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ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER EDUCATION

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TREE OF KNOWLEDGE

This artwork was painted for Western Sydney University in support of the Indigenous Education initiatives.

It provides an Aboriginal perspective of education at Western Sydney University and is about the University, what it does and where it is situated.

These large ancient trees were highly regarded and met many needs of our people. Beneath the large branches was the traditional place for learning and knowledge sharing. The trees were a source of food, fruit, nuts, seeds, clothing, shade, shelter, building materials and even some natural medicines. In the centre of the painting is the Tree of Knowledge which is at the centre of Aboriginal Education.

Set under the cool branches, learning takes place. The telling of stories, learning song and dance occur. This is where we learn about our culture, country, lore and people, as well as make artefacts and/or decorate personal items. This is why it is the Tree of Knowledge.

Each of the small circles with trees represents our Western Sydney campuses: Parramatta, Bankstown, Campbelltown, Penrith, Hawkesbury and Nirimba. The trees are surrounded by yellow circles with green dots which represent people associated with learning. Yellow ochre and white along with green dots on red ochre represent the buildings and places of learning. The U shape is a traditional representation of a person and is utilised in the painting to represent students. The square shape between students represents books, computers and electronic learning tools.

Our environmental campuses are represented by the many different shades of green in the painting and all are connected by motorways and highways which students and staff use to travel to and from the University. The small circles without trees represent the cities and suburbs where students who attend courses at Western Sydney University reside. The Parramatta River is on the left-hand side and Hawkesbury Nepean is on the right-hand side with the Cox’s River to Warragamba. The blue represents the water and the surrounding yellow dots represent the sand banks.

AS A MATTER OF ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURAL PROTOCOL, AND OUT OF RECOGNITION THAT ITS CAMPUSES OCCUPY THEIR TRADITIONAL LANDS, WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY ACKNOWLEDGES THE DARUG, THARAWAL (ALSO HISTORICALLY REFERRED TO AS DHARAWAL), GANDANGARRA AND WIRADJURI PEOPLES AND THANKS THEM FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF ITS WORK IN THEIR LANDS (WESTERN SYDNEY AND BEYOND).

Artist credit: Janice Bruny, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours), Honours Class 1. The full painting can be viewed at westernsydney.edu.au/badanamijourney



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WHY STUDY AT WESTERN SYDNEY?

≥ LEADERSHIP IN ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S FASTEST GROWING REGIONS Western Sydney is Australia’s third largest and fastest growing economy. With a vast multicultural population and expanding international reach, Western Sydney University is uniquely placed to help students tap into a global mindset.

≥ REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE We’re ranked among the top two per cent of universities in the world, with a growing international reputation for research-led, student-centred learning.

≥ FREE DIGITAL TEXTBOOKS Western was the first university to provide all the digital textbooks for your first year units for free. We are pleased to be offering the benefit of free digital textbooks for first year units to students once again in 2020! That’s up to $800 in value. Why? Because money shouldn’t stand between you and opportunity. Discover more about free digital textbooks at westernsydney.edu.au/textbooks

≥ OUR STUDENTS SIT AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO Our student-centred approach offers you the choice of on-campus, online and flexible study options combined with work-integrated learning. Through work experience placements, internships and volunteering opportunities, you’ll get the real-life experience, practical skills and knowledge that you need for your future career.

≥ OUR CURRICULUM PREPARES YOU FOR TODAY’S WORLD We work with our community, business partners and industry leaders to develop course content that meets the needs of employers and the jobs of the future, and which responds to the challenges of a global workplace.

≥ WE EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY-ENRICHED LEARNING From our innovative social learning spaces, online learning environments and use of digital technologies to enhance the study experience, to our on-campus computer laboratories and state-of-the-art library, research and clinical facilities, we adopt new and emerging technologies to provide a richer educational experience.

≥ OUR RESEARCH HAS GLOBAL IMPACT We see learning and research as connected aspects of the student experience, putting you close to world-leading research that is changing lives in the communities we serve.

≥ WE ARE GLOBALLY FOCUSED AND CONNECTED With our growing international reach and reputation, we offer the opportunity to travel, learn and work in more than 400 destinations around the world through our overseas study, internship and work placement programs.

≥ ADVANCED OPPORTUNITY. UNLIMITED SUCCESS From advanced degrees and The Academy, to The College and alternative entry programs, scholarships, internships and student exchange opportunities, we provide multiple pathways for entry and academic success.



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Western Sydney University is committed to providing higher education pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS PATHWAY PROGRAM

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Pathway Program is a Western Sydney University initiative aimed at increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in undergraduate courses across all areas of study. Whether you are currently working, unemployed, studying at TAFE or coming straight from high school, as a prospective student you are not required to have completed the HSC or any other qualifications to apply to study at the University via the program.

The program duration is two days and includes assessment workshops in literacy and numeracy, and an interview to discuss your course of interest. Revision workshops for numeracy are also available.

WHEN IS THE ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS PATHWAY PROGRAM ASSESSMENT?

The two-day assessment workshops and interviews occur three times a year, please refer to our website for dates and latest information.

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM?

You can apply by completing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program Application via the Western Portal. To apply now, visit westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit: westernsydney.edu.au/pathwayprogram

Call: 1300 897 669

HSC TRUE REWARD

True Reward is a unique early offer program that recognises the strengths of each individual. True Reward offers you a place at Western before you receive your ATAR, on the basis of relevant HSC subject results. Why?

Because at Western we recognise that too often, the ATAR system overlooks natural strengths and talent.

We recognise that you are much more than your ATAR. True Reward focuses only on the scores that reflect your strong points. So whether you excel at English literature, are a mental Mathematician, an advocate for social justice, or a designer extraordinaire True Reward acknowledges the idea that if you’re good at something, you’re just what Western is looking for.

Find out more about True Reward and how to apply – visit westernsydney.edu.au/hsctruereward

ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES

≥ Regional bonus points ≥ Subject bonus points ≥ Educational Access Scheme ≥ Elite Athlete and Performer Bonus Scheme ≥ Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS)

For more information, visit westernsydney.edu.au/advantage

TERTIARY EDUCATION PATHWAYS AND PARTNERSHIPS

TAFE, Community College and private providers offer Certificate III and Diploma courses under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF). There are a number of courses that have established pathways with Western Sydney University. For more information, visit westernsydney.edu.au/tepp

WESTERN DIRECT APPLICATIONS

You can apply direct to Western Sydney University via the Western Portal at westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws

UAC

Complete an online application for admission via Universities Admissions Centre at uac.edu.au

PATHWAYS TO STUDY

If you require admission advice or need someone to assist with your application, please contact Western on,

≥ 1300 897 669 or

≥ [email protected]



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NGARAMADA INDIGENOUS STUDENT CENTREThe Ngaramada Indigenous Student Centre provides support and encouragement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The centre is located on the Nirimba campus to provide a range of services and support to guide students through their studies at The College, helping to make their time at university enriching and enjoyable.

The Ngaramada Centre can provide information about the range of services available across The College from Academic support to careers advice, counselling and student welfare support.

Facilities available in the centre include study areas, computers, printing, kitchen and lounge. Students can drop in to the Ngaramada Centre at any time to study or relax.

Students studying at The College also have access to the same services and facilities via the Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education, which is located on each Western Sydney University campus.

