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INTERNATIONAL PATHWAYS STUDENT GUIDE 2021                                                                                                                                                                    INTERNATIONAL PATHWAYS STUDENT GUIDE 2021

WE BELIEVE IN A WORLD OF
UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITY,
WHERE THE POTENTIAL FOR
SUCCESS IS UNLIMITED FOR
THOSE WITH DRIVE, TALENT,
CONFIDENCE AND AMBITION.
SUCCESS STARTS HERE.

                                                                                                                                                                MESSAGE FROM THE
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WELCOME TO WESTERN
SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
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                                  THE STUDENT
                                  COMMUNITY
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                                                COST OF
                                                LIVING GUIDE
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                                                                             APPLYING FOR A
                                                                             STUDENT VISA
                                                                                                                                                                VICE-CHANCELLOR

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                                                                                                                                                                Western Sydney University is a world-class university with
                                                                                                                                                                international reach and a reputation for academic excellence
                                                                                                                                                                and impact-driven research. Located in the fastest growing
                                                                                                                                                                and most dynamic region of the country, the University is
WELCOME TO WESTERN                CAMPUS LIFE   COURSE                       HOW TO ENROL
                                                                                                                                                                ideally placed to provide students with a global perspective
SYDNEY UNIVERSITY                               OVERVIEWS                                                                                                       and opportunities for future success.

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INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

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                                                                                                                                                                In 2019, the University was ranked in the top two per

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                                                                                                                                                                cent of universities worldwide by the prestigious Times
                                                                                                                                                                Higher Education World University Rankings. Our strong
                                                                                                                                                                international profile and research standing is complemented
                                  LIVING IN                                                                                                                     by our commitment to providing our students with
                                                                             ENGLISH LANGUAGE
                                  SYDNEY        DETAILED COURSE
                                                                             PROGRAMS
                                                                                                                                                                technology-enhanced learning and teaching experiences.
RANKINGS                                        INFORMATION                                                                                                     New study options, pathway programs and support services

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                                                                                                                                                                ensure our students have access to a broad range of high-

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                                                                                                                                                                quality undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities.

                                                                                                                                                                As we become a more integral part of Western Sydney
                                                                                                                                                                and the global community, we continue to focus on
                                  LIVING IN                                                                                                                     changing lives through excellence in research, teaching
                                                                             CONTACT DETAILS
GRADUATE OUTCOMES                 PARRAMATTA    HOW TO APPLY                                                                                                    and scholarship. Working closely with our community, we
                                                                                                                                                                remain committed to helping unlock the potential of our
                                                                                                                                                                students as future change-makers and leaders.

                                                                                                                                                                Your choice of university is an important decision.
                                                                                                                                                                We believe that success is fuelled by a strong desire and
                                                                                                                                                                ambition. If you have the drive and determination to
                                                                                                                                                                succeed, then Western Sydney University offers you an
                                                                                                                                                                unlimited world of potential. I look forward to celebrating
                                                                                                                                                                your future accomplishments as a graduate of Western
                                                                                                                                                                Sydney University.

UNLIMITED.
                                                                                                                                                                Professor Barney Glover AO
                                                                                                                                                                Vice-Chancellor and President

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                                                                                                                                                 Hemanto Paul - Bangladesh
                                                                                                                                                 GRADUATE STUDENT DIPLOMA IN
                                                                                                                                                 INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS
                                                                                                                                                 TECHNOLOGY

                                                                                                                                                 ‘‘I originally began studying in
                                                                                                                                                  Bangladesh but after meeting
                                                                                                                                                  someone from Western Sydney
                                            MESSAGE FROM THE                                                                                      University International College
                                                                                                                                                  I decided it would be better to
                                            COLLEGE DIRECTOR                                                                                      study here. It’s been a wonderful
                                                                                                                                                  experience for me. If I don’t
                                            AND PRINCIPAL                                                                                         understand a topic or assignment
                                                                                                                                                  I can email my teacher.
                                                                                                                                                 I plan to go on to Western Sydney
                                                                                                                                                 University to achieve my Degree
                                            Congratulations on taking the next step in your                                                      and then I would love to work
                                            future, and joining us at Western Sydney University                                                  as a database administrator in
                                            International College.                                                                               the IT sector.”
                                            As a student at our College, you are already a part of our
                                            Western Sydney University community and will enjoy a
                                            range of benefits including personalised attention from
                                            our highly-skilled academic team, a multicultural
                                            student cohort, and social events on and off campus.

                                            Successful completion of our Foundation Studies or
                                            Diploma programs offers entry into a corresponding
                                            Western Sydney University degree program, and prepares
                                            you for success in your undergraduate studies.

                                            Western Sydney University International College is
                                            conveniently located in the heart of the Parramatta
                                            Central Business District, and hub for the thriving
                                            Greater Western Sydney region providing our students
                                            with a multitude of opportunities including part-time
                                            work, recreation activities and cultural experiences.

                                            We look forward to seeing you at the International
                                            College in 2021!

                                            Dr Jason McGovern
                                            College Director and Principal

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                       TOP 2%                                                                                                                                                                   WORLDWIDE                                               WORLD CLASS
               OF UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE                                                                   YOUNG UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD                                          UNITED NATIONS’ SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                RESEARCH
         Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2019–2020.                                Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2020.                                   Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020.         Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2018.

A QUICK GLANCE
                                            A PERFECT SCORE
                                        FOR TEACHING, EMPLOYABILITY, INTERNATIONALISATION,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 $25M
                                                                                                                                                                                                              IN SCHOLARSHIPS,
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           CAMPUSES
                                             FACILITIES, INNOVATION AND INCLUSIVENESS                                                                                                                        GRANTS AND PRIZES

                                                                    QS Top Universities: QS Stars Ratings 2020.

                                                                                                                                 OVER
                                                                                                                                 60%

                        49,500  STUDENTS
                                                                                                                  ARE FIRST IN THEIR FAMILY
                                                                                                                   TO ATTEND UNIVERSITY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   270+
                                                                                                                                                                                                              CLUBS & SOCIETIES
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        400+
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE DESTINATIONS

                                As at January 2020.

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                                                                                              GRADUATE
                                                                                              OUTCOMES
                                                                                              As a graduate of Western Sydney             ≥ GRADUATE JOB-READY                          ≥	DIGITAL LITERACY
                                                                                              University, you will enjoy many                e work with community, business
                                                                                                                                            W                                           	
                                                                                                                                                                                         Acquire the knowledge, skills and
                                                                                              benefits of a world-class university.         partners and industry leaders to develop     behaviours for the usage and comprehension
                                                                                              The unique combination of                     course content that meets the needs of       of information in the digital age.
                                                                                                                                            employers and jobs of the future.
                                                                                              academic excellence, global
                                                                                              opportunities, desire and                                                                 ≥	TEAMWORK
                                                                                              ambition will ensure you are                ≥	DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC                        	
                                                                                                                                                                                         Build trust and foster creativity and learning
                                                                                              on the path for career success.               KNOWLEDGE AND                                through working with fellow students and
                                                                                                                                            CAPABILITIES                                 teachers in a collaborative environment.
                                                                                                                                             ou will leave the University with the
                                                                                                                                            Y
                                                                                                                                            necessary information and skills that
                                                                                                                                            ensure you gain entry into your chosen
                                                                                                                                            field, whether that be locally or abroad.

                                                                                                                                          ≥	COMMUNICATION SKILLS
                                                                                                                                             evelop effective communication skills
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                                                                                                                                            that will ensure you succeed in the
                                                                                                                                            modern workplace.

