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UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE 2021
UNDERGRADUATE
GUIDE 2021
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UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE 2021 UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE 2021
WE BELIEVE IN A WORLD OF UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITY,
WHERE THE POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESS IS UNLIMITED FOR
THOSE WITH DRIVE, TALENT, CONFIDENCE AND AMBITION.
UNLIMITED.
SUCCESS STARTS HERE.
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HSC True Reward
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Study at Western Sydney?
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The Academy
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Our Campuses
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Degrees
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Life on Campus
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The College
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Be Job Ready
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How to Apply
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
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Research with Impact
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The Facts on Fees
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With respect for Aboriginal cultural protocol
and out of the recognition that its campuses
occupy their traditional lands, Western Sydney
University acknowledges the Darug, Eora, Advantage and Pathway Programs Message from the Vice-Chancellor
Dharawal (also referred to as Tharawal) and
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Wiradjuri peoples and thanks to them for their
support of its work in their lands (Greater
Western Sydney and beyond).
Services and Support Contact Us
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TRUE REWARD
EXCLUDED COURSES
True Reward is available for
most Undergraduate degrees at
Western in 2021. However, some
have been excluded due to
additional selection criteria and
capped placements.
The following degrees are
excluded from the True Reward
program:
Bachelor of Architectural Design
Bachelor of Health Science
(Paramedicine)
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Bachelor of Occupational
Therapy
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine
Bachelor of Speech Pathology
R E WA R D
Bachelor of Laws (Graduate
Entry)
Bachelor of Laws
(Non-Graduate Entry)
Doctor of Medicine
Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled
Nurse pathway)
INTRODUCING
We know how difficult this year has been for HSC students, with Another exciting new innovation to the True Reward program this
disruptions to their studies due to COVID-19. year, is the inclusion of the University’s Alpha platform – a ground Bachelor of Arts (Pathway
breaking digital experience that provides tailor-made content for
THE ALPHA EDGE Our HSC True Reward early offer program will give school leavers
much-needed peace of mind, offering students entry into university
students based on personal and professional development needs and
goals. Alpha’s Edge Playlist is a playlist of learning activities that will
to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12)
Diploma pathway
based on their Year 11* results or Year 12 results. assist students with career decision making and prepare them for Bachelor of Education (Primary)
university. - Aboriginal and Torres Strait
HSC True Reward was first launched in 2017, providing students an Islander Education
early offer into Western based on HSC results, instead of a scaled Find out more about our HSC True Reward early offer program at:
ATAR, following analysis showing subject performance is a robust key Associate Degree in Engineering
westernsydney.edu.au/hsctruereward
performance indicator of student success. This year, we’re introducing
offers based on Year 11 results to ensure COVID-19 doesn’t derail
students hard work in preparing for their HSC.
* Those that apply using their Year 11 results will need to successfully complete the HSC and Alpha’s Edge Playlist.
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WHY
≥ WE HAVE A REPUTATION ≥ WE OFFER FREE DIGITAL
FOR EXCELLENCE TEXTBOOKS
We’re ranked among the top two per cent Western was the first university to provide
of universities in the world, with a growing all the digital textbooks for your first year
international reputation for research-led, units for free. We are pleased to be offering
S T U DY AT
student-centred learning. the benefit of free digital textbooks for first
year units to students once again in 2021!
≥ WE PUT YOU AT THE HEART That’s up to $800 in value. Why? Because
money shouldn’t stand between you and
Our student-centred approach offers opportunity. Discover more about free
you the choice of online, on-campus, and digital textbooks at
flexible study options combined with work- westernsydney.edu.au/textbooks
integrated learning. Through work experience
WESTERN
placements, internships and volunteering
opportunities, you’ll get the real-life
≥ WE PREPARE YOU FOR TODAY’S
experience, practical skills and knowledge WORLD
that you need for your future career. Nine out of 10 employers say great things
about our graduates, including that they’re
more adaptable, employable, and have
better technical skills*.
SYDNEY?
≥ WE EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY-
ENRICHED LEARNING
From our online learning environments
and use of digital technologies to enhance
the study experience, to our on-campus
computer laboratories and state-of-the-art
library, research and clinical facilities, we
adopt new and emerging technologies to
provide a richer educational experience.
≥ WE PROVIDE ADVANCED
OPPORTUNITY. UNLIMITED
SUCCESS
From advanced degrees and The Academy,
to The College and alternative entry programs
and scholarships, we provide multiple
pathways for entry and academic success.
* QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey 2019.
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TOP 2% A PERFECT SCORE WORLDWIDE WORLD CLASS
OF UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE FOR TEACHING, EMPLOYABILITY, INTERNATIONALISATION,
FACILITIES, INNOVATION AND INCLUSIVENESS
UNITED NATIONS’ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
RESEARCH
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2019–2020. QS Top Universities: QS Stars Ratings 2020. Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020. Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2018.
A QUICK GLANCE
TOP
50 FIRST YEAR STUDENTS RECEIVE
10 $25M FREE DIGITAL
YOUNG UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD CAMPUSES IN SCHOLARSHIPS,
GRANTS AND PRIZES TEXTBOOKSVALUED UP TO $800
Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2020.
OVER
60%
49,500 STUDENTS
ARE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILY
TO ATTEND UNIVERSITY
270+
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
400+
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE DESTINATIONS
As at January 2020.
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OUR
CAMPUSES
BANKSTOWN CAMPBELLTOWN HAWKESBURY LIVERPOOL CITY NIRIMBA
The Bankstown campus is a warm, friendly, The Campbelltown campus offers a unique This stunning location at the foot of the Blue In the heart of the Liverpool CBD this This leafy, green campus is a learning hub
multicultural environment with modern, balance between city and rural lifestyles. Mountains is an ideal place to study. purpose-built facility services the needs with a host of local and international students
spacious buildings and landscaped gardens. of more than 1,000 students. ranging from high school to mature-age.
