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South Western Sydney Campus Course Guide 2019 - UOW
South Western
Sydney Campus
Course Guide 2019
South Western Sydney Campus Course Guide 2019 - UOW
A world-class
                                         education
                                         in the Great
                                         South West
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                                                                                                                  Inside

                                                                                                                                                         UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
                                                                                                                  STUDYING AT

                                         The University of Wollongong South
                                                                                                                  SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY
                                                                                                                  Campus life                       4
                                         Western Sydney Campus in Liverpool                                       Tools for success                 6
                                         is where some of the best and brightest                                  Life in Liverpool                 8

                                         students are earning internationally                                     Getting to and around Liverpool   10

                                         recognised degrees.                                                      COURSE OPTIONS
                                                                                                                  Undergraduate degrees             13
                                         In 2017, the highest-rated university in NSW established a South         Western Sydney Nursing School     23
                                         Western Sydney Campus offering undergraduate and postgraduate
                                         degrees designed to meet the growing demands of a changing               Postgraduate degrees              24
                                         workforce.
                                                                                                                  HOW TO APPLY
                                         UOW’s programs at Liverpool include undergraduate degrees in
                                                                                                                  Domestic students                 26
                                         business, commerce, computer science, information technology,
                                         international studies, law and nursing, as well as a double degree in    Early Admission                   26
                                         international studies and commerce and a range of law double degrees.    International students            27
                                         Postgraduate courses in computer science, health leadership and
                                         management, international nursing, and social work are also offered.     PATHWAY AND
                                         From 2019, the highly regarded UOW Bachelor of Nursing will also         COLLEGE PROGRAMS
                                         be offered through the new Western Sydney Nursing Education and          Pathway Programs                  28
                                         Research Centre.
                                                                                                                  How to apply to UOW College       31
                                         UOW College at Liverpool offers university preparation programs, and
                                         Diploma and Certificate IV qualifications to provide entry pathways      OTHER INFORMATION
                                         into a UOW Bachelor degree or the workforce.                             Scholarships                      32
                                         Liverpool is booming and the opportunities in the city are increasing    Costs                             32
                                         every year. UOW South Western Sydney Campus gives you access to          Important Dates                   33
                                         small class sizes and expert teachers to gain a world-class education,
                                         and make the most of these opportunities.

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Where doors open                                                                        From here to every corner
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                                                                         We’re here to open doors and support                                                                             A globally recognised and respected
                                                                          your choices while giving you the                                                                              degree from UOW is your passport to
                                                                                freedom and resources                                                                                           a world of opportunity.
                                                                             to chase your dream career.

                                         5 stars                                   73.1%                           Top rated                                Top 20                                  Top 1%                      Top 2%
                                         Learning Resources and Learner            of UOW graduates secure full-   Best university in NSW/                  17th best modern university             Rating for UOW graduates    Overall rating among
                                         Engagement, Overall Experience,           time employment within four     ACT in 7 study areas and                 in the world.                           by global employers.        the world’s universities.
                                         Skills Development, Staff                 months.                         employer satisfaction.
                                                                                                                                                            QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2018        QS Graduate Employability   232nd – QS World University
                                         Qualifications, Student Retention,                                                                                                                         Rankings 2018               Rankings 2018
                                                                                   Good Universities Guide 2018    Quality Indicators for Learning and
                                         Student Support, Teaching Quality.                                        Teaching (QILT) 2018

                                         Good Universities Guide 2018                                              QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey 2017
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Campus life
                                         The UOW South Western Sydney
                                         Campus experience is unique and
                                         specially designed for the needs of
                                         our students.
                                         As a UOW student in Liverpool, you ultimately become        Study in Liverpool                                                     Close to home                                                    Join the club
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                                         part of a community of learning with a university that
                                         offers a five-star educational experience.                  UOW’s metropolitan campus in South Western Sydney (Liverpool)          Our campus in Liverpool provides greater choice for people       Get involved and find like-minded people through UOW’s
                                         UOW received the top rating in all student experience       provides world-class education to one of Australia’s fastest growing   throughout Sydney and surrounding areas who prefer to study      student clubs and societies. If none of the existing clubs or

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
                                         measures in the 2018 edition of The Good Universities       urban areas. Our degrees are tailored to the region’s growing and      locally in the Great South West.                                 societies take your fancy, it’s easy to start your own like
                                         Guide, including for student experience and retention.      changing workforce.                                                                                                                     the new UOW South Western Sydney Gamers Club and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Culture Speaks.
                                         This is why our students are among the happiest and the
                                         most satisfied. Grab a coffee, meet new friends and enjoy
                                         the university experience at UOW in Liverpool.

                                                                                                     Facilities                                                             Study abroad and exchange                                        AIME
                                                                                                     South Western Sydney is a vibrant and growing UOW campus               UOW can take you all around the world. If you want to get more   UOW and Woolyungah Indigenous Centre have partnered with
                                                                                                     providing everything you need to make the most of your degree,         from your degree, consider a semester exchange or short course   the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience (AIME) to give
                                                                                                     including group study rooms, computer labs, student kitchens, an       program. It’s your passport to a truly global education.         Indigenous high school students the skills, opportunities and
                                                                                                     outdoor rooftop terrace and a prayer room. All of this is located      Learn more at uow.edu.au/student/exchange                        confidence to finish school. Use your UOW experience to give back,
                                                                                                     within walking distance to public transport and Liverpool’s                                                                             while gaining recognised and meaningful experience as a mentor.
                                                                                                     shopping district.                                                                                                                      Find out more at uow.edu.au/wic/mentoring

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With flying colours                     You’re                           The x-factor
                                                                                                                                                                                                welcome here                   Our UOWx program connects
                                                                                                                                                            Peer Assisted Study Sessions
                                                                                                                                                           (PASS) are free group sessions                                        you with more than 150
                                                                                                                                                                                            The Ally program is a visible
                                                                                                                                                            led by current students who                                         different types of paid and
                                                                                                                                                                                            network of empathetic people
                                                                                                                                                              have already excelled in                                          volunteer roles, including
                                                                                                                                                                                            who are allies of lesbian, gay,
                                                                                                                                                                     the subject.                                                leading a student team,
                                                                                                                                                                                              bisexual, transgender and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  mentoring students or
                                                                                                                                                                                             intersex students and staff.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     volunteering for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          a cause.
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                                                                                                                                                             Eye on the prize                                                       Here to help
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Mind, body
                                                                                                                                                            The UOW Careers team will
                                                                                                                                                           help you plan for your future
                                                                                                                                                                                                   and soul                         Free and confidential
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  counselling services are
                                                                                                                                                           career, offering opportunities
                                                                                                                                                                                            UOW Wellbeing is here to help       available five days a week to
                                                                                                                                                            and practical workshops to
                                                                                                                                                                                            you maintain a healthy, happy      assist you with personal, study
                                                                                                                                                             take you from student to
                                                                                                                                                                                             life balance and keep you on        or work related difficulties.
                                                                                                                                                                    professional.
                                                                                                                                                                                            track with workshops, events
                                                                                                                                                                                                       and more.

                                         Tools for
                                         success
                                                                                                                                                               Hit the books                   Access all areas                         Upskill
                                                                                                                                                                (and more)                     We want to ensure that           The Learning Co-Op has free
                                                                                                                                                                                              students with a disability       academic services – online and
                                                                                                                                                             Our libraries provide 24/7       realise their full academic       in-person­­– to save you time,
                                         We are a student-centred university. This    I chose to study at UOW South Western Sydney because I had
                                                                                      heard so much about how the culture is amazing. Everyone
                                                                                                                                                               access, flexible study
                                                                                                                                                              spaces and welcoming,
                                                                                                                                                                                            potential, so be sure to contact    build your skills and help you
                                                                                                                                                                                              UOW’s Disability Services          succeed with your studies.
                                         means more one-on-one attention, friendly    is so inviting and they really allow you to find yourself. It also       knowledgeable staff.           for information about the
                                         and available staff, dedicated supervisors
                                                                                      has a laid back feel to it and so many rooms for studying,                                             additional support available.
                                                                                      relaxing and also a rooftop for BBQ’s and socialising.
                                         and a personal approach.                     Alexandra
                                                                                      Bachelor of Business

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Life in
                                         Liverpool

                                         As one of the largest and fastest growing
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                                         urban areas in Australia, Liverpool offers
                                         everything in the way of food, shopping

                                                                                                                                                                                         UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
                                         and lifestyle.