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THE STUDENT                                                                                                                                                  CAMPUS LIFE
COMMUNITY
It can be tough coming to a new                   ACADEMIC DROP-IN                                   RELIGIOUS VENUES                                        WELFARE SERVICES                                     HOMESTAY                                           You will need to buy OSHC before you come
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     to Australia, to cover you from the day you
country where you may not know                    Location: Level 4, 100 George Street               Prayer and multifaith rooms are available               Speak with Student Welfare Officers for a            A homestay involves staying in either a single
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     arrive. It is a student visa condition that all
anyone or speak the language.                     Drop-in times: appointments can be made            at the Parramatta City campus, 169                      deeper understanding of Western Sydney               or shared room at the home of an Australian
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     students maintain OSHC throughout their
At Western Sydney University                      with the academic team via Student Services.       Macquarie Street.                                       University International College policies and        family. It is a great opportunity for you to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     stay in Australia.
                                                                                                                                                             procedures like special consideration, review        immerse yourself in the English language
International College, we’re                                                                         These multifaith facilities are founded on              of grades, withdrawal without academic               and Australian culture, either for the duration
dedicated to your success. We                     BOOKSHOP                                           the spiritual places of the Darug People, the           penalty, appeal against exclusion and                of your study, or while you find your
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Be aware that while OSHC represents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     excellent value in health insurance, it does
offer a range of student support                  The materials required for each unit are           traditional caretakers of this region. They are         conditional enrolment.                               own accommodation.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     not cover every medical circumstance or cost.
services to ensure you get the                    listed in the Unit Learning Guide, available       available for all who hold to a faith tradition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     You should note the exclusions given in the
                                                  at the beginning of each term. Students will       as well as those who do not. They offer a safe          The trained officers also provide support            For more information about homestay
education you deserve. Whether                                                                       place to meet, pray, reflect, meditate or simply        for academic, research and/or general                accommodation, click here:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     product description.
                                                  be advised which resources are required to
English is your second language,                  be brought to lectures and tutorial classes        take some time for yourself.                            misconduct hearings, financial hardship, and         westernsydney.edu.au/international/                For more information, please visit:
adjusting to life in Australia is                 to obtain maximum benefit from the class                                                                   other matters such as accommodation, sexual          home/prepare_to_arrive/pre-departure/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     homeaffairs.gov.au
challenging, or you face academic                 activities conducted.                              There are multifaith libraries to browse,               health and welfare related concerns.                 accommodation
                                                                                                     chaplains to chat with, groups to connect with
or personal obstacles, our                                                                           and religious festivals to celebrate. Multifaith                                                                                                                or the website of Allianz
committed team is here to help.                   SAFETY AND SECURITY
                                                                                                     facilities are places where your inner life is
                                                                                                                                                             ACADEMIC SUPPORT CLASSES                             WORKING IN AUSTRALIA                               (our preferred provider):
                                                  Parramatta is a generally safe city to live in.    respected and honoured.                                 You can attend regular workshops designed            As an international student, you may work          oshcallianzassistance.com.au
STUDENT SERVICES                                  However, as with anywhere, the following                                                                   to improve overall academic performance.             up to 40 hours per fortnight during each
                                                  safety steps should be taken:                                                                              With classes on essay writing, referencing,          study session and unlimited hours when your
If you need more information about your                                                              LIBRARY FACILITIES                                                                                                                                              UNDER 18 STUDENTS
                                                                                                                                                             skim-reading, literacy skills and more, a few        course is not in session. Permission to work is
enrolment, choosing a timetable, or where                                                            Western Sydney University International                                                                                                                         At the International College, we have special
                                                  ≥ always inform another person when going                                                                  workshops could be the difference between            automatically included in your student visa.
your classes are, our Student Services team                                                          College students have access to library                                                                                                                         structures in place to protect the welfare of
                                                    out, including information on destination,                                                               a credit and a high-distinction.                     Although you are able to work, you cannot
can assist you. The friendly team can answer                                                         facilities at the Parramatta South campus.                                                                                                                      students who are under 18 years of age. These
                                                    people to be met and expected time of return                                                                                                                  rely on that income to fund your tuition fees
your questions on any matter.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        are in addition to our commitment to caring
                                                  ≥ travelling alone at night should be avoided                                                              CAREER SERVICES & WORKSHOPS                          or living costs for the duration of your stay in
                                                                                                     ACADEMIC AND COURSE ADVICE                                                                                                                                      for every International College student though
                                                  ≥ never leave personal belongings unattended                                                                                                                    Australia. Many international students choose
COMMUNICATION                                                                                                                                                Access a wide range of career services and                                                              our welfare and counselling, pastoral care and
                                                                                                     Whether you’re after academic course advice                                                                  to work part-time during their studies, but
                                                  ≥ always carry either a mobile phone, change                                                               workshops to develop your career path. With                                                             academic support services.
The primary means of communication                                                                   or general assistance, we provide you with                                                                   it is unrealistic to expect that you will find
                                                    for a pay phone or a phone card                                                                          classes on CV writing, interview skills and
between students and the International                                                               support outside the classroom.                                                                               part-time work as soon as you begin looking
                                                                                                                                                             more, we can set you up with the tools to                                                               These structures ensure that accommodation
College, other than face-to-face, is the          ≥ take note of any security guidelines                                                                                                                          for it. You will first need to become familiar
                                                                                                                                                             land your first job out of University.                                                                  for our younger students are age and
student portal, through which students can:         provided by the university/college                                                                                                                            with the city and the areas where part-time
                                                                                                     STUDENT COUNSELLORS                                                                                                                                             culturally appropriate, that the student’s
                                                  ≥ avoid giving personal information to strangers                                                           ACCOMMODATION                                        employment is available. It is also important
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     safety, health and welfare is continually
≥ select units and lecture and tutorial times                                                        If you are experiencing challenging                                                                          to understand your study obligations before
                                                  ≥ lock all doors and windows before going out.                                                             There is a range of accommodation options                                                               monitored and that processes are in place to
  (returning students)                                                                               academic and/or personal circumstances,                                                                      you commit yourself to part-time work.
                                                                                                                                                             nearby to suit your lifestyle and budget, giving                                                        act swiftly and thoroughly should our younger
≥ update contact details                          If faced with a life-threatening emergency, dial   our highly-trained counsellors are available
                                                                                                                                                             you every opportunity to immerse yourself in                                                            students need any support or assistance.
                                                                                                     to help you find solutions and ease                                                                          For more information, please visit:
≥ obtain unit information such as lecture         000 on the telephone. The operator will ask if
                                                                                                     the pressure.                                           a rich and vibrant learning environment.
  notes and assessment details                    fire, police or ambulance services are required                                                                                                                 studyinaustralia.gov.au                            The International College’s Students Under
                                                  before transferring the call.                                                                              With a variety of activities, sporting facilities,                                                      18 Years Policy outlines this structure in more
≥ check results and GPA
                                                                                                     DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES                             indoor and outdoor entertainment, living on          HEALTH COVER                                       detail and complies with both the Education
≥ send and receive messages from lecturers        For security and safety matters, please                                                                                                                                                                            (Overseas Student) Regulations, and the
                                                                                                     If you have a disability, chronic health                campus at Western Sydney University is a             Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is
  or tutors                                       contact campus security on 0414 345 976.                                                                                                                                                                           Department of Border Protection (DIBP)
                                                                                                     condition or short-term injury, we can help             great opportunity to meet a range of people          insurance that provides cover for medical and
≥ receive information from administration staff                                                                                                              from different cultures, make new friends                                                               requirements for ensuring that international
                                                                                                     you reach your full academic potential with                                                                  hospital care which you may need while you
≥ check attendance record                                                                                                                                    and embrace the next phase of your life.                                                                students under the age of 18 are adequately
                                                                                                     our team of professional Disability Advisors.                                                                are in Australia. OSHC will also pay for most
                                                                                                                                                             Visit mystudentvillage.com to find out more                                                             cared for during their studies.
≥ access timetable and examination timetables                                                        We can provide academic note-takers,                                                                         prescription drugs and emergency
                                                                                                     transcription of videos/podcasts, training              about living on campus.                              ambulance transport.
≥ obtain provisional invoices                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Parents of students under 18 are encouraged
                                                                                                     and access to assistive technology and
≥ check student fees account                                                                                                                                 If you want to live nearby but not on                                                                   to maintain contact with the International
                                                                                                     pre-admission advice.                                                                                        If you are an international student studying in
                                                                                                                                                             campus, or you missed the living on campus                                                              College Student Services if they have any
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Australia and have a student visa, you must
Concerns, further information or assistance                                                                                                                  application cut-off date, there are always                                                              questions or concerns.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  purchase an approved OSHC policy from
can be directed to Student Services.                                                                                                                         alternative options around the Western               a registered health insurance company -
                                                                                                                                                             Sydney region.                                       commonly referred to as health funds.

