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A world-class education in the Great South West 2019 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE Inside UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG STUDYING AT The University of Wollongong South SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY Campus life 4 Western Sydney Campus in Liverpool Tools for success 6 is where some of the best and brightest Life in Liverpool 8 students are earning internationally Getting to and around Liverpool 10 recognised degrees. COURSE OPTIONS Undergraduate degrees 13 In 2017, the highest-rated university in NSW established a South Western Sydney Nursing School 23 Western Sydney Campus offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees designed to meet the growing demands of a changing Postgraduate degrees 24 workforce. HOW TO APPLY UOW’s programs at Liverpool include undergraduate degrees in Domestic students 26 business, commerce, computer science, information technology, international studies, law and nursing, as well as a double degree in Early Admission 26 international studies and commerce and a range of law double degrees. International students 27 Postgraduate courses in computer science, health leadership and management, international nursing, and social work are also offered. PATHWAY AND From 2019, the highly regarded UOW Bachelor of Nursing will also COLLEGE PROGRAMS be offered through the new Western Sydney Nursing Education and Pathway Programs 28 Research Centre. How to apply to UOW College 31 UOW College at Liverpool offers university preparation programs, and Diploma and Certificate IV qualifications to provide entry pathways OTHER INFORMATION into a UOW Bachelor degree or the workforce. Scholarships 32 Liverpool is booming and the opportunities in the city are increasing Costs 32 every year. UOW South Western Sydney Campus gives you access to Important Dates 33 small class sizes and expert teachers to gain a world-class education, and make the most of these opportunities. II 1
Where doors open From here to every corner 2019 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG We’re here to open doors and support A globally recognised and respected your choices while giving you the degree from UOW is your passport to freedom and resources a world of opportunity. to chase your dream career. 5 stars 73.1% Top rated Top 20 Top 1% Top 2% Learning Resources and Learner of UOW graduates secure full- Best university in NSW/ 17th best modern university Rating for UOW graduates Overall rating among Engagement, Overall Experience, time employment within four ACT in 7 study areas and in the world. by global employers. the world’s universities. Skills Development, Staff months. employer satisfaction. QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2018 QS Graduate Employability 232nd – QS World University Qualifications, Student Retention, Rankings 2018 Rankings 2018 Good Universities Guide 2018 Quality Indicators for Learning and Student Support, Teaching Quality. Teaching (QILT) 2018 Good Universities Guide 2018 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey 2017
Campus life The UOW South Western Sydney Campus experience is unique and specially designed for the needs of our students. As a UOW student in Liverpool, you ultimately become Study in Liverpool Close to home Join the club 2019 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE part of a community of learning with a university that offers a five-star educational experience. UOW’s metropolitan campus in South Western Sydney (Liverpool) Our campus in Liverpool provides greater choice for people Get involved and find like-minded people through UOW’s UOW received the top rating in all student experience provides world-class education to one of Australia’s fastest growing throughout Sydney and surrounding areas who prefer to study student clubs and societies. If none of the existing clubs or UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG measures in the 2018 edition of The Good Universities urban areas. Our degrees are tailored to the region’s growing and locally in the Great South West. societies take your fancy, it’s easy to start your own like Guide, including for student experience and retention. changing workforce. the new UOW South Western Sydney Gamers Club and Culture Speaks. This is why our students are among the happiest and the most satisfied. Grab a coffee, meet new friends and enjoy the university experience at UOW in Liverpool. Facilities Study abroad and exchange AIME South Western Sydney is a vibrant and growing UOW campus UOW can take you all around the world. If you want to get more UOW and Woolyungah Indigenous Centre have partnered with providing everything you need to make the most of your degree, from your degree, consider a semester exchange or short course the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME) to give including group study rooms, computer labs, student kitchens, an program. It’s your passport to a truly global education. Indigenous high school students the skills, opportunities and outdoor rooftop terrace and a prayer room. All of this is located Learn more at uow.edu.au/student/exchange confidence to finish school. Use your UOW experience to give back, within walking distance to public transport and Liverpool’s while gaining recognised and meaningful experience as a mentor. shopping district. Find out more at uow.edu.au/wic/mentoring 4 5
With flying colours You’re The x-factor welcome here Our UOWx program connects Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) are free group sessions you with more than 150 The Ally program is a visible led by current students who different types of paid and network of empathetic people have already excelled in volunteer roles, including who are allies of lesbian, gay, the subject. leading a student team, bisexual, transgender and mentoring students or intersex students and staff. volunteering for a cause. 2019 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Eye on the prize Here to help Mind, body The UOW Careers team will help you plan for your future and soul Free and confidential counselling services are career, offering opportunities UOW Wellbeing is here to help available five days a week to and practical workshops to you maintain a healthy, happy assist you with personal, study take you from student to life balance and keep you on or work related difficulties. professional. track with workshops, events and more. Tools for success Hit the books Access all areas Upskill (and more) We want to ensure that The Learning Co-Op has free students with a disability academic services – online and Our libraries provide 24/7 realise their full academic in-person– to save you time, We are a student-centred university. This I chose to study at UOW South Western Sydney because I had heard so much about how the culture is amazing. Everyone access, flexible study spaces and welcoming, potential, so be sure to contact build your skills and help you UOW’s Disability Services succeed with your studies. means more one-on-one attention, friendly is so inviting and they really allow you to find yourself. It also knowledgeable staff. for information about the and available staff, dedicated supervisors has a laid back feel to it and so many rooms for studying, additional support available. relaxing and also a rooftop for BBQ’s and socialising. and a personal approach. Alexandra Bachelor of Business 6 7