                                         Whether your ideal study break is retail
                                         therapy, a walk in the park or a picnic by
                                         the Georges River, UOW’s campus on
                                         Moore Street is just a short walk away.

                                         FOOD                                                                     SHOPPING
                                         You don’t need to go far to satisfy your appetite between lectures or    Liverpool is a city that spoils you for choice with Westfield
                                         tutorials, there are a variety of food outlets on almost every street.   Shopping Centre, the Macquarie Mall shopping strip and
                                         Spice up your lunch break with an Indian curry, grab some treats         Liverpool Plaza all within a few blocks of your classroom.
                                         from an Afghani bakery or order some pizza or Thai food. If you
                                         prefer to pack some food, make the most of UOW’s kitchen
                                                                                                                  ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
                                         facilities on campus.
                                                                                                                  A short train ride down the Georges River will lead you to the
                                                                                                                  Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, where you can see and learn about
                                         COFFEE
                                                                                                                  art, music and performing. If that’s not your style, visit the comic
                                         If you only have a five minute break between classes, you can            shop, karaoke bar or the Liverpool City Library.
                                         find a quick caffeine fix from a cafe right at the entrance to UOW.
                                         Alternatively, a short walk will take you to numerous venues
                                                                                                                  SPORT AND RECREATION
                                         including the Blackrose Bar and Cafe where you’ll find coffee,
                                         Italian food and cocktails or head to Ristretto and Co for a             Take a break and visit the Georges River or Lake Moore, nestled
                                         gourmet breakfast, a coffee or a scoop of gelato.                        beside Liverpool city. As home to two leisure centres, two aquatic
                                                                                                                  centres and numerous parks, riverside walkways, picnic areas and
                                                                                                                  sporting facilities, Liverpool caters for the everyday walker to the
                                                                                                                  focused athlete.

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Getting to
                                         and around
                                         Liverpool
                                         —
                                         The city of Liverpool has six train lines
                                         passing through the area, and boasts
                                         one of Sydney’s first rapid bus transit-
                                         way systems, making it easy for students
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                                         to travel to and from the UOW South
                                         Western Sydney Campus.

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                                         walk from Liverpool railway station. This station caters for an        systems. The Liverpool to Parramatta bus transit-way is a

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                                         average of 22,000 commuters each day, making it one of the most        dedicated 20km bus priority transport route linking the two major

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                                         serviced stations on the Sydney rail network. Travel time to central   centres via the industrial areas of Wetherill Park and Smithfield.                                                                                                                                                        Elizabe
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                                         Sydney on the East Hills line is an average of 30 minutes.
                                                                                                                There are a number of operators running bus services within the

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                                         Train travel time from Liverpool Campus to:                            Liverpool local government area. For more information please refer                                     Moore St

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                                         –– Bankstown 27 min                                                    to Trip Planner transportnsw.info                                                                                                                                                                4
                                         –– Campbelltown 23 min
                                         –– Wolli Creek 38 min                                                  CYCLING                                                                                                                                                                   Moore St

                                         With the construction of the Harris Park to Merrylands railway         If you choose to cycle to class, Liverpool City Council offers a
                                         link, Liverpool passengers also have direct railway access to the      number of bike racks in its Dewsbury Lane carpark.                                   Memor
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                                         Western line and centres such as Parramatta, Penrith and the
                                         Blue Mountains.                                                        FREE COMMUNITY
                                                                                                                SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
                                         CAR                                                                    Liverpool City Council offers a free community shuttle bus,

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                                         Liverpool has almost 5,000 car parking spaces available in or near     which operates Monday to Friday and is en-route to the UOW

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                                         the city centre. These include free and low-cost options, short and    South Western Sydney Campus.
                                         long stay. For more information visit liverpool.nsw.gov.au             The community shuttle is an easy method for getting around                                                                                                                                                        NORTH
                                         Driving time from Liverpool Campus to:                                 Liverpool. UOW students do not need a ticket. Just refer to
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                                         –– Parramatta 35 min                                                   liverpool.nsw.gov.au/services

                                         –– Hurstville 30 min
                                         –– Wollongong 65 min
                                         –– Bankstown 25 min
                                         –– Campbelltown 25 min                                                                                                                      KEY
                                                                                                                                                                                      F REE Community Shuttle Bus                          2 Westfield Liverpool   Dewsbury Lane bike rack parking                  Free parking

                                                                                                                                                                                      UOW South Western Sydney Campus                          Liverpool Hospital   Liverpool Bus Interchange                        Paid parking

                                                                                                                                                                                       Liverpool City Library                               4 Bigge Park            Liverpool train station

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BUSINESS

                                         Undergraduate
                                                                                                                  The University of Wollongong South
                                                                                                                  Western Sydney Campus at Liverpool

                                         degrees
                                                                                                                  is where the best and brightest local
                                                                                                                  and international students can earn an
                                                                                                                  internationally recognised degree.

                                                                                                                                                                                 Bachelor of Business
                                                                                                                                                                                 go.uow.edu.au/bbus

                                                                                                                                                                                   ATAR – SR         70                                                                         CAREERS:
                                                                                                                                                                                   IB                25                                                                         The flexibility of a UOW Business degree
                                                                                                                                                                                   UAC               753666                                                                     means our graduates find rewarding careers in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                a wide range of industries. Below are some of
                                                                                                                                                                                   DURATION          3 years
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                the careers you can pursue:
                                                                                                                                                                                   STARTS IN         Autumn (February), Spring (July)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ——   Brand/Product Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                   CRICOS            075096M
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ——   Entrepreneur
                                                                                                                                                                                   IELTS             Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5)                                            ——   Exporter/Importer
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                                                                                                                                                                                 PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION                                                                     ——   Market Researcher
                                                                                                                                                                                 The Bachelor of Business enables graduates to meet some membership requirements                ——   Business Adviser
                                                                                                                                                                                 of relevant professional associations. For more information, visit                             ——   Project Manager

