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Undergraduate
Guide — 2021
Stand for purpose
Start here.
Stop at nothing.
Your time at UOW is about uncovering your CONTENTS
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UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE 2021
passions and using them to make an impact. WHERE DOORS OPEN 2
CHANGE THAT MATTERS 4
As the world rapidly changes, the career
WOLLONGONG 6
ahead of you may not yet exist. The
YOUR FUTURE, YOUR WAY 8
CAMPUSES
technologies you’ll depend on may still
WOLLONGONG CAMPUS 10
need to be invented. To help you become
REGIONAL AND METRO 12
future ready, UOW focuses on teaching CAMPUSES
not just specialist knowledge, but also the GLOBAL CAMPUSES 14
skills needed to embrace change and solve STUDY ABROAD 16
tomorrow’s challenges. COURSES
COURSE INDEX 18
DOUBLE DEGREES 24
“I wasn’t really looking at other unis. HOW TO READ THIS GUIDE 25
I had been to so many UOW activity DEGREES 26
days throughout school and I always ENTRY PATHWAYS
liked the atmosphere on campus. ADMISSION TO UOW 86
I loved all the greenery compared HIGH ACHIEVER OPTIONS 90
to the high rises you get in the city. NON-SCHOOL LEAVERS 92
When I got my offer, it felt like a UOW COLLEGE 94
weight lifted off my shoulders to ACCOMMODATION 96
know it was all there, ready for me COSTS 98
after the HSC.” IMPORTANT DATES 99
SPORTS PROGRAMS 100
OLIVIA EARLY ADMISSION 101
FOURTH YEAR STUDENT
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)
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Where At UOW, we're big enough to matter, but
small enough to care. You’ll receive all the
doors
support and resources you need to find
your purpose and chase your dream career.
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE 2021
Number 1 5 stars 89.6% Top 20
for Skills Development, employer satisfaction 16th best modern
university overall in
Student Support, Learning rating for UOW graduates. university in the world
open
NSW/ACT.
Resources, Learner QILT Employer Satisfaction QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2020
Quality Indicators for Learning and Engagement and Staff Survey 2020
Teaching (QILT) 2019
Qualifications.
Australian Good Universities
Guide 2020
PERSONALISED HANDS ON JOB READY
While UOW offers more than 200 Practical experience is incorporated With some of the best graduate
undergraduate degrees, you’re into every UOW degree. With five- career outcomes in the world,
more than just a face in the crowd. star learning resources and strong UOW is committed to getting you
Our lecturers are passionate, industry partnerships, you’ll get job ready. With online and offline
approachable and supportive the opportunity to gain real-world workshops, expos, personalised
industry leaders. Some degrees let experiences through internships, career support and the UOWx
you experience different study areas work placements, practical classes, program - designed to capture
before specialising, while others industry projects and competitions. your extra-curricular activity as an
let you choose multiple majors This means you will graduate with additional transcript - you'll have all
or electives as you progress. This the skills employers want and the the tools you need to stand out in a
flexibility ensures your degree is confidence to succeed outside competitive job market. Many UOW
highly personalised. the classroom. degrees are also accredited with
relevant industry bodies to ensure
your degree opens as many doors
as possible.
See all the tools available at
uow.edu.au/careers
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Pictured: UOW researchers have been working with the
Vanuatu Government to support coastal fisheries development,
helping to build a brighter future for the local people.
Change
that matters
World class You can
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UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE 2021
people and places do so much
UOW is solving the USING 3D PRINTERS TO
MAKE ORGANS
VISUALISING HOW
DISEASE COMES ABOUT
We’re combining world-leading
world's challenges Professor Gordon Wallace is leading With Australia’s most powerful microscope
researchers and academics, modern
technology and students – like you – to
through our onsite
research such as bio-printing cells, and a team of researchers, Distinguished
3D printing prosthetic ears, and
experimenting with stem cells, with the
Professor Antoine van Oijen is discovering
more about humans at a molecular level deliver real change to the environment,
research facilities aim to create a living, growing organ for – to literally see how disease comes about economy, society and culture.
patients. It’s where science fiction might and find new ways to cure it.
and institutes. From soon become fact.
You will be inspired to combine your
3D printing human passion with purpose and make a Global Challenges Program
positive impact on society.
organs, to curing I wouldn’t be game to say there’s something
Seeing and understanding what’s The UOW Global Challenges Program exists to
bring together expert teams in collaboration with
happening at the molecular level will help
disease in new ways. that’s just not possible. It may take some
time and some genius, but we’ve got that
scientists discover cures for diseases. It industry, government and the wider community.
will unlock the door to an unprecedented The magic happens when these unlikely
genius in the next generation of researchers understanding of how life works. collaborators, each from varying disciplines, find
that are coming through. a shared focus for their passions.
—
Equal 13th
— The program has almost one hundred active
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR
PROFESSOR GORDON WALLACE ANTOINE VAN OIJEN projects working toward the UN Sustainable
in the world for economic and social Development Goals – some of the most pressing
impact in the Times Higher Education global issues that affect us all.
Learn more about our innovation and research including how you can have an impact: University Impact Rankings 2019
uow.info/research
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The best place
to be a student
From a hike in the mountains, to a Parramatta
swim in the ocean and all the food, SYDNEY
Liverpool
shopping and culture nestled in between, Sydney Airport
there’s always something happening Hurstville
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in Wollongong. With thousands of
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– 20+ live music venues – Monday – $15 Burger + Beer at
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Bourke St Burgers
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LOWER YOUR COST OF LIVING – 100+ bars and cafes in the city centre
3 Bed House – Average Rent Weekly
UOW – Uni nights - Wednesdays and
– Tuesday – $3.50 Taco Tuesday – Amigos
WOLLONGONG Thursdays at many CBD venues – Wednesday – Seven fitty schnitty
Wollongong $490 ($7.50) at North Gong Hotel
– 7+ major music festivals
Ryde $640 – Thursday – Eat Street Market in the mall
0 30km
Sydney $950 – Friday – $5 Pizzas at Little Prince Bar
Melbourne $700
Canberra $620
Govt Data Sept 2019
SIZE MATTERS ENDLESS FUN
– 3rd largest city in NSW – 17 patrolled beaches
– 302,700 people living in the – 35+ NSW National Park walking tracks
Wollongong region – 11 waterfalls in the region
– 3,000+ businesses in the CBD – 19,000 plane jumpers per year with
– 4 million+ annual Wollongong visitors Skydive the Beach
– 12 art galleries – 18-26ºC summer average
– 8-17ºC winter average
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YOUR CAMPUS
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Your future,
YOUR COURSE
your way
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GET STARTED.