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LIVING IN
SYDNEY

Sydney is one of the world’s truly
great multicultural cities, with a
population representing more than
180 different national backgrounds.
Named as one of the world’s most
popular cities for international
students by QS Top Universities,
Sydney is a great choice if you
are looking to study in a vibrant,
cultural, lively city.
Sydney boasts world-class cultural and
educational institutions, iconic structures
such as the Sydney Opera House and
the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and is the
commercial heart of the nation. It offers
citizens and visitors enchanting parklands
and beaches, world-class shopping facilities
and restaurants, and great late night
bars and clubs.

Sport is a vital part of Sydney life and there
are plenty of teams to support and a variety
of sports to play. It is the oldest city in
Australia and the number one destination
for overseas tourists. The city is also flanked
on three sides by large wilderness areas,
including the World Heritage-listed
Blue Mountains National Park.

For more information about Sydney, see:
visitnsw.com

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Living in Parramatta                                                                                                                         COST OF
                                                                                                                                             LIVING GUIDE

                                                                                                                                             Sydney is a popular - and therefore expensive        You will need to bring enough money with
                                                                                                                                             - city in which to live. As a student visa holder,   you to cover your expenses for the first few
                                                                                                                                             you will be required to have approximately           weeks. International transfers can take some
Parramatta is Sydney’s                                                                                                                       AU$21,041 per person per year for living             time! Foreign currency can be exchanged
second largest Central Business                                                                                                              expenses, as advised by the Australian               for Australian currency at Sydney Airport. If
District and is only 30 minutes                                                                                                              Government. However, the actual cost                 you arrive on Saturday or Sunday, it is best
from Central Railway Station.                                                                                                                depends on your individual lifestyle and you         to exchange your currency at the airport as
                                                                                                                                             should budget for up to AU$25,000 per year           currency exchange offices outside the airport
Parramatta is a vibrant, multi-                                                                                                              per adult. Remember, your living expenses            may be closed until Monday.
cultural district. It has already                                                                                                            are separate from your tuition fees.
become an attractive location for
global organisations, providing                Aerial overlooking the Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta in Western Sydney.
students like yourself with more               Image source: Destination NSW.
                                                                                                                                             INITIAL EXPENSES YOU MAY HAVE TO CONSIDER:
internships and
job opportunities.                                                                                                                           Airport Transfer                                     AU$80 - AU$150

                                                                                                                                             Food, transport and associated expenses              AU$300 - AU$500       For three weeks
PARRAMATTA CLIMATE
                                                                                                                                             Rent advance or rental bond                          AU$300 - AU$900+      Rent for your accommodation in advance. Rental bond if you are
Average temperatures in:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        renting off-campus accommodation
≥ Summer (December – February)
  17-29°C                                                                                                                                    Bedding                                              AU$145 - AU$800       Based on costs if you have not brought it with you, or it is not provided
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        in your accommodation
≥ Autumn (March – May)
  12-23°C                                                                                                                                    Warm clothing                                        AU$50 - AU$150        Especially in winter (June to August) if you are coming from a
≥ Winter (June – August)                                                                                                                                                                                                tropical climate
  6-19°C
                                                                                                                                             Textbooks                                            AU$600+               You can save money by buying second hand books. Check out campus
≥ Spring (September – November)                                                                                                                                                                                         notice boards or go to textbookexchange.com.au
  11-23°C
                                                                                                                                             Mobile (cell) phone                                  AU$100 - AU$200       Varies depending on mobile contract or pre-paid prices
LIVING IN GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY                                                                                                             Phone calls home                                     AU$5 - AU$25          International calling cards (phone cards) to call home are available and
The Greater Western Sydney region is the                                                                                                                                                                                are generally a cheaper way to call home
home of Western Sydney University and
Western Sydney University International
                                                                                                                                             INITIAL EXPENSES YOU MAY HAVE TO CONSIDER:
College. It stretches from Parramatta, the     Friends enjoying a walk by Parramatta River in Western Sydney.
geographical centre of Sydney, to the Blue     Image source: Destination NSW.
                                                                                                                                             Accommodation                                        AU$160 - AU$350       Cost depends on your style of accommodation on- or off-campus.
Mountains on the western edge of the
metropolitan Sydney area.                                                                                                                                                                                               See on-campus accommodation costs: Western Sydney University
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Village mystudentvillage.com/au/westernsydneyuv/
Greater Western Sydney is also a global                                                                                                                                                                                 Off-campus accommodation: a two bedroom apartment in Parramatta
centre for trade, innovation and learning,                                                                                                                                                                              costs about AU$350-AU$450 per week to rent
with the third largest economy in Australia.
Of the top 500 companies in Australia, 150                                                                                                   Electricity, gas, water                              AU$35 - AU$140        For on-campus accommodation, costs are included. Costs varies for
are based in the area, making it the ideal                                                                                                                                                                              off-campus accommodation depending on share arrangements
location for future leaders. Home to more
                                                                                                                                             Phone calls                                          AU$15 - AU$200        Mobile (cellular) phone calls will be more expensive
than one in eleven Australians, Greater
Western Sydney has the most diverse                                                                                                          Food                                                 AU$80 - AU$150        Based on eating at home
multicultural community in the world.
As an international student studying at                                                                                                      Bus and train fares                                  AU$30 - AU$60+        Depends on how far you live from campus and how often you use
the International College, and with half                                                                                                                                                                                public transport
the world’s nations represented in Western
                                                                                                                                             Stationary/photocopying                              AU$15                 The Western Sydney University library has many books and journals
Sydney, you have every chance of feeling
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        available online so this may reduce photocopying costs. You can also
at home in the region.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        purchase stationary at discount department stores
Greater Western Sydney is also home to
the largest urban Indigenous population                                                                                                      Personal items, entertainment etc.                   AU$140+               The total cost of personal items will depend on your lifestyle. Eating
in Australia, which includes the traditional                                                                                                                                                                            out with friends could cost AU$50+
Aboriginal groups – Darug, Gandangara                                                                                                        Weekly expenses, excluding accommodation             AU$330 - AU$635+      The total of your weekly expenses will depend on your lifestyle. On
and Tharawal.                                                                                                                                                                                                           average, you should allow approximately AU$480 per week
                                               Couple enjoying views from Honeymoon Bridge overlooking the Jamison Valley along the
                                               Three Sisters Walking Trail, Katoomba. Image source: Destination NSW.

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                                                                                              UNLIMITED
                                                                                              PATHWAYS
                                                                                              COURSE OVERVIEWS

                                                                                              STUDY MODES                                   ASSESSMENT METHODS
                                                                                              All courses offered by Western Sydney         You will be required to undertake a range
                                                                                              University International College are:         of mandatory assessments for each subject.
                                                                                              ≥ full time                                   The methods of assessment will vary
                                                                                                                                            according to the requirements of each
                                                                                              ≥ face-to-face classes
                                                                                                                                            subject and may include:
                                                                                              ≥ blended learning to integrate theory
                                                                                                                                            ≥ tests
                                                                                                and practice, including technology.
                                                                                                                                            ≥ case studies
                                                                                              At the beginning of each term, you will be    ≥ projects
                                                                                              provided with learning guides for each unit
                                                                                                                                            ≥ essays
                                                                                              that specify the number of hours per week
                                                                                              required for classes and independent study.   ≥ portfolios
                                                                                                                                            ≥ practical demonstrations
                                                                                              Your pathway to university starts with an
                                                                                                                                            ≥ exams
                                                                                              exceptional standard of globally-recognised
                                                                                              courses in both Diploma and Foundation        ≥ reports
                                                                                              Studies programs. Western Sydney University   ≥ presentations
                                                                                              International College directly delivers the   ≥ quizzes
                                                                                              Diploma in Business and ICT, as well as the
                                                                                              Foundation Studies programs. All other        Learning guides for each unit clearly
                                                                                              courses are delivered by Western Sydney       outline the assessments required,
                                                                                              University The College, a wholly owned        due date, weighting and criteria.
                                                                                              entity of Western Sydney University. All
                                                                                              courses are quality assured by Western
                                                                                              Sydney University.

