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WHY STUDY AT WESTERN
SYDNEY?
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RESEARCH
WITH IMPACT
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WESTERN SYDNEY
ADVANTAGE ENTRY PROGRAMS
53
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
12
OUR CAMPUSES
40
POSTGRAD
48
ALTERNATIVE ENTRY PATHWAYS
54
UNLIMITED DEGREES
18
THE ACADEMY
42
YOUR WAY
49
HOW TO APPLY
70
THE COLLEGE
20
ALUMNI SUCCESS
44
LIFE ON CAMPUS
50
SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR
STUDENTS
78
WELCOME
24
STUDY OPTIONS
46
TRAVEL AND STUDY
52
THE FACTS ON FEES
79
CONTACTS AND
IMPORTANT DATES
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WE BELIEVE IN A WORLD OF
UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITY,
WHERE THE POTENTIAL FOR
SUCCESS IS UNLIMITED FOR
THOSE WITH DRIVE, TALENT,
CONFIDENCE AND AMBITION.
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WE ARE WESTERN SYDNEY
Located in the heart of one of Australia’s fastest growing economic regions, Western Sydney University offers unlimited potential to students with the talent, drive and ambition to succeed. Western Sydney is an exciting place to be. As the nation’s third largest economy, and one of the fastest growing population and employment centres, it is an increasingly important, dynamic and culturally diverse hub of business, industry and innovation. With a large multicultural population of more than two million people from 170 nations, Western Sydney’s global links are creating unlimited opportunities for international business, investment, education and cultural exchange. Ranked amongst the top two per cent of universities in the world, Western Sydney University values academic excellence, integrity and the pursuit of knowledge. We are globally focused, research led and committed to making a positive impact on the communities we engage with. Your success starts here.
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≥ LEADERSHIP IN ONE OF ≥ OUR STUDENTS SIT
AUSTRALIA’S FASTEST AT THE HEART OF
GROWING REGIONS EVERYTHING WE DO
estern Sydney is Australia’s third largest
W
Our student-centred approach offers
and fastest growing economy. With a vast you the choice of on-campus, online and
multicultural population and expanding flexible study options combined with work-
international reach, Western Sydney University integrated learning. Through work experience
is uniquely placed to help students tap into a placements, internships and volunteering
global mindset. opportunities, you’ll get the real-life
experience, practical skills and knowledge
that you need for your future career.
≥ REPUTATION FOR
EXCELLENCE
≥ OUR CURRICULUM PREPARES
We’re ranked among the top two per cent
of universities in the world, with a growing
YOU FOR TODAY’S WORLD
international reputation for research-led,
We work with our community, business
student-centred learning. partners and industry leaders to develop
course content that meets the needs of
employers and the jobs of the future, and
which responds to the challenges of a global
workplace.
≥ WE EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY-
ENRICHED LEARNING
rom our innovative social learning spaces,
F
online learning environments and use of digital
technologies to enhance the study experience,
WHY
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.
STUDY AT
≥ OUR RESEARCH HAS
GLOBAL IMPACT
We see learning and research as connected
aspects of the student experience, putting
WESTERN
you close to world-leading research that is
changing lives in the communities we serve.
≥ WE ARE GLOBALLY FOCUSED
AND CONNECTED
SYDNEY?
With our growing international reach and
reputation, we offer the opportunity to travel,
learn and work in more than 300 destinations
around the world through our overseas study,
internship and work placement programs.
≥ ADVANCED OPPORTUNITY.
UNLIMITED SUCCESS
From advanced degrees and The Academy, to
The College and alternative entry programs,
scholarships, internships and student
exchange opportunities, we provide multiple
pathways for entry and academic success.
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Western Sydney
University at a Glance
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CAMPUSES
#1 UNI
IN SYDNEY FOR EMPLOYER
SATISFACTION*
45,000
STUDENTS
$22M
IN UNDERGRADUATE
SCHOLARSHIPS
270+
CLUBS & SOCIETIES
300+
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
DESTINATIONS
170,000+
FACEBOOK LIKES
TOP 2%
OF UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE**
*Employer Satisfaction Survey 2018 (85.6% satisfaction rating)
**Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, 2017; Webometrics
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OUR
CAMPUSES
TRAVEL OPTIONS
≥ Public transport – visit transportnsw.info
for up-to-date travel information.
≥ Shuttle buses run regularly between train
stations and campuses and the next arrival
can be easily tracked on the Western
Sydney App, or the Shuttle Tracker page.
westernsydney.edu.au - search for Shuttle
Tracker.
≥ Bike – on-campus bike parking is available.
Check the Cycling at Western Sydney
University web page for locations.
westernsydney.edu.au - search for bike
parking.
≥ Drive or car pool – for parking permit fees
see the Parking web page.
westernsydney.edu.au - search for parking
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BANKSTOWN
CAMPBELLTOWN
HAWKESBURY
LIVERPOOL
NIRIMBA
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Centre Penrith
Whitewater Stadium
Hornsby
Quakers Hill PARRAMATTA
CAMPUS *
THE COLLEGE
Penrith
NIRIMBA
PARRAMATTA CITY Pennant Hills
CAMPUS
Blacktown
Blue
Mountains THE COLLEGE
National Manly Beach
PENRITH SYDNEY Chatswood
Park
CAMPUS Eastern OLYMPIC PARK Manly
Creek Rydalmere Ryde SYDNEY CITY
PARRAMATTA
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Strathfield
CITY CENTRE
Central Bondi
Ashfield Junction
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LIVERPOOL Beach
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Milperra
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BANKSTOWN Airport
East Hills
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Train line link Botany Bay
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BANKSTOWN CAMPBELLTOWN
Located in Milperra, the Bankstown campus The Campbelltown campus, located in the
provides a warm, friendly, multicultural historic Macarthur region of south-west
environment with modern, spacious buildings Sydney, offers a unique balance between city
and landscaped gardens. and rural lifestyles.
