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International Undergraduate
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Student Guide
2023
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unsw.edu.au/study
Reveal
your
true
potential
REVEAL YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL
It takes
someone
like you
The world is changing, and now, more than ever, it needs people
who want to make a difference. Discover your passion and find
your purpose to become the person the world needs.
Your full potential is waiting to be discovered and we are
committed to helping you achieve your unique and extraordinary
dreams. Through hands-on learning and original thinking, you will
be inspired to develop and grow as you build towards a confident
and prosperous future.
Be valued for the difference you bring,
with UNSW Sydney.
UNSW is on Aboriginal land.
UNSW acknowledges the Bedegal, Gadigal and
Ngunnawal people who are the Traditional Custodians
of the land upon which our campuses stand.
Throughout this guide you will find QR
codes that unlock more information and
reveal extra inspiration. Scan the QR
code to see where UNSW can take you.
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REVEAL YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL
What's
inside
Your journey starts here
Why choose UNSW page 6
Career-focused education page 8
Scholarships page 10
Welcome to Sydney page 12
Receive the support you need
Study experience page 16
Student support page 18
Accommodation page 20
Pathway programs page 22
Find the right degree for you page 26
Entry to UNSW
Entry requirements page 96
How to apply page 104
Tuition fees page 106
Contact us page 111
4 Sydney Harbour, home to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge 5
Study at
WHY CHOOSE UNSW
a global
top 50 Top 50
Ranked 43rd university globally
QS World University Rankings, 2022
A Group of
Eight university
UNSW is a member of the
World-leading
education
Ranked 41st in the world for
university
prestigious coalition of quality teaching and research
Australia’s leading research- (academic reputation).
intensive universities.
QS World University Rankings, 2022
UNSW is a world-leading teaching and
research powerhouse recognised by
employers and organisations around
the globe. We are dedicated to shaping
a generation of forward-thinking, Top earners #1 for full-time 5 of the world's top
environmentally conscious, and socially
Highest graduate median salary employment 20 subjects
engaged graduates who will positively impact
of Sydney-based and Go8 Highest graduate full-time Mineral & Mining Engineering
the world. universities. rate of employment of Go8 (3rd), Civil & Structural
universities. Engineering (13th), Law (14th)
You will be joining a university committed to QILT Graduate Outcome Survey, 2021
Petroleum Engineering (17th),
improving lives globally through innovative education QILT Graduate Outcome Survey, 2021
Accounting & Finance (20th)
and research. Our educators teach at the highest
standard, placing many of the subjects you will learn QS World University Rankings by Subject,
2022
in the world's top 20*. We are also leaders in research
quality and impact in areas such as public health,
climate science and human rights and are Australia’s
premier university for entrepreneurship.
Located in Sydney, Australia's business and
technology capital, our students are connected with
industry leaders in every sector through our career-
focused education. We ensure you receive a truly World-changing Employable graduates
hands-on learning experience from world-renowned graduates Ranked 29th in the world
academics in state-of-the-art facilities at our vibrant #1 in Australia and 26th by employers seeking the
campuses. It is no wonder that our graduates are worldwide for producing the best graduates (employer
among the most employable in the world. most innovative, creative and reputation).
entrepreneurial graduates QS Graduate Employability Rankings,
2022
Discover more at (alumni outcomes).
unsw.edu.au/study/international-students QS Graduate Employability
Rankings, 2022
*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2022
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Set yourself
CAREER-FOCUSED EDUCATION
up for career Discover, launch, grow
success
Our Roadmap to Employability: Discover, Launch, Grow will help you
personalise your path to employment by developing the skills, experiences
and attributes that employers seek. From day one to after graduation, our
experts will support you.
Build your employability through internships, work integrated
learning, industry networking and tailored career planning workshops.
Our award-winning* career service will guide you to recognise Visit employability.unsw.edu.au
and build upon your strengths, identify opportunities and
provide support to ensure you excel well into your future.
That’s why our graduates now work with some of the most
desirable employers and global organisations, such as Google,
Unilever, Ernst & Young, Microsoft, Rio Tinto, HSBC, Baker
McKenzie, NASA, UNESCO and Oxfam.
Launch your start-up Start your career in Sydney
If you are passionate about starting your own Kick off your career with post-study work
business, or want to build entrepreneurial skills to visas in Australia’s business and technology
take into the workplace, UNSW is the university for capital. Sydney is full of opportunities to enter
you. We are the best Australian university overall the Australian job market and begin your
for aspiring entrepreneurs^, with one of the biggest graduate career in one of the most resilient
student and alumni start-up programs in Australia. economies in the world.
Discover our mentoring, accelerator program and Make the most of the opportunity to study,
networking opportunities. live and work in Australia.
Visit founders.unsw.edu.au Visit unsw.to/post-study-visa
Join our global alumni network
With students from over 140 countries, your
connections will not just be here in Sydney – they
will span the globe. Your alumni community will
become your professional network, supporting “Coming out of uni there was so many transferrable
you through your degree and unlocking doors after skills like being a good communicator, a team member,
graduation. presenting well, these kind of skills that you’ve built
up over the years studying here [UNSW] are so easily
Harness our network and be inspired by where
transferrable into the workforce.”
their degree has taken them.
–
Visit unsw.edu.au/study/discover/our-alumni
Catherine Hu,
UNSW Business School Alumna and Customer
Solutions Manager for TikTok
*Australian Association of Graduate Employers, 2021 Scan the QR code to watch
^Crunchbase data on venture capital funded start-ups, 2021 Catherine's story.
8 Students in an employability workshop 9
Hands-on student-led projects in the Makerspace
Scholarships,
SCHOLARSHIPS
rewarding
your ambition
UNSW is where ambitious and high-achieving students from around the world study
and succeed. We offer scholarships for international students to empower them to
realise their potential.
