2021 Humanities - Arts and Social Sciences Schools Undergraduate Handbook

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)
Schools
Electronic Undergraduate Handbook 2021
Western Sydney University

ISSN 1444-7770
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Contents
ADMINISTRATIVE 1
9017.2 University Foundation Studies Accelerated - 1 Term (WSTC) 1
9018.5 University Foundation Studies Standard - 2 Terms (WSTC) 1
9019.5 University Foundation Studies Standard - 2 Terms (WSTC) 2
9020.4 University Foundation Studies Extended - 3 Terms (WSTC) 2
SQ9051.1 Sequence - Health Science/Nursing Sequence - Foundation Studies 4
Accelerated - 1 Term
SQ9053.1 Sequence - Arts Sequence - Foundation Studies 4
SQ9054.1 Sequence - Business Sequence - Foundation Studies 4
SQ9055.1 Sequence - Engineering Sequence - Foundation Studies 4
SQ9056.1 Sequence - Health Science/Nursing Sequence - Foundation Studies 4
SQ9057.1 Sequence - ICT Sequence - Foundation Studies 5
SQ9058.1 Sequence - Science Sequence - Foundation Studies 5
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 6
1876.1 Bachelor of Education (Primary) 6
1877.1 Associate Degree in Education (Primary) (exit Only) 7
1878.1 Diploma in Education (Primary) (Exit Only) 8
1717.3 Bachelor of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 8
Education
1861.2 Bachelor of Educational Studies (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 10
Education) (exit only)
1718.3 Diploma in Educational Studies (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait 11
Islander Education (exit only)
SCHOOL OF LAW 12
2785.3 Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Laws 12
2537.12 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws 15
2789.3 Bachelor of Business (Advanced Business Leadership)/Bachelor of Laws 18
2788.3 Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws 22
2752.6 Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Laws 26
2769.5 Bachelor of Construction Management Studies/Bachelor of Laws 29
2767.4 Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Laws 32
2766.4 Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws 34
2768.3 Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Laws 37
2801.2 Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced/Bachelor of Laws 39
2800.2 Bachelor of Information Systems/Bachelor of Laws 41
2758.5 Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Laws 44
2501.9 Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) 47
2502.9 Bachelor of Laws (Non graduate entry) 50
2743.11 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws 55
2538.10 Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws 58
2827.1 Diploma in Laws (exit only) 61
M1055.1 Major - International Relations and Asian Studies 63
M1067.1 Major - Journalism 64
M1094.1 Major - Media Arts Production 64
M1121.1 Major - Advertising 65
M1122.1 Major - Public Relations 65
M1135.1 Major - Screen Media 66
MT2021.1 Major - Applied Finance 67
MT2022.1 Major - Economics 68
MT2024.1 Major - Human Resource Management 70
MT2025.1 Major - International Business 71
MT2026.1 Major - Management 73
MT2027.1 Major - Marketing 74
MT2030.1 Major - Accounting 76
MT2034.1 Major - Property 78
MT2035.1 Major - Hospitality Management 81
MT2036.1 Major - Sport Management 83
MT3014.1 Major - Zoology 84
MT3015.1 Major - Animal Science 86
MT3016.1 Major - Biology 88
MT3017.1 Major - Ecology 90
MT3018.1 Major - Environmental Futures 92
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MT3019.1 Major - Microbiology 94
MT3021.1 Major - Nutrition and Food Science 96
MT3023.1 Major - Forensic Chemistry 97
MT3024.1 Major - Forensic Biology 99
MT3025.1 Major - Mathematics 100
MT3026.1 Major - Applied Physics 102
MT3027.1 Major - Chemistry 104
MT3032.1 Major - Data Science 106
MT3042.1 Major - Biology 108
MT3043.1 Major - Sustainable Environmental Futures 109
SM1077.1 Sub-major - Arabic 111
SM1078.1 Sub-major - Chinese 112
SM1080.1 Sub-major - Japanese 113
SM1112.1 Sub-major - Indonesian 114
SM1128.1 Sub-major - Immersion Language 115
SM1139.1 Sub-major - International English 115
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 116
7180.1 Undergraduate Certificate in Business Management 116
2783.3 Bachelor of Accounting 116
2786.3 Bachelor of Business 119
2787.2 Bachelor of Business (Advanced Business Leadership) 121
2804.1 Bachelor of Business (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) 123
6037.2 Diploma in Business/Bachelor of Business 125
7177.1 Diploma in Business 127
7102.4 Diploma in Business Extended 129
7100.1 Diploma in Business Fast Track 129
A7293.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Business Extended Local Recent 131
School Leavers
A7294.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Business Extended International 131
Students
A7295.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Business Extended Non- 132
Credentialed Applicants
M1041.1 Major - Indigenous Australian Studies 132
M1059.1 Major - Arabic 133
M1060.1 Major - Chinese 133
M1062.1 Major - Japanese 134
M1105.1 Major - Tourism 135
M1106.1 Major - Urban Studies 136
M1107.1 Major - Sustainable Development 136
M1110.1 Major - Psychological Studies 136
M1120.1 Major - Secondary Teaching 137
M2021.1 Major - Business Regulation, Governance and Compliance 140
M2509.1 Major - Business Studies 140
M3101.1 Major - Information Systems Analytics 140
M4007.1 Major - Cell and Molecular Biology 141
M4008.1 Major - Global Climate Change 141
M4009.1 Major - Environment and Sustainability 142
M4010.1 Major - Health Management 142
MT2030.1 Major - Accounting 76
MT2034.1 Major - Property 78
MT2037.1 Major - Financial Planning 163
MT2038.1 Major - Taxation 164
MT2039.1 Major - Financial Planning and Taxation 166
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATION ARTS 168

1706.4 Bachelor of Arts 168
1655.9 Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars) 171
1519.8 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) 174
1692.7 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) Dean's Scholars 176
1813.2 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation Studies) (exit only) 178
1708.5 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12) 180
1651.8 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) 183
1822.3 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Dean's Scholars 185
1652.9 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) 187
1823.5 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) Dean's Scholars 190
1818.3 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business 192
1842.2 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Creative Industries 195
1808.3 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Science 198
1696.4 Bachelor of Communication 201
1736.2 Bachelor of Communication (Dean's Scholars) 205
1819.3 Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Business 207
1840.2 Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Creative Industries 209
1707.4 Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of International Studies 212
1838.2 Bachelor of Creative Industries 215
1571.9 Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) 218
1737.2 Bachelor of Design - Visual Communication (Dean's Scholars) 222
1624.6 Bachelor of Design Studies (exit only) 223
1839.2 Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Creative Industries 224
1843.2 Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) 226
1658.5 Bachelor of International Studies 228
1739.4 Bachelor of International Studies (Dean's Scholars) 233
1820.2 Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Business 237
1807.2 Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Social Science 240
1810.1 Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics 242
1659.4 Bachelor of Music 244
1738.2 Bachelor of Music (Dean's Scholars) 245
1841.2 Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Creative Industries 247
1791.3 Bachelor of Screen Media (Arts and Production) 249
6005.3 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts 250
6041.1 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) 253
6017.4 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) 255
6019.2 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) 258
6021.4 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) 260
6007.3 Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of Communication 263
6009.2 Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of Creative Industries 265
6015.3 Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of Screen Media (Arts and Production) 267
6011.2 Diploma in Design/Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) 269
6013.2 Diploma in Design/Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching 271
Secondary)
7049.5 Diploma in Arts 273
7161.2 Diploma in Arts Extended - Arts 274
7166.1 Diploma in Arts Extended - Interpreting and Translation 274
7146.3 Diploma in Arts Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 275
7144.2 Diploma in Arts Extended - Pathway to Teaching Primary 276
7145.2 Diploma in Arts Extended - Pathway to Teaching Secondary 276
7043.3 Diploma in Communication (exit only) 277
7148.2 Diploma in Communication Extended - Communication 278
7149.2 Diploma in Communication Extended - Creative Industries 278
7150.2 Diploma in Communication Extended - Screen Media (Arts and Production) 279
7044.1 Diploma in Design (exit only) 280
7153.1 Diploma in Design Extended - Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching 281
Secondary)
7152.1 Diploma in Design Extended - Visual Communication 281
A7220.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Design Extended - Visual 283
Communication - Local Recent School Leavers
Communication - Non-Credentialed Applicants
Communication - International Students
A7223.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Design Extended - Graphic Design 284

(Path to Teach Sec) - Local Recent School Leavers
(Path to Teach Sec) - Non-Credentialed Applicants
(Path to Teach Sec) - International Students
A7245.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Arts Extended - Pathway to 285
Teaching Primary - Local Recent School Leavers
Teaching Primary - Non-Credentialed Applicants
Teaching Primary - International Students
Teaching Secondary - Local Recent School Leavers
Teaching Secondary - Non-Credentialed Applicants
Teaching Secondary - International Students
A7257.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Arts Extended - Arts - Local 288
Recent School Leavers
A7258.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Arts Extended - Arts - Non- 289
A7259.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Arts Extended - Arts - International 289
Students
Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 - Local Recent School Leavers
Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 - Non-Credentialed Applicants
Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 - International Students
A7280.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Arts Extended - Interpreting and 291
Translation - Local Recent School Leavers
Translation - Non-Credentialed Applicants
Translation - International Students
A7296.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Communication Extended - 293
Communication - Local Recent School Leavers
Communication - Non-Credentialed Applicants
Communication - International Students
Creative Industries - Local Recent School Leavers
Creative Industries - Non-Credentialed Applicants
Creative Industries - International Students
A7302.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Communication Extended - Screen 295
Media (Arts & Prod) - Local Recent School Leavers
Media (Arts & Prod) - Non-Credentialed Applicants
Media (Arts & Prod) - International Students
KT1000.1 Key Program - Psychology 296
M1041.1 Major - Indigenous Australian Studies 132
M1052.1 Major - Cultural and Social Analysis 298
M1053.1 Major - English 299
M1054.1 Major - History and Political Thought 301
M1055.1 Major - International Relations and Asian Studies 63
M1056.1 Major - Islamic Studies 303
M1058.1 Major - Philosophy 304
M1059.1 Major - Arabic 133
M1060.1 Major - Chinese 133
M1062.1 Major - Japanese 134
M1067.1 Major - Journalism 64
M1069.1 Major - Criminology and Criminal Justice 308
M1071.1 Major - Geography and Urban Studies 309

M1073.1 Major - Sociology 309
M1077.1 Major - Heritage and Tourism 310
M1079.1 Major - Child and Community 310
M1083.1 Major - Peace and Development Studies 311
M1093.1 Major - Indonesian 312
M1094.1 Major - Media Arts Production 64
M1097.1 Major - Anthropology 313
M1108.1 Major - International English 314
M1109.1 Major - Digital Cultures 314
M1110.1 Major - Psychological Studies 136
M1113.1 Major - Creative Writing 315
M1114.1 Major - Musicology 316
M1115.1 Major - Music Performance 317
M1116.1 Major - Graphic Design 318
M1117.1 Major - Music 319
M1119.1 Major - Linguistics 320
M1125.1 Major - Education Studies (Birth - 5/Birth - 12) 322
M1126.1 Major - Education Studies - Primary English Teaching Specialisation 322
M1127.1 Major - Education Studies - Primary Mathematics Teaching Specialisation 322
M1128.1 Major - Education Studies - Primary Science Teaching Specialisation 323
M1130.1 Major - Music for Secondary Teaching 324
M1131.1 Major - Culture and Society 325
M1135.1 Major - Screen Media 66
M1136.1 Major - Modern History 327
M1137.1 Major - History and Political Thought 328
M2510.1 Major - Economy and Markets 329
M2511.1 Major - Enterprise Innovation 329
M2512.1 Major - Organisations and Work 330
M2513.1 Major - Global Business 330
M2514.1 Major - Innovation and Change 330
M2515.1 Major - Law and the Creative Industries 331
M3054.1 Major - Mathematics 331
SM1015.1 Sub-major - Composition 344
SM1017.1 Sub-major - Music Performance 344
SM1047.1 Sub-major - Music Performance Studies 345
SM1049.1 Sub-major - Indigenous Australian Studies 345
SM1065.1 Sub-major - Musicology 346
SM1070.1 Sub-major - Cultural and Social Analysis 346
SM1071.1 Sub-major - English 348
SM1072.1 Sub-major - History and Political Thought 349
SM1073.1 Sub-major - International Relations and Asian Studies 351
SM1074.1 Sub-major - Islamic Studies 352
SM1076.1 Sub-major - Philosophy 352
SM1077.1 Sub-major - Arabic 111
SM1078.1 Sub-major - Chinese 112
SM1080.1 Sub-major - Japanese 113
SM1082.1 Sub-major - Music for Primary Teaching 356
SM1088.1 Sub-major - Journalism 356
SM1091.1 Sub-major - Criminology and Criminal Justice 356
SM1093.1 Sub-major - Geography and Urban Studies 357
SM1094.1 Sub-major - Sociology 358
SM1097.1 Sub-major - Heritage and Tourism 358
SM1102.1 Sub-major - Peace and Development Studies 359
SM1112.1 Sub-major - Indonesian 114
SM1113.1 Sub-major - Media Arts Production 360

SM1115.1 Sub-major - Psychological Studies 360
SM1116.1 Sub-major - Creative Writing 361
SM1117.1 Sub-major - Digital Cultures 362
SM1118.1 Sub-major - Graphic Design 362
SM1119.1 Sub-major - Linguistics 363
SM1122.1 Sub-major - Public Relations 364
SM1123.1 Sub-major - Advertising 364
SM1125.1 Sub-major - Advertising Studies 365
SM1126.1 Sub-major - Music Production 365
SM1128.1 Sub-major - Immersion Language 115
SM1129.1 Sub-major - English Teaching Specialisation (Birth - 5/Birth -12) 366
SM1130.1 Sub-major - Mathematics Teaching Specialisation (Birth - 5/Birth -12) 367
SM1133.1 Sub-major - Sound Production 367
SM1135.1 Sub-major - Screen Media Design 368
SM1136.1 Sub-major - Studies of Religion 368
SM1137.1 Sub-major - Geography for Secondary Teaching 368
SM1138.1 Sub-major - Culture and Society 369
SM1140.1 Sub-major - Legal Studies 370
SM1141.1 Sub-major - Ancient History 370
SM1142.1 Sub-major - Education Studies - Secondary Teaching 371
SM1143.1 Sub-major - Screen Media 371
SM1144.1 Sub-major - Modern History 371
SM1145.1 Sub-major - History and Political Thought 372
SM2053.1 Sub-major - Economics for Secondary Teaching 373
SM2055.1 Sub-major - Business Studies for Secondary Teaching 373
SM3025.1 Sub-major - Mathematics 374
SM3038.1 Sub-major - Food Technology - Secondary Teaching 374
SM3050.1 Sub-major - Physics 374
SM3058.1 Sub-major - Mobile Application Development (for Non-Computing Students 375
only)
SM3107.1 Sub-major - Visualisation 375
GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL 376
3725.1 Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking 376
8083.2 Bachelor of Research Studies 377
8087.2 Bachelor of Research Studies (exit only) 381
8119.1 Bachelor of Research Studies (Planning) 382
8083.1 Bachelor of Research Studies 384
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 387
1790.1 Bachelor of Anthropology 387
1709.2 Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice 389
1713.2 Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Social Work 390
1710.3 Bachelor of Criminology 392
1837.3 Bachelor of Cyber Security and Behaviour 393
1735.1 Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies 397
1732.2 Bachelor of Planning (Pathway to Master of Urban Management and 399
Planning)
1844.2 Bachelor of Policing 401
1734.3 Bachelor of Policing (Leadership Program) 403
1793.3 Bachelor of Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies 404
1795.3 Associate Degree in Criminology and Psychological Studies (exit only) 406
1869.2 Diploma in Criminology and Psychological Studies (exit only) 407
1667.4 Bachelor of Social Science 408
1733.1 Bachelor of Social Science (Advanced) 413
1666.4 Bachelor of Social Work 416
1664.7 Bachelor of Tourism Management 417
6025.2 Diploma in Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Criminal and 419
Community Justice
7032.5 Diploma in Criminal and Community Justice (exit only) 421
6027.2 Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development 422
Studies
7050.4 Diploma in Social Science (exit only) 424
6044.1 Diploma in Social Science (Policing)/Bachelor of Policing 425

7167.1 Diploma in Social Science (Policing) (exit only) 427
6023.2 Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Social Science 427
6030.2 Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Tourism Management 430
7154.2 Diploma in Criminal and Community Justice Extended 432
7156.2 Diploma in Social Science Extended - Humanitarian and Development 432
Studies
7168.1 Diploma in Social Science (Policing) Extended 433
7157.2 Diploma in Social Science Extended - Social Science 433
7159.2 Diploma in Social Science Extended - Tourism Management 434
7170.2 Undergraduate Certificate in Counselling and Mental Health 434
A7272.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Criminal and Community Justice 436
Extended Local Recent School Leavers
Extended Non-Credentialed Applicants
Extended International Students
A7278.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Social Science (Policing) Extended 437
Local Recent School Leavers
A7279.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Social Science (Policing) Extended 438
Non-Credentialed Applicants
A7305.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Social Science Extended - 438
Humanitarian and Development - Local Recent School Leavers
Humanitarian and Development - Non-Credentialed Applicants
Humanitarian and Development - International Students
A7308.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Social Science Extended - Social 439
Science - Local Recent School Leavers
Science - Non-Credentialed Applicants
Science - International Students
A7311.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Social Science Extended - Tourism 441
Management - Local Recent School Leavers
Management - Non-Credentialed Applicants
Management - International Students
M1069.1 Major - Criminology and Criminal Justice 308
M1071.1 Major - Geography and Urban Studies 309
M1073.1 Major - Sociology 309
M1077.1 Major - Heritage and Tourism 310
M1079.1 Major - Child and Community 310
M1083.1 Major - Peace and Development Studies 311
M1095.1 Major - Humanitarian Preparedness and Response 446
M1096.1 Major - Human Rights, Protection and Development 447
M1097.1 Major - Anthropology 313
SM1091.1 Sub-major - Criminology and Criminal Justice 356
SM1093.1 Sub-major - Geography and Urban Studies 357
SM1094.1 Sub-major - Sociology 358
SM1097.1 Sub-major - Heritage and Tourism 358
SM1099.1 Sub-major - Child and Community 450
SM1102.1 Sub-major - Peace and Development Studies 359
SM1131.1 Sub-major - Anthropology 451
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ADMINISTRATIVE
ADMINISTRATIVE University Foundation Studies Standard -

2 Terms (WSTC)
University Foundation Studies
Accelerated - 1 Term (WSTC) 9018.5
Students should follow the course structure for the course
9017.2 version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
applies to students whose commencement year in this
course is mid-year 2018 or later.
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version University Foundation Studies Standard Course is a
applies to students whose commencement year in this university entry program designed for Domestic students
course is 2016 or later. who have completed a minimum of Year 12 (or its
equivalent) and International students who have completed
University Foundation Studies Accelerated Course is a
a minimum of Year 11 (or its equivalent). The course
university entry program designed for domestic students
provides an academic entry pathway to first year
who have completed a minimum of year 12 or its
undergraduate study or its equivalent. Students complete
equivalent. The course provides an academic entry
eighty credit points over two terms. Units are designed to
pathway to first year undergraduate study or its equivalent.
provide students with the generic skills needed for success
Students complete 45 credit points over one term. Units are
at university in addition to more specialised discipline
designed to provide students with the generic skills needed
specific units intended to provide students with curriculum
for success at university in addition to more specialised
knowledge and skills to be successful in their chosen
discipline specific units intended to provide students with
university course. Students choose one of three specialised
curriculum knowledge and skills to be successful in their
streams of study from: Arts; Business; Health Science/
chosen university course.
Nursing; ICT; Science and Engineering.
Study Mode Study Mode
Four months
Eight months full-time or One and a half years part-time
Location Location
Campus Attendance Mode
The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal
Parramatta City Campus-George Full Time Internal
Precinct
Street
Admission Admission
For Domestic Students only
Entry is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent International students
Residents aged 18 years or over. Applicants who are 17 For more information on applying please see link to The
years of age will be eligible for an offer if they have College admission pages below.
completed the HSC or other Year 12 studies or equivalent IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each band except for Health
or post-secondary studies at AQF Level 3 or above. Science/Nursing stream where IELTS 6.0 with a minimum
For more information on applying please see link to The of 5.5 in each sub band is required. Completion of Year 11
College admission pages below. with an average of 55% in Academic subjects.
Course Structure Course Structure

Students must: In order to graduate, students must:
- Complete all the units within their chosen sequence - Complete all the units within their chosen sequence
- Pass 900021 Academic English with a minimum C grade. - PASS Introduction to Academic Communication 2 with a
- Achieve a GPA of 5.5 or higher in order to graduate. minimum C grade.
Students articulating into a WSU Bachelor degree may - Achieve a GPA of 5.5 or higher
require a higher GPA (6 or above) and, for some degrees, Students articulating into a Western Sydney University
may be required to achieve specific grades in Mathematics Bachelor degree may require a higher GPA (6 or above)
units. and, for some degrees, may be required to achieve specific
Students must complete the following sequence: grades in Mathematics units.
SQ9051.1 Students must complete one of the following sequences:
Health Science/Nursing Sequence -
Foundation Studies Accelerated - 1 SQ9054.1 Business Sequence - Foundation
Term Studies
SQ9056.1 Health Science/Nursing Sequence -
Foundation Studies
SQ9058.1 Science Sequence - Foundation
Studies
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SQ9057.1 ICT Sequence - Foundation Studies
University Foundation Studies Standard - Studies
2 Terms (WSTC)
University Foundation Studies Extended -
9019.5 3 Terms (WSTC)
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version 9020.4
course is mid-year 2018 or later. Students should follow the course structure for the course
University Foundation Studies Standard Course is a version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
university entry program that provides an alternative applies to students whose commencement year in this
academic entry pathway to first year undergraduate study course mid-year 2017 or later.
or its equivalent. Students complete eighty credit points University Foundation Studies Extended Course is a
over two terms. Units are designed to provide students with university entry program designed specifically for
the generic skills needed for success at university in international students who have completed Year 11 or its
addition to more specialised discipline specific units overseas equivalent. The course provides an academic
intended to provide students with curriculum knowledge entry pathway to first year undergraduate study or its
and skills to be successful in, for example, Health Science equivalent. In term one of the course, students complete
or Nursing. five core units intended to form the basis of generic skills
needed for success at university. The remaining units in
Study Mode this and the subsequent two terms are more specialised
Eight months full-time or One and a half years part-time discipline specific units intended to provide students with
curriculum knowledge and skills to be successful in their
Location chosen university course. The course provides an
Campus Attendance Mode academic entry pathway to first year undergraduate study
or its equivalent.
Precinct Study Mode
One year full-time or Two years part-time
Admission
Location
Domestic students Campus Attendance Mode
For more information on applying please see link to The
College admission pages below. Parramatta City Campus-George Full Time Internal
Street
Entry is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent
Residents aged 18 years or over. Applicants who are 17
years of age will be eligible for an offer if they have Admission
completed the HSC or other Year 12 studies or equivalent International students only
or post-secondary studies at AQF Level 3 or above. For more information on applying please see link to The
College admission pages below.
Course Structure IELTS 5.5 except for Health Science/Nursing stream where
In order to graduate, students must: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.0 in each sub band is
- Complete all the units within their chosen sequence required. Completion of Year 11 with an average of 50% in
Academic subjects.
- PASS Introduction to Academic Communication 2 with a
minimum C grade.
Course Structure
- Achieve a GPA of 5.5 or higher
In order to graduate, students must:
Students articulating into B Nursing will need a GPA of 7 or
higher. Please note: additional English language proficiency - Complete all the units within their chosen sequence
requirements set by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery - PASS 900108 Introduction to Academic Communication 2
Accreditation Council (ANMAC) must be declared and met with a minimum C grade.
before students are eligible to commence study in the - Achieve a GPA of 5.5 or higher
Bachelor of Nursing at Western Sydney University. Students articulating into a Western Sydney University
Students must complete one of the following sequences: Bachelor degree may require a higher GPA (6 or above)
SQ9053.1 Arts Sequence - Foundation Studies and, for some degrees, may be required to achieve specific
SQ9054.1 Business Sequence - Foundation grades in Mathematics units.
Studies Students must complete the following Core Units
SQ9055.1 Engineering Sequence - Foundation
Studies Session 1 - Core Units
SQ9056.1 Health Science/Nursing Sequence - 900051.3 Computer Literacy (WSTC)
Foundation Studies 900056.3 The Structure of English (WSTC)
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900089.2 Organisation for Tertiary Study (WSTC)
900115.1 Practical Mathematics (WSTC)
Plus 10 credit points from either:
Engineering/Science/Health Science students

900053.3 Foundations of Science (WSTC)
Or
Arts/Business/ICT students
900091.2 Studies of Society (WSTC)
Session 2 and 3
Students must complete one of the following sequences:
SQ9054.1 Business Sequence - Foundation
Studies
SQ9056.1 Health Science/Nursing Sequence -
Foundation Studies
Studies
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Western Sydney University ADMINISTRATIVE
900108.2 Introduction to Academic Communication 2
Specialisations (WSTC)
900098.1 Academic Skills for Business (WSTC)
900114.1 Introductory Business Mathematics (WSTC)
900010.3 Accounting Fundamentals (WSTC)
Sequence - Health Science/Nursing 900011.3 Statistics for Academic Purposes (WSTC)
Sequence - Foundation Studies Accelerated - 900030.4 Economics (WSTC)
1 Term 900083.3 Introduction to the Australian Legal System
(WSTC)
900023.3 Business Studies (WSTC)
SQ9051.1
Sequence - Engineering Sequence -
Foundation Studies
Specialisation Structure
900021.3 Academic English (WSTC)
900112.1 Skills for Health Science (WSTC) SQ9055.1
900088.2 Mathematics for Health Science (WSTC)
900090.3 Science for Health Professionals (WSTC)
900081.2 Health Communication (WSTC) Specialisation Structure
Only International students do the following two non-award
Sequence - Arts Sequence - Foundation units
Studies 900120.1 English for International Students 1 (WSTC)
900121.1 English for International Students 2 (WSTC)
SQ9053.1 All Engineering students do the following units
(WSTC)
Specialisation Structure 900108.2 Introduction to Academic Communication 2
Only International students do the following two non-award (WSTC)
units 900086.3 Mathematics 2 (WSTC)
900120.1 English for International Students 1 (WSTC) 900087.3 Mathematics 3 (WSTC)
900121.1 English for International Students 2 (WSTC) 900028.3 Computer Studies (WSTC)
900084.2 Introductory Programming (WSTC)
All Arts students do the following units 900079.2 Foundation Physics 1 (WSTC)
900080.2 Foundation Physics 2 (WSTC)
(WSTC)
900108.2 Introduction to Academic Communication 2 Sequence - Health Science/Nursing
(WSTC) Sequence - Foundation Studies
900097.1 Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC)
900109.1 Key Ideas in Arts and Social Sciences
(WSTC) SQ9056.1
900082.2 Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC)
900077.2 Australian Studies (WSTC)
900029.4 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC) Specialisation Structure
Sequence - Business Sequence - Foundation units
Studies 900120.1 English for International Students 1 (WSTC)
SQ9054.1 All Health Science/Nursing students do the following units
900126.1 Communication Skills for Health Science 1
(WSTC)
Specialisation Structure 900108.2 Introduction to Academic Communication 2
Only International students do the following two non-award (WSTC)
units 900099.1 Academic Skills for Health Science (WSTC)
900120.1 English for International Students 1 (WSTC) 900106.1 Health Care Environments (WSTC)
900121.1 English for International Students 2 (WSTC) 900088.2 Mathematics for Health Science (WSTC)
900090.3 Science for Health Professionals (WSTC)
All Business students do the following units 900123.1 Psychological Foundations of Health (WSTC)
900081.2 Health Communication (WSTC)
(WSTC)
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Sequence - ICT Sequence - Foundation

Studies
SQ9057.1
units
All ICT students do the following units
(WSTC)
(WSTC)
900100.1 Academic Skills for Information
Communications Technology (WSTC)
900028.3 Computer Studies (WSTC)
900023.3 Business Studies (WSTC)
900086.3 Mathematics 2 (WSTC)
900009.3 Programming Design (WSTC)
900011.3 Statistics for Academic Purposes (WSTC)
900076.2 Advanced Computer Studies (WSTC)
Sequence - Science Sequence - Foundation

Studies
SQ9058.1
units:
All Science students do the following units:
(WSTC)
(WSTC)
900105.1 Fundamentals of Science (WSTC)
900104.2 Focus on Biology (WSTC)
900101.1 Academic Skills for Science (WSTC)
900086.3 Mathematics 2 (WSTC)
900024.3 Chemistry (WSTC)
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Western Sydney University SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
directly to the University should also use the information
provided on the UAC website.
Bachelor of Education (Primary) International applicants must apply directly to the University
of Western Sydney via the the Western Sydney University
International office.
1876.1 International students applying to Western Sydney
University through Western Sydney University International
Students should follow the course structure for the course can find details of minimum English proficiency
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version requirements and acceptable proof on the Western Sydney
applies to students whose commencement year in this University International website.
course is 2021 or later. Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) is an initial teaching Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
qualification. It prepares graduates for careers in primary Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
school government and non-government settings and other qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
educational fields in Australia. The degree provides deep Western Sydney University.
engagement in primary education through innovative
approaches to teaching and learning. It involves students in Special Requirements Prerequisites
engaged learning and work integrated learning, through Prior to enrolling in the Professional Experience units,
placements in agencies and schools. Professional students must:
accreditation by the NSW Education Standards Authority is
pending. ° Satisfactorily complete Child Protection Awareness
training
Study Mode
Four years full-time or eight years part-time. ° Satisfactorily complete Working with Children Check
Location ° Satisfactorily complete Anaphylaxis training
Campus Attendance Mode ° Meet Inherent Requirements for Bachelor of

Education (Primary)
Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal
Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal
Course Completion Prerequisites
Satisfactorily complete the National Literacy and Numeracy
Accreditation TEST for Initial Teacher Education Students prior to
Professional accreditation by the NSW Education enrolment in the final Professional Experience unit as
Standards Authority (NESA) is currently being sought. required by NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority).
Inherent requirements Course Structure

There are inherent requirements for this course that you Qualification for this award requires the successful
must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. completion of 320 credit points which includes the units
Make sure you read and understand the requirements for listed in the recommended sequence below.
this course online.
Recommended Sequence
Admission
An ATAR (or equivalent) of at least 80 is required, or
Full-time
achievement of the following in HSC: 3 Band 5s, with one Year 1
in English, or 2 Band 5s in Mathematics and Science
subjects and Band 4 in English. Autumn semester
Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, HSC
102629.1 Sociology for Educators
Mathematics or equivalent.
102794.1 Literacy and Numeracy for Educators
Applicants who accept their offer will need to satisfactorily 102209.1 Scientific Discovery and Invention
complete the online non-academic capabilities interview
(QuEST). And one elective
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Spring semester
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below 102821.1 Scientist, Artist, Teacher
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. 102795.1 Exploring Patterns and Relationships in
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have Mathematics
an application fee. 102636.1 Educational Psychology
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may 102796.1 Teachers as Change Makers
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
International applicants who are applying through the Students may exit at this point and graduate with a Diploma
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of in Education (Primary) on successful completion of 80
credit points of Year 1 units.
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Year 2 Recommended Electives

May be selected from the following areas:
Autumn semester
| SCHOOL OF EDUCATION |
- Inclusive Education
102646.1 Language and Literacy in the Early Years - Sustainability
102641.1 Numeracy and Mathematics in the Early
Years - Science
102637.1 Being a Teacher
102639.1 Primary Professional Experience 1: Working Associate Degree in Education (Primary)
in Classrooms (exit Only)
Spring semester
1877.1
102820.1 History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship in
the Primary Years
The Associate Degree in Education (Primary) is an exit
102645.1 Engaging with Children, Families,
point on completion of 160 credit point of study selected
Colleagues and Communities
from the 1876 Bachelor of Education (Primary) units as
102643.1 Pedagogy and Praxis for Aboriginal and
indicated in the course structure below.
Torres Strait Islander Education
102644.1 Science and Technology in the Primary Study Mode
Years Two years full-time or four years part-time.
Students may exit at this point and graduate with the
Associate Degree in Education (Primary) on successful
Location
completion of 80 credit points of Year 1 units plus 80 credit Campus Attendance Mode
points from Year 2 units, for a total of 160 credit points. Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal
Year 3 Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal
Autumn semester
Admission
102649.1 Numeracy and Mathematics in Years 3-6 This is an exit point only from Course 1876 Bachelor of
102650.1 Language and Literacy in Years 3-6 Education (Primary).
102819.1 Engaging Pedagogies
102648.1 Primary Professional Experience 2: Working
with Assessment Data for Instruction
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful
completion of 160 credit points including the units listed
Spring semester below.
102647.1 Creative Arts in the Primary Years
102652.1 Health and Physical Education in the Year 1
Primary Years 102629.1 Sociology for Educators
102797.1 STEM Principles and Practices in the 102794.1 Literacy and Numeracy for Educators
Primary Years 102209.1 Scientific Discovery and Invention
102821.1 Scientist, Artist, Teacher
And one elective 102795.1 Exploring Patterns and Relationships in
Mathematics
Year 4
102636.1 Educational Psychology
Autumn semester 102796.1 Teachers as Change Makers
102799.1 Teaching EAL/D Students in the Primary And one elective

Years
102798.1 Reading Children's Literature and Digital Year 2
Texts 102646.1 Language and Literacy in the Early Years
102654.1 Inclusive Practices in the Primary Years 102641.1 Numeracy and Mathematics in the Early
102656.1 Primary Professional Experience 3: Years
Engaging with Diverse Students and 102637.1 Being a Teacher
Communities 102639.1 Primary Professional Experience 1: Working
in Classrooms
Spring semester 102820.1 History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship in
the Primary Years
102657.1 Researching Professional Practice 102645.1 Engaging with Children, Families,
102659.1 Primary Professional Experience 4: Colleagues and Communities
Transition into the Profession 102643.1 Pedagogy and Praxis for Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander Education
And two electives
102644.1 Science and Technology in the Primary
Years
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Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
applicants. Students will extend their literacy and numeracy
Diploma in Education (Primary) (Exit Only) skills, as well as develop both curriculum and cultural
knowledge and understandings to form a firm foundation
for teaching in primary schools. Professional accreditation
1878.1 by the NSW Education Standards Authority is pending.
There are 2 early exit points, the Diploma in Educational
The Diploma in Education (Primary) is an exit point on Studies (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
completion of 80 credit points of study selected from 1876 Education and Bachelor of Educational Studies (Aboriginal
Bachelor of Education (Primary) units as indicated in the and Torres Strait Islander Education) for students not
course structure below. seeking a professional teaching qualification.
Study Mode Study Mode

One year full-time or two years part-time. Four years full-time.
Location Location
Campus Attendance Mode Campus Attendance Mode
Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal
Advanced Standing
Admission Advanced standing may apply to eligible prospective
students, and this will be assessed on a case by case basis.
This is an exit point only from Course 1876 Bachelor of
Education (Primary). Accreditation
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) qualifies graduates to
Course Structure teach Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6) in government and non-
Qualification for this award requires the successful government primary schools in Australia, and most other
completion of 80 credit points consisting of the units listed countries. Professionally accreditation by the NSW
below. Education Standards Authority is pending. Graduates will
meet the Australian Professional Standards for Graduate
Year 1 units Teachers.
102629.1 Sociology for Educators Inherent requirements
102794.1 Literacy and Numeracy for Educators
102209.1 Scientific Discovery and Invention There are inherent requirements for this course that you
102821.1 Scientist, Artist, Teacher must meet in order to complete your course and graduate.
102795.1 Exploring Patterns and Relationships in Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
Mathematics this course. Details of the Bachelor of Education (Primary)
102636.1 Educational Psychology Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Inherent
102796.1 Teachers as Change Makers Requirements are available on the Inherent Requirements
for Education and Teaching website.
And one elective
Admission
Bachelor of Education (Primary) This course is available only to Australian Aboriginal and/or
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Education Prospective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
have direct admission into the course via the Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander Pathway Program. The Program
includes assessment of literacy and numeracy skills and an
1717.3 interview for the non-academic capabilities assessment.
Students will be required to demonstrate Confirmation of
Students should follow the course structure for the course Aboriginality.
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
applies to students whose commencement year in the Students not entering via the Equity pathway are required
course was 2020 or later. to demonstrate
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their
° Confirmation of Aboriginality
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer ° An ATAR of 78 or greater
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the
most up to date information for your course. ° Completion of an English unit and/or mathematics
unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate at band 5,
The Bachelor of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Or
Strait Islander Education is a four year undergraduate
course that gives students the skills and knowledge to ° Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic
English unit and two other units at Credit grade level
teach effectively across the full curriculum range from or higher.
Kindergarten to Year 6. This course is only available to
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Individual assessments of students wishing to make entry
via course transfer Recommended Sequence
° Confirmation of Aboriginality Full-time
° has successfully undertaken a number of units
previously at a university which have been assessed
Year 1
as having parity to units elsewhere in the course with 1H session
a GPA of 5.0 or above.
102112.1 Literacy Skills for Teacher Education
Existing entry pathways 102113.1 Numeracy for Teaching
102115.1 Curriculum and Aboriginal Perspectives
For more information visit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
102118.1 Language and Literacy 1
Islander support page
Apply via the UAC website
2H session
Special Requirements Prerequisites 102114.1 Identity and Voice in Multimodal Texts
Prior to enrolling, students in units 102117 Professional 102117.2 Professional Experience 1: Introduction to
Experience 1: Introduction to Classrooms, 102128 Classrooms
Professional Experience 2: School-based Learning, 102750 102122.2 History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship
Professional Experience 3, 102141 Professional 102126.1 Educational Psychology for Teaching
Experience 4: Teaching in Country must: Children
• Satisfactorily complete Child Protection Awareness training
• Satisfactorily complete Working with Children Check Students may exit with a Diploma in Educational
Studies (Primary) - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
• Satisfactorily complete Anaphylaxis training
Education at this point.
QuEST - NON-ACADEMIC CAPABILITIES SELECTION
Year 2
From 2018 students with an offer to enrol in an accredited
initial teacher education course are required to complete an 1H session
online interview to assess your capabilities, in other words,
your talents and personal attributes that are relevant to the 102119.1 Early Primary Mathematics
teaching profession. Western Sydney University refer to 102120.1 Cultural Diversity, Society and Learning
this compulsory assessment as QuEST about which you 102121.1 Contemporary Issues in Aboriginal Education
will receive an email prior to the start of the teaching 102129.1 Wellbeing and Promoting Positive Learning
session. Environments
Refer to the Australian Institute for Teaching and
Leadership (AITSL) website for more information and the 2H session
Selection Guidelines: Factsheet. 102124.2 Health and Physical Education
102128.1 Professional Experience 2: School-based
Course Completion Prerequisites Learning
Prior to graduating and prior to enrolment in unit 102141 102123.2 Science and Technology
Professional Experience 4: Teaching in Country, students 102130.1 Inclusive Education Practices
must:
• Satisfactorily complete the National Literacy and Year 3
Numeracy TEST.
1H session
Course Structure 102125.2 Creative Arts
Qualification for this award requires the successful 102134.1 Language and Literacy 2
completion of 320 credit points including the units listed in 102135.2 Developing Primary Mathematics
the recommended sequence below. 102747.1 Developing Aboriginal Languages K-6
Early exit point: Students can exit with the 1718 Diploma in
Educational Studies (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait 2H session
Islander Education on completion of 80 credit points of
study from the Bachelor of Education (Primary) Aboriginal 102133.2 Indigenous Landscapes and Sustainability
and Torres Strait Islander Education units. 102754.1 Data and Assessment in the Primary
classroom
National Literacy and Numeracy TEST 102750.1 Professional Experience 3
Students who do not sit or meet the standard of the 102136.2 Understanding and Teaching in Context
National Literacy and Numeracy TEST will be eligible to
graduate with the Bachelor of Educational Studies National Literacy and Numeracy TEST
(Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education) on Note: Students who do not sit or meet the standard of the
completion of the first three years of the recommended National Literacy and Numeracy TEST can exit at this point
sequence below. with a Bachelor of Education Studies (Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Education).
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Year 4 Recommended Sequence

1H session Full-time
102751.1 Mathematics 1: Geometry, Number and
Year 1
Algebra Years K-6
102752.1 Health and Physical Education 2 1H session
102139.1 Community Responsive Pedagogies and
Leadership 102112.1 Literacy Skills for Teacher Education
102749.1 Teaching K-6: Pedagogies, Priorities and 102113.1 Numeracy for Teaching
Capabilities 102115.1 Curriculum and Aboriginal Perspectives
2H session
2H session
102753.1 Science and Technology 2
102851.1 Creative Arts 2 102114.1 Identity and Voice in Multimodal Texts
102755.2 Engaging in the Profession 102117.2 Professional Experience 1: Introduction to
102141.7 Professional Experience 4: Teaching in Classrooms
Country 102122.2 History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship
102126.1 Educational Psychology for Teaching
Children
Replaced units
The units listed below count towards completion of this
Year 2
course for students who passed these units in 2020 or
earlier. 1H session
102748 - Creative Arts 2
102119.1 Early Primary Mathematics
Bachelor of Educational Studies 102120.1 Cultural Diversity, Society and Learning
102121.1 Contemporary Issues in Aboriginal Education
(Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 102129.1 Wellbeing and Promoting Positive Learning
Education) (exit only) Environments
2H session
1861.2
102124.2 Health and Physical Education
The Bachelor of Educational Studies (Aboriginal and Torres 102128.1 Professional Experience 2: School-based
Strait Islander Education) is an exit point on completion of Learning
240 credit points of study from the 1717 Bachelor of 102123.2 Science and Technology
Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 102130.1 Inclusive Education Practices
Education) units as indicated in the course structure below.
This course provides an exit point for students who do not Year 3
meet the National Literacy and Numeracy TEST
requirement. 1H session
102125.2 Creative Arts
Study Mode 102134.1 Language and Literacy 2
Three years full-time.
102135.2 Developing Primary Mathematics
102747.1 Developing Aboriginal Languages K-6
Location
2H session
102133.2 Indigenous Landscapes and Sustainability
102754.1 Data and Assessment in the Primary
Admission classroom
This is an exit point only from Course 1717 Bachelor of 102750.1 Professional Experience 3
Education (Primary) (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 102136.2 Understanding and Teaching in Context
Education).
Course Structure
completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in
the recommended sequence below.
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Diploma in Educational Studies (Primary)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Education (exit only)
1718.3
The Diploma in Educational Studies (Primary) Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Education is an exit point on
completion of 80 credit points of study selected from the
1717 Bachelor of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander Education units as indicated in the
course structure below.
Study Mode
One year full-time.
Location
Admission
This is an exit point only from 1717 Bachelor of Education
(Primary) Aborignal and Torres Strait Islander Education.
Course Structure
completion of 80 credit points from the units listed in the
recommended sequence below.
Full-time
Year 1
1H session
102112.1 Literacy Skills for Teacher Education
102113.1 Numeracy for Teaching
102115.1 Curriculum and Aboriginal Perspectives
2H session
102114.1 Identity and Voice in Multimodal Texts
102117.2 Professional Experience 1: Introduction to
Classrooms
102122.2 History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship
102126.1 Educational Psychology for Teaching
Children
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Western Sydney University SCHOOL OF LAW
SCHOOL OF LAW Accreditation

Graduates of the Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Laws
are eligible to apply to the Legal Profession Admission
Board for admission to legal practice in NSW after
Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Laws undertaking prescribed practical legal training. Providing
students complete unit 200019 Revenue Law (students can
select this as an LLB alternate unit), this degree satisfies
2785.3 the accreditation requirements of CPA Australia (CPA),
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
Students should follow the course structure for the course (CAANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) for
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version entry into their respective programs. Completion of this
applies to students whose commencement year for this degree will allow students to claim a number of exemptions
course is 2018 or later. from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
The course couples undergraduate qualifications in law and (CIMA) in obtaining the CIMA Professional Qualification. In
accounting. Students gain an in-depth knowledge of addition, by utilising their alternate units to complete the
accounting principles and practice, combined with study of Taxation major, MT2032, students satisfy the tertiary
economics, finance, statistics and law. Students develop education requirements to register as a Tax (Financial)
professional legal skills, including the ability to analyse and Adviser and a Tax Agent with the TPB. Details regarding
interpret legal material, understand fundamental legal these requirements can be found via the link located
principles, the relationship between law and society, and above. Students choosing to exit with the Bachelor of
solve non-legal problems. Students can tailor study for Accounting at the end of the third year who wish to seek
career paths in a variety of local and international law fields. professional accreditation as an accountant will need to
complete all units listed in the first three years of the
The course meets the undergraduate academic
recommended course sequence and units 200019
requirements for admission to legal practice through the
Revenue Law (students can select this as an LLB alternate
Legal Profession Admission Board and also satisfies the
unit) and 200018 Law of Associations (an additional unit).
current pre-admission educational requirements for
registration as a practicing accountant. Graduates may Inherent requirements
pursue further specialised study.
There are inherent requirements for this course that you
The Bachelor of Accounting is accredited with and satisfies must meet in order to complete your course and graduate.
the pre-admission educational requirements for Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
membership of CPA Australia (CPA), Chartered this course online.
Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the
Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Completion of this Admission
degree will allow students to claim a number of exemptions
from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Accounting/
(CIMA) in obtaining the CIMA Professional Qualification. Bachelor of Laws is based on the following requirements:
The University has approval from the Tax Practitioners Recommended studies: HSC English (Advanced)
Board (TPB) to deliver courses in Australian taxation law Assumed Knowledge: HSC 2 unit Mathematics
and commercial law for tax (financial) advisers and tax Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
agents. Successful completion of the Bachelor of holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
Accounting degree (including completion of specific Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
electives) satisfies the tertiary qualifications requirements to to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
register as a Tax (Financial) Adviser or Tax Agent. Details Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
of which units must be completed to meet these an application fee.
requirements can be found via the link below.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
Study Mode have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
Five years full-time or ten years part-time. Students may be International applicants who are applying through the
required to travel between campuses in order to complete Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
their units. minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
Location directly to the University should also use the information
International applicants must apply directly to Western
Campbelltown Campus Full Time Internal Sydney University via the International Office.
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal International students applying to The University through
the International Office can find details of minimum English
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
website.
Advanced Standing Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
Advanced Standing will be assessed in accordance with Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
University policy. Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
Western Sydney University.
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Association of Chartered Certified Recommended Sequence

Accountants (ACCA) Accreditation
This degree is internationally accredited with the Full-time
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Year 1
students who complete this degree will receive exemptions
from 11 ACCA papers. Autumn session
Details available on the ACCA website
200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law
Special Requirements 200010.3 Criminal Law
Students enrolling in these units may need to have a 200972.2 Accounting in Context
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| SCHOOL OF LAW |
| SCHOOL OF LAW |
National Police Certificate and consent or prohibited
Choose one of
employment declaration as they may be conducting their
placement in circumstances where they work with minors: • 200032.7 Statistics for Business
200699 Clinical Legal Placement • 200701 Issues in the 200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods
Criminal Justice System (corrective services field trip
requirement) also records and identity check. • 200772 Spring session
Family Dispute Resolution The following units require a visa
for the relevant country and the ability to travel at specified 200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique
time: • 200759 Foundations of Chinese Law • 200983 200008.7 Torts Law
Foundations of Indian Law 200111.4 Financial Accounting Applications
200488.6 Corporate Financial Management
Course Structure
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Accounting/ Year 2
Bachelor of Laws requires the successful completion of 400
credit points as per the recommended sequence below. Autumn session
Note: Students wishing to seek professional accreditation 200011.2 Contracts
as an accountant will need to complete alternate unit 200116.6 Management Accounting Fundamentals
200019 - Revenue Law as one of the eight LLB alternate 200973.2 Techniques in Financial Accounting
units. 200525.3 Principles of Economics
Students can tailor their study to include units that are
recognised for specialist tax and financial planning practice Spring session
in the accounting profession. Note that additional study may
be required to achieve full accreditation in those specialist 200974.1 Accounting Standards and Governance
fields. Students should seek advice from the DAP re 200108.3 Contemporary Management Accounting
alternate units to be taken.
Accounting Alternate unit 1
Students choosing to exit with the Bachelor of Accounting
at the end of the third year who wish to seek professional Year 3
accreditation as an accountant will need to complete all
units listed in the first three years of the recommended Autumn session
course sequence and units 200019 - Revenue Law
(students can select this as an LLB alternate unit) and 200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics
200018 - Law of Associations (an additional unit). 200534.3 Accounting Information Systems
200109.7 Corporate Accounting Systems
Students enrolled in the 2785 Bachelor of Accounting/
Bachelor of Laws will only be eligible to graduate from their Accounting Alternate unit 2
Bachelor of Laws degree upon completion of the entire 400
credit point course. Students enrolled in this course who Spring session
wish to graduate with a standalone law degree prior to
200984.1 Government and Public Law
completion of the entire Bachelor of Accounting component
200535.3 Auditing and Assurance Services
must transfer to course 2502 Bachelor of Laws (Non
200118.4 The Accountant as a Consultant
Graduate Entry) which requires the completion of 320 credit
points (inclusive of 80 credit points of non-LLB study). Accounting Alternate unit 3
Students may exit with the Diploma in Laws on completion
of 80 credit points, comprising 20 credit points of specified Year 4
Law core units and 60 credit points of Law core or alternate
units, as provided in the course structure. Please refer to Autumn session
the links below for details. 200757.3 Equity & Trusts
200012.7 Property Law
And two LLB Alternate units
Students who will be seeking professional accreditation as
an accountant should enrol in unit 200019 - Revenue Law
in place of one LLB Alternate unit
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200649.2 Jurisprudence
Spring session 200650.2 Advanced Torts and Civil Wrongs
200013.7 Administrative Law 200652.4 Space Law - Commercial Aspects
200018.6 Law of Associations 200653.5 Public International Law
200654.3 Anti-Discrimination Law
And two LLB Alternate units 200656.3 Conflict of Laws
200657.6 Corporate Governance
Year 5 200659.3 Insolvency Law and Policy
Autumn session 200661.4 Media Law
200663.4 International Moot Court
200009.5 Constitutional Law 200697.4 Banking and Securities Law
200015.3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence 200699.6 Clinical Legal Placement
200700.5 Law Honours Dissertation
And two LLB Alternate units 200701.3 Issues in the Criminal Justice System
200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution 200702.5 Public Health Law
200704.3 Independent Study (Law)
Spring session 200755.2 Advanced Constitutional Law
200758.1 Transactional Law
200756.3 Remedies 200759.3 Foundations of Chinese Law
200813.4 Civil Procedure and Arbitration 200772.3 Family Dispute Resolution
200773.2 Moot Court
And two LLB Alternate units 200799.2 Work Health and Safety Law
200800.2 International Climate Law
Accounting Alternate Units 200801.2 International Environmental Law
Students must complete 30 credit points from the list of 200802.1 Law and Public Policy (Development and
Accounting alternate units below: Implementation)
200803.3 Law of International Organisations
200627.2 Financial Planning
200804.2 Law of the Sea
200272.2 Insurance Advising - Theory and Practice
200856.2 Medical Law
200265.2 Personal Asset Management
200858.1 Australian Consumer Law
200899.1 Retirement and Succession Planning
200900.3 Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts
200905.2 Australian Competition Law
200908.1 Human Rights and the Asia Pacific
LLB Alternate Units 200943.1 Practising in the Public Interest
Students must complete 80 credit points of units from the 200944.2 First Peoples and the Australian Legal
list of Bachelor of Laws alternate units. The most recent System
version of course 2501 indicates which units are offered in 200955.3 Information and Data Governance Law and
the course. Regulation
200956.3 Islam, International Law and Human Rights
(Note that students must choose alternate unit 200019 if 200982.1 Mental Health Law
seeking professional accreditation as an accountant.) 200983.1 Foundations of Indian Law
200019.8 Revenue Law 201007.2 Revenue Law Industry Placement
200021.3 Land Transactions Law 201018.3 Cyber Law and Justice
200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law 201020.2 Elder Law Industry Placement
200220.6 International Criminal Law 201027.2 Law's Self-Understanding
200271.4 Financial Services Law 201028.2 Judicial Internship
200294.4 Mediation 201039.2 Technology, Innovation and the Law
201044.1 Bioethics 201040.3 Designing Law Apps for Access to Justice
201080.1 Legal Internship
Note: From 2020, unit 200295 - Bioethics replaced by
equivalent unit 201044 - Bioethics. Please note that the availability of Bachelor of Laws
Alternate Units may vary from session to session. New
200296.3 Law Economics and Business Ethics units may become available and some discontinued. The
200297.3 Law of Employment School of Law will publish information on which units are
200298.4 Immigration and Refugee Law available in a session.
200529.4 Comparative Law: Legal Systems of the
World Honours
200629.1 Advanced Family Law
200632.4 Elder Law Students may be eligible to undertake the embedded Law
200633.2 Family Law Honours program as part of their course attempt. Students
200635.3 Human Rights Law who meet the criteria for admission to the program must
200637.5 Intellectual Property complete the 20 credit point Bachelor of Laws Alternate unit
200638.5 International Business Transactions Law 200700 Law Honours Dissertation.
200639.4 International Trade Law For criteria for admission to the Law Honours program and
200641.3 Wills and Succession further information, see
200646.5 Advocacy
200647.2 Planning and Environment Law
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Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
an application fee.
2537.12 Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
Students should follow the course structure for the course International applicants who are applying through the
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
applies to students whose commencement year for this minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
course is 2018 or later. proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are directly to the University should also use the information
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studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer International applicants must apply directly to Western
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the Sydney University via the International Office. International
most up to date information for your course. students applying to The University through the
The double degree program permits students to undertake International Office can find details of minimum English
multi-skilling and offers diverse career paths providing high proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
marketability in multiple areas of expertise. The LLB website.
provides students with professional legal skills including the
ability to analyse legal material and understand
Special Requirements
Students enrolling in these units may need to have a
fundamental legal principles; an understanding of the
National Police Check and consent or prohibited
relationship between law and society; the skills to analyse
employment declarations as they may be conducting their
and solve non-legal problems and specialised study into the
placement in circumstances where they work with minors.
Australian legal system.
This would be managed on an as needs basis: • 200699
Students in this double degree also have the opportunity to Clinical Legal Placement • 201028 Judicial Internship •
complete a semester of study overseas and receive 200701 Issues in the Criminal Justice System (corrective
advanced standing towards their majors, sub majors or services field trip requirement) also records and identity
Bachelor of Laws alternate units. They are encouraged to check. The following units require a visa for the relevant
do so but must discuss this with a course advisor. country and the ability to travel at a specified time: • 200759
Foundations of Chinese Law • 200983 Foundations of
Study Mode Indian Law
Five years full-time or ten years part-time. Law units are
available at Campbelltown and Parramatta campuses. Arts
units are available at various campuses (mainly
Course Structure
Parramatta, Bankstown and Penrith), depending on the Qualification for a double degree in law requires the
units chosen. successful completion of 400 credit points including the
units listed in the recommended sequences for the relevant
Location double degree programs.
Campus Attendance Mode Students are eligible to graduate in the associated degree
at the end of three years of full-time study, only when they
Campbelltown Campus Full Time Internal have completed all non-law units plus the eight law units
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal specified in the study sequence as being in the first three
years of the relevant double degree.
Accreditation Students enrolled in the 2537 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of
Graduates from the Bachelor of Laws are eligible to apply Laws will only be eligible to graduate from their Bachelor of
to the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to Laws degree upon completion of the entire 400 credit point
legal practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical course. Students enrolled in this course who wish to
legal training. graduate with a standalone law degree prior to completion
of the entire Bachelor of Arts component must transfer to
Inherent requirements course 2502 Bachelor of Laws (Non Graduate Entry) which
requires the completion of 320 credit points (inclusive of 80
There are inherent requirements for this course that you credit points of non-LLB study).
must meet in order to complete your course and graduate.
Make sure you read and understand the requirements for Students may exit with the Diploma in Laws on completion
this course online. of 80 credit points, comprising 20 credit points of specified
Admission units, as provided in the course structure. Please refer to
the links below for details.
Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of
Laws is based on the following requirements: Arts Units
Assumed knowledge: any two units of HSC English For details of the relevant Arts units, majors and sub-
Recommended studies: HSC English standard or majors, refer to the current listing of Bachelor of Arts,
equivalent. course code 1706.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws students are required to
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the complete four Level 1 Bachelor of Arts core units plus one
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of the eight-unit majors and one of the four-unit sub-majors Arts sub-major unit
or the Psychology key program in the Arts degree (16 units,
including the four Level 1 Arts core units) together with the Two units from your chosen major
LLB key program (24 units). The double degree Year 3
combination therefore consists of 40 units with no
additional electives or choice beyond that already included Autumn session
within the separate Arts and Law key programs.
200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics
Students must complete the four Level 1 Bachelor of
Arts (BA) core units Arts sub-major unit
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship Two units from your chosen major
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English Spring session
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society 200984.1 Government and Public Law
Arts sub-major unit
Equivalent Core Units
Two units from your chosen major
The core units listed below count towards completion of this
course for students who passed these units in 2019 or Year 4
earlier.
100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing Autumn session
100958 - Australia and the World 200757.3 Equity & Trusts
100960 - Contemporary Society 200012.7 Property Law
100968 - Texts and Traditions And two LLB Alternate units
Recommended Sequence Spring session
Full-time 200013.7 Administrative Law
200018.6 Law of Associations
Year 1
Autumn session
Year 5
200010.3 Criminal Law Autumn session
Two units from the Year 1 core Arts units listed below 200009.5 Constitutional Law
200015.3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English And two LLB Alternate units
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society Spring session
200756.3 Remedies
Spring session 200813.4 Civil Procedure and Arbitration
200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique
200008.7 Torts Law
Two of the remaining Year 1 core Arts units from the list Recommended Sequence - Bachelor of Arts /

below Bachelor of Laws - (Students undertaking
Psychology Key Program KT1000)
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English Full-time
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society Year 1
Autumn session
Year 2
Autumn session 200010.3 Criminal Law
200011.2 Contracts 101184.4 Psychology: Human Behaviour
Arts sub-major unit One unit from the Year 1 Arts core units listed below
Two units from your chosen major 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
Spring session 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Spring session
200008.7 Torts Law Year 5
101183.4 Psychology: Behavioural Science
Autumn session
One unit from the Year 1 Arts core units listed below
200009.5 Constitutional Law
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship 200015.3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture And two LLB Alternate units
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Spring session
Year 2 200756.3 Remedies
200813.4 Civil Procedure and Arbitration
Autumn session
200011.2 Contracts And two LLB Alternate units
100013.4 Experimental Design and Analysis
101680.5 Perception
LLB Alternate Units
Students must complete 80 credit points of units from the
One unit from the Year 1 Arts core units listed below list of Bachelor of Laws alternate units below.
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship 200021.3 Land Transactions Law
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English 200019.8 Revenue Law
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture 200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society 200220.6 International Criminal Law
200271.4 Financial Services Law
200294.4 Mediation
Spring session
201044.1 Bioethics
101676.4 Human Learning Note: From 2020, unit 200295 - Bioethics replaced by
101677.5 Cognitive Processes equivalent unit 201044 - Bioethics.
200296.3 Law Economics and Business Ethics
One unit from the Year 1 Arts core units listed below
200297.3 Law of Employment
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship 200298.4 Immigration and Refugee Law
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English 200529.4 Comparative Law: Legal Systems of the
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture World
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society 200629.1 Advanced Family Law
200632.4 Elder Law
200633.2 Family Law
Year 3
200635.3 Human Rights Law
Autumn session 200637.5 Intellectual Property
200638.5 International Business Transactions Law
200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics 200639.4 International Trade Law
101684.5 Brain and Behaviour 200641.3 Wills and Succession
101682.7 Developmental Psychology 200646.5 Advocacy
101689.4 Advanced Research Methods 200647.2 Planning and Environment Law
200652.4 Space Law - Commercial Aspects
200984.1 Government and Public Law 200653.5 Public International Law
101678.5 Motivation and Emotion 200654.3 Anti-Discrimination Law
101683.4 Social Psychology 200656.3 Conflict of Laws
101681.6 Abnormal Psychology 200657.6 Corporate Governance
200659.3 Insolvency Law and Policy
Year 4 200661.4 Media Law
Autumn session 200697.4 Banking and Securities Law
200699.6 Clinical Legal Placement
200757.3 Equity & Trusts 200700.5 Law Honours Dissertation
200012.7 Property Law 200701.3 Issues in the Criminal Justice System
200702.5 Public Health Law
And two LLB Alternate units 200704.3 Independent Study (Law)
200013.7 Administrative Law 200759.3 Foundations of Chinese Law
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200772.3 Family Dispute Resolution the skills to analyse and solve legal and non-legal problems

200773.2 Moot Court and specialised study into the Australian legal system. It
200799.2 Work Health and Safety Law also provides a high level of business knowledge in general
200800.2 International Climate Law as well as knowledge relevant to selected business
200801.2 International Environmental Law disciplines.
200802.1 Law and Public Policy (Development and
Implementation) Study Mode
200803.3 Law of International Organisations Five years full-time or ten years part-time. Business (ABL)
200804.2 Law of the Sea units are offered at Parramatta campus and Law units are
200856.2 Medical Law offered at Campbelltown and Parramatta campuses.
200858.1 Australian Consumer Law Students may be required to travel between campuses in
200900.3 Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts order to complete their units.
200908.1 Human Rights and the Asia Pacific Location
200943.1 Practising in the Public Interest Campus Attendance Mode
200944.2 First Peoples and the Australian Legal
System Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
200955.3 Information and Data Governance Law and Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal
Regulation
200982.1 Mental Health Law Advanced Standing
200983.1 Foundations of Indian Law Advanced Standing will be assessed in accordance with
201007.2 Revenue Law Industry Placement University policy.
201018.3 Cyber Law and Justice
201020.2 Elder Law Industry Placement Accreditation
201027.2 Law's Self-Understanding Graduates from this program are eligible to apply to the
201028.2 Judicial Internship Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal
201039.2 Technology, Innovation and the Law practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal
201040.3 Designing Law Apps for Access to Justice training. For the non-Law component refer to the relevant
201080.1 Legal Internship degree entry.
Please note that the availability of Bachelor of Laws Inherent requirements

Alternate Units may vary from year to year. New units may There are inherent requirements for this course that you
become available and some others discontinued. The most must meet in order to complete your course and graduate.
recent version of course 2501 indicates which units are Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
offered in the course. The School will publish information this course online.
on which units are available in a session.
Admission
Honours
Recommended studies: HSC English Advanced or
Students may be eligible to undertake the embedded Law equivalent and HSC Mathematics or equivalent.
Honours program as part of their course attempt. Students
who meet the criteria for admission to the program must Currently enrolled undergraduate students, who apply for
complete the 20 credit point Bachelor of Laws Alternate unit admission via internal course transfer, must achieve a GPA
200700 Law Honours Dissertation. of at least 5.0 across two consecutive semesters prior to
applying.
For criteria for admission to the Law Honours program and
further information, see below Following entry to the course, students must perform at a
high level by maintaining a GPA of at least 5.0 in the
Bachelor of Business (Advanced Business Leadership)
Bachelor of Business (Advanced component of the program across three consecutive
Business Leadership)/Bachelor of Laws semesters (with their performance to be reviewed
annually). Students who fail to meet this performance
requirement will be transferred to another Western Sydney
2789.3 University course that is deemed relevant in terms of
completing their undergraduate studies.
Students should follow the course structure for the course Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
applies to students whose commencement year for this Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
course is 2018 or later. to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
This program enables students to graduate with both a Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Business (Advanced an application fee.
Business Leadership), provides students with multi-skilling, Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
and offers diverse career paths providing high marketability have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
in multiple areas of expertise. It provides students with International applicants who are applying through the
professional legal skills including the ability to analyse legal Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
material and understand fundamental legal principles; an minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
understanding of the relationship between law and society; proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
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directly to the University should also use the information Students should refer to the Bachelor of Business
provided on the UAC website. handbook entry for details of the Bachelor of Business Core
International applicants must apply directly to Western units and Professional Core units.
Sydney University via the International Office. Please note that BBus (ABL)/LLB students can complete
International students applying to The University through an elective unit from any School across the University in
the International Office can find details of minimum English place of the Business core unit 200909 Enterprise Law
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their (excluding 200909 Enterprise Law, 200183 Law of
website. Business Organisations and 200187 Taxation Law).
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Enrolment in elective units is subject to availability and
Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills meeting rules for individual units (for example co-requisite
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian and pre-requisite rules).
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qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Students enrolled in the 2789 Bachelor of Business
Western Sydney University. (Advanced Business Leadership)/Bachelor of Laws will only
be eligible to graduate from their Bachelor of Laws degree
Special Requirements upon completion of the entire 400 credit point course.
Students enrolling in these units may need to have a Students enrolled in this course who wish to graduate with
National Police Certificate and consent or prohibited a standalone law degree prior to completion of the entire
employment declarations as they may be conducting their Bachelor of Business (Advanced Business Leadership)
placement in circumstances where they work with minors. component must transfer to course 2502 Bachelor of Laws
This would be managed on an as needs basis: • 200699 (Non Graduate Entry) which requires the completion of 320
Clinical Legal Placement • 200701 Issues in the Criminal credit points (inclusive of 80 credit points of non-LLB study).
Justice System (corrective services field trip requirement). This course has been designed for students planning to
Also records and identity check. The following units require work as lawyers. If you are intending to work in a business
a visa for the relevant country and the ability to travel at a field and also want to complete one of the Majors in the
specified time: • 200759 Foundations of Chinese Law • Bachelor of Business, you should apply to enrol in each of
200983 Foundations of Indian Law the degrees separately. After completing the Bachelor of
Business (Advanced Business Leadership), you may then
Course Structure apply for entry into the course 2501 Bachelor of Laws
Qualification for this award requires the successful (Graduate entry). This path of study may take an additional
completion of 400 credit points as per the following course six months to complete compared to the double degree
sequence which includes: pathway. Contact the Director Academic Program or
Academic Course Advisor for more information.
° 160 credit points of specified Bachelor of Laws core
units
of 80 credit points, comprising 20 credit points of specified
° 80 credit points of units chosen from the pool of
Bachelor of Laws alternate units;
units, as provided in the course structure. Please refer to
° 150 credit points of business units including: the links below for details.
Note: Students should refer to the Bachelor of Business
• 30 credit points compulsory core units: (excluding 200909 handbook entry for details of the Bachelor of Business Core
Enterprise Law); units and Professional Core units. Students should select
• 40 credit points selected to prepare you for careers in Professional units that are in alignment with their selected
business (Professional units); Business discipline area (see Business Alternate Units,
• 40 credit points of Advanced Business Leadership units; listed below).
and
Full-time
• 40 credit points of Business Alternate units.
Year 1
° 10 credit points of any elective unit from across the
University (excluding 200909 Enterprise Law, 200183 Autumn session
Law of Business Organisations and 200187 Taxation
Law). 200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law
200010.3 Criminal Law
Students in this course will be eligible to graduate with a And two Business core units
Bachelor of Business (Advanced Business Leadership) on
Spring session
completion of all 24 units listed in the first three years of the
relevant sequence below. It should be noted that this 200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique
includes the eight specified law units. 200008.7 Torts Law
Students are required to complete 40 credit points (four
Business Alternate units) from a specific discipline listed One Business core unit
below. And one Business alternate unit
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200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law
Year 2 200220.6 International Criminal Law
Autumn session 200294.4 Mediation
200011.2 Contracts 201044.1 Bioethics
Two Business professional units Note: From 2020, unit 200295 - Bioethics replaced by
equivalent unit 201044 - Bioethics.
And one Business alternate unit
Spring session 200297.3 Law of Employment
200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution 200298.4 Immigration and Refugee Law
Two Business alternate units World
One elective unit
200632.4 Elder Law
Year 3 200633.2 Family Law
Autumn session 200637.5 Intellectual Property
200572.3 Advanced Business Seminars 200641.3 Wills and Succession
200574.3 Frontiers of Business Theory and Analysis 200646.5 Advocacy
And one Business Engaged unit (Professional unit) 200649.2 Jurisprudence
200650.2 Advanced Torts and Civil Wrongs
Spring session
200573.3 Business Leadership 200654.3 Anti-Discrimination Law
200609.4 Entrepreneurial Team 200656.3 Conflict of Laws
And one Business professional unit 200659.3 Insolvency Law and Policy
200661.4 Media Law
Year 4 200663.4 International Moot Court
200697.4 Banking and Securities Law
Autumn session 200699.6 Clinical Legal Placement
200012.7 Property Law 200700.5 Law Honours Dissertation
200757.3 Equity & Trusts 200701.3 Issues in the Criminal Justice System
And two LLB alternate units 200704.3 Independent Study (Law)
200755.2 Advanced Constitutional Law
Spring session 200758.1 Transactional Law
200759.3 Foundations of Chinese Law
200772.3 Family Dispute Resolution
200013.7 Administrative Law
200773.2 Moot Court
And two LLB alternate units 200799.2 Work Health and Safety Law
Year 5 200801.2 International Environmental Law
Autumn session Implementation)
200009.5 Constitutional Law 200804.2 Law of the Sea
200015.3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence 200856.2 Medical Law
And two LLB alternate units 200858.1 Australian Consumer Law
Spring session 200905.2 Australian Competition Law
200756.3 Remedies 200943.1 Practising in the Public Interest
200813.4 Civil Procedure and Arbitration 200944.2 First Peoples and the Australian Legal
System
And two LLB alternate units 200955.3 Information and Data Governance Law and
Regulation
LLB Alternate Units 200956.3 Islam, International Law and Human Rights
Students must complete 80 credit points of units from the 200982.1 Mental Health Law
list of Bachelor of Laws alternate units below. 200983.1 Foundations of Indian Law
201007.2 Revenue Law Industry Placement
200019.8 Revenue Law
200021.3 Land Transactions Law
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201020.2 Elder Law Industry Placement
201027.2 Law's Self-Understanding Hospitality Management
201028.2 Judicial Internship Students choosing the Hospitality Management discipline
201039.2 Technology, Innovation and the Law are advised to also choose the relevant 40 credit points of
201040.3 Designing Law Apps for Access to Justice Professional Units. Students should refer to the Bachelor of
201080.1 Legal Internship Business handbook entry for details of the Bachelor of
Business Professional units.
Please note that the availability of Bachelor of Laws
Alternate Units may vary from year to year. New units may Level 2
become available and some others discontinued. The most
recent version of course 2501 indicates which units are 200991.1 Service Industry Analytics
offered in the course. The School will publish information 200993.2 The Accommodation Industry
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Level 3
Business Alternate Units
200995.2 Hospitality and Tourism in Practice
Students must complete 40 credit points (four Business 200989.2 Hospitality Places and Spaces
Alternate units) from a single discipline below. Please 200994.2 Hospitality Profitability and Entrepreneurship
ensure that units selected take into account any pre- 200990.1 Special Event Management
requisites. Note: Students should select Professional units 200988.2 The Business of Hospitality
that are in alignment with their selected Business discipline
area.
Human Resource Management
Applied Finance Students choosing the Human Resource Management
Students choosing the Applied Finance discipline are discipline are advised to also choose the relevant 40 credit
advised to also choose the relevant 40 credit points of points of Professional Units. Students should refer to the
Professional Units. Students should refer to the Bachelor of Bachelor of Business handbook entry for details of the
Business handbook entry for details of the Bachelor of Bachelor of Business Professional units.
Business Professional units.
Level 1
Level 2
200300.2 Managing People at Work
Level 3
Level 3
200740.5 Human Resource and Industrial Relations
200818.1 Bank Management Strategy
200079.3 Derivatives 200621.3 International Human Resource Management
200916.1 Economic and Financial Modelling 200613.3 Negotiation, Bargaining and Advocacy
200055.5 International Finance 200860.1 People, Work and Society
200819.2 Investment Management 200739.2 Reward and Performance Management
200921.1 Security Analysis and Business Valuation 200861.1 Work Health and Safety
Economics International Business

Students choosing the Economics discipline are advised to Students choosing the International Business discipline are
also choose the relevant 40 credit points of Professional advised to also choose the relevant 40 credit points of
Units. Students should refer to the Bachelor of Business Professional Units. Students should refer to the Bachelor of
handbook entry for details of the Bachelor of Business Business handbook entry for details of the Bachelor of
Professional units. Business Professional units.
Level 1 Level 1
200922.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets 200591.2 Introduction to International Business
Level 2 Level 2
200924.3 Cost Benefit Analysis 200864.2 Managing in the Global Environment
Level 3 Level 3
200923.1 Corporations, Economic Power and Policy 200815.2 Globalisation and Sustainability
200916.1 Economic and Financial Modelling 200626.3 International Business Strategy
200815.2 Globalisation and Sustainability 200094.4 International Marketing
200925.1 Growth, Cycles and Crises 200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship
200926.1 Macroeconomic Measures and Models 200098.4 The Markets of Asia
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Management Honours
Students choosing the Management discipline are advised Students may be eligible to undertake the embedded Law
to also choose the relevant 40 credit points of Professional Honours program as part of their course attempt. Students
Units. Students should refer to the Bachelor of Business who meet the criteria for admission to the program must
handbook entry for details of the Bachelor of Business complete the 20 credit point Bachelor of Laws Alternate unit
Professional units. 200700 Law Honours Dissertation.
Level 2
further information, see below
200158.4 Business, Society and Policy
200864.2 Managing in the Global Environment Replaced Units
The Business Alternate unit listed below counts towards
Level 3 completion of this course for students who passed this unit
in 2020 or earlier.
200862.1 Creating Change and Innovation
200999 - Sport and Society
200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship
200865.2 Managing Operations
200157.4 Organisational Learning and Development Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws
200587.2 Strategic Management
2788.3
Marketing
Students choosing the Marketing discipline are advised to Students should follow the course structure for the course
also choose the relevant 40 credit points of Professional version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
Units. Students should refer to the Bachelor of Business applies to students whose commencement year for this
handbook entry for details of the Bachelor of Business course is 2018 or later.
Professional units.
The course couples highly sought after qualifications in law
Level 1 and business. Students develop professional legal skills,
including the ability to analyse and interpret legal material,
200083.2 Marketing Principles understand fundamental legal principles, the relationship
between law and society, and solve non-legal problems.
Level 2 Students can tailor study for career paths in a variety of
local and international law fields.
200086.3 Marketing Communications The course meets the undergraduate academic
200592.2 Marketing Research requirements for admission to legal practice through the
Legal Profession Admission Board. Depending on the
Level 3 Business major selected, employment possibilities are
available in areas including accounting, taxation,
200088.3 Brand and Product Management economics, banking and finance, industrial relations,
200091.4 Business to Business Marketing management, government, policy and governance,
200094.4 International Marketing marketing and property. Graduates may pursue further
200087.3 Strategic Marketing Management specialised study.
Sport Management Study Mode

Students choosing the Sport Management discipline are Five years full-time or ten years part-time. Students may be
advised to also choose the relevant 40 credit points of required to travel between campuses in order to complete
Professional Units. Students should refer to the Bachelor of their units
Business handbook entry for details of the Bachelor of
Business Professional units. Location
Level 2
Campbelltown Campus Full Time Internal
200996.1 Sport Entertainment
201079.1 Sport and Society Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
From 2021 unit 200999 Sport and Society replaced by Advanced Standing

201079 Sport and Society. Advanced Standing will be assessed in accordance with
University policy.
Level 3
200997.1 Developing Sport Professionals Accreditation
201001.1 Our Sporting Future Graduates from this program are eligible to apply to the
200991.1 Service Industry Analytics Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal
200990.1 Special Event Management practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal
200998.1 Strategic Sport Leadership training. Where the full recommended unit sequence of the
major is satisfactorily completed: Major MT2030 Accounting
is accredited with CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants
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Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the Institute of employment declarations as they may be conducting their
Public Accountants (IPA) Major MT2021 Applied Finance placement in circumstances where they work with minors.
satisfies the educational requirements for membership of This would be managed on an as needs basis: • 200699
the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia). Clinical Legal Placement • 200701 Issues in the Criminal
Major MT2024 Human Resource Management Is Justice System (corrective services field trip requirement)
accredited with the Australian Human Resources Institute also records and identity check. The following units require
(AHRI). Major MT2027 Marketing satisfies the educational a visa for the relevant country and the ability to travel at a
requirements for recognition as a Certified Practising specified time: • 200759 Foundations of Chinese Law •
Marketer and eligibility for membership of the Australian 200983 Foundations of Indian Law
Marketing Institute (AMI). Major MT2034 Property is
accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API) and, Course Structure
depending on electives chosen, students may be eligible
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Qualification for the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws
for API Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) certification.
requires satisfactory completion of 400 credit points as per
Students, depending on chosen electives, are also eligible
the following course sequence which includes:
for API certifications of Certified Property Practitioner,
Certified Property Manager, Certified Asset Manager and
Certified Development Practitioner ° 160 credit points of specified Bachelor of Laws core
units.
Inherent requirements ° 80 credit points of units chosen from the pool of
Bachelor of Laws alternate units (note that students
There are inherent requirements for this course that you wishing for accounting accreditation must choose
must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. and complete the LLB alternate unit 200019
Make sure you read and understand the requirements for Revenue Law).
this course online.
° 150 credit points of business units including:
Admission
Recommended studies: HSC English (Advanced)
Assumed Knowledge: HSC 2 unit Mathematics. • 30 credit points compulsory core units: (excluding 200909
Enterprise Law);
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the • 40 credit points selected to prepare you for careers in
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below business (Professional units); and
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. • 80 credit points of business units for the selected major.
an application fee.
° 10 credit points of any elective unit from across the
University (excluding 200909 Enterprise Law, 200183
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and Law of Business Organisations, 200187 Taxation
International applicants who are applying through the Law and any other inter-disciplinary law unit offered
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of by the School of Law).
directly to the University should also use the information Please note that BBus/LLB students can complete an
provided on the UAC website. elective unit from any School across the University in place
of the Business core unit 200909 Enterprise Law (excluding
International applicants must apply directly to Western 200909 Enterprise Law, 200183 Law of Business
Sydney University via the International Office. Organisations, 200187 Taxation Law and any other inter-
International students applying to The University through disciplinary law unit offered by the School of Law).
the International Office can find details of minimum English Enrolment in elective units is subject to availability and
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their meeting rules for individual units (for example co-requisite
website. and pre-requisite rules).
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Students enrolled in the 2788 Bachelor of Business/
Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Bachelor of Laws will only be eligible to graduate from their
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian Bachelor of Laws degree upon completion of the entire 400
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and credit point course. Students enrolled in this course who
Western Sydney University. wish to graduate with a standalone law degree prior to
completion of the entire Bachelor of Business component
Association of Chartered Certified must transfer to course 2502 Bachelor of Laws (Non
Accountants (ACCA) Accreditation Graduate Entry) which requires the completion of 320 credit
The Accounting degree is internationally accredited with the points (inclusive of 80 credit points of non-LLB study).
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Students may exit with the Diploma in Laws on completion
students who complete this degree will receive exemptions of 80 credit points, comprising 20 credit points of specified
from 11 ACCA papers. Law core units and 60 credit points of Law core or alternate
Details available on the ACCA website at units, as provided in the course structure. Please refer to
Special Requirements Students should refer to the Bachelor of Business
Students enrolling in these units may need to have a handbook entry and the handbook entry for the Business
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Major for details of the Bachelor of Business Core units, complete an additional two units (20 credit points) over and
Professional units and the Major units. above the 400 credit points of this course and take the
other accreditation unit as an elective. This means that
Business Major students who wish to achieve accreditation must also
Students in the Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws complete 200711.2 Statutory Valuation and 301157.1
(BBus/LLB) degree must select a Bachelor of Business Property Building and 200876 Specialised Valuation.
major and complete all units of that major. 200711.2 Statutory Valuation
The majors are 301157.2 Property Building
MT2030.1 Accounting
MT2021.1 Applied Finance Elective Units
MT2022.1 Economics Please note that BBus/LLB students can complete an
MT2035.1 Hospitality Management elective unit from any School across the University in place
MT2024.1 Human Resource Management of the Business core unit 200909 Enterprise Law (excluding
MT2025.1 International Business 200909 Enterprise Law, 200183 Law of Business
MT2026.1 Management Organisations, 200187 Taxation Law and any other inter-
MT2027.1 Marketing disciplinary law unit offered by the School of Law).
MT2034.1 Property Enrolment in elective units is subject to availability and
MT2036.1 Sport Management meeting rules for individual units (for example co-requisite
and pre-requisite rules).
Note to students who choose the Accounting major
Students in the Accounting major are advised to complete
Early Exit from the Course
unit 200019 Revenue Law as one of their eight LLB Early exit with course 2786 Bachelor of Business is
alternate units. Students who do not complete 200019 possible upon satisfactory completion of: 80 credit points of
Revenue Law as part of their law degree will be required to law units i.e. the first eight law units as specified in the
complete this unit or 200187 Taxation Law separately. course sequence; 150 credit points of business units; and
200187 Taxation Law cannot count towards the 10 credit points of an elective. This can be achieved in the
requirements of the law degree. equivalent of three years full time study.
Students in the Accounting major should also note that in Students will only be eligible to graduate with a Bachelor of
order to achieve accreditation with CPA Australia (CPA), Laws on completion of the entire 400 credit point course.
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Students are not accredited to complete a law degree as
(CAANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), they part of the course. Should enrolled students in this course
will need to complete one additional unit (10 credit points) wish to pursue a standalone law degree they must transfer
over and above the 400 credit points of this course. This out of this course to course 2502 Bachelor of Laws (Non
means that students who wish to achieve accreditation will Graduate Entry). However, such a transfer to course 2502
also need to complete 200108 Contemporary Management is not the same as an “early exit”.
Accounting. Planning study - It may be possible to vary the sequence of
units so that students study a greater concentration of
200108.3 Contemporary Management Accounting
either law or business study each semester, to minimise
Please note that students who early exit from the double travel between campuses and to overcome timetabling
degree without completing all the requirements of the law problems. Students should speak to their Academic Course
degree and who seek to achieve accreditation with CPA Advisor as needed.
Australia (CPA), Chartered Accountants Australia and New
Zealand (CAANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants Recommended Sequence
(IPA), must in addition to completing their business units
and the first eight law units also complete 200018 Law of Full-time
Associations (or 200183 Law of Business Organisations) Year 1
AND 200019 Revenue Law (or 200187 Taxation Law).
Students who later resume the law degree component of Autumn session
the course cannot count 200183 Law of Business
Organisations or 200187 Taxation Law towards their law 200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law
degree. 200010.3 Criminal Law
Note to students who choose the Property major And one Business core unit

The Bachelor of Business (Property) is accredited by the And choose one of one Business core unit, one Business
Australian Property Institute (API) and, depending on major unit
electives chosen, students may be eligible for API Certified
Practising Valuer (CPV) certification. Students, depending Spring session
on chosen electives, are also eligible for Australian Property 200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique
Institute (API) certifications of Certified Property 200008.7 Torts Law
Practitioner, Certified Property Manager, Certified Funds
Manager, Certified Asset Manager and Certified And one Business core unit
Development Practitioner. Students in the Property major And choose one of (whichever was not taken in Autumn):
should note that in order to achieve accreditation with the One Business core unit, one Business major unit
Australian Property Institute (API), they will need to
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Year 2
Autumn session
LLB Alternate Units
200011.2 Contracts list of Bachelor of Laws alternate units. The most recent
version of course 2501 indicates which units are offered in
And two Business professional units the course.
And one Business major unit (Note that students must choose alternate unit 200019 if
Spring session seeking professional accreditation as an accountant.)
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And one Business professional unit 200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law
200220.6 International Criminal Law
And one Business engaged unit (professional unit) 200271.4 Financial Services Law
And one Business major unit 200294.4 Mediation
201044.1 Bioethics
Year 3
Autumn session equivalent 201044 - Bioethics.
200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics 200296.3 Law Economics and Business Ethics
And three Business major units 200298.4 Immigration and Refugee Law
Spring session 200529.4 Comparative Law: Legal Systems of the
World
200984.1 Government and Public Law 200629.1 Advanced Family Law
200632.4 Elder Law
And two Business major units 200633.2 Family Law
And one elective unit 200635.3 Human Rights Law
Accounting students are advised to take the following unit 200637.5 Intellectual Property
in place of the elective 200638.5 International Business Transactions Law
200639.4 International Trade Law
200488.6 Corporate Financial Management 200641.3 Wills and Succession
200646.5 Advocacy
Property students are advised to take the following unit in 200647.2 Planning and Environment Law
place of the elective 200649.2 Jurisprudence
200876.1 Specialised Valuation 200650.2 Advanced Torts and Civil Wrongs
200653.5 Public International Law
Year 4 200654.3 Anti-Discrimination Law
200656.3 Conflict of Laws
Autumn session 200657.6 Corporate Governance
200757.3 Equity & Trusts 200659.3 Insolvency Law and Policy
200012.7 Property Law 200661.4 Media Law
And two LLB Alternate units 200697.4 Banking and Securities Law
Spring session 200700.5 Law Honours Dissertation
200701.3 Issues in the Criminal Justice System
And two LLB Alternate units 200755.2 Advanced Constitutional Law
Year 5 200759.3 Foundations of Chinese Law
Autumn session 200773.2 Moot Court
200799.2 Work Health and Safety Law
200009.5 Constitutional Law 200800.2 International Climate Law
200015.3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence 200801.2 International Environmental Law
Implementation)
Spring session 200803.3 Law of International Organisations
200756.3 Remedies 200856.2 Medical Law
200813.4 Civil Procedure and Arbitration 200858.1 Australian Consumer Law
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200908.1 Human Rights and the Asia Pacific Study Mode
200943.1 Practising in the Public Interest Five years full-time or ten years part-time. Communication
200944.2 First Peoples and the Australian Legal units are offered at Parramatta, Penrith, WSO and Sydney
System City campuses and Law units are offered at Campbelltown
200955.3 Information and Data Governance Law and and Parramatta campuses. Students may be required to
Regulation travel between campuses in order to complete their units.
200982.1 Mental Health Law Location
200983.1 Foundations of Indian Law Campus Attendance Mode
201018.3 Cyber Law and Justice Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
201027.2 Law's Self-Understanding Accreditation
201028.2 Judicial Internship Graduates from the Bachelor of Laws are eligible to apply
201039.2 Technology, Innovation and the Law to the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to
201040.3 Designing Law Apps for Access to Justice legal practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical
201080.1 Legal Internship legal training. The Bachelor of Communication is accredited
with the International Advertising Association (IAA), the
Please note that the availability of Bachelor of Laws Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) and the Media
Alternate Units may vary from session to session. New Federation of Australia (MFA).
units may become available and some discontinued. The
School will publish information on which units are available Inherent requirements
in a session. There are inherent requirements for this course that you
Honours Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
Students may be eligible to undertake the embedded Law this course online.
who meet the criteria for admission to the program must Admission
complete the 20 credit point Bachelor of Laws Alternate unit Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Communication
200700 Law Honours Dissertation. Studies/Bachelor of Laws is based on the following
For criteria for admission to the Law Honours program and requirements:
further information, see Assumed knowledge: any 2 units of HSC English
Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Recommended studies: HSC English standard or equivalent
Laws Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
2752.6 Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
an application fee.
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
applies to students whose commencement year for this have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
course is 2018 or later. International applicants who are applying through the
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer directly to the University should also use the information
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the provided on the UAC website.
most up to date information for your course.
This double degree permits students to undertake multi- Sydney University via the International Office.
skilling into two diverse career paths, providing increased
marketability to multiple areas of expertise. The Bachelor of International students applying to The University through
Laws provides students with professional skills including: the International Office can find details of minimum English
the ability to analyse legal material and understand proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
fundamental legal principles; an understanding of the website.
relationship between law and society; the skills to analyse Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
and solve legal and non-legal problems and specialised Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
study into the Australian legal system. The Bachelor of Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
Communication encompasses a wide range of units in the qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
field of communication and media with a core program of Western Sydney University.
media studies, practices and theory, and specialised major
sequences in advertising, journalism, public relations and Special Requirements
media arts production. Students enrolling in these units may need to have a
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placement in circumstances where they work with minors. M1135.1 Screen Media

Clinical Legal Placement • 200701 Issues in the Criminal
Justice System (corrective services field trip requirement)
also records and identity check. The following units require
a visa for the relevant country and the ability to travel at a
Full-time
specified time: • 200759 Foundations of Chinese Law • Year 1
200983 Foundations of Indian Law
Autumn session
Course Structure 200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law
Qualification for a double degree in law requires the 200010.3 Criminal Law
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successful completion of 400 credit points including the
units listed in the recommended sequences for the relevant Two of the following eight core first year Communications
double degree programs. units
Students are eligible to graduate in the associated degree 100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction
at the end of three years of full-time study, only when they 102421.2 Data, Mediation, Power
have completed all non-law units plus the eight law units 102825.1 Introduction to Screen Media
specified in the study sequence as being in the first three 100556.2 Introduction to Journalism
years of the relevant double degree. 101926.2 Media Cultures and Industries
Students enrolled in the 2752 Bachelor of Communication/ 100212.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice
Bachelor of Laws will only be eligible to graduate from their 101921.1 Visual Storytelling
Bachelor of Laws degree upon completion of the entire 400 101920.2 Writing Ecologies
credit point course. Students enrolled in this course who
wish to graduate with a standalone law degree prior to
Spring session
completion of the entire Bachelor of Communication
component must transfer to course 2502 Bachelor of Laws 200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique
(Non Graduate Entry) which requires the completion of 320 200008.7 Torts Law
credit points (inclusive of 80 credit points of non-LLB study).
Students may exit with the Diploma in Laws on completion Two of the following eight core first year Communications
of 80 credit points, comprising 20 credit points of specified units
Law core units and 60 credit points of Law core or alternate 100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction
units, as provided in the course structure. Please refer to 102421.2 Data, Mediation, Power
the links below for details. 102825.1 Introduction to Screen Media
It may be possible to vary the sequence of units so that 100556.2 Introduction to Journalism
students study a greater concentration of either law or their 101926.2 Media Cultures and Industries
second discipline of study each semester to minimise travel 100212.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice
between campuses and to overcome timetabling problems. 101921.1 Visual Storytelling
Students should speak to their academic advisor as 101920.2 Writing Ecologies
needed. However students who enrol in 200277
Fundamentals of Australian Law must also be enrolled in Year 2
200010 Criminal Law and students who enrol in 200978
Legal Analysis and Critique must also be enrolled in Autumn session
200008 Torts.
200011.2 Contracts
Students considering varying their recommended course
sequences outlined below, should also refer to the separate Choose one of
Bachelor of Laws (course code 2501 or 2502) and Bachelor
of Communication (course code 1696) recommended 101928.3 Media Law and Ethics
course sequences, to ensure that they are completing their 101929.2 Professional Writing and Editing
studies in a manner which will avoid problems due to a lack
of prerequisites or prior knowledge. Continuing students Plus two of the first year units listed above.
should refer to the earlier versions of the above courses.
Spring session
The Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Laws requires
students to undertake the 12 core Communication units 200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution
plus 40 credit points from one of the following majors,
selecting 20 credit points at Level 2, and 20 credit points at Choose one of
Level 3 101928.3 Media Law and Ethics
M1121.1 Advertising 101929.2 Professional Writing and Editing
M1067.1 Journalism
M1122.1 Public Relations Plus two of the remaining first year units listed above.
M1094.1 Media Arts Production Year 3
Please note: M1094 Media Arts Production has been Autumn session
replaced by M1135 Screen Media for students who
commence this course from the 2021 academic year. 200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics
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Choose one of
Students in Public Relations Major
101930.3 Communication Research Project Level 3 units
101931.1 Media Memory
102518.1 Digital Communication
Plus two Level 2 units from your chosen major (see below) 102729.1 Public Relations: Campaigns
101173.6 Internship
Students in Journalism Major
Level 2 units Students in Advertising Major
102061.1 Feature Writing Level 3 units
102017.1 Journalism: Research and Investigation
102062.1 News Reporting 102730.1 Advertising: Campaigns
100953.3 Photo Journalism 102518.1 Digital Communication
101173.6 Internship
Students in Media Arts Production Major Note: Students who wish to exit this double degree after

Level 2 units their third year and graduate with 1696 - Bachelor of
Communication must have completed 240 credit points and
102828.1 Animation and Visual Effects completed the units as listed above in Years 1, 2 and 3
101935.2 Documentary Media
102826.1 Screen Media Fundamentals Year 4
102827.1 Digital Narrative
Autumn session
Students in Public Relations Major 200757.3 Equity & Trusts
Level 2 units 200012.7 Property Law
101941.3 Account and Client Management Two LLB alternate units

102056.2 Communication Strategies
101940.2 Events Management Spring session
102064.1 Issues, Risk and Crisis Communication 200013.7 Administrative Law
Students in Advertising Major
Level 2 units Two LLB alternate units
101941.3 Account and Client Management Year 5

100552.3 Advertising: Creative
101034.4 Advertising: Media Autumn session
102056.2 Communication Strategies 200009.5 Constitutional Law
Spring session
Two LLB alternate units
Spring session
Choose one of
200756.3 Remedies
101930.3 Communication Research Project 200813.4 Civil Procedure and Arbitration
Plus two Level 3 units from your chosen major (see below)
LLB Alternate Units
Students in Journalism Major
Level 3 units list of Bachelor of Laws alternate units below.
102057.3 Digital Journalism Production 200019.8 Revenue Law
101173.6 Internship 200021.3 Land Transactions Law
102063.2 News Teams 200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law
101939.3 Transmedia Production 200220.6 International Criminal Law
Students in Media Arts Production Major 200294.4 Mediation
201044.1 Bioethics
Level 3 units
101173.6 Internship 200297.3 Law of Employment
101938.5 Media Arts Project 200298.4 Immigration and Refugee Law
101939.3 Transmedia Production 200529.4 Comparative Law: Legal Systems of the
102408.4 TV Production 1 World
102409.3 TV Production 2 200629.1 Advanced Family Law
200632.4 Elder Law
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200633.2 Family Law
200635.3 Human Rights Law Honours
200637.5 Intellectual Property Students may be eligible to undertake the embedded Law
200638.5 International Business Transactions Law Honours program as part of their course attempt. Students
200639.4 International Trade Law who meet the criteria for admission to the program must
200641.3 Wills and Succession complete the 20 credit point Bachelor of Laws Alternate unit
200646.5 Advocacy 200700 Law Honours Dissertation.
further information, see
200652.4 Space Law - Commercial Aspects Replaced Units
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200654.3 Anti-Discrimination Law The units listed below count towards completion of this
200656.3 Conflict of Laws course who passed these units in 2019 or earlier.
200657.6 Corporate Governance 102055 - Communication Campaigns
200659.3 Insolvency Law and Policy 200295 - Bioethics
200661.4 Media Law
course who passed these units in 2020 or earlier.
200699.6 Clinical Legal Placement 101927 - Foundations of Media Arts Production
200700.5 Law Honours Dissertation 102406 - Screen and Sound Practices 1
200701.3 Issues in the Criminal Justice System 102407 - Screen and Sound Practices 2
200704.3 Independent Study (Law) 102054 - Animation and Visual Effects
200758.1 Transactional Law Bachelor of Construction Management
200759.3 Foundations of Chinese Law Studies/Bachelor of Laws
200773.2 Moot Court
200799.2 Work Health and Safety Law 2769.5
200801.2 International Environmental Law Students should follow the course structure for the course
200802.1 Law and Public Policy (Development and version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
Implementation) applies to students whose commencement year for this
200803.3 Law of International Organisations course is Autumn 2021.
200856.2 Medical Law Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are
200858.1 Australian Consumer Law provided with up to date curriculum throughout their
200900.3 Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer
200905.2 Australian Competition Law to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the
200908.1 Human Rights and the Asia Pacific most up to date information for your course.
200943.1 Practising in the Public Interest The course offers multi-skilling and highly marketable
200944.2 First Peoples and the Australian Legal career paths in construction management and law. It
System equips students with professional legal skills and
200955.3 Information and Data Governance Law and knowledge which are required by the Legal Profession
Regulation Admission Board (LPAB) for admission to legal practice, to
200956.3 Islam, International Law and Human Rights solve non-legal problems and undertake specialised study
200982.1 Mental Health Law in topical local and international law. Students also develop
200983.1 Foundations of Indian Law attributes essential to Construction and Project Managers,
201007.2 Revenue Law Industry Placement Building and Quantity Supervisors, Estimators, and Building
201018.3 Cyber Law and Justice Researchers which lead to professional accreditation.
201020.2 Elder Law Industry Placement Topics covered include: construction law, technology,
201027.2 Law's Self-Understanding economics and resource management. Students undertake
201028.2 Judicial Internship 1200 hours of approved construction management–related
201039.2 Technology, Innovation and the Law practicum. Honours study programs are available.
201040.3 Designing Law Apps for Access to Justice
201080.1 Legal Internship Study Mode
Five years full-time or ten years part-time. Construction
Please note that the availability of Bachelor of Laws Management Studies units are offered at Parramatta and
Alternate Units may vary from year to year. New units may Penrith campuses and Law units are offered at
become available and some others discontinued. The most Campbelltown and Parramatta campuses. Students may
recent version of course 2501 indicates which units are be required to travel between campuses in order to
offered in the course. The School will publish information complete their units.
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services field trip requirement), also records and identity
Location check. The following units require a visa for the relevant
Campus Attendance Mode country and the ability to travel at a specified time: • 200759
Campbelltown Campus Full Time Internal Indian Law
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
Course Structure
Accreditation Qualification for a double degree in law requires the
Graduates from this program are eligible to apply to the successful completion of 400 credit points comprising all
Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal units listed in the recommended sequence below.
practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal To gain early exit from the combined degree, with a
training. Graduates from this program may be eligible for Bachelor Construction Management Studies, students are
associate membership of the Australian Institute of required to complete the 17 construction management
Building. Graduates may apply to upgrade to corporate studies units and the first eight law units listed in the
membership with the Australian Institute of Building after recommended sequence below.
achieving three years relevant experience following Students enrolled in the 2769 Bachelor of Construction
completion of this double degree. Management/Bachelor of Laws will only be eligible to
graduate from their Bachelor of Laws degree upon
Inherent requirements completion of the entire 400 credit point course. Students
There are inherent requirements for this course that you enrolled in this course who wish to graduate with a
must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. standalone law degree prior to completion of the entire
Make sure you read and understand the requirements for Bachelor of Construction Management component must
this course online. transfer to course 2502 Bachelor of Laws (Non Graduate
Entry) which requires the completion of 320 credit points
Admission (inclusive of 80 credit points of non-LLB study).
Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Construction Students may exit with the Diploma in Laws on completion
Management Studies/Bachelor of Laws is based on the of 80 credit points, comprising 20 credit points of specified
following requirements: Law core units and 60 credit points of Law core or alternate
Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics, Physics and any units, as provided in the course structure. Please refer to
two units of HSC English (or equivalent) the links below for details.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and It may be possible to vary the sequence of units so that
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the students study a greater concentration of either law or
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below construction management studies each semester, to
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. minimise travel between campuses and to overcome
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have timetabling problems. Students should speak to their
an application fee. Academic Course Advisor as needed. However students
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may who enrol in 200977 Fundamentals of Australian Law must
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and also be enrolled in 200010 Criminal Law and students who
International applicants who are applying through the enrol in 200978 Legal Analysis and Critique must also be
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of enrolled in 200008 Torts.
proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying Recommended Sequence
Full-time
International applicants must apply directly to Western Year 1
Sydney University via the International Office.
International students applying to The University through Autumn session
the International Office can find details of minimum English 200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their 200010.3 Criminal Law
website. 301226.1 Residential Building
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian 301228.1 Drawing and CAD
Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian Spring session
Western Sydney University. 200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique
200008.7 Torts Law
Special Requirements 301227.1 Non-Residential Building
Students enrolling in these units may need to have a 200101.7 Accounting Information for Managers
employment declarations as they may be conducting their Year 2
This would be managed on an as needs basis: • 200699 Autumn session
Clinical Legal Placement • 201028 Judicial Internship •
200701 Issues in the Criminal Justice System (corrective 200011.2 Contracts
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301208.2 Building Measurement 200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law

300723.3 Development Control 200220.6 International Criminal Law
301220.1 Civil and Substructure 200271.4 Financial Services Law
200294.4 Mediation
Spring session 201044.1 Bioethics
200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution Note: From 2020, unit 200295 - Bioethics replaced by

301224.1 Contract Administration equivalent unit 201044 - Bioethics.
301207.2 Building Estimates and Tendering 200296.3 Law Economics and Business Ethics
300885.2 Building Regulations Studies 200297.3 Law of Employment
200298.4 Immigration and Refugee Law
Year 3
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World
Autumn session 200629.1 Advanced Family Law
200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics 200632.4 Elder Law
301221.1 Building Superstructure 200633.2 Family Law
301229.1 Construction Project Management 200635.3 Human Rights Law
301231.1 Residential Building Project 200637.5 Intellectual Property
Spring session 200641.3 Wills and Succession
200984.1 Government and Public Law 200646.5 Advocacy
301222.1 Envelope and Services 200647.2 Planning and Environment Law
301232.1 Complex Building Project 200649.2 Jurisprudence
301230.1 Construction Scheduling 200650.2 Advanced Torts and Civil Wrongs
and 200653.5 Public International Law
300724.3 Industry Based Learning 200656.3 Conflict of Laws
(1200 hours) (0 credit points) 200659.3 Insolvency Law and Policy
200661.4 Media Law
Year 4
Autumn session 200697.4 Banking and Securities Law
200757.3 Equity & Trusts 200700.5 Law Honours Dissertation
200012.7 Property Law 200701.3 Issues in the Criminal Justice System
And two LLB alternate units 200704.3 Independent Study (Law)
Spring session 200758.1 Transactional Law
200013.7 Administrative Law 200759.3 Foundations of Chinese Law
200018.6 Law of Associations 200772.3 Family Dispute Resolution
200773.2 Moot Court
And two LLB alternate units 200799.2 Work Health and Safety Law
Year 5 200801.2 International Environmental Law
Autumn session Implementation)
200009.5 Constitutional Law 200803.3 Law of International Organisations
200015.3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence 200804.2 Law of the Sea
And two LLB alternate units 200858.1 Australian Consumer Law
200756.3 Remedies 200943.1 Practising in the Public Interest
200813.4 Civil Procedure and Arbitration 200944.2 First Peoples and the Australian Legal
And two LLB alternate units System
200955.3 Information and Data Governance Law and
LLB Alternate Units Regulation
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201020.2 Elder Law Industry Placement Campus Attendance Mode

201027.2 Law's Self-Understanding
201028.2 Judicial Internship Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
201039.2 Technology, Innovation and the Law
201040.3 Designing Law Apps for Access to Justice Accreditation
201080.1 Legal Internship Graduates from this program are eligible to apply to the
Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal
Please note that the availability of Bachelor of Laws practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal
Alternate Units may vary from session to session. New training.
units may become available and some others discontinued.
The School will publish information on which units are Inherent requirements
available in a session. The most recent version of course
2501 indicates which units are offered in the course.
Honours Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
this course online.
Students may be eligible to undertake the embedded Law
Honours program as part of their course attempt. Students Admission
who meet the criteria for admission to the program must
Recommended studies: HSC English standard (2 units) or
complete the 20 credit point Bachelor of Laws Alternate unit
equivalent
200700 Law Honours Dissertation.
further information, see below
Bachelor of Criminal and Community Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
Justice/Bachelor of Laws an application fee.
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Applicants
2767.4 who are applying through the Universities Admissions
Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English
Students should follow the course structure for the course proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version website. Local applicants applying directly to Western
applies to students whose commencement year for this Sydney University should also use the information provided
course is 2020. on the UAC website.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are International applicants must apply directly to Western
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their Sydney University via the International Office.
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer International students applying to The University through
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the the International Office can find details of minimum English
most up to date information for your course. proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the
The course offers multi-skilling and highly marketable International Office website.
career paths in criminal justice and law. It equips students
with professional legal skills and knowledge, which are Special Requirements
required by the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) Students enrolling in these units may need to have a
for admission to legal practice, solve non-legal problems National Police Certificate and consent or prohibited
and undertake specialised study in topical local and employment declarations as they may be conducting their
international law. Applied study of Criminal Justice, placement in circumstances where they work with minors.
Criminology, Psychology, Social Work and Welfare This would be managed on an as needs basis: • 200699
provides a foundation for working with offenders in Clinical Legal Placement • 200701 Issues in the Criminal
institutions and in areas such as rehabilitation, through-care Justice System (corrective services field trip requirement),
and resettlement in the community and will enable you to also records and identity check. The following units require
develop and evaluate practice with a view to enhancing a visa for the relevant country and the ability to travel at a
working with offenders. specified time: • 200759 Foundations of Chinese Law •
Study Mode
Five years full-time or ten years part-time. Criminology and Course Structure
Community Justice units are offered at Liverpool and
Penrith campuses and Law units are offered at Qualification for a double degree in law requires the
Campbelltown and Parramatta campuses. Students are successful completion of 400 credit points including the
required to travel between campuses in order to complete units listed in the recommended sequences for the relevant
their units. double degree programs.
Students are eligible to graduate with the award Bachelor
Location of Criminal and Community Justice when they have
Campus Attendance Mode satisfactorily completed all units listed as sequenced within
the first three years of the double degree.
Campbelltown Campus Full Time Internal Students enrolled in the 2767 Bachelor of Criminal and
Community Justice/Bachelor of Laws will only be eligible to
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completion of the entire 400 credit point course. Students Year 3
enrolled in this course who wish to graduate with a
standalone law degree prior to completion of the entire Autumn session
Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice component 200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics
must transfer to course 2502 Bachelor of Laws (Non 101552.3 Applied Social Research
Graduate Entry) which requires the completion of 320 credit 102037.2 Perspectives in Criminology
points (inclusive of 80 credit points of non-LLB study). 102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice
of 80 credit points, comprising 20 credit points of specified Spring session
units, as provided in the course structure. Please refer to 200984.1 Government and Public Law
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the links below for details. 102713.2 Creating Criminal Justice Solutions
It may be possible to vary the sequence of units so that 102068.2 Assessment and Treatment of Offenders
students study a greater concentration of either law or 102065.2 Managing Offenders in the Community
criminology each semester, to minimise travel between
campuses and to overcome timetabling problems. Students Year 4
should speak to their Academic Course Advisor as needed.
However students who enrol in 200277 Fundamentals of Autumn session
Australian Law must also be enrolled in 200010 Criminal
200757.3 Equity & Trusts
Law and students who enrol in 200978 Legal Analysis and
Critique must also be enrolled in 200008 Torts.
Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice /Bachelor of And two LLB alternate units
Laws students are required to complete the 14 specified
and two optional units of the course sequence below. Spring session
Recommended Sequence 200013.7 Administrative Law

Full-time And two LLB alternate units
Year 1
Year 5
Autumn session
Autumn session
200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law 200009.5 Constitutional Law
200010.3 Criminal Law 200015.3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence
101557.5 The Individual in Society
102709.2 Introduction to Criminal Justice And two LLB alternate units
Spring session Spring session
200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique 200756.3 Remedies

200008.7 Torts Law 200813.4 Civil Procedure and Arbitration
102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference And two LLB alternate units
LLB Alternate Units

Year 2 Students must complete 80 credit points of units from the
Autumn session list of Bachelor of Laws alternate units below.
200011.2 200019.8 Revenue Law

Contracts
101594.5 200021.3 Land Transactions Law
Mental Health in the Community
101551.4 200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law
Understanding Society
From Autumn 2021 unit 400337 Social Research Methods 200271.4 Financial Services Law
replaced by equivalent unit 102816 Investigating and 200294.4 Mediation
Communicating Social Problems. 201044.1 Bioethics
102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social 200297.3 Law of Employment
Problems 200298.4 Immigration and Refugee Law
Spring session World
200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution 200632.4 Elder Law
101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences 200633.2 Family Law
400193.5 Human Services Intervention Strategies 200635.3 Human Rights Law
102711.1 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice 200637.5 Intellectual Property
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200638.5 International Business Transactions Law complete the 20 credit point Bachelor of Laws Alternate unit

200639.4 International Trade Law 200700 Law Honours Dissertation.
200641.3 Wills and Succession For criteria for admission to the Law Honours program and
200646.5 Advocacy further information, see
200649.2 Jurisprudence Equivalent Core Units
earlier.
200656.3 Conflict of Laws 400337 - Social Research Methods
200659.3 Insolvency Law and Policy Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws
200661.4 Media Law
200697.4 Banking and Securities Law 2766.4
200700.5 Law Honours Dissertation Students should follow the course structure for the course
200701.3 Issues in the Criminal Justice System version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
200702.5 Public Health Law applies to students whose commencement year for this
200704.3 Independent Study (Law) course is 2020.
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer
200773.2 Moot Court
200800.2 International Climate Law The course offers multi-skilling and highly marketable
200801.2 International Environmental Law career paths in criminology and law. It equips students with
200802.1 Law and Public Policy (Development and professional legal skills and knowledge which are required
Implementation) by the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) for
200803.3 Law of International Organisations admission to legal practice, solve non-legal problems and
200804.2 Law of the Sea undertake specialised study in topical local and
200856.2 Medical Law international law. Applied study of crime and criminal justice
200858.1 Australian Consumer Law focusses on social and cultural definitions of criminality and
200900.3 Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts reactions to it. Topics include criminology as a discipline;
200905.2 Australian Competition Law types and cultural depictions of crime; victimisation; crime
200908.1 Human Rights and the Asia Pacific prevention strategies and debates; law enforcement and
200943.1 Practising in the Public Interest surveillance; adult and juvenile justice; institutions and
200944.2 First Peoples and the Australian Legal practices.
System
200955.3 Information and Data Governance Law and Study Mode
Regulation Five years full-time or ten years part-time. Criminology units
200956.3 Islam, International Law and Human Rights are offered at Liverpool and Penrith campuses and Law
200982.1 Mental Health Law units are offered at Campbelltown and Parramatta
200983.1 Foundations of Indian Law campuses. Students are required to travel between
201007.2 Revenue Law Industry Placement campuses in order to complete their units.
201020.2 Elder Law Industry Placement Location
201027.2 Law's Self-Understanding Campus Attendance Mode
201028.2 Judicial Internship
201039.2 Technology, Innovation and the Law Campbelltown Campus Full Time Internal
201040.3 Designing Law Apps for Access to Justice Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
Please note that the availability of Bachelor of Laws Accreditation
Alternate Units may vary from year to year. New units may Graduates from this program are eligible to apply to the
become available and some others discontinued. The most Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal
recent version of course 2501 indicates which units are practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal
offered in the course. The School will publish information training.
Inherent requirements
Honours There are inherent requirements for this course that you
Students may be eligible to undertake the embedded Law must meet in order to complete your course and graduate.
Honours program as part of their course attempt. Students Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
who meet the criteria for admission to the program must this course online.
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Admission the links below for details.
Recommended studies: HSC English standard (2 units) or Planning study - It may be possible to vary the sequence of
equivalent units so that students study a greater concentration of
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and either law or criminology each semester, to minimise travel
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the between campuses and to overcome timetabling problems.
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below Students should speak to their Academic Course Advisor
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. as needed.
an application fee. Recommended Sequence
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may Full-time
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have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Applicants
who are applying through the Universities Admissions Year 1
Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC Autumn session
website. Local applicants applying directly to Western
Sydney University should also use the information provided 200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law
on the UAC website. 200010.3 Criminal Law
101551.4 Understanding Society
International applicants must apply directly to Western 101594.5 Mental Health in the Community
International students applying to the University through the
Spring session
International Office can find details of minimum English
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their 200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique
website. 200008.7 Torts Law
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian 102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian From Spring 2021 unit 101900 Working with Communities
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and replaced by equivalent unit 102815 Introduction to
Western Sydney University. Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies.
102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia:
Special Requirements Peoples, Places and Philosophies
employment declarations as they may be conducting their Year 2
Autumn session
Clinical Legal Placement • 200701 Issues in the Criminal 200011.2 Contracts
Justice System (corrective services field trip requirement), 101557.5 The Individual in Society
also records and identity check. The following units require 102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice
specified time: • 200759 Foundations of Chinese Law • From Autumn 2021 unit 400337 Social Research Methods
200983 Foundations of Indian Law replaced by equivalent unit 102816 Investigating and
Communicating Social Problems.
Course Structure 102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social
Qualification for a double degree in law requires the Problems
successful completion of 400 credit points consisting of the
units listed in the recommended sequence below. Spring session
Early exit - Students are eligible to graduate in the Bachelor
of Criminology on completion of 16 specified criminology 200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution
units plus the eight law units specified in the first three 102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference
years of the course sequence below. 101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences
102712.2 First Peoples and Criminal Justice
Students enrolled in the 2766 Bachelor of Criminology/
Bachelor of Laws will only be eligible to graduate from their
Bachelor of Laws degree upon completion of the entire 400 Year 3
credit point course. Students enrolled in this course who
wish to graduate with a standalone law degree prior to Autumn session
completion of the entire Bachelor of Criminology 200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics
component must transfer to course 2502 Bachelor of Laws 101552.3 Applied Social Research
(Non Graduate Entry) which requires the completion of 320 102037.2 Perspectives in Criminology
credit points (inclusive of 80 credit points of non-LLB study). 101561.3 Gender, Crime and Violence
of 80 credit points, comprising 20 credit points of specified Spring session
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102708.2 Crime Prevention and Drugs 200661.4 Media Law

102710.1 Crime, Media, Culture 200663.4 International Moot Court
102711.1 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice 200697.4 Banking and Securities Law
Year 4 200700.5 Law Honours Dissertation
Autumn session 200702.5 Public Health Law
200757.3 Equity & Trusts 200755.2 Advanced Constitutional Law
200012.7 Property Law 200758.1 Transactional Law
And two LLB alternate units 200772.3 Family Dispute Resolution
200773.2 Moot Court
Spring session
200013.7 Administrative Law 200800.2 International Climate Law
200018.6 Law of Associations 200801.2 International Environmental Law
And two LLB alternate units Implementation)
Year 5 200804.2 Law of the Sea
Autumn session 200858.1 Australian Consumer Law
200009.5 Constitutional Law 200900.3 Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts
200015.3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence 200905.2 Australian Competition Law
And two LLB alternate units 200943.1 Practising in the Public Interest
Spring session System
200756.3 Remedies
Regulation
And two LLB alternate units 200982.1 Mental Health Law
200983.1 Foundations of Indian Law
LLB Alternate Units 201007.2 Revenue Law Industry Placement
Students must complete 80 credit points of units from the 201020.2 Elder Law Industry Placement
list of Bachelor of Laws alternate units below. 201027.2 Law's Self-Understanding
200019.8 Revenue Law 201028.2 Judicial Internship
200021.3 Land Transactions Law 201039.2 Technology, Innovation and the Law
200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law 201040.3 Designing Law Apps for Access to Justice
200220.6 International Criminal Law 201080.1 Legal Internship
200294.4 Mediation Please note that the availability of Bachelor of Laws
201044.1 Bioethics Alternate Units may vary from year to year. New units may
200296.3 Law Economics and Business Ethics become available and some others discontinued. The most
200297.3 Law of Employment recent version of course 2501 indicates which units are
200298.4 Immigration and Refugee Law offered in the course. The School will publish information
200529.4 Comparative Law: Legal Systems of the on which units are available in a session.
World
200629.1 Advanced Family Law Honours
200646.5 Advocacy
200647.2 Planning and Environment Law Equivalent Core Units
earlier.
200654.3 Anti-Discrimination Law 101900 - Working with Communities
200656.3 Conflict of Laws 400337 - Social Research Methods
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Bachelor of Information and to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
Communications Technology/Bachelor of Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
an application fee.
Laws
International applicants who are applying through the
2768.3 Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
Students should follow the course structure for the course proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version directly to the University should also use the information
applies to students whose commencement year for this provided on the UAC website.
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course is 2018.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are Sydney University via the International Office.
International students applying to The University through
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
website.
The course offers multi-skilling and highly marketable
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
career paths in information and communications technology
and law. It equips students with professional legal skills and
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
knowledge which are required by the Legal Profession
Admission Board (LPAB) for admission to legal practice,
solve non-legal problems and undertake specialised study
in topical local and international law. The Information and
Communications Technology component of the course is
accredited by the Australian Computer Society and involves
applied study of systems analysis and design, networking,
programming and databases, web development, project
management, communications, operating systems, human
computer interaction and numeracy.
Clinical Legal Placement • 200701 Issues in the Criminal
Study Mode also records and identity check. The following unit requires
Five years full-time. Information and Communications
Technology units are offered at Penrith, Campbelltown and
specified time: • 200759 Foundations of Chinese Law •
Parramatta campuses and Law units are offered at
Campbelltown and Parramatta campuses. Students may
be required to travel between campuses in order to
complete their core units. Course Structure
Qualification for a double degree in law requires the
Location successful completion of 400 credit points comprising all
Campus Attendance Mode units listed in the recommended sequence below.
To gain early exit from the combined degree, with a
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal students are required to complete 16 technology units and
the first eight law units listed in the recommended
Accreditation sequence below.
Graduates from this program are eligible to apply to the Students enrolled in the 2768 Bachelor of Information and
Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal Communications Technology/Bachelor of Laws will only be
practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal eligible to graduate from their Bachelor of Laws degree
training. The Bachelor of Information and Communications upon completion of the entire 400 credit point course.
Technology is accredited with the Australian Computer Students enrolled in this course who wish to graduate with
Society (ACS) at Professional level. a standalone law degree prior to completion of the entire
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
Inherent requirements component must transfer to course 2502 Bachelor of Laws
There are inherent requirements for this course that you (Non Graduate Entry) which requires the completion of 320
must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. credit points (inclusive of 80 credit points of non-LLB study).
Make sure you read and understand the requirements for Students may exit with the Diploma in Laws on completion
this course online. of 80 credit points, comprising 20 credit points of specified
Admission units, as provided in the course structure. Please refer to
Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics and any two units the links below for details.
of HSC English (or equivalent) It may be possible to vary the sequence of units so that
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and students study a greater concentration of either law or
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the technology each semester, to minimise travel between
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campuses and to overcome timetabling problems. Students
should speak to their Academic Course Advisor as needed. Spring session
However students who enrol in 200277 Fundamentals of 200013.7 Administrative Law
Australian Law must also be enrolled in 200010 Criminal 200018.6 Law of Associations
Law and students who enrol in 200978 Legal Analysis and
Critique must also be enrolled in 200008 Torts. And two LLB alternate units
Recommended Sequence Year 5
Full-time Autumn session
Year 1 200009.5 Constitutional Law
Autumn session
And two LLB alternate units
200010.3 Criminal Law Spring session
300580.4 Programming Fundamentals
300585.3 Systems Analysis and Design 200756.3 Remedies
Spring session And two LLB alternate units
200008.7
LLB Alternate Units
Torts Law
300581.5 Programming Techniques Students must complete 80 credit points of units from the
300104.5 Database Design and Development list of Bachelor of Laws alternate units below.
Year 2 200021.3 Land Transactions Law
Autumn session 200220.6 International Criminal Law
200011.2 Contracts
200294.4 Mediation
201044.1 Bioethics
300582.6 Technologies for Web Applications
300144.6 Object Oriented Analysis Note: From 2020, unit 200295 - Bioethics replaced by
Spring session
200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution 200297.3 Law of Employment
300583.4 Web Systems Development 200298.4 Immigration and Refugee Law
200032.7 Statistics for Business 200529.4 Comparative Law: Legal Systems of the
300565.3 Computer Networking World
200632.4 Elder Law
Year 3
200633.2 Family Law
Autumn session 200635.3 Human Rights Law
200637.5 Intellectual Property
300698.5 Operating Systems Programming 200638.5 International Business Transactions Law
300570.4 Human-Computer Interaction 200639.4 International Trade Law
300578.4 Professional Development 200641.3 Wills and Succession
300095.6 Computer Networks and Internets 200646.5 Advocacy
Spring session 200649.2 Jurisprudence
200984.1 Government and Public Law 200652.4 Space Law - Commercial Aspects
300579.7 Professional Experience 200653.5 Public International Law
300958.4 Social Web Analytics 200654.3 Anti-Discrimination Law
300961.4 Social Computing 200656.3 Conflict of Laws
Year 4 200659.3 Insolvency Law and Policy
200661.4 Media Law
Autumn session 200663.4 International Moot Court
200757.3 Equity & Trusts 200699.6 Clinical Legal Placement
And two LLB alternate units 200702.5 Public Health Law
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200755.2 Advanced Constitutional Law legal practice in NSW, and to solve legal and non-legal

