Prospectus 2018

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Course Guide
2018
Contents
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WHY STUDY AT WESTERN
SYDNEY?
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STUDY OPTIONS
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THE FACTS ON FEES
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UNLIMITED DEGREES
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THE ACADEMY
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RESEARCH WITH IMPACT
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HOW TO APPLY
86
WELCOME
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ALUMNI SUCCESS
44
POST GRAD
55
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
87
CONTACTS AND IMPORTANT
DATES
22
OUR CAMPUSES
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YOUR WAY – ALTERNATIVE
ENTRY PATHWAYS
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LIFE ON CAMPUS
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WE ARE
WESTERN
SYDNEY
Located in the heart of one of Australia’s fastest growing economic
regions, Western Sydney University offers unlimited potential to
students with the talent, drive and ambition to succeed.
Western Sydney is an exciting place to be. As the nation’s third
largest economy and one of the fastest growing population and
employment centres, it is an increasingly important, dynamic and
culturally diverse hub of business, industry and innovation.
With a large multicultural population of more than two million
people from 170 nations, Western Sydney’s global links are
creating unlimited opportunities for international business,
investment, education and cultural exchange.
Ranked amongst the top three per cent of universities in the
world, Western Sydney University values academic excellence,
integrity and the pursuit of knowledge. We are globally focused,
research-led and committed to making a positive impact on the
communities we engage with.
Your success starts here.
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≥ LEADERSHIP IN ONE OF ≥ OUR CURRICULUM PREPARES

AUSTRALIA’S FASTEST YOU FOR TODAY’S WORLD
GROWING REGIONS
We work with our community, business
estern Sydney is Australia’s third largest
W partners and industry leaders to develop
and fastest growing economy. With a vast course content that meets the needs of
multicultural population and expanding employers and the jobs of the future, and
international reach, Western Sydney University which responds to the challenges of a global
is uniquely placed to help students tap into a workplace.
global mindset.
≥ WE EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY-

≥ REPUTATION FOR ENRICHED LEARNING
EXCELLENCE rom our innovative social learning spaces,
F

We’re ranked among the top three per cent online learning environments and use of digital
of universities in the world, with a growing technologies to enhance the study experience,
international reputation for research-led, to on-campus computer laboratories and
student-centred learning. state-of-the-art research and clinical facilities,
we adopt new and emerging technologies to
provide a richer educational experience.
≥ OUR STUDENTS SIT
AT THE HEART OF ≥ OUR RESEARCH HAS
EVERYTHING WE DO GLOBAL IMPACT

Our student-centred approach offers
We see learning and research as connected
you the choice of on-campus, online and
aspects of the student experience, putting
flexible study options combined with work-
you close to world-leading research that is
integrated learning. Through work experience
changing lives in the communities we serve.
placements, internships and volunteering
opportunities, you’ll get the real-life
WHY
experience, practical skills and knowledge
that you need for your future career.
≥ WE ARE GLOBALLY FOCUSED
AND CONNECTED

With our growing international reach and
reputation, we offer the opportunity to travel,
STUDY AT
learn and work in more than 300 destinations
around the world through our overseas study,
internship and work-placement programs.
≥ ADVANCED OPPORTUNITY.
UNLIMITED SUCCESS
WESTERN

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.
SYDNEY?
≥ 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 2018! 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.
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170,000+
graduates
44,000+
students
Top 3%
Times Higher Education
World University Rankings
300+
international exchange
destinations
#1 in Australia
for Nursing in 2017
CWUR Rankings
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Future thinking.
Unlimited possibilities.
The Academy at Western
Sydney University.
Success is not just about The Academy at Western Sydney ≥ unprecedented opportunities for
University offers advanced industry and real life experience
getting a degree, but degrees that prepare you to thrive
developing the critical in the face of change and seize ≥ world-class research,
researchers, teachers,
thinking and leadership success at every opportunity.
experts and innovation labs
Whether your dream is to achieve
skills to support a as a professional, an entrepreneur ≥ travel to national and
successful career. or an academic, you will learn to international leadership
think differently and creatively experiences and conferences
It’s about learning skills in whatever you do.
for your chosen life, not The Academy offers high-
≥ a range of professional
and personal development
just a job. achieving students a unique, workshops
hands-on approach to learning in
an interdisciplinary environment. ≥ internship, service learning and
Led by Associate Professor volunteering opportunities
Jonathon Allen, The Academy
draws on the unique experience ≥ personalised career planning
of leading thinkers, social change
≥ applied leadership experience in
agents, community leaders, and
student-led, community-focused
high-achieving students both
projects.
past and present.
Visit westernsydney.edu.au/
With a focus on ethical leadership
theacademy for more information.
and critical thinking, built on
the pillars of academic rigour,
community engagement, and
professional and personal
development, The Academy
offers students access to:
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Success Unlimited.
Western Sydney Alumni.
At Western Sydney University, we prepare

our students to go places and do great
things in their communities, their workplaces
and the world. Through our alumni, our
graduates become part of a strong network
of global citizens who remain connected to
and engaged with the University.
Our graduates have gone on to become

Oxford and Cambridge scholars, business
and community leaders, world-renowned
researchers, sporting stars, and well-known
personalities in the arts and entertainment
industries. To name a few, they include
high-profile museum director, Melissa
Chiu; Archibald Prize-winning artist, Ben
Quilty; defence lawyer, Deng Thiak Adut;
and Engineering Project Manager at Tesla
Motors, Jay Manley.

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Jay Manley
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER,
TESLA MOTORS
GRADUATED: BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
(ROBOTICS AND MECHATRONICS)
“I’m grateful for the support and

encouragement that the University
provided. In puttting their faith
in me as a student to initiate a
challenging project that came
with enormous risk, but also the
potential to be a great learning
opportunity, they made my resume
more attractive for the role at Tesla
Motors.”

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OUR CAMPUSES
BANKSTOWN
CAMPBELLTOWN
HAWKESBURY
LITHGOW
LIVERPOOL
NIRIMBA
PARRAMATTA
PARRAMATTA CITY
PENRITH
SYDNEY CITY
SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK
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BANKSTOWN LIVERPOOL PENRITH

Located in Milperra, the Bankstown campus Located in Macquarie Street in the heart of Located over three sites in Kingswood and
provides a warm, friendly, multicultural the Liverpool CBD this purpose-built facility Werrington, the Penrith campus is renowned
environment with modern, spacious buildings will service the needs of more than 1,000 for its state-of-the-art facilities and scenic
and landscaped gardens. students. grounds.
The College at Bankstown houses over 1,000 Top facilities: Top facilities:
students and features accommodation, a ≥3 ,000sqm campus ≥ Centre for Infrastructure Engineering
range of lecture theatres, multi-purpose ≥H igh-quality, modern, technology-rich and ≥ Mechatronics and Robotics facility
computer labs and a student common room. highly-flexible space ≥ World-class music facilities
≥H ome to Launch Pad smart business ≥ Home of the Solar Car and Formula SAE
Top facilities: centre, which brings together government, Racing Car projects
≥ Early Childhood Centre corporate and University expertise and ≥ Advanced Manufacturing and 3D Print Hub
≥ The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour provides mentorship to start-ups and early
and Development stage businesses.
≥ Centre for Educational Research (CER)
≥ Psychology laboratories SYDNEY CITY
Located in the heart of the Sydney CBD, this
NIRIMBA new campus is close to transport, shops,
Located in the Nirimba Education Precinct cafes, bars, gyms and more.
CAMPBELLTOWN at Quakers Hill (Blacktown LGA), this leafy
The Campbelltown campus, located in the green campus is a learning hub with a host of Top facilities:
historic Macarthur region of south-west local and international students ranging from ≥ Brand new, purpose-built high-tech
Sydney, offers a unique balance between city high school to mature-age. campus
and rural lifestyles. ≥ Small classes and a more personalised
Top facilities: learning experience
Top facilities: ≥E arly Childhood Centre ≥ Flexible session dates
≥ Purpose-built School of Medicine ≥T iered and flat-floored lecture theatres ≥ Fast-track your degree
≥ National Institute for Complementary ≥ Well-resourced library ≥ Access to services and facilities at any
Medicine (NICM) ≥ Outstanding recreation facilities Western Sydney University campus
≥ The UniClinic, a state-of-the-art clinical
training facility for health science students westernsydney.edu.au/city
≥ Anatomy laboratories
≥ Nursing clinical practice unit PARRAMATTA
This campus offers a combination of heritage
and contemporary buildings. The campus
SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK
spans two sites in Rydalmere. The Sydney Olympic Park campus is situated
HAWKESBURY at Level 4, 8 Australia Avenue, Sydney
Situated in Richmond in the Hawkesbury Top facilities: Olympic Park. Home to The College’s English
River Valley, north-west of Sydney, this ≥ I nstitute for Culture and Society Language Programs, the Sydney Olympic
stunning location at the foot of the Blue ≥ Nursing
clinical practice unit Park campus is located just 20 minutes from
Mountains is an ideal place to study. ≥M oot court the Sydney CBD and conveniently located
≥C omputing laboratories next to Sydney Olympic Park train station.
Top facilities: ≥ New Science and Psychology building
≥ Food Processing Pilot Plant ≥ New purpose-built production studio, Top facilities:
≥ Dedicated Crime Scene House design and creative arts facility ≥ English Language Program
≥ Nursing clinical practice unit ≥ New Engineering precinct ≥ IELTS Test Centre
≥ Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment ≥ Advanced Materials Fabrication and ≥ collaborative learning spaces.
≥ Animal Science facilities – including the Characterisation Facilities
reptile house and small marsupial house ≥ New Industrial Design Centre opening in
2018
LITHGOW
Lithgow campus is based in the Charles PARRAMATTA CITY
Hoskins Memorial Institute, which has State-of-the-art campus located in the heart of
undergone substantial refurbishment and the Parramatta CBD at 169 Macquarie Street.
redevelopment to become a state-of-the-art
educational facility. Top facilities:
≥S ydney Graduate School of Management
Top facilities: ≥F our interactive, technology enabled
≥ Computer lab open 7 days learning studios per level
≥ Physics and Science labs ≥M ore than 120 student PCs available
≥ Lecture theatre ≥C ollaborative and quiet study spaces
≥ Secure on-site parking ≥L ibrary hub
≥ Nursing clinical practice unit ≥G roup study rooms with screen sharing and
video conferencing
≥F ree shuttle bus to Parramatta South.
Note: The Parramatta City campus at 100

George Street is home to international
students of The College
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CITY CAMPUS
Bankstown
Sydney
Airport
Warragamba Dam
Liverpool
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TRAVEL OPTIONS
≥ Public transport – visit transportnsw.info
for up-to-date travel information.
≥ 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 web
page.
≥ Bike – on-campus bike parking is available.
Check the Cycling at Western Sydney
University web page for locations.
≥ Drive or car pool – for parking permit fees
see the Parking webpage.

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Study options for

unlimited career
opportunities.
At Western Sydney University, we’ll show Over two thirds of our students combine
you how to harness every asset you have to study with work. Get real work experience
open up fantastic career opportunities. We’ll with your degree at Western Sydney
give you the tools to make your future and University. For more information, visit
go wherever you want to go. westernsydney.edu.au/careers
With one of the most comprehensive range To find out more about courses, contact the
of courses in Australia, our curriculum and Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669
approach to flexible learning with real work or study@westernsydney.edu.au
experience is designed to be a springboard
for the career success and life you’ve always
dreamed of.
ARTS
BUSINESS
COMPUTING
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
CRIMINOLOGY AND POLICING
DATA SCIENCE
ENGINEERING
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
HEALTH AND SPORT SCIENCES
LAW
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MEDICINE
NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
PSYCHOLOGY
SCIENCES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
TEACHING AND EDUCATION
TOURISM AND URBAN PLANNING
THE ACADEMY
ONLINE
THE COLLEGE.
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Ruby-Leigh Tonks
BACHELOR OF ARTS (DEAN’S SCHOLAR)
MEMBER OF THE ACADEMY
“It was the extra benefits such as

winning a scholarship, entrance into
The Academy and the convenient
location of the campus that attracted
me to study here. My advice is to
think about what you’d really love to
study and the field you potentially
want work in. Select a course that
will get you into that field.”