The College at Bankstown houses over 1,000 Top facilities:
students and features accommodation, a ≥≥ Purpose-built School of Medicine
range of lecture theatres, multi-purpose ≥≥ National Institute for Complementary
computer labs and a student common room. Medicine (NICM)
≥≥ The UniClinic, a state-of-the-art clinical
Top facilities: training facility for health science students
≥≥ Early Childhood Centre ≥≥ Anatomy laboratories
≥≥ The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour ≥≥ Nursing clinical practice unit
and Development
≥≥ Centre for Educational Research (CER)
≥≥ Psychology laboratories
HAWKESBURY
Situated in Richmond in the Hawkesbury River
Valley, north-west of Sydney, this stunning
location at the foot of the Blue Mountains is an
ideal place to study.
Top facilities:
≥≥ Food Processing Pilot Plant
≥≥ Dedicated Crime Scene House
≥≥ Nursing clinical practice unit
≥≥ Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment
≥≥ Animal Science facilities – including the
reptile house and small marsupial house
LIVERPOOL NIRIMBA
Located in Macquarie Street in the heart of Located in the Nirimba Education Precinct at
the Liverpool CBD this purpose-built facility Quakers Hill (Blacktown LGA), this leafy green
will service the needs of more than 1,000 campus is a learning hub with a host of local
students. and international students ranging from high
school to mature-age.
Top facilities:
≥≥ 3,000sqm campus Top facilities:
≥≥ High-quality, modern, technology-rich and ≥≥ Early Childhood Centre
highly-flexible space ≥≥ Tiered and flat-floored lecture theatres
≥≥ Whole floor library facility ≥≥ Well-resourced library
≥≥ Home to Launch Pad smart business ≥≥ Outstanding recreation facilities
centre, which brings together government,
corporate and University expertise and
provides mentorship to start-ups and early
stage businesses
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PARRAMATTA PARRAMATTA CITY
This campus offers a combination of heritage State-of-the-art campus located in the heart of
and contemporary buildings. The campus the Parramatta CBD at 169 Macquarie Street.
spans two sites in Rydalmere.
Top facilities:
Top facilities: ≥≥ Sydney Graduate School of Management
≥≥ Institute for Culture and Society ≥≥ Four interactive, technology-enabled
≥≥ Nursing clinical practice unit learning studios per level
≥≥ Moot court ≥≥ More than 120 student PCs available
≥≥ Computing laboratories ≥≥ Collaborative and quiet study spaces
≥≥ New Science and Psychology building ≥≥ Library hub
≥≥ New purpose-built production studio, ≥≥ Group study rooms with screen sharing and
design and creative arts facility video conferencing
≥≥ New Engineering precinct ≥≥ Free shuttle bus to Parramatta South
≥≥ Advanced Materials Fabrication and ≥≥ Launch Pad - technology business incubator
Characterisation facilities Note: The Parramatta City campus at 100
≥≥ New Industrial Design Centre George Street is home to international students
of The College.
PENRITH
Located over three sites in Kingswood and
Werrington, the Penrith campus is renowned for
its state-of-the-art facilities and scenic grounds.
Top facilities:
≥≥ Centre for Infrastructure Engineering
≥≥ Mechatronics and Robotics facility
≥≥ World-class music facilities
≥≥ Home of the Solar Car and Formula SAE
Racing Car projects
≥≥ Advanced Manufacturing and 3D Print Hub
≥≥ New state of the art Library with world
class facilities
≥≥ Psychology clinics
≥≥ Launch Pad - technology business incubator
SYDNEY CITY SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK
Located in the heart of the Sydney CBD, this The Sydney Olympic Park campus is situated
new campus is close to transport, shops, at Level 4, 8 Australia Avenue, Sydney
cafes, bars, gyms and more. Olympic Park. Home to The College’s English
Language programs, the Sydney Olympic Park
Top facilities: campus is located just 20 minutes from the
≥≥ Brand new, purpose-built high-tech Sydney CBD and conveniently located next to
campus Sydney Olympic Park train station.
≥≥ Small classes and a more personalised
learning experience Top facilities:
≥≥ Flexible session dates ≥≥ English Language program
≥≥ Fast-track your degree ≥≥ English Test Centre (IELTS and Pearson
≥≥ Access to services and facilities at any testing)
Western Sydney University campus ≥≥ Collaborative learning spaces
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Future thinking.
Unlimited possibilities.
The Academy at Western
Sydney University.
