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2020 International Undergraduate Guide
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People are drawn to the University WOLLONGONG 02
of Wollongong (UOW) for many WOLLONGONG CAMPUS 06
reasons: to pursue accredited ACCOMMODATION 08
qualifications, gain employment OUR CAMPUSES 12
experience, build global perspectives SUPPORT 15
and access world-class research. HOW TO APPLY 18
STUDY CHOICES 20
Every one of them is assured of receiving the support they need
to do their very best. DOUBLE DEGREES AND HIGH 24
The University of Wollongong has the expertise and experience ACHIEVER PROGRAMS
to help you reach your goals.
COURSES
High quality, accessible research has placed us in the top 250
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Degree index 24
universities worldwide, and we continue to invest in areas of
national and international priority. Arts and Humanities 25
UOW graduates are well respected, being ranked among the top Business 28
one per cent in the world by employers. We pride ourselves on
preparing people for emerging industries and future jobs, people Communication and Media 32
who are ready to succeed in their careers and make a positive
contribution to their communities. Creative Arts 34
With connections to more than 400 overseas institutions, UOW Education 37
is truly an international university. We have students from more
than 160 countries, and have nurtured a welcoming multi-ethnic Engineering 40
community that helps students from all backgrounds settle
Geography 43
into the Australian lifestyle and strengthen their university
experience. Health and Medicine 45
This course guide is designed as a starting point. I encourage Information and 49
you to find out what we have to offer by talking to our staff, our
students, or one of our 150,000 alumni. Ask them why UOW Communication Technology
would be right for you. International Studies 52
Law 55
Mathematics and Statistics 58
Physics 61
Psychology 63
Public Health 66
Professor Paul Wellings CBE
Vice-Chancellor Science 68
Social Sciences 72
Social Work 74
UOW COLLEGE 76
IMPORTANT DATES 79
Where From here to
doors open every corner
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UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
We’re here to open doors and support your A globally recognised and respected
choices while giving you the freedom and degree from UOW is your passport to
resources to chase your dream career. a world of opportunity.
5 stars 75.5% Top rated Top 20 Top 1% Top 250
Staff Qualifications, Student of UOW graduates secured Highest ranked university 16th best modern university Rating for UOW graduates Ranking among the world’s
Retention, Overall Experience, full-time employment in NSW overall. in the world. by global employers. universities.
Skills Development, Student within four months of
Federal government Quality QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings QS Graduate Employability 218th – QS World University
Support, Learning Resources completing their course. Indicators for Learning and 2019 Rankings 2019 Rankings 2019
and Learner Engagement. This is above the national Teaching (QILT) 2019
average of 71.9%.
Australian Good Universities
Guide 2019 Federal government Quality
Indicators for Learning and
Teaching (QILT) 2019
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Wollongong is 17 beaches
Patrolled by lifeguards
Transport is
cheap and easy
a student city 35+ nature walks
Maintained by NSW National Parks in the
Wollongong is close to Sydney – just 90 minutes by road
or train. Once you arrive here, your transport options
around the city are safe, easy and cheap.
Wollongong region
Located on the east coast of Australia, Wollongong is home to CAR
thousands of students making it the ideal place for you to study.
306,591 people
UOW runs a carpooling program, so if you
have two or more friends in your car, you
get free parking on campus.
It’s a diverse, safe and friendly city, filled with many languages, Call the Wollongong region home
cuisines, religions and customs. A busy cultural calendar FREE BUSES
attracts people from all over Australia and the world who enjoy Wollongong is well-connected with buses
a healthy, active lifestyle. With big green mountains to the west going to all of the surrounding suburbs.
Free ‘city loop’ buses run all day and into
and the ocean to the east, here you can breathe in the fresh air, the night, making it easy for you to travel
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live stress-free and focus on your studies. from campus and student accommodation
to the city centre, train station and
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shopping district.
TRAIN
North Wollongong Station is a 15-minute
walk or a short free shuttle bus ride from
our main campus.
BICYCLE
UOW has more than 900 bike racks for
secure and convenient bike parking, and
also offers a bike share program.
WALK
Parramatta Most destinations in Wollongong are an
easy walk away.
SYDNEY
Liverpool
Sydney Airport
Hurstville COST
Campbelltown Sutherland You can buy an Opal Card to pay for
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*Prices above were correct as of January 2019 and are subject to change.
Some exceptions apply, see opal.com.au
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A place to...
From a hike in the mountains, to a swim in
the ocean and everything in between, there’s
always something happening in Wollongong.
So, grab your mates, jump on the free shuttle
bus and see where it takes you.
ACHIEVE BELONG
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Get the most out of your study with Find like-minded people through
24/7 library access during session more than 130 student-run clubs
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and a range of academic support and societies.
programs.
INDULGE
RELAX
You won't go hungry with 7 coffee
Enjoy a full calendar of events, shops, 15+ food outlets, a bar and a
including outdoor cinemas, free supermarket all on campus, or the
food, maker’s-market and so much free bus is a short ride into
more right here on campus. the Wollongong CBD.
MAKE FRIENDS STAY HEALTHY
Meet people from all walks of life Take care of yourself with a health
in one of UOW's 6 undergraduate clinic, dentist and physio all on
student residences. Live on campus. A hairdresser, travel agent
campus, near the beach or in and post office are also available.
the Wollongong CBD.
FEEL SAFE
HAVE FUN
Our free SafeZone App and UOW
Wollongong is home to 20+ live Security team are here to help
music venues, including UOW's ensure we have a safe and secure
UniBar. You can see more than campus environment.
100 live acts each year on campus
alone. MEET UP
There are over 3,000 businesses
GET FIT
in Wollongong CBD with new cafes
With your student discount, and shops opening up all the time.
UniActive, is the place to keep fit
with a 50 metre swimming pool,
various courts and ovals and
80+ group exercise classes each
week. You can also join one of 60
sporting teams on campus.