CHOOSE:
YOUR PATHWAY
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YOUR HOME
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8 *16th in the world – QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2019 9
^Successful applicants will also be required to meet academic admission requirements for UOW/UOWC programs.
YOUR CAMPUS
Wollongong
campus
The campus has seven coffee shops,
16+ food outlets, UniBar, two
banks, supermarket, hairdresser,
UOW’s Wollongong campus is like a travel agent, post office, medical
UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE 2021
leafy-green suburb where you can get centre, dentist and physio.
everything you need.
JOIN THE CLUB BE A GOOD SPORT
With more than 130 student- There are more than 60 student
run clubs and societies covering sporting teams at UOW from football
everything from cosplay to camping, to underwater hockey. Whether
it’s easy to meet like-minded friends you’re looking for a lunchtime kick-
and have fun. Can't find one you like? around or some serious competition,
Get together with at least 10 like- these teams are always on the
minded students and start your own. lookout for fresh talent.
Find your tribe at clubs.uow.edu.au Team up at
uniactive.uow.edu.au/sports
SEE A GIG
OH SO CLOSE
More than 100 live music acts play
on campus every year. There’s even – Free shuttle buses connecting
a full-blown music festival – Garden campus, CBD and the beach
Party – held right on campus. – 2.4km between Wollongong
Check out the upcoming gigs at - campus and the beach
unilife.uow.edu.au/whats-on/ – 75km to Sydney airport
– 180km of cycle ways
STAY HEALTHY
UOW’s recreation centre, UniActive,
is the place to keep fit and healthy FEEL SAFE
with a 50-metre heated swimming Our free SafeZone App and
pool, two gymnasiums, more than UOW Security team are here to
80 group exercise classes each week, help ensure we have a safe and
and indoor and outdoor courts for secure campus environment.
basketball, tennis, hockey, soccer,
football and more. The best part is
UOW students get up to 30 percent
off membership.
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Regional &
metro campuses
YOUR CAMPUS
No matter which UOW campus you join, You have the choice to study closer to home, and still enjoy the
same UOW career-focused curriculum and graduate with the
you become part of one big community same internationally recognised degree.
of learning.
SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY SOUTHERN SYDNEY
With people from more than 150 countries calling Liverpool Located in Loftus, right next door to TAFE, our Southern Sydney
home, our South Western Sydney campus is a culturally vibrant campus allows you to gain a world-class education in the
and welcoming place to study. The campus is located on Moore Sutherland Shire. The close-knit community atmosphere of this
Street, in the heart of Liverpool. campus is reflected in the support and guidance that is offered
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to you throughout your degree.
BATEMANS BAY BEGA
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES OFFERED AT METRO CAMPUSES
Course Majors Campus More info
Bachelor of Applied Analytics* Page 66
Bachelor of Business Page 31
Bachelor of Business Information Systems Page 56
Bachelor of Commerce / DS # Accountancy, Management, Marketing Page 32
Bachelor of Communication and Media Digital and Social Media Page 35
Bachelor of Computer Science Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Software Engineering Page 56
Bachelor of Economics and Finance Page 33
Bachelor of Information Technology Network Design and Management Page 57
SHOALHAVEN SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
Bachelor of International Studies Global Sustainable Development, International Relations Page 59
Bachelor of Laws Page 62
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES OFFERED AT REGIONAL CAMPUSES
Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)^ Page 62
Course Majors Campus More info
Bachelor of Nursing Page 53
Bachelor of Arts Community, Culture & Environment; English Literatures; Page 27
Bachelor of Social Change and Advocacy* Page 82
History; Indigenous Studies; Sociology
Law double degrees
Bachelor of Business Page 31
Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Laws Page 62
Bachelor of Commerce Accountancy; Management; Marketing Page 32
Bachelor of Commerce – Bachelor of Laws Page 62
Bachelor of Economics and Finance Page 33
Bachelor of Communication and Media – Bachelor of Laws Page 62
Bachelor of Nursing Page 53
Bachelor of Computer Science – Bachelor of Laws Page 63
Bachelor of Social Science Community, Culture & Environment; Indigenous Studies; Page 82
Bachelor of Information Technology – Bachelor of Laws Page 63
Public Health; Social Policy; Sociology
Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Laws Page 63
Bachelor of Social Work Page 85
Additional double degrees are available at UOW SWS.
See uow.edu.au/southwesternsydneycampus for more information.
12 DS – Dean's Scholar. # No Dean's Scholar course available at South Western Sydney campus. 13
Course offerings are subject to change. Course offerings are subject to change. *Subject to final approval for study at South Western Sydney Campus. ^Subject to final approval for study at Sydney CBD Campus.
YOUR CAMPUS
From here
to every UOW COLLEGE HONG KONG UOW DUBAI UOW MALAYSIA KDU
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corner
UOW College Hong Kong (UOWCHK), Established in 1993, the University of UOW has delivered programs in Malaysia
formerly Community College of City Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is one of the for more than 10 years and in 2018
University (CCCU), has provided quality oldest and most prestigious universities UOW continued its global expansion
tertiary education for more than 35 years. in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). UOWD by acquiring the university colleges of
Since July 2015, the College has been part provides a broad range of undergraduate Malaysian private education provider
of UOW’s global campus network. UOW and postgraduate degrees in business and KDU. Officially commencing in November
teaches a number of degree and top- management, finance and accounting, 2019, this new initiative offers enhanced
up programs at UOWCHK and provides humanities and social sciences, and opportunities for the study of Australian
exchange opportunities for students to computer science and engineering. courses in Malaysia.
enrich their university experience.
At UOW the world is your campus.
SPREAD YOUR WINGS OUR GLOBAL REACH AND REPUTATION
The University of Wollongong is a truly global
Studying at UOW is bigger than a degree.
educator, delivering world-class teaching to UOW
You'll become part of one of the world's most
students through campuses in the United Arab UOW Sydney
respected young universities. This means Liverpool Sydney Airport
Emirates, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and
connecting with people, ideas and knowledge
Singapore. We have formal agreements with
from across the globe:
more than 400 overseas institutions in
– Complete a semester or short course 45 countries.
exchange overseas
– Complete an industry placement in another
country
0 30km
Top 250
– Join our Global Honours program to study,
live and travel in some of the world's most
vibrant cities
among the world's universities
UOW
Wollongong
– Learn another language as a major or minor
212th in the world - QS World University Rankings 2020.
part of your course.