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ARTS BUSINESS COMPUTING
An Arts degree has the potential With today’s fast pace of change, Become an in-demand computing
to open career doors to the you need a business degree that’s professional. Our real-world
world. Your degree will be going to keep up. experience will give the edge.
supported by academics who
It’s why we’ve revamped our Bachelor of If you want to develop advanced programming
are internationally recognised. Business to be more tailor made to the skills or a thorough technical understanding
challenges and demands of changes in of modern networked computer systems, or
You will find yourself immersed in Cultural
industry, technology and careers. With a sound skills in the discipline of information
and Social Analysis, Creative Writing,
course structure unique to Western, you build systems security, then our Computing degrees
Digital Cultures, International Relations and
your degree as you go to best suit your area are tailor-made for you.
Asian Studies, Languages or Psychological
of specialisation. We’ve opened the degree to
Studies to name just a few major areas of
majors right across the university. This means, With our professionally recognised degrees in
study. Combine your studies to broaden
unlike traditional degrees, you can now choose Computing, Information and Communications
your horizons with Business, Information
majors outside the business stream to give you Technology and Information Systems you will
Technology, Law, Science or Teaching.
a more diverse set of skills and knowledge. be able to pursue exciting opportunities in
diverse areas of technology development and
Career opportunities
What’s more, with Western, you begin your application to address the global goals and
Study in the humanities is designed to develop
major in the first year of study. No more challenges set by humanity.
communication and personal skills, creativity
waiting to dive into the areas that interests
and capacity for independent thought,
you most. And depending on the majors and And if you are a budding entrepreneur in
adaptability to new situations, and problem-
electives you choose, the Bachelor of Business the field of computing, our new Bachelor
solving skills. As a graduate, you may find
can also see you graduate with industry of Entrepreneurship (Games Design and
employment as an arts administrator, teacher
specific accreditation from Australia’s leading Simulation) will help you develop the mindset,
(with further study), writer, author, journalist,
institutions. Taught out of our innovative risk tolerance, creativity, passion, big thinking,
politician, diplomat, community planner,
Parramatta City campus, the mix of theory and team formation and leadership capabilities,
librarian, historian, publisher or researcher.
participation in real world industry projects needed by high-impact entrepreneurs who
doesn’t just get you work ready, it has you want to be game-changers and pursue their
Career opportunities also exist in non-
ready to thrive. You’ll soon find that this unique ideas all the way to a technology start-up.
government organisations and community-
based industries, overseas organisations and degree isn’t the old way of doing business.
in social policy development. The wide range
Career opportunities As a graduate, you may find employment in
of double degrees on offer provides scope for
These courses provide the foundations computer security, systems programming,
further career opportunities.
for the development of Australia’s future network development, support and
business leaders. As a graduate, you may management, real-time programming,
Find out more
seek a management traineeship, become systems engineering, games and mobile
Contact the Course Information
involved in a management consultancy applications development, information
Centre on 1300 897 669 or
or find a career associated with the systems management, health information
study@westernsydney.edu.au
discipline in which you complete a major. management, database and systems
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practice, taxation consulting, merchant
banking, financial services management, Find out more
economic advising, roles in service-oriented Contact the Course Information
businesses, employment relations, human Centre on 1300 897 669 or
resources, industrial relations, marketing study@westernsydney.edu.au
firms, operations or logistics organisations,
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international property, property development
and valuation firms.
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CONSTRUCTION CREATIVE CRIMINOLOGY

MANAGEMENT INDUSTRIES AND POLICING
With our degrees in Construction New in 2017, our unique degree in Our Western Sydney University
Technology and Construction Creative Industries will prepare program in Criminology is the
Management, you will be able you with solid creative skills. most popular in New South
to pursue your aspirations Study in our new state-of-the Wales and one of the largest in
in the rapidly expanding art studios and facilities at the Australia. When you choose to
fields of building design and Parramatta South campus. study criminology or criminal
construction management and and community justice, you will
Recognised and accredited by the key
the development of smart cities. governing bodies, our Creative Industries
develop the skills essential for
courses offer opportunities to engage our corrective service roles.
The programs encourage work experience
local community and work on live projects at
while studying in order to achieve a mix Our Bachelor of Policing is the only
industry standards.
of theoretical, practical and hands-on metropolitan Sydney-based policing degree.
knowledge, which is greatly valued in the This degree places a strong emphasis
construction industry. on modern policing methods. Regular
The creative industries are growing rapidly
in NSW, especially Western Sydney, and consultation with NSW Police recruiters
In addition to receiving high-calibre academic means you’ll increase your chances of
encompass careers including advertising,
guidance, your study will include practical joining the NSW or Australian Federal Police
creative writing, design, journalism, media
experiments. agencies. The Criminology or Criminal and
arts production, music and public relations.
Through working with our diverse community Community justice degrees allow you to
Our Construction Technology degree
of partners, your studies will be grounded in develop skills essential for corrective service
emphasises applied and practical knowledge
dealing with the commercial, ethical, legal, and policy roles within the broad field of
of the building sciences that are relevant to
and professional issues in creative practice. criminal and social justice.
general construction.
As a graduate, you may find roles in a range Career opportunities

of creative industries including journalism, As a graduate, you may find a career in
As a graduate, you may find employment
digital and social media communication, policing, other Commonwealth or state law
as a property developer, housing project
design and music. These include advocacy enforcement and criminal justice agencies,
manager, site supervisor, estimator, building
for non-government organisations, corporate intelligence agencies, border protection,
surveyor, design and construction manager,
and international public sectors, advertising security management, fraud management
or projects manager.
account management and creative direction, and investigation roles within the corporate
Find out more TV, media, film and documentary production. or local government sectors, forensics, and
Contact the Course Information You might also seek a career as a professional computer forensics.
Centre on 1300 897 669 or animator, graphic designer, web designer,
Graduates also seek roles in corrective
study@westernsydney.edu.au professional photographer, illustrator,
services, probation and parole, crime
art director, music performer, composer,
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teacher, artistic director, concert manager or
workers in the area of community corrections.
community musician.
Find out more
Find out more
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DATA SCIENCE ENGINEERING HEALTH AND

SPORT SCIENCES
In the world of tomorrow, data Be innovative. Think creatively Get plenty of practical, hands on
skills will be essential – no matter in our brand new, state of the art, experience. Our Health Sciences
what other qualifications you may green facilities. Our Engineering programs equip you for the
have. Western’s new Bachelor of degree will give you real world important work of advancing
Data Science is a one of a kind. experiences. human health.
It’s unique because it can only be studied in Our Engineering programs are at the The clinical health science programs cover
conjunction with another degree. forefront of Australian education, research Physiotherapy; Occupational Therapy;
and development, and we are preparing our Paramedicine; Podiatry; and Traditional
This is a real advantage in a competitive students to take on those challenges and Chinese Medicine. Further programs
environment; graduates who understand succeed. target Health Promotion; Health Services
the intricacies of extracting information and Management; Therapeutic Recreation; Public
knowledge from data are highly sought after, Our programs offer a balance of theory and Health, Sport and Exercise Science; and
whatever their discipline. practical field studies, broad unit choices, Health and Physical Education (HPE).
flexible course structures, extensive industry-
Blend Data Science with courses like based projects and placements, and local As a graduate, you will have a solid grounding
Marketing, Engineering, Information and and international work-based study and in evidence-based practice and lifelong
Communications Technology, Science, or experience opportunities. learning skills which are highly regarded by
Psychology to graduate with a combined the health industry. All programs include
degree. With our interconnected degrees in valuable work experience where you can build
Engineering, ICT and Industrial Design you professional networks.
Career opportunities will be able to pursue exciting opportunities
Integrating computing, mathematics and in diverse areas of technology development The innovative National Institute of
statistics, our Data Science programs open a and application to address any challenge the Complementary Medicine (NICM) is located
wide range of career options in commercial future holds. at the Campbelltown campus, as is the
and government institutions. UniClinic, a therapeutic health practice where
Career opportunities treatments are provided by students under
Find out more As a graduate, you may find employment the supervision of qualified clinicians.
Contact the Course Information in civil, construction, electrical, robotic and
Centre on 1300 897 669 or mechatronic engineering, manufacturing and Career opportunities
study@westernsydney.edu.au utilities, commercial, medical and industrial Depending on which course you undertake,
product design, project management you may find a career in the public or private
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residential development. services, the defence force, rehabilitation
centres, insurance companies, schools,
Find out more large corporations, private practices and in
Contact the Course Information government policy units. You may also work
Centre on 1300 897 669 or with athletes and sporting organisations, or
study@westernsydney.edu.au work in a business as a personal trainer.
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INDUSTRIAL LAW MEDICINE

DESIGN
Industrial design is a vital part of Western’s courses are a unique Advances in medicine rely on
modern-day living. Every day we alternative to more traditional advances in knowledge. It’s why
encounter products designed and law schools, with community law 10 years ago Western Sydney
manufactured with the intention activities that give you real world University created a new kind of
of making our lives easier. experience. School of Medicine.
It is industrial designers, incorporating a Here’s just one example of how our law Since then we’ve seen over 600 graduates
lateral and cross-disciplinary approach to students gain experience through interaction. enter the medical profession and make a
problem-solving, who create the most useful Since 2010, the University has operated difference. Our Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor
products. the Parramatta Community Justice Clinic, of Surgery offers an innovative degree that
providing a much-needed service, while combines problem-based learning and
The primary focus of our Industrial Design and giving students a unique learning opportunity. intensive clinical practice with leading theory
Design and Technology degrees is ensuring Experiences like this empower you to make and research. As you progress through the
that our graduates are industry-ready, able positive change in the world, wherever your degree you’ll find yourself moving from
to think strategically and provide innovative degree takes you. classroom to clinical placements ensuring
product and user experience (UX) solutions in the utmost competence and confidence
a commercial context. Our lecturers will challenge, stretch and in your future career. But our innovation
inspire you, and our connection with doesn’t stop with how you’ll learn. It carries
Practical work experience opportunities, prominent, respected professional networks through to where you’ll learn too. Taught
encouraging professional development, are an will set you up for career success. out of our Campbelltown Campus, our world
integral part of our design programs. class facilities boast stimulated learning
Law programs are offered at the spaces for clinical skills learning, an anatomy
Career opportunities Campbelltown and Parramatta campuses. laboratory, state of the art research facilities,
As a graduate, you may find employment as Both offer excellent facilities, including and our brand new neuroscience behavioural
an in-house or consultant industrial designer, moot courts for practising advocacy skills, a investigation laboratory. It’s why our School of
in a product development team for areas comprehensive library and computer-based Medicine is one of the most advanced medical
such as: medical products, furniture, digital law research facilities. In 2018, you will have training centres in Australia.
wearables, architectural products, building even more options to combine your studies
design, sports equipment, smart gadgets or with another degree. Career opportunities
develop new products for an internet of things As a graduate you won’t just be highly skilled,
(IoT) start-up business. Career opportunities you’ll be highly prepared for your internship
In our Law programs, special emphasis and have a range of career paths to choose
As a graduate of our Design and Technology is placed on professional legal skills. As a from including Medical Practice, Medical
program you may work as a product designer graduate, you may find employment in legal Research, Administration or Medical Teaching.
or follow a pathway to our Masters of Teaching practice as a solicitor or barrister, and roles in Graduates are eligible for registration by the
to become a technological and applied studies the banking and finance sector, accounting Australian Health Practitioner Regulation
teacher in NSW high schools. Here you apply firms and management consultancies, Agency (AHPRA), and may be able to apply
your STEM and Industrial Design skills such as corporate management, education and for registration in overseas countries.
design thinking, graphics, manufacturing or publishing, government departments and
even 3D printing and making in a classroom regulatory authorities, marketing, human Find out more
environment. resources and telecommunication industries. Contact the Course Information
Find out more Find out more study@westernsydney.edu.au
Contact the Course Information Contact the Course Information
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BACHELOR OF NURSING (ADVANCED)
DEAN’S SCHOLAR
“A Bachelor of Nursing is opening