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Foundation Studies                                                                                                                                                 Higher Education
Program Overview                                                                                                                                                   Diploma Overview

Successful completion of a                             WHY CHOOSE FOUNDATION STUDIES                      Foundation Studies Programs are
                                                                                                                                                                   As an official pathways provider                         You can complete a Diploma in just 8
                                                       AT WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY                       available at Western Sydney University
Foundation Studies Program                                                                                                                                         to Western Sydney University,                            months and upon successful completion,
                                                       INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE?                             International College in the following fields:
at Western Sydney University                                                                                                                                       we offer Higher Education
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            gain entry into the second year of the
                                                       ≥ Develop your skills. A Foundation Studies        ≥ Business                                                                                                        corresponding bachelor degree at
International College is your                                                                                                                                      Diploma programs to prepare                              Western Sydney University.
                                                         Program gives you the opportunity to
guaranteed pathway to an                                 cultivate your knowledge-base and
                                                                                                          ≥ Health Science & Nursing
                                                                                                                                                                   you for your chosen degree.
undergraduate degree at                                  hone your skills to ensure you get the
                                                                                                          ≥ Science
                                                                                                                                                                   If you don’t meet the University                         DIPLOMAS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE
Western Sydney University.                               best possible start to your life as an                                                                    entry requirements, or want                              INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE IN THE
                                                         undergraduate student at Western
                                                         Sydney University.
                                                                                                                                                                   to benefit from a supportive                             FOLLOWING FIELDS:

                                                       ≥ Learn with supportive teachers. Our highly
                                                                                                                                                                   environment while you adjust                             ≥ Arts

                                                         qualified team of experienced educators                                                                   to life in Australia, our Diploma                        ≥ Business
                                                         have your best interests in mind, and work                                                                courses will help you achieve your                       ≥ Engineering
                                                         hard to make sure you are comfortable                                                                     tertiary study and career dreams.                        ≥ Information and Communications Technology
                                                         and confident.
                                                       ≥ Experience life as a university student.
                                                         Coming from another country, you’ll get
                                                         a taste of university life at Western
                                                         Sydney University.                                                                                        ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS*
                                                       ≥ Smaller class sizes. At the International
                                                         College, we offer smaller classes, giving you                                                              PROGRAM / DISCIPLINE              IELTS                          TOEFL                 TOEFL                       PEARSON TEST OF
                                                         extra opportunity to get personal, face-to-                                                                                                  (ACADEMIC)                     (PAPER- BASED)        (INTERNET- BASED)           ENGLISH (ACADEMIC)
                                                         face help and support from your teachers.
                                                                                                                                                                    Diploma                            Overall = 6.0                 550                   70                          Overall score of 50 with no
                                                                                                                                                                                                       No bands below 5.5                                  And Writing 20,             communicative skill score less
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Listening and Reading 11,   than 42
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Speaking 16
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS*
                                                                                                                                                                   *Current as at August 2020.
 PROGRAM / DISCIPLINE              IELTS                       TOEFL                      TOEFL                       PEARSON TEST OF
                                   (ACADEMIC)                  (PAPER- BASED)             (INTERNET- BASED)           ENGLISH (ACADEMIC)

 Foundation Studies Program        Overall = 5.5               525 with sufficient        59                           Overall score of 42 with no
                                   No bands below 5.0          sub-scores                 And Writing 17,              communicative skill score less
                                                                                          Listening and Reading 7,     than 40
                                                                                          Speaking 15

 Foundation Studies Program        Overall = 6.0               550 with sufficient        70                           Overall score of 50 with no
 in Health Science & Nursing       No band below 6.0           sub-scores                 And Writing 24,              communication skills less than
                                   and writing 6.5                                        Speaking 18,                 50 AND writing skills 58
                                                                                          Listening and Reading 13

*Current as at August 2020. Subject to review and change.

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Foundation Studies Program
in Business

The Foundation Studies                           ARTICULATION TO WESTERN                        FOR ENTRY TO THE FIRST YEAR OF:                          EXTENDED                                         SQ9054 – BUSINESS SEQUENCE                    FEES
Program in Business is a                         SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
                                                                                                ≥ Bachelor of Arts                                                                                        900107 Introduction to Academic               AU$32,450*
university entry program                         In order to graduate, students must:           ≥ Bachelor of Business (Accounting/                      CRICOS COURSE CODE                               Communication 1                               *Fees indicative for 2021.
designed for international                       ≥ complete all the units within their            Applied Finance/Economics/Hospitality                  0100885                                          900108 Introduction to Academic
                                                   chosen sequence                                Management/Human Resource                                                                               Communication 2
students who have completed                                                                       Management/International Business/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        YOUR CAREER
                                                 ≥ pass Introduction to Academics                                                                                                                         900098 Academic Skills for Business
a minimum of year 11 or its                        Communication 2 with a minimum C grade         Management/Marketing/Property/
                                                                                                                                                         DURATION                                                                                       Foundation Studies Program in Business may
                                                                                                                                                                                                          900114 Introductory Business Mathematics      open the door to a career as a:
equivalent. The course provides                  ≥ achieve a minimum GPA. Please check
                                                                                                  Sports Management)                                     55 Weeks
                                                                                                                                                                                                          900010 Accounting Fundamentals                ≥ Accountant
an academic entry pathway to                       your Letter of Offer for details. Minimum    ≥ Bachelor of Construction Management
                                                                                                                                                         INTAKES                                          900011 Statistics for Academic Purposes       ≥ Marketeer
first year undergraduate study                     IAC 2 with B grade is needed to articulate   ≥ Bachelor of Construction Technology
                                                   to Bachelor of Arts                                                                                                                                    900030 Economics                              ≥ Sports Manager
or its equivalent.                                                                              ≥ Bachelor of Building Design Management                 March / July / October
                                                                                                                                                                                                          900083 Introduction to the Australian         ≥ Hotel Manager
                                                 These criteria are subject to change.                                                                                                                    Legal System
                                                                                                FEES                                                     ARTICULATION TO WESTERN                                                                        ≥ Property Manager
STANDARD                                                                                                                                                 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY                                900051 Computer Literacy
                                                 SQ9054 – BUSINESS SEQUENCE                     AU$21,733*                                                                                                                                              ≥ Human Resources Manager
                                                                                                                                                         In order to graduate, students must:             900056 The Structure of English
CRICOS COURSE CODE                               900107 Introduction to Academic                *Fees indicative for 2021.
                                                                                                                                                         ≥ complete all the units within their            900089 Organisation for Tertiary Study
0100888                                          Communication 1                                                                                                                                                                                         Please visit the International College
                                                                                                                                                           chosen sequence                                900115 Practical Mathematics
                                                 900108 Introduction to Academic                YOUR CAREER                                                                                                                                              website for more information:
                                                                                                                                                         ≥ pass Introduction to Academics                 900091 Studies of Society
DURATION                                         Communication 2                                Foundation Studies Program in Business                                                                                                                   internationalcollege.westernsydney.edu.au
                                                                                                                                                           Communication 2 with a minimum C grade
                                                 900098 Academic Skills for Business            may open the door to a career as a:                                                                       900120 English for International Students 1
37 Weeks                                                                                                                                                 ≥ achieve a minimum GPA. Please check
                                                 900114 Introductory Business Mathematics       ≥ Accountant                                                                                              900121 English for International Students 2
                                                                                                                                                           your Letter of Offer for details. Minimum
INTAKES                                          900010 Accounting Fundamentals                 ≥ Marketeer                                                IAC 2 with B grade is needed to articulate     900023 Business Studies
                                                 900011 Statistics for Academic Purposes        ≥ Sports Manager                                           to Bachelor of Arts.
March / July / October                                                                                                                                                                                    FOR ENTRY TO THE FIRST YEAR OF:
                                                 900030 Economics                               ≥ Hotel Manager
                                                                                                                                                         These criteria are subject to change.            ≥ Bachelor of Arts
Note: Western Sydney University International                                                   ≥ Property Manager
                                                 900083 Introduction to the Australian                                                                                                                    ≥ Bachelor of Business (Accounting/
College delivers Extended Foundation Studies
                                                 Legal System                                   ≥ Human Resources Manager                                Note: Western Sydney University International
Program in Business (CRICOS Course Code                                                                                                                                                                     Applied Finance/Economics/Hospitality
                                                                                                                                                         College delivers Extended Foundation Studies
0100885)and Standard Foundation Studies          900120 English for International Students 1                                                                                                                Management/Human Resource
                                                                                                                                                         Program in Business (CRICOS Course Code
Program in Business (CRICOS Course Code          900121 English for International Students 2                                                                                                                Management/International Business/
                                                                                                                                                         0100885)and Standard Foundation Studies
0100888) under its CRICOS Provider                                                                                                                                                                          Management/Marketing/Property/
                                                 900023 Business Studies                                                                                 Program in Business (CRICOS Course Code
Code 03663C.                                                                                                                                                                                                Sports Management)
                                                                                                                                                         0100888) under its CRICOS Provider
                                                                                                                                                         Code 03663C.                                     ≥ Bachelor of Construction Management
The Standard and Extended Foundation
                                                                                                                                                                                                          ≥ Bachelor of Construction Technology
programs meet the requirements for Foundation
                                                                                                                                                         The Standard and Extended Foundation
Programs which have been registered on                                                                                                                                                                    ≥ Bachelor of Building Design Management
                                                                                                                                                         programs meet the requirements for Foundation
CRICOS for delivery in Australia to overseas
                                                                                                                                                         Programs which have been registered on
students. They provide an academic preparation
                                                                                                                                                         CRICOS for delivery in Australia to overseas
for seeking entry to first year undergraduate
                                                                                                                                                         students. They provide an academic preparation
study or its equivalent.
                                                                                                                                                         for seeking entry to first year undergraduate
                                                                                                                                                         study or its equivalent.