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WHERE YOU CAN GO
AUSTRIA
BELGIUM
BRAZIL
YOUR CAMPUS
CANADA
CHINA
CZECH REPUBLIC
DENMARK
ESTONIA
FINLAND
FRANCE
GERMANY
GREECE
HONG KONG
HUNGARY
ICELAND
INDIA
INDONESIA
IRELAND
ISRAEL
ITALY
JAPAN
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LATVIA
LITHUANIA
Study overseas
MALAYSIA
MALTA
MEXICO
NETHERLANDS
NEW CALEDONIA
NEW ZEALAND
NORWAY
PHILIPPINES
POLAND
PORTUGAL
Your campus could be almost I don’t think anything will compare ROMANIA
TRAVEL NOW, PAY LATER
to the feeling of arriving in Stockholm
anywhere across the globe. A While you are away on an Exchange
for the first time. My semester
SINGAPORE
SLOVAKIA
study overseas program is your
program you continue to pay tuition to
UOW, not the overseas university. Travel
sooner by applying for a UOW Travel Grant
exchange at KTH Royal Insititute of SLOVENIA
chance to travel and see the or Government OS-HELP Loan to help Technology ended up being the most SOUTH KOREA
cover your travel and living costs.
incredible experience of my life so SPAIN
world, without interrupting your
far. I immersed myself in Swedish
SWEDEN
degree with a gap year.
GRADUATE ON TIME SWITZERLAND
Our partner institutions are some of the culture, and travelled across Europe TAIWAN
UOW has over 200 international exchange partner universities
most prestigious universities for teaching
and research around the world. This means
to places I never thought I would see. THAILAND
in more than 45 countries ready for you to explore for a many of the subjects you enrol in offshore Exchange gave me the opportunity to TURKEY
learn and develop so much.”
semester or two. There’s also a range of short courses where can be credited towards your UOW degree,
UAE
you can gain the benefits of studying overseas without the so you can still graduate in the same
longer-term commitment. amount of time. UK
KAYLA USA
Studying overseas will build valuable job skills, such as
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) (SCHOLAR)
language proficiency, cultural training, tolerance, adaptability
and communication. You’ll grow in self-confidence and
To see how to get there, visit
become more independent, while creating lifelong
uow.edu.au/student//study-
friendships around the world.
overseas
16 17Find your Business CAMPUS DURATION ATAR – SR IB PAGE
future
Bachelor of Business 3yrs 70 25 31
Bachelor of Commerceø / DS 32
Accountancy / DS 3yrs 72-75/93 25-26/35 32
Business Law / DS 3yrs 75/93 26/35 32
Economics / DS 3yrs 75/93 26/35 32
Finance / DS 3yrs 75/93 26/35 32
Financial Planning / DS 3yrs 75/93 26/35 32
Human Resource Management / DS 3yrs 75/93 26/35 32
International Business / DS 3yrs 75/93 26/35 32
Management / DS 3yrs 72-75/93 25-26/35 32
YOUR COURSE
Marketing / DS 3yrs 72-75/93 25-26/35 32
Public Relations / DS 3yrs 75/93 26/35 33
Here you’ll see the types of degrees we Supply Chain Management / DS 3yrs 75/93 26/35 33
offer, an easy-to-follow course index Bachelor of Economics and Finance 3yrs 80 28 33
and a guide to double degrees. COMBINED VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS
UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE 2021
Not sure what the symbols mean? Refer to page 25. Bachelor of Commerce – TAFE Advanced Diploma of Event Management 3yrs 72 25 33
Bachelor of Commerce – TAFE Advanced Diploma of Hospitality 3yrs 72 25 33
Bachelor of Commerce – TAFE Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism 3yrs 72 25 33
Arts & Humanities CAMPUS DURATION ATAR – SR IB PAGE
Bachelor of Arts 27 Communication & Media
Archaeology and Ancient History / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 27 Bachelor of Communication and Media 35
Chinese (Mandarin) for Character Background Students / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 27 Digital and Social Media / DS ^
3yrs 70/93 25/35 35
Chinese (Mandarin) for Non-Chinese Background Students / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 27 Global Screen Media / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 35
Community, Culture and Environment 3yrs 70 25 27 Journalism / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 35
Creative Writing / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 28 Marketing Communication and Advertising / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 36
English Literatures / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 28 Visual Communication Design / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 36
Environmental Humanities / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 28 Bachelor of Journalism 3yrs 70 25 36
French / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 28
History / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 28
Creative & Performing Arts
Bachelor of Creative Arts 38
Indigenous Studies / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 28
Creative Writing / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 38
International Relations / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 28
Music / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 38
Japanese / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 28
Visual Arts / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 38
Legal Studies / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 28
Visual Arts and Design / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 38
Philosophy / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 28
Photography / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 28 Bachelor of Performance and Theatre 38
Politics / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 28 Acting 3yrs NA† NA† 38
Sociology / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 29 Theatre Making 3yrs 70 25 38
Spanish / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 29 Bachelor of Arts 39
Writing and English Literatures / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 29 Creative Writing / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 39
Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation 3yrs 95 ∆#
37 29 Photography / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 39
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics / DS 3yrs 75/93 26/35 29 Writing and English Literatures / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 39
18 # Entry is based on a combination of both academic results and an interview. ∆ This rank is the minimum ATAR–SR required for consideration and does not provide guaranteed entry. ø Completion of full majors at regional campuses is subject to availability at the time of enrolment. ^ No Dean's Scholar course available at South Western Sydney campus. 19
† Entry into the Acting major is based on a combination of both academic results and audition score.Education CAMPUS DURATION ATAR – SR IB PAGE Health & Medicine CAMPUS DURATION ATAR – SR IB PAGE
EARLY YEARS Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health 3yrs 95 37 52
Bachelor of Education – The Early Years~ / DS 4yrs 70/90 25/33 41 Bachelor of Exercise Science 3yrs 78 27 52
PRIMARY Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation 4yrs 90 33 52
Bachelor of Primary Education / DS 4yrs 75/90 26/33 42 Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences / Hons DS 3yrs/4yrs 82/93 29/35 53
SECONDARY Bachelor of Nursing ◊
3yrs 70 ∆
25 53
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education / DS 4yrs 75/90 26/33 42 Bachelor of Nursing (Conversion) 1yr NA NA 53
Bachelor of Mathematics Education / DS 4yrs 73/90 26/33 42 Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) 4yrs 90 33 53
Bachelor of Science Education / DS 4yrs 73/90 26/33 43 Bachelor of Nutrition Science 3yrs 78 27 54
Information & Communication Technology
PATHWAYS TO TEACHING
A Pathway to Teaching program combines a Bachelor's degree with a Master of Teaching (Primary).