the door to my next career as a
Registered Nurse. I’m passionate
about making a difference to rural
and remote health and completing
this degree will help me follow
my dream. I encourage you to do
the same. My advice is to attend
university open days, speak with
your school careers advisors and
use your networks.”
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MIDWIFERY
Western Sydney University is Psychology at Western will Our new $30 million state-of-
home to Australia’s No 1 ranked open your mind to a world of the-art teaching and research
nursing and midwifery facilities. possibilities. Because Western facilities and laboratories provide
Our undergraduate courses ranks among the world’s top you with valuable real world
are designed with the vision of universities for Psychology, you’ll experiences.
preparing graduates for work into learn from respected experts in
The Science facilities span three campuses
the future, making a difference the field. (Campbelltown, Hawkesbury and Parramatta)
to the lives of people, especially and include Anatomical, Biological and
Study in Bankstown, Penrith, or from 2017,
those in the Western Sydney at our brand new, state of the art facilities in Chemical facilities, Nuclear Magnetic
region. Parramatta. Resonance, the Mass Spectroscopy Lab and
Confocal Bio-Imaging Facility. For those
All courses are underpinned by a primary Our Psychology courses emphasise students whose work involves animals, there
health care philosophy supported by a community needs, equipping you to make a is the Australian Freshwater Turtle Research
flexible learning approach throughout the positive difference to health, work, education, Facility, as well as the Mammal and Reptile
course. The curriculum includes high-quality, relationships and family life. Career options House.
evidence-based studies, emphasising a can include clinical psychology, forensic
balance of theory, clinical practice and psychology, policy development, human Hawkesbury campus is also home to a
interdisciplinary learning to prepare you for resources, community services, youth work dedicated Crime Scene House used by
work in the nursing and midwifery sectors. and more. Wherever your future takes you, students of the Bachelor of Science (Forensic
We are internationally known for producing you’ll gain deep understanding about how we Science) and the Hawkesbury Institute for the
nursing and midwifery graduates who enjoy perceive and make a difference in the lives of Environment. A food pilot plant and modern
very high employment rates, particularly in others. industrial kitchens support students in Food
the Western Sydney region. and Nutrition courses.
Career opportunities As a graduate, you may find psychology New Science laboratories opened at the
As a nursing graduate, you may work in acute Parramatta campus in 2016.
or research positions in government
care hospitals, aged care services, child and departments and the private sector, in clinical,
adolescent health, community health, medical Career opportunities
industrial and organisational psychology,
practice nursing, disability services, emergency Depending on the majors and electives
counselling psychology, vocational
or trauma units, justice health, mental chosen, your career opportunities include
psychology, forensic psychology, health
health services, forensics, drug and alcohol, roles in government, research, forensics,
psychology and sports psychology.
occupational health, oncology, operating patents, food science, quality control,
theatres, palliative care, rehabilitation services, universities, product development,
The program has been designed to prepare
nursing education, and health administration. environmental analysis, scientific
Psychology scientists and practitioners. You
also have the opportunity to study electives instrumentation, medical laboratories, and
Registered midwives may work in a range from other disciplines, including applied technical management. You will also have
of maternity areas within community leadership and critical thinking, data science, the option of becoming a secondary school
settings and private and public hospitals in law, and social sciences. These will provide science or mathematics teacher, or you might
metropolitan, rural and remote areas. you with more career opportunities in today’s pursue a high-level research career through a
ever-changing world. Master of Research.
These include midwifery group practice, team
midwifery, caseload midwifery, homebirth, Find out more
Find out more
birth centres, antenatal clinics, postnatal wards, Contact the Course Information
birthing units, postnatal clinics, and community Centre on 1300 897 669 or
midwifery services. Midwives also work in study@westernsydney.edu.au
policy, research, education and management.
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SOCIAL TEACHING AND TOURISM

SCIENCES EDUCATION AND URBAN
PLANNING
Shape the world we live in with Our pathway to teaching degrees The Tourism and Urban Planning
our Bachelor of Social Science. give you the skills to explore your programs at Western Sydney
Expand your knowledge of prospects beyond the classroom. University are among Australia’s
the social world through In a fast-changing world, finest.
theory, research and practical tomorrow belongs to people who
These courses offer a balance of theory and
application. are ready for anything. We’ll practical field studies, broad subject choices,
train you to be a critical thinker, flexible course structures, industry-based
Get a deep understanding of the complex,
culturally diverse and dynamic world we
not a narrow specialist. projects and placements, and local and
live in. Built in flexibility and choice in a international work experience opportunities.
The practical experience you will gain in our
range of offerings in the social sciences. teaching programs will also give you the Career opportunities
Choose your own majors and sub-majors confidence to succeed from your first day If you are interested in a career in urban, social
from Child and Community, Geography and of teaching. Teacher education at Western or cultural planning, the Bachelor of Planning
Urban Studies, Heritage and Tourism, Peace Sydney is only for those who want to make a pathway to the Master of Urban Management
and Development Studies, Sociology and difference in the lives of children and young and Planning is for you. This course equips
Criminology and Criminal Justice. Create a people. students to take leadership roles in urban
degree as specialised or as broad as your
management, strategic planning and policy
desired career path. Study Social Science at Career opportunities development.
Western – Top 3% of University in the world As a graduate, you can work as a teacher in an
and Top 100 for Sociology Worldwide (QS early childhood centre, a government or non- As a graduate of Tourism Management,
World University Rankings). government school, or college, relevant to you may seek to build a career in festival
the postgraduate qualification and the majors and event management and programming,
Our Social Science programs also include studied in your undergraduate degree. This leisure and tourism policy development, tour
Cyber Security and Behaviour, Social Work, includes roles as an early childhood teacher, operations, destination marketing, visitor
Criminology, Community Welfare, Policing, a primary school teacher (K-6), a secondary attractions management, outdoor recreation,
Psychology and Tourism and Urban Planning. school teacher, an education field officer in a hospitality provision, cultural, tourism and
variety of industries including sport, welfare, leisure industry development, state and
community education, and also in training and federal government departments concerned
As a graduate, you may find a career in
development facilities in industry. with urban and regional affairs, or planning
development and peacekeeping agencies,
international aid, police work, investigative consultancies.
Find out more
and intelligence agencies, organisations Contact the Course Information Find out more
undertaking cyber security, policy Centre on 1300 897 669 or Contact the Course Information
development, analysis and social research, study@westernsydney.edu.au Centre on 1300 897 669 or
social and community planning organisations,
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ABORIGINAL ONLINE COMBINED

AND TORRES DEGREES DEGREES
STRAIT
ISLANDER
DEGREES
Western Sydney University Western Sydney University Your study options at Western
is committed to providing will offer a growing selection of Sydney University are increasing.
higher education pathways online degrees in 2018. Now you can tailor your
for our Aboriginal and Torres studies to your specific goals by
These degrees provide you with the
Strait Islander students and opportunity to study online from anywhere,
combining more degrees.
contributing to the process of at any time, while still accessing all the For example you can combine Arts and
reconciliation. support you need to succeed in your Business, Communication and Creative
studies. Study materials, academic matters, Industries, Engineering and Business, Music
The block mode study model is designed assessments and graduation will all be and Creative Industries or Zoology and
to help our students remain in their handled by the University. Offered in either Animal Science to name a few.
community so they can fulfil their family, full or part-time mode, the courses we
career, cultural and social responsibilities. offer will open up career opportunities in In 2018, the University will also offer a
the areas of Business, Communication, number of concurrent degrees, including a
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) Criminology and Science, and Public Health. Bachelor of Data Science and a Bachelor of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Entrepreneurship. For example you may wish
Education is offered in block mode. For more detailed information about to combine your Bachelor of Engineering or
the course structure and units, visit
Western Sydney University’s School of Bachelor of Industrial Design degree with a
westernsydney.edu.au/online
Medicine recognises the large Aboriginal Bachelor of Entrepreneurship. The choice is
and Torres Strait Islander population in yours.
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Western Sydney and throughout rural
The Bachelor of Data Science combines your
and regional Australia and the need for
choice of Bachelor degree with a focus on
more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
mathematics, statistics and computing.
doctors. Since 2007 the University has
offered a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor
Graduates will know how to embark on data
of Surgery (MBBS) and has committed to
driven investigations, and conduct visual and
increasing the number of Aboriginal and
computational analytics for application in their
Torres Strait Islander studying medicine.
own primary research.
Find out more
Note, the Bachelor of Data Science is not
a stand-alone degree. It can only be taken
in combination with an existing Bachelor
degree.
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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 more

For more detailed information about
the course structure and units, visit
westernsydney.edu.au/courses
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ACADEMY
Unique to Western Sydney Rachel Brown

University, The Academy
offers high-achieving students BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(ADVANCED) / ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
opportunities to gain the SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
intellectual and practical
skills needed in today’s ever- “The Advanced Medical Science
changing world. course gives you valuable insights
and experience, especially in the
Focusing on ethical leadership within
area of research. You’ll have the
an interdisciplinary environment, The
Academy provides extension-level academic
opportunity to work alongside
development, community engaged service academics and undertake a variety
learning opportunities, international of research projects. Regardless
and national experiences, and a range of of where you want your degree to
professional and personal development take you, the skills you learn are so
workshops. adaptable they can be carried into
any area.”
If you enrol in any of our advanced degrees,
you will automatically be accepted into
The Academy and given access to all the
experiences and advantages it offers.
The Academy offers internships, community
engaged service learning, volunteering
opportunities and industry links, as well as
real life experiences with employers. These
will provide you with the skills and contacts
for a wide range of careers.
Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking

degree
When you enrol in an advanced degree at
Western you also qualify for the Bachelor
of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking.
This degree is designed to be undertaken in
combination with any other Bachelor degree.
Find out more

Visit westernsydney.edu.au/theacademy
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Parramatta Science and Psychology facility
Western Sydney Situated on the University’s Parramatta

South campus, the three-storey facility
One of the University’s most important
scientific facilities – the Advanced Materials
University’s new state-of- has been built to meet the world’s highest Characterisation Facility (AMCF) – is
the-art, $30 million six- sustainability standards. located in the new building.
star green star Science The new facility means the University can
offer more science programs on campus
Boasting specially designed, purpose-
built teaching spaces, the building has the
and Psychology facility and, for the first time, gives you the chance capacity for over 400 students and staff.
opened in 2017. to study Medical Science, Psychology, Art

Therapy and Social Work at Parramatta. Studying here means you are gaining
valuable, hands-on practical experience
The new building also provides an from the start, so you can have the best
opportunity for significant expansion of the preparation for field placements and future
University’s science and medical science practice.
research programs by taking advantage
of the new and expanded research
laboratories.
WORLD
Parramatta City campus
Situated in the heart of Our new, world-class, 14-storey Parramatta

City campus feeatures:
≥≥ one-stop student support
the Parramatta CBD. ≥≥ access to business, industry, food and

≥≥ creative collaborative learning studios shopping districts
≥≥ well-equipped, quiet and collaborative ≥≥ close proximity to public transport.

learning spaces
westernsydney.edu.au/parramattacity
≥≥ fast Wi-Fi, everywhere
≥≥ rooms for physical and online meetings,

anytime
CLASS.
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As a research-led institution, Western
Sydney University sees learning and
research as connected aspects of the
student experience.