For information on the Ngaramada Indigenous Student Centre, contact Indigenous Project Officer Jeff Dunn on (02) 9852 4483, email [email protected] or visit westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege

The College provides a range of pathway options and support services to help you on your journey to university.

Through its comprehensive range of Integrated Diploma/Bachelor courses, Extended Diplomas and University Foundation Studies featuring small class sizes and individual attention from academic staff, The College provides a well-supported environment for you to succeed in your tertiary studies.

One of the many advantages of studying at The College is the direct entry arrangement with Western Sydney University. After successfully completing the University Foundation Studies program you will be able to apply for a place in the first year of a corresponding undergraduate degree at Western Sydney University.

The 12-month Diploma component of the Integrated Diploma/Bachelor course covers the same units as first year uni over the same

time span, meaning there’s no time lost. Our entry scheme also means, upon successful completion of your first year of studies, you’ll receive guaranteed direct entry into the second year of the corresponding university degree.

The 16-month Extended Diploma program covers the same units as first year uni, as well as additional preliminary units to prepare you for success in your tertiary studies. Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll have the opportunity to enter into the second year of the corresponding university degree.

HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP loans are available to eligible students studying a Diploma or Foundation Studies program at The College.

For more information, visit westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege

UNLIMITED PATHWAYS TO UNLIMITED DEGREES



Success is not just about getting a degree, but also developing the critical thinking and leadership skills to support a successful career.

It’s about learning skills for your chosen life, not just a job.

The Academy knows that you don’t get to the top by standing still or sitting exclusively in a classroom. The Academy prepares you to thrive in the face of change and seize success at every opportunity.

Whether your dream is to achieve as a professional, an entrepreneur or an academic you will learn to think differently and creatively in whatever you do.

The Academy offers high-achieving students a unique, hands-on approach to learning in an interdisciplinary environment. Led by Professor Jonathon Allen, The Academy draws on the unique experience of leading thinkers, social change agents, community leaders, and high-achieving students both past and present.

With a focus on ethical leadership and critical thinking, built on the pillars of academic excellence, community engagement, and professional and personal development, The Academy offers students access to:

≥ unprecedented opportunities for industry and real-life experience

≥ world-class research, researchers, teachers, experts and innovation labs

≥ travel to national and international leadership experiences and conferences

≥ a range of professional and personal development workshops

≥ internship, service learning and volunteering opportunities

≥ applied leadership experience in student-led, community-focused projects.

Visit westernsydney.edu.au/theacademy for more information.

Future thinking. Unlimited possibilities.

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We work closely with business, industry and the community to ensure we offer scholarships that meet the needs of our students. Our scholarships provide students with support and give them the opportunity to establish professional relationships while they study.

There are over 100 different types of scholarships focusing on areas such as industry placements, leadership and community involvement, international exchanges, sport, specific courses, local government areas, high-achieving students as well as students experiencing financial hardship, people with a disability or long-term medical condition, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

If you are a mature age student, or from a rural or disadvantaged background, and identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, you may qualify for one of a wide range of scholarships we have on offer.

There are many scholarship opportunities on offer with Western Sydney University or externally.

For details on Western scholarships, including eligibility requirements, visit:

≥ westernsydney.edu.au/scholarships

or

≥ call 1300 897 669

For information on external scholarship opportunities, visit:

≥ indigenousscholarships.com.au

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

HOW TO APPLYTake the time to examine our scholarships and make the most of the opportunities for success.

STEP 1 Use the Find a Scholarship Tool to help determine which scholarships you are eligible to apply for. Visit: westernsydney.edu.au/findascholarship

STEP2 Visit the Western Sydney University Online Application Portal and begin your application. Be sure to upload all requested documents and to provide your personal statement.

STEP3 On successfully submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email. All applications will be assessed after their relevant closing date

At Western Sydney University, we offer over $22 million in undergraduate scholarships for our students. The range of scholarships reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence and opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students of the University.

Matilda Harry

BACHELOR OF ARTS (DEAN’S SCHOLARS)/PATHWAY TO TEACHING PRIMARY AND BACHELOR OF APPLIED LEADERSHIP AND CRITICAL THINKING

“As a young, innovative university I chose Western because I knew I would be treated as more than just a number. There is so much support, opportunities and programs available to us students. Western recognises that we are all individuals and learn differently, so they offer different modes to cater for all needs.”



THE BADANAMI CENTRE FOR INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

BADANAMI CENTRESAs an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student you can look forward to learning in a friendly and supportive environment at Western Sydney University, one which promotes independent thinking and diversity.

The Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education was established to provide support and encouragement for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. There is a centre located on each campus to provide a range of services and support to guide our students through their studies, helping to make their time at university enriching and enjoyable.

Badanami can provide information about the range of services available across the University from study skills courses to careers advice, counselling and even study abroad opportunities. Facilities available in each centre include study areas, computers, printing, fax and phone, kitchen and lounge. Students can drop in to Badanami at any time to study or relax.

BADANAMI SERVICES

≥ Provide study support and guidance

≥ Provide support through the enrolment and orientation process

≥ Co-ordinate leaves of absence, withdrawal, scholarships and cadetships

≥ Provide pastoral and cultural support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

≥ Act as an advocate on behalf of students

≥ Administer the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tutoring for Success Program (TFS).

STUDENT SUCCESS OFFICERS

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Success Officers are located at the Badanami Centre on each campus to provide support and advice to our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Student Success Officers are available to:

≥ support new students through the transitional stage of adjusting to university life and academic culture

≥ assist students to develop an appropriate course of action for any issues they may face during their time at university

≥ assist students with their Tutoring For Success (TFS) applications.

STUDY SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS THE TUTORING FOR SUCCESS PROGRAM (TFS)

The Tutoring for Success Program (TFS) enables Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to receive individual or group tuition with qualified tutors.

You may be eligible for up to two hours tuition per week for each unit of study, plus an additional five hours each semester for exam preparation.

Tuition sessions can be either individual, or for a group of students studying the same program. The Tutoring for Success Coordinator is available to arrange tutors across a broad range of program areas. Tutorial assistance is tailored to meet the particular needs of the individual student or group of students and there is no cost to the student for this service.

HOW TO APPLY

You should contact the Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education to complete a Tutoring for Success Application Form and to discuss your educational requirements.

CONTACT DETAILS

For more information, please contact The Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education on:

≥ 1800 032 923 or

≥ westernsydney.edu.au/badanami

Anjilenah Bennett

BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE

“The most enjoyable part for me is the Badanami Centre in Campbelltown; it is a home away from home. It is a small community and coming from the outback with no family is hard, especially when things happen that you cannot control. The staff and the students are friendly and try to make student life as enjoyable as possible and will try to help you in any way they can.”



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SUPPORT FOR SUCCESS

BEFORE UNIVERSITYwesternsydney.edu.au/starting has everything you need to know about how to succeed at university.

