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Course Guide
2020
Contents
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HSC TRUE
REWARD
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STUDY
OPTIONS
40
ALTERNATIVE ENTRY
PATHWAYS
66
SERVICES AND SUPPORT
FOR STUDENTS
9
WHY STUDY AT WESTERN
SYDNEY?
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RESEARCH
WITH IMPACT
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UNLIMITED
DEGREES
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CONTACTS AND
IMPORTANT DATES
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AT A GLANCE
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POSTGRAD
57
THE COLLEGE
70
MESSAGE FROM THE
VICE-CHANCELLOR
12
OUR CAMPUSES
34
LIFE ON CAMPUS
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HOW TO APPLY
14
THE ACADEMY
36
TRAVEL AND STUDY
64
THE FACTS ON FEES
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WE BELIEVE IN A WORLD OF
UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITY,
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THOSE WITH DRIVE, TALENT,
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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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PLAY TO YOUR
STRENGTHS
WITH HSC TRUE
REWARD
HSC True Reward is Western Sydney University’s unique early
offer program that recognises the strengths of each individual.
HSC True Reward offers you a place at Western before you
receive your ATAR, on the basis of relevant HSC subject results.
Why? Because at Western we recognise that too often, the
ATAR system overlooks natural strengths and talent.
HSC True Reward focuses on the scores that reflect your strong
points. So whether you excel at English literature, are a mental
Mathematician, an advocate for social justice, or a designer
extraordinaire, this program rewards you for the subjects
you’re great at.
Find out more about HSC True Reward and how to apply – visit
westernsydney.edu.au/hsctruereward
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≥ LEADERSHIP IN ONE OF ≥ OUR STUDENTS SIT AT THE
AUSTRALIA’S FASTEST HEART OF EVERYTHING
GROWING REGIONS WE DO
Western Sydney is Australia’s third largest 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
≥ FREE DIGITAL TEXTBOOKS which responds to the challenges of a global
Western was the first university to provide all workplace.
the digital textbooks for your first year units
for free. We are pleased to be offering the
benefit of free digital textbooks for first year
≥ WE EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY-
units to students once again in 2020! That’s ENRICHED LEARNING
up to $800 in value. Why? Because money From our innovative social learning spaces,
shouldn’t stand between you and opportunity. online learning environments and use of digital
Discover more about free digital textbooks at technologies to enhance the study experience,
westernsydney.edu.au/textbooks to our on-campus computer laboratories
and state-of-the-art library, research and
clinical facilities, we adopt new and emerging
WHY
technologies to provide a richer educational
experience.
≥ OUR RESEARCH HAS GLOBAL
IMPACT
STUDY AT
We see learning and research as connected
aspects of the student experience, putting
you close to world-leading research that is
changing lives in the communities we serve.
WESTERN
≥ WE ARE GLOBALLY FOCUSED
AND CONNECTED
With our growing international reach and
reputation, we offer the opportunity to travel,
learn and work in more than 400 destinations
SYDNEY?
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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At a glance
5 STARS
FOR TEACHING, EMPLOYABILITY,
#1 UNI
IN NSW FOR EMPLOYER
TOP 2%
OF UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE*
INTERNATIONALISATION, FACILITIES, SATISFACTION**
INNOVATION AND INCLUSIVENESS^
WORLD CLASS RESEARCH~
400+
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
$22M
IN SCHOLARSHIPS,
DESTINATIONS GRANTS AND PRIZES
#
IN AUSTRALIA
1 270+ 48,500
FOR COMMITMENT TO CLUBS & SOCIETIES STUDENTS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT#
*Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2018
#
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2019
**QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey 2016 to 2018
^QS Top Universities: QS Stars Ratings 2019
~Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2018 evaluation.
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RICHMOND
HAWKESBURY
CAMPUS
WINDSOR
Ku-Ring-Gai
National Park
HORNSBY
QUAKERS HILL
NIRIMBA PENNANT
THE CAMPUS HILLS
PENRITH COLLEGE
NIRIMBA
BLACKTOWN
PENRITH
CAMPUS CHATSWOOD MANLY
PARRAMATTA THE
CAMPUS COLLEGE
SYDNEY
OLYMPIC
PARRAMATTA PARK
CITY CAMPUS PARRAMATTA RYDE
STRATHFIELD SYDNEY
SYDNEY CITY
CITY CENTRAL
ASHFIELD CAMPUS STATION
BONDI
JUNCTION
LIVERPOOL BANKSTOWN
LIVERPOOL SYDNEY
BANKSTOWN AIRPORT
CITY CAMPUS CAMPUS
EAST
HILLS
GLENFIELD
KOGARAH
SUTHERLAND
CAMPBELLTOWN
CAMPBELLTOWN CAMPUS CRONULLA
CAMPBELLTOWN Royal
National
MACARTHUR Park
TRAVEL ≥ Public transport – visit
transportnsw.info for up-to-
≥ Shuttle buses run regularly
between train stations and
≥ Bike – on-campus bike
parking is available. Check
OPTIONS date travel information. campuses and the next
arrival can be easily tracked
the Cycling at Western
Sydney University web page
≥ Drive or car pool – for on the Western Sydney App, for locations.
parking permit fees see or the Shuttle Tracker page. westernsydney.edu.au -
the Parking web page. westernsydney.edu.au - search for bike parking.
westernsydney.edu.au – search for Shuttle Tracker.
search for parking.