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Our research doesn’t just happen in the Responding to regional, national and global
lab. We work with regional, national and priorities, we deliver tangible outcomes
international partners to deliver research through the work of our four research
that has a positive impact on the economic, institutes:
social and environmental wellbeing of our
communities.
HAWKESBURY INSTITUTE
Responding to the challenges faced by the FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
communities we serve, our research work is ≥ HAWKESBURY CAMPUS
focused on four key themes: Investigating the impact of climate change
on native trees and forests.
Urban Living and Society
Our research in this area seeks to understand westernsydney.edu.au/hie
and guide change in the economy, our society
and the culture we live in. Our research work
shows how the places we live, the work we INSTITUTE FOR CULTURE AND SOCIETY
do, the way we describe ourselves and the ≥ PARRAMATTA CAMPUS
relationships we form interrelate. Research to meet the challenges of our
changing social landscape.
Health and Wellbeing
We take an integrated approach to health westernsydney.edu.au/ics
research, based on the assumption that the
environments in which we live, the cultural
MARCS INSTITUTE FOR BRAIN, BEHAVIOUR
background from which we come and the
AND DEVELOPMENT
work we do all affect our physical and mental
≥ BANKSTOWN CAMPUS
health. Our research explores how health
initiatives can prevent disease and illness, Dedicated to understanding the scientific
encourage healthy lifestyles in individuals and basis of human communication.
communities, and reduce the cost and impact
westernsydney.edu.au/marcs
of illness.
Education: Access, Equity, Pathways and

AUSTRALIA-CHINA INSTITUTE FOR ARTS
Aspirational Change
AND CULTURE
We draw on the diversity of Western Sydney
to underpin research that explores education Forging a greater understanding of
access on a global scale. This research Chinese culture, relationships with Chinese
theme respects the economic, social and universities and supporting students studying
cultural aspirations of the individuals and Chinese language and culture.
communities we support. We are committed westernsydney.edu.au/alumni
to realising the opportunities offered by
new pedagogies and transformational
technologies for all of our students.
Environmental Sustainability
We are in the midst of unprecedented global
environmental changes affecting the world.
These are creating new challenges that
range from contested land use, to urban
and agricultural climate change adaptation,
to biodiversity conservation and new
interdisciplinary ways of engaging with
socio-ecological dynamics. Our research
takes a practical and collaborative approach
to solving these challenges by focusing on
maintaining and managing the diversity of
urban ecologies, and agricultural and natural
systems.
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GRAD
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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.
For more information on Postgraduate

studies and courses visit
westernsydney.edu.au/postgraduate
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DEFENCE LAWYER
GRADUATE: BACHELOR OF LAWS
“I enjoyed the University’s focus

on advocating for social justice,
encouraging students to take on
broader community issues and
continuing to help people in greater
need. I could never have become a
lawyer in the Sudan so it is a great
privilege to have achieved so much.
I am grateful always.”

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YOUR
WAY Unlimited
opportunities
for success.
Western Sydney University invests in

providing new study options, pathway
programs and support services to ensure
that students in the Western Sydney region
and across Australia have access to a
greater range of high-quality undergraduate
and postgraduate opportunities.
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Western Sydney
Advantage Entry
programs
We believe that success is fuelled ACCESS OPPORTUNITIES The three categories of Scholarships at
Western are:
by a strong desire and ambition, ≥ Regional bonus points
and if you have the drive and ≥ University Funded Leadership and
determination to succeed, then ≥ Subject bonus points Academic Scholarships
Western Sydney University ≥E
ducational Access Scheme ≥ Donor-Funded Scholarships
offers you an unlimited world of
potential. ≥E
lite Athlete and Performer Bonus Scheme ≥ Commonwealth Scholarships for Aboriginal
and Torres Strait islander students.
We’ll show you how to harness every ≥ Schools Recommendation Schemes (SRS)
asset you have to open up fantastic career For more information visit
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YOUR SUCCESS STARTS HERE.
We believe that success in life comes from SCHOLARSHIPS
If you have questions, Team U, our student-
what’s inside you, not where you’ve come At Western Sydney University we have over
run advice line is there to help you. You
from. Built on the premise that it doesn’t $3.5 million in scholarships for our students.
can call them on 1300 897 669 or email
matter where you begin, but where your
teamu@westernsydney.edu.au
studies take you, Western provides these The range of scholarships reflects a strong
advantage entry programs: commitment to academic excellence
They will be happy to help.
and opportunity for the students of the
WESTERN’S EXCITING NEW EARLY OFFER University.
PROGRAM – COMING SOON
Western also provides support to students
At Western, we do things differently. In 2017
who have diverse interests and skills, and
we are giving HSC students the opportunity
who make an active contribution to the
to plan their futures early because we
broader community.
believe your hard work matters.
Register now to receive information

from Western Sydney University about
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Alternative entry
pathways
If you do not meet the THE COLLEGE SPECIAL TERTIARY ADMISSIONS

TEST (STAT)
entry requirements for an Owned by Western Sydney University, The
undergraduate course, or miss College offers students a pathway to university Western Sydney University accepts the
out on a place in the course of study through its comprehensive range of multiple choice STAT test results when
University Foundation Studies and Diploma considering applicants. For more information,
your choice, Western Sydney programs. Small class sizes and individualised visit uac.edu.au/stat
University offers alternative attention from academic staff provide a
pathways to study. well-supported environment for students to If you have any questions about alternative
succeed in their tertiary studies. Successful entry pathways, please call our Course
completion of a University Foundation Studies Information Centre on 1300 897 669 or email
or Diploma program at The College guarantees study@westernsydney.edu.au
entry into a corresponding Western Sydney
University undergraduate degree program. ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT
ISLANDER APPLICANTS
For more information, visit
westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Alternative Entry Program at Western Sydney
University is aimed at increasing Aboriginal
TERTIARY EDUCATION PATHWAYS
and Torres Strait Islander participation in
AND PARTNERSHIPS
undergraduate courses across all areas of
TAFE, Community College and private study.
providers offer Certificate III and Diploma
courses under the Australian Qualification Whether you are currently working,
Framework (AQF). There are a number of unemployed, studying at TAFE or coming
courses that have established pathways straight from high school, as a prospective
with Western Sydney University. student you are not required to have
completed the HSC or any other qualifications
For more information, visit to apply to study at the University via the
westernsydney.edu.au/tepp program.
The program’s duration is two days and

includes assessment workshops in literacy and
numeracy, and an interview to discuss your
course of interest.

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and study
Your passport to a world of WHERE CAN YOU GO? INDO-PACIFIC SCHOLARSHIP

OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE
unlimited learning possibilities. Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark,
NEW COLOMBO PLAN
France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,
If you’re determined to see Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Lebanon, The New Colombo Plan offers Australian
the world, Western Sydney Mexico, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, undergraduates the opportunity to work and
The Netherlands, United Kingdom or the USA. study in more than 30 host countries within
University wants to help you with the Indo-Pacific region on an Australian
opportunities to travel and study Government scholarship or grant.
OUR GO GLOBAL PROGRAM INCLUDES:
in more than 300 destinations.
≥ Student Exchanges Providing recipients with a unique pathway
6 or 12-month overseas study programs to exciting career opportunities within the
at one of our partner universities. region, the New Colombo Plan includes:
≥ Short Courses ≥ scholarship programs for study of

International study programs at partner up to one year
universities during summer or winter
breaks. ≥ student grants for short and
longer-term study
≥ Language Study
Study in the native language of the country ≥ internships and mentorships
(beginner to advanced level) or in English,
where English is not the native language. ≥ practicums and research grants.
≥ Internships and Volunteering Learn more at westernsydney.edu.au/

International work and industry globalmobility
experience opportunities.
VOLUNTEERING
≥ Study Abroad
Overseas study opportunities available Volunteering is a great way to build degree
at non-partner universities. related experiences and make valuable
contacts. If you are not sure where to start
Western Sydney University has a career
WHY STUDY ABROAD?
hub which offers a range of volunteering
≥ Exchange or Global opportunities opportunities.
≥ Studying overseas counts towards your Visit westernsydney.edu.au/careers

degree
≥ Choose your own adventure! Long, short or

somewhere in between
≥ Build your resume
≥ Build yourself
≥ Enhance your career prospects
≥ Cultivate your cross-cultural experience

and skills
≥ Develop independence
≥ Discover opportunities
≥ Overseas experience is in your reach with

financial assistance available

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THE FACTS
ON FEES
As a Western Sydney University student, The fee structure will be different for
you may need to pay a number of fees international students and for those
throughout your studies, depending on your applying to study at The College.
degree enrolment status. These fees may
include student contribution and tuition The 2018 Student Contribution rates
fees. If you’re eligible, you may also be able were not available at the time of printing,
to obtain a HELP loan for payment of your and will be updated on the University’s
student contribution or tuition fees. website at westernsydney.edu.au/fees
as soon as they are available.
2017 STUDENT CONTRIBUTION BANDS AND AMOUNTS
Bands and General Discipline Areas 017 Maximum Student Contribution

2
(EFTSL per year)*
Band 3: Law, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Administration,

Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Science $10,596
Band 2: Mathematics, Statistics, Computing, Built Environment, Other Health,

Allied Health, Engineering, Science, Surveying $9,050
Band 1: Humanities, Behavioural Science, Social Studies, Clinical Psychology,

Foreign Languages, Visual and Performing Arts, Nursing $6,349
* Equivalent full-time study load

Note: Pre-2010 HECS students should go to studyassist.gov.au for more information.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT CONNECT WITH US SUMMER SESSION

Western Sydney University offers As a student at Western Sydney If you would like more flexibility to plan
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) University, you become part of a and manage your study around your
where a large part of your costs are paid dynamic, thriving and culturally rich lifestyle and the many demands on
for by the Commonwealth Government. community. Becoming part of the your time, our Summer session offers
There is also a student contribution University’s clubs and associations is two optional learning periods between
which needs to be paid by you, to make the best way to meet new people with December and February. With Summer
up the balance. You can either pay this similar interests, make friends, and session, you can complete your degree
upfront or apply for assistance through explore a variety of cultural, course- your way, get ahead in your course so you
the Commonwealth Government’s Higher related and sporting activities. can graduate and start earning a salary
Education Loan Program (HECS-HELP). You can also start your own club. sooner, take a session off to travel or
If you apply for this option, the amount work full-time and catch up on one or two
of HECS-HELP debt you accumulate Find out more about life outside the units over summer, or lighten your study
depends on which band of study your lecture theatre, news and events, load by spreading out your subjects
subjects fall into, and how many subjects services and facilities, career across the year.
are studied in the year (see table above). information and more at
If you need more information contact the westernsydney.edu.au/connect For more information, visit
HECS-HELP line on 1800 020 108 or visit westernsydney.edu.au/summer
studyassist.gov.au
Our Sydney City Campus offers flexible
sessions, you can start in February,
June or October.

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How to apply.
Undergraduate course
applications.
I F YOU ARE COMPLETING YEAR 12 Regional bonus points – if you are a non- call The College on 1300 445 059 or email
AT THE TIME OF APPLYING: current school leaver (not completing Year 12 pathwaystouni@westernsydney.edu.au
or International Baccalaureate at the time of
1. Check your eligibility for our Western
applying for university) and live or study in the INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS
Sydney University Advantage entry
Western Sydney region, you will automatically
program – you could qualify for a maximum
receive five bonus points when you apply If you are an international student completing
of 10 bonus points when applying.
through UAC to study at Western Sydney one of the following qualifications in 2016, you
Call 1300 897 669.
University. must apply through UAC International:
2. Apply through the Universities Admissions
3. Know all the information about our ≥ Australian Year 12 Higher School Certificate
Centre (UAC) uac.edu.au or direct to
alternative entry schemes (see page 50). in or outside Australia
Western at westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws
Your application will be considered on IF YOU ARE AN ABORIGINAL AND/OR ≥ International Baccalaureate in Australia
the basis of your Australian Tertiary TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER
≥ New Zealand National Certificate of
Admissions Rank (ATAR) or equivalent.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Educational Achievement (NCEA ), Level 3.
There are some courses that have additional
applicants have two pathways to apply to
selection criteria – refer to the UAC Guide or
Western Sydney University. You can lodge your application online at
westernsydney.edu.au/courses
uac.edu.au/international
1. Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)
3. Know all the information about our
or direct to Western at All other international students must apply
alternative entry schemes (see page 50).
westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws directly to Western Sydney University.
IF YOU ARE NOT COMPLETING YEAR 12 Students who are eligible for an ATAR International application forms and
AT THE TIME OF APPLYING: are encouraged to complete an online further information about studying in
application for admission via UAC at Australia can be found at
1. Gather information for your application.
uac.edu.au or direct to Western via westernsydney.edu.au/international
2. Apply through the Universities Admissions westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws
If you have any questions about
Centre (UAC) uac.edu.au or direct to
2. D
irect admission via the Aboriginal and applying as an international student
Western at westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws
Torres Strait Islander Alternative Entry call 02 9852 5499 or email
Your application will be based on the results Program internationalstudy@westernsydney.edu.au
of your secondary, tertiary or other accredited
Complete the Aboriginal and Torres Strait For more information on how to apply,
academic qualifications including:
Islander Alternative Entry Application form at please call our Course Information
≥ Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank westernsydney.edu.au/atsieducation Centre on 1300 897 669 or email
(ATAR), University Admissions Index (UAI), study@westernsydney.edu.au
For more detailed admission advice or if
Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) or equivalent
you require assistance with the application,
IF YOU ARE APPLYING TO SYDNEY CITY
≥ Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) please contact Western Sydney University
CAMPUS
Certificate III or above on 1300 897 669 or email
study@westernsydney.edu.au 1. Domestic Students
≥ previous university study (minimum two
Apply via Universities Admissions Centre
units) IF YOU ARE APPLYING TO THE COLLEGE
(UAC) uac.edu.au or direct to Western at
≥ special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) 1. University Foundation Studies course westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws
results
Apply direct through the Apply online system 2. International Students
≥ work experience (minimum of 12 months applyonline.westernsydney.edu.au
Apply via our online application form
full-time or equivalent work).
2. D
iploma program westernsydney.edu.au/city/apply
Each qualification will be allocated a rank.
Apply via the Universities Admissions Centre For more information, visit
If you have one or more of the above
(UAC) uac.edu.au or direct to Western at westernsydney.edu.au/city or email
qualifications, the highest rank will be used in
westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws study@city.westernsydney.edu.au
assessing your application.
For more information, visit uac.edu.au