STARTING AT UNIVERSITYORIENTATION SESSIONSOrientation Sessions are an opportunity for you to find out more about your course, and meet fellow students and academic staff. westernsydney.edu.au/orientation

MATESMATES provides first year students with an opportunity to connect with other new students and mentors who are in later years of study. This helps you meet friends, network with others and gain knowledge and skills to settle into life at the University. westernsydney.edu.au/mates

SOMEONE TO TALK TOSTUDENT CENTRALHave a question? Student Central is your first point of contact for information, advice, forms and referrals to other services. westernsydney.edu.au/studentcentral

STUDENT WELFARE SERVICEThe Student Welfare Service offers a confidential service. We can help you with:

≥ support and advocacy – helping you navigate University systems and providing support in difficult times (academic or personal)

≥ financial assistance – the service offers a range of financial assistance to assist you with education-related costs and basic living expenses, including interest free loans, grants, textbook vouchers and emergency food assistance. westernsydney.edu.au/welfare

COUNSELLING SERVICEThe Counselling Service offers confidential counselling appointments including face-to-face, phone and online counselling. For more information and resources, visit westernsydney.edu.au/counselling

CHAPLAINCYChaplaincy offers a caring presence to all staff and students at the University, encouraging spirituality, offering hospitality and creating community. westernsydney.edu.au/chaplaincy

STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITYDISABILITY SERVICEThe Disability Service supports and assists future and current students with disabilities and chronic health conditions to participate fully in university life and reach their full academic potential. This particularly involves the development of Academic Integration Plans (AlP) which outline reasonable education adjustments. westernsydney.edu.au/disability

WORKSHOPS AND RESOURCESFrom time management, to getting ready for study, the University offers a range of workshops for students. Check them out at westernsydney.edu.au/workshops We also offer online modules to help you develop skills that will help you in study and in life! westernsydney.edu.au/skillsforsuccess

ACADEMIC AND LEARNING SUPPORTPASSPeer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) is a student-centred learning program offered face to face or online. In PASS you will meet and work collaboratively with other students from your unit to understand the unit content and develop study strategies to help improve your academic performance. westernsydney.edu.au/pass

STUDY SMART ADVISERSStudy Smart Advisers are available at all campus libraries and online to help you with your academic writing and study skills. westernsydney.edu.au/studysmart

OTHER SUPPORTS CHILD CARE CENTRESwesternsydney.edu.au/childcare

GYMS ON CAMPUSgym.westernsydney.edu.au

FURTHER INFORMATION ON FACILITIES AND SERVICES FOR STUDENTS westernsydney.edu.au/servicesandfacilities P: 1300 897 669 E: [email protected]

≥ At Western Sydney University, we’ll show you how to harness every asset you have to open up fantastic career opportunities. We’ll give you the tools to make your future and go wherever you want to go.

≥ With one of the most comprehensive ranges of courses in Australia, our curriculum and approach to flexible learning with real work experience is designed to be a springboard for the career success and life you’ve always dreamed of.

≥ Over two thirds of our students combine study with work. Get real work experience with your degree at Western Sydney University.

For more information, visit westernsydney.edu.au/careers

To find out more about courses, contact the Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or [email protected]

STUDY OPTIONSARCHITECTURE ARTS BUSINESS COMPUTING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CREATIVE INDUSTRIES CRIMINOLOGY AND POLICING DATA SCIENCE ENGINEERING INDUSTRIAL DESIGN HEALTH AND SPORT SCIENCE LAW MEDICINE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCES SOCIAL SCIENCES TEACHING AND EDUCATION TOURISM AND URBAN DEGREES FOR ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLAND PEOPLES ONLINE DEGREES COMBINED DEGREES



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At Western Sydney University we offer two undergraduate degrees delivered by block mode model. The block mode model is designed to help our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students remain in their community so they can fulfil their family, career, cultural and social responsibilities. Studying a block mode degree program requires students to attend up to six residential on-campus visits each year, lasting approximately one to three weeks. Travel, accommodation and meal costs to attend workshops are funded for ABSTUDY approved students.

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY) ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER EDUCATIONWestern recognises the need for more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teachers in the classroom and is committed to assisting with addressing this issue. The development of the program was a strategic initiative of the University and has contributed to providing more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Teachers in the education system.

The Bachelor of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education is a four-year undergraduate degree offered at Bankstown campus.

This degree gives you the skills and understanding to teach effectively across the full curriculum range in kindergarten to year 6. It comprises a full suite of foundation, primary curriculum and school-based subjects, including a range of professional experiences.

The degree develops your cultural perspectives as they relate to schools and communities.

Professional experience is undertaken in schools in students’ home communities and in Sydney.

BACHELOR OF COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTThe Bachelor of Community and Social Development is designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who wish to contribute to building sustainable capacity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The degree provides three different strands of skills and knowledge: skills in working directly with families in providing welfare advocacy; skills and knowledge in community development; and skills and knowledge in community leadership and sustainability.

Graduates from the degree will be skilled to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities in a range of settings and capacities and to contribute to the leadership and sustainability of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The Bachelor of Community and Social Development is a three-year undergraduate degree offered at the Parramatta South campus.

FLEXIBLE PROGRAMS OF STUDY FOR ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS



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BUSINESSWith today’s fast pace of change, you need a business degree that’s going to keep up. It’s why our revamped Bachelor of Business degrees are tailor-made to the challenges and demands of changes in industry, technology and careers. With a course structure unique to Western, you build your degree as you go to best suit your area of specialisation. We’ve opened the degree to majors right across the University. This means, unlike traditional degrees, you can now choose majors outside the business stream to give you a more diverse set of skills and knowledge. What’s more, with Western you begin your major in the first year of study. No more waiting to dive into the areas that interests you most. And depending on the majors and electives you choose, the Bachelor of Business can also see you graduate with industry-specific accreditation from Australia’s leading institutions. Taught out of our innovative Parramatta City campus, the mix of theory and participation in real-world industry projects doesn’t just get you work ready, it has you ready to thrive. You’ll soon find that this unique degree isn’t the old way of doing business.

Career opportunities These courses provide the foundations for the development of Australia’s future business leaders. As a graduate, you may seek a management traineeship, become involved in a management consultancy or find a career associated with the discipline in which you complete a major. Examples include employment in public practice, taxation consulting, merchant banking, financial services management, economic advising, roles in service-oriented businesses, employment relations, human resources, industrial relations, marketing firms, operations or logistics organisations, international property, property development and valuation firms.

ARTSAn Arts degree has the potential to open career doors to the world. Your degree will be supported by academics who are internationally recognised. You will find yourself immersed in Cultural and Social Analysis, Creative Writing, Digital Cultures, International Relations and Asian Studies, Languages, or Psychological Studies to name just a few major areas of study. Combine your studies to broaden your horizons with Business, Information Technology, Law, Science or Teaching.

Career opportunitiesStudy in the humanities is designed to develop communication and personal skills, creativity and capacity for independent thought, adaptability to new situations, and problem-solving skills.

As a graduate, you may find employment as an arts administrator, teacher (with further study), writer, author, journalist, politician, diplomat, community planner, librarian, historian, publisher or researcher.

Career opportunities also exist in non-government organisations and community-based industries, overseas organisations and in social policy development.

The wide range of double degrees on offer provides scope for further career opportunities.

