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UNDER UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA | UNDERGRADUATE | 2018 PROGRAMS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS GRADUATE 2018 PROGRAMS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Further information unisa.edu.au/international Telephone: +613 9627 4854 Facsimile: +618 8302 9121 Email: international.office@unisa.edu.au youtube.com/unisouthaustralia facebook.com/UniSA twitter.com/UniversitySA instagram/universitysa Weibo: @studyatunisa Youku: UniSA WeChat: Freecall: Australia: 1800 1818 58 China (Northern): 10 800 61 00 245 China (Southern): 10 800 261 0245 Indonesia: 001 803 61 269 South Korea: 0079 8612 1017 Taiwan: 00801 611 343 The information provided in this publication is for general information only, and the University of South Australia makes no representation about the content, suitability, accuracy or completeness of this information for any purpose. It is provided “as is” without express or implied warranty. Information correct at time of printing (December 2016) CRICOS provider number 00121B studyinaustralia.gov.au
TOP 3% WORLDWIDE 2016 Times Higher Education OVERALL World Rankings FIVE-STAR 2016 QS World University Rankings RATING 2016 QS Stars Ratings To be the best in your field, you need a university that offers a choice of over 200 world-class degrees and is globally recognised for its teaching, research and facilities. 1
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R AT E D 8th OV E R A L L I N AU ST R A LIA TO P 10 FOR RESEARCH EXCE L L E N CE Proportion of Total ERA ratings at the 2-digit and 4-digit level 2015. IN AUSTRALIA The Australian, 11 December 2015 FOR TEACHING 2016-17 THE World University Rankings TOP 5 IN AUSTRALIA LIVING AND ACCOM M ODATION CO S T S TECHNOLOG Y IT HELPDESK & STUDENT SERVIC ES 2016 International Student Barometer RANKED 24th TOP 5 O UN D E R 5 O TO P 10 % COL L AB OR AT I N G QS Top 50 Under 50 universities in the world 2016 W I T H M OR E T H AN 2500 WORLDWIDE FO R I N T E R N AT I O N AL C O M PA N I E S O UT LO O K 2016 Times Higher Education WORLDWIDE 3
I am delighted that We are also one of the world’s most international universities, ranked by QS (Quacarelli Symonds) in the top 200 you are considering universities in the world on that measure. We have Australia’s most internationally-diverse to study at the academic staff population. We have always given a warm welcome to international University of South students and have graduated almost 48,000 people from more than 140 countries in our Australia – one of short history. If you decide to study with us you’ll find the world’s very best that UniSA is innovative and creative, and focused on educating the next wave of global young universities. professionals. Our degree programs are designed with strong professional emphasis and in partnership with industry. Our research is focused on finding answers to the world’s most pressing problems. We are also a globally engaged institution with a network of international partners which include Shandong, Tianjin and Beijing Normal Universities in China, Keio University in Japan, Trinity College in Dublin, University College London, and numerous collaborations with universities elsewhere in Professor David G. Lloyd Europe and North America. VICE CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT If you decide that the University of South Australia is the right place for you, we will help you prepare for the career path of your choice. I hope that you do consider coming to Adelaide to study with us and I look forward to seeing you on campus soon. Welcome to the University of South Australia. 4
About UniSA/6 An enterprising spirit/8 Your adventure begins here/10 Discover Adelaide/12 Our campuses/18 New spaces/22 Getting to campus/24 Your study experience/26 Student life/28 Supporting you/30 Accommodation: a place to call home/32 Get started: undergraduate programs/34 Business and Law/38 Education, Arts and Social Sciences/52 Health Sciences/65 IT, Engineering, and the Environment/75 How to become a student/86 Pathways to university/90 How to apply/92 5
About UniSA The University of South Australia (UniSA) was formed in 1991, with a collection of colleges, institutes and schools coming together to create a single university. Known for our teaching quality, high level of support for students, and strengths in areas such as engineering, education, art and design, nursing and more, we were building strong foundations for future growth. Now, we are ranked in the Top 50 young universities in the world. * We have developed an enviable research profile, with our researchers engaged in more than 500 international collaborations across 45 countries. We are making a difference in areas as diverse 6
Pridham Hall is part of a $380 million major expansion of UniSA in Adelaide's West End. Check out the virtual fly through at unisa.edu.au/PridhamHall as water quality, cancer treatment, waste latest technologies and learn in modern, of enterprise. A culture where people are management, solar power and much more. purpose-built teaching spaces. bold, imaginative and prepared to take risks to respond to local, national and We contribute actively to the intellectual, global challenges. cultural and sporting life in South Australia Our teaching programs through legacies such as the Anne & receive international Gordon Samstag Museum of Art, the Hawke The future is now. Make your Centre, and through our sponsorship of accolades and feature events including the Santos Tour Down mark with UniSA. Under – the largest cycling race in the regularly in Top 100 lists southern hemisphere. Each year our on-campus health and legal clinics also *Ranked 24th in the QS Top 50 Under 50 universities worldwide. provide thousands of free and low cost in the world 2016. services to the local community. UniSA is recognised globally as an Since 1991, we have graduated more enthusiastic, creative and capable business than 150,000 students from more than partner with well over 2,500 national and 140 countries. We are one of the leading international partnerships. These reinforce providers of education internationally and our teaching and research programs, and a trailblazer in the area of access to higher provide real opportunities for our students. education. We have invested heavily in new buildings We are a young, confident university, and and facilities. Our students use the we see our future as creating a culture 7