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OUR
CAMPUSES
BANKSTOWN LIVERPOOL CITY PENRITH
The Bankstown campus is a warm, friendly, In the heart of the Liverpool CBD this The Penrith campus is renowned for its state-
multicultural environment with modern, purpose-built facility services the needs of of-the-art facilities and scenic grounds.
spacious buildings and landscaped gardens. more than 1,000 students.
Top facilities:
The College at Bankstown houses over 1,000 Top facilities: ≥≥ Centre for Infrastructure Engineering
students and features accommodation, a ≥≥ 3,000sqm campus ≥≥ Mechatronics and Robotics facility
range of lecture theatres, multi-purpose ≥≥ High-quality, modern, technology-rich and ≥≥ World-class music facilities
computer labs and a student common room. highly-flexible space ≥≥ Home of the Solar Car project
≥≥ Nursing Clinical Practice Units ≥≥ Advanced Manufacturing and 3D Print Hub
Top facilities: ≥≥ Whole floor library facility ≥≥ State of the art Library with world class
≥≥ Early Childhood Centre ≥≥ Home to Launch Pad smart business facilities
≥≥ The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour centre, which brings together government, ≥≥ Psychology clinics
and Development corporate and University expertise and ≥≥ Launch Pad - technology business
≥≥ Centre for Educational Research (CER) provides mentorship to start-ups and early incubator.
≥≥ Psychology laboratories. stage businesses.
SYDNEY CITY
CAMPBELLTOWN PARRAMATTA Located in the heart of the Sydney CBD, this
The Campbelltown campus offers a unique This campus offers a combination of heritage new campus is close to transport, shops,
balance between city and rural lifestyles. and contemporary buildings. The campus cafes, bars, gyms and more.
spans two sites in Rydalmere.
Top facilities: Top facilities:
≥≥ Purpose-built School of Medicine Top facilities: ≥≥ Purpose-built high-tech campus
≥≥ National Institute for Complementary ≥≥ Institute for Culture and Society ≥≥ Small classes and a more personalised
Medicine (NICM) ≥≥ Nursing clinical practice unit learning experience
≥≥ Transnational Health Institute (THRI) ≥≥ Moot court ≥≥ Flexible session dates
≥≥ The UniClinic, a state-of-the-art clinical ≥≥ Computing laboratories ≥≥ Fast-track your degree
training facility for health science students ≥≥ Science and Psychology building ≥≥ Access to services and facilities at any
≥≥ Anatomy laboratories ≥≥ Purpose-built production studio, design Western Sydney University campus
≥≥ Nursing clinical practice unit. and creative arts facility westernsydney.edu.au/city
≥≥ Engineering precinct
HAWKESBURY ≥≥ Advanced Materials Fabrication and
SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK
Characterisation facilities
This stunning location at the foot of the Blue ≥≥ Industrial Design Centre The Sydney Olympic Park campus is situated
Mountains is an ideal place to study. at Level 4, 8 Australia Avenue, Sydney
Olympic Park. Home to The College’s English
Top facilities: PARRAMATTA CITY Language programs, the Sydney Olympic Park
≥≥ Food Processing Pilot Plant State-of-the-art campus located in the heart of campus is located just 20 minutes from the
≥≥ Dedicated Crime Scene House the Parramatta CBD at 169 Macquarie Street. Sydney CBD and conveniently located next to
≥≥ Nursing clinical practice unit Sydney Olympic Park train station.
≥≥ Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment Top facilities:
≥≥ Animal Science facilities – including the ≥≥ Sydney Graduate School of Management Top facilities:
reptile house and small marsupial house. ≥≥ Four interactive, technology-enabled ≥≥ English Language program
learning studios per level ≥≥ English Test Centre (IELTS and Pearson
NIRIMBA ≥≥ More than 120 student PCs available testing)
≥≥ Collaborative and quiet study spaces ≥≥ Collaborative learning spaces.
This leafy, green campus is a learning hub ≥≥ Library hub
with a host of local and international students ≥≥ Group study rooms with screen sharing and
ranging from high school to mature-age. video conferencing
≥≥ Free shuttle bus to Parramatta South
Top facilities:
≥≥ Launch Pad - technology business incubator.
≥≥ Early Childhood Centre
≥≥ Tiered and flat-floored lecture theatres Note: The Parramatta City campus at 100 George
Street is home to international students of The
≥≥ Well-resourced library
College.
≥≥ Outstanding recreation facilities.
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The Academy
Future thinking.
Unlimited possibilities.
Success is not just about The Academy knows that you With a focus on ethical leadership
don’t get to the top by standing and critical thinking, built on the
getting a degree, but also still or sitting exclusively in a class pillars of academic excellence,
developing the critical room. The Academy prepares you community engagement, and
thinking and leadership to thrive in the face of change and professional and personal
seize success at every opportunity. development, The Academy offers
skills to support a students access to:
successful career. Whether your dream is to achieve
as a professional, an entrepreneur ≥ unprecedented opportunities for
It’s about learning skills or an academic you will learn to industry and real-life experience
think differently and creatively in
for your chosen life, not whatever you do. ≥ world-class research,
just a job. researchers, teachers,
The Academy offers high- experts and innovation labs
achieving students a unique,
hands-on approach to learning in ≥ travel to national and
an interdisciplinary environment. international leadership
Led by Professor Jonathon Allen, experiences and conferences
The Academy draws on the unique ≥ a range of professional
experience of leading thinkers, and personal development
social change agents, community workshops
leaders, and high-achieving
students both past and present. ≥ internship, service learning and
volunteering opportunities
≥ applied leadership experience in
student-led, community-focused
projects.