Top facilities: Top facilities:
Top facilities: ≥ Purpose-built School of Medicine ≥ Food processing pilot plant Top facilities: Top facilities:
≥ Early childhood centre ≥ Transnational Health Research Institute (THRI) ≥ Dedicated crime scene house ≥ 3,000 sqm campus ≥ Early childhood centre
≥ The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour ≥ The UniClinic, a state-of-the-art clinical ≥ Nursing clinical practice unit ≥ High-quality, modern, technology-rich and ≥ Tiered and flat-floored lecture theatres
and Development training facility for health science students ≥ Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment highly-flexible space ≥ Well-resourced library
≥ Centre for Educational Research (CER) ≥ Anatomy laboratories ≥ Animal Science facilities – including the ≥ Nursing clinical practice units ≥ Outstanding recreation facilities.
≥ Psychology laboratories. ≥ Nursing clinical practice unit reptile house and small marsupial house. ≥ Whole floor library facility
≥ Macarthur Clinical School. ≥ Home to Launch Pad smart business
centre, which brings together government,
corporate and University expertise and
provides mentorship to start-ups and early
stage businesses.
TRAVEL OPTIONS PARRAMATTA PARRAMATTA CITY PENRITH SYDNEY CITY SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK
This campus offers a combination of heritage State-of-the-art campus located in the heart The Penrith campus is renowned for its state- Located in the heart of the Sydney CBD, this The Sydney Olympic Park campus is situated
and contemporary buildings. The campus of the Parramatta CBD at 169 Macquarie Street. of-the-art facilities and scenic grounds. campus is close to transport, shops, cafes, at Level 4, 8 Australia Avenue, Sydney
Public transport
spans two sites in Rydalmere. bars, gyms and more. Olympic Park. The campus is located just
Top facilities: Top facilities: 20 minutes from the Sydney CBD and
Drive or car pool Top facilities: ≥ Sydney Graduate School of Management ≥ Centre for Infrastructure Engineering Top facilities: conveniently located next to Sydney Olympic
≥ Institute for Culture and Society ≥ Four interactive, technology-enabled ≥ Mechatronics and Robotics facility ≥ Purpose-built high-tech campus Park train station.
≥ Nursing clinical practice unit learning studios per level ≥ World-class music facilities ≥ Small classes and a more personalised
Shuttle buses run regularly
≥ Moot court ≥ More than 120 student PCs available ≥ Home of the Solar Car project learning experience Top facilities:
between train stations and
≥ Computing laboratories ≥ Collaborative and quiet study spaces ≥ Advanced manufacturing and 3D print hub ≥ Flexible session dates ≥ English language program
campuses
≥ Science and psychology building ≥ Library hub ≥ State-of-the-art library with world-class ≥ Fast-track your degree ≥ English test centre (IELTS and Pearson
≥ Purpose-built production studio, ≥ Group study rooms with screen sharing and facilities ≥ Access to on-campus Navitas Library. testing)
Bike – on-campus bike design and creative arts facility video conferencing ≥ Psychology clinics ≥ Collaborative learning spaces.
parking is available ≥ Engineering precinct ≥ Free shuttle bus to Parramatta South ≥ Launch Pad – technology business incubator.
≥ Advanced materials fabrication ≥ Launch Pad – technology business incubator.
and characterisation facilities
Visit: westernsydney.edu.au/campuses ≥ Industrial design centre
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CLUBS & SOCIETIES
LIFE ON
CAMPUS
One of the best things about STUDENT CENTRAL LIBRARY GET INVOLVED AND HAVE FUN WESTERN CAREERHUB GYMS AND FITNESS
life on campus is there’s always Student Central is the first point of contact for The Library is for you – on campus and on the Check out our new virtual community to share As a Western Sydney University student Western Sydney University offers gyms
something happening. From table any question you have. We can give advice go. We offer students access to six libraries experiences, learn new things, join clubs and we can help you plan your career, provide and fitness facilities on most campuses.
about enrolment and fees, help with forms across campuses which include 24-hour study engage in everything student life has to offer. feedback on your resume, help with your job Facilities include large, bright and spacious
tennis comps, outdoor chess, and e-forms, and have a range of information hall access with quiet, silent and group study hunt and prepare for interviews. We offer: air-conditioned premises. Approachable
sports and Uni Games, to one of brochures. To find out more, just call the spaces as well as bookable study rooms. You There’s always something happening experienced staff deliver exceptional personal
many social events organised by Student Central Infoline on 1300 668 370. can also enjoy access to over seventy million on campus, including free breakfasts! ≥ career and resume advice – face-to-face, training programs, conduct health tests, offer
digital resources anytime and anywhere Check out what’s on by visiting: over the phone and online consultations nutritional guidance and give you appropriate
the University or student clubs, with access to material for both study and westernsydney.edu.au/campuslife ≥ resources – a repository of self-paced, self- support throughout your fitness and lifestyle
you’re bound to find something UNIVERSITY SPORT help material that suits your busy life
recreation. We have close to a million items journey. Visit westernsydney.edu.au/gym for
that’s right for you. Western Sydney University is actively involved you can borrow and over 700,000 e-books Lead Engage Aspire Develop (LEAD) ≥ jobs – on- and off-campus jobs, international more information.
in providing opportunities for students in to download instantly. Online and face-to-face is a SSAF funded leadership program helping internships and volunteer opportunities
all forms of sport. From social lunchtime study assistance is also available. you build confidence, communication and ≥ workshops – build your practical job-
Quidditch or Dodgeball, to supporting our leadership skills. This flexible program seeking skills
ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
elite athletes to succeed both on and off Visit westernsydney.edu.au/library includes interactive workshops, conference ≥ career expos and events – meet your future Living on campus offers great opportunities
the field. Western Sydney University is the attendance and much more. employers and industry peers to make new friends and experience all that
best place to get involved in sport clubs, ≥ tailored information for our international university life has to offer. The University
FOOD Visit westernsydney.edu.au/lead
Elite Athlete programs, representative sport students. offers a wide range of high-quality, affordable
such as University Games, Inter-varsity Western Sydney University boasts a number accommodation options.
tournaments and social sport. of food outlets on each campus including Visit westernsydney.edu.au/careers
Subway, Oliver Brown, Jamaica Blue and You will have a choice of catered and self-
Piccolo Me. For a full list of food outlet catered rooms on most campuses. Find
trading hours and locations visit out more about accommodation by visiting
westernsydney.edu.au/campuses westernsydney.edu.au/village
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BE JOB
READY A PERFECT SCORE
FOR EMPLOYABILITY*
If you need help at any stage of your career, whether OUR GRADUATE OUTCOMES
it is to find a part-time job or help plan what you
UNDERGRADUATES POSTGRADUATES
want to do after university, the Careers Service at
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Western Sydney University can provide you with
a range of useful resources. OUT OF OUT OF
ARE EMPLOYED WITHIN FOUR MONTHS OF GRADUATION
CAREERS SERVICES employability skills. At Western, the Careers
Team actively seeks relationships with local
westernsydney.edu.au/careers employers specifically designed to link our
students with degree-relevant opportunities
DR BENJAMIN HARPER Careers Services can help you plan your outside of the University.
career, provide feedback on your resume, help
GRADUATE with your job hunt and prepare for interviews.