Our scholarships are not just based on your grades – UNSW values leadership skills,
extracurricular interests and your passion to study with us. Our international scholarships
and awards will help you to gain financial support, recognition of your academic excellence
and they will help you stand out to future employers.
International Scientia Australia’s Global University Award UNSW Global Academic Award
Coursework Scholarship If you have strong academic merit and are passionate This Award is for students with strong academic
Alongside academic merit, we want you to show about achieving your goals through your university records who complete the UNSW Global Foundation
us your passion to become a leader, how you have study, you will be considered for Australia’s Global Studies program.
engaged in extracurricular interests, and share with us University Award.
why UNSW is the university for you. What you receive:
What you receive: • AUD$10,000 for one year or,
What you receive: • AUD$10,000 for one year • AUD$5,000 for one year
• a full scholarship on your tuition fees or, "Australia was one of my dream destinations
• AUD$20,000 per annum for the minimum duration of for pursuing a bachelor’s degree. A huge burden
your program. was lifted off my shoulders when I received the
scholarship offer. I can focus better on my studies
You will also have access to networks and support and my involvement in different student clubs
including ‘fast-tracked’ applications for campus at UNSW."
accommodation, awards and networking events –
and guaranteed entry into the UNSW Professional Md Aziz Al Mehedi,
Development Program. Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
For all eligibility requirements, instructions on
how to apply, or to explore all the scholarships
available, visit scholarships.unsw.edu.au
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Take a break from the books
There is always something fun and exciting happening
in Sydney – from concerts at the Opera House, to
WELCOME TO SYDNEY
Sydney
free events including Vivid light and musical festival,
Chinese New Year celebrations and the multicultural
Parramasala. Join an impromptu beach volleyball
game on Coogee Beach or grab some friends for
some photo-worthy moments in the Chinese Garden
of Friendship.
Or if you are more into sport, we host world-class
Welcome to
sporting events including cricket, soccer and rugby.
For the more artistic visitors, there are theatre
productions, concerts and festivals (many of them
free!) to keep you entertained and inspired all year
round. Get among it and join the fun in Sydney.
Sydney Barangaroo
Bondi Beach, Sydney
Sydney on a budget Feel safe and welcome
On a budget? No worries. There are lots of affordable G’day. Hello. Hi. How’s it going? Aussies are known for
indoor and outdoor activities to enjoy in Sydney. being friendly and you will find a smile wherever you
Pop into a free art gallery, catch a movie at the local go. Feel safe and welcome as you join our vibrant and
cinema, try a coastal walk, snorkel or surf at the multicultural communities all over Sydney that span
beach, or enjoy a budget-friendly lunch or dinner in social, religious and cultural collectives.
one of our neighbouring suburbs. Feel confident to try
Sydney has been ranked one of safest cities in the
new hobbies with lots of UNSW student social clubs
world*. You can feel secure and safe about your
to join.
choice to live here. It will feel like a home away from
home, no matter where you are from. The best
bit about our multicultural city? The food. Explore
Explore Sydney’s surroundings Chinatown, Spice Alley, Little Italy and an array of
Sydney is one of the best student cities
globally. It is ranked the 4th most desirable Sydney is all about the outdoors. And it is more than fresh food markets all within easy reach. Who knows
place to live and study in the world^. just beaches. Head to one of our beautiful parks for an what new treats you could discover?
outdoor picnic with friends. If you want to go further
We are known as one of the most diverse afield, the Blue Mountains to the west of Sydney, the
and inclusive cities in the world – made up Royal National Park to the south or stunning Palm
of global citizens. The differences you bring Beach in the north are great for a getaway. Do not
are appreciated and we look forward to forget our beautiful beaches minutes from the UNSW
welcoming you. Sydney campus. Fall in love with Sydney when you
Sydney is more than just a pretty face. study in the heart of it.
It offers countless business and career
opportunities – it is Australia’s financial and
economic powerhouse. There is always
Scan the QR to take a tour of
something to do in Sydney, and UNSW is
Sydney attractions with your
right in the heart of it all.
international student guides.
Come join us.
^ QS Best Student Cities (Desirability), 2022 *4th Safest City, Economist Intelligence Unit Safe Cities Index, 2021
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Vivid Sydney light festival
WELCOME TO SYDNEY
Live in the
heart of it all
Sydney Centre
20 minutes by bus
UNSW Bondi Junction
UNSW has the best of Sydney right at its doorstep.
The bubbling food and retail hub in the city centre
Art & Design 20 minutes by bus
is just a short trip on the light rail. For fresh ocean 10 minutes by bus
breezes, head to Bondi and Coogee, which are only a
short bus trip from campus. Up for some sightseeing?
The famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney
Harbour Bridge are so close, you can visit them any
time you want.
Bondi Beach
Take advantage of the public transport system. 20 minutes by car
There is trains, buses, ferries and light rail options
at all hours of the day. Getting to the main campus is
easy with a new Light Rail network that will drop you
Randwick Shopping Complex
at our doorstep. Or if you want to make the most of
beautiful Sydney, jump on a bike or choose to walk. 3 minutes by Light Rail
Take it all in at your own pace. UNSW Canberra
3 hours by car
Make it your home
Join the student community living on or nearby
campus. Not only will you have this easy access Sydney Airport
to Sydney city and beaches, you will be in walking 20 minutes by car
distance to your lecture halls, meet people from
around the world and make lifelong friends. For
information on university accomodation, please see
pages 20 – 21 or visit accommodation.unsw.edu.au
UNSW Global
Coogee Beach
8 minutes by bus
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Teacher-student feedback in class
Get the full
STUDY EXPERIENCE
experience
University is about discovering the best version of yourself. At
UNSW, there is so many opportunities for you to explore and grow,
and with each new experience, you will discover new things about
yourself and what motivates you to succeed. You will make friends
in clubs and societies and enjoy fun events on and off campus.