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                                                                                                                                                                                 business.uow.edu.au/professional-recognition                                                   ——   Advertising Executive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ——   Policy Adviser
                                                                                                                                                                                 The Bachelor of Business provides you with the knowledge and                                   ——   Analyst
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ——   Event Manger
                                                                                                                                                                                 experience to move into many types of business careers such as
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ——   Fund Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                 international business, finance, public relations, management                                  ——   HR Manager Consultant
                                                                                                                                                                                 and marketing.
                                                                                                                                                                                 You will develop a comprehensive knowledge of business and organisations, and                  THE BEST IN NSW & ACT
                                                                                                                                                                                 the skills to analyse business issues in local, national and international contexts.           The federal government’s Quality Indicators
                                                                                                                                                                                 You will also undertake a final year capstone subject that lets you apply everything           for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked
                                                                                                                                                                                 you’ve learnt in collaboration with students from other disciplines. Plus, you have            UOW in 2018 as the best university in New
                                                                                                                                                                                 the option of applying for an internship that provides work-integrated learning.               South Wales and the ACT for Business and
                                                                                                                                                                                 This degree has a balance of theoretical and practical subjects drawing on real-               Management.
                                         HOW TO READ THIS GUIDE
                                         This is an example of how we have presented our degrees in this guide:                                                                  world examples from many different organisations in Australia and worldwide.
                                                                                                                                                                                 You will not only gain a broad range of knowledge from this style of learning, but
                                                                                                                                                                                 also gain the skills needed to apply this knowledge to real life settings.
                                         Degree name                           Bachelor of Commerce – Bachelor of Laws                                   Address for detailed
                                                                                                                                                          information about
                                         ATAR – Selection Rank or              go.uow.edu.au/bcomm-blaws                                                         this degree.
                                         IB required for guaranteed
                                         entry into the UOW degrees               ATAR – SR         90                                            The Universities Admission
                                         offered at South Western                                                                                    Centre (UAC) code used
                                         Sydney. See page 30 for                  IB                33                                            when applying to a degree.
                                         details                                  UAC               751202                                         For more information visit
                                                                                                                                                                  uac.edu.au
                                         UOW courses start every                  DURATION          5 years
                                         year in Autumn Session                   STARTS IN         Autumn (February)                             Normal minimum full-time
                                         (February) and/or Spring                                                                                    duration of this degree.                                               Most of my family works in business, so I           The Bachelor of Business gives you the
                                         Session (July). See inside               CRICOS            003683K                                                                                                                 was exposed to it as I grew up and feel like        insights of how businesses interact with
                                         back cover for key dates.                                                                                      The Commonwealth
                                                                                  IELTS             Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6)                                                                                       entrepreneurship is in my DNA. Whether you          their customers, how they improve our
                                                                                                                                                      Register of Institutions
                                         International English                                                                                      and Courses for Overseas
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            are the consumer, employee or employer,             quality of life and how they become so
                                                                               PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
                                         Language Testing System                                                                                  Students (CRICOS) code to                                                 everyone has some sort of interaction with          successful. I hope to become one of the most
                                                                               By completing your Bachelor of Laws at UOW, you are
                                         (IELTS) requirements for              completing an academic qualification that is recognised for         show this is an accredited                                               businesses. I have always wanted to go to           successful Australian entrepreneurs and to
                                         this degree. Minimum                  admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to completing state-          degree for overseas                                                university, and the idea of being the first in my   have businesses operating at a national and
                                         requirements are indicated            approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW                     students.                                               family to successfully complete a degree is         international level.
                                         as Overall, Reading (R),              students can be found at lpab.justice.nsw.gov.au
                                                                                                                                                       Accreditation given to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            something to be proud of.
                                         Writing (W), Listening (L),
                                                                                                                                                      the degree by relevant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Megan
                                         Speaking (S). For more info
                                         visit uow.edu.au/future/                                                                                 professional organisations.                                                                                                   Bachelor of Business
                                         international/apply/english

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BUSINESS                                                                                                                          HEALTH AND MEDICINE

                                         Bachelor of Commerce                                                                                                               Bachelor of Nursing^
                                                                                                                                                                            go.uow.edu.au/bnurs
                                           ATAR – SR          75                                                              MANAGEMENT CAREERS:
                                           IB                 26                                                              ——   Company Manager                             ATAR – SR              70*                                                                                 CAREERS
                                           UAC                753608                                                          ——   Operations Manager                          IB                     25*                                                                                 ——   Clinical Nurse Consultant
                                                                                                                              ——   Project Manager                                                                                                                                        ——   Emergency Nurse
                                           DURATION           3 years                                                                                                          UAC                    757106
                                                                                                                              ——   Workforce Planner                                                                                                                                      ——   Health Promotion Officer
                                           STARTS IN          Autumn (February), Spring (July)                                ——   Strategic Development Executive             DURATION               3 years
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ——   Nurse Educator
                                           CRICOS             027464A                                                         ——   Small Business Owner                        STARTS IN              Autumn (February)                                                                   ——   Nurse Manager
                                           IELTS              Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5)                                                                                  CRICOS                 003330B                                                                             ——   Registered Nurse
                                                                                                                              MARKETING CAREERS:                               IELTS                  Overall: 7 (R:7, W:7, L:7, S:7)                                                     ——   Scientific Researcher
                                         PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ——   Specialist Nurse
                                         The Bachelor of Commerce enables graduates to meet some membership                   ——   Advertising                              *This rank is the minimum ATAR – SR or IB required for consideration and does not provide guaranteed entry.
                                         requirements of relevant professional associations. For more information, visit      ——   Digital Marketing
                                         business.uow.edu.au/professional-recognition                                         ——   Social Marketing                         ACCREDITATION                                                                                                 THE BEST IN NSW & ACT
                                                                                                                              ——   Researcher                               Upon completion of the degree you will be eligible to apply to register with the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The federal government’s Quality Indicators
                                         This degree covers all core disciplines of business, giving you a                    ——   Product Development                      Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) through the Nursing and
                                                                                                                                                                            Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).                                                                          for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked
                                         solid understanding of issues facing business today. You can also                    ——   Marketing Strategy                                                                                                                                     UOW in 2018 as the best university in New
                                                                                                                              ——   Consumer Behaviour
                                         choose to major in either Marketing or Management.                                   ——   Marketing Communications                 Nurses play an important role in the healthcare system. They are                                              South Wales and the ACT for Medicine, and as
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          second among all universities in New South
                                         You will receive relevant industry driven content and learn the principles of        ——   Sales Executive                          involved in a range of activities that are designed to provide care                                           Wales and the ACT for Nursing.
                                         ethical commerce, preparing you to succeed in your chosen career, and for the                                                      for people with acute, chronic and complex health conditions.
                                         next generation of leadership roles. You will undertake a final-year capstone        THE BEST IN NSW & ACT
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                                         subject that lets you apply everything you’ve learnt plus, you have the option of                                                  This degree covers four main areas of study:
                                         applying for an internship that provides work integrated learning.                   The federal government’s Quality Indicators
                                                                                                                                                                            —— Acute care: in nursing, this is caring —— Community and primary care:
                                                                                                                              for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked
                                                                                                                                                                               for people who are experiencing a         working in practices, clinics and
                                                                                                                              UOW in 2018 as the best university in New

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                                         MAJORS                                                                                                                                distinct episode of illness.              in people’s homes alongside other
                                                                                                                              South Wales and the ACT for Business and
                                                                                                                                                                            —— Chronic and aged care: in order to        nurses and health professionals.
                                                                                                                              Management.
                                         Management                                                                                                                            meet the needs of older people we
                                                                                                                                                                               emphasise healthy ageing, as well as
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      —— Mental health: covering the unique
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         challenges of different patient
                                         go.uow.edu.au/bcomm-mgmt                                                                                                              chronic and continuing care.              cohorts in both hospital and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         community settings.
                                         Management is the art and science of planning, coordinating and leading
                                         group efforts. It is the mobilising of human and material resources to achieve                                                     During the course you will attend 21 weeks of off-campus workplace experience in
                                         organisational goals. You will learn how to strategically manage both physical and                                                 hospitals, clinics, aged care facilities and health services. This will allow you to be
                                         intangible assets for organisational success and employee wellbeing. You will gain                                                 immersed in the practice of nursing where you will care for patients and clients,
                                         a sound understanding of the framework of organisational structures, including                                                     putting into practice what you have learnt in lectures, tutorials, workshops and
                                         the local and international environments in which they operate.                                                                    Clinical Learning Laboratories.
                                                                                                                                                                            INHERENT REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING DEGREES

                                         Marketing                                                                                                                          Students must meet the Inherent Requirements of our nursing programs.
                                                                                                                                                                            Please visit go.uow.edu.au/nursing-requirements
                                         go.uow.edu.au/bcomm-mktg
                                                                                                                                                                            ^Commencing in 2019. Subject to final approval.