Success is not just about The Academy at Western Sydney ≥ unprecedented opportunities for
University offers advanced industry and real life experience
getting a degree, but degrees that prepare you to thrive
developing the critical in the face of change and seize ≥ world-class research,
researchers, teachers,
thinking and leadership success at every opportunity.
experts and innovation labs
Whether your dream is to achieve
skills to support a as a professional, an entrepreneur ≥ travel to national and
successful career. or an academic, you will learn to international leadership
think differently and creatively experiences and conferences
It’s about learning skills in whatever you do.
for your chosen life, not The Academy offers high-
≥ a range of professional
and personal development
just a job. achieving students a unique, workshops
hands-on approach to learning in
an interdisciplinary environment. ≥ internship, service learning and
Led by Professor Jonathon Allen, volunteering opportunities
The Academy draws on the unique
experience of leading thinkers, ≥ personalised career planning
social change agents, community
≥ mentorship
leaders, and high-achieving
students both ≥ applied leadership experience in
past and present. student-led, community-focused
projects.
With a focus on ethical leadership
and critical thinking, built on Visit westernsydney.edu.au/
the pillars of academic rigour, theacademy for more information.
community engagement, and
professional and personal
development, The Academy
offers students access to:
The Academy
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UNLIMITED. 2019 Success Unlimited. Western Sydney Alumni. At Western Sydney University, we prepare our students to go places and do great things in their communities, their workplaces and the world. Through our alumni, our graduates become part of a strong network of global citizens who remain connected to, and engaged with, the University. Our graduates have gone on to become Oxford and Cambridge scholars, business and community leaders, world-renowned researchers, sporting stars and well-known personalities in the arts and entertainment industries. To name a few, they include high-profile museum director, Melissa Chiu; Archibald Prize-winning artist, Ben Quilty; defence lawyer, Deng Thiak Adut; and Engineering Project Manager at Tesla Motors, Jay Manley. 20 Western Sydney University
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UNLIMITED. 2019 Study options for unlimited career opportunities. At Western Sydney University, we’ll show Over two thirds of our students combine you how to harness every asset you have to study with work. Get real work experience open up fantastic career opportunities. We’ll with your degree at Western Sydney give you the tools to make your future and University. For more information, visit go wherever you want to go. westernsydney.edu.au/careers With one of the most comprehensive range To find out more about courses, contact the of courses in Australia, our curriculum and Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 approach to flexible learning with real work or study@westernsydney.edu.au experience is designed to be a springboard for the career success and life you’ve always dreamed of. ARCHITECTURE ARTS BUSINESS COMPUTING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CREATIVE INDUSTRIES CRIMINOLOGY AND POLICING DATA SCIENCE ENGINEERING INDUSTRIAL DESIGN HEALTH AND SPORT SCIENCES 24 Western Sydney University
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ARCHITECTURE ARTS BUSINESS
Capitalise on the change An Arts degree has the potential With today’s fast pace of change,
and growth taking place in to open career doors to the you need a business degree that’s
the Greater Wester Sydney world. Your degree will be going to keep up.
region by undertaking our supported by academics who
It’s why we’ve revamped our Bachelor of
new and innovative Bachelor are internationally recognised. Business to be more tailor made to the
of Architectural Design, challenges and demands of changes in
You will find yourself immersed in Cultural
commencing in Spring 2018 as and Social Analysis, Creative Writing, Digital industry, technology and careers. With a
Australia’s newest architecture Cultures, International Relations and Asian course structure unique to Western, you build
degree program. Studies, Languages, or Psychological your degree as you go to best suit your area
of specialisation. We’ve opened the degree to
Studies to name just a few major areas of
This degree directly relates architectural majors right across the University. This means,
study. Combine your studies to broaden
design problems to urban transformation of unlike traditional degrees, you can now choose
your horizons with Business, Information
contemporary cities, preparing architects majors outside the business stream to give you
Technology, Law, Science or Teaching.
for global employment by giving them the a more diverse set of skills and knowledge.
technological and intellectual skills to create Career opportunities
sustainable, resilient, and well-designed What’s more, with Western you begin your
Study in the humanities is designed to develop
environments. The Bachelor of Architectural major in the first year of study. No more
communication and personal skills, creativity
Design focuses on a studio-based education waiting to dive into the areas that interests
and capacity for independent thought,
that fosters creative thinking, hands-on you most. And depending on the majors and
adaptability to new situations, and problem-
making, collaboration and interdisciplinary electives you choose, the Bachelor of Business
solving skills. As a graduate, you may find
integration. can also see you graduate with industry-
employment as an arts administrator, teacher
specific accreditation from Australia’s leading
(with further study), writer, author, journalist,
You will be provided with a combination institutions. Taught out of our innovative
politician, diplomat, community planner,
of the skills and knowledge required by Parramatta City campus, the mix of theory and
librarian, historian, publisher or researcher.
contemporary architects. This includes studies participation in real-world industry projects
in spatial design, graphic communication, Career opportunities also exist in non- doesn’t just get you work ready, it has you
history and theory of architecture, digital government organisations and community- ready to thrive. You’ll soon find that this unique
design and fabrication, construction based industries, overseas organisations and degree isn’t the old way of doing business.
technology, and professional studies to meet in social policy development. The wide range
all the accreditation pathway requirements Career opportunities
of double degrees on offer provides scope for
of the Architects Accreditation Council These courses provide the foundations
further career opportunities.
of Australia, and in conjunction with the for the development of Australia’s future
proposed Master of Architecture (Urban Find out more business leaders. As a graduate, you may
Transformation) program. Contact the Course Information seek a management traineeship, become
Centre on 1300 897 669 or involved in a management consultancy
Career opportunities study@westernsydney.edu.au or find a career associated with the
As a graduate of architectural design, you can discipline in which you complete a major.
