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INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE - GUIDE 2021 - UOW
International
Undergraduate
Guide — 2021
INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE - GUIDE 2021 - UOW
Where
                             doors open
                             We’re here to open doors and
                             support your choices while giving
                             you the freedom and resources
                             to chase your dream career.
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                             From here to
                             every corner
                             A globally recognised and respected
                             degree from UOW is your passport
                             to a world of opportunity.
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CONTENTS

                                                         GLOBAL REACH AND REPUTATION                   2

5 stars                                                  WOLLONGONG                                   4

UOW received 5-star ratings for learner                    A student city                             4
engagement, learning resources, overall
                                                           Wollongong and surrounds                    6
educational experience, skills development,
student support and teaching quality.                      Wollongong campus                           8
Australian Good Universities Guide 2021
                                                         ACCOMMODATION                                10

—                                                          Choose your UOW residence                  12

62nd in                                                  SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY CAMPUS                  14
the world                                                CAREER AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT                  16
for graduate employment rates,
                                                           Work Integrated Learning                   17
and 128th in the world for partnerships
with employers.                                            Career development and job search skills   18
QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020
                                                           Jobseeker resources                        19

—                                                          Services and support                       20

                                                                                                           UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
                                                         SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES                     22

                                                         ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS                24

                                                         STUDY CHOICES                                27

                                                           Disciplines                                28

                                                           Undergraduate coursework degrees           30

                                                         HOW TO APPLY                                 32

Top 20
                                                         IMPORTANT DATES                              33

14th best modern university in the world.
QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2021

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Top 200
Rating for UOW graduates
by global employers.
QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020

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Top 1%
Ranking among the world’s best universities.
196th in the world – QS World University Rankings 2021

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Our global reach
                             and reputation
                             We have formal agreements         INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PARTNERS

                                                               UOW has established partnerships with a number of
                             with more than 400 overseas       international education institutions to provide students with
                                                               opportunities to access quality education outside Australia.
                             institutions, covering research   These include:

                             collaboration, student and        –   PSB Academy Singapore

                             staff exchange, study abroad
                                                               –   The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM)
                                                               –   Central China Normal University (CCNU) UOW Joint

                             and program delivery.
                                                                   Institute

                                                               TWINNING ARRANGEMENTS

                             Since inception, UOW has          UOW has twinning arrangements with Beijing Jiaotong
                                                               University, Zhengzhou University and Tianjin Polytechnic
                             expanded its domestic campus      University that are formally recognised by the Chinese
                                                               Ministry of Education. Students are able to complete part of
                             network beyond Wollongong,        their program at their home institution and then transfer to
                                                               UOW to complete the remainder of their degree.
                             offering students a greater
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                                                               CREDIT TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS
                             choice of study locations.        We encourage our students to take a truly global approach

                             These include our newest          to their education, and have established pathways between
                                                               our international campuses and our campuses in Australia.

                             South Western Sydney and          Students of our campuses in Dubai, Hong Kong and cities
                                                               in Malaysia who wish to transfer, may be eligible for a

                             Sydney CBD campuses.              25% tuition fee reduction for the subjects they complete
                                                               onshore in Australia.

                             Research students can also
                             study at our Innovation
                             Campus, based in Wollongong.

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UOW COLLEGE HONG KONG                        UOW DUBAI                                  UOW MALAYSIA KDU

UOW College Hong Kong (UOWCHK),              Established in 1993, the University of     UOW has delivered programs in Malaysia
formerly Community College of City           Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is one          for more than 10 years and in 2018
University (CCCU), has provided quality      of the oldest and most prestigious         UOW continued its global expansion
tertiary education for more than 35 years.   universities in the United Arab Emirates   by acquiring the university colleges of
Since July 2015, the College has been part   (UAE). UOWD provides a broad range         Malaysian private education provider
of UOW’s global campus network. UOW          of undergraduate and postgraduate          KDU. Having officially commenced in
teaches a number of degree and top-          degrees in business and management,        November 2019, this new initiative offers
up programs at UOWCHK and provides           finance and accounting, humanities and     enhanced opportunities for the study of
exchange opportunities for students to       social sciences, and computer science      Australian courses in Malaysia.
enrich their university experience.          and engineering.

                                                                                                         UOW
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Wollongong is a student city
                             Located on the east coast of Australia,
                             Wollongong is the ideal place for you to study.
                             It’s a diverse, safe and friendly city, filled with
                             many languages, cuisines, religions and customs.
                             A busy cultural calendar attracts people from all
                             over the world who enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle.
                             With big green mountains to the west and the
                             ocean to the east, you can breathe in fresh air,
                             live stress-free and focus on your studies.
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TRANSPORT IS CHEAP & EASY                                            COMPARE THE COST OF LIVING

                          Wollongong is close to Sydney – just 90                              Being a student city, the cost of living is lower2
                          minutes by road or train. Once you arrive                            than many Australian cities, including Sydney
                          here, your transport options around                                  and Melbourne. So in Wollongong, you can
17 beaches                Wollongong are safe, easy and cheap.                                 focus on your study, not your finances.

Patrolled by lifeguards                FREE BUSES                                                        EGGS
                                       Wollongong is well-connected                                      $4.58 – 12 regular
35+ nature                             with buses going to all of the

walks
                                       surrounding suburbs.                                              BREAD
                                       Free ‘city loop’ buses run all day                                $2.65 loaf
Maintained by NSW                      and into the night, making it easy
National Parks in the                  for you to travel from campus                                     COLA
Wollongong region                      and student accommodation to                                      $3.00 bottle
                                       the city centre, train station and

3rd largest                            shopping district.                                                COFFEE

city in NSW
                                                                                                         $3.50 on campus
                                       TRAIN
                                       North Wollongong Station is                                       MILK
306,591 people call the
                                       a 15-minute walk or a short
Wollongong region home                                                                                   $1.50 – 1L
                                       free shuttle bus ride from our
                                       Wollongong campus.
                                                                                                         NOODLES
                                                                                                         $1.50 instant
                                       BICYCLE
                                       UOW has facilities including
                                                                                                         RICE
                                       showers, change rooms, and
                                       secure bike lock up. Bike racks are                               $2.69 – 1Kg
                                       also conveniently placed outside

                                                                                                                                                            UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
                                       buildings across campus.                                          RENT COMPARISONS
                                                                                                         Median weekly rent 3 for 2BR
                                       WALK                                                              apartment:
                                       Most destinations in Wollongong                                   Wollongong                       $390
                                       are an easy walk away.                                            Liverpool                        $370
                                                                                                         Sydney CBD                       $750
                                       CAR                                                               Melbourne CBD                    $590
                                       UOW runs a carpooling program,
                                       so if you have two or more friends
                                       in your car, you get free parking
                                       on campus.

                                       COST
                                       For any public transport in
                                       and between Wollongong and
                                       Sydney, you’ll never pay more
                                       than $16.10 a day or $50 a week.1

                                                               Parramatta              Sydney Business
                                                                                       School, UOW
                                                                                        SYDNEY
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                                                                                     Sydney Airport
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                                                                     WOLLONGONG                          2. Numbeo.com, as of November 2019.
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                                                                                                             SW Department of Family and Community
                                                                                                            Services Housing Rent and Sales 2020.
                                                                      0              30km                   Victorian Department of Health & Human
                                                                                                            Services Rental Report June 2020.
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WOLLONGONG AND SURROUNDS

                             From a hike in the mountains to a
                             swim in the ocean, and everything in
                             between, there’s always something
                             happening in Wollongong.