Life in Liverpool As one of the largest and fastest growing 2019 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE urban areas in Australia, Liverpool offers everything in the way of food, shopping UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG and lifestyle. Whether your ideal study break is retail therapy, a walk in the park or a picnic by the Georges River, UOW’s campus on Moore Street is just a short walk away. FOOD SHOPPING You don’t need to go far to satisfy your appetite between lectures or Liverpool is a city that spoils you for choice with Westfield tutorials, there are a variety of food outlets on almost every street. Shopping Centre, the Macquarie Mall shopping strip and Spice up your lunch break with an Indian curry, grab some treats Liverpool Plaza all within a few blocks of your classroom. from an Afghani bakery or order some pizza or Thai food. If you prefer to pack some food, make the most of UOW’s kitchen ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT facilities on campus. A short train ride down the Georges River will lead you to the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, where you can see and learn about COFFEE art, music and performing. If that’s not your style, visit the comic If you only have a five minute break between classes, you can shop, karaoke bar or the Liverpool City Library. find a quick caffeine fix from a cafe right at the entrance to UOW. Alternatively, a short walk will take you to numerous venues SPORT AND RECREATION including the Blackrose Bar and Cafe where you’ll find coffee, Italian food and cocktails or head to Ristretto and Co for a Take a break and visit the Georges River or Lake Moore, nestled gourmet breakfast, a coffee or a scoop of gelato. 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 around Liverpool — The city of Liverpool has six train lines passing through the area, and boasts one of Sydney’s first rapid bus transit- way systems, making it easy for students 2019 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE to travel to and from the UOW South Western Sydney Campus. UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Elizabet h Dr 2 TRAIN BUS 3 The UOW South Western Sydney Campus is only a four-minute Liverpool boasts one of Sydney’s first rapid bus transit-way Elizabe th St ore Ave walk from Liverpool railway station. This station caters for an systems. The Liverpool to Parramatta bus transit-way is a wy average of 22,000 commuters each day, making it one of the most dedicated 20km bus priority transport route linking the two major Hume H Collinm serviced stations on the Sydney rail network. Travel time to central centres via the industrial areas of Wetherill Park and Smithfield. Elizabe th St Sydney on the East Hills line is an average of 30 minutes. There are a number of operators running bus services within the Bigge St ge St Train travel time from Liverpool Campus to: Liverpool local government area. For more information please refer Moore St Colle –– Bankstown 27 min to Trip Planner transportnsw.info 4 –– Campbelltown 23 min –– Wolli Creek 38 min CYCLING Moore St 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. Memor ial Ave 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, wy Liverpool has almost 5,000 car parking spaces available in or near which operates Monday to Friday and is en-route to the UOW Hume H 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 NORTH Driving time from Liverpool Campus to: Liverpool. UOW students do not need a ticket. Just refer to Ne the timetable, look out for the bus and jump on board. wb rid –– Sydney (CBD) 60 min ge Rd –– Parramatta 35 min liverpool.nsw.gov.au/services –– Hurstville 30 min –– Wollongong 65 min –– Bankstown 25 min –– Campbelltown 25 min KEY F REE Community Shuttle Bus 2 Westfield Liverpool Dewsbury Lane bike rack parking Free parking UOW South Western Sydney Campus Liverpool Hospital Liverpool Bus Interchange Paid parking Liverpool City Library 4 Bigge Park Liverpool train station 10 11
BUSINESS Undergraduate The University of Wollongong South Western Sydney Campus at Liverpool degrees is where the best and brightest local and international students can earn an internationally recognised degree. Bachelor of Business go.uow.edu.au/bbus ATAR – SR 70 CAREERS: IB 25 The flexibility of a UOW Business degree UAC 753666 means our graduates find rewarding careers in a wide range of industries. Below are some of DURATION 3 years the careers you can pursue: STARTS IN Autumn (February), Spring (July) —— Brand/Product Manager CRICOS 075096M —— Entrepreneur IELTS Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) —— Exporter/Importer 2019 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION —— Market Researcher The Bachelor of Business enables graduates to meet some membership requirements —— Business Adviser of relevant professional associations. For more information, visit —— Project Manager UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG business.uow.edu.au/professional-recognition —— Advertising Executive —— Policy Adviser The Bachelor of Business provides you with the knowledge and —— Analyst —— Event Manger experience to move into many types of business careers such as —— Fund Manager international business, finance, public relations, management —— HR Manager Consultant and marketing. You will develop a comprehensive knowledge of business and organisations, and THE BEST IN NSW & ACT the skills to analyse business issues in local, national and international contexts. The federal government’s Quality Indicators You will also undertake a final year capstone subject that lets you apply everything for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked you’ve learnt in collaboration with students from other disciplines. Plus, you have UOW in 2018 as the best university in New the option of applying for an internship that provides work-integrated learning. South Wales and the ACT for Business and This degree has a balance of theoretical and practical subjects drawing on real- Management. HOW TO READ THIS GUIDE This is an example of how we have presented our degrees in this guide: world examples from many different organisations in Australia and worldwide. You will not only gain a broad range of knowledge from this style of learning, but also gain the skills needed to apply this knowledge to real life settings. Degree name Bachelor of Commerce – Bachelor of Laws Address for detailed information about ATAR – Selection Rank or go.uow.edu.au/bcomm-blaws this degree. IB required for guaranteed entry into the UOW degrees ATAR – SR 90 The Universities Admission offered at South Western Centre (UAC) code used Sydney. See page 30 for IB 33 when applying to a degree. details UAC 751202 For more information visit uac.edu.au UOW courses start every DURATION 5 years year in Autumn Session STARTS IN Autumn (February) Normal minimum full-time (February) and/or Spring duration of this degree. Most of my family works in business, so I The Bachelor of Business gives you the Session (July). See inside CRICOS 003683K was exposed to it as I grew up and feel like insights of how businesses interact with