TARGETED PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Medical Science 2008
JOBS ON CAMPUS Our Career-Connect Mentoring and Women
Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) 2009
in Science and Engineering (WiSE) programs
Doctor of Philosophy – Science 2013 Over two-thirds of our students combine offer online exercises, workshops, visits to
study with work. The Western Sydney employers and mentoring to help you prepare
“The best advice shared with me is that if you Careers team coordinates on-campus for employment.
don’t know where you want your career to go, employment opportunities and assists you
build on your marks to open up your options. to apply for paid professional experience westernsydney.edu.au/wise
on campus which may help improve your
“Western is rated highly and I believe offers employability skills.
a much better lifestyle compared to city CAREER LAUNCH
campuses too.” Our Career-Launch program combines a
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
range of guidance and information available
Industry experience is a great way to online with activities to step you through your
gain practical knowledge and improve career-planning requirements.
GRADUATE SUCCESS Our graduates have gone on to become
Oxford and Cambridge scholars, business
westernsydney.edu.au/alumni and community leaders, world-renowned
researchers, sporting stars and well-known
At Western Sydney University, we prepare personalities in the arts and entertainment
our students to go places and do great things industries.
in their communities, their workplaces and
the world. Through our alumni, our graduates We hold our alumni in high esteem, taking pride
become part of a strong network of global in each graduate as they progress beyond their
citizens who remain connected to, and studies and into their chosen career.
engaged with, the University.
* QS Top Universities: QS Stars Ratings 2020.
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As a research-led institution, Western Sydney HAWKESBURY INSTITUTE
FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Our research doesn’t just happen in the
lab. We work with regional, national and
University sees learning and research as connected ≥ HAWKESBURY CAMPUS
international partners to deliver research
that has a positive impact on the economic,
aspects of the student experience. Investigating the impact of climate
change on native trees and forests.
social and environmental wellbeing of our
communities.
westernsydney.edu.au/hie
Responding to the challenges faced by the
communities we serve, our research work
INSTITUTE FOR CULTURE AND is focused on four key themes:
SOCIETY
Urban Living Futures and Society
≥ PARRAMATTA CAMPUS
Our research in this area seeks to understand
Research to meet the challenges and guide change in the economy, our society
of our changing social landscape. and the culture we live in. Our research work
westernsydney.edu.au/ics shows how the places we live, the work we
do, the way we describe ourselves and the
relationships we form interrelate.
MARCS INSTITUTE FOR BRAIN,
BEHAVIOUR AND DEVELOPMENT Health and Wellbeing
≥ BANKSTOWN CAMPUS We take an integrated approach to health
research, based on the assumption that the
Dedicated to understanding the scientific environments in which we live, the cultural
basis of human communication. background from which we come, and the
westernsydney.edu.au/marcs work we do all affect our physical and mental
health. Our research explores how health
AUSTRALIA-CHINA INSTITUTE initiatives can prevent disease and illness,
FOR ARTS AND CULTURE encourage healthy lifestyles in individuals
WORLD CLASS
and communities, and reduce the cost and
≥ PARRAMATTA CAMPUS
impact of illness.
Forging a greater understanding of Chinese
*
RESEARCH culture, relationships with Chinese universities
and supporting students studying Chinese
language and culture.
Education and Work
We draw on the diversity of Western Sydney
to underpin research that explores education
westernsydney.edu.au/aciac access on a global scale. This research
theme respects the economic, social and
cultural aspirations of the individuals and
NICM HEALTH RESEARCH communities we support. We are committed
INSTITUTE to realising the opportunities offered by
≥ CAMPBELLTOWN, WESTMEAD CAMPUSES new pedagogies and transformational
technologies for all of our students.
Australia’s leader in integrative and
complementary medicine research and policy. Environment and Sustainability
westernsydney.edu.au/nicm We are in the midst of unprecedented global
environmental changes affecting the world.
TRANSLATIONAL HEALTH These are creating new challenges that
RESEARCH INSTITUTE range from contested land use to urban
and agricultural climate change adaptation,
IMPACT
≥ CAMPBELLTOWN CAMPUS to biodiversity conservation, and new
RESEARCH WITH
Focusing on the integration and translation interdisciplinary ways of engaging with
of research into best practice and policy, socioecological dynamics. Our research takes a
based on government health priorities and practical and collaborative approach to solving
community needs. these challenges by focusing on maintaining
westernsydney.edu.au/thri and managing the diversity of urban ecologies,
and agricultural and natural systems.
* Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2018.
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ADVANTAGE
AND PATHWAY
PROGRAMS
We believe that success is fuelled
by a strong desire and ambition,
and if you have the drive and
determination to succeed then
Western Sydney University
offers you an unlimited world
of potential.
Built on the premise that it
doesn’t matter where you begin,
but where your studies take you,
Western provides the following
advantage entry programs.
ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT
≥ Regional bonus points ISLANDER APPLICANTS
≥ Subject bonus points The Pathway Program at Western Sydney
≥ Educational Access Scheme University is aimed at increasing the number
≥ Elite Athlete and Performer Bonus Scheme of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
≥ Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS) participation in undergraduate degrees
across all areas of study.