                                         Marketing is the activities, institutions and processes for creating,
                                         communicating and delivering products and services. This includes facilitating
                                         relationships to deliver value for consumers, clients and society. It’s about
                                         everything from establishing who the customer is to developing a competitive
                                         advantage by effectively positioning products and services in the market.                                                          NURSING TO BE OFFERED AT SOUTH
                                         You will study how consumers behave, how organisations find out about their
                                         markets and the customers in those markets, how to create effective marketing
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                                         communications campaigns, and how organisations manage marketing
                                         successfully.
                                                                                                                                                                            As part of the University of Wollongong’s                       The University of Wollongong has earnt
                                                                                                                                                                            vision for the campus at South Western                          a proud reputation for nursing education
                                                                                                                                                                            Sydney, the University will open a School                       with a highly successful School of Nursing
                                                                                                                                                                            of Nursing to train the next generation of                      in Wollongong. WeSNER will be of similar
                                                                                                                                                                            nurses in the Liverpool area.                                   scale, accommodating around 700 nursing            precinct within Liverpool, while the local
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            students. In addition, WeSNER will provide         health districts present great opportunities
                                                                                                                                                                            A growing and ageing population have
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            a platform for the UOW School of Nursing           for placements for students to enhance
                                                                                                                                                                            made qualified nurses more important than
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            to expand on its established research              their clinical learning.
                                                                                                                                                                            ever, especially in expanding regions like
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            strengths and develop further collaborative
                                                                                                                                                                            Sydney’s south west. Due to open in 2019,                                                                          WeSNER will showcase the latest in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            relationships.
                                                                                                                                                                            the Western Sydney Nursing Education                                                                               technology to provide authentic learning
                                                                                                                                                                            and Research Centre (WeSNER) will help                          The proximity of WeSNER to Liverpool               experiences for students. A WeSNER
                                                                                                                                                                            secure that future.                                             Hospital will provide opportunities to             Health Clinic is also planned to address the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            contribute to the Health and Education             health needs of the Liverpool region.

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY                                                                                                            INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

                                         Bachelor of Business                                                                                                                             Bachelor of
                                         Information Systems                                                                                                                              Information Technology
                                         go.uow.edu.au/bbis                                                                                                                               go.uow.edu.au/bit

                                           ATAR – SR         75                                                                      CAREERS                                                   ATAR – SR      75                                                               CAREERS
                                           IB                26                                                                      ICT professionals work across all fields and              IB             26                                                               ICT professionals work across all fields and
                                           UAC               754505                                                                  industries. Some of the more common roles                                                                                                 industries. Some of the more common roles
                                                                                                                                                                                               UAC            754305
                                                                                                                                     are listed below. UOW can prepare you for                                                                                                 are listed below. UOW can prepare you for
                                           DURATION          3 years                                                                                                                           DURATION       3 years
                                                                                                                                     these roles, as well as ones that don’t exist yet.                                                                                        these roles, as well as ones that don’t exist yet.
                                           STARTS IN         Autumn (February), Spring (July)                                        As a future-proof ICT graduate you have the               STARTS IN      Autumn (February), Spring (July)                                 As a future-proof ICT graduate you have the
                                           CRICOS            068718M                                                                 potential to shape the world:                             CRICOS         061445K                                                          potential to shape the world:
                                                             Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
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                                           IELTS                                                                                     ——   Analyst                                              IELTS          Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)                                  ——   Analyst
                                         PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
                                                                                                                                     ——   Animator and User Interface Designer                                                                                                 ——   Animator and User Interface Designer
                                                                                                                                                                                          PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
                                         The Bachelor of Business Information Systems is accredited by the Australian
                                                                                                                                     ——   Big Data Engineer                                                                                                                    ——   Big Data Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                          The Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer
                                                                                                                                     ——   Computer or Software Engineer                                                                                                        ——   Computer or Software Engineer

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
                                         Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at the “Professional” level.                                                             Society as meeting requirements for membership at a ‘Professional’ level.
                                                                                                                                     ——   Cyber Security Analyst /Architect                                                                                                    ——   Cyber Security Analyst /Architect
                                         Business information specialists are trained to analyse business                            ——   Data Scientist                                                                                                                       ——   Data Scientist
                                                                                                                                                                                          UOW has experts encompassing the entire breadth of the
                                                                                                                                     ——   Database Administrator                                                                                                               ——   Database Administrator
                                         problems and find possible IT solutions for these problems.                                 ——   Games or App Developer                          underlying sciences, IT, engineering and mathematical                                ——   Games or App Developer
                                         This ranges from running an efficiency audit on a company’s                                 ——   Investment Banker                               methodologies in the ICT industry. Working closely with industry                     ——   Investment Banker
                                         information systems through to analysing the effectiveness of a file                        ——   IT Consultant                                   partners we ensure all programs remain relevant to industry                          ——   IT Consultant
                                         management system and designing business software applications.                             ——   Network Architect or Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                          trends and developments. Students study real-world projects and                      ——   Network Architect or Engineer
                                                                                                                                     ——   Programmer                                                                                                                           ——   Programmer
                                         This course is specifically designed to prepare you for a career as a systems analyst       ——   Security Engineer                               interact with, and learn from, industry professionals to ensure                      ——   Security Engineer
                                         or an information systems specialist. As well as having the capability of working           ——   Software Engineer                               their job-readiness upon graduation.                                                 ——   Software Engineer
                                         in a business environment, graduates can work for government or non-profit                  ——   Web Designer or Developer                                                                                                            ——   Web Designer or Developer
                                                                                                                                                                                          The Bachelor of Information Technology provides foundation knowledge
                                         organisations. You will also study key commerce subjects, such as accounting and
                                                                                                                                                                                          of organisational areas in IT, including:
                                         management.                                                                                 ONE OF THE BEST IN NSW & ACT                                                                                                              ONE OF THE BEST IN NSW & ACT
                                                                                                                                                                                          —— Communications and networks               ——   Programming
                                         In your final year you will develop your own application as part of an annual               The federal government’s Quality Indicators          —— Database management                       ——   Project management                 The federal government’s Quality Indicators
                                         student team project, developing solutions to real-world problems provided by               for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked              —— eBusiness                                 ——   Security                           for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked
                                         our industry partners.                                                                      UOW in 2018 as second among all universities         —— Information systems analysis              ——   Web-based technology and           UOW in 2018 as second among all universities
                                                                                                                                     in New South Wales and the ACT for                      and design                                     user interface design              in New South Wales and the ACT for
                                                                                                                                     Computing and Information Systems.                   —— Professional practice in IT                                                       Computing and Information Systems.
                                                                                                                                                                                          In the first year you will study a common core of subjects that link our computer
                                                                                                                                                                                          science, IT and information systems degrees. There is an opportunity to specialise
                                                                                                                                                                                          in a major at the Wollongong campus from your second year of study by choosing
                                                                                                                                                                                          one or more of the following majors offered in the Bachelor of Information
                                                                                                                                                                                          Technology:
                                                                                                                                                                                          —— eBusiness                                 —— Social and Digital Innovation
                                                                                                                                                                                          —— Network Design and Management             —— Wed Design and Development
                                                                                                                                                                                          For students who do not wish to specialise with a major, you will complete
                                                                                                                                                                                          advanced subjects providing you with specific knowledge. You’ll also gain
                                                                                                                                                                                          professional knowledge and skills in information technology.
                                                                                    In today’s society everything is technology-     My passion is to work towards setting new
                                                                                    based so this is a valuable degree. UOW has a    trends in technology, that’s driven by being         In your final year you will develop your own application as part of an annual
                                                                                    great reputation for Information Technology      unique and different. I want a lifestyle where       student team project, developing solutions to real-world problems provided by
                                                                                    and the support they give to students. I         I’m always challenging my mind for new               our industry partners.
                                                                                    wanted to study somewhere that I could           creative ideas.
                                                                                    join clubs, go overseas for volunteer work
                                                                                    or do things that I could look back and tell     Muhamad
                                                                                    people I’ve not only gained knowledge but life   Bachelor of Information Technology
                                                                                    experience too.

