) 4 years Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) 28 N/A N/A Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6) 094216F Session 1 (Feb) 3 years NURSING 31 3 years full-time or Bachelor of Nursing 32 70* 25* Overall: 7 (R:7, W:7, L:7, S:7) 098260C Session 1 (Feb) negotiated part-time equivalent Master of Nursing International 32 N/A N/A Overall: 6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) 089204G Session 1 (Feb), Session 2 (Jul) 2 years SOCIAL WORK 33 2 years full-time or Master of Social Work (Qualifying) 34 N/A N/A Overall: 7 (R:7, W:7, L:7, S:7) 094540E Session 1 (Feb), Session 2 (Jul) part-time equivalent DOUBLE DEGREES Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Laws 28 90 33 Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6) 094713M Session 1 (Feb) 5 years Bachelor of Commerce – Bachelor of Laws 29 90 33 Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6) 094216F Session 1 (Feb) 5 years Bachelor of Communication and Media – 4.5 years full-time, or 26 72 25 Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) 094797B Session 1 (Feb) Bachelor of International Studies part-time equivalent Bachelor of Communication and Media – 4.5 years full-time, or 17 75 26 Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) 094796C Session 1 (Feb) Bachelor of Commerce part-time equivalent Bachelor of Communication and Media – 29 90 33 Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6) 094799M Session 1 (Feb) 5 years Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Computer Science – Bachelor of Laws 29 90 33 Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6) 094220K Session 1 (Feb) 5.5 years Most of my family works in business, so I Bachelor of Information Technology – was exposed to it as I grew up and feel like 30 90 33 Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6) 094218D Session 1 (Feb) 5 years Bachelor of Laws entrepreneurship is in my DNA. Whether you are Bachelor of International Studies – the consumer, employee or employer, everyone 26 75 26 Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) 069057B Session 1 (Feb), Session 2 (Jul) 4.5 years Bachelor of Commerce has some sort of interaction with businesses. I Bachelor of International Studies – 29 90 33 Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6) 094215G Session 1 (Feb) 5 years have always wanted to go to university, and the Bachelor of Laws idea of being the first in my family to successfully PATHWAYS - UOW COLLEGE 38 complete a degree is something to be proud of. 14 weeks full-time, or University Access Program 38 Feb, Jun, Oct part-time equivalent The Bachelor of Business gives you the 2 or 3 sessions full- insights of how businesses interact with their eb (2 session program only), F Diploma of Business 38 Oct (3 session program only) time, or part-time customers, how they improve our quality of life equivalent and how they become so successful. I hope to eb (2 session program only), F 2 or 3 sessions full- become one of the most successful Australian Diploma of Information Technology 39 Oct (3 session program only) time, or part-time equivalent entrepreneurs and to have businesses operating at a national and international level. MEGAN BACHELOR OF BUSINESS 14 *This rank is the minimum ATAR – SR or IB required for consideration and does not provide guaranteed entry. 15
BUSINESS A UOW Business degree provides you with Bachelor of Business MANAGEMENT will prepare you for informed engagement with the changing world of global media culture. skills that can be applied to your chosen go.uow.edu.au/bcomm-mgmt go.uow.edu.au/bbus The Bachelor of Commerce degree provides core skills in many business career anywhere in the world. With a modern Management is the art and science of planning, coordinating and leading functions as well as specialist knowledge in a chosen field. Throughout group efforts. It is the mobilising of human and material resources to business curriculum that doesn’t just teach achieve organisational goals. You will learn how to strategically manage this degree you will have the opportunity to gain practical, real-world ATAR – SR 70 experience and make professional connections, including the opportunity theory, you'll be able to apply what you learn to both physical and intangible assets for organisational success and to participate in the Business Internship program. IB 25 employee wellbeing. You will do this by gaining a sound understanding everyday businesses in the real world. of the framework of organisational structures, including the local and *Subject to final approval for delivery in 2020 at UOW South Western Sydney UAC 753666 international environments in which they operate. DURATION 3 years MAJORS BELONG TO ONE OF THE BEST MARKETING STARTS IN Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July) Accountancy 16 UOW was rated among the top 200 universities for go.uow.edu.au/bcomm-mktg CRICOS 075096M Management 17 Business and Economics in the 2019 Times Higher Marketing 17 Education World University Rankings by Subject. IELTS Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION: Graduates may be eligible to apply for Digital and Social Media 19 membership of the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) and the Australian UOW also ranked among the top 200 universities for Market and Social Research Society (AMSRS) and The Communication Business and Management Studies and Accounting and The Bachelor of Business provides you with the knowledge and experience Council (TCC). For more information visit business.uow.edu.au/ Finance in the 2019 QS World University Rankings by to move into many types of business careers, such as international business, accreditation Subject. finance, public relations, management and marketing. You will develop a OTHER DOUBLE DEGREES WITH BUSINESS comprehensive knowledge of business and organisations, and the skills to Marketing encompasses the activities and processes for creating, analyse business issues in local, national and international contexts. You CHOOSE YOUR PATH communicating and delivering products and services. This includes will also do a final-year capstone subject that lets you apply everything Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Commerce 26 facilitating relationships to deliver value for consumers, clients and society. Study a range of core business subjects in your first year you’ve learnt in collaboration with students from other disciplines. Plus, It’s about everything from establishing who the customer is, to developing Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Laws 29 before tailoring your degree to suit your interests through you have the option of applying for an internship to gain valuable experience a competitive advantage by effectively positioning products and services in while receiving credit towards your degree. disciplines, such as Accountancy, Management and the market. You will study how consumers behave, how organisations find Bachelor of Commerce – Bachelor of Laws 29 2020 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE Marketing. out about their markets and the customers in those markets, how to create effective marketing communications campaigns, and how organisations ACHIEVE YOUR BEST Bachelor of Commerce manage marketing successfully. UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG With accomplished, passionate educators and staff, you'll ATAR – SR 75 have the support you need to achieve your best. DOUBLE DEGREE IB 26 As a signatory to the UN's Principles of Responsible UAC 753608 Management Education, UOW's business faculty champions responsible management education to DURATION 3 years Bachelor of Communication and produce responsible business people. STARTS IN Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July) Media – Bachelor of Commerce* CRICOS 027464A SET YOURSELF UP go.uow.edu.au/bcms-bcomm IELTS Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) Gain practical, real-world experience and make professional connections that will help launch your career. ATAR – SR 75 You’ll be able to participate in a business internship The Bachelor of Commerce offers a foundation year that covers all core program, which partners with industry leaders such as disciplines of business, giving students a solid understanding of issues IB 26 KPMG, Mercer, NAB and Accor Hotels. facing business today. The degree is designed for students who would like UAC 751370 to major in one or more of the principal areas of commerce. You will receive UOW business degrees are recognised by professional relevant industry-driven content and a firm foundation in the principles of DURATION 4.5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent associations in Australia as well as overseas. See course ethical commerce, preparing you to succeed in your chosen career, and for STARTS IN Session 1 (February) descriptions for more detail. the next generation of leadership roles. CRICOS 094796C In every major, you will do a final-year capstone subject that lets you IELTS Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) CAREERS apply everything you’ve learnt in collaboration with students from other disciplines. Plus, you have the option of applying for an internship to gain –– Accountant –– Fund Manager valuable experience while receiving credit towards your degree. Studying communication and commerce provides you with an –– Advertising Executive –– HR Manager understanding of the communications sector as well as the business and –– Analyst Consultant commercial environment. Subjects covering management, operations, MAJORS –– Auditor –– Insurance Broker marketing, accounting, economics and finance will set you up to thrive in –– Banker –– Market Researcher a modern business environment that’s both dynamic and complex. You ACCOUNTANCY will be able to research, plan, execute and manage marketing campaigns, –– Brand/Product –– OHS Officer go.uow.edu.au/bcomm-accy and will acquire skills in issue management, product publicity, crisis Manager –– Policy Advisor communications and media relations. –– Business Adviser –– Public Relations PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION: Graduates are eligible for membership –– Entrepreneur Coordinator of CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, the Institute of Public The Bachelor of Communication and Media degree offers a strong –– Event Manager –– Stock Broker Accountants (IPA), and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants foundation in global communication and media industries, and focuses on –– Exporter/Importer (ACCA). For more information visit business.uow.edu.au/accreditation preparing you for global careers in digital and social media, marketing and communication. You will encounter key ideas in the study and practice of –– Financial Controller media and communications, and gain flexible and transferable skills that Accountancy is about providing reliable, timely and accurate information for decision-makers, especially for economic decisions. Topics include financial reporting, auditing, management accounting and information systems in accounting. You will learn about financial accounting in its organisational, social and political contexts as well as study relevant law subjects (including taxation law and law of business organisations) to be eligible for associate membership of professional accounting bodies. 16 17