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Foundation Studies Program
in Health Science & Nursing

The Foundation Studies Program                    ARTICULATION INTO WESTERN                     FOR ENTRY TO THE FIRST YEAR OF:                          EXTENDED                                          STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE                    FOR ENTRY TO THE FIRST YEAR OF:
                                                  SYDNEY UNIVERSITY                                                                                                                                        FOLLOWING UNITS:
in Health Science & Nursing is                                                                  ≥ Bachelor of Business                                                                                                                                   ≥ Bachelor of Business
a university entry program                        In order to graduate, students must:          ≥ Bachelor of Nursing                                    CRICOS COURSE CODE                                SQ9056 – HEALTH SCIENCE/                      ≥ Bachelor of Nursing
                                                  ≥ complete all the units within their
designed for international                                                                      ≥ Bachelor of Health Science (Health                     0100886                                           NURSING SEQUENCE                              ≥ Bachelor of Health Science (Health
                                                    chosen sequence                               Promotion, Health Services Management,                                                                                                                   Promotion, Health Services Management,
students who have completed                                                                                                                                                                                900107 Intro to Academic Communication 1
                                                  ≥ some Bachelor courses require a               Therapeutic Recreation, Public Health)                 DURATION                                                                                          Therapeutic Recreation, Public Health)
a minimum of year 11 or its                         minimum grade for Introduction to           ≥ Bachelor of Health Science - HPE
                                                                                                                                                                                                           900108 Intro to Academic Communication 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ≥ Bachelor of Health Science - HPE
equivalent. The course provides                     Academic Communication 2 and
                                                                                                ≥ Bachelor of Health Science (Sports and
                                                                                                                                                         55 Weeks                                          900099 Academic Skills for Health Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ≥ Bachelor of Health Science (Sports and
an academic entry pathway to                        Mathematics for Health Science.
                                                                                                  Exercise Science)
                                                                                                                                                                                                           900106 Health Care Environments
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Exercise Science)
                                                    Please check your Letter of Offer                                                                    INTAKES
first year undergraduate study                      for articulation details.                   ≥ Bachelor of Health Science Health &
                                                                                                                                                                                                           900088 Mathematics for Health Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ≥ Bachelor of Health Science Health &
                                                                                                                                                         March / July / October
or its equivalent. Students                       ≥ Note: In order to progress to the
                                                                                                  Physical Education                                                                                       900090 Science for Health Professionals         Physical Education
complete eighty credit points                       Bachelor of Nursing, a student must
                                                                                                                                                         ARTICULATION INTO WESTERN
                                                                                                                                                                                                           900123 Psychological Foundations of Health
                                                                                                FEES                                                                                                                                                     FEES
over two terms.                                     achieve IELTS overall 7.0 and no band
                                                                                                                                                         SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
                                                                                                                                                                                                           900081 Health Communication
                                                    below 7.0.                                  AU$21,733*                                                                                                 900120 English for International Students 1   AU$32,450*
                                                                                                                                                         In order to graduate, students must:
STANDARD                                          These criteria are subject to change.         *Fees indicative for 2021.
                                                                                                                                                         ≥ complete all the units within their
                                                                                                                                                                                                           900121 English for International Students 2   *Fees indicative for 2021.
                                                                                                                                                           chosen sequence                                 900051 Computer Literacy
CRICOS COURSE CODE                                SQ9056 – HEALTH SCIENCE/                      YOUR CAREER                                                                                                900056 The Structure of English               YOUR CAREER
                                                                                                                                                         ≥ some Bachelor courses require a
                                                  NURSING SEQUENCE                              Foundation Studies Program in Health Science               minimum grade for Introduction to               900089 Organisation for Tertiary Study        Foundation Studies Program in Health Science
0100889
                                                  900107 Intro to Academic Communication 1      & Nursing may open the door to a career as a:              Academic Communication 2 and                                                                  & Nursing may open the door to a career as a:
                                                                                                                                                                                                           900115 Practical Mathematics
                                                                                                ≥ Nurse                                                    Mathematics for Health Science.                                                               ≥ Nurse
DURATION                                          900120 English for International Students 1                                                                                                              900053 Foundations of Science
                                                                                                                                                           Please check your Letter of Offer
                                                  900090 Science for Health Professionals       ≥ Personal Trainer                                                                                                                                       ≥ Personal Trainer
37 Weeks                                                                                                                                                   for articulation details.
                                                  900099 Academic Skills for Health Science     ≥ Physiotherapist                                                                                                                                        ≥ Physiotherapist
                                                                                                                                                         ≥ Note: In order to progress to the
INTAKES                                           900106 Health Care Environments               ≥ Chiropractor                                             Bachelor of Nursing, a student must                                                           ≥ Chiropractor
March / July / October                            900123 Psychological Foundations of Health    ≥ Dietitian                                                achieve IELTS overall 7.0 and no band                                                         ≥ Dietitian
                                                                                                ≥ Aged-care worker                                         below 7.0.                                                                                    ≥ Aged-care worker
                                                  900108 Intro to Academic Communication 2
Western Sydney University International
College delivers Extended Foundation              900121 English for International Students 2                                                            These criteria are subject to change.
Studies Program in Health Science/Nursing         900088 Mathematics for Health Science                                                                                                                                                                   Please visit the International College
(CRICOS Course Code 0100886) and                                                                                                                         Western Sydney University International
                                                  900081 Health Communication                                                                                                                                                                             website for more information:
Standard Foundation Studies Program in                                                                                                                   College delivers Extended Foundation
                                                                                                                                                         Studies Program in Health Science/Nursing                                                        internationalcollege.westernsydney.edu.au
Health Science/Nursing (CRICOS Course Code
0100889) under its CRICOS Provider                                                                                                                       (CRICOS Course Code 0100886) and
Code 03663C.                                                                                                                                             Standard Foundation Studies Program in
                                                                                                                                                         Health Science/Nursing (CRICOS Course Code
The Standard and Extended Foundation                                                                                                                     0100889) under its CRICOS Provider
programs meet the requirements for                                                                                                                       Code 03663C.
Foundation Programs which have been
registered on CRICOS for delivery in Australia                                                                                                           The Standard and Extended Foundation
to overseas students. They provide an                                                                                                                    programs meet the requirements for
academic preparation for seeking entry to first                                                                                                          Foundation Programs which have been
year undergraduate study or its equivalent.                                                                                                              registered on CRICOS for delivery in Australia
                                                                                                                                                         to overseas students. They provide an
                                                                                                                                                         academic preparation for seeking entry to first
                                                                                                                                                         year undergraduate study or its equivalent.