look forward to career opportunities in: ≥ PAGE 56-57 Examples include employment in public
≥≥ Architecture practice, taxation consulting, merchant
≥≥ Urban Design banking, financial services management,
≥≥ Urban Planning economic advising, roles in service-oriented
≥≥ Interior Architecture businesses, employment relations, human
resources, industrial relations, marketing
Find out more firms, operations or logistics organisations,
Contact the Course Information international property, property development
Centre on 1300 897 669 or and valuation firms.
study@westernsydney.edu.au
Find out more
≥ PAGE 56 Contact the Course Information
Centre on 1300 897 669 or
study@westernsydney.edu.au
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COMPUTING CONSTRUCTION CREATIVE
MANAGEMENT INDUSTRIES
Become an in-demand computing With our degrees in Construction Our unique degree in Creative
professional. Our real-world Technology and Construction Industries will prepare you with
experience will give you the edge. Management, you will be able solid creative skills. Study in our
to pursue your aspirations new state-of-the art studios and
If you want to develop advanced programming
skills or a thorough technical understanding
in the rapidly expanding facilities at the Parramatta South
of modern networked computer systems, or fields of building design and campus.
sound skills in the discipline of information construction management and
Recognised and accredited by the key
systems security, then our Computing degrees the development of smart cities. governing bodies, our Creative Industries
are tailor made for you.
courses offer opportunities to engage our
These programs encourage work experience
With our professionally-recognised degrees in local community and work on live projects at
while studying in order to achieve a mix
Computing, Information and Communications industry standards.
of theoretical, practical and hands-on
Technology and Information Systems you will knowledge, which is greatly valued in the
Career opportunities
be able to pursue exciting opportunities in construction industry.
The creative industries are growing rapidly
diverse areas of technology development and
in NSW, especially Western Sydney, and
application to address the global goals and In addition to receiving high-calibre academic
encompass careers including advertising,
challenges set by humanity. guidance, your study will include practical
creative writing, design, journalism, media
experiments.
And if you are a budding entrepreneur in arts production, music and public relations.
the field of computing, our new Bachelor Our Construction Technology degree Through working with our diverse community
of Entrepreneurship (Games Design and emphasises applied and practical knowledge of partners, your studies will be grounded in
Simulation) will help you develop the mindset, of the building sciences that are relevant to dealing with the commercial, ethical, legal
risk tolerance, creativity, passion, big thinking, general construction. and professional issues in creative practice.
team formation and leadership capabilities,
Career opportunities As a graduate, you may find roles in a range
needed by high-impact entrepreneurs who
As a graduate, you may find employment of creative industries including journalism,
want to be game-changers and pursue their
as a property developer, housing project digital and social media communication,
ideas all the way to a technology start-up.
manager, site supervisor, estimator, building design, and music. These include advocacy
Career opportunities surveyor, design and construction manager, for non-government organisations, corporate
As a graduate, you may find employment in or projects manager. and international public sectors, advertising
computer security, systems programming, account management and creative direction,
network development, support and Find out more TV, media, film and documentary production.
management, real-time programming, Contact the Course Information You might also seek a career as a professional
systems engineering, games and mobile Centre on 1300 897 669 or animator, graphic designer, web designer,
applications development, information study@westernsydney.edu.au professional photographer, illustrator, art
systems management, health information director, musician, composer, teacher (with
management, database and systems ≥ PAGE 59 further study), artistic director or production
administration, or as a web developer. manager.
Find out more Find out more
Contact the Course Information Contact the Course Information
Centre on 1300 897 669 or Centre on 1300 897 669 or
study@westernsydney.edu.au study@westernsydney.edu.au
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CRIMINOLOGY DATA SCIENCE ENGINEERING
AND POLICING
Our Western Sydney University In the world of tomorrow, data Be innovative. Think creatively in
program in Criminology is the skills will be essential – no matter our brand new, state-of-the-art,
most popular in New South what other qualifications you may green facilities. Our Engineering
Wales and one of the largest in have. Western’s Bachelor of Data degree will give you real-world
Australia. When you choose to Science is one of a kind. experiences.
study criminology or criminal
It is unique because it can only be studied in Our Engineering programs are at the
and community justice, you will conjunction with another degree. forefront of Australian education, research
develop the skills essential for and development, and we are preparing our
corrective service roles. This is a real advantage in a competitive students to take on those challenges and
environment; graduates who understand succeed.
Our Bachelor of Policing is the only the intricacies of extracting information and
metropolitan Sydney-based policing degree. knowledge from data are highly sought after, Our programs offer a balance of theory and
This degree places a strong emphasis whatever their discipline. practical field studies, broad unit choices,
on modern policing methods. Regular flexible course structures, extensive industry-
consultation with NSW Police recruiters Blend Data Science with courses like based projects and placements, and local
means you’ll increase your chances of Marketing, Engineering, Information and and international work-based study and
joining the NSW or Australian Federal Police Communications Technology, Science, or experience opportunities.
agencies. The Criminology or Criminal and Psychology to graduate with a combined
Community Justice degrees allow you to degree. With our interconnected degrees in
develop skills essential for corrective service Engineering, ICT and Industrial Design you
and policy roles within the broad field of Career opportunities will be able to pursue exciting opportunities
criminal and social justice. Integrating computing, mathematics and in diverse areas of technology development
statistics, our Data Science programs open a and application to address any challenge the
Career opportunities wide range of career options in commercial future holds.