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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DO I APPLY? HOW MUCH WILL MY COURSE WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE

COST AND DO I NEED TO PAY TO NEW STUDENTS?
You can apply online either through the
THE FEES STRAIGHT AWAY?
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). At Western Sydney University, there are
Visit uac.edu.au for more information, All undergraduate courses at Western Sydney many people dedicated to helping new
or Western Sydney University direct at University are Commonwealth supported for students. There are many support services
westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws. For more Australian citizens and permanent residents. available to make your transition to university
information call the University’s Information This means undergraduate tuition fees are as smooth as possible, such as bridging
Centre on 1300 897 669. subsidised by the Government, giving you programs, workshops on public speaking
a lower rate of fees to pay. As an Australian and time management, and Peer Assisted
WHAT CAN I DO IF I DON’T citizen, you may use HECS-HELP to defer Study Sessions (PASS). For more information,
GET THE ATAR I WANT? your fees. For more information, visit take a look at the current students’ site
studyassist.gov.au westernsydney.edu.au/starting
There are a number of alternative pathways
available, for example, The College, Tertiary
HOW MANY HOURS WILL WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE
Education Pathways and Partnerships,
I SPEND AT UNI? TO HELP ME FIND WORK?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Alternative Entry and STAT. To find out the As a full-time student on campus, you should Western Sydney University Careers offers
best options for you, see page 50 of this guide expect to spend 12–16 hours each week in a number of services to assist you to gain
or call our Course Information Centre on lectures or tutorials between 8am and 9pm, work experience, find work while you study
1300 897 669. Monday to Friday. Practical courses will and help you stand out once you graduate.
require out of hours involvement and some Our Careers Office offers jobs on campus,
WHAT BONUS POINTS CAN I GET? courses require off-campus placements. as well as internships within the University
and with external industry partners. We also
There are bonus points available through provide advice and run workshops to assist
HOW LONG ARE THE
our Advantage program. You may qualify for you with writing your cover letter and resume,
TEACHING SESSIONS?
Regional Bonus Points, and/or Subject Bonus addressing selection criteria and preparing
Points up to a maximum of 10 Bonus Points. Most undergraduate degrees are taught in for interviews. For more information, visit
Call our Course Information Centre on two sessions – the Autumn session (from westernsydney.edu.au/careers
1300 897 669 to find out more. March to June) and the Spring session (from
July to November). Western Sydney University
WHO CAN I TALK TO IF I HAVE
WHO IS A NON-CURRENT SCHOOL LEAVER? also offers an optional Summer session
MORE QUESTIONS?
(from December to February), during which
Anyone who has had a gap of one year or students can undertake additional units if they If you have any questions about studying at
more between high school and university is are available. Western Sydney University, please contact our
considered to be a non-current school leaver Course Information Centre:
(or mature age student). If you were not The College offers programs which are taught
completing Year 12 when you applied to study over three terms. Phone: 1300 897 669
at Western Sydney you are considered to be Email: study@westernsydney.edu.au
a mature age student. For more information The Sydney City Campus offers flexible Website: westernsydney.edu.au/
visit westernsydney.edu.au/starting session dates. You can start in February, June future
or October, so with three sessions per year,
WHAT SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE? you can fast-track a 3 year degree in 2 years.
DO I HAVE TO GET A HIGH ATAR?
WHAT IS UNIVERSITY LIFE LIKE?
We offer a variety of scholarships, with
eligibility criteria ranging from academic Learning is the major aspect of university
excellence to financial hardship and life, but there are also many opportunities
sporting achievement. For details of available for networking, support and extra-
all scholarships on offer, please visit curricular activities (not necessarily related
westernsydney.edu.au/scholarships to study). Visit westernsydney.edu.au/
studentlife or call 1300 897 669 to speak
to a current student about their university
experience.
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Life on campus
One of the best things about OUT & ABOUT WESTERN CAREERHUB
life on campus is there’s always Western Sydney University has developed a As a Western Sydney University student
something happening. From table program of activities and adventures open to we can help you plan your career, provide
tennis comps, outdoor chess, all students. The Out & About trip list includes feedback on your resume, help with your job
one bush walk each month, overnight camps hunt and to prepare for interviews. We offer:
sports and Unigames, to one of and regular adrenalin experiences.
many social events organised by ≥≥ career and resume advice – face-to-face,
the University or Student Clubs, Being run and coordinated wholly by Campus over the phone and online consultations
you’re bound to find something Life staff means that Out & About trips and
≥≥ resources – a repository of self-paced,
adventures are catered directly to the needs
that’s right for you. and wants of our students. All trip leaders self-help material that suits your busy life
hold a current Senior First Aid certificate, work
All of our Campus Life Officers (CLOs) work ≥≥ jobs – on- and off-campus jobs,
in pairs and follow strict safety guidelines
tirelessly to ensure there’s always something international internships and volunteer
and detailed risk assessments to make your
going on at your campus. The CLOs are opportunities
experience a memorable one for the right
behind most things that happen on campus
reasons.
including pop-ups, social events, and free ≥≥ workshops – build your practical
breakfasts. job-seeking skills
ON CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
STUDENT CENTRAL Living on campus offers great opportunities ≥≥ career expos and events – meet your future
to make new friends and experience all that employers and industry peers
Student Central is the first point of contact for
university life has to offer. The University
any question you have. We can give advice ≥≥ tailored information for our international
offers a wide range of high-quality,
about enrolment and fees, help with forms students.
affordable accommodation options. You
and e-forms, and have a range of information
will have a choice of catered and self-
brochures. To find out more, just call the Visit westernsydney.edu.au/careers
catered rooms on most campuses. Find
Student Central Infoline on 1300 668 370.
out more about accommodation by visiting
westernsydney.edu.au/village GYMS AND FITNESS
WS ORGSYNC
Western Sydney University offers gyms
Stay informed, get involved. Be a part of the FOOD and fitness facilities on most campuses.
online OrgSync Community, find exciting Facilities include large, bright and spacious
Western Sydney University boasts a
events and take ownership of your student air conditioned premises. Approachable
number of food outlets on each campus
experience. experienced staff deliver exceptional
including Subway, Oliver Brown, Jamaica
personal training programs, conduct
Discover exciting Campus Life events, Clubs, Blue and Piccolo Me. For a full list of food
health tests, offer nutritional guidance and
sports, student representation opportunities outlet trading hours and locations visit
give you appropriate support throughout
and much more. You can even check out westernsydney.edu.au/campuses
your fitness and lifestyle journey. Visit
where free brekkies are on campus, browse gym.westernsydney.edu.au for more
Clubs you’d like to join or even see the STUDENT REPRESENTATION AND information.
calendar of events and plan your week ahead. PARTICIPATION
Western Sydney University student
UNIVERSITY SPORT representation aims to invigorate the
Western Sydney University is actively student body at the University. Student
involved in providing opportunities for representatives are from a diverse range of
students in all forms of sport. From social backgrounds, cultures and areas of study.
lunchtime Quidditch or Dodgeball, to Support offered includes strategic advice,
supporting our elite athletes to succeed both financial oversight and facilitation of the
on and off the field. student voice. From food prices and parking,
to academic teaching quality and student
Western Sydney University is the best place services, to clubs, societies and campus life,
to get involved in sport clubs, Elite Athlete the student reps on your campus will be able
Programs, representative sport such as to listen and help you experience a better
University Games, Inter-varsity tournaments life at university. For more information, visit
and social sport. westernsydney.edu.au/students
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Associate Professor
Catherine Attard
2016 AUSTRALIAN AWARD FOR TEACHING
“In my teaching, the students need

to see the relevance of what they
experience at university, so I make
sure that everything I do is going to
be useful to their future careers. I
give my students assessments that
are real and relevant, and replicate
the jobs of an actual teacher, such
as assessing students and creating
interesting maths tasks.”