ARCHITECTURECapitalise on the change and growth taking place in the Greater Western Sydney region by undertaking our new and innovative Bachelor of Architectural Design, Australia’s newest architecture degree program. This degree directly relates architectural design problems to urban transformation of contemporary cities, preparing architects for global employment by giving them the technological and intellectual skills to create sustainable, resilient, and well-designed environments. The Bachelor of Architectural Design focuses on a studio-based education that fosters creative thinking, hands-on making, collaboration and interdisciplinary integration. You will be provided with a combination of the skills and knowledge required by contemporary architects. This includes studies in spatial design, graphic communication, history and theory of architecture, digital design and fabrication, construction technology, and professional studies to meet all the accreditation pathway requirements of the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia.

Career opportunitiesAs a graduate of architectural design, you can look forward to career opportunities in: architecture, urban design, urban planning and interior architecture.



CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTWith our degrees in Construction Technology and Construction Management, you will be able to pursue your aspirations in the rapidly expanding fields of building design and construction management and the development of smart cities. These programs encourage work experience while studying in order to achieve a mix of theoretical, practical and hands-on knowledge, which is greatly valued in the construction industry. In addition to receiving high-calibre academic guidance, your study will include practical experiments. Our Construction Technology degree emphasises applied and practical knowledge of the building sciences that are relevant to general construction.

Career opportunitiesAs a graduate, you may find employment as a property developer, housing project manager, site supervisor, estimator, building surveyor, design and construction manager, or projects manager.

CREATIVE INDUSTRIESThe Bachelor of Creative Industries offers a unique opportunity for you to acquire the creative and business skills that are necessary to prosper in the contemporary innovation landscape. Study in our state-of-the art studios and facilities at the Parramatta South campus. Recognised and accredited by the key governing bodies, our Creative Industries courses offer opportunities to engage our local community and work on live projects at industry standards.

Career opportunitiesThe creative industries are growing rapidly in NSW, especially Western Sydney, and encompass careers including advertising, creative writing, design, journalism, media arts production, music and public relations. Through working with our diverse community of partners, your studies will be grounded in dealing with the commercial, ethical, legal and professional issues in creative practice.

As a graduate, you may find roles in a range of creative industries including journalism, digital and social media communication, design, and music. These include advocacy for non-government organisations, corporate and international public sectors, advertising account management and creative direction, TV, media, film and documentary production. You might also seek a career as a professional animator, graphic designer, web designer, professional photographer, illustrator, art director, musician, composer, teacher (with further study), artistic director or production manager.

COMPUTINGBecome an in-demand computing professional. Our real-world experience will give you the edge. If you want to develop advanced programming skills or a thorough technical understanding of modern networked computer systems, or sound skills in the discipline of information systems security, then our Computing degrees are tailor made for you. With our professionally-recognised degrees in Computing, Information and Communications Technology and Information Systems you will be able to pursue exciting opportunities in diverse areas of technology development and application to address the global goals and challenges set by humanity. And if you are a budding entrepreneur in the field of computing, our Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Games Design and Simulation) will help you develop the mindset, risk tolerance, creativity, passion, big thinking, team formation and leadership capabilities, needed by high-impact entrepreneurs who want to be game-changers and pursue their ideas all the way to a technology start-up.

Career opportunities As a graduate, you may find employment in computer security, systems programming, network development, support and management, real-time programming, systems engineering, games and mobile applications development, information systems management, health information management, database and systems administration, or as a web developer.



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CRIMINOLOGY AND POLICINGOur Criminology program is the most popular in New South Wales and one of the largest in Australia. When you choose to study criminology or criminal and community justice, you will develop the skills essential for corrective service roles. Our Bachelor of Policing is the only metropolitan Sydney-based policing degree. This degree places a strong emphasis on modern policing methods. Regular consultation with NSW Police recruiters means you’ll increase your chances of joining the NSW or Australian Federal Police agencies.

The Criminology or Criminal and Community Justice degrees allow you to develop skills essential for corrective service and policy roles within the broad field of criminal and social justice.

Career opportunitiesAs a graduate, you may find a career in policing, other Commonwealth or state law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, intelligence agencies, border protection, security management, fraud management and investigation roles within the corporate or local government sectors, forensics, and computer forensics.

Graduates also seek roles in corrective services, probation and parole, crime prevention, or as policy advisors or social workers in the area of community corrections.

DATA SCIENCEIn the world of tomorrow, data skills will be essential – no matter what other qualifications you may have. Western’s Bachelor of Data Science is one of a kind. It is unique because it can only be studied in conjunction with another degree. This is a real advantage in a competitive environment; graduates who understand the intricacies of extracting information and knowledge from data are highly sought after, whatever their discipline. Blend Data Science with courses like Marketing, Engineering, Information and Communications Technology, Science, or Psychology to graduate with a combined degree.

Career opportunitiesIntegrating computing, mathematics and statistics, our Data Science programs open a wide range of career options in commercial and government institutions.

ENGINEERINGBe innovative. Think creatively in our state-of-the-art, green facilities. Our Engineering degrees will give you real-world experiences. Our Engineering programs are at the forefront of Australian education, research and development, and we are preparing our students to take on those challenges and succeed.

Our programs offer a balance of theory and practical field studies, broad unit choices, flexible course structures, extensive industry-based projects and placements, and local and international work-based study and experience opportunities. With our interconnected degrees in Engineering, ICT and Industrial Design you will be able to pursue exciting opportunities in diverse areas of technology development and application to address any challenge the future holds.

Career opportunitiesAs a graduate, you may find employment in civil, construction, electrical, robotic and mechatronic engineering, manufacturing and utilities, commercial, medical and industrial product design, project management and consultancy, or industrial, commercial or residential development.



HEALTH AND SPORT SCIENCESGet plenty of practical, hands-on experience. Our Health Sciences programs equip you for the important work of advancing human health. The clinical health science programs cover Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Paramedicine, Podiatry and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Further programs target Health Promotion, Health Services Management, Speech Pathology, Therapeutic Recreation, Public Health, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport Development, and Health and Physical Education (HPE). As a graduate, you will have a solid grounding in evidence-based practice and lifelong learning skills which are highly regarded by the health industry.

All programs include valuable work experience where you can build professional networks. The innovative National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NICM) is located at the Campbelltown campus, as is the UniClinic, a therapeutic health practice where treatments are provided by students under the supervision of qualified clinicians.

Career opportunitiesDepending on which course you undertake, you may find a career in the public or private sector, for example, in hospitals, ambulance services, the defence force, rehabilitation centres, insurance companies, schools, large corporations, private practices and in government policy units. You may also work with athletes and sporting organisations, or work in a business as a personal trainer.

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNIndustrial design is a vital part of modern-day living. Every day we encounter products designed and manufactured with the intention of making our lives easier. It is industrial designers, incorporating a lateral and cross-disciplinary approach to problem solving, who create the most useful products. The primary focus of our Industrial Design, and Design and Technology, degrees is ensuring that our graduates are industry ready, able to think strategically and provide innovative product and user experience (UX) solutions in a commercial context. Practical work experience opportunities, encouraging professional development, are an integral part of our design programs.

Career opportunitiesAs a graduate, you may find employment as an in-house or consultant industrial designer, in a product development team for areas such as: medical products, furniture, digital wearables, architectural products, building design, sports equipment, smart gadgets or new products for an internet of things (IoT) start-up business.

As a graduate of our Design and Technology program you may work as a product designer or follow a pathway to our Masters of Teaching to become a technological and applied studies teacher in NSW high schools.

Here you apply your STEM and Industrial Design skills such as design thinking, graphics, manufacturing or even 3D printing and making in a classroom environment.