back cover for key dates. The Commonwealth IELTS Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6) entrepreneurship is in my DNA. Whether you their customers, how they improve our Register of Institutions International English and Courses for Overseas are the consumer, employee or employer, quality of life and how they become so PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Language Testing System Students (CRICOS) code to everyone has some sort of interaction with successful. I hope to become one of the most By completing your Bachelor of Laws at UOW, you are (IELTS) requirements for completing an academic qualification that is recognised for show this is an accredited businesses. I have always wanted to go to successful Australian entrepreneurs and to this degree. Minimum admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state- degree for overseas university, and the idea of being the first in my have businesses operating at a national and requirements are indicated approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW students. family to successfully complete a degree is international level. as Overall, Reading (R), students can be found at lpab.justice.nsw.gov.au Accreditation given to something to be proud of. Writing (W), Listening (L), the degree by relevant Megan Speaking (S). For more info visit uow.edu.au/future/ professional organisations. Bachelor of Business international/apply/english 12 13
BUSINESS HEALTH AND MEDICINE Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Nursing^ go.uow.edu.au/bnurs ATAR – SR 75 MANAGEMENT CAREERS: IB 26 —— Company Manager ATAR – SR 70* CAREERS UAC 753608 —— Operations Manager IB 25* —— Clinical Nurse Consultant —— Project Manager —— Emergency Nurse DURATION 3 years UAC 757106 —— Workforce Planner —— Health Promotion Officer STARTS IN Autumn (February), Spring (July) —— Strategic Development Executive DURATION 3 years —— Nurse Educator CRICOS 027464A —— Small Business Owner STARTS IN Autumn (February) —— Nurse Manager IELTS Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) CRICOS 003330B —— Registered Nurse MARKETING CAREERS: IELTS Overall: 7 (R:7, W:7, L:7, S:7) —— Scientific Researcher PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION —— Specialist Nurse The Bachelor of Commerce enables graduates to meet some membership —— Advertising *This rank is the minimum ATAR – SR or IB required for consideration and does not provide guaranteed entry. requirements of relevant professional associations. For more information, visit —— Digital Marketing business.uow.edu.au/professional-recognition —— Social Marketing ACCREDITATION THE BEST IN NSW & ACT —— Researcher Upon completion of the degree you will be eligible to apply to register with the The federal government’s Quality Indicators This degree covers all core disciplines of business, giving you a —— Product Development Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked solid understanding of issues facing business today. You can also —— Marketing Strategy UOW in 2018 as the best university in New —— Consumer Behaviour choose to major in either Marketing or Management. —— Marketing Communications Nurses play an important role in the healthcare system. They are South Wales and the ACT for Medicine, and as second among all universities in New South You will receive relevant industry driven content and learn the principles of —— Sales Executive involved in a range of activities that are designed to provide care Wales and the ACT for Nursing. ethical commerce, preparing you to succeed in your chosen career, and for the for people with acute, chronic and complex health conditions. next generation of leadership roles. You will undertake a final-year capstone THE BEST IN NSW & ACT 2019 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE subject that lets you apply everything you’ve learnt plus, you have the option of This degree covers four main areas of study: applying for an internship that provides work integrated learning. The federal government’s Quality Indicators —— Acute care: in nursing, this is caring —— Community and primary care: for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked for people who are experiencing a working in practices, clinics and UOW in 2018 as the best university in New UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG MAJORS distinct episode of illness. in people’s homes alongside other South Wales and the ACT for Business and —— Chronic and aged care: in order to nurses and health professionals. Management. Management meet the needs of older people we emphasise healthy ageing, as well as —— Mental health: covering the unique challenges of different patient go.uow.edu.au/bcomm-mgmt chronic and continuing care. cohorts in both hospital and community settings. Management is the art and science of planning, coordinating and leading group efforts. It is the mobilising of human and material resources to achieve During the course you will attend 21 weeks of off-campus workplace experience in organisational goals. You will learn how to strategically manage both physical and hospitals, clinics, aged care facilities and health services. This will allow you to be intangible assets for organisational success and employee wellbeing. You will gain immersed in the practice of nursing where you will care for patients and clients, a sound understanding of the framework of organisational structures, including putting into practice what you have learnt in lectures, tutorials, workshops and the local and international environments in which they operate. Clinical Learning Laboratories. INHERENT REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING DEGREES Marketing Students must meet the Inherent Requirements of our nursing programs. Please visit go.uow.edu.au/nursing-requirements go.uow.edu.au/bcomm-mktg ^Commencing in 2019. Subject to final approval. Marketing is the activities, institutions and processes for creating, communicating and delivering products and services. This includes facilitating relationships to deliver value for consumers, clients and society. It’s about everything from establishing who the customer is to developing a competitive advantage by effectively positioning products and services in the market. NURSING TO BE OFFERED AT SOUTH You will study how consumers behave, how organisations find out about their markets and the customers in those markets, how to create effective marketing WESTERN SYDNEY CAMPUS IN 2019 communications campaigns, and how organisations manage marketing successfully. As part of the University of Wollongong’s The University of Wollongong has earnt vision for the campus at South Western a proud reputation for nursing education Sydney, the University will open a School with a highly successful School of Nursing of Nursing to train the next generation of in Wollongong. WeSNER will be of similar nurses in the Liverpool area. scale, accommodating around 700 nursing precinct within Liverpool, while the local students. In addition, WeSNER will provide health districts present great opportunities A growing and ageing population have a platform for the UOW School of Nursing for placements for students to enhance made qualified nurses more important than to expand on its established research their clinical learning. ever, especially in expanding regions like strengths and develop further collaborative Sydney’s south west. Due to open in 2019, WeSNER will showcase the latest in relationships. the Western Sydney Nursing Education technology to provide authentic learning and Research Centre (WeSNER) will help The proximity of WeSNER to Liverpool experiences for students. A WeSNER secure that future. Hospital will provide opportunities to Health Clinic is also planned to address the contribute to the Health and Education health needs of the Liverpool region. 14 *Subject to final approval by the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia 15