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Foundation Studies Program
in Science

The Foundation Studies Program                   ARTICULATION INTO WESTERN                     FOR ENTRY TO THE FIRST YEAR OF:                          EXTENDED                                         SQ9058 – SCIENCE SEQUENCE                           FEES
                                                 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
in Science is a university                                                                     ≥ Bachelor of Medical Science                                                                             900107 Intro to Academic Communication 1            AU$32,450*
entry program designed for                       In order to graduate, students must:          ≥ Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture and                CRICOS COURSE CODE                               900108 Intro to Academic Communication 2            *Fees indicative for 2021.
                                                 ≥ successfully complete all the units           Food Security
international students who                                                                                                                              0100887                                          900105 Fundamentals of Science
                                                   within their chosen sequence                ≥ Bachelor of Natural Science                                                                                                                                 YOUR CAREER
have completed a minimum                                                                                                                                                                                 900104 Focus on Biology
                                                 ≥ Some Bachelor courses require a               (Environmental Management)                             DURATION
of year 11 or its equivalent.                      minimum grade for Introduction to           ≥ Bachelor of Natural Science (Animal Science)
                                                                                                                                                                                                         900101 Academic Skills for Science                  Foundation Studies Program in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             can open the door to a career as a:
The course provides an                             Academic Communication 2 and
                                                                                               ≥ Bachelor of Science – (Biological Sciences)
                                                                                                                                                        55 Weeks                                         900086 Mathematics 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ≥ Scientists
academic entry pathway                             Mathematics 2. Please check your
                                                                                                 (Chemistry) (Environmental Science)
                                                                                                                                                                                                         900024 Chemistry
                                                   Letter of Offer for articulation details.                                                            INTAKES                                                                                              ≥ Governmental environmentalists
to first year undergraduate                                                                      (Zoology)                                                                                               900079 Foundation Physics 1
                                                                                                                                                        March / July / October                                                                               ≥ Forensics work
study or its equivalent.                         These criteria are subject to change.         ≥ Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)                                                                  900120 English for International Students 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ≥ Patents work
                                                                                               ≥ Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science)                                                              900121 English for International Students 2
                                                                                                                                                        ARTICULATION INTO WESTERN
STANDARD                                         SQ9058 – SCIENCE SEQUENCE                     ≥ Bachelor of Science (Nutrition & Food Sciences)        SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
                                                                                                                                                                                                         900051 Computer Literacy
                                                 900107 Intro to Academic Communication 1      ≥ Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine                                                                          900056 The Structure of English                      Please visit the International College
                                                                                                                                                        In order to graduate, students must:                                                                  website for more information:
CRICOS COURSE CODE                               900108 Intro to Academic Communication 2                                                                                                                900089 Organisation for Tertiary Study
                                                                                                                                                        ≥ complete all the units within their                                                                 internationalcollege.westernsydney.edu.au
0100890                                          900105 Fundamentals of Science                FEES                                                                                                      900115 Practical Mathematics
                                                                                                                                                          chosen sequence
                                                 900104 Focus on Biology                       AU$21,733*                                               ≥ Some Bachelor courses require a                900053 Foundations of Science
DURATION                                         900101 Academic Skills for Science            *Fees indicative for 2021.                                 minimum grade for Introduction to
                                                                                                                                                                                                         FOR ENTRY TO THE FIRST YEAR OF:
37 Weeks                                         900086 Mathematics 2                                                                                     Academic Communication 2 and
                                                                                                                                                          Mathematics 2. Please check your               ≥ Bachelor of Medical Science
                                                 900024 Chemistry                              YOUR CAREER
                                                                                                                                                          Letter of Offer for articulation details.      ≥ Bachelor of Sustainable Agriculture and
INTAKES                                          900079 Foundation Physics 1                   Foundation Studies Program in Science
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Food Security
March / July / October                                                                         can open the door to a career as a:                      These criteria are subject to change.
                                                 900120 English for International Students 1                                                                                                             ≥ Bachelor of Natural Science
                                                                                               ≥ Scientists
Note: Western Sydney University International    900121 English for International Students 2                                                            Note: Western Sydney University International      (Environmental Management)
                                                                                               ≥ Governmental environmentalists
College delivers Extended Foundation Studies                                                                                                            College delivers Extended Foundation Studies     ≥ Bachelor of Natural Science
Program in Science (CRICOS Course Code                                                         ≥ Forensics work                                         Program in Science (CRICOS Course Code             (Animal Science)
0100887) and Standard Foundation Studies                                                       ≥ Patents work                                           0100887) and Standard Foundation Studies         ≥ Bachelor of Science – (Biological Sciences)
Program in Science (CRICOS Course Code                                                                                                                  Program in Science (CRICOS Course Code             (Chemistry) (Environmental Science)
0100890) under its CRICOS Provider                                                                                                                      0100890) under its CRICOS Provider                 (Zoology)
Code 03663C.                                                                                                                                            Code 03663C.
                                                                                                                                                                                                         ≥ Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science)
The Standard and Extended Foundation                                                                                                                    The Standard and Extended Foundation             ≥ Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Science)
programs meet the requirements for Foundation                                                                                                           programs meet the requirements for Foundation    ≥ Bachelor of Science (Nutrition & Food Sciences)
Programs which have been registered on                                                                                                                  Programs which have been registered on
                                                                                                                                                                                                         ≥ Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine
CRICOS for delivery in Australia to overseas                                                                                                            CRICOS for delivery in Australia to overseas
students. They provide an academic preparation                                                                                                          students. They provide an academic preparation
for seeking entry to first year undergraduate                                                                                                           for seeking entry to first year undergraduate
study or its equivalent.                                                                                                                                study or its equivalent.

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Diploma in Arts

                                                                                                                                                                                                         Samip Pandey - Nepal
                                                                                                                                                                                                         GRADUATE STUDENT DIPLOMA
                                                                                                                                                                                                         IN BUSINESS

                                                                                                                                                                                                         ‘“I chose to study at Western
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sydney University International
                                                                                                                                                                                                          College because of the great world
                                                                                                                                                                                                          rankings and its international
                                                                                                                                                                                                          profile. I have found the Business
The Diploma in Arts provides                    TO COMPLETE THE DIPLOMA IN ARTS:                    ARTICULATION TO WESTERN
                                                                                                                                                                                                          teachers to be very friendly and
                                                                                                    SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
a pathway into the Bachelor of                  Students must pass the following                                                                                                                          caring, and they all have great
Arts degree. A qualification in the             preparatory units for which no advanced
                                                                                                    Students who successfully complete                                                                    real-world experience which is
                                                standing will be granted in the University                                                                                                                so important.
Arts can cover a broad range of                 degree program:
                                                                                                    this course will articulate into the second
                                                                                                    year of the Bachelor degree at Western
humanities subjects from writing                700056 Academic English                             Sydney University.                                                                                   I’d really like to combine my
and literature, to studies of other             700211 Academic Skills for Arts                                                                                                                          passion for accounting and law,
cultures, religions and languages.              700192 Texts and Communication                      ENTRY TO THE SECOND YEAR OF THE                                                                      and one day be an accountant
It can also enable you to access                                                                    CORRESPONDING BACHELOR DEGREE                                                                        in a law firm.”
                                                Students must pass the following units:
a pathway to Teaching and                                                                           ≥ Bachelor of Arts
                                                700292 Culture, Language, Diversity
studies in Psychology, with up                                                                      ≥ Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting & Translation)
                                                700291 Foundations of Academic English
to one year equivalent advanced                                                                     ≥ Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary)
                                                700294 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
standing. Furthermore, this                                                                         ≥ Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
                                                700293 Thinking Critically about Texts                Teaching Secondary)
course offers a foundation unit in              and Society
                                                                                                    ≥ Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
Academic English that provides                  700288 Introduction to Literary Studies               Teaching Bith-5/Birth-12)
an additional skills base for
tertiary level study.                           For Pathway to Arts, Teaching Secondary,            FEES
                                                Interpreting and Translation students must
                                                                                                    AU$26,836*
                                                also pass the following units:
THREE TERMS                                     700299 When Worlds Collide: European
                                                                                                    *Fees indicative for 2021.
                                                Empires and the World c 1600-1950
CRICOS COURSE CODE                                                                                  YOUR CAREER
                                                700135 Everyday Life
078256J                                                                                             As an Arts graduate, you can look forward to
                                                and ONE of the following two units:
                                                                                                    careers including:
                                                700268 Introduction to International Relations
DURATION                                                                                            ≥ Teacher
                                                700137 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships
52 Weeks                                                                                            ≥ Enterprise Leadership
                                                For Pathway to Teaching Primary, students           ≥ Writing
INTAKES                                         must also pass the following units:                 ≥ Artistic Direction
                                                700299 When Worlds Collide: European                ≥ Political Advisory
March / July / October
                                                Empires and the World c 1600-1950
                                                                                                    ≥ Digital Communications
Note: The Diploma in Arts is a Western Sydney   700135 Everyday Life
                                                                                                    ≥ Social Research and Policy
University (CRICOS Code 00917K) course and      700137 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships
is delivered by Western Sydney University                                                           Students may apply for exemptions for
The College (CRICOS Code 20851G), a wholly      For Pathway to Birth-5/Birth-12, students           prior learning, which includes formal study
owned entity of Western Sydney University.      must also pass the following units:                 undertaken in recognised institutions in
For this course, students are enrolled at       700289 Contemporary Childhoods                      Australia and overseas.
Western Sydney University and subject to
Western Sydney University policies.             700273 The Developing Child
                                                700137 Mathematical Patterns
                                                                                                     Please visit the International College
                                                & Relationships
                                                                                                     website for more information:
                                                                                                     internationalcollege.westernsydney.edu.au