Visit westernsydney.edu.au/
theacademy for more information.
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westernsydney.edu.au 15UNLIMITED. 2020 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; Kokoda Track CEO Genevieve Nelson; award-winning Sky broadcaster Paul Murray; defence lawyer, Deng Thiak Adut; and Staff Technical Program Manager at Tesla Motors, Jay Manley. 16 Western Sydney University
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Pierre Kassouf,
Managing Director
GRADUATE, EXECUTIVE MASTER OF
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
“The networking opportunities
were endless, whether it be from
academic to non-academic staff,
to other students. Everybody
had a story to tell and everybody
brought something different to
the classroom.”
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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 go University.
wherever you want to go.
For more information, visit
With one of the most comprehensive range westernsydney.edu.au/careers
of courses in Australia, our curriculum and
approach to flexible learning with real work To find out more about courses, contact the
experience is designed to be a springboard Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669
for the career success and life you’ve always or study@westernsydney.edu.au
dreamed of.
18 Western Sydney UniversityUNLIMITED. 2020 ARCHITECTURE ARTS BUSINESS COMPUTING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CREATIVE INDUSTRIES CRIMINOLOGY AND POLICING DATA SCIENCE ENGINEERING INDUSTRIAL DESIGN HEALTH AND SPORT SCIENCE LAW MEDICINE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCES SOCIAL SCIENCES TEACHING AND EDUCATION TOURISM AND URBAN PLANNING THE ACADEMY DEGREES FOR ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLAND PEOPLES ONLINE DEGREES COMBINED DEGREES westernsydney.edu.au 19
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ARCHITECTURE ARTS BUSINESS
Capitalise on the change and growth taking An Arts degree has the potential to open With today’s fast pace of change, you need a
place in the Greater Western Sydney region by career doors to the world. Your degree business degree that’s going to keep up. It’s
undertaking our new and innovative Bachelor will be supported by academics who are why our Bachelor of Business degrees are
of Architectural Design, Australia’s newest internationally recognised. You will find tailor-made to the challenges and demands of
architecture degree program. This degree yourself immersed in Cultural and Social changes in industry, technology and careers.
directly relates architectural design problems Analysis, Creative Writing, Digital Cultures, With a course structure unique to Western,
to urban transformation of contemporary International Relations and Asian Studies, you build your degree as you go to best suit
cities, preparing architects for global Languages, or Psychological Studies to name your area of specialisation. We’ve opened the
employment by giving them the technological just a few major areas of study. Combine degree to majors right across the University.
and intellectual skills to create sustainable, your studies to broaden your horizons with This means, unlike traditional degrees, you
resilient, and well-designed environments. The Business, Information Technology, Law, can now choose majors outside the business
Bachelor of Architectural Design focuses on a Science or Teaching. stream to give you a more diverse set of skills
studio-based education that fosters creative and knowledge. What’s more, with Western
thinking, hands-on making, collaboration Career opportunities you begin your major in the first year of study.
and interdisciplinary integration. You will Study in the humanities is designed to develop No more waiting to dive into the areas that
be provided with a combination of the skills communication and personal skills, creativity interests you most. And depending on the
and knowledge required by contemporary and capacity for independent thought, majors and electives you choose, the Bachelor
architects. This includes studies in spatial adaptability to new situations, and problem- of Business can also see you graduate
design, graphic communication, history solving skills. with industry-specific accreditation from
and theory of architecture, digital design Australia’s leading institutions. Taught out of
and fabrication, construction technology, As a graduate, you may find employment as our innovative Parramatta City campus, the
and professional studies to meet all the an arts administrator, teacher (with further mix of theory and participation in real-world
accreditation pathway requirements of the study), writer, author, journalist, politician, industry projects doesn’t just get you work
Architects Accreditation Council of Australia. diplomat, community planner, librarian, ready, it has you ready to thrive. You’ll soon
historian, publisher or researcher. find that this unique degree isn’t the old way
Career opportunities of doing business.
As a graduate of architectural design, you Career opportunities also exist in non-
can look forward to career opportunities in: government organisations and community- Career opportunities
architecture, urban design, urban planning based industries, overseas organisations and These courses provide the foundations
and interior architecture. in social policy development. for the development of Australia’s future
business leaders. As a graduate, you may
≥≥ PAGE 43 The wide range of double degrees on
seek a management traineeship, become
offer provides scope for further career
involved in a management consultancy
opportunities.
or find a career associated with the
discipline in which you complete a major.
≥≥ PAGE 43-44
Examples include employment in public
practice, taxation consulting, merchant
banking, financial services management,
economic advising, roles in service-oriented
businesses, employment relations, human
resources, industrial relations, marketing
firms, operations or logistics organisations,
international property, property development
and valuation firms.