                             A place to...
                             SEEK ADVENTURES                          BE ENTERTAINED
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                             Go hang-gliding at Bald Hill,            See a show at the Illawarra
                             experience skydiving over the beach      Performing Arts Centre or listen
                             or ziplining through the forest at a     to a talk or take a workshop at the
                             nearby treetop tour.                     Wollongong Art Gallery.

                             RELAX                                    INDULGE

                             Experience what’s on in Wollongong       Enjoy food and drinks with a view at
                             throughout the year, including the       one of many cafes and restaurants
                             sunset cinema, eat street markets,       overlooking the Pacific Ocean in
                             festivals, pop-up events, live music     North Wollongong.
                             and so much more.
                                                                      MEET UP
                             ENJOY NATURE
                                                                      There are over 3,000 businesses in
                             Interact with the native Australian      Wollongong CBD with new cafes and
                             animals at Symbio Wildlife Park or       shops opening up all the time. You
                             enjoy one of many great hikes in the     can also join one of many special
                             Illawarra, including Sublime Point       interest Meet Up groups going on
                             and Mt Keira, and see the coastline      around the region.
                             stretch for miles.
                                                                      HAVE FUN
                             Or experience the Royal National Park,
                             which is nature’s playground             Wollongong is home to 20+ live music
                             of walks, beaches and waterfalls.        venues, including UOW’s UniBar.

                             SEE SOME SPORTS

                             Watch the St George Illawarra Dragons
                             compete in the NRL or see some slam
                             dunks at an Illawarra Hawks basketball
                             game at WIN Stadium.

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Wollongong
                             campus
                             UOW’s Wollongong Campus is
                             like a leafy-green suburb with
                             everything you need to achieve your
                             best and feel like you belong.
                             Our campus provides a friendly university community with a wide
                             range of facilities dedicated to academic and wellbeing support, as well
                             as health services, student accommodation, a sports precinct, and events
                             embracing culture and entertainment.

                             ACHIEVE                                  GET FIT

                             Get the most out of your study           With your student discount, UniActive,
                             with both online and print library       is the place to keep fit with a 50 metre
                             resources, and study spaces designed     swimming pool, various courts and
                             to help you focus on your studies, or    ovals and a variety of group exercise
                             collaborate with other students.         classes each week. You can also join
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                             You can also access a range of           one of 60 sporting teams on campus
                             academic support programs on             from football to underwater hockey.
                             campus or online.
                                                                      Team up at
                                                                      uniactive.uow.edu.au/sports
                             REFUEL

                             You won’t go hungry with 9 coffee        ACTIVITIES
                             shops, 20+ food outlets, a bar and
                                                                      Enjoy a full calendar of events,
                             a supermarket all on campus, or
                                                                      including outdoor cinemas, free food,
                             take the free bus into Wollongong
                                                                      makers markets and so much more,
                             city centre.
                                                                      right here on campus.

                             JOIN A CLUB
                                                                      STAY HEALTHY
                             With more than 130 student-
                                                                      Take care of yourself with a health
                             run clubs and societies covering
                                                                      clinic, dentist, physiotherapist, and
                             everything from religion and culture,
                                                                      counselling services all on campus.
                             to study groups and camping, it’s
                                                                      A hairdresser, travel agent and post
                             easy to meet like-minded friends and
                                                                      office are also available.
                             have fun. Can’t find one you like? You
                             can start your own.
                                                                      FEEL SAFE
                             Find your tribe at clubs.uow.edu.au
                                                                      Our free SafeZone App and UOW
                                                                      Security team are here to help ensure
                             HEAR SOME LIVE MUSIC
                                                                      we have a safe and secure campus
                             UOW UniBar and the University            environment.
                             Hall have hosted some of the best
                             Australian and international acts.
                             As live music events begin to return,
                             we’ll be hosting events designed
                             to meet health regulations and keep
                             our patrons safe.

                             Check out the upcoming gigs at
                             unibar.uow.edu.au

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UOW accommodation
                             UOW offers a range of accommodation
                             options conveniently located both
                             on-campus and in the Wollongong CBD.
                             And with options for self-catered
                             or catered rooms, you’re sure to
                             find the home that suits you.
                             UOW ACCOMMODATION                            APPLYING FOR UOW
                                                                          ACCOMMODATION
                             You’ll make lifelong friends with students
                             studying everything from politics to         You can apply to live in UOW
                             polymers when you live                       accommodation online at
                             in a UOW residence.                          apply-accom.uow.edu.au
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                             It’s a welcoming, ready-made                 In order to secure a place in a residence,
                             community, with a calendar full of social,   you should submit your application as
                             sporting and cultural events, while 24/7     early as possible.
                             academic and wellbeing support is right
                                                                          A free airport pick-up service from
                             outside your door.
                                                                          Sydney International Airport (60 minutes
                             It’s not surprising that students who        away) is provided for all newly enrolled
                             live in our residences achieve higher        UOW international students and UOW
                             academic outcomes on average                 College students attending Wollongong
                             than students choosing private               campus and who are arriving in Australia
                             accommodation.                               for the first time.

                                                                          For a full schedule of fees see
                             HOMESTAY
                                                                          uow.info/accomm
                             For those who prefer a family-oriented
                             lifestyle, Homestays (living with a local    THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE.
                             family in a private home) are available.     GUARANTEED.

                             For more information see                     UOW Accommodation can guarantee
                             uow.info/homestay                            eligible students a place in a UOW
                                                                          residence during their first year at
                             PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION                        the University.

                             UOW provides you with all the                Knowing you’re going to have a
                             information you need about private           roof over your head is one less thing
                             and shared accommodation. Our                to worry about, leaving you free to
                             dedicated accommodation web page             concentrate on your studies.
                             also contains information on temporary
                                                                          To apply and see conditions and closing
                             accommodation you can use while you’re
                                                                          dates, visit uow.info/accomm
                             looking for a place to live.

                             Learn more at uow.info/live-off-campus

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Choose                                                                                                                                  CAMPUS EAST

                             your UOW
                                                                                                                                                                     527 residents
                                                                                                                    BEACH
                                                                                                                                                                     BANGALAY
                                                                                                                                                                     254 residents

                             residence                                                                              CAMPUS
                                                                                                                                                                     KOOLOOBONG VILLAGE
                                                                                                                                                                     1,258 residents

                                                                                                                                                                     GRADUATE HOUSE
                             Get your university experience off to a                                                                                                 78 units
                             smooth start. Your weekly rent in a UOW
                             residence includes wifi, electricity, water,                                                                                            MARKETVIEW
                             furniture, security and support – no                                                                                                    144 residents
                             surprise bills or unexpected costs.                                                     CITY

                             Beach-side and city residences are
                             connected to the campus by free
                             shuttle buses.

                             You can apply online at
                                                                                                                                                                                                     SYDNEY
                             apply-accom.uow.edu.au
                                                                                                                                                   Fairy Meadow
                                                                                                                                                      Station

                                                                                                                                                                                               Fairy Meadow
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Beach
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                                                                                                                                              Drive
                             FREE LOCAL BUSES
                                                                                               FAIRY MEADOW
                                Route 55A/55C Gong Shuttle
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                                Route 9/9N North Gong Shuttle
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Distance to train station
                                                                                                                                              private (P) bathroom

                                                                                                                                                                                        Distance to bus stop
                                                                                               Number of beds

                                                                                                                                                                      Price per week*

                                                                                                                                                                                        (FREE shuttle)
                                                                                                                               Shared rooms
                                                                                                                Single rooms

                                                                                                                                              Shared (S) or
                                                                                   Catering
                                BANGALAY                                          Self-       254                a              a                S/P                 From               50m                    2km
                                If you are a postgraduate student or a mature-   catered                                                                             $262
                                age undergraduate you should consider
                                Bangalay. Located directly across the road
                                from Wollongong campus, Bangalay offers
                                single and couple student apartments and
                                two bedroom shared units. Two and three
                                bedroom family units are also available,
                                making Bangalay ideal for students who move
                                to Wollongong with their partner or family.
                                All rooms are furnished and self-catered.