FIVE-STARS IN Research / Employability / Teaching / Facilities / Internationalisation / Study. Social Responsibility / Inclusiveness We are South Australia’s QS Stars Ratings largest university and offer a wide and varied range of degrees, including programs that are unique just to UniSA. AUSTRALIA’S MOST INTERNATIONALLY Solutions. DIVERSE We are taking on the academic teaching staff QS World University challenges of tomorrow, by Rankings 2017 finding solutions through world-class research. Connections. TOP 2% We are teaming up with most innovative universities in Asia local icons and international Reuters Top 75: Asia’s Most heavyweights to drive Innovative Universities 2016 powerful partnerships focused on building more vibrant, advanced and connected communities. 97% OF OUR RESEARCH at or above We are Australia's world-class University of Enterprise. 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 9
Your ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE Be bold and take GET THE CAREER YOU WANT on the needs of a Industry projects / internships and changing world. placements / travel opportunities / employment and career expos / networking events / and more. We are number one in South Australia for graduate careers* and are well above the national average. We have strong links with industry and take a practical approach to teaching and learning, so that our graduates are ready to make a real impact in their chosen profession. UniSA’s Career Services also partners closely with academic staff to ensure curriculum is aligned to your program’s core graduate competencies, and we work in partnership with leading local and global employers to help give you the best possible start. unisa.edu.au/careers *QILT: Graduate Destination Survey 2014-2016 Full-Time Employment Indicator 10
STUDY IN WORLD-CLASS SEE THE WORLD FACILITIES Each year our students have the chance to take part in field trips, work placements, volunteer trips, international Our campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities conferences and student exchange programs. We work including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, with more than 70 partner institutions offering a variety laboratories and areas that simulate real work environments. of full-semester international exchanges, or short-term These are all supported by the latest technologies and a fully opportunities during summer or winter school. In addition, interactive online learning platform. most overseas experiences are available for credit, and UniSA has several funding and scholarship opportunities. For more information see our campuses on pages 18–23. unisa.edu.au/globalopportunities LEARN FROM TOP RANKING TEACHERS JOIN OUR GLOBAL ALUMNI When you graduate, we’ll welcome you to our global alumni Learn from highly experienced academics and industry network. We have over 197,000 alumni around the world, professionals who are leaders in their field. We are ranked second supported by five formal international networks in Hong Kong, in Australia in the 2016 Times Higher Education Top 150 Under 50 China, Singapore, Malaysia and the United Kingdom. Membership Teaching Indicator and are in the top 10 nationally for the number is free, lifelong and worldwide. All you need to do is update your of staff who hold a PhD. details when you graduate to start accessing the Network benefits including the Alumni Business Directory, professional services, and online networking community – Global Connect. unisa.edu.au/alumni 11
Discover ADELAIDE NORTHERN TERRITORY UniSA is located in Adelaide, WESTERN AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND SOUTH Australia’s education city and AUSTRALIA NEW SOUTH WALES the capital of South Australia. ACT VICTORIA FAST FACTS Capital city / Adelaide State population / 1.65 million Adelaide population / 1.2 million Language / English Currency / AUD$ Area / 984,377 square kilometres QUEENSLAND Coastline / 3,700 kilometres SOUTH AUSTRALIA Major exports / Metals, wine, education NEW SOUTH WALES SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL DISTANCES ADELAIDE TO ADELAIDE ACT Hong Kong – 8 hours 20 minutes VICTORIA Singapore – 6 hours 30 minutes MELBOURNE Dubai – 13 hours 25 minutes Kuala Lumpur – 6 hours 58 minutes Approximate times displayed for direct flights. 12
WHY STUDYING HERE IS SO REWARDING Accessible Adelaide offers all of the advantages of big city life yet is small enough to get around easily. From the airport to your city campus takes 15 minutes, or from your city campus to the beach. Accepting Adelaide’s population is just over one million with almost one in four people in South Australia born overseas and ancestry tracing back to more than 120 countries. Australia also has a democratic system of government THE DESTINATION and is tolerant of different religious beliefs and practices. Adelaide is a beautiful and well-ordered city, surrounded by parklands, pristine beaches, and the lush green hills and valleys of Australia’s premier wine districts. You’ll find it makes an ideal home away Affordable from home with a strong sense of community usually Adelaide has one of the highest standards of reserved for small towns, combined with the vibrant living of any city in the world, yet is one of the activity of a capital city. least expensive. Adelaide is also globally connected, sharing partnership agreements with cities around the world, including: Austin, USA / Christchurch, New Zealand / COST OF LIVING George Town, Malaysia / Himeji, Japan / Adelaide is renowned for its affordability and Qingdao, China / Dalian, China / Chengdu, China quality of life. This means you will be able to save more money to experience all the exciting opportunities that Adelaide, and South Australia, have to offer. To see what your weekly average costs could be visit studyadelaide.com/live/banking and access the interactive Student Living Cost Calculator. 19% less to live in Adelaide compared to Sydney & Melbourne* 7% less to live in Adelaide compared to Brisbane & Perth* * Based on information from Study Adelaide studyadelaide.com/live EXPLORE OUR CAMPUSES Adelaide/page 18 Suburban/page 20 Campus location map/page 25 13
ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP 10 REGIONS South Australia has been named as one of the top 10 places to visit in 2017 by the influential Lonely Planet world guide, coming in at number five. Described as ‘Australia in a nutshell’, the State has been recognised for its broad appeal from pristine beaches and wine country to the far reaches of the outback all in one, providing the ultimate Australian experience. WORLD’S 5TH MOST COMFORTABLE CLIMATE LIVEABLE CITY Adelaide has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Adelaide has been ranked the world’s fifth most liveable city in the latest Economist Daytime temperatures Intelligence Unit’s Liveability Index. It is the fifth year in a row Adelaide has finished fifth in Summer..........................25⁰C–35⁰C the ranking out of 140 cities around the world. December-February...............Mainly hot & dry Each city is rated on stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure. Autumn...........................20⁰C–25⁰C March-May...................................Mainly dry FESTIVAL FEVER Winter................................10⁰C–15⁰C June-August................................Cool & wet Adelaide is the festival city and every summer it comes alive with an explosion of colour, lights, music and culture. Spring.................................20⁰C–25⁰C The world-famous Adelaide Festival is September-November.........Little rain Australia’s largest multi-arts festival. Held every year around March, it attracts hundreds of thousands of people from across the country and around the world. AUSTRALIA’S GREEN CITY Other big festivals include the Adelaide Fringe Festival, OzAsia Festival, Adelaide Film Festival, WOMADelaide, Tasting Australia and Did you know? the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. The University supports Adelaide’s festival scene through • Adelaide is one of Australia’s most sponsorships and links to many of these environmentally friendly cities. events, and discounted tickets are often • The famous parklands are made up of available to our students. 29 parks, which surround the city centre. • Adelaide City Bikes has more than 500 bikes available for free hire. We also have hire sites located at both the City East and SPORTING STAGE City West campuses. • Tindo, the world’s first solar electric bus, Adelaide is home to a vibrant sporting culture offers a free service through the city and and events such as the adrenalin charged even has wireless internet. Clipsal 500 motor race and World Solar Challenge. The multi-million dollar refurbishment of Adelaide Oval has also brought a new edge to the city’s sporting scene with ‘Aussie Rules’ football games, international cricket matches, soccer, and more. The Santos Tour Down Under, the first ProTour cycling race to be held outside of Europe, brings the world’s cycling elite to Adelaide. The University sponsors the Australian national team and is a huge participant in the eight-day event. southaustralia.com 14
Santos Tour Down Under: The University is a proud Premier Partner of this global event held in Adelaide each year. 15
OzAsia Festival / This is Australia’s premier international arts festival focusing on Asia. The city of Adelaide comes alive through a mix of contemporary art, the annual Moon Lantern Festival, and international music at the Good Fortune Market. Image courtesy of Adelaide Oval SMA Ltd (Photographer: John Montesi). Adelaide Oval / Based in the heart of the city, this iconic venue plays host to national and international entertainment and sporting events, seating over 50,000 people. 16
Barossa Valley / Discover one of the world’s greatest wine regions located 75km north-east of Adelaide. The Barossa is renowned for its food and wine, cultural experiences and all-year-round events. South Australia is host to MORE THAN 400 FOOD, ARTS Image courtesy of the South Australian Tourism Commission. AND CULTURAL EVENTS per year WOMADelaide / This four-day festival of international music, arts and dance is presented annually in Adelaide Botanic Park attracting people from around the world. On average, the festival features 500 artists from around 30 countries each year. 17
Our CAMPUSES Our two city campuses are conveniently located in the heart of the Adelaide CBD. City West campus Jeffrey Smart Building Simulated ward at City East campus 18 City East campus
CITY WEST CAMPUS CITY EAST CAMPUS City West is just a short walk from the City East is a short distance from the Adelaide Railway Station and tram links, Rundle Mall shopping precinct and some and is located in the city’s west end – a of the city’s best cafés, restaurants and major arts, culture and entertainment hub, bars. The city’s east end is a hive of and emerging health and business district. activity and is also located near the lush parklands of the inner eastern suburbs. What you’ll study What you’ll study Art, Architecture and Design Nursing and Midwifery UniSA Business School Rehabilitation, Health and Sport Sciences Urban and Regional Planning Pharmacy, Medical and Medical Radiation Sciences On campus Construction Management Brand new learning spaces / award-winning visual art and design studios / a mock court for law students / modern lecture theatres / Australia’s only architecture museum / cafés with indoor and outdoor dining / post office On campus Purpose-built laboratories / model pharmacy equipment / Nearby international standard nutrition and food science learning area / commercial preparation kitchen and sensory lab / Live music venues / fashion, music and books stores / Anatomy lab / fully-equipped gym / cafés and outdoor cafés and restaurants / Lion Arts Centre and Mercury plaza / medical clinics for students and staff Cinema / The Jam Factory / Adelaide Oval / new Royal Adelaide Hospital / Central Markets and Chinatown Nearby Rundle Street cafés, shops and cinemas / Adelaide Zoo / Botanic Gardens / Museum, State Library and The Art Gallery / River Torrens / National Wine Centre / Adelaide event zones unisa.edu.au/campusfacilities 19
MAGILL CAMPUS MAWSON LAKES CAMPUS Only a short distance from the city, Magill Located in one of Adelaide’s newly campus is located in Adelaide’s relaxing developed suburbs, our Mawson eastern suburbs, featuring lush gardens, Lakes campus boasts contemporary open spaces and world-class interactive teaching, learning and research learning facilities. facilities, and is surrounded by more than 85 high-technology companies What you’ll study that make up Technology Park. Communication, International Relations What you’ll study and Languages Aviation Education Computer and Information Technology Psychology, Social Work and Human Services Education On campus Engineering Multimedia studios and editing suites / theatre for stage productions / innovative social work studio / Science and Mathematics Psychology Clinic / gym / outdoor sports field / swimming pool /cafés and outdoor dining / 15 hectares of parklands and lawn On campus Interactive learning spaces for engineering students / South Australia’s largest IT school / design, technology, Nearby and science facilities / sports centre complete with Cafés and restaurants / Norwood Parade shopping fitness gym / drama centre / cafés, lawn and outdoor precinct / movie cinemas / historic winery / dining areas / ecological precinct / Planetarium national parks / Cleland Wildlife Park / Magill Road shopping precinct / walking and hiking trails Nearby Cafés and restaurants / walking and bike trails / drive-in movie cinema / Mawson Central Shopping Mall / sporting grounds and golf course / Mawson Centre – a shared space for the University and the community / Technology Park 20