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SUPPORT
FOR SUCCESS
Western Sydney University is committed to HELPING YOU PASS BADANAMI CENTRES
providing a successful learning experience for Peer Assisted Study Sessions
As an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
all students.
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) is student you can look forward to learning
a student-centred learning program. In in a friendly and supportive environment
The University offers a number of preparatory
PASS you will work with other students to at Western Sydney University, one which
and bridging programs, skills workshops and
understand the content of your unit/s and promotes independent thinking and diversity.
online study resources throughout the year for
develop various study strategies to help you
new and continuing students.
improve your academic performance. Each The Badanami Centre for Indigenous
PASS group is run by a facilitator who has Education was established to provide
The workshops benefit both recent school
successfully studied the unit previously. support and encouragement for our
leavers and mature age students who are
PASS is free and voluntary. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
returning to study. You can choose the
students. There is a centre located on each
program and campus that suits you.
If you have any further enquiries, please campus to provide a range of services and
For a full list of what is available, go to email pass@westernsydney.edu.au support to guide our students through
westernsydney.edu.au/students their studies, helping to make their time
MATES at university enriching and enjoyable.
STUDENT CENTRAL MATES is a peer-mentoring program for Badanami student support officers provide
Your first point of contact for information, students just starting their university study, a wide range of free professional services,
advice, forms and referrals to other services or returning to study after some time. programs and special activities for students,
New students are matched with students including counselling, disability support,
Student Central can assist with general in later years of study. This helps you make student welfare services and chaplaincy.
enquiries, referrals, enrolments,issuing friends, network with other students and
travel concessions, student ID card, paper gain knowledge and skills to settle into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student
based forms and help logging an eForm. life at university. Information Officers are located at the
Badanami Centre on each campus.
For more information, visit For more information, visit
westernsydney.edu.au/studentcentral westernsydney.edu.au/mates
THE TUTORING FOR SUCCESS
or email or email mates@westernsydney.edu.au
PROGRAM (TFS)
studentcentral@westernsydney.edu.au
The Tutoring for Success Program (TFS)
RETURNING TO LEARNING
enables Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Returning to Learning and Introduction Islander students to receive individual
to E-Learning workshops are run before or group tuition with qualified tutors.
university teaching sessions begin, and are
designed for students returning to learning Tuition sessions can be either individual,
after a significant break from education. or for a group of students studying the
The workshops will also be of great benefit same program. The Tutoring for Success
to those making the transition from TAFE or Coordinator is available to arrange tutors
a private College to Western Sydney, as they across a broad range of program areas.
will help you become familiar with our specific
systems. For more information, please contact
The Badanami Centre for Indigenous
For more details visit Education on:
westesternsydney.edu.au/matureage ≥≥ 1800 032 923 or
≥≥ westernsydney.edu.au/badanami
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DEGREES
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Arts COURSE
B Arts (Dean’s Scholars)^
LOCATION
Bankstown
DURATION
3F/6P
ATAR
90.00
Parramatta 3F/6P 90.00
Penrith 3F/6P 90.00
B Arts (Anthropology, Creative Writing, Criminology and Bankstown 3F/6P 71.55
Criminal Justice, Cultural and Social Analysis, Economy and
Markets, English, Geography and Urban Studies, Heritage
and Tourism, History and Political Thought, Indigenous Penrith 3F/6P 71.55
Australian Studies, Innovation and Change, Global Business,
International English, International Relations and Asian
Studies, Islamic Studies, Languages, Linguistics, Music
Performance, Musicology, Organisations and Work, Peace
and Development Studies, Philosophy, Psychological
Studies, Sociology)
B Arts (Interpreting and Translation) (Dean’s Scholars) Bankstown 3F/6P 90.00
B Arts (Interpreting and Translation) Bankstown 3F/6P 73.80
B Arts/B Business Bankstown 4F/8P 74.55
B Arts/B Creative Industries Parramatta 4F/8P 74.50
B Arts/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 98.30
B Arts/B Social Science Bankstown 4F/8P 70.00
Penrith 4F/8P 70.00
B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years)* Bankstown 3F/6P 77.05
Penrith 3F/6P 70.10
B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years) Bankstown 2F/4P N/A
Diploma Pathway*
Parramatta 2F/4P N/A
Penrith 2F/4P N/A
B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) (Dean’s Scholars) Bankstown 3F/6P 90.00
Penrith 3F/6P 90.00
B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Seondary) (Dean’s Scholars) Bankstown 3F/6P 90.00
Penrith 3F/6P 90.00
B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary)* Bankstown 3F/6P 70.05
Penrith 3F/6P 70.85
B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)* Bankstown 3F/6P 70.70
Penrith 3F/6P 71.40
B Communication/B International Studies Parramatta 5F 74.00
B International Studies (Dean’s Scholars) Bankstown 3F/6P 90.00
B International Studies (International Relations and Asian Bankstown 3F/6P 70.05
Studies, Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese)
B International Studies/B Business Bankstown 4F/8P 70.00
B International Studies/B Laws Parramatta 5F/10P 96.40
B International Studies/B Social Science Bankstown 4F/8P 70.00
B Language and Linguistics Bankstown 3F/6P 79.30
B Science/B International Studies Parramatta 4F 75.55
B Information and Communications Technology/B Arts Parramatta 4F 69.25
B Science/B Arts Parramatta 4F 77.45
Key: B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, N/A = ATAR not applicable, alternative entry.
Note: * To obtain teaching accreditation, a Master of Teaching must be completed following the Bachelor degree.
Check University handbook for durations. ^ Minimum ATAR of 90 applies to all Dean’s Scholars courses.

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Business COURSE
B Accounting
LOCATION
Bankstown
DURATION
3F/6P
ATAR
75.00
Campbelltown 3F/6P 70.35
Parramatta City 3F/6P 75.50
Sydney City* 3F/6P 75.20
B Accounting/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 96.10
B Business (Advanced Business Leadership) Parramatta City 3F/6P 90.45
B Business Bankstown 3F/6P 72.60
B Business (Accounting) Bankstown 3F/6P 70.00
B Business (Applied Finance) Parramatta City 3F/6P 71.00
B Business (Economics) Parramatta City 3F/6P 71.45
B Business (Hospitality Management) Parramatta City 3F/6P 76.75
B Business (Human Resource Management) Bankstown 3F/6P 71.70
B Business (International Business) Parramatta City 3F/6P 71.25
B Business (Management) Bankstown 3F/6P 77.00
B Business (Marketing) Bankstown 3F/6P 73.40
B Business (Property) Distance 3F/6P 73.35
B Business (Sport Management) Campbelltown 3F/6P 70.00
B Business (Advanced Business Leadership)/B Laws Parramatta 5F/10P 95.00
B Business/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 97.40
B Communication (Advertising or Public Relations)/B Business Parramatta 4F/8P 70.45
B Engineering (Honours)/B Business Bankstown 5F/10P 83.35
Penrith 5F/10P 80.15
Key: B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time.
Note: * Sydney City campus offers the following Business majors: Accounting, Applied Finance, Hospitality
Management, International Business, Management, Marketing. Degree may be fast-tracked in 2 years.
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Business COURSE
B Information and Communications Technology/B Business
LOCATION
Bankstown
DURATION
4F
ATAR
70.80
(continued) Campbelltown
Parramatta
4F
4F
68.90
68.35
B Information and Communications Technology/B Business Campbelltown 4F 78.45
(Accounting)
Parramatta 4F 72.30
B Information Systems (Advanced) / B Business Campbelltown 4F/8P nc
Parramatta 4F/8P nc
B Information Systems/ B Business Campbelltown 4F/8P nc
Parramatta 4F/8P nc
B Science/B Business Campbelltown 4F 78.15
Parramatta 4F 76.95
B Business (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) Bankstown 3F/6P 70.00
Key: B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, nc = New course.
Computing COURSE
B Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)
LOCATION
Campbelltown
DURATION
3F
ATAR
92.00
Parramatta 3F 92.00
Penrith 3F 92.00
B Information and Communications Technology Campbelltown 3F 65.55
Parramatta 3F 65.05
Penrith 3F 73.85
B Information and Communications Technology Campbelltown 3F/6P 65.00
(Health Information Management)
Penrith 3F/6P 65.00
B Information Systems (Advanced) Parramatta 3F 92.00
B Information Systems Parramatta 3F 65.60
B Computer Science (Advanced) Penrith 3F 92.00
B Computer Science (Networked Systems, Systems Penrith 3F 87.50
Programming, Systems Security)
B Entrepreneurship (Games Design and Simulation) Parramatta 3F 72.00
Penrith 3F 70.30
B Information and Communications Technology/B Arts Parramatta 4F 69.25
B Information and Communications Technology/B Business Bankstown 4F 70.80
Campbelltown 4F 68.90
Parramatta 4F 68.35
B Information and Communications Technology/ Campbelltown 4F 78.45
B Business (Accounting)
Parramatta 4F 72.30
B Information and Communications Technology/B Laws Parramatta 5F/10P 95.00
B Information Systems (Advanced)/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 90.00
B Information Systems/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 95.00
Note: * Sydney City campus offers the following Information and Communications Technology majors: Mobile
Computing, Networking. Information Systems major: Big Data.

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Construction COURSE
B Construction Management
LOCATION
Parramatta
DURATION
4F/8P
ATAR
81.30
Management B Construction Management Studies/B Laws

Penrith
Campbelltown
4F/8P
5F/10P
80.05
95.00
B Construction Technology Penrith 3F 66.20
B Building Design Management Parramatta 4F/8P 70.00
Penrith 4F/8P 70.00
Creative COURSE
B Communication (Dean’s Scholars)
LOCATION
Parramatta
DURATION
3F/6P
ATAR
90.00
Industries B Communication (Advertising, Journalism, Media Arts

Penrith
Parramatta
3F/6P
3F/6P
90.00
71.15
Production*, Public Relations)
Penrith 3F/6P 76.30
Online 3F/6P 70.00
B Communication/B Creative Industries Parramatta 4F/8P 77.00
B Communication/B Laws Parramatta 5F/10P 95.00
B Creative Industries Parramatta 3F/6P 71.65
B Arts/B Creative Industries Parramatta 4F/8P 74.50
B Design (Visual Communication) (Dean’s Scholars) Parramatta 4F 90.00
B Design (Visual Communication) Parramatta 4F/8P 65.10
B Design (Visual Communication)/B Creative Industries Parramatta 4F/8P 78.70
B Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) Parramatta 3F/6P 70.00
B Screen Media (Arts and Production) Parramatta 3F/6P 76.00
B Music (Dean’s Scholars) Penrith 3F/6P N/A
B Music Penrith 3F/6P N/A
B Music/B Creative Industries Parramatta 4F/8P N/A
Key: B = Bachelor, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, N/A = ATAR not applicable, alternative entry.
Note: * Degree may be fast-tracked in 2 years.
Criminology COURSE
B Criminology
LOCATION
Liverpool
DURATION
3F/6P
ATAR
68.30
and Policing B Criminology/B Laws

Penrith
Campbelltown
3F/6P
5F/10P
68.05
95.00
B Criminal and Community Justice Liverpool 3F/6P 75.25
Penrith 3F/6P 72.15
B Criminal and Community Justice/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 95.00
B Criminal and Community Justice/B Social Work Liverpool 5F/10P 85.90
B Policing (Leadership Program) Liverpool 3F/6P 92.00
Penrith 3F/6P 92.00
B Policing Liverpool 3F/6P 68.30
Penrith 3F/6P 71.20
B Policing/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P nc
Parramatta 5F/10P nc
B Cyber Security and Behaviour Parramatta 3F/6P 79.00
B Science (Forensic Science) Hawkesbury 3F 75.10
B Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies Online 3F/6P 75.00
Key: B = Bachelor, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, nc = New course.
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Data Science COURSE

B Data Science^
LOCATION
Parramatta
DURATION ATAR
3F 75.00
B Entrepreneurship (Games Design and Simulation) Parramatta 3F 70.30
Penrith 3F 72.00
B Entrepreneurship* Parramatta 3F nc
Key: B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time, nc = New course.

Note: The Bachelor of Data Science^ and the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship* are not stand-alone degrees,
but are designed to be undertaken in combination with any bachelor degree. Students must have completed
all requirements for a Western Sydney bachelors degree in order to graduate with the Bachelor of Data
Science or Bachelor of Entrepreneurship. The duration of these degrees are three years full-time or the
equivalent part-time but includes two years equivalent Advanced Standing for prior undergraduate degree.
Engineering COURSE
B Engineering (Advanced) Honours^
LOCATION
Parramatta
DURATION ATAR
4F/8P 90.00
Penrith 4F/8P 92.00
B Engineering (Honours) (Civil, Construction, Electrical, Parramatta 4F/8P 80.00

Mechanical, Robotics and Mechatronics)^
Penrith 4F/8P 85.10
B Engineering Science^ Parramatta 3F/6P 75.00
Penrith 3F/6P 75.00
B Engineering (Honours)/B Business^ Bankstown 5F/10P 83.35

Note: * Sydney City campus offers the following Engineering majors: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical.
^Successful applicants for Advanced Standing may be required to travel to different Western Sydney University
campuses to complete the elements of their Engineering course.
Health and COURSE

B Health Science (Health Promotion, Health Services
LOCATION
Campbelltown
DURATION
3F/6P
ATAR
65.45
Sport Sciences Management or Therapeutic Recreation)^

B Health Science (Health and Physical Education) Penrith 3F 75.00
B Health Science (Paramedicine) Campbelltown 3F 83.75
B Health Science (Public Health) Campbelltown 3F/6P 65.45
Online 3F/6P 65.10
B Health Science (Sport and Exercise Science) Campbelltown 3F 83.40
B Health Science (Health and Physical Education) Penrith 4A/4.5F 76.00

(Pathway to Teaching Secondary)**
B Occupational Therapy Campbelltown 4F 84.55
B Physiotherapy Campbelltown 4F 96.65
B Podiatric Medicine Campbelltown 4F 88.20
B Sport Development Parramatta 3F nc
B Traditional Chinese Medicine Campbelltown 4F 80.00
Key: B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, A = Accelerated mode, nc = New course.