200758.1 Transactional Law problems. Students can undertake specialised study in
200759.3 Foundations of Chinese Law topical local and international law and practical
200772.3 Family Dispute Resolution experiences. In the Information Systems Advanced
200773.2 Moot Court component of the course, students learn about computing
200799.2 Work Health and Safety Law and information technology in a business context. The
200800.2 International Climate Law course extends learning available in Bachelor of
200801.2 International Environmental Law Information Systems through advanced activities including
200802.1 Law and Public Policy (Development and extension projects, hands on business projects and
Implementation) research training. Mentoring and access to some industry
200803.3 Law of International Organisations partners and research groups will enable students to
200804.2 Law of the Sea develop skills and networks that apply directly in industry.
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200858.1 Australian Consumer Law Study Mode
200900.3 Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts Five years full-time or ten years part-time. Information
200905.2 Australian Competition Law systems units are offered at the Parramatta campus and
200908.1 Human Rights and the Asia Pacific Law units are offered at Campbelltown and Parramatta
200943.1 Practising in the Public Interest campuses. Students may be required to travel between
200944.2 First Peoples and the Australian Legal campuses in order to complete their units.
System
200955.3 Information and Data Governance Law and Location
Regulation Campus Attendance Mode
200982.1 Mental Health Law Campbelltown Campus Full Time Internal
200983.1 Foundations of Indian Law Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
201040.3 Designing Law Apps for Access to Justice training. The Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced is
201080.1 Legal Internship accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at
Professional Level.
Alternate Units may vary from year to year. New units may Inherent requirements
become available and some others discontinued. The most There are inherent requirements for this course that you
recent version of course 2501 indicates which units are must meet in order to complete your course and graduate.
offered in the course. The School will publish information Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
on which units are available in a session. this course online.
Honours Admission
Students may be eligible to undertake the embedded Law Recommended studies: HSC English standard (2 units) or
Honours program as part of their course attempt. Students equivalent and HSC Mathematics.
who meet the criteria for admission to the program must Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
complete the 20 credit point Bachelor of Laws Alternate unit holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
200700 Law Honours Dissertation. Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
For criteria for admission to the Law Honours program and to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
further information, see Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
an application fee.
Bachelor of Information Systems Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
Advanced/Bachelor of Laws have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
2801.2 minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
Students should follow the course structure for the course directly to the University should also use the information
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version provided on the UAC website.
applies to students whose commencement year for this Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
course is 2018 or later. Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
This course enables multi-skilling in information systems Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
and law, enabling increased marketability in these diverse qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
career fields. The Bachelor of Laws equips students with Western Sydney University.
the professional legal skills and knowledge required by the
Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) for admission to
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300585.3 Systems Analysis and Design
Spring session
employment declarations as they may be conducting their 200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique
placement in circumstances where they work with minors. 200008.7 Torts Law
This would be managed on an as needs basis: • 200699 300580.4 Programming Fundamentals
Clinical Legal Placement • 200701 Issues in the Criminal 300941.2 Database Design and Development
Justice System (corrective services field trip requirement) (Advanced)
also records and identity check. • 300900 Professional
Experience (Advanced) The following unit requires a visa Year 2
for the relevant country and the ability to travel at a
specified time: • 200759 Foundations of Chinese Law • Autumn session
200011.2 Contracts
Course Structure 200032.7 Statistics for Business
Qualification for a combined degree in Information Systems 100483.2 Principles of Professional Communication 1
Advanced / Law requires the successful completion of 400
credit points consisting of the units listed in the
recommended sequence below. Spring session
° 160 credit points of specified Law core units 300960.5 Mobile Applications Development
300572.4 Information Systems Deployment and
Bachelor of Laws Alternate Units
Management
300946.2 Computer Networking (Advanced)
° 160 credit points of specified Information Systems
units [this includes the five labelled ‘(Advanced)’ units]
Year 3
Early exit - Students are eligible to graduate in the Bachelor Autumn session

of Information Systems Advanced on completion of the 16 200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics
specified information systems advanced units plus the eight 300942.3 Emerging Trends in Information Systems
law units specified: 200977, 200978, 200008, 200811, (Advanced)
200010, 200011, 200013 and 200020 in lieu of course 300578.4 Professional Development
3688 electives and/ or ‘Major’. 300901.3 Human-Computer Interaction (Advanced)
Students enrolled in the 2801 Bachelor of Information
Systems Advanced/Bachelor of Laws will only be eligible to Spring session
completion of the entire 400 credit point course. Students 200984.1 Government and Public Law
enrolled in this course who wish to graduate with a 300900.3 Professional Experience (Advanced)
standalone law degree prior to completion of the entire 300569.3 Computer Security
Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced component 300961.4 Social Computing
must transfer to course 2502 Bachelor of Laws (Non
Graduate Entry) which requires the completion of 320 credit Year 4
points (inclusive of 80 credit points of non-LLB study).
Students may exit with the Diploma in Laws on completion Autumn session
of 80 credit points, comprising 20 credit points of specified 200757.3 Equity & Trusts
Law core units and 60 credit points of Law core or alternate 200012.7 Property Law
the links below for details. And two LLB alternate units
Planning study - It may be possible to vary the sequence of
units so that students study a greater concentration of Spring session
either law or information systems advanced study each 200013.7 Administrative Law
semester, to minimise travel between campuses and to 200018.6 Law of Associations
overcome timetabling problems. Students should speak to
their Academic Course Advisor as needed. And two LLB alternate units
Recommended Sequence Year 5
Year 1 Autumn session
Autumn session 200009.5 Constitutional Law
200010.3 Criminal Law And two LLB alternate units
300573.3 Information Systems in Context
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Spring session 200858.1 Australian Consumer Law
200756.3 Remedies 200900.3 Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts
200813.4 Civil Procedure and Arbitration 200905.2 Australian Competition Law
And two LLB alternate units 200943.1 Practising in the Public Interest
LLB Alternate Units System
Regulation
list of Bachelor of Laws alternate units. The most recent
200982.1 Mental Health Law
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the course.
200296.3 Law Economics and Business Ethics units may become available and some discontinued. The
200297.3 Law of Employment School will publish information on which units are available
200298.4 Immigration and Refugee Law in a session.
World Honours
200646.5 Advocacy
200647.2 Planning and Environment Law Bachelor of Information Systems/
200649.2 Jurisprudence Bachelor of Laws
2800.2
200657.6 Corporate Governance Students should follow the course structure for the course
200659.3 Insolvency Law and Policy version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
200661.4 Media Law applies to students whose commencement year for this
200663.4 International Moot Court course is 2018 or later.
200697.4 Banking and Securities Law This combined course enables multi-skilling into two
200699.6 Clinical Legal Placement diverse career paths- information systems and law,
200700.5 Law Honours Dissertation providing increased marketability to multiple areas of
200702.5 Public Health Law expertise. The Bachelor of Laws equips students with the
200701.3 Issues in the Criminal Justice System professional legal skills and knowledge which are required
200704.3 Independent Study (Law) by the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to
200755.2 Advanced Constitutional Law legal practice in New South Wales and to solve legal and
200758.1 Transactional Law non-legal problems. Students can undertake specialised
200759.3 Foundations of Chinese Law study in topical local and international law. The Bachelor of
200772.3 Family Dispute Resolution Information Systems integrates the applications of
200773.2 Moot Court computing and information systems in the context of a
200799.2 Work Health and Safety Law global business environment. Students collaborate with an
200800.2 International Climate Law organisation in its industry based setting, on a project to
200801.2 International Environmental Law solve a real community-based problem. The project
200802.1 Law and Public Policy (Development and involves the design, development, deployment and further
Implementation) management of the information system.
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managed on an as needs basis: • 200699 Clinical Legal
Study Mode Placement • 200701 Issues in the Criminal Justice System
Five years full-time or ten years part-time. Information (corrective services field trip requirement) also records and
systems units are offered at the Parramatta campus and identity check. • 300579 Professional Experience The
Law units are offered at Campbelltown and Parramatta following unit requires a visa for the relevant country and
campuses. Students may be required to travel between the ability to travel at a specified time: • 200759
campuses in order to complete their units. Foundations of Chinese Law • 200983 Foundations of
Indian Law
Location
Campus Attendance Mode Course Structure
Campbelltown Campus Full Time Internal Qualification for the double Bachelors degree in Information
Systems / Law requires the successful completion of 400
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal credit points consisting of the units listed in the
Accreditation
Graduates from this program are eligible to apply to the
Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal
° 160 credit points of specified Law core units
practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal
training. The Bachelor of Information Systems is accredited
Bachelor of Laws Alternate Units
with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at Professional
Level.
° 160 credit points of specified Information Systems
units
There are inherent requirements for this course that you Early exit - Students are eligible to graduate in the Bachelor
must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. of Information Systems on completion of the 16 specified
Make sure you read and understand the requirements for information systems units plus the eight law units specified:
this course online. specified: 200977, 200978, 200008, 200811, 200010,
200011, 200013 and 200020 in lieu of course 3687
Admission Bachelor of Information Systems electives and/ or ‘Major’.
Assumed Knowledge: HSC Mathematics and any two units Students enrolled in the 2800 Bachelor of Information
of HSC English. Systems/Bachelor of Laws will only be eligible to graduate
from their Bachelor of Laws degree upon completion of the
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and entire 400 credit point course. Students enrolled in this
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the course who wish to graduate with a standalone law degree
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below prior to completion of the entire Bachelor of Information
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Systems component must transfer to course 2502 Bachelor
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have of Laws (Non Graduate Entry) which requires the
an application fee. completion of 320 credit points (inclusive of 80 credit points
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may of non-LLB study).
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and Students may exit with the Diploma in Laws on completion
International applicants who are applying through the of 80 credit points, comprising 20 credit points of specified
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of Law core units and 60 credit points of Law core or alternate
minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable units, as provided in the course structure. Please refer to
proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying the links below for details.
provided on the UAC website. Planning study - It may be possible to vary the sequence of
units so that students study a greater concentration of
International applicants must apply directly to the University either law or information systems study each semester, to
of Western Sydney via the the Western Sydney University minimise travel between campuses and to overcome
International office. timetabling problems. Students should speak to their
International students applying to Western Sydney Academic Course Advisor as needed.
University through Western Sydney University International
can find details of minimum English proficiency Recommended Sequence
requirements and acceptable proof on the Western Sydney
University International website. Year 1
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Autumn session
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian 200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and 200010.3 Criminal Law
Western Sydney University. 300573.3 Information Systems in Context
Students enrolling in these units may need to have National
Spring session
Police Certificate and consent or prohibited employment
declarations as they may be conducting their placement in 200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique
circumstances where they work with minors. This would be 200008.7 Torts Law
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300104.5 Database Design and Development LLB Alternate Units
Year 2 list of Bachelor of Laws alternate units. The most recent
Autumn session the course.
200011.2 Contracts 200019.8 Revenue Law
200032.7 Statistics for Business 200021.3 Land Transactions Law
300582.6 Technologies for Web Applications 200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law
100483.2 Principles of Professional Communication 1 200220.6 International Criminal Law
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200294.4 Mediation
Spring session
201044.1 Bioethics
300960.5 Mobile Applications Development Note: From 2020, unit 200295 - Bioethics replaced by unit
300572.4 Information Systems Deployment and 201044 - Bioethics.
Management 200296.3 Law Economics and Business Ethics
300565.3 Computer Networking 200297.3 Law of Employment
Year 3 200529.4 Comparative Law: Legal Systems of the
World
Autumn session 200629.1 Advanced Family Law
200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics 200632.4 Elder Law
300584.5 Emerging Trends in Information Systems 200633.2 Family Law
300570.4 Human-Computer Interaction 200635.3 Human Rights Law
300578.4 Professional Development 200637.5 Intellectual Property
Spring session 200641.3 Wills and Succession
200984.1 Government and Public Law 200646.5 Advocacy
300579.7 Professional Experience 200647.2 Planning and Environment Law
300569.3 Computer Security 200649.2 Jurisprudence
300961.4 Social Computing 200650.2 Advanced Torts and Civil Wrongs
Year 4 200654.3 Anti-Discrimination Law
Autumn session 200657.6 Corporate Governance
200757.3 Equity & Trusts 200659.3 Insolvency Law and Policy
200012.7 Property Law 200661.4 Media Law
And two LLB alternate units 200697.4 Banking and Securities Law
Spring session 200700.5 Law Honours Dissertation
And two LLB alternate units 200755.2 Advanced Constitutional Law
Year 5 200759.3 Foundations of Chinese Law
Autumn session 200773.2 Moot Court
200009.5 Constitutional Law 200800.2 International Climate Law
200015.3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence 200801.2 International Environmental Law
And two LLB alternate units
Implementation)
Spring session 200803.3 Law of International Organisations
200756.3 Remedies 200856.2 Medical Law
200813.4 Civil Procedure and Arbitration 200858.1 Australian Consumer Law
And two LLB alternate units 200905.2 Australian Competition Law
200943.1 Practising in the Public Interest
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200944.2 First Peoples and the Australian Legal campuses and Law units are offered at Campbelltown and

System Parramatta campuses. Students may be required to travel
200955.3 Information and Data Governance Law and between campuses in order to complete their units.
Regulation
200956.3 Islam, International Law and Human Rights Location
200982.1 Mental Health Law Campus Attendance Mode
201007.2 Revenue Law Industry Placement Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
201040.3 Designing Law Apps for Access to Justice training.
Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
School will publish information on which units are available
this course online.
in a session.
Honours Admission
Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of International
Studies/Bachelor of Laws is based on the following
requirements:
who meet the criteria for admission to the program must
complete the 20 credit point Bachelor of Laws Alternate unit Assumed knowledge: any 2 units of HSC English
200700 Law Honours Dissertation. Recommended studies: HSC English standard or equivalent
For criteria for admission to the Law Honours program and Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
further information, see holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
Bachelor of International Studies/ to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
Bachelor of Laws Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
an application fee.
2758.5 have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local
applicants who are applying through the Universities
Students should follow the course structure for the course Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on
applies to students whose commencement year in this the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to
course is 2018 or later. Western Sydney University should also use the information
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their International applicants must apply directly to Western
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer Sydney University via the International Office.
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the International students applying to The University through
most up to date information for your course. the International Office can find details of minimum English
The double degree program permits students to examine proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
and analyse the historical development of relations among website.
nation states and contemporary political, social and cultural Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
issues, such as globalisation, transnationalism and Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
migration. The Bachelor of Laws provides students with Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
professional legal skills including the ability to analyse legal qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
material and understand fundamental legal principles; an Western Sydney University.
understanding of the relationship between law and society;
the skills to analyse and solve non-legal problems and Special Requirements
specialised study into the Australian legal system. Students enrolling in these units may need to have a
Students in this double degree also have the opportunity to National Police Check and consent or prohibited
complete a semester of study overseas and receive employment declarations as they may be conducting their
advanced standing towards their majors, sub majors or placement in circumstances where they work with minors.
Bachelor of Laws alternate units. They are encouraged to This would be managed on an as needs basis: • 200699
do so but must discuss this with a course advisor. Clinical Legal Placement • 201028 Judicial Internship •
200701 Issues in the Criminal Justice System (corrective
Study Mode services field trip requirement) also records and identity
Five years full-time or ten years part-time. International check. The following unit requires a visa for the relevant
Studies units are offered at Bankstown and Parramatta country and the ability to travel at a specified time: • 200759
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Indian Law Equivalent Core Units
Course Structure course for students who passed these units in 2019 or
Qualification for a double degree in law requires the earlier.
successful completion of 400 credit points including the 100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing
units listed in the recommended sequences for the relevant 100958 - Australia and the World
double degree programs.
100960 - Contemporary Society
Students are eligible to graduate in the associated degree
100968 - Texts and Traditions
at the end of three years of full-time study, only when they
have completed all non-law units plus the eight law units Students must also complete units in the following, as
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specified in the study sequence as being in the first three per the chosen course structure
years of the relevant double degree.
Students enrolled in the 2758 Bachelor of International Major - International Relations and Asian
Studies/Bachelor of Laws will only be eligible to graduate Studies
from their Bachelor of Laws degree upon completion of the
entire 400 credit point course. Students enrolled in this M1055.1 International Relations and Asian
course who wish to graduate with a standalone law degree Studies
prior to completion of the entire Bachelor of International
Studies component must transfer to course 2502 Bachelor Sub-major
of Laws (Non Graduate Entry) which requires the
A sub-major in Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese
completion of 320 credit points (inclusive of 80 credit points
must be undertaken in conjunction with the major
of non-LLB study).
Note: The following sub-majors have inherent
requirements, SM1078 - Chinese, & SM1080 - Japanese.
of 80 credit points, comprising 20 credit points of specified
Please check the inherent requirements online.
units, as provided in the course structure. Please refer to Bankstown Campus
It may be possible to vary the sequence of units so that SM1077.1 Arabic
students study a greater concentration of either law or their SM1078.1 Chinese
second discipline of study each semester, to minimise SM1112.1 Indonesian
travel between campuses and to overcome timetabling SM1139.1 International English
problems. Students should speak to their academic advisor SM1080.1 Japanese
as needed. However students who enrol in 200277
Fundamentals of Australian Law must also be enrolled in Parramatta Campus
200010 Criminal Law and students who enrol in 200978
Legal Analysis and Critique must also be enrolled in SM1078.1 Chinese
200008 Torts. SM1139.1 International English
SM1080.1 Japanese
For details of International Studies units required please
see course 1658 Bachelor of International Studies. Students may complete the Immersion Language sub-
Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Laws students major which covers languages that are not taught at
are required to complete the four level 1 Arts core units plus Western Sydney University. Details of this sub-major are
the eight-unit International Relations and Asian Studies available via the link below:
major and one of the four-unit language sub-majors; SM1128.1 Immersion Language
together with the LLB key program (24 units). The double
degree combination therefore consists of 40 units with no * Students should seek course advice in relation to the level
additional electives or choice beyond that already included 2/3 language sequences
within the separate Bachelor of International Studies and
Law key programs. Recommended Sequence
Note that instead of the minimum of 80 credit points of
elective units required to be completed by Bachelor of Year 1
International Studies students enrolled in course 1658,
students in this Bachelor of International Studies /Bachelor Autumn session
of Laws course are required to complete the eight law units 200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law
listed in the first three years of the recommended sequence 200010.3 Criminal Law
below.
Two units from the Year 1 core Arts units listed below
Students must complete the four Level 1 Bachelor of
Arts (BA) core units 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
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200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique 200756.3 Remedies
200008.7 Torts Law 200813.4 Civil Procedure and Arbitration
Two of the remaining Year 1 core Arts units from the list Two LLB alternate units
below
LLB Alternate Units
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English Students must complete 80 credit points of units from the
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture list of Bachelor of Laws alternate units below.
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society 200019.8 Revenue Law
Year 2 200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law
Autumn session 200271.4 Financial Services Law
200294.4 Mediation
101442.2 Asia in the World
One International Relations and Asian Studies major unit equivalent unit 201044 - Bioethics.
One Language sub-major unit
Spring session 200297.3 Law of Employment
200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution 200529.4 Comparative Law: Legal Systems of the
World
Two International Relations and Asian Studies major units 200629.1 Advanced Family Law
One Language sub-major unit 200632.4 Elder Law
200633.2 Family Law
Year 3 200635.3 Human Rights Law
Autumn session 200638.5 International Business Transactions Law
200641.3 Wills and Succession
Two International Relations and Asian Studies major units 200646.5 Advocacy
One Language sub-major unit 200647.2 Planning and Environment Law
Two International Relations and Asian Studies major units 200656.3 Conflict of Laws
One Language sub-major unit 200657.6 Corporate Governance
Year 4 200661.4 Media Law
Autumn session
200757.3 Equity & Trusts 200699.6 Clinical Legal Placement
Two LLB alternate units 200702.5 Public Health Law
200013.7 Administrative Law 200758.1 Transactional Law
200018.6 Law of Associations 200759.3 Foundations of Chinese Law
Two LLB alternate units 200773.2 Moot Court
Year 5 200800.2 International Climate Law
200801.2 International Environmental Law
Autumn session 200802.1 Law and Public Policy (Development and
Implementation)
Two LLB alternate units 200856.2 Medical Law
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200900.3 Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts Campus Attendance Mode

200908.1 Human Rights and the Asia Pacific Campbelltown Campus Part Time Internal
System
200955.3 Information and Data Governance Law and Accreditation
Regulation Graduates from this program are eligible to apply to the
200956.3 Islam, International Law and Human Rights Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to legal
200982.1 Mental Health Law practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal
200983.1 Foundations of Indian Law training.
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201018.3 Cyber Law and Justice Inherent requirements
201020.2 Elder Law Industry Placement There are inherent requirements for this course that you
201027.2 Law's Self-Understanding must meet in order to complete your course and graduate.
201028.2 Judicial Internship Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
201039.2 Technology, Innovation and the Law this course online.
201080.1 Legal Internship Admission
This course is designed for graduates who have completed
Please note that the availability of Bachelor of Laws the requirements of a tertiary qualification at bachelor’s
Alternate Units may vary from year to year. New units may level from a recognised university.
recent version of course 2501 indicates which units are Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
offered in the course. The School will publish information holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
on which units are available in a session. Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
Honours Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
an application fee.
Honours program as part of their course attempt. Students Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
who meet the criteria for admission to the program must have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
complete the 20 credit point Bachelor of Laws Alternate unit International applicants who are applying through the
200700 Law Honours Dissertation. Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
For criteria for admission to the Law Honours program and proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
further information, see below directly to the University should also use the information
Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
2501.9 International students applying to The University through
website.
course is Autumn 2018 or later. Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
This course provides students with professional legal skills,
including the ability to analyse legal material and
understand fundamental legal principles; an understanding
of the relationship between law and society; general
analytical skills for analysing and solving non-legal
problems and specialised study into the Australian legal
National Police Check and consent or prohibited
system. Special emphasis is placed on legal skills. During
their course students will develop skills in advocacy,
placement in circumstances where they work with minors: •
negotiation, legal drafting and legal research. Both
200699 Clinical Legal Placement • 200701 Issues in the
campuses have excellent facilities, including state-of-the-art
Criminal Justice System (corrective services field trip
moot courts for students to practise advocacy skills and
requirement) also records and identity check. The following
excellent library and computer-based law research facilities.
unit requires a visa for entry to the relevant country and the
Study Mode ability to travel at a specified time: • 200759 Foundations of
Chinese Law • 200983 Foundations of Indian Law
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Location Course Structure

Campus Attendance Mode Qualification for this award requires the successful
completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended
Campbelltown Campus Full Time Internal sequence below.
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This comprises:
Part time - Start year intake
° 160 credit points of specified core units and
Year 1
° 80 credit points of LLB alternate units.
Autumn session
The course includes an embedded honours award which
may be taken by qualifying students. Students should follow
the unit sequence below: Spring session
Students may exit with the Diploma in Laws on completion 200011.2 Contracts
of 80 credit points, comprising 20 credit points of specified 200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics
units, as provided in the course structure. Please refer to Year 2
Autumn session
Full time - Start year intake 200008.7 Torts Law
Year 1
Spring session
Autumn session 200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution
200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law 200984.1 Government and Public Law
200011.2 Contracts Year 3
Autumn session
Spring session 200757.3 Equity & Trusts
200008.7 Torts Law
200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution Spring session
200984.1 Government and Public Law Two LLB alternate units
Year 2 Year 4
Autumn session Autumn session
200757.3 Equity & Trusts 200013.7 Administrative Law

200012.7 Property Law 200018.6 Law of Associations
Two LLB alternate units Spring session

Spring session Two LLB alternate units
200013.7 Administrative Law Year 5

Autumn session
Two LLB alternate units 200009.5 Constitutional Law
Year 3 200015.3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence
Autumn session Spring session

200009.5 Constitutional Law Two LLB alternate units
Year 6
Autumn session
Spring session 200756.3 Remedies
200756.3 Remedies 200813.4 Civil Procedure and Arbitration
Spring session
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Full time - Mid year intake
Year 1 Year 3
Spring session Autumn session
200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law 200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics

200008.7 Torts Law 200012.7 Property Law
200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique Spring session
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Autumn session
Year 4
200011.2 Contracts Autumn session
One LLB alternate unit 200009.5 Constitutional Law

200984.1 Government and Public Law 200018.6 Law of Associations
200813.4 Civil Procedure and Arbitration 200813.4 Civil Procedure and Arbitration
Year 5
Year 3
Autumn session
Autumn session
200012.7 Property Law One LLB alternate unit
200009.5 Constitutional Law Spring session
200756.3 Remedies
Spring session
One LLB alternate unit
200013.7 Administrative Law Year 6
200756.3 Remedies
Autumn session
One LLB alternate unit Two LLB alternate units
Year 4 Spring session
Autumn session Two LLB alternate units
Four LLB alternate units Year 7
Part time - Mid year intake Autumn session
Year 1 Two LLB alternate units
Spring session LLB Alternate Units

following
Year 2 200021.3 Land Transactions Law
Autumn session 200220.6 International Criminal Law
200010.3 Criminal Law 200294.4 Mediation
Spring session Note: From 2020, unit 200295 - Bioethics replaced by

200008.7 Torts Law
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200298.4 Immigration and Refugee Law Honours
200529.4 Comparative Law: Legal Systems of the Students may be eligible to undertake the embedded Law
World Honours program as part of their course attempt. Students
200629.1 Advanced Family Law must meet the following criteria for admission:
200632.4 Elder Law
Achievement of a threshold Admission Average Mark
200633.2 Family Law
(AAM) equal to or above the minimum of 65 or,
demonstration of the likelihood, as assessed by the Dean
or delegate in exercise of their discretion, of completing (or
being expected to complete) the Bachelor of Laws degree
with a GPA of at least 5.5; and
200646.5 Advocacy Statement of Intent; and
200647.2 Planning and Environment Law Demonstrated satisfactory academic writing skills
200649.2 Jurisprudence appropriate to the discipline.
200650.2 Advanced Torts and Civil Wrongs In addition, admission depends on the appointment of a
200652.4 Space Law - Commercial Aspects Principal Supervisor by the Dean of the School.
200654.3 Anti-Discrimination Law Students must undertake the embedded School of Law
200656.3 Conflict of Laws honours unit, 200700 Law Honours Dissertation. This unit is
200657.6 Corporate Governance a yearlong 20 credit point unit undertaken where a student
200659.3 Insolvency Law and Policy has completed no less than 160 credit points of Bachelor of
200661.4 Media Law Laws units and no more than 200 credit points of Bachelor
200663.4 International Moot Court of Laws units (where GPA requirements are also met).
200697.4 Banking and Securities Law Students must apply for admission to 200700 Law Honours
200699.6 Clinical Legal Placement Dissertation by way of a rule waiver.
200700.5 Law Honours Dissertation For the Bachelor of Laws (Hons), the calculation of the
200701.3 Issues in the Criminal Justice System Honours Award level (Class of Honours) is based on the
200702.5 Public Health Law results of Honours Research and the overall course GPA.
200704.3 Independent Study (Law) 1. The award of Honours Class 1 for the Bachelor of Laws
200755.2 Advanced Constitutional Law (Hons) requires achievement within the range of 85% -
200758.1 Transactional Law 100% for Honours Research and a GPA of 6.0 or greater in
200759.3 Foundations of Chinese Law the Bachelor of Laws units.
2. The award of Honours Class 2 Division I for the Bachelor
200773.2 Moot Court
of Laws (Hons) requires achievement within the range of
75% - 100% for Honours Research and a GPA of 5.8 or
greater in the Bachelor of Laws units.
200802.1 Law and Public Policy (Development and 3. The award of Honours Class 2 Division II for the
Implementation) Bachelor of Laws (Hons) requires achievement within the
200803.3 Law of International Organisations range of 85% - 100% for Honours Research and a GPA of
200804.2 Law of the Sea 5.5 or greater in the Bachelor of Laws units.
200856.2 Medical Law 4. Honours Class III is not awarded in the Bachelor of Laws
200858.1 Australian Consumer Law (Hons).
200900.3 Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts Please see the Honours in Bachelors Awards Policy and
200905.2 Australian Competition Law associated School of Law Guidelines for the admission
200908.1 Human Rights and the Asia Pacific criteria.
200944.2 First Peoples and the Australian Legal Bachelor of Laws (Non graduate entry)
System
Regulation
200956.3 Islam, International Law and Human Rights 2502.9
200983.1 Foundations of Indian Law Students should follow the course structure for the course
201007.2 Revenue Law Industry Placement version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
201018.3 Cyber Law and Justice applies to students whose commencement year for this
201020.2 Elder Law Industry Placement course is Autumn 2021 or later.
201027.2 Law's Self-Understanding Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are
201028.2 Judicial Internship provided with up to date curriculum throughout their
201039.2 Technology, Innovation and the Law studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer
201040.3 Designing Law Apps for Access to Justice to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the
201080.1 Legal Internship most up to date information for your course.
The Bachelor of Laws (Non-Graduate Entry) satisfies the
academic degree requirements for admission to practice as
an Australian lawyer. Students will engage in collaborative
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face-to-face problem and case-based learning, will be Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
supported by online learning materials, and will participate holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
in authentic assessment to develop knowledge and skills. Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
The course provides students with a broad progressive to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
legal education with a strong practical orientation to the law. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
Students develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, an application fee.
research, communication, collaboration, self-management,
and ethical and professional awareness and judgement. Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
Students will also develop skills in legal advocacy, have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
negotiation, and legal technology and extend their International applicants who are applying through the
professional and learning experiences through work Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
integrated learning, clinical placement and international minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
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exchange engagements. Students are further supported to proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
broaden their academic interest and to extend their career directly to the University should also use the information
options by undertaking an additional year of non-law study provided on the UAC website.
in an academic area or areas of their own choice. International applicants should contact International Office
for details on admission. Contact information for the
Study Mode International Office is available via The University website.
Four years full-time or eight years part-time. International students applying to The University through
Location proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
Campus Attendance Mode website.
Campbelltown Campus Full Time Internal Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
Campbelltown Campus Part Time Internal Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal Western Sydney University.
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal
Accreditation National Police Check and consent or prohibited
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to the Legal
Profession Admission Board for admission to legal practice
in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical legal training.
Inherent requirements Clinical Legal Placement • 200701 Issues in the Criminal
There are inherent requirements for this course that you also records and identity check. The following unit requires
must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. a visa for entry to the relevant country and the ability to
Make sure you read and understand the requirements for travel at a specified time: • 200759 Foundations of Chinese
this course online. Law • 200983 Foundations of Indian Law
Admission
Course Structure
Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Laws (Non-
Graduate Entry) is based upon a completed Australian Year Qualification for this award requires the successful
12 qualification or equivalent. completion of 320 credit points as per the recommended
sequence below.
Applicants with recent secondary education This comprises
Assumed knowledge: any two units of HSC English
Recommended studies: HSC English standard or equivalent ° 160 credit points of prescribed core units
Additional Information ° 80 credit points of LLB Alternate units
Entry into this course is competitive.
° 80 credit points of non-LLB elective units
Work Experience
This course is suitable for students with professional work
experience in a related field including working as a The electives of Year 4 may be chosen from any of the
paralegal, court officer, police officer, or licensed units offered by Western Sydney University, other than
conveyancer. units that involve the study of law or the legal system to any
substantial extent offered by Western Sydney University,
Advanced Standing provided that the assumed knowledge or prerequisites for
Applicants who have completed study towards a diploma or the units are satisfied.
higher (or equivalent) may be eligible for Advanced Students may exit with the Diploma in Laws on completion
Standing for up to 80 credit points towards the non-law of 80 credit points, comprising 20 credit points of specified
component of the Bachelor of Laws (Non-Graduate Entry). Law core units and 60 credit points of Law core or alternate
Refer to the WSU UAC site for more information units, as provided in the course structure. Please refer to
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200011.2 Contracts
Full-time - Start year intake 200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics
Year 1
Year 2
Autumn session
Autumn session
200010.3 Criminal Law 200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique
200011.2 Contracts 200008.7 Torts Law
Spring session
Spring session
200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique 200984.1 Government and Public Law
200008.7 Torts Law
Year 3
Autumn session
Year 2
Autumn session 200012.7 Property Law
Spring session
Year 4
Spring session
Autumn session
200018.6 Law of Associations 200013.7 Administrative Law
Spring session
Year 3
Autumn session
Year 5
200015.3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence Autumn session
Two LLB alternate units 200009.5 Constitutional Law
Spring session
200756.3 Remedies Spring session
200813.4 Civil Procedure and Arbitration Two LLB alternate units
Two LLB alternate units Year 6
Autumn session 200756.3 Remedies
Four elective units

Four elective units Two LLB alternate units
Part-time- Start year intake Year 7

Two elective units
Autumn session
200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law Spring session
200010.3 Criminal Law Two elective units
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Year 8 Part-time - Mid year intake

Autumn session Year 1
Two elective units
Spring session
Spring session 200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law
Two elective units 200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique
Full-time - Mid year intake

Autumn session
Year 1 200010.3 Criminal Law
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200011.2 Contracts
Spring session
200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law Year 2
200008.7 Torts Law
200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution Spring session
200008.7 Torts Law
Autumn session
200010.3 Criminal Law Autumn session
200011.2 Contracts
200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics 200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics
Year 3
Year 2
Spring session
Spring session
200984.1 Government and Public Law 200013.7 Administrative Law
Two LLB alternate units Autumn session
Autumn session 200757.3 Equity & Trusts

200015.3 Year 4
Criminal Procedure and Evidence
200009.5 Constitutional Law Spring session
Year 3 200018.6 Law of Associations

Spring session
200018.6 Autumn session
Law of Associations
200013.7 Administrative Law 200015.3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence
200756.3 Remedies
Year 5
Autumn session
Four LLB alternate units Spring session
200756.3 Remedies
Year 4
Spring session
Four elective units Autumn session
Autumn session
Four elective units Year 6
Spring session
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Autumn session 200759.3 Foundations of Chinese Law
Two LLB alternate units 200772.3 Family Dispute Resolution
200773.2 Moot Court
Year 7 200799.2 Work Health and Safety Law
Spring session 200801.2 International Environmental Law
Two elective units 200802.1 Law and Public Policy (Development and
Implementation)
Autumn session 200803.3 Law of International Organisations
Two elective units 200804.2 Law of the Sea
Year 8 200858.1 Australian Consumer Law
Two elective units 200908.1 Human Rights and the Asia Pacific
Autumn session 200944.2 First Peoples and the Australian Legal
Two elective units System
Alternate Units may vary from year to year. New units may
200296.3 Law Economics and Business Ethics become available and some others discontinued. The most
200297.3 Law of Employment recent version of course 2501 indicates which units are
200298.4 Immigration and Refugee Law offered in the course. The School will publish information
200529.4 Comparative Law: Legal Systems of the on which units are available in a session.
World
200629.1 Advanced Family Law Honours
200632.4 Elder Law
200633.2 Family Law
Honours program as part of their course attempt.
200637.5 Intellectual Property Students must meet the following criteria for admission:
200638.5 International Business Transactions Law Achievement of a threshold Admission Average Mark
200639.4 International Trade Law (AAM) equal to or above the minimum of 65 or,
200641.3 Wills and Succession demonstration of the likelihood, as assessed by the Dean
200646.5 Advocacy or delegate in exercise of their discretion, of completing (or
200647.2 Planning and Environment Law being expected to complete) the Bachelor of Laws degree
200649.2 Jurisprudence with a GPA of at least 5.5; and
200650.2 Advanced Torts and Civil Wrongs Statement of Intent; and
200653.5 Public International Law Demonstrated satisfactory academic writing skills
200654.3 Anti-Discrimination Law appropriate to the discipline.
200656.3 Conflict of Laws In addition, admission depends on the appointment of a
200657.6 Corporate Governance Principal Supervisor by the Dean of the School.
200659.3 Insolvency Law and Policy Students must undertake the embedded School of Law
200661.4 Media Law honours unit, 200700 Law Honours Dissertation. This unit is
200663.4 International Moot Court a yearlong 20 credit point unit undertaken where a student
200697.4 Banking and Securities Law has completed no less than 160 credit points of Bachelor of
200699.6 Clinical Legal Placement Laws units and no more than 200 credit points of Bachelor
200700.5 Law Honours Dissertation of Laws units (where GPA requirements are also met).
200701.3 Issues in the Criminal Justice System Students must apply for admission to 200700 Law Honours
200702.5 Public Health Law Dissertation by way of a rule waiver.
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For the Bachelor of Laws (Hons), the calculation of the
Honours Award level (Class of Honours) is based on the Study Mode
results of Honours Research and the overall course GPA. Five years full-time or ten years part-time. Students may be
required to travel between campuses in order to complete
1. The award of Honours Class 1 for the Bachelor of Laws their units
(Hons) requires achievement within the range of 85% -
100% for Honours Research and a GPA of 6.0 or greater in Location
the Bachelor of Laws units.
2. The award of Honours Class 2 Division I for the Bachelor
of Laws (Hons) requires achievement within the range of Campbelltown Campus Full Time Internal
75% - 100% for Honours Research and a GPA of 5.8 or
greater in the Bachelor of Laws units. Campbelltown Campus Part Time Internal
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3. The award of Honours Class 2 Division II for the Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
Bachelor of Laws (Hons) requires achievement within the
range of 85% - 100% for Honours Research and a GPA of
5.5 or greater in the Bachelor of Laws units.
Accreditation
4. Honours Class III is not awarded in the Bachelor of Laws Graduates from the Bachelor of Laws are eligible to apply
(Hons). to the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to
Please see the Honours in Bachelors Awards Policy and legal practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical
associated School of Law Guidelines for the admission legal training. The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) is
criteria. accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute
(RACI) for normal entry of a graduate to the Chartered
Major and Sub-major Elective Spaces Chemist qualification.
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional
approved major (80 credit points) or sub-major (40 credit Inherent requirements
points). There are inherent requirements for this course that you
Western Sydney University offers majors and sub-majors in must meet in order to complete your course and graduate.
a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
Studies. this course online.
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via
MySR.
Admission
Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws of Laws is based on the following requirements:
Assumed Knowledge: Students should have at least two
unit English, and two unit Science (any science) and two
2743.11 unit Mathematics at year 12 equivalent.
Recommended studies: HSC English standard or
Students should follow the course structure for the course equivalent.
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
applies to students whose commencement year for this holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
course is 2020 or later. Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer an application fee.
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
most up to date information for your course. have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
The Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws double degree International applicants who are applying through the
program allows graduates to span both the legal and Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
scientific worlds in a way that single degree graduates minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
cannot. It provides students with the capacity for critical proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
analysis and independent thinking. The double degrees directly to the University should also use the information
permit students to undertake multi-skilling, and offer diverse provided on the UAC website.
career paths providing high marketability in multiple areas International applicants must apply directly to Western
of expertise. The Bachelor of Laws (LLB) provides students Sydney University via the International Office.
with professional legal skills including the ability to analyse
legal material and understand fundamental legal principles;
an understanding of the relationship between law and
society; the skills to analyse and solve legal and non-legal
website.
problems and specialised study into the Australian legal
system. The science component gives students the skills Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
necessary for quantification, and scientific problem solving. Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
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Work Integrated Learning
Students enrolling in these units may need to have a Choose one of
National Police Certificate and consent or prohibited 301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals
employment declarations as they may be conducting their 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
placement in circumstances where they work with minors. •
200699 Clinical Legal Placement • 200701 Issues in the Core Capstone
Criminal Justice System (corrective services field trip One of (depending on testamur major selected)
requirement)- Also records and identity check. • 200772
Family Dispute Resolution. The following units requires a 300883.2 Laboratory Quality Management
visa for the relevant country and the ability to travel at a 300909.2 Biological Adaptation to Climate Change
specified time: • 200759 Foundations of Chinese Law • 200022.4 Mathematical Modelling
200983 Foundations of Indian Law 301110.2 Applications of Big Data
300913.2 Field Project 1
Course Structure 300922.3 Quality Assurance and Food Analysis
completion of 400 credit points as specified in the structure Bachelor of Science Testamur Majors
below. Students who complete this award will graduate with Students must choose one of the following testamur majors
a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Laws.
MT3015.1 Animal Science
Note: At least 120 credit points must be at Level 3 or MT3026.1 Applied Physics
above. MT3042.1 Biology
MT3027.1 Chemistry
Bachelor of Science Units MT3032.1 Data Science
MT3024.1 Forensic Biology
Years 1 to 3 MT3023.1 Forensic Chemistry
Students who wish to exit this double degree after their MT3025.1 Mathematics
third year and graduate with a Bachelor of Science must MT3019.1 Microbiology
have completed 240 credit points and completed the units MT3021.1 Nutrition and Food Science
as listed below in Years 1, 2 and 3 with at least 60 credit MT3043.1 Sustainable Environmental Futures
points at Level 3 or above MT3014.1 Zoology
Students completing the Bachelor of Science portion of this As of 2021 the following specialisations are no longer
double degree must complete one of the Science testamur available:
majors listed, in the first three years of study.
Students should note that core units will be allocated based MT3016.1 Biology
on the Testamur Major chosen and as indicated in the MT3017.1 Ecology
relevant Testamur Major sequence. MT3018.1 Environmental Futures
Bachelor of Science core units are Please note that not all Testamur Majors are available at all

campuses.
Choose all:
300802.3 Biodiversity Bachelor of Laws Units:
300808.3 Introductory Chemistry Students enrolled in the 2743 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor
300811.2 Scientific Literacy of Laws will only be eligible to graduate from their Bachelor
of Laws degree upon completion of the entire 400 credit
Foundation point course. Students enrolled in this course who wish to
(depending on testamur major selected): graduate with a standalone law degree prior to completion
of the entire Bachelor of Science component must transfer
300816.2 Cell Biology to course 2502 Bachelor of Laws (Non Graduate Entry)
300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2 which requires the completion of 320 credit points (inclusive
of 80 credit points of non-LLB study).
Mathematics
(depending on testamur major selected): of 80 credit points, comprising 20 credit points of specified
300831.4 Quantitative Thinking Law core units and 60 credit points of Law core or alternate
300672.3 Mathematics 1A units, as provided in the course structure. Please refer to
200263.6 Biometry the links below for details.
Analytical Science Recommended Sequence

(depending on testamur major selected):
Year 1
300936.2 Functional Proteins and Genes Autumn session
300843.2 Forensic and Environmental Analysis 200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law
300932.2 Natural Science Research Methods 200010.3 Criminal Law
300832.2 Analytical Chemistry 300802.3 Biodiversity
300808.3 Introductory Chemistry
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or
Spring session 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
200008.7 Torts Law And
Two Science testamur major units (see sequence provided
One core Science Mathematics unit (depending on with each testamur major).
testamur major selected)
Year 3
300831.4 Quantitative Thinking
Autumn session
or
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300672.3 Mathematics 1A
One Science capstone unit (depending on testamur major
or chosen):
200263.6 Biometry 300883.2 Laboratory Quality Management
And or
One core Science Foundation unit (depending on testamur
major selected) 300909.2 Biological Adaptation to Climate Change
300816.2 Cell Biology or
or 200022.4 Mathematical Modelling
300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2 or
301110.2 Applications of Big Data
Year 2
or
Autumn session
200011.2 Contracts
or
Two core Science units comprising:
300922.3 Quality Assurance and Food Analysis
One Analytical Science unit (depending on testamur major
selected): And
300580.4 Programming Fundamentals Two Science testamur major units (see sequence provided
with each testamur major).
or
Spring session
300936.2 Functional Proteins and Genes
or
Three Science testamur major units (see the sequence
300843.2 Forensic and Environmental Analysis provided with each testamur major).
or Year 4
300932.2 Natural Science Research Methods
Autumn session
or 200757.3 Equity & Trusts
300832.2 Analytical Chemistry 200012.7 Property Law
And And two LLB alternate units
300811.2 Scientific Literacy Spring session
And 200013.7 Administrative Law
One testamur major unit (see sequence provided with each 200018.6 Law of Associations
testamur major) And two LLB alternate units
Spring session Year 5
Autumn session
One core Science Work Integrated learning unit. 200009.5 Constitutional Law
Choose one of: 200015.3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence
301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals And two LLB alternate units
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200756.3 Remedies 200908.1 Human Rights and the Asia Pacific
200813.4 Civil Procedure and Arbitration 200943.1 Practising in the Public Interest
And two LLB alternate units System
list of Bachelor of Laws alternate units below.
Honours
200296.3 Law Economics and Business Ethics Please note that the availability of Bachelor of Laws
200297.3 Law of Employment Alternate Units may vary from year to year. New units may
200298.4 Immigration and Refugee Law become available and some others discontinued. The most
200529.4 Comparative Law: Legal Systems of the recent version of course 2501 indicates which units are
World offered in the course. The School will publish information
200629.1 Advanced Family Law on which units are available in a session.
200632.4 Elder Law
200633.2 Family Law Students may be eligible to undertake the embedded Law
200635.3 Human Rights Law Honours program as part of their course attempt. Students
200637.5 Intellectual Property who meet the criteria for admission to the program must
200638.5 International Business Transactions Law complete the 20 credit point Bachelor of Laws Alternate unit
200639.4 International Trade Law 200700 Law Honours Dissertation.
200641.3 Wills and Succession For criteria for admission to the Law Honours program and
200646.5 Advocacy further information, see
200649.2 Jurisprudence Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of
200650.2 Advanced Torts and Civil Wrongs Laws
2538.10
200659.3 Insolvency Law and Policy Students should follow the course structure for the course
200661.4 Media Law version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
200663.4 International Moot Court applies to students whose commencement year for this
200697.4 Banking and Securities Law course is 2018 or later.
200699.6 Clinical Legal Placement Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are
200700.5 Law Honours Dissertation provided with up to date curriculum throughout their
200701.3 Issues in the Criminal Justice System studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer
200702.5 Public Health Law to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the
200704.3 Independent Study (Law) most up to date information for your course.
200755.2 Advanced Constitutional Law The double degree program permits students to undertake
200758.1 Transactional Law multi-skilling and offers diverse career paths providing high
200759.3 Foundations of Chinese Law marketability in multiple areas of expertise. The Bachelor of
200772.3 Family Dispute Resolution Laws provides students with professional legal skills
200773.2 Moot Court including the ability to analyse legal material and
200799.2 Work Health and Safety Law understand fundamental legal principles; an understanding
200800.2 International Climate Law of the relationship between law and society; the skills to
200801.2 International Environmental Law analyse and solve non-legal problems and specialised
200802.1 Law and Public Policy (Development and study into the Australian legal system.
Implementation)
200803.3 Law of International Organisations Study Mode
200804.2 Law of the Sea Five years full-time or ten years part-time. Social Science
200856.2 Medical Law units are offered at Liverpool and Penrith campuses and
200858.1 Australian Consumer Law Law units are offered at Campbelltown and Parramatta
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campuses. Students may be required to travel between specified time: • 200759 Foundations of Chinese Law •
campuses in order to complete their units. 200983 Foundations of Indian Law
Location Course Structure

Campus Attendance Mode Qualification for a double degree in law requires the
Campbelltown Campus Full Time Internal successful completion of 400 credit points including the
units listed in the recommended sequences for the relevant
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal double degree programs.
Students are eligible to graduate in the associated degree
Accreditation at the end of three years of full-time study, only when they
Graduates from the Bachelor of Laws are eligible to apply have completed all non-law units plus the eight law units
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to the Legal Profession Admission Board for admission to specified in the study sequence as being in the first three
legal practice in NSW after undertaking prescribed practical years of the relevant double degree.
legal training. Students enrolled in the 2538 Bachelor of Social Science/
Bachelor of Laws will only be eligible to graduate from their
Inherent requirements Bachelor of Laws degree upon completion of the entire 400
There are inherent requirements for this course that you credit point course. Students enrolled in this course who
must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. wish to graduate with a standalone law degree prior to
Make sure you read and understand the requirements for completion of the entire Bachelor of Social Science
this course online. component must transfer to course 2502 Bachelor of Laws
(Non Graduate Entry) which requires the completion of 320
Admission credit points (inclusive of 80 credit points of non-LLB study).
Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Social Science/ Students may exit with the Diploma in Laws on completion
Bachelor of Laws is based on the following requirements: of 80 credit points, comprising 20 credit points of specified
Assumed Knowledge: any two units of HSC English Law core units and 60 credit points of Law core or alternate
Recommended Studies: HSC English Standard or units, as provided in the course structure. Please refer to
equivalent the links below for details.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and It may be possible to vary the sequence of units so that
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the students study a greater concentration of either law or their
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below second discipline of study each semester, to minimise
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. travel between campuses and to overcome timetabling
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have problems. Students should speak to their academic advisor
an application fee. as needed. However students who enrol in 200277
Fundamentals of Australian Law must also be enrolled in
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may 200010 Criminal Law and students who enrol in 200978
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and Legal Analysis and Critique must also be enrolled in
International applicants who are applying through the 200008 Torts.
minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable For details of the Social Science units required please see
proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying course 1667 - Bachelor of Social Science. Bachelor of
directly to the University should also use the information Social Science/Bachelor of Laws students are required to
provided on the UAC website. complete the following social science units:
Sydney University via the International Office. ° A major in social science (chosen from the specified
list of approved majors) of 80 credit points;
the International Office can find details of minimum English ° An 80 credit point core comprised of eight common
core units that will be spread out over the three year
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their degree.
website.
Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Note that instead of the minimum of 80 credit points of
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian elective units required to be completed by Bachelor of
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Social Science students enrolled in course 1667, students
Western Sydney University. in this Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws course
are required to complete the eight law units listed in the first
Special Requirements three years of the recommended sequence below.
National Police Certificate and consent or prohibited Recommended Sequence
placement in circumstances where they work with minors. Full-time
Clinical Legal Placement • 200701 Issues in the Criminal Year 1
Autumn session
also records and identity check. The following unit requires
a visa for the relevant country and the ability to travel at a 200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law
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101551.4 Understanding Society Year 5
Autumn session
Spring session
200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique 200015.3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence
200008.7 Torts Law
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference Two LLB alternate units
From Spring 2021 unit 101900 Working with Communities Spring session
replaced by equivalent unit 102815 Introduction to
Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies. 200756.3 Remedies
Peoples, Places and Philosophies Two LLB alternate units
Year 2
LLB Alternate Units
Autumn session list of Bachelor of Laws alternate units below.
200011.2 Contracts 200021.3 Land Transactions Law
From Autumn 2021 unit 400337 Social Research Methods 200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law
replaced by equivalent unit 102816 Investigating and 200220.6 International Criminal Law
Communicating Social Problems. 200271.4 Financial Services Law
200294.4 Mediation
102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social
201044.1 Bioethics
Problems
Two Social Science major units
Spring session 200296.3 Law Economics and Business Ethics
200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution 200297.3 Law of Employment
101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences 200298.4 Immigration and Refugee Law
Two Social Science major units World
Year 3 200632.4 Elder Law
200633.2 Family Law
Autumn session 200635.3 Human Rights Law
200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics 200637.5 Intellectual Property
101552.3 Applied Social Research 200638.5 International Business Transactions Law
Two Social Science major units 200641.3 Wills and Succession
200646.5 Advocacy
Spring session 200647.2 Planning and Environment Law
200984.1 Government and Public Law 200650.2 Advanced Torts and Civil Wrongs
102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and 200652.4 Space Law - Commercial Aspects
Professional Practice 200653.5 Public International Law
Two Social Science major units 200656.3 Conflict of Laws
Year 4 200657.6 Corporate Governance
Autumn session 200661.4 Media Law
200757.3 Equity & Trusts 200697.4 Banking and Securities Law
200012.7 Property Law 200699.6 Clinical Legal Placement
Two LLB alternate units 200701.3 Issues in the Criminal Justice System
Spring session
200013.7 Administrative Law 200755.2 Advanced Constitutional Law
200018.6 Law of Associations 200758.1 Transactional Law
Two LLB alternate units 200772.3 Family Dispute Resolution
200773.2 Moot Court
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200800.2 International Climate Law Campus Attendance Mode

200802.1 Law and Public Policy (Development and Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
Implementation)
200856.2 Medical Law Admission
200858.1 Australian Consumer Law This course is an early exit point only from the Bachelor of
200900.3 Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts Laws and related double degree courses.
200908.1 Human Rights and the Asia Pacific Course Structure
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200944.2 First Peoples and the Australian Legal Qualification for this award requires the successful
System completion of 80 credit points as listed below.
200955.3 Information and Data Governance Law and This comprises
Regulation
200956.3
200982.1
Islam, International Law and Human Rights
Mental Health Law
° 20 credit points of specified core units and
200983.1
201007.2
Foundations of Indian Law
Revenue Law Industry Placement
° 60 credit points of LLB core and/or LLB alternate
units.
201027.2 Law's Self-Understanding Students must successfully complete
201028.2 Judicial Internship 200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law
201039.2 Technology, Innovation and the Law 200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique
201080.1 Legal Internship and
60 credit points of units from the following:
Alternate Units may vary from year to year. New units may Core Units
recent version of course 2501 indicates which units are 200010.3 Criminal Law
offered in the course. The School will publish information 200011.2 Contracts
on which units are available in a session. 200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics
200008.7 Torts Law
Honours 200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Students may be eligible to undertake the embedded Law 200984.1 Government and Public Law
Honours program as part of their course attempt. Students 200757.3 Equity & Trusts
who meet the criteria for admission to the program must 200012.7 Property Law
complete the 20 credit point Bachelor of Laws Alternate unit 200013.7 Administrative Law
200700 Law Honours Dissertation. 200018.6 Law of Associations
For criteria for admission to the Law Honours program and 200015.3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence
further information, see 200756.2 Remedies
The core units listed below count towards completion of this And/Or
earlier. LLB Alternate Units
101900 - Working with Communities 200019.8 Revenue Law
400337 - Social Research Methods 200021.3 Land Transactions Law
Diploma in Laws (exit only) 200220.6 International Criminal Law
200294.4 Mediation
2827.1 201044.1 Bioethics
This course is an early exit point only from the Bachelor of
Laws and related double degree courses.
World
Location 200629.1 Advanced Family Law
Campus Attendance Mode 200632.4 Elder Law
Campbelltown Campus Full Time Internal 200633.2 Family Law
Campbelltown Campus Part Time Internal 200637.5 Intellectual Property
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200646.5 Advocacy
200661.4 Media Law
200773.2 Moot Court
Implementation)
System
Regulation
201027.2 Law's Self-Understanding
201039.2 Technology, Innovation and the Law
School will publish information on which units are available
in a session
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100985.2 American Foreign Policy Since 1945
Specialisations 100903.2 Democracy in Asia
102188.1 Dictators, Democrats and Dreamers:
Indonesia 1942 to now
101735.2 Global Politics
Major - International Relations and Asian 100507.4 History of Modern China to 1949
Studies 102189.1 International Organisations and Global
Governance
102190.1 International Relations of Southeast Asia
M1055.1 102193.1 International Special Study
101467.2 Islam in Southeast Asia
101733.2 Looking at Global Politics Through Film
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This major has been designed to meet the needs of 100271.3 Modern Japanese History
Australian government, business and society to engage the 100278.2 Politics of Post-War Japan
states and peoples of Asia at all levels in pursuit of national 63178.2 Social and Political Developments in
interests and as part of the globalisation process. It Contemporary China
provides students with the opportunity to study 102187.1 Sultans, Colonists and Nationalists:
contemporary Asia, as well as the rich and diverse Indonesia C1200-1942
histories, politics, cultures and languages of Asian countries 102491.1 The History of Southeast Asia
and the international issues affecting Australia’s interests 101783.2 The International Relations of the Middle
and role in the region and in the world at large. The major East Since 1945
area also includes a range of units concerned with the 102005.1 The Politics of Civilisation
United States and Europe as well as with Asia itself, and 101866.1 United States Government and Politics
units in international relations covering other parts of the 102423.1 War
world. It seeks to produce graduates with a broad, liberal 102142.1 Warlords, Artists and Emperors: Power and
education with the skills to mediate between Australia and Authority in Japanese History
the world in general and Asia in particular through political, 101830.2 WWII in Asia and the Pacific
economic, commercial, cultural, diplomatic and strategic
links. Students are encouraged to undertake a sub-major in Please note
an Asian language in conjunction with the major.
Employment opportunities may be found in the State and The units listed below count towards completion of the
Commonwealth public service, overseas organisations, the major for students who may have passed units in the list in
media, business and industry, education and research. 2015 or earlier.
Level 1
Location 101737 - World Politics: An Introduction
Campus Mode
Level 2
Bankstown Campus Internal 100872 - Asia and the West: the Imperial Encounter
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal 100245 - Asian Cinema
100850 - Buddhism in the Contemporary World
Specialisation Structure 100855 - Contemporary Japan: Culture and Society
This major may be able to be studied entirely online, 101857 - Doing Business in China
depending on student unit selection. 100847 - International Politics of North Asia
Students must complete the following compulsory units 100904 - Politics and Business in Asia
101442.2 Asia in the World 63111 - Special Topics in Asian and International Studies
101956.1 Introduction to International Relations 101972 - The History of Modern Indonesia
100277.4 Politics of Australia and Asia Relations 101871 - War
101957.2 The Asian Century
Level 3
And four units from the following pools, with no less than
three Level 3 units in order to pass the major. 400087 - Applied Critical Methods
Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be 101249 - Culture and Thought in Twentieth Century China
offered on a rotational basis. 101543 - India: Global Contexts
100962 - International Politics of the South East Asia
Level 2 Unit Pool Region
101882.1 A History of Modern Global Buddhism 101667 - The External Relations of the European Union
101968.1 Civil Society in Contemporary China 101963 - Understanding Global Insecurity
100861.3 Empire: European Colonial Rule and its
Subjects, 1750-1920 101375 - War and Peace
101797.2 Political Terror 100971 - Which New World Order?
The Level 3 units listed below count towards completion of
Level 3 Unit Pool the major for students who successfully completed the units
in 2019 or earlier.
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100961 - Humanities Internship
Location
102522 - International Study Tours
Campus Mode
Major - Journalism Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
M1067.1 Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
The Journalism major combines an understanding of how Creative Industries Students

the news media work with practical experience in Creative Industries students must complete their
broadcast, print and online journalism. Students develop Introduction to major unit as part of the core requirements
journalism skills suitable for newspapers, magazines, of the course prior to enrolling in this major.
internet, radio and TV, corporate and community media.
101927.1 Foundations of Media Arts and Production
Location .
Campus Mode All students
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal All students must complete 80 credit points consisting of 40
credit points at Level 2 and 40 credit points at Level 3 from
Penrith Campus Internal the units listed below
Specialisation Structure Level 2

Students must complete 80 credit points as follows 101935.2 Documentary Media
102406.4 Screen and Sound Practices 1
Creative Industries Students 102407.3 Screen and Sound Practices 2
Creative Industries students must complete their 102317.2 Visual Effects
Introduction to major unit as part of the core requirements
of the course prior to enrolling in this major. Level 3
100556.2 Introduction to Journalism 101938.5 Media Arts Project
102408.4 TV Production 1
.
All students must complete 80 credit points as follows
Choose one of
Level 2
101173.6 Internship
102061.1 Feature Writing 101939.3 Transmedia Production
102017.1 Journalism: Research and Investigation
102062.1 News Reporting
100953.3 Photo Journalism Mid-year Entry (Spring)
Spring session
Level 3
101939.3 Transmedia Production
102057.3 Digital Journalism Production
102317.2 Visual Effects
102063.2 News Teams
Choose one of Autumn session

101173.6 Internship 102406.4 Screen and Sound Practices 1
101939.3 Transmedia Production 101935.2 Documentary Media
Major - Media Arts Production
Spring session
M1094.1 102409.3 TV Production 2
The major in Media Arts Production is designed to provide Autumn session

students with production skills, complete with practical
101938.5 Media Arts Project
hands-on experience together with a theoretical foundation
in the moving, visual media.
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Major - Advertising 101034.4 Advertising: Media
M1121.1 Level 3
102730.1 Advertising: Campaigns
The Advertising major gives students a thorough grounding 102518.1 Digital Communication
in general principles of communication as well as practical
skills in advertising. The external major can be completed
by students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business. The major Equivalent Alternate units
offers a balance of advertising theory and practice and
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focuses on real, project-based outcomes. Areas of study The alternate unit listed below counts towards completion
include advertising strategy, advertising creative and art of this course for students who passed this unit in 2019 or
direction, client and account management, digital and earlier.
social media contexts, advertising campaigns. 102055 - Communication Campaigns
Major - Public Relations

Location
Campus Mode
M1122.1
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
Penrith Campus Internal
The Public Relations major covers the skills and knowledge
required in the profession of public relations, including
Specialisation Structure event management, issues and crisis management and
campaign development. The major focuses on the role of
Bachelor of Business Students the public relations practitioner or adviser and provides a
Bachelor of Business students must complete the structure theoretical framework of the industry. Students engage with
under the heading for Bachelor of Business below. both theory and practical projects and may complete an
internship placement.
Creative Industries Students
Creative Industries students must first complete their
Introduction to major unit, as part of the core requirements Location
of the course, prior to enrolling in this major. Campus Mode
100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
. Penrith Campus Internal
Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
Level 2
Bachelor of Business Students
101941.3 Account and Client Management
100552.3 Advertising: Creative Bachelor of Business students must complete the structure
101034.4 Advertising: Media under the heading for Bachelor of Business below.
102056.2 Communication Strategies Creative Industries Students
Creative Industries students must complete their
Level 3 Introduction to major unit, as part of the core requirements
102730.1 Advertising: Campaigns of the course, prior to enrolling in this major.
102518.1 Digital Communication 100212.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice
Choose one of .
101173.6 Internship Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
Level 2
Bachelor of Business students 101941.3 Account and Client Management

Students must complete 80 credit points as follows 101940.2 Events Management
102064.1 Issues, Risk and Crisis Communication
Level 1
100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction Level 3
102729.1 Public Relations: Campaigns
Level 2
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Choose one of
101173.6 Internship Note: Creative Industries students must complete either
101939.3 Transmedia Production 101927 Foundations of Media Arts and Production or
102825 Introduction to Screen Media prior to enrolling in
the Screen Media major
Bachelor of Business Students
Students must complete 80 credit points as follows Level 1
Level 1 102826.1 Screen Media Fundamentals

100212.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice
Level 2
Level 2
102828.1 Animation and Visual Effects
102056.2 Communication Strategies 102829 Narrative: Fictional Screen Media
101940.2 Events Management 102830 Documentary: Factual Screen Media
Level 3
Level 3 102831 Episodic Screen Media
102729.1 Public Relations: Campaigns 102832 Immersive Screen Media
102518.1 Digital Communication Choose one of:
101173.6 Internship
102780.1 Personal Branding Strategies: Build and
Equivalent Alternate units Manage Your Career Profile
The alternate unit listed below counts towards completion
of this course for students who passed this unit in 2019 or
earlier. Start-year Commencement (Autumn)
102055 - Communication Campaigns Autumn session
Major - Screen Media 102826.1 Screen Media Fundamentals
M1135.1 Spring session

The Screen Media major provides students with
fundamental skills and knowledge in screen media. Areas 102832 Immersive Screen Media
of study include the exploration of different screen genres
and approaches, practical hands-on experience creating Autumn session
commercial, narrative and documentary projects, 102830 Documentary: Factual Screen Media
enhancing screen content using animation and visual 102829 Narrative: Fictional Screen Media
effects, plus the application of immersive augmented/virtual
reality. This major enables professional communicators to Spring session
effectively create impactful content in a range of diverse 102831 Episodic Screen Media
industries (for example within a corporation or for their own
business, or within a Public Relations/Advertising Agency). Choose one of
Manage Your Career Profile
Location 101173.6 Internship
Campus Mode
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Mid-year Commencement (Spring)
Specialisation Structure Spring session
Students must complete 80 credit points, with at least 30cp 102827.1 Digital Narrative
at Level 3. 102828.1 Animation and Visual Effects
Please note the Screen Media program is currently being
enhanced and further details will be available in due Autumn session
course. Units under development are not yet accessible by
hyperlink. 102826.1 Screen Media Fundamentals
102829 Narrative: Fictional Screen Media
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Spring session Professional Units for Careers in Money

102831 Episodic Screen Media Students undertaking the Applied Finance major are
102832 Immersive Screen Media advised to take the following four units to satisfy the
requirements for their professional core:
Autumn session
200537.4 Economics and Finance Engagement Project
102830 Documentary: Factual Screen Media
200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society
Choose one of 200914.1 Working in Professions
Choose one of
101173.6
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200032.7 Statistics for Business
Major - Applied Finance
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Business with a
MT2021.1 major in Applied Finance requires the successful
The Applied Finance major equips you with the expert skills sequence below.
to create a career as a finance specialist. In this major you
will develop in-depth knowledge of finance with a focus on Full-time
investment and securities, economics, and banking and
finance. The core units in the Bachelor of Business will Year 1
provide you a foundation of business knowledge and
develop your skills in innovation, career planning, and Autumn session
numeracy. The Applied Finance major builds on this 200909.2 Enterprise Law
knowledge and skills in an applied discipline based context. 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
Finance specialists work in a range of roles within the 200048.3 Financial Institutions and Markets
rapidly growing finance sector. This major fulfils the
educational requirements for admission as an Associate (A Choose one of
Fin) of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia
200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods
(FINSIA) provided the applicant is at least working in the
financial services industry. All other students are eligible to
apply for Affiliate membership (no postnominals apply).
Spring session
Location 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership

Campus Mode 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Internal
And one elective
Sydney City Campus Internal
Year 2
Uni of Economics Ho Chi Minh City Internal
Autumn session
Specialisation Structure 200819.2 Investment Management
Qualification for this major requires the successful 200914.1 Working in Professions
completion of 80 credit points including all of the core units
listed below. And two electives
Core Units for this Major Spring session
200818.1 Bank Management 200916.1 Economic and Financial Modelling

200488.6 Corporate Financial Management 200055.5 International Finance
200079.3 Derivatives
200916.1 And two electives
Economic and Financial Modelling
200048.3 Financial Institutions and Markets Year 3
200055.5 International Finance
200819.2 Investment Management Autumn session
200921.1 Security Analysis and Business Valuation
200818.1 Bank Management
And one elective
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200921.1 Security Analysis and Business Valuation Autumn session
Enterprise Engaged Unit 200818.1 Bank Management
And two electives Spring session

Part-time
And one elective
Year 1
Year 6
Autumn session
200909.2 Enterprise Law Autumn session
200048.3 Financial Institutions and Markets Enterprise Engaged Unit
Spring session
And one elective
200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
200910.2 Financing Enterprises Spring session
Year 2
And one elective
Autumn session
200488.6 Corporate Financial Management Major - Economics
Choose one of
200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods MT2022.1
The Economics major provides a broad pluralist
Spring session perspective on fundamental aspects of relationships
between individuals, firms, institutions and countries.
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership Students will learn how economies function and how public
policy and the way organisations behave affect diverse
And one elective
social, economic and environmental problems. Students
Year 3 are introduced to a wide array of competing economic
theories, so that they are critically informed about the ways
Autumn session in which they can transform the world. A major in
Economics prepares students to be active participants in
200819.2 Investment Management addressing the wide range of problems faced by
governments, social organisations and the business
And one elective community in the domestic and international economies.
Students who study economics can expect to develop their
Spring session
analytical and problem solving skills and to be intellectually
200914.1 Working in Professions challenged, whether they view the discipline as providing
specific vocational skills or as an area of academic and
And one elective intellectual interest to them. An Economics major is very
highly regarded in the business world and opens up a very
Year 4 large range of career prospects in general business,
finance and the public sector.
Autumn session
Location
And one elective Campus Mode
Spring session Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Internal
200916.1 Economic and Financial Modelling
And one elective Qualification for the Economics major requires the
successful completion of 80 credit points including all of the
core units listed below.
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Core Units for this Major Year 3
200922.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets Autumn session

200923.1 Corporations, Economic Power and Policy
200815.2 Globalisation and Sustainability
200924.3 Cost Benefit Analysis
200925.1 Growth, Cycles and Crises And one elective
200926.1 Macroeconomic Measures and Models
200549.3 The Australian Macroeconomy Spring session
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Professional Units for Careers in Money
Enterprise Engaged Unit
Students undertaking the Economics major are advised to
take the following four units to satisfy the requirements for 200537.4 Economics and Finance Engagement Project
their professional core:
And two electives
200914.1 Working in Professions Part-time
Choose one of Year 1
200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods Autumn session

200032.7 Statistics for Business 200909.2 Enterprise Law
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Business with a Spring session
major in Economics requires the successful completion of 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below. 200922.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets
Full-time Year 2
Year 1
Autumn session
Autumn session 200549.3 The Australian Macroeconomy
200909.2 Enterprise Law
Choose one of
200910.2 Financing Enterprises
200922.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets 200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods
Choose one of
200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods Spring session
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
Spring session And one elective
200549.3 The Australian Macroeconomy Year 3
200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets Autumn session
And one elective 200924.3 Cost Benefit Analysis
Year 2 And one elective

200924.3 Cost Benefit Analysis 200914.1 Working in Professions
200914.1 Working in Professions
And one elective
And two electives
Year 4
Spring session
Autumn session
200926.1 Macroeconomic Measures and Models 200926.1 Macroeconomic Measures and Models
And two electives And one elective
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competing interests around work, aware of trends locally
Spring session and internationally. Throughout the program, students are
200916.1 Economic and Financial Modelling challenged to develop and demonstrate communication,
cultural, and analytic skills required to be innovative and
And one elective responsible team-members and leaders.
Year 5
Location
Autumn session Campus Mode
200815.2 Globalisation and Sustainability Bankstown Campus Internal
Campbelltown Campus Internal
200923.1 Corporations, Economic Power and Policy WSU Online Multi Modal
And one elective Specialisation Structure

Year 6 Qualification for this major requires the successful
Autumn session listed below.
Core Units for this Major
200614.3 Enterprise Industrial Relations
And one elective 200740.5 Human Resource and Industrial Relations
Strategy
Spring session 200859.1 Human Resource Development
200925.1 Growth, Cycles and Crises 200621.3 International Human Resource Management
And one elective 200613.3 Negotiation, Bargaining and Advocacy
200860.1 People, Work and Society
Major - Human Resource Management 200739.2 Reward and Performance Management
Professional Units for Careers in Management

MT2024.1
Students undertaking the Human Resource Management
major are advised to take the following four units to satisfy
This major (including online) is accredited with the the requirements for their professional core:
Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). The Human 200919.1 Innovation and Professional Practice
Resource Management Major is designed for people who 301123.2 Management Analytics
seek careers in human resource management and 200376.4 Managing and Developing Careers
industrial relations. Graduates’ careers focus on enhancing 200575.3 Processes and Evaluation in Employment
the value of human and social capital through supporting
Relations
employee engagement for many different kinds of
organisations, market-oriented and community-oriented Note: Students enrolled in MT2024 Human Resource
organisations and many kinds of people. The teaching Management are advised that the enterprise engaged unit
philosophy is based on knowledge in action, a fusion of the 200575 Processes and Evaluation in Employment
Australia Human Resource Institute’s capabilities for HR Relations is required for accreditation purposes.
professionals and the Western Sydney University Graduate
Attributes designed to secure success. An aim of the
program is to instil those values and attitudes that can
support leaders in judgements about balancing the pursuit Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Business with a
of organisational objectives with creating opportunities for major in Human Resource Management requires the
developing people’s capacities and careers. The successful completion of 240 credit points as per the
perspectives are local and international, with an emphasis recommended sequence below.
on the value of cultural and demographic diversity.
Graduates have knowledge of how leadership and Full-time
management of people can support organisational
objectives and create organisational opportunities. This Year 1
capacity comes from grounding in human resource
management and industrial relations practice using Autumn session
contemporary law and research in applied projects. 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
Students combine this with an education in the pressures 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
organisations experience in inter-disciplinary subjects 200909.2 Enterprise Law
focused on money, markets and management. That is, 200300.2 Managing People at Work
graduates develop commercial acumen and appreciate the
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And one elective
Spring session
200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets Year 3
200859.1 Human Resource Development
301123.2 Management Analytics Autumn session
And one elective
And one elective
Year 2
Spring session
Autumn session
200376.4 Managing and Developing Careers
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And two electives Year 4
200739.2 Reward and Performance Management 200621.3 International Human Resource Management
And one elective
And two electives
Spring session
Year 3
200739.2 Reward and Performance Management
Autumn session
And one elective
200613.3 Negotiation, Bargaining and Advocacy Year 5
200919.1 Innovation and Professional Practice
Autumn session
And one elective
Spring session
And one elective
Strategy Spring session
200575.3 Processes and Evaluation in Employment And one elective
Relations
Year 6
And two electives
Autumn session
Part-time 200613.3 Negotiation, Bargaining and Advocacy

200910.2 Financing Enterprises 200740.5 Human Resource and Industrial Relations
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership Strategy
Spring session
200575.3 Processes and Evaluation in Employment
301123.2 Management Analytics
Relations
Year 2 Major - International Business
Autumn session
MT2025.1
The global economy is becoming increasingly important for
Spring session organisations seeking out new opportunities to expand their
customer base and develop partnerships. Managers who
200859.1 Human Resource Development are well versed in the needs of doing business
internationally and who can exploit these opportunities will
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therefore play an integral role in any such corporation. And one elective
Building on a solid foundation in domestic business
education, including global sustainability, international Year 2
business strategy, managing in a global environment, and
international marketing, this major equips graduates with Autumn session
the detailed knowledge of the international dimension of
200915.3 The Service Enterprise
business and the necessary understanding of the workings
of that market system.
And two electives
Location Spring session
Campus Mode
200589.3 Export Strategy and Applications
Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Internal 200098.4 The Markets of Asia
Sydney City Campus Internal And two electives
Specialisation Structure Year 3

Qualification for this major requires the successful
Autumn session
listed below. 200094.4 International Marketing
200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity
Core Units for this Major 200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship
200589.3 Export Strategy and Applications And one elective
200626.3 International Business Strategy Spring session
200094.4 International Marketing
200591.2 Introduction to International Business 200626.3 International Business Strategy
200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship Enterprise Engaged Unit
200864.2 Managing in the Global Environment
200098.4 The Markets of Asia 200590.2 International Business Project
And two electives
Professional Units for Careers in Markets
Students undertaking the International Business major are Part-time
advised to take the following four units to satisfy the
requirements for their professional core: Year 1
200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity Autumn session
200590.2 International Business Project
200032.7 Statistics for Business 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
200915.3 The Service Enterprise 200909.2 Enterprise Law
Spring session
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Business with a 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
major in International Business requires the successful 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
sequence below. Year 2

200591.2 Introduction to International Business
Year 1 200032.7 Statistics for Business
Autumn session
Spring session
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership 200864.2 Managing in the Global Environment
200032.7 Statistics for Business And one elective
Year 3
Spring session
Autumn session
200910.2 Financing Enterprises 200815.2 Globalisation and Sustainability
And one elective
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Spring session Location

200915.3 The Service Enterprise Campus Mode
And one elective Bankstown Campus Internal

Year 4
Autumn session
WSU Online Multi Modal
And one elective
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200098.4 The Markets of Asia completion of 80 credit points including all of the core units
listed below.
And one elective
Year 5
Autumn session 200862.1 Creating Change and Innovation
200094.4 International Marketing 200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship
200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship 200864.2 Managing in the Global Environment
200585.4 Organisational Behaviour
Spring session 200157.4 Organisational Learning and Development
200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity 200587.2 Strategic Management
And one elective
Year 6 Students undertaking the Management major are advised
to take the following four units to satisfy the requirements
Autumn session for their professional core:
200626.3 International Business Strategy 200568.3 Contemporary Management Issues
And one elective 301123.2 Management Analytics
Spring session
And one elective major in Management requires the successful completion of
240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Major - Management
Full-time
MT2026.1 Year 1
Autumn session
The Management major equips you with the expert skills to 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
create a career as a management specialist. You will be 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
prepared to succeed in a range of roles in contemporary 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
private, public, and not-for-profit organisations in Australia 200585.4 Organisational Behaviour
and abroad. In this major you will develop strategic
management knowledge to enable effective organisational
decision making. The units in this major focus on Spring session
organisational learning and development and behaviour, 200909.2 Enterprise Law
operations management, leadership and entrepreneurship, 301123.2 Management Analytics
change and innovation, and policy. You can look forward to 200864.2 Managing in the Global Environment
a range of careers in the broad and complex field of
management. And one elective
Year 2
Autumn session
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200862.1 Creating Change and Innovation Year 4
And two electives Autumn session
Spring session 200862.1 Creating Change and Innovation
200865.2 Managing Operations And one elective

200157.4 Organisational Learning and Development
200376.4 Managing and Developing Careers Spring session
And one elective
And one elective
Year 3
Year 5
Autumn session
200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship Autumn session
200919.1 Innovation and Professional Practice 200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship
200587.2 Strategic Management 200157.4 Organisational Learning and Development
Enterprise Engaged Unit And one elective
200568.3 Contemporary Management Issues
Year 6
And two electives
Autumn session
Part-time 200919.1 Innovation and Professional Practice

200910.2 Financing Enterprises 200587.2 Strategic Management
Spring session 200568.3 Contemporary Management Issues
301123.2 Management Analytics Major - Marketing
Year 2
MT2027.1
Autumn session
200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets Marketing focuses on the exchange process built around
200585.4 Organisational Behaviour understanding and satisfying the needs and wants of
customers. Often this is associated as doing business
Spring session within a highly competitive business environment, yet
marketing strategy is also important for government and
200864.2 Managing in the Global Environment not-for-profit organisations. This major introduces students
to the core concepts of marketing theory, consumer
And one elective behaviour, marketing communications, brand
management, and marketing strategy. Graduates are
Year 3 equipped with the skills for marketing careers in a range of
diverse industries across an international platform. This
Autumn session
major satisfies the educational requirements for recognition
200158.4 Business, Society and Policy as a Certified Practising Marketer and eligibility for
membership of the Australian Marketing Institute.
And one elective

200865.2 Managing Operations Campus Mode
Bankstown Campus Internal
And one elective
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Campus Mode
And two electives
Spring session
200088.3 Brand and Product Management
Sydney City Campus Internal 200592.2 Marketing Research
Uni of Economics Ho Chi Minh City Internal And two electives
Year 3
Specialisation Structure Autumn session
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listed below.
Core Units for this Major And one elective
200088.3 Brand and Product Management Spring session
200084.2 Consumer Behaviour 200087.3 Strategic Marketing Management
200086.3 Marketing Communications Enterprise Engaged Unit
200083.2 Marketing Principles 200096.3 Marketing Planning Project
200592.2 Marketing Research
200087.3 Strategic Marketing Management And two electives
Professional Units for Careers in Markets Part-time

Students undertaking the Marketing major are advised to Year 1
take the following four units to satisfy the requirements for
their professional core: Autumn session
200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
200096.3 Marketing Planning Project 200909.2 Enterprise Law
Spring session
200083.2 Marketing Principles
Recommended Sequence 200032.7 Statistics for Business
major in Marketing requires the successful completion of Year 2
Autumn session
Full-time
Year 1 200084.2 Consumer Behaviour

200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
200083.2 Marketing Principles And one elective
Year 3
Spring session
Autumn session
200084.2 Consumer Behaviour And one elective
And one elective Spring session
Year 2 200086.3 Marketing Communications
Autumn session And one elective
200086.3 Marketing Communications
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Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Completion of this
Year 4 degree will allow students to claim a number of exemptions
from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Autumn session (CIMA) in obtaining the CIMA Professional Qualification.
And one elective Location
Campus Mode
Spring session
And one elective
Year 5 Sydney City Campus Internal
Autumn session WSU Online Multi Modal
And one elective Students must successfully complete 80 credit points
including all of the core units listed below.
Spring session
200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity Units in the Accounting Major
And one elective 200972.2 Accounting in Context
200534.3 Accounting Information Systems
Year 6 200974.1 Accounting Standards and Governance
Autumn session 200109.7 Corporate Accounting Systems
200111.4 Financial Accounting Applications
200094.4 International Marketing 200116.6 Management Accounting Fundamentals
200087.3 Strategic Marketing Management 200973.2 Techniques in Financial Accounting
Spring session
Accreditation Units
Students seeking accreditation with the Australian
200096.3 Marketing Planning Project professional accounting bodies must complete the following
four units as part of their elective pool:
And one elective
Major - Accounting 200488.6 Corporate Financial Management
200183.4 Law of Business Organisations
200187.3 Taxation Law
MT2030.1 Note: Students must also complete the Bachelor of
Business core units, the Accounting Major as well as a
The Accounting major equips you with the expert skills to numeracy unit (either 200032 Statistics for Business or
create a career as an accounting specialist. You will be 200052 Introduction to Economic Methods) and the
prepared to succeed in a range of roles in accounting Enterprise Engaged Unit 200118 The Accountant as a
practices, and also in both public and private enterprises. In Consultant to be eligible to apply for professional
this major you will develop in-depth knowledge of recognition.
accounting, supported by knowledge of law, economics,
and finance. Accounting major units focus on the Professional Units for Careers in Money
fundamentals of financial and management accounting, as Students planning to progress to the major in Accounting
well as accounting information and corporate systems. If are advised to take the following four units to satisfy the
you are seeking professional accreditation, you will also requirements for their professional core:
undertake specialised units in taxation and audit and
assurance. The core units in the Bachelor of Business will 200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society
provide you a foundation of business knowledge and 200118.4 The Accountant as a Consultant
develop your skills in innovation, career planning, and 200914.1 Working in Professions
numeracy. The Accounting major builds on this knowledge
and skills in an applied discipline based context. Choose one of
Accountants are in high global demand by enterprises in 200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods
corporate, public, and not-for-profit sectors. The Bachelor of 200032.7 Statistics for Business
Business (Accounting) (including online) is accredited with
and satisfies the pre-admission educational requirements
for membership of CPA Australia (CPA), Chartered
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major in Accounting requires the successful completion of And two electives
Part-time
Full-time
Year 1
Year 1
Autumn session
Autumn session
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200972.2 Accounting in Context
Spring session
Choose one of 200972.2 Accounting in Context
200032.7 Statistics for Business Choose one of
Spring session 200032.7 Statistics for Business
200111.4 Financial Accounting Applications Year 2
And one elective 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
This may include the Accreditation elective unit below 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
Spring session
Year 2 200111.4 Financial Accounting Applications
Autumn session
200116.6 Management Accounting Fundamentals Year 3
200973.2 Techniques in Financial Accounting
200914.1 Working in Professions Autumn session
200116.6 Management Accounting Fundamentals
And one elective 200973.2 Techniques in Financial Accounting
Spring session
Spring session
200974.1 Accounting Standards and Governance
200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society Two electives
200534.3 Accounting Information Systems These may include the two Accreditation elective units
below
And one elective
This may include the Accreditation elective unit below 200183.4 Law of Business Organisations
Year 4
Year 3
Autumn session
Autumn session
200109.7 Corporate Accounting Systems 200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society
And three electives Spring session

These may include the Accreditation elective units below
200187.3 Taxation Law And one elective
This may include the Accreditation elective unit below
Spring session
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distance. Please contact the Property major Academic
Year 5 Course Advisor for information on the distance mode
offering. Please note that the Parramatta External Campus
Autumn session offering is not available for students in course 2787 –
200109.7 Corporate Accounting Systems Bachelor of Business (Advanced Business Leadership).
And one elective
Location
Campus Mode
Spring session Parramatta External Campus External
Two electives
Year 6 Students must successfully complete 80 credit points
Autumn session
200535.3 Auditing and Assurance Services Core Units for this Major
And one elective 200600.2 Commercial Property Management
200603.3 Commercial Valuation
Spring session 200601.2 Introduction to Property
Enterprise Engaged Unit 200602.2 Principles of Valuation
200874.1 Property Development Process
200118.4 The Accountant as a Consultant 200875.1 Property Finance
200749.2 Property Investment
And one elective 200873.1 Property Portfolio Management
Major - Property
Accreditation Units
Students seeking accreditation with the Australian Property
MT2034.1 Institute (API) must complete the following three units as
part of their elective pool:
The Property major equips you with the expert skills to 301157.2 Property Building
create a career as a property specialist. You will be 200876.1 Specialised Valuation
prepared to succeed in a range of roles in the property 200711.2 Statutory Valuation
industry, including careers in valuation, property
investment, property funds management, property Note: Students must also complete the Bachelor of
development and commercial property management. The Business core units, the Property Major as well as a
practical Property major units focus on property investment, numeracy unit (either 200032 Statistics for Business or
valuation, property development and property 200052 Introduction to Economic Methods) and the
management, with opportunities for engagement with Enterprise Engaged Unit 200360 Property Project to be
industry, dependent on availability. If you are seeking eligible to apply for professional recognition.
professional accreditation, you will also undertake
specialised professional units. The core units in the Professional Units for Careers in Money
Bachelor of Business will provide you with a foundation of Students planning to progress to the major in Property are
business knowledge and develop your skills in innovation, advised to take the following units to satisfy the
career planning, and numeracy. The Property major builds requirements for their professional core:
on this knowledge and skills in an applied discipline based
context. Property specialists work for institutional investors 200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society
with multi-billion dollar commercial property portfolios, 200360.2 Property Project
major property companies, valuation firms and leading 200914.1 Working in Professions
property advisory companies, both in Australia and
overseas. The Bachelor of Business (Property) is Choose one of
accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API) and 200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods
depending on electives chosen, students may be eligible 200032.7 Statistics for Business
for API certifications of Certified Property Practitioner, Recommended Sequence
Certified Property Manager, Certified Funds Manager, Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Business with a
Certified Asset Manager and Certified Development major in Property requires the successful completion of 240
Practitioner. Details of which units must be completed to credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
meet these requirements can be found via the link located
on the 2786 Bachelor of Business page. This major is
available on-campus in full time and part time modes or by
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Full-time Part-time
Internal Mode Internal Mode

Year 1 Year 1

200909.2 Enterprise Law 200909.2 Enterprise Law
200910.2 Financing Enterprises 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
200601.2 Introduction to Property 200601.2 Introduction to Property
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Spring session
200602.2 Principles of Valuation
Spring session Choose one of

200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets 200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods
200602.2 Principles of Valuation 200032.7 Statistics for Business
And one elective Year 2
Year 2 Autrumn session

Autumn session 200914.1 Working in Professions
200914.1 Working in Professions And one elective
And one elective
301157.2 Property Building
Choose one of
301157.2 Property Building Spring session
Or one elective 200749.2 Property Investment
200873.1 Property Portfolio Management
Spring session
And one elective
200873.1 Property Portfolio Management Year 3
Year 3 200600.2 Commercial Property Management
Autumn session 200603.3 Commercial Valuation
200600.2 Commercial Property Management
200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society Spring session
200874.1 Property Development Process 200875.1 Property Finance
And one elective And two electives
This may include the Accreditation elective unit below These may include the Accreditation elective unit below
200711.2 Statutory Valuation 200876.1 Specialised Valuation

200875.1 Property Finance
200360.2 Property Project Autumn session
And two elective units
These may include the Accreditation elective unit below And two electives
200876.1 Specialised Valuation These may include the Accreditation elective unit below
200711.2 Statutory Valuation
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These may include the Accreditation elective unit below
Spring session
200360.2 Property Project

Four Year External Program
And two electives
Year 1
Autumn session Six Year External Program

200909.2 Enterprise Law Year 1
200601.2 Introduction to Property Autumn session
Spring session 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
200602.2 Principles of Valuation Spring session
Choose one of 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets

200032.7 Statistics for Business Year 2
Autrumn session 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership

200601.2 Introduction to Property
200914.1 Working in Professions Spring session
And one elective 200749.2 Property Investment
Choose one of
Spring session
200749.2 Property Investment Year 3
Autumn session
And one elective
Year 3
And one elective
Autumn session This may include the Accreditation elective unit below
200600.2 Commercial Property Management 301157.2 Property Building
Spring session
Spring session 200873.1 Property Portfolio Management
200875.1 Property Finance And one elective
Autumn session
200876.1 Specialised Valuation
Year 4
200874.1 Property Development Process 200875.1 Property Finance
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200876.1 Specialised Valuation Year 3

Autumn session 200360.2 Property Project
200874.1 Property Development Process And two electives
Spring session 200876.1 Specialised Valuation
Two electives
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Autumn session 200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society
Two electives 200874.1 Property Development Process
These may include the Accreditation elective unit below And one elective
200711.2 Statutory Valuation This may include the Accreditation elective unit below
Spring session
200360.2 Property Project Major - Hospitality Management
And one elective
Recommended Sequence for Mid Year Intake MT2035.1
Year 1 The Hospitality Management major is designed to prepare
you for a career that goes beyond providing customer
Spring session
‘service’ and focuses on providing customer ‘experience’.
200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets This major equips you with the expert skills required to
200602.2 Principles of Valuation effectively and efficiently manage hotels, resorts, clubs,
food-service enterprises or other service-oriented
Choose one of businesses. The Hospitality Management major units focus
on hospitality operations management, planning and design
of hospitality facilities, and business management, with
opportunities to undertake industry-related projects.
And one elective Hospitality Management leads to exciting and varied
careers across a range of local and international sectors.
Autumn session
200909.2 Enterprise Law Location
200910.2 Financing Enterprises Campus Mode
200601.2 Introduction to Property Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Internal
Year 2
Spring session
200749.2 Property Investment completion of 80 credit points including all of the core units
200873.1 Property Portfolio Management listed below.
And two electives
Autumn session 200992.2 Food and Beverage Management
200603.3 Commercial Valuation 200995.2 Hospitality and Tourism in Practice
200914.1 Working in Professions 200989.2 Hospitality Places and Spaces
200994.2 Hospitality Profitability and Entrepreneurship
And two electives 200991.1 Service Industry Analytics
These may include the Accreditation elective unit below 200990.1 Special Event Management
200993.2 The Accommodation Industry
301157.2 Property Building 200988.2 The Business of Hospitality
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And two electives
Students undertaking the Hospitality Management major Part-time
are advised to take the following four units to satisfy the
200561.4 Hospitality Management Applied Project
200915.3 The Service Enterprise 200909.2 Enterprise Law
Spring session
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Business with a 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
major in Hospitality Management requires the successful 200032.7 Statistics for Business
sequence below. Year 2

200988.2 The Business of Hospitality
Year 1 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
Autumn session
Spring session
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership 200992.2 Food and Beverage Management
200032.7 Statistics for Business And one elective
Year 3
Spring session
Autumn session
200910.2 Financing Enterprises 200915.3 The Service Enterprise
200992.2 Food and Beverage Management 200993.2 The Accommodation Industry
And one elective
Spring session
Year 2 200994.2 Hospitality Profitability and Entrepreneurship
200993.2 The Accommodation Industry Year 4
200990.1 Special Event Management
Autumn session
And one elective 200990.1 Special Event Management
200989.2 Hospitality Places and Spaces
Spring session
And two electives
And one elective
Year 3
Year 5
Autumn session
Autumn session
200991.1 Service Industry Analytics
200994.2 Hospitality Profitability and Entrepreneurship Two electives

Spring session
200995.2 Hospitality and Tourism in Practice And one elective
Enterprise Engaged Unit Year 6
200561.4 Hospitality Management Applied Project Autumn session
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200991.1 Service Industry Analytics 200751.2 Sport Management Applied Project

And one elective 200915.3 The Service Enterprise
Spring session
Enterprise Engaged Unit major in Sport Management requires the successful
200561.4 Hospitality Management Applied Project sequence below.
Major - Sport Management Full-time
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MT2036.1 Autumn session
The Sport Management major is designed for people who 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
seek careers in Australian and international Sport 201000.1 The World of Sport Business
management. Specialist units provide students with a 200032.7 Statistics for Business
capacity to understand and function within the increasingly
dedicated context in which sport is played, organised and
managed. Students who complete this major will be Spring session
equipped with the skills and knowledge to manage sport 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
experiences pertaining to globalisation and emerging 200909.2 Enterprise Law
contemporary issues in sport. Graduates find career 200996.1 Sport Entertainment
employment at all levels of government as well as within
the private sector for both commercial and non-commercial And one elective
organisations. Positions include project management of
facilities and events, management and coordination of Year 2
leisure, sport and civic event departments, sport marketing,
player management and sport public relations, elite sport Autumn session
development, sport and leisure programming. 200915.3 The Service Enterprise
201079.1 Sport and Society
Location 200990.1 Special Event Management
Campus Mode And one elective
Campbelltown Campus Internal Spring session
Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Internal 200997.1 Developing Sport Professionals
Qualification for this major requires the successful And two electives
listed below. Year 3
Autumn session
200998.1 Strategic Sport Leadership
200997.1 Developing Sport Professionals 200991.1 Service Industry Analytics
201001.1 Our Sporting Future
200991.1 Service Industry Analytics And two electives
201079.1 Sport and Society Spring session
201000.1 The World of Sport Business Enterprise Engaged Unit
Note: From 2021 unit 200999 Sport and Society replaced 200751.2 Sport Management Applied Project
by 201079 Sport and Society.
And two electives
Students undertaking the Sport Management major are Part-time
advised to take the following four units to satisfy the Year 1
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200909.2 Enterprise Law 200751.2 Sport Management Applied Project
Spring session Replaced Units

200910.2 Financing Enterprises The core unit listed below counts towards completion of this
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or earlier.
Year 2
Major - Zoology
Autumn session
201000.1 The World of Sport Business MT3014.1
Spring session A Zoology Major provides you with the opportunity to study

Australia’s unique animals and their habitats. Zoologists
200996.1 Sport Entertainment have a detailed understanding of the diversity of the animal
kingdom and are equipped with scientific understanding of
And one elective how animals function and interact with their environment:
ranging from their ecology, behaviour and evolution, to the
Year 3 physiology and biochemistry of cells, tissues and major
Autumn session organ systems. Zoology underpins conservation and
sustainability, including major contributions to current
200915.3 The Service Enterprise research in climate change and ecosystem management.
201079.1 Sport and Society On-campus animal facilities include those for reptiles, small
marsupials and rodents, sheep and cattle, as well as over
Spring session 1000ha of native, rural and aquatic habitats with an
abundance of native wildlife. Zoologists graduate with
Two electives practical laboratory and fieldwork skills that prepare them
for a wide variety of vocations in this field. All students must
Year 4
complete 60 credit points of study at Level 3 to meet course
Autumn session requirements. Students will need to select at least 10 credit
points of elective study at Level 3 to meet this requirement.
And one elective Location
Campus Mode
Spring session
Hawkesbury Campus Internal

All students must complete 60 credit points of study at
Year 5 Level 3 to meet course requirements. Students will need to
select at least 10 credit points of elective study at Level 3 to
Autumn session
meet this requirement.
And one elective Bachelor of Science

Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a
Spring session
major in Zoology requires the successful completion of 240
200997.1 Developing Sport Professionals credit points as per the recommended sequence below:
And one elective Full-time
Year 6 Year 1
200991.1 Service Industry Analytics 300811.2 Scientific Literacy
300802.3 Biodiversity
And one elective 300808.3 Introductory Chemistry
Spring session 300813.2 Wildlife Studies
201001.1 Our Sporting Future Spring session

Enterprise Engaged Unit 300816.2 Cell Biology
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301256.1 Invertebrate Zoology
Full-time
Choose one of
300831.4 Quantitative Thinking Year 1
Autumn session
200263.6 Biometry
300811.2 Scientific Literacy
And one elective 300802.3 Biodiversity
Year 2 300813.2 Wildlife Studies
Autumn session
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301257.1 Vertebrate Zoology 300816.2 Cell Biology
301253.1 Evolution and Genetics 301256.1 Invertebrate Zoology
And one elective Choose one of
Spring session 300831.4 Quantitative Thinking

300839.2 Ecology 200263.6 Biometry
300838.2 Comparative Physiology
And one elective
Choose one of
Year 2
301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals Autumn session
And one elective 300932.2 Natural Science Research Methods
301257.1 Vertebrate Zoology
Year 3 301253.1 Evolution and Genetics
300937.2 Advanced Science Project A
Autumn session
300913.2 Field Project 1 Spring session
And three electives 300839.2 Ecology
300938.2 Advanced Science Project B
Spring session 300838.2 Comparative Physiology
300914.2 Field Project 2 Choose one of
300878.2 Animal Behaviour
301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals
And two electives 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
Year 3
Bachelor of Science (Pathway to
Teaching Primary/Secondary) Autumn session
Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to 300913.2 Field Project 1
Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Zoology 301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C
requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as
per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of And two electives
Science with a major in Zoology, given above.
Spring session
In addition, all students must complete the mandatory
40 credit point sub-major in Education Studies 300914.2 Field Project 2
Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units 301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C
from SM1100 as electives within their Bachelor of Science
program. And one elective
Bachelor of Advanced Science Diploma in Science/Bachelor of

Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced Science
Science with a major in Zoology requires the successful
completion of 250 credit points which include the units
sequence below:
listed in the recommended sequence below.
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Full-time Major - Animal Science

Year 1: College Units
Standard 3 Term year MT3015.1
Preparatory unit
As interactions with animals increase, so too does our need
700043.3 Chemistry (WSTC Prep) to effectively manage these populations. Animal scientists
use scientific principles to solve problems associated with
And our relationship with and the management of animals in a
changing world. In this major, you will develop a deep
Eight University Level units comprising
understanding of how we use animals for food,
700095.3 Biodiversity (WSTC) companionship and recreation by applying core principles
700125.3 Cell Biology (WSTC) ranging from nutrition and reproduction, through to
700122.3 Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC) behaviour and welfare. You will have access to diverse on-
700155.3 Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) campus animal facilities including reptiles, native mammals,
700123.3 Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) sheep, cattle and deer and off-campus organisations such
700124.3 Scientific Literacy (WSTC) as wildlife parks, zoos and farms. A variety of exciting
career paths are available to graduates of this program,
And including international opportunities in the management of
wildlife, companion animals and livestock
Two units from the following (depending on the
testamur major chosen)
700266.2 Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC)
Location
700295.1 Concepts in Human Physiology (WSTC) Campus Mode
700296.1 Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC) Hawkesbury Campus Internal
700265.2 Food Science 1 (WSTC)
700061.4 Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)
700297.1 Management of Aquatic Environments Specialisation Structure
(WSTC)
700298.1 Water Quality Assessment and Management Special Requirements Prerequisites
(WSTC) Students who opt to enrol in MT3015 Animal Science, are
strongly recommended to obtain a Q-Fever vaccination,
Year 2 and Tetanus vaccination/booster. Students who cannot
evidence vaccination may be precluded from activities on
Autumn session the Farm, and/or internships with third parties
301253.1 Evolution and Genetics
300932.2 Natural Science Research Methods Bachelor of Science
301257.1 Vertebrate Zoology
300813.2 Wildlife Studies Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a
major in Animal Science requires the successful completion
of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence
Spring session below.
300839.2 Ecology
300838.2 Comparative Physiology Full-time
301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science Autumn session
Year 3 300813.2 Wildlife Studies
Autumn session
Spring session
300816.2 Cell Biology
And three electives 300801.2 Animal Science
Spring session Choose one of
300914.2 Field Project 2 300831.4 Quantitative Thinking

300878.2 Animal Behaviour 300672.3 Mathematics 1A
200263.6 Biometry
And two electives
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And one elective 300813.2 Wildlife Studies

Autumn session 300816.2 Cell Biology
300801.2 Animal Science
300807.2 Human Animal Interactions Choose one of
And two electives 300831.4 Quantitative Thinking
Spring session 200263.6 Biometry
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301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals Autumn session
And two electives 300807.2 Human Animal Interactions
Year 3 300937.2 Advanced Science Project A
300913.2 Field Project 1 Spring session

301255.1 Animal Health, Ethics and Welfare 300835.2 Animal Reproduction
300853.2 Animal Nutrition and Feeding 300938.2 Advanced Science Project B
300914.2 Field Project 2 301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals
300878.2 Animal Behaviour And one elective
Autumn session
Teaching Primary/Secondary) 300913.2 Field Project 1
301255.1 Animal Health, Ethics and Welfare
Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to 300853.2 Animal Nutrition and Feeding
Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Animal 301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C
Science requires the successful completion of 240 credit
points as per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor
of Science with a major in Animal Science, given above. Spring session
In addition, all students must complete the mandatory 300878.2 Animal Behaviour
40 credit point sub-major in Education Studies 301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C
Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units
from SM1100 as electives within their Bachelor of Science And one elective
program.
Diploma in Science/Bachelor of
Bachelor of Advanced Science Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced Qualification for this award requires the successful
Science with a major in Animal Science requires the completion of 250 credit points which include the units
successful completion of 240 credit points as per the listed in the recommended sequence below.
recommended sequence below:
Full-time
Full-time
Year 1
Standard 3 Term year
Autumn session
Preparatory unit
300802.3 700043.3 Chemistry (WSTC Prep)
Biodiversity
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And
Major - Biology
700095.3 Biodiversity (WSTC)
700125.3 Cell Biology (WSTC) MT3016.1
700122.3 Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
700155.3 Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) This major provides students with a broad knowledge base
700123.3 Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) of biology from the molecular world to global ecosystem
700124.3 Scientific Literacy (WSTC) science with a focus on the sustainability of the natural
world. The major allows students to use the learning beside
And a range of other diverse majors and is especially applicable
Two units from the following (depending on the to students who are considering teaching as a career.
testamur major chosen) Students will have the opportunity to develop discipline
knowledge alongside scientific laboratory and inquiry based
700266.2 Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC) skills. The major also includes developing strong
700295.1 Concepts in Human Physiology (WSTC) communication and critical thinking skills, essential for the
700296.1 Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC) future role of biology graduates.
700297.1 Management of Aquatic Environments Location
(WSTC) Campus Mode
700298.1 Water Quality Assessment and Management
(WSTC) Campbelltown Campus Internal
Year 2
Autumn session
300807.2 Human Animal Interactions
300813.2 Wildlife Studies Bachelor of Science
And one elective Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a
major in Biology requires the successful completion of 240
Spring session credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
300835.2 Animal Reproduction
300801.2 Animal Science Full-Time

301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals 300811.2 Scientific Literacy
Year 3 300361.4 Introduction to Human Biology

300913.2 Field Project 1 300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2
301255.1 Animal Health, Ethics and Welfare 300816.2 Cell Biology
300853.2 Animal Nutrition and Feeding
Choose one of
And one elective
Spring session 300672.3 Mathematics 1A
200263.6 Biometry
300878.2 Animal Behaviour And one elective
Autumn session
300833.3 Microbiology 1
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And one elective 300831.4 Quantitative Thinking

301251.1 Molecular Biology of the Cell And one elective
And two electives 300833.3 Microbiology 1
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Autumn session
Spring session
300909.2 Biological Adaptation to Climate Change
301272.1 Plant Science 301251.1 Molecular Biology of the Cell
300919.2 Occupational Health and Safety 300938.2 Advanced Science Project B

300905.2 Advanced Immunology
And one elective
And three electives
Year 3
Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Autumn session

Teaching Primary/Secondary) 300909.2 Biological Adaptation to Climate Change
Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to 301272.1 Plant Science
Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Biology 301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C
requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as 300919.2 Occupational Health and Safety
per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of
Science with a major in Biology, given above. Spring session
In addition, all students must complete the mandatory 300905.2 Advanced Immunology
40 credit point sub-major in Education Studies 301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C
Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units And two electives
program.
Science with a major in Biology requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the units
completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended listed in the recommended sequence below.
sequence below.
Full-time
Full-Time Year 1: College Units
Year 1 Standard 3 Term year
Autumn session Preparatory unit

300811.2 Scientific Literacy 700043.3 Chemistry (WSTC Prep)
300808.3 Introductory Chemistry And
300361.4 Introduction to Human Biology
Eight University Level units comprising:
Spring session 700095.3 Biodiversity (WSTC)
700125.3 Cell Biology (WSTC)
300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2 700122.3 Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
300816.2 Cell Biology 700155.3 Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
700124.3 Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
Choose one of 700061.4 Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)
700123.3 Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
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And Location
Campus Mode
One unit from the following (depending on the testamur
major chosen) Hawkesbury Campus Internal
700295.1 Concepts in Human Physiology (WSTC) Specialisation Structure
700296.1 Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)
700297.1 Management of Aquatic Environments Bachelor of Science
(WSTC) Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a
700298.1 Water Quality Assessment and Management major in Ecology requires the successful completion of 240
(WSTC) credit points as per the recommended sequence below:
Year 2 Full-time
300936.2 Functional Proteins and Genes Autumn session
300838.2 Comparative Physiology 300811.2 Scientific Literacy
300824.2 Management of Aquatic Environments
Spring session
301251.1 Molecular Biology of the Cell Spring session
Choose one of 300816.2 Cell Biology

300823.2 Soils
301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals Choose one of

Year 3 200263.6 Biometry

300909.2 Biological Adaptation to Climate Change Year 2
301272.1 Plant Science
300919.2 Occupational Health and Safety Autumn session
And one elective 300936.2 Functional Proteins and Genes

300837.2 Climate Change Science
Spring session 301253.1 Evolution and Genetics
300905.2 Advanced Immunology And one elective
And three electives Spring session
Major - Ecology 300839.2 Ecology
Choose one of
MT3017.1 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
Solving the world's environmental problems will require And two electives
professionals who are trained in the sciences underlying
ecological issues and who understand the wider human Year 3
and social contexts of the challenges faced. The Ecology
major will open up a wide range of career opportunities for Autumn session
those with environmental, conservation and ecological 300909.2 Biological Adaptation to Climate Change
interests. Some of the key areas in this major include 300856.2 Ecosystem Carbon Accounting
conservation biology, ecosystems, climate change science,
biodiversity and adaptation Using our unique Hawkesbury And two electives
campus, students will have access to world class facilities
and be taught by staff at the forefront of international Spring session
research in Ecology.
301268.1 Global Change Ecology
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301266.1 Biotic interactions And one elective

Autumn session
Teaching Primary/Secondary) 300856.2 Ecosystem Carbon Accounting
Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to 301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C
Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Ecology
requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as And one elective
per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of
Spring session
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301266.1 Biotic interactions
40 credit point sub-major in Education Studies
301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C
from SM1100 as electives within their Bachelor of Science And one elective
program.
Science with a major in Ecology requires the successful completion of 250 credit points which include the units
completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended listed in the recommended sequence below.
sequence below.
Full-time
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
Preparatory unit
300802.3 Biodiversity 700043.3 Chemistry (WSTC Prep)
And
Spring session
300816.2 Cell Biology 700125.3 Cell Biology (WSTC)
300823.2 Soils 700122.3 Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
700155.3 Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
Choose one of 700297.1 Management of Aquatic Environments
300672.3 700123.3 Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
Mathematics 1A
200263.6 700124.3 Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
Biometry
And one elective And
Year 2 One unit from the following (depending on the testamur

major chosen)
Autumn session 700266.2 Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC)
300936.2 Functional Proteins and Genes 700295.1 Concepts in Human Physiology (WSTC)
300837.2 Climate Change Science 700296.1 Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)
301253.1 Evolution and Genetics 700265.2 Food Science 1 (WSTC)
300937.2 Advanced Science Project A 700061.4 Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)
700298.1 Water Quality Assessment and Management
(WSTC)
Spring session
300839.2 Ecology Year 2
Autumn session
Choose one of
301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science 300837.2 Climate Change Science
301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals 301253.1 Evolution and Genetics
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And one elective 300811.2 Scientific Literacy

Spring session 300808.3 Introductory Chemistry
300839.2 Ecology
Choose one of Spring session

301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science 301271.1 Environmental Issues and Solutions
Choose one of
Year 3 300672.3 Mathematics 1A
200263.6 Biometry
Autumn session
Choose one of
300856.2 Ecosystem Carbon Accounting 300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2
And two electives
And one elective
Spring session
Year 2
301266.1 Biotic interactions Autumn session
And two electives 300932.2 Natural Science Research Methods

301275.1 Internet of Things for the Environment
Major - Environmental Futures Choose one of
MT3018.1 300833.3 Microbiology 1
And one elective
Solving the world's environmental problems will require
professionals who are trained in the sciences underlying Spring session
these issues and who understand the wider human and 301403.1 Environmental Planning, Policy & Regulation
social contexts of the challenges faced. This major will 301273.1 Land Degradation and Contamination
combine scientific, social, economic, cultural and political
elements of environmental challenges and critically Choose one of
examine processes and relationships that underpin
environmental management and sustainability in urban, 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
peri-urban and rural landscapes. Some of the key areas in 301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals
this major include environmental planning, climate change
science, understanding landscape, water and food security And one elective
and environmental risk management including land and Year 3
aquatic environments.
Autumn session
Location 300913.2 Field Project 1
Campus Mode
And three electives
Spring session
Specialisation Structure 300914.2 Field Project 2
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a 300870.2 Water in the Landscape
major in Environmental Futures requires the successful
completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended And two electives
sequence below.
Bachelor of Science Teaching Primary/Secondary)
Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to
Full-time Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in
Environmental Futures requires the successful completion
Year 1 of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence for
the Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental
Autumn session Future, given above.
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In addition, all students must complete the mandatory 301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C
Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units And two electives
program. Spring session
Bachelor of Advanced Science 300870.2 Water in the Landscape
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced
Science with a major in Environmental Futures requires the And one elective
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successful completion of 240 credit points as per the
Full-time Science
Year 1 completion of 250 credit points which include the units
Autumn session
Nirimba campus year one units only
300802.3 Biodiversity Full-time
300824.2 Management of Aquatic Environments Year One: College Units
Spring session
Preparatory unit
301271.1 Environmental Issues and Solutions
700043.3 Chemistry (WSTC Prep)
Choose one of
And
300672.3 Mathematics 1A Eight University Level units
200263.6 Biometry comprising:
Choose one of 700095.3 Biodiversity (WSTC)
300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2 700125.3 Cell Biology (WSTC)
300816.2 Cell Biology 700296.1 Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)
And one elective 700155.3 Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
Year 2 (WSTC)
Autumn session 700124.3 Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
301275.1 Internet of Things for the Environment Year 2
Autumn session
Choose one of 300932.2 Natural Science Research Methods
300837.2 Climate Change Science 301275.1 Internet of Things for the Environment
Choose one of
Spring session 300837.2 Climate Change Science
301403.1 Environmental Planning, Policy & Regulation
301273.1 Land Degradation and Contamination And one elective
Spring session
Choose one of
301403.1 Environmental Planning, Policy & Regulation
301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science 301273.1 Land Degradation and Contamination
Choose one of
Year 3 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
Autumn session
And one elective
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Year 3 300672.3 Mathematics 1A
200263.6 Biometry
Autumn session
300913.2 Field Project 1 And one elective
And three electives Year 2
300914.2 Field Project 2 300936.2 Functional Proteins and Genes

300870.2 Water in the Landscape 300833.3 Microbiology 1
And two electives And two electives
Spring session
Major - Microbiology
301251.1 Molecular Biology of the Cell
MT3019.1
Choose one of
Microorganisms impact on all aspects of our lives. A major 301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals
in microbiology will equip students with the skills and
knowledge of microbiology and molecular microbiology And one elective
relevant to employment in research laboratories and
industries including biotechnology companies, medical and Year 3
environmental laboratories, food, wine and pharmaceutical
companies, quality assurance and scientific sales. The Autumn session
major, which includes the study of bacteria, fungi, protists
300826.2 Medical Microbiology
and viruses and their roles in medicine, industry and the
300866.2 Analytical Microbiology
environment, will also provide a foundation for research at
Honours and postgraduate levels. And two electives
Spring session
Location
Campus Mode 300883.2 Laboratory Quality Management
And two electives
Specialisation Structure Teaching Primary/Secondary)
Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Microbiology
Bachelor of Science requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of
major in Microbiology requires the successful completion of Science with a major in Microbiology, given above.
Full-time
Year 1 from SM1100 as electives within their Bachelor of Science
program.
Autumn session
300811.2 Scientific Literacy Bachelor of Advanced Science
300808.3 Introductory Chemistry Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced
301254.1 Concepts in Human Physiology Science with a major in Microbiology requires the
Spring session
300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2
Choose one of
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Full-time Full-time
Year 1 Year 1: College Units
Autumn session
300811.2 Scientific Literacy Preparatory unit
301254.1 Concepts in Human Physiology And
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300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2 700095.3 Biodiversity (WSTC)

300816.2 Cell Biology 700125.3 Cell Biology (WSTC)
700295.1 Concepts in Human Physiology (WSTC)
Choose one of 700122.3 Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
300831.4 Quantitative Thinking 700123.3 Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
300672.3 Mathematics 1A 700124.3 Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
200263.6 Biometry
And
And one elective
Year 2 major chosen)
300936.2 Functional Proteins and Genes 700265.2 Food Science 1 (WSTC)
300833.3 Microbiology 1 700061.4 Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)
300937.2 Advanced Science Project A 700297.1 Management of Aquatic Environments
(WSTC)
And one elective 700298.1 Water Quality Assessment and Management
Spring session (WSTC)
301251.1 Molecular Biology of the Cell Year 2

300938.2 Advanced Science Project B Autumn session
Choose one of 300936.2 Functional Proteins and Genes
301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals And two electives

Autumn session 300896.2 Microbiology 2
301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C Choose one of
300866.2 Analytical Microbiology 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
And one elective
And one elective
Spring session
300883.2 Laboratory Quality Management Year 3
301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C Autumn session
And one elective 300866.2 Analytical Microbiology
And two electives
Science Spring session
Qualification for this award requires the successful 300883.2 Laboratory Quality Management
completion of 250 credit points which include the units 300905.2 Advanced Immunology
And two electives
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Major - Nutrition and Food Science Year 2
Autumn session
MT3021.1 300936.2 Functional Proteins and Genes
300933.2 Nutrition and Health 1
300842.3 Food Science 2
There is more to healthy eating than you realise. This 300833.3 Microbiology 1
program will help you understand nutrition and the science
behind food. A major in Nutrition and Food Science will
prepare you for the future by developing the skills and Spring session
knowledge needed to solve future challenges in nutrition 300879.2 Experimental Foods
and health, food safety and quality. Students will develop a
strong foundation in the biological and chemical sciences Choose one of
needed to underpin studies. Career opportunities may
include nutritionist, nutritional scientist, consumer relations, 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
food quality assurance, new food product development, 301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals
and food technology secondary teaching. The program has
And two electives
strong industry and community links, well-equipped facilities
including food processing pilot plant and modern kitchen Year 3
facilities.
Autumn session
Location 300871.2 Culinary Science
Campus Mode 300922.3 Quality Assurance and Food Analysis
Hawkesbury Campus Internal And two electives
Spring session
All students must complete 60 credit points of study at 300915.2 Food Product Development
Level 3 to meet course requirements. Students will need to
select at least 10 credit points of elective study at Level 3 to And three electives
Bachelor of Science Teaching Primary/Secondary)
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science, with a Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to
major in Nutrition and Food Science requires the successful Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Nutrition and
completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended Food Science requires the successful completion of 240
sequence below. credit points as per the recommended sequence for the
Bachelor of Science with a major in Nutrition and Food
Full-time Science, given above.
Year 1 In addition, all students must complete the mandatory

Autumn session Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units
300811.2 Scientific Literacy from SM1100 as electives within their Bachelor of Science
300802.3 Biodiversity program.
And one elective Bachelor of Advanced Science

Spring session Science, with a major in Nutrition and Food Science
300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2 requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as
300805.2 Food Science 1 per the recommended sequence below.
Full-time
Choose one of
Year 1
300672.3 Mathematics 1A Autumn session
200263.6 Biometry
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And one elective 700043.3 Chemistry (WSTC Prep)
Spring session And
300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2 Eight University Level units comprising

300816.2 Cell Biology 700095.3 Biodiversity (WSTC)
Choose one of 700122.3 Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
300831.4 Quantitative Thinking 700155.3 Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
300672.3 Mathematics 1A 700123.3 Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
200263.6 Biometry 700124.3 Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
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Summer session One unit from the following (depending on the testamur
major chosen)
Autumn session 700296.1 Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)
300933.2 Nutrition and Health 1 700061.4 Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)
300842.3 Food Science 2 700297.1 Management of Aquatic Environments
300833.3 Microbiology 1 (WSTC)
300937.2 Advanced Science Project A 700298.1 Water Quality Assessment and Management
(WSTC)
Spring session
Year 2
300879.2 Experimental Foods
Choose one of 300936.2 Functional Proteins and Genes

300933.2 Nutrition and Health 1
301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science 300842.3 Food Science 2
301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals 300833.3 Microbiology 1
And one elective
Spring session
Year 3 300879.2 Experimental Foods
Autumn session Choose one of
300871.2 Culinary Science 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
300922.3 Quality Assurance and Food Analysis 301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals
And two electives
And one elective
Year 3
Spring session
300915.2 Food Product Development Autumn session
301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C 300871.2 Culinary Science
300922.3 Quality Assurance and Food Analysis
And one elective
And two electives
Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Spring session
Science 300915.2 Food Product Development
completion of 250 credit points which include the units And three electives
Major - Forensic Chemistry
Full-time
Year 1: College Units MT3023.1
Preparatory unit This major gives a systematic introduction to the principles

and practice of forensic chemistry. Forensic chemistry is the
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science underlying many forensic investigations from the
analysis of toxic material to the detection and identification Year 3
of illicit drug use. Forensic chemistry also forms the basis of
a large portion of the techniques used at the crime scene. Autumn session
All students must complete 60 credit points of study at 300868.2 Forensic Chemistry
Level 3 to meet course requirements. Students will need to 300981.2 Environmental Forensic Investigations
meet this requirement. And two electives
Spring session
Location
300883.2 Laboratory Quality Management
Campus Mode 300911.2 Complex Forensic Studies
And two electives
All students must complete 60 credit points of study at Bachelor of Science (Pathway to
Level 3 to meet course requirements. Students will need to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
meet this requirement. Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to
Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Forensic
Note: There will be no new enrolments from July 2020.
Chemistry requires the successful completion of 240 credit
of Science with a major in Forensic Chemistry, given above.
Bachelor of Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a In addition, all students must complete the mandatory
major in Forensic Chemistry requires successful completion 40 credit point sub-major in Education Studies
of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units
below. from SM1100 as electives within their Bachelor of Science
program.
Year 1
Autumn session
Bachelor of Advanced Science
300811.2 Scientific Literacy Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced
300802.3 Biodiversity Science with a major in Forensic Chemistry requires
300808.3 Introductory Chemistry successful completion of 240 credit points as per the
300806.2 Forensic Science recommended sequence below:
200263.6 Biometry Autumn session

300816.2 Cell Biology 300811.2 Scientific Literacy
300806.2 Forensic Science
Year 2
Spring session
Summer session
200263.6 Biometry
300935.3 Evidence and Crime Scene Management
Autumn session
And one elective
300843.2 Forensic and Environmental Analysis
300876.2 Organic Chemistry Year 2
And one elective Summer session
Spring session 300935.3 Evidence and Crime Scene Management
401171.2 Imaging Science
Autumn session
Choose one of
301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science 300876.2 Organic Chemistry
301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals 300937.2 Advanced Science Project A
And two electives
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Spring session 300806.2 Forensic Science
401171.2 Imaging Science Spring session
Choose one of 200263.6 Biometry

301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science 300816.2 Cell Biology
301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals 301126.2 Concepts in Human Anatomy
And one elective
Year 2
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Summer session
Autumn session 300935.3 Evidence and Crime Scene Management
300868.2 Forensic Chemistry
300981.2 Environmental Forensic Investigations Autumn session
And one elective 300845.2 Genetics

300883.2 Laboratory Quality Management Spring session
300911.2 Complex Forensic Studies
And one elective 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
Major - Forensic Biology And 3 electives
Year 3
301120.3 Forensic Anthropology
This major gives a systematic introduction to the principles
and practice of forensic biology. Forensic biology is the And 3 electives
science underlying many forensic investigations, applying
knowledge of human anatomy and cellular physiology to Spring session
determine the reasons for crime scene events. Forensic
biology also forms the basis of a large portion of the 300883.2 Laboratory Quality Management
techniques used at the crime scene. 300911.2 Complex Forensic Studies
401170.3 Forensic Biology
Location And one elective
Campus Mode
Hawkesbury Campus Internal Bachelor of Science (Pathway to
Teaching Primary/Secondary)
Specialisation Structure Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to
All students must complete 60 credit points of study at Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Forensic
Level 3 to meet course requirements. Students will need to Biology requires the successful completion of 240 credit
select at least 10 credit points of elective study at Level 3 to points as per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor
meet this requirement. of Science with a major in Forensic Biology, given above.
Note: There will be no new enrolments from July 2020. In addition, all students must complete the mandatory
Bachelor of Science Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units
program.
major in Forensic Biology requires successful completion of
240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below:
Year 1 Bachelor of Advanced Science