Our suburban campuses offer picturesque settings in Adelaide’s northern and eastern suburbs. Mechatronics Lab at Mawson Lakes campus Mawson Lakes campus Magill campus TV studio at Magill campus 21
Pridham Hall Opening in 2018, this will become the new heart of the University hosting graduations, functions and sporting events. See the building come to life by downloading the Pridham Hall App in Google Play or the App Store. Student Lounge Designed by our students, this is a place to come together outside of study time, featuring a Town Square, College Green and different social spaces. See more at unisa.edu.au/studentlounge 22
Jeffrey Smart Building The award-winning Jeffrey Smart Building features the very best in modern learning facilities. It boasts over $8 million in new technologies and has a 5 Green Star Rating. Take a virtual tour at unisa.edu.au/jsb Health Innovation Building The $230 million Health Innovation Building located in SA’s health and biomedical precinct in the Adelaide CBD, will create new opportunities for research, teaching and community services. Check out this world-class project at unisa.edu.au/HIB 23
Getting TO CAMPUS PUBLIC TRANSPORT CAR PARKING MOTORCYCLE You’ll find bus stops near each campus and The Magill and Mawson Lakes campuses PARKING train stations close to the city and Mawson provide on-site car parking. Tickets are Lakes campuses. Check your bus, train or purchased from the easily located ‘Pay and You will find motorcycle parking on tram options on the Adelaide Metro website. Display’ metered parking systems and will university grounds at City East, Magill and You’ll also be entitled to student discounts cost you from $0.15 an hour to $1.50 for Mawson Lakes campuses, accessible with on tickets once you’ve enrolled. a full day (8am–6pm). For city campuses, the display of a UniSA parking permit. At there is metered on-road and commercial City West, motorcycles can be parked in the adelaidemetro.com.au parking nearby, with costs starting at $4 an designated council parking bays. hour to $15 a day for early bird rates. CAMPUS CONNECTOR RIDE YOUR BIKE We run a free bus service between the ACCESS PARKING Cycling is a great way to get to your campus. Magill and Mawson Lakes campuses to Access parking for people with a disability It’s fun, cheap, good for the environment, and make life easier for staff and students who is available with a parking permit on every an excellent form of exercise. Each campus make the journey. For full timetable and campus. Council disabled parking bays are has shower facilities and secured bicycle route details visit: also available. storage areas. You can also hire an Adelaide Free Bike from Security at City East or City unisa.edu.au/campusconnector West to get around during daylight hours. 24
CITY WEST CAMPUS 1 61–73 North Terrace,Adelaide 2 CITY EAST CAMPUS Corner Frome Road & North Terrace, Adelaide 3 MAWSON LAKES CAMPUS Mawson Lakes Boulevard, Mawson Lakes 4 MAGILL CAMPUS Lorne Avenue, Magill Places of interest UNILODGE STUDENT ACCOMMODATION 30 Victoria Street, Adelaide URBANEST STUDENT ACCOMMODATION 12 Bank St, Adelaide ADELAIDE OVAL International and national entertainment and sporting events ADELAIDE CENTRAL MARKETS Fresh produce, groceries CHINATOWN Adelaide’s home of Asian food and culture ADELAIDE FESTIVAL CENTRE Adelaide Festival, theatre, cabaret, concerts ADELAIDE RAILWAY STATION entral terminus of the C metropolitan railway system ADELAIDE CULTURAL HUB NORTH TERRACE Museum, state library and art gallery ADELAIDE EVENT ZONES Adelaide Festival, Fringe, Clipsal 500, WOMADelaide ADELAIDE’S BOTANIC GARDENS AND ZOO Palm House, Bicentennial Conservatory RUNDLE STREET We can meet you at the airport Cinemas, eateries, coffee shops One big advantage of Adelaide is its accessibility, with direct flights from major Asian airports, Dubai, Doha (Qatar) and all Australian RUNDLE MALL capital cities. We offer a free on-arrival reception service and if you Central shopping precinct complete the online booking form before you leave home we will meet you at the airport. unisa.edu.au/on-arrival-reception 25
Your STUDY EXPERIENCE LIBRARY RESOURCES Your campus library provides easy access to a large range of resources including books, electronic journals, databases and more. Make the library catalogue and databases your first stop for researching your assignments, and attend one of our workshops designed to improve your research skills. We also have private group learning spaces available on every campus and you can connect to our free Wi-Fi. Library staff can be contacted virtually using videoconferencing or you can arrange to meet in person. The Ask the Library/IT service is also available via phone, email, video and chat. 24/7 ONLINE LEARNING Our multi-million dollar fully interactive online learning environment provides for online submission and return of assignments, support for learning, virtual classrooms, lecture recordings and more. It’s part of our comprehensive Digital Learning Strategy, and it’s available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MOBILE ACCESS Download the UniSA App for Apple and Android to access a range of services and resources to help you with your studies including timetable management, assessment reminders, notifications, calendar set-up and email. We have also developed the SafeZone App that will connect you directly to our security teams should you need assistance or emergency support while you are on campus. STUDY HELP Our team of Learning Advisers are dedicated to helping you develop academic and professional literacies and learning skills needed during your studies, and in the workplace. unisa.edu.au/studyhelp 26