≥≥ PAGE 44-45
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CONSTRUCTION CREATIVE
COMPUTING MANAGEMENT INDUSTRIES
Become an in-demand computing With our degrees in Construction Technology The Bachelor of Creative Industries offers a
professional. Our real-world experience will and Construction Management, you will unique opportunity for you to acquire the
give you the edge. If you want to develop be able to pursue your aspirations in the creative and business skills that are necessary
advanced programming skills or a thorough rapidly expanding fields of building design to prosper in the contemporary innovation
technical understanding of modern networked and construction management and the landscape. Study in our state-of-the art
computer systems, or sound skills in the development of smart cities. These programs studios and facilities at the Parramatta South
discipline of information systems security, encourage work experience while studying in campus. Recognised and accredited by the
then our Computing degrees are tailor made order to achieve a mix of theoretical, practical key governing bodies, our Creative Industries
for you. With our professionally-recognised and hands-on knowledge, which is greatly courses offer opportunities to engage our
degrees in Computing, Information and valued in the construction industry. In addition local community and work on live projects at
Communications Technology, and Information to receiving high-calibre academic guidance, industry standards.
Systems you will be able to pursue exciting your study will include practical experiments.
opportunities in diverse areas of technology Our Construction Technology degree Career opportunities
development and application to address the emphasises applied and practical knowledge The creative industries are growing rapidly
global goals and challenges set by humanity. of the building sciences that are relevant to in NSW, especially Western Sydney, and
And if you are a budding entrepreneur general construction. encompass careers including advertising,
in the field of computing, our Bachelor creative writing, design, journalism, media
of Entrepreneurship (Games Design and Career opportunities arts production, music and public relations.
Simulation) will help you develop the mindset, As a graduate, you may find employment as a Through working with our diverse community
risk tolerance, creativity, passion, big thinking, property developer, housing project manager, of partners, your studies will be grounded in
team formation and leadership capabilities, site supervisor, estimator, building surveyor, dealing with the commercial, ethical, legal and
needed by high-impact entrepreneurs who design and construction manager, or project professional issues in creative practice.
want to be game changers and pursue their manager.
ideas all the way to a technology start-up. As a graduate, you may find roles in a range
≥≥ PAGE 46 of creative industries including journalism,
Career opportunities digital and social media communication,
As a graduate, you may find employment in design, and music. These include advocacy
computer security, systems programming, for non-government organisations, corporate
network development, support and and international public sectors, advertising
management, real-time programming, account management and creative direction,
systems engineering, games and mobile TV, media, film and documentary production.
applications development, information You might also seek a career as a professional
systems management, health information animator, graphic designer, web designer,
management, database and systems professional photographer, illustrator, art
administration, or as a web developer. director, musician, composer, teacher (with
further study), artistic director or production
≥≥ PAGE 45-46 manager.
≥≥ PAGE 46
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CRIMINOLOGY
AND POLICING DATA SCIENCE ENGINEERING
Our Criminology program is the most popular In the world of tomorrow, data skills will be Be innovative. Think creatively in our state-
in New South Wales and one of the largest essential – no matter what other qualifications of-the-art, green facilities. Our Engineering
in Australia. When you choose to study you may have. Western’s Bachelor of Data degrees will give you real-world experiences.
criminology or criminal and community Science is one of a kind. It is unique because Our Engineering programs are at the
justice, you will develop the skills essential it can only be studied in conjunction with forefront of Australian education, research
for corrective service roles. Our Bachelor of another degree. This is a real advantage in and development, and we are preparing our
Policing is the only metropolitan Sydney- a competitive environment; graduates who students to take on those challenges and
based policing degree. This degree places a understand the intricacies of extracting succeed.
strong emphasis on modern policing methods. information and knowledge from data
Regular consultation with NSW Police are highly sought after, whatever their Our programs offer a balance of theory
recruiters means you’ll increase your chances discipline. Blend Data Science with courses and practical field studies, broad unit
of joining the NSW or Australian Federal like Marketing, Engineering, Information and choices, flexible course structures, extensive
Police agencies. Communications Technology, Science, or industry-based projects and placements,
Psychology to graduate with a combined and local and international work-based
The Criminology or Criminal and Community degree. study and experience opportunities. With
Justice degrees allow you to develop skills our interconnected degrees in Engineering,
essential for corrective service and policy Career opportunities ICT and Industrial Design you will be able to
roles within the broad field of criminal and Integrating computing, mathematics and pursue exciting opportunities in diverse areas
social justice. statistics, our Data Science programs open a of technology development and application to
wide range of career options in commercial address any challenge the future holds.
Career opportunities and government institutions.
As a graduate, you may find a career in Career opportunities
policing, other Commonwealth or state law ≥≥ PAGE 47 As a graduate, you may find employment
enforcement and criminal justice agencies, in civil, construction, electrical, robotic and
intelligence agencies, border protection, mechatronic engineering, manufacturing and
security management, fraud management utilities, commercial, medical and industrial
and investigation roles within the corporate product design, project management and
or local government sectors, forensics, and consultancy, or industrial, commercial or
computer forensics. residential development.
Graduates also seek roles in corrective ≥≥ PAGE 47
services, probation and parole, crime
prevention, or as policy advisors or social
workers in the area of community corrections.