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Bachelor of Business Bachelor of Information Systems Information Technology go.uow.edu.au/bbis go.uow.edu.au/bit ATAR – SR 75 CAREERS ATAR – SR 75 CAREERS IB 26 ICT professionals work across all fields and IB 26 ICT professionals work across all fields and UAC 754505 industries. Some of the more common roles industries. Some of the more common roles UAC 754305 are listed below. UOW can prepare you for are listed below. UOW can prepare you for DURATION 3 years DURATION 3 years these roles, as well as ones that don’t exist yet. these roles, as well as ones that don’t exist yet. STARTS IN Autumn (February), Spring (July) As a future-proof ICT graduate you have the STARTS IN Autumn (February), Spring (July) As a future-proof ICT graduate you have the CRICOS 068718M potential to shape the world: CRICOS 061445K potential to shape the world: Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) 2019 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE IELTS —— Analyst IELTS Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) —— Analyst PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION —— Animator and User Interface Designer —— Animator and User Interface Designer PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION The Bachelor of Business Information Systems is accredited by the Australian —— Big Data Engineer —— Big Data Engineer The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer —— Computer or Software Engineer —— Computer or Software Engineer UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at the “Professional” level. Society as meeting requirements for membership at a ‘Professional’ level. —— Cyber Security Analyst /Architect —— Cyber Security Analyst /Architect Business information specialists are trained to analyse business —— Data Scientist —— Data Scientist UOW has experts encompassing the entire breadth of the —— Database Administrator —— Database Administrator problems and find possible IT solutions for these problems. —— Games or App Developer underlying sciences, IT, engineering and mathematical —— Games or App Developer This ranges from running an efficiency audit on a company’s —— Investment Banker methodologies in the ICT industry. Working closely with industry —— Investment Banker information systems through to analysing the effectiveness of a file —— IT Consultant partners we ensure all programs remain relevant to industry —— IT Consultant management system and designing business software applications. —— Network Architect or Engineer trends and developments. Students study real-world projects and —— Network Architect or Engineer —— Programmer —— Programmer This course is specifically designed to prepare you for a career as a systems analyst —— Security Engineer interact with, and learn from, industry professionals to ensure —— Security Engineer or an information systems specialist. As well as having the capability of working —— Software Engineer their job-readiness upon graduation. —— Software Engineer in a business environment, graduates can work for government or non-profit —— Web Designer or Developer —— Web Designer or Developer The Bachelor of Information Technology provides foundation knowledge organisations. You will also study key commerce subjects, such as accounting and of organisational areas in IT, including: management. ONE OF THE BEST IN NSW & ACT ONE OF THE BEST IN NSW & ACT —— Communications and networks —— Programming In your final year you will develop your own application as part of an annual The federal government’s Quality Indicators —— Database management —— Project management The federal government’s Quality Indicators student team project, developing solutions to real-world problems provided by for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked —— eBusiness —— Security for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked our industry partners. UOW in 2018 as second among all universities —— Information systems analysis —— Web-based technology and UOW in 2018 as second among all universities in New South Wales and the ACT for and design user interface design in New South Wales and the ACT for Computing and Information Systems. —— Professional practice in IT Computing and Information Systems. In the first year you will study a common core of subjects that link our computer science, IT and information systems degrees. There is an opportunity to specialise in a major at the Wollongong campus from your second year of study by choosing one or more of the following majors offered in the Bachelor of Information Technology: —— eBusiness —— Social and Digital Innovation —— Network Design and Management —— Wed Design and Development 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 professional knowledge and skills in information technology. In today’s society everything is technology- My passion is to work towards setting new based so this is a valuable degree. UOW has a trends in technology, that’s driven by being In your final year you will develop your own application as part of an annual great reputation for Information Technology unique and different. I want a lifestyle where student team project, developing solutions to real-world problems provided by and the support they give to students. I I’m always challenging my mind for new our industry partners. wanted to study somewhere that I could creative ideas. join clubs, go overseas for volunteer work or do things that I could look back and tell Muhamad people I’ve not only gained knowledge but life Bachelor of Information Technology experience too. 16 17