For more information visit
westernsydney.edu.au/future/study/ For more information, visit
how-to-apply/bonus-points.html THE COLLEGE westernsydney.edu.au/pathwayprogram
Owned by Western Sydney University,
The College offers students a pathway to SPECIAL TERTIARY ADMISSIONS
SCHOLARSHIPS university study through its comprehensive TEST (STAT)
At Western Sydney University, we offer over range of Integrated Diploma/Bachelor
courses, Extended Diplomas and University Western Sydney University accepts the
$25 million in undergraduate scholarships
Foundation Studies. multiple choice STAT test results when
for our students.
considering applicants. For more information,
The range of scholarships reflects a strong For more information, visit visit stat.acer.org/au
commitment to academic excellence and westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
opportunity for students of the University.
TERTIARY EDUCATION PATHWAYS
Western also provides support to students
who have diverse interests and skills, and
AND PARTNERSHIPS
who make an active contribution to the TAFE, Community College and private
broader community. providers offer Certificate IV and Diploma
courses under the Australian Qualification
There are over 100 different types Framework (AQF). There are a number
of scholarships. of courses that have established pathways If you have any questions about our
with Western Sydney University. pathways, please call our University
For more information visit Information Centre on 1300 897 669
$25M westernsydney.edu.au/scholarships For more information, visit
westernsydney.edu.au/tepp
or email study@westernsydney.edu.au
IN SCHOLARSHIPS,
GRANTS AND PRIZES
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SERVICES FREQUENTLY
AND SUPPORT ASKED QUESTIONS
BEFORE YOU START Counselling Service HELPING HANDS HOW DO I APPLY? WHAT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE? WHAT IS UNIVERSITY LIFE LIKE?
The Counselling Service offers confidential DO I HAVE TO GET A HIGH ATAR?
westernsydney.edu.au/starting PASS You can apply online either through the Learning is the major aspect of university
counselling appointments including face
has everything you need to know Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) is a Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). We offer a variety of scholarships, with life, but there are also many opportunities
to face, phone and online counselling.
about how to succeed at university. student-centred learning program offered Visit uac.edu.au for more information, eligibility criteria ranging from academic available for networking, support and
face to face or online. In PASS you will meet or Western Sydney University direct at excellence to hardship, to industry and extracurricular activities (not necessarily
Chaplaincy
and work collaboratively with other students https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws sporting achievement. related to study).
STARTING AT UNIVERSITY Chaplaincy offers a caring presence to all staff
and students at the University; encouraging from your unit to understand the unit content
Orientation Sessions and develop study strategies to help improve You can apply for free for most courses
spirituality, offering hospitality and creating HOW MUCH WILL MY COURSE COST AND HAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE TO NEW
W
Orientation sessions are an opportunity your academic performance. when you apply direct.
community. DO I NEED TO PAY THE FEES STRAIGHT STUDENTS?
for you to find out more about your course, AWAY?
meet fellow students and academic staff. Study Smart Advisors For more information, call the University At Western Sydney University, there
STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY Study Smart Advisors are available at all Information Team on 1300 897 669. All undergraduate courses at Western Sydney are many people dedicated to helping
MATES campus libraries and online to help you University are Commonwealth supported for new students. Support services are available
Disability Service
MATES provides first year students with with your academic writing and study skills. WHAT CAN I DO IF I DON’T Australian citizens and permanent residents. to make your transition to university as
The Disability Service supports and assists
an opportunity to connect with other new GET THE ATAR I WANT? This means undergraduate tuition fees are smooth as possible, such as bridging
future and current students with disabilities
students and mentors who are in later years subsidised by the Government, giving you a programs, workshops on public speaking and
of study. This helps you meet friends, network
and chronic health conditions to participate BADANAMI CENTRES There are a number of alternative pathways lower rate of fees to pay. As an Australian citizen, time management, and Peer Assisted Study
fully in university life and reach their full available. For example, The College, Tertiary
with others and gain knowledge and skills to The Badanami Centre for Indigenous you may use HECS-HELP to defer your fees. Sessions (PASS).
academic potential. This particularly involves Education Pathways and Partnerships,
settle into life at University. Education provides support and
the development of Academic Integration Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway
encouragement for our Aboriginal and Torres HOW MANY HOURS WILL I SPEND AT UNI? WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE TO HELP ME
Plans (AlP) which outline reasonable Entry, and the Special Tertiary Admissions
SOMEONE TO TALK TO Strait Islander peoples. There are centres FIND WORK?
education adjustments. Test (STAT). As a full-time student on campus, you should
located on each campus.
Student Central expect to spend 12–16 hours each week in Western Sydney University Careers
Have a question? Student Central is your first WORKSHOPS AND RESOURCES WHAT BONUS POINTS CAN I GET? lectures or tutorials between 8am and 9pm, offers a number of services to assist you
point of contact for information, advice, forms
HOW TO CONTACT US: Monday to Friday. Practical courses will to gain work experience, find work while
From time management, to getting ready There are bonus points available through require out of hours involvement and some you study and help you stand out once you
and referrals to other services. P: 1300 668 370
for study, the University offers a range of our Advantage program. You may qualify for courses require off-campus placements. graduate. Our Careers Office offers jobs on
E: studentcentral@westernsydney.edu.au
workshops to students. Check them out at Regional Bonus Points, and/or Subject Bonus campus, as well as internships within the
Student Welfare Service
westernsydney.edu.au/workshops. We also Points up to a maximum of 10 Bonus Points. University and with external industry partners.
The Student Welfare Service offers a For more information, check out our webpage: HOW LONG ARE THE TEACHING SESSIONS?
offer online modules to help you develop skills Call our University Information Team on We also provide advice and run workshops
confidential service. We can help you with: westernsydney.edu.au/studentcentral
that will help you in study and in life! 1300 897 669 to find out more. Most undergraduate degrees are taught in to assist you with writing your cover letter
≥ support and advocacy – helping you navigate two sessions – the Autumn session (from and resume, addressing selection criteria
University systems and providing support WHO IS A NON-CURRENT SCHOOL March to June) and the Spring session (from and preparing for interviews.
in difficult times (academic or personal) LEAVER? July to November). Western Sydney University
≥ financial assistance – the Service offers a also offers an optional Summer session
Anyone who has had a gap of one year or WHO CAN I TALK TO IF I HAVE MORE
range of financial assistance to assist you (from December to February), during which
more between high school and university QUESTIONS?
with education-related costs and basic living students can undertake additional units if they
is considered to be a non-current school are available. The College offers programs You can contact the University
expenses, including interest-free loans,
leaver (or mature-age student). If you are not which are taught over three terms. The Sydney Information Team on 1300 897 669
grants, textbook vouchers and emergency
completing year 12 when you apply to study City campus offers flexible session dates. You or email study@westernsydney.edu.au
food assistance.
at Western Sydney you are considered to be can start in February, June or October. With
a non-current school leaver. three sessions per year, you can fast-track
a 3-year degree in 2 years.