LAWWestern’s courses are a unique alternative to more traditional law schools, with community law activities that give you real-world experience. Here’s just one example of how our law students gain experience through interaction. Since 2010, the University has operated the Parramatta Community Justice Clinic, providing a much-needed service, while giving students a unique learning opportunity. Experiences like this empower you to make positive change in the world, wherever your degree takes you. Our lecturers will challenge, stretch and inspire you, and our connection with prominent, respected professional networks will set you up for career success. Law programs are offered at the Campbelltown and Parramatta campuses. Both offer excellent facilities, including moot courts for practising advocacy skills, a comprehensive library and computer-based law research facilities. In 2020, you will have even more options to combine your studies with another degree.

Career opportunitiesIn our Law programs, special emphasis is placed on professional legal skills. As a graduate, you may find employment in legal practice as a solicitor or barrister, and roles in the banking and finance sector, accounting firms and management consultancies, corporate management, education and publishing, government departments and regulatory authorities, marketing, human resources, and telecommunication industries.



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MEDICINEAdvances in medicine rely on advances in knowledge. It’s why 12 years ago Western Sydney University created a new kind of medical school. Since then we’ve seen over 600 graduates enter the medical profession and make a difference. Our undergraduate entry Doctor of Medicine (MD) offers an innovative degree that combines problem-based learning and intensive clinical practice with leading theory and research. As you progress through the degree you’ll find yourself moving from classroom to clinical placements ensuring the utmost competence and confidence in your future career. Our innovation doesn’t stop with how you’ll learn. It carries through to where you’ll learn too. Taught out of our Campbelltown campus, our world-class facilities boast stimulated learning spaces for clinical skills learning, an anatomy laboratory, state-of-the-art research facilities, and our neuroscience behavioural investigation laboratory. Our new Macarthur Clinical School, located at Campbelltown Hospital, brings together expert medical teachers and newly renovated clinical training facilities. It’s why our School of Medicine is one of the most advanced medical training centres in Australia.

Career opportunitiesAs a graduate you won’t just be highly skilled, you’ll be highly prepared for your internship and have a range of career paths to choose from, including medical practice, medical research, administration or medical teaching.

Graduates are eligible for registration by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and may be able to apply for registration in overseas countries.

NURSING AND MIDWIFERYWestern Sydney University is home to some of Australia’s best nursing and midwifery facilities. Our undergraduate courses are designed with the vision of preparing graduates for work into the future, making a difference to the lives of people, especially those in the Western Sydney region. All courses are underpinned by a primary health care philosophy supported by a flexible learning approach throughout the course. The curriculum includes high-quality, evidence-based studies, emphasising a balance of theory, clinical practice and interdisciplinary learning to prepare you for work in the nursing and midwifery sectors. We are internationally known for producing nursing and midwifery graduates who enjoy very high employment rates, particularly in the Western Sydney region. Our Liverpool City campus is also home to state-of-the-art nursing simulation facilities and technology-enabled learning spaces.

Career opportunitiesAs a nursing graduate, you may work in acute care hospitals, aged care services, child and adolescent health, community health, medical practice nursing, disability services, emergency or trauma units, justice health, mental health services, forensics, drug and alcohol, occupational health, oncology, operating theatres, palliative care, rehabilitation services, nursing education, and health administration. Registered midwives may work in a range of maternity areas within community settings and private and public hospitals in metropolitan, rural and remote areas. These include midwifery group practice, team midwifery, caseload midwifery, homebirth, birth centres, antenatal clinics, postnatal wards, birthing units, postnatal clinics and community midwifery services. Midwives also work in policy, research, education and management.

PSYCHOLOGYPsychology at Western will open your mind to a world of possibilities. Because Western ranks among the world’s top universities for psychology, you’ll learn from respected experts in the field. Study in Bankstown, Penrith or at our new state-of-the-art facilities in Parramatta. Our Psychology courses emphasise community needs, equipping you to make a positive difference to health, work, education, relationships and family life. Career options can include clinical and professional psychology, forensic psychology, policy development, human resources, community services, youth work and more. Wherever your future takes you, you’ll gain deep understanding about how we perceive and make a difference in the lives of others.

Career opportunitiesAs a graduate, you may find psychology or research positions in government departments and the private sector, in clinical, industrial and organisational psychology, counselling psychology, vocational psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, and sports psychology. You also have the opportunity to study electives from other disciplines, including applied leadership and critical thinking, data science, law, and social sciences. These will provide you with more career opportunities in today’s ever-changing world.



SCIENCESOur $30 million state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities and laboratories provide you with valuable real-world experiences. The Science facilities span three campuses (Campbelltown, Hawkesbury and Parramatta) and include Anatomical, Biological and Chemical facilities, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, the Mass Spectroscopy Lab and Confocal Bio-Imaging facility. For those students whose work involves animals, there is the Australian Freshwater Turtle Research facility, Mammal and Reptile House, and the Hawkesbury farm. Hawkesbury campus is also home to a dedicated Crime Scene House used by students of the Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science) and the Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment. A food pilot plant and modern industrial kitchens support students in Food and Nutrition courses.

Career opportunitiesDepending on the majors and electives chosen, your career opportunities include roles in government, research, forensics, patents, food science, quality control, universities, product development, environmental analysis, scientific instrumentation, medical laboratories, and technical management. You will also have the option of becoming a secondary school science or mathematics teacher, or you might pursue a high-level research career through a Master of Research.

SOCIAL SCIENCESShape the world we live in with our Bachelor of Social Science. Expand your knowledge of the social world through theory, research and practical application. Get a deep understanding of the complex, culturally diverse and dynamic world we live in. Built in flexibility and choice in a range of offerings in the social sciences. Choose your own majors and sub-majors from Child and Community, Geography and Urban Studies, Heritage and Tourism, Peace and Development Studies, Sociology, and Criminology and Criminal Justice. Create a degree as specialised or as broad as your desired career path. Study Social Science at Western – Top 2% of Universities in the world and Top 150 for Sociology (QS World University Rankings). Our Social Science programs also include Cyber Security and Behaviour, Social Work, Criminology, Community Welfare, Policing, Psychology, and Tourism and Urban Planning.

Career opportunitiesAs a graduate, you may find a career in development and peacekeeping agencies, international aid, police work, investigative and intelligence agencies, organisations undertaking cyber security, policy development, analysis and social research, social and community planning organisations, heritage and tourism organisations and centres, and welfare and community development agencies.

TEACHING AND EDUCATIONOur pathway to teaching degrees give you the skills to explore your prospects beyond the classroom. In a fast-changing world, tomorrow belongs to people who are ready for anything. We’ll train you to be a critical thinker, not a narrow specialist. The practical experience you will gain in our teaching programs will also give you the confidence to succeed from your first day of teaching. Teacher education at Western Sydney is for those who want to make a difference in the lives of children and young people.

Career opportunitiesAs a graduate, you can work as a teacher in an early childhood centre, a government or non-government school, or college, relevant to the postgraduate qualification and the majors studied in your undergraduate degree. This includes roles as an early childhood teacher, a primary school teacher, a secondary school teacher, an education field officer in a variety of industries including sport, welfare, community education, and also in training and development facilities in industry.