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A day at Wollongong campus Hockey
Field
Sports Hub
Tennis Courts
Among our modern teaching and study spaces,
there’s always something to do on campus. Pool
Pool
KOOLOOBONG VILLAGE
MC
Here’s how Xinru and Chengappa spend their time. Oval No. 2
RING ROAD
UniActive Oval No. 1
Carpool Area
XINRU CHENGAPPA
A DM IN R OA D
8:00AM Breakfast at Kooloobong Village 8:30AM Coffee at Rush 2
DUCK POND LAWN
8:30AM Attends classes 9:00AM Attends classes
Amphi-
Administration
IHMRI: Gerard
12:30PM Enjoys lunch on the duckpond lawn 1:00PM Has lunch with friends in theatre Sutton Building
the food court
1:30PM Visits the UOW Library for study Oval No. 3
2:00PM Attends classes
Attends a Chinese Academic McKinnon
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4:00PM
Early Start Building
Business Learning & Education 3:00PM Visits the MakerSpace
(CABLE) study group meeting in the Library to use
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VR equipment McKinnon MC Sciences
5:30PM Takes the free bus into Wollongong Lawn Teaching Facility
MC UOW LIBRARY
city for dinner with friends 5:00PM Attends the Global
Communicators Program S C I E N C E S R OAD
RING ROAD
6:30PM Swims at UniActive
SCIENCES LANE
SMART Infrastructure Facility
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Watch videos of student day in the life at facebook.com/uowfuture RO
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SMART LANE
PA R RY L A N E
BUILDING 11 FOOD COURT
Hope Theatre
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Jugglers
Lawn
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Post Office students spaces, University
IGA Supermarket Hall Kids' Uni
MC level E
Western Entrance
BUS INTERCHANGE
TA X I R A N K
NORTHFIELDS AVENUE
ON CAMPUS
IRVINE STREET
UNI ACTIVE POOL
Bangalay
Graduate House
20+ FOOD 9 CAFES 2 BANKS MEDICAL TRAVEL POST OFFICE SUPERMARKET
6 OUTLETS CENTRE AGENT 7
MA DOL INE STREET
UOW
APPLYING FOR UOW
ACCOMMODATION
accommodation
You can apply to live in UOW
accommodation online at
apply-accom.uow.edu.au
—
In order to secure a place in a residence,
you should submit your application as
early as possible. A free airport pick-up
service from Sydney International
Airport (60 minutes away) is provided
More than 6,000 international for all commencing students.
students from all around the For a full schedule of fees see
uow.edu.au/accommodation
world call Wollongong home.
UOW offers a range of accommodation options conveniently
located both on-campus and in the Wollongong CBD, or you
can choose from Homestay or private rental options.
UOW ACCOMMODATION
You’ll make lifelong friends with students studying everything
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from politics to polymers when you live in a UOW residence.
It’s a welcoming, ready-made community, with a calendar full
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of social, sporting and cultural events, while 24/7 academic and
wellbeing support is right outside your door.
THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE.
GUARANTEED.
It’s not surprising that students who live in our residences
achieve higher academic outcomes than students choosing UOW Living can guarantee eligible
private accommodation. first-year students a place in a UOW
residence.
HOMESTAY Knowing you’re going to have a roof
over your head is one less thing to
For those who prefer a family-oriented lifestyle, Homestays
worry about, leaving you free to
(living with a local family in a private home) are available.
concentrate on your studies. With a
For more information see new 800-bed residence on campus,
uowcollege.edu.au/future-students/international/homestay you’re sure to find a place that suits
you.
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION To apply and see conditions and closing
UOW provides you with all the information you need about dates, visit uow.edu.au/accommodation
private and shared accommodation. Our accommodation site
also contains information on temporary accommodation you can
use while you’re looking for a place to live.
Learn more at uow.edu.au/accommodation/liveoffcampus
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WEERONA
Distance to train station
Choose
Shared (S) or private (P)
204 residents
Distance to bus stop
Number of beds
your
INTERNATIONAL
Price per week
Shared rooms
(FREE shuttle)
CITY
Single rooms
HOUSE
bathroom
222 residents
Catering
residence
WE
COOK CAMPUS EAST
527 residents
BEACH Fully 204 a a S From 100m 1.4km
WEERONA COLLEGE
KOOLOOBONG VILLAGE catered $339
Get your university experience 1,258 residents Weerona College is located next door to (19 meals
Beaton Park, a large sporting complex
off to a smooth start. Your weekly a week)
with an indoor pool, gymnasium, tennis
rent in a UOW residence includes BANGALAY courts and running track.
wifi, electricity, water, furniture, YOU 254 residents
CAMPUS
COOK
security and support – no surprise
bills or unexpected costs.
MARKETVIEW
Plus all residences are connected 144 residents
to the campus by a free shuttle bus.
CITY
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE Fully 222 a a S From 200m 200m
You can apply online at catered $339
International House is an affiliate of (19 meals
apply-accom.uow.edu.au
the 16 International Houses worldwide. a week)
It proudly boasts a community
SYDNEY
representing many nations, living and
learning peacefully under the one roof.
Fairy Meadow
FREE LOCAL BUSES Station
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Route 55 Gong Shuttle
Fairy Meadow
Route 9 North Gong Shuttle Beach
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Gwynneville - Keiraville Shuttle
CAMPUS EAST Flexi- 527 a S From 300m 400m
Drive
catered $289
FAIRY MEADOW A five-minute walk to the beach and and self-
10-minute bus ride from the main UOW
ial
catered
campus, Campus East is located in the
Memor
beach-side suburb of Fairy Meadow.
The residence setting is spread across
Science large grounds, including a number of
Space
playing fields.
wy
Princes H
Mount Ousley Rd
Innovation
Campus Self- 1,258 a a S/P From 100m 2.1km
KOOLOOBONG VILLAGE
UOW Campus catered $269
Located right on-campus, living at
Kooloobong Village means you’re
Northfield minutes from classes and all of UOW’s
s Ave
NORTH leisure facilities. In 2018, new buildings
WOLLONGONG were added to this world-class student
Botanical accommodation facility, providing 800
Gardens
new beds for students.
Nth Wollongong
Station
BANGALAY Self- 254 a a S/P From 50m 2km
North Wollongong Beach catered $294
Bangalay is a new residence, located
GWYNNEVILLE
Princes Hwy
just across the road from the main
campus. This residence features
modern facilities, landscaped outdoor
y communal areas, recreation areas, study
w
Wiseman
a
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Beaton Wollongong spaces and meeting facilities.