≥≥ PAGE 47
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HEALTH AND INDUSTRIAL
SPORT SCIENCES DESIGN LAW
Get plenty of practical, hands-on experience. Industrial design is a vital part of modern- Western’s courses are a unique alternative
Our Health Sciences programs equip you day living. Every day we encounter products to more traditional law schools, with
for the important work of advancing human designed and manufactured with the intention community law activities that give you real-
health. The clinical health science programs of making our lives easier. It is industrial world experience. For example, since 2010,
cover Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, designers, incorporating a lateral and cross- the University has operated the Parramatta
Paramedicine, Podiatry and Traditional disciplinary approach to problem solving, Community Justice Clinic, providing a much-
Chinese Medicine. Further programs who create the most useful products. The needed service, while giving students a unique
target Health Promotion, Health Services primary focus of our Industrial Design, and learning opportunity. Experiences like this
Management, Therapeutic Recreation, Public Design and Technology degrees is ensuring empower you to make positive change in the
Health, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport that our graduates are industry ready, able world, wherever your degree takes you. Our
Development, Speech Pathology, and Health to think strategically and provide innovative lecturers will challenge, stretch and inspire
and Physical Education (HPE). As a graduate, product and user experience (UX) solutions you, and our connection with prominent,
you will have a solid grounding in evidence- in a commercial context. Practical work respected professional networks will set you
based practice and lifelong learning skills experience opportunities, which encourage up for career success. Law programs are
which are highly regarded by the health professional development, are an integral part offered at the Campbelltown and Parramatta
industry. of our design programs. campuses. Both offer excellent facilities,
including moot courts for practising advocacy
All programs include valuable work Career opportunities skills, a comprehensive library and computer-
experience where you can build professional As a graduate, you may find employment as based law research facilities. In 2020, you
networks. The innovative National Institute of an in-house or consultant industrial designer will have even more options to combine your
Complementary Medicine (NICM) is located or in a product development team in areas studies with another degree.
at the Campbelltown campus, as is the such as: medical products, furniture, digital
UniClinic, a therapeutic health practice where wearables, architectural products, building Career opportunities
treatments are provided by students under design, sports equipment, smart gadgets or In our Law programs, special emphasis
the supervision of qualified clinicians. new products for an internet of things (IoT) is placed on professional legal skills. As a
start-up business. graduate, you may find employment in legal
Career opportunities practice as a solicitor or barrister, or roles in
Depending on which course you undertake, As a graduate of our Design and Technology the banking and finance sector, accounting
you may find a career in the public or private program you may work as a product designer firms and management consultancies,
sector, for example, in hospitals, ambulance or follow a pathway to our Master of Teaching corporate management, education and
services, the defence force, rehabilitation to become a technological and applied studies publishing, government departments and
centres, insurance companies, schools, teacher in NSW high schools. regulatory authorities, marketing, human
large corporations, private practices and in resources, and telecommunication industries.
government policy units. You may also work Here you apply your STEM and industrial
with athletes and sporting organisations, or design skills such as design thinking, graphics, ≥≥ PAGE 48-49
work in a business as a personal trainer. manufacturing or even 3D printing and
making in a classroom environment.
≥≥ PAGE 48
≥≥ PAGE 48
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NURSING AND
MEDICINE MIDWIFERY PSYCHOLOGY
Advances in medicine rely on advances in Western Sydney University is home to some Psychology at Western will open your mind
knowledge. It’s why 12 years ago Western of Australia’s best nursing and midwifery to a world of possibilities. Because Western
Sydney University created a new kind of facilities. Our undergraduate courses are ranks among the world’s top universities
School of Medicine. Since then we’ve seen designed with the vision of preparing for Psychology, you’ll learn from respected
over 600 graduates enter the medical graduates for work into the future, making a experts in the field. Study in Bankstown,
profession and make a difference. Our difference to the lives of people, especially Penrith or at our new state-of-the-art facilities
undergraduate entry Doctor of Medicine (MD) those in the Western Sydney region. All in Parramatta. Our Psychology courses
offers an innovative degree that combines courses are underpinned by a primary health emphasise community needs, equipping you
problem-based learning and intensive clinical care philosophy supported by a flexible to make a positive difference to health, work,
practice with leading theory and research. As learning approach throughout the course. The education, relationships and family life. Career
you progress through the degree you’ll find curriculum includes high-quality, evidence- options can include clinical and professional
yourself moving from classroom to clinical based studies, emphasising a balance of psychology, forensic psychology, policy
placements ensuring the utmost competence theory, clinical practice and interdisciplinary development, human resources, community
and confidence in your future career. Our learning to prepare you for work in the nursing services, youth work and more. Wherever
innovation doesn’t stop with how you’ll learn. and midwifery sectors. We are internationally your future takes you, you’ll gain deep
It carries through to where you’ll learn too. known for producing nursing and midwifery understanding about how we perceive and
Taught out of our Campbelltown campus, graduates who enjoy very high employment make a difference in the lives of others.
our world-class facilities boast simulated rates, particularly in the Western Sydney
learning spaces for clinical skills learning, an region. Our Liverpool City campus is also Career opportunities
anatomy laboratory, state-of-the-art research home to state-of-the-art nursing simulation As a graduate, you may find psychology
facilities and our neuroscience behavioural facilities and technology-enabled learning or research positions in government
investigation laboratory. Our Macarthur spaces. departments and the private sector, in clinical,
Clinical School, located at Campbelltown industrial and organisational psychology,
Hospital, brings together expert medical Career opportunities counselling psychology, vocational
teachers and newly renovated clinical training As a nursing graduate, you may work in psychology, forensic psychology, health
facilities. It’s why our School of Medicine is one acute care hospitals, aged care services, psychology, and sports psychology. You also
of the most advanced medical training centres child and adolescent health, community have the opportunity to study electives from
in Australia. health, medical practice nursing, disability other disciplines, including applied leadership
services, emergency or trauma units, justice and critical thinking, data science, law, and
Career opportunities health, mental health services, forensics, social sciences. These will provide you with
As a graduate you won’t just be highly skilled, drug and alcohol, occupational health, more career opportunities in today’s ever-
you’ll be highly prepared for your internship oncology, operating theatres, palliative care, changing world.