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TOURISM AND URBAN PLANNING Western’s Tourism and Urban Planning programs are among Australia’s finest. These courses offer a balance of theory and practical field studies, broad subject choices, flexible course structures, industry-based projects and placements, and local and international work experience opportunities.

Career opportunitiesIf you are interested in a career in urban, social or cultural planning, the Bachelor of Planning pathway to the Master of Urban Management and Planning is for you. This course equips students to take leadership roles in urban management, strategic planning and policy development.

As a graduate of Tourism Management, you may seek to build a career in festival and event management and programming, leisure and tourism policy development, tour operations, destination marketing, visitor attractions management, outdoor recreation, hospitality provision, cultural, tourism and leisure industry development, state and federal government departments concerned with urban and regional affairs, or planning consultancies.

ONLINE DEGREESWestern Sydney University will offer a growing selection of online degrees in 2020. These degrees provide you with the opportunity to study online from anywhere, at any time, while still accessing all the support you need to succeed in your studies. Study materials, academic matters, assessments and graduation will all be handled by the University. Offered in either full or part-time mode, the courses we offer will open up career opportunities in the areas of Business, Communication, Criminology and Science, and Public Health.

For more detailed information about the course structure and units, visit westernsydney.edu.au/online

COMBINED DEGREESYour study options at Western Sydney University are increasing. Now you can tailor your studies to your specific goals by combining more degrees. For example, you can combine Arts and Business, Communication and Creative Industries, Engineering and Business, Music and Creative Industries, or Zoology and Animal Science to name a few. In 2020, the University will also offer a number of concurrent degrees, including a Bachelor of Data Science and a Bachelor of Entrepreneurship. For example, you may wish to combine your Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Industrial Design degree with a Bachelor of Entrepreneurship. The choice is yours.

The Bachelor of Data Science combines your choice of Bachelor degree with a focus on mathematics, statistics and computing. Graduates will know how to embark on data-driven investigations, and conduct visual and computational analytics for application in their own primary research.

Note, the Bachelor of Data Science is not a stand-alone degree. It can only be taken in combination with an existing Bachelor degree. The Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Games Design and Simulation) is a stand-alone degree. However, there is a concurrent option for the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship.

Find out moreFor more detailed information about the course structure and units, visit westernsydney.edu.au/future



Unlimited learning possibilities beyond your undergraduate degree.

We live in a fast-paced and ever-changing world. That’s why Western Sydney University consults with business and industry to develop postgraduate programs that respond to the challenges of a global workplace – with a focus on practical skills, critical thinking and professional accreditation so you graduate with marketable qualifications. We also offer you flexible study options, with variable entry and exit points, to suit your work and life commitments.

Why not attend one of our postgraduate information sessions to learn about our career-enhancing programs?

For more information on Postgraduate studies and courses, visit westernsydney.edu.au/postgraduate

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LIFE ONCAMPUS

One of the best things about life on campus is there’s always something happening. From table tennis comps, outdoor chess, sports and Unigames, to one of many social events organised by the University or student clubs, you’re bound to find something that’s right for you.

All of our Campus Life Officers (CLOs) work tirelessly to ensure there’s always something going on at your campus. The CLOs are behind most things that happen on campus including pop-ups, social events and free breakfasts.

STUDENT CENTRAL Student Central is the first point of contact for any question you have. We can give advice about enrolment and fees, help with forms and e-forms, and have a range of information brochures. To find out more, just call the Student Central Infoline on 1300 668 370.

WS ORGSYNC Stay informed, get involved. Be a part of the online OrgSync Community, find exciting events and take ownership of your student

experience. Discover exciting Campus Life events, clubs, sports, student representation opportunities and much more. You can even check out where free brekkies are on campus, browse Clubs you’d like to join or even see the calendar of events and plan your week ahead.

UNIVERSITY SPORT Western Sydney University is actively involved in providing opportunities for students in all forms of sport. From social lunchtime Quidditch or dodgeball, to supporting our elite athletes to succeed both on and off the field. Western Sydney University is the best place to get involved in sport clubs, Elite Athlete programs, representative sport such as University Games, Inter-varsity tournaments and social sport.

LIBRARYThe Library is for you – on campus and on the go. We offer students access to six libraries across campuses which include 24-hour study hall access with quiet, silent and group study spaces as well as bookable study rooms. You can also enjoy access to over seventy million digital resources anytime and anywhere with access to material for both study and recreation. We have close to a million items you can borrow and over 700,000 e-books to download instantly. Online and face-to-face study assistance is also available. From computers, free digital newspapers and magazines, printing services and device charging stations, to laptops for loan and sleep pods, you will find it all at the Library.

OUT & ABOUT Western Sydney University has developed a program of activities and adventures open to all students. The Out & About trip list includes one bushwalk each month, overnight camps and regular adrenalin experiences. Being run and coordinated wholly by Campus Life staff means that Out & About trips and adventures



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are catered directly to the needs and wants of our students. All trip leaders hold a current Senior First Aid certificate, work in pairs and follow strict safety guidelines and detailed risk assessments to make your experience a memorable one for the right reasons.

ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION Living on campus offers great opportunities to make new friends and experience all that university life has to offer. The University offers a wide range of high-quality, affordable accommodation options. You will have a choice of catered and self-catered rooms on most campuses. Find out more about accommodation by visiting westernsydney.edu.au/village

FOOD Western Sydney University boasts a number of food outlets on each campus including Subway, Oliver Brown, Jamaica Blue and Piccolo Me. For a full list of food outlet trading hours and locations, visit westernsydney.edu.au/campuses

GET INVOLVED AND HAVE FUN

Student Representation and ParticipationIf you want to be a voice for your peers at the University, join the Student Representative Council: orgsync.com/81000

OR

Why not join or set up your own club or society: orgsync.com/80999

There’s always something happening on campus, including free breakfasts! Checkout what’s on by visiting: westernsydney.edu.au/campuslife/campus_life

Lead Engage Aspire Develop (LEAD)LEAD is a SSAF funded leadership program helping you build confidence, communication and leadership skills. This flexible program includes interactive workshops, conference attendance and much more. Whether you want to open your own company later, become a pro at negotiations or give back to the community you can develop core leadership skills with LEAD. westernsydney.edu.au/lead

WESTERN CAREERHUB CareerHub helps students plan their career, provide feedback on their resumes, helps them job hunt and prepare for interviews. We offer:

≥ career and resume advice – face-to-face, over the phone and online consultations

≥ resources – a repository of self-paced, self-help material that suits your busy life

≥ jobs – on and off-campus jobs, international internships and volunteer opportunities

≥ workshops – build your practical job-seeking skills

≥ career expos and events – meet your future employers and industry peers

≥ tailored information for our international students. Visit westernsydney.edu.au/careers

GYMS AND FITNESSWestern Sydney University offers gyms and fitness facilities on most campuses. Facilities include large, bright and spacious air-conditioned premises. Approachable, experienced staff deliver exceptional personal training programs, conduct health tests, offer nutritional guidance and give you appropriate support throughout your fitness and lifestyle journey. Visit gym.westernsydney.edu.au for more information.



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SYDNEY AIRPORT

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BLACKTOWN

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TRAVEL OPTIONS

≥ Public transport – visit transportnsw.info for up-to-date travel information.