As a graduate, you may find a career in and government institutions.
policing, other Commonwealth or state law Career opportunities
enforcement and criminal justice agencies, Find out more As a graduate, you may find employment
intelligence agencies, border protection, Contact the Course Information in civil, construction, electrical, robotic and
security management, fraud management Centre on 1300 897 669 or mechatronic engineering, manufacturing and
and investigation roles within the corporate study@westernsydney.edu.au utilities, commercial, medical and industrial
or local government sectors, forensics, and product design, project management and
computer forensics. ≥ PAGE 60 consultancy, or industrial, commercial or
residential development.
Graduates also seek roles in corrective
services, probation and parole, crime Find out more
prevention, or as policy advisors or social Contact the Course Information
workers in the area of community corrections. Centre on 1300 897 669 or
study@westernsydney.edu.au
Find out more
Contact the Course Information ≥ PAGE 60
Centre on 1300 897 669 or
study@westernsydney.edu.au
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HEALTH AND INDUSTRIAL LAW
SPORT SCIENCES DESIGN
Get plenty of practical, hands-on Industrial design is a vital part of Western’s courses are a unique
experience. Our Health Sciences modern-day living. Every day we alternative to more traditional
programs equip you for the encounter products designed and law schools, with community law
important work of advancing manufactured with the intention activities that give you real-world
human health. of making our lives easier. experience.
The clinical health science programs cover It is industrial designers, incorporating a Here’s just one example of how our law
Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, lateral and cross-disciplinary approach to students gain experience through interaction.
Paramedicine, Podiatry, and Traditional problem solving, who create the most useful Since 2010, the University has operated
Chinese Medicine. Further programs products. the Parramatta Community Justice Clinic,
target Health Promotion, Health Services providing a much-needed service, while
Management, Therapeutic Recreation, The primary focus of our Industrial Design, giving students a unique learning opportunity.
Public Health, Sport and Exercise Science, and Design and Technology, degrees is Experiences like this empower you to make
Sport Development, and Health and Physical ensuring that our graduates are industry positive change in the world, wherever your
Education (HPE). ready, able to think strategically and provide degree takes you.
innovative product and user experience (UX)
As a graduate, you will have a solid grounding solutions in a commercial context. Our lecturers will challenge, stretch and
in evidence-based practice and lifelong inspire you, and our connection with
learning skills which are highly regarded by Practical work experience opportunities, prominent, respected professional networks
the health industry. All programs include encouraging professional development, are an will set you up for career success.
valuable work experience where you can build integral part of our design programs.
professional networks. Law programs are offered at the
Career opportunities Campbelltown and Parramatta campuses.
The innovative National Institute of As a graduate, you may find employment as Both offer excellent facilities, including
Complementary Medicine (NICM) is located an in-house or consultant industrial designer, moot courts for practising advocacy skills, a
at the Campbelltown campus, as is the in a product development team for areas comprehensive library and computer-based
UniClinic, a therapeutic health practice where such as: medical products, furniture, digital law research facilities. In 2019, you will have
treatments are provided by students under wearables, architectural products, building even more options to combine your studies
the supervision of qualified clinicians. design, sports equipment, smart gadgets or with another degree.
new products for an internet of things (IoT)
Career opportunities start-up business. Career opportunities
Depending on which course you undertake, In our Law programs, special emphasis
you may find a career in the public or private As a graduate of our Design and Technology is placed on professional legal skills. As a
sector, for example, in hospitals, ambulance program you may work as a product designer graduate, you may find employment in legal
services, the defence force, rehabilitation or follow a pathway to our Masters of Teaching practice as a solicitor or barrister, and roles in
centres, insurance companies, schools, to become a technological and applied studies the banking and finance sector, accounting
large corporations, private practices and in teacher in NSW high schools. Here you apply firms and management consultancies,
government policy units. You may also work your STEM and Industrial Design skills such as corporate management, education and
with athletes and sporting organisations, or design thinking, graphics, manufacturing or publishing, government departments and
work in a business as a personal trainer. even 3D printing and making in a classroom regulatory authorities, marketing, human
environment. resources, and telecommunication industries.
Find out more
Contact the Course Information Find out more Find out more
Centre on 1300 897 669 or Contact the Course Information Contact the Course Information
study@westernsydney.edu.au Centre on 1300 897 669 or Centre on 1300 897 669 or
study@westernsydney.edu.au study@westernsydney.edu.au
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Angus McNally
BACHELOR OF MEDICINE/BACHELOR OF
SURGERY, 2012
“I felt drawn to study at Western
because the medical program
offered hands-on, practical learning
options. Once I started I felt right at
home with the massive family at the
School of Medicine.”