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Future thinking.
Unlimited possibilities.
Success is not just about getting With a focus on global citizenship, ethical
leadership and critical thinking, and
a degree, but also developing the underpinned by the principles of community
critical thinking and leadership engagement, academic rigour and personal
skills to support a successful career. and professional development, The Academy
offers students access to:
It’s about learning skills for your
≥ opportunities to engage with industry
chosen life, not just a job. professionals and contribute to solutions
for real-world problems
The Academy knows that you don’t get to the
≥ world-class research, researchers, teachers,
top by standing still or sitting exclusively in
experts and innovation labs
a class room. The Academy prepares you to
≥ travel to national and international
thrive in the face of change and seize success
leadership experiences and conferences
at every opportunity.
≥ a range of professional and personal
development workshops
Whether your dream is to achieve as a
≥ internship, service learning and volunteering
professional, an entrepreneur or an academic
opportunities
you will learn to think differently and
≥ applied leadership experience in student-
creatively in whatever you do.
led, community-focused projects
≥ multifaceted learning opportunities ADJOA ASSAN
The Academy offers high-achieving students
a unique, hands-on approach to learning through immersions aimed at building your
ACADEMY STUDENT
in an interdisciplinary environment. Led by experiences and knowledge.
Professor Jonathon Allen, The Academy Bachelor of International Studies/
For more information visit: Bachelor of Laws
draws on the unique experience of leading
westernsydney.edu.au/theacademy
thinkers, social change agents, community Bachelor of Applied Leadership
leaders, and high-achieving students both and Critical Thinking
past and present.
“The Academy immensely enriches
the university experience for
students by challenging them
to push themselves further than
their degrees and to think critically
about the world around them, the
future and their place in it.”
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EGREES
ARTS AND COMMUNICATION LOWEST SELECTION RANK
EXPLAINED
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
This publication includes the
BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING Lowest Selection Rank (LSR)
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES, DESIGN AND MUSIC for each Western Sydney
University undergraduate and
CRIMINOLOGY, POLICING AND CYBER SECURITY pathway degree.
ENGINEERING Three factors determine the
HEALTH AND SPORT SCIENCES Lowest Selection Rank:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (COMPUTING) ≥ the number of places
LAW available in the course
MEDICINE ≥ the number of applicants for
the course
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY ≥ the quality of those
PSYCHOLOGY applicants.
At Western Sydney University, we’ll show you Over two thirds of our students combine SCIENCES The LSR changes from year to
how to harness every asset you have to open
up fantastic career opportunities. We’ll give
study with work. Get real work experience
with your degree at Western Sydney
SOCIAL SCIENCES year. For further information
on selection ranks and
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ARTS AND COMMUNICATION
DEGREES
ARTS AND
COMMUNICATION DEGREES LOCATION DURATION LSR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
B Arts (Dean’s Scholars)^ Bankstown 3F/6P 95.00 As a graduate of our
arts and communication
Parramatta 3F/6P 95.00 programs, you may find
employment as an arts
Penrith 3F/6P 95.00
administrator, teacher
B Arts Bankstown 3F/6P 70.00 (with further study), writer,
author, journalist, politician,
Major in: Anthropology, Creative Writing, Criminology and Parramatta 3F/6P 70.00 diplomat, community
planner, librarian, historian,
An Arts or Communications degree has the Criminal Justice, Cultural and Social Analysis, Economy and
Penrith 3F/6P 70.00 publisher or researcher.
Markets, English, Geography and Urban Studies, Heritage and
potential to open career doors to the world. Tourism, History and Political Thought, Indigenous Australian
Your degree will be supported by academics Studies, Innovation and Change, Global Business, International Career opportunities also
exist in non-government
who are internationally recognised. You will find English, International Relations and Asian Studies, Islamic
organisations and
Studies, Languages (Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese),
yourself immersed in Cultural and Social Analysis, Linguistics, Music Performance, Musicology, Organisations community-based
Creative Writing, Digital Cultures, International and Work, Peace and Development Studies, Philosophy, industries, overseas
organisations and in social
Relations and Asian Studies, Languages, or Psychological Studies, Sociology
policy development.
Psychological Studies to name just a few major B Arts (with a key program in Psychology) Bankstown 3F/6P 70.00
areas of study. Combine your studies to broaden The wide range of double
Parramatta 3F/6P 70.00 degrees on offer provides
your horizons with Business, Information scope for further career
Technology, Law, Science or Teaching. Penrith 3F/6P 70.00 opportunities.
B Arts (Interpreting and Translation) (Dean’s Scholars)^ Parramatta City 3F/6P 95.00
Our accredited Bachelor of Communication
degree includes majors in Advertising, B Arts (Interpreting and Translation) Parramatta City 3F/6P 72.00
Journalism, Public Relations and Media B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years)* Bankstown 3F/6P 75.00
Arts Production.
Parramatta 3F/6P 75.00
International Studies develops your capacity to
Penrith 3F/6P 75.00
analyse the historical development of relations
among nation states and contemporary political, B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years) Bankstown 2F/4P N/A
Diploma Pathway*
social and cultural issues, such as globalisation, Parramatta 2F/4P N/A
transnationalism and migration.