≥ Drive or carpool – for parking permit fees see the Parking web page. westernsydney.edu.au – search for parking.

≥ Shuttle buses run regularly between train stations and campuses, and the next arrival can be easily tracked on the Western Sydney App, or the Shuttle Tracker page. westernsydney.edu.au – search for Shuttle Tracker.

≥ Bike – on-campus bike parking is available. Check the Cycling at Western Sydney University web page for locations. westernsydney.edu.au – search for bike parking.



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LIVERPOOL BANKSTOWN

SYDNEY

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HAWKESBURYCAMPUS

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CAMPBELLTOWN CAMPUS

PENRITHCAMPUS

BONDIJUNCTION

CHATSWOOD

PENNANTHILLS

CENTRALSTATION

SYDNEY AIRPORT

KOGARAH

HORNSBY

BLACKTOWN

CAMPBELLTOWN

MACARTHUR

CRONULLA

GLENFIELD

QUAKERS HILL

SUTHERLAND

WollemiNational

ParkKu-Ring-Gai

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RoyalNational

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MANLY

EASTHILLS

ASHFIELD

STRATHFIELD

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OUR CAMPUSESBANKSTOWNThe Bankstown campus is a warm, friendly, multicultural environment with modern, spacious buildings and landscaped gardens.

The College at Bankstown houses over 1,000 students and features accommodation, a range of lecture theatres, multi-purpose computer labs and a student common room.

Top facilities: ≥ Early Childhood Centre ≥ The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development

≥ Centre for Educational Research (CER) ≥ Psychology laboratories.

CAMPBELLTOWN The Campbelltown campus offers a unique balance between city and rural lifestyles.

Top facilities: ≥ Purpose-built School of Medicine ≥ National Institute for Complementary Medicine (NICM)

≥ Transnational Health Institute (THRI) ≥ The UniClinic, a state-of-the-art clinical training facility for health science students

≥ Anatomy laboratories ≥ Nursing clinical practice unit.

HAWKESBURYThis stunning location at the foot of the Blue Mountains is an ideal place to study.

Top facilities: ≥ Food Processing Pilot Plant ≥ Dedicated Crime Scene House ≥ Nursing clinical practice unit ≥ Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment ≥ Animal Science facilities – including the reptile house and small marsupial house.

NIRIMBA This leafy, green campus is a learning hub with a host of local and international students ranging from high school to mature-age.

Top facilities: ≥ Early Childhood Centre ≥ Tiered and flat-floored lecture theatres ≥ Well-resourced library ≥ Outstanding recreation facilities.

LIVERPOOL CITY In the heart of the Liverpool CBD this purpose-built facility services the needs of more than 1,000 students.

Top facilities: ≥ 3,000sqm campus ≥ High-quality, modern, technology-rich and highly-flexible space

≥ Nursing Clinical Practice Units ≥ Whole floor library facility ≥ Home to Launch Pad smart business centre, which brings together government, corporate and University expertise, and provides mentorship to start-ups and early stage businesses.

PARRAMATTA This campus offers a combination of heritage and contemporary buildings. The campus spans two sites in Rydalmere.

Top facilities: ≥ Institute for Culture and Society ≥ Nursing clinical practice unit ≥ Moot court ≥ Computing laboratories ≥ Science and Psychology building ≥ Purpose-built production studio, design and creative arts facility

≥ Engineering precinct ≥ Advanced Materials Fabrication and Characterisation facilities

≥ Industrial Design Centre

PARRAMATTA CITY State-of-the-art campus located in the heart of the Parramatta CBD at 169 Macquarie Street.

Top facilities: ≥ Sydney Graduate School of Management ≥ Four interactive, technology-enabled learning studios per level

≥ More than 120 student PCs available ≥ Collaborative and quiet study spaces ≥ Library hub ≥ Group study rooms with screen sharing and video conferencing

≥ Free shuttle bus to Parramatta South ≥ Launch Pad – technology business incubator.

Note: The Parramatta City campus at 100 George Street is home to international students of The College.

PENRITHThe Penrith campus is renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and scenic grounds.

Top facilities: ≥ Centre for Infrastructure Engineering ≥ Mechatronics and Robotics facility ≥ World-class music facilities ≥ Home of the Solar Car project ≥ Advanced Manufacturing and 3D Print Hub ≥ State-of-the-art Library with world class facilities

≥ Psychology clinics ≥ Launch Pad – technology business incubator.

SYDNEY CITY Located in the heart of the Sydney CBD, this new campus is close to transport, shops, cafes, bars, gyms and more.

Top facilities: ≥ Purpose-built high-tech campus ≥ Small classes and a more personalised learning experience

≥ Flexible session dates ≥ Fast-track your degree ≥ Access to services and facilities at any Western Sydney University campus westernsydney.edu.au/city

SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARKThe Sydney Olympic Park campus is situated at Level 4, 8 Australia Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park. Home to The College’s English Language programs, the Sydney Olympic Park campus is located just 20 minutes from the Sydney CBD and conveniently located next to Sydney Olympic Park train station.

Top facilities: ≥ English Language program ≥ English Test Centre (IELTS and Pearson testing)

≥ Collaborative learning spaces.



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW DO I APPLY?

You can apply online either through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Visit uac.edu.au for more information, or Western Sydney University direct at westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws

You can apply for free for most courses when you apply direct.

For more information, call the University Information Team on 1300 897 669.

WHAT CAN I DO IF I DON’T GET THE ATAR I WANT?

There are a number of alternative pathways available. For example, The College, Tertiary Education Pathways and Partnerships, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Entry, and the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). westernsydney.edu.au/alternativeentry

WHAT BONUS POINTS CAN I GET?

There are bonus points available through our Advantage program. You may qualify for Regional Bonus Points and/or Subject Bonus Points up to a maximum of 10 Bonus Points. Call our University Information Team on 1300 897 669 to find out more.

WHO IS A NON-CURRENT SCHOOL LEAVER?

Anyone who has had a gap of one year or more between high school and university is considered to be a non-current school leaver (or mature age student). If you are not completing year 12 when you applied to study at Western Sydney you are considered to be a non-current school leaver. For more information, visit westernsydney.edu.au/starting

WHAT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE? DO I HAVE TO GET A HIGH ATAR?

We offer a variety of scholarships, with eligibility criteria ranging from academic excellence to hardship and sporting achievement. For details of all scholarships on offer, please visit westernsydney.edu.au/scholarships

HOW MUCH WILL MY COURSE COST AND DO I NEED TO PAY THE FEES STRAIGHT AWAY?

All undergraduate courses at Western Sydney University are Commonwealth supported for Australian citizens and permanent residents. This means undergraduate tuition fees are subsidised by the Government, giving you a lower rate of fees to pay. As an Australian citizen, you may use HECS-HELP to defer your fees. For more information, visit studyassist.gov.au

HOW MANY HOURS WILL I SPEND AT UNI?

As a full-time student on campus, you should expect to spend 12–16 hours each week in lectures or tutorials between 8am and 9pm, Monday to Friday. Practical courses will require out of hours involvement and some courses require off-campus placements.

HOW LONG ARE THE TEACHING SESSIONS?