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Bachelor of Bachelor of Computer Science International Studies* go.uow.edu.au/bcompsci ATAR – SR 72 CAREERS ATAR – SR 75 CAREERS IB 25 A degree in International Studies at UOW IB 26 ICT professionals work across all fields and UAC 753123 helps you step onto a world stage of global industries. Some of the more common roles opportunities. Careers may include: UAC 754120 DURATION 3 years are listed below. UOW can prepare you for —— Administration DURATION 3 years STARTS IN Autumn (February), Spring (July) these roles, as well as ones that don’t exist yet. —— Aid Work STARTS IN Autumn (February), Spring (July) As a future-proof ICT graduate you have the CRICOS 064122E —— Diplomat CRICOS 012088K potential to shape the world: IELTS Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) —— Foreign Affairs IELTS Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) —— Analyst —— Government —— Human Rights PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION —— Animator and User Interface Designer The Bachelor of International Studies examines the dynamics of —— International Business —— Big Data Engineer The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer change at the global, state, and local levels drawing on international —— Media Society as meeting requirements for membership at the “Professional” level. —— Computer or Software Engineer —— Cyber Security Analyst/Architect relations, politics, history, society, culture and language. Taught by —— Policy Advisor leading global experts, this degree will help you understand how —— Politics 2019 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE Computer scientists focus on the theoretical foundations and —— Data Scientist —— Travel and Tourism practical approaches to computation and its applications. —— Database Administrator the world works and how it is changing at both the international and —— Games or App Developer —— United Nations They design methods and tools and write programs for domestic levels. You will also be encouraged to study abroad. —— Investment Banker UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG computer applications. These applications can be in areas —— IT Consultant At the South Western Sydney Campus the Bachelor of International Studies THE BEST IN NSW & ACT such as computer systems to control machinery, information —— Network Architect or Engineer course structure includes compulsory core subjects and major and minor The federal government’s Quality Indicators —— Programmer options. Options for the major and minor include Global Sustainable management and big data, applications for mobile devices, —— Security Engineer Development or International Relations. for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked stock market trend analysis, game design, visualisation of UOW in 2018 as the best university in New —— Software Engineer South Wales and the ACT for Humanities, chemical reactions, neural network design, computational —— Web Designer or Developer MAJORS Culture & Social Sciences. geometry for robot navigation, patient monitoring in hospitals, and much more. ONE OF THE BEST IN NSW & ACT Global Sustainable Development Find your strengths and interests as you study the fundamentals of computer The federal government’s Quality Indicators go.uow.edu.au/bistud-globsusdev science and IT: programming, problem solving, network and communications, for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked web technology, data management, system analysis, human-computer UOW in 2018 as second among all universities A major in Global Sustainable Development explores ethical issues surrounding interaction, and project management. in New South Wales and the ACT for global challenges and the interaction between human and environmental Computing and Information Systems. security. With 2.4 billion people on the planet living on less than US$2 a day, In the first year you will study a common core of subjects that link our poverty and inequality remain two of the biggest challenges of our time. Equally, computer science, IT and information systems degrees. There is an environmental change is a major concern that will affect human activity for the opportunity to specialise in a major at the Wollongong campus from your foreseeable future. second year of study by choosing one or more of the following majors offered in the Bachelor of Computer Science: You will learn key theories, approaches and practices for promoting human development for the future. —— Big Data —— Game and Mobile Development —— Cyber Security —— Software Engineering —— Digital Systems Security International Relations For students who do not wish to specialise with a major, you will complete go.uow.edu.au/bistud-intrel advanced subjects providing you with specific knowledge. You will also gain professional knowledge and skills in computer science. International Relations is a developing and dynamic field that aims to study and In your final year you will develop your own application as part of an annual solve some of the world’s major problems, such as war, inequality, climate change, student team project, developing solutions to real-world problems provided poverty and hunger. You will focus on understanding your place in the national by our industry partners. 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. You will study global politics, international security, negotiation and conflict management, and the role of the state in the new millennium. *Commencing in 2019. Subject to final approval. 18 19
LAW LAW Bachelor of Laws* Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)* go.uow.edu.au/blaws go.uow.edu.au/blaws-grad ATAR – SR 90 CAREERS UAC 756111 CAREERS IB 33 —— Barrister DURATION 3 years —— Barrister UAC 756110 —— Commercial Lawyer STARTS IN Autumn (February) —— Commercial Lawyer —— Criminal Defence Lawyer —— Criminal Defence Lawyer DURATION 4 years CRICOS 094206G —— Diplomat —— Diplomat STARTS IN Autumn (February) —— Entrepreneur IELTS Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6) —— Entrepreneur CRICOS 094205J —— Environmental Lawyer PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION —— Environmental Lawyer IELTS 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6) —— Government Lawyer By completing your Bachelor of Laws at UOW, you are completing an academic —— Government Lawyer —— In-House Legal Adviser qualification that is recognised for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to —— In-House Legal Adviser —— Intellectual Property Lawyer completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW —— Intellectual Property Lawyer PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION 2019 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE —— Legal Consultant students can be found at lpab.justice.nsw.gov.au —— Legal Consultant By completing your Bachelor of Laws at UOW, you are completing an academic —— Magistrate —— Magistrate qualification that is recognised for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW —— Media Lawyer This degree is available only to graduates of disciplines other than —— Media Lawyer —— Policy Adviser law, with the exception that the degree is available to graduates of —— Policy Adviser UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG students can be found at lpab.justice.nsw.gov.au —— Politician —— Politician —— Prosecutor law degrees from outside Australia. —— Prosecutor A Bachelor of Laws from UOW equips you with a comprehensive —— Research Officer The Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) is a three year full-time degree (or can —— Research Officer legal education: a world-class degree that provides a thorough —— Solicitor in Private Practice or a be studied part-time) which covers the prescribed areas of knowledge for future —— Solicitor in Private Practice or a grounding in the law, as well as a real-world focus on the essential Community Legal Centre admission to the profession, and includes a choice of electives. Additionally, an Community Legal Centre practical skills and the social and ethical context in which the law integrated skills program equips graduates with experience in areas such as legal THE BEST IN NSW & ACT research, interviewing, legal drafting, advocacy and negotiation. Opportunities THE BEST IN NSW & ACT operates. also exist to undertake subjects through an international The federal government’s Quality Indicators exchange program. The federal government’s Quality Indicators We believe that practical experience is a vital part of your legal training. We are for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked the only law school in New South Wales that requires you to complete a legal UOW in 2018 as the best university in New UOW in 2018 as the best university in New internship, providing highly valued industry experience. South Wales and the ACT for Law and South Wales and the ACT for Law and We are committed to social justice and providing a legal education which engages Paralegal Studies. *Commencing in 2019. Subject to final approval. Paralegal Studies. with the complexities of law’s intersection with society. *Commencing in 2019. Subject to final approval. 20 21