SCHOLARSHIPS VICE CHANCELLOR’S Each year more than 2,500 students at UniSA INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP benefit from scholarships and grants totalling millions of dollars. We have a range of categories Be inspired and transform your ideas into including support for high achievers and students enterprising realities. The one-year Bachelor of in need, along with scholarships specifically for international students. Innovation (Honours) (DHIN) is open to graduates from any area of study. Experience real-world unisa.edu.au/scholarships challenges hosted by partners from industry, government and civil society. Explore new ways of addressing problems; create prototype solutions; AUSTRALIA AWARDS wrap these up into a proposed venture or change initiative; and pitch your innovation to the very The Australia Awards aim to promote knowledge leaders responsible for making change happen. and education links, and strengthen ties between Australia and our neighbours through unisa.edu.au/VCInnovate undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships. They also include achievement awards that target CRICOS Code: 093932G top students, researchers and professionals coming to Australia. australiaawards.gov.au YOUR WEEK AT UNIVERSITY Check out the timetable below as an example of how your life at uni might look. Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday Saturday Saturday Sunday Sunday 8-9am 9-10am DESIGN TUTORIAL 10-11am WORKSHOP STUDY Assignments STUDY in JSB 11-12noon PART-TIME LECTURE FULL DAY WORK STUDIO 12-1pm PRACTICAL LECTURE CATCH UP LUNCH AT WITH FRIENDS CENTRAL 1-2pm AT STUDENT LECTURE MARKETS LOUNGE 2-3pm SHOPPING AT RUNDLE MALL STUDY GROUP TUTORIAL in JSB 3-4pm STUDY MEET FRIENDS 4-5pm Assignments AT THE BEACH STUDY Assignments 5-6pm SOCCER WITH STUDY PART-TIME FRIENDS Assignments 6-7pm WORK 7-8pm DINNER AND MOVIES ON A NIGHT OUT CAMPUS IN THE CITY 8-9pm 27
Hear from some of our students about their experiences at unisa.edu.au/ studentstories 28
Student LIFE Enjoy an energetic student experience brought to life by events, entertainment, sports, clubs, volunteering opportunities and more. Get involved and build lasting friendships along the way. EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Take some time out from your studies and enjoy year-round entertainment including BBQs, live music and events. MOVIES ON CAMPUS End your busy week by enjoying FREE movie events with friends in some of the coolest spots on campus. Your favourite blockbusters will be played throughout the year, and did we mention there’s FREE popcorn? UniSA SPORT Get involved with UniSA Sports and join one of the many sports clubs on offer including basketball, volleyball, karate and rock-climbing. You might even be interested in representing Team UniSA at the Australian University Games. Or you can just keep active by taking advantage of our gyms and participating in campus-based sports. unisa.edu.au/studentexperience USASA The University’s student association, USASA, provides services and a voice for students. From student representation and advocacy, to coordinating student clubs, selling second-hand text books, organising social events, running the student magazine, hosting campus counters, and giving out free goodies, USASA can help you get more out of your student experience. BREKKY BAR Start your day with cheap breakfast options served up on campus. Our Brekky Bar is run by USASA and open to all students across all locations on various days throughout the year. unisa.edu.au/usasa Check out what’s happening on each campus and across the University 29
Supporting YOU Connect with our expert support services to make your life at university easier. We want you to be successful, and if you need help you’ll have it. We provide a full range of integrated support FAMILY SUPPORT services including academic counselling, personal The University also offers advice and assistance on settling counselling, social support services, common rooms, prayer into life in Adelaide and Australia for partners or other rooms, security officers, and a range of other services offered family members who accompany international students. through our students’ association, USASA. Your Campus Central office will help you with your enrolment, ID cards, fees, timetables and any other questions you might have. GETTING STARTED We have specialised services and staff that can help you YOUR SUPPORT AT A GLANCE transition into the University, and provide information and advice about: Community health clinics / disability • On arrival transport to your accommodation services / counselling / mentoring / • Life in Adelaide Legal Advice Clinic / health and fitness centres / • Your orientation to university wellbeing resources and advice / international • Work rights in Australia student services / accommodation • Community and government services • Academic policies and procedures unisa.edu.au/internationalstudentsupport STUDENT SERVICES We provide a range of free online services and resources specifically for international students. We also offer face-to-face support including counselling and disability services, careers advice, study help, and assistance with student visas and student health cover. NEW NEW INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION APPLICATION SYSTEM SYSTEM Applying Applying to to study study with with UniSA UniSA just just got got easier. easier. We’ve We’ve upgraded upgraded our our online online application application system, system, which which means means that that now now you can save and submit your you can save and submit your application at any application at any time, and track its progress. time, and track its progress. For more For moreinformation information visit: visit: unisa.edu.au/Study-at-UniSA/International-students/How-to-apply unisa.edu.au/international/apply 30
Help for sponsored students A sponsored student is someone who has all or part A ofsponsored student their education is someone costs who party, paid by a third has allsuch or part as a of their government, foreign education costs the paid by a third Australian party, such Government, as a a partner foreign government, university the Australian or an employer. We currentlyGovernment, host more athan partner university or an students 500 sponsored employer.and Weunderstand currently havetheirmore than needs. Our 500 sponsored international students office and understand has a number their needs. of staff dedicated to Our international office hasand working with students a number sponsorofbodies staff dedicated to achievetothe working best with students outcome for all. and sponsor bodies to achieve the best outcome for all. As the central contact point for sponsors, the international As theliaises office central contact with a widepoint rangeforofsponsors, the international services across the office liaises University, to with ensurea wide range ofare applications services across prioritised, the and University student to ensureand orientation applications are processed support services quickly, are readily and student available orientation after arrival. and support services are readily available after arrival. unisa.edu.au/sponsored-students Bangladesh Bangladesh Jordan Iraq Philippines Paraguay Bahrain Bahrain Kuwait Jordan Qatar Peru Bhutan Bhutan Laos Kuwait Saudi Arabia Philippines Brazil Brazil Libya Laos Singapore Qatar Cambodia Cambodia Malaysia Libya Sri Lanka Saudi Arabia Costa Rica Colombia Mongolia Malaysia Tanzania Singapore Czech Republic Costa Rica Myanmar Mongolia Thailand Sri Lanka Egypt Czech Republic Nepal Myanmar Timor Leste Tanzania Fiji Egypt Nigeria Nepal Tuvalu Thailand India Fiji Oman Nigeria United ArabLeste Timor Emirates Indonesia India Pakistan Oman Vietnam Tuvalu Iran Indonesia PapuaPakistan New Guinea United Arab Emirates Iraq Iran Peru Guinea Papua New Vietnam 31