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY                                                                                                INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

                                         Bachelor of                                                                                                                            Bachelor of
                                         Computer Science                                                                                                                       International Studies*
                                         go.uow.edu.au/bcompsci
                                                                                                                                                                                   ATAR – SR              72                                                         CAREERS
                                           ATAR – SR         75                                                            CAREERS                                                 IB                     25                                                         A degree in International Studies at UOW
                                           IB                26                                                            ICT professionals work across all fields and            UAC                    753123                                                     helps you step onto a world stage of global
                                                                                                                           industries. Some of the more common roles                                                                                                 opportunities. Careers may include:
                                           UAC               754120                                                                                                                DURATION               3 years
                                                                                                                           are listed below. UOW can prepare you for                                                                                                 ——   Administration
                                           DURATION          3 years                                                                                                               STARTS IN              Autumn (February), Spring (July)
                                                                                                                           these roles, as well as ones that don’t exist yet.                                                                                        ——   Aid Work
                                           STARTS IN         Autumn (February), Spring (July)                              As a future-proof ICT graduate you have the             CRICOS                 064122E
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ——   Diplomat
                                           CRICOS            012088K                                                       potential to shape the world:                           IELTS                  Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5)                            ——   Foreign Affairs
                                           IELTS             Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)                               ——   Analyst                                                                                                                              ——   Government
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ——   Human Rights
                                         PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION                                                        ——   Animator and User Interface Designer            The Bachelor of International Studies examines the dynamics of                       ——   International Business
                                                                                                                           ——   Big Data Engineer
                                         The Bachelor of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer                                                              change at the global, state, and local levels drawing on international               ——   Media
                                         Society as meeting requirements for membership at the “Professional” level.       ——   Computer or Software Engineer
                                                                                                                           ——   Cyber Security Analyst/Architect                relations, politics, history, society, culture and language. Taught by               ——   Policy Advisor
                                                                                                                                                                                leading global experts, this degree will help you understand how                     ——   Politics
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                                         Computer scientists focus on the theoretical foundations and                      ——   Data Scientist
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ——   Travel and Tourism
                                         practical approaches to computation and its applications.
                                                                                                                           ——   Database Administrator                          the world works and how it is changing at both the international and
                                                                                                                           ——   Games or App Developer                                                                                                               ——   United Nations
                                         They design methods and tools and write programs for                                                                                   domestic levels. You will also be encouraged to study abroad.
                                                                                                                           ——   Investment Banker

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
                                         computer applications. These applications can be in areas                         ——   IT Consultant                                   At the South Western Sydney Campus the Bachelor of International Studies             THE BEST IN NSW & ACT
                                         such as computer systems to control machinery, information                        ——   Network Architect or Engineer                   course structure includes compulsory core subjects and major and minor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The federal government’s Quality Indicators
                                                                                                                           ——   Programmer                                      options. Options for the major and minor include Global Sustainable
                                         management and big data, applications for mobile devices,                         ——   Security Engineer                               Development or International Relations.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked
                                         stock market trend analysis, game design, visualisation of                                                                                                                                                                  UOW in 2018 as the best university in New
                                                                                                                           ——   Software Engineer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     South Wales and the ACT for Humanities,
                                         chemical reactions, neural network design, computational                          ——   Web Designer or Developer                       MAJORS                                                                               Culture & Social Sciences.
                                         geometry for robot navigation, patient monitoring in hospitals,
                                         and much more.                                                                    ONE OF THE BEST IN NSW & ACT                         Global Sustainable Development
                                         Find your strengths and interests as you study the fundamentals of computer       The federal government’s Quality Indicators
                                                                                                                                                                                go.uow.edu.au/bistud-globsusdev
                                         science and IT: programming, problem solving, network and communications,         for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked
                                         web technology, data management, system analysis, human-computer                  UOW in 2018 as second among all universities         A major in Global Sustainable Development explores ethical issues surrounding
                                         interaction, and project management.                                              in New South Wales and the ACT for                   global challenges and the interaction between human and environmental
                                                                                                                           Computing and Information Systems.                   security. With 2.4 billion people on the planet living on less than US$2 a day,
                                         In the first year you will study a common core of subjects that link our
                                                                                                                                                                                poverty and inequality remain two of the biggest challenges of our time. Equally,
                                         computer science, IT and information systems degrees. There is an
                                                                                                                                                                                environmental change is a major concern that will affect human activity for the
                                         opportunity to specialise in a major at the Wollongong campus from your
                                                                                                                                                                                foreseeable future.
                                         second year of study by choosing one or more of the following majors offered in
                                         the Bachelor of Computer Science:                                                                                                      You will learn key theories, approaches and practices for promoting human
                                                                                                                                                                                development for the future.
                                         —— Big Data                                 —— Game and Mobile Development
                                         —— Cyber Security                           —— Software Engineering
                                         —— Digital Systems Security                                                                                                            International Relations
                                         For students who do not wish to specialise with a major, you will complete                                                             go.uow.edu.au/bistud-intrel
                                         advanced subjects providing you with specific knowledge. You will also gain
                                         professional knowledge and skills in computer science.                                                                                 International Relations is a developing and dynamic field that aims to study and
                                         In your final year you will develop your own application as part of an annual                                                          solve some of the world’s major problems, such as war, inequality, climate change,
                                         student team project, developing solutions to real-world problems provided                                                             poverty and hunger. You will focus on understanding your place in the national
                                         by our industry partners.                                                                                                              and global political systems, as well as appreciating the historical evolution of
                                                                                                                                                                                global politics. Many graduates progress to careers in global organisations and
                                                                                                                                                                                businesses that are focused beyond Australia’s borders.
                                                                                                                                                                                You will study global politics, international security, negotiation and conflict
                                                                                                                                                                                management, and the role of the state in the new millennium.

                                                                                                                                                                                *Commencing in 2019. Subject to final approval.

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LAW                                                                                                                                 LAW

                                         Bachelor of Laws*                                                                                                                   Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)*
                                         go.uow.edu.au/blaws                                                                                                                 go.uow.edu.au/blaws-grad

                                            ATAR – SR              90                                                          CAREERS                                          UAC                    756111                                                      CAREERS
                                            IB                     33                                                          ——   Barrister                                   DURATION               3 years                                                     ——   Barrister
                                            UAC                    756110                                                      ——   Commercial Lawyer                           STARTS IN              Autumn (February)                                           ——   Commercial Lawyer
                                                                                                                               ——   Criminal Defence Lawyer                                                                                                        ——   Criminal Defence Lawyer
                                            DURATION               4 years                                                                                                      CRICOS                 094206G
                                                                                                                               ——   Diplomat                                                                                                                       ——   Diplomat
                                            STARTS IN              Autumn (February)                                           ——   Entrepreneur                                IELTS                  Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6)                           ——   Entrepreneur
                                            CRICOS                 094205J                                                     ——   Environmental Lawyer                     PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION                                                            ——   Environmental Lawyer
                                            IELTS                  7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6)                                    ——   Government Lawyer                        By completing your Bachelor of Laws at UOW, you are completing an academic            ——   Government Lawyer
                                                                                                                               ——   In-House Legal Adviser                   qualification that is recognised for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to   ——   In-House Legal Adviser
                                                                                                                               ——   Intellectual Property Lawyer             completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW     ——   Intellectual Property Lawyer
                                         PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
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                                                                                                                               ——   Legal Consultant                         students can be found at lpab.justice.nsw.gov.au                                      ——   Legal Consultant
                                         By completing your Bachelor of Laws at UOW, you are completing an academic
                                                                                                                               ——   Magistrate                                                                                                                     ——   Magistrate
                                         qualification that is recognised for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to
                                         completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW     ——   Media Lawyer                             This degree is available only to graduates of disciplines other than                  ——   Media Lawyer
                                                                                                                               ——   Policy Adviser                           law, with the exception that the degree is available to graduates of                  ——   Policy Adviser

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
                                         students can be found at lpab.justice.nsw.gov.au
                                                                                                                               ——   Politician                                                                                                                     ——   Politician
                                                                                                                               ——   Prosecutor                               law degrees from outside Australia.                                                   ——   Prosecutor
                                         A Bachelor of Laws from UOW equips you with a comprehensive                           ——   Research Officer                         The Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) is a three year full-time degree (or can        ——   Research Officer
                                         legal education: a world-class degree that provides a thorough                        ——   Solicitor in Private Practice or a       be studied part-time) which covers the prescribed areas of knowledge for future       ——   Solicitor in Private Practice or a
                                         grounding in the law, as well as a real-world focus on the essential                       Community Legal Centre                   admission to the profession, and includes a choice of electives. Additionally, an          Community Legal Centre
                                         practical skills and the social and ethical context in which the law                                                                integrated skills program equips graduates with experience in areas such as legal
                                                                                                                               THE BEST IN NSW & ACT                         research, interviewing, legal drafting, advocacy and negotiation. Opportunities       THE BEST IN NSW & ACT
                                         operates.                                                                                                                           also exist to undertake subjects through an international
                                                                                                                               The federal government’s Quality Indicators   exchange program.                                                                     The federal government’s Quality Indicators
                                         We believe that practical experience is a vital part of your legal training. We are
                                                                                                                               for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked                                                                                             for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked
                                         the only law school in New South Wales that requires you to complete a legal
                                                                                                                               UOW in 2018 as the best university in New                                                                                           UOW in 2018 as the best university in New
                                         internship, providing highly valued industry experience.
                                                                                                                               South Wales and the ACT for Law and                                                                                                 South Wales and the ACT for Law and
                                         We are committed to social justice and providing a legal education which engages      Paralegal Studies.                            *Commencing in 2019. Subject to final approval.                                       Paralegal Studies.
                                         with the complexities of law’s intersection with society.