Bachelor of Business Information Systems / DS 3yrs 75/95 26/37 56
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Pathway to Primary Education) 5yrs 75 26 43
Bachelor of Computer Science 3yrs 75 26 56
Bachelor of Social Science (Pathway to Primary Education) 5yrs 70 25 43
Artificial Intelligence* 3yrs 75 26 56
Graduates of other Bachelor degrees, or those wishing to take up a role in secondary teaching, may complete a two-year Master’s
qualification. Big Data / DS 3yrs 75/95 26/37 56
YOUR COURSE
Master of Teaching (Primary) 2yrs NA NA 43 Cyber Security / DS ^ 3yrs 75/95 26/37 56
Master of Teaching (Secondary) 2yrs NA NA 43 Digital Systems Security / DS 3yrs 75/95 26/37 56
Engineering Game and Mobile Development / DS
^
3yrs 75/95 26/37 56
Software Engineering / DS 3yrs 75/95 26/37 57
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 45
Bachelor of Information Technology 3yrs 75 26 57
Flexible First Year / S 4yrs 80/95 28/37 45
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eBusiness / DS 3yrs 75/95 26/37 57
Architectural Engineering / S 4yrs 80/95 28/37 46
Network Design and Management / DS ^ 3yrs 75/95 26/37 57
Biomedical Engineering / S 4yrs 80/95 28/37 46
Web Design and Development / DS 3yrs 75/95 26/37 57
Civil Engineering / S 4yrs 80/95 28/37 46
Computer Engineering / S 4yrs 80/95 28/37 46 International Studies
Electrical Engineering / S 4yrs 80/95 28/37 46 Bachelor of International Studies 59
Environmental Engineering / S 4yrs 80/95 28/37 46 Global Sustainable Development / DS ^ 3yrs 72/93 25/35 59
Materials Engineering / S 4yrs 80/95 28/37 47 International Relations / DS ^ 3yrs 72/93 25/35 59
Mechanical Engineering / S 4yrs 80/95 28/37 47 Bachelor of Arts 59
Mechatronic Engineering / S 4yrs 80/95 28/37 47 Chinese (Mandarin) for Character Background Students / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 59
Mining Engineering / S 4yrs 80/95 28/37 47 Chinese (Mandarin) for Non-Chinese Background Students / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 60
Telecommunications Engineering / S 4yrs 80/95 28/37 47 French / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 60
Geography International Relations / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 60
Japanese / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 60
Bachelor of Geography 3yrs 75 26 49
Spanish / DS 3yrs 70/93 25/35 60
Bachelor of Science 50
Environment and Heritage Management / Hons DS 3yrs/4yrs 75/90 26/33 50
Human Geography / Hons DS 3yrs/4yrs 75/90 26/33 50
Physical Geography / Hons DS 3yrs/4yrs 75/95 26/37 78
Bachelor of Social Change and Advocacy *
3yrs 70 25 49
Bachelor of Social Science (Human Geography) / DS 3yrs 70/90 25/33 49
Bachelor of Sustainable Communities 3yrs 75 26 50
20 * Subject to final approval. ~ Flexible mode available. See uow.info/ed-early * Subject to final approval. ^ No Dean's Scholar course available at South Western Sydney campus. ∆ This rank is the minimum ATAR–SR required for consideration and does not provide 21
guaranteed entry. ◊ Students must also meet the inherent requirements of our nursing programs. Please visit uow.info/nurse-reqsLaw CAMPUS DURATION ATAR – SR IB PAGE Psychology CAMPUS DURATION ATAR – SR IB PAGE
Bachelor of Laws 4yrs 90 33 62 Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 4yrs 89∆ 32 73
Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) 3yrs NA NA 62 3-YEAR OPTIONS
DOUBLE DEGREES Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 3yrs 75 26 73
Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws 5yrs 90 33 62 Bachelor of Neuroscience * 3yrs 89 32 73
Bachelor of Psychological Science˚ 3yrs 75 26 73
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws 5yrs 90 33 62
4TH YEAR OPTION (For graduates of a 3yr psychology degree who require provisional accreditation or entry into postgraduate
Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation – Bachelor of Laws 5yrs 95 #∆ 37 62 research).
Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Laws 5yrs 90 33 62 Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) 1yr NA NA 73
Bachelor of Commerce – Bachelor of Laws 5yrs 90 33 62
Public Health
Bachelor of Commerce Global – Bachelor of Laws 5yrs 95∆ 37 62
Bachelor of Public Health 75
Bachelor of Communication and Media – Bachelor of Laws * 5yrs 90 33 62
Health Promotion / DS 3yrs 73/90 26/33 75
Bachelor of Computer Science – Bachelor of Laws * 6yrs 90 33 63
Social Epidemiology / DS 3yrs 73/90 26/33 75
Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Laws 5yrs 90 33 63
Bachelor of Social Science 76
Bachelor of Economics and Finance – Bachelor of Laws 6yrs 90 33 63
Health Promotion / DS 3yrs 70/90 25/33 76
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Bachelor of Laws 6yrs 90 33 63
Public Health / DS 3yrs 70/90 25/33 76
YOUR COURSE
Bachelor of Information Technology – Bachelor of Laws 5yrs 90 33 63
Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Laws 5yrs 90 33 63
Science
Bachelor of Science 78
Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of Laws 5yrs 90 33 63
Cell and Molecular Biology / Hons DS 3yrs/4yrs 75/95 26/37 78
Bachelor of Mathematics – Bachelor of Laws 5.5yrs 90 33 63
Chemistry / Hons DS 3yrs/4yrs 75/95 26/37 78
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics – Bachelor of Laws 5.5yrs 90 33 63
Ecology and Conservation Biology / Hons DS 3yrs/4yrs 75/95 26/37 78
Bachelor of Psychological Science – Bachelor of Laws 5yrs 90 33 63
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Environment 3yrs 75 26 78
Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws 5yrs 90 33 63
Geology / Hons DS 3yrs/4yrs 75/95 26/37 78
Mathematics & Statistics Physical Geography / Hons DS 3yrs/4yrs 75/95 26/37 78
Bachelor of Bionanotechnology (Honours) / DS 4yrs 85/95 31/37 79
Bachelor of Applied Analytics * 3yrs 75 26 66
Bachelor of Conservation Biology (Honours) / DS 4yrs 85/95 31/37 79
Bachelor of Data Science and Analytics 3yrs 80 28 66
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) / DS 4yrs 85/95 31/37 79
Bachelor of Mathematics 66
Bachelor of Marine Science 3yrs 75 26 79
Applied Mathematics / Adv 3yrs 75/95 26/37 66
Bachelor of Marine Science (Honours) DS 4yrs 95 37 80
Applied Statistics / Adv 3yrs 75/95 26/37 66
Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology (Honours) / DS 4yrs 85/95 31/37 80
Pure Mathematics / Adv 3yrs 75/95 26/37 66
Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) / DS 4yrs 85/95 31/37 80
Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Honours) 67
PRE-MEDICAL STUDIES
Financial Planning / DS 4yrs 85/95 31/37 67 Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health 3yrs 95 37 52
Mathematical Economics / DS 4yrs 85/95 31/37 67
Quantitative and Computational Trading / DS 4yrs 85/95 31/37 67
Social Sciences
Bachelor of Social Change and Advocacy* 3yrs 70 25 82
Quantitative Corporate Finance and Investments / DS 4yrs 85/95 31/37 67
Bachelor of Social Science˚ 82
Risk Management and Insurance / DS 4yrs 85/95 31/37 67
Community, Culture and Environment / DS 3yrs 70/90 25/33 82
Physics Criminology / DS 3yrs 70/90 25/33 82
Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics / Adv 3yrs/4yrs 80/95 28/37 69 Human Geography / DS 3yrs 70/90 25/33 82
Indigenous Studies / DS 3yrs 70/90 25/33 82
Bachelor of Science 69
Public Health / DS 3yrs 70/90 25/33 82
Atmospheric Science / Adv 3yrs/4yrs 78/95 27/37 69
Social Policy / DS 3yrs 70/90 25/33 82
Biomolecular Physics / Adv 3yrs/4yrs 78/95 27/37 70
Sociology / DS 3yrs 70/90 25/33 83
Nuclear Science and Technology 3yrs 78 27 70
Bachelor of Sport* 3 yrs 70 25 83
Physics / Adv 3yrs/4yrs 78/95 27/37 70
Bachelor of Sustainable Communities 3yrs 75 26 50
Physics and Mathematics 3yrs 78 27 70
Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work 4yrs 80 28 85
22 *Course at South Western Sydney campus subject to final approval # Entry is based on a combination of both academic results and an interview. *Subject to final approval ˚ This course provides a pathway to teaching, see page 43 for more information. 23
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This rank is the minimum ATAR–SR required for consideration and does not provide guaranteed entry.Double A double degree or double major lets you pursue
more than one area of study, and will make you more How to read this guide
degrees competitive in a crowded job market. UOW graduates
are already highly-regarded1 for their general skills and
This is an example of how we have presented our degrees in this guide:
& majors
adaptability – having a dual qualification will help ensure UOW campuses where
your knowledge is relevant to many different employers.
Degree name.
you can study this degree.
Address for detailed
information about this degree. The Universities Admission
ATAR – Selection Rank and
Bachelor of Business Information Systems Centre (UAC) code used when
applying for admission. For
DOUBLE DEGREES International Baccalaureate go.uow.edu.au/bbis more information visit
(IB) required for guaranteed ATAR – SR CAMPUS UAC uac.edu.au
entry into the majority of UOW
Politics, Philosophy & Economics
Engineering (Honours) (all majors)
75/95 DS Wollongong 754500/754510 DS
degrees. Some degrees show
(Mechanical or Mechatronics)
75 South Western Sydney 754505 UOW courses start every year
the minimum rank required
Arts (Western Civilisation)
for consideration, or base IB DURATION STARTS IN in Session 1 (February) and/or
Communication & Media
Information Technology
admissions on an interview, 26/37 DS 3yrs Session 1 (February), Session 2 (July). See
Psychological Science
Engineering (Honours)
Psychology (Honours)
Economics & Finance
International Studies
audition, portfolio etc. Session 2 (July) back cover for key dates.
Computer Science
Arts (Psychology)
Science (Physics)
Exercise Science
A symbol here, or next to a DS Dean’s Scholar available go.uow.edu.au/bbis-ds Normal minimum full-time
Social Science
Neuroscience
major name, indicates there is ACCREDITATION
Mathematics
Creative Arts duration of this degree.
YOUR COURSE
Commerce
Journalism
DOUBLE also a special degree program The Bachelor of Business Information Systems is accredited by
Business
available for high-achievers.
BACHELOR the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership
Science
See below for description. at the 'Professional' level.
DEGREES
Laws
Arts
OFFERED Accreditation given to
Arts • • • • • • • • • • the degree by relevant
professional organisations.
Arts (Psychology) • •
Arts (Western Civilisation) • • • •
• •
UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE 2021
Business BACHELOR DEGREES HONOURS H AND ADVANCED DEGREES A
Commerce • • • • • • • • • • • Our Bachelor degrees offer you many options to specialise and An Honours or Advanced degree is recognised as a qualification
Communication & Media • • • • • • • • • combine interests. These degrees are very flexible and offer a wide above and beyond a Bachelor degree.
Computer Science • • • • • • range of majors, giving you the freedom to focus your studies
At UOW, Honours are either integrated into a degree, or are taken
Creative Arts • • • • • • • • • around your passions.
as an additional one-year program after completing a Bachelor
Economics & Finance • • • • Many degrees also offer the option of doing a double major, or a
broad range of elective subjects, allowing you to custom-build
degree. Advanced degrees are highly-responsive to your interests
and provide opportunities to participate in research projects. An
Engineering (Honours)
(all majors) • • • • • • • • your own qualification. additional Honours year is offered in most disciplines.
Engineering (Honours)
(Mechanical or
Mechatronics)
• DEAN'S SCHOLAR DS AND SCHOLAR DEGREES S INTEGRATED MASTERS IM
Exercise Science • Dean’s Scholar and Scholar degrees give high-achievers
opportunities to excel.