Park
rn F
Park
Harbour
the
Sou
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MARKETVIEW Self- 144 a P From 150m 800m
catered $294
WOLLONGONG Marketview is in the heart of
Wollongong, next to the city’s
largest shopping mall and dozens of
restaurants and cafes. You’ll also be a
Wollongong short walk from Wollongong’s cultural
Hospital Mall hotspots, including the Wollongong City
Wollongong Art Gallery and the Illawarra Performing
Wollongong
City Beach Arts Centre (IPAC).
Princes Hwy Station
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Our INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
global
PARTNERS
UOW has established partnerships with
a number of international education
reach and
institutions to provide students with
opportunities to access quality education
outside Australia. These include:
reputation
–– PSB Academy Singapore
–– The Singapore Institute of
Management
—
–– China Normal University (CCNU)-
UOW Joint Institute
–– International University & Colleges
(INTI) in Malaysia
UOW incorporates a TWINNING ARRANGEMENTS
growing network of UOW has twinning arrangements with
Beijing Jiaotong University, Zhengzhou
international campuses, University and Tianjin Polytechnic
University that are formally recognised
students, graduates and
Our global
by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
academics. Students are able to complete part of their
program at their home institution and
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then transfer to UOW to complete the
Our formal agreements remainder of their degree.
with more than 400
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STUDY ABROAD
overseas institutions cover AND EXCHANGE
campuses
UOW has Study Abroad and Student
research collaboration, Exchange partnerships with more
student and staff than 250 universities in 45 countries.
Broaden your educational experience
exchange, study abroad, and employment prospects by combining
study and travel for a semester or a year.
and program delivery.
WOLLONGONG AND BEYOND
After being established as
a division of the then NSW
University of Technology in 1951
and later becoming an independent
institution in 1975, UOW has
since exponentially expanded its
presence beyond our Wollongong
origins. We now offer our students
a greater choice of study locations,
including our newest domestic UOW COLLEGE HONG KONG UOW DUBAI UOW MALAYSIA
campus in South Western
UOW College Hong Kong (UOWCHK), Established in 1993, the University of UOW has delivered programs in Malaysia
Sydney and a growing reach of
formerly Community College of City Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is one of the for more than 10 years and in 2018 UOW
international UOW campuses and
University (CCCU), has provided quality oldest and most prestigious universities in continued its global expansion by acquiring
partner institutions.
tertiary education for more than 35 years. the United Arab Emirates (UAE). UOWD the university colleges of Malaysian private
Since July 2015, the College has been part provides a broad range of undergraduate education provider KDU. The acquisition
of UOW’s global campus network. UOW and postgraduate degrees in Business and expands the University’s global campus
teaches a number of degree and top-up Management, Finance and Accounting, network and is an exciting new initiative.
programs at UOWCHK/CCCU and provides Humanities and Social Sciences, and
exchange opportunities for students to Computer Science and Engineering.
enrich their university experience.
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South
Western
Sydney
campus
—
UOW’s metropolitan
campus in South Western
Sydney (Liverpool)
Supported
offers undergraduate and
postgraduate degrees.
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The campus provides
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an experience that is
specially designed for the
for success
needs of our students.
PERSONALISED STUDY
As a student at UOW, you’ll benefit from
smaller class sizes and individual attention
from your teachers – who are leaders in
their respective fields of study. This is a
great opportunity to meet industry leaders
and learn from the best.
COURSES AVAILABLE
UOW South Western Sydney offers
undergraduate courses in business,
business information systems, commerce,
computer science, information technology,
international studies, law and nursing. You
can also choose from a range of law double Moving to a new country to study can
degrees or a double degree in international FACILITIES TRANSPORT be overwhelming, which is why we have
studies and commerce. set up a range of programs to help you
South Western Sydney is a vibrant and Campus is only a four-minute walk from succeed. Whether you want to improve
Postgraduate students have three courses growing UOW campus providing everything Liverpool railway station. The city boasts your employment prospects, achieve your
available, including the Master of Computer you need to make the most of your degree, one of Sydney’s first rapid bus transit-way best in your studies or you have questions
Science, Master of Nursing International including group study rooms, computer labs, systems, connecting you to other major about processes at UOW – there is always
and Master of Social Work (Qualifying). student kitchens, an outdoor rooftop terrace areas around Sydney. The free community someone here to help you.
and a prayer room. All of this is located shuttle also stops just outside campus and is
within walking distance to public transport a great way to move around Liverpool.
and Liverpool’s shopping district.
14 15I think getting involved with
extracurricular activities is very
important, it helps you make friends,
gain experience and develop Work-Integrated Employment Skills Jobseeker
your communication skills. Learning Training Resources
As part of my degree there was a
subject that helps you find a job in At UOW you can graduate with Through careers counselling, UOW CareerHub is an online
Australia. It teaches you how to write real workplace experience and workshops and practical tool to help you find jobs,
the skills employers want by subjects, UOW Careers Central while UOW also has a number
a good CV and address selection
taking part in opportunities for will show you how to apply for of jobs available on campus.
criteria. Because I was doing well
work placement, volunteering work, and help prepare you for You can also attend career
in my degree, it allowed me to gain
and our UniVative program. the Australian workplace. expos, employer presentations
an accounting internship at an
and access a range of online
accounting firm in Wollongong. resources.
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UOW STUDENT
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Wellbeing
Services & Support Student Central
You can find religious services
As a UOW student, you’ll have and groups, a health clinic, This is your primary
the academic and personal dentist and free confidential administration contact point.
support you need to succeed, counselling services on the Staff in Student Central can
including advisers, library Wollongong campus. UOW help with enrolment matters,
resources, student computers, Wellbeing is also here to official documentation, student
peer coaches and available staff. help you maintain a healthy, fees, accommodation enquiries,
happy life balance. student exchange, scholarships
and much more.
16 17How to apply English language
requirements
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND PATHWAYS All students are required to provide evidence of satisfying English
language requirements. For full details go to Previous study in English
Scholarships
UOW recognises secondary qualifications If you do not meet the entry requirements uow.edu.au/future/international/apply/english
Applicants may meet the English language requirement based on
from more than 40 countries and for direct entry to your chosen Bachelor
Results in the major international English language tests are successful study in Australia or offshore where English was the
education systems, including GCE A levels, program, you may receive an offer to study
UOW offers a range of accepted, including IELTS, TOEFL, and Pearson and Cambridge, language used.