Scan the QR code to watch a
student tour of our campus and
social activities.
Make your studies work for you A place to make new friends
The innovative UNSW3+ academic calendar gives you Students from all backgrounds are what makes our
the flexibility to choose your own study path. There are campus so rich and diverse. There is plenty of activities
three 10-week teaching terms, plus an optional five-week and opportunities to find your place in the community.
summer term. You can choose to schedule terms with With over 300 clubs and societies for everything from
a lighter study load or pick up an additional course to sport to religion, everyone is welcome. Arc, UNSW’s
fast-track your graduation or make room for an extended student-led organisation and home to many of our
internship. Plus, UNSW3+ gives you the opportunity to student clubs, hosts year-round parties and events (in
join UNSW at one of the three intakes throughout the year person and online), sporting competitions and practice,
(February, May or September), depending on your degree. volunteering opportunities, health and wellness sessions…
For more information, visit the list goes on. Find your friends at arc.unsw.edu.au
student.unsw.edu.au/calendar
Discover your favourite places
Open doors with a double degree UNSW’s campus has everything you could need all in
Get more choice, more career options and more one place. You will find dozens of cafes and restaurants,
knowledge with a double degree. Despite the name, it banks, ATMs, a post office, supermarket, medical
doesn’t mean double the time or workload. Combine your facilities, libraries, sporting facilities and more! When it is
passions to stand out when you graduate. time to hit the books, there are indoor computer labs and
Explore the different combinations of programs in this outdoor study areas, so you can find the right vibe to suit
guide or at unsw.to/degrees your study style – all with free and fast Wi-Fi.
Discover more international student life at
unsw.edu.au/study/international-students
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Whitehouse near UNSW Village
On-campus venue, The Roundhouse
STUDENT SUPPORT
Receive the
support
you need
We are known as one of the friendliest universities in
Australia according to students and parents alike. We have
a range of support and development services to guide you
from your first day through to graduation.
Feel safe and welcome Your student community is here Study and academic
The health and safety of our students is our to help language support
number one priority. We have strict cleaning Moving to Australia is exciting but can be You can prepare yourself for success and develop
protocols in line with health authority guidelines. overwhelming. There are many students here academic and independent learning skills as
There is an on-campus health clinic, support for at UNSW who have been in your position and soon as you start. Through workshops, online
mental health, and wellbeing services designed are here to help you. resources, and one-on-one appointments, you can
specifically for students. We also provide 24/7 build your academic writing, reading, notetaking,
security services and have an app to help: Our Peer Mentor Connect program connects you
presentations, exam preparation, and more.
StaySafe@UNSW. with a Student Mentor online, anytime. They will
share personal experiences, answer your questions For more information,
and guide you throughout your journey. visit student.unsw.edu.au/skills and
student.unsw.edu.au/english
Arriving in Sydney When you arrive in Australia, get help settling
With new-arrival workshops, campus tours, and in by joining one of our Peer Support programs If you are living with disabilities or health
even meeting you at the airport, our dedicated to connect to other students. conditions, our Equitable Learning Service can
International Student Concierge will make you feel work with you to make adjustments so that your
We have a team of Student Support Advisors
at home with UNSW. learning will not be negatively impacted, visit
available for personalised advice and information
student.unsw.edu.au/els
about university life, student visas, wellbeing
support and coaching you in developing skills you
Scan here to chat
need to navigate and succeed at University.
directly with an
Explore more at student.unsw.edu.au/ international student
international about life at UNSW.
18 19The Kensington Colleges student accommodation
Find your
ACCOMMODATION
new home
Feel at home with a range of award-winning accommodation on and off campus at UNSW. Temporary accommodation Under 18s
Live within walking distance of your lecture halls, meet people from around the world, and We recommend having three to four weeks before Arrangements must be made for students under 18
make lifelong friends. classes begin to arrange private housing. Be sure years of age according to Australian Government
to book short-term accommodation first, then regulations for the welfare of international students
look for long-term options in person. Short-term under 18. For more information,
accommodation can include private hotels, motels, visit student.unsw.edu.au/visa18
Accommodation at UNSW Private accommodation options hostels, lodges or furnished apartments ranging from
AUD$45 – AUD$300 per day. Living on campus compared to living off campus
Living on campus is unlike any other Rental property We have compiled indicative costs of living on
accomodation option. Colleges have a stronger Choose from numerous private rental properties Private student housing assistance campus compared to living independently factoring
culture of socialising, while apartments have more located in the surrounding suburbs of UNSW. UNSW’s International Student Housing Assistance in everything you need to consider from food to
opportunity for independence. Both are places You can rent a furnished or unfurnished property. (ISHA) team can help you look for temporary or private transport, so you can make an informed choice about
to grow alongside fellow student, fulfilling your Be sure to consider additional expenses such as accommodation if UNSW accommodation is not where you will live when you study with UNSW.
personal and academic potential - whichever electricity, gas, telephone and Wi-Fi. Costs vary available when you apply. For more information,
option your choose, UNSW will become your but usually range from AUD$250 – AUD$350 per visit student.unsw.edu.au/housing-assistance
home and community. student per week in a shared house or apartment.