Autumn session Science with a major in Forensic Biology requires
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learning by combining this major with a range of other
Year 1 majors and sub majors.
Autumn session
Location
300802.3 Biodiversity Campus Mode
300808.3 Introductory Chemistry Campbelltown Campus Internal
Spring session
200263.6 Biometry
300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2 All students must complete 60 credit points of study at
300816.2 Cell Biology Level 3 to meet course requirements. Students choosing
301126.2 Concepts in Human Anatomy this specialisation may need to select at least 10 credit
points of elective study at Level 3 to meet this requirement.
Year 2
Bachelor of Science
Summer session
300935.3 Evidence and Crime Scene Management major in Mathematics requires the successful completion of
Autumn session
Full-time
300845.2 Genetics Year 1
Autumn
Spring session 300811.2 Scientific Literacy
300938.2 Advanced Science Project B 300802.3 Biodiversity
Choose one of 300672.3 Mathematics 1A
301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science Spring
200263.6 Biometry
And two electives 300673.3 Mathematics 1B
Year 3 Choose one of
Autumn session 300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2
301120.3 Forensic Anthropology
301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C And choose one elective
300883.2 Laboratory Quality Management 300580.4 Programming Fundamentals
300911.2 Complex Forensic Studies 200025.3 Discrete Mathematics
401170.3 Forensic Biology 200028.4 Advanced Calculus
And one elective
Major - Mathematics Spring session
200030.5 Differential Equations
MT3025.1
Choose one of
This major will allow students to develop their analytical 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
skills to model and solve real world problems such as
climate change and provides opportunity for a range of And two electives
careers in government and commercial institutions. In
addition, students have the chance to further diversify their Year 3
Autumn session
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200193.3 Abstract Algebra 200030.5 Differential Equations

200023.4 Analysis 300938.2 Advanced Science Project B
And two electives Choose one of
Spring session 301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals

200022.4 Mathematical Modelling
200045.4 Quantitative Project And one elective
Autumn session
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Teaching Primary/Secondary) 200023.4 Analysis
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science (Pathway 301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C
to Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in
Mathematics requires the successful completion of 240 And one elective
credit points as per the recommended sequence for the
Spring session
Bachelor of Science with a major in Mathematics, given
above. 200022.4 Mathematical Modelling
200045.4 Quantitative Project
In addition, all students must complete the mandatory 301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C
Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units And one elective
program.
Science
Bachelor of Advanced Science Qualification for this award requires the successful
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced completion of 250 credit points which include the units
Science with a major in Mathematics requires the listed in the recommended sequence below.
recommended sequence below. Full-time
Full-time
Year 1
Preparatory unit
Autumn 700043.3 Chemistry (WSTC Prep)
300802.3 Biodiversity And
Spring 700125.3 Cell Biology (WSTC)
200263.6 Biometry 700155.3 Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
300673.3 Mathematics 1B 700124.3 Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
Choose one of And
300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2 Three units from the following (depending on the
300816.2 Cell Biology testamur major chosen)
And choose one elective 700266.2 Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC)
Year 2 700296.1 Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)
Autumn session 700061.4 Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)
300580.4 Programming Fundamentals 700297.1 Management of Aquatic Environments
200025.3 Discrete Mathematics (WSTC)
200028.4 Advanced Calculus 700123.3 Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
(WSTC)
Spring session
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Year 2 Specialisation Structure

Autumn session
300580.4 Programming Fundamentals Bachelor of Science
200025.3 Discrete Mathematics Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a
300672.3 Mathematics 1A major in Applied Physics requires the successful
300673.3 Mathematics 1B completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended
sequence below.
Spring session
Full-time
Year 1
Choose one of
Autumn
301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science 300672.3 Mathematics 1A
And two electives 300808.3 Introductory Chemistry
300828.2 Physics 1
Year 3
Autumn session Spring

200193.3 Abstract Algebra 300811.2 Scientific Literacy
200023.4 Analysis 300829.2 Physics 2
200028.4 Advanced Calculus 300673.3 Mathematics 1B
Spring session 300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2

200045.4 Quantitative Project
Year 2
And two electives
Autumn session
Major - Applied Physics 300580.4 Programming Fundamentals
300966.3 The Cosmos in Perspective: Information and
Life
MT3026.1
And two electives
Applied Physics uses the principles and tools of physics to Spring session

understand and manipulate the world around us, and 301392.1 Quantum Physics
covers fields as diverse as astrophysics, biophysics,
magnetic resonance (i.e., NMR and MRI), medical physics, Note: from 2021 this unit replaces 300923 Quantum Physics
remote sensing, semiconductor physics, space science and
Choose one of
much more. In this major, the core principles of physics,
mathematics and computing are taught and used to study 301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals
specific applications of physics. Students have access to 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
world class facilities (e.g, telescopes and onsite ultra-high
field MRI), and the expertise of international researchers. And two electives
Graduates of this major possess skills in problem-solving
and critical thinking together with deep knowledge of Year 3
Physics. This flexible set of skills, applied across many
disciplines, enables students to seek career opportunities Autumn session
confidently in teaching, research or industry, in diverse 301262.1 Classical Physics
fields such as medical physics, materials science, energy, 301110.2 Applications of Big Data
geoscience, aerospace, data science, finance and more.
And two electives
Campus Mode 300916.4 Astroinformatics
Campbelltown Campus Internal 300924.2 Science Research Project
And two electives
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Year 3
Autumn session
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science (Pathway 301262.1 Classical Physics
to Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Applied 301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C
Physics requires the successful completion of 240 credit 301110.2 Applications of Big Data
And one elective
of Science with a major in Applied Physics, given above.
Spring session
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Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units 300924.2 Science Research Project
from SM1100 as electives within their Bachelor of Science 301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C
program.
And one elective

Science with a major in Applied Physics requires the Science
successful completion of 240 credit points as per the Qualification for this award requires the successful
recommended sequence below: completion of 250 credit points which include the units
Full-time
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn Standard 3 Term year
300802.3 Biodiversity Preparatory unit:
300808.3 Introductory Chemistry 700043.3 Chemistry (WSTC Prep)
300828.2 Physics 1
And
Spring
300829.2 Physics 2
300673.3 Mathematics 1B
Choose one of 700155.3 Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
300816.2 Cell Biology And
Three units from the following (depending on the

Year 2 testamur major chosen)
300580.4 700295.1 Concepts in Human Physiology (WSTC)
Programming Fundamentals
300966.3 700296.1 Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)
The Cosmos in Perspective: Information and
Life
300937.2 700061.4 Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)
Advanced Science Project A
And one elective (WSTC)
Spring session 700298.1 Water Quality Assessment and Management
(WSTC)
300923.2 Quantum Physics
Year 2
Choose one of
Autumn session
301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science 300580.4 Programming Fundamentals
300966.3 The Cosmos in Perspective: Information and
And one elective Life
300828.2 Physics 1
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Spring session Full-time

300923.2 Quantum Physics Year 1
300829.2 Physics 2
300673.3 Mathematics 1B Autumn session
Choose one of 300811.2 Scientific Literacy

301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals 300808.3 Introductory Chemistry
And one elective
Autumn session 300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2
301262.1 Classical Physics Choose one of
Spring session And two electives
300916.4 Astroinformatics Year 2
300924.2 Science Research Project
Autumn session
And two electives
300832.2 Analytical Chemistry
Major - Chemistry 300876.2 Organic Chemistry
300899.2 Inorganic Chemistry
Note: 300899 Inorganic Chemistry is offered in Spring 2021
MT3027.1
And one elective
Chemistry knowledge underpins all aspects of our modern Spring session

society. Chemists can use an understanding of chemical
300849.3 Physical Chemistry
structures and processes to adapt, control and manipulate
300907.2 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
systems involved in energy production, food safety,
forensics, biomedical technology, and ecosystem. Indeed, Note: 300907 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry is offered in
there is not an area of our society that has not been Autumn 2021
impacted by chemical knowledge. At WSU we teach the
theoretical and practical aspects of chemical sciences Choose one of
covering the sub-disciplines of physical, analytical, 301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals
inorganic and organic chemistries. We have a particular 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
focus on contemporary spectroscopy and separation
methods that are required to solve big-picture problems in And one elective
all areas of scientific discovery. Our graduates have
opportunities to be closely mentored by experienced Year 3
academics. We aim to produce scientists who are confident
and self-directed, having gained independence in scientific Autumn session
discovery through an integrated theoretical and practical 300926.2 Advanced Physical Chemistry
teaching programme that seeks to solve problems relating 300906.2 Advanced Organic Chemistry
to societal needs.
And two electives
Campus Mode
300883.2 Laboratory Quality Management
Campbelltown Campus Internal 300925.2 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
And one elective
Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching
Primary/Secondary)
Bachelor of Science Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Chemistry
major in Chemistry requires the successful completion of requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as
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per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of 300906.2 Advanced Organic Chemistry

Science with a major in Chemistry, given above. 301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C
In addition, all students must complete the mandatory And one elective

Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units Spring session
from SM1100 as electives within their Bachelor of Science 300883.2 Laboratory Quality Management
program. 300925.2 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
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Science with a major in Chemistry requires the successful
sequence below. Science
Full-time completion of 250 credit points which include the units
Year 1
Full-time
Autumn session
300811.2 Scientific Literacy Year 1: College Units
300802.3 Biodiversity Standard 3 Term year
Preparatory unit
And one elective 700043.3 Chemistry (WSTC Prep)
Spring session And
Eight University Level units comprising:
Choose one of 700095.3 Biodiversity (WSTC)
300672.3 Mathematics 1A 700125.3 Cell Biology (WSTC)
300831.4 Quantitative Thinking 700122.3 Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
And two electives 700123.3 Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
Year 2
Autumn session Two units from the following (depending on the

testamur major chosen)
300876.2 Organic Chemistry 700266.2 Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC)
300899.2 Inorganic Chemistry 700295.1 Concepts in Human Physiology (WSTC)
Note: 300899 Inorganic Chemistry is offered in Spring 2021 700265.2 Food Science 1 (WSTC)
300937.2 Advanced Science Project A 700297.1 Management of Aquatic Environments
(WSTC)
Spring session 700298.1 Water Quality Assessment and Management
(WSTC)
300849.3 Physical Chemistry
Year 2
Note: 300907 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry is offered in
Autumn 2021 Autumn session
300938.2 Advanced Science Project B 300832.2 Analytical Chemistry

300876.2 Organic Chemistry
Choose one of 300899.2 Inorganic Chemistry
301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals Note: 300899 Inorganic Chemistry is offered in Spring 2021
And one elective
Autumn session 300849.3 Physical Chemistry

300926.2 Advanced Physical Chemistry
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Note: 300907 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry is offered in
Autumn 2021 Spring session
Choose one of 300811.2 Scientific Literacy
301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science Choose one of
And one elective 300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2
Year 3
And one elective
Autumn session
Year 2
300926.2 Advanced Physical Chemistry
300906.2 Advanced Organic Chemistry Autumn session
And two electives 200025.3 Discrete Mathematics
301107.2 Analytics Programming
Spring session 301109.3 Visual Analytics
300883.2 Laboratory Quality Management And one elective
300925.2 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
300924.2 Science Research Project Spring session
And one elective 300958.4 Social Web Analytics
301034.2 Predictive Modelling
Major - Data Science
Choose one of
MT3032.1 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
And one elective
The major in Data Science equips its graduates with the
skills and knowledge for designing experimental studies, Year 3
building and fitting models for analysis, visualisation,
estimation and prediction, and storage and retrieval of big Autumn session
data. These skills are essential for the analysis of customer 301250.1 Probabilistic Models and Inference
transactions and behaviour, scientific investigations,
financial trends, and online behaviour. Our graduates will And three electives
have the knowledge and skills required to operate
effectively in a data-driven world. Spring session
Location 301111.3 Discovery Project
Campus Mode And two electives
Specialisation Structure Bachelor of Science (Pathway to

Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science (Pathway
Bachelor of Science to Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Data
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a Science requires the successful completion of 240 credit
major in Data Science requires the successful completion points as per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor
of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence of Science with a major in Mathematics, given above.
below.
Full-time
program.
Autumn session
301108.2 Thinking About Data Science with a major in Data Science requires the
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Full-time Full-time
Year 1 Year 1: College Units
Autumn session
300672.3 Mathematics 1A Preparatory Unit
301108.2 Thinking About Data
Eight University Level units
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300811.2 Scientific Literacy 700124.3 Scientific Literacy (WSTC)
300580.4 Programming Fundamentals 700155.3 Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)
Choose one of 700123.3 Quantitative Thinking (WSTC)
300816.2 Cell Biology Choose two of (depending on the testamur major chosen)
And one elective 700265.2 Food Science 1 (WSTC)
Year 2 700061.4 Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)
Autumn session 700297.1 Management of Aquatic Environments
(WSTC)
200025.3 Discrete Mathematics 700296.1 Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)
301107.2 Analytics Programming 700298.1 Water Quality Assessment and Management
301109.3 Visual Analytics (WSTC)
Year 2
Spring session
Autumn session
300958.4 Social Web Analytics
301034.2 Predictive Modelling 200025.3 Discrete Mathematics
300938.2 Advanced Science Project B 301107.2 Analytics Programming
301109.3 Visual Analytics
Choose one of 301108.2 Thinking About Data
301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science Spring session
Year 3 300958.4 Social Web Analytics
301034.2 Predictive Modelling
Autumn session
301250.1 Probabilistic Models and Inference Choose one of
301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C 301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals
And two electives

301110.2 Applications of Big Data Autumn session
301111.3 Discovery Project
301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C 301250.1 Probabilistic Models and Inference
And one elective And three electives
Spring session
Diploma in Science/Bachelor of 301110.2 Applications of Big Data
Science 301111.3 Discovery Project
Qualification for this award requires the successful And two electives
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Major - Biology 300833.3 Microbiology 1
300845.2 Genetics
MT3042.1 And one elective
Spring session
Biology is underpinned by cells, the fundamental units 301251.1 Molecular Biology of the Cell
necessary for organisms to grow, reproduce and interact 300838.2 Comparative Physiology
with each other and the environment. Cells are also the
basis of emerging computer models and bio-technology Choose one of
innovations. Biologists integrate principles from many
disciplines, including chemistry, bio-physics, genetics, 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
biochemistry, physiology and bioinformatics, for a more 301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals
complete understanding of animal, plant and microbial cell
function. Understanding these processes and the principles And one electives
that govern the organization and function of cells are a Year 3
necessary framework for creating the next advances in
developmental biology and disease mitigation. At WSU, the Autumn session
strong emphasis on hands-on experience gives biology
graduates an excellent foundation for careers in: teaching, 300909.2 Biological Adaptation to Climate Change
academia, research, biotechnology, industry, law and 301272.1 Plant Science
administration. The flexibility of the major also enables 301406.1 Applied Bioinformatics
students to combine their interest with other disciplines
including ecology, environment, zoology and agriculture And one elective
and environmental health..
Spring session
301405.1 Molecular Biotechnology
Location
Campus Mode And three electives
Hawkesbury Campus Internal Bachelor of Science (Pathway to
Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Biology
Specialisation Structure requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of
major in Biology requires the successful completion of 240 Science with a major in Biology, given above.
credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Full-Time 40 credit point sub-major in Education Studies
program.
Autumn session
300802.3 Biodiversity Bachelor of Advanced Science
Science with a major in Biology requires the successful
And one elective completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended
sequence below.
Spring session
300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2 Full-Time
Year 1
Choose one of
Autumn session
300672.3 Mathematics 1A 300811.2 Scientific Literacy
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300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2 700155.3 Introductory Chemistry (WSTC)

300816.2 Cell Biology 700095.3 Biodiversity (WSTC)
Choose one of 700061.4 Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)
300831.4 Quantitative Thinking And
And one elective major chosen)
Year 2 700265.2 Food Science 1 (WSTC)
Autumn session 700297.1 Management of Aquatic Environments
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300936.2 Functional Proteins and Genes (WSTC)
300833.3 Microbiology 1 700296.1 Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)
300845.2 Genetics 700298.1 Water Quality Assessment and Management
300937.2 Advanced Science Project A (WSTC)
Spring session
Year 2
Choose one of 300833.2 Microbiology 1
300845.2 Genetics
301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals And one elective
Spring session
Year 3
Autumn session 300838.2 Comparative Physiology
300909.2 Biological Adaptation to Climate Change Choose one of
301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
301406.1 Applied Bioinformatics 301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals
And one elective
Spring session
301405.1 Molecular Biotechnology Year 3
Autumn session
And two electives 300909.2 Biological Adaptation to Climate Change
301406.1 Applied Bioinformatics
Science And one elective
Qualification for this award requires the successful Spring session
listed in the recommended sequence below. 301405.1 Molecular Biotechnology
Full-time And three electives
Year 1: College Units Major - Sustainable Environmental Futures

Preparatory unit MT3043.1

Managing our environment sustainably requires
And professionals who are trained in new technologies across
multiple disciplines, including biological and physical
Eight University Level units comprising: sciences, risk assessment, policy and management.
700125.3 Cell Biology (WSTC) Understanding how life interacts with water, soil and the
700122.3 Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC) atmosphere empowers us to develop sustainable
700124.3 Scientific Literacy (WSTC) management solutions for our most pressing environmental
challenges. You will learn how to apply fundamental
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scientific knowledge to evaluate and mitigate the impacts of
human activities on natural and managed ecosystems, Choose one of
including the built environment. You will have access to 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
world class ecological and environmental research facilities, 301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals
and will engage in hands-on, field-based learning, taught by
a team at the cutting edge of research in this field. As a And two electives
graduate, you are prepared for a career in environmental
management, consultancy and biological conservation. All Year 3
students must complete 60 credit points of study at Level 3
to meet course requirements. Students will need to select Autumn session
at least 10 credit points of elective study at Level 3 to meet
this requirement.
300870.2 Water in the Landscape
Location And two electives
Campus Mode Spring session
Hawkesbury Campus Internal 301409.1 Sustainable Environments
301212.2 Science of the Anthropocene
And two electives
All students must complete 60 credit points of study at
Level 3 to meet course requirements. Students will need to
select at least 10 credit points of elective study at Level 3 to Bachelor of Science (Pathway to
Bachelor of Science Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Sustainable
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Science with a Environmental Futures requires the successful completion
major in Sustainable Environmental Futures requires the of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence for
successful completion of 240 credit points as per the the Bachelor of Science with a major in Sustainable
recommended sequence below: Environmental Futures, given above.

Full-Time 40 credit point sub-major in Education Studies
Year 1 Students must meet this requirement by choosing the units
Autumn session program.
300802.3 Biodiversity Bachelor of Advanced Science
300824.2 Management of Aquatic Environments Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced
Science with a major in Sustainable Environmental Futures
requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as
Spring session per the recommended sequence below.
301407.1 Introduction to Environmental Science Full-Time
300831.4 Quantitative Thinking Autumn session
200263.6 Biometry 300811.2 Scientific Literacy
Year 2
300932.2 Natural Science Research Methods 300816.2 Cell Biology

301408.1 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 301407.1 Introduction to Environmental Science
Choose one of
And one elective 300831.4 Quantitative Thinking
300839.2 Ecology
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And one elective And
Year 2 One unit from the following (depending on the testamur

major chosen)
Autumn session
300932.2 Natural Science Research Methods 700061.4 Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)
301408.1 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 700295.1 Concepts in Human Physiology (WSTC)
300837.2 Climate Change Science 700296.1 Environmental Issues and Solutions (WSTC)
(WSTC)
Spring session 700266.2 Concepts in Human Anatomy (WSTC)
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300938.2 Advanced Science Project B Year 2
Choose one of Autumn session
301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science 300932.2 Natural Science Research Methods

301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals 301408.1 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
And one elective
And one elective
Year 3
Spring session
Autumn session 300839.2 Ecology
300913.2 Field Project 1 301407.1 Introduction to Environmental Science
And one elective 301259.1 Work Internship for Science Professionals
301409.1 Sustainable Environments
301212.2 Science of the Anthropocene Year 3
301258.1 Advanced Science Research Project C Autumn session
And one elective 300913.2 Field Project 1
Diploma in Science/Bachelor of And two electives
Science Spring session
completion of 250 credit points which include the units 301409.1 Sustainable Environments
listed in the recommended sequence below. 301212.2 Science of the Anthropocene
And two electives
Full-time
Year 1: College Units Sub-major - Arabic
Preparatory unit SM1077.1

Language specialisations aim to enable students to
And develop an appropriate level of proficiency in a second
language, which may be used for professional purposes
Eight University Level units comprising: such as teaching, interpreting and translation, business or
700125.3 Cell Biology (WSTC) international relations. Students undertaking a language
700122.3 Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC) specialisation will be able to use the language in question
700124.3 Scientific Literacy (WSTC) according to its grammatical and pragmatic principles,
700155.3 Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) communicate with native speakers appropriately in the
700095.3 Biodiversity (WSTC) spoken as well as the written mode, and demonstrate an
700123.3 Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) understanding of the cultures and societies associated with
700297.1 Management of Aquatic Environments the language.
(WSTC)
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Level 3 pool units for the purpose of specialisation
Location completion.
Campus Mode 100194.2 Introduction to Interpreting
Bankstown Campus Internal 100195.2 Introduction to Translation
Specialisation Structure Please note

There are three entry levels into language sub-majors. The Level 3 units listed below count towards completion of
Beginner’s level is for those with no previous study or the sub-major for students who may have passed units in
minimal study of the language. Intermediate level is the list below in 2015 or earlier.
typically for students who: are non-native speakers with 100051 - Arabic 305: Araboc Contemporary Culture
study of the language to HSC 2 Unit level or have a home
101454 - International Pragmatics
background in the language but no comprehensive formal
study, or who speak a non-standard variety (e.g. dialect). 101709 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A: Arabic
Post-Intermediate level is typically for students who are non- 101792 - Texts in Contemporary Arab Society and Culture
native speakers with substantial formal study and near- 101668 - World Cinema
native competence; or are literate native speakers of a
standard variety. Students should consult with the
Languages staff regarding the progression sequence that
Inherent Requirements
best fits their level of skill. During the first two weeks of There are inherent requirements for this sub major that you
class, the lecturer will monitor the performance of students must meet in order to successfully complete this sub major.
and advise students who need to transfer to a higher or Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
lower class. Students may consult with the Languages your course online.
Academic Course Advisor, if they are unsure of their entry
level. Students should avoid enrolling in units at different Sub-major - Chinese
levels at the one time (e.g. you should not enrol in Arabic
201 and 301 at the same time). Please check the current
timetable as some units may not be offered every year. SM1078.1
Advanced (Level 3) units may be offered on a rotational
basis.
A sub-major in Arabic is any sequence of 40 credit points
develop an appropriate level of proficiency in a second
with no more than 20 credit points at Level 1.
language which may be used for professional purposes
Students should take units that reflect their level of such as teaching, interpreting and translation, business or
competence in the language and they should not backtrack, international relations. Students undertaking a language
i.e. they must not: specialisation will be able to use the language in question
- take a Level 1 unit after passing a Level 2 unit in the according to its grammatical and pragmatic principles,
same language; or communicate with native speakers appropriately in the
- take a Level 2 unit after passing a Level 3 unit in the spoken as well as the written mode, and demonstrate an
same language. understanding of the cultures and societies associated with
the language.
Level 1 units
100041.2 Arabic 101 Location
100042.2 Arabic 102 Campus Mode
Level 2 units
102019.1 Arabic 201 Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
102020.1 Arabic 202
102021.1 Arabic 203 Specialisation Structure
102022.1 Arabic 204 There are three entry levels into language sub-majors.
Beginner’s level is for those with no previous study or
Level 3 units minimal study of the language. Intermediate level is
typically for students who: are non-native speakers with
101949.2 Arabic 301 study of the language to HSC 2 Unit level or have a home
100048.2 Arabic 302 - Arabic Advanced Language background in the language but no comprehensive formal
and Grammar study, or who speak a non-standard variety (eg dialect).
100049.2 Arabic 303: Advanced Writing Skills Post-Intermediate level is typically for students who are non-
100050.2 Arabic 304: Arabic Advanced Speaking native speakers with substantial formal study and near-
100052.2 Arabic 306: Arabic Novel and Short Story native competence; or are literate native speakers of a
100054.2 Arabic 308: Language Past and Present standard variety. Students should consult with the
101950.1 Intercultural Communication Languages staff regarding the progression sequence that
100201.3 Special Study in Languages and Linguistics best fits their level of skill. During the first two weeks of
class, the lecturer will monitor the performance of students
Advanced entry level Arabic students may complete the and advise students who need to transfer to a higher or
following Level 1 pool units. The units will be recognised as lower class. Students may consult with Languages Course
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Advisor, if they are unsure of their entry level. Students
should avoid enrolling in units at different levels at the one Sub-major - Japanese
time (eg: you should not enrol in Chinese 201 and 301 at
the same time). Please check the current timetable as
some units may not be offered every year. Advanced (Level SM1080.1
3) units may be offered on a rotational basis.
A sub-major in Chinese is any sequence of 40 credit points
with no more than 20 credit points at Level 1. Language specialisations aim to enable students to
Students should take units that reflect their level of language which may be used for professional purposes
competence in the language and they should not backtrack, such as teaching, interpreting and translation, business or
i.e. they must not: international relations. Students undertaking a language
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- take a Level 1 unit after passing a Level 2 unit in the specialisation will be able to use the language in question
same language; or according to its grammatical and pragmatic principles,
- take a Level 2 unit after passing a Level 3 unit in the communicate with native speakers appropriately in the
same language. spoken as well as the written mode and demonstrate an
understanding of the cultures and societies associated with
Level 1 units the language.
100056.2 Chinese 101
100057.2 Chinese 102 Location
Campus Mode
Level 2 units
102024.1 Chinese 201
102025.1 Chinese 202 Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
102026.1 Chinese 203
102027.1 Chinese 204 Specialisation Structure
Level 3 units Inherent Requirements

There are inherent requirements for this sub major that you
101951.1 Chinese 301
must meet in order to successfully complete this sub major.
100063.2 Chinese 302
100064.2 Chinese 303: Twentieth-Century Chinese
your course online.
Literature
100065.2 Chinese 304: Chinese Classical Literature There are three entry levels into language sub-majors.
100066.2 Chinese 305: Chinese Cinema Beginner’s level is for those with no previous study or
100510.2 Chinese 306: Traditional Chinese Thought minimal study of the language. Intermediate level is
100067.2 Chinese 307: The Cultural Context of China typically for students who: are non-native speakers with
101950.1 Intercultural Communication study of the language to HSC 2 Unit level or have a home
100201.3 Special Study in Languages and Linguistics background in the language but no comprehensive formal
study. Post-Intermediate level is typically for students who
Advanced entry level Chinese students may complete the are non-native speakers with substantial formal study and
following Level 1 pool units. The units will be recognised as near-native competence; or are literate native speakers of
Level 3 pool units for the purpose of specialisation the language. Students should consult with the Languages
completion. staff regarding the progression sequence that best fits their
level of skill. During the first two weeks of class, the lecturer
100194.2 Introduction to Interpreting will monitor the performance of students and advise
100195.2 Introduction to Translation students who need to transfer to a higher or lower class.
Students may consult with the Languages Course Advisor,
Please note if they are unsure of their entry level. Students should avoid
The Level 3 units listed below count towards completion of enrolling in units at different levels at the one time (e.g. you
the sub-major for students who may have passed units in should not enrol in Arabic 201 and 301 at the same time).
the list below in 2015 or earlier. Please check the current timetable as some units may not
be offered every year. Advanced (Level 3) units may be
101454 - International Pragmatics offered on a rotational basis.
101710 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A: A sub-major in Japanese is any sequence of 40 credit
Chinese points with no more than 20 credit points at Level 1.
101668 - World Cinema Students should take units that reflect their level of
competence in the language and they should not backtrack,
Inherent Requirements i.e. they must not:
There are inherent requirements for this sub-major that you - take a Level 1 unit after passing a Level 2 unit in the
must meet in order to successfully complete this sub-major. same language; or
- take a Level 2 unit after passing a Level 3 unit in the
your course online.
same language
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Level 1 units the language.
100085.2 Japanese 101
100086.3 Japanese 102 Location
Campus Mode
Level 2 units
102028.1 Japanese 201
102029.1 Japanese 202: Speaking and Listening Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
102030.1 Japanese 203
102804.1 Japanese 204: Speaking and Listening Specialisation Structure
There are three entry levels into language sub-majors.
Level 3 units Beginners level is for those with no previous study or
minimal study of the language. Intermediate level is
101952.1 Japanese 301 typically for students who: are non-native speakers with
100092.3 Japanese 302 study of the language to HSC 2 Unit level or have a home
100093.2 Japanese 303: Contemporary Culture and background in the language but no comprehensive formal
Society study, or who speak a non-standard variety (e.g. dialect).
101970.1 Japanese 304: Discourse in Japanese Post-Intermediate level is typically for students who are non-
101971.1 Japanese 305: Advanced Reading and native speakers with substantial formal study and near-
Writing native competence; or are literate native speakers of a
102219.1 Japanese 306: Japanese Popular Culture standard variety. Students should consult with the
Advanced entry level Japanese students may complete the class, the lecturer will monitor the performance of students
following Level 1 pool units. The units will be recognised as and advise students who need to transfer to a higher or
Level 3 pool units for the purpose of specialisation lower class. Students may consult with the Languages
completion. Academic Course Advisor, if they are unsure of their entry
level. Students should avoid enrolling in units at different
100194.2 Introduction to Interpreting levels at the one time (e.g. you should not enrol in
100195.2 Introduction to Translation Indonesian 201 and 301 at the same time). Please check
the current timetable as some units may not be offered
Please note every year. Advanced (Level 3) units may be offered on a
rotational basis.
the sub-major for students who may have passed units in A sub-major in Indonesian is any sequence of 40 credit
the list below in 2015 or earlier. points with no more than 20 credit points at Level 1.
101454 - Intercultural Pragmatics Students should take units that reflect their level of
100096 - Japanese 306: Japanese for Business i.e. they must not:
100098 - Japanese 308: Japanese Textual Studies - take a Level 1 unit after passing a Level 2 unit in the
101668 - World Cinema same language; or
101669 - World Literature in Translation - take a Level 2 unit after passing a Level 3 unit in the
same language.
Equivalent Specialisation Units
The Specialisation unit listed below count towards Level 1 units
completion of this major for students who passed this unit 102316.1 Indonesian 101
in Autumn 2020 or earlier. 102326.2 Indonesian 102
102031 - Japanese 204
Level 2 units
Sub-major - Indonesian
102319.2 Indonesian 201
SM1112.1
Level 3 units
Language specialisations aim to enable students to 102773.1 Indonesian 301
develop an appropriate level of proficiency in a second 102774.1 Indonesian 302
language, which may be used for professional purposes 102775.1 Indonesian 303
such as teaching, interpreting and translation, business or 102776.1 Indonesian 304
international relations. Students undertaking a language 102331.1 Indonesian 305: Past and Present of
specialisation will be able to use the language in question Indonesian
according to its grammatical and pragmatic principles, 102332.1 Indonesian 306: Indonesian Literature
communicate with native speakers appropriately in the 101950.1 Intercultural Communication
spoken as well as the written mode, and demonstrate an 100201.3 Special Study in Languages and Linguistics
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102611 - Immersion Language Native Speaker 301
Equivalent Specialisation Units 102612 - Immersion Language Native Speaker 302
102320 - Indonesian 301: Indonesian for Academic
Purposes Society and Culture units
102328 - Indonesian 302: Indonesian for Professional Complete the following two units of study related to the
Purposes society and culture of the country in which the language is
102329 - Indonesian 303: Indonesian for Business being studied. These units may be taught in English or the
local language. The areas covered may be practical or
102330 - Indonesian 304: Contemporary Indonesia theoretical in topics such as history, geography, politics, art,
drama, film, cultural studies.
Inherent Requirements 102613 - Immersion Society and Culture 301
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Make sure you read and understand the requirements for Sub-major - International English
your course online.
Sub-major - Immersion Language

SM1139.1
SM1128.1 International English engages students in a systematic and
structured study of the English language and its variations
across time and contexts. Students learn to recognise and
This sub-major is designed for students wanting to learn a work with the uses and features of the language that are
language through an in-country experience. Living in a essential to a wide range of social, academic and
foreign country, learning the formalities of the language, professional contexts. The sub-major provides a solid and
studying its society and culture, and interacting with the comprehensive foundation for students who aim to work
local people on a daily basis enables a student to develop professionally with English in different contexts and
confidence in the use of the language. Students will countries, especially those intending to pursue post-
develop an appropriate level of proficiency in a second graduate qualifications in education. The sub-major focuses
language that may be used for professional purposes such on varieties and structures of English, informed by studies
as teaching, business or international relations. Students of English in specific discourse settings, and specifically
undertaking this language specialisation will be able to use aims to ensure that students understand the language and
the language in question according to basic grammatical its use very well and that they possess a highly developed
and pragmatic principles, communicate with native capacity to use English well across a range of contexts.
speakers appropriately in the spoken as well as the written
mode, and demonstrate an understanding of the cultures
and societies associated with the language. This sub-major Location
covers languages that are not taught at Western Sydney
Campus Mode
University and must be studied as part of an approved
study abroad programme in the country where the Bankstown Campus Internal
language studied is one of the nominated national spoken
and written languages. Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
Location Students must complete the following four compulsory units
Campus Mode
102438.1 English as an International Language
Bankstown Campus External 102439.1 English Language Analysis
102812.1 English Text
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road External
102813.1 English Talk
Penrith Campus External
Students would be eligible for this sub-major after
successfully completed 40 credit points selected from the
following Language and Society and Culture units.
Language units
Choose two units of formal language study selected from
the following:
102607 - Immersion Language Beginner 101
102609 - Immersion Language Heritage Background 201
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Western Sydney University SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Zealand (CAANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (IPA) for entry into their respective programs. Completion of
this degree will allow students to claim a number of
exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Management
Accountants (CIMA) in obtaining the CIMA Professional
Undergraduate Certificate in Business Qualification.
Management On successful completion of the Financial Planning and
Taxation specialisation the degree satisfies the eligibility
requirements of the Financial Planning Association of
7180.1 Australia (FPA) to become a Financial Planner AFP® and
prepares students for entry into the Certified Financial
To succeed in business, individuals must possess both the Planner CFP® Certification, It is also accredited by, and
knowledge and know-how to create opportunities for meets the education requirements of the Financial Planning
professional advancement and the development of original Education Council (FPEC) which satisfies the new federal
and exciting initiatives. This course aims to harness government education requirements as mandated by the
students’ energy and passion for success by focussing on Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA).
career and the future of enterprises in a range of contexts. This course meets the RG146 generic knowledge
This course provides an introduction to the necessary skills requirements, specialist knowledge requirements and skills
needed for engagement with the business world. requirements as they currently stand. Details regarding the
Students who successfully complete this course will gain coverage of RG146 requirements are available via the link
entry into the Diploma of Business with 40 credit points located below.
completed. The University has approval from the Tax Practitioners
Board (TPB) in Australia to deliver courses for tax
Study Mode (financial) advisers and tax agents. Completion of the
Six months full-time Bachelor of Accounting degree (including completion of
specific electives) satisfies the tertiary qualifications
Location requirements to register as a Tax (Financial) Adviser and/or
Campus Attendance Mode a Tax Agent. Details of which units must be completed to
meet these requirements can be found via the link below.
Online Full Time Multi Modal
Study Mode
Admission Three years full-time or six years part-time.
This short course is available to Australian Citizens and
Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over Location
For more information on applying please see the link to The Campus Attendance Mode
College admission pages below. Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal
Course Structure Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal

Qualification for this award requires the successful Campbelltown Campus Full Time Internal
below. Campbelltown Campus Part Time Internal
Bachelor of Accounting
Parramatta City Campus- Full Time Internal
Macquarie Street
2783.3 Parramatta City Campus- Part Time Internal
Macquarie Street
Sydney City Campus Full Time Internal
course is 2018 or later. Advanced Standing
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are Advanced Standing will be assessed in accordance with
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their University policy.
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the Accreditation
most up to date information for your course. The Bachelor of Accounting is accredited with and satisfies
the pre-admission educational requirements for
The Bachelor of Accounting provides students with an in- membership of CPA Australia (CPA), Chartered
depth knowledge of accounting, supported by knowledge of Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the
associated disciplines of law, economics, finance and Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Completion of this
statistics. The degree is unique in its scope and coverage degree will allow students to claim a number of exemptions
offering qualification in accounting and, in combination with from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
available majors, in financial planning and taxation. (CIMA) in obtaining the CIMA Professional Qualification. On
This degree satisfies the accreditation requirements of CPA successful completion of both the Financial Planning and
Australia (CPA), Chartered Accountants Australia and New the Taxation specialisations the degree satisfies the
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accreditation requirements of the Financial Planning
Association of Australia(FPA) to become a Financial Course Structure
Planner AFP® and prepares students for entry into the
CFP® Certification, It is also accredited by, and meets the
completion of 240 credit points which includes 16 core units
education requirements of the Financial Planning Education
plus eight elective units.
Council (FPEC) which satisfies the new federal government
education requirements as mandated by the Financial Students must complete a minimum of 60 credit points at
Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA). This Level 3.
course also meets the RG146 generic knowledge
requirements, specialist knowledge requirements and skills Sydney City Campus
requirements as they currently stand. Details re the
coverage of RG146 requirements are available via the link Core Units
located above. In addition, by completing available 200972.2 Accounting in Context
specialisations within the program, students satisfy the 200534.3 Accounting Information Systems
tertiary qualifications requirements to register as a Tax 200974.1 Accounting Standards and Governance
(Financial) Adviser and a Tax Agent with the Tax 200535.3 Auditing and Assurance Services
Practitioners’ Board (pending completion of certain 200108.3 Contemporary Management Accounting
electives). Details regarding these requirements are 200109.7 Corporate Accounting Systems
available via the link located above. 200488.6 Corporate Financial Management
Admission
| SCHOOL OF BUSINESS |
Year 12 HSC (or equivalent); or completed Diploma in 200183.4 Law of Business Organisations
Business at Western Sydney University, The College; or 200116.6 Management Accounting Fundamentals
completed relevant TAFE award. 200525.3 Principles of Economics
Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Accounting is 200187.3 Taxation Law
based on the following minimum requirements: 200973.2 Techniques in Financial Accounting
Assumed Knowledge: Mathematics and any two units of
English. Students unable to demonstrate sufficient levels of Choose one of
achievement in mathematics will be required to use one of
the elective units to increase their mathematical aptitude. 200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods
This will not lengthen the period of study. 200032.7 Statistics for Business
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Specialisations
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below Completion of a specialisation is optional (and not available
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. through Sydney City Campus offerings). Students who elect
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have to do a specialisation may choose only one of the following
an application fee. majors.
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and MT2037.1 Financial Planning
International applicants who are applying through the MT2039.1 Financial Planning and Taxation
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of MT2038.1 Taxation
proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying Electives
Students who choose to undertake one of the available
specialisations, as specified above, will have up to 30 credit
International applicants must apply directly to Western points (3 units) of electives available (dependent on the
Sydney University via the International Office. chosen major and units required for accreditation and
International students applying to The University through specified in its recommended sequence of study).
the International Office can find details of minimum English Students who choose to undertake the double
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their specialisation (MT2039) will have no electives available.
website.
Students who do not elect to take a major will have 80
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian credit points (8 units) of electives available.
Elective units may include additional units from Business or
any other discipline. Enrolment in elective units is subject to
meeting any required criteria for individual units, such as co-
requisites and pre-requisites.
Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants (ACCA) Accreditation
This degree is internationally accredited with the
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and
students who complete this degree will receive exemptions
from 11 ACCA papers.
Details available on the ACCA website at
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Full-time 200118.4 The Accountant as a Consultant
Year 1
And two electives
Autumn session These may include any two units from the recommended
sequence of the chosen major - MT2037 Financial Planning
200972.2 Accounting in Context or MT2038 Taxation or MT2039 Financial Planning and
200909.2 Enterprise Law Taxation.
200525.3 Principles of Economics
Choose one of
Part-time
200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods Year 1
Autumn session
Spring session 200972.2 Accounting in Context

200183.4 Law of Business Organisations Spring session
And one elective 200111.4 Financial Accounting Applications
This may include any unit from the recommended
Year 2
or MT2038 Taxation or MT2039 Financial Planning and
Taxation. Autumn session
Year 2 200973.2 Techniques in Financial Accounting
Autumn session Choose one of

200973.2 Techniques in Financial Accounting 200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods
200116.6 Management Accounting Fundamentals 200032.7 Statistics for Business

This may include any unit from the recommended 200488.6 Corporate Financial Management
sequence of the chosen major - MT2037 Financial Planning 200183.4 Law of Business Organisations
Taxation. Year 3
200534.3 Accounting Information Systems 200116.6 Management Accounting Fundamentals
200974.1 Accounting Standards and Governance And one elective
And one elective This may include any unit from the recommended
This may include any unit from the recommended or MT2038 Taxation or MT2039 Financial Planning and
sequence of the chosen major - MT2037 Financial Planning Taxation.
Taxation. Spring session
Year 3 200108.3 Contemporary Management Accounting

200109.7 Corporate Accounting Systems This may include any unit from the recommended
And three electives or MT2038 Taxation or MT2039 Financial Planning and
Taxation.
Thees may include any three units from the recommended
sequence of the chosen major - MT2037 Financial Planning Year 4
Taxation. Autumn session
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And one elective
Bachelor of Business
Taxation. 2786.3
Spring session Students should follow the course structure for the course
course is 2018 or later.
Year 5 provided with up to date curriculum throughout their
Autumn session
200109.7 Corporate Accounting Systems most up to date information for your course.
The Bachelor of Business harnesses your energy and
And one elective passion for success. This degree gives you the knowledge
This may include any unit from the recommended to create a career as a business professional. Whether you
sequence of the chosen major - MT2037 Financial Planning wish to pursue a corporate role in a global enterprise or
or MT2038 Taxation or MT2039 Financial Planning and start your own business, this course will provide you with
Taxation. the skills to do it. The Bachelor of Business begins with four
core units: Financing Enterprises, Enterprise Innovation
Spring session and Markets, Enterprise Leadership, and Enterprise Law.
200118.4 The Accountant as a Consultant These units provide you with the essential business
knowledge that will be the platform for your career and
And one elective equip you with the academic skills that will underpin your
success in the degree.
sequence of the chosen major - MT2037 Financial Planning You will then undertake four professional units. The
or MT2038 Taxation or MT2039 Financial Planning and professional units are where you begin to shape your future
Taxation. in one of three core business areas: Money, Markets or
Management. By learning core business skills within the
Year 6 context of your chosen future you will develop new skills
and enhance your employability. Units in the professional
Autumn session core will teach you to plan your career, innovate and
analyse. You will also be able to explore and apply your
skills and knowledge in a work-based learning unit.
And one elective Ten industry-relevant majors have been created to equip
This may include any unit from the recommended you with expert skills across the three enterprise futures of
sequence of the chosen major - MT2037 Financial Planning Money, Markets and Management. The Money majors
or MT2038 Taxation or MT2039 Financial Planning and include Accounting, Applied Finance, Economics, and
Taxation. Property. The Markets majors are Hospitality Management,
International Business, Marketing and Sport Management.
Spring session Management majors are Human Resource Management
and Management.
Two electives
You will need flexibility to create your career. The Bachelor
Thees may include any two units from the recommended
of Business gives you the flexibility to select eight units from
anywhere in the University. This means that you can
choose a variety of non-business units to gain depth and
Taxation.
perspective on your enterprise future; you could take a
Major and Sub-major Elective Spaces major in another discipline; or you can complete a second
major within Business.
approved major (80 credit points) or sub-major (40 credit Western Sydney University Online students: Please
points). refer to Western Sydney University Online website for
Western Sydney University offers majors and sub-majors in Course Advice.
a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous
Studies. Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time. Please note that
only the Property specialisation is available externally.
MySR.
Location
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Campus Attendance Mode the elective units to increase their mathematical aptitude.

This will not lengthen the period of study.
Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal Western Sydney University Online students: Prospective
Campbelltown Campus Full Time Internal online students apply for admission to this course directly
through WSU Online. A student’s eligibility will be assessed
Campbelltown Campus Part Time Internal according to the existing admission criteria.
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Full Time Internal Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
Road holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
Parramatta City Campus- Full Time Internal to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
Macquarie Street Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
Parramatta City Campus- Part Time Internal an application fee.
Macquarie Street Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
Parramatta External Campus Full Time External International applicants who are applying through the
Parramatta External Campus Part Time External Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
Sydney City Campus Full Time Internal proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
Uni of Economics Ho Chi Minh Full Time Internal directly to the University should also use the information
City provided on the UAC website.
International applicants must apply directly to the University
WSU Online Full Time Multi Modal of Western Sydney via the the Western Sydney University
WSU Online Part Time Multi Modal International office.
International students applying to Western Sydney
Accreditation University through Western Sydney University International
Where the full recommended unit sequence of the major is can find details of minimum English proficiency
satisfactorily completed:Major MT2030 Accounting requirements and acceptable proof on the Western Sydney
(including online) is accredited with CPA Australia, University International website.
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
(CAANZ) and the Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
Completion of this degree will allow students to claim a Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
number of exemptions from the Chartered Institute of qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
Management Accountants (CIMA) in obtaining the CIMA Western Sydney University.
Professional Qualification. Major MT2021 Applied Finance
satisfies the educational requirements for membership of Association of Chartered Certified
the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (Finsia). Accountants (ACCA) Accreditation
Major MT2024 Human Resource Management (including The Accounting degree is internationally accredited with the
online) is accredited with the Australian Human Resources Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and
Institute (AHRI). Major MT2027 Marketing satisfies the students who complete this degree will receive exemptions
educational requirements for recognition as a Certified from 11 ACCA papers.
Practising Marketer and eligibility for membership of the
Australian Marketing Institute (AMI). Major MT2034 Details available on the ACCA website at
Property is accredited by the Australian Property Institute
(API) and, depending on electives chosen, students may be
Students studying the course online require adequate
eligible for API Certified Practising Valuer (CPV)
internet access and reasonable proficiency in the use of
certification. Students, depending on chosen electives, are
computers.
also eligible for API certifications of Certified Property
Practitioner, Certified Property Manager, Certified Funds
Manager, Certified Asset Manager and Certified Course Structure
Development Practitioner. Details of the units which must Qualification for this award requires the successful
be completed to meet these requirements can be found at completion of 240 credit points which includes: four
the following web address https://www.westernsydney.edu. compulsory units (core), plus four units selected to prepare
au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/1341727/ you for careers in business (professional units), plus eight
BBusProp_API_Certification_Mapping_for_handbook.pdf units taken as a Business specialisation, as well as eight
elective units.
Admission Students must complete at least 60 credit points at Level 3.
Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Business is
based on the following minimum requirements: Sydney City Campus
Year 12 HSC (or equivalent); or completed Diploma of
Business Western Sydney University The College; or Core Units (compulsory 40 credit points)
completed relevant VET award. The four compulsory core units that provide students with
Assumed Knowledge: Mathematics and any two units of essential business knowledge are as follows.
English. Students unable to demonstrate sufficient levels of 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
achievement in mathematics will be required to use one of 200909.2 Enterprise Law
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200912.1 Enterprise Leadership M3101.1 Information Systems Analytics

200910.2 Financing Enterprises M1062.1 Japanese
M1110.1 Psychological Studies
Professional Units (choose 40 credit points) M1122.1 Public Relations
M1120.1 Secondary Teaching
The professional units provide a focus on careers. Students M1107.1 Sustainable Development
are required to complete one unit from each of the four key M1105.1 Tourism
focus areas: numeracy, career planning, innovation, and M1106.1 Urban Studies
enterprise engagement, a total of 40 credit points. Students
are advised to choose units that will support careers in one
of three areas: Money (for specialisations in Accounting, Second specialisations in Business include the
Applied Finance, Economics and Property), Markets (for following
specialisations in Hospitality Management, International MT2030.1 Accounting
Business, Marketing and Sport Management), MT2021.1 Applied Finance
Management (for specialisations in Human Resource MT2022.1 Economics
Management and Management). MT2035.1 Hospitality Management
See the handbook entries for each specialisation for MT2024.1 Human Resource Management
information on the professional units that are recommended. MT2025.1 International Business
MT2026.1 Management
Specialisations MT2027.1 Marketing
MT2034.1 Property
Please note: Majors are not available on all campuses. MT2036.1 Sport Management
Students are required to complete eight specialisation core
units from one of the following primary Business Enrolment in elective units is subject to meeting any
specialisations required criteria for individual units, such as co-requisites
and pre-requisites.
Specialisations for Careers in Money Students in the Accounting and Property specialisations will
MT2030.1 Accounting use some of their elective units to meet the accreditation
MT2021.1 Applied Finance requirements associated with these specialisations.
MT2022.1 Economics Depending on the specialisations selected, these students
MT2034.1 Property may therefore be unable to complete a second
specialisation. See handbook entries for MT2030
Accounting and MT2034 Property.
Specialisations for Careers in Markets
MT2035.1 Hospitality Management Major and Sub-major Elective Spaces
MT2025.1 International Business Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional
MT2027.1 Marketing approved major (80 credit points) or sub-major (40 credit
MT2036.1 Sport Management points).
Western Sydney University offers majors and sub-majors in
Specialisations for Careers in Management a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous
Studies.
MT2024.1 Human Resource Management
MT2026.1 Management
MySR.
Elective Units Bachelor of Business (Advanced

Students may use their elective units to complete an Business Leadership)
additional specialisation from the pool of Business
specialisations (80 credit points), or a specialisation from
another discipline area (80 credit points), or up to 80 credit 2787.2
points from the wide range of units offered by Western
Sydney University. Students should follow the course structure for the course
Second specialisations from other disciplines to version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
complement your primary Business specialisation applies to students whose commencement year in this
include the following course is 2017 or later.
M1121.1 Advertising provided with up to date curriculum throughout their
M1059.1 Arabic studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer
M2021.1 Business Regulation, Governance to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the
and Compliance most up to date information for your course.
M4007.1 Cell and Molecular Biology
M1060.1 The Bachelor of Business (Advanced Business Leadership)
Chinese
M4009.1 is designed for high achievers looking to launch their
Environment and Sustainability
M4008.1 careers as business leaders, entrepreneurs, and change
Global Climate Change
M4010.1 makers of the future. In addition to core and professional
Health Management
M1041.1 units that form the foundation for your career and studies,
Indigenous Australian Studies
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four unique Advanced Business Leadership units specially- Western Sydney University course that is deemed relevant
designed for future leaders are available to you: Business in terms of completing their undergraduate studies.
Leadership, Entrepreneurial Team, Frontiers of Business Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
Theory and Analysis, and Advanced Business Seminars. holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
The Advanced Business Leadership units are where you Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
develop and refine your leadership and entrepreneurial to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
skills in an exciting and challenging environment of like- Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
minded high-achievers. You will have the opportunity to be an application fee.
mentored by leading academics and business people,
giving you a competitive edge. For available specialisations Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
and flexible elective options, please see the course entry have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
for the 2786 Bachelor of Business. International applicants who are applying through the
Study Mode minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
Three years full-time or six years part-time. proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
Location provided on the UAC website.
Campus Attendance Mode International applicants must apply directly to Western
Parramatta City Campus- Full Time Internal International students applying to The University through
Macquarie Street the International Office can find details of minimum English
Parramatta City Campus- Part Time Internal proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
Macquarie Street website.
Advanced Standing Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
Advanced Standing will be assessed in accordance with
University policy.
Accreditation Association of Chartered Certified
Major MT2030 Accounting is accredited with and satisfies
the pre-admission educational requirements for Accountants (ACCA) Accreditation
membership of CPA Australia (CPA), Chartered The Accounting degree is internationally accredited with the
Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and
Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Completion of this students who complete this degree will receive exemptions
degree will allow students to claim a number of exemptions from 11 ACCA papers.
from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Details available on the ACCA website at
(CIMA) in obtaining the CIMA Professional Qualification.
Major MT2021 Applied Finance satisfies the educational Course Structure
requirements for membership of the Financial Services
Institute of Australasia (Finsia). Major MT2024 Human Qualification for this award requires the successful
Resource Management is accredited with the Australian completion of 240 credit points which include:
Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Major MT2025
International Business satisfies the educational ° 40 credit points of Bachelor of Business core units
requirements for membership of the Australian Institute of
Export. Major MT2027 Marketing satisfies the educational ° 40 credit points of Bachelor of Business professional
units
requirements for recognition as a Certified Practising
Marketer and eligibility for membership of the Australian ° 40 credit points of Advanced Business Leadership
units
Marketing Institute (AMI). Major MT2034 Property is
accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API) and,
° 80 credit points of Bachelor of Business
specialisation units
° 40 credit points of electives
for API certifications of Certified Property Practitioner,
Certified Property Manager, Certified Asset Manager and
Certified Development Practitioner. Core Units (compulsory 40 credit points)
Admission The four compulsory core units that provide students with
essential business knowledge are as follows.
ATAR of at least 90.0 (or equivalent).
Currently enrolled undergraduate students must achieve a 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
GPA of at least 5.0 across two consecutive semesters. 200909.2 Enterprise Law
In addition to entry, students must continue to perform at a 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
high level by maintaining a GPA of at least 5.0 across three
consecutive semesters (with their performance to be
reviewed annually). Students that fail to meet this
performance requirement will be transferred to another
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accreditation requirements associated with these
Professional Units (choose 40 credit points) specialisations – see handbook entries for MT2030
The professional units provide a focus on careers. Students Accounting and MT2034 Property.
are required to complete one unit from each of the four key
focus areas: numeracy, career planning, innovation, and Sub-major Elective Spaces
enterprise engagement, a total of 40 credit points. Students Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional
are advised to choose units that will support careers in one approved sub-major (40 credit points).
of three areas: Money (for specialisations in Accounting, Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of
Applied Finance, Economics and Property), Markets (for areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
specialisations in Hospitality Management, International
Business, Marketing, and Sport Management), Students can apply for an elective sub-major via MySR.
Management (for specialisations in Human Resource
Management, and Management). The professional units Bachelor of Business (Pathway to
that are recommended for each of the Bachelor of Business Teaching Secondary)
testamur specialisations are specified in the specialisations.
Advanced Business Leadership Units (compulsory 40 2804.1

credit points)
200572.3 Advanced Business Seminars Students should follow the course structure for the course
200573.3 Business Leadership version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
200574.3 Frontiers of Business Theory and Analysis applies to students whose commencement year for this
200609.4 Entrepreneurial Team course is 2017 or later.
The Bachelor of Business (Pathway to Teaching
Specialisations Secondary) is a three year undergraduate course that
brings together a comprehensive foundation of business
Students are required to complete eight specialisation core
knowledge and skills to teach effectively across the full
units from one of the following primary Business
curriculum range at secondary school level. The business
specialisations:
units are designed to equip students with foundation
Specialisations for Careers in Money knowledge in Accounting, Marketing, Management,
International Business and Economics. The education units
MT2030.1 Accounting are broadly structured for students to investigate and
MT2021.1 Applied Finance critique contemporary education issues. Students are also
MT2022.1 Economics provided with the opportunity to study subject content units
MT2034.1 Property in either Modern History or Geography and Urban Studies,
dependent on their interests. This course leads into a
Specialisations for Careers in Markets Master of Teaching (Secondary), an accredited
postgraduate qualification which presents opportunities for
MT2023.1 Hospitality Management employment across Australia as well as internationally.
From 2018 specialisaton MT2023 replaced by MT2035 Study Mode
Hospitality Management Three years full-time or six years part-time. The business
MT2035.1 Hospitality Management units in this course are offered at the Parramatta City,
MT2025.1 International Business Bankstown and Campbelltown campuses and the
MT2027.1 Marketing secondary teaching units are generally offered at the
MT2029.1 Sport Management Parramatta South, Bankstown and Penrith campuses, or
online. Students may be required to travel between
From 2018 specialisation MT2029 replaced by MT2036 campuses in order to complete this course.
Sport Management
Location
MT2036.1 Sport Management Campus Attendance Mode
Specialisations for Careers in Management Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal
MT2024.1 Human Resource Management Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal

MT2026.1 Management Campbelltown Campus Full Time Internal
Campbelltown Campus Part Time Internal
Elective Units
Students are able to complete an additional 40 credit points Parramatta City Campus- Full Time Internal
of units from the wide range of units offered by Western Macquarie Street
Sydney University. Parramatta City Campus- Part Time Internal
Enrolment in elective units is subject to meeting any Macquarie Street
required criteria for individual units, such as co-requisites
and pre-requisites.
Students in the Accounting and Property Specialisations
will use some of their elective units to meet the
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Admission Complete the following Numeracy unit

Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Business Level 1
(Pathway to Teaching Secondary) is based on the following
minimum requirements:
Year 12 HSC (or equivalent); or completed Diploma of
Business Western Sydney University The College; or Complete the following Career Planning unit
completed relevant VET award. Level 2
Assumed Knowledge: Mathematics and any two units of 200376.4 Managing and Developing Careers
English. Students unable to demonstrate sufficient levels of
achievement in mathematics will be required to use one of
the elective units to increase their mathematical aptitude. Complete the following Innovation unit
This will not lengthen the period of study. Level 3
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and 200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Plus choose one unit from the following Enterprise
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have Engagement units
an application fee. Level 3
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may 200568.3 Contemporary Management Issues
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and 200920.1 Enterprise Internship
Compulsory Majors
proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying Students are required to enrol in and complete the two
directly to the University should also use the information majors below.
provided on the UAC website. M2509.1 Business Studies
International applicants must apply directly to Western M1120.1 Secondary Teaching
International students applying to The University through Recommended Sequence
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their Full-time
website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Year 1
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian Autumn session
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and 200909.2 Enterprise Law
Western Sydney University. 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
Course Structure 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
completion of 240 credit points which include four core units Spring session
plus four professional units, plus two majors – M2509
Business Studies and M1120 Secondary Teaching. 200032.7 Statistics for Business
Students must complete a minimum of 60 credit points at
Level 3. And two units from the Secondary Teaching major
Core Units (compulsory 40 credit points) Year 2
The four compulsory core units that provide students with
essential business knowledge are as follows. Autumn session
Level 1 200922.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets
200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets 200864.2 Managing in the Global Environment
And two units from the Secondary Teaching major
Professional Units (choose 40 credit points)
Students are required to complete one unit from each of the
four professional key focus areas: numeracy, career And two units from the Secondary Teaching major
planning, innovation and enterprise engagement, a total of
40 credit points.
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Year 3 And one unit from the Secondary Teaching major

200862.1 Creating Change and Innovation 200376.4 Managing and Developing Careers
200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship And one unit from the Secondary Teaching major
And one unit from the Secondary Teaching major Year 5

200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity 200862.1 Creating Change and Innovation
Choose one of And one unit from the Secondary Teaching major
200923.1 Corporations, Economic Power and Policy Spring session
Choose one of
And one unit from the Secondary Teaching major
200920.1 Enterprise Internship Year 6
And one unit from the Secondary Teaching major Autumn session
Part-time 200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Autumn session 200925.1 Growth, Cycles and Crises
200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets Spring session
Spring session
200910.2 Financing Enterprises Choose one of
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership 200568.3 Contemporary Management Issues
200920.1 Enterprise Internship
Year 2
Autumn session
Diploma in Business/Bachelor of
Business
6037.2
Spring session
200972.2 Accounting in Context version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
Year 3 This course harnesses your energy and passion for
success. This degree gives you the knowledge to create a
Autumn session career as a business professional. Whether you wish to
pursue a corporate role in a global enterprise or start your
200922.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets
own business, this course will provide you with the skills to
And one unit from the Secondary Teaching major do it. The course begins with four core units: Financing
Enterprises, Enterprise Innovation and Markets, Enterprise
Spring session Leadership, and Enterprise Law. These units provide you
with the essential business knowledge that will be the
200864.2 Managing in the Global Environment platform for your career and equip you with the academic
skills that will underpin your success in the degree.
You will then undertake four professional units. The
Year 4 professional units are where you begin to shape your future
in one of three core business areas: Money, Markets or
Autumn session Management. By learning core business skills within the
context of your chosen future you will develop new skills
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and enhance your employability. Units in the professional
core will teach you to plan your career, innovate and Admission
analyse. You will also be able to explore and apply your For more information on applying please see link to The
skills and knowledge in a work-based learning unit. College admission pages below.
Ten industry-relevant specialisations have been created to Domestic students are required to have:
equip you with expert skills across the three enterprise
futures of Money, Markets and Management. The Money
specialisations include Accounting, Applied Finance,
° Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School
Certificate, Or
Economics, and Property. The Markets specialisations are
Hospitality Management, International Business, Marketing ° Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent
(unless a native speaker) Or
and Sport Management. Management specialisations are
Human Resource Management and Management. ° Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0
equivalent Or
You will need flexibility to create your career. This course
gives you the flexibility to select eight units from anywhere ° Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic
English unit at C grade level or higher.
in the University. This means that you can choose a variety
of non-business units to gain depth and perspective on your Assumed knowledge in Mathematics equivalent to a two
enterprise future; you could take a specialisation in another unit subject in the NSW Higher School Certificate.
discipline; or you can complete a second specialisation Met other entry requirements such as:
within Business.
The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney ° An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, Or
University The College as an agent of Western Sydney
University, via extended face-to-face hours in smaller
° Completed The College Foundation Studies course
with a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher, Or
learning environments. A Diploma in Business exit point is
also available at the end of the first year of the course. ° Passed all College preparatory units in The College
Standard or Extended Diploma in Business courses.
For more information on Western Sydney University, The International students must satisfy one of the following
College, please refer to their web site. Language requirements:
For course advice during your first year of study, please use
the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice ° IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or
during your second and subsequent years of study, please
use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Business. ° Completed The College EAP 4 course with a 50%
pass Or
Study Mode ° Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0
equivalent Or
Location
° Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic
Campus Attendance Mode Applicants must also satisfy the Academic Entry
Requirements - as specified in the Western Sydney
Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal University Country Qualifications Table:
Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal Or completed The College Foundation Studies course with
a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher.
Campbelltown Campus Part Time Internal Course Structure
Parramatta City Campus-George Full Time Internal Qualification for this award requires the successful
Street completion of 240 credit points which include the units
listed in the recommended sequence below. The early exit
Parramatta City Campus- Full Time Internal College Diploma consists of 80 credit points.
Macquarie Street
Western Sydney University The College Units
Parramatta City Campus- Part Time Internal
Macquarie Street Nirimba, Bankstown and Parramatta City (George
Parramatta External Campus Full Time External Street)
Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each
Parramatta External Campus Part Time External year.
Sydney City Campus Full Time Internal
Year 1
Sydney City Campus Part Time Internal
First Term of Study
Precinct 700251.2 Enterprise Innovation and Markets (WSTC)
700252.1 Enterprise Leadership (WSTC)
The College - Nirimba Education Part Time Internal 700253.2 Financing Enterprises (WSTC)
Precinct
Choose one of
700274.2 Accounting in Context (WSTC)
700001.2 Marketing Principles (WSTC)
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700031.2 Organisational Behaviour (WSTC) Applied Finance, Economics and Property), Markets (for

700249.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets (WSTC) specialisations in Hospitality Management, International
Business, Marketing and Sport Management),
Second Term of Study Management (for specialisations in Human Resource
Management and Management).
700254.1 Enterprise Law (WSTC) See the handbook entries for each specialisation for
700007.6 Statistics for Business (WSTC) information on the professional units that are recommended.
Choose two of Electives Units
700027.3 Consumer Behaviour (WSTC) Students may use their elective units to complete an
700029.5 Financial Accounting Applications (WSTC) additional major from the pool of Business majors (80 credit
700250.2 Financial Institutions and Markets (WSTC) points), or a major from another discipline area (80 credit
700030.3 Managing People at Work (WSTC) points), or up to 80 credit points from the wide range of
units offered by Western Sydney University.
*University level units selected above that are not part of Second majors from other disciplines to complement your
the student’s primary major will be counted towards their 80 primary Business major include:
credit points of electives. Careful selection of electives may
allow for a second major as described below under the M1121.1 Advertising
heading ‘Elective units’. M1059.1 Arabic
Students may exit at this point and graduate with the M2021.1 Business Regulation, Governance
Diploma in Business following a passing grade in all of the and Compliance
above units. Students who progress onto Year Two may M4007.1 Cell and Molecular Biology
also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing grade M1060.1 Chinese
in all of the above units. Students must pass at least 70 M4009.1 Environment and Sustainability
credit points of University level units in Year One before M4008.1 Global Climate Change
progressing to the Year Two units. M4010.1 Health Management
M1041.1 Indigenous Australian Studies
Western Sydney University Units M3101.1 Information Systems Analytics
M1062.1 Japanese
For course advice during your second and subsequent
years of study, please use the contact listed for the
M1122.1 Public Relations
Bachelor of Business.
M1120.1 Secondary Teaching
Bankstown, Campbelltown, Parramatta (Macquarie M1107.1 Sustainable Development
Street) and Sydney City Campus M1105.1 Tourism
M1106.1 Urban Studies
In years two and three, students are required to complete
eight major core units from one of the following primary Second majors in Business include:
Business majors.
MT2030.1 Accounting
Please note: Majors are not available on all campuses. MT2021.1 Applied Finance
MT2022.1 Economics
Majors for Careers in Money MT2035.1 Hospitality Management
MT2030.1 Accounting
MT2025.1 International Business
MT2021.1 Applied Finance
MT2026.1 Management
MT2022.1 Economics
MT2027.1 Marketing
MT2034.1 Property
MT2034.1 Property
MT2036.1 Sport Management
Majors for Careers in Markets
Enrolment in elective units is subject to meeting any
MT2035.1 Hospitality Management required criteria for individual units, such as co-requisites
MT2025.1 International Business and pre-requisites.
MT2027.1 Marketing
MT2036.1 Sport Management Students in the Accounting and Property majors will use
some of their elective units to meet the accreditation
requirements associated with these majors. Depending on
Majors for Careers in Management the majors selected, these students may therefore be
MT2024.1 Human Resource Management unable to complete a second major. See handbook entries
MT2026.1 Management for MT2030 Accounting and MT2034 Property.
Diploma in Business
Professional Units (choose 40 credit points)
The professional units provide a focus on careers. Students
are required to complete one unit from each of the four key 7177.1
focus areas: numeracy, career planning, innovation, and
enterprise engagement, a total of 40 credit points. Students Students should follow the course structure for the course
are advised to choose units that will support careers in one version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
of three areas: Money (for specialisations in Accounting,
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course is 2021 or later. ° Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic
English unit at C grade level or higher for which
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are advanced standing can be applied for.
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their Assumed knowledge in Mathematics, equivalent to a two
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer unit subject, in the NSW Higher School Certificate.
most up to date information for your course. Met other entry requirements such as:
This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The
College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
° An ATAR (or equivalent) identified prior to the offer of
a place (the ATAR will be set each year at a level
To succeed in business, individuals must possess both the below that for admission for the Bachelor of
knowledge and know-how to create opportunities for Business, Or
professional advancement and the development of original
and exciting initiatives. This course aims to harness
with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.
students’ energy and passion for success by focussing on
career and the future of enterprises in a range of contexts. International students must satisfy one of the following
Whether students wish to start their own business or language requirements
pursue a corporate role in a global enterprise, this course
provides the necessary skills. ° IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band, Or
This course consists of five core units: Enterprise Law, ° Completed The College EAP 4 course with a 50%
pass, Or
Enterprise Leadership, Enterprise Innovation and Markets,
Financing Enterprises and Statistics for Business, providing
students with an understanding of the key areas of
° Passed The College English test with 70% or higher
Or
Business, before choosing a major area of study and three
elective units. ° Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in advanced standing can be applied for.
Business will articulate into the Bachelor of Business Students are also assumed to have completed a unit in
degree at Western Sydney University with up to one year Mathematics, equivalent to a two unit subject in the NSW
(80 credit points) equivalent of advanced standing. Higher School Certificate.
Study Mode Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of
One year full-time (three terms), two years part-time (six origin. However, in general:
terms).
° Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the
minimum entry requirement, Or
Location
Campus Attendance Mode ° Completed The College Foundation Studies course
Course Structure
Students must pass the following preparatory units for
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which no advanced standing will be granted in the Western
The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal Sydney University degree program
Precinct
First Term of Study
Admission 700210.3 Introduction to Academic Communication 2
Please note this course is available at Parramatta campus (WSTC Prep)
for International students only. 700216.2 Introduction to the Australian Legal System
(WSTC Prep)
The aim of these courses is to prepare students for tertiary
700322.1 Decision Making for Business (WSTC Prep)
study in Business. These courses are accredited by the
700251.2 Enterprise Innovation and Markets (WSTC)
University, as principal, to enable its agent, Western
Sydney University, The College, to produce students who
are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of a tertiary Second Term of Study
award.
Local students are required to have 700253.2 Financing Enterprises (WSTC)
Certificate, Or
Choose one of
° Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in
each sub band) or meet equivalent minimum English
700001.2
700031.2
Marketing Principles (WSTC)
Organisational Behaviour (WSTC)
Proficiency requirements Or 700249.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets (WSTC)
Or Third Term of Study
700254.1 Enterprise Law (WSTC)
700007.6 Statistics for Business (WSTC)
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Choose two of International Students

700027.3 Consumer Behaviour (WSTC) IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or
700029.5 Financial Accounting Applications (WSTC) equivalent results from The College English Language
700250.2 Financial Institutions and Markets (WSTC) Program or The College English Entrance Test; and
700030.3 Managing People at Work (WSTC) completion of year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Non-Credentialed Students
Diploma in Business Extended Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged
17 years or over.
7102.4 Course Structure

Students should follow the course structure for the course completion of 145 credit points which include the units
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version listed in the pathways below.
course is 2021 or later. Students are categorised into three Pathways. See
individual links below for detailed course structure.
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their A7293.1 WSTC Business Extended Local
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer Recent School Leavers
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the A7294.1 WSTC Business Extended
most up to date information for your course. International Students
This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The A7295.1 WSTC Business Extended Non-
College as an agent of Western Sydney University. Credentialed Applicants
To succeed in business, individuals must possess both the
knowledge and know-how to create opportunities for Diploma in Business Fast Track
and exciting initiatives. This course aims to harness
students’ energy and passion for success by focussing on 7100.1
career and the future of enterprises in a range of contexts.
Whether students wish to start their own business or Students should follow the course structure for the course
pursue a corporate role in a global enterprise, this course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
provides the necessary skills. applies to students whose commencement year for this
This course consists of five core units: Enterprise Law, course is 2016 or later.
Enterprise Leadership, Enterprise Innovation and Markets, This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The
Financing Enterprises and Statistics for Business, providing College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
students with an understanding of the key areas of
Business, before choosing a major area of study and three To succeed in business, individuals must possess both the
elective units. knowledge and know-how to create opportunities for
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in and exciting initiatives. This course aims to harness
Business Extended will articulate into the Bachelor of students’ energy and passion for success by focussing on
Business degree at Western Sydney University with up to career and the future of enterprises in a range of contexts.
one year (80 credit points) equivalent of advanced standing. Whether students wish to start their own business or
pursue a corporate role in a global enterprise, this course
Study Mode provides the necessary skills.
One and a half years full-time (four terms), three years part-
time (eight terms). This course consists of five core units providing business
basics; Enterprise Law, Enterprise Leadership, Enterprise
Location Innovation and Markets, Financing Enterprises and
Statistics for Business are designed to provide students
with an understanding of the key areas of Business, before
Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal choosing a major are of study
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in
Business Fast Track will articulate into the Bachelor of
Precinct
Business degree at The University with up to one year (80
credit points) equivalent of advanced standing.
Admission
Please note this course is available at Parramatta campus Study Mode
for International students only. Eight months (two terms) full-time
Recent School Leavers Location

Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be Campus Attendance Mode
determined year by year.
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Campus Attendance Mode Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of

origin. However, in general:
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minimum entry requirement, Or
Admission ° Completed the Foundation Studies course offered by
Please note this course is available at Parramatta campus Western Sydney University, The College, with a
for International students only. Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher.
The aim of these courses is to prepare students for tertiary
study in Business. These courses are accredited by the Course Structure
University, as principal, to enable its agent, Western Students must pass the following five core University level
Sydney University, The College, to produce students who units
are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of a tertiary
award.
Local students are required to have: 700252.1 Enterprise Leadership (WSTC)
700253.2 Financing Enterprises (WSTC)
Certificate, Or
Students must also pass three University level units from
° Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent
(unless a native speaker), Or the following units
° Passed the English test administered by Western
Sydney University, The College at IELTS 6.0
700274.2
700027.3
Accounting in Context (WSTC)
Consumer Behaviour (WSTC)
equivalent, Or 700249.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets (WSTC)
700029.5 Financial Accounting Applications (WSTC)
° Passed the Foundation Studies Academic English
unit, offered by Western Sydney University, The 700250.2 Financial Institutions and Markets (WSTC)
College at C grade level or higher Or 700030.3 Managing People at Work (WSTC)
700001.2 Marketing Principles (WSTC)
° Passed either the Foundation Studies Commercial
Mathematics unit or the Foundation Studies
700031.2 Organisational Behaviour (WSTC)
Mathematics unit offered by Western Sydney Note: From Term 3 2017, students are advised to take the
University, The College at C grade level or higher for equivalent unit 700274 Accounting in Context in place of
which advanced standing can be applied for. 700005 Accounting Information for Managers.
Assumed knowledge in Mathematics, equivalent to a two Students must also pass the following non-award unit
unit subject, in the NSW Higher School Certificate.
700247.1 Tertiary Study Skills in Business (WSTC
Met other entry requirements such as:
Prep)
° An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place (the
ATAR will be set each year at a level below that for This unit does not count for credit towards the Diploma.
admission for the Bachelor of Business, Or
° Completed the Foundation Studies course offered by
Western Sydney University, The College, with a
Grade Point Average of 6.0 or higher.
International students must satisfy one of the following

language requirements
° IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band, Or
° Completed the EAP 4 course offered by Western
Sydney University, The College with a 50% pass, Or
equivalent, Or
° Passed the Foundation Studies Academic English
unit, offered by Western Sydney University, The
College at C grade level or higher Or
° Passed either the Foundation Studies Commercial
Mathematics unit or the Foundation Studies
Mathematics unit offered by Western Sydney
University, The College at C grade level or higher for
which advanced standing can be applied for.
Students are also assumed to have completed a unit in
Mathematics, equivalent to a two unit subject in the NSW
Higher School Certificate.
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Specialisations 700250.2 Financial Institutions and Markets (WSTC)
700030.3 Managing People at Work (WSTC)
The College Admission Pathway - WSTC The College Admission Pathway - WSTC
Business Extended Local Recent School Business Extended International Students
Leavers
A7294.1
A7293.1
Specialisation Structure Students must be enrolled in 7102 Diploma in Business
Students must be enrolled in 7102 Diploma in Business Extended to complete this specialisation.
Extended to complete this specialisation. Students must pass the preparatory units for which no
Students must pass the preparatory units for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree
advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program.
program. Note that students must pass 40 credit points from the
preparatory units prior to enrolling in the University level
Note that students must pass 40 credit points from the
preparatory units prior to enrolling in the University level units listed below (except for 700251 - Enterprise
units listed below (except for 700251 - Enterprise Innovation and Markets (WSTC) - students must pass 35
Innovation and Markets (WSTC) - students must pass 35 credit points from preparatory units prior to enrolling in this
credit points from preparatory units prior to enrolling in this unit)
unit) First Term of Study
First Term of Study 700209.2 Introduction to Academic Communication 1
700209.2 Introduction to Academic Communication 1 (WSTC Prep)
(WSTC Prep) 700270.1 English for International Students 1 (WSTC
700248.1 Academic Skills for Business (WSTC Prep) Prep)
700206.2 Business Studies (WSTC Prep) 700248.1 Academic Skills for Business (WSTC Prep)
700261.1 Corporate Social Responsibility, 700206.2 Business Studies (WSTC Prep)
Sustainability and Ethics (WSTC Prep) 700261.1 Corporate Social Responsibility,
Sustainability and Ethics (WSTC Prep)
Second Term of Study:

Second Term of Study:
(WSTC Prep) 700210.3 Introduction to Academic Communication 2
700322.1 Decision Making for Business (WSTC Prep) (WSTC Prep)
700216.2 Introduction to the Australian Legal System 700322.1 Decision Making for Business (WSTC Prep)
(WSTC Prep) 700216.2 Introduction to the Australian Legal System
700251.2 Enterprise Innovation and Markets (WSTC) (WSTC Prep)
Third Term of Study

Third Term of Study
700253.2 Financing Enterprises (WSTC) 700252.1 Enterprise Leadership (WSTC)
Students must also pass one University level unit from

the following four units Students must also pass one University level unit from
the following four units
700001.2 Marketing Principles (WSTC) 700274.2 Accounting in Context (WSTC)
700031.2 Organisational Behaviour (WSTC) 700001.2 Marketing Principles (WSTC)
700249.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets (WSTC) 700031.2 Organisational Behaviour (WSTC)
700249.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets (WSTC)
Fourth Term of Study

Fourth Term of Study
700007.6 Statistics for Business (WSTC) 700254.1 Enterprise Law (WSTC)
Students must also pass twoUniversity level units from

the following four units Students must also pass two University level units from
700027.3 Consumer Behaviour (WSTC)
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700029.5 Financial Accounting Applications (WSTC) 700250.2 Financial Institutions and Markets (WSTC)

700250.2 Financial Institutions and Markets (WSTC) 700030.3 Managing People at Work (WSTC)
700030.3 Managing People at Work (WSTC)
Major - Indigenous Australian Studies
The College Admission Pathway - WSTC
Business Extended Non-Credentialed
Applicants M1041.1
What does it mean to live in Indigenous Australia? The
A7295.1 Indigenous Australian Studies Major offers students the
exciting opportunity to acquire key cultural competencies
Specialisation Structure that will enable them to understand and work more
effectively with Indigenous Australians in professions such
Students must be enrolled in 7102 Diploma in Business as the arts, communications, media industries; education;
Extended to complete this specialisation. government and non-government; policy; health; sciences;
Students must pass the preparatory units for which no and community services. The Indigenous Australian
advanced standing will be granted in the University degree Studies Major addresses the cultural, historical, social and
program. economic issues affecting Indigenous and Non-Indigenous
Note that students must pass 40 credit points from the Australians and relationships.
units listed below (except for 700251 - Enterprise
Innovation and Markets (WSTC) - students must pass 35 Location
credit points from preparatory units prior to enrolling in this Campus Mode
unit)
First Term of Study
(WSTC Prep) Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
700248.1 Academic Skills for Business (WSTC Prep) Students must complete the following Level 1 unit
700206.2 Business Studies (WSTC Prep)
101751.2 Contextualising Indigenous Australia (Day
700261.1 Corporate Social Responsibility,
Mode)
Sustainability and Ethics (WSTC Prep)
Choose seven of the following units including three Level 3
Second Term of Study: units
700210.3 Introduction to Academic Communication 2 Level 1 units
(WSTC Prep)
700322.1 Decision Making for Business (WSTC Prep) 102805.1 Indigenous Landscapes
700216.2 Introduction to the Australian Legal System 101762.1 Who do you think you are? (Day Mode)
(WSTC Prep)
700251.2 Enterprise Innovation and Markets (WSTC) Level 2 units
101754.3 From Corroborees to Curtain Raisers (Day
Third Term of Study Mode)
700252.1 Enterprise Leadership (WSTC) 101755.2 From Ochre to Acrylics to New Technologies
700253.2 Financing Enterprises (WSTC) 101752.2 Pigments of the Imagination
101753.3 Revaluing Indigenous Economics (Day
Mode)
Students must also pass one University level unit from
Level 3 units
700001.2 Marketing Principles (WSTC) 101756.2 Bridging the Gap: Re-engaging Indigenous
700031.2 Organisational Behaviour (WSTC) Learners
700249.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets (WSTC) 101758.2 Learning through Indigenous Australian
Community Service (Day Mode)
101759.2 Rethinking Research with Indigenous
Fourth Term of Study Australians: Independent Study Project (Day
700254.1 Enterprise Law (WSTC) Mode)
700007.6 Statistics for Business (WSTC) 101757.2 The Making of the Àborigines'
Students must also pass two University level units from Equivalent Specialisation Units
the following four units The Level 3 unit listed below counts towards completion of
the Major for students who successfully completed the unit
in 2019 or earlier.
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100961 - Humanities Internship - take a Level 2 unit after passing a Level 3 unit in the
The Level 1 unit listed below counts towards completion of same language.
in Autumn 2020 or earlier. Level 1 units
101878 - Indigenous Landscapes 100041.2 Arabic 101
100042.2 Arabic 102
Major - Arabic
Level 2 units
102019.1 Arabic 201
M1059.1 102020.1 Arabic 202
102021.1 Arabic 203
Language specialisations aim to enable students to 102022.1 Arabic 204
language, which may be used for professional purposes Level 3 units
such as teaching, interpreting and translation, business or
international relations. Students undertaking a language 101949.2 Arabic 301
specialisation will be able to use the language in question 100048.2 Arabic 302 - Arabic Advanced Language
according to its grammatical and pragmatic principles, and Grammar
communicate with native speakers appropriately in the 100049.2 Arabic 303: Advanced Writing Skills
spoken as well as the written mode, and demonstrate an 100050.2 Arabic 304: Arabic Advanced Speaking
understanding of the cultures and societies associated with 100052.2 Arabic 306: Arabic Novel and Short Story
the language. 100054.2 Arabic 308: Language Past and Present
101950.1 Intercultural Communication
100201.3 Special Study in Languages and Linguistics
Location
Campus Mode Advanced entry level Arabic students may complete the
following Level 1 pool units. The units will be recognised as
Bankstown Campus Internal Level 3 pool units for the purpose of specialisation
completion.
Specialisation Structure 100194.2 Introduction to Interpreting
There are three entry levels into language majors. 100195.2 Introduction to Translation
minimal study of the language. Intermediate level is Please note
study of the language to HSC 2 Unit level or have a home The Level 2 and 3 units listed below count towards
background in the language but no comprehensive formal completion of the major for students who may have passed
study, or who speak a non-standard variety (e.g. dialect). units in the list below in 2015 or earlier.
Post-Intermediate level is typically for students who are non- 100051 - Arabic 305: Arabic Contemporary Poetry
native speakers with substantial formal study and near- 101454 - Intercultural Pragmatics
standard variety. Students should consult with the 101699 - Language and Communication Skills 2A: Arabic
Languages staff regarding the progression sequence that 101704 - Language and Communication Skills 2B: Arabic
best fits their level of skill. During the first two weeks of 101709 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A: Arabic
class, the lecturer will monitor the performance of students 101792 - Texts in Contemporary Arab Society and Culture
and advise students who need to transfer to a higher or
lower class. Students may consult with the Languages 101668 - World Cinema
level. Students should avoid enrolling in units at different Inherent Requirements
levels at the one time (e.g. you should not enrol in Arabic There are inherent requirements for this major that you
201 and 301 at the same time). Please check the current must meet in order to successfully complete this major.
timetable as some units may not be offered every year. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
Advanced (Level 3) units may be offered on a rotational your course online.
basis.
A major in Arabic comprises a sequence of 80 credit points Major - Chinese
with 60 credit points at Level 2 and 3 (with no less than 30
credit points of these at Level 3), however students
commencing at beginner’s level, that is units 101 and 102, M1060.1
and who follow the recommended course structure, are
only required to complete 20 credit points at Level 3.
Students should take units that reflect their level of Language majors aim to enable students to develop an
competence in the language and they should not backtrack, appropriate level of proficiency in a second language which
i.e. they must not: may be used for professional purposes such as teaching,
interpreting and translation, business or international
- take a Level 1 unit after passing a Level 2 unit in the relations. Students undertaking a language major will be
same language; or
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able to use the language in question according to its 102024.1 Chinese 201

grammatical and pragmatic principles, communicate with 102025.1 Chinese 202
native speakers appropriately in the spoken as well as the 102026.1 Chinese 203
written mode, and demonstrate an understanding of the 102027.1 Chinese 204
cultures and societies associated with the language.
Level 3 units
Location 101951.1 Chinese 301
Campus Mode 100063.2 Chinese 302
100064.2 Chinese 303: Twentieth-Century Chinese
Bankstown Campus Internal Literature
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal 100065.2 Chinese 304: Chinese Classical Literature
100066.2 Chinese 305: Chinese Cinema
100510.2 Chinese 306: Traditional Chinese Thought
Specialisation Structure 100067.2 Chinese 307: The Cultural Context of China
Inherent Requirements 100201.3 Special Study in Languages and Linguistics
There are Inherent Requirements for this major, please
check the information online. Advanced entry level Chinese students may complete the
There are inherent requirements for this major that you
must meet in order to successfully complete this major.
completion.
your course online. 100194.2 Introduction to Interpreting
The Level 2 and Level 3 units listed below count towards
completion of the major for students who may have passed
units in the list below in 2015 or earlier.
study, or who speak a non-standard variety (eg dialect).
Post-Intermediate level is typically for students who are non- 400087- Applied Critical Methods
native speakers with substantial formal study and near- 101454 - International Pragmatics
native competence; or are literate native speakers of a 101710 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A:
standard variety. Students should consult with the Chinese
best fits their level of skill. During the first two weeks of 101668 - World Cinema
Major - Japanese
lower class. Students may consult with the Languages
Course Advisor, if they are unsure of their entry level.
Students should avoid enrolling in units at different levels at M1062.1
the one time (eg: you should not enrol in Chinese 201 and
301 at the same time). Please check the current timetable
as some units may not be offered every year. Advanced Language specialisations aim to enable students to
(Level 3) units may be offered on a rotational basis. develop an appropriate level of proficiency in a second
A major in Chinese comprises a sequence of 80 credit such as teaching, interpreting and translation, business or
points with 60 credit points at Level 2 and 3 (with no less international relations. Students undertaking a language
than 30 credit points of these at Level 3), however students specialisation will be able to use the language in question
commencing at beginners level, that is units 101 and 102, according to its grammatical and pragmatic principles,
and who follow the recommended course structure, are communicate with native speakers appropriately in the
only required to complete 20 credit points at Level 3. spoken as well as the written mode, and demonstrate an
Students should take units that reflect their level of understanding of the cultures and societies associated with
competence in the language and they should not backtrack, the language.
i.e. they must not:
same language; or
Location
Campus Mode
same language. Bankstown Campus Internal
Level 1 units Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
100056.2 Chinese 101
100057.2 Chinese 102
Level 2 units
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Specialisation Structure 100201.3 Special Study in Languages and Linguistics
Inherent Requirements Advanced entry level Japanese students may complete the

There are inherent requirements for this major that you Level 3 pool units for the purpose of specialisation
must meet in order to successfully complete the major. completion.
your course online. 100194.2 Introduction to Interpreting
typically for students who: are non-native speakers with The Level 3 units listed below count towards completion of
study of the language to HSC 2 Unit level or have a home the major for students who may have passed units in the
background in the language but no comprehensive formal list below in 2015 or earlier.
study. Post-Intermediate level is typically for students who
are non-native speakers with substantial formal study and 400087 - Applied Critical Methods
near-native competence; or are literate native speakers of 101454 - Intercultural Pragmatics
the language. Students should consult with the Languages 100096 - Japanese 306: Japanese for Business
staff regarding the progression sequence that best fits their
100098 - Japanese 308: Japanese Textual Studies
level of skill. During the first two weeks of class, the lecturer
will monitor the performance of students and advise 101668 - World Cinema
students who need to transfer to a higher or lower class. 101669 - World Literature in Translation
Students may consult with the Languages Course Advisor,
if they are unsure of their entry level. Students should avoid Equivalent Specialisations Units
enrolling in units at different levels at the one time (e.g. you The Specialisation unit listed below count towards
should not enrol in Japanese 201 and 301 at the same completion of this major for students who passed this unit
time). Please check the current timetable as some units in Autumn 2020 or earlier.
may not be offered every year. Advanced (Level 3) units
102031 - Japanese 204
may be offered on a rotational basis.
A major in Japanese comprises a sequence of 80 credit Major - Tourism
points with 60 credit points at Levels 2 and 3 (with no less
than 30 credit points of these at Level 3), however students
commencing at beginners level, that is units 101 and 102,
M1105.1
Students should take units that reflect their level of The Tourism major introduces contemporary tourism issues
competence in the language and they should not backtrack, and provides an in-depth understanding of tourism as a
i.e. they must not: social phenomenon in a highly mobile world. Successful
- take a Level 1 unit after passing a Level 2 unit in the tourism planning and management relies on a full
same language; or appreciation of the context in which it is operating. This
suite of units enables a critical examination of the
- take a Level 2 unit after passing a Level 3 unit in the relationship between tourism and the assets which
same language. underpin it - the heritage of places - natural, social and
cultural. It is these attributes which provide much of the
Level 1 units
incentive and attractions for travel, and which provide the
100085.2 Japanese 101 business of tourism. Graduates with a tourism major can
100086.3 Japanese 102 contemplate careers within a diverse range of government,
non-government organization and businesses that require
understanding, insight and skills related to tourism policy,
Level 2 units
planning and management.
102028.1 Japanese 201
102029.1 Japanese 202: Speaking and Listening
102030.1 Japanese 203 Location
102804.1 Japanese 204: Speaking and Listening Campus Mode
Level 3 units
101952.1 Japanese 301 Specialisation Structure
100092.3 Japanese 302 Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
100093.2 Japanese 303: Contemporary Culture and
Society Year 1
101970.1 Japanese 304: Discourse in Japanese
101971.1 Japanese 305: Advanced Reading and Spring session
Writing 101598.5 Tourism in Society
102219.1 Japanese 306: Japanese Popular Culture
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101591.3 The Economics of Cities and Regions
Year 2
Autumn session Level 3
101901.2 Tourism and Global Trends 101645.3 Transport, Access and Equity

102386.2 Sustainability, Tourism and Place 101593.4 Planning the City: Development, Community
and Systems
101592.3 Housing Markets and Policy
Spring session
101601.4 Issues in Contemporary Heritage Major - Sustainable Development
101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective
Year 3 M1107.1
Autumn session
This major is available to students enrolled in the course
101904.3 Tourism Policy and Planning 2786 Bachelor of Business from 2016. Sustainable
101599.4 Heritage and Tourism development balances the need for development with the
need to respect cultures, society, community and the
Spring session environment. This major is an external major for Bachelor
of Business students. Students will examine processes of
development and the mechanisms to ensure that
development is socially and environmentally sustainable.
The core unit listed below counts towards completion of this Location
course for students who passed this unit in 2017 or earlier.
Campus Mode
200742 - Sport and Hospitality Event Management
Major - Urban Studies
M1106.1
Level 1
This major is available to students enrolled in the course 102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference

2786 Bachelor of Business from 2016. In the Urban Studies 101572.3 Development and Sustainability
major you will examine the geography of contemporary 101573.3 Human Rights, Peace and Development
Australian cities and regions. Urban Studies is focused on
social justice within the city, through its critical assessments Level 2
of peoples' access to scarce urban resources, such as
housing, transport, education and employment. The 101331.3 Issues in World Development: Rich World,
political, economic, and cultural forces that shape cities and Poor World
urban policy are the key concerns of the Urban Studies
curriculum. These applied interests in urban wellbeing and Level 3
city structure are basis for informed urban management.
101569.3 Sustainable Futures
Location 101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective
Campus Mode 101694.3 Geographies of Migration
Major - Psychological Studies
Specialisation Structure M1110.1

Level 1 The Psychological Studies major comprises units in the
discipline of psychology that focus on the field of inquiry
101589.3 Cities: Introduction to Urban Studies that uses scientific techniques and methods to understand
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference and explain behaviour and experience. Areas of study
include: the brain and behaviour, learning, motivation and
Level 2 emotion, social psychology, lifespan development,
perception, and cognitive processes. A Psychological
101590.3 Cultural and Social Geographies Studies major does not meet APAC requirements for an
101646.3 Analysis of Spatial Data accredited sequence in Psychology. Students wishing to
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enrol in an accredited Psychology sequence should
complete the Psychology key program of 160 credit points. Location
Campus Mode
Location Bankstown Campus Internal
Campus Mode Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
Bankstown Campus Internal Penrith Campus Internal
Students in Secondary Teaching major must complete 80
credit points. All units in this major are 10 credit points and
Specialisation Structure are arranged in four pools of which Learning in Context is
Students must successfully complete 80 credit points from mandatory with a choice of either History and Political
the units below with no less than three Level 3 units. Thought, Geography and Urban Studies or Mathematics as
Students must complete the following two compulsory units shown below. Students must complete no more than 30
credit points at Level 1 and at least 30 credit points at Level
101184.4 Psychology: Human Behaviour 3.
101183.4 Psychology: Behavioural Science
All students must complete Learning in Context.
And 60 credit points from the Level 2/3 pool with no less
than three units at Level 3 Learning in Context
Students must complete 4 units: one unit at level 1 and 3
Level 2 unit pool units at level 2 or 3. (A minimum of 30 credit points at level
101684.5 Brain and Behaviour 3 is required over all teaching areas)
101676.4 Human Learning Level 1
101680.5 Perception All students must complete one of the following Level 1
units
Level 3 unit pool 101751.2 Contextualising Indigenous Australia (Day
101681.6 Mode)
Abnormal Psychology
101689.4 Advanced Research Methods (M1041 Indigenous Australian Studies Major)
101677.5 Cognitive Processes
101682.7 Developmental Psychology Choose one of
101193.5 Health Psychology 100056.2 Chinese 101
100015.7 History and Philosophy of Psychology 100057.2 Chinese 102
101678.5 Motivation and Emotion
101679.4 Personality Or choose one of
102350.3 Psychology and the Online World
100023.7 Psychology of Language 100085.2 Japanese 101
101683.4 Social Psychology 100086.3 Japanese 102
Major - Secondary Teaching Level 2

101263.1 Education and Transformation
101663.2 Education for Sustainability
M1120.1 101259.3 Learning and Creativity
102048.1 Contemporary Childhoods
Students in the Secondary Teaching Major will study units Choose one of
that deal with educational concepts such as sustainability,
102024.1 Chinese 201
creativity, Australia-Asia relationships, outdoor education,
102028.1 Japanese 201
neuroscience and languages. These units are broadly
structured for students to investigate and critique
contemporary education issues. Students are also provided Level 3
with the opportunity to study subject content units in either
101623.1 Ethical Futures
Modern History, Geography and Urban Studies or
101661.2 Education in a Cosmopolitan Society
Mathematics, dependent on their interests. This major
102207.1 The Brain and Learning
together with a Business major articulates with a Master of
Teaching postgraduate qualification in Secondary Teaching
and leads to opportunities for employment across Australia Replaced Units
as well as internationally. The units listed below count towards completion of this
course/specialisation for students who passed these units
in 2019 or earlier.
101874 - Experiential Learning in Communities (ELC)
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102210 - Australia-Asia Education 101910 - Global History
102001 - Theories and Methods of History
Students must choose one of the three areas: (1)
History and Political Thought or (2) Geography and 100254 - Exploring Local History
Urban Studies or (3) Mathematics
Or
Students must complete 4 units: one unit at level 1 and 3
units at level 2 or 3. (A minimum of 30 credit points at level
3 is required over all teaching areas in conjunction with
Geography and Urban Studies
Learning in Context) Level 1
History and Political Thought 101589.3 Cities: Introduction to Urban Studies
Important Note Level 2

To meet NESA subject area teaching requirements
101590.3 Cultural and Social Geographies
students who aim to qualify as modern history teachers
must complete one unit of Ancient History. This may be
101646.3 Analysis of Spatial Data
attained by approved cross-institutional study, by
completing the level 3 unit 102492 Catastrophe: The
Environmental History of the Ancient and Modern World, or Level 3
by completing the level 2 unit 100244 Ancient Western
Culture: Periclean Athens. It is also strongly recommended
that students select at least one Australian history unit.
Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be offered Or
on a rotational basis.
Mathematics
Level 1
Choose one of Level 1
102768.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires 300672.3 Mathematics 1A

and the World, c.1600-1950 300673.3 Mathematics 1B
102000.1 Modern European History and Politics
Level 2
Level 2 200028.4 Advanced Calculus
101992.1 Religion and the Emergence of Modern 200027.4 Linear Algebra
Politics
101882.1 A History of Modern Global Buddhism Major - Advertising
100244.2 Ancient Western Culture: Periclean Athens
101967.1 Cultural History of Books and Reading
Subjects, 1750-1920
M1121.1
100001.3 Keeping the Past
102002.1 Religion and the Origins of Modern Science The Advertising major gives students a thorough grounding
102423.1 War in general principles of communication as well as practical
skills in advertising. The external major can be completed
Level 3 by students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business. The major
offers a balance of advertising theory and practice and
102004.1 Australian Colonial History focuses on real, project-based outcomes. Areas of study
102492.1 Catastrophe: The Environmental History of include advertising strategy, advertising creative and art
the Ancient and Modern World direction, client and account management, digital and
101799.2 Convicts and Settlers - Australian History social media contexts, advertising campaigns.
1788 - 1840
101999.1 Twentieth Century Australia
102766.1 Historical Methodologies Location
101830.2 WWII in Asia and the Pacific Campus Mode
101782.2 The History and Politics of Contemporary
Central Asia Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
102003.1 Comparative Nationalism
102007.1 Ethics in Historical Perspective
102516.1 Australian History Around Us
Replaced Units Bachelor of Business Students
The units listed below count towards completion of this Bachelor of Business students must complete the structure
course/specialisation for students who passed these units under the heading for Bachelor of Business below.
in 2019 or earlier.
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both theory and practical projects and may complete an
Creative Industries Students internship placement.
Introduction to major unit, as part of the core requirements
of the course, prior to enrolling in this major. Location
Campus Mode
100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction
.
Level 2 Specialisation Structure

101941.3 Account and Client Management Bachelor of Business Students
100552.3 Advertising: Creative Bachelor of Business students must complete the structure
101034.4 Advertising: Media under the heading for Bachelor of Business below.
Level 3 Creative Industries students must complete their
102730.1 Advertising: Campaigns Introduction to major unit, as part of the core requirements
of the course, prior to enrolling in this major.
Choose one of
101173.6 Internship .
101939.3 Transmedia Production Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
Level 2
Bachelor of Business students 101941.3 Account and Client Management
Students must complete 80 credit points as follows 102056.2 Communication Strategies
101940.2 Events Management
Level 1 102064.1 Issues, Risk and Crisis Communication
Level 3
Level 2 102729.1 Public Relations: Campaigns
101941.3 Account and Client Management 102518.1 Digital Communication
101034.4 Advertising: Media Choose one of
102056.2 Communication Strategies 101173.6 Internship
Level 3
102730.1 Advertising: Campaigns Bachelor of Business Students
102518.1 Digital Communication Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
Level 1
Equivalent Alternate units 100212.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice
earlier. Level 2
102055 - Communication Campaigns 101941.3 Account and Client Management
Major - Public Relations 101940.2 Events Management
M1122.1 Level 3
The Public Relations major covers the skills and knowledge 102518.1 Digital Communication
required in the profession of public relations, including
event management, issues and crisis management and
campaign development. The major focuses on the role of
the public relations practitioner or adviser and provides a
theoretical framework of the industry. Students engage with
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Major - Business Studies

Equivalent Alternate units
of this course for students who passed this unit in 2019 or M2509.1
earlier.
102055 - Communication Campaigns
The Business Studies Major provides a comprehensive
Major - Business Regulation, Governance foundation of business knowledge through carefully
and Compliance selected business units designed to equip students with
knowledge in Accounting, Economics, Applied Finance,
Management and International Business. As such this
major is very highly regarded in the business world and
M2021.1 opens up a very large range of career prospects in general
business, finance and the public sector.
A sound understanding of the legal framework of business
regulation, governance and legal compliance is an Location
increasingly important and expanding field of operation
within a complex commercial world in which practitioners, to Campus Mode
be effective and proactive, should acquire competencies of Bankstown Campus Internal
governance and risk assessment within a legal framework.
The significant impact and interplay between law and Campbelltown Campus Internal
business will be addressed with the objective of providing
students with the skills to identify and critically evaluate the
mandatory requirements for compliant business practice
and the necessary strategies to minimise legal risk and Specialisation Structure
maximise effective commercial governance. Students must Students must successfully complete 80 credit points
be enrolled in 2786 Bachelor of Business or 6037 Diploma including all of the core units and one alternate unit as
in Business/Bachelor of Business. listed below.
The business units in this major, which is a compulsory
major in course 2804 Bachelor of Business (Pathway to
Location Teaching Secondary), are offered at the Parramatta City,
Campus Mode Bankstown and Campbelltown campuses. The secondary
Bankstown Campus Internal teaching units in course 2804 are generally offered at the
Parramatta South, Bankstown and Penrith campuses or
Campbelltown Campus Internal online. Students may be required to travel between
campuses in order to complete this major and course.
Core Units
Qualification for this major requires the successful 200922.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets
completion of 80 credit points from among the units listed 200488.6 Corporate Financial Management
below. 200862.1 Creating Change and Innovation
200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law 200815.2 Globalisation and Sustainability
200108.3 Contemporary Management Accounting 200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship
200488.6 Corporate Financial Management 200864.2 Managing in the Global Environment
200929.4 Employment Law and Policy
200271.4 Financial Services Law Alternate Units
200930.1 International Transactions Law
Choose one of
200183.4 Law of Business Organisations 200923.1 Corporations, Economic Power and Policy
200931.2 Protecting Ideas 200925.1 Growth, Cycles and Crises
200928.1 Regulatory Risk and Compliance
Major - Information Systems Analytics
Students may choose only one of:
200927.1
M3101.1
Governance
By completing Information Systems Analytics major you will
gain cutting edge skills that will give you knowledge in how
to assess and analyse currently available business data,
make sense of it and based on the analysis select the most
optimum business strategy. To achieve this within this
major you will also learn about the complexities of
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Information Systems implementations, the components that
make up the information systems, types of information Level 2
systems and their nature of interactions. Furthermore, this 300936.2 Functional Proteins and Genes
major will give you cutting edge knowledge in how to best
understand the complex relationships between business Choose one of
requirements and specific Information System technologies.
300817.2 Molecular Biology
300848.2 Metabolism
Location 301354.1 Immunology
Campus Mode
Replaced Units
Specialisation Structure specialisation for students who passed these units in 2019
or earlier.
This major is not available to students enrolled in 3639
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology, 300847 - Immunology
3684 Bachelor of Information and Communications Level 3
Technology (Advanced), 3687 Bachelor of Information
Systems or 3688 Bachelor of Information Systems Choose three of
Advanced. 300927.3 Molecular Medicine
300820.2 Genes, Genomics and Human Health
Students must complete 80 credit points as follows. 300905.2 Advanced Immunology
300580.4 Programming Fundamentals 300850.2 Advanced Cell Biology
300573.3 Information Systems in Context Major - Global Climate Change
300104.5 Database Design and Development
300958.4 Social Web Analytics
300584.5 Emerging Trends in Information Systems M4008.1
300961.4 Social Computing
Climate change impacts across all sections of our society,
Major - Cell and Molecular Biology from scientists who study the mechanisms underlying it, to
businesses and policy makers who must deal with its
effects and take remedial action. A factual understanding of
M4007.1 climate, the components that go to make it up, and how
climate has varied in the past, is essential for any person
working in the climate change area. This specialisation will
New discoveries in cell and molecular biology can translate introduce students to the concept of climate, our
into viable products in emerging biotech industries. This understanding of how it works, and how it has changed
specialisation will equip business students with knowledge through time. It will give students a critical understanding of
and skills in fundamental biology and chemistry, current environmental concerns and debates about the
biochemistry and molecular biology which will assist them greenhouse effect and climate change, and the science
in turning new findings in cell and molecular biology into behind greenhouse gas accounting and potential effects on
productive business ventures. As knowledge and biota. Students completing the specialisation will be well
technologies expand in this area, the ability to read, critique positioned to make informed business decisions about
and evaluate emerging research will be an important asset. greenhouse gas emissions and abatement.
Location Location
Campus Mode Campus Mode
Campbelltown Campus Internal Hawkesbury Campus Internal
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Students must complete the following eight units
Specialisation Structure Level 1

Students must complete eight units from the following 300808.3 Introductory Chemistry
Level 1
300808.3 Introductory Chemistry Level 2
300803.2 Essential Chemistry 2 300837.2 Climate Change Science
300840.2 Environmental Planning and Climate Change
300839.2 Ecology
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care context and service systems are examined and
Level 3 students are encouraged to consider new directions for
innovative service design and delivery. Graduates will be
300909.2 Biological Adaptation to Climate Change skilled in understanding, managing and responding to rapid
300856.2 Ecosystem Carbon Accounting changes within the health care system, the broader political
300858.2 Environmental Risk Management sphere and in areas that deal with policy and service
assessment, development and evaluation.
Major - Environment and Sustainability
Location
Campus Mode
M4009.1
The need to achieve sustainability for human societies is a Penrith Campus Internal

goal recognised globally. Getting this to happen in practice
is the challenge facing all sectors of our society; business, Specialisation Structure
government, academia, and private citizens. This Students must complete the following eight units
specialisation covers the essentials of sustainability as an
academic discipline, giving students knowledge and skills in Level 1
the scientific, social, legislative and planning frameworks so
that evidence-based sustainability can be implemented 400870.3 Population Health and Society
across our society. 400783.3 Professional Pathways in Health Science
Level 2
Location
Campus Mode 400285.3 Public Health
400277.5 Health Services Management
Level 3
400787.4 Health Services Management Practice
Students must complete eight units from the following 401195.2 Health Politics, Policy and Planning
Level 1 400275.3 Health Planning Project
401408.1 Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care
Choose two of:
300824.2 Management of Aquatic Environments Note: Unit 401408 Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care
300810.2 Resource Sustainability replaces 400249 Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care
300812.2 Understanding Landscape from Autumn 2020.
Major - Applied Finance

Level 2
300840.2 Environmental Planning and Climate Change
300841.2 Environmental Regulation and Policy MT2021.1
102805.1 Indigenous Landscapes
The Applied Finance major equips you with the expert skills
From Spring 2020, 102805 replaces 101878. Students to create a career as a finance specialist. In this major you
are advised to enrol in the equivalent unit 102805 will develop in-depth knowledge of finance with a focus on
Indigenous Landscapes investment and securities, economics, and banking and
101878.2 Indigenous Landscapes finance. The core units in the Bachelor of Business will
develop your skills in innovation, career planning, and
Level 3 numeracy. The Applied Finance major builds on this
300858.2 Environmental Risk Management knowledge and skills in an applied discipline based context.
300860.2 Urban Environment Finance specialists work in a range of roles within the
300870.2 Water in the Landscape rapidly growing finance sector. This major fulfils the
educational requirements for admission as an Associate (A
Major - Health Management (FINSIA) provided the applicant is at least working in the
financial services industry. All other students are eligible to
apply for Affiliate membership (no postnominals apply).
M4010.1
Location
The Health Management major offers a broad Campus Mode
understanding of the complex social, economic and cultural
determinants of health and well-being. The current health Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Internal
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Campus Mode
Year 2
Autumn session
200819.2 Investment Management
listed below. Spring session
Core Units for this Major 200055.5 International Finance
200488.6 Corporate Financial Management And two electives
200079.3 Derivatives Year 3
200048.3 Financial Institutions and Markets Autumn session
200819.2 Investment Management 200818.1 Bank Management
200921.1 Security Analysis and Business Valuation 200079.3 Derivatives
Professional Units for Careers in Money And one elective

Students undertaking the Applied Finance major are Spring session
requirements for their professional core: 200921.1 Security Analysis and Business Valuation
200537.4 Economics and Finance Engagement Project Enterprise Engaged Unit
200914.1 Working in Professions 200537.4 Economics and Finance Engagement Project
Choose one of And two electives
Part-time
Year 1
Recommended Sequence Autumn session
major in Applied Finance requires the successful 200909.2 Enterprise Law
completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended 200048.3 Financial Institutions and Markets
sequence below.
Spring session
Full-time 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
Year 1 200910.2 Financing Enterprises

200048.3 Financial Institutions and Markets 200488.6 Corporate Financial Management
Choose one of Choose one of
200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods 200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods
200032.7 Statistics for Business 200032.7 Statistics for Business

200912.1 Enterprise Leadership 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets And one elective
Autumn session
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analytical and problem solving skills and to be intellectually
And one elective challenged, whether they view the discipline as providing
Spring session intellectual interest to them. An Economics major is very
200914.1 Working in Professions highly regarded in the business world and opens up a very
large range of career prospects in general business,
And one elective finance and the public sector.
Year 4
Location
200055.5 International Finance Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Internal
And one elective
Spring session Qualification for the Economics major requires the
200916.1 Economic and Financial Modelling successful completion of 80 credit points including all of the
And one elective
Year 5
Autumn session 200923.1 Corporations, Economic Power and Policy
200818.1 Bank Management 200916.1 Economic and Financial Modelling
200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society 200815.2 Globalisation and Sustainability
Spring session 200926.1 Macroeconomic Measures and Models
200549.3 The Australian Macroeconomy
And one elective Professional Units for Careers in Money

Year 6 Students undertaking the Economics major are advised to
Autumn session their professional core:
Enterprise Engaged Unit 200537.4 Economics and Finance Engagement Project
And one elective
Choose one of
Spring session 200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods
200921.1 Security Analysis and Business Valuation 200032.7 Statistics for Business
And one elective
Major - Economics Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Business with a
major in Economics requires the successful completion of
MT2022.1
Full-time
The Economics major provides a broad pluralist Year 1
perspective on fundamental aspects of relationships
between individuals, firms, institutions and countries. Autumn session
Students will learn how economies function and how public 200909.2 Enterprise Law
policy and the way organisations behave affect diverse 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
social, economic and environmental problems. Students 200922.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets
are introduced to a wide array of competing economic
theories, so that they are critically informed about the ways Choose one of
in which they can transform the world. A major in
Economics prepares students to be active participants in 200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods
addressing the wide range of problems faced by 200032.7 Statistics for Business
community in the domestic and international economies. Spring session
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200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets Year 3
And one elective Autumn session
Year 2 200924.3 Cost Benefit Analysis
200924.3 Cost Benefit Analysis Spring session

200914.1 Working in Professions 200914.1 Working in Professions
200926.1 Macroeconomic Measures and Models Autumn session
200926.1 Macroeconomic Measures and Models
And two electives
And one elective
Year 3
Spring session
Autumn session
200923.1 Corporations, Economic Power and Policy And one elective
Year 5
And one elective
Autumn session
Spring session
200925.1 Growth, Cycles and Crises 200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society
Spring session
And two electives
And one elective
Part-time Year 6
Year 1
Autumn session
Autumn session Enterprise Engaged Unit
200909.2 Enterprise Law 200537.4 Economics and Finance Engagement Project
And one elective
200910.2 Financing Enterprises 200925.1 Growth, Cycles and Crises
And one elective
Year 2
Major - Hospitality Management
Autumn session
MT2023.1
Choose one of
200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods The Hospitality Management major is designed to prepare
200032.7 Statistics for Business you for a career that goes beyond providing customer
‘service’ and focuses on providing customer ‘experience’.
This major equips you with the expert skills required to
Spring session effectively and efficiently manage hotels, resorts, clubs,
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership food-service enterprises or other service-oriented
businesses. The Hospitality Management major units focus
And one elective on hospitality operations management, planning and design
of hospitality facilities, and business management, with
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Hospitality Management leads to exciting and varied Year 2
Autumn session
Location 200707.3 Service Industry Studies
Campus Mode
And two electives
Sydney City Campus Internal Spring session
200742.2 Sport and Hospitality Event Management
Specialisation Structure 200584.3 Hospitality Management Operations
Qualification for this major requires the successful 200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity
listed below. And one elective
Year 3
Autumn session
200708.2 Hospitality Industry
200584.3 Hospitality Management Operations 200273.5 Managing Service and Experience
200273.5 Managing Service and Experience 200708.2 Hospitality Industry
200709.2 Managing the Accommodation Experience
200710.4 Managing the Food and Beverage And two electives
Experience
200148.2 Planning and Design of Hospitality Facilities Spring session
200707.3 Service Industry Studies 200148.2 Planning and Design of Hospitality Facilities
Enterprise Engaged Unit:
Professional Units for Careers in Markets 200561.4 Hospitality Management Applied Project
Students undertaking the Hospitality Management major
And two electives
are advised to take the following four units to satisfy the
Part-time
200561.4 Hospitality Management Applied Project Year 1
200915.3 The Service Enterprise Autumn session
Recommended Sequence 200909.2 Enterprise Law
major in Hospitality Management requires the successful Spring session
completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
sequence below. 200032.7 Statistics for Business
Full-time Year 2
Year 1
Autumn session
Autumn session 200710.4 Managing the Food and Beverage
200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets Experience
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership 200709.2 Managing the Accommodation Experience
200710.4 Managing the Food and Beverage
Experience Spring session
200709.2 Managing the Accommodation Experience Autumn session
And one elective
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developing people’s capacities and careers. The
Spring session perspectives are local and international, with an emphasis
200742.2 Sport and Hospitality Event Management on the value of cultural and demographic diversity.
Graduates have knowledge of how leadership and
And one elective management of people can support organisational
objectives and create organisational opportunities. This
Year 4 capacity comes from grounding in human resource
management and industrial relations practice using
Autumn session contemporary law and research in applied projects.
Students combine this with an education in the pressures
200707.3 Service Industry Studies
organisations experience in inter-disciplinary subjects
And one elective focused on money, markets and management. That is,
graduates develop commercial acumen and appreciate the
Spring session competing interests around work, aware of trends locally
and internationally. Throughout the program, students are
200584.3 Hospitality Management Operations challenged to develop and demonstrate communication,
200148.2 Planning and Design of Hospitality Facilities cultural, and analytic skills required to be innovative and
responsible team-members and leaders.
Year 5
Location
Autumn session
Campus Mode
200708.2 Hospitality Industry
And one elective
Spring session
And one elective
Autumn session completion of 80 credit points including all of the core units
listed below.
200273.5 Managing Service and Experience
And one elective
Spring session 200740.5 Human Resource and Industrial Relations
Enterprise Engaged Unit: Strategy
200561.4 Hospitality Management Applied Project 200621.3 International Human Resource Management
MT2024.1 Professional Units for Careers in Management

Students undertaking the Human Resource Management
This major (including online) is accredited with the
the requirements for their professional core:
Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). The Human
Resource Management Major is designed for people who 200919.1 Innovation and Professional Practice
seek careers in human resource management and 301123.2 Management Analytics
industrial relations. Graduates’ careers focus on enhancing 200376.4 Managing and Developing Careers
the value of human and social capital through supporting 200575.3 Processes and Evaluation in Employment
employee engagement for many different kinds of Relations
organisations, market-oriented and community-oriented
organisations and many kinds of people. The teaching Note: Students enrolled in MT2024 Human Resource
philosophy is based on knowledge in action, a fusion of the Management are advised that the enterprise engaged unit
Australia Human Resource Institute’s capabilities for HR 200575 Processes and Evaluation in Employment
professionals and the Western Sydney University Graduate Relations is required for accreditation purposes.
Attributes designed to secure success. An aim of the
program is to instil those values and attitudes that can Recommended Sequence
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successful completion of 240 credit points as per the 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets

Year 2
Full-time
Autumn session
Year 1
Autumn session 200300.2 Managing People at Work
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership Spring session
200909.2 Enterprise Law 200859.1 Human Resource Development
And one elective
Spring session
Year 3
200859.1 Human Resource Development Autumn session
301123.2 Management Analytics 200614.3 Enterprise Industrial Relations
And one elective
And one elective
Year 2
Spring session
Autumn session 200376.4 Managing and Developing Careers
And one elective
200621.3 International Human Resource Management
Year 4
And two electives
Autumn session
Spring session
200376.4 Managing and Developing Careers And one elective
Year 3 200739.2 Reward and Performance Management

200860.1 People, Work and Society Year 5
200613.3 Negotiation, Bargaining and Advocacy
200919.1 Innovation and Professional Practice Autumn session
And one elective 200860.1 People, Work and Society

200740.5 Human Resource and Industrial Relations Spring session
Strategy
And one elective
Relations Year 6

200613.3 Negotiation, Bargaining and Advocacy
Part-time
And one elective
Year 1
Spring session
Autumn session
200910.2 Financing Enterprises Strategy
Spring session 200575.3 Processes and Evaluation in Employment
301123.2 Management Analytics Relations
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Major - International Business Full-time

Year 1
The global economy is becoming increasingly important for 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
organisations seeking out new opportunities to expand their 200591.2 Introduction to International Business
customer base and develop partnerships. Managers who 200032.7 Statistics for Business
are well versed in the needs of doing business
internationally and who can exploit these opportunities will Spring session
therefore play an integral role in any such corporation.
Building on a solid foundation in domestic business 200909.2 Enterprise Law
education, including global sustainability, international 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
business strategy, managing in a global environment, and 200864.2 Managing in the Global Environment
international marketing, this major equips graduates with
the detailed knowledge of the international dimension of And one elective
of that market system. Year 2
Autumn session
Location 200915.3 The Service Enterprise
Campus Mode 200815.2 Globalisation and Sustainability
Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Internal And two electives
Sydney City Campus Internal Spring session
Specialisation Structure 200589.3 Export Strategy and Applications

200098.4 The Markets of Asia
completion of 80 credit points including all of the core units And two electives
listed below.
Year 3
Autumn session
200626.3 International Business Strategy 200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity
200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship And one elective
Spring session
200626.3 International Business Strategy
Professional Units for Careers in Markets Enterprise Engaged Unit
Students undertaking the International Business major are 200590.2 International Business Project
requirements for their professional core: And two electives
200590.2 International Business Project Part-time
200915.3 The Service Enterprise Year 1
Autumn session
Recommended Sequence 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Business with a 200909.2 Enterprise Law
major in International Business requires the successful
Spring session
sequence below.
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Year 2 Major - Management

Autumn session
200591.2 Introduction to International Business MT2026.1
The Management major equips you with the expert skills to
Spring session create a career as a management specialist. You will be
200864.2 Managing in the Global Environment prepared to succeed in a range of roles in contemporary
private, public, and not-for-profit organisations in Australia
And one elective and abroad. In this major you will develop strategic
Year 3 decision making. The units in this major focus on
organisational learning and development and behaviour,
Autumn session operations management, leadership and entrepreneurship,
200815.2 Globalisation and Sustainability change and innovation, and policy. You can look forward to
And one elective management.
Spring session
Location
Year 4 Campbelltown Campus Internal
Autumn session Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Internal
200589.3 Export Strategy and Applications Sydney City Campus Internal

And one elective
Spring session Specialisation Structure

200098.4 The Markets of Asia Qualification for this major requires the successful
And one elective listed below.
Year 5 Core Units for this Major

Autumn session 200158.4 Business, Society and Policy
Spring session 200585.4 Organisational Behaviour
And one elective
Year 6
Students undertaking the Management major are advised
Autumn session to take the following four units to satisfy the requirements
for their professional core:
And one elective 200919.1 Innovation and Professional Practice
Spring session 200376.4 Managing and Developing Careers
200590.2 International Business Project Recommended Sequence
And one elective
major in Management requires the successful completion of
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Full-time Year 2

Autumn session 200585.4 Organisational Behaviour
200585.4 Organisational Behaviour 200864.2 Managing in the Global Environment
And one elective
Spring session
Year 3
And one elective
And one elective
Year 2
Spring session
Autumn session
200862.1 Creating Change and Innovation And one elective

200865.2 Managing Operations 200862.1 Creating Change and Innovation

Year 3
And one elective
Autumn session
200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship Year 5
Autumn session
And two electives 200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Spring session
Enterprise Engaged Unit 200157.4 Organisational Learning and Development
And one elective
And two electives
Year 6
Part-time Autumn session
Year 1 200919.1 Innovation and Professional Practice