This four-year study option combines an undergraduate degree and
a postgraduate degree to allow you to complete both degrees within
Information Technology • • a shorter timeframe. The degrees are completed consecutively, so
International Studies • • • • • • • • They are built on standard Bachelor degrees and give you the
chance to be paired with an academic mentor in the faculty.
that after successful completion of the Bachelor’s degree, you will
Journalism • • • • • • • • Scholars will have opportunities to tailor their studies to their
receive a transfer of course credits that will allow you to complete
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
your Master's degree in a shorter time, and for less cost.
Laws interests, and may be able to accelerate their degrees.
Mathematics • • • • DOUBLE DEGREES
Neuroscience • These programs let you complete two separate Bachelor degrees
Politics, Philosophy &
Economics • • simultaneously, in less time than if you studied them one after the
• • • •
other. Studying a double degree lets you combine interests and
Psychological Science
increase your potential career paths.
Psychology (Honours) •
Science • • • • • • • •
Science (Physics) • • •
Social Science •
For details on degree programs, go to uow.info/double
Wollongong Batemans Bay
UOW LOCATIONS
DOUBLE MAJORS uow.edu.au bbay.uow.edu.au
In addition to our main campus in Wollongong,
There are many double major Example double major combinations: UOW has a number of campuses throughout Sydney CBD Bega
combinations available for UOW Bachelor NSW. Each course listing will show the sydneybusinessschool.edu.au bega.uow.edu.au
– Biology and Chemistry – Finance and Accountancy
degrees. A double major lets you explore locations where you can study the degree.
different interests, or customise your study – Creative Writing and English Literatures – Mining and Environmental South Western Sydney Southern Highlands
Alternatively, you can search by location at
to suit a particular career specialisation. Engineering southwesternsydney.uow.edu.au highlands.uow.edu.au
– History and Politics coursefinder.uow.edu.au
In some cases you will still complete your – Public Relations and Marketing
– eBusiness and Network Design and Southern Sydney Shoalhaven
degree within the normal duration.
Management ssydney.uow.edu.au shoalhaven.uow.edu.au
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1. Ranked number 4 in the QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey 2020Arts &
Bachelor of Arts
ATAR – SR CAMPUSˆ UAC
Humanities
70/93 DS Wollongong 753101/753105 DS
70 Batemans Bay 753106
70 Bega 753107
70 Shoalhaven 753102
70 Southern Highlands 753108
IB DURATION STARTS IN
Employers look for graduates who can think 25/35 DS 3yrs Session 1 (February)
critically and creatively, with informed Session 2 (July)
DS Dean’s Scholar available uow.info/arts-ds
opinions. A foundation in arts and humanities The Bachelor of Arts will equip you for today’s rapidly changing
will give you sought after skills you can apply to world. You will develop skills and capacities necessary to
understand how the world has come to be the way it is today. The
any career or field. disciplines housed in the Bachelor of Arts degree share a common
interest in addressing the fundamental questions of human social
life. What do we need to know to create a better future, and what
are the best ways of finding out? You will see and appreciate
BELONG TO THE BEST the world afresh, developing the analytical and communicative
The federal government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and abilities to enrich life and your community. Share in the rich and
Teaching (QILT) ranked UOW in 2019 as second overall in NSW/ global dialogue on contemporary human cultures.
YOUR COURSE
ACT for Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences.
Majors
UOW ranked among the top 200 universities for Arts and
Humanities in the 2020 Times Higher Education University ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANCIENT HISTORY
Rankings by Subject. uow.info/arts-aah
UOW also received a five-star rating for learning resources in The Archaeology and Ancient History major offers you the
opportunity to combine two distinct, but overlapping disciplines
the study area of Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences in
that will transform your understanding and perceptions of the
UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE 2021
the 2020 Good Universities Guide. past. You will explore the political, social and economic contexts of
Rome and Greece. This will be complemented by learning about
the ‘big’ questions in archaeology, in both our own region and
STAY FLEXIBLE the rest of the world, from early pre-history, through the complex
You can personalise your course as you progress and develop story of human evolution, to the Middle Ages. You will gain field
skills in areas you’re passionate about with majors and minors and practical experience using a range of techniques to examine
material remains, including fossils, artefacts and relics from a wide
in humanities as well as creative arts. range of periods, places and people.
SEE THE WORLD CHINESE (MANDARIN) FOR CHARACTER BACKGROUND
STUDENTS DS
We encourage you to have a worldly outlook with international uow.info/arts-chin-char
study opportunities and in-country language programs.
This major is for students who already know Chinese characters,
but who either speak a Chinese dialect, such as Shanghainese,
STUDY WITH PURPOSE Cantonese or Taiwanese and do not speak Mandarin, or wish to
improve their Mandarin skills. You will study Mandarin language
You’ll learn from passionate academics who are actively and grammar; and be immersed in the rich 5,000 year history and
engaged in their industry and are enthusiastic about sharing culture of China. You will learn Mandarin from the comparative
linguistic perspective; and be able to express yourself clearly and
“I loved taking photos, I loved
what they know.
accurately in spoken and written Mandarin.
writing, I loved creativity and
Learn how to apply critical thinking and analytical skills to real-
world issues to inform decision making – valuable skills you CHINESE (MANDARIN) FOR NON-CHINESE BACKGROUND
STUDENTS DS
it seemed to all come under the can apply to any career or field.
uow.info/arts-chinese
umbrella of journalism. In my Our world-class Language Centre uses the latest learning
techniques, with teaching grounded in the relevant society
This major is for students who have no prior knowledge of the
language or of Chinese characters. Mandarin is the first language
degree I got to go to Mexico for and culture. of more than one billion people and is the most spoken language
in the world. You will learn in-demand spoken and written skills in
six months. When I came back CAREERS
Mandarin language and grammar from the comparative linguistic
perspective. You will be immersed in the rich 5,000 year history and
to uni one of my teachers set – Advertising – Government Policy
culture of China, and learn to recognise and respond to differences
between Chinese culture and your own cultural heritage.
me up with an internship at the – Archiving and – Heritage Specialist
COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
Librarianship – Interpreting
ABC, and it all went from there. – Art Historian – Journalism uow.info/arts-cce
I’m working to help people better – Arts Production and
Management
–
–
Marketing
Politics
Communities and different cultures survive in many
environments, which provide conditions for development
understand this warped world – Business Administration – Publishing and growth as well as danger and damage. When you study
communities, different cultures and their environments, you
and, in understanding it, empower –
–
Consultancy
Diplomacy
–
–
Tourism and Hospitality
Translation
explore the diverse issues that affect these groups of people and
their surroundings. You will learn communication and media skills
them to make it a better place.” – Editor – Writer about Indigenous peoples and the environment, post-federation
Australian literature, children and young adult fictional literature,
– Foreign Affairs Officer
environmental contexts, and change in the human environment.