and have a range of career paths to choose rehabilitation services, nursing education, and
from, including medical practice, medical health administration. Registered midwives ≥≥ PAGE 49
research, administration or medical teaching. may work in a range of maternity areas
within community settings and private and
Graduates are eligible for registration by the public hospitals in metropolitan, rural and
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation remote areas. These include midwifery group
Agency (AHPRA) and may be able to apply practice, team midwifery, caseload midwifery,
for registration in overseas countries. homebirth, birth centres, antenatal clinics,
postnatal wards, birthing units, postnatal
≥≥ PAGE 49 clinics and community midwifery services.
Midwives also work in policy, research,
education and management.
≥≥ PAGE 49
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SOCIAL TEACHING AND
SCIENCES SCIENCES EDUCATION
Our $30 million state-of-the-art teaching and Shape the world we live in with our Bachelor Our pathway to teaching degrees give you the
research facilities and laboratories provide of Social Science. Expand your knowledge skills to explore your prospects beyond the
you with valuable real-world experiences. of the social world through theory, research classroom. In a fast-changing world, tomorrow
The science facilities span three campuses and practical application. Get a deep belongs to people who are ready for anything.
(Campbelltown, Hawkesbury and Parramatta) understanding of the complex, culturally We’ll train you to be a critical thinker, not a
and include anatomical, biological and diverse and dynamic world we live in. Built in narrow specialist. The practical experience
chemical facilities, nuclear magnetic flexibility and choice in a range of offerings in you will gain in our teaching programs will
resonance, the Mass Spectroscopy Lab and the social sciencesprovides opportunity for also give you the confidence to succeed from
Confocal Bio-Imaging Facility. For those you to focus your preferred areas of interest. your first day of teaching. Teacher education
students whose work involves animals, there Choose your own majors and sub-majors at Western Sydney is for those who want to
is the Australian Freshwater Turtle Research from Child and Community, Geography and make a difference in the lives of children and
facility, Mammal and Reptile House, and the Urban Studies, Heritage and Tourism, Peace young people.
Hawkesbury Farm. Hawkesbury campus is and Development Studies, Sociology, and
also home to a dedicated Crime Scene House Criminology and Criminal Justice. Create a Career opportunities
used by students of the Bachelor of Science degree as specialised or as broad as your As a graduate, you can work as a teacher in
(Forensic Science) and the Hawkesbury desired career path. Study Social Science an early childhood centre or a government, or
Institute for the Environment. A food pilot at Western – Top 2% of Universities in the non-government, school or college relevant
plant and modern industrial kitchens support world and Top 150 for Sociology (QS World to the postgraduate qualification and the
students in Food and Nutrition courses. University Rankings). Our Social Science majors studied in your undergraduate degree.
programs also include Cyber Security This includes roles as an early childhood
Career opportunities and Behaviour, Social Work, Criminology, teacher, a primary school teacher, a secondary
Depending on the majors and electives Community Welfare, Policing, Psychology, and school teacher, an education field officer in a
chosen, your career opportunities include Tourism and Urban Planning. variety of industries including sport, welfare,
roles in government, research, forensics, community education, and also in training and
patents, food science, quality control, Career opportunities development facilities in industry.
universities, product development, As a graduate, you may find a career in
environmental analysis, scientific development and peacekeeping agencies, ≥≥ PAGE 53
instrumentation, medical laboratories and international aid, police work, investigative
technical management. You will also have and intelligence agencies, organisations
the option of becoming a secondary school undertaking cyber security, policy
science or mathematics teacher, or you might development, analysis and social research,
pursue a high-level research career through a social and community planning organisations,
Master of Research. heritage and tourism organisations and
centres, and welfare and community
≥≥ PAGE 50-51 development agencies.
≥≥ PAGE 52
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DEGREES FOR
AUSTRALIAN
ABORIGINAL
TOURISM AND TORRES
AND URBAN STRAIT ISLANDER
PLANNING THE ACADEMY PEOPLES
Western’s Tourism and Urban Planning Unique to Western Sydney University, The Western Sydney University is committed
programs are among Australia’s finest. These Academy offers high-achieving students to providing higher education pathways
courses offer a balance of theory and practical opportunities to gain the intellectual and for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait
field studies, broad subject choices, flexible practical skills needed in today’s ever- Islander peoples and contributing to the
course structures, industry-based projects changing world. Focusing on ethical process of reconciliation. The University
and placements, and local and international leadership within an interdisciplinary offers two degrees to study by block
work experience opportunities. environment, The Academy provides mode – Bachelor of Education (Primary)
extension-level academic development, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Career opportunities community-engaged service learning Education and Bachelor of Community and
If you are interested in a career in urban, social opportunities, international and national Social Development. The block mode model
or cultural planning, the Bachelor of Planning experiences, and a range of professional and is designed to help students remain in their
pathway to the Master of Urban Management personal development workshops. If you enrol community so they can fulfil their family,
and Planning is for you. This course equips in any of our advanced degrees and/or have career, cultural and social responsibilities.