Spring session Enterprise Engaged Unit
200909.2 Enterprise Law 200568.3 Contemporary Management Issues
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Major - Marketing Recommended Sequence

major in Marketing requires the successful completion of
MT2027.1 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Marketing focuses on the exchange process built around Full-time
understanding and satisfying the needs and wants of
customers. Often this is associated as doing business Year 1
within a highly competitive business environment, yet
Autumn session
not-for-profit organisations. This major introduces students 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
to the core concepts of marketing theory, consumer 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
behaviour, marketing communications, brand 200083.2 Marketing Principles
management, and marketing strategy. Graduates are 200032.7 Statistics for Business
equipped with the skills for marketing careers in a range of
diverse industries across an international platform. This Spring session
as a Certified Practising Marketer and eligibility for 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
membership of the Australian Marketing Institute. 200909.2 Enterprise Law
200084.2 Consumer Behaviour
Campus Mode
Year 2
Autumn session
Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Internal 200086.3 Marketing Communications
And two electives
Spring session
Autumn session
200094.4 International Marketing And one elective
200083.2 Marketing Principles Spring session
200087.3 Strategic Marketing Management 200087.3 Strategic Marketing Management
Professional Units for Careers in Markets 200096.3 Marketing Planning Project
Students undertaking the Marketing major are advised to
take the following four units to satisfy the requirements for And two electives
200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity Part-time
200096.3 Marketing Planning Project Year 1
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And one elective
Spring session
200083.2 Marketing Principles Major - Sport Management
Year 2 MT2029.1
Autumn session
The Sport Management major is designed for people who
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership seek careers in Australian and international Sport
200084.2 Consumer Behaviour management. Specialist units provide students with a
Spring session dedicated context in which sport is played, organised and
managed. Students who complete this major will be
200910.2 Financing Enterprises equipped with the skills and knowledge to manage sport
experiences pertaining to globalisation and emerging
And one elective contemporary issues in sport. Graduates find career
Year 3 the private sector for both commercial and non-commercial
Autumn session
facilities and events, management and coordination of
200915.3 The Service Enterprise leisure, sport and civic event departments, sport marketing,
player management and sport public relations, elite sport
And one elective development, sport and leisure programming.
Spring session
200086.3
Location
Marketing Communications
Campus Mode
And one elective
Year 4 Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Internal
Autumn session
200592.2 Marketing Research Qualification for this major requires the successful
And one elective
listed below.
Spring session
400335.3 Contemporary Issues in Sport Management
And one elective 200273.5 Managing Service and Experience
200707.3 Service Industry Studies
Year 5 200742.2 Sport and Hospitality Event Management
200664.2 Sport Management Internship
Autumn session 200754.2 Sports Management - Planning and
200091.4 Business to Business Marketing Development
200665.2 Strategic Communication in Sport
And one elective 200705.2 The World of Sport Management
Spring session
Students undertaking the Sport Management major are
And one elective advised to take the following four units to satisfy the
Year 6
Autumn session 200751.2 Sport Management Applied Project
200094.4 International Marketing 200915.3 The Service Enterprise
200087.3 Strategic Marketing Management
Spring session
Enterprise Engaged Unit major in Sport Management requires the successful
200096.3 Marketing Planning Project completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended
sequence below.
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Full-time Year 2

200705.2 The World of Sport Management
Autumn session 200032.7 Statistics for Business
200705.2 The World of Sport Management
200032.7 Statistics for Business 200665.2 Strategic Communication in Sport
And one elective
Spring session
Year 3
200665.2 Strategic Communication in Sport
And one elective
And one elective
Year 2
Spring session
Autumn session
200707.3 Service Industry Studies And one elective

200742.2 Sport and Hospitality Event Management 200707.3 Service Industry Studies
200664.2 Sport Management Internship
200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity And one elective

Year 3
And one elective
Autumn session
200754.2 Sports Management - Planning and Year 5
Development
200273.5 Managing Service and Experience Autumn session
200754.2 Sports Management - Planning and
And two electives Development
Spring session
Enterprise Engaged Unit: 200664.2 Sport Management Internship
200751.2 Sport Management Applied Project
And one elective
And two electives
Year 6
Year 1 200273.5 Managing Service and Experience

200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets Spring session
Spring session Enterprise Engaged Unit:
200910.2 Financing Enterprises 200751.2 Sport Management Applied Project
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Major - Accounting 200488.6 Corporate Financial Management
MT2030.1
Note: Students must also complete the Bachelor of
Business core units, the Accounting Major as well as a
The Accounting major equips you with the expert skills to numeracy unit (either 200032 Statistics for Business or
create a career as an accounting specialist. You will be 200052 Introduction to Economic Methods) and the
prepared to succeed in a range of roles in accounting Enterprise Engaged Unit 200118 The Accountant as a
practices, and also in both public and private enterprises. In Consultant to be eligible to apply for professional
this major you will develop in-depth knowledge of recognition.
accounting, supported by knowledge of law, economics,
and finance. Accounting major units focus on the Professional Units for Careers in Money
fundamentals of financial and management accounting, as Students planning to progress to the major in Accounting
well as accounting information and corporate systems. If are advised to take the following four units to satisfy the
you are seeking professional accreditation, you will also requirements for their professional core:
undertake specialised units in taxation and audit and
assurance. The core units in the Bachelor of Business will 200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society
provide you a foundation of business knowledge and 200118.4 The Accountant as a Consultant
develop your skills in innovation, career planning, and 200914.1 Working in Professions
numeracy. The Accounting major builds on this knowledge
and skills in an applied discipline based context. Choose one of
Accountants are in high global demand by enterprises in 200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods
corporate, public, and not-for-profit sectors. The Bachelor of 200032.7 Statistics for Business
Business (Accounting) (including online) is accredited with
and satisfies the pre-admission educational requirements
for membership of CPA Australia (CPA), Chartered Recommended Sequence
Institute of Public Accountants (IPA). Completion of this
major in Accounting requires the successful completion of
degree will allow students to claim a number of exemptions
from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
(CIMA) in obtaining the CIMA Professional Qualification.
Full-time
Location Year 1
Campus Mode Autumn session
Bankstown Campus Internal 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
Campbelltown Campus Internal 200909.2 Enterprise Law
Choose one of
WSU Online Multi Modal 200032.7 Statistics for Business

Students must successfully complete 80 credit points
including all of the core units listed below. 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
Units in the Accounting Major
200972.2 Accounting in Context And one elective
200534.3 Accounting Information Systems This may include the Accreditation elective unit below
200535.3 Auditing and Assurance Services 200488.6 Corporate Financial Management
200111.4 Financial Accounting Applications Year 2
200973.2 Techniques in Financial Accounting Autumn session
Accreditation Units 200973.2 Techniques in Financial Accounting
Students seeking accreditation with the Australian
professional accounting bodies must complete the following And one elective
four units as part of their elective pool:
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200974.1 Accounting Standards and Governance Two electives
200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society These may include the two Accreditation elective units
200534.3 Accounting Information Systems below
And one elective 200488.6 Corporate Financial Management

200183.4 Law of Business Organisations Year 4

Autumn session 200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society
Spring session
And three electives
These may include the Accreditation elective units below 200534.3 Accounting Information Systems
200108.3 Contemporary Management Accounting And one elective

200187.3 Taxation Law This may include the Accreditation elective unit below
Spring session
200535.3 Auditing and Assurance Services Year 5
Enterprise Engaged Unit Autumn session
200118.4 The Accountant as a Consultant 200109.7 Corporate Accounting Systems
Part-time
Year 1

Two electives
200972.2 Accounting in Context 200535.3 Auditing and Assurance Services
Choose one of And one elective
200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods Spring session

200032.7 Statistics for Business Enterprise Engaged Unit
Year 2
And one elective
Autumn session
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership Major - Property
Spring session MT2034.1

200914.1 Working in Professions The Property major equips you with the expert skills to
create a career as a property specialist. You will be
prepared to succeed in a range of roles in the property
Year 3 industry, including careers in valuation, property
investment, property funds management, property
Autumn session
development and commercial property management. The
200116.6 Management Accounting Fundamentals practical Property major units focus on property investment,
200973.2 Techniques in Financial Accounting valuation, property development and property
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management, with opportunities for engagement with Enterprise Engaged Unit 200360 Property Project to be
industry, dependent on availability. If you are seeking eligible to apply for professional recognition.
professional accreditation, you will also undertake
specialised professional units. The core units in the Professional Units for Careers in Money
Bachelor of Business will provide you with a foundation of
Students planning to progress to the major in Property are
business knowledge and develop your skills in innovation,
advised to take the following units to satisfy the
career planning, and numeracy. The Property major builds
on this knowledge and skills in an applied discipline based
context. Property specialists work for institutional investors 200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society
with multi-billion dollar commercial property portfolios, 200360.2 Property Project
major property companies, valuation firms and leading 200914.1 Working in Professions
property advisory companies, both in Australia and
overseas. The Bachelor of Business (Property) is Choose one of
accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API) and
for API certifications of Certified Property Practitioner, Recommended Sequence
Certified Property Manager, Certified Funds Manager,
Certified Asset Manager and Certified Development Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Business with a
major in Property requires the successful completion of 240
Practitioner. Details of which units must be completed to
meet these requirements can be found via the link located credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
on the 2786 Bachelor of Business page. This major is
available on-campus in full time and part time modes or by Full-time
distance. Please contact the Property major Academic
Course Advisor for information on the distance mode Internal Mode
offering. Please note that the Parramatta External Campus
offering is not available for students in course 2787 – Year 1
Bachelor of Business (Advanced Business Leadership).
Autumn session
Location 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
Campus Mode 200601.2 Introduction to Property
Choose one of
Parramatta External Campus External 200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods
Students must successfully complete 80 credit points Spring session
Core Units for this Major 200602.2 Principles of Valuation
200603.3 Commercial Valuation And one elective
200602.2 Principles of Valuation Year 2
200875.1 Property Finance Autumn session
200749.2 Property Investment 200603.3 Commercial Valuation
200873.1 Property Portfolio Management 200914.1 Working in Professions
And one elective
Accreditation Units Choose one of
Students seeking accreditation with the Australian Property
Institute (API) must complete the following three units as 301157.2 Property Building
part of their elective pool:
Or one elective
200876.1 Specialised Valuation Spring session
Note: Students must also complete the Bachelor of 200873.1 Property Portfolio Management
Business core units, the Property Major as well as a
And two electives
numeracy unit (either 200032 Statistics for Business or
200052 Introduction to Economic Methods) and the
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Year 3 200603.3 Commercial Valuation
Autumn session
Spring session
200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society 200875.1 Property Finance
And two electives
And one elective These may include the Accreditation elective unit below
This may include the Accreditation elective unit below 200876.1 Specialised Valuation
Year 4
Spring session
Autumn session
200360.2 Property Project 200874.1 Property Development Process
And two elective units And two electives
These may include the Accreditation elective unit below These may include the Accreditation elective unit below
200876.1 Specialised Valuation 200711.2 Statutory Valuation
Spring session
Part-time
Internal Mode And two electives
Year 1
Four Year External Program
Autumn session
Year 1
200910.2 Financing Enterprises Autumn session
Spring session 200601.2 Introduction to Property
200602.2 Principles of Valuation Spring session
Choose one of 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets

200032.7 Statistics for Business Choose one of
Autrumn session
Year 2
200914.1 Working in Professions Autrumn session
And one elective 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership

301157.2 Property Building And one elective
Spring session 301157.2 Property Building
200873.1 Property Portfolio Management Spring session
And one elective 200749.2 Property Investment

Year 3
And one elective
Autumn session
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Autumn session
200603.3 Commercial Valuation Spring session
Spring session
And one elective
Year 4
And two electives
These may include the Accreditation elective unit below Autumn session
200876.1 Specialised Valuation 200600.2 Commercial Property Management
Year 4
Spring session
Autumn session
And one elective
And two electives This may include the Accreditation elective unit below
200876.1 Specialised Valuation
Year 5
Spring session
Autumn session
And two electives 200874.1 Property Development Process
Six Year External Program Spring session

Year 1 Two electives

200910.2 Financing Enterprises Two electives
Spring session
Spring session
Year 2 200360.2 Property Project
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership Recommended Sequence for Mid Year Intake

Year 1
Spring session
Spring session
Choose one of 200602.2 Principles of Valuation
200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods Choose one of

Year 3
And one elective
Autumn session
Autumn session
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200910.2 Financing Enterprises Location
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership Campus Mode
Year 2 Sydney City Campus Internal

200749.2 Property Investment Qualification for this major requires the successful
200873.1 Property Portfolio Management completion of 80 credit points including all of the core units
listed below.
And two electives
Autumn session Core Units for this Major

200603.3 Commercial Valuation 200992.2 Food and Beverage Management
200914.1 Working in Professions 200995.2 Hospitality and Tourism in Practice
And two electives 200994.2 Hospitality Profitability and Entrepreneurship
301157.2 Property Building 200993.2 The Accommodation Industry
Year 3
Spring session
200875.1 Property Finance are advised to take the following four units to satisfy the
200360.2 Property Project requirements for their professional core:
And two electives 200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity
These may include the Accreditation elective unit below 200561.4 Hospitality Management Applied Project
200876.1 Specialised Valuation 200915.3 The Service Enterprise
Autumn session
200600.2 Commercial Property Management Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Business with a
200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society major in Hospitality Management requires the successful
200874.1 Property Development Process completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended
sequence below.
And one elective
This may include the Accreditation elective unit below Full-time
Year 1
Major - Hospitality Management Autumn session

MT2035.1 200988.2 The Business of Hospitality
The Hospitality Management major is designed to prepare
you for a career that goes beyond providing customer Spring session
‘service’ and focuses on providing customer ‘experience’. 200909.2 Enterprise Law
This major equips you with the expert skills required to 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
effectively and efficiently manage hotels, resorts, clubs, 200992.2 Food and Beverage Management
businesses. The Hospitality Management major units focus And one elective
of hospitality facilities, and business management, with Year 2
Hospitality Management leads to exciting and varied Autumn session
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200989.2 Hospitality Places and Spaces Spring session

And two electives
And one elective
Year 3
Year 5
Autumn session
Autumn session
200991.1 Service Industry Analytics Two electives
Spring session
And two electives
Spring session
And one elective
Year 6
200561.4 Hospitality Management Applied Project Autumn session
And two electives
And one elective
Part-time
Spring session
Year 1
Autumn session
Spring session Major - Sport Management

200032.7 Statistics for Business MT2036.1
Year 2
Autumn session seek careers in Australian and international Sport
management. Specialist units provide students with a
200988.2 The Business of Hospitality capacity to understand and function within the increasingly
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership dedicated context in which sport is played, organised and
managed. Students who complete this major will be
Spring session equipped with the skills and knowledge to manage sport
200992.2 Food and Beverage Management contemporary issues in sport. Graduates find career
And one elective the private sector for both commercial and non-commercial
Year 3
facilities and events, management and coordination of
Autumn session leisure, sport and civic event departments, sport marketing,
player management and sport public relations, elite sport
200915.3 The Service Enterprise development, sport and leisure programming.
Spring session
Location
Campus Mode
And one elective
Year 4
Autumn session
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Year 3
listed below.
Autumn session
200996.1 Sport Entertainment 201001.1 Our Sporting Future
201000.1 The World of Sport Business Enterprise Engaged Unit
And two electives
Students undertaking the Sport Management major are
Part-time
advised to take the following four units to satisfy the Year 1
200751.2 Sport Management Applied Project 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
200032.7 Statistics for Business 200909.2 Enterprise Law
Spring session
Recommended Sequence 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Business with a 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
major in Sport Management requires the successful
Year 2
sequence below.
Autumn session
Full-time
201000.1 The World of Sport Business

200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets 200996.1 Sport Entertainment
201000.1 The World of Sport Business And one elective
Year 3
Spring session
Autumn session

Year 2 Two electives
Year 4
Autumn session
201079.1 Sport and Society 200990.1 Special Event Management
And one elective
And one elective
Spring session
Spring session
200997.1 Developing Sport Professionals
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And one elective Accounting. Students who select this major will have three
electives remaining in their course.
Year 5 200909.2 Enterprise Law
Autumn session 200627.2 Financial Planning
200998.1 Strategic Sport Leadership 200272.2 Insurance Advising - Theory and Practice
And one elective 200265.2 Personal Asset Management
Spring session 200187.3 Taxation Law
And one elective Recommended Sequence

Year 6 Full-time
200991.1 Service Industry Analytics Autumn session
And one elective 200972.2 Accounting in Context
Spring session 200525.3 Principles of Economics
Choose one of
Enterprise Engaged Unit 200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods
200751.2 Sport Management Applied Project 200032.7 Statistics for Business
Spring session
Replaced Units
The core unit listed below counts towards completion of this 200111.4 Financial Accounting Applications
course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or earlier. 200488.6 Corporate Financial Management
200999 - Sport and Society 200272.2 Insurance Advising - Theory and Practice
Major - Financial Planning
Year 2
Autumn session
MT2037.1
The Financial Planning specialisation is available in the 200187.3 Taxation Law
Bachelor of Accounting. The specialised units in this 200265.2 Personal Asset Management
specialisation analyse contemporary issues relevant to
financial planning using case studies and discussion.
Spring session
Completion of this major meets the profession’s RG146
generic knowledge requirements, specialist knowledge 200108.3 Contemporary Management Accounting
requirements and skills requirements as they currently 200974.1 Accounting Standards and Governance
stand. Whilst it is not compulsory to complete the Taxation 200899.1 Retirement and Succession Planning
specialisation, students are encouraged to complete the 200534.3 Accounting Information Systems
Taxation specialisation which qualifies them to provide tax
advice and to meet the accreditation requirements of the
Year 3
Financial Planning Association in Australia (FPA). Details
regarding these requirements can be found on the course Autumn session
2783 Bachelor of Accounting page.
Location 200271.4 Financial Services Law
Campus Mode
And one elective
Spring session
Specialisation Structure 200118.4 The Accountant as a Consultant
Qualification for the major requires the successful 200535.3 Auditing and Assurance Services
completion of the eight units (80 credit points) below. The
first four units listed are core units in 2783 Bachelor of And two electives
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Part-time Year 6

Autumn session 200271.4 Financial Services Law
200909.2 Enterprise Law Spring session
Spring session
200525.3 Principles of Economics And one elective
Choose one of Sub-major Elective Spaces

200032.7 Statistics for Business Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional
200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods approved sub-major (40 credit points).
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of
Year 2 areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Autumn session MySR.
200111.4 Financial Accounting Applications Major - Taxation
Spring session MT2038.1

200183.4 Law of Business Organisations The Taxation major is available in the Bachelor of
Accounting. The specialised units in this major analyse core
Year 3 and contemporary issues in taxation using case studies and
discussion. The major is designed to meet the additional
Autumn session educational requirements for graduates to apply for
200973.2 Techniques in Financial Accounting registration as tax agents and tax (financial) advisers
200108.3 Contemporary Management Accounting (subject to relevant work experience). Details regarding
these professional requirements can be found on the
course 2783 Bachelor of Accounting page.
Spring session
200187.3 Taxation Law Location
Campus Mode
Year 4 Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Internal
Autumn session Specialisation Structure

200534.3 Accounting Information Systems Qualification for the major requires the successful
200265.2 Personal Asset Management completion of the eight units (80 credit points) below. The
first four units listed are core units in 2783 Bachelor of
Spring session Accounting. Students who select this major will have three
electives remaining in their course.
200974.1 Accounting Standards and Governance 200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law
Year 5 200183.4 Law of Business Organisations
200554.3 Law of Commercial Obligations
Autumn session 200899.1 Retirement and Succession Planning
200109.7 Corporate Accounting Systems 200900.3 Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts
And one elective
Elective units can be chosen from among those units
Spring session available within the University.
And one elective
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Full-time
Choose one of
Year 1
Autumn session 200032.7 Statistics for Business
Year 2
200525.3 Principles of Economics Autumn session
Choose one of 200111.4 Financial Accounting Applications
Spring session
Spring session 200116.6 Management Accounting Fundamentals
200183.4 Law of Business Organisations Year 3
Year 2 200973.2 Techniques in Financial Accounting

Autumn session
200973.2 Techniques in Financial Accounting Spring session
200116.6 Management Accounting Fundamentals 200187.3 Taxation Law
And one elective
And one elective
Year 4
Spring session
Autumn session
200974.1 Accounting Standards and Governance 200534.3 Accounting Information Systems
200899.1 Retirement and Succession Planning And one elective
Spring session
Year 3
Autumn session 200974.1 Accounting Standards and Governance
200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law Year 5
Autumn session
And one elective
Spring session 200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law
Spring session
200900.3 Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts 200535.3 Auditing and Assurance Services
200554.3 Law of Commercial Obligations 200900.3 Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts
Part-time Year 6

Autumn session
200972.2 Accounting in Context And one elective
Spring session
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Sub-major Elective Spaces
Full-time
approved sub-major (40 credit points). Year 1
areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies. Autumn session
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via 200972.2 Accounting in Context
MySR. 200909.2 Enterprise Law
Major - Financial Planning and Taxation
Choose one of
MT2039.1 200032.7 Statistics for Business
The Financial Planning and Taxation major is available to Spring session

participants enrolled in the Bachelor of Accounting. The
specialised units in this major analyse contemporary issues
relevant to financial planning and taxation using case
studies and discussion. This major satisfies the
accreditation requirements of the Financial Planning
Association (FPA) of Australia to become a Financial
Planner AFP® and prepares students for entry into the Year 2
CFP® Certification, It is also accredited by, and meets the
education requirements of the Financial Planning Education Autumn session
Council (FPEC) which satisfies the new federal government 200116.6 Management Accounting Fundamentals
education requirements as mandated by the Financial 200973.2 Techniques in Financial Accounting
Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA). 200187.3 Taxation Law
Completion of this major also meets the financial advising 200265.2 Personal Asset Management
industry’s RG146 generic knowledge requirements,
specialist knowledge requirements and skills requirements
as they currently stand. Details regarding these Spring session
requirements can be found on the 2783 Bachelor of 200108.3 Contemporary Management Accounting
Accounting page. In addition, completion of this major 200974.1 Accounting Standards and Governance
satisfies the tertiary education requirements to register as a 200534.3 Accounting Information Systems
Tax (Financial) Adviser and a Tax Agent with the Tax 200899.1 Retirement and Succession Planning
Practitioners Board (TPB) (pending completion of all units
specified in the sequence of study for the major), subject to
relevant work experience. Year 3
Autumn session
Location 200109.7 Corporate Accounting Systems
Campus Mode 200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law
Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Internal 200627.2 Financial Planning
Spring session
Qualification for the major requires the successful
completion of the eight units (80 credit points) below. The 200118.4 The Accountant as a Consultant
first unit listed is a core unit in 2783 Bachelor of Accounting. 200900.3 Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts
200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law 200554.3 Law of Commercial Obligations
200272.2 Insurance Advising - Theory and Practice Part-time
200265.2 Personal Asset Management Year 1
200900.3 Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts Autumn session
Spring session
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Choose one of
Year 2
Autumn session
Spring session
Year 3
Autumn session
Spring session
Year 4
Autumn session
200265.2 Personal Asset Management
Spring session
Year 5
Autumn session
Spring session
Year 6
Autumn session
Spring session
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Western Sydney University SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATION ARTS

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND
Penrith Campus Full Time Internal
COMMUNICATION ARTS
Penrith Campus Part Time Internal
Bachelor of Arts Accreditation

The Bachelor of Arts Psychology Key Program is accredited
by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
1706.4 A Psychological Studies major/sub-major does not meet
APAC requirements for an accredited sequence in
Students should follow the course structure for the course Psychology.
applies to students whose commencement year for this
Admission
course is 2020 or later. Assumed knowledge: two units of HSC English.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their equivalent.
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
most up to date information for your course. Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
The Bachelor of Arts offers students an opportunity to to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
develop a depth of disciplinary expertise together with the Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
breadth of vision afforded by cross-disciplinary approaches an application fee.
to the humanities. Study in the Bachelor of Arts is designed Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
to develop communication and personal skills, creativity have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
and a capacity for independent thought, adaptability to new International applicants who are applying through the
situations and problem-solving skills, attributes increasingly Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
demanded by employers. Bachelor of Arts graduates find minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
employment in diverse areas including: communication and proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
media industries; education; psychology and counselling; directly to the University should also use the information
cultural, political and social policy analysis; writing and provided on the UAC website.
publishing. The Bachelor of Arts is a three-year degree International applicants must apply directly to the Western
designed to provide knowledge and generic skills that form Sydney University via the International Office.
the basis for lifelong learning.
Students wishing to be a primary school teacher should the International Office can find details of minimum English
enrol in courses 1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
Teaching Primary) or 1708 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to website.
Teaching Birth - 5 / Birth -12). Students wishing to be a
secondary school teacher of English, History, Languages or Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
Human Society and its Environment (which includes both Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
history and social science units) should enrol in 1652 Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary). For qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
further information concerning the requirements for Western Sydney University.
secondary teaching, students are advised to consult the
Subject Content Requirements for Primary and Secondary Course Structure
Teaching NSW (Abridged) from the NSW Education Qualification for this award requires the successful
Standards Authority (NESA). completion of 240 credit points with no less than 60 credit
Students in this course also have the opportunity to points at Level 3.
complete a semester of study overseas and receive
advanced standing towards their majors, sub majors or Core Components
electives. They are encouraged to do so but must discuss All students must enrol in and complete 60 credit points of
this with a course advisor. Bachelor of Arts Core units consisting of four units at Level
1, one unit at Level 2 and one unit at Level 3.
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time. Bachelor of Arts Core units
Location Level 1
Campus Attendance Mode 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
Level 2
102739.1 Multiliteracies
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Second Specialisations below (see Second
Level 3 Specialisations) and
Engaged Learning Pool units

° 20 credit points of elective units
Students must successfully complete 10 credit points from
the list below
First Specialisation
100961.5 Humanities Internship
102740.1 Service Learning Students not taking the accredited sequence in Psychology
102741.1 Group Project must complete at least one of the following Majors.
102742.1 Study Tours Note: Not all majors are available on all campuses.
102791.1 We Are The University: Students Co- Note: The following Majors and Sub-majors have inherent
creating Change requirements; Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, and Japanese.
Please see the link below to the Inherent Requirements
All students must complete page:
M1097.1 Anthropology
° Either a First Specialisation or Key Program in
Psychology
M1059.1 Arabic
M1060.1 Chinese
° A Second Specialisation M1113.1
M1069.1
Creative Writing
Criminology and Criminal Justice
M1052.1 Cultural and Social Analysis
First Specialisation Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021

should enrol in and complete M1131 Culture and Society.
Students must successfully complete an 80 credit point
major from the list below (see First Specialisations) M1131.1 Culture and Society
M2510.1 Economy and Markets
Second Specialisation and electives M1053.1 English
M1071.1 Geography and Urban Studies
| SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATION ARTS |
Students must complete 100 credit points, by completing
Either M2513.1 Global Business
M1077.1 Heritage and Tourism
M1054.1 History and Political Thought
° a 40 credit point Arts sub-major in a different
specialisation to their major from the list of Second
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021
Specialisations below, and
should enrol in and complete M1137 History and Political
° 60 credit points of elective units Thought.
M1041.1 Indigenous Australian Studies
Note: Students may choose 4 of the elective units in order M1093.1 Indonesian
to graduate with a Major. M2514.1 Innovation and Change
Or M1129.1 International English
° a second 80 credit point Arts major in a different
specialisation to their first major from the list of should enrol in and complete M1132 International English.
Second Specialisations below, and M1132.1 International English
° 20 credit points of elective units M1055.1 International Relations and Asian
Studies
M1056.1 Islamic Studies
M1062.1 Japanese
Bachelor of Arts with a Key Program in Psychology M1119.1 Linguistics
Students must successfully complete the 160 credit point M1114.1 Musicology
accredited Key Program in Psychology which includes 40 M1115.1 Music Performance
credit points of Bachelor of Arts Level 1 core units, plus the M2512.1 Organisations and Work
remaining 20 credit points of Bachelor of Arts Level 2 and 3 M1083.1 Peace and Development Studies
core units as specified under the ‘Core Components’ M1058.1 Philosophy
heading listed above. M1110.1 Psychological Studies
M1073.1 Sociology
KT1000.1 Psychology
Second Specialisations
Second Specialisation and Electives All students must complete a second specialisation from
Students must also complete 60 credit points, by completing the list below.
Note: Students completing the 160 credit point accredited
discipline area to their Key Program from the list of
Key Program in Psychology must not choose SM1115
Psychological Studies
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Note: Not all Arts majors and sub-majors are available on SM1076.1 Philosophy

all campuses SM1115.1 Psychological Studies
M1059.1 Arabic
M1060.1 Chinese The following recommended sequence is for students
M1113.1 Creative Writing commencing in Autumn semester. For students
M1052.1 Cultural and Social Analysis commencing in Spring semester, complete 102735
Foundations of Academic English in your first semester
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 and discuss unit selection with an academic course
should enrol in and complete M1131 Culture and Society. advisor
M1131.1 Culture and Society Recommended Full-time sequence

M1053.1 English
M1054.1 History and Political Thought Year 1
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 Recommended Sequence for students at Bankstown

should enrol in and complete M1137 History and Political and Penrith campuses
Thought.
Autumn session
M1041.1 Indigenous Australian Studies 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
M1093.1 Indonesian 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
M1129.1 International English 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 First Specialisation unit or Key Program Psychology unit
should enrol in and complete M1132 International English.
Spring session
M1132.1 International English
M1055.1 International Relations and Asian 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
Studies
One first Specialisation unit or Key Program Psychology unit
M1062.1 Japanese Second Specialisation unit
M1119.1 Linguistics First Specialisation unit or Key Program Psychology unit or
M1114.1 Musicology an elective
M1115.1 Music Performance
M1058.1 Philosophy Recommended Sequence for students at Parramatta
M1110.1 Psychological Studies campus
SM1077.1 Arabic
SM1078.1 Chinese Autumn session
SM1116.1 Creative Writing 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
SM1070.1 Cultural and Social Analysis 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 First Specialisation unit or Key Program Psychology unit
should enrol in and complete SM1138 Culture and Society.
Second specialisation unit
SM1138.1 Culture and Society
SM1071.1 English Spring session
SM1072.1 History and Political Thought
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
should enrol in and complete SM1145 History and Political
First Specialisation unit or Key Program Psychology unit
Thought.
Elective or Second specialisation unit
SM1128.1 Immersion Language For Years 2 and 3 the following sequence applies for all
SM1049.1 Indigenous Australian Studies campuses
SM1112.1 Indonesian
SM1132.1 International English Year 2
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 Autumn session

should enrol in and complete SM1139 International English. First Specialisation unit or Key Program Psychology unit
SM1139.1 International English First Specialisation unit or Key Program Psychology unit
SM1073.1 International Relations and Asian Second Specialisation unit
Studies
Elective or Second Specialisation unit
SM1074.1 Islamic Studies
SM1080.1 Japanese Spring session
SM1119.1 Linguistics
SM1065.1 Musicology 102739.1 Multiliteracies
SM1047.1 Music Performance Studies
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First Specialisation unit or Key Program Psychology unit your studies and opportunities to explore further
advancement at Western Sydney.
Elective or Second Specialisation unit
This degree is exclusively for high-achieving students, and
Year 3 will continually challenge you to do even better and build on
your academic success. Students in the Dean’s Scholars
Autumn session program are automatically enrolled in The
First Specialisation unit or Key Program Psychology unit Academy@WesternSydney, which offers interdisciplinary
leadership programs, professional development and local
Elective or Second Specialisation unit or Key Program and international internship and engagement opportunities
Psychology unit for students.
Elective or Key Program Psychology unit
One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) or Elective or Study Mode
Second Specialisation unit Three years full-time or six years part-time

First Specialisation unit or Key Program Psychology unit Campus Attendance Mode
Elective or Second Specialisation unit or Key Program Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal
Psychology unit
Elective or Key Program Psychology unit Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal
Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) or Elective or Second Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
Specialisation unit (see Note)
Note: If the Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) has Penrith Campus Full Time Internal
not been previously completed, students are required
to complete this unit in their final semester of study. Penrith Campus Part Time Internal
Major and Sub-major elective spaces Accreditation

The Bachelor of Arts Psychology Key Program is accredited
approved major (80 credit points) or sub-major (40 credit by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
points). A Psychological Studies major/sub-major does not meet
Western Sydney University offers majors and sub-majors in APAC requirements for an accredited sequence in
a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Psychology.
Studies.
Dedicated inherent requirements for Arts are currently
MySR.
under development. Once in place, these inherent
requirements will also be applicable to this course.
Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars)
Admission
Assumed knowledge: two units of HSC English.
1655.9
Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or
Students should follow the course structure for the course equivalent.
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version ATAR of at least 90.
applies to students whose commencement year for this Applications from Australian citizens and holders of
course is 2020 or later. permanent resident visas must be made via the
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are Universities Admissions Centre. Use the links below to
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the an application fee.
The Bachelor of Arts (Dean’s Scholars) degree will provide have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
you with all the opportunities available in the Bachelor of International applicants who are applying through the
Arts plus the opportunity to participate in a tailored Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
mentoring and advanced academic study program. minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
Throughout the degree you will develop superior proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
knowledge and confidence to graduate a step ahead in directly to the University should also use the information
your career. This degree has been designed to extend your provided on the UAC website.
knowledge and understanding of key disciplines within the
Bachelor of Arts. Throughout the degree, you will be invited
to participate in the academic and research life of the
School of Humanities and Communication Arts including International students applying to The University through
symposia and academic seminars. Through regular the International Office can find details of minimum English
meetings with senior leadership staff at the School of proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
Humanities and Communication Arts, we will help you plan website.
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Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills ° a second 80 credit point Arts major in a different
specialisation to their first major from the list of
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Second Specialisations below, and
Western Sydney University. ° 20 credit points of elective units
Course Structure
completion of 240 credit points with no less than 60 credit OR
points at Level 3.
KT1000 - Psychology Key Program
All students must enrol in and complete the 40 credit points
of the Bachelor of Arts Level 1 core units plus 20 credit KT1000.1 Psychology
points from the Engaged Learning pool consisting of Level
3 units.
° the 160 credit point accredited Key Program in
Psychology (which includes the 40 credit point
Core Components Bachelor of Arts Level 1 core units listed above); plus
The 40 credit points core is made up of
° a 40 credit point Arts Sub major from the list below
(see Second Specialisations); plus
Year 1 Core units (40 credit points)
Complete 40 credit points as follows ° 20 credit points from the Engaged Learning pool
consisting of Level 3 units; plus
102738.1
102737.1
Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
° 20 credit points of elective units
First Specialisations
Bachelor of Arts Engaged Learning pool Students not taking the accredited sequence in Psychology
must complete one of the following Majors.
Level 3 units
Note: Not all majors are available on all campuses.
Choose 20 credit points from Note: The following Majors and Sub-majors have inherent
100961.5 Humanities Internship requirements; Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese.
102740.1 Service Learning Please see the link below to the Inherent Requirements
102741.1 Group Project page
102742.1 Study Tours M1097.1 Anthropology
102791.1 We Are The University: Students Co- M1059.1 Arabic
creating Change M1060.1 Chinese
M1113.1 Creative Writing
All students must complete M1069.1 Criminology and Criminal Justice
° Either a First Specialisation OR a Key Program in
Psychology Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021
° A Second Specialisation
M1131.1 Culture and Society
M2510.1 Economy and Markets
M1053.1 English
First Specialisation M1071.1 Geography and Urban Studies
Students must successfully complete an 80 credit point M2513.1 Global Business
major from the list below (see First Specialisations) M1077.1 Heritage and Tourism
Second Specialisation and electives Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021
Students must complete 100 credit points, by completing should enrol in and complete M1137 History and Political
Either Thought.
specialisation (from the list of Second Specialisations M1041.1 Indigenous Australian Studies
below) and M1093.1 Indonesian
M2514.1 Innovation and Change
° 60 credit points of elective units M1129.1 International English
or
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M1055.1 International Relations and Asian SM1072.1 History and Political Thought

Studies
M1056.1 Islamic Studies Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021
M1062.1 Japanese should enrol in and complete SM1145 History and Political
M1119.1 Linguistics Thought.
M1114.1 Musicology SM1145.1 History and Political Thought
M1115.1 Music Performance SM1128.1 Immersion Language
M2512.1 Organisations and Work SM1049.1 Indigenous Australian Studies
M1083.1 Peace and Development Studies SM1112.1 Indonesian
M1058.1 Philosophy SM1132.1 International English
M1073.1 Sociology Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021
should enrol in and complete SM1139 International English.
Second Specialisations SM1139.1 International English
SM1073.1 International Relations and Asian
All students must complete a second specialisation.
Studies
Students completing the Key Program in Psychology must SM1074.1 Islamic Studies
choose a sub-major. SM1080.1 Japanese
Note: Not all majors and sub-majors are available on all SM1119.1 Linguistics
campuses SM1065.1 Musicology
Note: Students completing the 160 credit point accredited SM1017.1 Music Performance
Key Program in Psychology must not choose SM1115 SM1076.1 Philosophy
Psychological Studies as their Sub-major. SM1115.1 Psychological Studies
M1059.1 Arabic
M1060.1 Chinese Recommended Sequence
M1113.1 Creative Writing Year 1
Autumn session
should enrol in and complete M1131 Culture and Society. BA core unit (Level 1)
BA core unit (Level 1)
M1053.1 English BA core unit (Level 1) or First Specialisation unit or Key
M1054.1 History and Political Thought Program Psychology unit*
Elective unit or Second Specialisation unit
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 *The number of BA core units on offer will vary depending
should enrol in and complete M1137 History and Political on your campus of enrolment.
Thought.
M1137.1 History and Political Thought Spring session
M1041.1 Indigenous Australian Studies BA core unit (Level 1)
M1093.1 Indonesian BA core unit (Level 1) or First Specialisation unit
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 Elective unit or Second Specialisation unit
Year 2
M1055.1 International Relations and Asian Autumn session
Studies First Specialisation unit or Key Program Psychology unit
M1062.1 Japanese First Specialisation unit or Key Program Psychology unit
M1119.1 Linguistics Elective unit or Second Specialisation unit
M1058.1 Philosophy Elective unit or Second Specialisation unit
M1114.1 Musicology Spring session
M1115.1 Music Performance First Specialisation unit or Key Program Psychology unit
SM1077.1 Arabic
SM1078.1 Chinese First Specialisation unit or Key Program Psychology unit
SM1116.1 Creative Writing Engaged Learning pool unit (Level 3)
SM1070.1 Cultural and Social Analysis Elective unit or Second Specialisation unit
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 Year 3
should enrol in and complete SM1138 Culture and Society.
Autumn session
SM1071.1 English First Specialisation unit or Key Program Psychology unit
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Elective unit or Second Specialisation unit
Accreditation
Elective unit or Second Specialisation unit or Key Program This course is an Endorsed Qualification for the National
Psychology unit Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters
Elective unit or Key Program Psychology unit (NAATI) at the Certified Interpreter and Translator level
(formerly Level 3). Students who wish to sit for NAATI
Spring session Certification must pass the unit 102550 Preparation for
First Specialisation unit or Key Program Psychology unit NAATI Certification (UG). Students who are unable to pass
Engaged Learning pool (Level 3) this unit will be able to graduate with the Bachelor of Arts
(Interpreting and Translation Studies) as an alternative exit,
Elective unit or Second Specialisation unit or Key Program provided they pass an alternative unit of 10 credit points.
Psychology unit
Elective unit or Key Program Psychology unit Inherent requirements
Sub-major Elective Spaces must meet in order to complete your course and graduate.
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
approved sub-major (40 credit points). this course online.
Students in Advanced courses may use elective units
toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major in Admission
Applied Leadership or Critical Thinking. Any two units of English and a high level of proficiency
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of (native or near-native level) in one of the languages offered
areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies. in the course.
Students can apply for an elective sub-major via MySR. Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
Translation) Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
an application fee.
1519.8 have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
Students should follow the course structure for the course Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
applies to students whose commencement year for this proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
course is 2018 or later. directly to the University should also use the information
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided on the UAC website.
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their International applicants must apply directly to the Western
most up to date information for your course. International students applying to The University through
This course is designed to provide students with proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
appropriate training and theoretical background to equip website.
them to work as professional interpreters and/or translators.
The course consists of a key field of study in Interpreting Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
and Translation and a major in language, linguistics and Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
cultural studies. Students also complete a period of Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
professional practical experience and sit for capstone qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
examinations which qualify them to seek Certification by the Western Sydney University.
National Accreditation Authority for Translation and
Interpreters [NAATI]. Course Structure
Students in 1519 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Qualification for this award requires the successful
Translation) may qualify for the alternate exit course 1813 completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in
Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation Studies). the recommended sequence below.
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time
° 90 credit points of core units including 40 credit
points of the BA core units
Location ° 60 credit points of Interpreting and Translation units
Campus Attendance Mode ° 30 credit points of Linguistics units
Parramatta City Campus-
Macquarie Street
Full Time Internal
° 60 credit points of Level 3 Language and English
Consolidation Pool units
Macquarie Street
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Note: Students in 1519 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and
Translation) who do not complete unit 102550 Preparation Arabic
for NAATI Certification (UG) may qualify for the alternate Click the link below to refer to the Level 3 Arabic language
exit course 1813 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and pool from the Bachelor of Arts
Translation Studies) by completing any additional 10 credit M1059.1 Arabic
point unit from the Linguistics or Language pool units or
from any unit in 1706 Bachelor of Arts.
Chinese
BA Core units (40 credit points) Click the link below to refer to the Level 3 Chinese
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship language pool from the Bachelor of Arts
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society M1060.1 Chinese
Japanese
Click the link below to refer to the Level 3 Japanese
language pool from the Bachelor of Arts
course for students who passed these units in 2019 or M1062.1 Japanese
earlier.
100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing Spanish
100958 - Australia and the World Some units below need to be completed cross-
100960 - Contemporary Society institutionally as they are no longer available at Western
Sydney University
101953.1 Spanish 301
Interpreting and Translation Pool 101954.1 Spanish 302
Students must complete 60 credit points from the 100153.2 Spanish 303: Advanced Writing Skills
Interpreting and Translation pool 100154.2 Spanish 304: Advanced Speaking Skills
100155.2 Spanish 305: Contemporary Literature
100191.2 Community Translation (UG) 100156.2 Spanish 306: Contemporary History
100193.2 Interpreting Skills 100157.2 Spanish 307: Classical Literature
100196.2 Legal Interpreting (UG) 100158.2 Spanish 308: Spanish Sociolinguistics
100197.2 Medical Interpreting (UG) 101950.1 Intercultural Communication
100198.2 Specialised Translation (UG) 100201.3 Special Study in Languages and Linguistics
102523.1 Text Analysis for Translation (UG) 101791.2 Short Fiction in the Americas
101302.2 Translation Technologies
Linguistics Pool
Students must complete 30 credit points of Linguistics pool Full-time
units from the Bachelor of Arts
Year 1
M1119.1 Linguistics
Autumn session
Languages and English Consolidation Pool 100195.2 Introduction to Translation
Students must complete 60 credit points from this pool (any 101945.2 Introduction to Linguistics
combination of Level 3 language units and English units 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
listed below)
One unit from the Language and English Consolidation
English Consolidation pool (Language units must be Level 3)
102438.1 English as an International Language Spring session

102439.1 English Language Analysis
100194.2 Introduction to Interpreting
102812.1 English Text
Please note:
The unit listed below counts towards completion of the 60 pool (Language units must be Level 3)
credit points from this pool for students who passed this
unit in 2019 or earlier. Year 2
102414 - Working Grammar
Autumn session
Equivalent unit 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
The unit listed below counts towards completion of this
course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or earlier. Two Interpreting and Translation pool units
102476 - English Language Linguistics
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One unit from the Language and English Consolidation Campus Attendance Mode

pool (Language units must be Level 3)
Spring session Macquarie Street
Two Interpreting and Translation pool units
Accreditation
One Linguistics pool unit This course is an Endorsed Qualification for the National
One unit from the Language and English Consolidation Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters
pool (Language units must be Level 3) (NAATI) at the Certified Interpreter and Translator level
(formerly Level 3). Students who wish to sit for NAATI
Year 3 Certification must pass the unit 102550 Preparation for
NAATI Certification (UG). Students who are unable to pass
Autumn session
this unit will be able to graduate with the Bachelor of Arts
One Interpreting and Translation pool unit (Interpreting and Translation Studies) as an alternative exit,
Two Linguistics pool units provided they pass an alternative unit of 10 credit points.
pool (Language units must be Level 3) Admission
Spring session ° Any two units of English and a high level of

proficiency (native or near-native level) in one of the
102550.1 Preparation for NAATI Certification (UG) languages offered in the course.
101944.3 Interpreting and Translation Professional
Practicum (UG)
° A minimum ATAR of 90.
One Interpreting and Translation pool units holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
an application fee.
Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and
Translation) Dean's Scholars have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local
applicants who are applying through the Universities
Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum
1692.7 English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on
the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the
Students should follow the course structure for the course University should also use the information provided on the
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version UAC website.
course is Spring 2018 or later. Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer Western Sydney University
most up to date information for your course. Course Structure
This course is designed to provide exceptional students Qualification for this award requires the successful
with appropriate training and theoretical background to completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in
equip them to work as professional interpreters or the recommended sequence below.
translators. The course consists of a key field of study in
Interpreting or Translation and a major in language.
Students complete a period of professional practical ° 90 credit points of core units including 40 credit
points of the Bachelor of Arts core units
experience and sit for capstone examinations which qualify
them to seek Certification by the National Accreditation ° 60 credit points of Interpreting and Translation units
Authority for Translators and Interpreters [NAATI].
Students in 1692 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and ° 40 credit points of Level 3 Language and English
Translation) Dean's Scholars may qualify for the alternate
exit course 1813 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and ° 30 credit points of Linguistics units
Translation Studies).
° 20 credit points of Dean’s Scholars Pool units
Study Mode
Note: Students in 1692 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and
Location Translation) Dean’s Scholars who do not complete unit
Campus Attendance Mode 102550 Preparation for NAATI Certification (UG) may
qualify for the alternate exit course 1813 Bachelor of Arts
Parramatta City Campus- Full Time Internal (Interpreting and Translation Studies) by completing any
Macquarie Street
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additional 10cp unit from the Linguistics or Language pool The unit listed below is equivalent to 102742 Study Tours
units or from any unit in 1706 Bachelor of Arts. for students who passed this unit in 2019 or earlier.
B Arts Core units (40 credit points) 102522 - International Study Tours
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship Languages and English Consolidation Pool

102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society Students must complete 40 credit points from this pool (any
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture combination of Level 3 language units and English units
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English listed below)
Language unit must be completed at Level 3 – Arabic,
Equivalent Core Units Chinese, Japanese or Spanish.
course for students who passed these units in 2019 or English Consolidation
earlier. 102438.1 English as an International Language
100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing 102439.1 English Language Analysis
100960 - Contemporary Society 102812.1 English Text
100958 - Australia and the World Please note:
The unit listed below counts towards completion of the 60
Interpreting and Translation Pool credit points from this pool for students who passed this
Students must complete 60 credit points from the unit in 2019 or earlier.
Interpreting and Translation pool 102414 - Working Grammar
100191.2 Community Translation (UG) The unit listed below counts towards completion of the 60
100193.2 Interpreting Skills credit points from this pool for students who passed this
100196.2 Legal Interpreting (UG) unit in 2020 or earlier.
100197.2 Medical Interpreting (UG) 102476 - English Language Linguistics
100198.2 Specialised Translation (UG)
102523.1 Text Analysis for Translation (UG) Arabic
101302.2 Translation Technologies
Click the link below to refer to the Level 3 Arabic language
pool from the Bachelor of Arts
Linguistics Pool M1059.1 Arabic
Students must complete 30 credit points of Linguistics pool
Chinese
M1119.1 Linguistics Click the link below to refer to the Level 3 Chinese
Dean’s Scholars Pool Units M1060.1 Chinese
Students in the Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and
Translation) Dean’s Scholars not undertaking the Bachelor
Japanese
of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking (BALCT) must
complete at least 20 credit points from the following Dean’s Click the link below to refer to the Level 3 Japanese
Scholars pool units language pool from the Bachelor of Arts
102211.3 Creativity, Innovation and Design Thinking M1062.1 Japanese
102250.2 Ethical Leadership
301072.4 Innovation Lab Spanish
102193.1 International Special Study
Some units below need to be completed cross-
101173.6 Internship
institutionally as they are no longer available at Western
102212.3 Internship and Community Engagement
Sydney University
301071.3 Introduction to Critical Thinking
200855.3 Leadership in a Complex World 101953.1 Spanish 301
301070.3 Logic, Rhetoric and Argumentation 101954.1 Spanish 302
301069.3 Research Stories 100153.2 Spanish 303: Advanced Writing Skills
100154.2 Spanish 304: Advanced Speaking Skills
Students in the Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and 100155.2 Spanish 305: Contemporary Literature
Translation) Dean’s Scholars also undertaking the Bachelor 100156.2 Spanish 306: Contemporary History
of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking (BALCT) must 100157.2 Spanish 307: Classical Literature
complete 20 credit points from the following pool: 100158.2 Spanish 308: Spanish Sociolinguistics
100961.5 Humanities Internship 101950.1 Intercultural Communication
102193.1 International Special Study 100201.3 Special Study in Languages and Linguistics
101173.6 Internship 101791.2 Short Fiction in the Americas
102742.1 Study Tours
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This course is designed to provide students with
Recommended Sequence appropriate training and theoretical background to equip
them to work as professional interpreters and/or translators.
Full-time The course consists of a key field of study in Interpreting
and Translation and a major in language, linguistics and
Year 1
cultural studies. Students also complete a period of
Autumn Session professional practical experience.
100195.2 Introduction to Translation Study Mode

101945.2 Introduction to Linguistics Three years full-time or six years part-time
Location
Parramatta City Campus- Full Time Internal
Spring session Macquarie Street
100194.2 Introduction to Interpreting Parramatta City Campus- Part Time Internal
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society Macquarie Street
One unit from the Language and English Consolidation Admission
pool (Language units must be Level 3) This course is an exit point only for students undertaking
1519 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) or 1692
Year 2 Bachelor of Arts (interpreting and Translation) Dean's
Scholars.
Autumn session
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture Course Structure
Qualification for the award of 1813 Bachelor of Arts
Two Interpreting and Translation pool units (Interpreting and Translation Studies) requires successful
One Dean’s Scholars Pool unit complete of 240 credit points including the units listed in the
Spring session
Two Interpreting and Translation pool units ° 70 credit points of core units
One Linguistics pool unit
One Dean’s Scholars Pool unit ° 70 credit points of Interpreting and Translation units
(excluding unit 101943 Accreditation Studies (UG))
Year 3 ° 30 credit points of Linguistics units
Autumn session ° 60 credit points of Level 3 Language and English

One Interpreting and Translation pool unit
Two Linguistics pool units ° 10 credit point elective (from the Language or
Linguistics pools or an open Arts elective)
Spring session BA Core units (40 credit points)

102550.1 Preparation for NAATI Certification (UG) 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
101944.3 Interpreting and Translation Professional 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
Practicum (UG) 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
One unit from the Language and English Consolidation Equivalent Core Units
pool (Language units must be Level 3) The core units listed below count towards completion of this
Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and earlier.
Translation Studies) (exit only) 100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing
1813.2
100958 - Australia and the World
Interpreting and Translation Pool
applies to students whose commencement year for this Students must complete 70 credit points from the
course is 2017 or later. Interpreting and Translation pool
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100157.2 Spanish 307: Classical Literature
100191.2 Community Translation (UG) 100158.2 Spanish 308: Spanish Sociolinguistics
100193.2 Interpreting Skills 101950.1 Intercultural Communication
100196.2 Legal Interpreting (UG) 100201.3 Special Study in Languages and Linguistics
100197.2 Medical Interpreting (UG) 101791.2 Short Fiction in the Americas
102523.1 Text Analysis for Translation (UG)
101302.2 Translation Technologies Recommended Sequence
Full-time
Linguistics Pool
Students must complete 30 credit points of Linguistics pool Year 1
Autumn session
M1119.1 Linguistics
100195.2 Introduction to Translation
101945.2 Introduction to Linguistics
Languages and English Consolidation Pool 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
Students must complete 60 credit points from this pool (any
combination of Level 3 language units and English units One unit from the Language and English Consolidation
listed below) pool (Language units must be Level 3)
English Consolidation Spring session

102438.1 English as an International Language 100194.2 Introduction to Interpreting
102439.1 English Language Analysis 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
102812.1 English Text 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
Please note: pool (Language units must be Level 3)
The unit listed below counts towards completion of the 60
Year 2
credit points from this pool for students who passed this
unit in 2019 or earlier. Autumn session
102414 - Working Grammar
The unit listed below counts towards completion of this
course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or earlier. Two Interpreting and Translation pool units
102476 - English Language Linguistics One unit from the Language and English Consolidation
Arabic
Click the link below to refer to the Level 3 Arabic language Spring session
pool from the Bachelor of Arts Two Interpreting and Translation pool units
M1059.1 Arabic One Linguistics pool unit
Chinese pool (Language units must be Level 3)
Click the link below to refer to the Level 3 Chinese Year 3
M1060.1 Autumn session
Chinese
Japanese Two Linguistics pool units
Click the link below to refer to the Level 3 Japanese One unit from the Language and English Consolidation
language pool from the Bachelor of Arts pool (Language units must be Level 3)
M1062.1 Japanese Spring session

Spanish Practicum (UG)
Some units below need to be completed cross-
institutionally as they are no longer available at Western One Interpreting and Translation pool units
Sydney University One unit from the Language and English Consolidation
101953.1 Spanish 301
101954.1 Spanish 302 One 10 credit point unit from the pool units or any unit in
100153.2 Spanish 303: Advanced Writing Skills 1706 Bachelor of Arts
100154.2 Spanish 304: Advanced Speaking Skills
100156.2 Spanish 306: Contemporary History
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Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
Birth - 5/Birth - 12) directly to the University should also use the information
International applicants must apply directly to the Western
1708.5 Sydney University via the International Office.
Students should follow the course structure for the course the International Office can find details of minimum English
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
applies to students whose commencement year for this website.
course is Spring 2018 or later. Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the Western Sydney University.
The Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5 / Birth - Course Structure
12) provides students with the opportunity to complete an Qualification for this award requires the successful
Arts degree with an Arts major alongside the specialist Birth- completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in
5/Birth-12 Education Studies units. the recommended sequence below.
Graduates of this degree are eligible for direct entry into the Students must complete 60 credit points at Level 3 or
Master of Teaching (Birth - 5 Years / Birth - 12 Years) via higher.
the Transition to Teaching pathway. Completion of both the All students must enrol in and complete
Bachelor’s and Master’s courses provides a teaching
qualification for early childhood (Birth - 5 Years) or early 120 credit points of Arts units as follows
childhood and primary teaching (Birth - 12 Years). Eligible
students will receive advice during their final study session ° 40 credit points Bachelor of Arts Core
in the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5 / Birth
- 12) regarding how to accept an offer into the ° 80 credit points Arts Major
Postgraduate course to attain a teaching qualification.
Study Mode And

120 credit points of Education units as follows
Location
Campus Attendance Mode ° 20 credit points Education Studies Core (Birth - 5/
Birth - 12)
Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal ° 80 credit points Education Studies Major (Birth - 5/
Birth - 12) units
° 40 credit points teaching specialisation in either
English or Mathematics (choose one of the two sub-
majors below).
° Note: Some units are common to the Core or Major
and the sub-majors. Therefore, students will only
need to complete a total of 120 credit points of
Penrith Campus Part Time Internal Education Studies units.
Admission
Students must complete 60 credit points at Level 3 or
Assumed knowledge: 2 units of HSC Mathematics and 2
higher.
units of HSC English or equivalent.
Recommended studies for school leavers: Band 4 or above BA Core Units
in both HSC English and HSC Mathematics or equivalent;
or a completed Diploma of Children's Services or relevant 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
VET award. 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Equivalent Core Units
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have The core units listed below count towards completion of this
an application fee. course for students who passed these units in 2019 or
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may earlier.
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and 100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing
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100960 - Contemporary Society 102048.1 Contemporary Childhoods

101112.1 Diversity and Difference
100968 - Texts and Traditions 102622.3 Early Learning Environments
BA Majors 101899.2 Introduction to Pedagogical Leadership
M1097.1 Anthropology 102046.2 The Developing Child
M1059.1 Arabic 102104.4 Theorising Play
M1060.1 Chinese
M1113.1 Creative Writing Teaching Specialisation (Birth-5/Birth-12)
Students must enrol in and complete one of the Teaching
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 Specialisations (sub-majors) below
SM1130 Mathematics Teaching
M1131.1 Culture and Society Specialisation (Birth-5/Birth-12)
M1053.1 English
M1071.1 Geography and Urban Studies SM1130.1 Mathematics Teaching Specialisation
M1054.1 History and Political Thought (Birth - 5/Birth -12)
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 Students must complete 40 credit points as per below.
102208.2 Fundamentals for Working Mathematically
Thought.
102249.1 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships
M1041.1 Indigenous Australian Studies Choose two of
M1093.1 Indonesian 300830.3 Analysis of Change
M1108.1 International English 200030.5 Differential Equations
200025.3 Discrete Mathematics
Please note: M1108 International English has been
200027.4 Linear Algebra
replaced by M1129 International English for students who
commence this course from the 2019 academic year.
Continuing students enrolled in M1108 are able to remain in
and successfully complete the unit requirements of this
specialisation.
SM1129 English Teaching Specialisation
(Birth-5/Birth-12)
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 SM1129.1 English Teaching Specialisation (Birth
should enrol in and complete M1132 International English. - 5/Birth -12)
Students must complete 40 credit points as per below
M1055.1 International Relations and Asian
Studies 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
M1056.1 Islamic Studies 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
M1062.1 Japanese
M1119.1 Linguistics
Equivalent units
M1114.1 Musicology
M1115.1 Music Performance The units listed below count towards completion of this
M2512.1 Organisations and Work course for students who passed these units in 2019 or
M1058.1 Philosophy earlier.
M1110.1 Psychological Studies 100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing
M1073.1 Sociology 100968 - Texts and Traditions
Choose two units from the following English majors
Education Studies (Birth-5/Birth-12) Core
Units M1113.1 Creative Writing
M1053.1 English
Students must complete the core units below (20 credit M1119.1 Linguistics
points): M1129.1 International English
102249.1 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021
should choose units from M1132 International English.
M1125 Education Studies Major (Birth- 5/ M1132.1 International English

Birth-12) Units
M1125.1 Education Studies (Birth - 5/Birth - 12)
Students must complete 80 credit points as listed below
102102.3 Children, Families, Communities
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Recommended Sequence: Start-year Entry Recommended Sequence: Mid-year Entry

Year 1 Year 1
Autumn session Spring

BA Core unit (Level 1) BA Core unit (Level 1)
BA Core unit (Level 1) BA Core unit (Level 1)
102048.1 Contemporary Childhoods BA Core / BA Major Unit
102046.2 The Developing Child
BA Core/ Major Unit
*The number of BA core units on offer will vary depending
on your campus of enrolment. Autumn
BA Core unit (Level 1)
Spring session BA Major Unit
BA Core unit (Level 1) BA Core / BA Major Unit
BA Core/ BA Major unit
BA Core/ BA Major unit
102046.2 The Developing Child Year 2
Year 2 Spring
BA Major Unit
Autumn session BA Major Unit
BA Major Unit
BA Major Unit
101112.1 Diversity and Difference Choose one of
Choose one of 102249.1 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships
102249.1 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships Autumn
BA Major Unit
Spring session BA Major Unit
BA Major Unit
BA Major Unit
101623.1 Ethical Futures Choose one of
Choose one of 102249.1 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships
102249.1 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships Year 3
Year 3 Spring
BA Major Unit
Autumn
101899.2 Introduction to Pedagogical Leadership
BA Major Unit 102622.3 Early Learning Environments
102104.4 Theorising Play One unit from the English or Mathematics Specialisation
One unit from the English or Mathematics Specialisation Year 3
Spring Autumn
BA Major Unit BA Major Unit
101899.2 Introduction to Pedagogical Leadership 102102.3 Children, Families, Communities

102622.3 Early Learning Environments 102104.4 Theorising Play
One unit from the English or Mathematics Specialisation One unit from the English or Mathematics Specialisation
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and 102102.3 Children, Families, Communities

102104.4 Theorising Play
Care Graduates
For graduates of the Diploma of Early Childhood Education Note: Students opt to include two additional units in Year 3
and Care, qualification for this award requires the Autumn from either the Mathematics or English
successful completion of 200 credit points as per the Specialisation teaching unit sets in order to complete 4
recommended sequence below. specialisation units and meet the BA component of the
NESA teaching specialisation.
Year 1
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching
Primary)
Autumn
BA Core unit (Level 1) 1651.8
BA Major Unit Students should follow the course structure for the course
Depending on campus of enrolment: version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
Choose one of applies to students whose commencement year for this
BA Core unit (Level 1) course is Spring 2018 or later.
102249.1 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships provided with up to date curriculum throughout their
One English/Maths Specialisation Unit to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the
*The number of BA core units on offer will vary depending most up to date information for your course.
on your campus of enrolment. Graduates of this degree are eligible for entry into the
Spring Master of Teaching (Primary) via Transition to Teaching
pathway. Completion of both the Bachelor’s and Master’s
BA Core unit (Level 1) courses provides a teaching qualification for Primary.
BA Major unit Eligible students will receive advice during their final study
BA Core/ BA Major unit session in the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Primary)
regarding how to accept an offer into the Postgraduate
Choose one of course to attain a teaching qualification.
102249.1 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships The BA (Pathway to Teaching Primary) is a three year
degree specially designed to lead into the Master of
One English/Maths Specialisation Unit Teaching (Primary), an accredited postgraduate teaching
qualification. The Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching
Year 2
Primary) component provides a focussed study in a Major
Autumn content discipline of your choice as well as opportunity to
study an Education Studies Major as a Primary Teaching
BA Major Unit Specialisation in either English, Mathematics or Science.
BA Major Unit As well as being equipped with all the necessary elements
One English/Maths Specialisation Unit of an initial teacher qualification, Bachelor of Arts (Pathway
to Teaching Primary) graduates are prepared for a wide
Choose one of
range of alternate employment opportunities with strong
102249.1 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships communication and people skills, creativity and capacity for
102208.2 Fundamentals for Working Mathematically independent thought, flexibility and adaptability in new
situations, all increasingly demanded by employers.
Spring Study Mode
BA Major Unit Three years full-time or six years part-time.
102622.3 Early Learning Environments
Location
Choose one of
BA Major Unit
Year 3 Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal
Autumn Penrith Campus Full Time Internal
BA Major Unit Penrith Campus Part Time Internal
BA Major Unit
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Admission
100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing
equivalent. Education Studies - Primary Teaching
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and Specialisation
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the All students must complete one of the following Education
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below Studies – Primary Teaching Specialisations
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have M1126.1 Education Studies - Primary English
an application fee. Teaching Specialisation
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may M1127.1 Education Studies - Primary
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and Mathematics Teaching Specialisation
International applicants who are applying through the M1128.1 Education Studies - Primary Science
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of Teaching Specialisation
proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying Arts Majors
All students must complete one of the following Majors.
Explanation of these Majors can be found under the
International applicants must apply directly to the University program listings below and are available dependent on the
via the International Office. campus of offering.
International students applying to The University through Note: Not all majors are available on all campuses, please
the International Office can find details of minimum English check availability.
Note: The following Majors and sub-majors have inherent
website.
requirements; Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese.
Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills M1097.1 Anthropology
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian M1059.1 Arabic
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and M1060.1 Chinese
Western Sydney University. M1113.1 Creative Writing
Course Structure Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021
Qualification for this award requires the successful should enrol in and complete M1131 Culture and Society.
completion of 240 credit points with no less than 60 credit
points at Level 3 or higher. M1131.1 Culture and Society
M1053.1 English
All students must enrol in and complete: M1071.1 Geography and Urban Studies
° 40 credit points of Bachelor of Arts Core
° 80 credit points Arts Major should enrol in and complete M1137 History and Political
Thought.
° 40 credit point of electives
° 80 credit point Education Studies - Primary Teaching
Specialisation in: either English, Mathematics, or
M1041.1
M1093.1
Indonesian
Science M1108.1 International English
replaced by M1129 International English for students who
Core Components commence this course from the 2019 academic year.
The 40 credit points of core units are as follows Continuing students enrolled in M1108 are able to remain in
and successfully complete the unit requirements of this
BA Core units specialisation.
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship M1129.1 International English
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English should enrol in and complete M1132 International English.
Equivalent Core units M1055.1 International Relations and Asian
The core units listed below count towards completion of this Studies
course for students who passed these units in 2019 or M1056.1 Islamic Studies
earlier. M1062.1 Japanese
M1119.1 Linguistics
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M1114.1 Musicology
M1115.1 Music Performance Spring session
M2512.1 Organisations and Work BA core unit (Level 1)
M1058.1 Philosophy BA core unit (Level 1) or Arts Major unit
M1073.1 Sociology Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
Sub-majors Year 2
The 40 credit points of electives can also be used to
complete a sub-major. The following sub-majors are Autumn session
available and are dependent on the campus of offering. Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
Note: Not all Arts sub-majors are available on all campuses Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
SM1077.1 Arabic Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
SM1078.1 Chinese And one elective unit
SM1116.1 Creative Writing
SM1070.1 Cultural and Social Analysis Spring session
should enrol in and complete SM1138 Culture and Society. Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
SM1071.1 English And one elective unit
Year 3
should enrol in and complete SM1145 History and Political Autumn session
Thought. Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
SM1049.1 Indigenous Australian Studies Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
SM1112.1 Indonesian And one elective unit
SM1120.1 International English
Spring session
Please note: SM1120 International English has been Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
replaced by SM1132 International English for students who
commence this course from the 2019 academic year. Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
Continuing students enrolled in SM1120 are able to remain Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
in and successfully complete the unit requirements of this And one elective unit
specialisation.
SM1132.1 International English Sub-major Elective Spaces
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 approved sub-major (40 credit points).
should enrol in and complete SM1139 International English. Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of
SM1139.1 International English areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
SM1073.1 International Relations and Asian Students can apply for an elective sub-major via MySR.
Studies
SM1074.1 Islamic Studies Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching
SM1080.1 Japanese
Primary) Dean's Scholars
SM1082.1 Music for Primary Teaching
SM1076.1 Philosophy
SM1115.1 Psychological Studies 1822.3
Recommended Full-time sequence version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
Year 1
Autumn session Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are
BA core unit (Level 1) provided with up to date curriculum throughout their
BA core unit (Level 1) to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the
BA core unit (Level 1) or Arts Major unit Arts * most up to date information for your course.
Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit The BA (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Dean’s Scholars is
*The number of BA core units on offer will vary depending a three year degree for high achieving students specially
on your campus of enrolment. designed to lead into the Master of Teaching (Primary), an
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accredited postgraduate teaching qualification. Together, International students applying to The University through
the two degrees provide direct access to a teaching career the International Office can find details of minimum English
in four years and improved prospects for career proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
advancement. The Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching website.
Primary) Dean’s Scholars component provides a focussed
study in a Major content discipline of your choice as well as Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
the opportunity to study an Education Studies Major as a Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
Primary Teaching Specialisation in either English, Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
Mathematics or Science qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
This degree is exclusively for high-achieving students.
Students in the BA (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Dean’s
Scholars program are automatically enrolled in The
Course Structure
Academy at Western Sydney University, which offers Qualification for this award requires the successful
interdisciplinary leadership programs, professional completion of 240 credit points with no less than 60 credit
development and local and international internship and points at Level 3 or higher.
engagement opportunities for students. All students must enrol in and complete
Graduates of this degree are eligible for entry into the
Master of Teaching (Primary) via Transition to Teaching
courses provides a teaching qualification for Primary.
Eligible students will receive advice during their final study
° 80 credit points Arts Major
session in the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching ° 20 credit points of electives
Primary) regarding how to accept an offer into the
Postgraduate course to attain a teaching qualification. ° 80 credit point Education Studies - Primary Teaching
Specialisation in either: English, Mathematics, or
Study Mode Science
Three years full-time or six years part-time. ° 20 credit points from the Bachelor of Arts Engaged
Learning pool
Location
Core Components
The 40 credit points of core units are as follows
Year 1 Core units
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
Penrith Campus Full Time Internal 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
Education Studies - Primary Teaching
Advanced Standing Specialisation
All students must complete one of the following Education
University policy.
Studies – Primary Teaching Specialisations.
Admission M1126.1 Education Studies - Primary English
Assumed knowledge: two units of HSC English. Teaching Specialisation
ATAR score of at least 90 required. M1127.1 Education Studies - Primary
Mathematics Teaching Specialisation
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and M1128.1 Education Studies - Primary Science
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Teaching Specialisation
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have Arts Majors
an application fee. All students must complete one of the following Majors.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may Explanation of these Majors can be found under the
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and program listings below and are available dependent on the
International applicants who are applying through the campus of offering.
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of Note: Not all majors are available on all campuses, please
minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable check availability.
proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying Note: The following Majors have inherent requirements;
directly to the University should also use the information Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese.
International applicants must apply directly to the Western M1097.1 Anthropology
Sydney University via the International Office. M1059.1 Arabic
M1060.1 Chinese
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M1052.1 Cultural and Social Analysis Year 2
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 Autumn session

should enrol in and complete M1131 Culture and Society. Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
M1131.1 Culture and Society Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
M1053.1 English Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
M1071.1 Geography and Urban Studies Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit or
M1054.1 History and Political Thought elective unit
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 Spring session
Thought. Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
M1041.1 Indigenous Australian Studies Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
M1093.1 Indonesian And one elective
Year 3
should enrol in and complete M1132 International English. Autumn session
M1132.1 International English Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
M1055.1 International Relations and Asian Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
Studies Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
M1056.1 Islamic Studies Engaged Learning pool unit
M1062.1 Japanese
M1119.1 Linguistics Spring session
M1114.1 Musicology
M2512.1 Organisations and Work Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
M1058.1 Philosophy Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
M1110.1 Psychological Studies Engaged Learning pool unit
M1073.1 Sociology
Bachelor of Arts Engaged Learning pool Secondary)
Level 3 units
Choose 20 credit points from
1652.9
102740.1 Service Learning
102741.1 Group Project Students should follow the course structure for the course
102742.1 Study Tours version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
102791.1 We Are The University: Students Co- applies to students whose commencement year for this
creating Change course is 2021 or later.
Recommended Full-time Sequence studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer
Year 1 to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the
Autumn session Graduates of this degree are eligible for direct entry into the
BA core unit (Level 1) Master of Teaching (Secondary) via Transition to Teaching
BA core unit (Level 1) courses provides a teaching qualification for Secondary.
BA core unit (Level 1) or Arts Major unit* Eligible students will receive advice during their final study
Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit session in the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching
*The number of BA core units on offer will vary depending Secondary) regarding how to accept an offer into the
on your campus of enrolment. Postgraduate course to attain a teaching qualification.
The BA (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) is a three year
Spring session degree specially designed to lead into the Master of
BA core unit (Level 1) Teaching (Secondary), an accredited postgraduate
teaching qualification. Together, the two degrees provide
BA core unit (Level 1) or Arts Major unit
direct access to a teaching career in five years and
Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit improved prospects for career advancement. The Bachelor
Arts Major unit or Primary Teaching Specialisation unit/ of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) component
Elective provides focussed study in a teaching discipline, such as
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English, History, Mathematics, a Language Other than
English or Human Society and Its Environment, as well as For students wishing to qualify as a teacher of music
opportunity to study an Education Studies – Secondary by completing the major “Music in Secondary Teaching”
Teaching Sub-major that develops understandings of Students undertaking this major will be selected on an
contemporary education issues, teaching and learning. As interview/audition in which personal aptitude, professional
well as being equipped with all the necessary elements of experience and educational qualifications are taken into
an initial teacher qualification, Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to consideration. After you have applied to UAC you are
Teaching Secondary) graduates are prepared for a wide required to book yourself in for an interview/audition and
range of alternate employment opportunities with strong download a questionnaire at this University’s online audition
communication and people skills, creativity and capacity for booking system available at
independent thought, flexibility and adaptability in new If you have difficulty in accessing the web, call 1300 897
situations, all increasingly demanded by employers. For 669. Please bring the completed questionnaire with you to
further information concerning the requirements for the audition. At your audition you will be asked to perform
secondary teaching, students are advised to consult the from two contrasting pieces of music. For more information,
Subject Content Requirements for Primary and Secondary please contact a Bachelor of Music Academic Course
Teaching NSW (Abridged) from the NSW Education Advisor via the email address listed under Course Advice
Standards Authority (NESA). above.
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time. Course Structure
Location completion of 240 credit points with no less than 60 credit
Campus Attendance Mode points at Level 3.
All students must enrol in and complete
Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal ° 40 credit points Bachelor of Arts Core

° 80 credit point Arts Major from the list below
° 40 credit point Education Studies - Secondary
Teaching sub-major
And
Admission
Assumed knowledge: two units of HSC English. ° A second specialisation and electives
equivalent.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and Either:
° 40 credit point sub-major from the list provided and
40 credit points of electives, or
an application fee.
° 80 credit point major from the list below
International applicants who are applying through the Core Components
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of The 40 credit points of core units are as follows
proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying BA Core units (40 credit points)
provided on the UAC website. 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their Majors - First Teaching Area
website. All students must complete one of the following Majors.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian This will meet the NSW Education Standards Authority
Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills (NESA) content requirements for your first teaching area.
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian Explanation of these Majors can be found under the
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and program listings below.
Western Sydney University. Note: Not all majors are available on all campuses, please
check availability.
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Note: The following Majors and Sub-majors have inherent SM1137.1 Geography for Secondary Teaching

requirements; Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese. SM1049.1 Indigenous Australian Studies
SM1112.1 Indonesian
M1059.1 Arabic SM1080.1 Japanese
M1060.1 Chinese SM1140.1 Legal Studies
M1053.1 English SM1119.1 Linguistics
M1093.1 Indonesian The Linguistics sub-major is only available to students
M1062.1 Japanese completing an English Major as their first teaching area.
M3054.1 Mathematics
M1136.1 Modern History SM3025.1 Mathematics
M1130.1 Music for Secondary Teaching SM1144.1 Modern History
SM1136.1 Studies of Religion
SM3050.1 Physics
Education Studies – Secondary Teaching
Sub-major The Physics sub-major is only available to students
completing a Mathematics major or sub-major.
SM1142.1 Education Studies - Secondary
Note this sub-major on its own does not meet the NESA
Teaching
content requirements to become a secondary Physics
Please note that units within the Education Studies sub- teacher.
major are mainly available at Bankstown or Penrith
Additional Sub-majors
campuses with some units on offer at Parramatta Campus
and online. Students with remaining elective units may complete an
additional sub-major from the list below. Many of these sub-
Second Teaching Area majors may be used as an additional teaching area or to
All students must also complete a second different supplement your skills and knowledge.
specialisation (major or sub-major) from the list below. SM1141.1 Ancient History
Please seek advice from an Academic Course Adviser SM1077.1 Arabic
about good first and second teaching area combinations. SM2055.1 Business Studies for Secondary
Note: Not all majors and sub-majors are available on all Teaching
campuses, please check availability. SM1078.1 Chinese
Majors SM1138.1 Culture and Society
SM2053.1 Economics for Secondary Teaching
M1059.1 Arabic SM1071.1 English
M1060.1 Chinese SM3038.1 Food Technology - Secondary
M1113.1 Creative Writing Teaching
SM1137.1 Geography for Secondary Teaching
The Creative Writing major is only available to students SM1049.1 Indigenous Australian Studies
completing an English Major as their first teaching area SM1112.1 Indonesian
M1053.1 English SM1073.1 International Relations and Asian
M1071.1 Geography and Urban Studies Studies
M1041.1 Indigenous Australian Studies SM1074.1 Islamic Studies
M1093.1 Indonesian SM1080.1 Japanese
M1062.1 Japanese SM1140.1 Legal Studies
M1119.1 Linguistics SM1119.1 Linguistics
SM3025.1 Mathematics
The Linguistics major is only available to students SM1144.1 Modern History
completing an English Major as their first teaching area SM1076.1 Philosophy
SM1136.1 Studies of Religion
M3054.1 Mathematics SM3050.1 Physics
M1136.1 Modern History
M1130.1 Music for Secondary Teaching The Physics sub-major is only available to students
completing a Mathematics major or sub-major.
Sub-majors Note this sub-major on its own does not meet the NESA
content requirements to become a secondary Physics
SM1141.1 Ancient History
teacher.
SM1077.1 Arabic
SM2055.1 Business Studies for Secondary Recommended Full-time Sequence
Teaching
SM1078.1 Chinese Year 1
Autumn session
The Creative Writing sub-major is only available to students
completing an English Major as their first teaching area
SM1071.1 English
BA core unit (Level 1) or Major unit*
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Major unit or sub-major unit studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer
*The number of BA core units on offer will vary depending most up to date information for your course.
on your campus of enrolment.
Graduates of this degree are eligible for direct entry into the
Spring session Master of Teaching (Secondary) via Transition to Teaching
BA core unit (Level 1) pathway. Completion of both the Bachelor’s and Master’s
courses provides a teaching qualification for Secondary.
BA core unit (Level 1) or Major unit Eligible students will receive advice during their final study
Major unit or sub-major unit session in the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching
Elective sub-major unit Secondary) regarding how to accept an offer into the
Year 2 The BA (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) Dean’s Scholars
is a three year degree for high achieving students specially
Autumn session designed to lead into the Master of Teaching (Secondary),
Major unit an accredited postgraduate teaching qualification.
Major unit Together, the two degrees provide direct access to a
teaching career in five years and improved prospects for
Elective sub-major unit
career advancement. The Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
Elective sub-major unit Teaching Secondary) Dean’s Scholars component provides
focussed study in a teaching discipline, such as English,
Spring session History, Mathematics, a Language Other than English or
Major unit Human Society and Its Environment, as well as opportunity
Major unit to study an Education Studies – Secondary Teaching Sub-
major that develops understandings of contemporary
education issues, teaching and learning.
This degree is exclusively for high-achieving students.
Year 3 Students in the BA (Pathway to Teaching Secondary)
Dean’s Scholars program are automatically enrolled in The
Autumn session Academy at Western Sydney University, which offers
interdisciplinary leadership programs, professional
Major unit
development and local and international internship and
Education Studies - Secondary Teaching sub-major unit engagement opportunities for students.
Education Studies - Secondary Teaching sub-major unit For further information concerning the requirements for
Education Studies - Secondary Teaching or Elective sub- secondary teaching, students are advised to consult the
major unit Subject Content Requirements for Primary and Secondary
Teaching NSW (Abridged) from the NSW Education
Spring session Standards Authority (NESA).
Major unit
Education Studies - Secondary Teaching sub-major unit
Study Mode
Education Studies - Secondary Teaching sub-major unit
Education Studies - Secondary Teaching or Elective sub- Location
major unit Campus Attendance Mode
Sub-major Elective Spaces Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal

Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal
approved sub-major (40 credit points).
areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies. Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via Penrith Campus Full Time Internal
MySR.
Secondary) Dean's Scholars Admission
1823.5 equivalent.
ATAR score of at least 90 required.
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
applies to students whose commencement year for this holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
course is 2021 or later. Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
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an application fee. Year 1 Core units
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
International applicants who are applying through the 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
directly to the University should also use the information Majors - First Teaching Area
provided on the UAC website. All students must complete one of the following Majors.
International applicants must apply directly to the Western This will meet the NESA (NSW Education Standards
Sydney University via the International Office. Authority) content requirements for your first teaching area.
Explanation of these Majors can be found under the
International students applying to The University through program listings below.
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their Note: Not all majors are available on all campuses, please
website. check availability.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Note: The following Majors and Sub-majors have inherent
Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills requirements; Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese.
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian M1059.1 Arabic
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and M1060.1 Chinese
Western Sydney University. M1053.1 English
For students wishing to qualify as a teacher of music M1093.1 Indonesian
by completing the major “Music in Secondary Teaching” M1062.1 Japanese
Students undertaking this major will be selected on an M3054.1 Mathematics
interview/audition in which personal aptitude, professional M1136.1 Modern History
experience and educational qualifications are taken into M1130.1 Music for Secondary Teaching
consideration. After you have applied to UAC you are
required to book yourself in for an interview/audition and
download a questionnaire at this University’s online audition Education Studies Sub-major
booking system available at All students must complete the Education Studies –
If you have difficulty in accessing the web, call 1300 897 Secondary Teaching Sub-major
669. Please bring the completed questionnaire with you to
the audition. At your audition you will be asked to perform SM1142.1 Education Studies - Secondary
from two contrasting pieces of music. For more information, Teaching
please contact a Bachelor of Music Academic Course
Advisor via the email address listed under Course Advice Second Teaching Area
above.
All students must also complete a second different
specialisation (major or sub-major) from the list below.
Course Structure
Please seek advice from an Academic Course Adviser
Qualification for this award requires the successful about good first and second teaching area combinations.
points at Level 3 or higher. Note: Not all Arts sub-majors are available on all campuses.
All students must enrol in and complete: SM1141.1 Ancient History
SM1077.1 Arabic
° 40 credit points Bachelor of Arts Core SM2055.1 Business Studies for Secondary
Teaching
° 80 credit point Arts Major SM1078.1
SM1116.1
Chinese
Creative Writing
° 40 credit point Education Studies – Secondary
Teaching sub-major The Creative Writing sub-major is only available to students
° 40 credit point sub-major from the list below or other
approved area of study (contact your Course Advisor SM2053.1 Economics for Secondary Teaching
for further information) SM1071.1 English
° 20 credit points of electives SM1137.1
SM1049.1
Geography for Secondary Teaching
° 20 credit points from the Bachelor of Arts Engaged
Learning pool
SM1112.1 Indonesian
SM1080.1 Japanese
SM1140.1 Legal Studies
Core Components
The Linguistics sub-major is only available to students
The 40 credit points of core units are as follows completing an English Major as their first teaching area
SM3025.1 Mathematics
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SM1144.1 Modern History
SM1136.1 Studies of Religion Spring session
SM3050.1 Physics Major unit
The Physics sub-major is only available to students Education Studies – Secondary Teaching or sub-major/
completing a Mathematics major as their first teaching second teaching area unit
area. Note this sub-major on its own does not meet the Engaged Learning Pool unit
NESA content requirements to become a secondary Education Studies – Secondary Teaching unit
Physics teacher.
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Arts Engaged Learning Pool
Level 3 Units
Choose 20 credit points from 1818.3
102740.1 Service Learning Students should follow the course structure for the course
102741.1 Group Project version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
102742.1 Study Tours applies to students whose commencement year for this
102791.1 We Are The University: Students Co- course is 2018 or later.
creating Change Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are
Recommended Full-time Sequence to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the
Autumn session most up to date information for your course.
BA core unit (Level 1) This double degree program is designed for students
whose interests span the Arts and Business. Study in the
BA core unit (Level 1) Bachelor of Arts component is designed to develop
BA core unit (Level 1) or Major unit* communication and personal skills, creativity and a capacity
Major unit or sub-major unit for independent thought, adaptability to new situations and
problem-solving skills, attributes increasingly demanded by
*The number of BA core units on offer will vary depending employers. This will be combined with a high level of
on your campus of enrolment. knowledge in one of eight specific Business majors. There
Spring session is a wide choice of specialisations in the Arts part of the
double degree, of which students will choose two, one as a
BA core unit (Level 1) major and the other as a sub-major. The Business majors
BA core unit (Level 1) or Major unit prepare students for professional employment in the
Major unit or sub-major unit specialisation of their choice. Students complete a major
and a sub-major in Arts specialisations; and a Business
major in one of: Applied Finance, Economics, Hospitality
Year 2 Management, Human Resource Management, International
Business, Management, Marketing or Sport Management.
Autumn session Students in this double degree also have the opportunity to
Major unit complete a semester of study overseas and receive
advanced standing towards their BA majors and sub-
Major unit
majors subject to Western Sydney University limits on
Sub-major/second teaching area or elective unit advanced standing. Students are encouraged to do so but
Sub-major/second teaching area or elective unit must discuss this with a BA course advisor first.
Spring session Study Mode

Major unit Four years full-time or eight years part-time. Students may
be required to travel between campuses in order to
Major unit complete their units, Business units may, on occasion, only
Sub-major/second teaching area or elective unit be available on Parramatta - Macquarie Street campus.
Sub-major/second teaching area or elective unit
Location
Year 3 Campus Attendance Mode
Autumn session Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal
Major unit Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal
Education Studies – Secondary Teaching or sub-major/
second teaching area unit Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
Engaged Learning Pool unit Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal
Education Studies – Secondary Teaching unit
Accreditation
Major MT2021 Applied Finance satisfies the educational
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Institute of Australasia (Finsia). Major MT2024 Human
Resource Management is accredited with the Australian Equivalent Core Units
Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Major MT2027 The core units listed below count towards completion of this
Marketing satisfies the educational requirements for course for students who passed these units in 2019 or
recognition as a Certified Practising Marketer and eligibility earlier.
for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI). 100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing
Admission 100958 - Australia and the World
The following sets of Assumed Knowledge and 100960 - Contemporary Society
Recommended Studies apply: 100968 - Texts and Traditions
For Bachelor of Arts: And
Assumed knowledge: two units HSC English BA Major 80 credit points from one of the following
Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or specialisations:
equivalent. Note: Not all majors are available on both campuses.
For Bachelor of Business: M1097.1 Anthropology
Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics and any two units M1059.1 Arabic
of HSC English. M1060.1 Chinese
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and M1113.1 Creative Writing
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the M1069.1 Criminology and Criminal Justice
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below M1052.1 Cultural and Social Analysis
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021
an application fee. should enrol in and complete M1131 Culture and Society.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may M1131.1 Culture and Society
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and M1053.1 English
International applicants who are applying through the M1071.1 Geography and Urban Studies
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of M1077.1 Heritage and Tourism
minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable M1054.1 History and Political Thought
directly to the University should also use the information Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021
provided on the UAC website. should enrol in and complete M1137 History and Political
Thought.
Sydney University via the International Office. M1137.1 History and Political Thought
International students applying to The University through M1041.1 Indigenous Australian Studies
the International Office can find details of minimum English M1093.1 Indonesian
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their M1108.1 International English
website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian replaced by M1129 International English for students who
Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills commence this course from the 2019 academic year.
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian Continuing students enrolled in M1108 are able to remain in
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and and successfully complete the unit requirements of this
Western Sydney University. specialisation.
Course Structure M1129.1 International English

Qualification for this award requires the successful Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021
completion of 320 credit points as prescribed in the should enrol in and complete M1132 International English.
structure below. Students who complete this award will
graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of M1132.1 International English
Business (BBus), with the Major from the Bachelor of M1055.1 International Relations and Asian
Business component of the course noted on their testamur. Studies
Students will complete 160 credit points of Bachelor of Arts
M1062.1 Japanese
(BA) units and 160 credit points of Bachelor of Business
M1119.1 Linguistics
(BBus) units in the specialisations listed below.
M1114.1 Musicology
Arts Component M1083.1 Peace and Development Studies
BA Core 40 credit points (four units) M1058.1 Philosophy
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship M1110.1 Psychological Studies
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture M1073.1 Sociology
And
BA Sub-major 40 credit points from one of the following
specialisations:
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SM1077.1 Arabic Hospitality Management, International Business, Marketing,

SM1078.1 Chinese and Sport Management), Management (for majors in
SM1116.1 Creative Writing Human Resource Management and Management). The
SM1091.1 Criminology and Criminal Justice professional units that are recommended for each of the
SM1070.1 Cultural and Social Analysis Bachelor of Business testamur majors are specified in the
majors.
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 Majors (choose 80 credit points from one primary Business
should enrol in and complete SM1138 Culture and Society. major)
SM1071.1 English Majors for Careers in Money
SM1093.1 Geography and Urban Studies MT2021.1 Applied Finance
SM1097.1 Heritage and Tourism MT2022.1 Economics
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 Majors for Careers in Markets

should enrol in and complete SM1145 History and Political MT2035.1 Hospitality Management
Thought. MT2025.1 International Business
SM1145.1 History and Political Thought MT2027.1 Marketing
SM1128.1 Immersion Language MT2036.1 Sport Management
SM1049.1 Indigenous Australian Studies
SM1112.1 Indonesian Majors for Careers in Management
Please note: SM1120 International English has been MT2026.1 Management
Continuing students enrolled in SM1120 are able to remain
in and successfully complete the unit requirements of this Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business (any Major)
specialisation.
Note: This progression pattern is highly recommended.
SM1132.1 International English Students’ progress through both degrees at the same pace,
completing two units in each degree in each semester.
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 Graduation after three years with either degree will be
should enrol in and complete SM1139 International English. possible only if a student makes this decision at or before
SM1139.1 International English the end of year 2 and amends their progression pattern as
SM1073.1 International Relations and Asian prescribed by an Academic Course Advisor.
Studies
Recommended Sequence for students at Bankstown
campus
SM1080.1 Japanese
SM1119.1 Linguistics Year 1
SM1065.1 Musicology
SM1047.1 Music Performance Studies Autumn session
SM1102.1 Peace and Development Studies
SM1076.1 Philosophy 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
SM1115.1 Psychological Studies 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
SM1094.1 Sociology 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
Business Component
Core units (compulsory 40 credit points)
Spring session
The four compulsory core units that provide students with 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
essential business knowledge are
BBus Core unit 2
200909.2 Enterprise Law BBus Core unit 3
200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets BBus Core unit 4
Recommended Sequence for students at Parramatta
campus
Professional units (choose 40 credit points)
The professional core provides a focus on careers. Year 1
Students are required to complete one unit from each of the
Autumn session
four key focus areas: numeracy, career planning,
innovation and enterprise engagement, a total of 40 credit 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
points. Students are advised to choose units that will 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
support careers in one of three areas: Money (for majors in
Applied Finance, Economics), Markets (for majors in BBus Core unit 1
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BBus Core unit 2
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Creative
Spring session Industries
1842.2
BBus Core unit 3
BBus Core unit 4 Students should follow the course structure for the course
For Years 2, 3 and 4 the following sequence applies for applies to students whose commencement year for this
both Bankstown and Parramatta campuses course is 2021 or later.
Autumn session to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the
BA Major Level 1 compulsory unit most up to date information for your course.
BA Sub-major level 1 unit Arts graduates who previously would have planned a
BBus Major unit 1 career in fields such as publishing or curating now face a
BBus Professional unit 1 future where they will be required to continuously adapt and
reapply their skills to changing work environments. This
Spring session double degree brings together the existing Arts program
with studies in emerging creative industries, allowing
BA Major Level 1 compulsory unit students who are interested in pursuing careers which
BA Sub-major Level 1 unit require the diverse skill set of an Arts graduates to also
BBus Professional unit 2 engage with new paradigms of creative and cultural
production, developing skills in entrepreneurship and
BBus Major unit 2
working in collaborative projects with creative industries in
Greater Western Sydney (GWS).
Year 3
Students in this double degree also have the opportunity to
Autumn session complete a semester of study overseas and receive
BA Major Level 2 compulsory unit advanced standing towards their BA majors and sub
majors subject to WSU limits on advanced standing.
BA Sub-major Level 2 or 3 unit Students are encouraged to do so but must discuss this
BBus Major unit 3 with a BA course advisor first.
BBus Major unit 4
Study Mode
Spring session Four years full-time or eight years part-time.
BA Major Level 2 or 3 pool unit Location
BA Sub-major Level 2 or 3 unit Campus Attendance Mode
BBus Major unit 5
BBus Major unit 6
Year 4
Accreditation
Autumn session The Bachelor of Creative Industries is accredited by
BA Major Level 2 or 3 pool unit professional organisations including the Public Relations
BA Major Level 3 pool unit Institute of Australia (PRIA) and the Media Foundation of
BBus Major unit 7 Australia (MFA).
BBus Professional unit 3 Admission
Spring session Students are admitted on the basis of their ATAR score.
BA Major Level 3 compulsory unit Assumed knowledge: two units of HSC English.
BA Major Level 3 pool unit Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or
equivalent.
BBus Professional unit 4
BBus Major unit 8 Applicants wishing to pursue a specialisation in Music
will be selected by one of three methods:
1. Attain an HSC Music result in band 4 or above. No
audition is required.
2. Hold the following AMEB or equivalent (e.g. Trinity
College) qualification:
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a. PASS standard (minimum) of 6th Grade Performance
(instrument or voice) AND Arts Core units
b. PASS standard (minimum) of 4th Grade musicianship 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
and/or theory. 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
No audition is required. 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
3. Attend an audition in person as a performer and/or
composer. Applicants applying as a composer will need to
bring recordings and/or scores of original compositions to Arts Sub-majors
the audition. After applying to UAC or Directly to Western Students must select one sub-major from the list below
applicants are required to book an audition online.
Note: Not all submajors are available on all campuses
If not auditioning, applicants wishing to pursue a Music
specialisation will need to upload their supporting SM1077.1 Arabic
documentation (e.g. AMEB certificates demonstrating level SM1078.1 Chinese
of achievement in performance and musicianship and/or SM1116.1 Creative Writing
music theory). SM1138.1 Culture and Society
SM1071.1 English
All applicants SM1145.1 History and Political Thought
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and SM1128.1 Immersion Language
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the SM1049.1 Indigenous Australian Studies
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below SM1112.1 Indonesian
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. SM1139.1 International English
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have SM1073.1 International Relations and Asian
an application fee. Studies
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may SM1080.1 Japanese
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and SM1119.1 Linguistics
International applicants who are applying through the SM1065.1 Musicology
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of SM1047.1 Music Performance Studies
minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable SM1076.1 Philosophy
proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying SM1115.1 Psychological Studies
Important Note
Sydney University via the International Office. Students cannot undertake a Major in the same subject
International students applying to The University through area as their Sub-major for this double degree.
the International Office can find details of minimum English There are also several Arts / Creative Industries
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their specialisations which share multiple common units, and as
website. such these specialisations are incompatible and cannot
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian both be undertaken in this double degree program.
Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Students may select one of the following majors, but not
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian both:
° M1114 Musicology or M1117 Music
Course Structure ° M1115 Music Performance or M1117 Music

completion of 320 credit points including the units listed in ° M2514 Innovation and Change or M2511 Enterprise
Innovation
Students must complete
Introduction to Major Unit Pool
° 40 credit points of Arts core units
Students select one of the following units as their
° 40 credit point Arts Core Sub-major Introduction to Major Unit – one which corresponds to the
Creative Industries major selected
° 80 credit points of Creative Industries core units
(which includes one Introduction to Major Pool unit) 100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction
102436.2 Creative Writing: The Imaginative Life
° 80 credit point Arts Major
100897.2 Everyday Life
102825.1 Introduction to Screen Media
° 80 credit point Creative Industries Major
100556.2 Introduction to Journalism
102263.3 Image Design
101907.1 Introduction to Literary Studies
102558.1 Music Production
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100212.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice Two Creative Industries Major Units

101922.1 Web and Time-based Design
Spring session
Recommended Sequence - Autumn 102433.1 Creative Industries Professional Project or
Commencement Internship
Recommended sequence subject to variation based on the
students nominated Creative Industries specialisation. One Arts Major Unit
Two Creative Industries Major Units
Full-time
Spring (Mid-Year) Commencement
Year 1 Recommended sequence subject to variation based on the
students nominated Creative Industries specialisation.
Autumn session
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English Full-time
102836.1 Introduction to the Creative Industries Year 1
One Creative Industries Introduction to Major Unit Spring session

Spring session
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society BA Core unit (Level 1)
One Creative Industries Introduction to Major Unit
Autumn session
One Arts Major Unit
Year 2
Autumn session 102836.1 Introduction to the Creative Industries
One Arts Sub-major Unit One Arts Major Unit
One Creative Industries Major Unit
Year 2
Two Arts Major Units
Spring session
Spring session
One Arts Sub-major Unit
One Arts Major Unit
One Arts Major Unit
Autumn session
Year 3
Autumn session One Creative Industries Major Unit
200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets Two Arts Major Units
One Arts Sub-major Unit Year 3
Spring session
One Arts Major Unit
102431.1 Creative TEAMS 1
Spring session
One Arts Sub-major Unit One Arts Major Unit
Autumn session
One Arts Major Unit
Year 4 102432.1 Creative TEAMS 2
Autumn session One Arts Sub-major Unit

102432.1 Creative TEAMS 2 One Creative Industries Major Unit
One Arts Major Unit
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Year 4 Creative Industries Majors

The Bachelor of Creative Industries major to be selected
Spring session
from the list below
102433.1 Creative Industries Professional Project or
M1121.1 Advertising
Internship
One Arts Sub-major Unit M1131.1 Culture and Society
M1109.1 Digital Cultures
Two Creative Industries Major Units M1053.1 English
M2511.1 Enterprise Innovation
Autumn session
M1116.1 Graphic Design
Two Arts Major Units M1067.1 Journalism
Two Creative Industries Major Units M2515.1 Law and the Creative Industries
M1135.1 Screen Media
Arts Majors M1117.1 Music
Students cannot undertake a Major in the same subject
area as their Core Sub- major for this double degree.
Note: Several specialisations are available in both the
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Creative Industries major Science
pools; whilst students must select 2 different majors for this
double degree, the program has been structured so that,
after selecting the Bachelor of Arts major, students may 1808.3
choose to also undertake another of the Arts majors in the
Creative Industries should they wish to (M1053 English, Students should follow the course structure for the course
M1113 Creative Writing, M1131 Culture and Society or version relavant to the year they commenced. This version
M1109 Digital Cultures) Students completing another Arts of the course applies to students whose commencement
major for the Creative Industries component must complete year for this course is 2020 or later.
the corresponding Introduction to Major unit in their first
year.
The Bachelor of Arts major to be selected from the list studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer
below to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the
Note: Each major must have no more than three Level 1 most up to date information for your course.
units (including the Introduction to Major unit) and a This double degree program is designed for students
minimum of three Level 3 units) whose interests span the Arts and Social Sciences. It will
Note: Not all majors are available on all campuses produce versatile graduates who can work across a range
of academic and professional disciplines, including the
M1097.1 Anthropology opportunity to develop global perspectives and
M1059.1 Arabic communication skills in an Asian language. In the Social
M1060.1 Chinese Science area, students can design their own academic
M1113.1 Creative Writing program within the Bachelor of Social Science course
M1069.1 Criminology and Criminal Justice structure, which must include a Social Science Major. This
M1131.1 Culture and Society qualification in Social Science is then combined with an
M2510.1 Economy and Markets Arts major, such as: Culture and Society; English; History
M1053.1 English and Political Thought; International Relations and Asian
M1071.1 Geography and Urban Studies Studies; Islamic Studies; Philosophy; Linguistics;
M2513.1 Global Business Indigenous Australian Studies; Arabic, Chinese,
M1077.1 Heritage and Tourism Indonesian, Japanese.
M1041.1 Indigenous Australian Studies Students in this double degree also have the opportunity to
M1093.1 Indonesian complete a semester of study overseas and receive
M2514.1 Innovation and Change advanced standing towards their BA majors and sub
M1132.1 International English majors subject to WSU limits on advanced standing.
M1055.1 International Relations and Asian Students are encouraged to do so but must discuss this
Studies with a BA course advisor first.
M1062.1 Japanese Study Mode
M1119.1 Linguistics Four years full-time or eight years part-time.
M1114.1 Musicology
Location
M2512.1 Organisations and Work Campus Attendance Mode
M1083.1 Peace and Development Studies Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal
M1058.1 Philosophy
M1110.1 Psychological Studies Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal
M1073.1 Sociology
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Campus Attendance Mode 101551.4 Understanding Society

Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal Peoples, Places and Philosophies
Arts core units
Penrith Campus Part Time Internal Students must complete 40 credit points from the
following units
Admission 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
Assumed Knowledge: two units of HSC English. 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Arts Majors
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have Some Majors and Sub-majors have inherent requirements.
an application fee. Note: Not all majors are available on all campuses.
IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 overall score with a minimum 6.0 in
each subtest M1059.1 Arabic
M1060.1 Chinese
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may M1113.1 Creative Writing
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and M1052.1 Cultural and Social Analysis
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021
minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable should enrol in and complete M1131 Culture and Society.
directly to the University should also use the information M1131.1 Culture and Society
provided on the UAC website. M2510.1 Economy and Markets
M1053.1 English
M2513.1 Global Business
Sydney University via the International Office. M1054.1 History and Political Thought
the International Office can find details of minimum English Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their should enrol in and complete M1137 History and Political
website. Thought.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian M1137.1 History and Political Thought
Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills M1041.1 Indigenous Australian Studies
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian M1093.1 Indonesian
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and M2514.1 Innovation and Change
Western Sydney University. M1129.1 International English
Course Structure Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021

Qualification for this award requires the successful should enrol in and complete M1132 International English.
completion of 320 credit points comprising M1132.1 International English
° A Bachelor of Social Science Core of 80 credit points,
M1056.1
Studies
Islamic Studies
° A Bachelor of Arts Core of 40 credit points, M1062.1
M1119.1
Japanese
Linguistics
° A Bachelor of Arts major of 80 credit points, M1114.1 Musicology
° A Bachelor of Arts sub-major of 40 credit points
M2512.1 Organisations and Work
M1058.1 Philosophy
° A Social Science major of 80 credit points
Arts Sub-majors
Social Science core units Note: Not all Arts sub-majors are available on all campuses.
101552.3 Applied Social Research SM1077.1 Arabic
102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and SM1078.1 Chinese
Professional Practice SM1116.1 Creative Writing
101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences SM1070.1 Cultural and Social Analysis
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference
102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021
Problems should enrol in and complete SM1138 Culture and Society.
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SM1071.1 English Year 2
Autumn session
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social
should enrol in and complete SM1145 History and Political Problems
Thought. 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
SM1128.1 Immersion Language One Level 1 Social Science major unit
SM1049.1 Indigenous Australian Studies Choose one of
SM1112.1 Indonesian
SM1132.1 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
International English
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 One Level 1 Arts major unit
should enrol in and complete SM1139 International English. Spring session
SM1139.1 International English 101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences
Studies One Social Science major unit
One Arts major unit
SM1080.1 Japanese
SM1119.1 Linguistics One Arts sub-major unit
SM1065.1 Musicology
SM1047.1 Music Performance Studies Year 3
SM1076.1 Philosophy
Autumn session
SM1115.1 Psychological Studies
101552.3 Applied Social Research
Social Science Majors
One Social Science major unit
M1097.1 Anthropology One Arts major unit
M1079.1 Child and Community
One Arts sub-major unit or one Social Science major unit
M1069.1 Criminology and Criminal Justice
M1071.1 Geography and Urban Studies Spring session
M1083.1 Peace and Development Studies Two Arts Major units
M1073.1 Sociology Two Social Science major units or one Social Science
major unit and one Arts sub-major unit
Students should seek academic course advice as the Year 4
Social Science major units are all compulsory and only
available in particular semesters. Autumn session
Recommended Sequence for students at One Arts Major unit
Bankstown and Penrith campuses One Arts sub-major unit
Two Social Science major units or one Social Science
Year 1 major unit and one Arts sub-major unit
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English 102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and
101551.4 Understanding Society Professional Practice
One Arts major unit
Choose one of
Two Social Science Major units or one Social Science
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship major unit and one Arts sub-major unit
One Level 1 Arts major unit Recommended Sequence for students at

Parramatta campus
Spring session
Year 1
102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Autumn session
Peoples, Places and Philosophies
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture 101557.5 The Individual in Society
One Level 1 Arts major unit
One Level 1 BA Core unit
One Level 1 BA Core unit
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Spring session Bachelor of Communication

Peoples, Places and Philosophies 1696.4
One Level 1 BA Core unit Students should follow the course structure for the course
One Level 1 BA Core unit version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
Year 2 course is 2017 or later.
The Bachelor of Communication encompasses a range of
Autumn session
studies in the fields of communication, media and design
102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social including specialised studies in the major fields of
Problems Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations and Screen
Media. Teaching includes both theory and practice with
One Level 1 Social Science major unit reference to real world contexts highlighting future career
One Level 1 Arts major unit opportunities in a convergent digital media world. Through
classwork, independent study and engagement with the
One Arts sub-major unit
multicultural nature of our communities, students develop
Spring session an understanding of the local and international relevance of
their chosen studies, with opportunities to develop and
101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences produce a range of media outcomes as applied research
and professional projects throughout their studies. Through
One Level 1 Arts major unit self-directed, team-based and problem-based learning
Two Social Science major units OR one Social Science strategies requiring active participation in the community
major unit and one Arts sub-major unit and professional contexts, graduates learn to reflect and
value ethical and intellectual conduct as well as respect for
Year 3 diversity and social justice principles.
Autumn session Study Mode
101552.3 Applied Social Research Three years full-time or six years part-time.
One Social Science major unit Location
One Arts major unit Campus Attendance Mode
One Arts sub-major unit OR one Social Science major unit Online Full Time Multi Modal
Spring session Online Part Time Multi Modal
Two Arts Major units Parramatta Campus - Victoria Full Time Internal
Two Social Science major units OR one Social Science Road
major unit and one Arts sub-major unit Parramatta Campus - Victoria Part Time Internal
Year 4 Road
Autumn session
One Arts Major unit Penrith Campus Part Time Internal
One Arts sub-major unit Sydney City Campus Full Time Internal
Two Social Science major units OR one Social Science
major unit and one Arts sub-major unit Accreditation
The Bachelor of Communication is accredited by
Spring session professional organisations including the Public Relations
Institute of Australia (PRIA) and the Media Federation of
102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and
Australia (MFA).
Professional Practice
One Arts major unit Admission
Two Social Science major units OR one Social Science Students are admitted on the basis of their ATAR score.
major unit and one Arts sub-major unit Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
Equivalent Core Units Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
The Core Units listed below count towards completion of to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
this course for students who passed these units in 2020 or Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
earlier. an application fee.
101900 - Working with Communities Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
400337 - Social Research Methods International applicants who are applying through the
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minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable Year 3
directly to the University should also use the information Autumn session
101930.3 Communication Research Project
Sydney University via the International Office. Two units from a selected major
International students applying to The University through And one elective which may include
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their 102780.1 Personal Branding Strategies: Build and
website. Manage Your Career Profile
Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Spring session
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and 101931.1 Media Memory
Two units from a selected major
Course Structure And one elective which may include
Qualification for this award requires the successful 102780.1 Personal Branding Strategies: Build and
completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended Manage Your Career Profile
sequence below.
The Bachelor of Communication is a three year degree. Recommended Sequence - Penrith campus
The course has four major sequences in Advertising,
Journalism, Public Relations and Screen Media from which Full-time
students select one at the end of their first year and each of
the major sequences is also available as a sub-major. Year 1
Recommended Sequence - Parramatta Autumn session

Campus and Online students 101920.2 Writing Ecologies
Full-time 100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction
101926.2 Media Cultures and Industries
Year 1

101920.2 Writing Ecologies 102421.2 Data, Mediation, Power
101926.2 Media Cultures and Industries 100212.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice
100556.2 Introduction to Journalism 100556.2 Introduction to Journalism
100212.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice 101921.1 Visual Storytelling

101921.1 Visual Storytelling Autumn session
102421.2 Data, Mediation, Power
100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction 101928.3 Media Law and Ethics
Year 2 And one elective which may include
102697.2 Pitch: Podcasting Essentials
Autumn session
101928.3 Media Law and Ethics Spring session
Two units from a selected major 101929.2 Professional Writing and Editing
And one elective which may include Two units from a selected major
102697.2 Pitch: Podcasting Essentials And one elective which may include
102705.2 Communicating for Sustainability
Spring session
101929.2 Professional Writing and Editing Year 3
Two units from a selected major Autumn session
And one elective which may include 101930.3 Communication Research Project
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Autumn session
And one elective
Spring session
And one elective which may include
Two units from a selected major 102780.1 Personal Branding Strategies: Build and
And one elective which may include Manage Your Career Profile
Manage Your Career Profile Recommended Sequence: Mid-year
Commencement (Spring) - Penrith Campus
Recommended Sequence: Mid-year Full-time
Commencement (Spring) - Parramatta
Campus and Online students Year 1
Full-time Spring session
Year 1 102421.2 Data, Mediation, Power

Spring session 100556.2 Introduction to Journalism
101921.1 Visual Storytelling
100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction Autumn session
102825.1 Introduction to Screen Media 101920.2 Writing Ecologies
Autumn session 100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction
101920.2 Writing Ecologies
100556.2 Introduction to Journalism Year 2
Spring session
Year 2 101929.2 Professional Writing and Editing
Spring session Two units from a selected major

101929.2 Professional Writing and Editing
And one elective which may include Autumn session
102705.2 Communicating for Sustainability 101928.3 Media Law and Ethics
Autumn session Two units from a selected major

101928.3 Media Law and Ethics
And one elective which may include Year 3
Spring session
Year 3 101931.1 Media Memory
Spring session Two units from a selected major

Two units from a selected major Manage Your Career Profile
102780.1 Personal Branding Strategies: Build and Autumn session
Manage Your Career Profile 101930.3 Communication Research Project
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And one elective
Sydney City On-campus students and Online students
Equivalent Core Unit may also elect to take a sub-major in one of the three
available major sequences
The core unit listed below counts towards completion of this
course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or earlier. Please note the following units in these sub-majors are not
offered online until further notice: 102518 Digital
101927 - Foundations of Media Arts and Production Communication, 102057 Digital Journalism Production and
102063 News Teams. Students will be able to enrol in the
Majors on-campus offering of these units. Please contact
Penrith and Parramatta On-campus students must enquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au using the link at
select from one of the following four majors Course Advice above for further options.
Note: the Screen Media Major/Sub-major is only available SM1123.1 Advertising
at the Parramatta campus. SM1088.1 Journalism
SM1122.1 Public Relations
M1121.1 Advertising
M1067.1 Journalism
M1094.1 Media Arts Production Elective Spaces
Students have the option to take electives in Design (Visual
Please note: M1094 Media Arts Production has been Communication) and Music subject to successful
replaced by M1135 Screen Media for students who completion of any required pre-requisite units.
Continuing students enrolled in M1094 are able to remain in Elective units may also be used toward obtaining an
and successfully complete the unit requirements of this additional approved sub-major from the Bachelor of Arts
specialisation. (40 credit points).
Note: The sub-majors in a Language have inherent
M1135.1 Screen Media requirements - Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian.
M1122.1 Public Relations Please see the link below:
SM1077.1 Arabic
Sydney City On-campus students and Online students SM1078.1 Chinese
must select from one of the following three majors SM1116.1 Creative Writing
Please note the following units in these majors are not SM1070.1 Cultural and Social Analysis
offered online until further notice: 102518 Digital
Communication, 102057 Digital Journalism Production and Please note: SM1070 Cultural and Social Analysis has
102063 News Teams. Students will be able to enrol in the been replaced by SM1138 Culture and Society for students
on-campus offering of these units. Please contact who commence this course from the 2021 academic year.
enquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au using the link at Continuing students enrolled in SM1070 are able to remain
Course Advice above for further options. in and successfully complete the unit requirements of this
specialisation.
M1121.1 Advertising
M1067.1 Journalism SM1138.1 Culture and Society
M1122.1 Public Relations SM1117.1 Digital Cultures
SM1071.1 English
Sub-majors
Please note: SM1072 History and Political Thought has
Penrith and Parramatta On-campus students may also
been replaced by SM1145 History and Political Thought for
elect to take a sub-major in one of the four major
students who commence this course from the 2021
sequences
academic year. Continuing students enrolled in SM1072
Note: Please plan enrolment in sub-major units are able to remain in and successfully complete the unit
carefully - units at Level 2 and Level 3 may have pre- requirements of this specialisation.
requisites. Students should consult their Academic SM1145.1 History and Political Thought
Course Advisors if they require further information. SM1049.1 Indigenous Australian Studies
SM1123.1 Advertising SM1112.1 Indonesian
SM1088.1 Journalism SM1120.1 International English
SM1113.1 Media Arts Production
Please note: SM1120 International English has been
Please note: SM1113 Media Arts Production has been replaced by SM1132 International English for students who
replaced by SM1143 Screen Media for students who commence this course from the 2019 academic year.
commence this course from the 2021 academic year. Continuing students enrolled in SM1120 are able to remain
Continuing students enrolled in SM1113 are able to remain in and successfully complete the unit requirements of this
in and successfully complete the unit requirements of this specialisation.
specialisation. SM1132.1 International English
SM1143.1 Screen Media
Please note: SM1132 International English has been
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Continuing students enrolled in SM1132 are able to remain leadership programs, professional development and local
in and successfully complete the unit requirements of this and international internship and engagement opportunities
specialisation. for students.
SM1139.1 International English Study Mode
SM1073.1 International Relations and Asian Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Studies
SM1074.1 Islamic Studies Location
SM1080.1 Japanese
SM1119.1 Linguistics Campus Attendance Mode
SM1065.1 Musicology Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
SM1047.1 Music Performance Studies
SM1076.1 Philosophy Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal
SM1115.1 Psychological Studies Penrith Campus Full Time Internal
Sub-major elective studies
areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Communication (Dean’s Scholars) is
Note: not all sub-majors are available on all campuses, and accredited by professional organisations including the
enrolment may be subject to pre-requisite unit study. Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) and the Media
Students are advised to seek advice from their Academic Foundation of Australia (MFA).
Course Adviser for sub-major elective options.
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via Admission
MySR. Students are admitted on the basis of their ATAR score.
ATAR score of at least 90 required.
Bachelor of Communication (Dean's Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
Scholars) holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
1736.2 Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
an application fee.
Students should follow the course structure for the course Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local
applies to students whose commencement year for this applicants who are applying through the Universities
course is 2017 or later. Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer Western Sydney University should also use the information
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the provided on the UAC website.
most up to date information for your course. Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
The Bachelor of Communication (Dean’s Scholars) Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
encompasses a range of studies in the fields of Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
communication, media and design including specialised qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
studies in the major fields of Advertising, Journalism, Public Western Sydney University.
Relations and Screen Media. Teaching includes both theory
and practice with reference to real world contexts Course Structure
highlighting future career opportunities in a convergent The Bachelor of Communication (Dean’s Scholars) is a
digital media world. Through classwork, independent study three year degree. The course has four major sequences in
and engagement with the multicultural nature of our Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations and Screen Media
communities, students develop an understanding of the from which students select one at the end of their first year
local and international relevance of their chosen studies, and each of the major sequences is also available as a sub-
with opportunities to develop and produce a range of media major.
outcomes as applied research and professional projects
throughout their studies. Through self-directed, team-based
and problem-based learning strategies requiring active
sequence below.
participation in the community and professional contexts,
graduates learn to reflect and value ethical and intellectual Recommended Sequence
conduct as well as respect for diversity and social justice
principles. Full-time
will continually challenge you to do even better and build on Year 1
program are automatically enrolled in The Academy at Autumn session
Western Sydney University, which offers interdisciplinary 101920.2 Writing Ecologies
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102825.1 Introduction to Screen Media And one elective

101926.2 Media Cultures and Industries Autumn session
Spring session
102421.2 Data, Mediation, Power Two units from a selected major
100212.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice And one elective
101921.1 Visual Storytelling Year 3
Spring session
Year 2
Autumn session
101928.3 Media Law and Ethics And one elective
Two units from a selected major Autumn session
And one elective
Spring session
101929.2 Professional Writing and Editing And one elective
Two units from a selected major Equivalent Core Unit
And one elective The core unit listed below counts towards completion of this
Year 3 course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or earlier.
101927 - Foundations of Media Arts and Production
Autumn session
Majors
Students must select from one of the following majors
Two units from a selected major Please note: the Screen Media major and sub-major are
And one elective only available at the Parramatta campus.
M1121.1 Advertising
Spring session
M1067.1 Journalism
101931.1 Media Memory M1094.1 Media Arts Production
Two units from a selected major Please note: M1094 Media Arts Production has been
And one elective replaced by M1135 Screen Media for students who
Recommended Sequence: Mid-year Entry Continuing students enrolled in M1094 are able to remain in
(Spring) and successfully complete the unit requirements of this
specialisation.
Year 1 M1135.1 Screen Media
Spring session
100212.2
Sub-majors
Public Relations Theory and Practice
100556.2 Introduction to Journalism Students may also elect to take a sub-major in one of the
101921.1 Visual Storytelling four major sequences
SM1123.1 Advertising
Autumn session SM1088.1 Journalism
SM1113.1 Media Arts Production
102825.1 Introduction to Screen Media Please note: SM1113 Media Arts Production has been
100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction replaced by SM1143 Screen Media for students who
101926.2 Media Cultures and Industries commence this course from the 2021 academic year.
Continuing students enrolled in SM1113 are able to remain
Year 2 in and successfully complete the unit requirements of this
specialisation.
Spring session
101929.2 Professional Writing and Editing SM1122.1 Public Relations
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Note: Please plan enrolment in sub-major units SM1065.1 Musicology
carefully - units at Level 2 and Level 3 may have pre- SM1047.1 Music Performance Studies
requisites. Students should consult their Academic SM1076.1 Philosophy
Course Advisors if they require further information. SM1115.1 Psychological Studies
Sub-major Elective Spaces Note: not all sub-majors are available on all campuses, and
Students in Advanced courses may use elective units enrolment may be subject to pre-requisite unit study.
toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major in Students are advised to seek advice from their Academic
Applied Leadership or Critical Thinking. Course Adviser for Sub-major elective options.
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via
approved sub-major (40 credit points). The University offers MySR.
sub-majors in a range of areas including Indigenous
Studies. Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of
Sub-major elective studies may include Business
Note: The sub-majors in a Language have inherent
requirements - Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian.
Please see the link below: 1819.3
SM1077.1 Arabic Students should follow the course structure for the course
SM1078.1 Chinese version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
SM1116.1 Creative Writing applies to students whose commencement Year for this
SM1070.1 Cultural and Social Analysis course is 2018 or later.
Please note: SM1070 Cultural and Social Analysis has Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are
been replaced by SM1138 Culture and Society for students provided with up to date curriculum throughout their
who commence this course from the 2021 academic year. studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer
Continuing students enrolled in SM1070 are able to remain to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the
in and successfully complete the unit requirements of this most up to date information for your course.
specialisation. The Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Business
encompasses a range of studies in the fields of
communication, media and business including specialised
SM1117.1 Digital Cultures
studies in the major fields of Advertising or Public
SM1071.1 English
Relations, combined with the business disciplines of
Applied Finance, Economics, Hospitality Management,
Please note: SM1072 History and Political Thought has Human Resource Management, International Business,
been replaced by SM1145 History and Political Thought for Management, Marketing, or Sport Management. Teaching
students who commence this course from the 2021 includes both theory and practice with reference to real
academic year. Continuing students enrolled in SM1072 world contexts highlighting future career opportunities in a
are able to remain in and successfully complete the unit convergent digital media and business world, including a
requirements of this specialisation. good understanding of basic business issues
complemented by a high level of knowledge relevant to the
SM1145.1 History and Political Thought specific discipline. Through classwork, independent study
SM1049.1 Indigenous Australian Studies and engagement with the multicultural nature of our
SM1112.1 Indonesian communities, students develop an understanding of the
SM1120.1 International English local and international relevance of their chosen studies,
with opportunities to develop and produce a range of media
Please note: SM1120 International English has been outcomes as applied research and professional projects
replaced by SM1132 International English for students who throughout their studies. Students complete a capstone unit
commence this course from the 2019 academic year. in engaged learning that equips them as ‘business ready’ in
Continuing students enrolled in SM1120 are able to remain terms of dealing with real world business issues and
in and successfully complete the unit requirements of this problems and generating real world business solutions.
specialisation. Through self-directed, team-based and problem-based
SM1132.1 International English learning strategies requiring active participation in the
community and professional contexts, graduates learn to
Please note: SM1132 International English has been reflect and value ethical and intellectual conduct as well as
replaced by SM1139 International English for students who respect for diversity and social justice principles.
Continuing students enrolled in SM1132 are able to remain Study Mode
in and successfully complete the unit requirements of this Four years full-time or eight years part-time. Students may
specialisation. be required to travel between campuses in order to
complete their units, Business units may, on occasion, only
SM1139.1 International English be available on Parramatta - Macquarie Street campus.
Studies
SM1080.1 Japanese
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graduate with a Bachelor of Communication and a Bachelor
Location of Business, with the major from the Bachelor of Business
Campus Attendance Mode component of the course noted on their testamur.
Students will complete 160 credit points of Bachelor of
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal Communication units and 160 credit points of B Bus units
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal as outlined below.
Accreditation Communication Component