Colleges Homestay
Join a college and you’ll continue decades of Homestay options include full board and single Living on campus compared to living off campus
university history. A strong community and room-only accommodation. Full board usually
UNSW owned and/or affiliated Independent
highly social traditions are at the heart of college includes a furnished room, use of facilities in a
life, with the support of residential care and private home plus breakfast and dinner. Single UNSW Apartment UNSW College Share house One bedroom
academic mentoring. Live among students from room-only homestays include a furnished room, AUD$0 AUD$0 AUD$3,000 AUD$3,700
Set-up costs
all over the world including domestic students. and gas and electricity expenses in the rent. (Bond, furniture, utility connec-
Accomodation options range from fully catered to You will need to arrange your own food, cooking, tions, etc.)
self catered and caters for all dietary requirements cleaning, laundry and telephone costs. Costs vary
Accommodation per week AUD$290 to AUD$580* AUD$280 to AUD$600* AUD$250 to AUD$350 AUD$470 to
such as halal, kosher and vegetarian alternatives. but usually range from AUD$250 – AUD$350 per AUD$650
student per week. Search our database of local
Apartments private properties at studystays.unsw.edu.au Internet AUD$0 AUD$0 AUD$20 to AUD$55 AUD$20 to AUD$55
Apartments are an opportunity to make your own Gas and electricity AUD$0 AUD$0 AUD$35 to AUD$140 AUD$35 to AUD$140
home and household. They cater to students who
Food (groceries and eating out) AUD$80 to AUD$280 AUD$10 to AUD$50 AUD$80 to AUD$280 AUD$80 to AUD$280
want more independent living or need specific living
arrangements, including families. Transport to university AUD$0 AUD$0 AUD$40 AUD$40
All accomodation prices includes furniture, Weekly total AUD$370 to AUD$860* AUD$290 to AUD$650 AUD$425 to AUD$865 AUD$645 to
general cleaning, Wi-Fi, water, electricity and gas. AUD$1,165
Find the home that is right for you. Take 360 Total annual cost AUD$19,240 to AUD$12,760 to AUD$22,100 to AUD$33,540 to
virtual tours of rooms and compare prices at AUD$44,720* AUD$28,600* AUD$44,980 AUD$60,580
accommodation.unsw.edu.au. 52 weeks 44 weeks 52 weeks 52 weeks
Living costs are indicative only and will vary based on the location, number of people you live with and the condition of the housing.
For more information, visit student.unsw.edu.au/approximate-weekly-costs and studyinaustralia.gov.au/global/live-in-australia/living-costs
20 *Costs will vary depending on the type of accommodation and catering offered. 21Your supported Progress to
UNSW Sydney
PATHWAY PROGRAMS
pathway A pathway program will get you there
Progress to first year of any UNSW bachelor's
degree when you successfully complete a
to UNSW
Foundation Studies or Transition Program and meet
UNSW's entry requirements.
For more information, visit
unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/foundation
Fast-track with a Diploma Program
As a Diploma student, you will take equivalent
courses and assessments as first year students so
Gain entry to UNSW Sydney with Get the best start to university UNSW Global provides students you are ready for your degree program. Successfully
complete a Diploma and progress to second year of
UNSW Global UNSW Global can prepare you to get the best start with a supportive learning a UNSW degree in:
to your university studies. 87% of UNSW Diploma experience through:
If you do not meet the entry requirements for your
students progress to second year at UNSW and • Architecture
preferred degree, you can choose a pathway program
over 85% of students from our Foundation Studies • Commerce
that leads you to UNSW Sydney. Assisted learning
Programs progress to study a degree. • Computer Science
UNSW Global is wholly owned by UNSW • Engineering
Sydney offering world-leading university pathway • Media and Communication
1st Small Personalised
English
programs at the UNSW Sydney campus and language • Science
Foundation Program in Australia founded in 1989. classes learning
international campuses. support
For a full list of specialisations and
50% for more information, visit
Be university-ready of UNSW international students study at UNSW Global. Academic support unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/diplomas
Pathway programs are designed for international
students to prepare you for success at university. Over 30,000 Online Continuous
Study
workshops and
You will gain the academic knowledge and UNSW Global Graduates resources feedback
groups
English language skills needed to meet the entry
requirements to a university degree. You will receive
Small classes
support from our expert teachers and staff, so you
with up to 20 students per class so you receive Social support
progress to UNSW Sydney with confidence.
individual attention and support.
Choose from a range of programs that suit your
Academic and English language levels, and the 50+ years Peer Social clubs Fun
degree you plan to study. support and societies activities
of experience supporting students with English
language skills.
Apply to a UNSW Global pathway program at
unswglobal.unsw.edu.au
"The UNSW Diploma Program provided me with
more time and attention during the first year of
Scholarships my studies, which helped me progress to the
Be rewarded for your ambition. Scholarships of up to second year of the Bachelor of Science degree I'm
AUD$7,500 are available for high achieving students currently studying at UNSW."
entering a Diploma or Foundation Studies Program. -
Claudia Velda Widjaja,
For more information, visit
Diploma in Science,
unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/scholarships
current student at UNSW
UNSW Global Pty Limited (ABN 62 086 418 582) delivers UNSW Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs on behalf of UNSW Sydney under UNSW CRICOS Provider Code 00098G.
*
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Make it
PATHWAY PROGRAMS
happen with
a pathway
program
Explore UNSW Global’s university pathways
and achieve your academic and career goals.
UNSW Diploma UNSW Transition Program Online UNSW Foundation Studies Academic English Program
Progress directly to the Second Year of a bachelor’s A purpose-built online program for international A range of programs from 4 to 15 months, dependent Build your English skills for entry into Diploma, Transition
degree in Architecture, Business, Computer Science, students, delivered in partnership with online on your ability, to help build your academic and Online and Foundation Studies Programs or directly
Engineering, Media and Communication or Science. education experts, OpenLearning. English skills. prior to your chosen UNSW degree.
unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/diplomas unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/transition-online unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/foundation unswglobal.unsw.edu.au/English
High School High School High School
English Course*
Year 12 Year 12 Year 11/12
English Course* English Course* English Course* UNSW Sydney Undergraduate
(if required) (if required) (if required) or Postgraduate Degree
UNSW Transition UNSW Foundation
UNSW Diploma Program
Program Online Studies
*
An English pathway may be required prior to commencing your program. For
Second Year at First Year at First Year at more information, see pages 102-103. Students are required to meet minimum
entry requirements for progression to UNSW Sydney. For more information,
UNSW Sydney UNSW Sydney UNSW Sydney visit unswglobal.unsw.edu.au. Open Learning Global Pty Ltd (trading as
OpenLearning) proudly delivers the UNSW Transition Program Online under licence
from UNSW and UNSW Global Pty Limited. The UNSW and UNSW Global trademarks
are owned by UNSW and are used by OpenLearning under limited licence.