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MEDICINE NURSING AND PSYCHOLOGY
MIDWIFERY
Advances in medicine rely on Western Sydney University is Psychology at Western will
advances in knowledge. It’s why home to Australia’s No 1 ranked open your mind to a world of
11 years ago Western Sydney nursing and midwifery facilities. possibilities. Because Western
University created a new kind of Our undergraduate courses ranks among the world’s top
School of Medicine. are designed with the vision of universities for Psychology, you’ll
preparing graduates for work into learn from respected experts in
Since then we’ve seen over 600 graduates
enter the medical profession and make a
the future, making a difference to the field.
difference. Our Doctor of Medicine (MD) the lives of people, especially those
Study in Bankstown, Penrith or at our new
offers an innovative degree that combines in the Western Sydney region. state-of-the-art facilities in Parramatta.
problem-based learning and intensive clinical
All courses are underpinned by a primary
practice with leading theory and research. As Our Psychology courses emphasise
health care philosophy supported by a flexible
you progress through the degree you’ll find community needs, equipping you to make a
learning approach throughout the course. The
yourself moving from classroom to clinical positive difference to health, work, education,
curriculum includes high-quality, evidence-
placements ensuring the utmost competence relationships and family life. Career options
based studies, emphasising a balance of
and confidence in your future career. Our can include clinical psychology, forensic
theory, clinical practice and interdisciplinary
innovation doesn’t stop with how you’ll learn. psychology, policy development, human
learning to prepare you for work in the nursing
It carries through to where you’ll learn too. resources, community services, youth work
and midwifery sectors. We are internationally
Taught out of our Campbelltown Campus, and more. Wherever your future takes you,
known for producing nursing and midwifery
our world class facilities boast stimulated you’ll gain deep understanding about how we
graduates who enjoy very high employment
learning spaces for clinical skills learning, an perceive and make a difference in the lives of
rates, particularly in the Western Sydney region.
anatomy laboratory, state-of-the-art research others.
facilities, and our neuroscience behavioural This year we also opened state-of-the-art
investigation laboratory. nursing simulation facilities and technology- Career opportunities
enabled learning spaces in our brand new As a graduate, you may find psychology
Our brand new Macarthur Clinical School, Liverpool campus. or research positions in government
located at Campbelltown Hospital, brings departments and the private sector, in clinical,
together expert medical teachers and newly Career opportunities
industrial and organisational psychology,
renovated clinical training facilities. It’s As a nursing graduate, you may work in acute
counselling psychology, vocational
why our School of Medicine is one of the care hospitals, aged care services, child and
psychology, forensic psychology, health
most advanced medical training centres in adolescent health, community health, medical
psychology, and sports psychology.
Australia. practice nursing, disability services, emergency
or trauma units, justice health, mental The program has been designed to prepare
Career opportunities health services, forensics, drug and alcohol, Psychology scientists and practitioners. You
As a graduate you won’t just be highly skilled, occupational health, oncology, operating also have the opportunity to study electives
you’ll be highly prepared for your internship theatres, palliative care, rehabilitation services, from other disciplines, including applied
and have a range of career paths to choose nursing education, and health administration. leadership and critical thinking, data science,
from including medical practice, medical law, and social sciences. These will provide
Registered midwives may work in a range
research, administration or medical teaching. you with more career opportunities in today’s
of maternity areas within community
Graduates are eligible for registration by the ever-changing world.
settings and private and public hospitals in
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation
metropolitan, rural and remote areas.
Agency (AHPRA), and may be able to apply Find out more
for registration in overseas countries. These include midwifery group practice, team Contact the Course Information
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SCIENCES SOCIAL TEACHING AND
SCIENCES EDUCATION
Our $30 million state-of-the-art Shape the world we live in with Our pathway to teaching degrees
teaching and research facilities our Bachelor of Social Science. give you the skills to explore your
and laboratories provide you with Expand your knowledge of prospects beyond the classroom.
valuable real-world experiences. the social world through In a fast-changing world,
theory, research and practical tomorrow belongs to people who
The Science facilities span three campuses
(Campbelltown, Hawkesbury and Parramatta)
application. are ready for anything. We’ll
and include Anatomical, Biological and train you to be a critical thinker,
Get a deep understanding of the complex,
Chemical facilities, Nuclear Magnetic culturally diverse and dynamic world we
not a narrow specialist.
Resonance, the Mass Spectroscopy Lab and live in. Built in flexibility and choice in a The practical experience you will gain in our
Confocal Bio-Imaging facility. For those range of offerings in the social sciences. teaching programs will also give you the
students whose work involves animals, there Choose your own majors and sub-majors confidence to succeed from your first day
is the Australian Freshwater Turtle Research from Child and Community, Geography and of teaching. Teacher education at Western
facility, Mammal and Reptile House, and the Urban Studies, Heritage and Tourism, Peace Sydney is only for those who want to make a
Hawkesbury farm. and Development Studies, Sociology, and difference in the lives of children and young
Criminology and Criminal Justice. Create a people.
Hawkesbury campus is also home to a
degree as specialised or as broad as your
dedicated Crime Scene House used by
desired career path. Study Social Science Career opportunities
students of the Bachelor of Science (Forensic
at Western – Top 2% of Universities in the As a graduate, you can work as a teacher in
Science) and the Hawkesbury Institute for the
world and Top 150 for Sociology (QS World an early childhood centre, a government or
Environment. A food pilot plant and modern
University Rankings). non-government school, or college, relevant
industrial kitchens support students in Food
and Nutrition courses. to the postgraduate qualification and the
Our Social Science programs also include majors studied in your undergraduate degree.