Major MT2021 Applied Finance satisfies the educational 80 credit points Advertising or Public Relations Major
requirements for membership of the Financial Services M1121.1 Advertising
Institute of Australasia (Finsia). Major MT2024 Human M1122.1 Public Relations
Resource Management is accredited with the Australian
Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Major MT2027 And
Marketing satisfies the educational requirements for
80 credit points of Core units
recognition as a Certified Practising Marketer and eligibility
for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI). 100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction
The Bachelor of Communication is accredited by 101930.3 Communication Research Project
professional organisations including the Public Relations 102421.2 Data, Mediation, Power
Institute of Australia (PRIA); and the Media Federation of 101926.2 Media Cultures and Industries
Australia (MFA). 101928.3 Media Law and Ethics
Admission 101921.1 Visual Storytelling
Students are admitted on the basis of their ATAR score, 101920.2 Writing Ecologies
Year 12 HSC (or equivalent); or completed a Diploma of
Business at Western Sydney University, The College; or Business Component
completed a relevant TAFE award.
Core units (compulsory 40 credit points)
Eligibility for admission to the Bachelor of Communication/
Bachelor of Business is based on the following minimum The four compulsory core units that provide students with
requirements: essential business knowledge are
Assumed Knowledge: Mathematics and any two units of 200909.2 Enterprise Law
English. Students unable to demonstrate sufficient levels of 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
achievement in mathematics will be required to take an 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
additional unit to increase their mathematical aptitude. 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Professional units (choose 40 credit points)
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below The professional core provides a focus on careers.
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Students are required to complete one unit from each of the
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have four key focus areas: numeracy, career planning,
an application fee. innovation, and enterprise engagement, a total of 40 credit
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may points. Students are advised to choose units that will
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and support careers in one of three areas: Money (for majors in
International applicants who are applying through the Applied Finance, Economics), Markets (for majors in
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of Hospitality Management, International Business, Marketing,
minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable and Sport Management), Management (for majors in
proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying Human Resource Management and Management). The
directly to the University should also use the information professional units that are recommended for each of the
provided on the UAC website. Bachelor of Business testamur majors are specified in the
International applicants must apply directly to the Western majors.
Sydney University via the International Office. Majors (choose 80 credit points from one primary Business
International students applying to The University through major)
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their Majors for Careers in Money
website. MT2021.1 Applied Finance
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian MT2022.1 Economics
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian Majors for Careers in Markets
Western Sydney University. MT2035.1 Hospitality Management
MT2025.1 International Business
Course Structure MT2027.1 Marketing
completion of 320 credit points as prescribed in the
structure below. Students who complete this award will Majors for Careers in Management
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MT2026.1 Management Year 4
Autumn session
Year 1 101930.3 Communication Research Project
Autumn Session BBus Major unit 7

101920.2 Writing Ecologies Spring session
101173.6 Internship
BBus Core unit 1
BBus Core unit 2
Spring session BBus Major unit 8
Replaced Unit
The unit listed below count towards completion of this
BBus Core unit 3 course for students who passed this unit in 2019 or earlier.
BBus Core unit 4 102055 - Communication Campaigns
Year 2 Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of

Autumn session Creative Industries
101928.3 Media Law and Ethics 1840.2
BBus Major unit 1 version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
Spring session course is 2021 or later.
101941.3 Account and Client Management Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are
101921.1 Visual Storytelling provided with up to date curriculum throughout their
BBus Professional unit 2 to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the
BBus Major unit 2 most up to date information for your course.
Communication graduates who previously would have
Year 3 planned a career in media, public relations, journalism or
Autumn session advertising companies now face a future where they will be
required to continuously adapt and reapply their skills to
102056.2 Communication Strategies changing work environments. This double degree brings
together the existing Communication program with studies
Choose one of that explore emerging creative industries and allows
101034.4 Advertising: Media students who are interested in pursuing communications
101940.2 Events Management careers, to also engage with new paradigms of creative and
cultural production, developing skills in entrepreneurship
BBus Major unit 3 and working in collaborative projects with creative
industries in Greater Western Sydney (GWS).
BBus Major unit 4
Spring session
Study Mode
Four years full-time or eight years part-time.
Location
Choose one of Campus Attendance Mode
100552.3 Advertising: Creative Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
BBus Major unit 5
BBus Major unit 6 Accreditation
The Bachelor of Communication and the Bachelor of
Creative Industries are accredited by professional
organisations including the Public Relations Institute of
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Australia (PRIA) and the Media Foundation of Australia
(MFA). ° 80 credit points of Creative Industries core units
(which includes one Introduction to Major Pool unit)
Admission ° 80 credit point Communication Major
Students are admitted on the basis of their ATAR score. ° 80 credit point Creative Industries Major
Applicants wishing to pursue a specialisation in Music

will be selected by one of three methods:
1. Attain an HSC Music result in band 4 or above. No Introduction to Major Unit Pool
Students select two of the following units as their
2. Hold the following AMEB or equivalent (e.g. Trinity Introduction to Major Units
(instrument or voice) AND
° One unit which corresponds to the Communication
major selected and
b. PASS standard (minimum) of 4th Grade musicianship
and/or theory.
° One unit which corresponds to the Creative
Industries major selected
No audition is required.
3. Attend an audition in person as a performer and/or 100556.2 Introduction to Journalism
composer. Applicants applying as a composer will need to 100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction
bring recordings and/or scores of original compositions to 100212.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice
the audition. After applying to UAC or Directly to Western 101907.1 Introduction to Literary Studies
applicants are required to book an audition online. 102436.2 Creative Writing: The Imaginative Life
If not auditioning, applicants wishing to pursue a Music 102825.1 Introduction to Screen Media
specialisation will need to upload their supporting 100897.2 Everyday Life
documentation (e.g. AMEB certificates demonstrating level 200585.4 Organisational Behaviour
of achievement in performance and musicianship and/or 200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law
music theory). 101922.1 Web and Time-based Design
All applicants 102558.1 Music Production
Majors
Communication
an application fee. Major for Bachelor of Communication component to be
selected from the below list
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and M1121.1 Advertising
International applicants who are applying through the M1067.1 Journalism
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of M1135.1 Screen Media
minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable M1122.1 Public Relations
provided on the UAC website. Creative Industries
International applicants must apply directly to the Western Major for Bachelor of Creative Industries component to be
Sydney University via the International Office. selected from the below list
International students applying to The University through M1121.1 Advertising
the International Office can find details of minimum English M1113.1 Creative Writing
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their M1131.1 Culture and Society
website. M1109.1 Digital Cultures
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian M1053.1 English
Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills M2511.1 Enterprise Innovation
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian M1116.1 Graphic Design
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and M1067.1 Journalism
Western Sydney University. M2515.1 Law and the Creative Industries
M1117.1 Music
Course Structure M1122.1 Public Relations
completion of 320 credit points including the units listed in Note: Each major must have no more than three Level 1
the recommended sequence below. units (including the introduction to major unit) and a
Students must complete minimum of three Level 3 units)
Note: This double degree has been structured so that, after
° 80 credit points of Communication core units (which
includes one Introduction to Major Pool unit)
selecting the Bachelor of Communication major, students
may choose to undertake one of the 3 remaining
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Communication majors for their Bachelor of Creative
Industries specialisation should they wish to. Spring session
Recommended Sequence - Autumn 102433.1 Creative Industries Professional Project or
Commencement Internship
students nominated Creative Industries specialisation. One Communication major unit
One Creative Industries major unit
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session students nominated Creative Industries specialisation.
101920.2 Writing Ecologies Full-time
One Communication Introduction to major unit Spring session
Spring session 102421.2 Data, Mediation, Power

102421.2 Data, Mediation, Power 101921.1 Visual Storytelling
101921.1 Visual Storytelling One Creative Industries Introduction to major unit
One Creative Industries Introduction to major unit Autumn session
Year 2 101920.2 Writing Ecologies

Autumn session 102836.1 Introduction to the Creative Industries
101928.3 Media Law and Ethics One Communication Introduction to major unit
One Communication major unit Year 2
Two Creative Industries major units
Spring session
Spring session
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership 101929.2 Professional Writing and Editing
101929.2 Professional Writing and Editing
One Communication major unit
One Communication major unit One Creative Industries major unit
Autumn session
Year 3 Two Communication major units
Autumn session Two Creative Industries major units
Two Communication major units Year 3
Two Creative Industries major units
Spring session
Spring session
102431.1 Creative TEAMS 1 102431.1 Creative TEAMS 1
Two Communication major units One Communication major unit
One Creative Industries major unit One Creative Industries major unit
Autumn session 101928.3 Media Law and Ethics

102432.1 Creative TEAMS 2 One Communication major unit
One Communication major unit
One Creative Industries major unit Year 4
Spring session
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102433.1 Creative Industries Professional Project or Institute of Australia (PRIA) and the Media Federation of

Internship Australia (MFA).
One Communication major unit Admission
One Creative Industries major unit Assumed knowledge: any 2 units of HSC English.
Recommended studies: HSC English standard or
Autumn session
equivalent.
Two Communication major units
Two Creative Industries major units holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
International Studies Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
an application fee.
1707.4 have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
Students should follow the course structure for the course Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
applies to students whose commencement year for this proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
course is Spring 2018 or later. directly to the University should also use the information
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their International applicants must apply directly to the Western
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the International students applying to The University through
most up to date information for your course. the International Office can find details of minimum English
This double degree permits students to undertake multi- proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
skilling into two diverse career paths, providing enhanced website.
marketability into multiple areas of expertise. Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
The Bachelor of International Studies examines the Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
relationships of societies, cultures, languages and systems Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
of government within the international system. It develops qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
students' capacity to analyse the historical development of Western Sydney University.
relations among nation states and contemporary political,
social and cultural issues, such as globalisation, Course Structure
transnationalism and migration. Students complete a major Qualification for this award requires the successful
in International Relations and Asian Studies and a sub- completion of 400 credit points including the units listed in
major in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese or Indonesian. the recommended sequence below.
The Bachelor of Communication encompasses a wide
range of units in the field of communication with a core Students must complete the four Bachelor of Arts (BA)
program of media studies, practice and theory, and core units (40 credit points):
specialised Major sequences in Advertising, Journalism, 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
Screen Media and Public Relations. 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
Students in this double degree also have the opportunity to 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
extend their combined studies through a semester studying 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
abroad. In addition, students complete an internship in their
Communications Major.
complete a semester of study overseas and receive The core units listed below count towards completion of this
advanced standing towards their majors and sub-majors course for students who passed these units in 2019 or
subject to Western Sydney University limits on advanced earlier.
standing. Students are encouraged to do so but must 100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing
discuss this with their course advisor first. 100958 - Australia and the World
Study Mode
Five years full-time or ten years part-time 100968 - Texts and Traditions
Location Students must complete the eight Bachelor of

Communications core units (80 credit points):
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal 102421.2 Data, Mediation, Power
Accreditation 101928.3 Media Law and Ethics
The Bachelor of Communication is accredited by 101931.1 Media Memory
professional organisations including the Public Relations 101929.2 Professional Writing and Editing
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101920.2 Writing Ecologies Electives (40 credit points)
For their electives, students may choose 4 Language units
Majors (160 credit points) and graduate with a Major in Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian
or Japanese.
Students must complete the International Relations and
Asian Studies (IRAS) Major: M1059.1 Arabic
M1060.1 Chinese
M1055.1 International Relations and Asian M1093.1 Indonesian
Studies M1062.1 Japanese
And must complete one of the Bachelor of Communication Students considering this option should seek course advice
Majors from the list below: as they may need to follow an amended sequence.
M1121.1 Advertising
M1067.1 Journalism Recommended Sequence
M1094.1 Media Arts Production
Language Skill Level: Beginner (any
Please note: M1094 Media Arts Production has been language except Indonesian)
replaced by M1135 Screen Media for students who
commence this course from the 2021 academic year. Year 1
Continuing students enrolled in M1094 are able to remain in
and successfully complete the unit requirements of this Autumn session
specialisation. 101920.2 Writing Ecologies
M1135.1 Screen Media 100556.2 Introduction to Journalism
M1122.1 Public Relations 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
Introductory Units to the Communication
Spring session
Majors (40 credit points)
Students must also complete the four introductory units to 101921.1 Visual Storytelling
the Communication Majors as per the list below: 100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction
100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
100212.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice Year 2
Autumn session
Equivalent Unit
The unit listed below counts towards completion of this 100212.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice
course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or earlier. 101442.2 Asia in the World
Level 1 Language unit
Sub-major (40 credit points)
Spring session
Students must also complete a sub-major in Arabic,
Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese or Immersion Language 102421.2 Data, Mediation, Power
(LOTE) 102825.1 Introduction to Screen Media
Students should seek course advice in relation to the Level 101956.1 Introduction to International Relations
2/3 language sequences. Students doing Indonesian will
need to seek course advise as there are limited Level 2 Level 1 Language unit
units.
Year 3
Note: The following Language sub-majors have inherent
requirements. Please see the link below: Autumn Session
SM1077.1 Arabic 100277.4 Politics of Australia and Asia Relations
SM1078.1 Chinese
SM1112.1 Indonesian Communication Major unit
SM1139.1 International English Two Level 2 Language units
SM1080.1 Japanese
Spring Session
Students may complete the Immersion Language sub-major
Communication Major unit
which covers languages that are not taught at Western
Sydney University. The handbook entry for SM1128 Communication Major unit
Immersion Language contains further details. IRAS Major unit
SM1128.1 Immersion Language IRAS Major unit
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Year 4 Year 2

101928.3 Media Law and Ethics 101926.2 Media Cultures and Industries
Choose three of 101442.2 Asia in the World
Communication Major units 101928.3 Media Law and Ethics
Or
IRAS Major units Spring session
Spring session 102825.1 Introduction to Screen Media
101929.2 Professional Writing and Editing 101956.1 Introduction to International Relations
101957.2 The Asian Century 101929.2 Professional Writing and Editing
Choose two of Year 3
Communication Major units
Or Autumn Session
IRAS Major units 100277.4 Politics of Australia and Asia Relations
Year 5 Communication Major unit
Two Language Level 2/3 units
Autumn session
Choose Spring Session
Study Abroad semester with four elective units to be IRAS Major unit
studied overseas (consultation with the Academic Course Communication Major unit
Advisor is required)
Two Language Level 2/3 units
Or
Four elective units in relevant area to be studied at Western Year 4
Sydney University (consultation with the Academic Course
Advisor is highly recommended) (see Note) Autumn session
Choose four of
Spring session Communication Major units Or
101931.1 Media Memory IRAS Major units
Spring session
Choose two of
Communication Major units
Or Choose three of
IRAS Major units Communication Major units Or
Note: Students may choose 4 Language units from Arabic, IRAS Major units
Chinese or Japanese as part of their electives, and
graduate with a Major in Arabic, Chinese or Japanese Year 5
Language Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced Autumn session

(any language except Indonesian) Choose
Study Abroad semester with four elective units to be
Year 1 studied overseas (consultation with the Academic Course
Autumn session
Or
Four elective units in relevant area to be studied at Western
Sydney University (consultation with the Academic Course
Advisor is highly recommended) (see Note)
Spring session
Spring Session
101921.1 Visual Storytelling 101930.3 Communication Research Project
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society Choose two of
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship Communication Major units Or
IRAS Major units
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Note: Students may choose 4 Language units from Arabic,
Chinese or Japanese as part of their electives, and Spring session
graduate with a Major in Arabic, Chinese or Japanese 101929.2 Professional Writing and Editing
Language Skill Level:
Choose two of
Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced (Indonesian Communication Major units Or
language only)
IRAS Major units
Year 1
Year 5
Autumn session
Autumn session
101920.2 Writing Ecologies Choose
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English Study Abroad semester with four elective units to be
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture studied overseas (consultation with the Academic Course
Or
Spring Session
Four elective units in relevant area to be studied at Western
101921.1 Visual Storytelling Sydney University (consultation with the Academic Course
100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction Advisor is highly recommended) (see Note 1)
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship Spring session
Year 2 101930.3 Communication Research Project
Autumn session Choose two of
101926.2 Media Cultures and Industries Communication Major units OR
100212.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice IRAS Major units
Equivalent Core Unit
Language unit (Indonesian) The core unit listed below counts towards completion of this
Spring session course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or earlier.
102825.1 Introduction to Screen Media Note 1: Students may choose 4 Indonesian Language units
101956.1 Introduction to International Relations as part of their electives and graduate with a Major in
Indonesian
Language unit (Indonesian)
Bachelor of Creative Industries
Year 3
Autumn Session 1838.2

100277.4 Politics of Australia and Asia Relations
Communication Major unit version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
IRAS Major unit applies to students whose commencement year for this
Language unit (Indonesian)
Spring Session provided with up to date curriculum throughout their
Communication Major unit studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer
Communication Major unit most up to date information for your course.
IRAS Major unit The Bachelor of Creative Industries is an interdisciplinary
Language unit (Indonesian) degree, with a core drawn from communication, design, law
and business. It brings together major studies in creative
Year 4 disciplines, including Design, Creative Writing, Journalism,
Design and Music, with studies in the business and legal
Autumn session aspects of working in the Creative Industries. Graduates
101928.3 Media Law and Ethics will have the skills to manage creative enterprises and turn
innovative new ideas into commercial operations. This
Choose three of degree offers creative people a deep understanding of how
Communication Major units Or creative industries operate along with business and legal
acumen. The Bachelor of Creative Industries is built around
IRAS Major units
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collaboration and co-working with creative industries proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
located in Greater Western Sydney (GWS). website.
Study Mode Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
Three years full-time or six years part-time. Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
Location Western Sydney University.
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal Course Structure
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in
Accreditation Students must complete
The Bachelor of Creative Industries is accredited by
professional organisations including the Public Relations
Institute of Australia (PRIA) and the Media Foundation of ° Twelve compulsory core units
Australia (MFA).
° Two units from the Introduction to Major units pool
Admission
Students are admitted on the basis of their ATAR (or
° One Major or two Sub-majors
equivalent) score.
Applicants wishing to pursue a specialisation in Music Note: The recommended sequence is subject to variation
will be selected by one of three methods: based on the students nominated specialisation.
For students undertaking Law and the Creative
Industries as their major, please refer to the Law and
2. Hold the following AMEB or equivalent (e.g. Trinity the Creative Industries Major sequence below.
a. PASS standard (minimum) of 6th Grade Performance Introduction to Major Units Pool
(instrument or voice) AND 100556.2 Introduction to Journalism
b. PASS standard (minimum) of 4th Grade musicianship 100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction
and/or theory. 100212.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice
No audition is required. 101907.1 Introduction to Literary Studies
3. Attend an audition in person as a performer and/or 102436.2 Creative Writing: The Imaginative Life
composer. Applicants applying as a composer will need to 102825.1 Introduction to Screen Media
bring recordings and/or scores of original compositions to 100897.2 Everyday Life
the audition. After applying to UAC or Directly to Western 102558.1 Music Production
applicants are required to book an audition online. 200585.4 Organisational Behaviour
If not auditioning, applicants wishing to pursue a Music 101922.1 Web and Time-based Design
specialisation will need to upload their supporting 102263.3 Image Design
documentation (e.g. AMEB certificates demonstrating level
of achievement in performance and musicianship and/or
music theory). Majors
All applicants M1121.1 Advertising
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and M1131.1 Culture and Society
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the M1109.1 Digital Cultures
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below M1053.1 English
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. M2511.1 Enterprise Innovation
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have M1116.1 Graphic Design
an application fee. M1067.1 Journalism
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may M2515.1 Law and the Creative Industries
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and M1135.1 Screen Media
International applicants who are applying through the M1117.1 Music
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of M1122.1 Public Relations
Sub-majors
provided on the UAC website. Note: Please plan enrolment in sub-major units
International applicants must apply directly to the Western carefully - units at Level 2 and Level 3 may have pre-
Sydney University via the International Office. requisites. Students should consult their Academic
International students applying to The University through Course Advisors if they require further information.
the International Office can find details of minimum English SM1123.1 Advertising
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SM1138.1 Culture and Society Spring (Mid-Year) Commencement
SM1117.1 Digital Cultures
SM1071.1 English Full-time
SM1118.1 Graphic Design
SM1088.1 Journalism Year 1
SM1122.1 Public Relations Spring session
SM1133.1 Sound Production 102421.2 Data, Mediation, Power
Recommended Sequence 101921.1 Visual Storytelling
Autumn Commencement One unit from the Introduction to major units pool
Autumn session
Full-time
Year 1 102836.1 Introduction to the Creative Industries
Autumn session
101920.2 Writing Ecologies One unit from the Introduction to major units pool
Spring session
One unit from the Introduction to major units pool
Spring session
Two units from a selected major or sub-major
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership And one elective
Autumn session
One unit from the Introduction to major units pool 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
Year 2 Two units from a selected major or sub-major
101928.3 Media Law and Ethics Year 3
Two units from a selected major or sub-major Spring session

And one elective 102431.1 Creative TEAMS 1
Spring session
Internship
102431.1 Creative TEAMS 1 Two units from a selected major or sub-major
Two units from a selected major or sub-major Autumn session

Year 3
Autumn session
102432.1 Creative TEAMS 2 Law and the Creative Industries Major
Please Note: Due to the progression requirements of this
Two units from a selected major or sub-major major, students selecting Law and the Creative Industries
as their major must follow the specific recommended
Spring session sequence below in order to successfully complete this
102433.1 Creative Industries Professional Project or specialisation. These students must complete the unit
Internship 200977 Fundamentals of Australian Law as their core unit
and first Introduction to Major unit.
And one elective
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This major is not available for Spring (Mid-Year) Bachelor of Design (Visual
commencement
Communication)
Autumn Commencement
Full-time 1571.9
Year 1 Students should follow the course structure for the course
Autumn session applies to students whose commencement year for this
101920.2 Writing Ecologies course is 2017 or later.
101926.2 Media Cultures and Industries Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are
200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law provided with up to date curriculum throughout their
200010.3 Criminal Law studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer
Spring session most up to date information for your course.
The Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) degree will
102421.2 Data, Mediation, Power provide you with fundamental skills and knowledge to
101921.1 Visual Storytelling communicate ideas and information across a wide range of
200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique visual media. With an emphasis on studio-based practice,
200008.7 Torts Law you will study areas such as image design, typography,
layout design, branding, design history, research methods,
Year 2 and web-based design. From year two, there are
opportunities to engage with live community or industry
Autumn session projects, and you will choose two practical specialisations
from the following pairs: motion design and data
visualisation; game and app design; illustration; and
photography. You may also choose electives from outside
of design such as advertising and media production.
One unit from the Introduction to major units pool Throughout the program you will engage with individual and
team-based projects, develop your conceptual thinking
Spring session skills, use a variety of traditional and emerging
technologies, and expand your creative practice. In year
200910.2 Financing Enterprises four you will take a position in our award-winning teaching
102431.1 Creative TEAMS 1 design studio where you will gain experience in a
200011.2 Contracts professional learning environment, preparing you for work
in an exciting and evolving industry.
And one elective
Students may exit with 1624 Bachelor of Design Studies
Year 3 after successful completion of the first three years of the
program.
Autumn session
Study Mode
101928.3 Media Law and Ethics Four years full-time or part-time equivalent.
200661.4 Media Law Location
One unit from the Level 3 Law unit pool Campus Attendance Mode
Spring session
Internship
Accreditation
One unit from the Level 3 Law unit pool Graduates are eligible for membership of the Design
And two electives Institute of Australia (DIA) and the Australian Graphic
Design Association (AGDA).
Level 3 Law Unit Pool
200637.5 Intellectual Property There are inherent requirements for this course that you
200858.1 Australian Consumer Law must meet in order to complete your course and graduate.
200905.2 Australian Competition Law Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
200799.2 Work Health and Safety Law this course online.
Admission
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Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below 101921.1 Visual Storytelling

to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. 101922.1 Web and Time-based Design
an application fee. Year 2
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and Autumn session
102265.1 Graphic Design: Interactive Digital Media
102266.2 Researching the Visual
proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying One Specialisation unit from the selected unit pairing
provided on the UAC website. 101017.5 Illustrating Narrative
International applicants must apply directly to the University 102272.3 Interactive Design: Games
via the International Office. International students can find 102273.3 Motion Design
details of minimum English proficiency requirements and 102268.2 Photomedia: Photographic Practice
acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Spring session
Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills 102270.1 Graphic Design: The Professional Context
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian 101923.1 Australian Design
Western Sydney University. One Specialisation unit from the selected unit pairing
Course Structure 102269.2 Data Visualisation

102271.2 Illustrating Popular Culture
Qualification for this award requires the successful 102267.2 Interactive Design: Apps
completion of 320 credit points including the units listed in 100941.5 Photomedia: Fashion and Identity
As part of the course requirements, students are required to Year 3
complete two pairs of specialisation unit pairings. If they
choose to, they can complete further practice-based units Autumn session
as elective choices.
102274.1 Social Design: Research and Practice
Illustration 102275.1 Contextual Design Studies
101017.5 Illustrating Narrative One Specialisation unit from the selected unit pairing
101017.5 Illustrating Narrative
102272.3 Interactive Design: Games
Interactive 102273.3 Motion Design
102272.3 Interactive Design: Games 102268.2 Photomedia: Photographic Practice
102267.2 Interactive Design: Apps
One elective
Photomedia Spring session
100941.5 Photomedia: Fashion and Identity 102276.2 Graphic Design: Developing a Personal
102268.2 Photomedia: Photographic Practice Portfolio
102277.3 Design Research Project
Digital Design
One Specialisation unit from the selected unit pairing
102269.2 Data Visualisation
102273.3 Motion Design 102269.2 Data Visualisation
Recommended Sequence 100941.5 Photomedia: Fashion and Identity
Full-time And one elective
This may include the elective unit below
Year 1
Autumn session
102261.2 Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles after successful completion of 240 credit points in the first
102262.2 Design Histories and Futures three years of the course sequence
Spring session
102264.1 Graphic Design: Process and Practice
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Year 4 101017.5 Illustrating Narrative

1H session 102273.3 Motion Design
102268.2 Photomedia: Photographic Practice
102279.1 Major Design Project
And one elective
Autumn session
Spring session
102278.1 Professional Design Experience: The Studio
102276.2 Graphic Design: Developing a Personal
And one elective Portfolio
2H session
Spring session 102267.2 Interactive Design: Apps
102280.1 Professional Design Experience: The 100941.5 Photomedia: Fashion and Identity
Individual Practitioner
And one elective
And one elective This may include the elective unit below
Recommended Sequence applicable only to 102705.2 Communicating for Sustainability

students admitted through WSU - The Students may exit with 1624 Bachelor of Design Studies
College courses 7152 Diploma in Design after successful completion of 240 credit points in the first
Extended - Visual Communication and 7044 three years of the course sequence.
Diploma in Design.
Year 4
Start-year Commencement
As part of the course requirements, students are required to 1H session
complete two pairs of specialisation unit pairings. If they 102279.1 Major Design Project
choose to, they can complete further practice-based units
Autumn session
Year 2 102278.1 Professional Design Experience: The Studio
2H session
101017.5 Illustrating Narrative Spring session
102273.3 Motion Design 102280.1 Professional Design Experience: The
102268.2 Photomedia: Photographic Practice Individual Practitioner
And one elective
Spring session
102270.1 Graphic Design: The Professional Context
Mid-year Commencement
101923.1 Australian Design As part of the course requirements, students are required to
complete two pairs of specialisation unit pairings. If they
One Specialisation unit from the selected unit pairing choose to, they can complete further practice-based units
102271.2 Illustrating Popular Culture Year 2
100941.5 Photomedia: Fashion and Identity Spring session
102270.1 Graphic Design: The Professional Context
Year 3 101923.1 Australian Design
102274.1 Social Design: Research and Practice This may include the elective unit below
102275.1 Contextual Design Studies
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And one elective
Autumn session
102265.1 Graphic Design: Interactive Digital Media Guangdong Baiyun University Articulation
102266.2 Researching the Visual Pathway
One Specialisation unit from the selected unit pairing Students admitted through the Guangdong Baiyun
University Articulation Pathway will be admitted to
101017.5 Illustrating Narrative course 1571 Bachelor of Design (Visual
102272.3 Interactive Design: Games Communication) initially and, once they have their
102273.3 Motion Design advanced standing applied and successfully complete
102268.2 Photomedia: Photographic Practice the remaining 160 credit points as set out in the
residual program (Recommended Sequence), they will
Year 3 exit with the course/award 1624 Bachelor of Design
Studies, with two specialisation unit pairings in
Spring session Interactive and Digital Design.
Portfolio
102277.3 Design Research Project Start-year Commencement
Two Specialisation units from the selected unit pairings
Full-time
102271.2 Illustrating Popular Culture Year 1
100941.5 Photomedia: Fashion and Identity Autumn session
Autumn session 102265.1 Graphic Design: Interactive Digital Media
Spring session
One Specialisation unit from the selected unit pairing 102270.1 Graphic Design: The Professional Context
101017.5 Illustrating Narrative 101923.1 Australian Design
102272.3 Interactive Design: Games 101921.1 Visual Storytelling
102273.3 Motion Design
102268.2 Photomedia: Photographic Practice Year 2
after successful completion of 240 credit points in the first
three years of the course sequence.
Students continuing into the fourth year of study are 102272.3 Interactive Design: Games
advised that the Spring session following Autumn Year 3 is
a transition semester with Year 4 commencing in 1H/
Autumn sessions. Spring session
Year 4 Portfolio
1H session
102279.1 Major Design Project 102267.2 Interactive Design: Apps
Autumn session Mid-year Commencement

102278.1 Professional Design Experience: The Studio Year 1
2H session 102270.1 Graphic Design: The Professional Context
101923.1 Australian Design
Spring session
Autumn session
102280.1 Professional Design Experience: The
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1624 Bachelor of Design Studies after successful
Year 2 completion of the first three years of the program.
Spring session will continually challenge you to do even better and build on
102276.2 Graphic Design: Developing a Personal program are automatically enrolled in The Academy at
Portfolio Western Sydney University, which offers interdisciplinary
102277.3 Design Research Project leadership programs, professional development and local
102269.2 Data Visualisation and international internship and engagement opportunities
102267.2 Interactive Design: Apps for students.

Four years full-time or part-time equivalent.
102275.1 Contextual Design Studies Location
102272.3 Interactive Design: Games Campus Attendance Mode
~
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional Accreditation
approved sub-major (40 credit points). Graduates are eligible for membership of the Design
Elective sub-major which may be available Institute of Australia (DIA) and the Australian Graphic
SM1125.1 Advertising Studies
areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies. There are inherent requirements for this course that you
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
MySR. this course online.
Bachelor of Design - Visual Admission
Communication (Dean's Scholars) ATAR score of at least 90 required.
1737.2 Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
Students should follow the course structure for the course Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version an application fee.
applies to students whose commencement year for this Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
course is 2017 or later. have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are applicants who are applying through the Universities
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to
most up to date information for your course. Western Sydney University should also use the information
The Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) Dean’s provided on the UAC website.
Scholars degree will provide you with fundamental skills Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
and knowledge to communicate ideas and information Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
across a wide range of visual media. With an emphasis on Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
studio-based practice, you will study areas such as image qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
design, typography, layout design, branding, design history, Western Sydney University.
research methods, and web-based design. From year two,
there are opportunities to engage with live community or Course Structure
industry projects, and you will choose two practical
specialisations from the following pairs: motion design and Qualification for this award requires the successful
data visualisation; game and app design; illustration; and completion of 320 credit points including the units listed in
photography. Throughout the program you will engage with the recommended sequence below.
individual and team-based projects, develop your Students must complete two pairs of specialisation unit
conceptual thinking skills, use a variety of traditional and pairings.
emerging technologies, and expand your creative practice.
In year four you will take a position in our award-winning Illustration
teaching design studio where you will gain experience in a 101017.5 Illustrating Narrative
professional learning environment, preparing you for work 102271.2 Illustrating Popular Culture
in an exciting and evolving industry. Students may exit with
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Interactive 102273.3 Motion Design
102267.2 Interactive Design: Apps 102268.2 Photomedia: Photographic Practice
102272.3 Interactive Design: Games And one Academy sub-major unit
Photomedia Spring session

100941.5 Photomedia: Fashion and Identity 102276.2 Graphic Design: Developing a Personal
102268.2 Photomedia: Photographic Practice Portfolio
Digital Design One unit from the following Specialisation unit pairing
102269.2 Data Visualisation 102269.2 Data Visualisation
102273.3 Motion Design 102271.2 Illustrating Popular Culture
Recommended Sequence 100941.5 Photomedia: Fashion and Identity
Full-time And one Academy sub-major unit
Year 1 after successful completion of 240 credit points in the first
three years of the course sequence.
Autumn session
Year 4
102261.2 Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles
102262.2 Design Histories and Futures Autumn session
102278.1 Professional Design Experience: The Studio
Spring session And one Academy sub-major unit
101921.1 Visual Storytelling 1H session
101922.1 Web and Time-based Design 102279.1 Major Design Project

Autumn session 102280.1 Professional Design Experience: The
102266.2 Researching the Visual And one Academy sub-major unit
One unit from the following Specialisation unit pairing 2H session
101017.5 Illustrating Narrative 102279.1 Major Design Project
102268.2 Photomedia: Photographic Practice Academy Sub-major Units
102211.3 Creativity, Innovation and Design Thinking
Spring session 102250.2 Ethical Leadership
102212.3 Internship and Community Engagement
102270.1 Graphic Design: The Professional Context 200855.3 Leadership in a Complex World
One unit from the following Specialisation unit pairing Bachelor of Design Studies (exit only)

102267.2 Interactive Design: Apps 1624.6
100941.5 Photomedia: Fashion and Identity
Year 3
Autumn session course is 2017 or later.
Bachelor of Design Studies is an exit point only from the
102274.1 Social Design: Research and Practice Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication). Students may
102275.1 Contextual Design Studies elect to exit from the Bachelor of Design (Visual
Communication) after completion of 240 credit points.
One unit from the following Specialisation unit pairing
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Study Mode Accreditation

Three years full-time or six years part-time. Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) graduates are
eligible for membership of the Design Institute of Australia
Location (DIA) and the Australian Graphic Design Association
Campus Attendance Mode (AGDA). The Bachelor of Creative Industries is accredited
by professional organisations including the Public Relations
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal Institute of Australia (PRIA) and the Media Foundation of
Australia (MFA).
Inherent requirements There are inherent requirements for this course that you
There are inherent requirements for this course that you must meet in order to complete your course and graduate.
must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this course online.
this course online.
Admission
Admission Students are admitted on the basis of their ATAR score.
This course is an exit point only from 1571 Bachelor of
Design (Visual Communication). Applicants wishing to pursue a specialisation in Music
Please refer to the entry 1571 Bachelor of Design (Visual will be selected by one of three methods:
Communication) for details of the course structure. 1. Attain an HSC Music result in band 4 or above. No
Bachelor of Design/Bachelor of Creative 2. Hold the following AMEB or equivalent (e.g. Trinity
Industries College) qualification:
(instrument or voice) AND
1839.2 b. PASS standard (minimum) of 4th Grade musicianship
and/or theory.
applies to students whose commencement year for this 3. Attend an audition in person as a performer and/or
course is 2021 or later. composer. Applicants applying as a composer will need to
bring recordings and/or scores of original compositions to
the audition. After applying to UAC or Directly to Western
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the If not auditioning, applicants wishing to pursue a Music
most up to date information for your course. specialisation will need to upload their supporting
Design graduates who previously would have planned a
career in graphic design, media or advertising companies
music theory).
now face a future where they will be required to
continuously adapt and reapply their skills to changing work All applicants
environments. This double degree brings together the
existing Design program with studies that explore emerging Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
creative industries and allows students who are interested holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
in pursuing careers as designers to also engage with new Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
paradigms of creative and cultural production, developing to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
skills in entrepreneurship and working in collaborative Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
projects with creative industries in Greater Western Sydney an application fee.
(GWS). Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
Students have the option to travel to Penrith campus International applicants who are applying through the
for a portion of the Creative Industries component. Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
Study Mode proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
Four years full-time or eight years part-time. directly to the University should also use the information
Location International applicants must apply directly to the Western
Campus Attendance Mode Sydney University via the International Office.
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal International students applying to The University through
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
website.
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Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Creative Industries Majors
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian The major for the Bachelor of Creative Industries
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and component should be selected from the list below
Western Sydney University. Note: Each major must have no more than three Level 1
units and a minimum of three Level 3 units
Course Structure
M1121.1 Advertising
Qualification for this award requires the successful M1113.1 Creative Writing
completion of 320 credit points including the units listed in M1131.1 Culture and Society
the recommended sequence below. M1053.1 English
Students must complete M2511.1 Enterprise Innovation
M1067.1 Journalism
° 80 credit points of Design core units M2515.1
M1135.1
Law and the Creative Industries
Screen Media
(which includes one Creative Industries Introduction
M1117.1
M1122.1
Music
Public Relations
to Major Pool unit)
Note: For the purposes of this double degree, students may
° 80 credit points of Design units (which includes two
Design unit pairings) not undertake the Graphic Design or Digital Cultures majors
offered for 1838 Bachelor of Creative Industries. Therefore,
101922 Web and Time Based Design and 102263 Image
Design cannot count as an Introduction to Major Unit in this
course; they are to be completed as components of the
Bachelor of Design core.
Creative Industries Introduction to Major Unit
Pool Recommended Sequence - Autumn
Students to select one of the following units as your Commencement
Introduction Major Unit Recommended sequence subject to variation based on the
100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction students nominated Creative Industries specialisation.
Students selecting Law and the Creative Industries as
their major must complete the unit 200977
Fundamentals of Australian Law as their core unit and
Introduction to Major unit.
Full-time
200585.4 Organisational Behaviour Year 1
Autumn session
Design Pairing Units 102261.2 Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles
Students select two of the following Design unit pairings. 102836.1 Introduction to the Creative Industries
There are four pairings to choose from. 102263.3 Image Design
Illustration
Spring session
Interactive
One unit from the Creative Industries Introduction to Major
102267.2 Interactive Design: Apps unit Pool
Year 2
Photomedia
Autumn session
100941.5 Photomedia: Fashion and Identity 102262.2 Design Histories and Futures
Digital Design Two Creative Industries Major Units
102273.3 Motion Design Spring session
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Two Design Pairing units
Year 3
Year 3
Spring session
Autumn session
Two Design Pairing units 102431.1 Creative TEAMS 1
Two Creative Industries Major Units Two Design Pairing units
Spring session One Creative Industries Major Unit
102431.1 Creative TEAMS 1 Autumn session
Two Design Pairing units 102432.1 Creative TEAMS 2

One Creative Industries Major Unit 102274.1 Social Design: Research and Practice
Year 4 One Creative Industries Major Unit
102275.1 Contextual Design Studies Spring session
102274.1 Social Design: Research and Practice 102277.3 Design Research Project
102432.1 Creative TEAMS 2 102433.1 Creative Industries Professional Project or
Internship
Spring session
102277.3 Design Research Project Autumn session
102433.1 Creative Industries Professional Project or 102275.1 Contextual Design Studies
Internship
Three Creative Industries Major Units
Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to
students nominated Creative Industries specialisation. Teaching Secondary)
Full-time
1843.2
Year 1
Spring session version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
101922.1 Web and Time-based Design applies to students whose commencement year for this
200910.2 Financing Enterprises course is 2021 or later.
101921.1 Visual Storytelling Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are
One unit from the Creative Industries Introduction to Major studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer
unit Pool to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the
Autumn session
The Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching
102261.2 Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles Secondary) is a three-year degree specially designed to
102836.1 Introduction to the Creative Industries lead into the Master of Teaching (Secondary), an
102263.3 Image Design accredited postgraduate teaching qualification. Together,
the two degrees provide direct access to a teaching career
Year 2 and improved prospects for career advancement.
With an emphasis on studio-based practice, you will study
Spring session areas such as image design, typography, layout design,
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership branding, design history, research methods, and web-
200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets based design. From year two, you will develop a focus on
101923.1 Australian Design digital design, photography, and graphics technology,
enabling you to develop two teaching disciplines, Design &
One Creative Industries Major Unit Technology and Graphics & Multimedia Technology. In
year three you will also study an Education Studies sub-
Autumn session major, where you will gain an understanding of
contemporary education issues, teaching and learning. As
102262.2 Design Histories and Futures well as being equipped with the necessary elements of an
102266.2 Researching the Visual initial teacher qualification, you will be prepared for
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professional graphic design practice and associated 102261.2 Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles

alternate employment opportunities in design. Students 102262.2 Design Histories and Futures
who complete this degree will gain 40 credit points of 102264.1 Graphic Design: Process and Practice
advanced standing towards the first semester of course 102263.3 Image Design
1714 Master of Teaching (Secondary). 102266.2 Researching the Visual
For further information concerning the requirements for 101921.1 Visual Storytelling
secondary teaching, students are advised to consult the 101922.1 Web and Time-based Design
Subject Content Requirements for Primary and Secondary
Teaching NSW (Abridged) from the NSW Educational First Teaching Area - Design and Technology
Standards Authority (NESA) or the School of Education.
Students must complete the following Design
Study Mode Specialisations as their first teaching area.
Three years full-time or six years part-time. Design Specialisation 1: Photomedia
Location 100941.5 Photomedia: Fashion and Identity
Campus Attendance Mode 102268.2 Photomedia: Photographic Practice

Design Specialisation 2: Digital Design
Admission
Second Teaching Area - Graphics and
Recommended studies: One or more of Design and Multimedia
Technology, Visual Arts, Information Processes and
Technology Students must complete one of the following sub-majors:
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and SM3107.1 Visualisation
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the SM3058.1 Mobile Application Development (for
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below Non-Computing Students only)
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. SM1135.1 Screen Media Design
an application fee. Education Studies - Secondary Teaching
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may Students must also complete the following sub-major.
International applicants who are applying through the SM1142.1 Education Studies - Secondary
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of Teaching
provided on the UAC website. Year 1
Sydney University via the International Office. Autumn session
International students applying to The University through 102261.2 Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles
the International Office can find details of minimum English 102262.2 Design Histories and Futures
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their 102263.3 Image Design
website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Spring session
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian 102264.1 Graphic Design: Process and Practice
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and 101922.1 Web and Time-based Design
Western Sydney University. 101921.1 Visual Storytelling
Course Structure Year 2

completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in Autumn session
the recommended sequence below. 102266.2 Researching the Visual
Core Units
Students must successfully complete 10 core units Twp Graphics and Multimedia Sub-major units
101923.1 Australian Design Spring session
102276.2 Graphic Design: Developing a Personal 101923.1 Australian Design
Portfolio 100941.5 Photomedia: Fashion and Identity
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Two Graphics and Multimedia Sub-major units
Year 3 Dedicated inherent requirements for Arts are currently
under development. Once in place, these inherent
Autumn session requirements will also be applicable to this course.
102273.3 Motion Design Admission
Two Education Studies - Secondary Teaching Sub-major Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or
units equivalent.
Spring session ATAR score of at least 90 required for scholarship for 1
semester of study abroad
Portfolio
Two Education Studies - Secondary Teaching Sub-major to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
units Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
an application fee.
Bachelor of International Studies Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
1658.5 Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
course is 2020 or later. International applicants must apply directly to Western
Sydney University via the International Office office.
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their International students applying to The University through
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer the International Office can find details of minimum English
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
most up to date information for your course. website.
This course examines the relationship of nations, cultures, Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
languages and systems of government within the Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
international system. It develops students’ capacity to Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
analyse the historical development of relations among qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
nation states and contemporary political, social and cultural Western Sydney University.
issues, such as globalisation, transnationalism and
migration. Course Structure
International Studies allows students to combine studies Qualification for this award requires the successful
from a range of discipline areas, including Asian and completion of 240 credit points with no less than 60 credit
Islamic Studies, cultural and social analysis, history, politics points at Level 3.
and philosophy, and modern languages in Arabic, Chinese, All students must enrol in and complete 60 credit points of
Indonesian or Japanese. The course provides for one Bachelor of Arts Core units consisting of four units at Level
semester study abroad during three years of full-time study. 1, one unit at Level 2 and one unit at Level 3.
Students in this course also have the opportunity to
complete a semester of study overseas and receive Bachelor of Arts (BA) core units
advanced standing towards their majors, sub majors or
electives. They are encouraged to do so but must discuss
this with a course advisor.
Study Mode 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
Three years full-time or six years part-time. 102739.1 Multiliteracies
Location Engaged Learning Pool units

Campus Attendance Mode Students must successfully complete 10 credit points from
the list below
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal 102741.1 Group Project
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal 102791.1 We Are The University: Students Co-
creating Change
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Spring session
Students must also complete units in the following, as
per the chosen course structure for Beginner, 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
Intermediate or Advanced language skill 101956.1 Introduction to International Relations
Major Level 1 Language unit
M1055.1 International Relations and Asian And one elective
Studies
campus
Sub-major
Year 1
A sub-major in Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese
must be undertaken in conjunction with the major. Autumn session
requirements, SM1077 Arabic, SM1078 Chinese, SM1080 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
Japanese and SM1112 Indonesian. Please see the link 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
below: 101442.2 Asia in the World
Bankstown campus Level 1 Language unit
SM1077.1 Arabic Spring session

SM1078.1 Chinese
SM1112.1 Indonesian
101956.1 Introduction to International Relations
SM1080.1 Japanese
Parramatta campus
For Years 2 and 3 the following sequence applies for
SM1078.1
Chinese both campuses except where indicated
SM1080.1 Japanese Year 2
Students should seek course advice in relation to the Level Autumn session
2/3 language sequences. Students doing Indonesian will
need to seek course advice as there are limited Level 2 100277.4 Politics of Australia and Asia Relations
units.
Students at either Bankstown or Parramatta campus may
Level 2 Language unit (students doing Indonesian will do
complete the Immersion Language sub-major which covers
one unit in Autumn and one in Spring and replace the
languages that are not taught at Western Sydney
second language unit with one IRAS Major pool Level 2 or
University. Details of this sub-major are available via the
3 unit).
link below:
SM1128.1 Immersion Language Bankstown students
Language Skill Level: Beginner - Course
Structure Summary without Study Abroad Parramatta students
The following recommended sequence is for students One elective
commencing in Autumn semester. For students
commencing in Spring semester, complete 102735 Spring session
Foundations of Academic English in your first semester and
discuss unit selection with an academic course advisor.
Recommended Sequence for students at Bankstown Level 2/3 IRAS unit

campus Level 2/3 IRAS unit
Choose one of
Year 1
One IRAS Major pool Level 2 or 3 unit
Autumn session One elective unit
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English Or for Indonesian language students, one Level 2 language
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society unit
Year 3
Autumn session
Level 2/3 IRAS unit
Choose one of
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Three electives
For Years 2 and 3 the following sequence applies for
One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) and two both campuses except where indicated.
Electives
Year 2
Spring session
101957.2 The Asian Century Autumn session
Choose one of
Three electives Level 2 Language unit
One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) and two Level 2 Language unit (students doing Indonesian will do
Electives one unit in Autumn and one in Spring and replace the
second language unit with one IRAS Major pool Level 2 or
Note: If the Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) has 3 unit)
to complete this unit in their final semester of study. Bankstown students
Note: Students may choose four Language units from 101442.2 Asia in the World
Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese as part of their
electives, and graduate with a Major in Arabic, Chinese,
Parramatta students
Indonesian or Japanese
One elective
Structure Summary including Study Abroad Spring session
Semester Option Optional: Study Abroad semester
Recommended Sequence for students at Bankstown Or

campus 101957.2 The Asian Century
Year 1
Level 2/3 IRAS unit
Autumn session
One IRAS Major pool Level 2 or 3 unit OR for Indonesian
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English language students one Level 2 unit
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship Year 3
Level 1 Language unit Autumn session
Optional: Study Abroad semester
Spring session
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture Or
101956.1 Introduction to International Relations Level 2/3 IRAS unit
Choose one of
Three electives
And one elective
One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) and two
Recommended Sequence for students at Parramatta Electives
campus
Spring session
Year 1
Autumn session
Choose one of
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English Three electives
One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) and two
Electives
Note: If the Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) has
Spring session not been previously completed, students are required
to complete this unit in their final semester of study
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society Note: Students may choose four Language units from
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese as part of their
101956.1 Introduction to International Relations electives, and graduate with a Major in Arabic, Chinese,
Level 1 Language unit Indonesian or Japanese
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Level 2/3 IRAS unit
Language Skill Level: Intermediate or
Choose one of
Advanced - Course Structure Summary
without Study Abroad Two electives
One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) and one Elective
campus Spring session
Year 1 101957.2 The Asian Century
Autumn session Level 2/3 IRAS unit

Choose one of
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society Two electives
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) and one Elective
Spring session to complete this unit in their final semester of study.
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture Note: Students may choose four Language units from
101956.1 Introduction to International Relations Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese as part of their
Choose one of Indonesian or Japanese.
Level 2 IRAS unit and one elective
Two elective units Language Skill Level: Intermediate or
Recommended Sequence for students at Parramatta including Year 2 Study Abroad Semester
campus Option
Year 1
campus
Autumn session
Year 1
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture Autumn session
And one elective 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
Spring session 101442.2 Asia in the World
And one elective 101956.1 Introduction to International Relations
For Years 2 and 3 the following sequence applies for Choose one of

both campuses except where indicated. Level 2 IRAS unit and one elective
Year 2 Two elective units

Autumn session
campus
Year 1
Two Level 2/3 Language units
Autumn session
And one elective
Spring session 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
102739.1 Multiliteracies 101442.2 Asia in the World
Level 2/3 IRAS unit And one elective
Two Level 2/3 Language units Spring session
Year 3 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
Autumn session 101956.1 Introduction to International Relations
Level 2/3 IRAS unit
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And one elective
For Years 2 and 3 the following sequence applies for campus
both campuses except where indicated
Year 1
Year 2
Autumn session
Autumn session 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
100277.4 Politics of Australia and Asia Relations 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
Level 2/3 IRAS unit
And one elective
Spring Session
Spring session
Study Abroad semester 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
Year 3 101956.1 Introduction to International Relations

One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) For Years 2 and 3 the following sequence applies for
Level 2/3 IRAS unit both campuses except where indicated
Bankstown students Year 2
One Level 2 IRAS unit and one elective unit
Autumn session
Or
Two elective units 100277.4 Politics of Australia and Asia Relations
Parramatta students Level 2/3 IRAS unit

Two Level 2/3 IRAS units Two Level 2/3 Language units
101957.2 The Asian Century 102739.1 Multiliteracies

Level 2/3 IRAS unit
Two Level 2/3 Language units Two Level 2/3 Language units
Note: Students may choose four Language units from
Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese as part of their Year 3
electives, and graduate with a Major in Arabic, Chinese, Autumn session
Study Abroad semester
Spring session
including Year 3 Study Abroad Semester 101957.2 The Asian Century
Option
Two Levels 2/3 IRAS units
Recommended Sequence for students at Bankstown One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3)
campus Note: Students may choose four Language units from
Year 1 Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese as part of their
Autumn session Indonesian or Japanese.
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English Major and Sub-major Elective Spaces

102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship approved major (80 credit points) or sub-major (40 credit
101442.2 Asia in the World points).
Spring session areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via
101956.1 Introduction to International Relations MySR.
Choose one of
Level 2 IRAS unit and one elective
Two elective units
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Bachelor of International Studies (Dean's Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
Scholars) an application fee.
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local
1739.4 applicants who are applying through the Universities
English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on
the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the
University should also use the information provided on the
UAC website.
This course examines the relationship of nations, cultures,
languages and systems of government within the
Course Structure
international system. It develops students’ capacity to Qualification for this award requires the successful
analyse the historical development of relations among completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in
nation states and contemporary political, social and cultural the recommended sequence below.
issues, such as globalisation, transnationalism and
migration. All students must enrol in and complete the 40 credit
points of the Bachelor of Arts Level 1 core units plus 20
International Studies allows students to combine studies credit points from the Engaged Learning pool
from a range of discipline areas, including Asian and consisting of Level 3 units.
Islamic Studies, cultural and social analysis, history, politics
and philosophy, and modern languages (Arabic, Chinese, Level 1 Core units (40 credit points)
Indonesian or Japanese). The course provides for one
semester study abroad during three years of full-time study. 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
will continually challenge you to do even better and build on
program are automatically enrolled in The Academy at
Western Sydney University, which offers interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts Engaged Learning pool Level 3 units
leadership programs, professional development and local Choose 20 credit points from
and international internship and engagement opportunities
for students. 100961.5 Humanities Internship
Students in this course also have the opportunity to
102741.1 Group Project
advanced standing towards their majors, sub majors or
102791.1 We Are The University: Students Co-
electives. They are encouraged to do so but must discuss
creating Change
this with a course advisor.
Study Mode Students must also complete units in the following, as

Three years full-time or six years part-time. per the chosen course structure
Location ° Major - International Relations and Asian Studies
° Sub-major in language other than English (see Sub-
majors listed below)
Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal ° Plus 60 credit points of elective units

Major - International Relations and Asian
Admission Studies
Assumed knowledge: two units of HSC English. M1055.1 International Relations and Asian
Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or Studies
equivalent.
ATAR score of at least 90 required. Sub-majors
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and A sub-major in Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the must be undertaken in conjunction with the major.
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Students should seek course advice in relation to the Level 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture

2/3 language sequences. Students doing Indonesian will 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
need to seek course advise as there are limited Level 2
units. Level 1 Language unit
Bankstown campus Spring session
SM1077.1 Arabic 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship

SM1078.1 Chinese 101956.1 Introduction to International Relations
SM1128.1 Immersion Language 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
SM1112.1 Indonesian Level 1 Language unit
SM1080.1 Japanese For Years 2 and 3 the following sequence applies for
Parramatta campus
Year 2
SM1078.1 Chinese
SM1128.1 Immersion Language Autumn session
SM1080.1 100277.4 Politics of Australia and Asia Relations
Japanese
Students may complete the Immersion Language sub-major Level 2 Language unit

which covers languages that are not taught at Western Level 2 Language unit (students doing Indonesian will do
Sydney University. The handbook entry for SM1128 one unit in Autumn and one in Spring and replace the
Immersion Language contains further details. second language unit with one IRAS Major pool Level 2 or
Note: The Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese sub- 3 unit).
majors have inherent requirements. Please see the link Bankstown students
below:
The following recommended sequence is for students Parramatta students
beginning in Autumn semester. For students beginning One elective
in Spring semester, the first year sequence needs to be
slightly changed and you will need to complete 102735 Spring session
Foundations of Academic English in your first semester. Level 2/3 IRAS unit
Level 2/3 IRAS unit
One IRAS Major pool Level 2 or 3 unit or for Indonesian
Structure Summary without Study Abroad language students one Level 2 unit
Recommended Sequence for students at Bankstown One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) or one elective
campus
Year 3
Year 1
Autumn session
Autumn session Level 2/3 IRAS unit
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3)
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English And two electives
Spring session
Spring session
One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) or one elective
And two electives
Note: Students are required to have completed the two
Level 1 Language unit Engaged Learning Pool (Level 3) units by the end of their
And one elective final semester of study
Recommended Sequence for students at Parramatta Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese as part of their
campus electives, and graduate with a Major in Arabic, Chinese,
Year 1
Autumn session
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Language Skill Level: Beginner - Course Spring session

Structure Summary including Study Abroad Two Level 2/3 IRAS units
Semester Option One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3)
Recommended Sequence for students at Bankstown And one elective
campus
Year 3
Year 1
Autumn session
Autumn session Study Abroad semester
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society 101957.2 The Asian Century
Level 1 Language unit Two Level 2/3 IRAS units
Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) Or one elective
Spring session
Note: Students are required to have completed the two
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture Engaged Learning Pool (Level 3) units by the end of their
101956.1 Introduction to International Relations final semester of study
Level 1 Language unit Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese as part of their
And one elective electives, and graduate with a Major in Arabic, Chinese,
campus Language Skill Level: Intermediate or
Year 1
without Study Abroad
Autumn session
101442.2 Asia in the World campus
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English Year 1
Level 1 Language unit Autumn session
Spring session 101442.2 Asia in the World

102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
101956.1 Introduction to International Relations 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
Level 1 Language unit Spring session

For Years 2 and 3 the following sequence applies for 101956.1 Introduction to International Relations
Level 2 IRAS unit and one elective or two elective units
Year 2
Autumn session campus
Year 1
Autumn session
one unit in Autumn and one in Spring and replace the 101442.2 Asia in the World
second language unit with one IRAS Major pool Level 2 or 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
3 unit) 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
Bankstown students And one elective

101442.2 Asia in the World Spring session
Parramatta students 101956.1 Introduction to International Relations
One elective 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
And one elective
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For Years 2 and 3 the following sequence applies for Recommended Sequence for students at Parramatta
both campuses except where indicated campus
Year 2 Year 1

100277.4 Politics of Australia and Asia Relations 101442.2 Asia in the World
Two Level 2/3 Language units 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
And one elective
And one elective
Spring session
Spring session
Level 2/3 IRAS unit
Two Level 2/3 Language units 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
Autumn session For Years 2 and 3 the following sequence applies for
Level 2/3 IRAS unit both campuses except where indicated
Level 2/3 IRAS unit
Year 2
One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3)
Spring session 100277.4 Politics of Australia and Asia Relations
101957.2 The Asian Century Level 2/3 IRAS unit

Level 2/3 IRAS unit
Note: Students are required to have completed the two Study Abroad semester
Engaged Learning Pool (Level 3) units by the end of their
final semester of study Year 3
Note: Students may choose four Language units from Autumn session
Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese as part of their
electives, and graduate with a Major in Arabic, Chinese, Level 2/3 IRAS unit
Indonesian or Japanese Level 2/3 IRAS unit
Level 2/3 IRAS unit or one elective
including Year 2 Study Abroad Semester Spring session
Option
campus Level 2/3 IRAS unit
Autumn session Note: Students are required to have completed the two
101442.2 Asia in the World final semester of study
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English Note: Students may choose four Language units from
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese as part of their
Spring session
Level 2 IRAS unit and one elective or two elective units
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Language Skill Level: Intermediate or Spring session

Advanced - Course Structure Summary 101957.2 The Asian Century
including Year 3 Study Abroad Semester
Option Two Level 2/3 IRAS units
campus Note: Students are required to have completed the two
Year 1 final semester of study
Autumn session Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian or Japanese as part of their
101442.2 Asia in the World electives, and graduate with a Major in Arabic, Chinese,
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship Indonesian or Japanese
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society Sub-major Elective Spaces
Spring session approved sub-major (40 credit points).
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major in
101956.1 Introduction to International Relations Applied Leadership or Critical Thinking.
Level 2 IRAS unit and one elective OR two elective units Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of
Recommended Sequence for students at Parramatta Students can apply for an elective sub-major via MySR.
campus
Bachelor of International Studies/
Year 1
Bachelor of Business
Autumn session
1820.2
And one elective version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
Spring session course is 2018 or later.
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are
101956.1 Introduction to International Relations provided with up to date curriculum throughout their
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer
And one elective most up to date information for your course.
This double degree program is designed for students who
For Years 2 and 3 the following sequence applies for want to combine their interest and expertise in international
both campuses except where indicated studies with an Asian language and a high level of
knowledge in one of eight specific Business majors.
Year 2 Graduates will have a solid grounding in the relationships of
societies, cultures, languages and systems of government
Autumn session
within the international system. International Studies
100277.4 Politics of Australia and Asia Relations develops students’ capacity to appreciate the historical
development of relations among nation states and to
Level 2/3 IRAS unit analyse contemporary political, commercial, diplomatic and
Two Level 2/3 Language units strategic links and developments. The Business major
prepares students for professional employment in the
Spring session specialisation of their choice. Students complete a major in
Level 2/3 IRAS unit International Relations and Asian Studies; a sub-major in
Arabic, Japanese, Indonesian, Chinese or Immersion
Two Level 2/3 Language units Language; and a Business major in one of: Applied
One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) Finance, Economics, Hospitality Management, Human
Resource Management, International Business,
Year 3 Management, Marketing or Sport Management.
Autumn session Students in this double degree also have the opportunity to
Study Abroad semester advanced standing towards their BA majors and sub
majors subject to WSU limits on advanced standing.
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Students are encouraged to do so but must discuss this
with a BA course advisor first. Course Structure
Study Mode Qualification for this award requires the successful
Four years full-time or eight years part-time. Students may completion of 320 credit points as prescribed in the
be required to travel between campuses in order to structure below. Students who complete this award will
complete their units, Business units may, on occasion, only graduate with a Bachelor of International Studies (BIS) and
be available on Parramatta - Macquarie Street campus. a Bachelor of Business (BBus), with the Major from the
Bachelor of Business component of the course noted on
Location their testamur.
Campus Attendance Mode Students will complete 160 credit points of Bachelor of
International Studies units and 160 credit points of Bachelor
Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal of Business units in the specialisations outlined below.
Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal International Studies component
BIS Core 40 credit points (four units)
Accreditation 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
Major MT2021 Applied Finance satisfies the educational 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
Institute of Australasia (Finsia). Major MT2024 Human
Resource Management is accredited with the Australian Equivalent Core Units
Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Major MT2027 The core units listed below count towards completion of this
Marketing satisfies the educational requirements for course for students who passed these units in 2019 or
recognition as a Certified Practising Marketer and eligibility earlier.
for membership of the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI). 100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing
Admission 100958 - Australia and the World
The following Assumed Knowledge and Recommended 100960 - Contemporary Society
Studies apply: 100968 - Texts and Traditions
For Bachelor of International Studies: And
Assumed knowledge: two units HSC English BIS Major 80 credit points (eight units)
Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or M1055.1 International Relations and Asian
equivalent. Studies
For Bachelor of Business:
And
Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics and any two units
of HSC English. BIS Language Sub-major 40 credit points (four units) from
one of the following specialisations
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the SM1077.1 Arabic
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below SM1078.1 Chinese
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. SM1112.1 Indonesian
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have SM1139.1 International English
an application fee. SM1080.1 Japanese
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and Students may complete the Immersion Language sub-
International applicants who are applying through the major which covers languages that are not taught at
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of Western Sydney University. The handbook entry for
minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable SM1128 Immersion Language contains further details.
proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying SM1128.1 Immersion Language
provided on the UAC website. • Optional semester abroad as available through the
International applicants must apply directly to the Western International Office
Business component
the International Office can find details of minimum English Core units (compulsory 40 credit points)
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their The four compulsory core units that provide students with
website. essential business knowledge are
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian 200909.2 Enterprise Law
Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
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Professional units (choose 40 credit points) BBus Core unit 2

The professional core provides a focus on careers. BBus Core unit 3
Students are required to complete one unit from each of the BBus Core unit 4
four key focus areas: numeracy, career planning,
innovation, and enterprise engagement, a total of 40 credit Recommended Sequence for students at Parramatta
points. Students are advised to choose units that will campus
support careers in one of three areas: Money (for majors in
Applied Finance, Economics), Markets (for majors in Year 1
Hospitality Management, International Business, Marketing,
and Sport Management), Management (for majors in Autumn session
Human Resource Management, and Management). The
professional units that are recommended for each of the 102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture
Bachelor of Business testamur majors are specified in the 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
majors.
BBus Core unit 1
Majors (choose 80 credit points from one primary Business
BBus Core unit 2
major)
Majors for Careers in Money Spring session

MT2021.1 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
Applied Finance
MT2022.1 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
Economics
BBus Core unit 3
Majors for Careers in Markets BBus Core unit 4
MT2035.1 Hospitality Management
MT2025.1 For Years 2, 3 and 4 the following sequence applies for
International Business
MT2027.1 both Bankstown and Parramatta campuses
Marketing
Year 2
Majors for Careers in Management Autumn session
MT2024.1 Human Resource Management 101442.2 Asia in the World
MT2026.1 Management
Recommended sequence BBus Professional unit 1
The recommended sequence below applies to students at BBus Major unit 1
Level 1 Language. Students should seek course advice in
relation to the level 2/3 language sequences. Students Spring session
doing Indonesian will need to seek course advise as there 101956.1 Introduction to International Relations
are limited Level 2 units.
Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Business
(any Major)
BBus Major unit 2
Note: This progression pattern is highly recommended.
Students progress through both degrees at the same pace, Year 3
completing two units in each degree in each semester.
Graduation after three years with either degree will be Autumn session
possible only if a student makes this decision at or before
the end of year 2 and amends their progression pattern as 100277.4 Politics of Australia and Asia Relations
prescribed by an Academic Course Advisor.
Recommended Sequence for students at Bankstown one unit in Autumn and one in Spring and replace the
campus second language unit with one IRAS Major pool Level 2 or
3 unit).
Year 1 Level 2 Language unit
Autumn session BBus Major unit 3
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society 101957.2 The Asian Century
One IRAS Major pool Level 2 or 3 unit OR for Indonesian
language students Level 2 language
Spring session
BBus Major unit 4
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture BBus Major unit 5
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Year 4
Autumn session
One IRAS Major pool Level 2 or 3 unit Admission
BBus Major unit 6 Two units of HSC English OR IELTS (Academic) - 6.5
BBus Major unit 7 overall score with a minimum 6.0 in each subtest.
BBus Professional unit 3 Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
Spring session Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
One IRAS Major pool Level 2 or 3 unit Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
One IRAS Major pool Level 3 unit an application fee.
BBus Professional unit 4 Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
BBus Major unit 8 have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
Bachelor of International Studies/ Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
Bachelor of Social Science proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
1807.2
via the International Office.
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version International students applying to The University through
applies to students whose commencement year for this the International Office can find details of minimum English
course is 2020 or later. proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
website.
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
most up to date information for your course. qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
The Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Social
Science degree is a broadly based, inter-disciplinary four-
year double degree offering flexibility and choice within a Course Structure
wide range of offerings in the social sciences, as well as Qualification for this award requires the successful
studies of International Relations and Asian Studies and an completion of 320 credit points as per the recommended
Asian language. The degree seeks to equip all students sequence below.
with the interdisciplinary and specialist skills and knowledge Students must also complete the International Relations
that a new graduate would need on entering the workforce and Asian Studies major, a sub-major in Arabic, Chinese,
or on proceeding to advanced study. Students choose a Indonesian or Japanese language and a Social Science
major from the social sciences; a major in International major.
Relations and Asian Studies, and a sub-major in an Asian
language. The double degree provides a wide base for B Arts core units
understanding issues in the complex, culturally diverse and
ever-changing social and international environment of the 102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
21st century both in Australia and Asia. 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
advanced standing towards their BA majors and sub
majors subject to WSU limits on advanced standing. B Social Science core units
Students are encouraged to do so but must discuss this
with a BA course advisor first.
101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences
Study Mode 102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and
Four years full-time or eight years part-time Professional Practice
Location 102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social
Problems
Campus Attendance Mode 101557.5 The Individual in Society
Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal 101551.4 Understanding Society
Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal Peoples, Places and Philosophies
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Major - International Relations and Asian Year 2

Studies (IRAS)
Autumn session
Studies 101442.2 Asia in the World
Problems
Sub-majors 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
requirements, SM1078 - Chinese, & SM1080 - Japanese, Level 1 Language unit
Please see the link below:
Spring session
SM1077.1 Arabic
SM1078.1 101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences
Chinese
SM1112.1 Indonesian Level 1 Language unit
SM1080.1 Japanese Level 1 Social Science Major unit
Level 1 Social Science Major unit Or Level 2/3 IRAS unit
Students may complete the Immersion Language sub-
major which covers languages that are not taught at Year 3
Western Sydney University. Details of this sub-major are
available via the link below: Autumn session
SM1128.1 Immersion Language 100277.4 Politics of Australia and Asia Relations
Social Science majors Level 2 Language unit*
M1097.1 Anthropology Level 1 Social Science Major unit Or Level 2/3 Social
M1079.1 Child and Community Science major unit
M1069.1 Criminology and Criminal Justice *Students doing Indonesian will do one unit in Autumn and
M1071.1 Geography and Urban Studies one in Spring and replace the second language unit with
M1077.1 Heritage and Tourism one IRAS Major pool Level 2/3 unit
M1083.1 Peace and Development Studies
M1073.1 Sociology Spring session
Students should seek academic course advice as the 101957.2 The Asian Century
Social Science major units are all compulsory and only
available in particular semesters. Level 2/3 IRAS unit
Level 2/3 Social Science Major unit
Recommended Sequence Level 2/3 Social Science Major unit Or Level 2/3 IRAS unit
The recommended sequence below applies to students at
Level 1 Language. Students should seek course advice in Year 4
relation to the level 2/3 language sequences. Students
doing Indonesian will need to seek course advise as there Autumn session
are limited Level 2 units. 101552.3 Applied Social Research
Level 2/3 IRAS unit
campus
Year 1 Level 2/3 Social Science Major unit Or Level 2/3 IRAS unit
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship 102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English Professional Practice
101557.5 The Individual in Society Level 2/3 IRAS unit
Spring session Level 2/3 Social Science Major unit Or Level 2/3 IRAS unit
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference Recommended Sequence for students at Parramatta
102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: campus
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture Year 1
Autumn session
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102735.1 Foundations of Academic English Level 2/3 Social Science Major unit

101551.4 Understanding Society Level 2/3 Social Science Major unit Or Level 2/3 IRAS unit

Spring session The Core Units listed below count towards completion of
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference this course for students who passed these units in 2020 or
102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: earlier.
Peoples, Places and Philosophies 101900 - Working with Communities
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society 400337 - Social Research Methods
Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics
Year 2
Autumn session 1810.1

102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social Students should follow the course structure for the course
Problems version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
Level 1 Language unit course is 2015 or later.
Level 1 Social Science Major unit Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are
Spring session studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer
101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the
101956.1 Introduction to International Relations most up to date information for your course.
The Bachelor of Languages and Linguistics is a three-year
Level 1 Language unit degree designed to develop students skills and expertise in
Level 1 Social Science Major unit languages, linguistics, inter-lingual and inter-cultural
communication. The course consists of a specialisation in a
Year 3 language other than English (LOTE), a specialisation in
Linguistics, four Bachelor of Arts generic core units, and 40
Autumn session credit points of elective units (which may be used towards a
100277.4 Politics of Australia and Asia Relations sub-specialisation in another language). The Bachelor of
Languages and Linguistics course equips graduates to use
Level 2 Language unit their language and linguistics skills in professional settings
such as teaching, interpreting and translation, journalism,
Level 2 Language unit*
business or international relations. Employment
Level 2/3 Social Science Major unit opportunities may be found in the State and
*Students doing Indonesian will do one unit in Autumn and Commonwealth public service, overseas organisations, the
one in Spring and replace the second language unit with media, business and industry, education and research.
one IRAS Major pool Level 2/3 unit
Study Mode
Spring session Three years full-time or six years part-time.
101957.2 The Asian Century Location
Level 2/3 IRAS unit Campus Attendance Mode
Level 2/3 Social Science Major unit Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal
Level 2/3 Social Science Major unit Or Level 2/3 IRAS unit
Year 4 Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
Autumn session Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal
Admission
Level 2/3 IRAS unit Assumed knowledge: two units of HSC English.
Level 2/3 Social Science Major unit Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
Level 2/3 Social Science Major unit Or Level 2/3 IRAS unit holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
Spring session to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and an application fee.
Level 2/3 IRAS unit have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
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Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of M1060.1 Chinese

minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable M1062.1 Japanese
proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying M1093.1 Indonesian
Recommended sequence
Sydney University via the International Office International Year 1
students applying to The University through the
International Office can find details of minimum English Autumn session
website.
Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills LOTE Specialisation unit
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian LOTE or Linguistics Specialisation unit
Western Sydney University. Spring session
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful LOTE Specialisation unit
completion of 240 credit points with no less than 60 credit LOTE or Linguistics Specialisation unit
points at Level 3.
And one elective
Core Components
Year 2
All students must enrol in and complete the 40 credit points
of Year 1 Bachelor of Arts Core units. Autumn session
Year 1 Core units 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship LOTE Specialisation unit
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture LOTE or Linguistics Specialisation unit
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society Linguistics Specialisation unit
Spring session
Equivalent Core Units LOTE Specialisation unit
The core units listed below count towards completion of this LOTE or Linguistics Specialisation unit
earlier. Linguistics Specialisation unit
100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing And one elective
100958 - Australia and the World Year 3
Autumn session
LOTE Specialisation unit
Students must also complete LOTE or Linguistics Specialisation unit
Linguistics Specialisation unit
° The Linguistics Specialisation
And one elective
° A language specialisation (Arabic, Chinese,
Indonesian or Japanese) Spring session
° 40 credit points of elective units, which may be used
towards a sub-specialisation in one of the languages
LOTE Specialisation unit
LOTE or Linguistics Specialisation unit
above (other than the language selected as the
Linguistics Specialisation unit
specialisation).
And one elective

Linquistic Specialisation
M1119.1 Linguistics approved sub-major (40 credit points).
LOTE specialisations areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Note: Not all specialisations are available on all campuses. Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via
MySR.
Note: Some speciialisations have inherent requirement.
Please see the link below for details.
M1059.1 Arabic
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Bachelor of Music an application fee.
1659.4 International applicants who are applying through the
Students should follow the course structure for the course minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
applies to students whose commencement year for this directly to the University should also use the information
course is 2017 or later. provided on the UAC website.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are International applicants must apply directly to the Western
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their Sydney University via the International Office.
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer International students applying to The University through
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the the International Office can find details of minimum English
most up to date information for your course. proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
The Bachelor of Music develops innovative, articulate website.
musicians who contribute to the music community and the Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
culture it serves. It offers high-level training in music, music Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
performance, composition, sound technologies, music Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
theory, musicology, arranging music and music analysis. It qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
does this in well-equipped studios, and in a lecture/ Western Sydney University.
workshop/tutorial environment. Skills in music performance,
composition and sound technologies are augmented by Alternate Entry Pathway
intellectual, theoretical and contextual studies. An active The exceptional merit pathway (EMP) will offer those
staff of music-academics supports students to develop their students who demonstrate an aptitude and ability in the
individual goals. creative industries area that is assessed as meeting the
Course Learning Outcomes, to receive either a direct or
Study Mode conditional offer. Students will be required to complete an
Three years full-time or six years part-time. audition or submit a recording of original compositions, take
part in at least one workshop and/or submit a written
Location assessment, in addition to participating in an interview,
Campus Attendance Mode during one of a series of on-campus Young Creatives
events. Successful completion of the EMP requirements
will result in either a direct or conditional entry offer for the
Penrith Campus Part Time Internal following year. Though the direct offer is a non-ATAR
pathway, eligibility to accept the direct offer will remain
Admission contingent on the successful completion of the HSC or
TAFE Diploma.
Applicants will be selected by one of three methods
1. Attain an HSC Music result in band 4 or above. No Course Structure
2. Hold the following AMEB or equivalent (e.g. Trinity completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in
College) qualification: the recommended sequence below.
(instrument or voice) And Full-time
b. PASS standard (minimum) of 4th Grade musicianship
Year 1
and/or theory.
No audition is required. Autumn session
3. Attend an audition in person as a performer and/or 102546.1 Western Art Music History
composer. Applicants applying as a composer will need to 102564.1 Music Theory Fundamentals
bring recordings and/or scores of original compositions to 102553.1 Music Performance 1
the audition. After applying to UAC or Directly to Western 102558.1 Music Production
If not auditioning, applicants will need to upload their
Spring session
supporting documentation (e.g. AMEB certificates
demonstrating level of achievement in performance and 102547.1 Popular Music Histories
musicianship and/or music theory). 102770.1 Music Theory and Songwriting
All applicants: 102554.1 Music Performance 2
102759.1 Sound Design and New Electronic Media
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Year 2 Equivalent Core Units

Autumn session
102762.1 World Music earlier.
102548.1 Composition and Creativity 101120 - Arranging Musics
One sub-major unit 101520 - Basic Composition, Craft and Theory
And one elective 101522 - Composition, Craft and Theory
101523 - Cultural Paradigms and Music
Spring session 101524 - Free and Notated Music Performance
102551.1 Music, Culture and Discourse 101525 - Introduction to Music Performance
102566.1 Arranging Music 101526 - Introduction to Sound Technologies
One sub-major unit 101528 - Modes and Codes in Music Production
And one elective 101742 - Music and Philosophy
101530 - Music Composition: concepts and Creativity
Year 3
101538 - Sound Synthesis and the Sound Environment
Autumn session 102427 - Western Art Music 1
102429.1 Music Careers Research 102428 - Western Art Music 2
101152.4 Music and Analysis The core units listed below count towards completion of this
One sub-major unit earlier.
And one elective 102430 - Professional Music Project
Spring session 102565 - Songwriting and Music Theory
102559 - Sound Design
102573.1 Music and Critical Thought
102767.1 Applied Professional Music Contexts 102552 - The Politics of Australian Music
One sub-major unit Sub-major Elective Spaces

And one sub-major unit or elective Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional
Sub-majors Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of
Note: The sub-majors listed below are only available to Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via
students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music. MySR.
All students must complete one of the following sub-majors.
One of the other sub-majors may also be completed using Bachelor of Music (Dean's Scholars)
elective places.
SM1015.1 Composition
SM1017.1 Music Performance 1738.2
SM1126.1 Music Production
Please note: SM1126 Music Production replaces SM1016 version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
Sound Technologies from 2018. Students who choose to applies to students whose commencement year for this
remain in SM1016 Sound Technologies will need to take course is 2017 or later.
their remaining units from the replaced equivalent units. Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are
Note: The sub-majors listed below are only available to studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer
non-Bachelor of Music students but restrictions apply to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the
SM1047.1 Music Performance Studies most up to date information for your course.
SM1065.1 Musicology The Bachelor of Music (Dean’s Scholars) develops
SM1133.1 Sound Production innovative, articulate musicians who contribute to the music
community and the culture it serves. It offers high-level
Please note: SM1133 Sound Production replaces SM1127 training in music, music performance, composition, music
Music Production Studies from 2020. Students who choose production, music theory, musicology, arranging music and
to remain in SM1127 Music Production Studies will need to music analysis. It does this in well-equipped studios, and in
take their remaining units from the replaced equivalent a lecture/workshop/tutorial environment. Skills in music
units. performance, composition and music production are
augmented by intellectual, theoretical and contextual
studies. An active staff of music-academics supports
students to develop their individual goals.
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will continually challenge you to do even better and build on Course Structure
your academic success. Students in the Dean’s Scholars Qualification for this award requires the successful
program are automatically enrolled in The Academy at completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in
Western Sydney which offers interdisciplinary leadership the recommended sequence below.
programs, professional development and local and
international internship and engagement opportunities for Full-time
students.
Year 1
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time. Autumn session
102546.1 Western Art Music History
Location 102564.1 Music Theory Fundamentals
Campus Attendance Mode 102553.1 Music Performance 1
Penrith Campus Full Time Internal 102558.1 Music Production

Spring session
Admission 102547.1 Popular Music Histories
102770.1 Music Theory and Songwriting
All applicants require an ATAR score or equivalent of at
102554.1 Music Performance 2
least 90.
In addition, applicants will be selected by one of three
methods:
Year 2
audition is required. Autumn session
102548.1 Composition and Creativity
102762.1 World Music
(instrument or voice) And One sub-major unit
b. PASS standard (minimum) of 4th Grade musicianship And one elective
and/or theory.
No audition is required. Spring session
3. Attend an audition in person as a performer and/or 102566.1 Arranging Music
composer. Applicants applying as a composer will need to 102551.1 Music, Culture and Discourse
the audition. After applying to UAC or Directly to Western One sub-major unit
applicants are required to book an audition online. And one elective
If not auditioning, applicants will need to upload their
supporting documentation (e.g. AMEB certificates Year 3
demonstrating level of achievement in performance and Autumn session
musicianship and/or music theory).
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and 102429.1 Music Careers Research
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the 101152.4 Music and Analysis
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. One sub-major unit
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have And one elective
an application fee.
Spring session
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Locall 102573.1 Music and Critical Thought
applicants who are applying through the Universities 102767.1 Applied Professional Music Contexts
English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on One sub-major unit
the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to And one sub-major unit or elective
Western Sydney University should also use the information
provided on the UAC website. Sub-majors
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian All students must complete one of the following sub-majors.
Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills One of the other sub-majors may also be completed using
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian elective places.
Western Sydney University. SM1015.1 Composition
SM1017.1 Music Performance
SM1126.1 Music Production
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emerging creative industries and allows students who are
Equivalent Core Units interested in pursuing careers in music to also engage with
The core units listed below count towards completion of this new paradigms of creative and cultural production,
course for students who passed these units in 2017 or developing skills in entrepreneurship and working in
earlier. collaborative projects with creative industries in Greater
Western Sydney (GWS).
101120 - Arranging Musics
101520 - Basic Composition, Craft and Theory Students may be required to travel to Parramatta
101522 - Composition, Craft and Theory campus for a portion of the Creative Industries
component.
101523 - Cultural Paradigms and Music
101524 - Free and Notated Music Performance Study Mode
101525 - Introduction to Music Performance Four years full-time or eight years part-time.
101526 - Introduction to Sound Technologies
Location
101528 - Modes and Codes in Music Production
101742 - Music and Philosophy
101530 - Music Composition: concepts and Creativity Penrith Campus Full Time Internal
101538 - Sound Synthesis and the Sound Environment Penrith Campus Part Time Internal
102427 - Western Art Music 1
102428 - Western Art Music 2 Accreditation
The Bachelor of Creative Industries is accredited by
The core units listed below count towards completion of this professional organisations including the Public Relations
course for students who passed these units in 2019 or Institute of Australia (PRIA) and the Media Foundation of
earlier. Australia (MFA).
102565 - Songwriting and Music Theory
102559 - Sound Design Admission
102552 - The Politics of Australian Music Students are admitted on the basis of their ATAR score.
102430 - Professional Music Project Applicants will be selected by one of three methods:
Sub-major Elective Spaces 1. Attain an HSC Music result in band 4 or above. No
approved sub-major (40 credit points). 2. Hold the following AMEB or equivalent (e.g. Trinity
toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major in a. PASS standard (minimum) of 6th Grade Performance
Applied Leadership or Critical Thinking. (instrument or voice) AND
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of b. PASS standard (minimum) of 4th Grade musicianship
areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies. and/or theory.
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via No audition is required.
MySR. 3. Attend an audition in person as a performer and/or
composer. Applicants applying as a composer will need to
Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Creative bring recordings and/or scores of original compositions to
Industries applicants are required to book an audition online.
If not auditioning, applicants wishing to pursue a Music
1841.2 specialisation will need to upload their supporting
Students should follow the course structure for the course music theory).
applies to students whose commencement year for this All applicants
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
most up to date information for your course. an application fee.
Music graduates who previously would have planned to Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
pursue contracts with one or more large record companies have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
or orchestras now have a future where they will be able to International applicants who are applying through the
self-publish their work to the world, or they may require a Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
more entrepreneurial approach than that previously minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
required of a musician or music technologist. This double proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
degree brings together the existing Music program with
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provided on the UAC website. 102566.1 Arranging Music
101152.4 Music and Analysis
International applicants must apply directly to the Western 102551.1 Music, Culture and Discourse
Sydney University via the International Office. 102762.1 World Music
International students applying to The University through 102573.1 Music and Critical Thought
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their Or
website. Any unit from the sub-major that the student is not enrolled
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian in.
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian Creative Industries
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and The major for the Bachelor of Creative Industries
Western Sydney University. component should be selected from the below
M1121.1 Advertising
Course Structure M1113.1 Creative Writing
Qualification for this award requires the successful M1131.1 Culture and Society
completion of 320 credit points including the units listed in M1109.1 Digital Cultures
the recommended sequence below. M1053.1 English
Students must complete M2511.1 Enterprise Innovation
M1116.1 Graphic Design
M1067.1
° 80 credit points of Music core units
M2515.1
Journalism
Law and the Creative Industries
(which includes one Introduction to Major Pool unit)
M1135.1
M1122.1
Screen Media
Public Relations
° 80 credit points of Music Studies (consisting of two
40cp submajors) Note: Each major must have no more than three Level 1
units (including the introduction to major unit) and a
minimum of three Level 3 units)
Note: For the purposes of this double degree, students may
not undertake the Music major offered for 1838 Bachelor of
Creative Industries. Therefore, 102558 Music Production
Introduction to Major Unit Pool cannot count as an Introduction Major Unit in this course, it
Students select one of the following units as their is to be completed as a component of the Bachelor of
Introduction Major Unit, to correspond to the Creative Music core.
Industries major selected
Recommended Sequence - Autumn
100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction Commencement
100212.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice Recommended sequence subject to variation based on the
101907.1 Introduction to Literary Studies students nominated Creative Industries specialisation.
102825.1 Introduction to Screen Media Students selecting Law and the Creative Industries as
100897.2 Everyday Life their major are exempt from completing core unit
200585.4 Organisational Behaviour 200909 Enterprise Law, as they must complete the
200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law alternate unit 200977 Fundamentals of Australian Law
101922.1 Web and Time-based Design as their core unit and first Introduction to Major unit.
Full-time
Majors Year 1
Music Autumn session

The Bachelor of Music component will consist of two sub- 102564.1 Music Theory Fundamentals
majors. There are three sub-majors to choose from 102558.1 Music Production
SM1015.1 Composition 102553.1 Music Performance 1
SM1126.1 Music Production 102836.1 Introduction to the Creative Industries
SM1017.1 Music Performance
Spring session
Because any two music sub-majors result in the student
completing seven rather than eight units, as they share one 102554.1 Music Performance 2
common unit, students are required to enrol in an additional 102770.1 Music Theory and Songwriting
Music unit to meet the 160 credit point requirement for the 102759.1 Sound Design and New Electronic Media
Music component of the degree and eventually the 320
credit point requirement for this double degree. The One Creative Industries Introduction to Major Unit
additional Music units include
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independent thinking and creativity to the latest storytelling
Year 2 techniques, and develop your craft in high-end studio and
editing facilities. Award-winning academics will work with
Autumn session you to develop conceptual, storytelling and technical skills
102546.1 Western Art Music History that cover the breadth of film, television, online and
interactive media. You’ll develop the skills to oversee the
One Music Sub-major Unit complete production of a screen media project, from
Two Creative Industries Major Units developing creative ideas, to identifying funding sources,
organising workflows, scoping production, collaborating
Spring session with the different roles on a set, producing and editing
content, and finally, marketing the finished product.
102547.1 Popular Music Histories
This program integrates theory and practice in a way that
helps build critical thinking and creative problem-solving,
which will enhance your approach to creating unique
One Music Sub-major Unit content and responding to real client briefs. In your first
year, you will develop fundamental skills and knowledge in
Year 3 screen media. In your second and third years, you will build
on your screen media skills and choose either the Design
Autumn session stream (to enhance visual and interactive skills) or the
Two Music Sub-major Units Journalism stream (to complement your investigative,
storytelling and documentary skills). Throughout the
Two Creative Industries Major Unit degree, you will have opportunities to attend industry
events and network with Australia’s most successful
Spring session
practitioners. When you graduate, you will be equipped with
102431.1 Creative TEAMS 1 a web-based professional portfolio to showcase your skills
and expertise, and will be prepared for a bright future in the
Two Music Sub-major Units screen content/communication industry.
Study Mode
Year 4 Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Autumn session Location

200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets Campus Attendance Mode
102432.1 Creative TEAMS 2 Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
One Music Sub-major Unit Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal
Admission
Spring session
Students are admitted on the basis of their ATAR score.
102433.1 Creative Industries Professional Project or Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
Internship holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
Two Creative Industries Major Units to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
One additional Music unit Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
an application fee.
Bachelor of Screen Media (Arts and Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
Production) have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
1791.3 minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
Students should follow the course structure for the course directly to the University should also use the information
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version provided on the UAC website.
applies to students whose commencement year for this International applicants must apply directly to the Western
course is 2021 or later. Sydney University via the International Office.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are International students applying to The University through
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their the International Office can find details of minimum English
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the website.
most up to date information for your course. Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
The Bachelor of Screen Media degree is hands-on and Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
future-focused. This comprehensive program mirrors the Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
growth of screen content as an industry, an art form and a qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
means of global communication. You will learn to apply Western Sydney University.
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100953.3 Photo Journalism
Course Structure 102017.1 Journalism: Research and Investigation
Year 3
Students must enrol in and complete the Screen Media Autumn session
major. 102833 Screen Media: Capstone Development
M1135.1 Screen Media 101928.3 Media Law and Ethics
The Screen Media major requires the completion of eight
units which are included in the recommended sequence Design Stream:
listed below. 102272.3 Interactive Design: Games
Students must follow either the Journalism stream or 102273.3 Motion Design
Design stream from year 2 onwards.
Recommended Sequence Journalism Stream:

Please note the Screen Media program is currently being 102057.3 Digital Journalism Production
enhanced and further details will be available in due
course. Units under development are not yet accessible by Spring session
hyperlink.
102834 Screen Media: Capstone Production
Autumn session 101173.6 Internship
102825.1 Introduction to Screen Media Manage Your Career Profile
102826.1 Screen Media Fundamentals
102261.2 Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles And two elective units
Spring session Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts

102828.1 Animation and Visual Effects 6005.3
Year 2 applies to students whose commencement year for this
Autumn session
The Bachelor of Arts offers students an opportunity to
102829 Narrative: Fictional Screen Media develop a depth of disciplinary expertise together with the
102830 Documentary: Factual Screen Media breadth of vision afforded by cross-disciplinary approaches
to the humanities. Study in the Bachelor of Arts is designed
Design Stream: to develop communication and personal skills, creativity
and a capacity for independent thought, adaptability to new
situations and problem-solving skills, attributes increasingly
demanded by employers. Bachelor of Arts graduates find
Journalism Stream: employment in diverse areas including: communication and
102061.1 media industries; education; psychology and counselling;
Feature Writing
102062.1 cultural, political and social policy analysis; writing and
News Reporting
publishing. The Bachelor of Arts is a three-year degree
designed to provide knowledge and generic skills that form
Spring session the basis for lifelong learning.
102831 Episodic Screen Media The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney
102832 Immersive Screen Media University The College, as an agent of Western Sydney
Design Stream: learning environments. A Diploma in Arts exit point is also
available at the end of the first year of the course.
102269.2 Data Visualisation For more information on Western Sydney University, The
College, please refer to their web site.
Journalism Stream: For course advice during your first year of study, please use
the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice
102063.2 News Teams during your second and subsequent years of study, please
use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Arts.
Choose one of
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The early exit College Diploma consists of 110 credit points
Study Mode which includes three College Preparatory units.
Location
Campus Attendance Mode Nirimba, Bankstown, Parramatta City (George Street)
and Penrith Campus
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal year.
Penrith Campus Full Time Internal Year 1
First Term of Study
Precinct
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
Inherent requirements 700211.3 Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep)
700192.2 Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep)
The Inherent requirements will be the same as for the
current Bachelor course. Dedicated inherent requirements
(WSTC)
for Arts are currently under development. Once in place,
these inherent requirements will also be applicable to this
course. Second Term of Study
700291.1 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC)
Admission 700299.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires
For more information on applying please see link to The and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC)
College admission pages below. 700292.1 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC)
Domestic students are required to have
Third Term of Study
Certificate, Or
700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC)
(WSTC)
700135.2 Everyday Life (WSTC)
Or
Choose one of
English unit at C grade level or higher. 700268.1 Introduction to International Relations
Met other entry requirements such as (WSTC)
° An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, Or (WSTC)
with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher. Equivalent Core Units
International students must satisfy one of the following The Core unit listed below counts towards completion of
language requirements this course for students who passed this unit in 2019 or
earlier.
° IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or
700134 - Global History (WSTC)
° Completed the College EAP 4 course with a 50%
pass Or Students may exit at this point and graduate with the
Diploma in Arts following a passing grade in all of the
Or
above units. Students who progress onto Year 2 may
also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing
grade in all of the above units.
advanced standing can be applied for.
Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of
° Students must pass all College Preparatory units
before progressing to the Year 2 units.
origin. However, in general
° Students must pass at least 70 credit points of
University level units in Year 1 before progressing to
minimum entry requirement Or
the Year 2 units.
Course Structure
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In order to ensure that Bachelor of Arts students meet Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021

the course requirements, all students must seek advice should enrol in and complete M1137 History and Political
from their Academic Course Advisor when transitioning Thought.
to the second year of their course.
Western Sydney University Units M1041.1 Indigenous Australian Studies
M1093.1 Indonesian
For course advice during your second and subsequent M2514.1 Innovation and Change
years of study, please use the contact listed for the M1129.1 International English
Bachelor of Arts.
Bankstown, Parramatta (Victoria Road) and Penrith should enrol in and complete M1132 International English.
Campus
All students must enrol in and complete M1132.1 International English
Studies
M1062.1 Japanese
M1119.1 Linguistics
M1114.1 Musicology
° 40 credit points Arts Sub-major
M2512.1
° 20 credit points of electives
M1083.1
Organisations and Work
Peace and Development Studies
M1058.1 Philosophy
M1073.1 Sociology
Core Components
All students must complete Note: The following Majors and Sub-majors have inherent
requirements; Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, and Japanese.
102739.1 Multiliteracies Please see the link below to the Inherent Requirements
And page
One unit from the Bachelor of Arts Level 3 core units (the Sub-majors
Engaged Learning pool units)
All students must successfully complete one of the
The Engaged Learning pool units following sub-majors in a different specialisation to their
major. Explanation of these sub-majors can be found under
Choose one of the listings below and are available dependent on the
100961.5 Humanities Internship campus of offering.
102740.1 Service Learning SM1077.1 Arabic
102741.1 Group Project SM1078.1 Chinese
102742.1 Study Tours SM1116.1 Creative Writing
102791.1 We Are The University: Students Co- SM1070.1 Cultural and Social Analysis
creating Change
Arts Majors should enrol in and complete SM1138 Culture and Society.
All students must successfully complete one of the SM1138.1 Culture and Society
following Majors. Explanation of these Majors can be found SM1071.1 English
under the listings below and are available dependent on the SM1072.1 History and Political Thought
campus of offering.
M1097.1 Anthropology should enrol in and complete SM1145 History and Political
M1059.1 Arabic Thought.
M1060.1 Chinese
M1113.1 Creative Writing SM1128.1 Immersion Language
M1069.1 Criminology and Criminal Justice SM1049.1 Indigenous Australian Studies
M1052.1 Cultural and Social Analysis SM1112.1 Indonesian
should enrol in and complete M1131 Culture and Society. Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021
should enrol in and complete SM1139 International English.
M2510.1 Economy and Markets SM1139.1 International English
M1053.1 English SM1073.1 International Relations and Asian
M1071.1 Geography and Urban Studies Studies
M2513.1 Global Business SM1074.1 Islamic Studies
M1077.1 Heritage and Tourism SM1080.1 Japanese
M1054.1 History and Political Thought SM1119.1 Linguistics
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SM1065.1 Musicology Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of

SM1047.1 Music Performance Studies areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
SM1076.1 Philosophy
SM1115.1 Psychological Studies Students can apply for an elective sub-major via MySR.
Note: Students may be able to complete two Majors rather Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts

than a Major and a sub-major by using their electives. (Interpreting and Translation)
Students need to seek academic course advise before
deciding on two majors.
6041.1
Recommended Full-time Sequence
Year 2 The Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) course
is designed to provide students with appropriate training
Autumn session and theoretical background to equip them to work as
professional interpreters and/or translators. The course
Major unit
consists of a key field of study in Interpreting and
Major unit Translation and a major in language, linguistics and cultural
Elective or sub-major unit studies. Students also complete a period of professional
Choose one of practical experience. Students who complete the course
are eligible to sit for certification by the National
102739.1 Multiliteracies Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters
(NAATI) at the Certified Interpreter and Translator level.
Elective or sub-major unit Students in 6041 Diploma in Arts/ Bachelor of Arts
(Interpreting and Translation) may qualify for the alternate
Spring session exit course 1813 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and
Major unit Translation Studies) by completing a unit in lieu of 102550
Major unit Preparation for NAATI Certification (UG).
Elective or Sub-major unit The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney
University The College, as an agent of Western Sydney
Choose one of
102739.1 Multiliteracies learning environments. A Diploma in Arts exit point is also
Elective or sub-major unit For more information on Western Sydney University, The
Year 3 College, please refer to their web site.
Autumn session the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice
Major unit during your second and subsequent years of study, please
use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting
Major unit and Translation).
Elective or sub-major unit
Choose one of Study Mode
Elective or sub-major unit Location
Spring session Campus Attendance Mode
Major unit Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal
Major unit Parramatta City Campus- Full Time Internal
Elective or sub-major unit Macquarie Street
Choose one of Parramatta City Campus- Part Time Internal
One Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) Macquarie Street
Elective or sub-major unit The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal
Precinct
to complete this unit in their final semester of study. Accreditation
The Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) is an
Sub-major Elective Spaces Endorsed Qualification for the National Accreditation
Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) at the
Note: If the Engaged Learning Pool unit (Level 3) has not
Certified Interpreter and Translator level (formerly Level 3).
been previously completed, students are required to
Students who wish to sit for NAATI Certification must pass
complete this unit in their final semester of study.
the unit 102550 Preparation for NAATI Certification (UG).
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional Students who are unable to pass this unit will be able to
approved sub-major (40 credit points). graduate with the 1813 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and
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Translation Studies) as an alternative exit, provided they
pass an alternative unit of 10 credit points. Full-time
Inherent requirements Year 1
There are inherent requirements for this course that you First Term of Study
Make sure you read and understand the requirement for 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
this course online. 700211.3 Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep)
Admission 700293.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
For more information on applying please see link to The (WSTC)
Second Term of Study
700299.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires
and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC)
Or
700292.1 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC)
Third Term of Study
Met other entry requirements such as 700294.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
(WSTC)
° An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, Or
with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher. Choose one of
International students must satisfy one of the following 700268.1 Introduction to International Relations
language requirements (WSTC)
° IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or (WSTC)
pass Or Equivalent Core Units
Or
The Core units listed below count towards completion of
this course for students who passed these units in 2019 or
earlier.
English unit at C grade level or higher for which 700131 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC)
advanced standing can be applied for. 700130 - Australia and the World (WSTC)
Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of 700132 - Contemporary Society (WSTC)
700133 - Texts and Traditions (WSTC)

with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher. Diploma in Arts following a passing grade in all of the
Course Structure also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing
sequence below. ° Students must pass all College Preparatory units
which includes three College Preparatory units.
Western Sydney University The College Units ° Students must pass at least 70 credit points of

Bankstown, Parramatta City and Nirimba (The College the Year 2 units.
only)
year.
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M1119.1 Linguistics
In order to ensure that Bachelor of Arts students meet
the course requirements, all students must seek advice
from their Academic Course Advisor when transitioning Languages Pool
to the second year of their course. Students must complete 20 credit points from this pool at
Qualification for this award then requires the successful Level 3.
completion of a further 160 credit points with no less than Arabic
60 credit points at Level 3.
Level 3 Arabic language pool from the Bachelor of Arts
Western Sydney University Units listed under
For Course advice during your second and subsequent M1059.1 Arabic
Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) Chinese
Parramatta Campus Level 3 Chinese language pool from the Bachelor of Arts
Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each listed under
year. M1060.1 Chinese
Year 2
Japanese
Autumn session Level 3 Japanese language pool from the Bachelor of Arts
101945.2 Introduction to Linguistics listed under
100195.2 Introduction to Translation M1062.1 Japanese
Two Interpreting and Translation pool units
Spanish
Spring session Some units below need to be completed cross-
100194.2 Introduction to Interpreting institutionally as they are no longer available at Western
Sydney University
One Interpreting and Translation pool unit 101950.1 Intercultural Communication
One Linguistics unit from M1119 Linguistics 101953.1 Spanish 301
One Level 3 unit from the Language major 101954.1 Spanish 302
100153.2 Spanish 303: Advanced Writing Skills
Year 3 100154.2 Spanish 304: Advanced Speaking Skills
Autumn session 100156.2 Spanish 306: Contemporary History
Two Interpreting and Translation pool units 100157.2 Spanish 307: Classical Literature
100158.2 Spanish 308: Spanish Sociolinguistics
One Linguistics unit from M1119 Linguistics
101791.2 Short Fiction in the Americas
One Level 3 unit from the Language major 100201.3 Special Study in Languages and Linguistics
Spring session
Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts
Practicum (UG) (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12)
102550.1 Preparation for NAATI Certification (UG)
One Interpreting and Translation pool unit 6017.4
One Linguistics unit from M1119 Linguistics
Interpreting and Translation Pool version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
Student must complete 60 credit points from the applies to students whose commencement year for this
interpreting and Translation pool. course is 2021 or later.
100191.2 Community Translation (UG)
100193.2 Interpreting Skills
100196.2 Legal Interpreting (UG)
100197.2 Medical Interpreting (UG)
102523.1 Text Analysis for Translation (UG) The Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5 / Birth -
101302.2 Translation Technologies 12) provides students with the opportunity to complete an
Arts degree with an Arts major, alongside the specialist
Birth-5/Birth-12 Education Studies units.
Linguistics Pool
Students must complete 30 credit points from the Master of Teaching (Birth - 5 Years / Birth - 12 Years) via
Linguistics pool. the Transition to Teaching pathway. Completion of both the
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Bachelor’s and Master’s courses provides a teaching
qualification for early childhood (Birth - 5 Years) or early ° Completed the College EAP 4 course with a 50%
pass OR
childhood and primary teaching (Birth - 12 Years). Eligible
students will receive advice during their final study session ° Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0
equivalent OR
in the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5 / Birth
- 12) regarding how to accept an offer into the
The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney advanced standing can be applied for.
University The College, as an agent of Western Sydney Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of
University, via extended face-to-face hours in smaller origin. However, in general:
learning environments. A Diploma in Arts exit point is also
available at the end of the first year of the course. ° Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the
minimum entry requirement OR
For more information on Western Sydney University, The
College, please refer to their web site. ° Completed The College Foundation Studies course
the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice Course Structure
use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Qualification for this award requires the successful
Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12). completion of 270 credit points which include the units
Study Mode The early exit College Diploma consists of 110 credit points
Three years full-time or six years part-time. (Please note which includes three College Preparatory units.
that there are no part-time offerings for the Year 1 College
Diploma component.) Western Sydney University The College Units
Location Nirimba, Bankstown, Parramatta CBD (George Street)
and Penrith Campus
Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal year.
Year 1
First Term of Study
Parramatta City Campus-George Full Time Internal 700211.3 Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep)
Street 700192.2 Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep)
(WSTC)
The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal Second Term of Study
Precinct 700291.1 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC)
700289.1 Contemporary Childhoods (WSTC)
Admission 700292.1 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC)
Domestic students are required to have:
Third Term of Study
Certificate, OR 700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC)
(unless a native speaker) OR (WSTC)
700273.1 The Developing Child (WSTC)
° Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0
equivalent OR 700137.3 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships
(WSTC)
Met other entry requirements such as: Diploma in Arts following a passing grade in all of the
° An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, OR
also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing
language requirements:
° IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band OR
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M1119.1
University level units in Year 1 before progressing to M1114.1
Linguistics
Musicology
the Year 2 units. M1115.1 Music Performance
M2512.1 Organisations and Work
M1058.1 Philosophy
In order to ensure that Bachelor of Arts student meet M1073.1 Sociology
the course requirements, all students must seek advice
from their Academic Course Advisor when transitioning
to the second year of their course. Education Studies (Birth-5/Birth-12) Core
Units
Western Sydney University Units Students must complete the core units below (20 credit
Qualification for this award then requires the successful points):
completion of a further 160 credit points including the units
listed in the recommended sequence below. 102208.2 Fundamentals for Working Mathematically
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12). M1125 Education Studies Major (Birth- 5/
Birth-12) units
Bankstown, Parramatta (Victoria Road) and Penrith
Campus M1125.1 Education Studies (Birth - 5/Birth - 12)
All students must enrol in and complete Students must complete 80 credit points as listed below
120 credit points of Arts units as follows
° 40 credit points Bachelor of Arts Core
102046.2 The Developing Child
And 102104.4 Theorising Play
120 credit points of Education units as follows
Teaching Specialisation (Birth-5/Birth-12)
° 20 credit points Education Studies Core (Birth - 5/
Birth - 12)
Students must enrol in and complete one of the Teaching
Specialisations (sub-majors) below
° 80 credit points Education Studies Major (Birth - 5/
Birth - 12) units SM1130 Mathematics Teaching
° 40 credit points teaching specialisation in either
English or Mathematics (choose one of the two sub-
Specialisation (Birth-5/Birth-12)
majors below). SM1130.1 Mathematics Teaching Specialisation
(Birth - 5/Birth -12)
° Note: Some units are common to the Core or Major
and the sub-majors. Therefore, students will only
Students must complete 40 credit points as per below.
need to complete a total of 120 credit points of
Education Studies units. 102208.2 Fundamentals for Working Mathematically
Students must complete 60 credit points at Level 3 or Choose two of:
higher.
300830.3 Analysis of Change
Bachelor of Arts Majors 200025.3 Discrete Mathematics
M1097.1 Anthropology 200027.4 Linear Algebra
M1059.1 Arabic 200022.4 Mathematical Modelling
M1060.1 Chinese 300672.3 Mathematics 1A
M1113.1 Creative Writing 300831.4 Quantitative Thinking
M1053.1 English
SM1129 English Teaching Specialisation
M1137.1 History and Political Thought (Birth-5/Birth-12)
M1041.1 Indigenous Australian Studies SM1129.1 English Teaching Specialisation (Birth
M1093.1 Indonesian - 5/Birth -12)
M1055.1 International Relations and Asian Students must complete 40 credit points as follows
Studies
M1056.1 Islamic Studies 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English
M1062.1 Japanese 102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
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Choose two units from the following English majors
Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts
M1053.1 English
(Pathway to Teaching Primary)
M1119.1 Linguistics
6019.2
* Students who have completed 700288 Introduction to
Literary Studies will only need to complete one additional Students should follow the course structure for the course
unit to complete SM1129 version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
Recommended Sequence course is Term 2, 2018 or later.
The Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) is a
Year 2
three year degree specially designed to lead into the Master
Autumn session of Teaching (Primary), an accredited postgraduate teaching
qualification. The Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching
BA Major Unit Primary) component provides a focussed study in a Major
BA Major Unit content discipline of your choice as well as opportunity to
study an Education Studies Major as a Primary Teaching
Specialisation in either English, Mathematics or Science.
Choose one of As well as being equipped with all the necessary elements
of an initial teacher qualification, Bachelor of Arts (Pathway
102208.2 Fundamentals for Working Mathematically to Teaching Primary) graduates are prepared for a wide
range of alternate employment opportunities with strong
One unit from the English or Mathematics Teaching communication and people skills, creativity and capacity for
Specialisation independent thought, flexibility and adaptability in new
Spring session
The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney
BA Major Unit University The College, as an agent of Western Sydney
BA Major Unit University, via extended face-to-face hours in smaller
101623.1 Ethical Futures learning environments. A Diploma in Arts exit point is also
Choose one of Graduates of this degree are eligible for direct entry into the
Master of Teaching (Primary) via Transition to Teaching
102208.2 Fundamentals for Working Mathematically pathway. Completion of both the Bachelor’s and Master’s
One unit from the English or Mathematics Teaching courses provides a teaching qualification for Primary.
Specialisation Eligible students will receive advice during their final study
session in the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Primary)
Year 3 regarding how to accept an offer into the Postgraduate
course to attain a teaching qualification.
Autumn session For more information on Western Sydney University, The
BA Major Unit College, please refer to their web site.
102102.3 Children, Families, Communities For course advice during your first year of study, please use
102104.4 Theorising Play the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice
Choose one of use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
Teaching Primary).
BA Major unit
One unit from the English or Mathematics Teaching Study Mode
Specialisation Three years full-time or six years part-time.
BA Major Unit Campus Attendance Mode
101899.2 Introduction to Pedagogical Leadership Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal
Choose one of
BA Major Unit
One unit from the English or Mathematics Specialisation Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal
Precinct
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Admission Second Term of Study

For more information on applying please see link to The 700291.1 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC)
College admission pages below. 700299.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires
Domestic students are required to have and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC)
Certificate, Or
Third Term of Study
(unless a native speaker) Or 700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC)
Or (WSTC)
(WSTC)
Met other entry requirements such as
° An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, Or Equivalent Core Units

The Core Units listed below count towards completion of
with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher. this course for students who passed these units in 2019 or
earlier.
language requirements 700131 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC)
700130 - Australia and the World (WSTC)
700132 - Contemporary Society (WSTC)
pass Or
Or Students may exit at this point and graduate with the
Diploma in Arts following a passing grade in all of the
English unit at C grade level or higher for which above units. Students who progress onto Year 2 may
advanced standing can be applied for. also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing
° Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the before progressing to the Year 2 units.
with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher. the Year 2 units.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful In order to ensure that Bachelor of Arts student meet
completion of 270 credit points which include the units the course requirements, all students must seek advice
listed in the recommended sequence below. from their Academic Course Advisor when transitioning
to the second year of their course.
which includes three College Preparatory units. Western Sydney University Units
Western Sydney University The College Units For course advice during your second and subsequent
Nirimba, Bankstown, Parramatta (Victoria Road) and Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary).
Penrith Campus
Bankstown, Parramatta (Victoria Road) and Penrith
Campus
year.
All students must enrol in and complete:
Year 1
First Term of Study ° Arts Major
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) ° Education Studies Major - Primary Teaching

Specialisation
700211.3 Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep)
(WSTC)
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Education Studies Major - Primary Teaching Recommended Full-time Sequence

Specialisation
Year 2
All students must complete one of the following Education
Studies Major - Primary Teaching Specialisations Autumn session
M1126.1 Education Studies - Primary English Arts Major unit
Teaching Specialisation Arts Major unit
M1127.1 Education Studies - Primary
Mathematics Teaching Specialisation Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
M1128.1 Education Studies - Primary Science Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
Teaching Specialisation
Spring session
Arts Major unit
Arts Majors
Arts Major unit
All students must complete one of the following Majors.
Explanation of these Majors can be found under the Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
program listing below and are available dependent on the Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
campus of offering.
Note: Not all majors are available on all campuses, please Year 3
check availability.
Autumn session
Note: The following majors and sub-majors have inherent
Arts Major unit
requirements; Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese.
Arts Major unit
M1097.1 Anthropology
Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
M1059.1 Arabic
M1060.1 Chinese Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
M1052.1 Cultural and Social Analysis Spring session
Arts Major unit
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 Arts Major unit
Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
M1131.1 Culture and Society Primary Teaching Specialisation unit
M1053.1 English
M1071.1 Geography and Urban Studies Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts
(Pathway to Teaching Secondary)
Thought. 6021.4
M1041.1 Indigenous Australian Studies Students should follow the course structure for the course
M1093.1 Indonesian version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
M1129.1 International English applies to students whose commencement year for this
Please note: Students commencing this course in 2021 Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are
should enrol in and complete M1132 International English. provided with up to date curriculum throughout their
Studies
M1056.1 Islamic Studies The BA (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) is a three-year
M1062.1 Japanese degree specially designed to lead into the Master of
M1119.1 Linguistics Teaching (Secondary), an accredited postgraduate
M1114.1 Musicology teaching qualification. Together, the two degrees provide
M1115.1 Music Performance direct access to a teaching career in four years and
M2512.1 Organisations and Work improved prospects for career advancement. The Bachelor
M1110.1 Psychological Studies of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) component
M1058.1 Philosophy provides focussed study in a teaching discipline, such as
M1073.1 Sociology English, History, a Language Other than English or Human
Society and Its Environment, as well as opportunity to study
an Education Studies - Secondary Teaching Sub-major that
develops understandings of contemporary education
issues, teaching and learning. As well as being equipped
with all the necessary elements of an initial teacher
qualification, Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching
Secondary) graduates are prepared for a wide range of
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alternate employment opportunities with strong Met other entry requirements such as:
communication and people skills, creativity and capacity for
independent thought, flexibility and adaptability in new
The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney ° Completed The College Foundation Studies course
University, The College, as an agent of Western Sydney
learning environments. A Diploma in Arts exit point is also
Master of Teaching (Secondary) via Transition to Teaching ° Completed the College EAP 4 course with a 50%
pass OR
courses provides a teaching qualification for Secondary.
Eligible students will receive advice during their final study
OR
session in the Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Secondary)
regarding how to accept an offer into the Postgraduate ° Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic
course to attain a teaching qualification. advanced standing can be applied for.
For further information concerning the requirements for Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of
secondary teaching, students are advised to consult the origin. However, in general:
Teaching NSW (Abridged) from the NSW Education ° Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the
Standards Authority (NESA).
For more information on Western Sydney University, The ° Completed The College Foundation Studies course
For course advice during your first year of study, please use For students wishing to qualify as a teacher of music
the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice by completing the major “Music in Secondary
during your second and subsequent years of study, please Teaching”:
use the contact listed for Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
Students undertaking this major will be selected on an
Teaching Secondary).
interview/audition in which personal aptitude, professional
experience and educational qualifications are taken into
Study Mode consideration. After you have applied to UAC you are
required to book yourself in for an interview/audition and
Location download a questionnaire at this University’s online audition
booking system available at:
If you have difficulty in accessing the web, call 1300 897
Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal 669. Please bring the completed questionnaire with you to
the audition. At your audition you will be asked to perform
Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal from two contrasting pieces of music. For more information,
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal please contact a Bachelor of Music Academic Course
Advisor via the email address :
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal enquiriesHCA@westernsydney.edu.au
Street Course Structure
Penrith Campus Part Time Internal listed in the recommended sequence below.
The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal The early exit College Diploma consists of 110 credit points
Precinct which includes three College Preparatory units.