                                         *Commencing in 2019. Subject to final approval.

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DOUBLE DEGREES

                                         Double degrees
                                         A double degree lets you pursue more than one area of study, and will make you
                                         more competitive in a crowded job market. Having a dual qualification will ensure
                                         your knowledge is relevant to many different employers.

                                         Bachelor of Business –                                                                                                                                     Bachelor of Commerce –
                                         Bachelor of Laws                                                                                                                                           Bachelor of Laws
                                         go.uow.edu.au/bbus-blaws                                                                                                                                   go.uow.edu.au/bcomm-blaws

                                            ATAR – SR             90                                                                                CAREERS                                            ATAR – SR             90                                                                                CAREERS
                                            IB                    33                                                                                This degree combination allows you to pursue       IB                    33                                                                                This degree combination allows you to pursue
                                            UAC                   751220                                                                            sustainable business practices in a legal and      UAC                   751221                                                                            sustainable business practices in a legal and
                                            DURATION              5 years
                                                                                                                                                    commercial context. Here are some of the           DURATION              5 years
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               commercial context. Here are some of the places
                                                                                                                                                    places this double degree can take you:                                                                                                                    this double degree can take you:
                                                                  Autumn (February), Spring (July)^                                                                                                                          Autumn (February), Spring (July)^
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                                            STARTS IN                                                                                                                                                  STARTS IN
                                                                                                                                                    ——   Analyst                                                                                                                                               ——   Analyst
                                            CRICOS                094713M                                                                                                                              CRICOS                094216F
                                                                                                                                                    ——   Auditor                                                                                                                                               ——   Auditor
                                            IELTS                 Overall: 7.0 (R:6.5, W:7 L:6 S:6)                                                 ——   Banker                                        IELTS                 Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6)                                                 ——   Banker

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
                                         ^Mid-year enrolment is available where students can commence the business component of the double degree   ——   Barrister                                  ^Mid-year enrolment is available where students can commence the commerce component of the double degree   ——   Barrister
                                         in Spring.                                                                                                 ——   Business Adviser                           in Spring.                                                                                                 ——   Business Adviser
                                                                                                                                                    ——   Diplomat                                   PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION                                                                                 ——   Diplomat
                                         PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
                                                                                                                                                    ——   Financial Controller                       By completing your Bachelor of Laws at UOW, you are completing an academic                                 ——   Financial Controller
                                         By completing your Bachelor of Laws at UOW, you are completing an academic
                                         qualification that is recognised for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to                        ——   Fund Manager                               qualification that is recognised for admission as a lawyer in Australia, subject to                        ——   Fund Manager
                                         completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW                          ——   Lawyer                                     completing state-approved Practical Legal Training (PLT). Further details for NSW                          ——   Lawyer
                                         students can be found at lpab.justice.nsw.gov.au                                                           ——   Magistrate                                 students can be found at lpab.justice.nsw.gov.au                                                           ——   Magistrate
                                         The Bachelor of Business enables graduates to meet some membership requirements                            ——   Policy Adviser                             The Bachelor of Commerce enables graduates to meet some membership                                         ——   Policy Adviser
                                         of relevant professional associations. For more information, visit                                         ——   Politician                                 requirements of relevant professional associations. For more information, visit                            ——   Politician
                                         business.uow.edu.au/professional-recognition                                                                                                               business.uow.edu.au/professional-recognition
                                                                                                                                                    ——   Prosecutor                                                                                                                                            ——   Prosecutor
                                                                                                                                                    ——   Solicitor                                                                                                                                             ——   Solicitor
                                         This double degree will provide you with a strong practical and                                            ——   Stock Broker                               Combining law with commerce prepares you for a range of                                                    ——   Stock Broker
                                         foundational understanding of law supported by a comprehensive                                                                                             careers, giving you the edge as you gain a legal perspective
                                         knowledge of business and organisations. You will learn the skills                                         THE BEST IN NSW & ACT                           on contemporary and socially responsible business practice.                                                THE BEST IN NSW & ACT
                                         to think objectively, and analyse and evaluate corporate issues.                                           The federal government’s Quality Indicators     It provides a program of study in commerce, business and                                                   The federal government’s Quality Indicators for
                                         During this course, you will gain practical, hands-on experience in                                        for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked         administration and further develops analytical and interpersonal                                           Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked UOW in
                                                                                                                                                    UOW in 2018 as the best university in                                                                                                                      2018 as the best university in New South Wales
                                         negotiation, written and oral communication and legal research,                                                                                            skills, and high levels of literacy and numeracy.
                                                                                                                                                    New South Wales and the ACT for Law                                                                                                                        and the ACT for Law and Paralegal Studies, and
                                         which are vital to succeed in the business and legal professions.                                          and Paralegal Studies, and Business and         This double degree delivers a practical and contextual legal education that prepares                       Business and Management.
                                         Combining law and business will give you the ability to think critically in                                Management.                                     graduates not only for traditional careers in the legal profession, but also for a wide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               UOW Law’s integrated first-year curriculum and
                                         both a legal and commercial sense when faced with situations in your future                                                                                range of careers in government, business and community organisations – as leaders,
                                                                                                                                                    UOW Law’s integrated first-year curriculum                                                                                                                 support program was awarded the 2015 Office
                                         employment. This blend of study outlines how law can impact and regulate the                                                                               innovators and problem solvers.
                                                                                                                                                    and support program was awarded the 2015                                                                                                                   for Learning and Teaching (OLT) Citation for
                                         business world.                                                                                            Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT)          The Bachelor of Commerce – Bachelor of Laws degree covers the prescribed areas                             Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.
                                                                                                                                                    Citation for Outstanding Contributions to       of knowledge for future admission to the profession as well as including a choice of
                                         PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE                                                                                       Student Learning.                               electives. Additionally, an integrated skills program equips graduates with experience
                                                                                                                                                                                                    in areas such as legal research, interviewing, legal drafting, advocacy and negotiation.
                                         We believe that practical experience is a vital part of your legal training. We are
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Opportunities also exist to undertake subjects by way of an international exchange.
                                         the only law school in NSW that requires you to complete a legal internship.
                                         This means you get to apply your legal knowledge to real life situations as part                                                                           The majors available in the Bachelor of Commerce at the South Western Sydney
                                         of your degree.                                                                                                                                            campus are Management and Marketing.