students to take leadership roles in urban an ATAR of 90 or higher you will automatically Studying a block mode program requires
management, strategic planning and policy be invited to join The Academy and given students to attend residential on-campus
development. access to all the experiences and advantages visits each year, lasting between one and
it offers. three weeks. Travel, accommodation and meal
As a graduate of Tourism Management, costs to attend residentials are funded for
you may seek to build a career in festival Career opportunities Abstudy approved students.
and event management and programming, The Academy offers community engagement
leisure and tourism policy development, tour and service learning, volunteering For more information, visit
operations, destination marketing, visitor opportunities, internships and industry links, westernsydney.edu.au/atsieducation
attractions management, outdoor recreation, as well as opportunities to extend yourself in
hospitality provision, cultural, tourism and all of these areas. ≥≥ PAGE 54
leisure industry development, state and
federal government departments concerned Being a member of The Academy qualifies you
with urban and regional affairs, or planning to enrol in the Bachelor of Applied Leadership
consultancies. and Critical Thinking. This degree is designed
to be undertaken in combination with any
≥≥ PAGE 53 other Bachelor degree and focuses on
developing ethical leadership, creativity and
innovation, capacity to deal with complexities,
as well as relationship and critical thinking
skills.
For more information, visit
westernsydney.edu.au/theacademy
≥≥ PAGE 55
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ONLINE COMBINED
DEGREES DEGREES
Western Sydney University will offer a Your study options at Western Sydney
growing selection of online degrees in University are increasing. Now you can
2020. These degrees provide you with the tailor your studies to your specific goals
opportunity to study online from anywhere, at by combining more degrees. For example,
any time, while still accessing all the support you can combine Arts and Business,
you need to succeed in your studies. Study Communication and Creative Industries,
materials, academic matters, assessments Engineering and Business, Music and Creative
and graduation will all be handled by the Industries, or Zoology and Animal Science
University. Offered in either full or part-time to name a few. In 2020, the University will
mode, the courses we offer will open up also offer a number of concurrent degrees,
career opportunities in the areas of Business, including a Bachelor of Data Science and a
Communication, Criminology and Science, Bachelor of Entrepreneurship. For example,
and Public Health. you may wish to combine your Bachelor of
Engineering or Bachelor of Industrial Design
For more detailed information about degree with a Bachelor of Entrepreneurship.
the course structure and units, visit The choice is yours.
westernsydney.edu.au/online
The Bachelor of Data Science combines
≥≥ PAGE 54 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
westernsydney.edu.au/future
≥≥ PAGE 54-55
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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.
HAWKESBURY INSTITUTE FOR THE Our research doesn’t just happen in the
ENVIRONMENT lab. We work with regional, national and
international partners to deliver research
≥ HAWKESBURY CAMPUS
that has a positive impact on the economic,
Investigating the impact of climate change on social and environmental wellbeing of our
native trees and forests. communities.
westernsydney.edu.au/hie
Responding to the challenges faced by the
communities we serve, our research work is
WORLD CLASS
INSTITUTE FOR CULTURE AND focused on four key themes:
SOCIETY
RESEARCH* ≥ PARRAMATTA CAMPUS
Research to meet the challenges of our
Urban Living and Society
Our research in this area seeks to understand
and guide change in the economy, our society
changing social landscape.
85% of our research is ‘world standard or above’ * and the culture we live in. Our research work
westernsydney.edu.au/ics
shows how the places we live, the work we
*Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2019
do, the way we describe ourselves and the
evaluation.
MARCS INSTITUTE FOR BRAIN, relationships we form interrelate.
BEHAVIOUR AND DEVELOPMENT
Health and Wellbeing
≥ BANKSTOWN CAMPUS
We take an integrated approach to health
research, based on the assumption that the
Dedicated to understanding the scientific basis
environments in which we live, the cultural
of human communication.
background from which we come and the
westernsydney.edu.au/marcs
work we do all affect our physical and mental
health. Our research explores how health
AUSTRALIA-CHINA INSTITUTE FOR initiatives can prevent disease and illness,
ARTS AND CULTURE encourage healthy lifestyles in individuals and
≥ PARRAMATTA CAMPUS communities, and reduce the cost and impact
of illness.
Forging a greater understanding of Chinese
culture, relationships with Chinese universities Education: Access, Equity, Pathways and
and supporting students studying Chinese Aspirational Change
language and culture. We draw on the diversity of Western Sydney
westernsydney.edu.au/aciac to underpin research that explores education
access on a global scale. This research theme
NICM HEALTH RESEARCH respects the economic, social and cultural
INSTITUTE aspirations of the individuals and communities
we support. We are committed to realising the
≥ CAMPBELLTOWN, WESTMEAD CAMPUSES opportunities offered by new pedagogies and
Australia’s leader in integrative and transformational technologies for all of our
complementary medicine research and policy. students.
westernsydney.edu.au/nicm
Environmental Sustainability
We are in the midst of unprecedented global
TRANSLATIONAL HEALTH environmental changes affecting the world.
RESEARCH INSTITUTE These are creating new challenges that
≥ CAMPBELLTOWN CAMPUS range from contested land use, to urban
and agricultural climate change adaptation,
Focusing on the integration and translation
to biodiversity conservation and new
of research into best practice and policy,
interdisciplinary ways of engaging with
based on government health priorities and
socioecological dynamics. Our research
community needs.
takes a practical and collaborative approach
westernsydney.edu.au/thri
to solving these challenges by focusing on
maintaining and managing the diversity of
urban ecologies, and agricultural and natural
systems.