ALICE
Completion of full majors at regional campuses is subject to availability at the time
CO-HOST SBS VICELAND THE FEED of enrolment.
BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM & BACHELOR OF
ARTS (SPANISH)
26 27CREATIVE WRITING DS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DS SOCIOLOGY DS Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy & Economics
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uow.info/arts-ppe
In the digital age, writing is becoming more and more central to the International relations is a developing and dynamic field that aims Sociology examines society, how it is organised, and how we
way we communicate. Creative writing teaches skills and strategies in to study and solve some of the world's major problems, such as war, experience social life and change. It enriches our understanding of ATAR – SR CAMPUS UAC
strong, clear communication. It helps you express ideas in imaginative inequality, climate change, poverty and hunger. You will undertake the social world, and equips us with learning and analytical tools 75/93 DS Wollongong 753115/753116 DS
ways that will impact your readers. Creative writers work in a range core subjects on the operation and practice of global politics, on to assess and reflect on our shared social life. Sociology provides IB DURATION STARTS IN
of areas: editing, commercial content, theatre, poetry, short stories how security is envisioned and conflict is managed, and on the you with a range of skills vital for employment, and enhances your
and novels. Creative writers might write to entertain or to educate – role of the state in the new millennium. You will partake in a model employability and career readiness. The major covers a wide range of 26/35 DS 3yrs Session 1 (February)
but they’re always drawing on the human condition, exploring what United Nations (UN), discussing ideas and brainstorming solutions topics, including genders and sexualities, race and ethnicity, class and Session 2 (July)
it means to be human. This major will focus on three key areas of to global challenges as model diplomats, learning not just about the inequality, globalisation, organisational and work cultures, families DS Dean’s Scholar available uow.info/arts-ppe-ds
creative writing practice: poetic, dramatic and narrative. You’ll reflect UN, but about negotiation skills and policy development. You can and intimacies, crime and punishment, genetics and biotechnology,
on these practices in relation to the history and politics of writing. choose from a range of electives covering issues from war and peace The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics provides rigorous
and human-animal relations.
to international law and global political economy. Many graduates training in three interconnected areas that shape the world around
progress to careers in global organisations and businesses that are us. You will learn to understand the complex interactions between
ENGLISH LITERATURES DS SPANISH DS
focused beyond Australia's borders. economic and political factors that affect policy and decision-
uow.info/arts-lit uow.info/arts-spanish making in contexts ranging from local communities to international
Studying English Literatures will get you thinking creatively about the Spanish is one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. At UOW, organisations. You will develop skills in political understanding,
JAPANESE DS
English language. You will analyse theories, critique prose and verse, you will study Spanish language, grammar, culture and history. You critical thinking and economic analysis that are essential for
uow.info/arts-japan careers in politics and government, entrepreneurship, international
taking a more critical look at the signs and words surrounding us every will learn to converse, read and translate Spanish in real contexts,
day. It provides a platform for you to develop the skills that future Japan offers a rich culture of history, literature and arts. Its long history including the contemporary Spanish work environment. Core development, public service, and many other areas.
employers are looking for, including analytical thinking, exceptional and culture feature both traditional and ultra-modern elements. subjects focus on developing spoken and written language skills
written and oral communication skills, and the capacity to appreciate Japan also plays an important role on the Asia-Pacific political and that can be used in real-life situations, as well as subjects on Hispanic
differences in cultural perspectives. This major introduces you to a economic stage, and is one of Australia’s major trading partners. history, culture and society. RELATED STUDIES
broad range of texts from medieval times to the modern, with a strong The study of Japanese opens up a whole new world of linguistic
international focus. and cultural experience that offers employment and research WRITING AND ENGLISH LITERATURES DS BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 59
opportunities. It also provides access to the exciting culture of
uow.info/writ-lit
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES Japanese anime, manga and film. DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS 24
Writing and English Literatures allows you to combine your love of
uow.info/arts-env-human
YOUR COURSE
LEGAL STUDIES DS writing with the analytics of literature. English literatures will challenge
A major in Environmental Humanities will equip you with the tools you to think creatively about the English language and give you the
uow.info/arts-legal
to analyse, critique and engage with contemporary debates about knowledge and understanding to express these thoughts and ideas
the environment. You will acquire a deep and critical understanding Majoring in Legal Studies will provide you with a sound understanding through your own creative writing. Writing and English Literatures
of the social contexts through which we experience environmental of the Australian Legal System and its court structure. You will learn at UOW focuses on the study of literature from various periods and
issues and problems, such as climate change, species loss, adaptation, key aspects of private law in Australia, including principles of the law literary practice, and the practical application of this study through
exploitation and natural disasters. You will gain a clear understanding of contract and torts, and be able to critically examine the relationship creative writing. You will be exposed to a wide range of texts, which will
of the role of cultural forces (histories, narratives, cultural values and between law and justice. This flexible major allows you to create a allow you to develop analytical skills, critical understanding and the
ethics) that influence and shape relationships to the environment. degree around your interests by combining Legal Studies with other ability to create your own pieces of writing.
study areas.
UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE 2021
FRENCH DS
uow.info/arts-french PHILOSOPHY DS Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation
uow.info/arts-phil uow.info/arts-western
At UOW, you will study French language, grammar, culture and history.
You can begin your study of the French language from beginner or Studying Philosophy will train you in logic and argumentation. It ATAR – SR CAMPUS UAC
intermediate level and become proficient in all four skills of speaking, will enlarge and enrich your conception of what is possible. You 95 # Wollongong 753100
listening, reading and writing. France has a strong history and you will will acquire the intellectual discipline needed to challenge the
discover the events and sociocultural forces that have shaped modern assumptions that frame the way we think about the world and IB DURATION STARTS IN
France, its people and language. how we should behave in it. You will learn to bring philosophical 37# 3yrs Session 1 (February)
considerations to bear on practical problems in order to make #
Entry into this course is based on a combination of both academic results and an interview.
HISTORY DS informed decisions about important issues, such as social justice,
free speech, global poverty, climate change, animal welfare, humane Are you ready to discover the enduring insights of the greatest
uow.info/arts-history thinkers, poets and artists of Western civilization? Are you curious
psychotherapy, education and expertise.