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Diploma in Business

The Diploma in Business is an                   CORE STRUCTURE                                   ENTRY TO THE SECOND YEAR OF THE                          THREE TERMS                                     CORE STRUCTURE                               ARTICULATION TO WESTERN
                                                                                                 CORRESPONDING BACHELOR DEGREE                                                                                                                         SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
extensive pathway program                       Students must pass the following Core                                                                                                                     Students must pass the following
which provides guaranteed entry                 University level units:                          ≥ Bachelor of Business                                   CRICOS COURSE CODE                              Preparatory units for which no advanced      Students who successfully complete this
                                                                                                                                                                                                          standing will be granted in the University
into the second year of a Western               700251 Enterprise Innovation and Markets                                                                  096800G
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       course will articulate into second year of the
                                                                                                                                                                                                          degree program:                              relevant Bachelor degree at Western
Sydney University Bachelor of                   700254 Enterprise Law                            FEES
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Sydney University.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          700248 Academic Skills for Business
Business undergraduate degree.                  700252 Enterprise Leadership                     AU$20,717*                                               DURATION
                                                                                                                                                                                                          700046 Accounting Fundamentals
This program will prepare you                   700253 Financing Enterprises                     *Fees indicative for 2021.                               48 Weeks                                                                                     ENTRY TO THE SECOND YEAR OF THE
for tertiary studies through                    700007 Statistics for Business
                                                                                                                                                                                                          700261 Corporate Social Responsibility,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       CORRESPONDING BACHELOR DEGREE
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sustainability and Ethics
a range of tertiary level skills                                                                 YOUR CAREER                                              INTAKES                                                                                      ≥ Bachelor of Business
                                                                                                                                                                                                          700216 Introduction to the Australian
embedded in all subjects of study.              Students must complete one unit from
                                                                                                 As a Business graduate, you can look                     March / July / October                          Legal System
                                                the following units:
A recognised Higher Education                                                                    forward to career opportunities including:                                                                                                            FEES
                                                700274 Accounting in Context                                                                                                                              700045 Statistics for Academic Purposes
Diploma qualification is awarded                                                                 ≥ Accountant                                             Note: Western Sydney University International
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       AU$29,886*
upon completion, which can be                   700001 Marketing Principles
                                                                                                 ≥ Marketeer
                                                                                                                                                          College delivers Diploma in Business (CRICOS
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Students must pass the following Core
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       *Fees indicative for 2021.
                                                                                                                                                          Course Code 096800G), Diploma in Business
used to pursue entry level                      Students must also pass the non-award unit:      ≥ Sports Manager                                         2-Term Accelerated (CRICOS Course Code
                                                                                                                                                                                                          University level units:
career opportunities.                           700247 Tertiary Study Skills in Business         ≥ Hotel Manager                                          097252M), under its CRICOS Provider             700251 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       YOUR CAREER
                                                                                                 ≥ Property Manager                                       Code 03663C.                                    700254 Enterprise Law
                                                This unit does not count for credit towards                                                                                                                                                            As a Business graduate, you can look forward
TWO TERMS                                       the Diploma.                                     ≥ Human Resources Manager                                                                                700252 Enterprise Leadership                 to career opportunities including:
                                                                                                                                                                                                          700253 Financing Enterprises                 ≥ Accountant
CRICOS COURSE CODE                              Students must complete two units from            Students may apply for exemptions for
                                                                                                                                                                                                          700007 Statistics for Business               ≥ Marketeer
                                                the following units:                             prior learning, which includes formal study
097252M                                                                                          undertaken in recognised institutions in                                                                                                              ≥ Sports Manager
                                                700027 Consumer Behaviour                                                                                                                                 Students must complete one unit from
                                                                                                 Australia and overseas.                                                                                  the following units:                         ≥ Hotel Manager
                                                700029 Financial Accounting Applications
DURATION
                                                700250 Financial Institutions and Markets                                                                                                                 700274 Accounting in Context                 ≥ Property Manager
34 Weeks (Accelerated)
                                                700030 Managing People at Work                                                                                                                            700001 Marketing Principles                  ≥ Human Resources Manager

INTAKES                                                                                                                                                                                                   Students must complete two units from        Students may apply for exemptions for
                                                ARTICULATION TO WESTERN
March / July / October                                                                                                                                                                                    the following units:                         prior learning, which includes formal study
                                                SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
                                                                                                                                                                                                          700027 Consumer Behaviour                    undertaken in recognised institutions in
Note: Western Sydney University International   Students who successfully complete this                                                                                                                                                                Australia and overseas.
                                                                                                                                                                                                          700029 Financial Accounting Applications
College delivers Diploma in Business (CRICOS    course will articulate into second year of the
Course Code 096800G), Diploma in Business       relevant Bachelor degree at Western                                                                                                                       700250 Financial Institutions and Markets
                                                Sydney University.                                                                                                                                                                                      Please visit the International College
2-Term Accelerated (CRICOS Course Code                                                                                                                                                                    700030 Managing People at Work
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        website for more information:
097252M), under its CRICOS Provider
Code 03663C.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            internationalcollege.westernsydney.edu.au