Cyber Security and Behaviour, Social Work, This includes roles as an early childhood
Career opportunities
Criminology, Community Welfare, Policing, teacher, a primary school teacher, a secondary
Depending on the majors and electives
Psychology, and Tourism and Urban Planning. school teacher, an education field officer in a
chosen, your career opportunities include
roles in government, research, forensics, variety of industries including sport, welfare,
Career opportunities
patents, food science, quality control, community education, and also in training and
As a graduate, you may find a career in
universities, product development, development facilities in industry.
development and peacekeeping agencies,
environmental analysis, scientific international aid, police work, investigative
instrumentation, medical laboratories, and Find out more
and intelligence agencies, organisations
technical management. You will also have Contact the Course Information
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the option of becoming a secondary school Centre on 1300 897 669 or
development, analysis and social research,
science or mathematics teacher, or you might study@westernsydney.edu.au
social and community planning organisations,
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Master of Research. centres, and welfare and community
development agencies.
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TOURISM THE ABORIGINAL
AND URBAN ACADEMY AND TORRES
PLANNING STRAIT
ISLANDER
DEGREES
The Tourism and Urban Planning Unique to Western Sydney Western Sydney University
programs at Western Sydney University, The Academy is committed to providing
University are among Australia’s offers high-achieving students higher education pathways
finest. opportunities to gain the for our Aboriginal and Torres
intellectual and practical Strait Islander students and
These courses offer a balance of theory and
practical field studies, broad subject choices,
skills needed in today’s ever- contributing to the process of
flexible course structures, industry-based changing world. reconciliation.
projects and placements, and local and
Focusing on ethical leadership within The block mode study model is designed
international work experience opportunities.
an interdisciplinary environment, The to help our students remain in their
Career opportunities Academy provides extension-level academic community so they can fulfil their family,
If you are interested in a career in urban, social development, community-engaged service career, cultural and social responsibilities.
or cultural planning, the Bachelor of Planning learning opportunities, international and
pathway to the Master of Urban Management national experiences, and a range of The Bachelor of Education (Primary)
and Planning is for you. This course equips professional and personal development Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
students to take leadership roles in urban workshops. Education is offered in block mode.
management, strategic planning and policy
If you enrol in any of our advanced degrees Western Sydney University’s School of
development.
and/or have an ATAR of 90 or higher you will Medicine recognises the large Aboriginal
As a graduate of Tourism Management, automatically be invited to join The Academy and Torres Strait Islander population in
you may seek to build a career in festival and given access to all the experiences and Western Sydney, and throughout rural
and event management and programming, advantages it offers. and regional Australia, and the need for
leisure and tourism policy development, tour more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Career opportunities doctors. Since 2007, the University
operations, destination marketing, visitor
The Academy offers internships, industry- has offered a Medicine degree and has
attractions management, outdoor recreation,
based mentoring programs, community- committed to increasing the number
hospitality provision, cultural, tourism and
engaged service learning, volunteering of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
leisure industry development, state and
opportunities and industry links, as well as studying Medicine.
federal government departments concerned
real-life experiences with employers. These
with urban and regional affairs, or planning
will provide you with the skills and contacts for Find out more
consultancies.
a wide range of careers. Contact the Course Information
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Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking study@westernsydney.edu.au
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to enrol in the Bachelor of Applied Leadership
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to be undertaken in combination with any
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ONLINE COMBINED
DEGREES DEGREES
Western Sydney University Your study options at Western
will offer a growing selection of Sydney University are increasing.
online degrees in 2019. Now you can tailor your
studies to your specific goals by
These degrees provide you with the
opportunity to study online from anywhere,
combining more degrees.
at any time, while still accessing all the For example, you can combine Arts and
support you need to succeed in your Business, Communication and Creative
studies. Study materials, academic matters, Industries, Engineering and Business, Music
assessments and graduation will all be and Creative Industries, or Zoology and
handled by the University. Offered in either Animal Science to name a few.
full or part-time mode, the courses we
offer will open up career opportunities in In 2019, the University will also offer a
the areas of Business, Communication, number of concurrent degrees, including a
Criminology and Science, and Public Health. Bachelor of Data Science and a Bachelor of
Entrepreneurship. For example, you may wish
For more detailed information about to combine your Bachelor of Engineering or
the course structure and units, visit Bachelor of Industrial Design degree with a
westernsydney.edu.au/online Bachelor of Entrepreneurship. The choice is
yours.
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The Bachelor of Data Science combines your
choice of Bachelor degree with a focus on
mathematics, statistics and computing.
Graduates will know how to embark on data-
driven investigations, and conduct visual and
computational analytics for application in their
own primary research.
Note, the Bachelor of Data Science is not
a stand-alone degree. It can only be taken
in combination with an existing Bachelor
degree.
The Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Games
Design and Simulation) is a stand-alone
degree. However, there is a concurrent option
for the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship.
Find out more
For more detailed information about
the course structure and units, visit
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westernsydney.edu.au 35Parramatta Science and Psychology facility
Western Sydney Situated on the University’s Parramatta
South campus, the three-storey facility
One of the University’s most important
scientific facilities – the Advanced Materials
University’s state-of- has been built to meet the world’s highest Characterisation Facility (AMCF) – is
the-art, $30 million sustainability standards. located in the new building.
six-star green Science The new facility means the University can
offer more Science programs on campus
Boasting specially designed, purpose-
built teaching spaces, the building has the
and Psychology facility and, for the first time, gives you the chance capacity for over 400 students and staff.
opened in 2017. to study Medical Science, Psychology, Art
Therapy and Social Work at Parramatta. Studying here means you are gaining
valuable, hands-on practical experience
The new building also provides an from the start, so you can have the best
opportunity for significant expansion of the preparation for field placements and future
University’s science and medical science practice.
research programs by taking advantage
of the new and expanded research
laboratories.