24 25Discover the
FACULTIES & DEGREES
right degree
for you
Arts, Design & Architecture page 28
Build creative and critical thinking for real-world
impact in the areas of architecture, built environment,
design, social sciences, education, arts, and all the
diverse ways in which we live and grow.
UNSW Business School page 46
Join the new generation of business professionals
We have hundreds of different degree and making an impact in the ever-changing world of
double degree combinations that will prepare accounting and finance, leadership and social impact,
you for future success. Gain a world-class entrepreneurship and business management.
education and discover your true potential.
Engineering page 54
Be at the very cutting edge of innovation and
technology in the engineering industry including
electrical, mechatronics, chemical, renewable energy,
civil engineering and more.
Law & Justice page 66
Develop a deep understanding of how the law
operates in areas such as technology, finance,
human rights, environmental protection, commercial
business or media.
Medicine & Health page 76
Start your health and medical studies with a
university that is a world leader in the fields of cancer,
neuroscience, mental health, infectious disease,
immunity and medical research.
Science page 84
Turn your curiosity into a meaningful and successful
career where you can make real-world impact
in environmental science, data and technology
or psychology.
Not sure what to study?
Scan here to search for
degrees based on study
area or interest.
26 Sir John Clancy Auditorium 27Arts,
Design &
ARTS, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
Architecture
Gain hands-on experience and build connections that will develop
your confidence and empower you to pursue your goals. You will learn
to turn creativity and critical thinking into a future career that drives
solutions to real-world challenges.
Our diverse faculty is home to subjects ranked in the top 50
worldwide*, and more than 40 disciplines across the arts, built Learn advanced manufacturing techniques at the Design Futures Lab
environment, design, education, humanities, media and social sciences.
You will become both a problem-solver and a
problem seeker, who understands the complexity
Career outcomes
of today’s world. You will develop the creativity and
critical-thinking skills that employers demand.
Our community will support your career success Advertising Executives Digital Media Specialists Media Specialists
as much as your academic performance. Take
inspiration from and connect with our leading Animators Diplomats Political Advisors
practitioners, makers and thinkers. You will earn the
Architects Editors Product Designers
trust and recognition of future employers with our
real-world professional experiences from a choice Artists Exhibition Designers Public Relations Consultants
of thousands of industry partners.
Communications Specialists Graphic Designers Quantity Surveyors
We are a vibrant faculty where you will immerse Computational Designers Illustrators Social Workers
yourself in diverse communities and a busy calendar
of events and opportunities. Our inclusive spaces Construction Project Industrial Designers Teachers
encourage relationships that will empower you to Managers
Interpreters and Translators Textile Designers
thrive, personally and professionally. Best of all, you
will feel supported and inspired by students, alumni
Corporate Interior Designers
Journalists Urban Planners
and the university community around you.
Designers
Landscape Architects UX Designers
For more information, visit unsw.to/ada
*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2022
28 29Career success
UNSW graduates succeed. They are earning the highest
median salaries of graduates from Go8 universities*. Many
are making contributions to the world’s most admired
enterprises and organisations. Others are disrupting the
ARTS, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
status quo, launching brands and start-up businesses that
make a real difference. That is because we support your
career success from day-one.
Work Integrated Learning
Get real-world experience and industry connections
as part of your degree. Our dedicated Work Integrated
Learning team will work with you to find the right
professional placements and internships.
Build professional networks
Whichever sector you want to move into, you will
be able to take advantage of our faculty’s connections
to thousands of industry partners. You will work with
and learn from staff who are not only practicing in your
field, but who are also leading and shaping the future of
your industry.
Career Ready Mentoring Program
In your final year, this program will connect you with
leading professionals in your field who will support your
career development as you transition into work.
Gain a global mindset
As part of our diverse community of students, staff,
alumni and industry partners from around the world, you
will build a global network. Studying at an internationally
renowned university, you will learn the communication
and professional skills to move into global careers and
Experiences to shape your future Paddington Campus drive solutions to challenges that go beyond borders.
We are dedicated to helping you create a university Our Art & Design campus in inner city Sydney is a
experience that aligns with your ambitions and values. renowned creative hub. Studying here, you will have
We will listen to and work with you to understand access to an unmatched array of studio, workshop
your goals and support you to pursue those through and gallery spaces, as well as state-of-the-art digital
industry connections, social networks, hands-on production technology.
experiences and world-class campus facilities.
Design Futures Lab
Purpose-built to inspire exploration and innovation in
Our campuses and facilities architecture, design and the built environment using
Kensington Campus emerging technologies.
Located between the global metropolis of Sydney’s
CBD, and its world-famous beaches, UNSW’s Esme Timbery Creative Practice Lab
Kensington campus hosts hundreds of clubs, Our multi-arts production and performance hub
societies and networking events. It is home to contains the latest digital production technology to
Australia’s most comprehensive entrepreneurship facilitate creative collaboration across media and
program – UNSW Founders. the arts.
*QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021
30 31Arts Bachelor of Arts and Business
Bachelor of Arts Program code 3444 Learn to think critically, creatively and Minors
strategically while gaining expertise in The following subject areas are only available
CRICOS code 077868M key areas of business studies including as Minors.
marketing, management and business law. • Art History and • Modern Greek Studies
Program code 3409 Shape your degree around your interests Minors Duration 3 years
This broad knowledge and skill base will Theory • Studies in Psychology
CRICOS code 001916C and gain in-depth knowledge in the fields The following subject areas are only available (+1 year Honours option) • Australian Studies (Science)
you are passionate about with our flexible as Minors. give you a unique advantage as you enter
Duration 3 years (+ 1 year • Indonesian Studies • Gender Studies
• Art History and • Italian Studies Entry February, May the professional world, where diverse
and rigorous Bachelor of Arts degree. • Italian Studies
Honours option) Theory • Modern Greek Studies and September interdisciplinary skills are increasingly
With over 35 subject areas to choose from,
Entry February, May and • Australian Studies • Psychology (Science) in demand. Combine your passion for
you will unravel the complexities facing Estimated first year Business component
• Indonesian Studies • Gender Studies the arts, social sciences and humanities
September today’s world and be equipped with a tuition AUD$44,065 • Business Decision Making
with an understanding of business in this
ARTS, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
Estimated first year career-ready skill set so you can channel • Financial Management
Career opportunities Units of credit (per year/ unique degree. • Global Business Environments
tuition AUD$39,368 your passion into action and make a You will gain sought after skills that ensure your
genuine impact on society. total) 48/144 • Organisational Resources
Units of credit (per year/ adaptability in today’s fast-paced world. Our • Additional electives available in Business, Law,
graduates can be found all over the globe in a Assumed knowledge
Majors
total) 48/144 Marketing and/or Management
Majors range of industries including diplomacy, social The following subject areas are also available
Mathematics
Assumed knowledge None The following subject areas are also available justice, publishing, international affairs, media, as Minors.
as Minors. politics, business and entrepreneurship, the arts • Asian Studies • Japanese Studies Career opportunities
Structure • Chinese Studies • Korean Studies Gain the tools you need to work in business
Structure • Asian Studies (Business) and creative industries, education, journalism,
Major (10 courses) • Creative Writing • Linguistics consulting, management, marketing and strategy
• Chinese Studies • Japanese Studies university and public administration, advocacy
Major (10 courses) • Criminology (Law) • Media, Culture and roles in a range of industries and organisations.
• Creative Writing • Korean Studies and campaign strategy, research and academia. +
+ • English Technology Your choice of major will help to shape your
• Criminology (Law) • Linguistics Business Component
Minor (4 courses) • Environmental • Music Studies career options. Our graduates succeed in various
• Economics (Business) • Media, Culture and Double degree options (8 courses)
+ Humanities • Philosophy careers through their understanding of business
• English Technology +
Electives & General Education • Advanced (Communication & • European Studies • Politics and as well as human culture and society.
• Environmental • Music Studies Minor (4 courses)
(10 courses) Mathematics (Hons) Journalism) • Film Studies International
Humanities • Philosophy +
OR • Advanced Science • Media (PR & • French Studies Relations Double degree options
• European Studies • Politics and Electives (2 courses)
Major (10 courses) (Hons) Advertising) • Geographical Studies • Sociology and
• Film Studies International • Law
+ • Commerce • Media (Screen & • German Studies Anthropology
• French Studies Relations
Major (10 courses) • Computer Science Sound Production) • Global Development • Spanish and Latin
• Geographical Studies • Spanish and Latin
+ • Economics • Medical Studies/ • History American Studies
• German Studies American Studies
Electives & General Education • Education Doctor of Medicine • Indigenous Studies • Theatre and
• Global Development • Sociology and
(4 courses) (Secondary) • Music (Nura Gili) Performance Studies
• History Anthropology
• Engineering (Hons) • Science
• Human Resource • Studies in Psychology
Education
• Environmental • Social Work
Management (Science)
Management (Honours)
(Business) • Theatre and
• Fine Arts
• Indigenous Studies Performance Studies
• Law
(Nura Gili)
• International Business
• Media
Bachelor of Education
Embrace a career in teaching and Professional accreditation Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor
shape the way future generations This degree is professionally recognised by
participate in the world with a Bachelor NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). of Education (Secondary)
of Education. You will develop excellent
classroom skills and increase your Structure
employability upon graduation with Education Core (11 courses) Program code 4053
up to 80 days in supervised teaching + Teaching Specialisation/Methods
CRICOS code 075262B
placements in at least two different (4 courses)
+ Education Electives (1 courses) Duration 4 years
“I chose to study the Bachelor of Arts because of the secondary schools. The Bachelor
+ Professional Experience (80 days) (+ Honours options)
of Education (Secondary) is always
scope of courses that I can pursue. UNSW’s location + Double Degree
Entry February and September
offered as a double degree, which
in Sydney was also a big selling point for me. I wanted means our graduates can pursue their Estimated first year tuition
to be in a city that held opportunity, and to be part of a passion for teaching and also benefit AUD$39,650
wider global community. Interactive engagement with from further career opportunities in
Bachelor of Commerce/
Units of credit (per year/
my peers plays a big part of my university studies, and complementary professions. Bachelor of Education total) 48/192
the experience of bouncing ideas and opinions off one
NSW education students are required to pass
(Secondary) Assumed knowledge English
another has made me feel very comfortable in my degree.” the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial
– Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) prior Program code 3462
to commencing their first in-school placement. Teaching specialisations
Cammy Gee, Bachelor of Arts CRICOS code 077869K
Visit unsw.to/lantite • Aboriginal Studies • Geography
Duration 4 years (Indigenous • Languages
Studies) (Chinese, French,
Career opportunities (+ Honours options)
• Ancient History Japanese, Korean,
Teaching is a stable and rewarding career Entry February and September • Drama Spanish)
choice with ongoing demand for skilled Estimated first year tuition • English • Legal Studies
educators. Our Bachelor of Education is • English as • Modern History
AUD$44,620
nationally accredited by the NSW Education an Additional • Music Studies
Standards Authority (NESA), which allows you to Units of credit (per year/total) Language or Dialect (Intensive)
teach for both government and non-government 48/192 (EAL/D) • Society and Culture
secondary schools. Our graduates are widely
Assumed knowledge English and
accepted as exemplary teachers throughout
Mathematics
Australia as well as internationally. Many of our
graduates also pursue career opportunities
outside secondary school teaching including Teaching specialisations
working in community education, cultural • B usiness Studies
institutions and tertiary education. • Economics
32 33Bachelor of Education (continued) Social Work
Bachelor of Design/ Bachelor of Fine Arts/ Bachelor of Economics/
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Education
Program code 4033 Help change lives by solving problems in Professionally recognised
(Secondary) (Secondary) (Secondary) human relationships, promoting social This degree is professionally recognised. Upon
CRICOS code 000831E
change and enhancing the wellbeing of graduation you will be eligible for membership of
Duration 4 years the Australian Association of Social Workers.