International Baccalaureate and SAT, and a pathway program at UOW College (see
undergraduate scholarships that where the test has been taken within two years of commencement
can assess students who have completed page 76).
help with the costs of study. Our at UOW. STUDY IN AUSTRALIA OR AUSTRALIAN
the equivalent of Australian high school
Students who have completed a Diploma scholarships offer a tuition fee QUALIFICATIONS OFFSHORE
(Year 12) for direct entry to the first year of a
Bachelor degree.
or higher level program, or partially
completed a Bachelor degree, may apply
reduction of up to 30 per cent. You
will be automatically considered for
What is the English requirement Successful completion of the following qualifications are acceptable
Students who have completed an approved
Foundation Studies or equivalent program
directly for admission with credit transfer
(sometimes referred to as ‘advanced
a scholarship when you submit your for my course? as meeting the University’s English language requirement:
application. –– Year 12 in Australia, or any Australian Year 12 qualification
may also be considered for direct entry. standing’, ‘exemptions’ or ‘recognition of The English requirement for each course is shown in the upcoming completed offshore
prior learning’). For a full listing of pre- uow.edu.au/future/international/
course description pages. The requirements are shown in terms of
approved credit transfer arrangements in apply/scholarships/ –– Foundation Studies, Certificate IV or Diploma with a minimum
the IELTS academic test requirements, for example:
more than 15 countries, visit: duration of one year (full-time) completed in Australia; or any
uow.edu.au/future/international/apply/ “IELTS: 6.0 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5)” of these qualifications completed at an Australian institution
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credit
offshore
This means, to meet the English requirement in this example, a
minimum overall score of IELTS 6.0 is required, with at least 6.0 –– At least one year (full-time) of study toward a Bachelor or
Master’s degree in Australia, or at an Australian institution
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in reading and writing, and 5.0 in speaking and listening bands.
offshore
The equivalent scores for overall and individual band scores in
the TOEFL and Pearson Test of English (academic tests) can be OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
determined by using the example table below:
COMPLETED IN ENGLISH
Pathways SCHOOL LEAVER ANOTHER QUALIFICATION Applicants may be considered as meeting the English language
requirements if they have successfully completed two years of
Speaking
Listening
Whether you hold a school leaver
Reading
Writing
Overall
secondary or tertiary study at an approved institution where:
qualification from Australia or overseas,
Australian Year 11 One or more semesters of study at a –– the language of instruction was English; and
or have completed Diploma-level studies Test
or ‘O’ levels recognised university either in Australia
or Year 11 equivalent, there is a pathway to equivalent IELTS 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 –– the institution is located in a country where the official
or overseas.
Bachelor degrees at UOW. language is English.
TOEFL 106 27 27 25 27
A Diploma, Advanced Diploma or
associate degree gained in Australia Pearson PTE 76 69 69 69 69 Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution
UOW College or overseas. IELTS 7 7 7 7 7
certifying that English was the sole language of instruction
Foundation and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is
Studies TOEFL 98 25 25 22 22 considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet
Pearson PTE 69 69 69 62 62 UOW’s English language requirement. Previous qualifications must
IELTS 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 have been completed within two years of commencement at UOW.
Australian Year 12 BACHELOR DEGREE TOEFL 86 22 22 19 19
equivalent YEAR ONE
Pearson PTE 62 54 54 54 54
OR*
Visa requirements
IELTS 6 6 6 6 6
TOEFL 70 18 18 17 17
BACHELOR DEGREE
UOW College
YEAR TWO Pearson PTE 54 54 54 47 47
Higher Education As an international student, you may have to meet the
Diploma IELTS 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
English language requirements based on your citizenship for
TOEFL 54 14 14 14 14 visa purposes, as advised by the Department of Immigration
BACHELOR DEGREE Pearson PTE 49 43 43 43 43 and Border Protection. Please refer to homeaffairs.gov.au
YEAR THREE IELTS 5 5 5 5 5 for more details.
TOEFL 40 14 14 12 12
Pearson PTE 42 42 42 36 36
* Year 1 or 2, depending on qualification
The English language requirement can also be satisfied by
completing a ‘direct entry’ English course with UOW College
as shown on page 76.
UOW recognises a number of other English language pathway
courses offered by English language centres in Sydney.
For details, email futurestudents@uow.edu.au
18 19How to use this guide
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1. Find your degree
The index starting on the next page lists all our degrees.
The large headings indicate broad fields of interest,
e.g. Business or Engineering. Under each of these
headings you will find smaller headings indicating a
Most degrees allow you to take a major, and some
even allow you to take a second major, e.g. Bachelor of
Commerce allows two majors, so you could major in
both Marketing and International Business (or any of
more specific area within that field, e.g. Finance or the other options available).
Mechatronics.
A second major (or double major) normally does not
DESCRIPTION lengthen the course duration.
This is a summary of the key features of the degree. This course guide indicates the major studies available
Study
More detailed information on all our degrees can be in each degree. A brief description of each major is
found online at coursefinder.uow.edu.au or by using included, indicating the key areas you can expect to
the web link under each course name or major. study in the program. For detailed lists of subjects, go
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MAJORS
to coursefinder.uow.edu.au search for your course and
go to ‘course structure’.
A ‘major’ is where you can choose to study a specialised
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area within a single Bachelor degree, for example a
major in Marketing within the Bachelor of Commerce.
choices 2. Read about your degree
This guide gives you a summary of the important degree
information. See below for an explanation of how we have
presented this information.
Degree name. UOW campuses
where you can
study this degree.
Web address for detailed
information about
this degree.
Bachelor of Computer Science UOW courses start
go.uow.edu.au/bcompsci every year in Session
The CRICOS code for CRICOS CAMPUS 1 (February) and/or
this degree. 012088K/081898D DS Wollongong Session 2 (July). See
South Western Sydney page 79 for key dates.