Most undergraduate degrees are taught in two sessions – the Autumn session (from March to June) and the Spring session (from July to November). Western Sydney University also offers an optional Summer session (from December to February), during which students can undertake additional units if they are available. The College offers programs which are taught over three terms. The Sydney City campus offers flexible session dates. You can start in February, June or October. With three sessions per year, you can fast-track a three-year degree in two years.

WHAT IS UNIVERSITY LIFE LIKE?

Learning is the major aspect of university life, but there are also many opportunities available for networking, support and extracurricular activities (not necessarily related to study). Visit westernsydney.edu.au/studentlife or call 1300 897 669 to speak to a current student about their university experience.

WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE TO NEW STUDENTS?

At Western Sydney University, there are many people dedicated to helping new students. Support services are available to make your transition to university as smooth as possible, such as bridging programs, workshops on public speaking and time management, and Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS). For more information, take a look at the current students’ site westernsydney.edu.au/starting

WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE TO HELP ME FIND WORK?

Western Sydney University Careers offers a number of services to assist you to gain work experience, find work while you study and help you stand out once you graduate. Our Careers Office offers jobs on campus, as well as internships within the University and with external industry partners. We also provide advice and run workshops to assist you with writing your cover letter and resume, addressing selection criteria and preparing for interviews. For more information, visit westernsydney.edu.au/careers

WHO CAN I TALK TO IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

Talk to the University Information Team about course information and university life. Our team consists of current students who make up Western Sydney University’s dedicated helpline. You can contact the University Information Team on 1300 897 669 or email study@ westernsydney.edu.au



FINANCIAL SUPPORTWestern Sydney University offers Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) where a large part of your costs are paid for by the Commonwealth Government. There is also a student contribution which needs to be paid by you, to make up the balance. You can either pay this upfront or apply for assistance through the Commonwealth Government’s Higher Education Loan Program (HECS-HELP). If you apply for this option, the amount of HECS-HELP debt you accumulate depends on which band of study your subjects fall into, and how many subjects are studied in the year (see table above). If you need more information contact the HECS-HELP line on 1800 020 108 or visit studyassist.gov.au

CONNECT WITH USAs a student at Western Sydney University, you become part of a dynamic, thriving and culturally rich community. Becoming part of the University’s clubs and associations is the best way to meet new people with similar interests, make friends, and explore a variety of cultural, course-related and sporting activities. You can also start your own club.

Find out more about life outside the lecture theatre, news and events, services and facilities, career information and more at westernsydney.edu.au/connect

SUMMER SESSIONIf you would like more flexibility to plan and manage your study around your lifestyle and the many demands on your time, our Summer session offers two optional learning periods between December and February.

With Summer session, you can complete your degree your way, get ahead in your course so you can graduate and start earning a salary sooner, take a session off to travel or work full-time and catch up on one or two units over summer, or lighten your study load by spreading out your subjects across the year.

For more information, visit westernsydney.edu.au/summer

Our Sydney City campus offers flexible sessions, you can start in February, June or October.

For more information, visit westernsydney.edu.au/city

As a Western Sydney University student, you may need to pay a number of fees throughout your studies, depending on your degree enrolment status. These fees may include student contribution and tuition fees. If you’re eligible, you may also be able to obtain a HELP loan for payment of your student contribution or tuition fees.

The fee structure will be different for international students and for those applying to study at The College. The 2020 Student Contribution rates were not available at the time of printing, and will be updated on the University’s website at westernsydney.edu.au/fees as soon as they are available.

2019 STUDENT CONTRIBUTION BANDS AND RATES

Bands and General Discipline Areas 2019 Maximum Student Contribution (EFTSL per year)*

Band 3: Law, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Administration, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science $10,958

Band 2: Mathematics, Statistics, Computing, Built Environment, Other Health, Allied Health, Engineering, Science, Surveying $9,359

Band 1: Humanities, Behavioural Science, Social Studies, Education, Clinical Psychology, Foreign Languages, Visual and Performing Arts, Nursing $6,566

* Equivalent full-time study load Note: Pre-2010 HECS students should go to studyassist.gov.au for more information.

THE FACTS ON FEES



EVENTS IN 2019MAYMID-YEAR INFORMATION DAY18 May, Parramatta City campus

Register your interest at westernsydney.edu.au/midyear-info-day

JUNEABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PATHWAY PROGRAM11 – 12 June, Penrith campusAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who do not have an HSC or other qualification, or who have an ATAR lower than required for their chosen course, can apply to study through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Alternative Entry Program. The program is held three times per year in January, June and November.westernsydney.edu.au/pathwayprogram

JULYBUSINESS POSTGRADUATE INFORMATION EVENING 22 July, Parramatta City campus, Level 9, 6pm – 8pm westernsydney.edu.au/postgraduate

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN From 9 July For more information, visit westernsydney.edu.au/scholarships

AUGUSTOPEN DAY PARRAMATTA CAMPUSES 18 August, Parramatta South and Parramatta City campuses Open Day provides the opportunity for you, and your family and friends to explore the vibrant Parramatta campus with one-on-one course advice sessions and hands-on activities. The event showcases Western’s undergraduate offerings and will assist you to make decisions about your future career and study pathway. westernsydney.edu.au/openday

SEPTEMBERABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER FUTURE STUDENTS INFORMATION EVENINGS 16 September, Penrith campus, 6pm – 7.30pm 17 September, Campbelltown campus, 6pm – 7.30pm The event provides comprehensive information on pathways to study, course availability, scholarship opportunities, support services and university life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander future students. westernsydney.edu.au/atsiinfoevenings

LIVERPOOL CITY CAMPUS OPEN DAY 21 September, Liverpool City campus Join us and experience the state-of-the-art facilities of our new Liverpool City campus. Register your interest and find out more: westernsydney.edu.au/liverpoolopenday

OCTOBERPOSTGRADUATE INFORMATION EVENINGS 15 – 18 October, Parramatta City campus, Level 9, 6pm – 8pmwesternsydney.edu.au/postgraduate

NOVEMBERABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PATHWAY PROGRAM 12 – 13 November, Penrith campus Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who do not have an HSC or other qualification, or who have an ATAR lower than required for their chosen course, can apply to study at Western Sydney University through the program.The program is held three times per year in January, June and November westernsydney.edu.au/pathwayprogram

WESTERN SYDNEY U DAY 7 November, Parramatta South campus, 9.30am – 1.30pm Western Sydney U Day is designed for senior high school students who are considering university study. You will have the opportunity to experience campus life with academic presentations, student panels and interactive activities westernsydney.edu.au/ westernsydneyuday

ALL YEAR SCHOOL VISITS Request a school visit from a Student Outreach Adviser. westernsydney.edu.au/careersadvisers

Note: Event dates and details are subject to change at any time. Visit westernsydney.edu. au/events for up-to-date event details.



CONTACTSInternational Officewesternsydney.edu.au/international

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School Visitswesternsydney.edu.au/careersadvisers

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DISCLAIMERThe information contained in this publication is subject to change at any time and without notice.

Western Sydney University reserves the right to make changes to the courses it offers, the units of study available, and the locations at which courses or units of study are offered. The University does not guarantee that any of the courses or units of study referred to in this publication will be made available.

The locations at, and methods by, which courses and units of study are subject to change at any time without notice, including throughout a student’s progression through a course in which they enrol.

The University may update, replace or withdraw this publication at any time without notice.

Published May 2019. CRICOS Provider Number 00917K.

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