Admission
For more information on applying please see link to The Nirimba, Bankstown, Parramatta City (George Street)
College admission pages below. and Penrith Campus
Domestic students are required to have Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each
year.
Certificate, OR Year 1
(unless a native speaker) OR First Term of Study
OR
700056.3
700211.3
Academic English (WSTC Prep)
Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep)
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(WSTC) First Specialisation
Majors - First Teaching Area
All students must complete one of the following majors.
700291.1 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) This will meet the NSW Education Standards Authority
700299.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires (NESA) content requirements for your first teaching area.
and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC) Explanation of these majors can be found under the
700292.1 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC) program listings below.
Note: Not all majors are available on all campuses, please
Third Term of Study check availability.
700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC) Note: The following majors and sub-majors have inherent
700294.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship requirements; Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese.
(WSTC) M1059.1 Arabic
700135.2 Everyday Life (WSTC) M1060.1 Chinese
M1053.1 English
And one of the following units M1071.1 Geography and Urban Studies
700268.1 Introduction to International Relations M1093.1 Indonesian
(WSTC) M1062.1 Japanese
700137.3 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships M3054.1 Mathematics
(WSTC) M1136.1 Modern History
M1130.1 Music for Secondary Teaching
Diploma in Arts following a passing grade in all of the Education Studies – Secondary Teaching Sub-major
above units. Students who progress onto Year 2 may SM1142.1 Education Studies - Secondary
also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing Teaching
Please note that units within the Education Studies –
Secondary Teaching sub-major are mainly available at
Bankstown or Penrith campuses with some units on offer at
Parramatta Campus and online.
the Year 2 units. Second Specialisation

Second Teaching Area
In order to ensure that Bachelor of Arts student meet All students must also complete a second different
the course requirements, all students must seek advice specialisation (major or sub-major) from the list below. This
from their Academic Course Advisor when transitioning will provide your second teaching area or specialist content
to the second year of their course. knowledge for English teaching.
Qualification for this award then requires the successful Students completing an English major do not require a
completion of a further 160 credit points with no less than second teaching area. Students may elect to complete a
60 credit points at Level 3. second teaching area or a Linguistics or Creative Writing
sub-major.
Western Sydney University Units Please seek advice from an Academic Course Adviser
For course advice during your second and subsequent about good first and second teaching area combinations.
years of study, please use the contact listed for the Note: Not all sub-majors are available on all campuses,
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary). please check availability.
Bankstown, Parramatta (Victoria Road) and Penrith Sub-majors
Campus
SM1141.1 Ancient History
All students must complete SM1077.1 Arabic
SM2055.1 Business Studies for Secondary
° 80 credit point First Specialisation Arts Major from
the list below
Teaching
SM1078.1 Chinese
° 40 credit point Education Studies - Secondary
Teaching sub-major
° 40 credit point Second Specialisation Arts sub-major
from the list below
The Creative Writing sub-major is only available to students
SM1071.1 English
SM1137.1 Geography for Secondary Teaching
SM1049.1 Indigenous Australian Studies
SM1112.1 Indonesian
SM1080.1 Japanese
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SM1140.1 Legal Studies and professional projects throughout their studies. Through

SM1119.1 Linguistics self-directed, team-based and problem-based learning
strategies requiring active participation in the community
The Linguistics sub-major is only available to students and professional contexts, graduates learn to reflect and
completing an English Major as their first teaching area value ethical and intellectual conduct as well as respect for
SM3025.1 Mathematics diversity and social justice principles.
SM1144.1 Modern History The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney
SM1136.1 Studies of Religion University The College, as an agent of Western Sydney
learning environments. A Diploma in Communication exit
Recommended Full-time Sequence point is also available at the end of the first year of the
course.
Year 2
Autumn session College, please refer to their web site.
First Specialisation Major unit For course advice during your first year of study, please use
First Specialisation Major unit the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice
Second Specialisation sub-major unit use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Communication.
Second Specialisation sub-major unit
Study Mode
Spring session Three years full-time or six years part-time.
First Specialisation Major unit
First Specialisation Major unit Location
Second Specialisation sub-major unit Campus Attendance Mode
Second Specialisation sub-major unit Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
Year 3 Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal
Autumn session
First Specialisation Major unit Penrith Campus Part Time Internal
First Specialisation Major unit Sydney City Campus Full Time Internal
Education Studies - Secondary Teaching sub-major unit The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal
Education Studies - Secondary Teaching sub-major unit Precinct
Spring session The College - Nirimba Education Part Time Internal
Precinct
Accreditation
Education Studies - Secondary Teaching sub-major unit The Bachelor of Communication is accredited by
Education Studies - Secondary Teaching sub-major unit professional organisations including the Public Relations
Institute of Australia (PRIA) and the Media Foundation of
Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of Australia (MFA).
Communication Inherent requirements
6007.3 must meet in order to complete your course and graduate.
this course online.
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version Admission
course is 2021 or later. For more information on applying please see link to The
The Bachelor of Communication encompasses a range of
studies in the fields of communication, media and design Domestic students are required to have:
including specialised studies in the major fields of
Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations and Screen ° Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School
Certificate, OR
Media. Teaching includes both theory and practice with
reference to real world contexts highlighting future career ° Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent
(unless a native speaker) OR
opportunities in a convergent digital media world. Through
classwork, independent study and engagement with the
multicultural nature of our communities, students develop
OR
an understanding of the local and international relevance of
their chosen studies, with opportunities to develop and ° Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic
produce a range of media outcomes as applied research Met other entry requirements such as:
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° An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, OR ° Students must pass at least 70 credit points of
the Year 2 units.
language requirements: Qualification for this award then requires the successful
completion of a further 160 credit points as per the
° IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band OR recommended sequence below.
The course has four major sequences in Advertising,
pass OR Journalism, Public Relations and Screen Media from which
students select one at the end of their first year and each of
OR
the major sequences is also available as a sub-major.
Western Sydney University Units

English unit at C grade level or higher for which For course advice during your second and subsequent
advanced standing can be applied for. years of study, please use the contact listed for the
Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of Bachelor of Communication.
minimum entry requirement OR Penrith Campus
with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher. Year 2
Autumn session
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful 101928.3 Media Law and Ethics
listed in the recommended sequence below. Two units from a selected major
The early exit College Diploma consists of 100 credit points And one elective which may include
which includes two College Preparatory units. 102697.2 Pitch: Podcasting Essentials
Spring session
Full-time 101929.2 Professional Writing and Editing
Year 1 Two units from a selected major
First Term of Study And one elective which may include
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) 102705.2 Communicating for Sustainability

700324.1 Communication Practices (WSTC Prep)
700180.2 Media Cultures and Industries (WSTC) Year 3
Second Term of Study Autumn session
700178.2 101930.3 Communication Research Project

Writing Ecologies (WSTC)
700325.1 Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC) Two units from a selected major
700088.2 Advertising: An Introduction (WSTC)
And one elective
Third Term of Study Spring session
700269.1 Data, Mediation and Power (WSTC) 101931.1 Media Memory
700182.2 Introduction to Journalism (WSTC)
700183.2 Visual Storytelling (WSTC) Two units from a selected major
700090.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice And one elective which may include
(WSTC)
Diploma in Communication following a passing grade
in all of the above units. Students who progress onto
Year 2 may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a
passing grade in all of the above units.
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Recommended Sequence Note: Please plan enrolment in sub-major units

carefully - units at Level 2 and Level 3 may have pre-
Parramatta Campus requisites. Students should consult their Academic
Course Advisors if they require further information.
Full-time
Sub-major elective spaces
Year 2 Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional
Autumn session
101928.3 Media Law and Ethics areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Two units from a selected major Students can apply for an elective sub-major via MySR.
Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of
102697.2 Pitch: Podcasting Essentials Creative Industries
Spring session
101929.2
6009.2
Professional Writing and Editing
Two units from a selected major Students should follow the course structure for the course
And one elective which may include applies to students whose commencement year for this
102705.2 Communicating for Sustainability course is 2021 or later.
The Bachelor of Creative Industries is an interdisciplinary
Year 3 degree, with a core drawn from communication, design, law
and business. It brings together major studies in creative
Autumn session disciplines, including Design, Creative Writing and
Journalism, with studies in the business and legal aspects
101930.3 Communication Research Project of working in the Creative Industries. Graduates will have
the skills to manage creative enterprises and turn
innovative new ideas into commercial operations. This
And one elective which may include degree offers creative people a deep understanding of how
102780.1 Personal Branding Strategies: Build and creative industries operate along with business and legal
Manage Your Career Profile acumen. The Bachelor of Creative Industries is built around
collaboration and co-working with creative industries
located in Greater Western Sydney (GWS).
Spring session
101931.1 Media Memory University The College, as an agent of Western Sydney
Two units from a selected major learning environments. A Diploma in Communication exit
And one elective which may include point is also available at the end of the first year of the
course.
Majors the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice
M1121.1 Advertising during your second and subsequent years of study, please
M1067.1 Journalism use the contact listed for Bachelor of Creative Industries.
M1135.1 Screen Media Study Mode
Sub-majors Location
SM1123.1 Advertising Campus Attendance Mode
SM1088.1 Journalism Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
SM1143.1 Screen Media Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal
Precinct
The College - Nirimba Education Part Time Internal
Precinct
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Accreditation
The Bachelor of Creative Industries (PR) is accredited by And one of the following Introduction to Major units:
the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA).
700325.1 Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC)
700196.2 Image Design (WSTC)
Admission 700088.2 Advertising: An Introduction (WSTC)
For more information on applying please see link to The 700031.2 Organisational Behaviour (WSTC)
Domestic students are required to have: Third Term of Study
Certificate, OR
700269.1 Data, Mediation and Power (WSTC)
700183.2 Visual Storytelling (WSTC)
And one of the following Introduction to Major units:
equivalent OR 700182.2 Introduction to Journalism (WSTC)
(WSTC)
Met other entry requirements such as: 700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC)
with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher. Diploma in Communication following a passing grade
Year 2 may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a
° Completed the College EAP 4 course with a 50% ° Students must pass all College Preparatory units
before progressing to the Year Two units.
pass OR
equivalent OR
University level units in Year One before progressing
to the Year Two units.
advanced standing can be applied for. Qualification for this award then requires the successful
° Twelve compulsory core units (six having been
completed in year one)
° Two units from the Introduction to Major units pool
Course Structure ° One Major or two Sub-majors

listed in the recommended sequence below. Note: The recommended sequence is subject to variation
The early exit College Diploma consists of 100 credit points based on the student’s nominated specialisation.
which includes two College Preparatory units.
Majors
Western Sydney University The College Units M1121.1 Advertising
Full-time M1109.1 Digital Cultures
Year 1 M1053.1 English
M2511.1 Enterprise Innovation
First Term of Study M1116.1 Graphic Design
M1067.1 Journalism
700324.1 Communication Practices (WSTC Prep) M1122.1 Public Relations
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) M1135.1 Screen Media
700180.2 Media Cultures and Industries (WSTC)
Sub-majors
SM1123.1 Advertising
700178.2 Writing Ecologies (WSTC) SM1138.1 Culture and Society
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SM1117.1 Digital Cultures that cover the breadth of film, television, online and

SM1071.1 English interactive media. You’ll develop the skills to oversee the
SM1118.1 Graphic Design complete production of a screen media project, from
SM1088.1 Journalism developing creative ideas, to identifying funding sources,
SM1122.1 Public Relations organising workflows, scoping production, collaborating
SM1143.1 Screen Media with the different roles on a set, producing and editing
content, and finally, marketing the finished product.
Note: Please plan enrolment in sub-major units This program integrates theory and practice in a way that
carefully - units at Level 2 and Level 3 may have pre- helps build critical thinking and creative problem-solving,
requisites. Students should consult their Academic which will enhance your approach to creating unique
Course Advisors if they require further information. content and responding to real client briefs. In your first
year, you will develop fundamental skills and knowledge in
Western Sydney University Units screen media. In your second and third years, you will build
For course advice during your second and subsequent on your screen media skills and choose either the Design
years of study, please use the contact listed for the stream (to enhance visual and interactive skills) or the
Bachelor of Creative Industries. Journalism stream (to complement your investigative,
storytelling and documentary skills).Throughout the degree,
Year 2 you will have opportunities to attend industry events and
network with Australia’s most successful practitioners.
Autumn session When you graduate, you will be equipped with a web-based
professional portfolio to showcase your skills and expertise,
102836.1 Introduction to the Creative Industries and will be prepared for a bright future in the screen content/
101928.3 Media Law and Ethics communication industry.
Two units from a selected major or sub-major The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney
Spring session University, via extended face-to-face hours in smaller
learning environments. A Diploma in Communication exit
102431.1 Creative TEAMS 1 point is also available at the end of the first year of the
course.
And one elective
Year 3 For course advice during your first year of study, please use
Autumn session during your second and subsequent years of study, please
200911.1 use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Screen Media
Enterprise Innovation and Markets
102432.1 (Arts and Production).
Creative TEAMS 2
Two units from a selected major or sub-major Study Mode

Spring session
Location
Internship
And one elective
Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of
Screen Media (Arts and Production)
Precinct
6015.3 The College - Nirimba Education Part Time Internal
Precinct
Admission
course is 2021 or later. Domestic students are required to have:
The Bachelor of Screen Media degree is hands-on and
future-focused. This comprehensive program mirrors the
growth of screen content as an industry, an art form and a
means of global communication. You will learn to apply
° Completed an English unit at a pass level or above in
the NSW Higher School Certificate, OR
independent thinking and creativity to the latest storytelling
techniques, and develop your craft in high-end studio and
editing facilities. Award-winning academics will work with
you to develop conceptual, storytelling and technical skills
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OR
the Year 2 units.
Met other entry requirements such as: Qualification for this award then requires the successful
with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher. listed in the recommended sequence below.
International students must satisfy one of the following Western Sydney University Units
° IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band OR years of study, please use the contact listed for the
Bachelor of Screen Media (Arts and Production).
pass OR Parramatta (Victoria Road) Campus
OR
Students must complete the Screen Media major.
English unit at C grade level or higher for which The Screen Media major requires the completion of eight
advanced standing can be applied for. units which are included in the recommended sequence
Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of listed below.
origin. However, in general: Students must follow either the Journalism stream or
Design stream from year 2 onwards.
Recommended sequence
with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher. Year 2
Course Structure Autumn session

Qualification for this award requires the successful 101938.5 Media Arts Project
completion of 260 credit points which include the units 101935.2 Documentary Media
The early exit College Diploma consists of 100 credit points Design stream:
Journalism stream:
Year 1
102061.1 Feature Writing
First Term of Study 102062.1 News Reporting
700324.1 Communication Practices (WSTC Prep) Spring session
Second Term of Study Manage Your Career Profile
700193.2 Graphic Design: Understanding the
Principles (WSTC) Design stream:
700326.1 Screen Media Fundamentals (WSTC)
Third Term of Study
700182.2 Introduction to Journalism (WSTC) Journalism stream:
700187.2 Web and Time-based Design (WSTC)
700327.1 Digital Narrative (WSTC) 100953.3 Photo Journalism
700328.1 Animation and Visual Effects (WSTC) 102017.1 Journalism: Research and Investigation
Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Year 3
Diploma in Communication following a passing grade
Autumn session
Year 2 may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a 101939.3 Transmedia Production
passing grade in all of the above units. 101928.3 Media Law and Ethics
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Design stream: Study Mode

Four years full-time or part-time equivalent.
Location
Journalism stream:
Spring session Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
102409.3 TV Production 2 Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal
101173.6 Internship
And two elective units Precinct
Diploma in Design/Bachelor of Design Precinct
(Visual Communication)
Accreditation
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Design
6011.2 Institute of Australia (DIA) and the Australian Graphic
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version Inherent requirements
applies to students whose commencement year for this There are inherent requirements for this course that you
course is 2017 or later. must meet in order to complete your course and graduate.
The Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) degree will Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
provide you with fundamental skills and knowledge to this course online.
communicate ideas and information across a wide range of
visual media. With an emphasis on studio-based practice, Admission
you will study areas such as image design, typography, For more information on applying please see link to The
layout design, branding, design history, research methods, College admission pages below.
and web-based design. From year two, there are
opportunities to engage with live community or industry
projects, and you will choose two practical specialisations
from the following pairs: motion design and data ° Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School
Certificate, Or
visualisation; game and app design; illustration; and
photography. You may also choose electives from outside ° Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent
of design such as advertising and media production.
Throughout the program you will engage with individual and
team-based projects, develop your conceptual thinking
Or
skills, use a variety of traditional and emerging
technologies, and expand your creative practice. In year
four you will take a position in our award-winning teaching Met other entry requirements such as
design studio where you will gain experience in a
professional learning environment, preparing you for work
in an exciting and evolving industry.
The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney ° Completed The College Foundation Studies course
language requirements
learning environments. A Diploma in Design exit point is
also available at the end of the first year of the course.
after successful completion of the first three years of the ° Completed the College EAP 4 course with a 50%
pass Or
program.
For more information on Western Sydney University, The ° Passed The College English test with 70% or higher
Or
For course advice during your first year of study, please use ° Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic
use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Design (Visual Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of
Communication). origin. However, in general
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Interactive
Course Structure 102267.2 Interactive Design: Apps
Qualification for this award requires the successful 102272.3 Interactive Design: Games
Photomedia
which includes three College Preparatory units. 100941.5 Photomedia: Fashion and Identity
Digital Design
Bankstown and Penrith Campus
Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each 102269.2 Data Visualisation
year. 102273.3 Motion Design
Year 1 Year 2
First Term of Study Autumn session
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) 102265.1 Graphic Design: Interactive Digital Media
700197.2 The Design Process (WSTC Prep) 102266.2 Researching the Visual
700177.2 Tertiary Study Skills in Design (WSTC Prep)
700195.2 Design Histories and Futures (WSTC) One Specialisation unit from the selected unit pairing
Second Term of Study Spring session
700193.2 Graphic Design: Understanding the 102270.1 Graphic Design: The Professional Context

Principles (WSTC) 101923.1 Australian Design
Third Term of Study Year 3

700183.2 Visual Storytelling (WSTC) Autumn session
700194.2 Graphic Design: Process and Practice 102274.1 Social Design: Research and Practice
(WSTC) 102275.1 Contextual Design Studies
One elective
Diploma in Design following a passing grade in all of
the above units. Students who progress onto Year 2 Spring session
may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing
grade in all of the above units. 102276.2 Graphic Design: Developing a Personal
Portfolio
University level units in Year 1 before progressing to And one elective which may include
the Year 2 units.
Students may exit with Bachelor of Design Studies after
Western Sydney University Units successful completion of 260 credit points in the first three
years of the course sequence.
years of study, please use the contact listed for the Year 4
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication).
1H session
Parramatta (Victoria Road) Campus
Students must complete two pairs of specialisation unit 102279.1 Major Design Project
pairings.
Students can also choose to complete further specialisation Autumn session
units as elective choices. 102278.1 Professional Design Experience: The Studio
Illustration And one elective
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learning environments. A Diploma in Design exit point is
2H session also available at the end of the first year of the course.
102279.1 Major Design Project For further information concerning the requirements for
secondary teaching, students are advised to consult the
Spring session
Teaching NSW (Abridged) from the NSW Educational
102280.1 Professional Design Experience: The Standards Authority (NESA) or the School of Education.
Individual Practitioner For more information on Western Sydney University, The
And one elective
Sub-major Elective Spaces the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Graphic Design
approved sub-major (40 credit points). (Pathway to Teaching Secondary).
Elective Sub-major which may be available
SM1125.1 Advertising Studies
Study Mode
areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies. Location
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via Campus Attendance Mode
MySR. Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
Diploma in Design/Bachelor of Graphic Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal

Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal
Precinct
6013.2
Precinct
Admission
applies to students whose commencement year for this For more information on applying please see link to The
course is 2021 or later. College admission pages below.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are Domestic students are required to have:
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer ° Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School
Certificate, OR
most up to date information for your course. ° Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent
The Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching
Secondary) is a three-year degree specially designed to ° Passed The College English test with 70% or higher
OR
lead into the Master of Teaching (Secondary), an
accredited postgraduate teaching qualification. Together,
the two degrees provide direct access to a teaching career
and improved prospects for career advancement. Met other entry requirements such as:
With an emphasis on studio-based practice, you will study
areas such as image design, typography, layout design, ° An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, OR
branding, design history, research methods, and web-
based design. From year two, you will develop a focus on ° Completed The College Foundation Studies course
digital design, photography, and graphics technology, International students must satisfy one of the following
enabling you to develop two teaching disciplines, Design & language requirements:
Technology and Graphics & Multimedia Technology. In
year three, you will also study an Education Studies –
Secondary Teaching sub-major, where you will gain an
understanding of contemporary education issues, teaching
and learning. Students who complete this degree are
pass OR
eligible for 40cp advanced standing (the first semester of
the M Teaching (Secondary) or M Teaching (Secondary)
OR
STEM). As well as being equipped with the necessary
elements of an initial teacher qualification, you will be ° Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic
prepared for professional graphic design practice and advanced standing can be applied for.
associated alternate employment opportunities in design.
The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney origin. However, in general:
University, via extended face-to-face hours in smaller ° Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the
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with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher. Parramatta (Victoria Road) Campus
First Teaching Area - Design and Technology

Course Structure
Students must complete the following Design
Qualification for this award requires the successful Specialisations as their first teaching area.
listed in the recommended sequence below. Design Specialisation 1: Photomedia
The early exit College Diploma consists of 100 credit points 100941.5 Photomedia: Fashion and Identity
which includes three College Preparatory units. 102268.2 Photomedia: Photographic Practice
Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each Design Specialisation 2: Digital Design
year. 102269.2 Data Visualisation
Full-time
Year 1 Second Teaching Area - Graphics and
Multimedia
First Term of Study Students must complete one of the following sub-majors
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) SM3107.1 Visualisation
700197.2 The Design Process (WSTC Prep) SM3058.1 Mobile Application Development (for
700177.2 Tertiary Study Skills in Design (WSTC Prep) Non-Computing Students only)
700195.2 Design Histories and Futures (WSTC) SM1135.1 Screen Media Design
Second Term of Study Education Studies - Secondary Teaching

700193.2 Graphic Design: Understanding the Students must also complete the following Education
Principles (WSTC) Studies – Secondary Teaching sub-major.
SM1142.1 Education Studies - Secondary
Teaching
Third Term of Study
700183.2 Visual Storytelling (WSTC) Recommended Sequence
700194.2 Graphic Design: Process and Practice Year 2
(WSTC)
Autumn session
Students may exit at this point and graduate with the 102266.2 Researching the Visual
Diploma in Design following a passing grade in all of 102268.2 Photomedia: Photographic Practice
the above units. Students who progress onto Year Two
may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing Two Graphics and Multimedia Sub-major units
Spring session
University level units in Year One before progressing Two Graphics and Multimedia Sub-major units
to the Year Two units.
Year 3
Qualification for this award then requires the successful Autumn session

completion of a further 160 credit points including the units 102275.1 Contextual Design Studies
listed in the recommended sequence below. 102273.3 Motion Design
Western Sydney University Units Two Education Studies – Secondary Teaching Sub-major
For course advice during your second and subsequent units
Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching Spring session
Secondary). 102276.2 Graphic Design: Developing a Personal
Portfolio
Two Education Studies – Secondary Teaching Sub-major
units
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Diploma in Arts ° An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place (the

ATAR will be set each year at a level below that for
admission for the Bachelor of Arts), Or
7049.5 ° Completed The College Foundation Studies course
Students should follow the course structure for the course International students must satisfy one of the following
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version language requirements
course is Term 1, 2020 or later. ° IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or
This course is delivered by Western Sydney University The ° Completed the College EAP 4 course with a 50%
pass Or
The Diploma in Arts provides a guaranteed pathway into ° Passed The College English test with 70% or higher
Or
the Bachelor of Arts degree. A qualification in Arts can
cover a broad range of humanities subjects from writing
and literature, to studies of other cultures, religions and
languages. advanced standing can be applied for.
Furthermore, this course offers a preparatory unit in Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of
Academic English that provides an additional skills base for origin. However, in general
tertiary level study. The Diploma is delivered via extended
face to face hours in smaller learning environments. For ° Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the
additional information about majors and sub-majors please
refer to the handbook entry for the Bachelor of Arts. ° Completed The College Foundation Studies course
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Arts
may enter the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Arts
(Pathways to Teaching Primary), the Bachelor of Arts Course Structure
(Pathways to Teaching Secondary), the Bachelor of Arts Students must pass the following three preparatory level
(Pathways to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) or the Bachelor of units for which no advanced standing will be granted in the
Arts (Interpreting and Translation) courses at Western University degree program
Sydney University with up to 80 credit points equivalent of
advanced standing. 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
For more information on The College, please refer to The 700192.2 Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep)
College web site.
Study Mode Students who want to progress to 1651 Bachelor of

One year full-time (three semesters) Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) must pass the
following eight University level units
Location 700291.1 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC)
Campus Attendance Mode 700292.1 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC)
(WSTC)
Street
(WSTC)
Admission 700299.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires
Please note this course is available at Parramatta City and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC)
Campus-George Street for International students only. 700135.2 Everyday Life (WSTC)
The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary 700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC)
study in Arts and is accredited by the University, as 700137.3 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships
principal, to enable its agent, The College, to produce (WSTC)
students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first
year of a tertiary award. Students who want to progress to 1652 Bachelor of
Local students are required to have Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary), 1706 Bachelor
of Arts or 1519 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and
Certificate, Or
Translation) must pass the following seven University
level units
Or
(WSTC)
(WSTC)
advanced standing can be applied for. 700299.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires
Met other entry requirements such as and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC)
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Admission
As well as one of the following University level units
(WSTC) Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be
700268.1 Introduction to International Relations determined year by year.
(WSTC)
Non-Credentialed Students
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged
Students who want to progress to 1708 Bachelor of 17 years or over.
Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) must pass
the following eight University level units International Students
700291.1 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or
700292.1 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC) equivalent results from The College English Language
700293.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society Program or The College English Entrance Test; and
(WSTC) completion of year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
(WSTC) Course Structure
(WSTC)
listed in the pathways below.
700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC) Students are categorised into three Pathways. See
Equivalent Core Units Local Recent School Leavers
The Core unit listed below counts towards completion of A7257.1 WSTC Arts Extended - Arts - Local
this course for students who passed this unit in 2019 or Recent School Leavers
earlier.
Diploma in Arts Extended - Arts A7258.1 WSTC Arts Extended - Arts - Non-
7161.2 International Students
Students should follow the course structure for the course A7259.1 WSTC Arts Extended - Arts -

version relevant to the year they commenced. This version International Students
course is Term 2, 2018 or later. Diploma in Arts Extended - Interpreting
This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The and Translation
This program is designed to provide students with the first
year units included in the Arts degree. The inclusion of 7166.1
additional preparatory units is designed to assist students in
the transition to study at University level. The Diploma is Students should follow the course structure for the course
delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
learning environments. applies to students whose commencement year in this
Students who successfully complete this Diploma will course is 2020 or later.
articulate into the Arts degree with up to one year (80 Credit This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The
points) equivalent of advanced standing. College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
For more information on Western Sydney University, The This program offers a pathway into Bachelor of Arts
College, please refer to their web site. (Interpreting and Translation), a degree which provides
students with the appropriate training and theoretical
Study Mode background to equip them to work as professional
One and a half years full-time (four terms) interpreters and/or translators.
Location In the Extended Diploma students complete the first year
units of the Arts degree, with additional preparatory units
Campus Attendance Mode delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller
Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal learning environments to assist in the transition to
University study. Students who successfully complete this
The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal Diploma may articulate into the Bachelor of Arts
Precinct (Interpreting and Translation) degree with up to one year
(80 credit points) equivalent of advanced standing.
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For more information on Western Sydney University, The This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The
College, please refer to their web site. College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
Study Mode year units included in the Arts degree. The inclusion of
One and a half years full-time (four terms). additional preparatory units is designed to assist students in
the transition to study at University level. The Diploma is
Location delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller
Campus Attendance Mode learning environments.
Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal Students who successfully complete this Diploma will
articulate into the Arts (Pathways to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-
The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal 12) degree with up to one year (80 credit points) equivalent
Precinct of advanced standing.
For more information on The College, please refer to The
Admission College web site.
Recent School Leavers: Study Mode
Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be One and a half years full-time (four terms).
Location
Non-credentialed Students Campus Attendance Mode
17 years or over. Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal
International Students
Precinct
IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or
equivalent results from The College English Language Admission
Program or The College English Entrance Test; and
completion of Year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be
Course Structure determined year by year.
completion of 150 credit points which include the units Non-credentialed Students
listed in the pathways below. Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged
Students are categorised into three Pathways. See 17 years or over.
individual links below for detailed course structure
Local Recent School Leavers IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or
A7280.1 WSTC Arts Extended - Interpreting equivalent results from The College English Language
and Translation - Local Recent Program or The College English Entrance Test; and
School Leavers completion of Year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Course Structure
A7281.1 WSTC Arts Extended - Interpreting completion of 140 credit points which include the units
and Translation - Non-Credentialed listed in the pathways below.
Applicants Students are categorised into three Pathways. See
A7282.1 WSTC Arts Extended - Interpreting
and Translation - International A7275.1 WSTC Arts Extended - Pathway to
Students Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 - Local
Diploma in Arts Extended - Pathway to
Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12
A7276.1 WSTC Arts Extended - Pathway to
Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 - Non-
7146.3 Credentialed Applicants
Students should follow the course structure for the course International Students

course is Term 1, 2020 or later.
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Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 - Course Structure
Diploma in Arts Extended - Pathway to listed in the pathways below.
Teaching Primary Students are categorised into three Pathways. See

7144.2
Students should follow the course structure for the course Teaching Primary - Local Recent
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version School Leavers
course is Term 2, 2018 or later. Non-Credentialed Applicants
College as an agent of Western Sydney University. A7246.1 WSTC Arts Extended - Pathway to
Teaching Primary - Non-Credentialed
This program offers a pathway into Bachelor of Arts Applicants
(Pathways to Teaching Primary), a degree which provides
students a focussed study in a Major content discipline of
your choice as well as opportunity to study an Education International Students
Studies Major as a Primary Teaching Specialisation in A7247.1 WSTC Arts Extended - Pathway to
either English, Mathematics or Science. Teaching Primary - International
In the Extended Diploma students complete the first year Students
units of the Arts degree, with additional preparatory units
delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller
learning environments to assist in the transition to Diploma in Arts Extended - Pathway to
University study. Teaching Secondary
Students who successfully complete this Diploma will
articulate into the Arts (Pathways to Teaching Primary)
degree with up to one year (80 credit points) equivalent of 7145.2
advanced standing.
For more information on The College, please refer to The Students should follow the course structure for the course
College web site. version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
Study Mode course is Term 2, 2018.
One and a half years full-time (four terms) This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The
Location This program is designed to provide students with the first
Campus Attendance Mode year units included in the Arts degree. The inclusion of
the transition to study at University level. The Diploma is
The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller
Precinct learning environments.
Admission articulate into the Arts (Pathways to Teaching Secondary)
degree with up to one year (80 Credit Points) equivalent of
Recent School Leavers advanced standing.
Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be For more information on The College, please refer to The
determined year by year. College web site.
Non-credentialed Students Study Mode
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged One and a half years full-time (four terms)
17 years or over.
Location
International Students Campus Attendance Mode
equivalent results from The College English Language Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal
Program or The College English Entrance Test; and The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal
completion of Year 11 or equivalent with specified results. Precinct
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Admission the transition to study at University level.
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in
Communication will articulate into the Bachelor of
Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be Communication, Bachelor of Creative Industries or
determined year by year. Bachelor of Screen Media degrees at Western Sydney
University with up to one year equivalent of advanced
Non-credentialed Students standing.
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged For more information on Western Sydney University, The
17 years or over. College, please refer to their web site.
Study Mode
IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or One year full-time
equivalent results from The College English Language
Program or The College English Entrance Test; and Location
completion of Year 11 or equivalent with specified results. Campus Attendance Mode
Course Structure The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal

Precinct
listed in the pathways below. Admission
Students are categorised into three Pathways. See This course is an exit award only
The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary
Local Recent School Leavers study in Communication. These courses are accredited by
the University, as principal, to enable its agent, The
A7248.1 WSTC Arts Extended - Pathway to College, to produce students who are fully prepared for
Teaching Secondary - Local Recent study beyond the first year of a tertiary award.
School Leavers
Course Structure
Non-Credentialed Applicants This course is an exit award only.
A7249.1 WSTC Arts Extended - Pathway to Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Prep)
Teaching Secondary - Non- for which no advanced standing will be granted in the
Credentialed Applicants University degree program.
Preparatory units – all sequences

A7250.1 WSTC Arts Extended - Pathway to 700324.1 Communication Practices (WSTC Prep)
Teaching Secondary - International
Students
Communication sequence
Diploma in Communication (exit only) 700180.2 Media Cultures and Industries (WSTC)
7043.3
(WSTC)
700178.2 Writing Ecologies (WSTC)
The Diploma in Communication is available as an exit point 700183.2 Visual Storytelling (WSTC)
only from 6007 - Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of 700088.2 Advertising: An Introduction (WSTC)
Communication, 6009 - Diploma in Communication/ 700325.1 Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC)
Bachelor of Creative Industries or 6015 - Diploma in
Communication/Bachelor of Screen Media (Arts and
Production). Creative Industries sequence
Students should follow the course structure for the course 700180.2 Media Cultures and Industries (WSTC)
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version 700178.2 Writing Ecologies (WSTC)
applies from 2021 or later. 700252.1 Enterprise Leadership (WSTC)
This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The 700269.1 Data, Mediation and Power (WSTC)
College as an agent of Western Sydney University. 700183.2 Visual Storytelling (WSTC)
This program is designed to give students an
understanding of the key areas of communication, before Choose two of the following Introduction to Major units:
choosing a major in the second year of the Bachelor of
Communication, Bachelor of Creative Industries or 700325.1 Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC)
Bachelor of Screen Media degrees. The inclusion of 700196.2 Image Design (WSTC)
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700031.2 Organisational Behaviour (WSTC)
700182.2 Introduction to Journalism (WSTC) International Students
700090.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or
(WSTC) equivalent results from The College English Language
700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC) Program or The College English Entrance Test; and
700135.2 Everyday Life (WSTC) completion of year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Screen Media (Arts and Production) sequence Course Structure

700325.1 Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC) Qualification for this award requires the successful
700193.2 Graphic Design: Understanding the completion of 140 credit points which include the units
Principles (WSTC) listed in the pathways below.
700326.1 Screen Media Fundamentals (WSTC) Students are categorised into three Pathways. See
700182.2 Introduction to Journalism (WSTC) individual links below for detailed course structure.
700327.1 Digital Narrative (WSTC) Local Recent School Leavers
700328.1 Animation and Visual Effects (WSTC) A7296.1 WSTC Communication Extended -
Communication - Local Recent
Diploma in Communication Extended - School Leavers
Communication
A7297.1 WSTC Communication Extended -
7148.2 Communication - Non-Credentialed
Applicants
course is 2021 or later. A7298.1 WSTC Communication Extended -
This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The Communication - International
College as an agent of Western Sydney University. Students
year units included in the Communication degree, including Diploma in Communication Extended -
a range of studies in the fields of communication, media Creative Industries
and design including specialised studies in the major fields
of Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations and Screen
Media. The inclusion of additional preparatory units is
designed to assist students in the transition to study at 7149.2
University level. The Diploma is delivered via extended face
to face hours in smaller learning environments. Students should follow the course structure for the course
articulate into the Communication degree with up to one
year (80 CPs) equivalent of advanced standing.
This Diploma is a pathway into further studies in the
Study Mode Creative Industries. It includes electives in major areas of
One and a half years full-time (four terms) study such as Communications, Design, Creative Writing,
Journalism and Screen Media, with core units in the
Location business and legal aspects of working in the Creative
Campus Attendance Mode Industries. Preparatory units guide students’ transition to
university-level study. Students who successfully complete
The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal this Diploma articulate into the Bachelor of Creative
Precinct Industries with up to one year (80 CPs) equivalent of
advanced standing.
Admission For more information on Western Sydney University, The
Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be Study Mode
determined year by year. One and a half years full-time (four terms)
Non-credentialed Students
17 years or over.
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engage with a range of preparatory units, which will boost
Location their transition to university-level study. They then complete
Campus Attendance Mode eight units which make up the first year of the Bachelor of
Screen Media (Arts and Production), including units from
The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal both Design and Journalism streams. Students who
Precinct successfully complete this Diploma will articulate into the
Screen Media (Arts and Production) degree with up to one
Admission year (80 credit points) equivalent of advanced standing.
Recent School Leavers College, please refer to their web site.
determined year by year. Study Mode
One and a half years full-time (four terms)
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged Location
17 years or over. Campus Attendance Mode
International Students The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal
IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or Precinct
Program or The College English Entrance Test; and Admission
completion of year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Course Structure Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be
Students are categorised into three Pathways. See
17 years or over.
A7299.1 WSTC Communication Extended - equivalent results from The College English Language
Creative Industries - Local Recent Program or The College English Entrance Test; and
School Leavers completion of year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Non-Credentialed Applicants Course Structure

A7300.1 Qualification for this award requires the successful
WSTC Communication Extended -
Creative Industries - Non-
A7301.1 WSTC Communication Extended - Local Recent School Leavers
Creative Industries - International A7302.1 WSTC Communication Extended -
Students Screen Media (Arts & Prod) - Local
Diploma in Communication Extended -
Screen Media (Arts and Production) Non-Credentialed Applicants
A7303.1 WSTC Communication Extended -
Screen Media (Arts & Prod) - Non-
Students should follow the course structure for the course International Students

applies to students whose commencement year in this A7304.1 WSTC Communication Extended -
course is 2021 or later. Screen Media (Arts & Prod) -
This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The International Students
This program provides the fundamentals of a
Communication course with a focus on Screen Media,
reflecting the growth of screen content as an industry, an
art form and a means of global communication. Students
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Diploma in Design (exit only) ° Passed the Foundation Studies Academic English

College at C grade level or higher for which
7044.1 Met other entry requirements such as:
The Diploma in Design is available as an exit point only
from 6007 - Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of
° An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place Or
Communication, 6011 - Diploma in Design/Bachelor of ° Completed the Foundation Studies course offered by
Design (Visual Communication) and 6013 - Diploma in Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.
Design/Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching
Secondary) International students entering the Diploma must satisfy
one of the following language requirements:
course from 2015 or later. ° Completed the EAP 4 course offered by Western
Sydney University, The College with a 50% pass OR
College as an agent of Western Sydney University. ° Passed the English test administered by Western
This program is designed to enable students to gain an equivalent Or
understanding of the key areas of Design, before entering
the second year of the Bachelor of Design (Visual ° Passed the Foundation Studies Academic English
Communication) or Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway
to Teaching Secondary) degrees. It offers preparatory units College at C grade level or higher for which
in Academic English and The Design Process. Both of advanced standing can be applied for.
these units provide an additional skills base for tertiary level Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of
study. The diploma is delivered via extended face-to-face origin. However, in general:
hours in smaller learning environments.
Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Design ° Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the
will articulate into Bachelor of Design (Visual
Communication) or Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway ° Completed the Foundation Studies course offered by
Western Sydney University, The College,
to Teaching Secondary) degrees at the Western Sydney
University with up to one year equivalent of advanced
standing. Course Structure
For more information on Western Sydney University, The This course is an exit award only
College, please refer to their web site. To progress to the Bachelor of Design (Visual
Communication) or Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway
Study Mode to Teaching Secondary) students must pass the following
One year full-time University level units
Location 700195.2 Design Histories and Futures (WSTC)

Campus Attendance Mode Principles (WSTC)
The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal 700194.2 Graphic Design: Process and Practice
Precinct (WSTC)
Admission 700187.2 Web and Time-based Design (WSTC)
This course is an exit award only
Students must pass the following preparatory level units for
The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary which no advanced standing will be granted in the Western
study in Design. The Diploma is accredited by the Sydney University degree program
University, as principal, to enable its agent, Western
Sydney University, The College to produce students who 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of a tertiary 700197.2 The Design Process (WSTC Prep)
award.
Students must also pass the following non-award unit (zero
Domestic students entering this Diploma are required to credit points). This unit does not count for credit towards
have: the Diploma.
Certificate, Or
700177.2 Tertiary Study Skills in Design (WSTC Prep)
equivalent Or
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Diploma in Design Extended - Graphic Non-Credentialed Applicants

Design (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) A7224.1 WSTC Design Extended - Graphic
Design (Path to Teach Sec) - Non-
7153.1
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version A7225.1 WSTC Design Extended - Graphic
applies to students whose commencement year in this Design (Path to Teach Sec) -
course is 2018 or later. International Students
College as an agent of Western Sydney University. Diploma in Design Extended - Visual
This program is designed to provide students with the first Communication
year units included in the Graphic Design/Pathways to
Teaching Secondary degree. The inclusion of additional
preparatory units is designed to assist students in the 7152.1
transition to study at University level. The Diploma is
delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller Students should follow the course structure for the course
learning environments. version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
Students who successfully complete this Diploma may applies to students whose commencement year in this
articulate into the Graphic Design/Pathways to Teaching course is 2018 or later.
Secondary degree with up to one year (80 credit points) This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The
equivalent of advanced standing. College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
For more information on Western Sydney University, The This program is designed to provide students with the first
College, please refer to their web site. year units included in the Design (Visual Communication)
degree. The inclusion of additional preparatory units is
Study Mode designed to assist students in the transition to study at
One and a half years full-time (four terms)
University level. The Diploma is delivered via extended face
to face hours in smaller learning environments.
Location
articulate into the Design (Visual Communication) degree
The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal with up to one year (80 credit points) equivalent of
Precinct advanced standing.
Admission College, please refer to their web site.
Recent School Leavers Study Mode

Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be One and a half years full-time (four terms)
Location
Non-Credentialed Students Campus Attendance Mode
17 years or over.
Precinct
IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or Admission
equivalent results from The College English Language Recent School Leavers
Program or The College English Entrance Test; and
completion of Year 11 or equivalent with specified results. Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be
Course Structure Non-Credentialed Students
Qualification for this award requires the successful Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged
completion of 140 credit points which include the units 17 years or over.
Students are categorised into three Pathways. See International Students
individual links below for detailed course structure. IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or
Local Recent School Leavers Program or The College English Entrance Test; and
A7223.1 WSTC Design Extended - Graphic completion of Year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Design (Path to Teach Sec) - Local
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Course Structure

A7220.1 WSTC Design Extended - Visual
Communication - Local Recent
School Leavers
Communication - Non-Credentialed
Applicants
Communication - International
Students
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Specialisations Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC

Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in
the University degree program.
The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Students must pass 40 credit points from the following
Design Extended - Visual Communication - Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the
Local Recent School Leavers University level units.
Term 1 of Study
A7220.1 700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success

(WSTC Prep)
700221.2 Academic Skills for Design (WSTC Prep)
Specialisation Structure 700222.3 Critical Thought in Design (WSTC Prep)
Students must be enrolled in 7152 - Diploma in Design 700223.2 Design Practice (WSTC Prep)
Extended - Visual Communication to complete this
specialisation Term 2 of Study
Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in 700177.2 Tertiary Study Skills in Design (WSTC Prep)
the University degree program. 700197.2 The Design Process (WSTC Prep)
700195.2 Design Histories and Futures (WSTC)
Students must pass 40 credit points from the following
Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the Term 3 of Study
University level units.
Term 1 of Study Principles (WSTC)
700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success
(WSTC Prep)
700221.2 Academic Skills for Design (WSTC Prep) Term 4 of Study
700222.3 Critical Thought in Design (WSTC Prep)
700223.2 Design Practice (WSTC Prep)
Term 2 of Study (WSTC)
700177.2 Tertiary Study Skills in Design (WSTC Prep) The College Admission Pathway - WSTC
700197.2 The Design Process (WSTC Prep) Design Extended - Visual Communication -
700195.2 Design Histories and Futures (WSTC) International Students
Term 3 of Study
700193.2 Graphic Design: Understanding the A7222.1
Principles (WSTC)
700196.2 Image Design (WSTC) Specialisation Structure
Students must be enrolled in 7152 - Diploma in Design
Term 4 of Study Extended - Visual Communication to complete this
700183.2 Visual Storytelling (WSTC) specialisation
Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC
(WSTC)
Design Extended - Visual Communication - Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the
Non-Credentialed Applicants University level units.
Term 1 of Study

(WSTC Prep)
Extended - Visual Communication to complete this 700270.1 English for International Students 1 (WSTC
specialisation Prep)
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700197.2 The Design Process (WSTC Prep) Design Extended - Graphic Design (Path to
700195.2 Design Histories and Futures (WSTC) Teach Sec) - Non-Credentialed Applicants
Term 3 of Study
Principles (WSTC)
Term 4 of Study Extended - Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching
700183.2 Visual Storytelling (WSTC) Secondary) to complete this specialisation
700194.2 Graphic Design: Process and Practice Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC
(WSTC) Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in
Design Extended - Graphic Design (Path to Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the
Teach Sec) - Local Recent School Leavers University level units.
Term 1 of Study
(WSTC Prep)
Extended - Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching
Secondary) to complete this specialisation Term 2 of Study
Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in 700177.2 Tertiary Study Skills in Design (WSTC Prep)
the University degree program. 700197.2 The Design Process (WSTC Prep)
Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the Term 3 of Study
Term 1 of Study Principles (WSTC)
700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success 700196.2 Image Design (WSTC)
(WSTC Prep)
700221.2 Academic Skills for Design (WSTC Prep) Term 4 of Study
700222.3 Critical Thought in Design (WSTC Prep)
700223.2 Design Practice (WSTC Prep) 700183.2 Visual Storytelling (WSTC)
700197.2 The Design Process (WSTC Prep) Design Extended - Graphic Design (Path to
700195.2 Design Histories and Futures (WSTC) Teach Sec) - International Students
Term 3 of Study
Principles (WSTC)
Term 4 of Study Extended - Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching
700183.2 Visual Storytelling (WSTC) Secondary) to complete this specialisation
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Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Term 2 of Study
the University degree program. 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
Students must pass 40 credit points from the following 700192.2 Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep)
Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the 700293.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
University level units. (WSTC)
Term 1 of Study Term 3 of Study

700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success 700291.1 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC)
(WSTC Prep) 700292.1 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC)
700221.2 Academic Skills for Design (WSTC Prep) 700299.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires
700222.3 Critical Thought in Design (WSTC Prep) and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC)
700223.2 Design Practice (WSTC Prep)
700270.1 English for International Students 1 (WSTC
Prep) Term 4 of Study
Term 2 of Study 700137.3 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships
(WSTC)
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) 700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC)
700177.2 Tertiary Study Skills in Design (WSTC Prep) 700294.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
700197.2 The Design Process (WSTC Prep) (WSTC)
Term 3 of Study Equivalent Core Units

700193.2 Graphic Design: Understanding the this Pathway for students who passed these units in 2019
Principles (WSTC)
or earlier.
700131 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC)
Term 4 of Study
700134 - Global Histoy (WSTC)
700194.2 Graphic Design: Process and Practice 700133 - Texts and Traditions (WSTC)
(WSTC)
The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Arts
Extended - Pathway to Teaching Primary -
The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Arts Non-Credentialed Applicants
Extended - Pathway to Teaching Primary -
A7246.1
A7245.1
Students must be enrolled in 7144 - Diploma in Arts
Specialisation Structure Extended - Pathway to Teaching Primary to complete this
Students must be enrolled in 7144 - Diploma in Arts specialisation
Extended - Pathway to Teaching Primary to complete this
specialisation Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC
Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC the University degree program.
the University degree program. Students must pass 40 credit points from the following
Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the
Students must pass 40 credit points from the following University level units.
University level units. Term 1 of Study
Term 1 of Study 700282.1 Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep)
700282.1 Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep) (WSTC Prep)
700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success 700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep)
(WSTC Prep) 700213.2 Australian Studies (WSTC Prep)
700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep)
700213.2 Australian Studies (WSTC Prep)
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700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
700211.3 Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep) 700211.3 Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep)
700192.2 Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep) 700192.2 Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep)
700293.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society 700293.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
(WSTC) (WSTC)

700291.1 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) 700291.1 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC)
700292.1 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC) 700292.1 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC)
700299.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires 700299.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires
and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC) and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC)

700135.2 Everyday Life (WSTC) 700135.2 Everyday Life (WSTC)
700137.3 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships 700137.3 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships
(WSTC) (WSTC)
700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC) 700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC)
700294.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship 700294.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
(WSTC) (WSTC)
Equivalent Core Units Equivalent Core Units

The Core units listed below count towards completion of The Core units listed below count towards completion of
this Pathway for students who passed these units in 2019 this Pathway for students who passed these units in 2019
or earlier. or earlier.
700131 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC) 700131 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC)
700130 - Australia and the World (WSTC) 700130 - Australia and the World (WSTC)
700132 - Contemporary Society (WSTC) 700132 - Contemporary Society (WSTC)
700134 - Global History (WSTC) 700134 - Global History (WSTC)
700133 - Texts and Traditions (WSTC) 700133 - Texts and Traditions (WSTC)
The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Arts The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Arts
Extended - Pathway to Teaching Primary - Extended - Pathway to Teaching Secondary -
International Students Local Recent School Leavers
A7247.1 A7248.1
Specialisation Structure Specialisation Structure

Students must be enrolled in 7144 - Diploma in Arts Students must be enrolled in 7145 - Diploma in Arts
Extended - Pathway to Teaching Primary to complete this Extended - Pathway to Teaching Secondary to complete
specialisation this specialisation
Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC
Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in
the University degree program. the University degree program.
Students must pass 40 credit points from the following Students must pass 40 credit points from the following
Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the
University level units. University level units.

700282.1 Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep) 700282.1 Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep)
700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success 700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success
(WSTC Prep) (WSTC Prep)
700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) 700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep)
700213.2 Australian Studies (WSTC Prep) 700213.2 Australian Studies (WSTC Prep)
Prep)
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Term 2 of Study 700213.2 Australian Studies (WSTC Prep)
700211.3 Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep) Term 2 of Study
700293.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
(WSTC) 700211.3 Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep)
700292.1 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC) Term 3 of Study
and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC) 700291.1 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC)
Term 4 of Study and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC)
700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC) Term 4 of Study
(WSTC) 700135.2 Everyday Life (WSTC)
Choose one of 700294.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
(WSTC)
(WSTC) Choose one of
(WSTC) 700137.3 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships
(WSTC)
Equivalent Core Units (WSTC)
this Pathway for students who passed these units in 2019 Equivalent Core Units
or earlier.
700131 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC) this Pathway for students who passed these units in 2019
700130 - Australia and the World (WSTC) or earlier.
700132 - Contemporary Society (WSTC) 700131 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC)
700134 - Global History (WSTC) 700130 - Australia and the World (WSTC)
700133 - Texts and Traditions (WSTC) 700132 - Contemporary Society (WSTC)
Extended - Pathway to Teaching Secondary -
Non-Credentialed Applicants The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Arts
Extended - Pathway to Teaching Secondary -
A7249.1
Specialisation Structure A7250.1

Extended - Pathway to Teaching Secondary to complete Specialisation Structure
this specialisation
Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Extended - Pathway to Teaching Secondary to complete
Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in this specialisation
Students must pass 40 credit points from the following Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in
Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the the University degree program.
Term 1 of Study Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the
700282.1 Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep)
700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success Term 1 of Study
(WSTC Prep)
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700282.1 Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep)
700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC
(WSTC Prep) Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in
700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) the University degree program.
700270.1 English for International Students 1 (WSTC Students must pass 40 credit points from the following
Prep) Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) 700282.1 Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep)
700211.3 Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep) 700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success
700192.2 Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep) (WSTC Prep)
700293.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society 700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep)
(WSTC) 700213.2 Australian Studies (WSTC Prep)

700291.1 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
700292.1 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC) 700211.3 Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep)
700299.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires 700192.2 Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep)
and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC) 700293.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
(WSTC)
Term 4 of Study
700135.2 Everyday Life (WSTC) Term 3 of Study
700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC) 700291.1 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC)
700294.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship 700292.1 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC)
(WSTC) 700299.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires
Choose one of
700137.3 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships Term 4 of Study
(WSTC)
700268.1 Introduction to International Relations 700135.2 Everyday Life (WSTC)
(WSTC) 700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC)
(WSTC)
Choose one of
this Pathway for students who passed these units in 2019 700268.1 Introduction to International Relations
or earlier. (WSTC)
700131 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC) 700137.3 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships
(WSTC)
700134 - Global History (WSTC) Equivalent Core Units
700133 - Texts and Traditions (WSTC) The Core Units listed below count towards completion of
this Pathway for students who passed these units in 2019
The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Arts or earlier.
Extended - Arts - Local Recent School 700131 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC)
Leavers 700130 - Australia and the World (WSTC)
A7257.1
Extended - Arts to complete this specialisation
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Extended - Arts - Non-Credentialed Applicants The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Arts
Extended - Arts - International Students
A7258.1
A7259.1
Students must be enrolled in 7161 - Diploma in Arts Specialisation Structure
Extended - Arts to complete this specialisation Students must be enrolled in 7161 - Diploma in Arts
Extended - Arts to complete this specialisation
Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC
the University degree program. Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in
Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the Students must pass 40 credit points from the following
University level units. Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the
Term 1 of Study
700282.1 Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep) Term 1 of Study
700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success 700282.1 Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep)
(WSTC Prep) 700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success
700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) (WSTC Prep)
700213.2 Australian Studies (WSTC Prep) 700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep)
Term 2 of Study 700270.1 English for International Students 1 (WSTC
Prep)
700192.2 Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep) Term 2 of Study
700293.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
(WSTC) 700211.3 Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep)
Term 3 of Study 700293.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
(WSTC)
700299.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires Term 3 of Study
Term 4 of Study 700299.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires
700294.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship Term 4 of Study
(WSTC) 700135.2 Everyday Life (WSTC)
Choose one of 700294.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
700268.1 Introduction to International Relations (WSTC)
(WSTC)
700137.3 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships Choose one of
(WSTC) 700268.1 Introduction to International Relations
(WSTC)
Equivalent Core Units (WSTC)
this Pathway for students who passed these units in 2019
or earlier. Equivalent Core Units
700131 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC) The Core Units listed below count towards completion of
700130 - Australia and the World (WSTC) this Pathway for students who passed these units in 2019
or earlier.
700131 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC)
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Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-
700133 - Texts and Traditions (WSTC) 12 - Non-Credentialed Applicants
Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-
12 - Local Recent School Leavers A7276.1
Location
A7275.1 Campus Mode
Location
The College - Nirimba Education Precinct Internal
Campus Mode
Bankstown Campus Internal Specialisation Structure
The College - Nirimba Education Precinct Internal Students must be enrolled in 7146 - Diploma in Arts
Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 to
complete this specialisation.
Students must be enrolled in 7146 - Diploma in Arts Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC
Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 to Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in
complete this specialisation. the University degree program.
Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Students must pass 40 credit points from the following
Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the
the University degree program. University level units (WSTC) listed below.
Students must pass 40 credit points from the following Term 1 of study
University level units (WSTC) listed below. 700282.1 Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep)
Term 1 of study (WSTC Prep)
700282.1 Understanding the Arts (WSTC Prep) 700213.2 Australian Studies (WSTC Prep)
(WSTC Prep)
700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) Term 2 of study
700213.2 Australian Studies (WSTC Prep) 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
Term 2 of study 700192.2 Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep)
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) (WSTC)
700293.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society Term 3 of study
(WSTC) 700289.1 Contemporary Childhoods (WSTC)
Term 3 of study 700292.1 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC)
700291.1 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) Term 4 of study
700292.1 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC) 700137.3 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships
(WSTC)
Term 4 of study 700273.1 The Developing Child (WSTC)
700137.3 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships 700294.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
(WSTC) (WSTC)
(WSTC)
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Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth- Extended - Interpreting and Translation -
12 - International Students Local Recent School Leavers
A7277.1 A7280.1
Location Location
Bankstown Campus Internal Bankstown Campus Internal
The College - Nirimba Education Precinct Internal The College - Nirimba Education Precinct Internal

Extended - Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 to Extended - Interpreting and Translation to complete this
complete this specialisation. specialisation.
University level units (WSTC) listed below. University level units.
Term 1 of study Term 1 of study
Prep) Term 2 of study
Term 2 of study 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)

700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) 700192.2 Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep)
700211.3 Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep) 700293.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society
700192.2 Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep) (WSTC)
(WSTC) Term 3 of study
Term 3 of study 700291.1 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC)

700289.1 Contemporary Childhoods (WSTC) and the World, c.1600-1950 (WSTC)
700291.1 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) 700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC)
Term 4 of study
Term 4 of study
700137.3 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships 700294.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
(WSTC) (WSTC)
700273.1 The Developing Child (WSTC) 700135.2 Everyday Life (WSTC)
700294.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship Choose one of
(WSTC) 700137.3 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships
(WSTC)
(WSTC)
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Extended - Interpreting and Translation - Non- Extended - Interpreting and Translation -
Credentialed Applicants International Students
A7281.1 A7282.1
Location Location
Bankstown Campus Internal Bankstown Campus Internal
The College - Nirimba Education Precinct Internal The College - Nirimba Education Precinct Internal

Extended - Interpreting and Translation to complete this Extended - Interpreting and Translation to complete this
specialisation. specialisation.
University level units. University level units.

Term 2 of study Prep)
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) Term 2 of study

700192.2 Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep) 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
700293.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society 700211.3 Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC Prep)
(WSTC) 700192.2 Texts and Communication (WSTC Prep)
Term 3 of study (WSTC)
700291.1 Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) Term 3 of study

700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC) 700299.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires
Term 4 of study 700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC)
700292.1 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC) Term 4 of study

(WSTC) 700292.1 Diversity, Language and Culture (WSTC)
700135.2 Everyday Life (WSTC) 700294.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship
(WSTC)
Choose one of 700135.2 Everyday Life (WSTC)
700137.3 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships Choose one of
(WSTC)
700268.1 Introduction to International Relations 700137.3 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships
(WSTC) (WSTC)
(WSTC)
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The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC
Communication Extended - Communication - Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in
Local Recent School Leavers the University degree program.

A7296.1 University level units.
Term 1 of study
Students must be enrolled in 7148 - Diploma in
(WSTC Prep)
Communication Extended - Communication to complete
700218.2 Academic Skills for Communication (WSTC
this specialisation.
Prep)
Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC 700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep)
Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in 700260.1 Communication and Media (WSTC Prep)
Term 2 of study
Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
University level units. 700324.1 Communication Practices (WSTC Prep)
Term 1 of study
700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success Term 3 of study
(WSTC Prep) 700269.1 Data, Mediation and Power (WSTC)
700218.2 Academic Skills for Communication (WSTC 700182.2 Introduction to Journalism (WSTC)
Prep) 700090.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice
700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) (WSTC)
700260.1 Communication and Media (WSTC Prep)
Term 4 of study
Term 2 of study
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) 700183.2 Visual Storytelling (WSTC)
700324.1 Communication Practices (WSTC Prep) 700088.2 Advertising: An Introduction (WSTC)
700180.2 Media Cultures and Industries (WSTC) 700325.1 Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC)
Term 3 of study
700269.1 Data, Mediation and Power (WSTC) Communication Extended - Communication -
700182.2 Introduction to Journalism (WSTC) International Students
(WSTC)
A7298.1
Term 4 of study
700178.2 Writing Ecologies (WSTC) Specialisation Structure
700088.2 Advertising: An Introduction (WSTC) Students must be enrolled in 7148 - Diploma in
700325.1 Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC) Communication Extended - Communication to complete
Communication Extended - Communication - Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in
Non-Credentialed Applicants the University degree program.

Term 1 of study
(WSTC Prep)
Communication Extended - Communication to complete
Prep)
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700270.1 English for International Students 1 (WSTC 700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC)

Prep) 700090.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice
(WSTC)
Term 2 of study
Term 4 of study
700324.1 Communication Practices (WSTC Prep) 700178.2 Writing Ecologies (WSTC)
700180.2 Media Cultures and Industries (WSTC) 700183.2 Visual Storytelling (WSTC)
Term 3 of study
Choose one of the following Introduction to Major units
700182.2 Introduction to Journalism (WSTC) 700088.2 Advertising: An Introduction (WSTC)
700090.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice 700325.1 Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC)
(WSTC) 700031.2 Organisational Behaviour (WSTC)
Term 4 of study
700183.2 Visual Storytelling (WSTC) Communication Extended - Creative
700088.2 Advertising: An Introduction (WSTC) Industries - Non-Credentialed Applicants
The College Admission Pathway - WSTC A7300.1

Communication Extended - Creative
Industries - Local Recent School Leavers Specialisation Structure
Communication Extended - Creative Industries to complete
A7299.1 this specialisation.

Specialisation Structure Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in
Students must be enrolled in 7149 - Diploma in the University degree program.
Communication Extended - Creative Industries to complete
this specialisation. Students must pass 40 credit points from the following
Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC University level units.
the University degree program. Term 1 of study
Students must pass 40 credit points from the following (WSTC Prep)
Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the 700218.2 Academic Skills for Communication (WSTC
University level units. Prep)
Term 1 of study 700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep)
(WSTC Prep) Term 2 of study
Prep) 700324.1 Communication Practices (WSTC Prep)
700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
700260.1 Communication and Media (WSTC Prep) 700180.2 Media Cultures and Industries (WSTC)

700324.1 Communication Practices (WSTC Prep) 700269.1 Data, Mediation and Power (WSTC)
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) 700252.1 Enterprise Leadership (WSTC)
Choose one of the following Introduction to Major units
Term 3 of study 700196.2 Image Design (WSTC)
700269.1 Data, Mediation and Power (WSTC) 700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC)
700252.1 Enterprise Leadership (WSTC) 700090.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice
Choose one of the following Introduction to Major units (WSTC)
700196.2 Image Design (WSTC) Term 4 of study

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700178.2 Writing Ecologies (WSTC) Choose one of the following Introduction to Major units

700253.2 Financing Enterprises (WSTC) 700088.2 Advertising: An Introduction (WSTC)
Choose one of the following Introduction to Major units 700031.2 Organisational Behaviour (WSTC)
700031.2 Organisational Behaviour (WSTC) The College Admission Pathway - WSTC
700135.2 Everyday Life (WSTC) Communication Extended - Screen Media
(Arts & Prod) - Local Recent School Leavers
Communication Extended - Creative
Industries - International Students A7302.1
A7301.1 Students must be enrolled in 7150 - Diploma in
Communication Extended - Screen Media (Arts and
Specialisation Structure Production) to complete this specialisation.
Students must be enrolled in 7149 - Diploma in Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC
Communication Extended - Creative Industries to complete Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in
this specialisation. the University degree program.
Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Students must pass 40 credit points from the following
Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the
the University degree program. University level units.
Term 1 of study
University level units. 700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success
(WSTC Prep)
Term 1 of study 700218.2 Academic Skills for Communication (WSTC
Prep)
700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success 700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep)
(WSTC Prep) 700260.1 Communication and Media (WSTC Prep)
Prep)
700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) Term 2 of study
700260.1 Communication and Media (WSTC Prep) 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
700270.1 English for International Students 1 (WSTC 700324.1 Communication Practices (WSTC Prep)
Prep) 700326.1 Screen Media Fundamentals (WSTC)

700324.1 Communication Practices (WSTC Prep) 700182.2 Introduction to Journalism (WSTC)
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) 700327.1 Digital Narrative (WSTC)
700180.2 Media Cultures and Industries (WSTC) 700328.1 Animation and Visual Effects (WSTC)

700269.1 Data, Mediation and Power (WSTC) 700187.2 Web and Time-based Design (WSTC)
700252.1 Enterprise Leadership (WSTC) 700193.2 Graphic Design: Understanding the
Choose one of the following Introduction to Major units Principles (WSTC)
(WSTC)
Term 4 of study
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Communication Extended - Screen Media Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in
(Arts & Prod) - Non-Credentialed Applicants the University degree program.

Term 1 of study
(WSTC Prep)
Production) to complete this specialisation.
Prep)
Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC 700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep)
Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in 700260.1 Communication and Media (WSTC Prep)
the University degree program. 700270.1 English for International Students 1 (WSTC
Prep)
Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the Term 2 of study
Term 1 of study 700324.1 Communication Practices (WSTC Prep)
700326.1 Screen Media Fundamentals (WSTC)
(WSTC Prep)
700218.2 Academic Skills for Communication (WSTC Term 3 of study
Prep) 700182.2 Introduction to Journalism (WSTC)
700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) 700327.1 Digital Narrative (WSTC)
700260.1 Communication and Media (WSTC Prep) 700328.1 Animation and Visual Effects (WSTC)

700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) 700187.2 Web and Time-based Design (WSTC)
700324.1 Communication Practices (WSTC Prep) 700193.2 Graphic Design: Understanding the
700326.1 Screen Media Fundamentals (WSTC) Principles (WSTC)
Term 3 of study
700182.2 Introduction to Journalism (WSTC) Key Program - Psychology
700327.1 Digital Narrative (WSTC)
700328.1 Animation and Visual Effects (WSTC)
KT1000.1
Term 4 of study
700187.2 Web and Time-based Design (WSTC) Psychology is the field of inquiry that uses scientific
700193.2 Graphic Design: Understanding the techniques and methods to understand and explain
Principles (WSTC) behaviour and experience. As a profession, it involves the
700325.1 Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC) application of psychological knowledge to practical
problems in human behaviour. Units in the program are
drawn from the following core areas of psychology: brain
The College Admission Pathway - WSTC and behaviour, learning, motivation and emotion, social
Communication Extended - Screen Media psychology, lifespan development, perception and cognitive
(Arts & Prod) - International Students processes.
A7304.1 Location
Campus Mode
Specialisation Structure Bankstown Campus Internal
Students must be enrolled in 7150 - Diploma in Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
Production) to complete this specialisation. Penrith Campus Internal
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Accreditation Major - Indigenous Australian Studies
The Key Program in Psychology offered within the Bachelor
of Arts is accredited by the Australian Psychology
Accreditation Council (APAC) as an undergraduate three M1041.1
year sequence in Psychology.
The accredited Psychology Key Program requires the four What does it mean to live in Indigenous Australia? The
BA Core units and the following sequence of units: Indigenous Australian Studies Major offers students the
exciting opportunity to acquire key cultural competencies
Arts Core Units that will enable them to understand and work more
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Citizenship effectively with Indigenous Australians in professions such
102737.1 Thinking Critically About Texts and Society as the arts, communications, media industries; education;
102736.1 Diversity, Language and Culture government and non-government; policy; health; sciences;
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English and community services. The Indigenous Australian
Studies Major addresses the cultural, historical, social and
economic issues affecting Indigenous and Non-Indigenous
Equivalent Core Units Australians and relationships.
earlier. Location
100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing Campus Mode
100958 - Australia and the World Penrith Campus Internal
100968 - Texts and Traditions Specialisation Structure
Recommended Sequence Students must complete the following Level 1 unit
Bankstown, Penrith and Parramatta South
Mode)
Campuses
Choose seven of the following units including three Level 3
Year 1
units
Autumn session Level 1 units
101184.4 Psychology: Human Behaviour 102805.1 Indigenous Landscapes
101762.1 Who do you think you are? (Day Mode)
Spring session
101183.4 Psychology: Behavioural Science Level 2 units
101754.3 From Corroborees to Curtain Raisers (Day
Year 2 Mode)
101755.2 From Ochre to Acrylics to New Technologies
Autumn session 101752.2 Pigments of the Imagination
101684.5 Brain and Behaviour 101753.3 Revaluing Indigenous Economics (Day
100013.4 Experimental Design and Analysis Mode)
101680.5 Perception
Level 3 units
Spring session 101756.2 Bridging the Gap: Re-engaging Indigenous
101676.4 Human Learning Learners
101678.5 Motivation and Emotion 101758.2 Learning through Indigenous Australian
101683.4 Social Psychology Community Service (Day Mode)
101759.2 Rethinking Research with Indigenous
Australians: Independent Study Project (Day
Year 3 Mode)
101757.2 The Making of the Àborigines'
Autumn session
101689.4 Advanced Research Methods Equivalent Specialisation Units
101682.7 Developmental Psychology
The Level 3 unit listed below counts towards completion of
Spring session in 2019 or earlier.
101681.6 Abnormal Psychology 100961 - Humanities Internship
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the Major for students who successfully completed the unit Compulsory Units
in Autumn 2020 or earlier. 102410.2 Digital Cultures
101878 - Indigenous Landscapes 100897.2 Everyday Life
101906.2 Researching Culture
Major - Cultural and Social Analysis 101979.1 Understanding Visual Culture
Bachelor of Creative Industries Students

M1052.1
Introduction to Major unit as part of the core requirements
Cultural and Social Analysis is an interdisciplinary major of the course, prior to enrolling in this major.
developing knowledge, research skills and analytic
capacities relevant to understanding and interpreting
landscapes of cultural diversity and social difference in our Creative Industry students must complete the three
contemporary world, both in terms of the broad contours, compulsory units below and must complete five units from
as well as specific micro-social environments. This major the Level 2/Level 3 unit pool with a minimum of 2 units at
provides grounding in contemporary debates and Level 3. See below.
methodologies in cultural studies and social theory, and
draws on various disciplines including history, sociology, Compulsory Units
communications, and linguistics. Topics include popular
culture, everyday urban life, cultural and social impacts of 102410.2 Digital Cultures
scientific theories and new technologies, multiculturalism, 101906.2 Researching Culture
and contemporary spirituality. Study in this area is relevant 101979.1 Understanding Visual Culture
for work involving commentary and analysis of
contemporary social issues and cultural practices (e.g.
journalism, teaching, activism) and fields concerned with Pool Units
designing, delivering and evaluating cultural and artistic Bachelor of Arts students must complete four units
productions, and education, communication, welfare or from the list below, with a minimum of 2 units at Level
health services, in culturally diverse communities. 3. Bachelor of Creative Industries students must
complete five units from the list below, with a minimum
Location of 2 units at Level 3.
Campus Mode Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be
offered on a rotational basis.
Level 2 Unit Pool
102192.1 Cinema and Censorship
Penrith Campus Internal 101967.1 Cultural History of Books and Reading
101250.3 Digital Futures
Specialisation Structure 102425.1 Digital Humanities and Research Methods
Students must successfully complete 80 credit points as (UG)
follows 100964.3 Introduction to Film Studies
100882.3 Politics of Sex and Gender
Please note all Bachelor of Arts students including 101917.1 Representing Everyday Life in Literary and
Pathways to Teaching, Dean’s Scholars and double Visual Cultures
degrees must complete the structure under the heading 101990.1 The Racial State
Bachelor of Arts. 101989.1 Thinking Cinema
Please note all Bachelor of Creative Industries students 100291.5 Urban Life/Urban Culture
including double degrees must complete the structure 100298.3 Youth Cultures and Moral Panics
under the heading Bachelor of Creative Industries.
This specialisation is available to students in other Western Level 3 Unit Pool - Choose at least two
Sydney University courses. If the specialisation is available
on your campus, the course structure allows space for 101981.1 Activism, Engagement and Social Change
enrolment in the specialisation and pre-requisite 101265.3 Children's Culture
requirements can be met, please follow the structure under 101626.5 Children's Literature: Image and Text
the heading Bachelor of Arts. Consult your Course Advisor 101984.1 Cinema and Experience
for further advice. 101870.1 Climate Change and Culture
Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be 102413.1 Consumer Culture
offered on a rotational basis. 102185.1 Culture, Discourse and Meaning
102479.1 Cultures of Crime and Punishment
102529.2 Cyber Justice (UG)
Bachelor of Arts Students 100996.3 Death and Culture
Arts students must complete the four compulsory units 100860.3 Emotions, Culture and Community
below and must complete four units from the Level 2/Level 100866.3 Film and Drama
3 unit pool with a minimum of 2 units at Level 3. See below. 102305.1 Food: A Cultural History
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101716.3 Healing and Culture 101832 - Talking Normal: Sociolinguistics and Modern

101991.1 History of Sexuality Literature
101988.1 Human Rights and Culture
101468.2 Islam, Media and Conflict 101008 - Technologies of Racism
102781.1 Labour and Culture 101738 - The Art Game: Fraud, Forgery, Theft and Perfidy
102789.1 Philosophy of Race and Racism 101798 - Understanding Freedom
101985.1 Politics, Power and Resistance The Level 3 unit listed below counts towards completion of
101987.1 Postcolonial Australian Cinema the Major for students who successfully completed the unit
102191.1 Queer Culture in 2019 or earlier.
101005.4 Representing Crime
101009.4 The Body in Culture 100961 - Humanities Internship
101848.1 Transnationalism and Migration
101731.3 Understanding Power Major - English
101898.1 Violence in Everyday Life
101010.3 What is the Human?
M1053.1
Please note
The Level 2 and 3 units listed below count towards The English major invites students to explore contemporary
completion of the major for students from 2015 or earlier, approaches to language, literary study and writing,
who may have previously passed these units. including literary criticism and theory, linguistic analysis,
genre and textual study, and creative writing. The English
Level 2 units major focuses on the imaginative workings of language,
101409 - Aboriginal Cultural Texts and students can study a wide selection of modern and
101408 - Critical Discourse Analysis classic literature, as well as the relationships between
written texts and other media such as film and information
100854 - Contemporary Popular Cultures technology. Students also have the opportunity to produce
SS238A - Genres their own creative writing and to edit and publish their work.
101251 - Introduction to Psychoanalysis Career prospects include publishing, editing, teaching,
writing and advertising.
100273 - New Ethnicities, Old Racisms
G2006 - Race, Community and National Identity in Australia
100884 - Social Inequalities Location
100886 - Special Topics in Cultural and Social Analysis Campus Mode
100889 - Technocultures Bankstown Campus Internal
10371 - The Art Museum-from the Prince to the Public Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
101411 - Theories of Representation
101879 - Women with Muslim Identity
Level 3 units Specialisation Structure

101295 - Aesthetics Students must successfully complete 80 credit points as
follows.
400087 - Applied Critical Methods
100988 - Chaos and Communication Please note all Bachelor of Arts students including
100990 - Cinema, Culture, Memory Pathways to Teaching, Dean’s Scholars and double
degrees must complete the structure under the heading
100992 - Communication: Power and Practice
Bachelor of Arts.
100994 - Consumer Culture
Please note all Bachelor of Creative Industries students
100858 - Culture and Globalisation including double degrees must complete the structure
100998 - Evolutionary Thinking under the heading Bachelor of Creative Industries.
101844 - Feminist Theories This specialisation is available to students in other Western
100999 - Gender at Work Sydney University courses. If the specialisation is available
on your campus, the course structure allows space for
101955 - Honours Foundation enrolment in the specialisation and pre-requisite
101739 - Literature and Trauma requirements can be met, please follow the structure under
101732 - Media, The Everyday and Uneven Modernities the heading Bachelor of Arts. Consult your Course Advisor
for further advice.
101800 - Media, Violence, Protest, Terror
Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be
101252 - Psychoanalytic Criticism
101253 - Public Memory and Commemoration
101003 - Religion and Culture Bachelor of Arts Students
101006 - Social Semiotics Arts students must complete the four compulsory units
101007 - Story Links and Indigenous Knowledge below and must complete four units from the Level 2 /
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Level 3 unit pool with a minimum of 2 units at Level 3. See
below. Level 3 Unit Pool
Compulsory units 101796.1 19th Century American Literature

102099.1 20th Century American Literature
100641.3 Approaches to Text 100849.4 Australian Textual Studies
101907.1 Introduction to Literary Studies 102205.2 Children's and Young Adult Fiction
101909.1 Methods of Reading 101626.5 Children's Literature: Image and Text
102765.1 The Value of Literature 101984.1 Cinema and Experience
100856.4 Creative Non-Fiction
The unit listed below counts as a compulsory unit towards 100859.3 Creative Writing Project
completion of this Major for students who passed this unit 102315.1 Crime Fiction
in 2019 or earlier. 102185.1 Culture, Discourse and Meaning
101976 - English Literature After 1830 100866.3 Film and Drama
102186.1 Introduction to Stylistics
Bachelor of Creative Industries Students 102416.1 Law, Literature and Culture
101724.2 Literary Animals
Creative Industries students must complete their 100875.4 Literature and Philosophy
Introduction to Major unit as part of the core requirements 101739.3 Literature and Trauma
of the course, prior to enrolling in this major. 101033.4 Modernism
101907.1 Introduction to Literary Studies 101001.3 Modernity and Cinema
102434.1 Postcolonial Literatures: Partition,
Creative Industry students must complete the three Dependence and Exile
compulsory units below and must complete five units from 101650.3 Race in Literature
the Level 2 / Level 3 unit pool with a minimum of 2 units at 102078.1 Reading Ireland in the 1990s: Fiction,
Level 3. See below. Poetry, Drama
Compulsory units 101791.2 Short Fiction in the Americas
100893.4 The Novel
100641.3 Approaches to Text
101880.1 The Space of Literature
101909.1 Methods of Reading
101977.1 Women, Travel and Empire
102765.1 The Value of Literature
102374.1 Women's Writing
The unit listed below counts as a compulsory unit towards 101669.3 World Literature in Translation
completion of this Major for students who passed this unit 101670.3 Writing and Society
in 2019 or earlier. 100895.4 Writing For Performance
101011.3 Writing Poetry
101976 - English Literature After 1830
Pool Units Please note

The Level 2 and 3 units listed below count towards
Bachelor of Arts students must complete four units completion of this Major for students who passed these
from the list below, with a minimum of 2 units at Level units in 2016 or earlier.
3. Bachelor of Creative Industries students must
complete five units from the list below, with a minimum Level 2 units
of 2 units at Level 3. 101408 - Critical Discourse Analysis
Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be 100993 - Constructions of the Script
offered on a rotational basis. SS238A - Genres
Level 2 Unit Pool 101452 - History of the English Language
100900.4 Comedy and Tragedy 100870 - Hypertext Fictions
101967.1 Cultural History of Books and Reading 101986 - International Texts and Contexts
100584.2 Experimental Writing and Electronic 100880 - Poetry and Poetics
Publication 100505 - Special Topics in English, Text and Writing
100964.3 Introduction to Film Studies
102572.1 Literature and Decolonisation 101869 - Studies in Postcolonial Literature
102626.1 Medieval and Early Modern Literature 101873 - The Sound of Language
101978.1 Modern Australian Poetry and Poetics 101455 - The Structure of English
101917.1 Representing Everyday Life in Literary and
Visual Cultures Level 3 units
101964.1 Sexual/Textual Politics in Victorian Women's 100845 - American Literature
Writing
102507.1 The Gothic 400087 - Applied Critical Methods
101795.3 The Musical 101242 - Childrens Literature
102414.1 Working Grammar 100256 - Film and Affect
102772.1 Writing and Reading Sci-Fi and Fantasy
101000 - hom/e/scapes
100896.3 Writing Fiction
101955 - Honours Foundation
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100874 - Literature, History and Culture Students must complete the following compulsory units
101966 - Literatures of Decolonisation 102768.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires
101406 - Queering Text and the World, c.1600-1950
101006 - Social Semiotics 102000.1 Modern European History and Politics
101992.1 Religion and the Emergence of Modern
101832 - Talking Normal: Sociolinguistics and Modern Politics
Literature 102766.1 Historical Methodologies
101453 - Text and Discourse in English
101668 - World Cinema Important Note: To meet NESA subject area teaching
requirements students who wish to teach modern history
101471 - Women in Arabic and Islamic Literature must include one unit of Ancient History. This may be
100582 - Writing Portfolio attained by approved cross-institutional study, by
The Level 3 units listed below count towards completion of completing the level 3 unit 102492 Catastrophe: The
this Major for students who passed these units in 2019 or Environmental History of the Ancient and Modern World, or
earlier. by completing the level 2 unit 100244 Ancient Western
100961 - Humanities Internship Culture: Periclean Athens. It is also strongly recommended
101908 - Writing and Reading Sci Fi and Fantasy
Note: Not all Level 2 and 3 pool units will be offered each
Note: The Level 3 unit 100961 Humanities Internship year. Units will be offered on a rotational basis.
cannot count towards completion of SM1129 English
Teaching Specialisation (Birth-5/Birth-12) or M1126 Level 2 Unit Pool
Education Studies Major - Primary English Teaching
Specialisation for students enrolled in courses 1708 101882.1 A History of Modern Global Buddhism
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12), 100244.2 Ancient Western Culture: Periclean Athens
1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary), 1822 101967.1 Cultural History of Books and Reading
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Dean''s 100001.3 Keeping the Past
Scholars, 6017 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway 101797.2 Political Terror
to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12), 6019 Diploma in Arts/ 100882.3 Politics of Sex and Gender
102002.1 Religion and the Origins of Modern Science
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) as this
would not satisfy the professional accreditation 101867.2 The Ethical Life
requirements for NESA. 101912.1 Western Political Philosophy
Major - History and Political Thought Level 3 Unit Pool

100966.3 American History, 1898-1945
M1054.1 102004.1 Australian Colonial History
Since the revival of humanist thought in the Renaissance, 101872.1 Australian Indigenous History from
universities have placed studies in history and political Federation to Reconciliation
thought at the centre of exploring what it is to be human. At 101919.1 Australian Indigenous History: From first
the heart of the History and Political Thought major are four contact to 'dying race'
compulsory units which introduce the student to the modern 102079.1 Britain in the Age of Botany Bay, 1760-1815
(since 1500) history of humanity. Although Europe is very 102492.1 Catastrophe: The Environmental History of
prominent in the Major, the student will be invited to the Ancient and Modern World
compare its history to the histories of Asia, Africa and the 102003.1 Comparative Nationalism
Americas. The Major culminates in a capstone unit in 101799.2 Convicts and Settlers - Australian History
students’ final semester discussing historical theories and 1788 - 1840
methods. A wide range of elective units covers European, 102479.1 Cultures of Crime and Punishment
American, Australian and Asian history and political thought 100903.2 Democracy in Asia
and includes thematic units which range widely over time 102188.1 Dictators, Democrats and Dreamers:
and place. Indonesia 1942 to now
101974.1 Enlightenment and Revolution
Location 100254.3 Exploring Local History
Campus Mode 102305.1 Food: A Cultural History
102520.1 From Vindication to Liberation: A
Bankstown Campus Internal Comparative History of Feminism
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal 102734.1 History of Religion
Penrith Campus Internal 101991.1 History of Sexuality
100507.4 History of Modern China to 1949
Specialisation Structure 102184.1 History of Muslim Civilisations and Ideas
Students must successfully complete 80 credit points from 101733.2 Looking at Global Politics Through Film
the units listed below, with no less than three Level 3 units. 100271.3 Modern Japanese History
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102495.1 Mystical Islam: The Emergence of Sufism in 101249 - Culture and Thought in Twentieth-Century China

World History
102343.1 Napoleon: the Making of a Legend 100860 - Emotions, Culture and Community
102493.1 Philosophy of History 100864 - Europe in the Twentieth Century
100278.2 Politics of Post-War Japan 101844 - Feminist Theories
101985.1 Politics, Power and Resistance 101674 - Global Histories of Food
63178.2 Social and Political Developments in
Contemporary China 102006 - Histories of Crime and Punishment
102187.1 Sultans, Colonists and Nationalists: 100963 - Interpreting Australia: Australian Historians and
Indonesia C1200-1942 Historiography
101782.2 The History and Politics of Contemporary 101801 - Interpreting Fascism
Central Asia
102491.1 The History of Southeast Asia 101823 - Lay Participation in Justice Processes (replaced
101783.2 The International Relations of the Middle by 102006)
East Since 1945 100875 - Literature and Philosophy
102005.1 The Politics of Civilisation 100275 - Philosophies of Love and Death
101913.2 Theories of Authority 100879 - Philosophy Today
100969.2 Theories of Conflict and Violence
101999.1 Twentieth Century Australia 100908 - Race Politics
101798.2 Understanding Freedom 100284 - Special Topics in Australian History
101731.3 Understanding Power 100887 - Sport and Australian History
101866.1 United States Government and Politics
102423.1 101667 - The External Relations of the European Union
War
101993.1 War and Society in the Twentieth Century 101405 - The Politics of Contemporary Indonesia
102142.1 Warlords, Artists and Emperors: Power and 101831 - Transport and the Making of the Modern World
Authority in Japanese History 101375 - War and Peace
101830.2 WWII in Asia and the Pacific
101010.3 What is the Human? 100971 - Which New World Order?
100894 - World War 1
Equivalent Specialisation Units The Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 units listed below count
towards completion of the major for students who
successfully completed the units in 2019 or earlier.
completion of the major for students who successfully
completed the units in 2015 or earlier. Level 1
Level 2 101910 - Global History
101737 - World Politics: An Introduction Level 2
100248 - Australian Labour History 101973 - Australian Politics
101407 - Britain 1500-1800: Before Botany Bay 100861 - Empire: European Colonial Rule and its Subjects
100852 - Classics of Modern Philosophy 1750-1920
100853 - Contemporary Australia
Level 3
100869 - Foundations of Modern Europe 1500-1800
101543 - India: Global Contexts
100878 - Meanings of a Commonwealth - English Political
Ideas 1500-1800 102001 - Theories and Methods in History
101843 - Philosophy and Environment Major - International Relations and Asian
100904 - Politics and Business in Asia Studies
100277 - Politics of Australia and Asia Relations
101972 - The History of Modern Indonesia
101294 - The Western Philosophical Tradition M1055.1
100892 - The Westminster System: England’s
Constitutional Culture This major has been designed to meet the needs of
101871 - War Australian government, business and society to engage the
states and peoples of Asia at all levels in pursuit of national
Level 3 interests and as part of the globalisation process. It
101295 - Aesthetics provides students with the opportunity to study
contemporary Asia, as well as the rich and diverse
100957 - Alternative Histories: The State and Civil Society histories, politics, cultures and languages of Asian countries
in Australian History and the international issues affecting Australia’s interests
100987 - Australian History Since 1920 and role in the region and in the world at large. The major
100991 - Citizenship Ancient and Modern area also includes a range of units concerned with the
United States and Europe as well as with Asia itself, and
100992 - Communication: Power and Practice
units in international relations covering other parts of the
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world. It seeks to produce graduates with a broad, liberal 102142.1 Warlords, Artists and Emperors: Power and

education with the skills to mediate between Australia and Authority in Japanese History
the world in general and Asia in particular through political, 101830.2 WWII in Asia and the Pacific
economic, commercial, cultural, diplomatic and strategic
links. Students are encouraged to undertake a sub-major in Please note
an Asian language in conjunction with the major.
Employment opportunities may be found in the State and The units listed below count towards completion of the
Commonwealth public service, overseas organisations, the major for students who may have passed units in the list in
media, business and industry, education and research. 2015 or earlier.
Level 1
Location 101737 - World Politics: An Introduction
Campus Mode
Level 2
Bankstown Campus Internal 100872 - Asia and the West: the Imperial Encounter
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal 100245 - Asian Cinema
Specialisation Structure 100855 - Contemporary Japan: Culture and Society
This major may be able to be studied entirely online, 101857 - Doing Business in China
depending on student unit selection. 100847 - International Politics of North Asia
Students must complete the following compulsory units 100904 - Politics and Business in Asia
101442.2 Asia in the World 63111 - Special Topics in Asian and International Studies
101956.1 Introduction to International Relations 101972 - The History of Modern Indonesia
100277.4 Politics of Australia and Asia Relations 101871 - War
Level 3
And four units from the following pools, with no less than
three Level 3 units in order to pass the major. 400087 - Applied Critical Methods
Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be 101249 - Culture and Thought in Twentieth Century China
offered on a rotational basis. 101543 - India: Global Contexts
100962 - International Politics of the South East Asia
Level 2 Unit Pool Region
101882.1 A History of Modern Global Buddhism 101667 - The External Relations of the European Union
101968.1 Civil Society in Contemporary China 101963 - Understanding Global Insecurity
Subjects, 1750-1920 101375 - War and Peace
101797.2 Political Terror 100971 - Which New World Order?
Level 3 Unit Pool the major for students who successfully completed the units
in 2019 or earlier.
100985.2 American Foreign Policy Since 1945 100961 - Humanities Internship
100903.2 Democracy in Asia
102188.1 Dictators, Democrats and Dreamers: 102522 - International Study Tours
101735.2 Global Politics Major - Islamic Studies
102189.1 International Organisations and Global
Governance M1056.1
102193.1 International Special Study
101467.2 Islam in Southeast Asia Students engage in interdisciplinary study essential to an
101733.2 Looking at Global Politics Through Film understanding of Islam, past and present. The area of
100271.3 Modern Japanese History study balances historical and modern Islamic studies and
100278.2 Politics of Post-War Japan research methods. One of the keys to Islamic Studies is
63178.2 Social and Political Developments in ‘relevance’ to contemporary Australian society but
Contemporary China relevance can only come from a sound comprehension of
102187.1 Sultans, Colonists and Nationalists: past traditions in Islamic scholarship and their socio-
Indonesia C1200-1942 historical contexts. Preparation for graduate study is also a
102491.1 The History of Southeast Asia key objective of this program, with its focus on developing
101783.2 The International Relations of the Middle critical and interdisciplinary research skills through a
East Since 1945 combination of approaches. Students are encouraged to
102005.1 The Politics of Civilisation undertake a sub-major in Arabic to complement the Islamic
101866.1 United States Government and Politics Studies major.
102423.1 War
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101792 - Texts in Contemporary Arab Society and Culture
Location
101471 - Women in Arabic and Islamic Literature
Campus Mode
Bankstown Campus Internal the major for students who successfully completed the units
in 2019 or earlier.
Specialisation Structure 100961 - Humanities Internship
102494 - Conceptualising Islam
This major may be able to be studied entirely online,
depending on student unit selection. Major - Philosophy
the units listed below, with no less than three level 3 units.
Students must complete the following four compulsory units: M1058.1
102296.1 Hadith: The Prophetic Tradition
101465.2 Islamic Law in a Changing World Philosophy has always asked the “big questions” about our
102823.1 Islam: Past, Present and Future lives. These are questions, for example, about the limits of
101911.2 The Qur'an: An Introduction our knowledge, the best way that humans can live together,
how we understand the world around us, and what is the
The remaining four units must be drawn from the following
good life. A philosophy major will enable students to
Level 2 and 3 unit pools
develop particular skills and attributes - such as clear
Equivalent Specialisation Unit thinking, capacities to assess arguments and values, sound
understanding of important philosophical views that have
The Level 1 unit listed below counts towards completion of always been essential to university scholarship, and which
the major for students who successfully completed the units continue to be valuable for graduates in both public and
in 2020 or earlier. private life.
101462 - Understanding Islam and Muslim Societies
offered on a rotational basis. Location
Campus Mode
Level 2 units
102294.1 Islam in the Modern World
101879.2 Women with Muslim Identity Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
Level 3 Units
Students must complete the following compulsory units
101466.2 Ethical Traditions in Islam
102184.1 History of Muslim Civilisations and Ideas 102570.1 Books that Changed how we Think
102734.1 History of Religion 101915.1 Ethics and Philosophy
101822.3 Islam in the West 101918.1 Introduction to Philosophy
101467.2 Islam in Southeast Asia 102571.1 Thinkers That Changed the World
101468.2 Islam, Media and Conflict
102297.1 Islamic Revivalism in the Globalised World Plus four units from the following pools with no fewer than
102495.1 Mystical Islam: The Emergence of Sufism in two Level 3 units.
World History Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be
101359.7 Sociology of Religion offered on a rotational basis.
101783.2 The International Relations of the Middle
East Since 1945 Level 2 Pool Units
Please note 101881.2 Philosophy and the Good Life
The Level 2 and Level 3 units listed below count towards 101867.2 The Ethical Life
completion of the major for students who passed any of 101989.1 Thinking Cinema
these units in 2015 or earlier. 101983.1 Truth and Knowledge
101912.1 Western Political Philosophy
Level 2
101464 - Great Texts of Islam: Quran and Hadith Level 3 Pool Units - Choose at least two
100273 - New Ethnicities, Old Racisms 101295.2 Aesthetics
102420.1 Classics of Modern Philosophy
Level 3 102007.1 Ethics in Historical Perspective
101688 - Anthropology of Religion 100875.4 Literature and Philosophy
400087 - Applied Critical Methods 100275.4 Philosophies of Love and Death
102417.1 Philosophy and Environment
101463 - Islam in the Modern World
102493.1 Philosophy of History
100877 - Multicultural Studies 102789.1 Philosophy of Race and Racism
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101965.2 Philosophy of Religion native competence; or are literate native speakers of a

100969.2 Theories of Conflict and Violence standard variety. Students should consult with the
101913.2 Theories of Authority Languages staff regarding the progression sequence that
101798.2 Understanding Freedom best fits their level of skill. During the first two weeks of
101731.3 Understanding Power class, the lecturer will monitor the performance of students
101010.3 What is the Human? and advise students who need to transfer to a higher or
Please note Academic Course Advisor, if they are unsure of their entry
The Core units and the Level 2 and 3 pool units listed levels at the one time (e.g. you should not enrol in Arabic
below count towards completion of the major for students 201 and 301 at the same time). Please check the current
who may have passed units in the list below in 2017 or timetable as some units may not be offered every year.
earlier. Advanced (Level 3) units may be offered on a rotational
basis.
Core units
A major in Arabic comprises a sequence of 80 credit points
101914 - Case Studies in Philosophy: Thinker with 60 credit points at Level 2 and 3 (with no less than 30
101916 - Case Studies in Philosophy: Text credit points of these at Level 3), however students
102415 - Key Philosophers commencing at beginner’s level, that is units 101 and 102,
102419 - Philosophy in Focus and who follow the recommended course structure, are
Level 2 Students should take units that reflect their level of
101843 - Philosophy and Environment competence in the language and they should not backtrack,
i.e. they must not:
100852 - Classics of Modern Philosophy
Level 3 same language; or
101844 - Feminist Theories - take a Level 2 unit after passing a Level 3 unit in the
The Level 3 unit listed below counts towards completion of same language.
the major for students who successfully completed the unit
Level 1 units
in 2019 or earlier.
100961 - Humanities Internship 100041.2 Arabic 101
100042.2 Arabic 102
Major - Arabic
Level 2 units
102019.1 Arabic 201
M1059.1 102020.1 Arabic 202
102021.1 Arabic 203
Language specialisations aim to enable students to 102022.1 Arabic 204
language, which may be used for professional purposes Level 3 units
international relations. Students undertaking a language 101949.2 Arabic 301
specialisation will be able to use the language in question 100048.2 Arabic 302 - Arabic Advanced Language
according to its grammatical and pragmatic principles, and Grammar
communicate with native speakers appropriately in the 100049.2 Arabic 303: Advanced Writing Skills
spoken as well as the written mode, and demonstrate an 100050.2 Arabic 304: Arabic Advanced Speaking
understanding of the cultures and societies associated with 100052.2 Arabic 306: Arabic Novel and Short Story
the language. 100054.2 Arabic 308: Language Past and Present
Location
Advanced entry level Arabic students may complete the
Campus Mode
Bankstown Campus Internal Level 3 pool units for the purpose of specialisation
completion.
Specialisation Structure 100194.2 Introduction to Interpreting
study of the language to HSC 2 Unit level or have a home The Level 2 and 3 units listed below count towards
study, or who speak a non-standard variety (e.g. dialect). units in the list below in 2015 or earlier.
Post-Intermediate level is typically for students who are non- 100051 - Arabic 305: Arabic Contemporary Poetry
native speakers with substantial formal study and near- 101454 - Intercultural Pragmatics
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101699 - Language and Communication Skills 2A: Arabic the one time (eg: you should not enrol in Chinese 201 and
301 at the same time). Please check the current timetable
101704 - Language and Communication Skills 2B: Arabic as some units may not be offered every year. Advanced
101709 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A: Arabic (Level 3) units may be offered on a rotational basis.
101792 - Texts in Contemporary Arab Society and Culture A major in Chinese comprises a sequence of 80 credit
101668 - World Cinema points with 60 credit points at Level 2 and 3 (with no less
Inherent Requirements commencing at beginners level, that is units 101 and 102,
There are inherent requirements for this major that you only required to complete 20 credit points at Level 3.
must meet in order to successfully complete this major.
Make sure you read and understand the requirements for Students should take units that reflect their level of
your course online. competence in the language and they should not backtrack,
i.e. they must not:
Major - Chinese - take a Level 1 unit after passing a Level 2 unit in the
same language; or
M1060.1 same language.
Level 1 units
Language majors aim to enable students to develop an
appropriate level of proficiency in a second language which 100056.2 Chinese 101
may be used for professional purposes such as teaching, 100057.2 Chinese 102
interpreting and translation, business or international
relations. Students undertaking a language major will be Level 2 units
able to use the language in question according to its
grammatical and pragmatic principles, communicate with 102024.1 Chinese 201
native speakers appropriately in the spoken as well as the 102025.1 Chinese 202
written mode, and demonstrate an understanding of the 102026.1 Chinese 203
cultures and societies associated with the language. 102027.1 Chinese 204
Level 3 units
Location
101951.1 Chinese 301
Campus Mode
100063.2 Chinese 302
Bankstown Campus Internal 100064.2 Chinese 303: Twentieth-Century Chinese
Literature
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal 100065.2 Chinese 304: Chinese Classical Literature
100066.2 Chinese 305: Chinese Cinema
Specialisation Structure 100510.2 Chinese 306: Traditional Chinese Thought
100067.2 Chinese 307: The Cultural Context of China
Inherent Requirements 101950.1 Intercultural Communication
There are Inherent Requirements for this major, please
check the information online. Advanced entry level Chinese students may complete the
There are inherent requirements for this major that you following Level 1 pool units. The units will be recognised as
must meet in order to successfully complete this major. Level 3 pool units for the purpose of specialisation
Make sure you read and understand the requirements for completion.
your course online.
typically for students who: are non-native speakers with Please note
study of the language to HSC 2 Unit level or have a home The Level 2 and Level 3 units listed below count towards
study, or who speak a non-standard variety (eg dialect). units in the list below in 2015 or earlier.
Post-Intermediate level is typically for students who are non- 400087- Applied Critical Methods
native speakers with substantial formal study and near-
native competence; or are literate native speakers of a 101454 - International Pragmatics
standard variety. Students should consult with the 101710 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A:
Languages staff regarding the progression sequence that Chinese
best fits their level of skill. During the first two weeks of 101668 - World Cinema
Course Advisor, if they are unsure of their entry level.
Students should avoid enrolling in units at different levels at
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Major - Japanese same language.
Level 1 units
M1062.1 100085.2 Japanese 101
100086.3 Japanese 102
develop an appropriate level of proficiency in a second Level 2 units
such as teaching, interpreting and translation, business or 102028.1 Japanese 201
international relations. Students undertaking a language 102029.1 Japanese 202: Speaking and Listening
specialisation will be able to use the language in question 102030.1 Japanese 203
according to its grammatical and pragmatic principles, 102804.1 Japanese 204: Speaking and Listening
communicate with native speakers appropriately in the
spoken as well as the written mode, and demonstrate an Level 3 units
the language. 101952.1 Japanese 301
100092.3 Japanese 302
100093.2 Japanese 303: Contemporary Culture and
Location Society
Campus Mode 101970.1 Japanese 304: Discourse in Japanese
101971.1 Japanese 305: Advanced Reading and
Bankstown Campus Internal Writing
102219.1 Japanese 306: Japanese Popular Culture
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal 101950.1 Intercultural Communication
Advanced entry level Japanese students may complete the
Inherent Requirements following Level 1 pool units. The units will be recognised as
There are inherent requirements for this major that you
completion.
must meet in order to successfully complete the major.
Make sure you read and understand the requirements for 100194.2 Introduction to Interpreting
your course online. 100195.2 Introduction to Translation
There are three entry levels into language majors.
Beginner’s level is for those with no previous study or Please note
the major for students who may have passed units in the
list below in 2015 or earlier.
study. Post-Intermediate level is typically for students who 400087 - Applied Critical Methods
are non-native speakers with substantial formal study and 101454 - Intercultural Pragmatics
near-native competence; or are literate native speakers of 100096 - Japanese 306: Japanese for Business
the language. Students should consult with the Languages
staff regarding the progression sequence that best fits their 100098 - Japanese 308: Japanese Textual Studies
level of skill. During the first two weeks of class, the lecturer 101668 - World Cinema
will monitor the performance of students and advise 101669 - World Literature in Translation
students who need to transfer to a higher or lower class.
Students may consult with the Languages Course Advisor, Equivalent Specialisations Units
if they are unsure of their entry level. Students should avoid The Specialisation unit listed below count towards
enrolling in units at different levels at the one time (e.g. you completion of this major for students who passed this unit
should not enrol in Japanese 201 and 301 at the same in Autumn 2020 or earlier.
time). Please check the current timetable as some units
may not be offered every year. Advanced (Level 3) units 102031 - Japanese 204
may be offered on a rotational basis.
Major - Journalism
A major in Japanese comprises a sequence of 80 credit
points with 60 credit points at Levels 2 and 3 (with no less
commencing at beginners level, that is units 101 and 102, M1067.1
only required to complete 20 credit points at Level 3. The Journalism major combines an understanding of how
Students should take units that reflect their level of the news media work with practical experience in
competence in the language and they should not backtrack, broadcast, print and online journalism. Students develop
i.e. they must not: journalism skills suitable for newspapers, magazines,
- take a Level 1 unit after passing a Level 2 unit in the internet, radio and TV, corporate and community media.
same language; or
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Location Specialisation Structure

Campus Mode Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
Recommended Sequence - Liverpool, Penrith
Penrith Campus Internal and Sydney City Campuses
Specialisation Structure Year 1
Students must complete 80 credit points as follows Autumn session
Creative Industries Students 102709.2 Introduction to Criminal Justice
Introduction to major unit as part of the core requirements Spring session
of the course prior to enrolling in this major.
. Year 2
All students must complete 80 credit points as follows Autumn session
Level 2 102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice
102061.1 Feature Writing
102017.1 Journalism: Research and Investigation Spring session
102062.1 News Reporting 102708.2 Crime Prevention and Drugs
100953.3 Photo Journalism
Please Note: In 2020, Sydney City Campus students
Level 3 should enrol in unit code 102038 instead of unit code
102708.
102063.2 News Teams 102038.2 Crime Prevention and Community
Choose one of Choose one of
101173.6 Internship 102712.2 First Peoples and Criminal Justice
101939.3 Transmedia Production 102711.1 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice
Major - Criminology and Criminal Justice should enrol in unit code 102036 instead of unit code
102711.
102036.2 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice
M1069.1
Year 3
This criminology major offers students the opportunity to
study crime and criminal justice in a critical way that Autumn session
particularly stresses social and cultural definitions of
102037.2 Perspectives in Criminology
criminality and the reactions to it. Areas of focus include
101561.3 Gender, Crime and Violence
criminal justice institutions and practices; the development
of criminology as a discipline and its various strands; forms
and patterns of victimisation; crime prevention strategies Spring session
and debates; aspects of juvenile justice; First Peoples and Choose one of
criminal justice; the evolution of prisons and different forms
of punishment; law enforcement and surveillance; violence, 102712.2 First Peoples and Criminal Justice
gender and crime; cultural depictions of crime and 102710.1 Crime, Media, Culture
contemporary debates in criminology.
should enrol in unit code 101562 instead of unit code
Location 102710.
Campus Mode 101562.4 Culture and Crime
Liverpool Campus Internal
Penrith Campus Internal Recommended Sequence - WSU Online
Sydney City Campus Internal Year 1
WSU Online Multi Modal Trimester 2
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102709.2 Introduction to Criminal Justice
102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society Location
Campus Mode
Trimester 3 Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice
102038.2 Crime Prevention and Community
Year 2
Trimester 4
Year 1
Choose one of
102036.2 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice Autumn Session
102712.2 First Peoples and Criminal Justice 101589.3 Cities: Introduction to Urban Studies
Trimester 5 Year 2
102037.2 Perspectives in Criminology Autumn Session
Trimester 6
Choose one of Spring Session
101562.4 Culture and Crime 101591.3 The Economics of Cities and Regions

102712.2 First Peoples and Criminal Justice 101646.3 Analysis of Spatial Data
Year 3
The Specialisation Units listed below count towards Autumn Session
completion of this major for students who passed these
101593.4 Planning the City: Development, Community
units in 2019 or earlier.
and Systems
102038 - Crime, Prevention and Community 101645.3 Transport, Access and Equity
101562 - Culture & Crime
101560 - Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice Spring Session
400684 - Juvenile, Crime & Justice 101694.3 Geographies of Migration
102036 - Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice 101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective
Major - Geography and Urban Studies

Major - Sociology
M1071.1
M1073.1
Students in this major examine the geography of
contemporary Australian cities and regions. Geography is The major in Sociology provides students with a thorough
the integrated study of people, places and environments. training in the methods, theories and select leading areas
The cutting edge interests of today’s Geographers include of contemporary sociology. As well as units in which
post-colonialism, the emergence of global information methods and theories are taught, through the social
economies, indigenous issues, class and cultural science core, students enrolled in the Sociology major will
disparities, population movement, sexuality and space, and have opportunities to study a number of particular themes
the global diffusion of popular culture. Urban Studies is a from a sociological perspective, including inequalities,
newer discipline focused on social justice within the city, deviance, identities, gender, religion, medicine and health
through its critical assessments of peoples’ access to care, ethnicity and migration, and the family, among other
scarce urban resources, such as housing, transport, possibilities. A Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) with a
education and employment. The political, economic, and major in Sociology will prepare students for both
cultural forces that shape cities and urban policy are the employment and a research higher degree.
key concerns of the Urban Studies curriculum. These
applied interests in urban well-being and city structure are Location
the intellectual basis for the Urban Planning profession. The
Geography and Urban Studies major is a compulsory Campus Mode
component of the University’s accredited Planning course. Liverpool Campus Internal
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enables a critical examination of the relationship between
Specialisation Structure heritage and tourism in number of settings within Australia
Students must complete 80 credit points with a minimum of (including Indigenous Australia) and internationally.
30 credit points at Level 3 Graduates with a heritage and tourism major can
contemplate careers within a diverse range of government,
Year 1 non-government organization and businesses that require
understanding, insight and skills related to heritage and
Autumn session tourism.
102787.1 Doing Sociology
Location
Spring session Campus Mode
101886.2 Brave New World: Negotiating Social Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
Change in the 21st Century
Year 2
Autumn session Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
101610.3 Health, Illness and Biomedicine: A Year 1
Sociological Perspective
101612.4 Identity and Belonging Autumn session
101901.2 Tourism and Global Trends
Spring session
102143.2 Families and Intimate Life Spring session
102788.1 Self and Society
101598.5 Tourism in Society
101601.4 Issues in Contemporary Heritage
Year 3

101611.3 Home and Away: Ethnicity and Migration in Autumn session
Australia
101359.7 Sociology of Religion 101599.4 Heritage and Tourism
Spring session
Spring session
102733.1 Genders and sexualities: beyond the binary
101643.3 Heritage Interpretation
Please note: From Spring 2020, unit 101330 Self and
Society replaced by unit 102788 Self and Society. Year 3
Please note: From Autumn 2021, unit 102039 Crime,
Deviance and Society replaced by unit 102787 Doing Autumn session
Sociology.
101904.3 Tourism Policy and Planning
Major - Heritage and Tourism
Spring session
M1077.1
Major - Child and Community
In a highly mobile world (migration, tourism, media and
communications, travel and transport) and in contemporary
life where the preservation of historical and natural M1079.1
environments present as one of the major challenges
facing all societies, heritage has become a touchstone for
social and cultural identity, our understanding of modernity, The Child and Community major provides a comprehensive
peace and development, our senses of citizenship, introduction to a range of social sciences related areas and
custodianship and community. At the same time heritage a strong grounding in contemporary issues facing children
places have become significant tourist destinations and so and their families from a critical perspective. This major
in a world of flows and networks, the heritage-tourism provides a good foundation for people interested in a
relationship is a critical one. In the 21st century it is career in the human services with a particular interest in
impossible to disentangle the two. This major introduces children.
contemporary heritage issues and provides an in-depth
understanding of tourism as a social phenomenon. It
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Location Trimester 5
Campus Mode 101597.3 Family Violence: Policy and Practice
Liverpool Campus Internal 101644.3 Community Management and Organisations
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Trimester 6

WSU Online Multi Modal 101381.4 Child Abuse as a Social Issue
Major - Peace and Development Studies
Recommended Sequence - Liverpool and M1083.1

Parramatta Campuses
Year 1 The Peace and Development Studies major is concerned
with methods for promoting peace, human rights and
Spring session sustainability. It involves a critical analysis of inequalities of
101596.3 Context of Human Services power and opportunity that lead to international and local
101664.3 Working with Cultural Differences conflict, social dislocation and environmental degradation.
Students will examine the structural causes of racist and
gendered violence, environmental crises, forced migration,
Year 2 poverty, resource conflict, and inter-generational inequity.
The inter-related network of solutions includes
Autumn session
empowerment and self-determination, sustainable living,
101632.5 Community Work & Development constructive development, peacemaking and peace
building. These require understanding of the theories and
method for identifying, measuring and resolving conflict and
Spring session
environmental degradation. The assumptions and failings
101595.3 Community and Social Action of traditional development practice are critically assessed.
102143.2 Families and Intimate Life Students will engage social theory within an interdisciplinary
and applied framework, at local, national and international
levels. The major is comprised of three fields: 1) structural
Year 3
inequality, social justice & human rights; 2) development
Autumn session and sustainability; 3) peace and humanitarian responses/
actions.
101597.3 Family Violence: Policy and Practice
102849.1 Disability Rights, Policy and Governance
Location
101381.4 Child Abuse as a Social Issue Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
101644.3 Community Management and Organisations Penrith Campus Internal
Recommended Sequence - WSU Online Specialisation Structure

Year 1
Trimester 2
101573.3 Human Rights, Peace and Development
101596.3 Context of Human Services
101664.3 Working with Cultural Differences
Trimester 3 101572.3 Development and Sustainability
101632.5 Community Work & Development
101595.3 Community and Social Action Year 2 Autumn session
101331.3 Issues in World Development: Rich World,
Year 2 Poor World
Trimester 4 Year 2 Spring session

102143.2 Families and Intimate Life 101575.3 Peace-Making and Peace-Building
102849.1 Disability Rights, Policy and Governance 101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective
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Year 3 Autumn session same language; or
101569.3 Sustainable Futures - take a Level 2 unit after passing a Level 3 unit in the
same language.
Level 1 units
101570.3 Alternatives to Violence
101571.3 Peace & Development Project 102316.1 Indonesian 101
Major - Indonesian Level 2 units

M1093.1 102327.1 Indonesian 202
Level 3 units
develop an appropriate level of proficiency in a second 102773.1 Indonesian 301
language, which may be used for professional purposes 102774.1 Indonesian 302
such as teaching, interpreting and translation, business or 102775.1 Indonesian 303
international relations. Students undertaking a language 102776.1 Indonesian 304
specialisation will be able to use the language in question 102331.1 Indonesian 305: Past and Present of
according to its grammatical and pragmatic principles, Indonesian
communicate with native speakers appropriately in the 102332.1 Indonesian 306: Indonesian Literature
spoken as well as the written mode, and demonstrate an 101950.1 Intercultural Communication
understanding of the cultures and societies associated with 100201.3 Special Study in Languages and Linguistics
the language.
Location The Specialisation Units listed below count towards
Campus Mode completion of this major for students who passed these
102320 - Indonesian 301: Indonesian for Academic
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Purposes
102328 - Indonesian 302: Indonesian for Professional
Specialisation Structure Purposes
There are three entry levels into language specialisations. 102329 - Indonesian 303: Indonesian for Business
Beginner’s level is for those with no previous study or 102330 - Indonesian 304: Contemporary Indonesia
study of the language to HSC 2 Unit level or have a home Inherent Requirements
background in the language but no comprehensive formal There are inherent requirements for this major that you
study, or who speak a non-standard variety (e.g. dialect). must meet in order to successfully complete this major.
Post-Intermediate level is typically for students who are non- Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
native speakers with substantial formal study and near- your course online.
standard variety. Students should consult with the Major - Media Arts Production
best fits their level of skill. During the first two weeks of
class, the lecturer will monitor the performance of students M1094.1
Academic Course Advisor, if they are unsure of their entry The major in Media Arts Production is designed to provide
level. Students should avoid enrolling in units at different students with production skills, complete with practical
levels at the one time (e.g. you should not enrol in hands-on experience together with a theoretical foundation
Indonesian 201 and 301 at the same time). Please check in the moving, visual media.
the current timetable as some units may not be offered
every year. Advanced (Level 3) units may be offered on a
rotational basis. Location
A specialisation in Indonesian comprises a sequence of 80 Campus Mode
credit points with 60 credit points at Level 2 and 3 (with no Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
less than 30 credit points of these at Level 3).
Students should take units that reflect their level of Specialisation Structure
i.e. they must not: Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
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and create meaning. Areas of focus include the
Creative Industries Students development of anthropology as a discipline; globalisation
Creative Industries students must complete their and culture; power and politics; gender and sexuality;
Introduction to major unit as part of the core requirements identity and belonging; ethnography and ethnographic
of the course prior to enrolling in this major. methods; Indigenous peoples and nation states. Specific
attention is given to cultures of Australasia, Southeast Asia
101927.1 Foundations of Media Arts and Production and Oceania, and to cross cultural interactions, at both
global and local levels. The major seeks to equip students
. with multi-cultural knowledge as well as to provide a
All students thorough grounding in research methods and ethics with
utility in a variety of professional and academic contexts.
All students must complete 80 credit points consisting of 40
the units listed below Location
Level 2 Campus Mode
101935.2 Documentary Media Liverpool Campus Internal

102406.4 Screen and Sound Practices 1 Penrith Campus Internal
102317.2 Visual Effects Specialisation Structure
Level 3
101938.5 Media Arts Project Year 1
102408.4 TV Production 1 Autumn Session
102344.2 Different Ways of Being in the World:
Choose one of Introduction to Social Anthropology
101173.6 Internship
101939.3 Transmedia Production Spring session
102345.2 Global Structures, Local Cultures
Mid-year Entry (Spring)
Year 2
Spring session
101939.3 Transmedia Production Autumn Session
102317.2 Visual Effects 101612.4 Identity and Belonging
102346.2 Ethnographies of Southeast Asia and the
Autumn session Pacific
101935.2 Documentary Media Spring session
102408.4 TV Production 1 102844.1 Society, Culture and Human Diversity

Autumn Session
102348.2 Power as a Cultural System
Autumn session 102349.2 The Anthropologies of Gender and
Sexualities
Spring session
Major - Anthropology 101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective
M1097.1 Equivalent Specialisation Units

The specialisation units listed below count towards
Social Anthropology is the study of humans and the completion of this major for students who passed these
cultures they create. The major in Anthropology within the units in 2020/21 or earlier.
Bachelor of Social Science offers students the opportunity 102347 - Anthropologies of the Everyday
to examine social patterns and practices across cultures, to
discover similarities and differences between cultures, and
to understand the processes by which humans organise
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Major - International English Major - Digital Cultures
M1108.1 M1109.1
International English examines English in its many varieties The Digital Cultures Major offers students the opportunity to
with a focus on the international development of this learn about how cutting edge technology and digital
language, extending far beyond native English speakers, practices are changing society. By analysing new media,
and identifying features of the language essential to visual arts, and digital design and the effects that the use of
academic and professional performance. The major these new technologies have on culture and society,
provides a basis for international students who may intend students will gain the necessary skills to position
to teach English in different countries, or enter other themselves for careers in a wide variety of contexts that
language-centred professions, or for local students require understanding of technology or digital media and its
intending to pursue post-graduate qualifications in impact. Complementing these analytical skills, students will
education or wanting to improve English skills. The major also gain practical skills in the creation of digital media and
provides studies in the varieties and structures of English, design.
informed by specific studies in linguistics, English teaching
and bilingualism and language acquisition.
Location
Campus Mode
Location
Bankstown Campus Internal Penrith Campus Internal
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Specialisation Structure

Students must successfully complete 80 credit point as
Specialisation Structure follows.
Students must successfully complete 80 credit points as Note: Students in the Bachelor of Creative Industries
follows complete the structure under the heading Bachelor of
Students must complete the following four compulsory units Creative Industries below.
102438.1 English as an International Language Students must complete the following compulsory units:
102439.1 English Language Analysis 102410.2 Digital Cultures
101950.1 Intercultural Communication 102425.1 Digital Humanities and Research Methods
102474.1 TESOL Teaching Methodology (UG)
Students must complete four of the following pool units, Students must also complete six units from the following
with no less than two units at Level 3: pools, with a minimum of two units at Level 3 and no more
than three units at Level 1.
Level 1 Unit Pool
101945.2 Introduction to Linguistics Level 1 Pool
102042.1 The Sound of Language 102421.2 Data, Mediation, Power
Level 2 Unit Pool 101926.2 Media Cultures and Industries
102475.1 Language Assessment and Testing 101922.1 Web and Time-based Design
102489.1 Meaning in Language 101920.2 Writing Ecologies
102490.1 Pragmatics
101948.4 Structure of Language
102414.1 Working Grammar Level 2 Pool
Level 3 Unit Pool 102266.2 Researching the Visual
101449.2 Bilingualism and Biculturalism
102476.1 English Language Linguistics Level 3 Pool
100023.7 Psychology of Language 102269.2 Data Visualisation
101451.2 Second Language Acquisition 102267.2 Interactive Design: Apps
101450.2 Sociolinguistics 101931.1 Media Memory
102477.1 TESOL Curriculum Design 101010.3 What is the Human?
102478.1 TESOL Placement
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Bachelor of Creative Industries students 101676.4 Human Learning
101680.5 Perception
Creative Industries students must first complete one of the
following two units as their Introduction to Major unit prior to
enrolling in this major. Level 3 unit pool
102263.3 Image Design 101681.6 Abnormal Psychology
101922.1 Web and Time-based Design 101689.4 Advanced Research Methods
Students must complete 80 credit points from the following 101682.7 Developmental Psychology
level 2/3 units 101193.5 Health Psychology
100015.7 History and Philosophy of Psychology
101678.5 Motivation and Emotion
102410.2 Digital Cultures
101679.4 Personality
102425.1 Digital Humanities and Research Methods
(UG)
100023.7 Psychology of Language
101683.4 Social Psychology
101010.3 What is the Human? Major - Creative Writing
Choose one of (whichever was not completed as the
Introduction to Major unit)
M1113.1
The Creative Writing major provides students the
opportunity to produce their own creative writing and to edit
Major - Psychological Studies and publish their work. Students study with professional
authors, editors and publishers from the Writing and
Society Research Centre and staff from the School of
M1110.1 Humanities and Communication Arts. In addition, students
have the opportunity to study contemporary approaches to
language and literary studies, including literary criticism and
The Psychological Studies major comprises units in the theory, linguistic analysis, genre and textual study, and to
discipline of psychology that focus on the field of inquiry read and examine a wide selection of modern and classic
that uses scientific techniques and methods to understand literatures. Career prospects include publishing, editing,
and explain behaviour and experience. Areas of study teaching, writing and advertising.
include: the brain and behaviour, learning, motivation and
emotion, social psychology, lifespan development,
perception, and cognitive processes. A Psychological Location
Studies major does not meet APAC requirements for an Campus Mode
accredited sequence in Psychology. Students wishing to
enrol in an accredited Psychology sequence should Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
complete the Psychology key program of 160 credit points.
Students must successfully complete 80 credit points as
Location follows.
Campus Mode
Please note all Bachelor of Arts students including
Bankstown Campus Internal Pathways to Teaching, Dean’s Scholars and double
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Bachelor of Arts.
Penrith Campus Internal Please note all Bachelor of Creative Industries students
including double degrees must complete the structure
Specialisation Structure under the heading Bachelor of Creative Industries.
Students must successfully complete 80 credit points from This specialisation is available to students in other Western
the units below with no less than three Level 3 units. Sydney University courses. If the specialisation is available
Students must complete the following two compulsory units enrolment in the specialisation and pre-requisite
101184.4 Psychology: Human Behaviour requirements can be met, please follow the structure under
101183.4 Psychology: Behavioural Science the heading Bachelor of Arts. Consult your Course Advisor
for further advice.
And 60 credit points from the Level 2/3 pool with no less Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be
than three units at Level 3 offered on a rotational basis.
Level 2 unit pool
101684.5 Brain and Behaviour
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100866.3 Film and Drama
Bachelor of Arts Students 102186.1 Introduction to Stylistics
102416.1 Law, Literature and Culture
Compulsory units 101724.2 Literary Animals
101033.4 Modernism
102437.1 Creative Writing: Practical Skills and 102434.1 Postcolonial Literatures: Partition,
Knowledge Dependence and Exile
102436.2 Creative Writing: The Imaginative Life 101650.3 Race in Literature
102435.1 Editing and Publishing 102078.1 Reading Ireland in the 1990s: Fiction,
100582.3 Writing Portfolio Poetry, Drama
101791.2 Short Fiction in the Americas
Bachelor of Creative Industries Students 100893.4 The Novel
Creative Industries students must complete their 101880.1 The Space of Literature
Introduction to major unit as part of the core requirements 101977.1 Women, Travel and Empire
of the course, prior to enrolling in this major. 102374.1 Women's Writing
102436.2 Creative Writing: The Imaginative Life 101669.3 World Literature in Translation
101670.3 Writing and Society
Creative Industry students must complete the three 100895.4 Writing For Performance
compulsory units below and must complete five units from 101011.3 Writing Poetry
the Level 2 / Level 3 unit pool with a minimum of 2 units at
Level 3. See below. Please note
Compulsory units The Level 2 and 3 units listed below count towards
completion of this Major for students who passed these
102437.1 Creative Writing: Practical Skills and units in 2016 or earlier.
Knowledge
102435.1 Editing and Publishing Level 2 units
100582.3 Writing Portfolio 101869 - Studies in Postcolonial Literature
Level 3 units
Pool Units
101966 - Literatures of Decolonisation
Bachelor of Arts students must complete four units from the
list below, with a minimum of 2 units at Level 3. Bachelor of The Level 3 units listed below count towards completion of
Creative Industries students must complete five units from this Major for students who passed these units in 2019 or
the list below, with a minimum of 2 units at Level 3. earlier.
Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be 100961 - Humanities Internship
offered on a rotational basis. 101908 - Writing and Reading Sci Fi and Fantasy
Note: The Level 3 unit 100961 Humanities Internship
Level 2 Unit Pool cannot count towards completion of SM1129 English
100900.4 Comedy and Tragedy Teaching Specialisation (Birth-5/Birth-12) or M1126
100584.2 Experimental Writing and Electronic Education Studies Major - Primary English Teaching
Publication Specialisation for students enrolled in courses 1708
102572.1 Literature and Decolonisation Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12),
102626.1 Medieval and Early Modern Literature 1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary), 1822
101978.1 Modern Australian Poetry and Poetics Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Dean''s
101917.1 Representing Everyday Life in Literary and Scholars, 6017 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway
Visual Cultures to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12), 6019 Diploma in Arts/
101964.1 Sexual/Textual Politics in Victorian Women's Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) as this
Writing would not satisfy the professional accreditation
102507.1 The Gothic requirements for NESA.
101795.3 The Musical
102414.1 Working Grammar Major - Musicology
100896.3 Writing Fiction
M1114.1
Level 3 Unit Pool (choose at least two)
101796.1 19th Century American Literature The Musicology major provides students from outside the
102099.1 20th Century American Literature Music program with an introduction to the history of
100849.4 Australian Textual Studies Western classical music, and popular and classical musics
102205.2 Children's and Young Adult Fiction in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It offers
101626.5 Children's Literature: Image and Text perspectives on modernism, postmodernism and post-
100856.4 Creative Non-Fiction postmodernism, and incorporates social, political and
100859.3 Creative Writing Project philosophical critiques of music.
102315.1 Crime Fiction
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Location Major - Music Performance

Campus Mode
Penrith Campus Internal M1115.1
Students must complete 80 credit points as follows The Music Performance major provides students with the
opportunity to develop their professional and creative
Year 1 potential in making and appreciating a range of different
kinds of music. Students will gain practical experience in
Autumn session performance as a soloist and in groups, and through
improvising and collaborating.
102546.1 Western Art Music History
Choose one of Location
102558.1 Music Production Campus Mode
102564.1 Music Theory Fundamentals
Spring session
102547.1 Popular Music Histories
Special Requirement
Year 2 Students undertaking this major will be selected by one of
three methods:
Summer session 1. Attain an HSC Music result in band 4 or above. No
102281.1 Popular Music Communities
Autumn session
102762.1 World Music ° a. PASS standard (minimum) of 6th Grade
Performance (instrument or voice) AND
Spring session ° b. PASS standard (minimum) of 4th Grade
musicianship and/or theory.
102551.1 Music, Culture and Discourse
Year 3
Autumn session composer. Applicants applying as a composer will need to
102429.1 Music Careers Research the audition. After applying to UAC or Directly to Western
Spring session If not auditioning, applicants will need to upload their
102573.1 Music and Critical Thought supporting documentation (e.g. AMEB certificates
demonstrating level of achievement in performance and
The Specialisation units listed below count towards
completion of this major for students who passed these Please note: Students will complete one of these two units
units in 2017 or earlier. only - 102564 Music Theory Fundamentals or 102770
Music Theory and Songwriting.
101520 - Basic Composition, Craft and Theory
101523 - Cultural Paradigms and Music Year 1
101526 - Introduction to Sound Technologies
Autumn session
101528 - Modes and Codes in Music Production
101742 - Music and Philosophy
102564.1 Music Theory Fundamentals
102428 - Western Art Music 2 Spring session
The Specialisation unit listed below counts towards
completion of this major for students who passed this unit 102554.1 Music Performance 2
in 2019 or earlier. 102770.1 Music Theory and Songwriting
102552 - The Politics of Australian Music
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Year 2 Specialisation Structure

Autumn session
follows
102555.1 Music Group Performance
Spring session Creative Industries students must complete one of the
following two units as their Introduction to Major unit as part
101539.4 The Composer-Performer of the core requirements for their course.
Year 3 101922.1 Web and Time-based Design
Autumn session To complete this major, Creative Industries students must
102758.1 Interactive Electronic Media and enrol into whichever level 1 unit they did not complete as
Performance their Introduction to major unit.
Spring session
Start-year Commencement (Autumn)
102557.1 Repertoire and Identity in Performance Year 1
102767.1 Applied Professional Music Contexts
Autumn session
The Specialisation units listed below count towards Or
units in 2017 or earlier. Spring session
101520 - Basic Composition, Craft and Theory 101922.1 Web and Time-based Design
101521 - Collaboration and Live Music Performance
101522 - Composition, Craft and Theory Year 2
101524 - Free and Notated Music Performance
Autumn session
101525 - Introduction to Music Performance
101533 - Music Performance: Repertoire and Identity
101535 - Sound and Performance: Expanded Practice And one unit from the selected Design Pairing
completion of this major for students who passed these Spring session
units in 2019 or ealier. 101923.1 Australian Design
102556 - Expanded Music Performance
And one unit from the selected Design Pairing
102430 - Professional Music Project
102565 - Songwriting and Music Theory Year 3
Major - Graphic Design Autumn session

M1116.1
Spring session
The Graphic Design major provides students from outside
the Design program with a comprehensive introduction to
Portfolio
fundamental skills and knowledge in graphic design. The
major is delivered through a series of practice-based and
theoretical units and you will study areas such as image Mid-year Commencement (Spring)
design, contextual design studies, web design and
branding. In addition, you will have the opportunity to Year 1
choose a practice-based specialisation from the areas of
interactive design; digital design; illustration and Spring session
photomedia.
Location Or
Campus Mode Autumn session
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal 102263.3 Image Design
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also examine studio techniques, new performance
Autumn session technologies, and composition and design for screen media.
Location
Year 2 Campus Mode
Spring session Penrith Campus Internal
Autumn session Special Requirement
102275.1 Contextual Design Studies Students undertaking this major will be selected by one of
three methods:
And one unit from the selected Design Pairing 1. Attain an HSC Music result in band 4 or above. No
Year 3
Spring session College) qualification:
Portfolio ° a. PASS standard (minimum) of 6th Grade
And one unit from the selected Design Pairing ° b. PASS standard (minimum) of 4th Grade
Autumn session
102274.1 Social Design: Research and Practice No audition is required.
Design pairings composer. Applicants applying as a composer will need to
Illustration the audition. After applying to UAC or Directly to Western
101017.5 Illustrating Narrative If not auditioning, applicants will need to upload their
102271.2 Illustrating Popular Culture supporting documentation (e.g. AMEB certificates
demonstrating level of achievement in performance and
Interactive musicianship and/or music theory).
102267.2 Interactive Design: Apps Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
Year 1
Photomedia
Spring session
102268.2 Photomedia: Photographic Practice 102759.1 Sound Design and New Electronic Media
Digital Design Year 2
102269.2 Data Visualisation Autumn session