IELTS DURATION STARTS IN
English language
Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) 3yrs Session 1 (February),
requirement for IELTS. Normal minimum
Session 2 (July)
Equivalent scores for TOEFL full-time duration
and Pearson PTE can be DS Dean’s Scholar available go.uow.edu.au/bcompsci-ds of this degree.
found on page 19. Students studying at South Western Sydney campus can complete any of the
Each UOW degree has been majors listed by completing 4 subjects at Wollongong campus.
designed to reflect the needs of ACCREDITATION Accreditation given
A symbol here, or next to a
future employers, paving the way for major name, indicates there The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer to the degree by
a fulfilling career anywhere in the is also a special degree Society as meeting requirements for membership at the 'Professional' level. relevant professional
world. The following pages list the program available for high organisations.
essential information on what you achievers. See page 24 for
will learn and where it will take you. descriptions.
20 21Our degrees
Arts and Humanities Communications Engineering BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE 50 BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM –
BACHELOR OF LAWS 57 Public Health
and Media
BIG DATA 50
CYBER SECURITY 50 BACHELOR OF POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY
BACHELOR OF ARTS 26 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) 41 AND ECONOMICS – BACHELOR OF BACHELOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH 67
DIGITAL SYSTEMS SECURITY 50
ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANCIENT HISTORY 26 ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING 41 LAWS 57 SOCIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY 67
BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION GAME AND MOBILE DEVELOPMENT 50
CHINESE (MANDARIN) FOR CHARACTER & MEDIA 33 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 41 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 50 BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FOOD AND SOCIETY 67
BACKGROUND STUDENTS 26 CIVIL ENGINEERING 41 SCIENCE – BACHELOR OF LAWS 57 HEALTH PROMOTION 67
CHINESE (MANDARIN) FOR NON- DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA 33
COMPUTER ENGINEERING 41 BACHELOR OF INFORMATION BACHELOR OF MATHEMATICS –
CHINESE BACKGROUND STUDENTS 26 GLOBAL SCREEN MEDIA 33 BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE 67
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 41 TECHNOLOGY 51 BACHELOR OF LAWS 57
CREATIVE WRITING 26 JOURNALISM 33
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 41 eBUSINESS 51 HEALTH PROMOTION 67
ENGLISH LITERATURES 26 MARKETING, COMMUNICATION AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE –
ADVERTISING 33 MATERIALS ENGINEERING 42 NETWORK DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT 51 BACHELOR OF LAWS 57 PUBLIC HEALTH 67
ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES 26
VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN 33 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 42 SOCIAL AND DIGITAL INNOVATION 51
FRENCH 26
Science
MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING 42 WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 51
HISTORY
INDIGENOUS STUDIES
26
26
BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM 33 MINING ENGINEERING 42 Mathematics
International Studies and Statistics
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING 42
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 26
Creative Arts
BACHELOR OF BIONANOTECHNOLOGY
ITALIAN 26 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MATERIALS) 42 (HONOURS) 70
JAPANESE 27
BACHELOR OF ARTS 53 BACHELOR OF DATA SCIENCE & ANALYTICS 59
Geography
LEGAL STUDIES 27 BACHELOR OF CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF ARTS 36 (HONOURS) 70
PHILOSOPHY 27 CHINESE (MANDARIN) FOR BACHELOR OF MATHEMATICS 59
CREATIVE WRITING 36 CHARACTER BACKGROUND STUDENTS 53 BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
PHOTOGRAPHY 27 APPLIED STATISTICS 59
PHOTOGRAPHY 36 BACHELOR OF GEOGRAPHY 44 CHINESE (MANDARIN) FOR NON- (HONOURS) 70
POLITICS 27 APPLIED MATHEMATICS 59
CHINESE BACKGROUND STUDENTS 53
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES 27 WRITING AND ENGLISH LITERATURES 36 BACHELOR OF MARINE SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 44 PURE MATHEMATICS 59
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SOCIOLOGY 27 (HONOURS) 70
BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS 35 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 44 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 53 BACHELOR OF MATHEMATICS AND
SPANISH 27 FINANCE (HONOURS) 59 BACHELOR OF MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE ITALIAN 53
WRITING AND ENGLISH LITERATURES 27 CREATIVE WRITING 35 (HONOURS) / DS 71
MANAGEMENT 44 JAPANESE 54
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FINANCIAL PLANNING 59
MUSIC 35
SPANISH 54 MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS 59 BACHELOR OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN WESTERN VISUAL ARTS 35 BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE 44 (HONOURS) 71
CIVILISATION 27 QUANTITATIVE AND
VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN 35
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 44 BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 53 COMPUTATIONAL TRADING 59 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 69
BACHELOR OF POLITICS, PHILOSOPHY QUANTITATIVE CORPORATE
AND ECONOMICS 27 BACHELOR OF PERFORMANCE GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 53 CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 69
AND THEATRE 35 BACHELOR OF SUSTAINABLE FINANCE AND INVESTMENTS 59
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 53 CHEMISTRY 69
COMMUNITIES 44 RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE 60
ACTING 35
Business
ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
Health and Medicine Law
THEATRE 35 BIOLOGY 69
BACHELOR OF MEDICAL MATHEMATICS 60
ENVIRONMENT 69
GEOLOGY 69
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
29
29
Education BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE 46 BACHELOR OF LAWS 56
Physics PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY 70
BACHELOR OF EXERCISE SCIENCE BACHELOR OF LAWS BACHELOR OF PRE-MEDICINE, SCIENCE
ACCOUNTANCY 29 AND HEALTH 46
BUSINESS LAW 29 Early years education AND REHABILITATION 46 (GRADUATE ENTRY) 56 BACHELOR OF MEDICAL AND
RADIATION PHYSICS 62
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE
Double degrees
Social Sciences
ECONOMICS 29 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION – (INDIGENOUS HEALTH) 46 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 62
FINANCE 29 THE EARLY YEARS 38
BACHELOR OF MEDICAL AND BACHELOR OF ARTS –
FINANCIAL PLANNING 29 ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE 62
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 30 Primary education HEALTH SCIENCES 47 BACHELOR OF LAWS 56
BIOMOLECULAR PHYSICS 62 BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE 73
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 30 BACHELOR OF NURSING 47 BACHELOR OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY) – NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 62
BACHELOR OF PRIMARY EDUCATION 38 BACHELOR OF LAWS 56 CRIMINOLOGY 73