The Bachelor of Communication and Media Bachelor of Communication and Media offers you a strong foundation in the global go.uow.edu.au/bcm communication and media industry. This degree has a focus on the digital and social ATAR – SR 70 media space, preparing you for the growing IB 25 Communication digital media landscape across the globe. It UAC 753150 places emphasis on high-level skills in media DURATION 3 years production, communication research and STARTS IN Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July) and Media independent project work. You will learn to CRICOS 094791G research and communicate with different IELTS Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) audiences for different purposes to produce and present engaging, informative and timely The Bachelor of Communication and Media has a focus on preparing you for global careers, and places emphasis on high-level skills in media production, stories. communication research and independent project work. This degree is designed for careers in digital and social media, visual WHY STUDY AT UOW communication design, journalism, screen media production, marketing, advertising and public relations. You will be immersed in the study and –– Our degrees are relevant, current and internationally 2020 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE practice of media and communication, and gain flexible and transferable focused. We keep you in touch with the global skills that will prepare you for the changing world of global media culture. communications landscape to ensure you can secure the career you want Within the Bachelor of Communication and Media, you will undertake core UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG subjects and a major area of study in Digital and Social Media. Within the –– A range of subjects will focus on global challenges degree, there is room to take elective subjects from other degrees offered within the communication and media industry, as well at the campus, and even build these to make up a second major. A second as innovation and career development, giving you the major could be Global Sustainable Development, International Relations, creative, technical and conceptual skills to future- Management or Marketing. proof your career MAJOR –– Our academics – your teachers – are at the forefront of their specialisations. They are published authors, DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA expert researchers and accredited professionals who go.uow.edu.au/bcms-dsm are passionate about teaching and learning Media and communication messages are distributed across many digital –– You’ll work on real projects and learn practical skills, platforms, including the internet, television, radio, public relations, mobile such as how to research, create and present content to technologies, movies and music. Digital technologies underpin all sectors real clients. of the contemporary communications environment, and the internet revolution has brought to life a new ecology of networked digital media, WORLD CLASS DEGREES radically changing the way we work, play and communicate. UOW ranked among the top 150 universities for This major will enable you to build a range of industry-valued skills in digital Studying communication and media gave me the opportunity Communication and Media in the 2019 QS World University media production, innovation, entrepreneurship, and high-level critical and to study subjects across multiple disciplines, allowing me Rankings by Subject. creative thinking. You will work with a variety of media technologies and test to meet students and academics who challenged me. It was your ideas with real-world media projects. You will graduate as a digital media CAREERS professional, proficient in content production, curation and analysis. This my opportunity to gain knowledge of traditional concepts major will prepare you for a career in social media, digital communication and bring them to life in fun and exciting scenarios. –– Advertising –– Global Communications and creative entrepreneurship. –– Communication –– Journalist My degree prepared me for my career by teaching me to push Specialist –– Marketing boundaries, question the traditional and always ask ‘why?’ It –– Content Producer –– Public Relations taught me to find the spark in everything I do, which keeps me DOUBLE DEGREES WITH –– Copywriter –– Reporter excited and engaged. The course built my love of being creative COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA –– Digital Publishing –– Screen Media and expressive on top of a solid foundation of knowledge of –– Editor Production society, culture, business, the media, how they all relate and –– Event Coordinator –– Social Media Manager Bachelor of Communication and Media – Bachelor of Commerce 17 impact me, my community and the world. –– Feature Writer Bachelor of Communication and Media – 26 Bachelor of International Studies JAKE Bachelor of Communication and Media – Bachelor of Laws 29 BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION & MEDIA 18 19