102273.3 Motion Design 102553.1 Music Performance 1
102760.1 Advanced Production
Major - Music
Spring session
M1117.1 102761.1 Electronic Music Production
Year 3
The Music major provides students from outside the Music
program with a comprehensive introduction to current Autumn session
practice in the fields of music, performance and sound
production for sound design, composition and performance. 102555.1 Music Group Performance
Foundation level units examine the fundamentals of music 102758.1 Interactive Electronic Media and
performance, acoustics, stereo recording and mixing, MIDI Performance
systems and sequencing, sound synthesis, and
composition utilising environmental sound. Technical Spring session
concepts are contextualised within a survey of
electroacoustic music and sonic arts practice. Students will 102563.1 Screen Media Composition
102767.1 Applied Professional Music Contexts
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Equivalent Specialisation Units Level 3 Unit Pool

The Specialisation units listed below count towards 101946.1 Discourse Analysis
completion of this major for students who passed these 102043.1 Historical Linguistics
units in 2017 or earlier. 101950.1 Intercultural Communication
101521 - Collaboration and Live Music Performance 100023.7 Psychology of Language
102625.1 Discovering language: Everything you've
101525 - Introduction to Music Performance ever wanted to know but never asked
101527 - Introduction to the Sound Studio 101450.2 Sociolinguistics
101535 - Sound and Performance: Expanded Practice
101536 - Sound Composition for Screen Media Please note:
101538 - Sound Synthesis and the Sound Environment The Level 2 and Level 3 units listed below count towards
101537 - Sound Technologies and Machine Musicianship completion of the major for students who passed any of
these units in 2015 or earlier.
completion of this major for students who passed these Level 2
100194 - Introduction to Interpreting - [ level 1 ]
102559 - Sound Design
100195 - Introduction to Translation - [ level 1 ]
102560 - Studio Production
101947 - Pragmatics [ level 2 ]
102561 - Digital Musicianship
101873 - The Sound of Language [ level 2 ]
102556 - Expanded Music Performance
102430 - Professional Music Project Level 3
Major - Linguistics 101441 - English Semantics and Pragmatics
101454 - Intercultural Pragmatics
M1119.1 101709 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A: Arabic
101710 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A:
Chinese
Language is fundamental to the human experience.
101711 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A: Italian
Through study of how language works, students make
contact with fundamental philosophical, socio-cultural, and 101712 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A:
psychological questions about what it means to be human. Japanese
Linguistics prepares students with a foundation for many 101713 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A:
careers including primary and secondary teaching, policy Spanish
analysis, communication, and social services in culturally 101721 - Second Language Learning and Teaching
diverse communities. Linguistics students also gain the
analytical tools of empirical science including the ability to 101832 - Talking Normal: Sociolinguistics and Modern
break complex problems into components with tractable Literature
solutions and to evaluate theories on the basis of empirical 101453 - Text and Discourse in English
facts. These skills prepare students for success in post- The Level 3 unit listed below counts towards completion of
graduate studies and careers in research, analytics, the major for students who passed this unit in 2018 or
business and law. earlier.
102044 - Research Methods in Linguistics
Location
Major - Advertising
Campus Mode
Bankstown Campus Multi Modal
M1121.1
Students must complete the following compulsory units The Advertising major gives students a thorough grounding
101449.2 Bilingualism and Biculturalism in general principles of communication as well as practical
101945.2 Introduction to Linguistics skills in advertising. The external major can be completed
101451.2 Second Language Acquisition by students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business. The major
101948.4 Structure of Language offers a balance of advertising theory and practice and
102042.1 The Sound of Language focuses on real, project-based outcomes. Areas of study
102489.1 Meaning in Language include advertising strategy, advertising creative and art
direction, client and account management, digital and
And students must complete two of the following pool units social media contexts, advertising campaigns.
Level 2 Unit Pool

102490.1 Pragmatics
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Location Major - Public Relations

Campus Mode
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal M1122.1
The Public Relations major covers the skills and knowledge
Specialisation Structure required in the profession of public relations, including
event management, issues and crisis management and
Bachelor of Business Students campaign development. The major focuses on the role of
Bachelor of Business students must complete the structure the public relations practitioner or adviser and provides a
under the heading for Bachelor of Business below. theoretical framework of the industry. Students engage with
both theory and practical projects and may complete an
Creative Industries Students internship placement.
Introduction to major unit, as part of the core requirements
of the course, prior to enrolling in this major. Location
100706.2 Campus Mode
Advertising: An Introduction
.
Students must complete 80 credit points as follows Penrith Campus Internal
Level 2 Specialisation Structure

101941.3 Account and Client Management Bachelor of Business Students
101034.4 Advertising: Media Bachelor of Business students must complete the structure
102056.2 Communication Strategies under the heading for Bachelor of Business below.
Level 3 Creative Industries students must complete their
102730.1 Advertising: Campaigns Introduction to major unit, as part of the core requirements
102518.1 Digital Communication of the course, prior to enrolling in this major.
Choose one of
101173.6 Internship .
101939.3 Transmedia Production Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
Level 2
Bachelor of Business students
Students must complete 80 credit points as follows 102056.2 Communication Strategies
Level 1
Level 3
Level 2
101941.3 Account and Client Management 102518.1 Digital Communication
101034.4 Advertising: Media Choose one of
102056.2 Communication Strategies 101173.6 Internship
Level 3
102730.1 Advertising: Campaigns Bachelor of Business Students
102518.1 Digital Communication Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
Level 1
earlier. Level 2
102055 - Communication Campaigns 101941.3 Account and Client Management
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101940.2 Events Management English Teaching Specialisation will provide students with

102064.1 Issues, Risk and Crisis Communication 40 credit points of expert content knowledge which,
together with completion of units in the Master of Teaching
Level 3 (Primary) will enable students to graduate from the Master
of Teaching (Primary) with a Primary English Teaching
102729.1 Public Relations: Campaigns Specialisation. Students must take 20 credit points from the
102518.1 Digital Communication English or Creative Writing or Linguistics or International
English Major units, in addition to completing the core units
100846 Analytical Reading and Writing and 100968 Texts
Equivalent Alternate units and Traditions which provides the 40 credit points of
English content knowledge. Students must take 20 credit
The alternate unit listed below counts towards completion points from the Mathematics Pool units, and 40 credit
of this course for students who passed this unit in 2019 or points of Primary pool units.
earlier.
Location
Major - Education Studies (Birth - 5/Birth - 12) Campus Mode
M1125.1 Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
Students enrolled in the 1708 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) must complete an Education Specialisation Structure
Studies Major to provide students with 80cpt of expert
content knowledge. Together with completion of units in the Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
Master of Teaching (Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years) students
English Pool
are enabled to graduate from the Master of Teaching (Birth-
5 Years/Birth-12 Years) with a qualification to teach in Early Students will select any two units from any of the following
Childhood settings and Primary schools. four majors; dependent on timetable availability by campus
M1053.1 English
Location M1129.1 International English
Campus Mode M1119.1 Linguistics
Mathematics Pool
Students must complete 20 credit points (Core units):
Students must complete 80 credit points with at least thirty
credit points at Level 3 or higher, as follows Primary Pool Units
Students must have completed 160 credit points of study
102046.2 The Developing Child before enrolling in these Level 7 units
101112.1 Diversity and Difference 102810.1 Aboriginal Education: Past, Present and
102104.4 Theorising Play Future
102102.3 Children, Families, Communities In 2021 unit 101577 Classrooms Without Borders replaced
102048.1 Contemporary Childhoods by 102810 Aboriginal Education: Past, Present and Future.
101623.1 Ethical Futures 102071.4 Culture, Subjectivities and Schooling
101582.3 Primary Human Society and its Environment
Major - Education Studies - Primary English 102077.1 Understanding and Teaching Children
Teaching Specialisation
Major - Education Studies - Primary
Mathematics Teaching Specialisation
M1126.1
Students enrolled in the 1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to M1127.1
Teaching Primary) must complete one of the Education
Studies Majors: either the Primary Science Teaching Students enrolled in the 1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
Specialisation, the Primary Mathematics Teaching Teaching Primary) must complete one of the Education
Specialisation, or the Primary English Teaching Studies Majors: either the Primary Science Teaching
Specialisation. The Education Studies Major – Primary Specialisation, the Primary Mathematics Teaching
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Specialisation, or the Primary English Teaching
Specialisation. The Education Studies Major – Primary Major - Education Studies - Primary Science
Mathematics Teaching Specialisation will provide students Teaching Specialisation
with 40 credit points of expert content knowledge which,
together with completion of units in the Master of Teaching
(Primary), will enable students to graduate from the Master M1128.1
of Teaching (Primary) with a Primary Mathematics
Teaching Specialisation. Students must take a minimum of
40 credit points from the Mathematics program pool of Students enrolled in the 1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
units, in addition to the 40 credit points required of the Teaching Primary) must complete one of the Education
Primary pool units. Studies Majors: either the Primary Science Teaching
Specialisation, the Primary Mathematics Teaching
Specialisation, or the Primary English Teaching
Location Specialisation. The Education Studies Major – Primary
Campus Mode Science Teaching Specialisation will provide students with
40 credit points of expert content knowledge which,
Bankstown Campus Internal together with completion of units in the Master of Teaching
Campbelltown Campus Internal (Primary) will enable students to graduate from the Master
of Teaching (Primary) with a Primary Science Teaching
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Specialisation. Students must take a minimum of 40 credit
Penrith Campus Internal points from the Science program pool of units; and
complete 40 credit points of the Primary pool units.
Students must complete 80 credit points as follows Location
Campus Mode
Mathematics Pool
Students must complete the following two units (20 credit Bankstown Campus Internal
points) Campbelltown Campus Internal
102208.2 Fundamentals for Working Mathematically Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
Students must complete 20 credit points from the
Mathematics Pool of units Specialisation Structure
300830.3 Analysis of Change Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
200025.3 Discrete Mathematics
200111.4 Financial Accounting Applications Science Pool
200032.7 Statistics for Business 102209.1 Scientific Discovery and Invention
Primary Pool Units Students must complete 30 credit points from the
Students must have completed 160 credit points of study following list of 10 credit point units
before enrolling in these Level 7 units 300801.2 Animal Science
Students must complete the following four units (40 credit 300802.3 Biodiversity
points) 300816.2 Cell Biology
300361.4 Introduction to Human Biology
102810.1 Aboriginal Education: Past, Present and
300839.2 Ecology
Future
In 2021 unit 101577 Classrooms Without Borders replaced 300813.2 Wildlife Studies
by 102810 Aboriginal Education: Past, Present and Future. 300828.2 Physics 1
102071.4 Culture, Subjectivities and Schooling 301126.2 Concepts in Human Anatomy
101582.3 Primary Human Society and its Environment
102077.1 Understanding and Teaching Children Note: Unit 301126 - Concepts in Human Anatomy replaces
300361 - Introduction to Human Biology from 2H 2019
301353.1 Introduction to Physiology
Note: Unit 301353 Introduction to Physiology replaces
300818 Introduction to Physiology from Autumn 2020.
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art music history) and performance. It covers a range of
Primary Pool musical styles, periods and genres with a strong
component of contemporary music and Western art music.
Students must complete the four primary pool units An audition is a pre-requisite for the first performance unit,
(having completed 160 credit points of study before and entry into Songwriting and Music Theory assumes a
enrolling in these Level 7 units) working knowledge of music notation theory, assessable
through a screening test. These music units are only
102810.1 Aboriginal Education: Past, Present and available at the Penrith campus.
Future
In 2021 unit 101577 Classrooms Without Borders replaced Location
by 102810 Aboriginal Education: Past, Present and Future.
Campus Mode
102071.4 Culture, Subjectivities and Schooling
101582.3 Primary Human Society and its Environment Penrith Campus Internal
102077.1 Understanding and Teaching Children
Major - International English Special Requirement
Students undertaking this major will be selected by one of
three methods:
M1129.1 1. Attain an HSC Music result in band 4 or above. No
International English examines English in its many varieties 2. Hold the following AMEB or equivalent (e.g. Trinity
with a focus on the international development of this College) qualification:
language, extending far beyond native English speakers,
and identifying features of the language essential to
academic and professional performance. The major
° a. PASS standard (minimum) of 6th Grade
provides a basis for international students who may intend
to teach English in different countries, or enter other ° b. PASS standard (minimum) of 4th Grade
language-centred professions, or for local students
intending to pursue post-graduate qualifications in
education or wanting to improve English skills. The major No audition is required.
provides studies in the varieties and structures of English, 3. Attend an audition in person as a performer and/or
informed by specific studies in linguistics, grammar and composer. Applicants applying as a composer will need to
English in particular discourse settings. bring recordings and/or scores of original compositions to
Location applicants are required to book an audition online.
Campus Mode If not auditioning, applicants will need to upload their
supporting documentation (e.g. AMEB certificates
Bankstown Campus Internal demonstrating level of achievement in performance and
Specialisation Structure as follows.
Students must complete the following eight compulsory
Year 1
units:
101946.1 Discourse Analysis Autumn
102438.1 English as an International Language 102546.1 Western Art Music History
102476.1 English Language Linguistics Choose one of
101945.2 Introduction to Linguistics
102489.1 Meaning in Language 102564.1 Music Theory Fundamentals
101450.2 Sociolinguistics 102770.1 Music Theory and Songwriting
102042.1 The Sound of Language
Choose one of
Major - Music for Secondary Teaching 102553.1 Music Performance 1

Note: Students must sit a screening test prior to enrolling in

M1130.1 unit 102770 - Music Theory and Songwriting or perform an
audition prior to enrolling in units 102553 - Music
Performance 1 or 102554 - Music Performance 2
The major, Music for Secondary Teaching, fulfils the NESA
requirements to teach music in secondary schools. It offers
students experience in composition, musicology (Western
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Please note all Bachelor of Creative Industries students
Year 2 including double degrees must complete the structure
Autumn under the heading Bachelor of Creative Industries.
This specialisation is available to students in other Western
102548.1 Composition and Creativity Sydney University courses. If the specialisation is available
102555.1 Music Group Performance on your campus, the course structure allows space for
enrolment in the specialisation and pre-requisite
Year 3 requirements can be met, please follow the structure under
the heading Bachelor of Arts. Consult your Course Advisor
Autumn for further advice.
102758.1 Interactive Electronic Media and Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be
Performance offered on a rotational basis.
Choose one of Bachelor of Arts Students

102429.1 Music Careers Research Arts students must complete the four compulsory units
102767.1 Applied Professional Music Contexts below and must complete four units from the Level 2/Level
3 unit pool with a minimum of 2 units at Level 3. See below.
Spring
Compulsory Units
102557.1 Repertoire and Identity in Performance
Major - Culture and Society 101906.2 Researching Culture
101979.1 Understanding Visual Culture
M1131.1
Culture and Society is an interdisciplinary major developing Introduction to Major unit as part of the core requirements
knowledge, research skills and analytic capacities relevant of the course, prior to enrolling in this major.
to understanding and interpreting landscapes of cultural
diversity and social difference in our contemporary world, 100897.2 Everyday Life
both in terms of the broad contours, as well as specific
micro-social environments. This major provides grounding Creative Industry students must complete the three
in contemporary debates and methodologies in cultural compulsory units below and must complete five units from
studies and social theory, and draws on various disciplines the Level 2/Level 3 unit pool with a minimum of 2 units at
including history, sociology, communications, and Level 3. See below.
linguistics. Topics include popular culture, everyday urban
life, cultural and social impacts of scientific theories and Compulsory Units
new technologies, multiculturalism, and contemporary 102410.2 Digital Cultures
spirituality. Study in this area is relevant for work involving 101906.2 Researching Culture
commentary and analysis of contemporary social issues 101979.1 Understanding Visual Culture
and cultural practices (e.g. journalism, teaching, activism)
and fields concerned with designing, delivering and
evaluating cultural and artistic productions, and education, Pool Units
communication, welfare or health services, in culturally
diverse communities. Bachelor of Arts students must complete four units
from the list below, with a minimum of 2 units at Level
3. Bachelor of Creative Industries students must
Location complete five units from the list below, with a minimum
Campus Mode of 2 units at Level 3.
Bankstown Campus Internal Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be
Penrith Campus Internal Level 2 Unit Pool
Specialisation Structure 101967.1 Cultural History of Books and Reading
Students must successfully complete 80 credit points as 101250.3 Digital Futures
follows 102425.1 Digital Humanities and Research Methods
(UG)
Please note all Bachelor of Arts students including 100964.3 Introduction to Film Studies
Pathways to Teaching, Dean’s Scholars and double 100882.3 Politics of Sex and Gender
degrees must complete the structure under the heading 101917.1 Representing Everyday Life in Literary and
Bachelor of Arts. Visual Cultures
101990.1 The Racial State
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101989.1 Thinking Cinema
100291.5 Urban Life/Urban Culture Specialisation Structure
100298.3 Youth Cultures and Moral Panics Students must complete the following four compulsory units
Level 3 Unit Pool 102439.1 English Language Analysis
Choose at least two units 102812.1 English Text
101981.1 Activism, Engagement and Social Change
101265.3 Children's Culture And four units from the following, with at least 2 at level 3.
101626.5 Children's Literature: Image and Text
101984.1 Cinema and Experience Level 1 Pool
101870.1 Climate Change and Culture 101945.2 Introduction to Linguistics
102413.1 Consumer Culture
102185.1 Culture, Discourse and Meaning
102479.1 Cultures of Crime and Punishment Level 2 Pool
102529.2 Cyber Justice (UG) 102489.1 Meaning in Language
100996.3 Death and Culture 102490.1 Pragmatics
100860.3 Emotions, Culture and Community 101948.4 Structure of Language
100866.3 Film and Drama 102414.1 Working Grammar
102305.1 Food: A Cultural History 102474.1 TESOL Teaching Methodology
101716.3 Healing and Culture
101991.1 History of Sexuality
101988.1 Human Rights and Culture Level 3 Pool
101468.2 Islam, Media and Conflict 101451.2 Second Language Acquisition
102781.1 Labour and Culture 101450.2 Sociolinguistics
102789.1 Philosophy of Race and Racism 102477.1 TESOL Curriculum Design
101985.1 Politics, Power and Resistance 101950.1 Intercultural Communication
101987.1 Postcolonial Australian Cinema
102191.1 Queer Culture
101005.4 Representing Crime Major - Screen Media
101009.4 The Body in Culture
101731.3 Understanding Power M1135.1
101898.1 Violence in Everyday Life
The Screen Media major provides students with
fundamental skills and knowledge in screen media. Areas
Major - International English of study include the exploration of different screen genres
and approaches, practical hands-on experience creating
commercial, narrative and documentary projects,
M1132.1 enhancing screen content using animation and visual
effects, plus the application of immersive augmented/virtual
reality. This major enables professional communicators to
International English engages students in a systematic and effectively create impactful content in a range of diverse
structured study of the English language and its variations industries (for example within a corporation or for their own
across time and contexts. Students learn to recognise and business, or within a Public Relations/Advertising Agency).
work with the uses and features of the language that are
essential to a wide range of social, academic and
professional contexts. The major provides a solid and Location
comprehensive foundation for students who aim to work
Campus Mode
professionally with English in different contexts and
countries, especially those intending to pursue post- Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
graduate qualifications in education. The major focuses on
varieties and structures of English, informed by studies of Specialisation Structure
English in specific discourse settings, and specifically aims
to ensure that students understand the language and its Students must complete 80 credit points, with at least 30cp
use very well and that they possess a highly developed at Level 3.
capacity to use English well across a range of contexts. Please note the Screen Media program is currently being
course. Units under development are not yet accessible by
Location hyperlink.
Campus Mode
Bankstown Campus Internal Note: Creative Industries students must complete either
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal 101927 Foundations of Media Arts and Production or
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the Screen Media major Autumn session
Level 1
Choose one of
102827.1 Digital Narrative 102780.1 Personal Branding Strategies: Build and
101173.6 Internship
Level 2
102828.1 Animation and Visual Effects Major - Modern History
102829 Narrative: Fictional Screen Media
102830 Documentary: Factual Screen Media M1136.1
Level 3
102831 Episodic Screen Media Modern History includes the studies of societies, states and
102832 Immersive Screen Media cultures since the Middle Ages and equivalent periods
elsewhere. It provides important insights into the nature of
Choose one of: the modern world, and into the origins of the features of
101173.6 Internship modern life we now think of as ‘global’. Modern History is
102780.1 Personal Branding Strategies: Build and an important teaching area for students heading into for
Manage Your Career Profile Secondary Teaching: the purpose of this major is to group
together all of the units which count as Modern History for
the purposes of the Master of Teaching program and the
Start-year Commencement (Autumn) Institute of Teaching. Successful completion of the Modern
History major will count as a first teaching area for
Autumn session Secondary Teaching. Note that there is a wider list of
history units available in the History and Political Thought
major.

102827.1 Digital Narrative Campus Mode
102832 Immersive Screen Media
Autumn session
102829 Narrative: Fictional Screen Media Specialisation Structure
Spring session Students must complete eight units (80 credit points) as
102831 Episodic Screen Media follows
Choose one of Students must complete the following compulsory units
102780.1 102766.1 Historical Methodologies

Personal Branding Strategies: Build and
102814.1 History of the Ancient World
101173.6 102000.1 Modern European History and Politics
Internship
and the World, c.1600-1950
Mid-year Commencement (Spring)
Students must also complete four units from the following
Spring session Modern History pools, with a minimum of two units at Level
3. It is also strongly recommended that students select at
102827.1 Digital Narrative least one Australian history unit.
Autumn session
102826.1 Screen Media Fundamentals Level 2 Unit Pool
101882.1 A History of Modern Global Buddhism
102829 Narrative: Fictional Screen Media 100001.3 Keeping the Past
Spring session 102002.1 Religion and the Origins of Modern Science
102831 Episodic Screen Media
102832 Immersive Screen Media Level 3 Unit Pool
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102004.1 Australian Colonial History Specialisation Structure
102516.1 Australian History Around Us Students must complete eight units (80 credit points) as
101872.1 Australian Indigenous History from follows
Federation to Reconciliation
Students must complete the following compulsory units
101919.1 Australian Indigenous History: From first
contact to 'dying race' 102766.1 Historical Methodologies
102079.1 Britain in the Age of Botany Bay, 1760-1815 102814.1 History of the Ancient World
102003.1 Comparative Nationalism 102000.1 Modern European History and Politics
101799.2 Convicts and Settlers - Australian History 102768.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires
1788 - 1840 and the World, c.1600-1950
Indonesia 1942 to now Students must also complete four units from the following
101974.1 Enlightenment and Revolution pools with a minimum of two units at Level 3.
102305.1 Food: A Cultural History Note: Not all Level 2 and 3 pool units will be offered each
102520.1 From Vindication to Liberation: A year. Units will be offered on a rotational basis.
Comparative History of Feminism
102184.1
Level 2 Unit Pool
History of Muslim Civilisations and Ideas
102842.1 History of the People's Republic of China 101882.1 A History of Modern Global Buddhism
100271.3 Modern Japanese History 100244.2 Ancient Western Culture: Periclean Athens
102343.1 Napoleon: the Making of a Legend 101967.1 Cultural History of Books and Reading
102187.1 Sultans, Colonists and Nationalists: 100001.3 Keeping the Past
Indonesia C1200-1942 101797.2 Political Terror
102491.1 The History of Southeast Asia 100882.3 Politics of Sex and Gender
101783.2 The International Relations of the Middle 101992.1 Religion and the Emergence of Modern
East Since 1945 Politics
101999.1 Twentieth Century Australia 102002.1 Religion and the Origins of Modern Science
102423.1 War 101867.2 The Ethical Life
101993.1 War and Society in the Twentieth Century 101912.1 Western Political Philosophy
Level 3 Unit Pool

Major - History and Political Thought
102004.1 Australian Colonial History
M1137.1 102516.1 Australian History Around Us
101872.1 Australian Indigenous History from
Since the revival of humanist thought in the Renaissance, Federation to Reconciliation
universities have placed studies in history and political 101919.1 Australian Indigenous History: From first
thought at the centre of intellectual inquiry. History and contact to 'dying race'
politics have always examined contentious issues. Students 102079.1 Britain in the Age of Botany Bay, 1760-1815
learn to deal with conflicting information, appreciate the 102835.1 Catastrophe: The Environmental History of
different ways societies have resolved issues in the past the Ancient World
and develop skills that enable them to become responsible 102003.1 Comparative Nationalism
and active citizens. The History and Political Thought major 101799.2 Convicts and Settlers - Australian History
has four compulsory units which introduce the student to 1788 - 1840
historical periods from the Ancient World to the 20th 100903.2 Democracy in Asia
century, culminating in a capstone unit that discusses the 102188.1 Dictators, Democrats and Dreamers:
development of historical methodology from ancient times Indonesia 1942 to now
to the present. The remaining four units can be selected 101974.1 Enlightenment and Revolution
from a pool that encompasses political thought and 102007.1 Ethics in Historical Perspective
historical developments across time and space, enabling 100254.3 Exploring Local History
students to select fields of particular interest. 102305.1 Food: A Cultural History
Location 101735.2 Global Politics
Campus Mode 102734.1 History of Religion
Bankstown Campus Internal 100507.4 History of Modern China to 1949
102184.1 History of Muslim Civilisations and Ideas
102842.1 History of the People's Republic of China
Penrith Campus Internal 101988.1 Human Rights and Culture
100271.3 Modern Japanese History
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102495.1 Mystical Islam: The Emergence of Sufism in
World History Location
102343.1 Napoleon: the Making of a Legend Campus Mode
100278.2 Politics of Post-War Japan Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
101985.1 Politics, Power and Resistance
102187.1 Sultans, Colonists and Nationalists: Specialisation Structure
Indonesia C1200-1942 Students must successfully complete 80 credit points
101782.2 The History and Politics of Contemporary including all of the core units listed below.
Central Asia
102491.1 The History of Southeast Asia The units in this major are offered at the Parramatta City
101783.2 The International Relations of the Middle campus and the core units in the Bachelor of Arts are
East Since 1945 offered at the Parramatta South, Bankstown and Penrith
102005.1 The Politics of Civilisation campuses. Students will be required to travel between
101913.2 Theories of Authority campuses in order to complete this major.
100969.2 Theories of Conflict and Violence 200922.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets
101999.1 Twentieth Century Australia 200923.1 Corporations, Economic Power and Policy
101798.2 Understanding Freedom 200924.3 Cost Benefit Analysis
101731.3 Understanding Power 200048.3 Financial Institutions and Markets
101866.1 United States Government and Politics 200815.2 Globalisation and Sustainability
102423.1 War 200925.1 Growth, Cycles and Crises
101993.1 War and Society in the Twentieth Century 200926.1 Macroeconomic Measures and Models
102142.1 Warlords, Artists and Emperors: Power and 200549.3 The Australian Macroeconomy
Authority in Japanese History
101010.3 What is the Human? Major - Enterprise Innovation
Equivalent Specialisation Unit

M2511.1
The Specialisation unit listed below count towards
completion of this major for students who passed this unit
in 2021 or earlier. The Enterprise Innovation major equips you with the expert
63178 - Social and Political Developments in Contemporary skills to create a career as a management specialist. You
China will be prepared to succeed in a range of roles in
contemporary private, public, and not-for-profit
Major - Economy and Markets organisations in Australia and abroad. In this major you will
develop strategic management knowledge to enable
effective organisational decision making. The units in this
major focus on organisational learning and development
M2510.1 and behaviour, operations management, leadership and
entrepreneurship, change and innovation, and policy. You
The Economy and Markets major provides a broad pluralist can look forward to a range of careers in the broad and
perspective on fundamental aspects of relationships complex field of management.
Students will learn how economies function and how public
policy and the way organisations behave affect diverse Location
social, economic and environmental problems. Students Campus Mode
in which they can transform the world. A major in this area
prepares students to be active participants in addressing Specialisation Structure
the wide range of problems faced by governments, social Students must successfully complete 80 credit points
organisations and the business community in the domestic including all of the core units listed below.
and international economies. Students who study The units in this major are offered at the Parramatta City
economics can expect to develop their analytical and campus and the core units in the Bachelor of Creative
problem solving skills and to be intellectually challenged, Industries courses are offered at the Parramatta South, and
whether they view the discipline as providing specific Penrith campuses. Students will be required to travel
vocational skills or as an area of academic and intellectual between campuses in order to complete this major.
interest to them. A major in this area is very highly regarded
in the business world and opens up a very large range of Note: Creative Industries students undertaking this major
career prospects in general business, finance and the must complete core unit 200912 Enterprise Leadership,
public sector. followed by Introductory major pool unit 200585
Organisational Behaviour, prior to commencing the below
unit set.
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200919.1 Innovation and Professional Practice are well versed in the needs of doing business

200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society internationally and who can exploit these opportunities will
200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship therefore play an integral role in any such corporation.
200376.4 Managing and Developing Careers Building on a solid foundation in domestic business
200864.2 Managing in the Global Environment education, including global sustainability, international
Major - Organisations and Work the detailed knowledge of the international dimension of
of that market system.
M2512.1
Location
The Organisations and Work major is designed for people
Campus Mode
interested in careers in organisational development, where
there is emphasis on human resource management. Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
management of people can support organisational Specialisation Structure
objectives and create organisational opportunities. That is,
graduates develop commercial acumen and appreciate the Students must successfully complete 80 credit points
competing interests around work, aware of trends locally including all of the core units listed below.
and internationally. Throughout the major, students are The units in this major are offered at the Parramatta City
challenged to develop and demonstrate communication, campus and the core units in the Bachelor of Arts are
cultural and analytic skills required to be innovative and offered at the Parramatta South, Bankstown and Penrith
responsible team-members and leaders. Students must be campuses. Students will be required to travel between
enrolled in one of the following courses: 1706 Bachelor of campuses in order to complete this major.
Arts, 1655 Bachelor of Arts (Dean's Scholars), 1651
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary), 1822
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Dean’s
Scholars, 1652 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching
Secondary), 1823 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching
Secondary) Dean’s Scholars or 1708 Bachelor of Arts
200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship
(Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5 / Birth - 12).
Location
Campus Mode Major - Innovation and Change
M2514.1
including all of the core units listed below. In a world that is undergoing a continuous cycle of change
The units in this major are offered at the Parramatta City and new ideas, the Innovation and Change major provides
campus and the core units in the Bachelor of Arts are students with the key concepts, business models and
offered at the Parramatta South, Bankstown and Penrith issues that bring advancement within the context of
campuses. Students will be required to travel between contemporary business. Students will learn to compete on
campuses in order to complete this major. a global platform and deal with issues surrounding business
ethics, corporate social responsibility and cultural
200158.4 Business, Society and Policy awareness. The knowledge and skills acquired through this
200614.3 Enterprise Industrial Relations major will enable future leaders to revitalise organisations
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership and create value in the process of transforming innovations
200865.2 Managing Operations into products or services.
200157.4 Organisational Learning and Development Location
200861.1 Work Health and Safety Campus Mode
Major - Global Business
M2513.1 including all of the core units listed below.
The units in this major are offered at the Parramatta City
The global economy is becoming increasingly important for campus and the core units in the Bachelor of Arts are
organisations seeking out new opportunities to expand their offered at the Parramatta South, Bankstown and Penrith
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campuses. Students will be required to travel between
campuses in order to complete this major. Alternate units
200924.3 Cost Benefit Analysis Choose two of the Level 3 units below
200862.1 Creating Change and Innovation 200905.2 Australian Competition Law
200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity 200858.1 Australian Consumer Law
200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets 200637.5 Intellectual Property
200815.2 Globalisation and Sustainability 200297.3 Law of Employment
200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship 200799.2 Work Health and Safety Law
Major - Law and the Creative Industries Please Note: Due to the progression requirements of this
major, Creative Industries students must follow the specific
recommended sequence below in order to successfully
complete this specialisation. The full sequence including all
M2515.1 other units of the degree can be found at the course entry
for course 1838 Bachelor of Creative Industries.
The Law and the Creative Industries major equips you with * This major is not available for Spring commencement.
specialised legal skills and knowledge to support your
career in the creative industries in Australia. In this major Year 1
you will develop tailored, strategic knowledge to enable you
to effectively contribute to business decision making and to Autumn session
appreciate the legal and regulatory challenges within the Degree Core/Introduction to Major Unit:
context of creative and innovative enterprises. The units in
this major focus on the fundamentals of Australian law,
critique and analysis of law, contracts, torts, alternative
dispute resolution and media law, with the option to also
incorporate studies in competition and consumer law, Spring session
intellectual property and law within the employment context.
The legal and regulatory focus of this major will provide you
200008.7 Torts Law
with specialised knowledge and skills designed to enhance
your access to a range of careers within the creative
industries sector. Students are advised that this Year 2
specialisation does not qualify students for admission to
legal practice in NSW. Students wishing to pursue a career Autumn session
in legal practice should apply for one of the relevant 200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Bachelor of Laws courses. For further information, please
contact the Academic Course Advisor for the Bachelor of
Laws as noted below. Spring session
200011.2 Contracts
Location
Campus Mode Year 3
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Autumn session

200661.4 Media Law
Students must successfully complete 80 credit points, And one unit from the Level 3 Alternate Unit pool
including the six specified core units and two of the five
alternate units below. Spring session
Note: Creative Industries students must complete this One unit from the Level 3 Alternate Unit pool
of the course, in conjunction with this major.
Major - Mathematics
M3054.1
Core units
200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution This major covers topics in the traditional areas of calculus
200011.2 Contracts and algebra. Single and multivariable calculus are covered,
200010.3 Criminal Law as well as topics in linear algebra, analysis and
200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique mathematical modelling. This major is available to all
200661.4 Media Law undergraduate students and may meet the NSW Institute of
200008.7 Torts Law Teachers accreditation requirements for teaching
Mathematics as a first subject in NSW state high schools.
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Location Core Units for this Major

Campus Mode
Campbelltown Campus Internal 200488.6 Corporate Financial Management
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal 200916.1 Economic and Financial Modelling
200048.3 Financial Institutions and Markets
Specialisation Structure 200055.5 International Finance
Students must complete eight units as follows 200819.2 Investment Management
Level 1
200025.3 Discrete Mathematics Professional Units for Careers in Money
Students undertaking the Applied Finance major are
300673.3 Mathematics 1B
Level 2
Choose two units from the Level 2 units below 200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society
200028.4 Advanced Calculus 200914.1 Working in Professions
200027.4 Linear Algebra Choose one of
Level 3 200032.7 Statistics for Business
200193.3 Abstract Algebra
200023.4 Analysis Recommended Sequence
200022.4 Mathematical Modelling Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Business with a
major in Applied Finance requires the successful
Major - Applied Finance completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended
sequence below.
MT2021.1 Full-time
Year 1
The Applied Finance major equips you with the expert skills
to create a career as a finance specialist. In this major you Autumn session
will develop in-depth knowledge of finance with a focus on 200909.2 Enterprise Law
investment and securities, economics, and banking and 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
finance. The core units in the Bachelor of Business will 200048.3 Financial Institutions and Markets
develop your skills in innovation, career planning, and Choose one of
numeracy. The Applied Finance major builds on this
knowledge and skills in an applied discipline based context. 200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods
Finance specialists work in a range of roles within the 200032.7 Statistics for Business
rapidly growing finance sector. This major fulfils the
educational requirements for admission as an Associate (A Spring session
(FINSIA) provided the applicant is at least working in the 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
financial services industry. All other students are eligible to 200488.6 Corporate Financial Management
apply for Affiliate membership (no postnominals apply). 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
And one elective
Location Year 2
Campus Mode
Autumn session
And two electives
completion of 80 credit points including all of the core units 200916.1 Economic and Financial Modelling
listed below. 200055.5 International Finance
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Autumn session 200916.1 Economic and Financial Modelling
200818.1 Bank Management And one elective

200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society Year 5
Spring session 200818.1 Bank Management

Enterprise Engaged Unit Spring session
200537.4 Economics and Finance Engagement Project 200079.3 Derivatives
Year 6
Part-time
Autumn session
Year 1
Autumn session 200537.4 Economics and Finance Engagement Project
And one elective
Spring session
Spring session
200910.2 Financing Enterprises And one elective
Major - Economics
Year 2
Autumn session
MT2022.1
Choose one of The Economics major provides a broad pluralist
perspective on fundamental aspects of relationships
Students will learn how economies function and how public
policy and the way organisations behave affect diverse
Spring session social, economic and environmental problems. Students
And one elective in which they can transform the world. A major in
Economics prepares students to be active participants in
Year 3 addressing the wide range of problems faced by
Autumn session community in the domestic and international economies.
200819.2 Investment Management analytical and problem solving skills and to be intellectually
challenged, whether they view the discipline as providing
And one elective
Spring session intellectual interest to them. An Economics major is very
highly regarded in the business world and opens up a very
200914.1 Working in Professions large range of career prospects in general business,
finance and the public sector.
And one elective
Year 4 Location
200055.5 International Finance Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Internal
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Qualification for the Economics major requires the 200916.1 Economic and Financial Modelling
successful completion of 80 credit points including all of the 200926.1 Macroeconomic Measures and Models
And two electives
Year 3
200923.1 Corporations, Economic Power and Policy Autumn session
200926.1 Macroeconomic Measures and Models And one elective
Spring session
Professional Units for Careers in Money 200925.1 Growth, Cycles and Crises
Students undertaking the Economics major are advised to
their professional core: 200537.4 Economics and Finance Engagement Project
200537.4 Economics and Finance Engagement Project And two electives
Part-time
Choose one of
Year 1
200032.7 Statistics for Business Autumn session
Recommended Sequence 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
major in Economics requires the successful completion of Spring session
240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below. 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
Full-time
Year 1 Year 2
200909.2 Enterprise Law 200549.3 The Australian Macroeconomy

200922.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets Choose one of
Choose one of 200032.7 Statistics for Business
200032.7 Statistics for Business Spring session
Spring session
200549.3 The Australian Macroeconomy And one elective
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership Year 3
Autumn session
And one elective
Year 2
And one elective
Autumn session
Spring session
200914.1 Working in Professions 200914.1 Working in Professions
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capacity comes from grounding in human resource
Year 4 management and industrial relations practice using
contemporary law and research in applied projects.
Autumn session Students combine this with an education in the pressures
200926.1 Macroeconomic Measures and Models organisations experience in inter-disciplinary subjects
focused on money, markets and management. That is,
And one elective graduates develop commercial acumen and appreciate the
competing interests around work, aware of trends locally
Spring session and internationally. Throughout the program, students are
challenged to develop and demonstrate communication,
cultural, and analytic skills required to be innovative and
And one elective responsible team-members and leaders.
Year 5
Location
200815.2 Globalisation and Sustainability Bankstown Campus Internal
200923.1 Corporations, Economic Power and Policy WSU Online Multi Modal

And one elective 200740.5 Human Resource and Industrial Relations
Strategy
Spring session 200859.1 Human Resource Development

MT2024.1 Students undertaking the Human Resource Management
This major (including online) is accredited with the the requirements for their professional core:
Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). The Human 200919.1 Innovation and Professional Practice
Resource Management Major is designed for people who 301123.2 Management Analytics
seek careers in human resource management and 200376.4 Managing and Developing Careers
industrial relations. Graduates’ careers focus on enhancing 200575.3 Processes and Evaluation in Employment
the value of human and social capital through supporting Relations
employee engagement for many different kinds of
organisations, market-oriented and community-oriented Note: Students enrolled in MT2024 Human Resource
organisations and many kinds of people. The teaching Management are advised that the enterprise engaged unit
philosophy is based on knowledge in action, a fusion of the 200575 Processes and Evaluation in Employment
Australia Human Resource Institute’s capabilities for HR Relations is required for accreditation purposes.
professionals and the Western Sydney University Graduate
Attributes designed to secure success. An aim of the Recommended Sequence
program is to instil those values and attitudes that can
developing people’s capacities and careers. The successful completion of 240 credit points as per the
perspectives are local and international, with an emphasis recommended sequence below.
on the value of cultural and demographic diversity.
management of people can support organisational
objectives and create organisational opportunities. This
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Full-time Year 2

Autumn session 200300.2 Managing People at Work
200300.2 Managing People at Work 200859.1 Human Resource Development
And one elective
Spring session
Year 3
200859.1 Human Resource Development Autumn session
And one elective
And one elective
Year 2
Spring session
Autumn session
200621.3 International Human Resource Management And one elective

200739.2 Reward and Performance Management 200621.3 International Human Resource Management
And one elective
And two electives
Spring session
Year 3
Autumn session
And one elective
200613.3 Negotiation, Bargaining and Advocacy Year 5
Autumn session
And one elective 200860.1 People, Work and Society
Strategy Spring session
200575.3 Processes and Evaluation in Employment And one elective
Relations Year 6
Part-time 200613.3 Negotiation, Bargaining and Advocacy

200910.2 Financing Enterprises 200740.5 Human Resource and Industrial Relations
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership Strategy
Spring session
301123.2 Management Analytics Relations
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Major - International Business Full-time

Year 1
MT2025.1
Autumn session
The global economy is becoming increasingly important for
organisations seeking out new opportunities to expand their
are well versed in the needs of doing business
internationally and who can exploit these opportunities will
therefore play an integral role in any such corporation. Spring session
Building on a solid foundation in domestic business
education, including global sustainability, international
the detailed knowledge of the international dimension of And one elective
of that market system. Year 2
Autumn session
Location
Campus Mode
And two electives
Spring session
Qualification for this major requires the successful 200098.4 The Markets of Asia
listed below. And two electives
Year 3
200589.3 Export Strategy and Applications Autumn session
200626.3 International Business Strategy 200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity
200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship And one elective
200098.4 The Markets of Asia Spring session
Students undertaking the International Business major are
advised to take the following four units to satisfy the 200590.2 International Business Project
And two electives
Part-time
200915.3 The Service Enterprise Year 1
Autumn session
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Business with a 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
major in International Business requires the successful 200909.2 Enterprise Law
sequence below. Spring session
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Year 2 Major - Management

Autumn session
200591.2 Introduction to International Business MT2026.1
The Management major equips you with the expert skills to
Spring session create a career as a management specialist. You will be
200864.2 Managing in the Global Environment prepared to succeed in a range of roles in contemporary
private, public, and not-for-profit organisations in Australia
And one elective and abroad. In this major you will develop strategic
Year 3 decision making. The units in this major focus on
organisational learning and development and behaviour,
Autumn session operations management, leadership and entrepreneurship,
200815.2 Globalisation and Sustainability change and innovation, and policy. You can look forward to
And one elective management.
Spring session
Location
Year 4 Campbelltown Campus Internal
Autumn session Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Internal
200589.3 Export Strategy and Applications Sydney City Campus Internal

And one elective

200098.4 The Markets of Asia Qualification for this major requires the successful
And one elective listed below.
Year 5 Core Units for this Major

Autumn session 200158.4 Business, Society and Policy
Spring session 200585.4 Organisational Behaviour
And one elective
Year 6
Students undertaking the Management major are advised
Autumn session to take the following four units to satisfy the requirements
for their professional core:
And one elective 200919.1 Innovation and Professional Practice
Spring session 200376.4 Managing and Developing Careers
200590.2 International Business Project Recommended Sequence
And one elective
major in Management requires the successful completion of
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Full-time Year 2

Autumn session 200585.4 Organisational Behaviour
200585.4 Organisational Behaviour 200864.2 Managing in the Global Environment
And one elective
Spring session
Year 3
And one elective
And one elective
Year 2
Spring session
Autumn session
200862.1 Creating Change and Innovation And one elective
200865.2 Managing Operations 200862.1 Creating Change and Innovation

Year 3
And one elective
Autumn session
200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship Year 5
Autumn session
And two electives 200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Spring session
Enterprise Engaged Unit 200157.4 Organisational Learning and Development
And one elective
And two electives
Year 6
Year 1 200919.1 Innovation and Professional Practice

Spring session Enterprise Engaged Unit
200909.2 Enterprise Law 200568.3 Contemporary Management Issues
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Major - Marketing Recommended Sequence

major in Marketing requires the successful completion of
MT2027.1 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Marketing focuses on the exchange process built around Full-time
understanding and satisfying the needs and wants of
customers. Often this is associated as doing business Year 1
within a highly competitive business environment, yet
Autumn session
not-for-profit organisations. This major introduces students 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
to the core concepts of marketing theory, consumer 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
behaviour, marketing communications, brand 200083.2 Marketing Principles
management, and marketing strategy. Graduates are 200032.7 Statistics for Business
equipped with the skills for marketing careers in a range of
diverse industries across an international platform. This Spring session
as a Certified Practising Marketer and eligibility for 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
membership of the Australian Marketing Institute. 200909.2 Enterprise Law
Campus Mode
Year 2
Autumn session
Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Internal 200086.3 Marketing Communications
And two electives
Spring session
Autumn session
200094.4 International Marketing And one elective
200083.2 Marketing Principles Spring session
200087.3 Strategic Marketing Management 200087.3 Strategic Marketing Management
Professional Units for Careers in Markets 200096.3 Marketing Planning Project
Students undertaking the Marketing major are advised to
take the following four units to satisfy the requirements for And two electives
200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity Part-time
200096.3 Marketing Planning Project Year 1
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And one elective
Spring session
200083.2 Marketing Principles Major - Hospitality Management
Year 2 MT2035.1
Autumn session
The Hospitality Management major is designed to prepare
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership you for a career that goes beyond providing customer
200084.2 Consumer Behaviour ‘service’ and focuses on providing customer ‘experience’.
This major equips you with the expert skills required to
Spring session effectively and efficiently manage hotels, resorts, clubs,
200910.2 Financing Enterprises businesses. The Hospitality Management major units focus
And one elective of hospitality facilities, and business management, with
Year 3 Hospitality Management leads to exciting and varied
Autumn session
Location
And one elective Campus Mode
200086.3 Marketing Communications Sydney City Campus Internal
And one elective 200992.2 Food and Beverage Management
Spring session
200088.3 Brand and Product Management 200994.2 Hospitality Profitability and Entrepreneurship
Year 5 200988.2 The Business of Hospitality
Autumn session
200091.4 Business to Business Marketing Professional Units for Careers in Markets
And one elective are advised to take the following four units to satisfy the
Spring session
200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity 200561.4 Hospitality Management Applied Project
Year 6
Autumn session
200094.4 International Marketing major in Hospitality Management requires the successful
200087.3 Strategic Marketing Management completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended
sequence below.
Spring session
200096.3 Marketing Planning Project
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Full-time Year 2

Autumn session 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
200032.7 Statistics for Business 200992.2 Food and Beverage Management
And one elective
Spring session
Year 3
200910.2 Financing Enterprises Autumn session
200992.2 Food and Beverage Management
And one elective 200993.2 The Accommodation Industry
Year 2
Spring session
Autumn session 200994.2 Hospitality Profitability and Entrepreneurship
200993.2 The Accommodation Industry And one elective
200990.1 Special Event Management Year 4
Spring session 200990.1 Special Event Management
And one elective
Spring session
And two electives
Year 3
And one elective
Autumn session
Year 5
200994.2 Hospitality Profitability and Entrepreneurship Autumn session
And two electives Two electives
200995.2 Hospitality and Tourism in Practice 200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity
Enterprise Engaged Unit And one elective
200561.4 Hospitality Management Applied Project Year 6

Part-time
And one elective
Year 1
Spring session
Autumn session
200909.2 Enterprise Law Enterprise Engaged Unit
Spring session
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Major - Sport Management Full-time

Year 1
MT2036.1
Autumn session
seek careers in Australian and international Sport
management. Specialist units provide students with a
dedicated context in which sport is played, organised and
managed. Students who complete this major will be Spring session
equipped with the skills and knowledge to manage sport
contemporary issues in sport. Graduates find career
the private sector for both commercial and non-commercial And one elective
facilities and events, management and coordination of Year 2
leisure, sport and civic event departments, sport marketing,
player management and sport public relations, elite sport Autumn session
development, sport and leisure programming.
Location 200990.1 Special Event Management
Campus Mode And one elective
Spring session
Autumn session
200998.1 Strategic Sport Leadership 201001.1 Our Sporting Future
And two electives
Students undertaking the Sport Management major are Part-time

200751.2 Sport Management Applied Project
Spring session
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Business with a 200912.1 Enterprise Leadership
major in Sport Management requires the successful
sequence below.
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Year 2 Sub-major - Composition

Autumn session
201000.1 The World of Sport Business SM1015.1
Composition develops the creative voice of the composer
Spring session as distinctive within industry contexts and eclectic in its skill
200996.1 Sport Entertainment basis and cultural/genre engagement. It does this through
developing creative voice awareness, wide contemporary
And one elective notated composition skills, orchestration and songwriting
abilities, as well as improvisation techniques, intercultural
Year 3 awareness, interdisciplinary readiness and collaborative
abilities. Collaborative skills are developed including:
Autumn session composer-performer interactivity skills, and songwriting/
200915.3 The Service Enterprise composition collaborative abilities (lyricists, visual media,
201079.1 Sport and Society dance). Other skills developed include: industry-style
pitching abilities, studio sound recording and screen media
production skills. Reflective-practice writing skills are honed
Spring session to identify and resource creativity.
Two electives
Year 4 Location
Campus Mode
Autumn session

Students must complete the following four units
Spring session
200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity 102549.1 Songwriting and Composer Collaborations
102563.1 Screen Media Composition
And one elective 101539.4 The Composer-Performer
Year 5
Autumn session
200998.1 Strategic Sport Leadership completion of this major for students who passed these
And one elective
101530 - Music Composition: Concepts and Creativity
Spring session 101531 - Music Composition: Text and Visual Interactions
200997.1 Developing Sport Professionals 101536 - Sound Composition for Screen Media
And one elective Sub-major - Music Performance

Year 6
Autumn session
SM1017.1
The four units in the Music Performance sub major offer
And one elective students opportunities to expand their practice in several
ways. Through group rehearsal and performance, and
Spring session engaging as composer-performer, two units explore
musical collaboration as performer-performer, and as
201001.1 Our Sporting Future performer-composer. In self-devised projects in which the
student is the featured performer, two units encourage
engagement with theatrical, multimedia and/or
200751.2 Sport Management Applied Project electroacoustic elements and an investigation of one’s
identity as a performer. Aspects of onstage skills,
performance persona and audience communication are
Replaced Units addressed. Units require writing about performance through
The core unit listed below counts towards completion of this concert reviewing, project proposals, reflective and
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contextual essays. Students receive feedback in all units, 102555.1 Music Group Performance

during the rehearsal process. 102557.1 Repertoire and Identity in Performance
102758.1 Interactive Electronic Media and
Performance
Location 101539.4 The Composer-Performer
Campus Mode
Penrith Campus Internal Equivalent Specialisation Units
Specialisation Structure completion of this major for students who passed these
Students must complete the following four units units in 2017 or earlier.
102555.1 Music Group Performance 101521 - Collaboration and Live Music Performance
102557.1 Repertoire and Identity in Performance 101524 - Free and Notated Music Performance
101539.4 The Composer-Performer 101525 - Introduction to Music Performance
102758.1 Interactive Electronic Media and 101533 - Music Performance: Repertoire and Identity
Performance
The specialisation unit listed below counts towards
Equivalent Specialisation Units completion of this major for students who passed this unit
The specialisation units listed below count towards in 2019 or earlier.
completion of this major for students who passed these 102556 - Expanded Music Performance
101521 - Collaboration and Live Music Performance Sub-major - Indigenous Australian Studies
101533 - Music Performance: Repertoire and Identity
SM1049.1
completion of this major for students who passed this unit
in 2019 or earlier. What does it mean to live in Indigenous Australia? The
102556 - Expanded Music Performance Indigenous Australian Studies sub-major offers students
the exciting opportunity to acquire key cultural
Sub-major - Music Performance Studies competencies that will enable them to understand and work
more effectively with Indigenous Australians in professions
such as the arts, communications, media industries;
education; government and non-government; policy; health;
SM1047.1 sciences; and community services. The Indigenous
Australian Studies sub-major addresses the cultural,
The Music Performance Studies submajor provides historical, social and economic issues affecting Indigenous
students from outside the Music program with a thorough and Non-Indigenous Australians and relationships.
grounding in a variety of group music making practices as
well as offering the framework for self-directed musical
projects. A number of approaches to writing about music Location
performance are also covered, from theoretical approaches Campus Mode
to proposal and review writing. Studies of stagecraft and
collaboration further inform students in the music
performance stream, who are also encouraged to discover
and develop new hybrids. Specialisation Structure
the units below.
Location Students must complete the following compulsory unit
Campus Mode
Penrith Campus Internal Mode)
Specialisation Structure Students must also complete 3 units from the following pool

Music Performance Studies sub-major are existing music Level 1 unit
units offered only to students external to the B. Music. B.
Music students complete a different configuration of units 102805.1 Indigenous Landscapes
as a Music Performance sub-major.
Students must complete the following compulsory units Level 2 units
102553.1 Music Performance 1 101752.2 Pigments of the Imagination
102554.1 Music Performance 2 101753.3 Revaluing Indigenous Economics (Day
Mode)
Choose two of
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101754.3 From Corroborees to Curtain Raisers (Day 101741 - Music History 2

Mode)
101755.2 From Ochre to Acrylics to New Technologies 101532 - Music in Theory and Practice
Level 3 units 102428 - Western Art Music 2
101756.2 Bridging the Gap: Re-engaging Indigenous completion of this major for students who passed this unit
Learners in 2019 or earlier.
101757.2 The Making of the Àborigines'
101758.2 Learning through Indigenous Australian 102552 - The Politics of Australian Music
Community Service (Day Mode)
101759.2 Rethinking Research with Indigenous Sub-major - Cultural and Social Analysis
Australians: Independent Study Project (Day
Mode)
SM1070.1
The Level 3 unit listed below counts towards completion of Cultural and Social Analysis is an interdisciplinary sub-
the Sub-major for students who successfully completed the major developing knowledge, research skills and analytic
unit in 2019 or earlier. capacities relevant to understanding and interpreting
100961 - Humanities Internship landscapes of cultural diversity and social difference in our
contemporary world, both in terms of the broad contours,
The Level 1 unit listed below counts towards completion of as well as specific micro-social environments. This sub-
the Sub-major for students who successfully completed the major provides grounding in contemporary debates and
unit in Autumn 2020 or earlier. methodologies in cultural studies and social theory, and
101878 - Indigenous Landscapes draws on various disciplines including history, sociology,
communications, and linguistics. Topics include popular
Sub-major - Musicology culture, everyday urban life, cultural and social impacts of
scientific theories and new technologies, multiculturalism,
and contemporary spirituality. Study in this area is relevant
SM1065.1 for work involving commentary and analysis of
contemporary social issues and cultural practices (e.g.
journalism, teaching, activism) and fields concerned with
The Musicology submajor provides students from outside designing, delivering and evaluating cultural and artistic
the Music program with an introduction to Western classical productions, and education, communication, welfare or
music and its history, and popular and classical musics in health services, in culturally diverse communities.
the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It offers
perspectives on modernism, postmodernism and post-
postmodernism, and incorporates social, political and Location
philosophical critiques of music. Campus Mode
Location
Campus Mode
Choose four of the following units follows.
102573.1 Music and Critical Thought Please note all Bachelor of Arts students including
102429.1 Music Careers Research Pathways to Teaching, Dean’s Scholars and double
102551.1 Music, Culture and Discourse degrees must complete the structure under the heading
102547.1 Popular Music Histories Bachelor of Arts.
102546.1 Western Art Music History Please note all Bachelor of Creative Industries students
102762.1 World Music including double degrees must complete the structure
Equivalent Specialisation Units This specialisation is available to students in other Western
The specialisation units listed below count towards Sydney University Courses. If the specialisation is available
completion of this major for students who passed these on your campus, the course structure allows space for
units in 2017 or earlier. enrolment in the specialisation and pre-requisite
requirements can be met, please follow the structure under
101523 - Cultural Paradigms and Music the heading Bachelor of Arts. Consult your Course Advisor
101528 - Modes and Codes of Music Production for further advice.
101742 - Music and Philosophy Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be
101740 - Music History 1 offered on a rotational basis.
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Bachelor of Arts Students 101005.4 Representing Crime
101009.4 The Body in Culture
Arts students must choose at least two of the following four
units:
101731.3 Understanding Power
102410.2 Digital Cultures 101898.1 Violence in Everyday Life
100897.2 Everyday Life 101010.3 What is the Human?
101979.1 Understanding Visual Culture Please note
The Level 2 and 3 units listed below count towards
Bachelor of Creative Industries Students completion of the sub-major for students from 2015 or
earlier, who may have previously passed these units.
Creative Industries students will have already completed
100897 Everyday Life as their Introduction to Major unit as Level 2 units
part of the core requirements of the course and must
choose at least two from the following three units: 101409 - Aboriginal Cultural Texts
100845 - Contemporary Popular Cultures
101906.2 Researching Culture 101408 - Critical Discourse Analysis
101979.1 Understanding Visual Culture SS238A - Genres
101251 - Introduction to Psychoanalysis
Pool Units 100273 - New Ethnicities, Old Racisms
Additional units to complete the sub major can be chosen G2006 - Race, Community and National Identity in Australia
from the following pool units. 100884 - Social Inequalities
Note: Not all Units will be offered each year. Units will be 100886 - Special Topics in Cultural and Social Analysis
offered on a rotational basis. 100889 - Technocultures
Level 2 Unit Pool 10371 - The Art Museum-from the Prince to the Public
101411 - Theories of Representation
101967.1 Cultural History of Books and Reading 101879 - Women with Muslim Identity
101250.3 Digital Futures
102425.1 Digital Humanities and Research Methods Level 3 units
(UG) 101295 - Aesthetics
100964.3 Introduction to Film Studies 400087 - Applied Critical Methods
100882.3 Politics of Sex and Gender 100988 - Chaos and Communication
Visual Cultures 100990 - Cinema, Culture, Memory
101990.1 The Racial State 100992 - Communication: Power and Practice
101989.1 Thinking Cinema 100994 - Consumer Culture
100291.5 Urban Life/Urban Culture
100298.3 Youth Cultures and Moral Panics 100858 - Culture and Globalisation
100998 - Evolutionary Thinking
Level 3 Unit Pool 101844 - Feminist Theories
100999 - Gender at Work
101981.1 Activism, Engagement and Social Change
101265.3 Children's Culture 101955 - Honours Foundation
101626.5 Children's Literature: Image and Text 101739 - Literature and Trauma
101984.1 Cinema and Experience 101732 - Media, The Everyday and Uneven Modernities
101870.1 Climate Change and Culture
102413.1 Consumer Culture 101800 - Media, Violence, Protest, Terror
102185.1 Culture, Discourse and Meaning 101252 - Psychoanalytic Criticism
102479.1 Cultures of Crime and Punishment 101253 - Public Memory and Commemoration
102529.2 Cyber Justice (UG) 101003 - Religion and Culture
100996.3 Death and Culture
100860.3 Emotions, Culture and Community 101006 - Social Semiotics
100866.3 Film and Drama 101007 - Story Links and Indigenous Knowledge
102305.1 Food: A Cultural History 101832 - Talking Normal: Sociolinguistics and Modern
101716.3 Healing and Culture Literature
101008 - Technologies of Racism
101468.2 Islam, Media and Conflict 101738 - The Art Game: Fraud, Forgery, Theft and Perfidy
102781.1 Labour and Culture 101798 - Understanding Freedom
102789.1 Philosophy of Race and Racism The Level 3 unit listed below counts towards completion of
101985.1 Politics, Power and Resistance the Sub-major for students who successfully completed the
101987.1 Postcolonial Australian Cinema unit in 2019 or earlier.
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100961 - Humanities Internship Additional units to complete the sub-major can be chosen

from the above four units or from the pool units listed below.
Sub-major - English
SM1071.1 101907 Introduction to Literary Studies as their Introduction
to Major unit as part of the core requirements of the course
and must choose at least two from the following three units:
The English sub-major invites students to explore
contemporary approaches to language, literary study and 100641.3 Approaches to Text
writing, including literary criticism and theory, linguistic 101909.1 Methods of Reading
analysis, genre and textual study, and creative writing. The 102765.1 The Value of Literature
English sub-major focuses on the imaginative workings of
language, and students can study a wide selection of The unit listed below counts as a compulsory unit towards
modern and classic literature, as well as the relationships completion of this Sub-major for students who passed this
between written texts and other media such as film and unit in 2019 or earlier.
information technology. Students also have the opportunity 101976 - English Literature After 1830
to produce their own creative writing and to edit and publish
Additional units to complete the sub-major can be chosen
their work. Career prospects include publishing, editing,
from the above three units or from the pool units listed
teaching, writing and advertising.
below.
Location Pool Units

Campus Mode Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Level 2 Unit Pool
100900.4 Comedy and Tragedy
101967.1 Cultural History of Books and Reading
100584.2 Experimental Writing and Electronic
Specialisation Structure Publication
Students must successfully complete 40 credit points as 100964.3 Introduction to Film Studies
follows. 102572.1 Literature and Decolonisation
Please note all Bachelor of Arts students including 102626.1 Medieval and Early Modern Literature
Pathways to Teaching, Dean’s Scholars and double 102626.1 Medieval and Early Modern Literature
degrees must complete the structure under the heading 101978.1 Modern Australian Poetry and Poetics
Bachelor of Arts. 101917.1 Representing Everyday Life in Literary and
Visual Cultures
Please note all Bachelor of Creative Industries students 101964.1 Sexual/Textual Politics in Victorian Women's
including double degrees must complete the structure Writing
under the heading Bachelor of Creative Industries. 102507.1 The Gothic
This specialisation is available to students in other Western 101795.3 The Musical
Sydney University courses. If the specialisation is available 102414.1 Working Grammar
on your campus, the course structure allows space for 102772.1 Writing and Reading Sci-Fi and Fantasy
enrolment in the specialisation and pre-requisite 100896.3 Writing Fiction
for further advice. Level 3 Unit Pool
Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be 101796.1 19th Century American Literature
offered on a rotational basis. 102099.1 20th Century American Literature
100849.4 Australian Textual Studies
Bachelor of Arts Students 102205.2 Children's and Young Adult Fiction
101626.5 Children's Literature: Image and Text
Arts students must choose at least two of the following four 101984.1 Cinema and Experience
units: 100856.4 Creative Non-Fiction
100641.3 Approaches to Text 100859.3 Creative Writing Project
101907.1 Introduction to Literary Studies 102315.1 Crime Fiction
101909.1 Methods of Reading 102185.1 Culture, Discourse and Meaning
102765.1 The Value of Literature 100866.3 Film and Drama
102186.1 Introduction to Stylistics
The unit listed below counts as a compulsory unit towards 102416.1 Law, Literature and Culture
completion of this Sub-major for students who passed this 101724.2 Literary Animals
unit in 2019 or earlier. 100875.4 Literature and Philosophy
101976 - English Literature After 1830 101739.3 Literature and Trauma
101033.4 Modernism
101001.3 Modernity and Cinema
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102434.1 Postcolonial Literatures: Partition, Teaching Specialisation (Birth-5/Birth-12) or M1126

Dependence and Exile Education Studies Major - Primary English Teaching
101650.3 Race in Literature Specialisation for students enrolled in courses 1708
102078.1 Reading Ireland in the 1990s: Fiction, Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12),
Poetry, Drama 1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary), 1822
101005.4 Representing Crime Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Dean''s
101791.2 Short Fiction in the Americas Scholars, 6017 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway
100893.4 The Novel to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12), 6019 Diploma in Arts/
101880.1 The Space of Literature Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) as this
101977.1 Women, Travel and Empire would not satisfy the professional accreditation
102374.1 Women's Writing requirements for NESA.
101669.3 World Literature in Translation
101670.3 Writing and Society Sub-major - History and Political Thought
100895.4 Writing For Performance
101011.3 Writing Poetry
SM1072.1
Please note
The Level 2 and 3 units listed below count towards Since the revival of humanist thought in the Renaissance,
completion of this Sub-major for students who passed universities have placed studies in history and political
these units in 2016 or earlier. thought at the centre of exploring what it is to be human. At
the heart of the History and Political Thought sub-major are
Level 2 units two compulsory units which introduce the student to the
100993 - Constructions of the Script modern (since 1500) history of humanity. Although Europe
101408 - Critical Discourse Analysis is very prominent in the sub-major, the student will be
SS238A - Genres invited to compare its history to the histories of Asia, Africa
and the Americas. The sub-major culminates in a capstone
101452 - History of the English Language unit in students’ final semester discussing historical theories
100870 - Hypertext Fictions and methods. A wide range of elective units covers
101986 - International Texts and Contexts European, American, Australian and Asian history and
political thought and includes thematic units which range
100880 - Poetry and Poetics widely over time and place.
100505 - Special Topics in English, Text and Writing
101869 - Studies in Postcolonial Literature
Location
101873 - The Sound of Language
Campus Mode
101455 - The Structure of English
Level 3 units
100845 - American Literature
400087 - Applied Critical Methods Penrith Campus Internal
101242 - Childrens Literature
100256 - Film and Affect
To complete a sub-major in History and Political Thought,
101000 - hom/e/scapes
students must successfully complete 40 credit points from
101955 - Honours Foundation the units listed below.
100874 - Literature, History and Culture Choose at least two of the following four units
101966 - Literatures of Decolonisation
101406 - Queering Text and the World, c.1600-1950
101006 - Social Semiotics 102000.1 Modern European History and Politics
101832 - Talking Normal: Sociolinguistics and Modern 101992.1 Religion and the Emergence of Modern
Literature Politics
102766.1 Historical Methodologies
101668 - World Cinema Important Note: To meet NESA subject area teaching
101471 - Women in Arabic and Islamic Literature requirements students who wish to teach modern history
must include one unit of Ancient History. This may be
100582 - Writing Portfolio attained by approved cross-institutional study, by
The Level 3 units listed below count towards completion of completing the level 3 unit 102492 Catastrophe: The
this Sub-major for students who passed these units in 2019 Environmental History of the Ancient and Modern World, or
or earlier. by completing the level 2 unit 100244 Ancient Western
100961 - Humanities Internship Culture: Periclean Athens. It is also strongly recommended
101908 - Writing and Reading Sci Fi and Fantasy
Note: The Level 3 unit 100961 Humanities Internship
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Additional units to complete the sub-major can be chosen 102005.1 The Politics of Civilisation

from the above four units, or from the following Level 2 and 101913.2 Theories of Authority
3 unit pools. 100969.2 Theories of Conflict and Violence
101999.1 Twentieth Century Australia
Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be 101798.2 Understanding Freedom
offered on a rotational basis. 101731.3 Understanding Power
Level 2 Unit Pool 101866.1 United States Government and Politics
102423.1 War
101882.1 A History of Modern Global Buddhism 101993.1 War and Society in the Twentieth Century
100244.2 Ancient Western Culture: Periclean Athens 102142.1 Warlords, Artists and Emperors: Power and
101967.1 Cultural History of Books and Reading Authority in Japanese History
100001.3 Keeping the Past 101830.2 WWII in Asia and the Pacific
101797.2 Political Terror 101010.3 What is the Human?
102002.1 Religion and the Origins of Modern Science Equivalent Specialisation Units
101867.2 The Ethical Life
101912.1 Western Political Philosophy The Level 2 and Level 3 units listed below count towards
completion of the major for students who successfully
completed the units in 2015 or earlier.
Level 3 Unit Pool
100985.2 American Foreign Policy Since 1945 Level 2
100966.3 American History, 1898-1945 100248 - Australian Labour History
102004.1 Australian Colonial History 101407 - Britain 1500-1800: Before Botany Bay
102516.1 Australian History Around Us 100852 - Classics of Modern Philosophy
Federation to Reconciliation 100853 - Contemporary Australia
101919.1 Australian Indigenous History: From first 100869 - Foundations of Modern Europe 1500-1800
contact to 'dying race' 101543 - India: Global Contexts
102079.1 Britain in the Age of Botany Bay, 1760-1815
102492.1 Catastrophe: The Environmental History of 100878 - Meanings of a Commonwealth - English Political
the Ancient and Modern World Ideas 1500-1800
102003.1 Comparative Nationalism 101843 - Philosophy and Environment
101799.2 Convicts and Settlers - Australian History 100904 - Politics and Business in Asia
1788 - 1840 100277 - Politics of Australia and Asia Relations
100903.2 Democracy in Asia 101972 - The History of Modern Indonesia
102188.1 Dictators, Democrats and Dreamers: 101294 - The Western Philosophical Tradition
Indonesia 1942 to now 100892 - The Westminster System: England’s
101974.1 Enlightenment and Revolution Constitutional Culture
100254.3 Exploring Local History 101871 - War
102305.1 Food: A Cultural History 101737 - World Politics: An Introduction
Comparative History of Feminism Level 3
101735.2 Global Politics 101295 - Aesthetics
102734.1 History of Religion 100957 - Alternative Histories: The State and Civil Society
101991.1 History of Sexuality in Australian History
100987 - Australian History since 1920
101988.1 Human Rights and Culture 100991 - Citizenship Ancient and Modern
101733.2 Looking at Global Politics Through Film 100992 - Communication: Power and Practice
100271.3 Modern Japanese History 101249 - Culture and Thought in Twentieth-Century China
World History 100860 - Emotions, Culture and Community
102343.1 Napoleon: the Making of a Legend 100864 - Europe in the Twentieth Century
102493.1 Philosophy of History 101844 - Feminist Theories
100278.2 Politics of Post-War Japan
101674 - Global Histories of Food
63178.2 Social and Political Developments in 100963 - Interpreting Australia: Australian Historians and
Contemporary China Historiography
102187.1 Sultans, Colonists and Nationalists: 102006 - Histories of Crime and Punishment
Indonesia C1200-1942 101801 - Interpreting Fascism
101782.2 The History and Politics of Contemporary
Central Asia 101823 - Lay Participation in Justice Processes (replaced
102491.1 The History of Southeast Asia by 102006)
101783.2 The International Relations of the Middle 100875 - Literature and Philosophy
East Since 1945 100275 - Philosophies of Love and Death
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100879 - Philosophy Today
100908 - Race Politics
To complete a sub-major in International Relations and
100284 - Special Topics in Australian History Asian Studies, students must complete 40 credit points
100887 - Sport and Australian History from the units listed below.
101667 - The External Relations of the European Union Choose two of
101405 - The Politics of Contemporary Indonesia 101442.2 Asia in the World
101831 - Transport and the Making of the Modern World 101956.1 Introduction to International Relations
101375 - War and Peace 100277.4 Politics of Australia and Asia Relations
100971 - Which New World Order?
100894 - World War 1 Additional units to complete the sub-major can be chosen
The Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 units listed below count from the above four units, or from the following pool units.
towards completion of the major for students who Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be
successfully completed the units in 2019 or earlier. offered on a rotational basis.
Level 1 Level 2 Unit Pool
101910 - Global History 101882.1 A History of Modern Global Buddhism
101968.1 Civil Society in Contemporary China
Level 2
101973 - Australian Politics Subjects, 1750-1920
100861 - Empire: European Colonial Rule and its Subjects 101797.2 Political Terror
1750-1920
Level 3 Unit Pool
Level 3
100961 - Humanities Internship 100985.2 American Foreign Policy Since 1945
100903.2 Democracy in Asia
102001 - Theories and Methods of History Indonesia 1942 to now
Sub-major - International Relations and Asian 100507.4 History of Modern China to 1949
Studies 102189.1 International Organisations and Global
Governance
SM1073.1 102193.1 International Special Study
101467.2 Islam in Southeast Asia
This sub-major has been designed to meet the needs of 100271.3 Modern Japanese History
Australian government, business and society to engage the 100278.2 Politics of Post-War Japan
states and peoples of Asia at all levels in pursuit of national 63178.2 Social and Political Developments in
interests and as part of the globalisation process. It Contemporary China
provides students with the opportunity to study 102187.1 Sultans, Colonists and Nationalists:
contemporary Asia, as well as the rich and diverse Indonesia C1200-1942
histories, politics, cultures and languages of Asian countries 102491.1 The History of Southeast Asia
and the international issues affecting Australia’s interests 101783.2 The International Relations of the Middle
and role in the region and in the world at large. The sub- East Since 1945
major area also includes a range of units concerned with 102005.1 The Politics of Civilisation
the United States and Europe as well as with Asia itself, 101866.1 United States Government and Politics
and units in international relations covering other parts of 102423.1 War
the world. It seeks to produce graduates with a broad, 102142.1 Warlords, Artists and Emperors: Power and
liberal education with the skills to mediate between Authority in Japanese History
Australia and the world in general and Asia in particular 101830.2 WWII in Asia and the Pacific
through political, economic, commercial, cultural, diplomatic
and strategic links. Employment opportunities may be
found in the State and Commonwealth public service, Please note
overseas organisations, the media, business and industry, The units listed below count towards completion of the
education and research. major for students who may have passed units in the list in
2015 or earlier.
Location Level 1
Campus Mode 101737 - World Politics: An Introduction
Bankstown Campus Internal Level 2
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal 100872 - Asia and the West: the Imperial Encounter
100245 - Asian Cinema
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Equivalent Specialisation Unit
100855 - Contemporary Japan: Culture and Society
101857 - Doing Business in China the sub-major for students who successfully completed the
100847 - International Politics of North Asia units in 2020 or earlier.
100904 - Politics and Business in Asia 101462 - Understanding Islam and Muslim Societies
63111 - Special Topics in Asian and International Studies Note: Not all pool units will be offered each year. Units will
101972 - The History of Modern Indonesia be offered on a rotational basis.
101871 - War Level 2 Unit Pool
Level 3 102294.1 Islam in the Modern World
400087 - Applied Critical Methods 101879.2 Women with Muslim Identity
101249 - Culture and Thought in Twentieth Century China
101543 - India: Global Contexts Level 3 Unit Pool
100962 - International Politics of the South East Asia 101466.2 Ethical Traditions in Islam
Region 102184.1 History of Muslim Civilisations and Ideas
101667 - The External Relations of the European Union 102734.1 History of Religion
101822.3 Islam in the West
101963 - Understanding Global Insecurity 101467.2 Islam in Southeast Asia
101375 - War and Peace 101468.2 Islam, Media and Conflict
100971 - Which New World Order? 102297.1 Islamic Revivalism in the Globalised World
The Level 3 units listed below count towards completion of World History
the sub-major for students who successfully completed the 101359.7 Sociology of Religion
units in 2019 or earlier. 101783.2 The International Relations of the Middle
100961 - Humanities Internship East Since 1945
Please note
Sub-major - Islamic Studies
completion of the sub-major for students who passed any
of these units in 2015 or earlier.
SM1074.1
Level 2
Students engage in interdisciplinary study essential to an 101464 - Great Texts of Islam: Quran and Hadith
understanding of Islam, past and present. The area of 100273 - New Ethnicities, Old Racisms
study balances historical and modern Islamic studies and
research methods. One of the keys to Islamic Studies is Level 3
‘relevance’ to contemporary Australian society but 101688 - Anthropology of Religion
relevance can only come from a sound comprehension of 400087 - Applied Critical Methods
past traditions in Islamic scholarship and their socio-
historical contexts. Preparation for graduate study is also a 101463 - Islam in the Modern World
key objective of this program, with its focus on developing 100877 - Multicultural Studies
critical and interdisciplinary research skills through a 101792 - Texts in Contemporary Arab Society and Culture
combination of approaches.
101471 - Women in Arabic and Islamic Literature
Location the sub-major for students who successfully completed the
Campus Mode units in 2019 or earlier.
102494 - Conceptualising Islam
Specialisation Structure Sub-major - Philosophy
To complete a sub-major in Islamic Studies, students are
required to successfully complete 40 credit points from the
units listed below SM1076.1
Choose at least two of the following four compulsory units:
102296.1 Hadith: The Prophetic Tradition Philosophy has always asked the “big questions” about our
101465.2 Islamic Law in a Changing World lives. These are questions, for example, about the limits of
102823.1 Islam: Past, Present and Future our knowledge, the best way that humans can live together,
101911.2 The Qur'an: An Introduction how we understand the world around us, and what is the
good life. A philosophy sub-major will enable students to
develop particular skills and attributes - such as clear
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thinking, capacities to assess arguments and values, sound
understanding of important philosophical views that have Level 2
always been essential to university scholarship, and which 100852 - Classics of Modern Philosophy
continue to be valuable for graduates in both public and 101843 - Philosophy and Environment
private life.
Level 3
Location 101844 - Feminist Theories
Campus Mode The Level 3 unit listed below counts towards completion of
the sub-major for students who successfully completed the
Bankstown Campus Internal unit in 2019 or earlier.
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal 100961 - Humanities Internship
Specialisation Structure Sub-major - Arabic

To complete a sub-major in Philosophy, students must
complete 40 credit points. At least two units must come
from the following four foundation units SM1077.1
102570.1 Books that Changed how we Think
101915.1 Ethics and Philosophy Language specialisations aim to enable students to
101918.1 Introduction to Philosophy develop an appropriate level of proficiency in a second
102571.1 Thinkers That Changed the World language, which may be used for professional purposes
Additional units to complete the sub-major can be chosen international relations. Students undertaking a language
from the above four units, or from the following pool units. specialisation will be able to use the language in question
Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be according to its grammatical and pragmatic principles,
offered on a rotational basis. communicate with native speakers appropriately in the
spoken as well as the written mode, and demonstrate an
Level 2 Unit Pool understanding of the cultures and societies associated with
the language.
101881.2 Philosophy and the Good Life
101867.2 The Ethical Life Location
101989.1 Thinking Cinema Campus Mode
101983.1 Truth and Knowledge
101912.1 Western Political Philosophy Bankstown Campus Internal
Level 3 Unit Pool Specialisation Structure

There are three entry levels into language sub-majors.
101295.2 Aesthetics Beginner’s level is for those with no previous study or
102420.1 Classics of Modern Philosophy minimal study of the language. Intermediate level is
102007.1 Ethics in Historical Perspective typically for students who: are non-native speakers with
100875.4 Literature and Philosophy study of the language to HSC 2 Unit level or have a home
100275.4 Philosophies of Love and Death background in the language but no comprehensive formal
102417.1 Philosophy and Environment study, or who speak a non-standard variety (e.g. dialect).
102493.1 Philosophy of History Post-Intermediate level is typically for students who are non-
102789.1 Philosophy of Race and Racism native speakers with substantial formal study and near-
101965.2 Philosophy of Religion native competence; or are literate native speakers of a
100969.2 Theories of Conflict and Violence standard variety. Students should consult with the
101913.2 Theories of Authority Languages staff regarding the progression sequence that
101798.2 Understanding Freedom best fits their level of skill. During the first two weeks of
101731.3 Understanding Power class, the lecturer will monitor the performance of students
101010.3 What is the Human? and advise students who need to transfer to a higher or
Please note Academic Course Advisor, if they are unsure of their entry
The Core units and the Level 2 and 3 pool units listed level. Students should avoid enrolling in units at different
below count towards completion of the major for students levels at the one time (e.g. you should not enrol in Arabic
who may have passed units in the list below in 2017 or 201 and 301 at the same time). Please check the current
earlier. timetable as some units may not be offered every year.
Advanced (Level 3) units may be offered on a rotational
Core units basis.
101916 - Case Studies in Philosophy: Text A sub-major in Arabic is any sequence of 40 credit points
101914 - Case Studies in Philosophy: Thinker with no more than 20 credit points at Level 1.
102415 - Key Philosophers Students should take units that reflect their level of
102419 - Philosophy in Focus i.e. they must not:
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- take a Level 1 unit after passing a Level 2 unit in the according to its grammatical and pragmatic principles,
same language; or communicate with native speakers appropriately in the
- take a Level 2 unit after passing a Level 3 unit in the understanding of the cultures and societies associated with
same language. the language.
Level 1 units
100041.2 Arabic 101 Location
100042.2 Arabic 102 Campus Mode
Level 2 units
102019.1 Arabic 201
102020.1 Arabic 202
102021.1 Arabic 203 Specialisation Structure
102022.1 Arabic 204 There are three entry levels into language sub-majors.
Level 3 units
101949.2 Arabic 301 study of the language to HSC 2 Unit level or have a home
100048.2 Arabic 302 - Arabic Advanced Language background in the language but no comprehensive formal
and Grammar study, or who speak a non-standard variety (eg dialect).
100049.2 Arabic 303: Advanced Writing Skills Post-Intermediate level is typically for students who are non-
100050.2 Arabic 304: Arabic Advanced Speaking native speakers with substantial formal study and near-
100052.2 Arabic 306: Arabic Novel and Short Story native competence; or are literate native speakers of a
100054.2 Arabic 308: Language Past and Present standard variety. Students should consult with the
Advanced entry level Arabic students may complete the and advise students who need to transfer to a higher or
following Level 1 pool units. The units will be recognised as lower class. Students may consult with Languages Course
Level 3 pool units for the purpose of specialisation Advisor, if they are unsure of their entry level. Students
completion. should avoid enrolling in units at different levels at the one
time (eg: you should not enrol in Chinese 201 and 301 at
the same time). Please check the current timetable as
some units may not be offered every year. Advanced (Level
3) units may be offered on a rotational basis.
Please note A sub-major in Chinese is any sequence of 40 credit points
The Level 3 units listed below count towards completion of with no more than 20 credit points at Level 1.
the sub-major for students who may have passed units in Students should take units that reflect their level of
the list below in 2015 or earlier. competence in the language and they should not backtrack,
100051 - Arabic 305: Araboc Contemporary Culture i.e. they must not:
101454 - International Pragmatics - take a Level 1 unit after passing a Level 2 unit in the
101709 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A: Arabic same language; or
101792 - Texts in Contemporary Arab Society and Culture - take a Level 2 unit after passing a Level 3 unit in the
same language.
101668 - World Cinema
Level 1 units
100056.2 Chinese 101
There are inherent requirements for this sub major that you 100057.2 Chinese 102
your course online. Level 2 units
102024.1 Chinese 201
Sub-major - Chinese 102025.1 Chinese 202
102026.1 Chinese 203
102027.1 Chinese 204
SM1078.1
Level 3 units
Language specialisations aim to enable students to 101951.1 Chinese 301
develop an appropriate level of proficiency in a second 100063.2 Chinese 302
language which may be used for professional purposes 100064.2 Chinese 303: Twentieth-Century Chinese
such as teaching, interpreting and translation, business or Literature
international relations. Students undertaking a language 100065.2 Chinese 304: Chinese Classical Literature
specialisation will be able to use the language in question
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100066.2 Chinese 305: Chinese Cinema typically for students who: are non-native speakers with

100510.2 Chinese 306: Traditional Chinese Thought study of the language to HSC 2 Unit level or have a home
100067.2 Chinese 307: The Cultural Context of China background in the language but no comprehensive formal
101950.1 Intercultural Communication study. Post-Intermediate level is typically for students who
100201.3 Special Study in Languages and Linguistics are non-native speakers with substantial formal study and
near-native competence; or are literate native speakers of
Advanced entry level Chinese students may complete the the language. Students should consult with the Languages
following Level 1 pool units. The units will be recognised as staff regarding the progression sequence that best fits their
Level 3 pool units for the purpose of specialisation level of skill. During the first two weeks of class, the lecturer
completion. will monitor the performance of students and advise
100194.2 Introduction to Interpreting students who need to transfer to a higher or lower class.
100195.2 Introduction to Translation Students may consult with the Languages Course Advisor,
if they are unsure of their entry level. Students should avoid
enrolling in units at different levels at the one time (e.g. you
Please note should not enrol in Arabic 201 and 301 at the same time).
The Level 3 units listed below count towards completion of Please check the current timetable as some units may not
the sub-major for students who may have passed units in be offered every year. Advanced (Level 3) units may be
the list below in 2015 or earlier. offered on a rotational basis.
101454 - International Pragmatics A sub-major in Japanese is any sequence of 40 credit
101710 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A: points with no more than 20 credit points at Level 1.
Chinese Students should take units that reflect their level of
101668 - World Cinema competence in the language and they should not backtrack,
i.e. they must not:
Inherent Requirements - take a Level 1 unit after passing a Level 2 unit in the
same language; or
There are inherent requirements for this sub-major that you
must meet in order to successfully complete this sub-major. - take a Level 2 unit after passing a Level 3 unit in the
Make sure you read and understand the requirements for same language
your course online.
Level 1 units
Sub-major - Japanese 100085.2 Japanese 101
100086.3 Japanese 102
SM1080.1 Level 2 units

102028.1 Japanese 201
Language specialisations aim to enable students to 102029.1 Japanese 202: Speaking and Listening
develop an appropriate level of proficiency in a second 102030.1 Japanese 203
language which may be used for professional purposes 102804.1 Japanese 204: Speaking and Listening
international relations. Students undertaking a language
Level 3 units
according to its grammatical and pragmatic principles, 101952.1 Japanese 301
communicate with native speakers appropriately in the 100092.3 Japanese 302
spoken as well as the written mode and demonstrate an 100093.2 Japanese 303: Contemporary Culture and
understanding of the cultures and societies associated with Society
the language. 101970.1 Japanese 304: Discourse in Japanese
101971.1 Japanese 305: Advanced Reading and
Writing
Location 102219.1 Japanese 306: Japanese Popular Culture
Campus Mode 101950.1 Intercultural Communication
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Advanced entry level Japanese students may complete the
Specialisation Structure completion.
Inherent Requirements 100194.2 Introduction to Interpreting

There are inherent requirements for this sub major that you
Make sure you read and understand the requirements for Please note
your course online. The Level 3 units listed below count towards completion of
There are three entry levels into language sub-majors. the sub-major for students who may have passed units in
Beginner’s level is for those with no previous study or the list below in 2015 or earlier.
minimal study of the language. Intermediate level is 101454 - Intercultural Pragmatics
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100096 - Japanese 306: Japanese for Business 101522 - Composition, Craft and Theory
100098 - Japanese 308: Japanese Textual Studies 101526 - Introduction to Sound Technologies
101668 - World Cinema 101530 - Music Composition: Concepts and Creativity
101669 - World Literature in Translation The specialisation units listed below count towards
Equivalent Specialisation Units units in 2019 or earlier.
The Specialisation unit listed below count towards 102430 - Professional Music Project
completion of this major for students who passed this unit 102565 - Songwriting and Music Theory
in Autumn 2020 or earlier.
102031 - Japanese 204 Sub-major - Journalism
Sub-major - Music for Primary Teaching
SM1088.1
SM1082.1
The Journalism sub-major of the Bachelor of
Communication integrates theoretical approaches to the
The sub-major, Music for Primary Teaching, offers students news and information-based media with practice-based
experience in composition, sound technology, performance work in print-based, online and broadcast journalism.
and either research or community engagement. This
specialisation in music is designed to facilitate the teaching
of music in the primary classroom, in particular, to enhance Location
skills in performing (singing, playing), listening and Campus Mode
composing (organising sound) within a wide range of
repertoire and situated in a theoretical context. The music Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
units are only available at the Penrith campus.

Campus Mode Students must complete 40 credit points consisting of 20
Penrith Campus Internal the units listed below
Specialisation Structure Level 2 units

Please note: All students should seek course advice from 102061.1 Feature Writing
Music staff prior to enrolling in any units in this sub-major. 102017.1 Journalism: Research and Investigation
Unit selection is dependent on the level of knowledge of 102062.1 News Reporting
music notation theory and the outcome of a performance 100953.3 Photo Journalism
audition. Several units in this sub-major have pre-requisite
requirements which can be waived on a case-by-case
basis, once the existing levels of applicable skills and Level 3 units
knowledge have been assessed. 102057.3 Digital Journalism Production
Students must complete 40 credit points as follows 102063.2 News Teams
102555.1 Music Group Performance
Sub-major - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Then, choose one of
102564.1 Music Theory Fundamentals SM1091.1
102770.1 Music Theory and Songwriting
And, choose one of This criminology sub-major offers students the opportunity
to study crime and criminal justice in a critical way that
102767.1 Applied Professional Music Contexts particularly stresses social and cultural definitions of
102429.1 Music Careers Research criminality and the reactions to it. Areas of focus include
criminal justice institutions and practices; the development
Equivalent Specialisation Units and patterns of victimisation; crime prevention strategies
The specialisation units listed below count towards and debates; aspects of juvenile justice; First Peoples and
completion of this major for students who passed these criminal justice; the evolution of prisons and different forms
units in 2017 or earlier. of punishment; law enforcement and surveillance; violence,
101520 - Basic Composition, Craft and Theory gender and crime; cultural depictions of crime and
contemporary debates in criminology.
101521 - Collaboration and Live Music Performance
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101560 - Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice
Location
400684 - Juvenile Crime & Justice
Campus Mode
102036 - Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice
Sub-major - Geography and Urban Studies
SM1093.1
Students must complete 40 credit points from the units Students in this sub-major examine the geography of
listed below. contemporary Australian cities and regions. Geography is
the integrated study of people, places and environments.
Recommended Sequence - Liverpool and The cutting edge interests of today’s Geographers include
Penrith campuses post-colonialism, the emergence of global information
economies, indigenous issues, class and cultural
Autumn session disparities, population movement, sexuality and space, and
the global diffusion of popular culture. Urban Studies is a
newer discipline focused on social justice within the city,
through its critical assessments of peoples’ access to
scarce urban resources, such as housing, transport,
education and employment. The political, economic, and
cultural forces that shape cities and urban policy are the
Spring session key concerns of the Urban Studies curriculum. These
applied interests in urban well-being and city structure are
102708.2 Crime Prevention and Drugs
Geography and Urban Studies sub-major is a compulsory
component of the University’s accredited Planning course.
102710.1 Crime, Media, Culture
Location
Recommended Sequence - WSU Online Campus Mode
Trimester 2 Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society Penrith Campus Internal

Trimester 3 Students must complete four of the following units
102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice Year 1

Autumn session
Trimester 4 101589.3 Cities: Introduction to Urban Studies
102712.2 First Peoples and Criminal Justice Year 2
Autumn session
Trimester 5
Spring session
Trimester 6 101591.3 The Economics of Cities and Regions
Year 3
Equivalent Specialisation Units Autumn session

The Specialisation Units listed below count towards 101593.4 Planning the City: Development, Community
completion of this sub-major for students who passed these and Systems
units in 2019 or earlier. 101645.3 Transport, Access and Equity
102038 - Crime, Prevention and Community
101562 - Culture & Crime Spring session
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101694.3 Geographies of Migration environments present as one of the major challenges

101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective facing all societies, heritage has become a touchstone for
social and cultural identity, our understanding of modernity,
peace and development, our senses of citizenship,
Sub-major - Sociology custodianship and community. At the same time heritage
places have become significant tourist destinations and so
in a world of flows and networks, the heritage-tourism
SM1094.1 relationship is a critical one. In the 21st century it is
impossible to disentangle the two. This sub-major
introduces contemporary heritage issues and provides an
The sub-major in Sociology provides students with a in-depth understanding of tourism as a social phenomenon.
thorough training in the methods, theories and select It enables a critical examination of the relationship between
leading areas of contemporary sociology. As well as units in heritage and tourism in number of settings within Australia
which methods and theories are taught, through the social (including Indigenous Australia) and internationally.
science core, students enrolled in the Sociology sub-major Graduates with a heritage and tourism sub-major can
will have opportunities to study a number of particular contemplate careers within a diverse range of government,
themes from a sociological perspective, including non-government organization and businesses that require
inequalities, deviance, identities, gender, religion, medicine understanding, insight and skills related to heritage and
and health care, ethnicity and migration, and the family, tourism.
among other possibilities. A Bachelor of Social Science
(BSS) with a sub-major in Sociology will prepare students
for both employment and a research higher degree. Location
Campus Mode
Location Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
Campus Mode
Penrith Campus Internal Specialisation Structure
Students must complete the following two compulsory units
Specialisation Structure 101601.4 Issues in Contemporary Heritage
Students must complete 40 credit points from the units 101643.3 Heritage Interpretation
listed below.
Students must also complete two of the following pool units
Autumn session
102787.1 Doing Sociology 101331.3 Issues in World Development: Rich World,
101610.3 Health, Illness and Biomedicine: A Poor World
Sociological Perspective 101590.3 Cultural and Social Geographies
101612.4 Identity and Belonging 101599.4 Heritage and Tourism
101611.3 Home and Away: Ethnicity and Migration in
Australia
101359.7 Sociology of Religion Recommended sequence
Year 1
Spring session
101886.2 Brave New World: Negotiating Social
102143.2 Families and Intimate Life Year 2
Choose one of
102733.1 Genders and sexualities: beyond the binary
Please note: From Spring 2020 unit 101330 replaced by 101599.4 Heritage and Tourism
unit 102788 Self and Society.
Please note: From Autumn 2021, unit 102039 Crime, Note: 1664 B Tourism Management Students should
Deviance and Society replaced by unit 102787 - Doing choose 101590 - Cultural and Social Geographies
Sociology.
Year 3
Sub-major - Heritage and Tourism 101643.3 Heritage Interpretation
Choose one of
SM1097.1
In a highly mobile world (migration, tourism, media and Poor World
communications, travel and transport) and in contemporary
life where the preservation of historical and natural
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Note: 1664 B Tourism Management Students should language, which may be used for professional purposes
choose 101331 - Issues in World Development: Rich such as teaching, interpreting and translation, business or
World, Poor World international relations. Students undertaking a language
Sub-major - Peace and Development Studies according to its grammatical and pragmatic principles,
communicate with native speakers appropriately in the
SM1102.1 the language.
The Peace and Development Studies sub-major is
concerned with methods for promoting peace, human rights
Location
and sustainability. It involves a critical analysis of Campus Mode
inequalities of power and opportunity that lead to Bankstown Campus Internal
international and local conflict, social dislocation and
environmental degradation. Students will examine the Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
structural causes of racist and gendered violence,
environmental crises, forced migration, poverty, resource Specialisation Structure
conflict and inter-generational inequity. The inter-related
network of solutions includes empowerment and self- There are three entry levels into language sub-majors.
determination, sustainable living, constructive development, Beginners level is for those with no previous study or
peacemaking and peace building. These require minimal study of the language. Intermediate level is
understanding of the theories and method for identifying, typically for students who: are non-native speakers with
measuring and resolving conflict and environmental study of the language to HSC 2 Unit level or have a home
degradation. The assumptions and failings of traditional background in the language but no comprehensive formal
development practice are critically assessed. Students will study, or who speak a non-standard variety (e.g. dialect).
engage social theory within an interdisciplinary and applied Post-Intermediate level is typically for students who are non-
framework, at local, national and international levels. The native speakers with substantial formal study and near-
major is comprised of three fields: 1) structural inequality, native competence; or are literate native speakers of a
social justice & human rights; 2) development and standard variety. Students should consult with the
sustainability; 3) peace and humanitarian responses/ Languages staff regarding the progression sequence that
actions. best fits their level of skill. During the first two weeks of
Location lower class. Students may consult with the Languages
Campus Mode
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal levels at the one time (e.g. you should not enrol in
Indonesian 201 and 301 at the same time). Please check
Penrith Campus Internal the current timetable as some units may not be offered
every year. Advanced (Level 3) units may be offered on a
Specialisation Structure rotational basis.
Students must complete four of the following units A sub-major in Indonesian is any sequence of 40 credit
points with no more than 20 credit points at Level 1.
Autumn session
Students should take units that reflect their level of
101573.3 Human Rights, Peace and Development competence in the language and they should not backtrack,
101331.3 Issues in World Development: Rich World, i.e. they must not:
Poor World - take a Level 1 unit after passing a Level 2 unit in the
101569.3 Sustainable Futures same language; or
Spring session same language.
101572.3 Development and Sustainability Level 1 units
101575.3 Peace-Making and Peace-Building
101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective 102316.1 Indonesian 101
101570.3 Alternatives to Violence 102326.2 Indonesian 102
101571.3 Peace & Development Project
Level 2 units
Sub-major - Indonesian 102319.2 Indonesian 201
SM1112.1 Level 3 units

Language specialisations aim to enable students to 102774.1 Indonesian 302
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102776.1 Indonesian 304 Sub-major - Psychological Studies
102331.1 Indonesian 305: Past and Present of
Indonesian
102332.1 Indonesian 306: Indonesian Literature SM1115.1
The Psychological Studies sub-major comprises units in the
discipline of psychology that focus on the field of inquiry
Equivalent Specialisation Units that uses scientific techniques and methods to understand
102320 - Indonesian 301: Indonesian for Academic and explain behaviour and experience. Areas of study
Purposes include: the brain and behaviour, learning, motivation and
102328 - Indonesian 302: Indonesian for Professional emotion, social psychology, lifespan development,
Purposes perception and cognitive processes. A Psychological
Studies sub-major does not meet APAC requirements for
102329 - Indonesian 303: Indonesian for Business an accredited sequence in Psychology. Students wishing to
102330 - Indonesian 304: Contemporary Indonesia enrol in an accredited Psychology sequence should
complete the Psychology key program of 160 credit points.
There are inherent requirements for this sub major that you Location
Make sure you read and understand the requirements for Campus Mode
your course online. Bankstown Campus Internal
Sub-major - Media Arts Production Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
SM1113.1 Specialisation Structure

The sub-major in Media Arts Production is designed to give the units below.
students production skills, complete with practical, hands- Students must complete the following two compulsory units
on experience together with a theoretical foundation in the
moving, visual media. A sub-major consists of two x level 2 101183.4 Psychology: Behavioural Science
and two x level 3 units from the major unit set of eight or 101184.4 Psychology: Human Behaviour
more units (excluding unit 101173 – Internship). This
means that 101173 Internship is not offered for students as And
part of their sub-major as it pre-requires at least 60 cps of 20 credit points from the folowing Level 2/3 unit pools.
major studies.
Level 2 unit pool
Location 101684.5 Brain and Behaviour

Campus Mode 101676.4 Human Learning
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal 101680.5 Perception
Specialisation Structure Level 3 unit pool

From 2017 this specialisation is available on Parramatta 101681.6 Abnormal Psychology
campus only. 101689.4 Advanced Research Methods
Students must complete 40 credit points consisting of 20 101677.5 Cognitive Processes
credit points at Level 2 and 20 credit points at Level 3 from 101682.7 Developmental Psychology
the units listed below 101193.5 Health Psychology
100015.7 History and Philosophy of Psychology
Level 2 101678.5 Motivation and Emotion
101679.4 Personality
101935.2 Documentary Media 102350.3 Psychology and the Online World
102406.4 Screen and Sound Practices 1 100023.7 Psychology of Language
102407.3 Screen and Sound Practices 2 101683.4 Social Psychology
Level 3
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102437.1 Creative Writing: Practical Skills and
Sub-major - Creative Writing Knowledge
102435.1 Editing and Publishing
100582.3 Writing Portfolio
SM1116.1
The Creative Writing sub-major provides students the below.
opportunity to produce their own creative writing and to edit
and publish their work. Students study with professional Pool Units
authors, editors and publishers from the Writing and Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be
Society Research Centre and staff from the School of offered on a rotational basis.
Humanities and Communication Arts. In addition, students
have the opportunity to study contemporary approaches to Level 2 Unit Pool
language and literary studies, including literary criticism and
theory, linguistic analysis, genre and textual study, and to 100900.4 Comedy and Tragedy
read and examine a wide selection of modern and classic 100584.2 Experimental Writing and Electronic
literatures. Publication
102572.1 Literature and Decolonisation
102626.1 Medieval and Early Modern Literature
Location 101978.1 Modern Australian Poetry and Poetics
Campus Mode 101917.1 Representing Everyday Life in Literary and
Visual Cultures
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal 101964.1 Sexual/Textual Politics in Victorian Women's
Writing
Specialisation Structure 102507.1 The Gothic
Students must successfully complete 40 credit points as 101795.3 The Musical
follows. 102414.1 Working Grammar
Please note all Bachelor of Arts students including 100896.3 Writing Fiction
Pathways to Teaching, Dean’s Scholars and double
Bachelor of Arts. Level 3 Unit Pool
Please note all Bachelor of Creative Industries students 101796.1 19th Century American Literature
including double degrees must complete the structure 102099.1 20th Century American Literature
under the heading Bachelor of Creative Industries. 100849.4 Australian Textual Studies
This specialisation is available to students in other Western 102205.2 Children's and Young Adult Fiction
Sydney University courses. If the specialisation is available 101626.5 Children's Literature: Image and Text
on your campus, the course structure allows space for 100856.4 Creative Non-Fiction
enrolment in the specialisation and pre-requisite 100859.3 Creative Writing Project
requirements can be met, please follow the structure under 102315.1 Crime Fiction
the heading Bachelor of Arts. Consult your Course Advisor 100866.3 Film and Drama
for further advice. 102186.1 Introduction to Stylistics
Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be 101724.2 Literary Animals
offered on a rotational basis. 101033.4 Modernism
102434.1 Postcolonial Literatures: Partition,
Bachelor of Arts Students Dependence and Exile
Arts students must choose at least two of the following four 101650.3 Race in Literature
units: 102078.1 Reading Ireland in the 1990s: Fiction,
Poetry, Drama
102437.1 Creative Writing: Practical Skills and 101005.4 Representing Crime
Knowledge 101791.2 Short Fiction in the Americas
102436.2 Creative Writing: The Imaginative Life 100893.4 The Novel
102435.1 Editing and Publishing 101880.1 The Space of Literature
100582.3 Writing Portfolio 101977.1 Women, Travel and Empire
102374.1 Women's Writing
101669.3 World Literature in Translation
from the above four units or from the pool units listed below.
101670.3 Writing and Society
100895.4 Writing For Performance
Bachelor of Creative Industries Students 101011.3 Writing Poetry
102436 Creative Writing: The Imaginative Life as their Please note
of the course and must choose at least two from the The Level 2 and 3 units listed below count towards
following three units completion of this Sub-major for students who passed
these units in 2019 or earlier.
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Level 2 units Level 1 Pool

101869 - Studies in Postcolonial Literature 102421.2 Data, Mediation, Power
Level 3 units 101926.2 Media Cultures and Industries
101966 - Literatures of Decolonisation 101921.1 Visual Storytelling
The Level 3 units listed below count towards completion of 101922.1 Web and Time-based Design
this Sub-major for students who passed these units in 2019 101920.2 Writing Ecologies
or earlier.
100961 - Humanities Internship Level 2 Pool
101908 - Writing and Reading Sci Fi and Fantasy 101928.3 Media Law and Ethics
Note: The Level 3 unit 100961 Humanities Internship 102266.2 Researching the Visual
Teaching Specialisation (Birth-5/Birth-12) or M1126 Level 3 Pool
Education Studies Major - Primary English Teaching
Specialisation for students enrolled in courses 1708 102269.2 Data Visualisation
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12), 102267.2 Interactive Design: Apps
1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary), 1822 101931.1 Media Memory
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Dean''s 101010.3 What is the Human?
Scholars, 6017 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway
to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12), 6019 Diploma in Arts/
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) as this Bachelor of Creative Industries students
would not satisfy the professional accreditation Creative Industries students must undertake 102263 Image
requirements for NESA. Design or 101922 Web and Time Based Design as their
Introduction to Major unit, and then complete the following
Sub-major - Digital Cultures units to achieve this sub-major:
102425.1 Digital Humanities and Research Methods
SM1117.1 (UG)
Students must also complete an additional two units from
The Digital Cultures sub-major offers students the
the following:
opportunity to learn about how cutting edge technology and
digital practices are changing society. By selecting from 102269.2 Data Visualisation
units analysing new media, visual arts, and digital design 102263.3 Image Design
and the effects that the use of these new technologies have 102267.2 Interactive Design: Apps
on culture and society, students will gain the necessary 101931.1 Media Memory
skills to position themselves for careers in a wide variety of 102266.2 Researching the Visual
contexts that require understanding of technology or digital 101922.1 Web and Time-based Design
media and its impact. Complementing these analytical 101010.3 What is the Human?
skills, students will also gain practical skills in the creation
of digital media and design.
Sub-major - Graphic Design
Location
Campus Mode SM1118.1
The Graphic Design sub-major provides students from
Penrith Campus Internal outside the Design program with an introduction to
fundamental skills and knowledge in graphic design. The
Specialisation Structure sub-major includes a selection of practice-based and
Students must successfully complete 40 credit points as theoretical units and you can opt for study areas such as
follows image design, contextual design studies, web design and
branding. In addition, you will have the opportunity to
Note: Students in the Bachelor of Creative Industries
choose a practice-based specialisation from the areas of
complete the structure under the heading Bachelor of
interactive design; digital design; illustration and
Creative Industries below.
photomedia.
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
102425.1
Location
Digital Humanities and Research Methods
(UG) Campus Mode
Students must also complete the two units from the
following pools:
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graduate studies and careers in research, analytics,
Specialisation Structure business and law.
Note: Creative Industries Students Location

Creative Industries students complete whichever Level 1 Campus Mode
unit they did not complete as their introductory major unit. Bankstown Campus Internal
Unit 102263 Image Design or 101922 Web and Time-
based Design.
Choose one of
To complete a sub-major in Linguistics, students must
102263.3 Image Design complete 40 credit points from the units listed below.
101922.1 Web and Time-based Design Choose at least two units from the following core units
And, complete 30 credit points from the following 101449.2 Bilingualism and Biculturalism
Or 101945.2 Introduction to Linguistics
102489.1 Meaning in Language
Complete 10 credit points from the following and one of the 101451.2 Second Language Acquisition
20 credit point Design parings. 101948.4 Structure of Language
101923.1 Australian Design 102042.1 The Sound of Language
102276.2 Graphic Design: Developing a Personal The other two units may be selected from the above list or
Portfolio from the pool units below
102274.1 Social Design: Research and Practice Level 2 Unit Pool
102490.1 Pragmatics
Design Pairings
Level 3 Unit Pool
Illustration
101946.1 Discourse Analysis
101017.5 Illustrating Narrative 102043.1 Historical Linguistics
102271.2 Illustrating Popular Culture 101950.1 Intercultural Communication
100023.7 Psychology of Language
102044.1 Research Methods in Linguistics
Interactive
101450.2 Sociolinguistics
102272.3 Interactive Design: Games Please note:
Photomedia completion of the sub-major for students who passed units
100941.5 Photomedia: Fashion and Identity in the list below in 2015 or earlier.
Level 2
100194 - Introduction to Interpreting - [ level 1 ]
Digital Design
100195 - Introduction to Translation - [ level 1 ]
102269.2 Data Visualisation 101947 - Pragmatics [ level 2 ]
101873 - The Sound of Language [ level 2 ]
Sub-major - Linguistics Level 3

101441 - English Semantics and Pragmatics
SM1119.1 101454 - Intercultural Pragmatics
101709 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A: Arabic
Language is fundamental to the human experience. 101710 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A:
Through study of how language works, students make Chinese
contact with fundamental philosophical, socio-cultural, and
psychological questions about what it means to be human. 101711 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A: Italian
Linguistics prepares students with a foundation for many 101712 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A:
careers including primary and secondary teaching, policy Japanese
analysis, communication, and social services in culturally 101713 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A:
diverse communities. Linguistics students also gain the Spanish
analytical tools of empirical science including the ability to
101721 - Second Language Learning and Teaching
break complex problems into components with tractable
solutions and to evaluate theories on the basis of empirical 101832 - Talking Normal: Sociolinguistics and Modern
facts. These skills prepare students for success in post- Literature
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Sub-major - Public Relations
Sub-major - International English
SM1122.1
SM1120.1
The Public Relations sub-major covers the skills and
International English examines English in its many varieties knowledge required in the profession of public relations,
with a focus on the international development of this including event management, issues and crisis
language, extending far beyond native English speakers, management and campaign development. The sub-major
and identifying features of the language essential to focuses on the role of the public relations practitioner or
academic and professional performance. The sub-major adviser and provides a theoretical framework of the
provides a basis for international students who may intend industry. Students engage with both theory and practical
to teach English in different countries, or enter other projects.
intending to pursue post-graduate qualifications in
education or wanting to improve English skills. The sub-
Location
major provides studies in the varieties and structures of Campus Mode
English, informed by specific studies in linguistics, English Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
teaching and bilingualism and language acquisition.
Campus Mode
Creative Industries students must first complete 100212
Bankstown Campus Internal Public Relations Theory and Practice as their Introductory
Major unit in order to undertake this sub-major.
Students must complete 40 credit points consisting of 20
Specialisation Structure the units listed below
follows Note: Please plan enrolment in sub-major units
Students must complete the following compulsory unit: carefully - units at Level 2 and Level 3 may have pre-
requisites. Students should consult their Academic
102438.1 English as an International Language Course Advisors if they require further information.
And students must complete three units from the following Level 2
pools
Level 1 Unit Pool 102056.2 Communication Strategies
101945.2 Introduction to Linguistics 102064.1 Issues, Risk and Crisis Communication
102042.1 The Sound of Language
Level 3
Level 2 Unit Pool
102439.1 English Language Analysis 102518.1 Digital Communication
102475.1 Language Assessment and Testing
102489.1 Meaning in Language
102490.1 Pragmatics Equivalent Alternate units
101948.4 Structure of Language
102474.1 TESOL Teaching Methodology The alternate unit listed below counts towards completion
102414.1 Working Grammar of this course for students who passed this unit in 2019 or
earlier.
Level 3 Unit Pool 102055 - Communication Campaigns
101449.2 Bilingualism and Biculturalism Sub-major - Advertising

102476.1 English Language Linguistics
100023.7 Psychology of Language SM1123.1
101451.2 Second Language Acquisition
101450.2 Sociolinguistics
102477.1 TESOL Curriculum Design The Advertising sub-major gives students a thorough
102478.1 TESOL Placement grounding in general principles of communication as well as
practical skills in advertising through project-based learning.
The sub-major offers a balance of advertising theory and
practice and focuses on real, project-based outcomes.
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Areas of study include advertising strategy, advertising Campus Mode

creative and art direction, client and account management,
digital media contexts, advertising campaigns. Penrith Campus Internal
Location
Campus Mode Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal students
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) students must
successfully complete 40 credit points as follows
Specialisation Structure 100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction
Creative Industries students must first complete 100706 Choose three of
Advertising: An Introduction as their Introductory Major unit
in order to undertake this sub-major. Level 2
Students must complete 40 credit points consisting of 20
101034.4 Advertising: Media
the units listed below
Note: Please plan enrolment in sub-major units 102056.2 Communication Strategies
carefully - units at Level 2 and Level 3 may have pre-
requisites. Students should consult their Academic Level 3
Course Advisors if they require further information.
Level 2 102518.1 Digital Communication
100552.3 Advertising: Creative Equivalent Alternate units
102056.2 Communication Strategies The alternate unit listed below counts towards completion
earlier.
Level 3
102518.1 Digital Communication All Other Students
follows
The alternate unit listed below counts towards completion 101941.3 Account and Client Management
of this course for students who passed this unit in 2019 or 100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction
earlier. 100552.3 Advertising: Creative
Note: Some of the pool units have pre-requisite
Sub-major - Advertising Studies requirements. Students should check the details of each
unit prior to making their selection, and seek Course Advice
if they are unsure which units to choose.
SM1125.1
Sub-major - Music Production
The Advertising Studies sub-major equips students with
skills, knowledge and hands-on experience in preparation SM1126.1
for a career in an Advertising Creative or Media Agency.
The sub-major provides the necessary foundation in the
general principles and practices of the Advertising industry The Music Production sub-major allows Bachelor of Music
through project-based learning. Areas of study include students to develop expertise in studio production, digital
advertising research, strategy, creative, media planning and musicianship and advanced production techniques for
buying, campaigns and client management. performance and screen media composition. The sub-
major focuses on current and future professional
applications for music technology and aims to enhance
Location students’ digital and technological literacies.
Campus Mode
Online Multi Modal
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Location Language units

Campus Mode Choose two units of formal language study selected from
the following:
Specialisation Structure 102608 - Immersion Language Beginner 102
Students must complete the following four units 102609 - Immersion Language Heritage Background 201
102761.1 Electronic Music Production 102611 - Immersion Language Native Speaker 301
102758.1 Interactive Electronic Media and 102612 - Immersion Language Native Speaker 302
Performance
102563.1 Screen Media Composition Society and Culture units
Complete the following two units of study related to the
society and culture of the country in which the language is
Equivalent Specialisation Units being studied. These units may be taught in English or the
The Specialisation Units listed below count towards local language. The areas covered may be practical or
completion of this Sub-major for students who passed theoretical in topics such as history, geography, politics, art,
these units in 2019 or earlier. drama, film, cultural studies.
102560 - Studio Production 102613 - Immersion Society and Culture 301
102556 - Expanded Music Performance 102614 - Immersion Society and Culture 302
102561 - Digital Musicianship
Sub-major - English Teaching Specialisation
Sub-major - Immersion Language (Birth - 5/Birth -12)
SM1128.1 SM1129.1
This sub-major is designed for students wanting to learn a Students enrolled in the 1708 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
language through an in-country experience. Living in a Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) or 6017 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor
foreign country, learning the formalities of the language, of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) will study two
studying its society and culture, and interacting with the units in Year 3 from either the Mathematics or English
local people on a daily basis enables a student to develop Specialisation teaching unit sets in order to complete four
confidence in the use of the language. Students will specialisation units and meet the BA component of the
develop an appropriate level of proficiency in a second NESA teaching specialisation. Together with completion of
language that may be used for professional purposes such units in the Master of Teaching (Birth-5/Birth-12) students
as teaching, business or international relations. Students can achieve the qualification required to teach in Early
undertaking this language specialisation will be able to use Childhood settings and Primary schools.
the language in question according to basic grammatical
and pragmatic principles, communicate with native
speakers appropriately in the spoken as well as the written
Location
mode, and demonstrate an understanding of the cultures Campus Mode
and societies associated with the language. This sub-major
covers languages that are not taught at Western Sydney
University and must be studied as part of an approved Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
study abroad programme in the country where the
language studied is one of the nominated national spoken Penrith Campus Internal
and written languages.
Students should be eligible for this sub-major after
Location successfully completion of 40 credit points from the units
Campus Mode listed below.
Bankstown Campus External Students must complete the following units:
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road External 102735.1 Foundations of Academic English

Penrith Campus External
And 20 credit points from the units contained in one of the
Specialisation Structure following English majors in the Handbook:
Students would be eligible for this sub-major after M1053.1 English
successfully completed 40 credit points selected from the M1113.1 Creative Writing
following Language and Society and Culture units. M1119.1 Linguistics
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Please note M1108 International English replaced by
M1129 from 2019. Sub-major - International English
Students may also take the following unit towards the 20
credit point requirement above:
SM1132.1
International English examines English in its many varieties
Equivalent Units with a focus on the international development of this
The units listed below count towards completion of this sub- language, extending far beyond native English speakers,
major for students who passed these units in 2019 or and identifying features of the language essential to
earlier. academic and professional performance. The sub-major
100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing provides a basis for international students who may intend
100968 - Texts and Traditions to teach English in different countries, or enter other
Sub-major - Mathematics Teaching intending to pursue post-graduate qualifications in
education or wanting to improve English skills. The major
Specialisation (Birth - 5/Birth -12) provides studies in the varieties and structures of English,
informed by specific studies in linguistics, grammar and
English in particular discourse settings.
SM1130.1
Location
Students enrolled in the 1708 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) will complete two units in Year 3 Campus Mode
from either the Mathematics or English Specialisation Bankstown Campus Internal
teaching unit sets in order to complete four specialisation
units and meet the BA component of the NESA teaching Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
specialisation. Together with completion of units in the
Master of Teaching (Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years) students
are enabled to graduate from the Master of Teaching (Birth- Students must complete the following four compulsory units:
5 Years/Birth-12 Years) with a Primary Teaching
Specialisation. 102438.1 English as an International Language
102476.1 English Language Linguistics
Location 101945.2 Introduction to Linguistics
Campus Mode
Bankstown Campus Internal Sub-major - Sound Production
Penrith Campus Internal SM1133.1
Specialisation Structure The Sound Production sub-major equips students with

Students must complete 40 credit points from the units fundamental skills and knowledge of current practice in
listed as follows music production, sound design, new electronic media,
Students must complete the following two units interactive electronic media, and their applications to music
performance and composition. Two foundation level units
102249.1 Mathematical Patterns and Relationships present an overview of the basic concepts and practical
102208.2 Fundamentals for Working Mathematically applications of electronic and digital music technology to
music production and sound design in current music and
And 20 credit points from the units listed below in the media arts practice. The sub-major’s final two units build on
sequence outlined in the course. this foundational knowledge, offering progressively more
300831.4 Quantitative Thinking challenging instruction in music technology and its applied
200025.3 Discrete Mathematics contexts. In these units, students will undertake self-
300672.3 Mathematics 1A directed technology-based projects as sound designers,
300830.3 Analysis of Change composers and performers.
Location
Campus Mode
Student must complete 40 credit points as follows
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Secondary Schools. The skills and knowledge acquired can
Compulsory Units also be used for career pathways in the public sector,
102558.1 Music Production teaching, research, curating, law or politics.
Choose two of
Location
Campus Mode
102761.1 Electronic Music Production Bankstown Campus Internal
102758.1 Interactive Electronic Media and
Performance
102563.1 Screen Media Composition Penrith Campus Internal
Sub-major - Screen Media Design Specialisation Structure

To complete a sub-major in Studies of Religion, students
are required to successfully complete 40 credit points as
SM1135.1 follows.
offered on a rotational basis. Not all units will be available
This Screen Media Design sub-major is comprised of units on all campuses.
that focus on principles of screen and sound media, video
production and interactive design production as a tool for Students must complete at least one of the following
strategic communication. Students who complete this sub- units:
major will satisfy the NESA requirements for teaching
Graphics and Multimedia as a second teaching area within 101359.7 Sociology of Religion
the Technological and Applied Studies discipline. 101965.2 Philosophy of Religion
102734.1 History of Religion
Location Additional units to complete the sub-major can be chosen
Campus Mode
below.
Level 1 Unit Pool
Specialisation Structure 102823.1 Islam: Past, Present and Future
follows. Level 2 Unit Pool
Students must complete the following 20 credit point
102294.1 Islam in the Modern World
Interactive Design pairing:
102272.3 Interactive Design: Games 101882.1 A History of Modern Global Buddhism
Level 3 Unit Pool
Students must complete 20 credit points from the following:
101927.1 Foundations of Media Arts and Production
World History
101939.3 Transmedia Production The Level 1 unit listed below counts towards completion of
the sub-major for students who successfully completed the
Sub-major - Studies of Religion units in 2020 or earlier.
Equivalent unit
SM1136.1 101462 - Understanding Islam and Muslim Societies
Sub-major - Geography for Secondary

Studies of Religion is a multidisciplinary sub-major that Teaching
provides a critical study of religion that is inclusive and
diverse. Students will have the opportunity to develop their
understanding of religion and explore the significance of SM1137.1
religion to people and society. The sub-major includes units
from history, philosophy and sociology. It examines the
nature of religion and belief systems, including the Geography is the integrated study of people, places and
influence, expression and relevance of religion and belief environments. Students in this sub-major examine the
systems to contemporary Australia. This sub-major meets geography of contemporary Australian cities and regions.
NSW Education Standards (NESA) content requirements The cutting edge interests of today’s Geographers include
for students who wish to teach Studies of Religion in NSW post-colonialism, the emergence of global information
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economies, indigenous issues, class and cultural Please note all Bachelor of Arts students including
disparities, population movement, sexuality and space, and Pathways to Teaching, Dean’s Scholars and double
the global diffusion of popular culture. This sub-major degrees must complete the structure under the heading
meets NSW Education Standards (NESA) content Bachelor of Arts.
requirements for students who wish to teach Geography in
NSW Secondary Schools. Please note all Bachelor of Creative Industries students
including double degrees must complete the structure
Location This specialisation is available to students in other Western
Campus Mode Sydney University Courses. If the specialisation is available
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal enrolment in the specialisation and pre-requisite
for further advice.
Students must complete 40 credit points offered on a rotational basis.
101645.3 Transport, Access and Equity Bachelor of Arts Students
Arts students must choose at least two of the following four
Choose two of units:
101589.3 Cities: Introduction to Urban Studies 102410.2 Digital Cultures
101590.3 Cultural and Social Geographies 100897.2 Everyday Life
101591.3 The Economics of Cities and Regions 101906.2 Researching Culture
101694.3 Geographies of Migration 101979.1 Understanding Visual Culture
Sub-major - Culture and Society