Accommodation: A PLACE TO CALL HOME Dedicated student Student hostels accommodation $135–$200 per week Student hostels provide fully-furnished single rooms with a shared kitchen, bathroom and recreational facilities. Bills (such as electricity) are included in Dedicated student housing offers the rent. These are great places to meet fellow students and build networks. well-equipped accommodation options with the added benefit of Student apartments living alongside fellow students. $150– $390 per week A variety of student apartment options are available in the city and near our suburban campuses. These include fully-furnished one to six bedroom apartments, and spaces with shared kitchen, living and bathroom facilities. Chores and household expenses are usually negotiated with fellow tenants. Please see the map on page 25 for site locations. 32
Private rental accommodation You may prefer to organise your own private housing and we have made searching easier through our Rental Database. UniSA's new Student Accommodation by Urbanest offers intelligently designed, modern apartments. Urbanest Student Rental Database Bank Street is located in This is a great way to find the ideal place to stay. Login Adelaide’s CBD, directly across for exclusive search access or use the site app from your from the central railway and mobile device. tram stations, and bus links to a number of suburbs. It’s a You can also look for vacancies through real estate agencies and newspaper classifieds. five-minute walk to Rundle Mall – Adelaide’s premier shopping unisa.edu.au/accommodation/rental precinct – and in between our Note: the University does not inspect private rental properties City East and City West campuses. (including those in the rental database). It is very important Choose to live in a shared that you inspect the accommodation carefully and meet future apartment or your own studio. housemates before paying money or agreeing to lease. Swipe card access and CCTV / Private rental gym / pool table / table tennis / $100–$350 per week iMac stations / secure bike Renting privately can be a very affordable housing option store / wireless internet / 24/7 if you are prepared to shop around. You can rent an entire onsite team / big screen TV property, share with other students, or live in a home with and games room / balcony area a family, couple or single person. with BBQ, tables and benches / laundry Homestay / private boarding $250–$300 per week unisa.edu.au/accommodation Students can live in a home with a family, couple or single person. Costs include your own furnished room, meals and utilities. Stays can be as short as four to six weeks. TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION If you have not finalised your long-term accommodation, please ensure that you arrange temporary accommodation before arriving in Adelaide. Plan to arrive two weeks before the start of your program to allow enough time to select Residential colleges accommodation and get settled. $325–$490 per week unisa.edu.au/temporary-accommodation Located in North Adelaide, a 10 minute walk from the city, are a number of residential colleges which offer HOUSING FAQS fully-furnished single rooms with a bed, desk, chair, telephone and wardrobe. Most include meals and Avoid common rental traps by checking our helpful Housing provide access to computers, the internet, a library, FAQs. Contact us for more advice on +61 8 8302 0877 or music rooms, sporting facilities and a laundry. accommodation@unisa.edu.au Non-profit housing Several not for profit and subsidised housing options are Note: all costs are per person in Australian dollars and are open to students. Eligibility criteria and waiting lists apply. only approximate. 33
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UniSA BUSINESS SCHOOL The UniSA Business School is ranked within the top one percent worldwide and has been awarded five-Stars by QS World University rankings. It is also one of only nine Business Schools in Australia to be accredited by EQUIS – the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Our strong partnerships give you the opportunity to work on industry projects, receive business mentoring and undertake internships as part of your studies. FEATURED PROGRAMS • Bachelor of Business (with specialisations) • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), Bachelor of Business (Finance) • Bachelor of Laws • Laws Double Degrees • Bachelor of Marketing and Communication For more information visit: UniSABusinessSchool.edu.au PART NER W I T H P R O F ES S ION A L S T HR O U G H T H E BU S I NES S CA R E E R M E N TO R PROGRAM TO P 1% WO RLDW I D E * *UniSA Business School is one of just nine institutions in the country and 163 globally to be accredited by EQUIS. There are a total pool of 16,585 business schools worldwide, AACSB, July 2016. 2016 OVERALL 38
2018 BUSINESS TIMETABLE SUMMER FIRST SEMESTER WINTER SECOND SEMESTER SUMMER UniSA BUSINESS SCHOOL SCHOOL (FEB) SCHOOL (AUG) SCHOOL intensive courses 10 weeks 8 weeks 10 weeks intensive courses Dec/Jan Mon 26 Feb–Fri 8 Jun Mon 11 Jun–Fri 3 Aug Mon 6 Aug–Fri 18 Nov Dec/Jan JUN JUL Please note: Summer School and Winter School are not compulsory Featuring shorter semesters starting in February and August, the UniSA Business School timetable gives you opportunities such as... TAKING UP COURSES INTERNSHIPS GOING ON OVERSEAS DURING SUMMER AND AND INDUSTRY EXCHANGE OR A WINTER SCHOOLS PLACEMENTS STUDY TOUR FAST-TRACKING YOUR MORE TIME FOR VISITING FAMILY BACK DEGREE OR SPACING OUT SEEKING PAID HOME DURING THE YOUR COURSES EMPLOYMENT 8-WEEK BREAK SOCIAL ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL • Business Mentors • Peer Assisted Study • Business soft skill courses • Your Culture, My Culture Sessions (PASS) • Networking sessions, site • ‘Spiced’ cooking • Guest lectures visits and role plays demonstrations • Active learning mode • Career mentoring • Undergraduate • Placements in local and Program Hub international companies 39