Information & Every industry, from creative and finance, to healthcare, agriculture and transport Bachelor of Business Information Systems Communication is transforming and creating demand for go.uow.edu.au/bbis information and communication technology (ICT) talent. When you study computer science, Technology ATAR – SR 75 information technology and information systems IB 26 at UOW you are building core skills that will help UAC 754505 you thrive in tomorrow’s economy. Take your DURATION 3 years skills to the next level with postgraduate study in STARTS IN Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July) Computer Science. Enhance your management CRICOS 068718M and development strategies to become IELTS Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) even better equipped to solve the complex ACCREDITATION technological problems of the future. The Bachelor of Business Information Systems is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at the ‘Professional’ level. BELONG TO ONE OF THE BEST UOW ranked 87th in the world and 6th in Australia for Business information specialists are trained to analyse business problems Engineering and Technology in the 2019 Times Higher and find possible IT solutions for these problems. This ranges from Education World University Rankings by Subject. running an efficiency audit on a company’s information systems, through to analysing the effectiveness of a file management system and designing UOW also ranked in the top 250 universities in the world for 2020 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE business software applications. Computer Science & Information Systems in the 2019 QS This course is specifically designed to prepare you for a career as a systems World University Rankings by Subject. analyst or an information systems specialist. As well as having the UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG capability of working in a business environment, graduates can work for GET HANDS-ON government or non-profit organisations. You will also study key commerce You will complete real-world projects, including a final-year subjects, such as accounting and management. team project that will be showcased at the annual Trade Show. In your final year you will develop your own application as part of an annual There are also opportunities to complete work experience and student team project, developing solutions to real-world problems provided study at our partner institutions overseas. by our industry partners. If you are entrepreneurially minded, our strong connections with iAccelerate can help you put your ideas into action. Bachelor of Computer Science CHOOSE YOUR PATH go.uow.edu.au/bcompsci A common first year lets you experience all study areas before specialising. All specialisations remain relevant to industry ATAR – SR 75 trends and developments, with ICT undergraduate courses at IB 26 UOW having professional accreditation with the Australian UAC 754120 Computer Society. DURATION 3 years WOMEN IN TECH STARTS IN Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July) UOW is committed to supporting females to study ICT If you have a passion for solving the problems CRICOS 012088K through special initiatives such as the Women in Engineering of tomorrow’s world, I would strongly urge IELTS Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) and Information Sciences Award. You’ll also receive strong future students to study computer science. support from the Women in STEM Student Society. Whether you’re looking to build a next ACCREDITATION generation driverless car, or space crafts that CAREERS The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian could take humanity to Mars, this course Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at the will definitely take you there. In a time where –– Analyst –– IT Consultant ‘Professional’ level. a lot of jobs are being made redundant, –– Animator and User –– Network Architect or robots and computers are wiping out entire Interface Designer Engineer Computer scientists focus on the theoretical foundations and practical –– Big Data Engineer –– Programmer approaches to computation and its applications. They design methods and industries, no matter what industry you wish tools and write programs for computer applications. These applications can to work for, we will always need someone –– Computer or Software –– Security Engineer be in areas such as computer systems to control machinery, information to build those computers and robots. Engineer –– Software Engineer management and big data, applications for mobile devices, stock market –– Cyber Security Analyst / –– Web Designer or trend analysis, game design, visualisation of chemical reactions, neural I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to Architect Developer network design, computational geometry for robot navigation, patient take part in a project in China and go on –– Data Scientist monitoring in hospitals, and much more. exchange in Russia and meet people from –– Database Administrator Find your strengths and interests as you study the fundamentals of different cultures. I cannot express my –– Electronics Engineer computer science and IT: programming, problem solving, network and satisfaction with my UOW journey enough. –– Games or App Developer communications, web technology, data management, system analysis, –– Investment Banker human-computer interaction, and project management. DINOL BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE 20 21