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GRAD Unlimited learning
possibilities beyond your
undergraduate degree.
We live in a fast-paced and ever-changing
world. That’s why Western Sydney University
consults with business and industry to
develop postgraduate programs that respond
to the challenges of a global workplace – with
a focus on practical skills, critical thinking and
professional accreditation so you graduate
with marketable qualifications. We also offer
you flexible study options, with variable entry
and exit points, to suit your work and life
commitments.
Why not attend one of our Postgraduate
information sessions to learn about our
career-enhancing programs?
For more information on
Postgraduate studies and courses, visit
westernsydney.edu.au/postgraduate
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Aaron Warburton
EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
“Studying at Western Sydney enabled
me to meet like-minded individuals
with a background of skillsets, some
quite broad, some CEOs, some genral
managers.”
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LIFE ON
CAMPUS
One of the best things about life on campus is there’s always OUT AND ABOUT
Western Sydney University has developed a
something happening. From table tennis comps, outdoor chess,
program of activities and adventures open to
sports and Unigames, to one of many social events organised all students. The Out & About trip list includes
by the University or student clubs, you’re bound to find something one bushwalk each month, overnight camps
that’s right for you. and regular adrenalin experiences. Being run
and coordinated wholly by Campus Life staff
All of our Campus Life Officers (CLOs) work UNIVERSITY SPORT means that Out & About trips and adventures
tirelessly to ensure there’s always something Western Sydney University is actively involved are catered directly to the needs and wants
going on at your campus. The CLOs are in providing opportunities for students in of our students. All trip leaders hold a current
behind most things that happen on campus all forms of sport. From social lunchtime Senior First Aid certificate, work in pairs and
including pop-ups, social events and free Quidditch or Dodgeball, to supporting our follow strict safety guidelines and detailed
breakfasts. elite athletes to succeed both on and off risk assessments to make your experience a
the field. Western Sydney University is the memorable one for the right reasons.
STUDENT CENTRAL best place to get involved in sport clubs,
Student Central is the first point of contact for Elite Athlete programs, representative sport ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
any question you have. We can give advice such as University Games, Inter-varsity Living on campus offers great opportunities
about enrolment and fees, help with forms tournaments and social sport. to make new friends and experience all
and e-forms, and have a range of information that university life has to offer. The
brochures. To find out more, just call the LIBRARY University offers a wide range of high-
Student Central Infoline on 1300 668 370. The Library is for you - on campus and on the quality, affordable accommodation options.
go. We offer students access to six libraries You will have a choice of catered and self-
WS ORGSYNC across campuses which include 24-hour study catered rooms on most campuses. Find
Stay informed, get involved. Be a part of the hall access with quiet, silent and group study out more about accommodation by visiting
online OrgSync Community, find exciting spaces as well as bookable study rooms. You westernsydney.edu.au/village
events and take ownership of your student can also enjoy access to over seventy million
experience. Discover exciting Campus Life digital resources anytime and anywhere FOOD
events, Clubs, sports, student representation with access to material for both study and Western Sydney University boasts a
opportunities and much more. You can even recreation. We have close to a million items number of food outlets on each campus
check out where free brekkies are on campus, you can borrow and over 700,000 e-books including Subway, Oliver Brown, Jamaica
browse Clubs you’d like to join or even see the to download instantly. Online and face-to- Blue and Piccolo Me. For a full list of food
calendar of events and plan your week ahead. face study assistance is also available. From outlet trading hours and locations visit
computers, free digital newspapers and westernsydney.edu.au/campuses
magazines, printing services and device
charging stations, to laptops for loan and
sleep pods, you will find it all at the Library.
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GET INVOLVED AND HAVE FUN WESTERN CAREERHUB GYMS AND FITNESS
As a Western Sydney University student Western Sydney University offers gyms
Student Representation and Participation
we can help you plan your career, provide and fitness facilities on most campuses.
If you want to be a voice for your peers at the
feedback on your resume, help with your job Facilities include large, bright and spacious
University, join the Student Representative
hunt and prepare for interviews. We offer: air-conditioned premises. Approachable
Council: orgsync.com/81000
≥≥ career and resume advice – face-to-face, experienced staff deliver exceptional personal
OR training programs, conduct health tests, offer
over the phone and online consultations
Why not join or set up your own club or ≥≥ resources – a repository of self-paced, self- nutritional guidance and give you appropriate
society: orgsync.com/80999 help material that suits your busy life support throughout your fitness and lifestyle
≥≥ jobs – on and off-campus jobs, international journey. Visit gym.westernsydney.edu.au for
There’s always something happening on more information.
internships and volunteer opportunities
campus, including free breakfasts! Checkout
≥≥ workshops – build your practical job-
what’s on by visiting: westernsydney.edu.au/
seeking skills
campuslife/campus_life
≥≥ career expos and events – meet your future
employers and industry peers
Lead Engage Aspire Develop (LEAD) ≥≥ tailored information for our
is a SSAF funded leadership program helping international students. Visit
you build confidence, communication and westernsydney.edu.au/careers
leadership skills. This flexible program
includes interactive workshops, conference
attendance and much more. Whether you
want to open your own company later,
become a pro at negotiations or give back
to the community you can develop core
leadership skills with LEAD.
westernsydney.edu.au/lead
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