others. Our social work degree has a
Program code 4066 Program code 4063 Program code 4058 Entry February and May strong emphasis on practical skills with
CRICOS code 098279C CRICOS code 075094B Estimated first year guidance from social workers and industry Double degree options
CRICOS code 081433D
tuition AUD$39,918 professionals. You will gain expertise in • Arts
Duration 4.7 years Duration 4 years Duration 4 years
• Criminology & Criminal Justice
ARTS, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
a wide variety of areas, including mental
(+ Honours options) (+ Honours options) (+ Honours options) Units of credit (per year/
health, social work counselling, community • Law
Entry February and September Entry February and September Entry February and September total) 48/192 • Social Science
work, sociology, psychology and working
Estimated first year tuition Estimated first year tuition Estimated first year tuition Assumed knowledge None with Indigenous communities.
AUD$39,480 AUD$39,225 AUD$45,255
Units of credit (per year/total) Units of credit (per year/total) Units of credit (per year/ Structure Career opportunities
48/216 total) 48/192 Core (20 courses) Social workers operate in diverse areas, including
48/192
+ Electives & General hospitals, government departments, welfare
Assumed knowledge English Assumed knowledge English Assumed knowledge English and agencies, industry/corporate, community
Education (4 courses)
Mathematics + Field Placement organisations, and as independent consultants.
+ Honours Stream (8 courses)
Teaching specialisations Teaching specialisations Teaching specialisations
• Graphics and Multimedia Technology • Visual Arts • B usiness Studies
• Visual Arts • Graphics and Multimedia Technology • Economics
Bachelor of Media Arts/ Bachelor of Music/ Bachelor of Science/ International Studies, PPE & Social Science
Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Education Bachelor of International Studies
(Secondary) (Secondary) (Secondary)
Program code 3447 Critically examine how the world is Language studies
Program code 4076
Program code 4064 Program code 3446 changing around you with a focus on Your choice of language stream:
CRICOS code 075263A CRICOS code 053080A
CRICOS code 097997C CRICOS code 077758F exploring contemporary global issues • Chinese • Italian
Duration 4 years Duration 4 years from a variety of different perspectives • French • Japanese
Duration 4 years Duration 5 years • German • Korean
(+ Honours options) including international relations, foreign
(+ Honours options) (+ Honours options) Entry February, May • Greek • Spanish
Entry February and September affairs, human rights and foreign policy.
Entry February and September Entry February and September • Indonesian
Our degree responds to a growing demand
Estimated first year tuition
Estimated first year tuition Estimated first year tuition Estimated first year for graduates who are equipped to meet
AUD$42,175 AUD$40,360
AUD$46,320
the challenges of a rapidly changing global International studies core
tuition AUD$41,225 Core courses will provide a grounding in world
Units of credit (per year/total) environment including language proficiency,
Units of credit (per year/total) Units of credit (per year/total) events, specialist regional knowledge and career-
48/192 Units of credit (per year/ intellectual flexibility and interpersonal
48/192 48/240 enhancing electives.
total) 48/192 skills. You will also learn through experience
Assumed knowledge English,
Assumed knowledge English Assumed knowledge English;
Mathematics plus one more of Assumed knowledge None by undertaking a year long Overseas Study Overseas Study Program
applicants are expected to
Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Program in your third year. The Overseas Study Program is a unique way for
have reached the level of at
Environmental Science, Physics students to experience new cultures, build new
Teaching specialisations least Grade 7 AMEB Performance Structure
• Graphics and Multimedia Technology Majors skills and networks, and form lasting friendships.
(or equivalent) and Music, or International Studies Core
• Visual Arts • International Studies
Grade 6 AMEB Musicianship (or Teaching specialisations (4 courses) • Language Studies Career opportunities
equivalent), or Music. • Biology + Language Studies Core • International Business (optional) Be challenged by the dynamics of global and
• Chemistry (4 courses)
regional change, explore key developments in
• Earth and Environmental Science + Regional and Specialist
• Investigating Science Electives (4 courses)
Minors international politics and economics and evaluate
Teaching specialisations Your choice of minor: why the world is changing around us. You will
• Music • Mathematics + Minor (4 courses)
• Asian Studies • Japanese Studies develop the skills you need for a career in today’s
• Physics + Electives & General
• Chinese Studies • Korean Studies global market including working in international
Auditions are required for this degree. Education (8 courses)
• Environmental • Politics and business, government agencies (including foreign
+ Overseas Study Program
Visit unsw.to/music-auditions Humanities International affairs), investment banks and other financial
• European Studies Relations institutions, United Nations agencies, journalism
• French Studies • Sociology and and media, tourism and trade, humanitarian aid
• German Studies Anthropology and human rights organisations and international
• Global Development • Spanish and Latin development agencies.