Penrith 2F/4P N/A
B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) (Dean’s Scholars)^ Bankstown 3F/6P 95.00
OUR RANKINGS Parramatta 3F/6P 95.00
Penrith 3F/6P 95.00
TOP 100
IN THE WORLD FOR COMMUNICATION
B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) (Dean’s Scholars)^ Bankstown
Parramatta
3F/6P
3F/6P
95.00
95.00
AND MEDIA STUDIES*
Penrith 3F/6P 95.00
B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary)* Bankstown 3F/6P 75.00
TOP 150
Parramatta 3F/6P 75.00
Penrith 3F/6P 75.00
IN THE WORLD FOR LINGUISTICS*
B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)* Bankstown 3F/6P 75.00
Parramatta 3F/6P 75.00
TOP 250
IN THE WORLD FOR ENGLISH
Penrith 3F/6P 75.00
Key: LSR = Lowest Selection Rank for 2020, B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, N/A = Not applicable; LSR not
based on the ATAR; or the course is not offered to current Year 12 applicants or no offers were made to Year 12 applicants
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE* in these rounds.
Note: ^ Minimum ATAR of 95 applies to all Dean’s Scholars courses.
* To obtain teaching accreditation, a Master of Teaching must be completed following the Bachelor degree. Check the
* QS World University Rankings 2020. University handbook for durations.
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ARTS AND COMMUNICATION
DEGREES CONTINUED
BUILT
DEGREES LOCATION DURATION LSR
ENVIRONMENT
B Communication (Dean’s Scholars)^ Parramatta 3F/6P 95.00
Penrith 3F/6P 95.00
B Communication Parramatta 3F/6P 70.00
Major in: Advertising, Journalism, Media Arts Production*, Penrith 3F/6P 70.00
Public Relations
Online 3F/6P 70.00
Sydney City* 3F 70.00 At Western Architecture, Building Design
Management, Construction Management,
B International Studies (Dean’s Scholars)^ Bankstown 3F/6P 95.00
and Industrial Design make up our Built
Parramatta 3F/6P 95.00 Environment. Our research in these fields
B International Studies (International Relations and Asian Bankstown 3F/6P 70.00
connects with industry, engages with
Studies, Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese) government and has international links.
Parramatta 3F/6P 70.00
B Languages and Linguistics Bankstown 3F/6P 75.00
The University offers newly established,
innovative and contemporary architecture
Parramatta 3F/6P 75.00 programs across undergraduate and postgraduate
education. The Urban Transformation programs
COMBINED DEGREES LOCATION DURATION LSR
engage directly with the projects and issues of a
growing Western Sydney and its pivotal role in the
B Arts/B Business Bankstown 4F/8P 70.00
success of the metropolis of Sydney.
Parramatta 4F/8P 70.00
Boasting the largest number of undergraduate
B Arts/B Creative Industries Parramatta 4F/8P 75.00 students in Australia with over 1,600 students,
B Arts/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 93.00 Construction Management at Western is leading
research on sustainable construction, building
Parramatta 5F/10P 93.00
information modelling, and affordable housing
B Arts/B Social Science Bankstown 4F/8P 70.00 and innovation on building materials nationally
Parramatta 4F/8P 70.00 and internationally.
Penrith 4F/8P 70.00 Western is a nationally recognised centre for
B Communication (Advertising or Public Relations)/ Parramatta 4F/8P 70.00 Industrial Design, with regional specialisation
B Business to Western Sydney and links to international
B Communication/B Creative Industries Parramatta 4F/8P 70.00
projects of significance for developing nations
and advanced health and technology industries.
B Communication/B International Studies Parramatta 5F 70.00
Industrial Design at Western produces quality
B Communication/B Laws Parramatta 5F/10P 93.00
graduates who are highly skilled in human-
B Information and Communications Technology/B Arts Parramatta 4F 80.00 centred design, new product development
B International Studies/B Business Bankstown 4F/8P 70.00 innovation, advanced computer aided design
communication for manufacture, and embedded
Parramatta 4F/8P 70.00
sustainable futures practice across United
B International Studies/B Laws Parramatta 5F/10P 93.00 Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
B International Studies/B Social Science Bankstown 4F/8P 72.00
Parramatta 4F/8P 72.00
B Science/B Arts Parramatta 4F/8P 70.00
B Science/B International Studies Parramatta 4F/8P 70.00
Key: LSR = Lowest Selection Rank for 2020, B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time.
Note: ^ Minimum ATAR of 95 applies to all Dean’s Scholars courses.
* Media Arts Production major not offered at Sydney City campus.
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BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DEGREES
BUSINESS AND
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DEGREE LOCATION DURATION LSR
ACCOUNTING
As a graduate of B Architectural Design Parramatta 3F/6P 85.00
architectural design,
you can look forward to B Building Design Management Parramatta 4F/8P 70.00
career opportunities in:
B Construction Management (Honours) Parramatta 4F/8P 70.00
architecture, urban design,
urban planning and interior Penrith 4F/8P 70.00
architecture.
B Construction Technology Penrith 3F 70.00
Our building design
management graduates B Design and Technology Parramatta 3F/6P 70.00 With today’s fast pace of change, you need a
find employment as business degree that’s going to keep up. It’s why
B Industrial Design (Honours) Parramatta 4F/8P 75.00
a project manager, our Business and Accounting degrees are tailor-
construction manager,
building designer, design B Industrial Design Parramatta 4F/8P 70.00 made to the challenges and demands of changes
manager, design and in industry, technology and careers. With a
construction builder. course structure unique to Western, you build
COMBINED DEGREES LOCATION DURATION LSR
As a construction graduate, your degree as you go to best suit your area of
you may find employment B Construction Management Studies/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 93.00 specialisation. We’ve opened the Business degree
as a property developer,
Parramatta 5F/10P 93.00 to majors right across the University. This means,
housing project manager,
site supervisor, estimator, unlike traditional degrees, you can now choose
Key: LSR = Lowest Selection Rank for 2020, B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time,
building surveyor, design majors outside the business stream to give you a
and construction manager, more diverse set of skills and knowledge. What’s
or project manager.
more, with Western you begin your major in the
Our industrial design first year of study. No more waiting to dive into
graduates may find the areas that interests you most. And depending
employment as an in-house
or consultant industrial
on the majors and electives you choose, the
designer or in a product Bachelor of Business can also see you graduate
development team in areas with industry-specific accreditation from
such as medical products,
furniture, digital wearables,
Australia’s leading institutions. Our Bachelor of
architectural products, Accounting degree holds triple accreditation with
building design, sports Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered
equipment, smart gadgets Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CAANZ),
or new products for an
internet of things (IoT) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA).
start-up business.