WORLDParramatta City campus
Study in the heart of Our world-class, 14-storey Parramatta City
campus features:
≥≥ one-stop student support
the Parramatta CBD. ≥≥ access to business, industry, food and
≥≥ creative collaborative learning studios shopping districts
≥≥ well-equipped, quiet and collaborative ≥≥ close proximity to public transport.
learning spaces
westernsydney.edu.au/parramattacity
≥≥ fast Wi-Fi, everywhere
≥≥ rooms for physical and online meetings,
anytime
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Research with impact.
As a research-led institution, Western Sydney University
sees learning and research as connected aspects of the
student experience.
Our research doesn’t just happen in the lab. We Responding to regional, national and global
work with regional, national and international priorities, we deliver tangible outcomes
partners to deliver research that has a through the work of our four research
positive impact on the economic, social and institutes:
environmental wellbeing of our communities.
Responding to the challenges faced by the HAWKESBURY INSTITUTE
communities we serve, our research work is FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
focused on four key themes: ≥ HAWKESBURY CAMPUS
Investigating the impact of climate change
Urban Living and Society
on native trees and forests.
Our research in this area seeks to understand
and guide change in the economy, our society westernsydney.edu.au/hie
and the culture we live in. Our research work
shows how the places we live, the work we
do, the way we describe ourselves and the INSTITUTE FOR CULTURE AND SOCIETY
relationships we form interrelate. ≥ PARRAMATTA CAMPUS
Research to meet the challenges of our
Health and Wellbeing changing social landscape.
We take an integrated approach to health
research, based on the assumption that the westernsydney.edu.au/ics
environments in which we live, the cultural
background from which we come and the work
MARCS INSTITUTE FOR BRAIN, BEHAVIOUR
we do all affect our physical and mental health.
AND DEVELOPMENT
Our research explores how health initiatives can
≥ BANKSTOWN CAMPUS
prevent disease and illness, encourage healthy
lifestyles in individuals and communities, and Dedicated to understanding the scientific
reduce the cost and impact of illness. basis of human communication.
westernsydney.edu.au/marcs
Education: Access, Equity, Pathways and
Aspirational Change
We draw on the diversity of Western Sydney
AUSTRALIA-CHINA INSTITUTE FOR ARTS
to underpin research that explores education
AND CULTURE
access on a global scale. This research ≥ PARRAMATTA CAMPUS
theme respects the economic, social and
cultural aspirations of the individuals and Forging a greater understanding of
communities we support. We are committed Chinese culture, relationships with Chinese
to realising the opportunities offered by universities and supporting students studying
new pedagogies and transformational Chinese language and culture.
technologies for all of our students. westernsydney.edu.au/aciac
Environmental Sustainability
We are in the midst of unprecedented global
environmental changes affecting the world.
These are creating new challenges that
range from contested land use, to urban
and agricultural climate change adaptation,
to biodiversity conservation and new
interdisciplinary ways of engaging with socio-
ecological dynamics. Our research takes a
practical and collaborative approach to solving
these challenges by focusing on maintaining
and managing the diversity of urban ecologies,
and agricultural and natural systems.
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Western Sydney University invests in
providing new study options, pathway
programs and support services to ensure
that students in the Western Sydney region
and across Australia have access to a
greater range of high-quality undergraduate
and postgraduate opportunities.
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CAMPUS
One of the best things about WS ORGSYNC LIBRARY
Stay informed, get involved. Be a part of the The Library is for you - on campus and on the
life on campus is there’s always
online OrgSync Community, find exciting go. We offer students access to six libraries
something happening. From table events and take ownership of your student across campuses which include 24-hour study
tennis comps, outdoor chess, experience. hall access with quiet, silent and group study
sports and Unigames, to one of spaces as well as bookable study rooms. You can
many social events organised by Discover exciting Campus Life events, Clubs, also enjoy access to over seventy million digital
sports, student representation opportunities resources anytime and anywhere with access
the University or student clubs, and much more. You can even check out to material for both study and recreation. We
you’re bound to find something where free brekkies are on campus, browse have close to a million items you can borrow and
that’s right for you. Clubs you’d like to join or even see the over 700,000 e-books to download instantly.
calendar of events and plan your week ahead. Online and face-to-face study assistance is
All of our Campus Life Officers (CLOs) work also available. From computers, free digital
tirelessly to ensure there’s always something newspapers and magazines, printing services
UNIVERSITY SPORT
going on at your campus. The CLOs are and device charging stations, to laptops for loan
Western Sydney University is actively
behind most things that happen on campus and sleep pods, you will find it all at the Library.
involved in providing opportunities for
including pop-ups, social events and free
students in all forms of sport. From social
breakfasts.
lunchtime Quidditch or Dodgeball, to OUT AND ABOUT
supporting our elite athletes to succeed both Western Sydney University has developed a
STUDENT CENTRAL on and off the field. program of activities and adventures open to
Student Central is the first point of contact for all students. The Out & About trip list includes
any question you have. We can give advice Western Sydney University is the best place one bushwalk each month, overnight camps
about enrolment and fees, help with forms to get involved in sport clubs, Elite Athlete and regular adrenalin experiences.
and e-forms, and have a range of information programs, representative sport such as
brochures. To find out more, just call the University Games, Inter-varsity tournaments Being run and coordinated wholly by Campus
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