• International Business American Studies
(Business) Double degree options
• Law
• Media (Communication & Journalism)
• Media (PR & Advertising)
• Media (Screen & Sound Production)
34 35Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics Media
Program code 3478 Explore current global issues in this Career opportunities Bachelor of Media
exciting degree which draws together See yourself working in industries worldwide
CRICOS code 098376B
perspectives of three critical yet varied including government agencies (including foreign
Duration 3 years disciplines. UNSW is the only university in affairs), political parties and lobby groups, public
(+ 1 year Honours option) Sydney and one of a handful in Australia services, NGOs and social activist organisations. Communication and Public Relations and Screen and
The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and
Entry February and
to offer this degree, which prepares you
Economics is a world-renowned degree that Journalism Advertising Sound Production
to make social change on a global scale. carries considerable recognition among various
September
You will be taught by leading experts from organisations and potential employers. Graduates
Estimated first year UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture and Program code 3454 Program code 3453 Program code 3438
become globally recognised leaders and
tuition AUD$41,860 UNSW Business School and make valuable commentators in all aspects of public life. CRICOS code 064366G CRICOS code 072208K CRICOS code 080064K
ARTS, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
local, regional and global contacts through
Units of credit (per year/ Duration 3 years Duration 3 years Duration 3 years
hands-on learning opportunities.
total) 48/144 Double degree options (+ 1 year Honours option) (+ 1 year Honours option) (+ 1 year Honours option)
• Law Entry February, May and September Entry February, May and September Entry February, May and September
Assumed knowledge Majors
Mathematics • Economics Estimated first year tuition Estimated first year tuition Estimated first year tuition
• Philosophy AUD$38,628 AUD$40,495 AUD$38,563
• Politics and International Relations
Structure Units of credit (per year/ Units of credit (per year/ Units of credit (per year/
• Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Core (16 courses) total) 48/144 total) 48/144 total) 48/144
+ Prescribed Electives Assumed knowledge None Assumed knowledge None Assumed knowledge None
(6 courses)
+ Free Electives
(2 courses) Reimagine the contemporary media Gain detailed knowledge of public Develop your conceptual and practical
landscape and learn to find and write relations and advertising practices and production skills so you can creatively
news stories across digital media, print, get the skills you need to reimagine and effectively harness technology to
news, public relations and marketing and direct the future of the media shape the world you want to see. Work
Bachelor of Social Science platforms. Our strong industry links industry. You will develop practical with a variety of media forms, and
mean you will have the opportunity to and strategic communication skills gain core knowledge in film and media
gain real-world experience throughout including creativity, analytics and history and theory, as well as applied
Program code 3321 Gain the skills you need to affect policy, Career opportunities your degree and a competitive edge in client management, and build industry skills in interactive design, animation,
drive social change and make a real Social science skills can be applied in a range a fast-evolving industry. You will learn connections that will give you a video and sound production. You will
CRICOS code 001917B of settings – government, non-government, how to work quickly and intelligently, professional advantage in the complex be taught by industry experienced
difference in the world. As a social
scientist, you will learn and develop the not-for-profit, social enterprise and collectives. without sacrificing integrity. media environment. Our graduates animators, filmmakers, script writers,
Duration 3 years
knowledge and skills to analyse, challenge Our graduates are highly successful in gaining have the skills and knowledge required sound artists and games researchers
(+ 1 year Honours option)
employment in diverse roles and areas such as to represent and support the interests as you prepare for your career in
and gain insight into complex social, Career opportunities
Entry February, May community development, health, the environment, of companies (for profit or not-for- digital production, animation, film or
environmental and political problems. As Our graduates have been highly successful in
research and policy analysis, political advising, profit), government agencies, individual online gaming.
and September part of your degree you will apply your forging careers in major media institutions as
organisational management, marketing and
knowledge of social theory and research well as with cutting-edge innovators in Australia clients and brands.
Estimated first year market research, corporate affairs management
and overseas. They can be found working Career opportunities
tuition AUD$41,110 to a practical Work Integrated Learning and private consulting.
in journalism, publishing, public relations With their practical, creative and conceptual
experience and discover firsthand what it Career opportunities
and advertising, corporate, organisational skills in screen and sound-based media,
Units of credit (per year/ is like working in the field of social science. Our graduates have advanced skills and
Double degree options and public sector communications, internal
knowledge relevant to public relations, and a sophisticated understanding of the
total) 48/144 communications, media relations and social
• Advanced Science (Honours) advertising, media relations and organisational contemporary industry environment, our
Assumed knowledge None
Majors • Law media strategy, digital media, digital marketing
communication in corporate, political and graduates have pursued successful careers
• Economics (Business) • Science and website content management. in television and film production, sound and
non-profit organisations, corporate affairs
• Environmental Humanities • Social Work (Honours) music design, editing, screenwriting, film
and social media strategy. They can be found
Structure • Global Development Double degree options criticism and research.
working in a variety of PR, advertising and
Core (9 courses) • Human Resource Management (Business)
• Arts media industries across the globe.
+ • Indigenous Studies
• International Business (Business)
• International Studies Double degree options
Major (10 courses)
• Law Double degree options • Arts
+ • Marketing (Business)
• Music • International Studies
Work Experience Placement • Media, Culture and Technology • Arts
+ • Politics and International Relations • Commerce • Law
Electives & General Education • Sociology and Anthropology • Design • Music
(5 courses) Structure • International Studies
Media Core (6 courses) • Law
+ Specialist Core* (10 courses) • Music
+ Optional Minor (4 courses)
+ Electives (4 courses)
+ Internship/Portfolio
*depending on which media
degree you study “Before starting university I was looking at future
careers and the world of media seemed the right choice
for me. The Bachelor of Media in Communication and
Journalism allowed me to study what I am passionate
about - engaging, observing and writing about events
and people’s experiences. The internship I completed
during my degree gave me the confidence and
connections I needed to secure my first job in
the industry.”
–
Claire Keenan, Bachelor of Media
(Communication and Journalism)
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