Note: * Degree may be fast-tracked in 2 years. ** To obtain teaching accreditation, a Master of Teaching must
be completed following the Bachelor degree. Check University handbook for durations. ^Double specialisations
are available in the B Health Science degree (e.g B Health Science (Health Promotion/Therapeutic Recreation).
Check the University handbook for combinations.
Industrial Design COURSE

B Design and Technology
LOCATION
Penrith
DURATION
3F/6P
ATAR
60.00
B Industrial Design (Honours) Penrith 4F/8P 60.00
B Industrial Design Penrith 4F/8P 60.00

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Law COURSE
B Laws (Graduate entry)
LOCATION
Campbelltown
DURATION
3F/6P
ATAR
N/A
B Laws (Non-graduate entry) Campbelltown 4F/8P N/A
B Accounting/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 96.10
B Construction Management Studies/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 95.00
B Criminology/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 95.00
B Information and Communications Technology/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 95.00
B Information Systems Advanced/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 90.00
B Science/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 95.00
B Social Science/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 95.00
Key: B = Bachelor, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, N/A = ATAR not applicable, alternative entry, nc = New course.
Medicine COURSE
B Medicine/B Surgery
LOCATION
Campbelltown
DURATION
5F
ATAR
N/A
Key: B = Bachelor, F = Full-time, N/A = ATAR not applicable, alternative entry.
Nursing and COURSE

B Nursing (Advanced)
LOCATION
Campbelltown
DURATION
3F
ATAR
90.00
Midwifery Hawkesbury 3F 90.00
Liverpool 3F nc
Parramatta 3F 90.00
B Nursing Campbelltown 3F 74.05
Hawkesbury 3F 67.25
Liverpool 3F nc
Parramatta 3F 77.00
Lithgow 3F 60.30
B Midwifery Parramatta 3F N/A
Key: B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time, N/A = ATAR not applicable, alternative entry, nc = New course.
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Psychology COURSE
B Psychology (Honours)
LOCATION
Bankstown
DURATION
4F/8P
ATAR
89.30
Penrith 4F/8P 87.05
B Social Science (Psychology) Bankstown 3F/6P 77.25
Penrith 3F/6P 76.15
B Arts (with a key program in Psychology) Bankstown 3F/6P 72.85
Penrith 3F/6P 70.00
B Arts (Psychological Studies major) Bankstown 3F/6P 71.55
Penrith 3F/6P 70.05
B Arts (Psychology)/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 95.00
Sciences COURSE
B Science (Advanced Science)
LOCATION
Campbelltown
DURATION
3F
ATAR
90.00
Hawkesbury 3F 90.00
Parramatta 3F 90.00
B Science Campbelltown 3F/6P 77.95
Hawkesbury 3F/6P 76.75
B Science (Biological Sciences) Campbelltown 3F/6P 73.70
B Science (Chemistry) Campbelltown 3F/6P 73.00
B Science (Environmental Science) Hawkesbury 3F/6P 73.00
B Science (Forensic Science) Hawkesbury 3F 75.10
B Science (Mathematical Science) Campbelltown 3F 73.00
Parramatta 3F 78.30
B Science (Nutrition and Food Sciences) Hawkesbury 3F/6P 70.95
B Science (Zoology) Hawkesbury 3F 81.50
B Science (Zoology)/B Natural Science (Animal Science) Hawkesbury 4F/8P 76.20
Parramatta 4F 76.95
B Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)* Campbelltown 4A/4.5F 74.00
Hawkesbury 4A/4.5F 75.10
Parramatta 4A/4.5F 81.45
Key: B = Bachelor, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, A = Accelerated mode.

Note: * To obtain teaching accreditation, a Master of Teaching must be completed following the Bachelor degree.
Check University handbook for durations.

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Sciences COURSE
B Medical Science (Advanced)
LOCATION
Campbelltown
DURATION
3F
ATAR
90.00
(continued) Hawkesbury 3F 90.00
Parramatta 3F 90.00
B Medical Science Campbelltown 3F/6P 72.30
B Medical Science (Forensic Mortuary Practice) Campbelltown 3F 72.80
Hawkesbury 3F 72.15
B Natural Science (Advanced) Hawkesbury 3F 90.00
B Natural Science (Animal Science) Hawkesbury 3F/6P 71.00
B Natural Science (Environment and Health) Distance 6D 70.00
B Natural Science (Environmental Management) Hawkesbury 3F 72.80
B Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Hawkesbury 3F 70.00
Key: B = Bachelor, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, D = Distance mode.
Social
COURSE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
B Social Science (Advanced) Liverpool 3F/6P 90.00
Sciences Parramatta
Penrith
3F/6P
3F/6P
90.00
90.00
B Social Science (Anthropology, Child and Community, Liverpool 3F/6P 73.30

Criminology and Criminal Justice, Geography and Urban
Studies, Heritage and Tourism, Peace and Development
Studies, Sociology) Penrith 3F/6P 68.00
Sydney City 3F/6P 68.05
B Social Science (Criminology and Criminal Justice) Sydney City 3F/6P 68.05
B Social Science (Psychology) Bankstown 3F/6P 75.60
Penrith 3F/6P 76.15
Penrith 4F/8P 70.00
B Anthropology Liverpool 3F/6P 74.00
Penrith 3F/6P 75.25
B Humanitarian and Development Studies Bankstown 3F/6P 82.00
Penrith 3F/6P 82.00
B Social Work Liverpool 4F/8P 84.80
B Community Welfare Liverpool 3F/6P 73.00
B Criminal and Community Justice/B Social Work Bankstown 5F/10P 85.90
B Cyber Security and Behaviour Parramatta 3F/6P 79.00

Note: For more Social Science degrees look under Policing, Psychology and Tourism and Urban Planning
areas of study.
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Teaching and
B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) (Dean’s Scholars) Bankstown 3F/6P 90.00
Education Parramatta
Penrith
3F/6P
3F/6P
90.00
90.00
B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) (Dean’s Scholars) Bankstown 3F/6P 90.00
Penrith 3F/6P 90.00
B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years)* Bankstown 3F/6P 77.05
Penrith 3F/6P 70.10
B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years) Bankstown 2F/4P N/A

Diploma Pathway*
Penrith 2F/4P N/A
B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary)* Bankstown 3F/6P 70.05
Penrith 3F/6P 70.85
B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)* Bankstown 3F/6P 70.70
Penrith 3F/6P 71.40
B Business (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) Bankstown 3F/6P 70.00
B Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) Parramatta 3F/6P 70.00
B Health Science (Health and Physical Education) Penrith 4A/4.5F 76.00

(Pathway to Teaching Secondary)*
B Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)* Campbelltown 4A/4.5F 74.00
Hawkesbury 4A/4.5F 75.10
Parramatta 4A/4.5F 81.45
B Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bankstown 4F N/A

Education
Key: B = Bachelor, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, N/A = ATAR not applicable, alternative entry, A = Accelerated
mode.
Note: * To obtain teaching accreditation, a Master of Teaching must be completed following the Bachelor
degree. Check University handbook for durations.
Tourism and
B Tourism Management Parramatta 3F/6P 72.40
Urban Planning B Social Science (Geography and Urban Studies) Parramatta
Penrith
3F/6P
3F/6P
71.85
68.25
B Social Science (Heritage and Tourism) Parramatta 3F/6P 71.85
Penrith 3F/6P 68.25
B Social Science (Peace and Development Studies) Parramatta 3F/6P 68.25
Penrith 3F/6P 71.85
B Planning (Pathway to M Urban Management and Planning) Parramatta 3F/6P 82.80
Penrith 3F/6P 82.00
M Urban Management and Planning Parramatta 1F/2P N/A
M Planning Parramatta 2F/4P N/A
Key: B = Bachelor of, M = Master of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, N/A = ATAR not applicable, alternative entry.

UNLIMITED. 2018
The Academy COURSE

B Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking*
LOCATION
Parramatta
DURATION
1F/3P
ATAR
85.00
B Arts (Dean’s Scholars)^ Bankstown 3F/6P 90.00
Penrith 3F/6P 90.00
B Arts (Dean’s Scholars)/Pathway to Teaching Primary Bankstown 3F/6P 90.00
Penrith 3F/6P 90.00
B Arts (Dean’s Scholars)/Pathway to Teaching Secondary Bankstown 3F/6P 90.00
Penrith 3F/6P 90.00
B Arts (Interpreting and Translation) (Dean’s Scholars) Bankstown 3F/6P 90.00
B Business (Advanced Business Leadership) Parramatta City 3F/6P 90.45
B Communication (Dean’s Scholars) Parramatta 3F/6P 90.00
Penrith 3F/6P 90.00
B Computer Science (Advanced)** Penrith 3F 92.00
B Design (Visual Communication) (Dean’s Scholars) Penrith 4F 90.00
B Engineering (Advanced) Honours Parramatta 4F 90.00
Penrith 4F 92.00
B Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) Campbelltown 3F 92.00
Parramatta 3F 92.00
Penrith 3F 92.00
B Information Systems (Advanced) Parramatta 3F 92.00
B Information Systems (Advanced)/B Business Campbelltown 4F/8P 90.00
B International Studies (Dean’s Scholars) Bankstown 3F/6P 90.00
B Medical Science (Advanced) Campbelltown 3F 90.00
Hawkesbury 3F 90.00
Parramatta 3F 90.00
B Music (Dean’s Scholars) Penrith 3F/6P N/A
B Natural Science (Advanced) Hawkesbury 3F 90.00
B Nursing (Advanced) Campbelltown 3F 90.00
Hawkesbury 3F 90.00
Liverpool 3F nc
Parramatta 3F 90.00
B Policing (Leadership Program) Liverpool 3F/6P 92.00
Penrith 3F/6P 92.00
B Science (Advanced Science) Campbelltown 3F 90.00
Hawkesbury 3F 90.00
Parramatta 3F 90.00
B Social Science (Advanced) Liverpool 3F/6P 90.00
Penrith 3F/6P 90.00
Key: B = Bachelor of, F = Full-time, P = Part-time, N/A = ATAR not applicable, alternative entry, nc = New course.
Note: * The Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking can be taken with any Bachelor degree in 2018.
While a minimum cut-off of 85 applies, some degrees may require a higher cut-off. All concurrent units in this
degree are offered at the Parramatta campus only. ^ Minimum ATAR of 90 applies to all Dean’s Scholars courses.
** Advanced courses have minimum ATAR requirements and students must maintain a grade point average
(GPA) of equal to or above 5.5 to remain in the course.
UNLIMITED. 2018
Aboriginal and COURSE

B Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
LOCATION
Bankstown
DURATION
4F
ATAR
N/A
Torres Strait Education

B Medicine/B Surgery* Campbelltown 5F N/A
Islander degrees Key: F = Full-time, N/A = ATAR not applicable, alternative entry.
Note: * B Medicine/B Surgery – entry to this degree will be determined by the School of Medicine
on a case-by-case basis.
Online
B Communication Online 3F/6P 70.00
degrees B Health Science (Public Health)
B Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies

Online
Online
3F
3F/6P
65.10
75.00
Combined COURSE
B Accounting/B Laws
LOCATION
Campbelltown
DURATION
5F/10P
ATAR
96.10
degrees Parramatta 5F/10P 95.00
B Arts (Psychology)/B Laws Parramatta 5F/10P 97.85
Penrith 4F/8P 70.00
B Construction Management Studies/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 95.00
B Criminal and Community Justice/B Social Work Bankstown 5F/10P 85.90
B Criminology/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 95.00
B Engineering (Honours)/B Business Bankstown 5F/10P 83.35
Key: F = Full-time, P = Part-time.

Note: The Business component of any combined degree will be delivered from the new Parramatta City campus.
You may also consider combining your degree with the new Bachelor of Entrepreneurship or a Bachelor of Data
Science. For more information visit our website.

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Combined COURSE
B Information and Communications Technology/B Arts
LOCATION
Parramatta
DURATION
4F
ATAR
69.25
degrees B Information and Communications Technology/

B Business (Accounting)
(continued) B Information and Communications Technology/B Business

Parramatta
Bankstown
4F
4F
72.30
70.80
Parramatta 4F 68.35
B Information and Communications Technology/B Laws Campbelltown 5F/10P 95.00
Parramatta 4F 76.95
B Science (Zoology)/B Natural Science (Animal Science) Hawkesbury 4F/8P 76.20
Key: F = Full-time, P = Part-time, nc = New course.