Bachelor of BUSINESS Develop a strong SPECIALISATIONS business mind Get a solid foundation ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND TRADE with core business courses FINANCE Participate in industry HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT placements LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Specialise in either a profession, enterprise or discipline MANAGEMENT or MARKETING Diversify your skills with a cross-disciplinary PROPERTY specialisation from another faculty SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT TOURISM AND EVENT MANAGEMENT CROSS-DISCIPLINARY SPECIALISATIONS INFORMATION STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LEGAL STUDIES 40
Campus: CE: City East, CW: City West, M: Magill or ML: Mawson Lakes Full-time program duration in years Quota applies SAIBT pathway Honours available Bachelor of Bachelor of BUSINESSDBBN BUSINESS ECONOMICS FINANCE AND TRADEDBIB UniSA BUSINESS SCHOOL ENTRY BUSINESS CORE COURSES ATAR (Feb 2017 cut-off).................................. 70 CRICOS code.....................................082882D Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange Fees* (indicative 2018)......A$29,500 pa IELTS Total................................................................. 6 Quantitative Methods for Business ENTRY IELTS Reading......................................................... 6 Business and Society BUSINESS CORE COURSES ATAR (Feb 2017 cut-off).................................. 70 IELTS Writing........................................................... 6 Principles of Economics CRICOS code........................................027743E Marketing Principles: Trading Start date..........................February, August and Exchange Management and Organisation Fees* (indicative 2018)......A$29,500 pa * See pages 95–98 for details IELTS Total................................................................. 6 Quantitative Methods for Business Business Operations IELTS Reading......................................................... 6 Business and Society International Business Environment IELTS Writing........................................................... 6 Principles of Economics Accounting Principles for Start date..........................February, August Management and Organisation Enjoy the flexibility of a Business Decisions * See pages 95–98 for details Business Operations broad business degree Business Intelligence Professional Development in Business International Business Environment Accounting for Business Select up to three Strategic Management Develop an in-depth Forecasting and Business Analysis minors from disciplines Business Law understanding of Professional Development in Business across the University PLUS MINORS/ELECTIVES 4 x Minor 1 the global business Strategic Management Discover pathways into 4 x Minor 2 environment Business Law PLUS THE FOLLOWING other specialisations 4 x Electives (or Minor 3) SPECIALISATION COURSES Two of your minors may be Focus on currency Macroeconomics from any discipline across the markets, exchange University. Examples include: Growth Development and and global trade the Macroeconomy • Marketing CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Economic Analysis of Business Decisions • Business owner • International Business Learn to write reports • Communication and Media Business Finance • Business consultant based on real policies Portfolio and Fund Management • Psychology • Business development Economics of Public Policy manager • Allied Health Gain practical skills • Computer Systems International Economics with computer • Language (e.g. English (as International Currency and FURTHER STUDY an Additional Language), simulation software Banking Markets Students who complete a French, Italian or Japanese) PLUS ELECTIVES UniSA undergraduate business One of your electives may be chosen 4 x Electives degree may continue on to from the University-wide electives. any of the Business School For a full list of minors please CAREER OPPORTUNITIES master programs (other than visit: unisa.edu.au/minors • Economist the 5-star MBA), with a duration of only one and a half years. • Banker • Financial analyst • Business forecaster • Policy analyst • Business development manager FURTHER STUDY Students who complete a UniSA undergraduate business degree may continue on to any of the Business School master programs (other than the 5-star MBA), with a duration of only one and a half years. 41
Bachelor of Bachelor of BUSINESS BUSINESS FINANCEDBCF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTDBBH ENTRY FINSIA: as a graduate, you will have satisfied the educational ATAR (Feb 2017 cut-off).................................. 70 ENTRY PROFESSIONAL requirements for membership CRICOS code..................................... 080918B of the Financial Services ATAR (Feb 2017 cut-off).................................. 70 RECOGNITION Fees* (indicative 2018)......A$29,500 pa Institute of Australasia. CRICOS code................................... 080603K This program is recognised by IELTS Total................................................................. 6 Fees* (indicative 2018)......A$29,500 pa the world’s largest HRM body IELTS Reading......................................................... 6 ASIC: this program also provides IELTS Total................................................................. 6 based in the United States – the IELTS Writing........................................................... 6 Tier 1 accredited recognition by IELTS Reading......................................................... 6 Society for Human Resource Start date..........................February, August the Australian Securities and IELTS Writing........................................................... 