History enriches your understanding of the world by equipping you about the forces and factors that enabled distinctively Western
with the knowledge and skills to grasp the broad scope of human PHOTOGRAPHY DS achievements, such as those that led to the birth of modern science
experience – from our everyday lives to global processes – as you in the West?
uow.info/arts-photo
learn from the past to inform your future. Studying History at UOW
allows you to explore themes that link Australian and international Studying Photography at UOW will teach you both analogue and Through the study of great works of art, literature, religion, science,
history, and the ancient and modern world. You will discover what it is digital technologies across a diverse range of studio subjects. You philosophy and politics, you will become part of a conversation
to be a historian as you research theories and methods, form critical will develop an understanding of traditions and concepts relevant about ideas that have changed the world as we know it. The skills
arguments and learn to use evidence to express your arguments clearly to photography in historical, theoretical and contemporary visual you acquire from participating in this conversation will equip you for
and persuasively. art contexts. UOW photography allows you to develop your own meeting the contemporary challenges humanity faces today with
style through creative processes, conceptual skills and applying insight, open-mindedness, and the ability to reflect on the nature of
your knowledge into practice. During your studies, you will do a what is true,
INDIGENOUS STUDIES DS
range of subjects, including: digital photography and Photoshop, right, and good.
uow.info/arts-indig
darkroom processes and printing, studio lighting (portraiture and still In a learning environment of small, focused groups, you will join a
This major explores the controversies, complexities and life), fieldwork site and context, photo-assemblage and series, and conversation that has been going on since the days of Plato and
contradictions that shape what it means to be Indigenous in photography in the expanded field of new technologies (including Aristotle in which you will hear from diverse voices within and beyond
Australia and the world today. Contemporary Indigenous Australia audio and the moving image). it. And you will grapple with abiding questions that touch upon our
is a fascinating crossroad of history, culture, power and politics. deepest humanistic concerns — about love, death, truth, justice,
This Indigenous Studies major includes the study of practical and POLITICS DS beauty, democracy, and the challenges of being and becoming an
political issues, as well as understanding where these issues overlap. individual within a society.
uow.info/arts-pol
It consists of four core subjects that will introduce you to Indigenous
Australia, the critical themes, global perspectives and research Studying Politics involves examining the origins and nature of power, The Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation is available as a double
methodologies. consent, authority and consensus that underpin social and global degree with the Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of International Studies,
order. You will examine and explore political institutions, culture, class, Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics and Bachelor of
You can choose elective subjects offered by the Indigenous Studies gender, ethnicity, political economy, political theory and international Creative Arts.
Unit together with a choice of subjects offered by other participating relations. You will gain an understanding of how politics can and does
faculties. operate at many levels – from gender politics to the government of This degree also offers thirty generous scholarship opportunities
nation states, and into the international realm. The study of Politics valued at up to $30,000 per annum across the full course of study,
is not just about how people organise power in the here and now, it as well as an international return airfare for an approved overseas
also concerns itself with both the past and the future. Whether it is experience as part of your studies.
a country being studied, relations between countries, or a body of
political ideas, studying Politics helps you engage with complex ideas
about the individual, government and society.
28 29Business Bachelor of Business
uow.info/buss
ATAR – SR CAMPUS UAC
70 Wollongong 753660
UOW Business graduates are future leaders. 70 Batemans Bay 753662
Combining comprehensive knowledge 70 Bega 753663
70 Shoalhaven 753661
with real-world application, you'll be able 70 Southern Highlands 753664
to tailor your degree to your interests and 70 Southern Sydney 753665
emerge ready to make your mark in business 70
IB
South Western Sydney 753666
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anywhere across the globe. 25 3yrs Session 1 (February)
Session 2 (July)
The Bachelor of Business is a flexible degree offering a broad
BELONG TO ONE OF THE BEST education across all key aspects of the business environment. In
UOW ranked among the top 200 universities for Business and addition to studying the essential core disciplines of accounting,
economics, finance, management and marketing, you can tailor
Management Studies and Accounting and Finance in the 2020 your studies according to your interests or career aspirations by
QS World University Rankings by Subject. choosing electives from particular Business disciplines, or you can
combine Business electives with subjects from other disciplines.
The University of Wollongong
You will develop a comprehensive knowledge of business and
YOUR COURSE
is AACSB accredited, placing
organisations, and the skills to analyse business issues in local,
us amongst the top 5% of national and international contexts. You will also undertake a final-
business schools in the world year capstone subject that lets you apply everything you’ve learnt
with a focus on the pursuit of in collaboration with students from other disciplines. Plus, you have
excellence and continuous the option of applying for an internship to gain valuable experience
while receiving credit towards your degree.
improvement.
IM The Bachelor of Business can form the first three years of a UOW
Integrated Master’s, allowing you to complete your Bachelor of Business
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE 2021
and a Business Master's degree in four years. Refer to business.uow.edu.au
Study a range of core business subjects in your first year for further information.
before tailoring your degree to suit your interests through
disciplines, such as accounting, finance, management,
marketing, international business and public relations.
ACHIEVE YOUR BEST
With accomplished, passionate educators and staff, you'll
have the support you need to achieve your best.
As a signatory to the UN's Principles of Responsible
Management Education, UOW's Faculty of Business and
Law champions thought leadership in the classroom using
“Business is what makes the world go real world examples, so when you join the workforce you are
better prepared to make the responsible business decisions
around. I see a business degree as an that the world requires.
opportunity to develop the essential SET YOURSELF UP
knowledge needed to become a future Gain practical, real-world experience and make professional
leader that will positively contribute connections that will help launch your career. You’ll be
able to participate in a business internship program, which
to society. I chose UOW because it’s partners with industry leaders such as KPMG, Mercer, NAB
a world-leading university where and Accor Hotels.
students are treated as a name and UOW business degrees are recognised by professional
associations in Australia as well as overseas. See course
not just another student number. descriptions for more detail.
You’re encouraged to be yourself CAREERS
and think critically. Employers don’t – Accountant – Financial Controller
want you to be from a cookie cutter of –
–
Advertising Executive
Analyst
–
–
Fund Manager
HR Manager
business graduates. They want you to – Auditor – Insurance Broker
be unique and think outside the box.” –
–
Banker
Brand/Product Manager
–
–
Market Researcher
Marketing Manager
– Business Adviser – OHS Officer
ANTHEA – Digital / Social Media – Policy Advisor
– Event Manager – Public Relations
FOURTH-YEAR STUDENT
– Exporter/Importer – Stock Broker
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (DEAN’S SCHOLAR) FINANCE
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