MANAGEMENT 30 PHYSICS 62 HEALTH PROMOTION 73
BACHELOR OF NURSING
MARKETING 30 Secondary education (CONVERSION) 47 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS – PHYSICS & MATHEMATICS 62 HUMAN GEOGRAPHY 73
BACHELOR OF LAWS 56
PUBLIC RELATIONS 30 INDIGENOUS STUDIES 73
BACHELOR OF HEALTH AND BACHELOR OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
Psychology
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 30 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 39 (HONOURS) 47 BACHELOR OF COMMERCE – PUBLIC HEALTH 73
BACHELOR OF LAWS 56
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL MARKETING 73
BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS BACHELOR OF NUTRITION SCIENCE 47
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION 39 BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION SOCIAL POLICY 73
AND FINANCE 30
BACHELOR OF PRE-MEDICINE, & MEDIA – BACHELOR OF LAWS 57 BACHELOR OF ARTS (PSYCHOLOGY) 65 SOCIOLOGY 73
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE EDUCATION 39 SCIENCE AND HEALTH 46
Combined vocational programs BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE – BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY
BACHELOR OF LAWS 57
Social Work
(HONOURS) 65
Information and
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE –
TAFE ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF BACHELOR OF CREATIVE ARTS – BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL
EVENT MANAGEMENT 31 BACHELOR OF LAWS 57
Communication
SCIENCE 65
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE – BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS & BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK 75
BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL
Technology
TAFE ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF FINANCE – BACHELOR OF LAWS 57 SCIENCE (HONOURS) 65
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 31
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE – (HONOURS) – BACHELOR OF LAWS 57
TAFE ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF TRAVEL BACHELOR OF BUSINESS INFORMATION
SYSTEMS 50 BACHELOR OF INFORMATION
AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT 31
TECHNOLOGY – BACHELOR OF LAWS 57
BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL
STUDIES – BACHELOR OF LAWS 57
22 23Bachelor degrees
Our Bachelor degrees offer you many options to specialise and
Double degrees
UOW offers a diverse selection of double degree programs, often in Arts &
Humanities
combine interests. These degrees are very flexible, with a wide unique study area combinations. These programs let you complete
range of majors to specialise your studies. Many also offer the two separate Bachelor degrees simultaneously, in less time than if
option of doing a double major, or a broad range of elective subjects, you studied them one after the other. Double degrees normally take
allowing you to essentially custom-build your own qualification. five to seven years to complete depending on the combination. For
further details go to coursefinder.uow.edu.au
Employers look for graduates who BELONG TO THE BEST
are flexible, analytical and adaptable. The federal government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and
Engineering (Honours) (all majors)
DOUBLE DEGREES Teaching (QILT) ranked UOW in 2019 as the best university
They want people who can think
(Mechanical or Mechatronics)
Arts (Western Civilisation) in NSW and the ACT (Canberra) for Humanities, Culture and
Communication & Media
Social Sciences.
Information Technology
critically and creatively, who can
Engineering (Honours)
Psychology (Honours)
Economics & Finance
Psychological Science
International Studies
Politics, Philosophy
UOW ranked among the top 200 universities for Arts and
reason and who have informed
Computer Science
Arts (Psychology)
Science (Physics)
Exercise Science
Humanities in the 2019 Times Higher Education University
Social Science
opinions. This is the foundation of
Creative Arts
Rankings by Subject.
Mathematics
& Economics
Journalism
Commerce
DOUBLE
Business
Arts and Humanities at UOW. UOW also ranked among the top 200 universities for
Science
BACHELOR
Communication & Media Studies and English Language
Laws
DEGREES
Arts
OFFERED & Literature in the 2018 QS World University Rankings by
Arts • • • • • • • • • • Subject.
Arts (Psychology) • •
Arts (Western Civilisation) • • • • STAY FLEXIBLE
• • You can personalise your course as you progress and develop
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Business
skills in areas you’re passionate about with majors and minors
Commerce • • • • • • • • • • • in humanities as well as creative arts.
Communication & Media • • • • • • • • •
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Computer Science • • • • • • THINK GLOBAL
Creative Arts • • • • • • • • • We encourage you to have a worldly outlook with international
Economics & Finance • • • • study opportunities and in-country language programs.
Engineering (Honours)
(all majors) • • • • • • • • STUDY WITH PURPOSE
Engineering (Honours)
(Mechanical or Mechatronics) • At UOW, you'll learn from passionate academics who are
Exercise Science • leaders in their industry and are excited to share their
knowledge with you.
Information Technology • •
International Studies • • • • • • • • Learn how to apply critical thinking and analytical skills
Journalism • • • • • • • • to real-world issues to inform decision making. These are
valuable skills you can apply to any career or field.
Laws • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Mathematics • • • • Our world-class Language Centre uses the latest learning
Politics, Philosophy & Economics • • techniques, with teaching grounded in the relevant society
and culture.
Psychological Science • • •
Psychology (Honours) • CAREERS
Science • • • • • • • • –– Advertising –– Heritage Specialist
Science (Physics) • • • –– Archiving and –– Interpreting
Social Science • Librarianship –– Journalism
–– Art Historian –– Marketing
–– Arts Production and –– Politics
High-achiever programs HONOURS Management
–– Business Administration
––
––
Publishing
Tourism and Hospitality
Being granted Honours distinguishes a graduate as a high-achiever.
Our high-achiever programs offer you self-directed study and –– Consultancy –– Translation
Honours degrees are recognised as a qualification above and beyond
research opportunities. The kind of research that has seen us rise –– Diplomacy –– Writer
a Bachelor degree. An Honours project is a substantial personal
into the top two per cent of world universities.1 –– Government Policy
study program, often in the form of an individual research project,
which usually takes a year to complete.
DEAN’S SCHOLARS AND SCHOLAR DEGREES
At UOW, Honours are either integrated into a degree or are taken as
These degrees give high-achieving students opportunities to excel. an additional one-year program after completing a Bachelor degree.
The programs vary depending on the degree, with each offering either See examples below:
some - or all - of the following opportunities; an academic mentor,
annual book allowance, exemption from some first year subjects, INTEGRATED HONOURS 4 YEARS
ability to fast-track the degree, access to academic workshops, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
seminars and networking events, and opportunities to participate in
BACHELOR 3 YEARS HONOURS 1 YEAR
research enrichment activities.