                                GRADUATE HOUSE                                    Self-        78                a                                   P               From 100m                                 2km
                                                                                 catered      units                                                                  $248
                                Located directly across the road from the
                                Wollongong campus, Graduate House offers
                                a unique environment for UOW postgraduate
                                students and couples, and for students who
                                wish to live with their family while studying
                                at UOW. This independent living style makes

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                                Graduate House a sought after residence
                                among UOW’s postgraduate students.

                                KOOLOOBONG VILLAGE                                Self-       1,258              a              a                S/P                 From 100m 2.1km
                                Kooloobong Village is the ideal residence        catered                                                                             $289
                                for students wanting to live independently,
                                but still keen to be part of a community. All
                                Kooloobong students have access to study
                                and wellbeing support, and enjoy an inclusive
                                social life in a safe environment. Offering
                                furnished shared units and single studio
                                apartments, this self-catered accommodation
                                is located on the Wollongong campus.

                                CAMPUS EAST                                      Catered      527                               a                    S               From 300m 400m
                                                                                 and self-                                                                           $288
                                Campus East is UOW’s only student
                                                                                 catered
                                residence offering a choice of catered
                                or self-catered units. Students can also
                                choose to live in a furnished single unit
                                or share a 2, 3 or 5 bedroom unit with
                                other students. This residence is only
                                a short 5 minute walk to Fairy Meadow
                                beach and 2 minutes to the free bus.

                                MARKETVIEW                                        Self-       144                a                                   P               From               150m 800m
                                Located in the heart of Wollongong CBD           catered                                                                             $299
                                and home to a maximum of 144 students,
                                Marketview is ideal for independent
                                and mature-minded students. This
                                residence offers furnished one bedroom
                                self-catered studio apartments. Each
                                room is air conditioned, has a private
                                bathroom and comes with a queen-sized
                                bed, study area, wardrobe and TV.

* Prices listed are for 2021.
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South Western Sydney campus
UOW’s metropolitan                                                               COURSE SUMMARY
                                                                                 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
campus in South Western                                                          Business
                                                                                 Business Information Systems
Sydney (Liverpool)                                                               Communications and Media
                                                                                 Commerce
offers undergraduate and                                                         Computer Science
                                                                                 Information Technology
postgraduate degrees.                                                            International Studies
                                                                                 Law
                                                                                 Nursing
The campus provides an                                                           UOW COLLEGE PROGRAMS

experience that is specially                                                     Diploma of Business
                                                                                 Diploma of Information Technology

designed for the needs of                                                        SHOPPING

our students.                                                                    Liverpool is a city that spoils you for choice, with
                                                                                 Westfield Shopping Centre, the Macquarie Mall
                                                                                 shopping strip and Liverpool Plaza all within a few
PERSONALISED STUDY
                                                                                 blocks of your classroom.
As a student at UOW, you’ll benefit from smaller class sizes
and individual attention from your teachers – who are                            ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
leaders in their respective fields of study. This is a great
                                                                                 A short train ride will lead you to the Casula
opportunity to meet industry leaders and learn from the best.

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                                                                                 Powerhouse Arts Centre, where you can see and
                                                                                 learn about art, music and performance. If that’s not
TRANSPORT
                                                                                 your style, visit the comic shop, karaoke bar or the
Campus is only a four-minute walk from Liverpool                                 Liverpool City Library.
railway station. The city boasts one of Sydney’s first rapid
bus transit-way systems, connecting you to other major                           FOOD
areas around Sydney. The free community shuttle also
                                                                                 You don’t need to go far to satisfy your appetite
stops just outside campus and is a great way to move
                                                                                 between lectures or tutorials; there are a variety of
around Liverpool.
                                                                                 food outlets on almost every street. Spice up your
                                                                                 lunch break with an Indian curry, grab some treats
FACILITIES
                                                                                 from an Afghani bakery or order some pizza or Thai
South Western Sydney is a vibrant and growing UOW                                food. If you prefer to pack some food, make the most
campus providing everything you need to make the                                 of UOW’s kitchen facilities on campus.
most of your degree, including computer labs, nursing
labs, student kitchens, a recreation space, an outdoor                           COFFEE
rooftop terrace, dedicated quiet study areas and a prayer
                                                                                 If you only have a five-minute break between classes,
room. All of this is located within walking distance to
                                                                                 you can find a quick caffeine fix from a cafe right at
public transport and Liverpool’s shopping district.
                                                                                 the entrance to UOW. Alternatively, a short walk will
                                                                                 take you to numerous venues including the Blackrose
                                                                                 Bar and Cafe, where you'll find coffee, Italian food and
                                       Parramatta              Sydney Business   cocktails. Or head to Ristretto and Co for a gourmet
                                                               School, UOW
                                                                                 breakfast, a coffee or a scoop of gelato.
                                                                SYDNEY
    South Western Sydney campus             Liverpool
                                                             Sydney Airport
                                                                                 SPORT & RECREATION
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Pictured left: UOW commissioned Claire Foxton (artist and UOW
alumna) to paint a large mural in the heart of Liverpool depicting
SWS law and international studies student Adi Holmes.
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Career & academic support
                             TOP 1% FOR GRADUATES

                             UOW is consistently ranked in the top 200 universities in the
                             world for the quality of our graduates, ranking in the 171–180
                             band in the 2020 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.
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Work Integrated Learning
At UOW you can graduate with real workplace
experience and the skills employers want.
WORKPLACE PRACTICE                             BUILD YOUR CAREER

UOW will help you prepare for the              Careers Central offers support and
workplace with subjects that teach             opportunities to gain practical workplace
professional communication skills, and         experience. Don’t wait until the end of
provide opportunities to gain experience       your degree to think about your career;
in your desired industry.                      from day one we can help you build a
                                               portfolio of experience that employers will
WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING                       value. We help you:
Our practical approach to learning will        –   Engage with employers on campus
help you enhance your employability.               or online to learn about current jobs
Work Integrated Learning subjects allow            and internship options with all types
you to apply the knowledge and skills              of organisations, including Google,
acquired through your studies and gain             Microsoft, the Commonwealth Bank of
experience in your desired industry. UOW           Australia and many more
Careers Central will also assist you to find   –   Find and apply for relevant paid
and apply for relevant paid internships            internships and placements. Our
and placements, and maximise these                 experienced Career Consultants can
experiences to build your portfolio for            help you understand what you need to
future job opportunities.                          do to get started
                                               –   Equip yourself for your future career
CRL 100: CAREER READY LEARNING                     by exploring workplace learning
This elective subject will help you make           experiences through our career-based
more informed decisions about your                 elective subjects
career and course choices. By becoming         –   Make better career choices by knowing
part of a project team and interviewing            what opportunities are available
organisations, you’ll develop research and     –   Maximise any paid internship or
collaborative skills, and better understand        workplace experience you have found
the link between your studies and the              independently.
qualities that employers value in their                                                      It’s been really good that
                                               uow.info/careerscentral                       the university offers a lot of
staff. You’ll also gain insight into how
career opportunities are influenced by                                                       extracurricular opportunities, and
                                               LEARNING FOR PROFESSIONAL                     other ways of learning outside of
changing workplace trends.
                                               ACCREDITATION                                 the classroom. As an education
CRLP200: CAREER READY LEARNING                 Professional degrees at UOW integrate         student it’s been really good that
& PRACTICE                                     practical workplace learning to earn          I get involved with Early Start, so I
                                               you professional accreditation with           can have that practical experience
This subject provides the opportunity
                                               peak national and international bodies,       throughout my degree. I’m really
for real workplace experience through a
                                               including Engineers Australia, the            enjoying studying at UOW.
professional placement or team-based
professional consultancy experience.           Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia,       —
You’ll learn to communicate effectively        the Australian Computer Society, and the      Mahime Watanabe
in a professional setting, and by learning     Australian Board of Studies, Teaching and
                                                                                             Bachelor of Mathematics
how to align your knowledge and skills         Educational Standards.
                                                                                             Education (Dean’s Scholar)
with the recruitment requirements of an        Check the UOW website or talk to your         Japan
organisation, you’ll understand how your       UOW representative to find out about
experience helps you meet your career          professional accreditation experiences
goals.                                         available in your degree.
uow.info/WIL                                   uow.edu.au/study