6 Management (SHRM). * See pages 95–98 for details Investments Commission for Start date..........................February, August the training requirements of * See pages 95–98 for details financial product advisers. FURTHER STUDY Students who complete a Join the most established FURTHER STUDY UniSA undergraduate business finance degree of its Students who complete a Learn about the degree may continue on to any of the Business School kind in South Australia UniSA undergraduate business latest discoveries in master programs (other than degree may continue on to any of the Business School human resources the 5-star MBA), with a duration Gain the knowledge and master programs (other than of only one and a half years. confidence to succeed the 5-star MBA), with a duration Focus on people in the fast-paced of only one and a half years. management – BUSINESS CORE COURSES financial sector recruitment, training Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange BUSINESS CORE COURSES and performance Focus on borrowing, Marketing Principles: Trading Quantitative Methods for Business lending and investing and Exchange Develop an understanding Business and Society of money Quantitative Methods for Business of effective management Principles of Economics Business and Society Management and Organisation systems and leadership Learn in a finance trading Principles of Economics Business Operations skills in a global context lab featuring ticker boards Management and Organisation International Business Environment and live market data Business Operations Work closely with the Accounting Principles for International Business Environment Business Decisions Centre for Workplace Business Intelligence Practice with IRESS Accounting for Business Excellence Professional Development in Business X-Plan financial Forecasting and Business Analysis Strategic Management planning software Professional Development in Business Strategic Financial Analysis Business Law PLUS THE FOLLOWING Business Law CAREER OPPORTUNITIES SPECIALISATION COURSES PLUS THE FOLLOWING • Organisational human Foundations of Human CAREER OPPORTUNITIES SPECIALISATION COURSES resources Resource Management • Financial planning and advisory Financial Accounting 1 • Learning and development Work Health and Safety Macroeconomics Management Principles • Investment • Organisational development Financial Markets and Institutions Training and Development • International banking • Industrial relations Business Finance Performance and Compensation • Corporate treasury and • Recruitment consulting Management money markets Financial Planning and Personal Finance International Currency and • General management Management of Industrial Relations • Lending Banking Markets • Occupational health, Staffing Organisations • Funds management safety and welfare Portfolio and Fund Management Employment Law • Management consulting Financial Risk Analysis • Project management Strategic Human Resource Management Corporate Valuation and and policy advice PLUS ELECTIVES PROFESSIONAL Risk Management 4 x Electives RECOGNITION OR PROFESSIONAL Applied Financial Planning CFA: we are one of only eight ACCREDITATION universities in Australia to have PLUS ELECTIVES As a graduate you will have our finance degrees accepted 3 x Electives satisfied the requirements into the Chartered Financial for professional membership Analyst Institute (CFA) University to the Australian Human Recognition Program. Resources Institute (AHRI). 42
Campus: CE: City East, CW: City West, M: Magill or ML: Mawson Lakes Full-time program duration in years Quota applies SAIBT pathway Honours available Bachelor of Bachelor of BUSINESS BUSINESS LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTDBBG MANAGEMENTDBBL UniSA BUSINESS SCHOOL ENTRY FURTHER STUDY ENTRY FURTHER STUDY ATAR (Feb 2017 cut-off).................................. 70 Students who complete a CRICOS code.................................... 080993B UniSA undergraduate business ATAR (Feb 2017 cut-off).................................. 70 Students who complete a Fees* (indicative 2018)......A$29,500 pa degree may continue on to CRICOS code......................................080915E UniSA undergraduate business IELTS Total................................................................. 6 any of the Business School Fees* (indicative 2018)......A$29,500 pa degree may continue on to IELTS Reading......................................................... 6 master programs (other than IELTS Total................................................................. 6 any of the Business School IELTS Writing........................................................... 6 the 5-star MBA), with a duration IELTS Reading......................................................... 6 master programs (other than Start date..........................February, August of only one and a half years. IELTS Writing........................................................... 6 the 5-star MBA), with a duration Start date..........................February, August of only one and a half years. * See pages 95–98 for details * See pages 95–98 for details BUSINESS CORE COURSES BUSINESS CORE COURSES Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange Marketing Principles: Trading Discover modern Quantitative Methods for Business Specialisation focused on and Exchange management involving Quantitative Methods for Business Business and Society the complex systems of the organisation Principles of Economics Business and Society global product supply of people, money Management and Organisation Principles of Economics and technology Business Operations Management and Organisation Learn to manage the International Business Environment flow of goods and Business Operations Learn about the International Business Environment Accounting Principles for services from point of latest business trends Business Decisions Accounting Principles for origin to consumer Business Decisions and how to manage Business Intelligence Business Intelligence emerging issues Professional Development in Business Gain knowledge in Professional Development in Business Strategic Management operations, warehousing, Strategic Management Gain skills in Business Law inventory, purchasing, Business Law problem-solving and PLUS THE FOLLOWING SPECIALISATION COURSES transport and distribution PLUS THE FOLLOWING leadership to achieve Foundations of Human SPECIALISATION COURSES business objectives Resource Management Develop skills in Principles of Logistics and Supply Communication and Chain Management Complete a work minimising wastage Organisational Practices Managing Services and maximising profit placement and be Organisational Behaviour Project Management: Principles and Strategies mentored by an Australian Managing Decision Making Managing Decision Making business manager International Management Ethics and Values Integrated Supply Chain Management CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Project Management: Principles Procurement and Purchasing Strategies and Strategies • Logistics manager Sustainable Logistics and Supply Entrepreneurial Enterprises • Operations coordinator Chain Management CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Organisational Leadership • Inventory supply chain manager International Management • Project officer Ethics and Values PLUS ELECTIVES • Pricing analyst • Executive officer PLUS ELECTIVES 4 x Electives • Demand planner • Business manager 4 x Electives • Public policy manager • General manager 43
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