DOUBLE DEGREES Double degrees A double degree lets you pursue more than one area of study, and will make you more competitive in a crowded job market. Having a dual qualification will ensure your knowledge is relevant to many different employers. Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Commerce – Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Laws go.uow.edu.au/bbus-blaws go.uow.edu.au/bcomm-blaws ATAR – SR 90 CAREERS ATAR – SR 90 CAREERS IB 33 This degree combination allows you to pursue IB 33 This degree combination allows you to pursue UAC 751220 sustainable business practices in a legal and UAC 751221 sustainable business practices in a legal and DURATION 5 years commercial context. Here are some of the DURATION 5 years commercial context. Here are some of the places places this double degree can take you: this double degree can take you: Autumn (February), Spring (July)^ Autumn (February), Spring (July)^ 2019 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE STARTS IN STARTS IN —— Analyst —— Analyst CRICOS 094713M CRICOS 094216F —— Auditor —— Auditor IELTS Overall: 7.0 (R:6.5, W:7 L:6 S:6) —— Banker IELTS Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6) —— Banker UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG ^Mid-year enrolment is available where students can commence the business component of the double degree —— Barrister ^Mid-year enrolment is available where students can commence the commerce component of the double degree —— Barrister in Spring. —— Business Adviser in Spring. —— Business Adviser —— Diplomat PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION —— Diplomat PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION —— Financial Controller By completing your Bachelor of Laws at UOW, you are completing an academic —— Financial Controller By completing your Bachelor of Laws at UOW, you are completing an academic qualification that is recognised for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to —— Fund Manager qualification that is recognised for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to —— Fund Manager completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW —— Lawyer completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW —— Lawyer students can be found at lpab.justice.nsw.gov.au —— Magistrate students can be found at lpab.justice.nsw.gov.au —— Magistrate The Bachelor of Business enables graduates to meet some membership requirements —— Policy Adviser The Bachelor of Commerce enables graduates to meet some membership —— Policy Adviser of relevant professional associations. For more information, visit —— Politician requirements of relevant professional associations. For more information, visit —— Politician business.uow.edu.au/professional-recognition business.uow.edu.au/professional-recognition —— Prosecutor —— Prosecutor —— Solicitor —— Solicitor This double degree will provide you with a strong practical and —— Stock Broker Combining law with commerce prepares you for a range of —— Stock Broker foundational understanding of law supported by a comprehensive careers, giving you the edge as you gain a legal perspective knowledge of business and organisations. You will learn the skills THE BEST IN NSW & ACT on contemporary and socially responsible business practice. THE BEST IN NSW & ACT to think objectively, and analyse and evaluate corporate issues. The federal government’s Quality Indicators It provides a program of study in commerce, business and The federal government’s Quality Indicators for During this course, you will gain practical, hands-on experience in for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked administration and further develops analytical and interpersonal Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked UOW in UOW in 2018 as the best university in 2018 as the best university in New South Wales negotiation, written and oral communication and legal research, skills, and high levels of literacy and numeracy. New South Wales and the ACT for Law and the ACT for Law and Paralegal Studies, and which are vital to succeed in the business and legal professions. and Paralegal Studies, and Business and This double degree delivers a practical and contextual legal education that prepares Business and Management. Combining law and business will give you the ability to think critically in Management. graduates not only for traditional careers in the legal profession, but also for a wide UOW Law’s integrated first-year curriculum and both a legal and commercial sense when faced with situations in your future range of careers in government, business and community organisations – as leaders, UOW Law’s integrated first-year curriculum support program was awarded the 2015 Office employment. This blend of study outlines how law can impact and regulate the innovators and problem solvers. and support program was awarded the 2015 for Learning and Teaching (OLT) Citation for business world. Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT) The Bachelor of Commerce – Bachelor of Laws degree covers the prescribed areas Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. Citation for Outstanding Contributions to of knowledge for future admission to the profession as well as including a choice of PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Student Learning. electives. Additionally, an integrated skills program equips graduates with experience in areas such as legal research, interviewing, legal drafting, advocacy and negotiation. We believe that practical experience is a vital part of your legal training. We are Opportunities also exist to undertake subjects by way of an international exchange. the only law school in NSW that requires you to complete a legal internship. This means you get to apply your legal knowledge to real life situations as part The majors available in the Bachelor of Commerce at the South Western Sydney of your degree. campus are Management and Marketing. 22 23