Bachelor of Arts + Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
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1. 218th in the world QS World University Rankings 2019Bachelor of Arts ENVIRONMENTAL HUMANITIES
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dynamic world, where divisions and inequalities are becoming more
prevalent, studying Sociology provides invaluable analytical, research and
CRICOS CAMPUS^ A major in Environmental Humanities will equip you with the tools Japan offers a rich culture of history, literature and arts. Its long history and intellectual skills and an in-depth understanding of our diverse societies
000612E/081889E DS Wollongong to analyse, critique and engage with contemporary debates about the culture feature both traditional and ultra-modern elements. Japan also plays and cultures.
IELTS DURATION STARTS IN environment. You will acquire a deep and critical understanding of the an important role on the Asia-Pacific political and economic stage, and is
Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) 3yrs Session 1 (February), social contexts through which we experience environmental issues and one of Australia’s major trading partners. The study of Japanese opens up a SPANISH DS
Session 2 (July) problems, such as climate change, species loss, adaptation, exploitation and whole new world of linguistic and cultural experience that offers employment go.uow.edu.au/barts-span
DS Dean’s Scholar available go.uow.edu.au/barts-ds natural disasters. You will gain a clear understanding of the role of cultural and research opportunities. It also provides access to the exciting culture of Spanish is one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. At UOW,
If you're passionate and curious about humanity and society, you'll enjoy forces (histories, narratives, cultural values and ethics) that influence and Japanese anime, manga and film. you will study Spanish language, grammar, culture and history. You will
the breadth and flexibility of the Bachelor of Arts. This degree will allow you shape relationships to the environment. learn to converse, read and translate Spanish in real contexts, including
to hone your skills including; interpretation, analysing and synthesising LEGAL STUDIES DS the contemporary Spanish work environment. Core subjects focus on
complex ideas and solving problems – which are essential to the world today, FRENCH DS go.uow.edu.au/barts-legal developing spoken and written language skills that can be used in real-life
and highly-valuable to employers. Every real-world problem today has a go.uow.edu.au/barts-fren Majoring in Legal Studies will provide you with a sound understanding situations, as well as subjects on Hispanic history, culture and society.
cultural and social dimension that can be understood using the skills you At UOW, you will study French language, grammar, culture and history. You of the Australian Legal System and its court structure. You will learn
will gain doing a Bachelor of Arts. can begin your study of the French language from beginner or intermediate key aspects of private law in Australia, including principles of the law WRITING & ENGLISH LITERATURES DS
All students studying the Bachelor of Arts must elect one major and a minor level and become proficient in all four skills of speaking, listening, reading of contract and torts, and be able to critically examine the relationship go.uow.edu.au/barts-writenglit
or a second major from the Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts. and writing. France has a strong history and you will discover the events between law and justice. This flexible major allows you to create a degree Writing and English Literatures allows you to combine your love of writing
and sociocultural forces that have shaped modern France, its people and around your interests by combining Legal Studies with other study areas. with the analytics of literature. English literatures will challenge you to
Majors language.
PHILOSOPHY DS
think creatively about the English language and give you the knowledge
and understanding to express these thoughts and ideas through your own
HISTORY DS go.uow.edu.au/barts-phil creative writing. Writing and English Literatures at UOW focuses on the
ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANCIENT HISTORY go.uow.edu.au/barts-hist Studying Philosophy will train you in logic and argumentation. It will study of literature from various periods and literary practice, and the
go.uow.edu.au/barts-aah Engage, explore and appreciate the complex and fascinating facts of the enlarge and enrich your conception of what is possible. You will acquire practical application of this study through creative writing. You will be
The Archaeology and Ancient History major offers you the opportunity past when you study History at UOW. Studying History enriches your the intellectual discipline needed to challenge the assumptions that frame exposed to a wide range of texts, which will allow you to develop analytical
to combine two distinct, but overlapping disciplines that will transform understanding of the world by giving you the skills to comprehend a broad the way we think about the world and how we should behave in it. You will skills, critical understanding and the ability to create your own pieces of
your understanding and perceptions of the past. You will explore the scope of human experiences; from our everyday lives, to larger global learn to bring philosophical considerations to bear on practical problems writing.
political, social and economic contexts of Rome and Greece. This will be processes. You will learn ways to research information, critically evaluate in order to make informed decisions about important issues, such as social
complemented by learning about the ‘big’ questions in archaeology, in
both our own region and the rest of the world, from early pre-history to the
debates, and to articulate your arguments and beliefs clearly and effectively. justice, free speech, global poverty, climate change, animal welfare, humane Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation
UOW's History major focuses on themes that link Australian and psychotherapy, education and expertise.
Middle Ages. You will gain field and practical experience using a range of go.uow.edu.au/barts_western_civil
international history. You will learn what it is to be a historian through
different techniques and sources to examine material remains, including CRICOS CAMPUS^
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fossils, artefacts and relics from a wide range of periods, places and people. go.uow.edu.au/barts-phot 099633D Wollongong
contemporary approaches to historical theories, methods, interpretation,
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arguments and uses of evidence. Studying Photography at UOW will teach you both analogue and digital
CHINESE (MANDARIN) FOR CHARACTER BACKGROUND STUDENTS Overall: 8.5 (R 8.5, W 8.5, L 8.5, S 8.5) 3yrs Session 2 (July)
technologies across a diverse range of studio subjects. You will develop
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DS an understanding of traditions and concepts relevant to photography If you’re intellectually fearless and ask the big questions, you could study
go.uow.edu.au/barts-char INDIGENOUS STUDIES DS in historical, theoretical and contemporary visual art contexts. UOW the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation as a Ramsay Scholar. This
This major is for students who already know Chinese characters, but go.uow.edu.au/barts-indstud photography allows you to develop your own style through creative degree is an exciting and unique philosophical adventure through the
who either speak a Chinese dialect, such as Shanghainese, Cantonese or This major explores the controversies, complexities and contradictions processes, conceptual skills and applying your knowledge into practice. major periods and epochs of intellectual and artistic change in the West.