MAKERSPACE
MakerSpace offers 3D printing services in
both photopolymer and fused deposition OUR RANKING
machines as well as woodwork and metal
workshops, laser cutting, CNC routers
and other fabrication equipment. The
facility is open at Parramatta South and
TOP 300
IN THE WORLD FOR BUSINESS
Penrith campuses. AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES*
westernsydney.edu.au/makerspace
* QS World University Rankings 2020.
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BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING
DEGREES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DEGREES LOCATION DURATION LSR DEGREES LOCATION DURATION LSR
These courses provide B Accounting Bankstown 3F/6P 80.00 B Business (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) Bankstown 3F/6P 80.00
the foundations for the
development of Australia’s Campbelltown 3F/6P 80.00 Campbelltown 3F/6P 80.00
future business leaders.
Parramatta City 3F/6P 80.00 Parramatta City 3F/6P 80.00
As a graduate, you may
seek a management Sydney City* 3F 80.00
traineeship, become
involved in a management B Business (Advanced Business Leadership)^ Parramatta City 3F/6P 95.00 COMBINED DEGREES LOCATION DURATION LSR
consultancy or find a
career associated with B Business Bankstown 3F/6P 70.00 B Accounting/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 93.00
the discipline in which you
Campbelltown 3F/6P 70.00 Parramatta 5F/10P 93.00
complete a major. Examples
include employment in B Arts/B Business Bankstown 4F/8P 70.00
Parramatta City 3F/6P 70.00
public practice, taxation
consulting, merchant Sydney City* 3F 70.00 Parramatta 4F/8P 70.00
banking, financial services
management, economic B Business (Accounting) Bankstown 3F/6P 70.00 B Business (Advanced Business Leadership)/B Laws Parramatta 5F/10P 95.00
advising, roles in service-
Campbelltown 3F/6P 70.00 B Business/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 93.00
oriented businesses,
employment relations, Parramatta 5F/10P 93.00
Parramatta City 3F/6P 70.00
human resources, industrial
relations, marketing firms, Sydney City* 3F 70.00 B Communication (Advertising or Public Relations)/ Parramatta 4F/8P 70.00
operations or logistics B Business
organisations, international B Business (Applied Finance) Parramatta City 3F/6P 70.00
business, property B Engineering (Honours)/B Business Bankstown 5F/10P 80.00
development and Sydney City* 3F 70.00
Campbelltown 5F/10P 80.00
valuation firms.
B Business (Economics) Parramatta City 3F/6P 70.00
Parramatta 5F/10P 80.00
B Business (Hospitality Management) Parramatta City 3F/6P 70.00
Penrith 5F/10P 80.00
Sydney City* 3F 70.00
B Information and Communications Technology/ Bankstown 4F 80.00
B Business (Human Resource Management) Bankstown 3F/6P 70.00 B Business
Campbelltown 4F 80.00
Campbelltown 3F/6P 70.00
Parramatta 4F 80.00
Parramatta City 3F/6P 70.00
B Information and Communications Technology/ Campbelltown 4F 80.00
B Business (International Business) Parramatta City 3F/6P 70.00 B Business (Accounting)
Parramatta 4F 80.00
Sydney City* 3F 70.00
B Information Systems (Advanced)/B Business Campbelltown 4F/8P 95.00
B Business (Management) Bankstown 3F/6P 70.00
Parramatta 4F/8P 95.00
Campbelltown 3F/6P 70.00
B Information Systems/B Business Campbelltown 4F/8P 80.00
Parramatta City 3F/6P 70.00
Parramatta 4F/8P 80.00
Sydney City* 3F 70.00
B International Studies/B Business Bankstown 4F/8P 70.00
B Business (Marketing) Bankstown 3F/6P 70.00
Parramatta 4F/8P 70.00
Campbelltown 3F/6P 70.00
B Science/B Business Campbelltown 4F 70.00
Parramatta City 3F/6P 70.00
Parramatta 4F 70.00
Sydney City* 3F 70.00
Key: LSR = Lowest Selection Rank for 2020, B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time.
B Business (Property) Distance 3F/6P 70.00 Note: * Sydney City campus offers the following Business majors: Accounting, Applied Finance, Hospitality
Management, International Business, Management and Marketing. Degree may be fast-tracked in 2 years.
Parramatta City 3F/6P 70.00 ^ Property specialisation offered externally.
B Business (Sport Management) Campbelltown 3F/6P 70.00
Parramatta City 3F/6P 70.00
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CREATIVE INDUSTRIES,
DESIGN AND MUSIC
DEGREES
CREATIVE
INDUSTRIES,
DESIGN AND
DEGREES LOCATION DURATION LSR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
B Creative Industries Parramatta 3F/6P 72.00 The creative industries are
MUSIC
growing rapidly in NSW,
B Design (Visual Communication) (Dean’s Scholars)^ Parramatta 4F 95.00 especially Western Sydney,
and encompass careers
B Design (Visual Communication) Parramatta 4F/8P 72.00
including advertising,
B Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)* Parramatta 3F/6P 75.00 creative writing, design,
journalism, media arts
B Screen Media (Arts and Production) Parramatta 3F/6P 75.00 production, music and
public relations. Through
Australia’s creative industries are a major driver B Music (Dean’s Scholars)^ Penrith 3F/6P 95.00 working with our diverse
of our economy, worth an estimated $30 billion community of partners,
B Music Penrith 3F/6P N/A
and employing hundreds of thousands. If you’re your studies will be
grounded in dealing with the
thinking about a creative career, don’t let anyone commercial, ethical, legal
tell you it isn’t a serious business. Our Creative COMBINED DEGREES LOCATION DURATION LSR and professional issues in
Industries degree gives you the opportunity to creative practice.