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Career development
                             & job search skills
                             Whether you’re seeking a casual job while you study, or full-time
                             employment when you graduate, UOW Careers Central will show you
                             how to apply for work and help prepare you for the Australian workplace.
                             CAREERS CONSULTATIONS                         VOLUNTEERING                                 UNIVATIVE

                             UOW Careers Central has a team of             Volunteering for a not-for-profit business   Univative is a student consultancy
                             experienced Career Consultants. You can       or charity is an excellent way to improve    program designed to enhance your
                             meet with them to discuss your career         skills (and make friends) while learning     employability. It provides a unique
                             thinking and what you might do during         about Australian culture and the             opportunity to work in multi-disciplinary
                             and after your studies.                       Wollongong community. Volunteering           teams, meet working professionals and
                                                                           also shows future employers you’re well-     gain real industry experience. You will gain
                             Often the discussion will focus on your
                                                                           rounded and not afraid of a challenge.       first-hand knowledge and experience
                             career direction and the things you can do
                                                                                                                        of a particular organisation or industry,
                             to increase your employability, including     There are many opportunities for
                                                                                                                        while working on innovative solutions to
                             participating in relevant UOW Careers         volunteering at UOW, including:
                                                                                                                        business challenges.
                             services and programs.
                                                                           THE AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS                    Every year there are new and exciting
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                             EXPERTS IN YOUR FIELD                         MENTORING EXPERIENCE (AIME)                  business problems for Univative teams to
                             Each UOW faculty and campus has Career        Learn to be an academic mentor to a          solve. Past challenges have included:
                             Consultants to provide personalised           local school child with AIME. Volunteer      –   Strengthening the operation &
                             careers guidance tailored to your             mentors in the program work with young           delivery function of Wollongong tech
                             degree. These Career Consultants build        Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander            firm Internetrix
                             relationships with potential internship       people to support them through their         –   Determining how Mercer might
                             providers in the business world and           high school studies and help them                organise their workplace more
                             arrange presentations from industry           achieve their best. Learn valuable               effectively to facilitate flexibility,
                             experts, who can give you insights into       organisational and interpersonal skills          workflows, and improved employee
                             your sector and help you start building a     and meet lots of new people. AIME has            and customer service outcomes
                             professional network.                         gained national attention and welcomes       –   Working with Illawarra Taxi Network to
                                                                           international student volunteers.                identify new marketing strategies and
                             uow.info/careerconsult
                                                                           uow.info/uowx_aime                               tactical initiatives to strengthen and
                             CAREER DEVELOPMENT &                                                                           reposition their brand within the 18-30
                             JOB-SEEKING WORKSHOPS                         UNICREW                                          year old demographic.

                             UOW Careers Central offers a variety          Help run UOW student events all over         uow.info/univative
                             of job-seeking workshops, including           campus, organise fun activities every
                             some that are designed specifically for       week and support the bands that play         UOWx
                             international students who aspire to work     at UOW.
                                                                                                                        UOWx connects you with valuable
                             in Australia. Learn how to navigate an        Organised through UOW Pulse,                 co-curricular activities that are offered
                             unfamiliar job market, identify differences   UniCrew are there to help make your          at the university. The personal and
                             in the job application process, understand    time at UOW the best time of your life.      professional development that you
                             what Australian employers are looking for                                                  gain through these activities is formally
                             and update your resume accordingly.           uow.info/volunteering
                                                                                                                        recognised through the UOWx Record
                             These workshops help you in all aspects                                                    and Award.
                             of career development, from career                                                         uow.info/uowx
                             planning to the job seeking process. This
                             includes aspects such as resume writing,
                             interview skills, discovering hidden job
                             markets, and more. The ultimate aim is
                             to help you overcome the challenges in
                             obtaining employment at the end of your
                             degree and feel confident navigating the
                             Australian recruitment process.

                             uow.info/careers-events

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Jobseeker
resources
If you’re planning to find work in
Australia, UOW Careers Central
will show you where to look.
CAREERHUB                                     JOBS ON CAMPUS

UOW CareerHub is an online tool that          Jobs on Campus connects students with
will help you find and apply for jobs, and    employers at UOW who are looking to hire
attend workshops and events during your       staff. Jobs range from customer service
time here (and after you graduate).           in retail outlets to student support roles
                                              and office work. The program ensures you
Through CareerHub you can:
                                              are prepared for the application process
–   Search for jobs, including graduate,      through completion of our job-seeking
    vacation, part-time, casual, and work     workshops, and aware of professional
    experience opportunities                  expectations in the workplace.
–   Register for workshops, employer
                                              uow.info/jobsoncampus
    presentations and careers expos
–   Have your resume reviewed and book
                                              ONLINE TOOLS & RESOURCES
    an appointment with the Careers and
    Employability team.                       Explore an extensive range of interactive
                                              tools, videos, eLearning and written
CAREER EXPOS & EMPLOYER                       resources via our online platform
PRESENTATIONS                                 CareerHub Plus. It covers everything from
                                              improving your resume to utilising social
Throughout the year we give you
                                              media effectively. There are plenty of tips
opportunities to meet and engage with
                                              from employers, including how to make
employers on campus. Career Expos are
                                              the best first impression, information on
a great opportunity for you to meet and
                                              recent developments in your industry, as
network with a variety of employers in                                                      I was always after a university that
                                              well as an interview simulator.
the one place. Our Graduate Careers Expo                                                    could provide job opportunities,
covers many different industries, and our     You can also find sample cover letters,       and I got the chance to work in
STEM Career Expos focus on organisations      interview preparation checklists, resume      South 32; it is a very famous mining
within Science, Technology, Engineering       writing guides and application advice         company in Australia. Working
and Mathematics.                              from our Career Consultants on our            in the mining sector in Australia
                                              Careers Central website. The website          is a really good opportunity, and
Careers Central also host presentation
                                              also provides career advice, including        Wollongong is definitely providing
sessions where employers provide
                                              opportunities related to your degree.         that opportunity.
valuable insight into their organisation,
graduate recruitment processes, and           uow.edu.au/careers                            —
promote employment vacancies.                                                               Asiri Nawarathna

These events provide opportunities                                                          Master of Science (Supply
                                                                                            Chain Management & Project
                                                 Working while
to speak with people in your desired
industry, understand how companies                                                          Management)

                                                 you study
recruit and what they look for in graduates                                                 Sri Lanka
and interns, as well as explore different
career options and pathways.
                                                 An international student visa allows
uow.info/careers-events
                                                 you to work 40 hours per fortnight
                                                 (two weeks) during university session
                                                 and full-time during session breaks.