Taiwanese and do not speak Mandarin, or wish to improve their Mandarin that shape what it means to be Indigenous in Australia and the world today. During your studies, you will do a range of subjects, including: digital At each stage of your journey you will engage first-hand with masterpieces
skills. You will study Mandarin language, grammar, culture and history; Contemporary Indigenous Australia is a fascinating crossroad of history, photography and Photoshop, darkroom processes and printing, studio of Western thought, art and architecture and bring them into dialogue
learn Mandarin from the comparative linguistic perspective; and be able to culture, power and politics. This Indigenous Studies major includes the lighting (portraiture and still life), fieldwork site and context, photo- with the some of the greatest exemplars of non-Western traditions. You
express yourself clearly and accurately in spoken and written Mandarin. study of practical and political issues, as well as understanding where these assemblage and series, and photography in the expanded field of new will cultivate an open, critical mind and become a confident participant in
issues overlap. It consists of four core subjects that will introduce you to technologies (including audio and the moving image). a great conversation; one that will bring you to question what you may not
CHINESE (MANDARIN) FOR NON-CHINESE BACKGROUND STUDENTS Indigenous Australia, the critical themes, global perspectives and research have questioned before.
DS methodologies. Critical examination of topics in ethics, aesthetics, philosophy of religion
POLITICS DS
go.uow.edu.au/barts-nonchar You can choose elective subjects offered by the Indigenous Studies Unit go.uow.edu.au/barts-pol and political philosophy underpin your studies, while you confront
This major is for students who have no prior knowledge of the language or of together with a choice of subjects offered by other participating faculties. Studying Politics involves examining the origins and nature of power, questions about the nature of selfhood, truth and reason, and engage in
Chinese characters. You will study Mandarin language, grammar, culture consent, authority and consensus that underpin social and global order. foundational debates rooted in the history of ideas that are significant
and history. You will learn Mandarin from the comparative linguistic INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DS You will examine and explore political institutions, culture, class, gender, today. On graduating you will be a well-rounded free thinker, with the skills
perspective and be able to express yourself clearly and accurately in spoken go.uow.edu.au/barts-intrel ethnicity, political economy, political theory and international relations. to be a passionate and socially responsible leader of tomorrow across many
and written Mandarin in social settings and the global business market. You You will gain an understanding of how politics can and does operate at sectors such as civil society, business, government and academia.
International relations is a developing and dynamic field that aims to study
will also learn to recognise and respond personally to differences between many levels – from the gender politics of the bedroom, home or workplace,
and solve some of the world's major problems, such as war, inequality,
Chinese culture and your own cultural heritage by analysing film, poetry
and other cultural products.
climate change, poverty and hunger. You will undertake core subjects on to the government of nation states, and into the international realm. The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
the operation and practice of global politics, on how security is envisioned study of Politics is not just about how people organise power in the here and
and conflict is managed, and on the role of the state in the new millennium. now, it also concerns itself with both the past and the future. Whether it is go.uow.edu.au/bppe
CREATIVE WRITING DS You will partake in a model United Nations (UN), discussing ideas and a country being studied, relations between countries, or a body of political CRICOS CAMPUS
go.uow.edu.au/barts-cwrit brainstorming solutions to global challenges as model diplomats, learning ideas, studying Politics helps you engage with complex ideas about the 085659J/085658K DS Wollongong
Creative writing lets you express ideas and thoughts in an imaginative way. not just about the UN, but about negotiation skills and policy development. individual, government and society. IELTS DURATION STARTS IN
It allows you to show feelings and emotions through writing; you’re not just You can choose from a range of electives covering issues from war and peace Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) 3yrs Session 1 (February),
relaying facts or conveying information. Creative writers write to entertain to international law and global political economy. Many graduates progress SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES DS Session 2 (July)
or educate someone, to spread awareness about something or someone, to careers in global organisations and businesses that are focused beyond go.uow.edu.au/barts-sts DS Dean’s Scholar available go.uow.edu.au/bppe-ds
or simply write as a way of sharing a human experience, like love or loss. A Australia's borders. Science and Technology Studies draws on the full range of disciplines in The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics provides rigorous
major in Creative Writing will focus on three key areas of creative writing the Social Sciences and Humanities to examine the ways that science and training in three interconnected areas that shape the world around us. You
practice: poetic, dramatic and narrative. You will be able to produce new ITALIAN DS technology shape, and are shaped by, our society, politics and culture. will learn to understand the complex interactions between economic and
work in poetry, drama and short stories, and reflect on these practices in go.uow.edu.au/barts-ital Science and Technology Studies explores current controversies, historical political factors that affect policy and decision-making in contexts ranging
relation to the history and politics of writing. transformations, policy dilemmas and broad philosophical questions. from local communities to international organisations. You will develop
Learning Italian will give you access to some of the richest European
cultural traditions. You'll learn the language of opera, film and music, At UOW, Science and Technology Studies addresses complex real-world skills in political understanding, critical thinking and economic analysis
ENGLISH LITERATURES DS as well as the language of architecture, fashion and industrial design. problems, such as global warming, or how to regulate scientific research. It that are essential for careers in politics and government, entrepreneurship,
go.uow.edu.au/barts-elit Speaking Italian is advantageous if you are interested in international law, combines sociological and historical perspectives on science, technology international development, public service, and many other areas.
Studying English Literatures will get you thinking creatively about the economics, commerce and trade. Because of the large number of Italian and medicine, and helps you develop the skills to analyse and advise on
English language. You will analyse theories, critique prose and verse, taking speakers in Australia, Italian is also relevant to areas such as migrant technological and environmental policy.
a more critical look at the signs and words surrounding us every day. It studies and sociology. You will learn written and spoken language skills that
RELATED STUDIES
provides a platform for you to develop the skills that future employers are can be used in real-life situations, as well as Italian history and literature. SOCIOLOGY DS
looking for, including analytical thinking, exceptional written and oral go.uow.edu.au/barts-soc BACHELOR OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 53
communication skills, and the capacity to appreciate differences in cultural Studying Sociology will prepare and enable you to understand, question and DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS 24
perspectives. analyse human life, society, social processes, cultural and social change,
and the social causes and consequences of human behaviour. You will
develop an understanding of our diverse and rapidly changing world and
identify the roots of, and solutions to, social problems. In an increasingly
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