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Diploma in Engineering

The Diploma in Engineering                       CORE STRUCTURE                                ENTRY TO THE SECOND YEAR OF THE                          THREE TERMS                                      CORE STRUCTURE                                ENTRY TO THE SECOND YEAR OF THE
                                                                                               CORRESPONDING BACHELOR DEGREE                                                                                                                           CORRESPONDING BACHELOR DEGREE
is designed to engage and                        Students must pass the following units:                                                                                                                 Students must pass the following units:
prepare you for tertiary study                   700100 Mathematics for                        ≥ Bachelor of Engineering                                CRICOS COURSE CODE                               700100 Mathematics for                        ≥ Bachelor of Engineering
in Engineering/Engineering                       Engineers Preliminary                         ≥ Bachelor of Engineering Science (Civil/                063562M                                          Engineers Preliminary                         ≥ Bachelor of Engineering Science (Civil/
Science, including addressing                    700019 Mathematics for Engineers 1              Construction/ Electrical/ Mechanical/                                                                   700019 Mathematics for Engineers 1              Construction/ Electrical/ Mechanical/
                                                                                                 Robotics and Mechatronics)                                                                                                                              Robotics and Mechatronics)
any perceived deficiencies in                    700024 Electrical Fundamentals                                                                         DURATION                                         700024 Electrical Fundamentals
mathematical and physics                         700018 Engineering Computing
                                                                                               FEES                                                     52 Weeks                                         700018 Engineering Computing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       FEES
knowledge and skills. The                        700023 Fundamentals of Mechanics                                                                                                                        700023 Fundamentals of Mechanics
                                                                                               AU$27,442*                                                                                                                                              AU$34,300*
Diploma presents you with                        700152 Engineering Materials                                                                           INTAKES                                          700152 Engineering Materials
units from the first year of the                 700148 Introduction to Engineering Practice
                                                                                               *Fees indicative for 2021.
                                                                                                                                                        March / July / October                           700148 Introduction to Engineering Practice
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       *Fees indicative for 2021.
Bachelor of Engineering and                      700151 Engineering Physics                                                                                                                              700151 Engineering Physics
                                                                                               YOUR CAREER                                                                                                                                             YOUR CAREER
Bachelor of Engineering                                                                                                                                 Note: The Diploma in Engineering is a
Science degrees.                                 Students must also pass the non-award unit    As an Engineering graduate, you can look                 Western Sydney University (CRICOS Code           Students must pass the following              As an Engineering graduate, you can look
                                                                                               forward to career opportunities including:               00917K) course and is delivered by Western       Foundation level units for which no           forward to career opportunities including:
                                                 700169 Tertiary Study Skills in Engineering
                                                                                                                                                        Sydney University The College (CRICOS Code       advanced standing will be granted in
                                                                                               ≥ Construction engineering                                                                                                                              ≥ Construction engineering
TWO TERMS                                        This unit does not count for credit towards                                                            20851G), a wholly owned entity of Western        the University degree program:
                                                 the Diploma.                                  ≥ Structural design                                      Sydney University. For this course, students                                                   ≥ Structural design
                                                                                                                                                                                                         700146 Mathematics 2
CRICOS COURSE CODE                                                                             ≥ Project management                                     are enrolled at Western Sydney University and                                                  ≥ Project management
                                                 ARTICULATION TO WESTERN                                                                                subject to Western Sydney University policies.   700145 Foundation Physics 2
068985C                                                                                        ≥ Telecommunications                                                                                                                                    ≥ Telecommunications
                                                 SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
                                                                                               ≥ Energy generation and conservation                                                                                                                    ≥ Energy generation and conservation
                                                                                                                                                                                                         Students must also pass the non-award unit
DURATION                                         Students who successfully complete this       ≥ Road design, construction                                                                                                                             ≥ Road design, construction
                                                 course will articulate into the second year                                                                                                             700169 Tertiary Study Skills in Engineering
                                                                                                 and management                                                                                                                                          and management
35 Weeks (Fast Track)                            of the relevant Bachelor degree at                                                                                                                      This unit does not count for credit towards
                                                 Western Sydney University.                    Students may apply for exemptions for                                                                     the Diploma.                                  Students may apply for exemptions for
INTAKES                                                                                        prior learning, which includes formal study                                                                                                             prior learning, which includes formal study
March / July / October                                                                         undertaken in recognised institutions in                                                                  ARTICULATION TO WESTERN                       undertaken in recognised institutions in
                                                                                               Australia and overseas.                                                                                   SYDNEY UNIVERSITY                             Australia and overseas.
Note: The Diploma in Engineering is a                                                                                                                                                                    Students who successfully complete this
Western Sydney University (CRICOS Code                                                                                                                                                                   course will articulate into the second year    Please visit the International College
00917K) course and is delivered by Western                                                                                                                                                               of the relevant Bachelor degree at             website for more information:
Sydney University The College (CRICOS Code                                                                                                                                                               Western Sydney University.
20851G), a wholly owned entity of Western                                                                                                                                                                                                               internationalcollege.westernsydney.edu.au
Sydney University. For this course, students
are enrolled at Western Sydney University and
subject to Western Sydney University policies.

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Diploma in Information and
Communications Technology

This program is designed to                     CORE STRUCTURE                                ENTRY TO THE SECOND YEAR OF THE                          THREE TERMS                                     CORE STRUCTURE                                 ENTRY TO THE SECOND YEAR OF THE
                                                                                              CORRESPONDING BACHELOR DEGREE                                                                                                                           CORRESPONDING BACHELOR DEGREE
provide you with the key skills                 Students must pass the following units:                                                                                                                Students must pass the following units:
you need to succeed in your                     700040 Principles of Professional             ≥ Bachelor of Computer Science                           CRICOS COURSE CODE                              700040 Principles of Professional              ≥ Bachelor of Computer Science
further studies in Information                  Communication 1                               ≥ Bachelor of Information and                            096801F                                         Communication 1                                ≥ Bachelor of Information and
and Communication Technology.                   700008 Programming Fundamentals                 Communications Technology                                                                              700008 Programming Fundamentals                  Communications Technology
This course will equip you                      700000 Information Systems in Context         ≥ Bachelor of Information Systems                        DURATION                                        700000 Information Systems in Context          ≥ Bachelor of Information Systems
with core knowledge to work                     700011 Database Design and Development                                                                 48 Weeks                                        700011 Database Design and Development
confidently in computer                         700012 Computer Networking
                                                                                              FEES
                                                                                                                                                                                                       700012 Computer Networking
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      FEES
programming, database design                    700013 Systems Analysis and Design
                                                                                              AU$23,907*                                               INTAKES                                         700013 Systems Analysis and Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      AU$29,885*
and development, computer                       700039 Object Oriented Analysis
                                                                                              *Fees indicative for 2021.
                                                                                                                                                       March / July / October                          700039 Object Oriented Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      *Fees indicative for 2021.
networking and to solve a                       700041 Statistical Decision Making                                                                                                                     700041 Statistical Decision Making
range of technical problems                                                                   YOUR CAREER                                              Note: Western Sydney University International                                                  YOUR CAREER
within Information and                          Students must also pass the non-award unit:   As an ICT graduate, you can look forward to
                                                                                                                                                       College delivers Diploma in Information         Students must also pass the following units:   As an ICT graduate, you can look forward to
                                                                                                                                                       and Communication (CRICOS Course Code
Communications Technology.                      700171 Tertiary Study Skills in ICT           career opportunities including:
                                                                                                                                                       096801F) and Diploma in Information and
                                                                                                                                                                                                       700045 Statistics for Academic Purposes        career opportunities including:
                                                This unit does not count for credit towards   ≥ Database Administrator                                 Communication 2-Term Accelerated (CRICOS        700047 Programming Design                      ≥ Database Administrator
TWO TERMS                                       the Diploma.                                  ≥ Systems Architect                                      Course Code 097251A) under its CRICOS           700146 Mathematics 2                           ≥ Systems Architect
                                                                                              ≥ Web Analyst                                            Provider Code 03663C.                                                                          ≥ Web Analyst
                                                ARTICULATION TO WESTERN                                                                                                                                Students must also pass the non-award unit:
CRICOS COURSE CODE                                                                            ≥ Games Developer                                                                                                                                       ≥ Games Developer
                                                SYDNEY UNIVERSITY                                                                                                                                      700171 Tertiary Study Skills in ICT
097251A                                                                                       ≥ Software Programmer                                                                                                                                   ≥ Software Programmer
                                                Students who successfully complete this                                                                                                                This unit does not count for credit towards
                                                                                              ≥ Web Analyst                                                                                                                                           ≥ Web Analyst
                                                course will articulate into the second year                                                                                                            the Diploma.
DURATION
                                                of the relevant Bachelor degree at
                                                                                              Students may apply for exemptions for                                                                                                                   Students may apply for exemptions for
34 Weeks (Accelerated)                          Western Sydney University.                                                                                                                             ARTICULATION TO WESTERN
                                                                                              prior learning, which includes formal study                                                                                                             prior learning, which includes formal study
                                                                                              undertaken in recognised institutions.                                                                   SYDNEY UNIVERSITY                              undertaken in recognised institutions.
INTAKES
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Students who successfully complete this
March / July / October                                                                                                                                                                                 course will articulate into the second year     Please visit the International College
                                                                                                                                                                                                       of the relevant Bachelor degree at              website for more information:
Note: Western Sydney University International                                                                                                                                                          Western Sydney University.
College delivers Diploma in Information                                                                                                                                                                                                                internationalcollege.westernsydney.edu.au
and Communication (CRICOS Course Code
096801F) and Diploma in Information and
Communication 2-Term Accelerated (CRICOS
Course Code 097251A) under its CRICOS
Provider Code 03663C.

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