Note: The Business component of any combined degree will be delivered from the new Parramatta City campus.
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 2018! That’s up to $800
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Discover more about free digital textbooks at westernsydney.edu.au/textbooks.
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PATHWAYS
TO UNLIMITED DEGREES
The College provides a range of pathway
options and support services to help you
on your journey to university.
Through its comprehensive range of Alternatively, successful completion of a

Extended and Standard Diploma programs, Diploma program will guarantee you
as well as University Foundation Studies direct entry into the second year of the
featuring small class sizes and individual corresponding undergraduate degree.
attention from academic staff, The College
provides a well-supported environment for HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP loans are
you to succeed in your tertiary studies. available to eligible students studying a
Diploma or Foundation Studies program
One of the many advantages of studying at at The College. For more information, visit
The College is the direct entry arrangement westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
with Western Sydney University. After
successfully completing the University
Foundation Studies program and meeting
the entry requirements, you will be
guaranteed direct entry into the first
year of the corresponding undergraduate
degree at Western Sydney University.
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THE COLLEGE COURSE

University Foundation Studies – Arts Stream
INTAKE
Feb
LOCATION DURATION
Bankstown 1 term – 4 months
ATAR
45.00
Arts (Accelerated)
University Foundation Studies – Arts Stream
Feb/Oct
Feb
Nirimba
Bankstown
1 term – 4 months
2 terms – 8 months
45.00
O/A
(Standard) Feb/Jun Nirimba 2 terms – 8 months O/A
Feb Lithgow 2 terms – 8 months O/A
June Penrith 2 terms – 8 months O/A
Diploma in Arts / Bachelor of Arts Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Feb/Jun Bankstown 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Diploma in Arts /Bachelor of Arts (Pathway Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
to Teaching Primary) Feb/Jun Bankstown 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
to Teaching Secondary) Feb/Jun Bankstown 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) Feb/Jun Bankstown 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Diploma in Arts Extended – Arts Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Feb/Oct Bankstown 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Diploma in Arts Extended – Pathway to Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Teaching Primary Feb/Oct Bankstown 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Teaching Secondary Feb/Oct Bankstown 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 Feb/Oct Bankstown 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Key: O/A = Open Access.
Note: ATAR entry scores are indicative only. Other factors may be taken into consideration.
Business
COURSE INTAKE LOCATION DURATION ATAR
Diploma in Business (Standard) Feb Bankstown 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Feb Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Diploma in Business (Extended) Feb Bankstown 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Communication
Diploma in Communication / Bachelor of Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Arts and Design Communication

Creative Industries
Screen Media (Arts and Production)
Diploma in Communication Extended – Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Communication
Creative Industries
Screen Media (Arts and Production)
Diploma in Design / Bachelor of Design Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
(Visual Communication)
Diploma in Design / Bachelor of Graphic Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)
Diploma in Design Extended – Design (Visual Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Communication)
Diploma in Design Extended – Graphic Design Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
(Pathway to Teaching Secondary)
Construction
Diploma in Building Design Management / Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
and Engineering Bachelor of Building Design Management

Diploma in Building Design Management Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Extended
Diploma in Construction Management / Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Bachelor of Construction Technology
Diploma in Construction Management Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Extended

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Construction
Diploma in Engineering / Bachelor of Feb/Jun Penrith 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
and Engineering Engineering Studies

Diploma in Engineering Extended Feb/Oct Penrith 4 terms – 16 months O/A
(continued) Associate Degree in Engineering Jan Online

Key: O/A = Open Access, web = Please visit the website for details.
16 Quarters – Part-time Web
Health Science
University Foundation Studies – Health Feb Nirimba 1 term – 4 months 45.00
and Nursing Science/Nursing Stream (Accelerated)

University Foundation Studies – Health Feb Nirimba 2 terms – 8 months O/A
Science/Nursing Stream (Standard) Feb Lithgow 2 terms – 8 months O/A
Diploma in Health Science / Bachelor of Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Health Science
Diploma in Health Science Extended Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Diploma in Health Science / Bachelor of Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Health Science (HPE)
Diploma in Health Science (HPE) Extended Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Information and
Diploma in ICT / Bachelor of Information and Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Communications Communications Technology

Diploma in ICT / Bachelor of Information Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Technology
Systems
Diploma in ICT Extended – Information and Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Communications Technology
Diploma in ICT Extended – Information Systems Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Diploma in ICT (HIM) / Bachelor of ICT (Health Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Information Management)
Diploma in ICT (Health Information Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Management) Extended
Science
Diploma in Science / Bachelor of Science Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Diploma in Science / Bachelor of Natural Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Science
Diploma in Science / Bachelor of Medical Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Science
Diploma in Science Extended – Science Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Diploma in Science Extended – Natural Science Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Diploma in Science Extended – Medical Science Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Social Science,
Diploma in Criminal and Community Justice / Feb/Jun Bankstown 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Policing and Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice

Diploma in Criminal and Community Justice Feb/Oct Bankstown 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Criminal Justice
Extended
Diploma in Social Science / Bachelor of Social Feb/Jun Bankstown 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Science Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Diploma in Social Science / Bachelor of Feb/Jun Bankstown 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Humanitarian and Development Studies Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
Diploma in Social Science Extended – Social Feb/Oct Bankstown 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Science Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Diploma in Social Science Extended – Feb/Oct Bankstown 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Humanitarian and Development Studies Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Diploma in Social Science (Policing) / Bachelor Feb/Jun Nirimba 3 terms – 12 months 55.00
of Policing
Diploma in Social Science (Policing) Feb/Oct Bankstown 4 terms – 16 months O/A
(Extended) Feb/Oct Nirimba 4 terms – 16 months O/A
Note: ATAR entry scores are indicative only. Other factors may be taken into consideration. Students should
visit the NSW Police Force Recruitment website frequently for information on recruitment, including selection
criteria, application process and medical assessment forms.
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Entry Articulation
DIPLOMA TO DEGREE ARTICULATION
Successful completion of the DIPLOMA PATHWAY BACHELOR PATHWAY – IN TO SECOND YEAR

Diploma provides advanced OF STUDY IN THE FOLLOWING BACHELOR
standing of 80 credit points DEGREE AT WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
(equivalent to a year of study) Diploma in Arts (Standard or Extended) Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts (Pathways to Teaching)
in the corresponding Bachelor Diploma in Business (Standard or Extended) Bachelor of Business
degree at Western Sydney
University. To successfully Diploma in Building Design Management
(Standard or Extended)
Bachelor of Building Design Management
Bachelor of Construction Technology
complete your Diploma, you will Diploma in Construction Management (Fast Track, Bachelor of Construction Management
need at least a 50% pass in all Standard or Extended)
required units. Diploma in Communication (Standard or Extended) Bachelor of Communication
Diploma in Criminal and Community Justice Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice
Diploma in Design (Standard or Extended) Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
Diploma in Engineering (Standard or Extended) Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Bachelor of Engineering Science
Diploma in Health Science (Health Promotion, Bachelor Health Science (Health Promotion, Health
Health Services Management and Therapeutic Services Management and Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation (HP, HSM, and TR)) (Standard or
Extended)
Diploma in Health Science (Health and Physical Bachelor of Health Science (Health and Physical
Education (HPE) (Standard or Extended) Education (HPE)
Diploma in Information and Communications Bachelor of Information and Communications
Technology (Standard or Extended) Technology
Bachelor of Information Systems
Diploma in Information and Communications Bachelor of Information and Communications
Technology (Health Information Management) Technology (Health Information Management)
Diploma in Science (Standard or Extended) Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Natural Science
Bachelor of Medical Science
Diploma in Social Science (Standard or Extended) Bachelor of Social Science
Diploma in Social Science (Policing) (Standard or Bachelor of Policing

Extended)

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THE COLLEGE
Entry Articulation
UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION STUDIES
TO BACHELOR DEGREE
ARTICULATION REQUIREMENTS
At the completion of each term UNDERGRADUATE COURSE UNIVERSITY MINIMUM MINIMUM

of the University Foundation FOUNDATION GPA ENGLISH
Studies program, students will STUDIES REQUIRED RESULT
QUALIFYING
receive a number called a Grade COURSE
Point Average (GPA). The highest School of Humanities and Communication Arts
GPA attainable is 10. These GPAs
B Arts Arts/Nursing 6.0 B
will largely determine a student’s
academic progression to the next B Arts (Interpreting and Translation) Arts 6.0 B
term or course. The minimum B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Arts 6.0 B
articulation requirements for B Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) Arts 6.0 B
Western Sydney University B Communication Arts 7.0 B
courses are listed opposite. B Design (Visual Communication) Arts 7.5 B
Courses which have a high B International Studies Arts 7.0 B

demand or limited places School of Social Sciences and Psychology
available will usually have a B Community Welfare Arts 6.0 B
higher GPA requirement.
B Policing (not available to international students) Arts 6.0 B
See table for minimum B Psychology Arts 8.0 B

requirements for entry into B Social Work Arts 7.0 B
an undergraduate degree for B Social Science Arts 6.0 B
University Foundation Studies
B Tourism Management Arts 6.0 B
program students.
School of Business
B Business Arts 6.5 C
School of Science and Health
B Health Science Health Promotion, Health Services Health Science 6.5 B

Management, Therapeutic Recreation
B Health Science – HPE Health Science 6.5 B
School of Nursing and Midwifery
B Nursing Nursing 7.0 B
Note: University Foundation Studies in Business and Science articulation requirements are for international
and continuing students (not available to new domestic students). Overall performance in the University
Foundation Studies program is measured on a 10 point Grade Point Average (GPA). The GPA is an
internationally recognised progressive measure of academic achievement over the duration of enrolment in a
course and provides an overall view of a student’s performance.
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and impact-driven research.
Emboldened by a belief in remaining agile to best serve its

community, this University is located in the heart of Western
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country. It is ideally placed to give students global perspective
and opportunity.
In 2015, Western Sydney University was ranked in the top three

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Western Sydney University is pioneering a model of co-created

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Working closely with its community, Western Sydney University

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As we become an even more integral part of Western Sydney and

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We invest heavily in providing new study options, pathway

programs and support services to ensure our students have
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that success is fuelled by a strong desire and ambition. If you
have the drive and determination to succeed, then Western
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I look forward to celebrating your future success as a graduate of

Western Sydney University.
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Vice-Chancellor
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≥ LEADERSHIP IN ONE OF ≥ OUR CURRICULUM PREPARES

≥ WE EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY-

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At Western Sydney University, we prepare

Our graduates have gone on to become

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“I’m grateful for the support and

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BANKSTOWN LIVERPOOL PENRITH

Note: The Parramatta City campus at 100

Tourist Attractions Sutherland

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Study options for

“It was the extra benefits such as

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ARTS BUSINESS COMPUTING

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CONSTRUCTION CREATIVE CRIMINOLOGY

As a graduate, you may find roles in a range Career opportunities

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DATA SCIENCE ENGINEERING HEALTH AND

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INDUSTRIAL LAW MEDICINE

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“A Bachelor of Nursing is opening

NURSING AND PSYCHOLOGY SCIENCES

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SOCIAL TEACHING AND TOURISM

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ABORIGINAL ONLINE COMBINED

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Unique to Western Sydney Rachel Brown

Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking

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Western Sydney Situated on the University’s Parramatta

opened in 2017. to study Medical Science, Psychology, Art

Situated in the heart of Our new, world-class, 14-storey Parramatta

the Parramatta CBD. ≥≥ access to business, industry, food and

≥≥ well-equipped, quiet and collaborative ≥≥ close proximity to public transport.

≥≥ rooms for physical and online meetings,

Research with impact.

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Education: Access, Equity, Pathways and

We live in a fast-paced and ever-changing

For more information on Postgraduate

Deng Thiak Adut

“I enjoyed the University’s focus

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Western Sydney University invests in

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If you do not meet the THE COLLEGE SPECIAL TERTIARY ADMISSIONS

The program’s duration is two days and

For more information, visit

Your passport to a world of WHERE CAN YOU GO? INDO-PACIFIC SCHOLARSHIP

≥ LEADERSHIP IN ONE OF ≥ OUR CURRICULUM PREPARES

≥ WE EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY-

≥ Short Courses ≥ scholarship programs for study of

≥ Internships and Volunteering Learn more at westernsydney.edu.au/

≥ Studying overseas counts towards your Visit westernsydney.edu.au/careers

≥ Choose your own adventure! Long, short or

≥ Build your resume

≥ Enhance your career prospects

≥ Cultivate your cross-cultural experience

≥ Overseas experience is in your reach with

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