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DOUBLE DEGREES                                                                                                                                            DOUBLE DEGREES

                                         Bachelor of Computer Science –                                                                                                                            Bachelor of Information Technology –
                                         Bachelor of Laws*                                                                                                                                         Bachelor of Laws*
                                         go.uow.edu.au/bcompsci-blaws                                                                                                                              go.uow.edu.au/binfotech-blaws

                                            ATAR – SR              90                                                                                CAREERS                                          ATAR – SR              90                                                                               CAREERS
                                            IB                     33                                                                                ——   Analyst                                     IB                     33                                                                               ——   Analyst
                                            UAC                    751222                                                                            ——   Animator and User Interface Designer        UAC                    751223                                                                           ——   Animator and User Interface Designer
                                                                                                                                                     ——   Barrister                                                                                                                                           ——   Barrister
                                            DURATION               5.5 years                                                                                                                          DURATION               5.5 years
                                                                                                                                                     ——   Big Data Engineer                                                                                                                                   ——   Big Data Engineer
                                            STARTS IN              Autumn (February), Spring (July)^                                                 ——   Computer or Software Engineer               STARTS IN              Autumn (February), Spring (July)^                                                ——   Computer or Software Engineer
                                            CRICOS                 094220K                                                                           ——   Commercial Lawyer                           CRICOS                 094218D                                                                          ——   Commercial Lawyer
                                                                   Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6)                                                 ——   Criminal Defence Lawyer                                            Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6)                                                ——   Criminal Defence Lawyer
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                                            IELTS                                                                                                                                                     IELTS
                                                                                                                                                     ——   Cyber Security Analyst/Architect                                                                                                                    ——   Cyber Security Analyst/Architect
                                         ^Mid-year enrolment is available where students can commence the computer science component of the double   ——   Data Scientist                           ^Mid-year enrolment is available where students can commence the information technology component of the   ——   Data Scientist
                                         degree in Spring.                                                                                                                                         double degree in Spring.
                                                                                                                                                     ——   Database Administrator                                                                                                                              ——   Database Administrator

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
                                         A Bachelor of Computer Science – Bachelor of Laws equips you                                                ——   Games or App Developer                   A Bachelor of Information Technology – Bachelor of Laws equips                                             ——   Games or App Developer
                                                                                                                                                     ——   Investment Banker                                                                                                                                   ——   Investment Banker
                                         with a comprehensive legal education: a world-class degree that                                             ——   IT Consultant
                                                                                                                                                                                                   you with a comprehensive legal education; a world-class degree                                             ——   IT Consultant
                                         provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a real-world                                           ——   In-House Legal Adviser                   that provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a real-                                          ——   In-House Legal Adviser
                                         focus on the essential practical skills and the social and ethical                                          ——   Intellectual Property Lawyer             world focus on the essential practical skills and the social and                                           ——   Intellectual Property Lawyer
                                         context in which the law operates.                                                                          ——   Network Architect or Engineer            ethical context in which the law operates.                                                                 ——   Network Architect or Engineer
                                                                                                                                                     ——   Policy Adviser                                                                                                                                      ——   Policy Adviser
                                         Combining law with computer science allows you to understand and shape how                                  ——   Programmer                               Combining law with information technology provides you with the technical skills                           ——   Programmer
                                         the law functions within a technical context. This double degree combines the                               ——   Security Engineer                        that will help you succeed in the dynamic information technology (IT) sector. In                           ——   Security Engineer
                                         practical, problem-solving skills of computer science and programming with the                              ——   Software Engineer                        this double degree combination, you will gain a competitive edge with specialist                           ——   Software Engineer
                                         high-level analytical, research and communication skills of law. You will acquire                           ——   Web Designer or Developer                skills in areas such as database management, programming, information systems                              ——   Web Designer or Developer
                                         specialist knowledge and skills across the continually changing landscape of                                                                              analysis and design, communications and networks, and security in an ever-
                                         information communication & technology (ICT).                                                               ONE OF THE BEST IN NSW & ACT                  changing dynamic industry.                                                                                 ONE OF THE BEST IN NSW & ACT
                                                                                                                                                     The federal government’s Quality Indicators                                                                                                              The federal government’s Quality Indicators
                                         *Commencing in 2019. Subject to final approval.                                                             for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked       *Commencing in 2019. Subject to final approval.                                                            for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked
                                                                                                                                                     UOW in 2018 as the best university in New                                                                                                                UOW in 2018 as the best university in New
                                                                                                                                                     South Wales and the ACT for Law and                                                                                                                      South Wales and the ACT for Law and
                                                                                                                                                     Paralegal Studies, and second among all                                                                                                                  Paralegal Studies, and second among all
                                                                                                                                                     universities in New South Wales and the ACT                                                                                                              universities in New South Wales and the ACT
                                                                                                                                                     for Computing & Information Systems.                                                                                                                     for Computing & Information Systems.

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DOUBLE DEGREES                                                                                                                   DOUBLE DEGREES

                                         Bachelor of International Studies –                                                                                                Bachelor of International Studies –
                                         Bachelor of Commerce*                                                                                                              Bachelor of Laws*
                                         go.uow.edu.au/bistud-bcomm                                                                                                         go.uow.edu.au/bistud-blaws

                                            ATAR – SR              75                                                         CAREERS                                          ATAR – SR              90                                                                                     CAREERS
                                            IB                     26                                                         ——   Aid Work                                    IB                     33                                                                                     —— Aid Work
                                            UAC                    751314                                                     ——   Auditor                                     UAC                    751224                                                                                 —— Barrister
                                                                                                                              ——   Brand/Product Manager                                                                                                                                     —— Commercial Lawyer
                                            DURATION               4.5 years                                                                                                   DURATION               5 years
                                                                                                                              ——   Business Adviser                                                                                                                                          —— Criminal Defence Lawyer
                                            STARTS IN              Autumn (February), Spring (July)                           ——   Diplomat                                    STARTS IN              Autumn (February), Spring (July)^                                                      —— Diplomat
                                            CRICOS                 069057B                                                    ——   Exporter/Importer                           CRICOS                 094215G                                                                                —— Entrepreneur
                                                                                                                              ——   Event Manager                                                                                                                                             —— Environmental Lawyer
2019 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE

                                            IELTS                  Overall: 6 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5)                                                                             IELTS                  Overall: 7 (R:6.5, W:7, L:6, S:6)
                                                                                                                              ——   Foreign Affairs                                                                                                                                           —— Foreign Affairs
                                                                                                                              ——   Government                               ^Mid-year enrolment is available where students can commence the international studies component of the double   —— Government
                                                                                                                                                                            degree in Spring.
                                         PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION                                                           ——   Human Rights                                                                                                                                              —— Human Rights

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
                                         The Bachelor of Commerce enables graduates to meet some membership
                                         requirements of relevant professional associations. For more information, visit
                                                                                                                              ——   International Business                   A Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Laws from UOW                                                  —— International Business
                                                                                                                              ——   Market Researcher                                                                                                                                         —— Media
                                         business.uow.edu.au/professional-recognition
                                                                                                                              ——   Policy Adviser
                                                                                                                                                                            equips you with a comprehensive legal education: a world-class                                                   —— Policy Adviser
                                                                                                                              ——   Politics                                 degree that provides a thorough grounding in the law, as well as a                                               —— Politician
                                         A double degree of Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor                      ——   Travel and Tourism                       real-world focus on the essential practical skills and the social and                                            —— Solicitor in Private Practice or a
                                         of Commerce gives you the theoretical knowledge to understand                        ——   United Nations                           ethical context in which the law operates.                                                                          Community Legal Centre
                                         global challenges and the practical skills of the world of business.                                                               Combining law with a Bachelor of International Studies provides analysis,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             —— United Nations
                                                                                                                              ONE OF THE BEST IN NSW & ACT
                                         This double degree addresses relevant global, economic and political issues                                                        appreciation and the study of the diversity of the global village. It examines the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             ONE OF THE BEST IN NSW & ACT
                                         affecting the worldwide business market. It will teach you a diverse skill set and   The federal government’s Quality Indicators   relationships of politics, society, culture and history in a range of countries and
                                         equip you with a theoretical background in both study areas, proficiency in a        for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked       their international connections. This double degree combination opens up a range                                 The federal government’s Quality Indicators
                                         language, and how to navigate the international business world. You will learn how   UOW in 2018 as the best university in New     of international career opportunities in public, private and not-for-profit sectors.                             for Learning and Teaching (QILT) ranked
                                         international organisations conduct business and the issues and contexts that can    South Wales and the ACT for Humanities,       You will be encouraged to study abroad or undertake a study tour.                                                UOW in 2018 as the best university in New
                                         occur across global borders.                                                         Culture & Social Sciences and for Business                                                                                                                     South Wales and the ACT for Law and
                                                                                                                                                                            At the South Western Sydney Campus the Bachelor of International Studies
                                                                                                                              and Management.                                                                                                                                                Paralegal Studies and for Humanities, Culture
                                         At the South Western Sydney Campus the Bachelor of International Studies                                                           course structure includes compulsory core subjects and major and minor options
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             & Social Sciences.
                                         course structure includes compulsory core subjects and major and minor options                                                     which include Global Sustainable Development or International Relations.
                                         which include Global Sustainable Development or International Relations.
                                         The majors available in the Bachelor of Commerce at the South Western Sydney
                                                                                                                                                                            *Commencing in 2019. Subject to final approval.
                                         Campus are Management and Marketing.