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Services &
                             support
                             As a UOW student                           Academic support
                             you’ll have the                            ACADEMIC ADVISERS AND                          PEER ASSISTED STUDY SESSIONS

                             academic and                               POSTGRADUATE COORDINATORS

                                                                        Each faculty has advisers and
                                                                                                                       (PASS)

                                                                                                                       At PASS you’ll develop your study skills
                             personal support you                       coordinators to assist you with questions
                                                                        about your subjects or course. You can
                                                                                                                       and academic performance and meet
                                                                                                                       new people. PASS is a group-learning
                             need to succeed.                           also consult your tutor, lecturer or the
                                                                        course coordinator.
                                                                                                                       program that gives you additional support
                                                                                                                       in core subjects. The program consists
                             We are a student-centred university                                                       of weekly one-hour sessions, led by peer
                             with available staff, dedicated research   GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL                       leaders: students who have excelled at
                             supervisors and a personal approach.                                                      these subjects in the past.
                                                                        The UOW Graduate Research School
                             From the day you become a UOW student,     supports Higher Degree Research                uow.info/pass
                             you can expect guidance and support.       students with orientation and enrolment,
                                                                        scholarships, finding a supervisor, training   STUDENT CENTRAL
                                                                        and professional development, and thesis
                                                                                                                       A central office for student assistance,
                                                                        submission and examination.
UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE — 2021

                                                                                                                       including enrolment matters, official
                                                                        uow.edu.au/research/grs                        documents (including transcripts), exams
                                                                                                                       and results, and student fee matters.
                                                                        LEARNING DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
                                                                                                                       uow.info/central
                                                                        The Learning Development Centre
                                                                        offers a range of free resources,              STUDENT COMPUTER LABS
                                                                        classes and consultations to all enrolled
                                                                                                                       The Student Computer Labs are open
                                                                        students seeking to improve their
                                                                                                                       all-day everyday during session and
                                                                        academic performance.
                                                                                                                       provide students with access to email, web,
                                                                        uow.info/learningdevelopment                   applications software, printing and Student
                                                                                                                       IT Support. There are also teaching labs
                                                                        LIBRARY                                        that contain special-purpose software for
                                                                                                                       tutorials run by individual departments.
                                                                        Our award-winning library and dedicated
                                                                                                                       When tutorials are not running, these labs
                                                                        library staff are here to support you during
                                                                                                                       may be used by any UOW student.
                                                                        your study at UOW. You’ll have access to
                                                                        print and digital collections containing       uow.info/itlabs
                                                                        over a million volumes, and dozens of
                                                                        learning spaces – from quiet study spaces
                                                                        to group seminar rooms.

                                                                        library.uow.edu.au

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Personal services
COUNSELLING SERVICES                         RELIGIOUS SERVICES

This free and confidential counselling       There are a range of religious services
service is available five days a week to     on and off campus, including a Muslim
assist you with personal, study or work      prayer space, the Omar Mosque near
related difficulties. Counselling can        the University, the Nan Tien Buddhist
involve identifying options and choosing     Temple in nearby Berkeley and the Sri
between them, learning new skills to cope    Venkateswara Hindu Temple. Student-
better with problems, gaining a greater      based religious clubs include the Buddhist
understanding of what is occurring, or       Society, Chinese Christian Fellowship, Uni
being supported while recovering from a      Bible Group and the Muslim Association of
significant life event.                      Wollongong University.

uow.info/counselling
                                             STUDENT SUPPORT ADVISERS

HEALTH AND MEDICAL                           These advisers provide support and
                                             referral services to UOW students. They
Located on Wollongong campus,
                                             also provide programs supporting student
Campus Health provides comprehensive
                                             equity and diversity both within faculties
health care services to UOW students
                                             and across campus. They assist you with
and staff. Campus Health has both
                                             a range of issues such as orientation to
female and male GP doctors for friendly
                                             the local area, study difficulties, academic   The teachers here are so
treatment of any of your health concerns.
                                             concerns, budgeting, homesickness,             friendly. My tutors are awesome!
There are also psychologists and a dentist
                                             legal issues and accidents, student visas,     Whenever I go to them for advice,
on campus.
                                             health and personal problems, family           they’re so helpful. Any kind of
                                             emergencies, and children’s education.         problem regarding study, they’re
IT SERVICES ON CAMPUS
                                             The service is free and confidential.          always ready to help.
While at the Wollongong campus you
                                                                                            —
can access wireless internet and freely      UOW SECURITY SERVICE
use the large computer labs. Many                                                           Shamima Shanta
                                             The Security Service helps provide a safe
private and collaborative study spaces                                                      Master of Education Advanced
                                             and secure campus environment with
across campus have network facilities                                                       (TESOL)
                                             trained and licensed security officers
for student computers.                                                                      Bangladesh
                                             providing emergency response, first
                                             aid, after-dark escorts and patrols. They
SAFEZONE APP
                                             operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You can download SafeZone, the free
smartphone app that makes it easy to ask
for assistance from UOW Security Services
with the press of a single button.

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Scholarships &
                             bursaries
                             Scholarships for       Undergraduate                              Country bursaries
                             international students scholarships                               UOW Country bursaries help make
                                                                                               the world-class education offered
                             are offered by UOW, UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE                         by UOW more affordable for our
                                                                                               international students. The bursaries
                             the Australian
                                                    SCHOLARSHIP
                                                                                               offered to undergraduate students
                                                    If you are commencing a bachelor’s         apply for the full duration of some
                             Government             degree at UOW, you may be eligible
                                                    for a 30% tuition fee waiver.
                                                                                               of our most popular courses, and
                                                                                               offer a fee-reduction of up to 10%.
                             and a number           Eligibility:
                                                                                               BANGLADESH BURSARY
                             of international       Achieve excellent academic results in
                                                    either your international secondary school
                                                                                               10% tuition fee reduction

                             organisations.         qualification, an approved Foundation
                                                    studies program, or an approved diploma
                                                                                               CHINA BURSARY
                                                                                               10% tuition fee reduction

                             UOW also offers        or academic pathway program.
                                                                                               INDIA BURSARY

                             bursaries for
                                                    Application:                               10% tuition fee reduction
UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE — 2021

                                                    You will be automatically assessed         INDONESIA BURSARY
                             undergraduate          when you apply to UOW.                     10% tuition fee reduction

                             students from a        Exclusions:

                                                    This scholarship is not available for
                                                                                               KENYA BURSARY
                                                                                               10% tuition fee reduction
                             range of countries.    students studying Nursing, Nutrition
                                                    and Dietetics, Exercise Science and
                                                                                               NEPAL BURSARY
                                                                                                                          10% tuition fee reduction
                             For the latest information on UOW            Rehabilitation, Education, Social Work
                                                                          and Psychology degrees. You may not
                             scholarship opportunities, or to apply for                                                   PAKISTAN BURSARY
                             one of the following scholarships, visit     be in receipt of any other scholarship,
                                                                                                                          10% tuition fee reduction
                             uow.info/intnlscholarships                   sponsorship, bursary or discount.
                                                                                                                          SRI LANKA BURSARY
                                                                          DIPLOMAT SCHOLARSHIP                            10% tuition fee reduction
                                                                          If you are commencing a bachelor’s              TANZANIA BURSARY
                                                                          degree at UOW, and hold an Australian           10% tuition fee reduction
                                                                          Diplomatic visa 955, you may be eligible
                                                                          for a 30% tuition fee waiver.                   VIETNAM BURSARY
                                                                                                                          10% tuition fee reduction
                                                                          Eligibility:
                                                                                                                          Eligibility:
                                                                          You must hold an Australian Diplomatic visa
                                                                                                                          You must be a citizen of the relevant
                                                                          955, and achieve excellent academic results
                                                                                                                          country, and choose to study an
                                                                          in either your international secondary school
                                                                                                                          eligible course.
                                                                          qualification, an approved Foundation
                                                                          studies program, or an approved diploma         Application:
                                                                          or academic pathway program.                    You will be automatically assessed
                                                                                                                          when you apply to UOW.
                                                                          Application:
                                                                                                                          Exclusions:
                                                                          You will be automatically assessed
                                                                                                                          You may not be in receipt of any
                                                                          when you apply to UOW.
                                                                                                                          other scholarship, sponsorship,
                                                                          Exclusions:                                     bursary or discount.

                                                                          This scholarship is not available for
                                                                          students studying Nursing, Nutrition
                                                                          and Dietetics, Exercise Science and
                                                                          Rehabilitation, Education, Social Work
                                                                          and Psychology degrees. You may not
                                                                          be in receipt of any other scholarship,
                                                                          sponsorship, bursary or discount.
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FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
COUNTRY BURSARY

If you want to study a undergraduate
course offered by UOW’s Faculty of
Business and Law, you may be eligible
for a 20% tuition fee reduction.

Eligibility:
You must hold current citizenship
with China (including Hong-Kong and
Macau SAR), India, Nepal, Vietnam,
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Application:
You will be automatically assessed
when you apply to UOW.

Exclusions:
You may not be in receipt of any other
scholarship, sponsorship, bursary or
discount. Law courses, or double degrees
that incorporate Law, are not eligible for
this bursary.

Australian government
scholarships
UOW participates in a range of schemes
funded by the Australian government
– including the Australia Awards and
Fellowships. For more information go to
studyinaustralia.gov.au
                                             The University Excellence Scholarship has granted me a chance to pursue my
                                             study at UOW thanks to a reduction in tuition fees. At the same time, it motivates
                                             me to strive for consistency in academic excellence and continual improvements.
   UOW COLLEGE AUSTRALIA                     I have come to appreciate my unique opportunity to study abroad, meet people
   SCHOLARSHIPS AND                          from all walks of life, and most importantly, discover my potentials and transform
   BURSARIES                                 them into positive impacts.
                                             Tien Thuy Pham (Helly Pham)
   UOW College Australia offers a
   range of academic pathway and             Bachelor of Communication & Media
   English language programs from            (Marketing Communication and Advertising)
   our campus in Wollongong. They            Vietnam
   also offer a range scholarships and
   bursaries that help reduce the costs
   of study for international students.

   To learn more, please visit:
   uow.college/international

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English language requirements
                             There are a number of ways that you can demonstrate your
                             English language skills before you start your study at UOW.
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All students are required to provide evidence of satisfying English language requirements.
For full details go to uow.info/english-requirements

WHAT IS THE ENGLISH REQUIREMENT FOR MY COURSE?

The English requirement for each course is shown in the course list on page 30.
The requirements are shown in terms of the IELTS academic test requirements, for example:

“IELTS: 6.0 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5)”

This means that the English requirements are a minimum overall score of IELTS 6.0,
with at least 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.0 in speaking and listening.

HOW DO I MEET THE ENGLISH REQUIREMENT FOR MY COURSE?

Results in the major international English language tests are accepted, including IELTS,
TOEFL, and Pearson and Cambridge, where the test has been taken within two years of
commencement at UOW. The equivalent scores for overall and individual band scores in
the TOEFL and Pearson Test of English (academic tests) can be determined by using the
table below:
                                                  Speaking

                                                                                                       Speaking

                                                                                                                                                            Speaking
                                                             Listening

                                                                                                                  Listening

                                                                                                                                                                       Listening
                              Reading

                                                                                   Reading

                                                                                                                                        Reading
                                        Writing

                                                                                             Writing

                                                                                                                                                  Writing
                    Overall

                                                                         Overall

Test                                                                                                                          Overall
IELTS              6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5                                                                    7.0       7.0       7.0       7.0        7.0

TOEFL               70        18        18        17         17          86        22        22        19         19          98        25        25        22         22

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
Pearson (PTE)       54        54        54        47         47          62        54        54        54         54          69        69        69        62         62

The English language requirement can also be satisfied by completing a ‘direct entry’
English course with UOW College Australia. UOW recognises a number of other English
language pathway courses offered by English language centres in Sydney. For further
detail, please email futurestudents@uow.edu.au

Previous study in English
Applicants may meet the English language requirement based on successful study in English in Australia or offshore. Previous
study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW’s English language requirement.

Previous qualifications must have been completed within two years of commencement at UOW.

STUDY IN AUSTRALIA OR AUSTRALIAN                                                     OTHER QUALIFICATIONS COMPLETED
QUALIFICATIONS OFFSHORE                                                              IN ENGLISH

The following qualifications are accepted                                            Applicants may be considered as meeting
as meeting the University’s English                                                  the English language requirements if they
language requirement:                                                                have successfully completed two years of
                                                                                     secondary or tertiary study at an approved
–   Year 12 in Australia, or any Australian
                                                                                     institution where:
    Year 12 qualification completed
    offshore;                                                                        –       the language of instruction was
–   Foundation Studies, Certificate IV or                                                    English; and
    Diploma with a minimum duration                                                  –       the institution is located in the
    of one year (full-time) completed in                                                     Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji,
    Australia; or any of these qualifications                                                Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua
    completed at an Australian institution                                                   New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore,                                                         VISA REQUIREMENTS
    offshore;*                                                                               Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga,
                                                                                                                                                                                   As an international student you
–   At least one year (full-time) of study                                                   Trinidad & Tobago, UK or USA.
                                                                                                                                                                                   may have to meet the English
    toward a Bachelor or Master’s degree                                             Academic transcripts and an official letter                                                   language requirements based on
    in Australia, or at an Australian                                                from the institution certifying that English                                                  your citizenship for visa purposes,
    institution offshore.*                                                           was the sole language of instruction and                                                      as advised by the Department
                                                                                     assessment must be provided.                                                                  of Home Affairs. Please refer to
                                                                                                                                                                                   homeaffairs.gov.au for more details
* For students applying for Bachelor of Nursing and the Bachelor of Nursing for Overseas Qualified Nurses,
these exceptions do not apply. Students must meet English conditions by providing their IELTS, TOEFL, OET,
or PTE results, equivalent to IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 7.0 in each band.
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English language programs
                             UOW College Australia offers a range of English language courses to suit your needs.

                             English for Tertiary Studies (ETS) provides a direct entry pathway to undergraduate and
                             postgraduate study at UOW without the need to sit an IELTS or other external test. ETS
                             is available in 6, 12 or 18 week programs.

                             If you require a longer course, you can enrol in English for Academic Purposes, and
                             progress through to ETS to gain entry to UOW 1.