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY In the first year you will study a common core of subjects that link our Information Technology. There is an opportunity to specialise in additional COURSE STRUCTURE computer science, IT and information systems degrees. You will be able to majors at the Wollongong campus* by choosing one or more of the following choose the Software Engineering major in your second year. For those who majors offered in the Bachelor of Information Technology: Four foundation subjects (24 cp): do not wish to specialise with a major, you will complete advanced subjects –– eBusiness –– Advanced Programming providing you with specific knowledge, as well as professional skills in –– Social and Digital Innovation –– Algorithms and Data Structures computer science. From your second year of study there is an opportunity to –– Wed Design and Development –– Contemporary Topics in Computer Science specialise in additional majors at the Wollongong campus* by choosing one –– IT Project Management or more of the following majors offered in the Bachelor of Computer Science: For students who do not wish to specialise with a major, you will complete advanced subjects providing you with specific knowledge. You’ll also gain And one of the following subjects (6 cp): –– Big Data professional knowledge and skills in information technology. –– Cyber Security –– Database Systems –– Digital Systems Security In your final year you will develop your own application as part of an annual –– Systems Security –– Game and Mobile Development student team project, developing solutions to real-world problems provided –– Human Computer Interaction In your final year you will develop your own application as part of an annual by our industry partners. Plus six subjects (36 cp) towards a specialisation or the no-major option, student team project, developing solutions to real-world problems provided *You can complete four subjects for a major at the Wollongong campus and the remaining including: by our industry partners. subjects you study at South Western Sydney campus. –– CS Research Methodology (6 cp) *You can complete four subjects for a major at the Wollongong campus and the remaining –– Research Project or Professional Project (12 cp)* subjects you study at South Western Sydney campus. MAJOR Plus a further five electives (30 cp) from any of the Computer Science electives, and approved by the Course Coordinator. MAJOR NETWORK DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT◊ *Students with a mark of 75% or above in Research Methodology may enrol in the Research go.uow.edu.au/bit-netdesmgmt Project, all other students enrol in the Professional Project. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING◊ Every major company in the world now relies on networks to survive. SPECIALISATIONS go.uow.edu.au/bcompsci-softeng Network designers enable governments and businesses to share data and Software Engineering incorporates all aspects of software production, applications to achieve greater strategic advantage through, for example, There is an opportunity to specialise in one of the following majors offered including business strategy, design, coding, testing, quality and the use of social media and cloud computing. Whether it’s a multinational at the Wollongong campus in the Master of Computer Science: management of large-scale complex software systems. You will study a wide company with offices throughout the world or a small start-up business, IT networks provide the means by which people can stay connected with –– Intelligent Systems range of programming principles and software development methodologies, –– Machine Learning and Big Data 2020 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE processes, problem-solving concepts and maintenance for automated each other and the latest information. Network managers ensure networks operate reliably, so their performance is appropriate to the organisation’s –– Network and Information Security system. You will also learn software engineering principles and practices to –– Software Engineering plan, design and develop high quality and complex software systems. needs, as well as being made secure from external threats. By studying Network Design and Management you will develop the skills necessary For students who do not wish to specialise with a major, you will complete UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG ◊ Subject to final approval. to build or manage networks to support businesses and governments in a advanced subjects providing you with specific knowledge. You will also gain competitive global market. professional knowledge and skills in computer science. Bachelor of Information Technology Subject to final approval. ◊ DOUBLE DEGREES WITH INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY go.uow.edu.au/bit Master of Computer Science ATAR – SR 75 Bachelor of Computer Science – Bachelor of Laws 29 go.uow.edu.au/mcompsci IB 26 Bachelor of Information Technology – Bachelor of Laws 30 UAC 754305 DURATION 2 years (96 cp) DURATION 3 years STARTS IN Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July) STARTS IN Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July) CRICOS 083839K CRICOS 061445K IELTS Overall: 6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) IELTS Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Recognised Bachelor degree with an equivalent average mark of 60% in any area. ACCREDITATION Applicants with other qualifications and The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian substantial relevant professional experience may be considered. Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at a Applicants with a Bachelor degree in ‘Professional’ level. Computer Science may apply for credit for 24 credit points (1 session). UOW has experts encompassing the entire breadth of the underlying sciences, IT, engineering and mathematical methodologies in the ICT industry. Working closely with industry partners we ensure all programs remain relevant to industry trends and developments. Students study real- ACCREDITATION world projects and interact with, and learn from, industry professionals to The degree is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society ensure their job-readiness upon graduation. (ACS). ACS has global reciprocal agreements, which means that your degree is recognised internationally. The Bachelor of Information Technology provides foundation knowledge of organisational areas in IT, including: Technology touches every part of our daily lives, and UOW continues a –– Communications and networks –– Programming long history of providing technically excellent graduates to meet industry –– Database management –– Project management demand with the Master of Computer Science. This degree gives graduates –– eBusiness –– Security the ability to solve complex real-world problems by integrating computer –– Information systems analysis –– Web-based technology and science methods with effective management strategies, and by developing and design user interface design and deploying computer applications. Students will be able to put theory –– Professional practice in IT into practice with an individual capstone project. In the first year you will study common core subjects that link our computer science, IT and information systems degrees. You will be able to choose the Network Design and Management major in your second year. For those who do not wish to specialise with a major, you will complete advanced subjects providing you with specific knowledge, as well as professional skills in 22 23
International Study at UOW and you’ll be in a position to make Bachelor of International Studies Studies a real impact in a changing world. The skills you’ll go.uow.edu.au/bistud gain in international relations, global development, sustainability and global media can take you to all ATAR – SR 72 corners of the globe. IB 25 UAC 753123 BELONG TO ONE OF THE BEST DURATION 3 years The federal government's Quality Indicators for Learning and STARTS IN Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July) Teaching (QILT) ranked UOW in 2019 as the second best university in CRICOS 064122E NSW/ACT for Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences. IELTS Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) SEE THE WORLD The Bachelor of International Studies examines the You’ll have the chance to take part in an international exchange relationships of politics, society, culture, language and history program, internship, or in-country language program through in a range of countries. You will analyse national and global our global network of more than 250 partner universities and issues, focusing on the way global forces and interactions increasingly influence domestic politics. Students at the organisations. South Western Sydney campus may choose a language minor available at the Wollongong campus. All students are SET YOURSELF UP encouraged to study abroad or undertake a study tour. Many UOW international studies graduates go on to have careers in foreign affairs and at international organisations, or with businesses MAJORS that have a focus beyond Australia’s borders. 2020 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT At UOW you’ll learn from academics who are passionate about what go.uow.edu.au/bistud-globsusdev they do, actively engaged in their industry and enthusiastic about With 2.4 billion people on the planet living on less than sharing what they know. UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG US$2 a day, poverty and inequality remain two of the biggest challenges of our time. Equally, environmental change CAREERS is a major concern that will affect human activity for the foreseeable future. A major in Global Sustainable Development –– Administration explores ethical issues surrounding global challenges and –– Aid and Development the interaction between human and environmental security. –– Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs Core subjects will teach you the key theories, approaches and –– Foreign Affairs practices for promoting human development for the future. –– Government You can elect to do subjects that specialise in environmental –– Human Rights issues from a range of different disciplinary perspectives, or you can focus on issues of development from economic, social –– International Business and political perspectives. –– Interpreter –– Media INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS –– Policy Advisor go.uow.edu.au/bistud-intrel –– Politics International relations is a developing and dynamic field that –– Translator aims to study and solve some of the world’s major problems, –– Travel and Tourism such as war, inequality, climate change, poverty and hunger. A Bachelor of International Studies (International Relations) focuses on understanding your place in the national and global political systems, as well as appreciating the historical evolution of global politics. Many graduates progress to careers in global organisations and businesses