DOUBLE DEGREES DOUBLE DEGREES Bachelor of Computer Science – Bachelor of Information Technology – Bachelor of Laws* Bachelor of Laws* go.uow.edu.au/bcompsci-blaws go.uow.edu.au/binfotech-blaws ATAR – SR 90 CAREERS ATAR – SR 90 CAREERS IB 33 —— Analyst IB 33 —— Analyst UAC 751222 —— Animator and User Interface Designer UAC 751223 —— Animator and User Interface Designer —— Barrister —— Barrister DURATION 5.5 years DURATION 5.5 years —— Big Data Engineer —— Big Data Engineer STARTS IN Autumn (February), Spring (July)^ —— Computer or Software Engineer STARTS IN Autumn (February), Spring (July)^ —— Computer or Software Engineer CRICOS 094220K —— Commercial Lawyer CRICOS 094218D —— Commercial Lawyer Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6) —— Criminal Defence Lawyer Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6) —— Criminal Defence Lawyer 2019 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE IELTS IELTS —— Cyber Security Analyst/Architect —— Cyber Security Analyst/Architect ^Mid-year enrolment is available where students can commence the computer science component of the double —— Data Scientist ^Mid-year enrolment is available where students can commence the information technology component of the —— Data Scientist degree in Spring. double degree in Spring. —— Database Administrator —— Database Administrator UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG A Bachelor of Computer Science – Bachelor of Laws equips you —— Games or App Developer A Bachelor of Information Technology – Bachelor of Laws equips —— Games or App Developer —— Investment Banker —— Investment Banker with a comprehensive legal education: a world-class degree that —— IT Consultant you with a comprehensive legal education; a world-class degree —— IT Consultant provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a real-world —— In-House Legal Adviser that provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a real- —— In-House Legal Adviser focus on the essential practical skills and the social and ethical —— Intellectual Property Lawyer world focus on the essential practical skills and the social and —— Intellectual Property Lawyer context in which the law operates. —— Network Architect or Engineer ethical context in which the law operates. —— Network Architect or Engineer —— Policy Adviser —— Policy Adviser Combining law with computer science allows you to understand and shape how —— Programmer Combining law with information technology provides you with the technical skills —— Programmer the law functions within a technical context. This double degree combines the —— Security Engineer that will help you succeed in the dynamic information technology (IT) sector. In —— Security Engineer practical, problem-solving skills of computer science and programming with the —— Software Engineer this double degree combination, you will gain a competitive edge with specialist —— Software Engineer high-level analytical, research and communication skills of law. You will acquire —— Web Designer or Developer skills in areas such as database management, programming, information systems —— Web Designer or Developer specialist knowledge and skills across the continually changing landscape of analysis and design, communications and networks, and security in an ever- information communication & technology (ICT). ONE OF THE BEST IN NSW & ACT changing dynamic industry. ONE OF THE BEST IN NSW & ACT The federal government’s Quality Indicators The federal government’s Quality Indicators *Commencing in 2019. Subject to final approval. for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked *Commencing in 2019. Subject to final approval. for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked UOW in 2018 as the best university in New UOW in 2018 as the best university in New South Wales and the ACT for Law and South Wales and the ACT for Law and Paralegal Studies, and second among all Paralegal Studies, and second among all universities in New South Wales and the ACT universities in New South Wales and the ACT for Computing & Information Systems. for Computing & Information Systems. 24 25
DOUBLE DEGREES DOUBLE DEGREES Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Commerce* Bachelor of Laws* go.uow.edu.au/bistud-bcomm go.uow.edu.au/bistud-blaws ATAR – SR 75 CAREERS ATAR – SR 90 CAREERS IB 26 —— Aid Work IB 33 —— Aid Work UAC 751314 —— Auditor UAC 751224 —— Barrister —— Brand/Product Manager —— Commercial Lawyer DURATION 4.5 years DURATION 5 years —— Business Adviser —— Criminal Defence Lawyer STARTS IN Autumn (February), Spring (July) —— Diplomat STARTS IN Autumn (February), Spring (July)^ —— Diplomat CRICOS 069057B —— Exporter/Importer CRICOS 094215G —— Entrepreneur —— Event Manager —— Environmental Lawyer 2019 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE IELTS Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) IELTS Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6) —— Foreign Affairs —— Foreign Affairs —— Government ^Mid-year enrolment is available where students can commence the international studies component of the double —— Government degree in Spring. PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION —— Human Rights —— Human Rights UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG The Bachelor of Commerce enables graduates to meet some membership requirements of relevant professional associations. For more information, visit —— International Business A Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Laws from UOW —— International Business —— Market Researcher —— Media business.uow.edu.au/professional-recognition —— Policy Adviser equips you with a comprehensive legal education: a world-class —— Policy Adviser —— Politics degree that provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a —— Politician A double degree of Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor —— Travel and Tourism real-world focus on the essential practical skills and the social and —— Solicitor in Private Practice or a of Commerce gives you the theoretical knowledge to understand —— United Nations ethical context in which the law operates. Community Legal Centre global challenges and the practical skills of the world of business. Combining law with a Bachelor of International Studies provides analysis, —— United Nations ONE OF THE BEST IN NSW & ACT This double degree addresses relevant global, economic and political issues appreciation and the study of the diversity of the global village. It examines the ONE OF THE BEST IN NSW & ACT affecting the worldwide business market. It will teach you a diverse skill set and The federal government’s Quality Indicators relationships of politics, society, culture and history in a range of countries and equip you with a theoretical background in both study areas, proficiency in a for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked their international connections. This double degree combination opens up a range The federal government’s Quality Indicators language, and how to navigate the international business world. You will learn how UOW in 2018 as the best university in New of international career opportunities in public, private and not-for-profit sectors. for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked international organisations conduct business and the issues and contexts that can South Wales and the ACT for Humanities, You will be encouraged to study abroad or undertake a study tour. UOW in 2018 as the best university in New occur across global borders. Culture & Social Sciences and for Business South Wales and the ACT for Law and At the South Western Sydney Campus the Bachelor of International Studies and Management. Paralegal Studies and for Humanities, Culture At the South Western Sydney Campus the Bachelor of International Studies course structure includes compulsory core subjects and major and minor options & Social Sciences. course structure includes compulsory core subjects and major and minor options which include Global Sustainable Development or International Relations. which include Global Sustainable Development or International Relations. The majors available in the Bachelor of Commerce at the South Western Sydney *Commencing in 2019. Subject to final approval. Campus are Management and Marketing. *Commencing in 2019. Subject to final approval. 26 27