                             UOW College Australia also offers IELTS preparation courses1 and the study skills
                             program: Introduction to Academic Studies1. For more information on our English
                             language programs, visit uow.college/english-tert-studies

                             ENGLISH COURSE LENGTH ESTIMATOR

                             The following table provides a guide to the length of the English course you may require,
                             depending on your current English language proficiency.
UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE — 2021

                                                             SCORE
                                                                                         ESTIMATED TIME REQUIRED TO REACH
                                                           AT TIME OF
                                                                                               ENTRY SCORE (WEEKS)
                                                          APPLICATION
                             Level                        IELTS / TOEFL 2        IELTS 5      IELTS 5.5        IELTS 6       IELTS 6.5    IELTS 7   My English language teacher
                                                                                                                                                    helped me a lot with my language
                                                                6.5 / 86                                                                    12
                                                                                                                                                    skills. In the beginning I couldn’t
                             Advanced                            6 / 70                                          63             12          18      speak English at all, but he was
                                                                5.5 / 54                           64            12             18          24      really patient and he inspired me.
                                                                                                                                                    He encouraged me to speak, to
                                                                5 / 40                             12            18             24          30
                             Intermediate                                                                                                           communicate with him in the class
                                                                  4.5               12             18            24             30          36      and after class. He is the person
                                                                   4                18             24            30             36          42      who helped me most in my uni life.
                             Lower intermediate                                                                                                     —
                                                                  3.5               24             30            36             42          48
                                                                                                                                                    Huang Ye Lu
                             Elementary                            3                30             36            42             48         48+
                                                                                                                                                    Bachelor of Nursing
                                                                                                                                                    China
                             ENGLISH START DATES TO PREPARE FOR ENTRY TO UOW COURSES

                                                        START DATE BY LENGTH (WEEKS) OF ENGLISH COURSE REQUIRED*
                              FOR ENTRY TO
                              UOW SESSION
                                                         48             42        36          30          24            18           12      6

                                       Session 2       6 July      17 Aug      28 Sep       9 Nov       4 Jan         22 Feb     6 Apr     17 May
                              2021
                                       (July)          2020         2020        2020        2020        2021           2021      2021       2021
                                       Session 1      22 Feb        6 Apr      17 May       5 July      16 Aug        27 Sep     8 Nov     10 Jan
                                       (Feb)           2021         2021        2021         2021        2021          2021       2021      2022
                              2022
                                       Session 2       5 July      16 Aug      27 Sep       8 Nov       10 Jan        28 Feb     11 Apr    23 May
                                       (July)           2021        2021        2021         2021        2022          2022       2022      2022

                             *UOW College Australia’s academic calendar and session dates are subject to change in response to the COVID-19
                             pandemic. Please refer to the website for the most accurate information: uow.college/key-dates
                             1. While UOW College Australia English Language Programs are registered independently on CRICOS (English for
                                 Academic Purposes – CRICOS Code 057131G; English for Tertiary Studies – CRICOS Code 059174B; Introduction
                                 to Academic Studies – CRICOS Code 057141E; and, Preparation for IELTS – CRICOS Code 057142D), letters of offer
                                 and enrolments will be made under CRICOS Code 069912A English Language Programs (Beginner to Advanced)
                                 which enables study of multiple English language programs at UOW College Australia. UOW College Australia
                                 (CRICOS Code 02723D) is a registered business name of UOWC Ltd (ABN 14 105 312 329).
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                                 OEFL (internet)
                             3. F
                                 or applicants with 6 overall, but 5.5 in either reading and writing
                             4. For applicants with 5.5 overall but less than 5 in reading and writing. Applicants may require further weeks of
                                 English if they have lower scores in reading and writing components.
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Study
choices

                                   UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

 Each UOW degree has been
 designed to reflect the needs
 of future employers, paving
 the way for a fulfilling career
 anywhere in the world.

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Disciplines

                             BUSINESS                                    COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA                      CREATIVE ARTS
                             uow.info/business                           uow.info/communication&media                uow.info/creativearts

                             Stay ahead of an increasingly competitive   Put yourself at the forefront of rapidly    Do your best work with a university
                             and global business environment by          changing industries with study at UOW.      that understands what it means to
                             accessing the latest knowledge and          Our degrees are relevant, current and       be creative. You’ll spend substantial
                             acquiring industry-relevant skills with     internationally focused. We keep you in     time in the studio creating artworks;
                             the Faculty of Business and Law and         touch with the global communications        then exploring the theory, history
                             Sydney Business School.                     landscape to ensure you can secure          and meaning of art in the classroom.
                                                                         the career you want or advance your
                                                                         current career.
UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE — 2021

                             EDUCATION                                   ENGINEERING                                 HEALTH & MEDICINE
                             uow.info/education                          uow.info/engineering                        uow.info/health&medicine

                             You’ll enjoy an accredited, authentic       You’ll learn in some of Australia’s best    As a UOW health and medicine student,
                             learning experience when you study          labs and workshops, with an emphasis        you will enjoy access to modern,
                             education at UOW. Our partnership           on innovation and the development           purpose-built facilities, and experienced
                             agreements with more than 300 schools       of practical skills, to place you at the    clinicians and researchers, to give you
                             in the local region make us a ‘university   forefront of industry. UOW is a member      skills that can be applied to real-world
                             of choice’.                                 of the Group of Eight (Go8) Engineering     challenges today and in the future.
                                                                         and Associates, in recognition of being
                                                                         among the top Australian engineering
                                                                         faculties.

                             HUMANITIES & THE ARTS                       INFORMATION &                               INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
                                                                         COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
                             uow.info/arts&humanities                                                                uow.info/internationalrelations
                                                                         uow.info/ICT
                             UOW humanities degrees are                                                              Take your career to all corners of the
                             highly flexible, offering a range of        At UOW, you’ll be studying among one        globe with international studies at UOW.
                             specialisations and elective subjects       of the largest ICT research groups in the   Our innovative courses are designed
                             from the arts and humanities, or from       southern hemisphere, giving you the         to develop your critical and creative
                             other areas at UOW, including business,     tools to advance your career with the       thinking skills and communication
                             science or law.                             latest skills and developments in ICT.      abilities, while providing specialised
                                                                                                                     knowledge in your chosen field.

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LAW                                        MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS                       OCCUPATIONAL
                                                                                          HEALTH & SAFETY
uow.info/law                               uow.info/maths&stats
                                                                                          uow.info/OHS
Law at UOW aims to produce                 As a UOW mathematics and statistics
outstanding graduates who are informed,    student, you’ll develop the knowledge          UOW is home to occupational health
independent, effective and responsible     and skills to not only excel in your career,   & safety practitioners who are leaders
problem solvers and communicators.         but to lead the way. As a graduate you’ll      in their field. Our multidisciplinary
We are dedicated to teaching excellence    benefit from our international reputation      approach will provide you with the
and engaging students in a practical,      for excellence in mathematics.                 practical experience in a range of areas
intellectually rigorous and satisfying                                                    that will teach you to apply your skills in
learning experience.                                                                      the workplace.

                                                                                                                                        UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
PHYSICS                                    PSYCHOLOGY                                     PUBLIC HEALTH
uow.info/physics                           uow.info/psychology                            uow.info/publichealth

As a UOW physics student you will          As a UOW psychology student you                Gain the skills to improve the health of
benefit from strong collaborative links    will gain an understanding of human            societies all over the world with study in
with companies and leading medical         behaviour and psychological processes.         public health. UOW offers a wide range
radiation physics institutions, paving     These skills will set you up for a career      of specialisations, so you can tailor your
the way for innovation, research           working with people in many domains,           learning to meet your career goals. Work
opportunities and for you to have a        including psychological health and             with communities and populations
greater impact.                            wellbeing, understanding organisations,        to improve health outcomes, respond
                                           and how social systems, such as families       to health crises, and contribute to an
                                           and government operate.                        equitable, healthy and sustainable global
                                                                                          community.