B Arts/B Creative Industries Parramatta 4F/8P 75.00
combine your studies in Arts, Communication, As a graduate, you may
Design and Music. B Communication/B Creative Industries Parramatta 4F/8P 70.00 find roles in a range of
creative industries including
B Design/B Creative Industries Parramatta 4F/8P 75.00
In an evolving employment market, this journalism, digital and social
media communication,
extra savvy is a distinct advantage. There are B Music/B Creative Industries Penrith 4F/8P N/A
design and music. These
also great creative degrees in Design (Visual Key: LSR = Lowest Selection Rank for 2020, B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, N/A = Not applicable; LSR not include advocacy for non-
Communication), Music and Screen Media. We based on the ATAR; or the course is not offered to current Year 12 applicants or no offers were made to Year 12 applicants government organisations,
in these rounds. corporate and international
also offer a Graphic Design/Pathway to Teaching Note: ^ Minimum ATAR of 95 applies to all Dean’s Scholars courses. public sectors, advertising
(Secondary) degree. It’s your pathway to a Master * To obtain teaching accreditation, a Master of Teaching must be completed following the Bachelor degree. Check the
account management
University handbook for durations.
of Teaching (Secondary), and a career as an and creative direction,
inspiring high school teacher. TV, media, film and
documentary production.
You might also seek
a career as a graphic
designer, web designer,
professional photographer,
illustrator, art director,
musician, composer,
teacher (with further
study), artistic director or
production manager.
MEDIA STUDIO AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION UNIT
RACHAEL HORNE
STUDENT
OUR RANKING Bachelor of Creative Industries
Explore your potential in our $2 million “The courses and staff attribute
TOP 100
“real-world” knowledge and
purpose-built media studio and industry- skills to the subjects, which
recognised television production unit. is immensely beneficial and
IN THE WORLD FOR COMMUNICATION
appealing.”
AND MEDIA STUDIES*
* QS World University Rankings 2020.
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CRIMINOLOGY, POLICING
AND CYBER SECURITY
DEGREES
CRIMINOLOGY,
POLICING AND
CYBER SECURITY
DEGREES LOCATION DURATION LSR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
B Criminology Liverpool City 3F/6P 70.00 As a graduate, you may find
a career in policing, other
Penrith 3F/6P 70.00 Commonwealth or state law
enforcement and criminal
B Criminal and Community Justice Liverpool City 3F/6P 80.00
justice agencies, intelligence
Penrith 3F/6P 80.00 agencies, border protection,
security management,
B Policing (Leadership Program) Liverpool City 3F/6P 95.00 fraud management and
investigation roles within
Our Criminology, Policing and Cyber Security Penrith 3F/6P 95.00 the corporate or local
degrees can set you up for a great career in the government sectors,
B Policing Liverpool City 3F/6P 70.00
Force, but the opportunities don’t end there. forensics, and computer
forensics.
Yes, our strong ties with police recruiters mean Penrith 3F/6P 70.00
you’ll increase your chances of joining the NSW, B Cyber Security and Behaviour Parramatta 3F/6P 80.00 Graduates also seek roles
Victorian or Australian Federal Police. But you can in corrective services,
B Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies Online 3F/6P 80.00 probation and parole, crime
also fulfil your dreams of working in the criminal prevention, or as policy
and community justice systems, corrective advisors or social workers
services, border protection, intelligence, cyber COMBINED DEGREES LOCATION DURATION LSR
in the area of community
corrections.
security, data analytics, forensics, or computer
B Criminology/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 93.00
forensics. Our Policing degree is the only one
based in metropolitan Sydney. Plus, you’ll have Parramatta 5F/10P 93.00
access to a state-of-the-art crime-scene training B Criminal and Community Justice/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 93.00
and research facility. It enables you to practice
Parramatta 5F/10P 93.00
realistic crime scene investigation and gives you
a hands-on introduction to collecting evidence. B Criminal and Community Justice/B Social Work Liverpool City 5F/10P 90.00
And our Bachelor of Cyber Security and Behaviour Key: LSR = Lowest Selection Rank for 2020, B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time.
degree is the only cyber security degree in
Australia that analyses both the technical and
human side, placing you at the forefront of a
dynamic digital world.
CRIME-SCENE TRAINING AND RESEARCH FACILITY
Our state-of-the-art crime-scene
training and research facility enables
you to practice realistic crime scene
THE ONLY investigation and gives you a hands-on
SYDNEY-BASED POLICING DEGREE introduction to collecting evidence.
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ENGINEERING
DEGREES
ENGINEERING
DEGREES LOCATION DURATION LSR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
B Engineering (Advanced) Honours^ Parramatta 4F/8P 95.00 As a graduate, you may
find employment in civil,
Penrith 4F/8P 95.00 construction, electrical,
robotic and mechatronic
B Engineering (Honours) (Civil, Construction, Electrical, Parramatta 4F/8P 80.00
engineering, manufacturing
Mechanical, Robotics and Mechatronics)^
Penrith 4F/8P 80.00 and utilities, commercial,
medical and industrial
Sydney City* 4F 80.00 product design, project
management and
Be innovative. Think creatively in our state-of- B Engineering Science^ Parramatta 3F/6P 70.00 consultancy, or industrial,
the-art green facilities. By studying Engineering commercial or residential
Penrith 3F/6P 70.00
at Western Sydney we will give you real-world development.
experiences. Our Engineering programs are at the Sydney City* 3F 70.00
forefront of Australian education, research and
development, and we are preparing our students
COMBINED DEGREES LOCATION DURATION LSR
to take on those challenges and succeed.
B Engineering (Honours)/B Business^ Bankstown 5F/10P 80.00
The programs offer a balance of theory and
Campbelltown 5F/10P 80.00
practical field studies, broad unit choices,
flexible course structures, extensive industry- Parramatta 5F/10P 80.00
based projects and placements, and local and Penrith 5F/10P 80.00
international work-based study and experience
Key: LSR = Lowest Selection Rank for 2020, B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time.
opportunities. With our interconnected degrees Note: ^ Successful applicants for Advanced Standing may be required to travel to different Western Sydney University
in Engineering, ICT and Industrial Design you will campuses to complete the elements of their Engineering course.
* Sydney City campus offers the following Engineering majors: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical.
be able to pursue exciting opportunities in diverse
areas of technology development and application
to address any challenge the future holds.
SOLAR CAR PROJECT
Western Sydney University’s Solar Car
OUR RANKING
project is a student-led team that strives
to push the boundaries of innovation
and precision engineering with a social
TOP 75
IN THE WORLD FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING*
and sustainable responsibility to the
community.
westernsydney.edu.au/solarcar
* Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020.
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