Postgraduate degrees Change before the Graduate Certificate Master of Health Master of Master of Master of world does with a UOW in Health Leadership Leadership and Computer Nursing Social Work postgraduate degree. Learn the skills to shine and Management* Management Science International (Qualifying) in your current role, go.uow.edu.au/gcert-hlthleadmgmt go.uow.edu.au/mhlthleadmgmt go.uow.edu.au/mcompsci go.uow.edu.au/mnursintl go.uow.edu.au/m-swqual fast-track your career, or DURATION 6 months full-time, or DURATION 1.5 years full-time, or DURATION 2 years (96 cp) DURATION 2 years DURATION 2 years full-time change careers completely. DELIVERY part-time equivalent Flexible DELIVERY part-time equivalent Flexible DELIVERY On campus DELIVERY Flexible OR on campus DELIVERY or part-time equivalent Flexible STARTS IN Autumn (February), STARTS IN Autumn (February), Our flexible study options STARTS IN Autumn (February), STARTS IN Autumn (February), Spring (July) Spring (July) STARTS IN Spring (July) allow you to manage Spring (July) Spring (July) IELTS Overall 6.5 IELTS Overall: 6.5 IELTS Overall: 7 work, study and life ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised Bachelor degree in a health IELTS Overall: 6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) CRICOS (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) 083839K CRICOS (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) 089204G CRICOS (R:7, W:7, L:7, S:7) 094540E commitments – and lead related area, or equivalent. CRICOS 083834D ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS the change in your career. * This course is available to domestic students only. 2019 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Recognised Bachelor degree with an Recognised Bachelor degree in Nursing, or a Applicants should have a Bachelor degree equivalent average mark of 60% in any area. recognised Graduate Certificate in Nursing. in social sciences, psychology, public health, The Graduate Certificate A relevant Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) and two years of full-time health- Applicants with other qualifications and International students with a recognised education, nursing, or a related undergraduate WHY STUDY POSTGRAD? in Health Leadership and related work experience. Applicants with other substantial relevant professional experience Bachelor degree in Nursing can accelerate qualification with at least one year of social UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG may be considered. their career progression by undertaking the science content (i.e. studies of the individual Management provides graduates combinations of acceptable qualifications and —— 86.1% of postgrads secure professional experience may be considered. Master of Nursing International. and society). with a competitive advantage in Technology touches every part of full-time employment the job market and provides an The Master of Health Leadership our daily lives, and UOW continues The Master of Nursing The Master of Social Work within four months.1 ideal platform for further study at and Management is designed to a long history of providing International is a two year degree (Qualifying) will equip you —— Postgrad median starting Master’s level. enable clinicians to develop their that is designed to prepare nurses with the knowledge and skills to technically excellent graduates to salary is $81,000.1 leadership roles in the health care for professional roles in the health make important contributions The program comprises four subjects: meet industry demand with the —— 83.9% of UOW postgrads are environment. Master of Computer Science. care system. to the betterment of people and —— Effective Management in Health satisfied with their course.2 —— Effective Leadership in Health The main objectives of the degree are communities. This qualification is ideal for clinicians This degree gives you the ability to solve —— Essential Skills for Health Researchers seeking to advance their careers. Career- complex real-world problems by integrating to provide an academic avenue for You will build on prior study of the —— Reflection on Practice minded clinicians can update their computer science methods with effective professional development, knowledge individual and society, and further develop knowledge with contemporary studies in management strategies and by developing and comprehension of research and the your interest in social justice and human leadership and management in a health care and deploying computer applications. You application of evidence-based practice. The rights, to earn a professionally accredited context, to enhance their career prospects. will be able to put theory into practice with course builds upon the academic strengths social work qualification. an individual capstone project. of the School of Nursing, including Primary This flexible program allows students to Health, Mental Health, Aged & Dementia As a social work graduate you’ll enter build upon their existing competencies and You will study subjects in IT project Care, Clinical Excellence, Reflection the workforce with practical experience to tailor a Master’s program to suit their management, advanced programming, in Practice, and Research Principles & earnt through supervised professional professional development requirements. algorithms and data structures. You will also Methods. These topics will facilitate all- placements. Your UOW degree will ensure The program delivers: choose to complete subjects from four areas round development of health professionals you’re ready to promote social change and that include: computational intelligence, and to seamlessly transition into professional development, and will help you make a —— The leadership skills required to be reasoning and learning; machine learning roles in the health care system. difference to the lives of marginalised and an effective manager in the context of algorithms and big data; advanced network disadvantaged individuals, families and health care Please note that completion of this course security and computer security; software communities. —— The skills to critically evaluate and does not lead to eligibility to apply for requirements and specifications, and incorporate reflective practice in a registration as a nurse in Australia. service-oriented software engineering. leadership role —— The ability to analyse and demonstrate There is an opportunity to specialise in the values of enabling skills such as one of the following majors offered in the coaching and mentoring Master of Computer Science at the UOW Wollongong campus: —— Intelligent Systems —— Machine Learning and Big Data —— Network and Information Security —— Software Engineering 1. 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