SCIENCE                                    SOCIAL SCIENCE                                 SOCIAL WORK
uow.info/science                           uow.info/socialsciences                        uow.info/socialwork

When you study science at UOW, we          As a UOW social science student, you           At UOW we give you the theoretical
encourage you to follow your inquisitive   will graduate with the skills to improve       and practical knowledge to pursue a
nature and ask the important questions.    the health and wellbeing of a population.      career in social work, while working
Here you will be fully supported in the    You’ll benefit from interdisciplinary          with leading experts in the field who
search for the answers that will advance   study with foundations in social policy,       share the passion to make a positive
our world and protect our natural          sociology, human geography, indigenous         difference.
environment.                               studies, and social determinants of
                                           health and wellbeing.
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Key
                                NUMBER OF SESSIONS:                                   IELTS:
                                Minimum number of sessions to complete the course.    English requirements for each course are listed
                                There are two sessions in an academic year.           in the following format:
                                                                                      Overall (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)
                                INTAKE:
                                                                                      A full list of UOW undergraduate courses and course
                                S1 = Autumn Session (February);
                                                                                      descriptions, including fees and entry requirements,
                                S2 = Spring Session (July)
                                                                                      are available on the UOW website. Information about
                                                                                      Dean’s Scholars and Advanced programs is also available.
                                                                                      Visit Study at UOW - uow.edu.au/study

                             Undergraduate
                             coursework degrees
                             Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities
                                                                                        NUMBER OF
                                                                                                  INTAKE      CRICOS      IELTS
                                                                                        SESSIONS

                             Bachelor of Arts                                           6          S1 & S2    000612E     6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
                             Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)                              6          S1 & S2    012087M     6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
                             Bachelor of Communication and Media                        6          S1 & S2    094791G     6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
UNDERGRADUATE GUIDE — 2021

                             Bachelor of Creative Arts                                  6          S1         001709K     6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
                             Bachelor of Education - The Early Years                    8          S1         064117B     7.5 (R:7, W:7, L:8, S:8)

                             Bachelor of Geography                                      6          S1 & S2    089781G     6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)

                             Bachelor of Health and Physical Education                  8          S1         062239G     7.5 (R:7, W:7, L:8, S:8)
                             Bachelor of International Studies                          6          S1 & S2    064122E     6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
                             Bachelor of Journalism                                     6          S1         058983K     7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6)
                             Bachelor of Mathematics Education                          8          S1         051340B     7.5 (R:7, W:7, L:8, S:8)
                             Bachelor of Neuroscience                                   6          S1         0101657     6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
                             Bachelor of Performance and Theatre                        6          S1         099430D     6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5)
                             Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics             6          S1 & S2    085659J     6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
                             Bachelor of Primary Education                              8          S1         092683F     7.5 (R:7, W:7, L:8, S:8)
                             Bachelor of Psychological Science                          6          S1 & S2    086228B     6.5(R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
                             Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)                           8          S1         084845D     6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
                             Bachelor of Public Health                                  6          S1         068536F     6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
                             Bachelor of Science
                                                                                        6          S1 & S2    085272F     6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
                             (Human Geography, Environment and Heritage Management)
                             Bachelor of Science Education                              8          S1         069491F     7.5 (R:7, W:7, L:8, S:8)
                             Bachelor of Social Change and Advocacy*                    6          S1         0102085     6.5 (R:6.5, W:6.5, L:6, S:6)
                             Bachelor of Social Science                                 6          S1 & S2    081145A     6.5 (R:6.5, W:6.5, L:6, S:6)
                             Bachelor of Social Work                                    8          S1         081143C     7 (R:7, W:7, L:7, S:7)
                             Bachelor of Sport                                          6          S1         0101658     6.5 (R:6.5, W:6.5, L:6, S:6)
                             Bachelor of Sustainable Communities                        6          S1 & S2    092391G     6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)

                             Business & Law
                                                                                        NUMBER OF
                                                                                                  INTAKE      CRICOS      IELTS
                                                                                        SESSIONS

                             Bachelor of Business                                       6          S1 & S2    102881B     6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5)

                             Bachelor of Commerce                                       6          S1 & S2    027464A     6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5)

                             Bachelor of Economics and Finance                          6          S1 & S2    075271A     6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5)
                             Bachelor of Laws (Graduates only)                          6          S1         094206G     7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6)
                             Bachelor of Laws                                           8          S1         094205J     7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6)
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Engineering & Information Sciences
                                                                                       NUMBER OF
                                                                                                 INTAKE    CRICOS    IELTS
                                                                                       SESSIONS

 Bachelor of Applied Analytics*                                                        6         S1        099970J   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Business Information Systems                                              6         S1 & S2   068718M   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Computer Science                                                          6         S1 & S2   012088K   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Data Science and Analytics                                                6         S1        099971G   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Double Majors)                                     10        S1 & S2   083340D   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Single Major)                                      8         S1 & S2   083339G   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Information Technology                                                    6         S1 & S2   061445K   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Mathematics                                                               6         S1 & S2   002936B   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced                                                      6         S1 & S2   036040F   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Honours)                                         8         S1 & S2   085498K   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics Advanced (Honours)                          8         S1 & S2   085499J   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics                                             6         S1 & S2   052461G   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)

 Bachelor of Medical Mathematics                                                       6         S1 & S2   072790B   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)

 Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours)
                                                                                       8         S1 & S2   085500K   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 (Physics, Atmospheric Science, Biomolecular Physics)

 Bachelor of Science (Atmospheric Science, Biomolecular Physics,
                                                                                       6         S1 & S2   031274F   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Materials, Nuclear Science and Technology, Physics)

 Bachelor of Technology                                                                6         S1 & S2   103039F   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)

 Science, Medicine & Health
                                                                                       NUMBER OF
                                                                                                 INTAKE    CRICOS    IELTS
                                                                                       SESSIONS

                                                                                                                                                        UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
 Bachelor of Bionanotechnology (Honours)                                               8         S1        090881E   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Conservation Biology (Honours)                                            8         S1        084861D   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours)                                           8         S1        085261J   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Exercise Science                                                          6         S1        083033D   6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation                                       8         S1        016112E   6.5 (R:6.5, W:6.5, L:6.5, S:6.5)
 Bachelor of Marine Science (Honours)                                                  8         S1 & S2   083556K   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences                                               6         S1        068533J   6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology (Honours)                                           8         S1        084862C   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours)                                             8         S1        084858K   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Nursing                                                                   6         S1        098260C   7 (R:7, W:7, L:7, S:7)
 Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)                                         8         S1        084857M   6.5 (R:6.5, W:6.5, L:6.5, S:6.5)
 Bachelor of Nutrition Science                                                         6         S1        083034C   6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health                                          6         S1        086246M   6.5 (R:6.5, W:6.5, L:6.5, S:6.5)

 Bachelor of Science (Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Ecology and
                                                                                       6         S1        003283D   6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
 Conservation Biology, Environment or Geology and Physical Geography)

 DOUBLE DEGREES:
 For information on fees, duration and intakes for double degrees,
 please visit the UOW website – uow.info/double

**Subject to final course approval. Offered at UOW South Western Sydney campus only.
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