                                         *Commencing in 2019. Subject to final approval.

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Postgraduate degrees
                                         Change before the                              Graduate Certificate Master of Health                                                                    Master of                                       Master of                                     Master of
                                         world does with a UOW                          in Health Leadership Leadership and                                                                      Computer                                        Nursing                                       Social Work
                                         postgraduate degree.
                                         Learn the skills to shine
                                                                                        and Management*      Management                                                                          Science                                         International                                 (Qualifying)
                                         in your current role,                          go.uow.edu.au/gcert-hlthleadmgmt                        go.uow.edu.au/mhlthleadmgmt                      go.uow.edu.au/mcompsci                          go.uow.edu.au/mnursintl                       go.uow.edu.au/m-swqual

                                         fast-track your career, or                          DURATION               6 months full-time, or        DURATION          1.5 years full-time, or           DURATION       2 years (96 cp)               DURATION         2 years                      DURATION          2 years full-time

                                         change careers completely.                          DELIVERY
                                                                                                                    part-time equivalent
                                                                                                                    Flexible                      DELIVERY
                                                                                                                                                                    part-time equivalent
                                                                                                                                                                    Flexible
                                                                                                                                                                                                      DELIVERY       On campus                     DELIVERY         Flexible OR on campus
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 DELIVERY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   or part-time equivalent
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Flexible
                                                                                                                                                                                                      STARTS IN      Autumn (February),            STARTS IN        Autumn (February),
                                         Our flexible study options                          STARTS IN              Autumn (February),            STARTS IN         Autumn (February),                               Spring (July)                                  Spring (July)                STARTS IN         Spring (July)
                                         allow you to manage                                                        Spring (July)                                   Spring (July)                     IELTS          Overall 6.5                   IELTS            Overall: 6.5                 IELTS             Overall: 7

                                         work, study and life                           ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
                                                                                        A recognised Bachelor degree in a health
                                                                                                                                                  IELTS             Overall: 6.5
                                                                                                                                                                    (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)              CRICOS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     083839K                       CRICOS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    089204G                      CRICOS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   (R:7, W:7, L:7, S:7)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   094540E
                                         commitments – and lead                         related area, or equivalent.
                                                                                                                                                  CRICOS            083834D                      ENTRY REQUIREMENTS                              ENTRY REQUIREMENTS                            ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
                                         the change in your career.
                                                                                        * This course is available to domestic students only.
2019 SOUTH WESTERN SYDNEY COURSE GUIDE

                                                                                                                                                ENTRY REQUIREMENTS                               Recognised Bachelor degree with an              Recognised Bachelor degree in Nursing, or a   Applicants should have a Bachelor degree
                                                                                                                                                                                                 equivalent average mark of 60% in any area.     recognised Graduate Certificate in Nursing.   in social sciences, psychology, public health,
                                                                                        The Graduate Certificate                                A relevant Australian Bachelor degree (or
                                                                                                                                                equivalent) and two years of full-time health-   Applicants with other qualifications and        International students with a recognised      education, nursing, or a related undergraduate
                                         WHY STUDY POSTGRAD?                            in Health Leadership and                                related work experience. Applicants with other   substantial relevant professional experience    Bachelor degree in Nursing can accelerate     qualification with at least one year of social

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
                                                                                                                                                                                                 may be considered.                              their career progression by undertaking the   science content (i.e. studies of the individual
                                                                                        Management provides graduates                           combinations of acceptable qualifications and
                                         —— 86.1% of postgrads secure                                                                           professional experience may be considered.                                                       Master of Nursing International.              and society).
                                                                                        with a competitive advantage in                                                                          Technology touches every part of
                                            full-time employment
                                                                                        the job market and provides an                          The Master of Health Leadership                  our daily lives, and UOW continues              The Master of Nursing                         The Master of Social Work
                                            within four months.1
                                                                                        ideal platform for further study at                     and Management is designed to                    a long history of providing                     International is a two year degree            (Qualifying) will equip you
                                         —— Postgrad median starting                    Master’s level.                                         enable clinicians to develop their                                                               that is designed to prepare nurses            with the knowledge and skills to
                                                                                                                                                                                                 technically excellent graduates to
                                            salary is $81,000.1                                                                                 leadership roles in the health care                                                              for professional roles in the health          make important contributions
                                                                                        The program comprises four subjects:                                                                     meet industry demand with the
                                         —— 83.9% of UOW postgrads are                                                                          environment.                                     Master of Computer Science.                     care system.                                  to the betterment of people and
                                                                                        ——    Effective Management in Health
                                            satisfied with their course.2               ——    Effective Leadership in Health                                                                                                                     The main objectives of the degree are         communities.
                                                                                                                                                This qualification is ideal for clinicians       This degree gives you the ability to solve
                                                                                        ——    Essential Skills for Health Researchers           seeking to advance their careers. Career-        complex real-world problems by integrating      to provide an academic avenue for             You will build on prior study of the
                                                                                        ——    Reflection on Practice                            minded clinicians can update their               computer science methods with effective         professional development, knowledge           individual and society, and further develop
                                                                                                                                                knowledge with contemporary studies in           management strategies and by developing         and comprehension of research and the         your interest in social justice and human
                                                                                                                                                leadership and management in a health care       and deploying computer applications. You        application of evidence-based practice. The   rights, to earn a professionally accredited
                                                                                                                                                context, to enhance their career prospects.      will be able to put theory into practice with   course builds upon the academic strengths     social work qualification.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 an individual capstone project.                 of the School of Nursing, including Primary
                                                                                                                                                This flexible program allows students to                                                         Health, Mental Health, Aged & Dementia        As a social work graduate you’ll enter
                                                                                                                                                build upon their existing competencies and       You will study subjects in IT project           Care, Clinical Excellence, Reflection         the workforce with practical experience
                                                                                                                                                to tailor a Master’s program to suit their       management, advanced programming,               in Practice, and Research Principles &        earnt through supervised professional
                                                                                                                                                professional development requirements.           algorithms and data structures. You will also   Methods. These topics will facilitate all-    placements. Your UOW degree will ensure
                                                                                                                                                The program delivers:                            choose to complete subjects from four areas     round development of health professionals     you’re ready to promote social change and
                                                                                                                                                                                                 that include: computational intelligence, and   to seamlessly transition into professional    development, and will help you make a
                                                                                                                                                —— The leadership skills required to be
                                                                                                                                                                                                 reasoning and learning; machine learning        roles in the health care system.              difference to the lives of marginalised and
                                                                                                                                                   an effective manager in the context of
                                                                                                                                                                                                 algorithms and big data; advanced network                                                     disadvantaged individuals, families and
                                                                                                                                                   health care                                                                                   Please note that completion of this course
                                                                                                                                                                                                 security and computer security; software                                                      communities.
                                                                                                                                                —— The skills to critically evaluate and                                                         does not lead to eligibility to apply for
                                                                                                                                                                                                 requirements and specifications, and
                                                                                                                                                   incorporate reflective practice in a                                                          registration as a nurse in Australia.
                                                                                                                                                                                                 service-oriented software engineering.
                                                                                                                                                   leadership role
                                                                                                                                                —— The ability to analyse and demonstrate        There is an opportunity to specialise in
                                                                                                                                                   the values of enabling skills such as         one of the following majors offered in the
                                                                                                                                                   coaching and mentoring                        Master of Computer Science at the UOW
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Wollongong campus:
                                                                                                                                                                                                 ——    Intelligent Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                 ——    Machine Learning and Big Data
                                                                                                                                                                                                 ——    Network and Information Security
                                                                                                                                                                                                 ——    Software Engineering

                                         1. QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017
                                         2. UOW Student Experience Questionnaire 2016

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