that are focused beyond Australia’s borders. I felt International Studies would be a great degree to accompany my aspirations to be a human rights lawyer. In this field, you get to study and learn how to solve some of the world’s major problems such as inequality, which is an area I am really concerned with when it comes to human rights. You get to learn a new language and the opportunity to study part of the course overseas. This course is the doorway to working anywhere in the world and in any field that requires broad and thorough knowledge of how the world works. The lecturers and tutors at UOW are some of the best experts in their field so you will be in great hands. Also, the skills you learn can be applied to any field of work today. ADI HOLMES BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES – BACHELOR OF LAWS 24 25
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES DOUBLE DEGREES Law Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Communication and Media – Bachelor of Commerce – Bachelor of International Studies* go.uow.edu.au/bistud-bcomm go.uow.edu.au/bcms-bistud ATAR – SR 75 ATAR – SR 72 IB 26 IB 25 UAC 751314 UAC 751380 DURATION 4.5 years DURATION 4.5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent STARTS IN Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July) STARTS IN Session 1 (February) CRICOS 069057B CRICOS 094797B IELTS Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) IELTS Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) The Bachelor of Communication and Media degree offers a strong foundation in global communication and media industries, and focuses PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION on preparing you for global careers in digital and social media, visual communication design, journalism, screen media production, marketing, The Bachelor of Commerce enables graduates to meet some membership communication and advertising. You will encounter key ideas in the requirements of relevant professional associations. For more information, study and practice of media and communications, and gain flexible and visit business.uow.edu.au/professional-recognition transferable skills that will prepare you for informed engagement with the 2020 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE changing world of global media culture. A Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Commerce delivers the International Studies is the analysis, appreciation and study of the theoretical knowledge to understand global challenges and the practical diversity of the global community. It examines the relationships of politics, UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG skills of the world of business. society, culture, language, and history in a range of countries and globally. International Studies teaches you how to analyse national and global issues. This double degree addresses relevant global, economic and political issues You will learn about the forces shaping the modern world and the theories affecting the worldwide business market. It will teach you a diverse skill set that underpin our understanding of the most important global issues. and equip you with a theoretical background, proficiency in a language and You will also gain language skills and we strongly encourage students to knowledge of how to navigate the international business world. You will undertake study abroad to further expand on these. learn how international organisations conduct business, and the issues and contexts that can occur across global borders. These two degrees are complementary, with their focus on internationalisation and globalisation from different perspectives. Studying International Studies will assist you to analyse and appreciate the diversity this double degree will prepare you for the world of digital communication of the global community. You will examine the relationships between and social media, and suits those seeking future careers in media, or related politics, society, culture, language and history on a global scale. You will fields, in an international context. also be encouraged to study abroad or undertake a study tour. *Subject to final approval for delivery in 2020 at UOW South Western Sydney The Bachelor of Commerce degree provides core skills in many business functions as well as specialist knowledge in a chosen field. Throughout MAJORS this degree you will have the opportunity to gain practical, real-world experience and make professional connections, as well as participating in Digital and Social Media 19 the Business Internship program. Global Sustainable Development 25 International Relations 25 MAJORS *Subject to final approval for delivery in 2020 at UOW South Western Sydney Accountancy 16 Global Sustainable Development 25 OTHER DOUBLE DEGREES WITH INTERNATIONAL STUDIES International Relations 25 Management 17 Although there are many great things about Marketing 17 Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Laws 29 this course, the best part of the degree would be the support available. Students are really able to excel with all the opportunities available, including one-on-one interviews with the lecturers to discuss assignment feedback and class content, peer-assisted study sessions where a high distinction student from 3rd year tutors subjects, an academic advisor who helps students with their writing ability and so much more. SARAH BACHELOR OF BUSINESS — BACHELOR OF LAWS 26 27
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