SM1138.1 100897 Everyday Life as their Introduction to Major unit as
part of the core requirements of the course and must
choose at least two from the following three units:
Culture and Society is an interdisciplinary sub-major
developing knowledge, research skills and analytic
capacities relevant to understanding and interpreting
101979.1 Understanding Visual Culture
landscapes of cultural diversity and social difference in our
contemporary world, both in terms of the broad contours,
as well as specific micro-social environments. This sub- Pool Units
major provides grounding in contemporary debates and
methodologies in cultural studies and social theory, and Additional units to complete the sub major can be chosen
draws on various disciplines including history, sociology, from the following pool units.
communications, and linguistics. Topics include popular Note: Not all Units will be offered each year. Units will be
culture, everyday urban life, cultural and social impacts of offered on a rotational basis.
scientific theories and new technologies, multiculturalism,
and contemporary spirituality. Study in this area is relevant Level 2 Unit Pool
for work involving commentary and analysis of 102192.1 Cinema and Censorship
contemporary social issues and cultural practices (e.g. 101967.1 Cultural History of Books and Reading
journalism, teaching, activism) and fields concerned with 101250.3 Digital Futures
designing, delivering and evaluating cultural and artistic 102425.1 Digital Humanities and Research Methods
productions, and education, communication, welfare or (UG)
health services, in culturally diverse communities. 100964.3 Introduction to Film Studies
Location Visual Cultures
Campus Mode 101990.1 The Racial State
Bankstown Campus Internal 101989.1 Thinking Cinema
100291.5 Urban Life/Urban Culture
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal 100298.3 Youth Cultures and Moral Panics
Level 3 Unit Pool
Specialisation Structure 101981.1 Activism, Engagement and Social Change
Students must successfully complete 40 credit points as 101265.3 Children's Culture
follows. 101626.5 Children's Literature: Image and Text
101984.1 Cinema and Experience
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101870.1 Climate Change and Culture
102413.1 Consumer Culture Sub-major - Legal Studies
102185.1 Culture, Discourse and Meaning
102529.2 Cyber Justice (UG) SM1140.1
100996.3 Death and Culture
100860.3 Emotions, Culture and Community
100866.3 Film and Drama Students in this sub-major examine the nature and
102305.1 Food: A Cultural History functions of law and law-making and the development of
101716.3 Healing and Culture Australian and international legal systems. Students have
101991.1 History of Sexuality the opportunity to investigate the key areas of law and
101988.1 Human Rights and Culture justice, including family law, youth justice, and first peoples
101468.2 Islam, Media and Conflict and the criminal justice system. This sub-major meets
102781.1 Labour and Culture NSW Education Standards (NESA) content requirements
102789.1 Philosophy of Race and Racism for students who wish to teach Legal Studies in NSW
101985.1 Politics, Power and Resistance Secondary Schools.
101987.1 Postcolonial Australian Cinema
101005.4 Representing Crime Location
101009.4 The Body in Culture Campus Mode
101731.3 Understanding Power Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
101898.1 Violence in Everyday Life Penrith Campus Internal
Sub-major - International English Students must complete 40 credit points.
SM1139.1
Choose two of
International English engages students in a systematic and 200984.1 Government and Public Law
structured study of the English language and its variations 102712.2 First Peoples and Criminal Justice
across time and contexts. Students learn to recognise and 102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice
work with the uses and features of the language that are 200633.2 Family Law
essential to a wide range of social, academic and 102038.2 Crime Prevention and Community
professional contexts. The sub-major provides a solid and 102711.1 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice
comprehensive foundation for students who aim to work
professionally with English in different contexts and
countries, especially those intending to pursue post- Sub-major - Ancient History
graduate qualifications in education. The sub-major focuses
on varieties and structures of English, informed by studies
of English in specific discourse settings, and specifically SM1141.1
aims to ensure that students understand the language and
its use very well and that they possess a highly developed
capacity to use English well across a range of contexts. The Ancient History sub major addresses the NESA
requirements to prepare students who wish to teach
Ancient History in secondary schools. Students are required
Location to take one unit of Modern History in their first year and
Campus Mode then complete three units in Ancient History. A compulsory
unit at Level 2 will introduce students to the Ancient World
Bankstown Campus Internal which can then be explored in more detail in pool units.
Study of the ancient world introduces students to historical
continuity through the experiences of people in different
places and time periods. Historical analysis and
Specialisation Structure interpretation draw on physical evidence as well as written
Students must complete the following four compulsory units materials to investigate the social, political, economic and
cultural life in the ancient past.
102812.1 English Text Location
Campus Mode
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Campus Mode narrative or documentary content production, animation

and visual effects, or immersive (AR/VR) screen media
Specialisation Structure Location

Students must complete 40 credit points Campus Mode
102814.1 History of the Ancient World Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal

102835.1 Catastrophe: The Environmental History of Specialisation Structure
the Ancient World Students must complete 40 credit points.
Choose one of Please note the Screen Media program is currently being
102768.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires course. Units under development are not yet accessible by
and the World, c.1600-1950 hyperlink.
102000.1 Modern European History and Politics
Sub-major - Education Studies - Secondary Note: Creative Industries students must complete either
Teaching 101927 Foundations of Media Arts and Production or
the Screen Media major.
SM1142.1 Autumn session
The Education Studies – Secondary Teaching sub-major is
comprised of the four initial units from the Master of Spring session
Teaching (Secondary) or three units towards the Master of
Teaching (Secondary) STEM. These units are broadly 102827.1 Digital Narrative
structured for students to investigate the underlying
principles and concepts in adolescent development, Autumn session
diversity and social justice, skills in the design of learning
experiences along these principles, and putting their Choose one of
application into practice. Available to all students in a 102829 Narrative: Fictional Screen Media
Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) degree, enrolment is 102830 Documentary: Factual Screen Media
dependent on the successful completion of 160 credit
points in the undergraduate program. Spring session
Choose one of
Location 102828.1 Animation and Visual Effects
Campus Mode
102832 Immersive Screen Media
Penrith Campus Internal 102831 Episodic Screen Media
Specialisation Structure Sub-major - Modern History

including the units listed below
102081.2 Adolescent Development and Teaching SM1144.1
102083.2 Diversity, Social Justice and Learning
102086.1 Designing Teaching and Learning Modern History includes the studies of societies, states and
102605.1 Professional Practice Community cultures since the Middle Ages and equivalent periods
Engagement elsewhere. It provides important insights into the nature of
the modern world, and into the origins of the features of
Sub-major - Screen Media modern life we now think of as ‘global’. Modern History is
an important teaching area for students heading into for
Secondary Teaching: the purpose of this major is to group
together all of the units which count as Modern History for
SM1143.1 the purposes of the Master of Teaching program and the
Institute of Teaching. Successful completion of the Modern
The Screen Media sub-major enables students to develop History sub-major will count as a second teaching area for
basic skills in screen media, to complement a diverse range Secondary Teaching. Note that there is a wider list of
of careers. Areas of study include practical hands-on history units available in the History and Political Thought
content creation, camera- and sound-recording, and sub-major.
editing. Students also have the option to develop skills in
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102423.1 War
Location 101993.1 War and Society in the Twentieth Century
Campus Mode 101830.2 WWII in Asia and the Pacific
Sub-major - History and Political Thought
SM1145.1
Students must complete four units (40 credit points). Since the revival of humanist thought in the Renaissance,
And must complete two core units. universities have placed studies in history and political
thought at the centre of intellectual inquiry. History and
102814.1 History of the Ancient World politics have always examined contentious issues. Students
learn to deal with conflicting information, appreciate the
and different ways societies have resolved issues in the past
Choose one of and develop skills that enable them to become responsible
and active citizens. The History and Political Thought sub
102766.1 Historical Methodologies major requires students to select two of four compulsory
102000.1 Modern European History and Politics units which introduce the student to historical periods from
102768.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires the Ancient World to the 20th century, culminating in a
and the World, c.1600-1950 capstone unit that discusses the development of historical
Choose two units from the Modern History pool units. It is methodology from ancient times to the present. The
strongly recommended that one of these units be an remaining two units can be selected from a pool that
Australian history unit. encompass political thought and historical developments
across time and space, enabling students to select fields of
Note: Not all units will be offered each year. Units will be particular interest.
Level 2 Unit Pool Location

101882.1 A History of Modern Global Buddhism Campus Mode
100001.3 Keeping the Past Bankstown Campus Internal
Level 3 Unit Pool Penrith Campus Internal
100985.2 American Foreign Policy Since 1945 Specialisation Structure

102004.1 Students must successfully complete four units (40 credit
Australian Colonial History
102516.1 points) as follows
Australian History Around Us
101872.1 Australian Indigenous History from Complete two of the compulsory units
Federation to Reconciliation 102766.1 Historical Methodologies
101919.1 Australian Indigenous History: From first 102814.1 History of the Ancient World
contact to 'dying race' 102000.1 Modern European History and Politics
102079.1 Britain in the Age of Botany Bay, 1760-1815 102768.1 When Worlds Collide: European Empires
102003.1 Comparative Nationalism and the World, c.1600-1950
101799.2 Convicts and Settlers - Australian History
1788 - 1840 Students may also complete up to 2 units from the following
102188.1 Dictators, Democrats and Dreamers: unit pools.
Note: Not all Level 2 and 3 pool units will be offered each
101974.1 Enlightenment and Revolution
year. Units will be offered on a rotational basis.
102305.1 Food: A Cultural History
102520.1 From Vindication to Liberation: A Level 2 Unit Pool
100507.4 History of Modern China to 1949 101882.1 A History of Modern Global Buddhism
102184.1 History of Muslim Civilisations and Ideas 100244.2 Ancient Western Culture: Periclean Athens
102842.1 History of the People's Republic of China 101967.1 Cultural History of Books and Reading
100271.3 Modern Japanese History 100001.3 Keeping the Past
102343.1 Napoleon: the Making of a Legend 101797.2 Political Terror
102187.1 Sultans, Colonists and Nationalists: 100882.3 Politics of Sex and Gender
Indonesia C1200-1942 101992.1 Religion and the Emergence of Modern
102491.1 The History of Southeast Asia Politics
101783.2 The International Relations of the Middle 102002.1 Religion and the Origins of Modern Science
East Since 1945 101867.2 The Ethical Life
101999.1 Twentieth Century Australia 101912.1 Western Political Philosophy
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63178 - Social and Political Developments in Contemporary
Level 3 Unit Pool China
100966.3 American History, 1898-1945 Sub-major - Economics for Secondary
102004.1 Australian Colonial History Teaching
Federation to Reconciliation SM2053.1
101919.1 Australian Indigenous History: From first
contact to 'dying race'
102079.1 Britain in the Age of Botany Bay, 1760-1815 The sub-major, Economics for Secondary Teaching,
102835.1 Catastrophe: The Environmental History of provides a broad pluralist perspective on fundamental
the Ancient World aspects of relationships between individuals, firms,
102003.1 Comparative Nationalism institutions and countries. Students in the sub-major learn
101799.2 Convicts and Settlers - Australian History how economies function and how public policy and the way
1788 - 1840 organisations behave affect diverse social, economic and
100903.2 Democracy in Asia environmental problems. Students are introduced to a wide
102188.1 Dictators, Democrats and Dreamers: array of competing economic theories, so that they are
Indonesia 1942 to now critically informed about the ways in which they can
101974.1 Enlightenment and Revolution transform the world. Students who study economics can
102007.1 Ethics in Historical Perspective expect to develop their analytical and problem solving skills
100254.3 Exploring Local History and to be intellectually challenged. The specialisation is
102305.1 Food: A Cultural History designed to meet BOSTES content requirements for
102520.1 From Vindication to Liberation: A teaching Economics in NSW High Schools.
102734.1 History of Religion Location
101991.1 History of Sexuality Campus Mode
100507.4
History of Modern China to 1949
102184.1 History of Muslim Civilisations and Ideas Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
102842.1 History of the People's Republic of China
101988.1 Human Rights and Culture Specialisation Structure
101733.2 Looking at Global Politics Through Film Students must successfully complete 40 credit points as
100271.3 Modern Japanese History follows
The units in this sub-major are offered at the Parramatta
World History
City campus and the core units in the Bachelor of Arts
102343.1 Napoleon: the Making of a Legend
(Pathway to Teaching Secondary) courses are offered at
the Parramatta South, Bankstown and Penrith campuses.
100278.2 Politics of Post-War Japan
Students will be required to travel between campuses in
order to complete this sub-major.
102187.1 Sultans, Colonists and Nationalists:
Indonesia C1200-1942 Choose two of
101782.2 The History and Politics of Contemporary 200922.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets
Central Asia 200048.3 Financial Institutions and Markets
102491.1 The History of Southeast Asia 200549.3 The Australian Macroeconomy
101783.2 The International Relations of the Middle
East Since 1945 Choose two of
102005.1 The Politics of Civilisation
101913.2 Theories of Authority 200923.1 Corporations, Economic Power and Policy
100969.2 Theories of Conflict and Violence 200815.2 Globalisation and Sustainability
101999.1 Twentieth Century Australia 200925.1 Growth, Cycles and Crises
101798.2 Understanding Freedom 200926.1 Macroeconomic Measures and Models
101731.3 Understanding Power
101866.1 United States Government and Politics Sub-major - Business Studies for Secondary
102423.1 War Teaching
101993.1 War and Society in the Twentieth Century
102142.1 Warlords, Artists and Emperors: Power and
Authority in Japanese History
101830.2 WWII in Asia and the Pacific SM2055.1
This sub-major (minor) provides students with knowledge of
Equivalent Specialisation Unit contemporary business issues including the challenges that
The Specialisation unit listed below count towards businesses face. Students investigate the role of
completion of this major for students who passed this unit accounting and its usefulness in business and society.
in 2021 or earlier. They learn about the importance of leadership in the life-
cycle of a business as well as its ethical, regulatory and
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sustainability dimensions. Students analyse the global studies in food processing, new food product development,
business environment and the influences on business nutrition, contemporary food issues, and the food
performance while developing skills in problem solving. marketplace relevant to the Australian food industry. The
They also discover tools for career development in relation program has strong industry links, well-equipped facilities
to the Service Industry. This specialisation meets NESA including food processing pilot plant and modern kitchen
requirements to teach Business Studies in NSW High facilities.
Schools.
Location
Location Campus Mode
Campus Mode
Specialisation Structure Students must complete four units as follows
Students may be required to travel between campuses in
order to complete this sub-major. Year 1
Students must successfully complete 40 credit points, Spring session
including all of the units listed below.
200864.2 Managing in the Global Environment Year 2
Autumn session
Sub-major - Mathematics 300842.3 Food Science 2
Choose two of
SM3025.1 Year 2
Autumn session
This sub-major is available to all students. This sub-major
may meet the NSW Institute of Teachers accreditation 300933.2 Nutrition and Health 1
requirements for teaching Mathematics as a second subject
in NSW state high schools. Year 2
Spring session
Location
Campus Mode 300879.2 Experimental Foods
Campbelltown Campus Internal Year 3

Autumn session
Specialisation Structure 300871.2 Culinary Science
Student must complete 40 credit points as follows
Year 3
300673.3 Mathematics 1B Spring session
Choose two of 300915.2 Food Product Development
300904.2 Advanced Food Science and Technology
200028.4 Advanced Calculus
200027.4 Linear Algebra Sub-major - Physics
Sub-major - Food Technology - Secondary

Teaching SM3050.1
The physics sub-major is designed to provide the basic
SM3038.1 curriculum for students who have an interest in physics
while intending to pursue a degree in some other field. The
sub-major offers units that practicing physicists would
The food technology sub-major brings together food normally be expected to have studied. Consequently, those
science and nutrition with education studies to meet the who already have in mind a career in teaching,research,
graduate requirements for teaching in food technology as a
second teaching area. This sub-major includes specialised
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industry or education will graduate with a basic, solid
preparation in Physics.
Sub-major - Visualisation
Location
Campus Mode SM3107.1
Location
Specialisation Structure Campus Mode
The Physics sub-major is available to all undergraduate Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Multi Modal
students. These are core units from 3674 Bachelor of
Medical Science (Nanotechnology).
Students must complete four units as follows
The Bachelor of Design and Technology is offered on
Level 1 Parramatta (Victoria Road) Campus only. Students may be
required to travel between campuses in order to complete
300828.2 Physics 1 some units within specific majors and sub-majors.
300829.2 Physics 2 Students must complete 40 credit points as follows.
Level 2 Core Units

300930.2 Classical Physics and Advanced 301283.1 Design Graphics: Presenting Innovation
Technologies 301287.1 Design Graphics: Engineering
Documentation
301290.1 Design Graphics: Communication for
Level 3
Manufacture
301392.1 Quantum Physics
Sub-major Alternate Unit
Note: from 2021 this unit replaces 300923 Quantum Physics
301308.1 Design Practice: Sustainable Manufacturing
Sub-major - Mobile Application Development
(for Non-Computing Students only) From Autumn 2021 301308 will be replaced with 301285.
Students are advised to select 301285 Drawing Skills for
Design Thinking.
SM3058.1 301285.1 Drawing Skills for Design Thinking
This sub-major covers theories and technologies used for
the development of distributed applications for hand-held
mobile devices. Students completing this major will
understand and apply the advanced principles related to
mobile: hardware devices, user interface design, data
storage and transmission, and communication networks.
This sub-major is only available for non-computing
students. Students enrolled in 3639 BICT, 3684 BICT
(Advanced), 3506 B Computer Science, 3634 B Computer
Science (Advanced), 3687 B Information Systems or 3688
B Information Systems (Advanced) are not permitted to
take this sub-major.
Location
Campus Mode
300104.5 Database Design and Development
300570.4 Human-Computer Interaction
300976.2 Technologies for Mobile Applications
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Western Sydney University GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL
Students must also maintain a grade point average of 5 or
GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL above throughout the duration of their study.
Current Western Sydney University students wishing to
enrol must have a minimum GPA for 5 or above.
Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Non-school leavers must have completed an
Critical Thinking undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA of 5.
For current Western Sydney University students wishing to
enrol please complete the Course Choice Form available
3725.1 on the University's Students webpage.
Students should follow the course structure for the course Sydney University via the International Office.
course was 2015 or later.
The Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking website.
(BALCT) is not a stand-alone degree, but is designed to be
undertaken in combination with any Western Sydney
bachelor degree. It focuses on ethical leadership, creativity,
entrepreneurship and innovation, capacity to deal with
complexities, relationship and critical thinking skills. The
Academy's three pillars of academic rigour, professional
and personal development and community engagement
provide the perfect base upon which to offer this innovative
Students must have completed all requirements for another
degree. These characteristics and aptitudes are what the
bachelor degree in order to graduate with the Bachelor of
employer of tomorrow will be seeking in a graduate.
Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking.
Students enrolled in this degree will think from multiple
perspectives, see and create opportunities, and bring
creative, cooperative, empathetic and ethical leadership to Course Structure
his or her future role in the workplace – even if that role is, The Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking
as yet, unimagined. (BALCT) is not a stand-alone degree, but is designed to be
undertaken in combination with any Western Sydney
Study Mode bachelor degree.
Three years full-time or the equivalent part-time. Note: This Qualification for this award requires the successful
includes two years equivalent Advanced Standing for prior completion of 240 credit points which include the units
undergraduate degree. listed in the recommended sequence below and 160 credit
points of Advanced Standing.
Location
Campus Attendance Mode Recommended Sequence
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Full Time Multi Modal Standard Pathway
Road
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Part Time Multi Modal Year 1
Road
1H session
Advanced Standing 200855.3 Leadership in a Complex World
301071.3 Introduction to Critical Thinking
Advanced Standing will be granted for a maximum of 160
301069.3 Research Stories
credit points. At least 80 credit points must be completed
102211.3 Creativity, Innovation and Design Thinking
while enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Leadership and
Critical Thinking.
2H Session
Inherent requirements 301072.4 Innovation Lab
There are inherent requirements for this course that you 102212.3 Internship and Community Engagement
must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. 102250.2 Ethical Leadership
Make sure you read and understand the requirements for 301070.3 Logic, Rhetoric and Argumentation
this course online.
Admission Four Year Accelerated Pathway for

Assumed knowledge: two units of HSC English. Concurrent Enrolment in a Four Year Degree
This course is made available to high-achieving students Year 1
only. To be eligible for admission to the BALCT, a student
must attain a minimum ATAR of 85, or the minimum ATAR Summer session
for their primary undergraduate degree, whichever is the
higher. 200855.3 Leadership in a Complex World
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Summer session studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer
102211.3 Creativity, Innovation and Design Thinking most up to date information for your course.
301071.3 Introduction to Critical Thinking The Master of Research is an internationally recognised
qualification which will allow students to be globally mobile
Year 3 in advancing their research education, employment
opportunities and pathways to further study. It is designed
Summer session to increase students’ preparedness for PhD studies and
ultimately for research-orientated careers.
301069.3 Research Stories The first year is comprised of advanced Bachelor level
studies exposing students to comprehensive research
methodology and advanced disciplinary coursework.
Year 4 Students will develop a research proposal, improve their
academic literacy skills and engage with issues associated
Summer session
with research ethics and integrity. In the second year
301070.3 Logic, Rhetoric and Argumentation students will undertake a supervised year of higher degree
102212.3 Internship and Community Engagement research and produce a Masters thesis. The second year
301072.4 Innovation Lab also includes a series of workshops and seminars designed
to enhance students’ research and professional capabilities.
Five Year Accelerated Pathway for For domestic students, this program attracts Australian
Concurrent Enrolment in a Five Year Degree Government funding, packaged as a Bachelor of Research
Studies/Master of Research to meet regulations.
Year 1 In Year 1, domestic students are enrolled in the Bachelor of
Research Studies as a Commonwealth supported student
Summer session and are liable for student contribution amounts which can
200855.3 Leadership in a Complex World be deferred through the HECS-HELP scheme if they are
eligible. In Year 2, domestic students are enrolled in the
Master of Research.
Year 2
Further information about the Master of Research can be
Summer session found on the Future Students Research Studies pages.
102211.3 Creativity, Innovation and Design Thinking Study Mode

301071.3 Introduction to Critical Thinking Two years full-time or four years part-time
| GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL |
Year 3
Location
Summer session
301069.3 Research Stories Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal
Admission
Year 4
Admission is determined by the following criteria being met
Summer session
301070.3 Logic, Rhetoric and Argumentation
° A Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree;
° Achievement of a threshold Admission Average Mark
(AAM) equal to or above the minimum of 65;
Year 5
° Applicants who do not meet the AAM equal to or
above the minimum of 65 will be considered in
Summer session
exceptional circumstances, and applicants whose
102212.3 Internship and Community Engagement most recent qualification is 5+ years old shall provide
301072.4 Innovation Lab additional evidence of relevant work experience or
professional training, or evidence of seniority and
standing in an area of endeavor and provide written
Bachelor of Research Studies support from the potential supervisor. Examples of
evidence may include; work as a research assistant
or laboratory technician, the writing of policy,
8083.2 consultancy involving the writing of reports,
production of creative output, and publication of peer
Students should follow the course structure for the course reviewed journal articles. Applications will be
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version reviewed and approved by the relevant HDR Director
applies to students whose commencement year for this and the Dean of the GRS;
course is 2H 2017 or later.
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° A statement that outlines a tentative research area.
Additionally for International students an English proficiency Cluster
requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each Please note: units will be offered subject to demand and
band) or equivalent. availability
Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Graduate Research School
800228.1 Research Internship and Engagement
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and the
800213.1 Fieldwork in Complex and Hostile Places
University.
Course Structure School of Humanities and Communication Arts

Year 1 of this course will also be studied by International Research Methods based Units
students enrolled in 8084 Master of Research (High Cost)
and 8085 Master of Research (Low Cost). 102426.1 Digital Humanities Research Methods (PG)
After completion of Year 1, domestic students will be
transferred to either 8084 Master of Research (High Cost) Disciplinary Content Units
or 8085 Master of Research (Low Cost), depending on their
102582.1 Philosophy of History and Politics
research discipline area.
102584.1 The Image of Thought: Art, Film and
Qualification for the award of Master of Research requires Philosophy
the successful completion of 160 credit points. All students 102601.1 Understanding Race
will complete 80 credit points of coursework units and 80 102602.1 Gender and Genre
credit points of higher degree by research.
All students must enrol in and complete the 30 credit Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods
points of prescribed Core units. 102661.1 How to Write History
102662.1 New Genres in Research Writing
Core units 102412.1 Global Digital Futures
800218.1 Researcher Development 1: Reading , 102298.1 The Cutting Edge: Advanced Studies in
Writing, and the Business of Research Humanities and Communication Arts
800219.1 Writing Beyond the Academy: Knowledge 102339.3 Environmental Humanities
Translation and Public Audience 102340.1 Engaging Discursive Fields
Communication 102342.1 In the Realms of the Sensory: Ecologies of
800220.1 Researcher Development 2: Proposing and Word, Sound and Image
Justifying Research 102341.1 Debates in Global History
102581.1 Literary Theory
102583.1 History of Ideas
Equivalent Core Units 102585.1 What is Islam?
earlier. Creative Writing
800166 - Research Design 1: Theories of Enquiry Disciplinary Content Units
800167 - Research Literacies 102499.1 Writing Process
800169 - Research Design 2: Practices of Research 102500.2 Writing and Form
Students must also complete
Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods
- 50 credit points of specialisation cluster units. Students
will choose 40 credit points of discipline-specific units from 102497.2 Writing and Ideas
within their cluster and are encouraged to choose 10 credit 102498.2 Writing Practice and Tradition
points from an alternate cluster, however this is not 102501.2 Writing, Sounds, Images, Texts
mandatory. Students are required to complete 50 credit
points of cluster units in total. The three cluster discipline Convergent Media
areas are Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS),
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods
(STEM), and Health and Medicine, as shown below.
101962.1 Researching Convergent Media
- 80 credit points of higher degree research.
Students may exit with the Bachelor of Research Studies
(exit only) after Year 1 and the successful completion of 80 Continental Philosophy
credit points, with advanced standing of 160 credit points
Disciplinary Content Units
from their previous undergraduate qualification being
granted. 102381.1 Ethics
102384.1 Political Philosophy
102616.1 Philosophy and Literature
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101636.3 Developing Sustainable Places
Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods 102577.2 Humanitarian and Development Agendas
102380.1 Philosophical Aesthetics and Progress
102383.1 Topics in the History of Philosophy
102379.1 Special Topics in Philosophy Criminology
102615.1 Theoretical Philosophy
102618.1 Practical Philosophy Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods
102619.1 Philosophy of Nature 102198.2 Transnational Crime
102620.1 Philosophy, History and Interpretation 102200.2 Global Criminology and Human Rights
102199.2 Violence, Culture and Criminal Justice
Creative Arts
Disciplinary Content Units Religion and Society
102376.1 Creativity: Theory and Practice Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods

102201.2 Contemporary Theories of Religion and
Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods Society
102202.2 Religion and Law in Contemporary Public
102375.1 Research Methods in the Creative Arts Discourse
102728.1 Research into Practice: bridging the clinician-
researcher divide in applied and creative
therapies Humanitarian and Development Studies

Linquistics and TESOL
101896.2 Development and Security
Research Methods based Units 102576.2 Global Health, Migration and Development
102577.2 Humanitarian and Development Agendas
101854.1 Language and Linguistics Research Methods and Progress
102621.2 Formal and Functional Grammar 102574.2 Public Health in Complex Emergencies
(Advanced)
Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods 102575.2 Emergency and Disaster Management
101825.3 English Linguistics for TESOL
102325.1 Advanced Academic English Skills Institute for Culture and Society
100919.3 Investigating Second Language Acquisition
102525.1 Bilingualism and Education Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods
800216.1 Researching Post-Capitalist Possibilities
Social Sciences and Psychology (PhD Summer School)
102295.2 Space, Place and the Field
Research Methods based Units 800196.1 Rethinking Culture and Society
102253.2 Digital Social Research in Action
School of Education
Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods Research Methods/Disciplinary Content
102180.3 Translation from Theory and Research to 102152.3 Social Ecology
Policy 102160.1 Education Policy, Practice and Global
102176.2 Theories of Difference and Diversity Knowledge Co-construction
102194.3 Social Research in the Digital World 102166.1 Person-Centred Practice
102698.2 Green Urbanscapes: Bio-Physical Functions 102158.2 Learning and Teaching in Challenging
and Services Contexts
102159.2 Designing Curriculum Futures
Urban Studies 102165.1 At the cultural interface - learning two ways
101658.1 Transformative Learning
Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods 100701.1 Leadership, Mentoring and Professional
Growth
101633.3 Managing Cities: History and Theory
102148.1 Engaging Communities
102069.2 Heritage and Planning
101315.4 Financing Cities in the Global Economy
101634.5 Planning and Environmental Regulation Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods
102168.1 Principles and Practices of Evaluation
Development, Security and Sustainability
Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods School of Business

Business students are required to undertake 30 credit
101895.2 Political Economy of Development points of research methods electives
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Research Methods based Units

Research Methods/Disciplinary Content - Mathematics
200897.1 Advanced Analysis and Interpretation
200898.2 Seminal Papers in Business 301177.2 Mathematical Proof and Reasoning
200896.2 Business Analysis Seminars 301106.2 Mathematical Investigations
301176.2 Advanced Mathematical Investigations
Business students may then select up to 20 credit points of
cluster elective units Research Methods based Units
Disciplinary Content Units 301387.1 Research Preparation in Post Graduate
Studies
200848.4 Governance, Ethics and Social
Entrepreneurship
200828.1 Diversity, Labour Markets and Workforce Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods
Planning 301236.2 Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity
200845.2 Innovation Through Digital Technology 301365.1 Probabilistic Graphical Models
200719.2 Industrial Relations and Workplace Change
200852.3 Innovation, Creativity and Foresight School of Engineering
200849.2 New Venture Finance
200894.1 Property Development
200722.2 Strategic Employment Relations 301002.2 Specialised Software Applications
200401.4 Accounting Theory and Applications 301003.2 Sustainable Systems
300197.4 Power System Planning and Economics
Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods 301024.2 Advanced Numerical Methods in Engineering
300594.5 Advanced Structural Analysis
51054.4 Financial Modelling 300595.4 Advanced Water Engineering
51212.4 Security Analysis and Portfolio Theory 300604.4 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
200329.5 Supply Chain Management 300939.3 Sustainability and Risk Engineering (PG)
301008.2 Advanced Composite Structures
School of Law 301009.2 Advanced Timber Structures
301010.2 Advanced Applied Mechanics
200957.3 Bioethics in Perspective 301011.2 Advanced Highway Infrastructure
200907.4 International Environmental Law and Policy 301012.2 Water Resources Systems Analysis
200948.1 International Banking and Finance Law 300515.5 Instrumentation and Measurement (PG)
200949.1 International Climate Change Law 301013.2 Advanced Statistical Hydrology
200980.1 Security of Ideas 301015.2 Deep Foundations
200953.1 Human Rights in Practice and Theory 301012.2 Water Resources Systems Analysis
200951.1 International Law of Ocean Governance 300939.3 Sustainability and Risk Engineering (PG)
200961.2 International Human Rights Law 301018.2 Mechanical System Design
200962.2 International Criminal Law and Justice 301017.2 Advanced Waste Management
200963.2 International Space Law - Commercial 300599.4 Advanced Robotics
Aspects 301019.2 Advanced Dynamic Systems
200964.1 Principles of International Law 300600.4 Mechatronic System Design
301020.2 Advanced Mobile Robotics
Science, Technology, Engineering & 301021.2 Advanced Thermal and Fluid Engineering
301022.2 Advanced Computer Aided Engineering
Mathematics (STEM) Cluster 301023.2 Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics
Please note: units will be offered subject to demand and 301024.2 Advanced Numerical Methods in Engineering
availability 300196.4 Personal Communication Systems
School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences 301025.2 Advanced Power Quality
301026.2 Advanced Smart Grids and Distributed
Research Methods/Disciplinary Content - Computing
Generation
301363.1 Advanced Cloud Computing 300515.5 Instrumentation and Measurement (PG)
301196.2 Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence 300601.4 Advanced Electrical Machines and Drives
300694.4 Advanced Topics in ICT 300596.4 Advanced Signal Processing
300252.4 Advanced Topics in Networking 300603.4 Advanced Control Systems
301042.2 Cloud Computing 301019.2 Advanced Dynamic Systems
301175.2 Internet of Things 300173.4 Advanced Data Networks
300599.4 Advanced Robotics
301038.3 Programming Proficiency School of Science
301312.1 Applied Machine Learning
Research Methods/Disciplinary Content - Data Science 401266.2 Experimental Design and Analysis PG A
301044.2 Data Science 401267.2 Experimental Design and Analysis PG B
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401203.2 Applications of Magnetic Resonance from
Cancer to Neuroanatomy School of Medicine
301247.2 A Cosmic Perspective
301248.2 Space Instrumentation, Technology and Research Methods based Units
Communication 401075.2 Major Incident Management
301249.2 Space Science, Planetary Science and
Meteorology
The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and 401175.1 Analytic Approaches in Epidemiology
Development 401174.1 Epidemiology of Non-Communicable
Diseases
Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods 401173.2 Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology
401179.2 Data Management and Programming for
800192.1 Neuroscience Methods Epidemiology
800173.1 Cognitive Science: Research and Application
800171.1 Learning and Processing Human Language
Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment 401176.1 Statistical Methods in Epidemiology
401178.1 Controversies in Epidemiology
800186.1 Emerging Technologies for Biological Translational Health Research Institute (THRI)
Science
Research Methods
Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods 800215.1 Applied research with marginalised
populations and sensitive health topics
800170.1 Ecosystems in a Changing World
800195.1 Researching our Changing Environment
NICM Health Research Institute
Health and Medicine Cluster 800225.1 Clinical Research in Health Science
Please note: units will be offered subject to demand and
availability Specialisation Units
School of Nursing and Midwifery The specialisation units listed below count towards
completion of this course for students who passed these
Nursing and Midwifery units in 2020 or earlier.
401291 - Advanced Sport and Exercise Science
Research Methods based Units 301016 - Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment
400975.1 Ethics in Health Research 102220 - Applied Methods in Literary Studies and Creative
401167.1 Applied Research in Health Care Writing
102222 - Applied Practice in Literary Studies and Creative
Disciplinary Content Units Writing
400220.2 Contemporary Professional Practice in 101897 - Development for Equality
Mental Health Nursing 401162 - Experimental Design and Analysis (PG)
400238.3 Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care 102336 - Functional Grammar
Provision
400777.5 Leadership for Quality and Safety in Health 301118 - Genomic Data Science
Care 800176 - Internship and Community Engagement (PG)
400774.2 Perspectives on Nursing 102181 - Nation, Power and Difference
400210.2 Health Promotion and the Nurse 301037 - Scientific Informatics
401164 - Transferable Research Skills
School of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Research Studies (exit only)
401077.2 Introduction to Biostatistics
8087.2
401414.1 Advanced Sport and Exercise Science version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
Hybrid - Disciplinary Content and Research Methods course is 2H 2017 or later.
401076.2 Introduction to Epidemiology This course is an exit point from course 8083 Bachelor of
Research Studies. Students may exit with this award after
Year 1 and the successful completion of 80 credit points,
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with advanced standing of 160 credit points from their Further information about the Master of Research
previous undergraduate qualification being granted. (Planning) can be found on the Future Students Research
Studies pages.
Study Mode
One year full-time. Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time.
Location
Campus Attendance Mode Location
Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal Campus Attendance Mode
Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
Campbelltown Campus Full Time Internal Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal
Campbelltown Campus Part Time Internal Parramatta City Campus- Full Time Internal

Macquarie Street
Hawkesbury Campus Full Time Internal
Hawkesbury Campus Part Time Internal Macquarie Street
Admission
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal Admission is determined by the following criteria being met
° A Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree in a
cognate discipline such as Planning, Architecture,
Engineering, property, Urban Studies, landscape
Architecture, Geography, Environmental
Admission Management.
Research Studies. ° Achievement of a threshold Admission Average Mark
(AAM) equal to or above the minimum of 65.
Please refer to the course entry for 8083 Bachelor of
Research Studies for details of the course structure. ° Demonstrated professional experience in a related
discipline to be considered at the discretion of the
Dean, Graduate Studies for applicants whose most
Bachelor of Research Studies (Planning) recent qualification is 5+ years old and
° A statement that outlines a tentative research area.
8119.1 Additionally for International students and for domestic
students who have a qualification in a medium other than
Students should follow the course structure for the course English, an English proficiency requirement of IELTS 6.5
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or equivalent.
course is 1H 2019 or later. Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
The Master of Research (Planning) is an internationally Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
recognised qualification that provides graduates of this qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and the
degree with the professional and scholarly education to University.
take a leadership role in urban and regional planning and
policy development. Course Structure
The first year combines coursework training in Year 1 of this course will also be studied by International
comprehensive research methodology with an advanced students enrolled in 8120 - Master of Research (Planning).
specialisation in urban and regional planning. In the second-
year students will undertake a supervised year of higher After completion of Year 1, domestic students will be
degree research and produce a Master’s thesis. The transferred to 8120 - Master of Research (Planning).
second year also includes a series of workshops and Qualification for the award of Master of Research
seminars designed to enhance students’ research and (Planning) requires the successful completion of 160 credit
professional capabilities. points. All students will complete 80 credit points of
For domestic students, this program attracts Australian coursework units and 80 credit points of higher degree by
Government funding, packaged as a Bachelor of Research research.
Studies (Planning)/Master of Research (Planning) to meet All students must enrol in and complete the 80 credit points
regulations. of prescribed core units.
In Year 1, domestic students are enrolled in the Bachelor of
Research Studies (Planning) as a Commonwealth
Core units
supported student and are liable for student contribution 101636.3 Developing Sustainable Places
amounts which can be deferred through the HECS-HELP 101315.4 Financing Cities in the Global Economy
scheme if they are eligible. In Year 2, domestic students 101633.3 Managing Cities: History and Theory
are enrolled in the Master of Research (Planning). 101634.5 Planning and Environmental Regulation
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101314.4 Urban Management Practice: Governance
and Power in the City Part-time
800218.1 Researcher Development 1: Reading ,
Writing, and the Business of Research Start Year
800219.1 Writing Beyond the Academy: Knowledge
Translation and Public Audience Year 1
Communication
800220.1 Researcher Development 2: Proposing and 1H session
Justifying Research 800218.1 Researcher Development 1: Reading ,
Writing, and the Business of Research
Recommended Sequence 101633.3 Managing Cities: History and Theory
Students must undertake the following sequence of units
according to whether they begin the course at the start or 2H session
middle of the year 101315.4 Financing Cities in the Global Economy
Full-time
Start Year Year 2
1H session 1H session
800218.1 Researcher Development 1: Reading , 800219.1 Writing Beyond the Academy: Knowledge
Writing, and the Business of Research Translation and Public Audience
800219.1 Writing Beyond the Academy: Knowledge Communication
Translation and Public Audience 101634.5 Planning and Environmental Regulation
Communication
101633.3 Managing Cities: History and Theory 2H session
101634.5 Planning and Environmental Regulation
800220.1 Researcher Development 2: Proposing and
Justifying Research
2H session 101314.4 Urban Management Practice: Governance
800220.1 Researcher Development 2: Proposing and and Power in the City
Justifying Research
101315.4 Financing Cities in the Global Economy Mid Year
101314.4 Urban Management Practice: Governance Year 1
and Power in the City
2H session
Mid Year 800218.1 Researcher Development 1: Reading ,
Writing, and the Business of Research
2H session 101636.3 Developing Sustainable Places
800218.1 Researcher Development 1: Reading ,
Writing, and the Business of Research 1H session
101636.3 Developing Sustainable Places 800219.1 Writing Beyond the Academy: Knowledge
101314.4 Urban Management Practice: Governance Translation and Public Audience
and Power in the City Communication
1H session
Year 2
Justifying Research 2H session
800219.1 Writing Beyond the Academy: Knowledge
Translation and Public Audience
101314.4 Urban Management Practice: Governance
Communication
101633.3 Managing Cities: History and Theory and Power in the City
1H session
Justifying Research
Students may exit with the Bachelor of Research Studies
(exit only) after Year 1 and the successful completion of 80
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from their previous undergraduate qualification being Additionally for International students an English proficiency
granted. requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each
band) or equivalent.
The core units listed below count towards completion of this Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
course for students who passed these units in 2019 or Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
earlier. qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and the
800166 - Research Design 1: Theories of Enquiry University
800167 - Research Literacies Further information for International students can be found
800169 - Research Design 2: Practices of Research on the website of the International office.
Bachelor of Research Studies Course Structure

Year 1 of this course will also be studied by International
students enrolled in 8084 Master of Research (High Cost)
8083.1 and 8085 Master of Research (Low Cost).
After completion of Year 1, domestic students will be
The Master of Research is an internationally recognised transferred to either 8084 Master of Research (High Cost)
qualification which will allow students to be globally mobile or 8085 Master of Research (Low Cost), depending on their
in advancing their research education, employment research discipline area.
opportunities and pathways to further study. It is designed Qualification for the award of Master of Research requires
to increase students’ preparedness for PhD studies and the successful completion of 160 credit points. All students
ultimately for research-orientated careers. will complete 80 credit points of coursework units and 80
The first year is comprised of advanced Bachelor level credit points of higher degree by research.
studies exposing students to comprehensive research All students must enrol in and complete the 40 credit points
methodology and advanced disciplinary coursework. of prescribed Core units.
Students will develop a research proposal, improve their
academic literacy skills and engage with issues associated Core units
with research ethics and integrity. In the second year
students will undertake a supervised year of higher degree 800166.1 Research Design 1: Theories of Enquiry
research and produce a Masters thesis. The second year 800167.1 Research Literacies
also includes a series of workshops and seminars designed 800168.1 Research Fields
to enhance students’ research and professional capabilities. 800169.1 Research Design 2: Practices of Research
For domestic students, this program attracts Australian
Government funding, packaged as a Bachelor of Research Students must also complete
Studies/Master of Research to meet regulations. - 40 credit points of specialisation units. Students will
In Year 1, domestic students are enrolled in the Bachelor of choose 30 credit points of discipline-specific units from
Research Studies as a Commonwealth supported student within their specialisation and are encouraged to choose 10
and are liable for student contribution amounts which can credit points from the other specialisation, however this is
be deferred through the HECS-HELP scheme if they are not mandatory. Students are required to complete 40 credit
eligible. In Year 2, domestic students are enrolled in the points of specialisation units in total. The two specialisation
Master of Research. discipline areas are Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Further information about the Master of Research can be (HASS) and Science, Technology, Engineering and
found on the Future Students Research Studies pages Mathematics (STEM), as shown below.
- 80 credit points of higher degree research.
Study Mode Students may exit with the Bachelor of Research Studies
Two years full-time or four years part-time (exit only) after Year 1 and the successful completion of 80
Location from their previous undergraduate qualification being
Campus Attendance Mode granted.
Specialisation
Admission
Please note: units will be offered subject to demand and
Admission is determined by the following criteria being met availability
- A Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree;
- Achievement of a threshold Admission Average Mark Graduate Research School
(AAM) equal to or above the minimum of 65; 800176.3 Internship and Community Engagement (PG)
- Demonstrated professional experience in a related
discipline to be considered at the discretion of the Dean, Humanities and Communication Arts
Graduate Studies for applicants whose most recent
qualification is 5+ years old and 102412.1 Global Digital Futures
- A statement that outlines a tentative research area. 102298.1 The Cutting Edge: Advanced Studies in
Humanities and Communication Arts
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102339.3 Environmental Humanities 102199.2 Violence, Culture and Criminal Justice

102340.1 Engaging Discursive Fields 102200.2 Global Criminology and Human Rights
102341.1 Debates in Global History
102342.1 In the Realms of the Sensory: Ecologies of Religion and Society
Word, Sound and Image
101897.2 Development for Equality
Creative Writing 102202.2 Religion and Law in Contemporary Public
Discourse
102256.1 Idea (Conceiving Experience) 102201.2 Contemporary Theories of Religion and
102257.1 Word (Literary Traditions) Society
102258.1 World (Art and Nature)
Note: In 2017 the Creative Writing units 102256, 102257 Institute for Culture and Society

and 102258 listed above have been replaced by 102497, 800174.1 Economies and Ecologies
102498 and 102499 listed below. 102295.2 Space, Place and the Field
102497.2 Writing and Ideas
102498.2 Writing Practice and Tradition Education
102499.1 Writing Process
Please be advised majority of units offered by the
School of Education commence before the beginning of
Convergent Media regular (Autumn/Spring) commencement dates. Please
101962.1 Researching Convergent Media ensure you contact the unit coordinator before
enrolling.
Continental Philosophy 102152.3 Social Ecology
102160.1 Education Policy, Practice and Global
102384.1 Political Philosophy Knowledge Co-construction
102380.1 Philosophical Aesthetics 102166.1 Person-Centred Practice
102381.1 Ethics 102158.2 Learning and Teaching in Challenging
Contexts
Creative Arts 102159.2 Designing Curriculum Futures
102165.1 At the cultural interface - learning two ways
102375.1 Research Methods in the Creative Arts 101658.1 Transformative Learning
102376.1 Creativity: Theory and Practice 102168.1 Principles and Practices of Evaluation
100701.1 Leadership, Mentoring and Professional
Linquistics and TESOL Growth
102148.1 Engaging Communities
102336.1 Functional Grammar
101825.3 English Linguistics for TESOL
101854.1 Language and Linguistics Research Methods Business
102325.1 Advanced Academic English Skills 51054.4 Financial Modelling
100919.3 Investigating Second Language Acquisition 51211.3 International Finance
51212.4 Security Analysis and Portfolio Theory
Social Sciences and Psychology 200329.5 Supply Chain Management
200401.4 Accounting Theory and Applications
102180.3 Translation from Theory and Research to
200719.2 Industrial Relations and Workplace Change
Policy
200722.2 Strategic Employment Relations
102176.2 Theories of Difference and Diversity
200828.1 Diversity, Labour Markets and Workforce
102181.3 Nation, Power and Difference
Planning
200845.2 Innovation Through Digital Technology
Urban Studies 200848.4 Governance, Ethics and Social
Entrepreneurship
200849.2 New Venture Finance
200852.3 Innovation, Creativity and Foresight
200894.1 Property Development
200896.2 Business Analysis Seminars
200897.1 Advanced Analysis and Interpretation
Development, Security and Sustainability 200898.2 Seminal Papers in Business
101895.2 Political Economy of Development
101896.2 Development and Security Law
101897.2 Development for Equality
200957.3 Bioethics in Perspective
200907.4 International Environmental Law and Policy
200948.1 International Banking and Finance Law
Criminology 200949.1 International Climate Change Law
200953.1 Human Rights in Practice and Theory
102198.2 Transnational Crime
200951.1 International Law of Ocean Governance
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400220.2 Contemporary Professional Practice in
Mental Health Nursing
Science, Technology, Engineering & 400238.3 Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care
Mathematics (STEM) Specialisation Provision
Please note: units will be offered subject to demand and 400777.5 Leadership for Quality and Safety in Health
availability Care
400774.2 Perspectives on Nursing
Computing, Engineering and Mathematics 400210.2 Health Promotion and the Nurse
301002.2 Specialised Software Applications
301003.2 Sustainable Systems Science and Health
301044.2 Data Science
301037.3 Scientific Informatics 401164.2 Transferable Research Skills
301024.2 Advanced Numerical Methods in Engineering 401076.2 Introduction to Epidemiology
300594.5 Advanced Structural Analysis 401162.1 Experimental Design and Analysis (PG)
300595.4 Advanced Water Engineering 401203.2 Applications of Magnetic Resonance from
300604.4 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering Cancer to Neuroanatomy
300939.3 Sustainability and Risk Engineering (PG)
301008.2 Advanced Composite Structures Medicine
301009.2 Advanced Timber Structures
301010.2 Advanced Applied Mechanics 401173.2 Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology
301011.3 Advanced Highway Infrastructure
301012.2 Water Resources Systems Analysis
301013.2 Advanced Statistical Hydrology
301015.2 Deep Foundations
301016.2 Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment
301017.2 Advanced Waste Management
300939.3 Sustainability and Risk Engineering (PG)
301018.2 Mechanical System Design
300599.4 Advanced Robotics
301019.2 Advanced Dynamic Systems
300600.4 Mechatronic System Design
301020.2 Advanced Mobile Robotics
301021.2 Advanced Thermal and Fluid Engineering
301022.2 Advanced Computer Aided Engineering
301023.2 Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics
301024.2 Advanced Numerical Methods in Engineering
300196.4 Personal Communication Systems
301025.2 Advanced Power Quality
301026.2 Advanced Smart Grids and Distributed
Generation
300515.5 Instrumentation and Measurement (PG)
300601.4 Advanced Electrical Machines and Drives
300596.4 Advanced Signal Processing
300603.4 Advanced Control Systems
300515.5 Instrumentation and Measurement (PG)
300596.4 Advanced Signal Processing
300173.4 Advanced Data Networks
MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development

800172.1 Quantitative Methods in Neuroscience
800173.1 Cognitive Science: Research and Application
800171.1 Learning and Processing Human Language
Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment

800186.1 Emerging Technologies for Biological
Science
Nursing and Midwifery

400975.1 Ethics in Health Research
401167.1 Applied Research in Health Care
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| SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
Bachelor of Anthropology
Sydney University via the International Office
1790.1 International students applying to The University through
Students should follow the course structure for the course proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version website.
course is 2016 or later. Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer Western Sydney University.
Alternate Entry Pathway
Students attending the HSC Geography Enrichment Day, or
Social Anthropology is the study of humans and the
the Society and Culture Enrichment Day, who sit and pass
cultures they create. The Bachelor of Anthropology offers
the invigilated test may receive a conditional offer, full offer
students the opportunity to examine social patterns and
subject to achieving minimum Western Sydney University
practices across cultures, to discover similarities and
ATAR standard
differences between cultures, and to understand the
processes by which humans organise and create meaning.
Areas of focus include the development of anthropology as
Students will need to complete a Working with Children
a discipline; globalisation and culture; power and politics;
Check and obtain medical clearance to enrol in unit 102724
gender and sexuality; identity and belonging; ethnography
Social Sciences International Placement (II): Placement.
and ethnographic methods; indigenous peoples and nation
states. Specific attention is given to cultures of Australasia,
Southeast Asia and the Pacific, and to cross cultural Course Structure
interactions, at both global and local levels. The degree Qualification for this award requires the successful
seeks to equip students with multi-cultural knowledge as completion of 240 credit points with no less than 60 credit
well as to provide a thorough grounding in research points at Level 3.
methods and ethics with utility in a variety of professional
and academic contexts. Students will have the opportunity Recommended Sequence
to further develop their anthropological knowledge and
practice through a semester long field and study Year 1
experience, based either overseas or in Australia. The
international placement opportunity requires students to Autumn session
obtain a medical clearance, and a Working With Children 102344.2 Different Ways of Being in the World:
Check for certain organisations. Introduction to Social Anthropology
Study Mode 101557.5 The Individual in Society
And one elective
Location
Campus Attendance Mode Spring session
Liverpool Campus Full Time Internal 102345.2 Global Structures, Local Cultures

Liverpool Campus Part Time Internal 102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia:
Penrith Campus Part Time Internal And one elective
Year 2
Admission
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and Autumn session
Pacific
101612.4 Identity and Belonging
an application fee.
Problems
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and And one elective
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Western Sydney University SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Spring session Summer Session

102844.1 Society, Culture and Human Diversity 102344.2 Different Ways of Being in the World:
101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences Introduction to Social Anthropology
And two electives
Autumn session
Year 3 102346.2 Ethnographies of Southeast Asia and the
Pacific
Autumn session 101612.4 Identity and Belonging
102348.2 Power as a Cultural System 102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social
102349.2 The Anthropologies of Gender and Problems
Sexualities 101551.4 Understanding Society
2H session Spring session
102723.2 Social Sciences International Placement (1): 102347.2 Anthropologies of the Everyday
Preparation for Placement 101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences
102724.2 Social Sciences International Placement (II):
Placement And two electives
Summer A session Autumn session
102725.2 Social Sciences International Placement (III): 101557.5 The Individual in Society

Post-placement Reflections
And three electives
Alternate Year 3 Year 3

Note: Students who choose not to undertake the field/study
experience or who do not wish to undertake the three 2H session
International Placement units, would articulate into the 102723.2 Social Sciences International Placement (1):
Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) at the commencement of Preparation for Placement
their third year and complete BSS requirements with a 102724.2 Social Sciences International Placement (II):
major in Anthropology. Placement
Alternate Year 3
Summer A session
Autumn session 102725.2 Social Sciences International Placement (III):
102348.2 Power as a Cultural System Post-placement Reflections
102349.2 The Anthropologies of Gender and
Sexualities Autumn session
And one elective 102349.2 The Anthropologies of Gender and
Sexualities
Spring session
And two electives
102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and Alternate Year 3
Note: Students who choose not to undertake the field/study
And two electives experience or who do not wish to undertake the three
International Placement units, would articulate into the
Recommended Sequence: Mid-year Entry Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) at the commencement of
(Spring) their third year and complete BSS requirements with a
major in Anthropology.
Year 1
Alternate Year 3
Spring session
Spring session
102345.2 Global Structures, Local Cultures
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference 101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective
102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: 102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and
Peoples, Places and Philosophies Professional Practice
And two electives
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Autumn session Location

102348.2 Power as a Cultural System Campus Attendance Mode
102349.2 The Anthropologies of Gender and Liverpool Campus Full Time Internal
Sexualities
101552.3 Applied Social Research Liverpool Campus Part Time Internal
And one elective Penrith Campus Full Time Internal

The unit listed below counts towards completion of this Advanced Standing
102174 - Social Sciences International Placement University policy.
course for students who passed these units in 2020/21 or Inherent requirements
earlier. There are inherent requirements for this course that you
102347 - Anthropologies of the Everyday must meet in order to complete your course and graduate.
101900 - Working with Communities Make sure you read and understand the requirements for
this course online.
400337 - Social Research Methods
Sub-major Elective Spaces Admission

Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via an application fee.
MySR. Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
Bachelor of Criminal and Community International applicants who are applying through the
Justice Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
1709.2 directly to the University should also use the information
Students should follow the course structure for the course International applicants must apply directly to the Western
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version Sydney University via the International Office
applies to students whose commencement year for this International students applying to The University through
course is 2015 or later. the International Office can find details of minimum English
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their website.
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
most up to date information for your course. Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
The Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice degree is qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
designed for current employees within Corrective Services, Western Sydney University.
as well as students who wish to pursue a career in
corrections, probation or parole. The degree will draw upon Course Structure
disciplinary areas such as Criminal Justice, Criminology, Qualification for this award requires the successful
Psychology, Social Work and Welfare in order to provide a completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in
theoretical framework for those who work with offenders the recommended sequence below
and on issues of rehabilitation, through-care and
resettlement. As well as providing a theoretical framework, Recommended Sequence
the program will provide those who complete the degree
with the knowledge and skills to develop and evaluate Year 1
practice with a view to enhancing working with offenders.
The Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice can be Autumn Session
described as an ‘applied degree pathway’ insofar as the
teaching within the program will link theory to practice. It is
important to note that this degree does not guarantee direct
employment into Corrections Services.
And one elective
Study Mode
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Spring Session 400195.6 Human Rights, Human Services and the Law
102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: 102711.1 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference Autumn Session
400193.5 Human Services Intervention Strategies
400195.6 Human Rights, Human Services and the Law 102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social
Problems
101594.5 Mental Health in the Community
Year 2 102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice
Autumn Session And one elective
102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social Year 3
Problems
101594.5 Mental Health in the Community Spring Session
And one elective Professional Practice
102068.2 Assessment and Treatment of Offenders
Spring Session 102065.2 Managing Offenders in the Community
101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences 102713.2 Creating Criminal Justice Solutions
102711.1 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice Autumn Session
And one elective 101552.3 Applied Social Research

Year 3
And two electives
Autumn Session
And two electives earlier.
Spring Session 400684 - Juvenile Crime and Justice
102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and 102251 - Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice and
Professional Practice Policing
102068.2 Assessment and Treatment of Offenders The core unit listed below counts towards completion of this
102065.2 Managing Offenders in the Community course for students who passed this unit in 2019 or earlier.
102713.2 Creating Criminal Justice Solutions
Recommended Sequence: Mid-year Entry course for students who passed these units in 2020 or
(Spring) earlier.
Year 1 101900 - Working with Communities
Spring Session
102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Sub-major Elective Spaces
Peoples, Places and Philosophies Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference approved sub-major (40 credit points).
400193.5 Human Services Intervention Strategies Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of
And one elective
Autumn Session MySR.
101557.5 The Individual in Society Bachelor of Criminal and Community

Justice/Bachelor of Social Work
And one elective
1713.2
Year 2
Spring Session version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
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course is 2015 or later. Recommended Sequence
This dual degree combines a critical perspective on
Year 1
theories and practices from social work, as well as
criminology. There is a strong focus on practice for students Autumn session
who wish to pursue a career in social work, community
corrections, or other sectors of the criminal justice system, 101557.5 The Individual in Society
including private providers and the not for profit sector 101551.4 Understanding Society
included in probations. It is an applied degree pathway, and 101594.5 Mental Health in the Community
links theory to practice, and contains two field education 102709.2 Introduction to Criminal Justice
placements.
Spring session
Study Mode
Five years full-time or ten years part-time. 102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference
Location 400193.5 Human Services Intervention Strategies
Campus Attendance Mode 101664.3 Working with Cultural Differences
Liverpool Campus Full Time Internal

Year 2
Liverpool Campus Part Time Internal
Autumn session
Accreditation 102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social
The Bachelor of Social Work component of this double Problems
degree meets the specifications for eligibility for 101632.5 Community Work & Development
membership of the Australian Association of Social 400508.5 Working with Individuals and Families
Workers (AASW). 102172.2 Fields of Practice 1
Admission
Spring session
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the 101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below 400195.6 Human Rights, Human Services and the Law
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. 400509.5 Group Work in Social Work
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have 102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society
an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may Year 3
International applicants who are applying through the Autumn session
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of 101552.3 Applied Social Research
minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable 101597.3 Family Violence: Policy and Practice
proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying 102782.1 Field Education 1
Spring session
Sydney University via the International Office. International 102068.2 Assessment and Treatment of Offenders
students applying to The University through the 102711.1 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice
International Office can find details of minimum English 101381.4 Child Abuse as a Social Issue
proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their 102713.2 Creating Criminal Justice Solutions
website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Year 4
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian Autumn session
Western Sydney University. 400505.5 Lifespan Development and the Human
Services
Course Structure 102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice
completion of 400 credit points as per the recommended And one elective
sequence below.
Spring session
400511.7 Social Work and Social Policy
101644.3 Community Management and Organisations
101595.3 Community and Social Action
102065.2 Managing Offenders in the Community
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institutions and practices; the development of criminology
Students may exit at this point with a Bachelor of as a discipline and its various strands; forms and patterns
Criminal and Community Justice of victimisation; crime prevention strategies and debates;
aspects of juvenile justice; the evolution of prisons and
Year 5 different forms of punishment; law enforcement and
surveillance; violence, gender and crime; cultural depictions
Autumn session
of crime and contemporary debates in criminology. As
400513.5 Social Work and Health such, the degree addresses the criminalisation of
400517.6 Ideologies of Practice in Social Work disadvantage through race, class, disability and gender,
102351.2 Practice skills for social work with a focus on the nexus between social and criminal
102352.2 Professional Decision Making in Social Work justice. This will equip students with the specialist skills and
knowledge that a new graduate would need on entering the
workforce or on proceeding to advanced study.
Spring session
400522.4 Field Education 2 Study Mode
Note: unit 400522 Field Education 2 may be offered in 2H
session. Location
400518.6 Contemporary Social Work Practice Campus Attendance Mode
Equivalent Core Units Liverpool Campus Part Time Internal
course for students who passed these units in 2016 or Penrith Campus Full Time Internal
earlier. Penrith Campus Part Time Internal
400519 - Critical Practice in Social Work (Direct)
400520 - Critical Practice in Social Work (Indirect) Admission
The core units listed below count towards completion of this Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
course for students who passed these units in 2018 or holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
earlier. Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
101560 - Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
400684 - Juvenile Crime and Justice an application fee.
102251 - Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice and Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
Policing have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
The core units listed below counts towards completion of International applicants who are applying through the
this course for students who passed this unit in 2019 or Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
earlier. minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
400521 - Field Education 1 proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
Bachelor of Criminology proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
website.
1710.3 Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
Students should follow the course structure for the course qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version Western Sydney University.
Course Structure
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their Qualification for this award requires the successful
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the the recommended sequence below
The Bachelor of Criminology degree offers students the
opportunity to study crime and criminal justice in both a Year 1
conceptual and an applied way that particularly stresses
social and cultural definitions of criminality and the Autumn Session
reactions to it. Areas of focus include criminal justice
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101551.4 Understanding Society And one elective

Year 2
And one elective
Spring Session
Spring Session
102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: 102708.2 Crime Prevention and Drugs
Peoples, Places and Philosophies 102712.2 First Peoples and Criminal Justice
102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society And one elective
And one elective Autumn Session
Year 2 102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social
Problems
Autumn Session 102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice
Problems And one elective
101594.5 Mental Health in the Community Year 3
And one elective Spring Session
Spring Session 102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and
101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences 102710.1 Crime, Media, Culture
102712.2 First Peoples and Criminal Justice 102711.1 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice
And one elective
And one elective
Autumn Session
Year 3
Autumn Session 102037.2 Perspectives in Criminology
102037.2 Perspectives in Criminology And one elective
And one elective
Spring Session this course for students who passed these units in 2020 or
earlier.
101900 - Working with Communities
102710.1 Crime, Media, Culture 400337 - Social Research Methods
And one elective Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional
Recommended Sequence: Mid-year Entry Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of
(Spring) areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Year 1 Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via
MySR.
Spring Session
Bachelor of Cyber Security and Behaviour
102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society 1837.3
And one elective Students should follow the course structure for the course
Autumn Session applies to students whose commencement year for this
101557.5 The Individual in Society course is Spring 2021 or later.
101551.4 Understanding Society Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are
102709.2 Introduction to Criminal Justice provided with up to date curriculum throughout their
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most up to date information for your course. Course Structure
This course meets the pressing need for the application of Qualification for this award requires the successful
psychological theory and research to understand cyber completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in
security issues in the context of decision-making, human the recommended sequence below.
errors, social influence, organisational cultures and
vulnerable populations. As cyber threats become more Recommended Sequence - Parramatta
sophisticated and damaging across all types of Campus
organisations, cyber security has become one of the
nation’s top priorities. Students will gain a solid grounding in Full-time Start-year Intake
conventional computer and network security concepts and
skills. This course leads to a range of rewarding career Year 1
options for graduates. Examples include cyber safety
officer, data security, security analyst, risk analytics, cyber Autumn session
investigations, cyber intelligence, intelligence analytics and
102706.2 Applied Psychology
forensics.
102502.2 Living, Learning and Working on the Web
Western Sydney University Online students: 300580.4 Programming Fundamentals
Please refer to the Western Sydney University Online
website for Course Advice.
Spring session
Study Mode 300565.3 Computer Networking
Three years full-time or six years part-time. 102716.2 Usable Design
102700.2 Cyber Crime and Social Engineering
Location
Campus Attendance Mode And one elective
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Full Time Internal Year 2
Road
Autumn session
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Part Time Internal
Road 301107.2 Analytics Programming
WSU Online Full Time Multi Modal 300582.6 Technologies for Web Applications
WSU Online Part Time Multi Modal 102757.1 Usable Security
Admission Spring session

Prospective online students apply for admission to this 300569.3 Computer Security
course directly through WSU Online. A student’s eligibility 102350.3 Psychology and the Online World
will be assessed according to the existing admission criteria.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and And two electives
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below Year 3
Students will undertake either a Placement or Research
Pathway
an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may Placement Pathway
International applicants who are applying through the Autumn session
minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable 102702.2 Cyber Security and Behaviour Placement 1
proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying 102701.2 Digital Investigations and Forensics
directly to the University should also use the information 301124.3 Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice
International applicants must apply directly to the Western Spring session
Sydney University via the International Office. 102703.2 Cyber Security and Behaviour Placement 2
the International Office can find details of minimum English And two electives
website. Research Pathway
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Autumn session
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian 102704.2 Cyber Security and Behaviour Research
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Project
Western Sydney University. 102701.2 Digital Investigations and Forensics
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301124.3 Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice
Research Pathway
102704.2 Cyber Security and Behaviour Research 102704.2 Cyber Security and Behaviour Research
Project Project
And two electives And two electives
Recommended Sequence - Parramatta Autumn session
Campus
102704.2 Cyber Security and Behaviour Research
Full-time Mid-year Intake Project
102701.2 Digital Investigations and Forensics
Year 1 301124.3 Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice
Spring session
Recommended Sequence - Western Sydney
300565.3 Computer Networking University Online
102716.2 Usable Design
300580.4 Programming Fundamentals Full-time
Autumn session Trimester 1
102706.2 Applied Psychology 102706.2 Applied Psychology
102502.2 Living, Learning and Working on the Web 102502.2 Living, Learning and Working on the Web
300573.3 Information Systems in Context 300573.3 Information Systems in Context
And one elective
Trimester 2
Year 2 300580.4 Programming Fundamentals
300565.3 Computer Networking
Spring session
300569.3 Computer Security
102350.3 Psychology and the Online World Trimester 3
And one elective 301107.2 Analytics Programming
301107.2 Analytics Programming Year 2
300582.6 Technologies for Web Applications Trimester 4
102757.1 Usable Security
Year 3 102757.1 Usable Security
Pathway Trimester 5
Placement Pathway 300569.3 Computer Security

Spring session
And one elective
102702.2 Cyber Security and Behaviour Placement 1
And two electives Pathway
Autumn session Placement Pathway

102703.2 Cyber Security and Behaviour Placement 2 Trimester 6
102701.2 Digital Investigations and Forensics
301124.3 Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice 102702.2 Cyber Security and Behaviour Placement 1
And one elective
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102757.1 Usable Security
Year 3
Trimester 7 Year 3
102701.2 Digital Investigations and Forensics Trimester 7

300569.3 Computer Security
Trimester 8
301124.3 Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice Trimester 8
And two electives
And two electives
Research Pathway Pathway
Trimester 6 Placement Pathway
Project Trimester 9
And one elective 102701.2 Digital Investigations and Forensics
Year 3
Trimester 7 Year 4
102701.2 Digital Investigations and Forensics Trimester 10

Project 102703.2 Cyber Security and Behaviour Placement 2
301124.3 Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice
Trimester 8
Trimester 11
301124.3 Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice Two electives
And two electives Research Pathway
Part-time Trimester 9
Year 1 102704.2 Cyber Security and Behaviour Research
Project
Trimester 1 102701.2 Digital Investigations and Forensics
102502.2 Living, Learning and Working on the Web Year 4
Trimester 10
Trimester 2
300573.3 Information Systems in Context Project
300580.4 Programming Fundamentals 301124.3 Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice
Trimester 3 Trimester 11
300565.3 Computer Networking Two electives
Trimester 4 Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of
102700.2 Cyber Crime and Social Engineering areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Students can apply for an elective sub-major via MySR.
And one elective
Trimester 5
Trimester 6
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Bachelor of Humanitarian and website.
Development Studies Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
1735.1 qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
Students will need to complete a Working with Children
Check and obtain medical clearance to enrol in unit 102724
Social Sciences International Placement (II): Placement.
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their Course Structure
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the Qualification for this award requires the successful
most up to date information for your course. completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in
The Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies
covers all aspects of disaster management, humanitarian All students must enrol in and complete the 70 credit points
assistance, and development to equip students with the of Bachelor of Social Science Core Units, a 100 credit point
required skills, knowledge, and practical experience (i.e. major and 70 credit points of electives. The
humanitarian crisis simulation + international placement) recommendation is that electives are chosen from the
that make them ready to work with national and Recommended Electives list (shown below).
international government and non-government
organisations implementing short- and long-term life-saving Bachelor of Social Science Core Units
programs. The degree provides a theory- driven and as 101552.3 Applied Social Research
well as a comprehensive field experience package that 101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences
enhance students’ learning, research skills, real world 102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference
experience, and career readiness. The international 102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social
placement opportunity requires students to obtain a Problems
medical clearance, and a Working with Children check for 101557.5 The Individual in Society
certain organisations. 101551.4 Understanding Society
Study Mode Peoples, Places and Philosophies
Location Majors
Campus Attendance Mode Note: Students can complete both majors.
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal M1095.1 Humanitarian Preparedness and

Response
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal M1096.1 Human Rights, Protection and
Development
Penrith Campus Part Time Internal Recommended Sequence - Start-year
Commencement (Autumn)
Admission
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and Year 1
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below Autumn session
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. 101557.5 The Individual in Society
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have 101551.4 Understanding Society
an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may One unit from the chosen major
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and And one recommended elective from the list below
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of Spring session
International applicants must apply directly to Western Students in Humanitarian Preparedness and Response
Sydney University via the International Office. Major complete
International students applying to The University through One major unit and one recommended elective from the list
the International Office can find details of minimum English below
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Or Students in Human Rights, Protection & Development
Students in Human Rights, Protection & Development Major complete
major complete Two major units
Two major units
Autumn session
Year 2 101557.5 The Individual in Society
Autumn session
102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social One unit from the chosen major
Problems And one recommended elective from the list below
One unit from the chosen major Year 2
And two recommended electives from the list below
Spring session
Spring session 101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences
Students in Humanitarian Preparedness and Response
Students in Humanitarian Preparedness and Response Major complete
Major complete Two major units and one recommended elective from the
Two major units and one recommended elective from the list below
list below Or
Or Students in Human Rights, Protection & Development
Students in Human Rights, Protection & Development Major complete
major complete One major unit and two recommended electives from the
One major unit and two recommended electives from the list below
list below
Autumn session
Year 3 102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social
Problems
Autumn session
101552.3 Applied Social Research One unit from the chosen major
One unit from the chosen major
Two recommended electives from the list below Year 3
2H session 2H session
102723.2 Social Sciences International Placement (1): 102723.2 Social Sciences International Placement (1):

Preparation for Placement Preparation for Placement
102724.2 Social Sciences International Placement (II): 102724.2 Social Sciences International Placement (II):
Placement Placement
Summer A session Summer A session
102725.2 Social Sciences International Placement (III): 102725.2 Social Sciences International Placement (III):

Post-placement Reflections Post-placement Reflections
Recommended Sequence: Mid-year Autumn session

Commencement (Spring) 101552.3 Applied Social Research
Year 1 One unit from the chosen major
Spring session
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference Recommended Elective Units
200101.7 Accounting Information for Managers
300790.2 Agriculture, Food and Health
Students in Humanitarian Preparedness and Response 101570.3 Alternatives to Violence
Major complete 101589.3 Cities: Introduction to Urban Studies
101968.1 Civil Society in Contemporary China
One major unit and one recommended elective from the list 101870.1 Climate Change and Culture
below 101595.3 Community and Social Action
Or 101632.5 Community Work & Development
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102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and applies to students whose commencement year for this

Professional Practice course is 2020 or later.
101596.3 Context of Human Services The Bachelor of Planning (pathway to Master of Urban
400866.4 Culture, Diversity and Health Management and Planning) degree is a four year program
101663.2 Education for Sustainability in urban and regional planning. This degree equips
300858.2 Environmental Risk Management students with the range of specialist and generic skills that
300917.2 Global Nutrition, Food and Community graduates need for the workforce or for proceeding to
200815.2 Globalisation and Sustainability advanced study. The Geography and Urban Studies major
101611.3 Home and Away: Ethnicity and Migration in and Master of Urban Management and Planning
Australia components cover the history, theory and method of
400195.6 Human Rights, Human Services and the Law Geography and Planning, as well as preparation for
400193.5 Human Services Intervention Strategies professional practice as a Town Planner. Key themes
200298.4 Immigration and Refugee Law include metropolitan governance, urban finance and
101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective sustainability, in the complex, culturally diverse and ever-
200220.6 International Criminal Law changing social environment of 21st Century cities. The
101779.4 Leadership, Alliances, Sustainability (Block Bachelor component offers flexibility to choose subjects
Mode) offered elsewhere in the social sciences.
200855.3 Leadership in a Complex World
101775.3 Management and Community Organisations Study Mode
(Block Mode) Three years full-time or six years part time.
101575.3 Peace-Making and Peace-Building Location
and Systems Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
300810.2 Resource Sustainability
101753.3 Revaluing Indigenous Economics (Day Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal
Mode) Penrith Campus Full Time Internal
101591.3 The Economics of Cities and Regions Penrith Campus Part Time Internal
101664.3 Working with Cultural Differences
Accreditation
Equivalent Core Units This course, when completed in conjunction with the
Master of Urban Management and Planning, is accredited
The unit listed below counts towards completion of this by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).
102174 - Social Sciences International Placement Admission
The units listed below count towards completion of this Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
course for students who passed these units in 2020 or holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
earlier. Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
101900 - Working with Communities to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
400337 - Social Research Methods an application fee.
Sub-major Elective Spaces Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies. proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
Students can apply for an elective sub-major via MySR. directly to the University should also use the information
Replaced Recommended Elective Unit International applicants must apply directly to the University
The unit listed below count towards completion of this via the International Office.
course for students who passed this unit in 2019 or earlier. International students applying to The University through
101342 - The Urban Context the International Office can find details of minimum English
Bachelor of Planning (Pathway to Master website.
of Urban Management and Planning) Alternate Entry Pathway
Students attending the HSC Geography Enrichment Day,
1732.2 who sit and pass the invigilated test may receive a
conditional offer, full offer subject to achieving minimum
Western Sydney University ATAR standard.
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Course Structure Pool Units

Qualification for this award requires the successful 101643.3 Heritage Interpretation
completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in 101331.3 Issues in World Development: Rich World,
the recommended sequence below. Poor World
Students are also required to complete two of the pool units 101569.3 Sustainable Futures
listed below. 101904.3 Tourism Policy and Planning
Recommended Sequence - Start-year Entry Recommended Sequence: Mid-year Entry

(Autumn) (Spring)
Year 1 Year 1
101557.5 The Individual in Society 102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference
101551.4 Understanding Society 102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia:
101589.3 Cities: Introduction to Urban Studies Peoples, Places and Philosophies
101572.3 Development and Sustainability
And one elective
And one elective
Spring session
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference Autumn session
102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: 101557.5 The Individual in Society
Peoples, Places and Philosophies 101551.4 Understanding Society
101572.3 Development and Sustainability 101589.3 Cities: Introduction to Urban Studies
And one elective And one elective
Year 2 Year 2
102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social 101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences
Problems 101591.3 The Economics of Cities and Regions
101590.3 Cultural and Social Geographies 101646.3 Analysis of Spatial Data
And two electives And one pool unit
101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences 102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social
101591.3 The Economics of Cities and Regions Problems
101646.3 Analysis of Spatial Data 101590.3 Cultural and Social Geographies
And one pool unit And two electives units
Year 3 Year 3
101552.3 Applied Social Research 101592.3 Housing Markets and Policy
101593.4 Planning the City: Development, Community 101694.3 Geographies of Migration
and Systems 101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective
101645.3 Transport, Access and Equity 102070.2 Urban Design
And one pool unit
Autumn session
Spring session
101592.3 Housing Markets and Policy 101593.4 Planning the City: Development, Community
101694.3 Geographies of Migration and Systems
101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective 101645.3 Transport, Access and Equity
102070.2 Urban Design
And one pool unit
Students are also required to complete two of the following Students are also required to complete two pool units from
pool units the list above.
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fitness and other aspects of professional suitability. After
Equivalent Core Units successful completion of the CSU “University Certificate in
The Core Units listed below count towards completion of Workforce Essentials”, this degree gives students the
this course for students who passed these units in 2020 or maximum academic suitability points for recruitment to
earlier. NSW Police Force.
101900 - Working with Communities Admission
400337 - Social Research Methods Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
Sub-major Elective Spaces Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
approved sub-major (40 credit points). Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of an application fee.
areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies. Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
MySR. International applicants who are applying through the
Bachelor of Policing minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
1844.2 provided on the UAC website.
Students should follow the course structure for the course via the International office.
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version International students applying to The University through
applies to students whose commencement year for this the International Office can find details of minimum English
course is 2019 or later. proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are website.
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
most up to date information for your course. qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
This course introduces students to policing as a distinct Western Sydney University.
area of academic study and provides the foundation for
careers in policing and other criminal justice organisations. Note regarding Professional Accreditation
Students study social science and criminology units, and a Developed in collaboration with NSW Police Force and
range of specialist policing units to equip graduates with a other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, the
broad understanding of the role of police in society. The course partially fulfils the academic requirements for
curriculum recognises the complexities and challenges of employment with them. Graduates seeking employment will
contemporary policing and explores the application of be required to meet the entry standards of NSW Police
policing practice to a changing Australian society. Force on a competitive basis, for example in relation to
NB: Students seeking a policing career will be required to fitness and other aspects of professional suitability. After
satisfy the entrance requirements for these policing or successful completion of the CSU “University Certificate in
criminal justice organisations. Completion of this degree Workforce Essentials”, this degree gives students the
does not guarantee entry into these selective positions. maximum academic suitability points for recruitment to
NSW Police Force.
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time. Special Requirements
Students enrolled in 101969 Policing Leaders Internship (by
Location selection only; 20 student max.) are required to receive a
clear National Police Check before placement with NSW
Police Force, the Australian Institute of Police Management
Liverpool Campus Full Time Internal (AIPM), or other criminal justice agencies. Students placed
with the AIPM may also be subject to random drug testing.
Liverpool Campus Part Time Internal This unit is a core for Bachelor of Policing (Leadership),
Penrith Campus Full Time Internal and positions for Bachelor of Policing students will be by
invitation only and selection based on GPA.
Course Structure
Accreditation Qualification for this award requires the successful
Developed in collaboration with NSW Police Force and completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in
other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, the the recommended sequence below.
course partially fulfils the academic requirements for
employment with them. Graduates seeking employment will
be required to meet the entry standards of NSW Police
Force on a competitive basis, for example in relation to
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Recommended Sequence - Start-year Recommended Sequence - Mid-year

Year 1 Year 1

101557.5 The Individual in Society 102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia:
102709.2 Introduction to Criminal Justice Peoples, Places and Philosophies
101594.5 Mental Health in the Community 102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference
101551.4 Understanding Society 102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society
102314.2 Policing Practices
Spring session
Autumn session
Peoples, Places and Philosophies 101557.5 The Individual in Society
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference 102709.2 Introduction to Criminal Justice
102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society 101594.5 Mental Health in the Community
102314.2 Policing Practices 101551.4 Understanding Society
Year 2 Year 2

102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social 101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences
Problems 102691.2 Evidence and Investigation
102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice 102708.2 Crime Prevention and Drugs
101568.5 Legislation, Courts and Policing
102690.2 Criminal Law for Policing and one elective
Autumn session
Spring session
101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences Problems
102691.2 Evidence and Investigation 102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice
102708.2 Crime Prevention and Drugs 101568.5 Legislation, Courts and Policing
102690.2 Criminal Law for Policing
And one elective
Year 3 Year 3

102169.3 Governance in Policing 102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and
101552.3 Applied Social Research Professional Practice
101561.3 Gender, Crime and Violence 102713.2 Creating Criminal Justice Solutions
And one elective And two electives
Recommended elective Autumn session

300935.3 Evidence and Crime Scene Management 102169.3 Governance in Policing
Note: this unit is available only in Summer session 101561.3 Gender, Crime and Violence
Or
And one elective
101969.4 Policing Leaders Internship
Recommended elective
Note: this unit is available only by invitation
300935.3 Evidence and Crime Scene Management
Spring session
Note: this unit is available only in Summer session
102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and Or
102713.2 Creating Criminal Justice Solutions 101969.4 Policing Leaders Internship
And two electives Note: this unit is available only by invitation
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Equivalent Core Units Admission

The Core Units listed below count towards completion of Assumed knowledge: two units of HSC English.
this course for students who passed these units in 2020 or Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or
earlier. equivalent.
101900 - Working with Communities ATAR of at least 90.
400337 - Social Research Methods Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
Sub-major Elective Spaces Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
approved sub-major (40 credit points). Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of an application fee.
areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies. Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
MySR. International applicants who are applying through the
Bachelor of Policing (Leadership minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
Program) directly to the University should also use the information
1734.3 Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
Students should follow the course structure for the course qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version Western Sydney University.
course is 2019 or later. Note regarding Professional Accreditation
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are Developed in collaboration with NSW Police Force, and
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies, the
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer course partially fulfils the academic requirements for
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the employment with them. Graduates seeking employment will
most up to date information for your course. be required to meet the entry standards of NSW Police
This program aims to provide high achieving students with Force on a competitive basis, for example in relation to
opportunities to develop their leadership skills and fitness and other aspects of professional suitability. After
experiences to become the policing leaders of the future. successful completion of the CSU University Certificate in
The program will provide students with a high quality Workforce Essentials, this degree gives students the
education in policing coupled with additional opportunities maximum academic suitability points for recruitment to
for professional and personal development, community NSW Police Force.
engagement, ethics, leadership skills, industry interaction
and connections. Students study leadership, social science Special Requirements
and criminology units, and a range of specialist policing Students enrolled in 101969 Policing Leaders Internship (by
units to equip graduates with a broad understanding of the selection only; 20 student max.) are required to receive a
role of police in society. The curriculum recognises the clear National Police Check before placement with NSW
complexities and challenges of contemporary policing and Police Force, the Australian Institute of Police Management
explores the application of policing practice to a changing (AIPM), or other criminal justice agencies. Students placed
Australian society. with the AIPM may also be subject to random drug testing.
NB: Students seeking a policing career will be required to
satisfy the entrance requirements for these policing or Course Structure
criminal justice organisations. Completion of this degree Qualification for this award requires the successful
does not guarantee entry into these selective positions. completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time. Recommended Sequence
Location Year 1
Autumn session
Liverpool Campus Part Time Internal 101551.4 Understanding Society
Penrith Campus Full Time Internal 102709.2 Introduction to Criminal Justice
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Spring session most up to date information for your course.
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference This online degree combines studies in psychology and
102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society criminology. It introduces the social sciences and develops
102314.2 Policing Practices criminology as a discipline, including an Australian focus on
200855.3 Leadership in a Complex World forms and patterns of victimisation; crime prevention
strategies, offending, prisons and different forms of
punishment; violence, gender and crime, and cultural
Year 2
perceptions of crime and contemporary debates in
Autumn session criminology. The science of psychology is applied to
understanding human behaviour generally, and criminal
102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice behaviour including topics of moral development, cultural
101568.5 Legislation, Courts and Policing norms and traditions, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait
102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social Islander context, prejudice, racism and inter-group conflict,
Problems anger and aggression, mental illness, drug and alcohol
102690.2 Criminal Law for Policing abuse, forensic psychology, crime scene analysis, court
processes, and eyewitness testimony. The degree provides
2H session graduates with the flexibility, and the combination of
knowledge and skills needed for a wide range of careers in
301070.3 Logic, Rhetoric and Argumentation crime analysis and policy, crime prevention, corrections,
and probation.
Spring session
Students should note that this course is not accredited
102691.2 Evidence and Investigation by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council
102708.2 Crime Prevention and Drugs (APAC) – meaning it is not a pathway to becoming a
registered clinical psychologist.
And one elective
Study Mode
Year 3 Four years part-time for students commencing this course
in 2021. Students who commenced the course in 2020 or
Autumn session prior years may take the course over three years full-time or
102250.2 Ethical Leadership six years part-time.
102169.3 Governance in Policing
101969.4 Policing Leaders Internship Location
Choose one of
WSU Online Full Time Multi Modal
101561.3 Gender, Crime and Violence WSU Online Part Time Multi Modal
Spring session Admission

ATAR or UAC derived equivalent, 65+
102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and Please note: for commencement in 2021 start-year
Professional Practice intake, students apply for admission to this course
directly through WSU Online.
And two electives
The course will no longer be available for admission
Equivalent Core Units after the 2021 start-year intake.
course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or earlier. Applications are no longer available via UAC or directly
via Western Sydney University.
Bachelor of Science, Criminology and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the
Psychological Studies to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.
an application fee.
1793.3 Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may
Students should follow the course structure for the course International applicants who are applying through the
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
applies to students whose commencement year for this minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
course is 2019 or later. proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are directly to the University should also use the information
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their provided on the UAC website.
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Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Trimester 9
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian 101682.7 Developmental Psychology
qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and 102711.1 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice
Year 4
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful Trimester 10
completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended 101683.4 Social Psychology
sequence below. 101678.5 Motivation and Emotion
Recommended sequence from 2021 via WSU
Online Trimester 11
Start-year Intake 102037.2 Perspectives in Criminology
Part-time only
Trimester 12
Year 1
101689.4 Advanced Research Methods
Trimester 1 102399.3 Psychology, Crime and Law
101557.5 The Individual in Society .
Recommended sequence for students who
Trimester 2 commenced in 2020 or prior
101184.4 Psychology: Human Behaviour Start-year Intake
Peoples, Places and Philosophies Full-time
Year 1
Trimester 3
101183.4 Psychology: Behavioural Science Autumn session
102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society 102531.2 Psychology: Human Behaviour (online)
Year 2 101551.4 Understanding Society
Trimester 4
101676.4 Human Learning Spring session
102709.2 Introduction to Criminal Justice 102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society
102532.2 Psychology: Behavioural Science (online)
Trimester 5 102535.2 Human Learning (online)
101684.5 Brain and Behaviour Choose one of
Trimester 6
102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice Students may exit at this point with a Diploma in
Criminology and Psychological Studies
Year 3 Year 2
Trimester 7 Autumn session
101680.5 Perception 102533.2 Brain and Behaviour (online)
101561.3 Gender, Crime and Violence 102534.2 Experimental Design and Analysis (online)
Trimester 8 102783.1 Perception (online)
101681.6 Abnormal Psychology Spring session
102784.1 Motivation and Emotion (online)
102537.2 Social Psychology (online)
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Year 3
Students may exit at this point with an Associate Degree in
Criminology and Psychological Studies Spring session
Year 3 102710.1 Crime, Media, Culture

102785.1 Cognitive Processes (online)
Autumn session 102538.2 Abnormal Psychology (online)
102399.3 Psychology, Crime and Law
102536.2 Advanced Research Methods (online) Autumn session
102786.1 Developmental Psychology (online) 101561.3 Gender, Crime and Violence
Spring session 102536.2 Advanced Research Methods (online)
102786.1 Developmental Psychology (online)
102785.1 Cognitive Processes (online)
102538.2 Abnormal Psychology (online) Equivalent Core Unit
102399.3 Psychology, Crime and Law The Core Unit listed below counts towards completion of
this course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or
earlier.
Mid-year Intake
Full-time
Associate Degree in Criminology and
Year 1 Psychological Studies (exit only)
Spring session
102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society 1795.3
102535.2 Human Learning (online) Students should follow the course structure for the course
Choose one of
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference course is 2019 or later.
102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: This course is an exit point only from 1793 Bachelor of
Peoples, Places and Philosophies Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies.

Two years full-time or four years part-time.
102531.2 Psychology: Human Behaviour (online)
101557.5 The Individual in Society Location
101551.4 Understanding Society Campus Attendance Mode
Students may exit at this point with a Diploma in
Criminology and Psychological Studies Online Part Time Multi Modal
Year 2 Admission
Spring session This course is an exit point only from 1793 Bachelor of
Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies.
102537.2 Social Psychology (online) Course Structure
102708.2 Qualification for this award requires the successful
Crime Prevention and Drugs
sequence below.
Autumn session
102533.2 Brain and Behaviour (online)
Full-time
102534.2 Experimental Design and Analysis (online)
Start-year Intake
102783.1 Perception (online) Year 1
Students may exit at this point with an Associate Degree in Autumn session
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Autumn session
Spring session 102533.2 Brain and Behaviour (online)
102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society 102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice
102532.2 Psychology: Behavioural Science (online) 102783.1 Perception (online)
102535.2 Human Learning (online)
Choose one of Equivalent Core Unit

102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference The Core Unit listed below counts towards completion of
102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: this course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or
Peoples, Places and Philosophies earlier.
Students may exit at this point with a Diploma in
Criminology and Psychological Studies Diploma in Criminology and
Year 2 Psychological Studies (exit only)
Autumn session
102533.2 Brain and Behaviour (online) 1869.2
102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice Students should follow the course structure for the course
102783.1 Perception (online) version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
Spring session
102784.1 Motivation and Emotion (online) Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies.
102537.2 Social Psychology (online)
102711.1 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice Study Mode
102708.2 Crime Prevention and Drugs One year full-time or two years part-time.
Location
Mid-year Intake
Year 1
Spring session Online Part Time Multi Modal
102532.2 Psychology: Behavioural Science (online) Admission
102535.2 Human Learning (online) This course is an exit point only from 1793 Bachelor of
Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies.
Choose one of
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference Course Structure
102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Qualification for this award requires the successful
Peoples, Places and Philosophies completion of 80 credit points as per the recommended
sequence below.
Autumn session
Full-time
101557.5 The Individual in Society Start-year Intake
102709.2 Introduction to Criminal Justice Year 1
Students may exit at this point with a Diploma in Autumn session

Spring session 102709.2 Introduction to Criminal Justice
102537.2 Social Psychology (online) Spring session
102711.1 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice 102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society
102708.2 Crime Prevention and Drugs 102532.2 Psychology: Behavioural Science (online)
102535.2 Human Learning (online)
Choose one of
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102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference Location

Peoples, Places and Philosophies Campus Attendance Mode
Mid-year Intake Liverpool Campus Part Time Internal
Year 1 Parramatta Campus - Victoria Full Time Internal
Road
Spring session
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Part Time Internal
102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society Road
102535.2 Human Learning (online) Penrith Campus Full Time Internal
Choose one of Penrith Campus Part Time Internal
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference Sydney City Campus Full Time Internal

102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: WSU Online Full Time Multi Modal
WSU Online Part Time Multi Modal
Autumn session
Admission
102531.2 Psychology: Human Behaviour (online) Alternate Entry Pathway: Students attending the HSC
101557.5 The Individual in Society Geography or HSC Society and Culture Enrichment Days,
101551.4 Understanding Society who sit and pass the invigilated test may receive a
102709.2 Introduction to Criminal Justice conditional offer, full offer subject to achieving minimum
Western Sydney University ATAR standard
Equivalent Core Unit Western Sydney University Online students: Prospective
The Core Unit listed below counts towards completion of online students apply for admission to this course directly
this course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or through WSU Online. A student’s eligibility will be assessed
earlier. according to the existing admission criteria.
101900 - Working with Communities Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and
Bachelor of Social Science Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below
1667.4 an application fee.
Students should follow the course structure for the course have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version International applicants who are applying through the
applies to students whose commencement year for this Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
course is 2015 or later. minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable
The Bachelor of Social Science degree is a broadly based,
inter-disciplinary program that provides flexibility and choice
within a range of social science subject offerings. The
degree seeks to equip students with the interdisciplinary International applicants must apply directly to the University
and specialist skills and knowledge that a new graduate via the International Office.
would need on entering the workforce or on proceeding to International students applying to The University through
advanced study. The degree aims to expand understanding the International Office can find details of minimum English
of the social world in three ways: through social theory, proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
social research and the applications of these ideas and website.
knowledge to practice through social engagement. It Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian
provides a wide base for understanding issues in the Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills
complex, culturally diverse and ever-changing social Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
environment of the 21st century. qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
Western Sydney University Online students: Please refer to Western Sydney University.
Western Sydney University Online website for Course
Advice. Special Requirements
Students who opt to enrol in SSIP as alternate core/
Study Mode electives, would be required to complete a Working with
Three years full-time or six years part-time. Children Check and medical clearance for 102724 Social
Sciences International Placement (II): Placement unit.
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Course Structure Or
Qualification for this award requires the successful Social Sciences International Placement units
points at Level 3. Those students who undertake the Social Sciences
International Placement units in Year 3 would be exempted
Recommended Sequence - Sydney City from completing 102203 and three electives. The course
Campus structure would be varied as follows, but students are also
encouraged to seek advice from their ACA early on about
Recommended Sequence - Liverpool, this option.
Parramatta and Penrith Campuses Year 3
Full-time: Start-year Commencement Autumn session
Year 1 101552.3 Applied Social Research
Autumn session Three Major or elective units

101557.5 The Individual in Society (a combination of electives and major units if electives
101551.4 Understanding Society remaining)
And one core Major unit 2H session
And one elective 102723.2 Social Sciences International Placement (1):
Preparation for Placement
Spring session 102724.2 Social Sciences International Placement (II):
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference Placement
Peoples, Places and Philosophies Summer A session
And one core Major unit 102725.2 Social Sciences International Placement (III):

And one elective
Year 2 Recommended Sequence - Liverpool,

Parramatta and Penrith Campuses
Autumn session
102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social Full-time: Mid-year Commencement
Problems
Year 1
And two core Major units
Spring session
And one elective
Spring session 102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia:
And one core Major unit
And one elective
And two electives
Autumn session
Year 3
Autumn session 101551.4 Understanding Society
And one core Major unit And one elective
And two electives
Year 2
Spring session
Spring session
And two electives
And one elective
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102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social Summer session
Problems
Students complete 20 credit points in this session. Choose
And two core Major units either the two first year core units below, or, the two first
year units from the majors listed below.
And one elective
Spring session
Autumn session
102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and Students complete 40 credit points in this session
Four Major units or four electives
Spring session
And one elective
Students complete 40 credit points in this session
Autumn session 102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia:
101552.3 Applied Social Research Peoples, Places and Philosophies
And two electives And two Major units or two electives
Year 2
Or
Summer session
Social Sciences International Placement units
Students complete 20 credit points in this session. Choose
Those students who undertake the Social Sciences the two core units below
International Placement in Year 3 would be exempted from
completing 102203 and three electives. The course 101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences
structure would be varied as follows, but students are also 102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social
encouraged to seek advice from their ACA early on about Problems
this option:
Autumn session
Year 3
2H session
102723.2 Social Sciences International Placement (1):
Preparation for Placement And three major units, or three electives
Placement Spring session
Summer A session 102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and
102725.2 Social Sciences International Placement (III):
Post-placement Reflections And three major units or three electives

Students have two options to complete the remaining 40
credit points:
Three Major or elective units
Summer session
(a combination of electives and major units if electives
Part-time study over the following two Summer sessions
remaining)
Two major units or two electives
Recommended Sequence - Liverpool, Or
Parramatta and Penrith Campuses
Autumn session
Summer Commencement Full-time study to complete four units. Two major units and
Note: A maximum of two units may be studied in Summer two electives
session.
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Or Trimester 6
Social Sciences International Placement units 101381.4 Child Abuse as a Social Issue
Those students who undertake the Social Sciences
International Placement AND commence in Summer would And two electives
be exempted from completing 102203 and three electives.
Year 3
The course structure would require significant variation and
students are therefore encouraged to seek advice from Trimester 7
their ACA early on about this option.
Three electives
Equivalent Alternate Units Trimester 8
Three electives
earlier.
Part-time
102174 - Social Sciences International Placement
Year 1
Western Sydney University Online
Trimester 1
Please note that the Social Sciences International
Placement option is not available to online students. 101557.5 The Individual in Society
Online students must select one of the following majors
M1079.1 Child and Community Trimester 2
Recommended Sequence - WSU Online with 102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference
a Major in Child and Community
Full-time Trimester 3
Year 1 101664.3 Working with Cultural Differences
Trimester 1
Year 2
101551.4 Understanding Society Trimester 4
Problems
Trimester 2 101632.5 Community Work & Development
Peoples, Places and Philosophies Trimester 5
101664.3 Working with Cultural Differences 101595.3 Community and Social Action
Trimester 3
Trimester 6
Problems 101552.3 Applied Social Research
101632.5 Community Work & Development 102143.2 Families and Intimate Life
Year 3
Year 2
Trimester 7
Trimester 4 102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and
101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences Professional Practice
101552.3 Applied Social Research 101597.3 Family Violence: Policy and Practice
102143.2 Families and Intimate Life
Trimester 8
Trimester 5 101644.3 Community Management and Organisations
102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and 101381.4 Child Abuse as a Social Issue
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Trimester 9 Trimester 8
Two electives Three electives
Year 4 Part-time
Trimester 10 Year 1
Two electives
Trimester 1
Trimester 11 101557.5 The Individual in Society
Two electives 101551.4 Understanding Society
Trimester 12
Trimester 2
Two electives
Recommended Sequence - WSU Online with 102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia:
a Major in Criminology and Criminal Justice Peoples, Places and Philosophies
Full-time Trimester 3
Year 1 102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society
Trimester 1
101557.5 The Individual in Society Year 2
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference Trimester 4
Trimester 2 Problems
102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society Trimester 5
Trimester 3
102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social Trimester 6
Problems
Year 3
Year 2
Trimester 7
Trimester 4
Trimester 8
Trimester 5
101561.3 Gender, Crime and Violence Trimester 9
Two electives
Trimester 6
Year 4
Trimester 10
And two electives Two electives
Year 3 Trimester 11
Trimester 7 Two electives
Three electives
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Trimester 12 areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Two electives Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via
MySR.
The Core Units listed below count towards completion of Bachelor of Social Science (Advanced)
earlier.
101900 - Working with Communities 1733.1
Equivalent Specialisation Units version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
The Criminology and Criminal Justice Specialisation Units applies to students whose commencement year for this
listed below count towards completion of this major for course is 2015 or later.
students who passed these units in 2019/2020 or earlier. The Bachelor of Social Science (Advanced) degree is a
102038 - Crime, Prevention and Community broadly based, inter-disciplinary three year program offering
flexibility and choice within a range of offerings in the social
sciences. The degree is available to high-performing
101560 - Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice students and is comprised of an eight unit social science
400684 - Juvenile, Crime & Justice core, an eight unit social science major, four units of
102036 - Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice advanced study and four electives or an optional
international placement. The majors and sub-majors
Majors available within the social sciences include: Anthropology,
Child and Community, Criminology and Criminal Justice,
Note: Students enrolling into this course with the Diploma of
Geography and Urban Studies, Heritage and Tourism,
Social Science from Western Sydney University, The
Peace and Development Studies and Sociology. The
College should use up to two of their elective units towards
advanced units that students undertake will complement
obtaining their chosen major.
these areas of study by encouraging students to develop
Liverpool, Parramatta and Penrith campus students leadership skills, by extending their capacity for critical and
must select one of the following majors creative thinking, and by providing work experience in
relevant fields. Students will also be encouraged to develop
M1097.1 Anthropology greater intercultural awareness and understanding through
M1079.1 Child and Community the option of an international placement and will benefit
M1069.1 Criminology and Criminal Justice from being mentored by academics in relevant disciplines.
M1071.1 Geography and Urban Studies The degree allows students to pursue studies in the social
M1077.1 Heritage and Tourism sciences that accord with their personal and occupational
M1083.1 Peace and Development Studies interests. It seeks to equip students with the
M1073.1 Sociology interdisciplinary and specialist skills and knowledge, and
real world experience that a new graduate would need in
Sydney City campus students must select the following order to be competitive in the workforce or to undertake
major postgraduate study in the social sciences and related
disciplines.
Study Mode
Western Sydney University Online students must select Three years full-time or six years part-time.
one of the following two majors
Location
M1079.1 Child and Community Campus Attendance Mode
Elective Sub-majors which may be available Liverpool Campus Part Time Internal
SM1131.1 Anthropology Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
SM1099.1 Child and Community
SM1091.1 Criminology and Criminal Justice Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal
SM1093.1 Geography and Urban Studies Penrith Campus Full Time Internal
SM1097.1 Heritage and Tourism
SM1102.1 Peace and Development Studies Penrith Campus Part Time Internal
SM1094.1 Sociology
Admission
Major and Sub-major Elective Spaces Assumed knowledge: two units of HSC English.
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional Recommended studies: HSC English Standard, or
approved major (80 credit points) or sub-major (40 credit equivalent.
points). ATAR of at least 90.
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holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Spring session
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below 101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences
Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have Core advanced unit from the list below
an application fee. And one major unit
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may And one elective
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local
applicants who are applying through the Universities Year 3
English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on Autumn session
the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to
Western Sydney University should also use the information
provided on the UAC website. And two major units
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian And one elective
Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian Spring session
Western Sydney University. 102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and
Students who opt to enrol in SSIP as alternate core/ And two major units
electives are required to complete a Working with Children And one elective
Check and obtain medical clearance for 102724 Social
Sciences International Placement (II): Placement unit. Or
Course Structure Social Sciences International Placement units

Qualification for this award requires the successful Those students who undertake the Social Sciences
completion of 240 credit points with no less than 60 credit International Placement in Year 3 would be exempted from
points at Level 3. completing 102203 and three electives. The course
structure would be varied as follows:
Recommended Sequence - Start-year Entry
Year 3
(Autumn)
Students must maintain an average GPA of 5 throughout Autumn session
their degree.
Year 1
And two major units
101551.4 Understanding Society 2H session
And one major unit Preparation for Placement
And one elective 102724.2 Social Sciences International Placement (II):
Placement
Spring session
102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Summer A session
Peoples, Places and Philosophies 102725.2 Social Sciences International Placement (III):
102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference Post-placement Reflections
Core advanced unit from the list below
And one major unit Recommended Sequence: Mid-year Entry
(Spring)
Year 2
Year 1
Autumn session
Spring session
Problems 102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia:
And one major unit 102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference
Two core advanced unit from the list below
And one major unit
And one elective
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And two major units
Autumn session
And one elective
101557.5 The Individual in Society Majors
Students must select one of the following Majors.
And one major unit
Core advanced unit from the list below M1097.1 Anthropology
Year 2 M1069.1 Criminology and Criminal Justice
Spring session M1077.1 Heritage and Tourism
M1083.1 Peace and Development Studies
M1073.1 Sociology
Core advanced unit from the list below
And one major unit Core Advanced Units - Sub-major in Applied
And one elective Leadership
102211 - Creativity, Innovation and Design Thinking
Autumn session
102250 - Ethical Leadership
102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social 102212 - Internship and Community Engagement
Problems
200855 - Leadership in a Complex World
And one major unit Students who intend to take up an International Placement
Two core advanced unit from the list below would follow a variation of this program.
Year 3 Preparation for Placement
Spring session
Placement
102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and 102725.2 Social Sciences International Placement (III):
Professional Practice Post-placement Reflections
And two major units .
And one elective
Autumn session The Core Units listed below count towards completion of
101552.3 Applied Social Research earlier.
And two major units 101900 - Working with Communities
And one elective 400337 - Social Research Methods
Or Equivalent Alternate Units

Social Sciences International Placement units of this course for students who passed this unit in 2018 or
Those students who undertake the Social Sciences earlier.
International Placement in Year 3 would be exempted from 102174 - Social Sciences International Placement
completing 102203 and two electives. The course structure
would be varied as follows: Sub-major Elective Spaces
2H session Students in Advanced courses may use elective units
toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major in
Critical Thinking.
102724.2 Social Sciences International Placement (II): Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of
Placement areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Summer A session MySR.
Autumn session
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International applicants must apply directly to The
Bachelor of Social Work University via the International Office.
1666.4 proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their
website.
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version Course Structure
course is 2015 or later. Qualification for this award requires the successful
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are the recommended sequence below.
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer Recommended Sequence
most up to date information for your course. Year 1
The Bachelor of Social Work is a four year degree that is
fully accredited by the Australian Association of Social Autumn session
Workers. Western Sydney University social work graduates 101551.4 Understanding Society
are prepared for work in a wide range of human services 101557.5 The Individual in Society
organisations across diverse practice areas, including case 101594.5 Mental Health in the Community
work, group work, community development, policy and 101632.5 Community Work & Development
research. Students undertake traditional academic units as
well as completing assessed placements comprising 1008
hours. Spring session
Study Mode 400193.5 Human Services Intervention Strategies
Four years full-time or eight years part-time. 101664.3 Working with Cultural Differences
Location
Year 2
Autumn session
Liverpool Campus Part Time Internal
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal Problems
400505.5 Lifespan Development and the Human
Services
400508.5 Working with Individuals and Families
Accreditation 102172.2 Fields of Practice 1
This course is accredited by the Australian Association of
Social Workers (AASW) and graduates are eligible for
membership of the AASW. Spring session
Inherent requirements 400195.6 Human Rights, Human Services and the Law
There are inherent requirements for this course that you 400509.5 Group Work in Social Work
must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. 101595.3 Community and Social Action
this course online. Year 3
Admission Autumn session
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the 101552.3 Applied Social Research
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below 101597.3 Family Violence: Policy and Practice
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. 102782.1 Field Education 1
an application fee. Spring session
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may 400511.7 Social Work and Social Policy
have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and 101644.3 Community Management and Organisations
International applicants who are applying through the 101381.4 Child Abuse as a Social Issue
minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable And one elective
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Year 4 Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of
Autumn session proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying
102351.2 Practice skills for social work directly to the University should also use the information
102352.2 Professional Decision Making in Social Work provided on the UAC website.
400517.6 Ideologies of Practice in Social Work International applicants must apply directly to the University
400513.5 Social Work and Health via the International Office.
Spring session the International Office can find details of minimum English
400522.4 Field Education 2 website.
400518.6 Contemporary Social Work Practice
Equivalent Core Units Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian
The Core Units listed below count towards completion of qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and
this course for students who passed these units in 2020 or Western Sydney University.
earlier.
Alternate Entry Pathway
400521 - Field Education 1
Students attending the HSC Geography Enrichment Day,
400337 - Social Research Methods who sit and pass the invigilated test may receive a
conditional offer, or full offer subject to achieving minimum
Bachelor of Tourism Management Western Sydney University ATAR standard.
1664.7 Working with Children Check where relevant to the 102724
Social Sciences International Placement (II): Placement
Students should follow the course structure for the course unit.
applies to students whose commencement year for this Course Structure
course is 2020 or later. Qualification for this award requires the successful
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in
provided with up to date curriculum throughout their the recommended sequence below.
studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer Students should note that 60 credit points must be level 3
to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the units.
This degree combines studies in social science and Recommended Sequence - Start-year Entry
business enabling students to select from a number of (Autumn)
majors. This will provide graduates with the flexibility,
knowledge and skills needed for a wide range of careers in Year 1
tourism, hospitality, recreation, leisure and sport in the
public and private sectors. It also equips students with Autumn session
transferable skills. Students can study allied fields including 101551.4 Understanding Society
geography and urban studies, development studies, human 101901.2 Tourism and Global Trends
resource management, and marketing. 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
Study Mode
Spring session
Location 102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia:
Campus Attendance Mode Peoples, Places and Philosophies
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal 102170.2 People, Place and Social Difference
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal 101601.4 Issues in Contemporary Heritage
Admission Year 2
holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Autumn session
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below 102386.2 Sustainability, Tourism and Place
to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. 101599.4 Heritage and Tourism
an application fee. One elective
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may One Course Pool Unit
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Spring session Tourism Industry Professional Placement unit

101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective Students who wish to undertake the Tourism Industry
102779.1 Travel in the Digital Age Professional Placement unit should follow the
recommended sequence below for Years 2 and 3
Two electives
Year 2
Year 3
Spring session
Autumn session
101904.3 Tourism Policy and Planning
101270.7 Destination Management
102779.1 Travel in the Digital Age
Two electives
One Elective
Spring session
Autumn session
In Year 3 students choose unit 102385 Tourism Industry
Professional Placement (20 credit points) and two elective 101904.3 Tourism Policy and Planning
units (ten credit points each) in Spring session OR choose 101270.7 Destination Management
units 102723 Social Sciences International Placement (I) 101599.4 Heritage and Tourism
and 102724 Social Sciences International Placement (II) in
2H session plus unit 102725 Social Sciences International One Course Pool Unit
Placement (III) in Summer A session (totalling 40 credit
Year 3
points).
102385.3 Tourism Industry Professional Placement Spring session
Two electives
Or Three electives
2H session Autumn session
102723.2 Social Sciences International Placement (1): 102385.3 Tourism Industry Professional Placement
102724.2 Social Sciences International Placement (II): Two electives
Placement
Summer A session Students who wish to undertake the Social Sciences
102725.2 Social Sciences International Placement (III): International Placement units should follow the
Post-placement Reflections recommended sequence below for Years 2 and 3
Year 2
Mid-year Entry (Spring)
Spring session
Year 1
Spring session 101598.5 Tourism in Society
102779.1 Travel in the Digital Age
102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous Australia: 101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective
200912.1 Enterprise Leadership 101904.3 Tourism Policy and Planning
Autumn session 101599.4 Heritage and Tourism
101551.4 Understanding Society One Course Pool Unit
102386.2 Sustainability, Tourism and Place Year 3
One elective 2H session
Placement
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Summer A session Diploma in Criminal and Community

102725.2 Social Sciences International Placement (III): Justice/Bachelor of Criminal and
Post-placement Reflections Community Justice
Autumn session
Four electives 6025.2
Course Pool Units Students should follow the course structure for the course
Students are required to complete one pool unit from the version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
below list: applies to students whose commencement year for this
200909.2 Enterprise Law The Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice degree is
200910.2 Financing Enterprises designed for students who wish to pursue a career in
101573.3 Human Rights, Peace and Development corrections, probation or parole. The degree will draw upon
101593.4 Planning the City: Development, Community disciplinary areas such as Criminal Justice, Criminology,
and Systems Psychology, Social Work and Welfare in order to provide a
200990.1 Special Event Management theoretical framework for those who work with offenders
101645.3 Transport, Access and Equity and on issues of rehabilitation, through-care and
resettlement. As well as providing a theoretical framework,
Equivalent Core Unit the program will provide those who complete the degree
The Core Unit listed below counts towards completion of with the knowledge and skills to develop and evaluate
this course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or practice to enhance their ability to work with offenders. The
earlier. Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice can be
described as an ‘applied degree pathway’ insofar as the
101900 - Working with Communities teaching within the program will link theory to practice. It is
important to note that this degree does not guarantee direct
Elective Majors and Sub-majors Which May employment into Corrections Services.
be Available
Majors University The College, as an agent of Western Sydney
M1097.1 Anthropology learning environments. A Diploma in Criminal and
M1071.1 Geography and Urban Studies Community Justice exit point is also available at the end of
M1077.1 Heritage and Tourism the first year of the course.
M1095.1 Humanitarian Preparedness and For more information on Western Sydney University, The
Response College, please refer to their web site.
M1096.1 Human Rights, Protection and
Development For course advice during your first year of study, please use
M1083.1 Peace and Development Studies the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice
M1073.1 Sociology during your second and subsequent years of study, please
use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Criminal and
Community Justice.
Sub-majors
SM1093.1 Geography and Urban Studies
Study Mode
SM1102.1 Peace and Development Studies Location
SM1094.1 Sociology
Major and Sub-major Elective Spaces Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal

Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal
approved major (80 credit points) or sub-major (40 credit
points). Liverpool Campus Full Time Internal
Western Sydney University offers majors and sub-majors in Liverpool Campus Part Time Internal
a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous
Studies. Penrith Campus Full Time Internal
Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via Penrith Campus Part Time Internal
MySR.
Admission
Students are admitted to the course via the Universities
Admissions Centre (UAC).
Domestic students are required to have:
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700141.3 Human Rights, Human Services and the
Certificate, Or
Law (WSTC)
Choose one of
700301.1 Mental Health in the Community (WSTC)
Or
700156.3 Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC)
English unit at C grade level or higher. Diploma in Criminal and Community Justice following a
Met other entry requirements such as: passing grade in all of the above units. Students who
progress onto Year 2 may also be awarded the Diploma if
° An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, Or they gain a passing grade in all of the above units.
with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher ° Students must pass all College Preparatory units
language requirements: ° Students must pass at least 70 credit points of
the Year 2 units.
pass Or
equivalent Or
Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice.
advanced standing can be applied for. Liverpool and Penrith Campus
origin. However, in general: Start-Year (Autumn)
Year 2
Autumn Session
with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher. 102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social
Problems
Course Structure 102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice
Qualification for this award requires the successful 101594.5 Mental Health in the Community
And one elective
The early exit College Diploma consists of 90 credit points Spring Session
which includes one College Preparatory unit.
Western Sydney University The College Units 102711.1 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice
Bankstown Campus
And one elective
year. Year 3
Year 1 Autumn Session
First Term of Study 101552.3 Applied Social Research
700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC) And two electives
700300.1 Introduction to Criminal Justice (WSTC)
Spring Session
Second Term of Study 102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and
700049.5 Understanding Society (WSTC) Professional Practice
700142.3 Human Services Intervention Strategies 102068.2 Assessment and Treatment of Offenders
(WSTC) 102065.2 Managing Offenders in the Community
700139.5 Working with Communities (WSTC) 102713.2 Creating Criminal Justice Solutions
Third Term of Study

700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC)
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Note: Students in the integrated diploma course will be Diploma in Criminal and Community
required to select one additional elective if they
complete either 700301 Mental Health in the Community
Justice (exit only)
or 700156 Crime, Deviance and Society through The
College.
7032.5
Mid-Year (Spring)
The Diploma in Criminal and Community Justice is
Year 2 available as an exit point only from 6025 - Diploma in
Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Criminal and
Spring Session Community Justice
101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences Students should follow the course structure for the course
102711.1 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society applies to students whose commencement year in this
course from 2020 or later.
And one elective Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are
Autumn Session
102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the
Problems most up to date information for your course.
102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The
101594.5 Mental Health in the Community College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
And one elective The Diploma in Criminal and Community Justice provides
the first year units of study for the Bachelor of Criminal and
Year 3 Community Justice which itself will draw upon disciplinary
areas such as Criminal Justice, Criminology, Psychology,
Spring Session Social Work and Welfare in order to provide a theoretical
framework for those who work with offenders, on issues of
102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and rehabilitation, through-care and resettlement. The inclusion
Professional Practice of additional preparatory units is designed to assist
102068.2 Assessment and Treatment of Offenders students in the transition to study at University level.
102065.2 Managing Offenders in the Community
102713.2 Creating Criminal Justice Solutions The Diploma will provide the basis for further study in the
degree program. For more information on The College,
please refer to The College web site.
Autumn Session
101552.3 Applied Social Research College, please refer to their web site.
Study Mode
And two electives One year full-time
Note: Students in the integrated diploma course will be Location
required to select one additional elective if they
complete either 700301 Mental Health in the Community
or 700156 Crime, Deviance and Society through The Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal
College.
Admission
The core unit listed below counts towards completion of this This course is an exit award only
course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or earlier. The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary
400337 - Social Research Methods study in the Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice.
The Diploma is accredited by the University, as principal, to
Sub-major Elective Spaces enable its agent, Western Sydney University, The College
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional to produce students who are fully prepared for study
approved sub-major (40 credit points). beyond the first year of a tertiary award.
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of Local students entering this Diploma are required to have:
° 1. Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher
School Certificate, or to have competency in English
MySR. at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) or
have completed The College English test at 70% or
higher or have passed The College Foundation
English unit at C grade level.
° 2. Met other entry requirements such as an ATAR
identified prior to the offer of a place (the ATAR will
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be set each year at a level below that for admission enhance students’ learning, research skills, real world
for the Bachelor of Social Science), or to have experience, and career readiness.
completed The College Foundation Studies course, The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney
offered by The College, with a GPA of 5.5 or better. University The College, as an agent of Western Sydney
English Entry Requirements. International students entering University, via extended face-to-face hours in smaller
the Diploma must satisfy one of the following language learning environments. A Diploma in Social Science exit
requirements point is also available at the end of the first year of the
course.
° IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band
° Completion of The College EAP 4 course with a 50%
pass
° Pass in Foundation Studies Academic English unit at
C grade level.
use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Humanitarian and
equivalent. Development Studies.
Course Structure Study Mode

This course is an exit award only.
Students must pass the following units: Location
Preparatory unit
Students must pass the following preparatory level unit for Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal
which no advanced standing will be granted in the Western Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal
Sydney University degree program
University Level units Penrith Campus Full Time Internal
700141.3 Human Rights, Human Services and the Penrith Campus Part Time Internal
Law (WSTC)
700142.3 Human Services Intervention Strategies Admission
(WSTC)
700300.1 Introduction to Criminal Justice (WSTC) For more information on applying please see link to The
700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC) College admission pages below.
700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC) Domestic students are required to have:
700049.5 Understanding Society (WSTC)
700139.5 Working with Communities (WSTC) ° Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School
Certificate, Or
Choose one of ° Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent
700156.3 Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC) ° Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0
equivalent Or
Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of ° Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic

Humanitarian and Development Studies Met other entry requirements such as:
6027.2
Students should follow the course structure for the course International students must satisfy one of the following
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version language requirements:
course is Term 2, 2021 or later.
The Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies
covers all aspects of disaster management, humanitarian ° Completed the College EAP 4 course with a 50%
pass Or
assistance, and development to equip students with the
required skills, knowledge, and practical experience (i.e. ° Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0
equivalent Or
humanitarian crisis simulation + international placement)
that make them ready to work with national and
international government and non-government
organisations implementing short- and long-term life-saving advanced standing can be applied for.
programs. The degree provides a theory- driven and as Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of
well as a comprehensive field experience package that origin. However, in general:
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major and 70 credit points of electives. The
recommendation is that electives are chosen from the
Recommended Electives List.
with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher. Western Sydney University Units
Special Requirements years of study, please use the contact listed for the
Working with Children Check where required and for Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies.
international placements, a medical clearance to enrol in
102724 Social Sciences International Placement (II): Parramatta (Victoria Road) and Penrith Campus
Placement.
Year 2
Course Structure
Autumn session
completion of 260 credit points which include the units 102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social
listed in the recommended sequence below. Problems
which includes two College Preparatory units. One unit from the chosen Major
Spring session
Nirimba, Bankstown and Penrith Campus
year. Students in Humanitarian Preparedness and Response
Major complete
Full-time Two Major units
Year 1 One recommended elective from the list below
Or
First Term of Study
Students in Human Rights, Protection & Development
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) major complete
700323.1 Key Concepts and Skills in the Social One Major unit
Sciences (WSTC Prep)
700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC) Two recommended electives from the list below
Year 3
Autumn session
700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC) 101552.3 Applied Social Research
700139.5 Working with Communities (WSTC)
One unit from the chosen major
Third Term of Study Two recommended electives from the list below
700158.3 Human Rights, Peace and Development 2H session

(WSTC) 102723.2 Social Sciences International Placement (1):
700140.5 Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC) Preparation for Placement
700268.1 Introduction to International Relations 102724.2 Social Sciences International Placement (II):
(WSTC) Placement
Poor World (WSTC)
Summer A session
Diploma in Social Science following a passing grade in all
of the above units. Students who progress onto Year 2 may
also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing grade
in all of the above units. Majors
M1095.1 Humanitarian Preparedness and
before progressing to the Year 2 units. Response
M1096.1 Human Rights, Protection and
Development
the Year 2 units.
Recommended Electives
All students must enrol in and complete the 70 credit points 200101.7 Accounting Information for Managers
of Bachelor of Social Science Core Units, a 100 credit point 300790.2 Agriculture, Food and Health
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101968.1 Civil Society in Contemporary China Study Mode
101870.1 Climate Change and Culture One year full-time (three semesters)
101632.5 Community Work & Development Location
102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and Campus Attendance Mode
101596.3 Context of Human Services The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal
400866.4 Culture, Diversity and Health Precinct
101663.2 Education for Sustainability The College - Nirimba Education Part Time Internal
300858.2 Environmental Risk Management Precinct
300917.2 Global Nutrition, Food and Community
101611.3 Home and Away: Ethnicity and Migration in Admission
Australia
400195.6 Human Rights, Human Services and the Law
400193.5 Human Services Intervention Strategies The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary
200298.4 Immigration and Refugee Law study in Arts and is accredited by the University, as
101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective principal, to enable its agent, The College, to produce
200220.6 International Criminal Law students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first
101779.4 Leadership, Alliances, Sustainability (Block year of a tertiary award.
Mode) Local students entering this Diploma are required to have:
200855.3 Leadership in a Complex World
101775.3 Management and Community Organisations ° Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School
Certificate, Or
(Block Mode)
200300.2
101575.3
Managing People at Work
Peace-Making and Peace-Building
and Systems ° Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0
equivalent Or
300810.2 Resource Sustainability
101753.3 Revaluing Indigenous Economics (Day ° Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic
Mode)
101591.3 The Economics of Cities and Regions Met other entry requirements such as:
Diploma in Social Science (exit only)

° An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place (the
admission for the Bachelor of Arts), Or
7050.4
° Completed the Foundation Studies course offered by
Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.
The Diploma in Social Science is available as an exit point International students must satisfy one of the following
only from 6023 - Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of language requirements:
Social Science, 6027 - Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor
of Humanitarian and Development Studies or 6030 - ° IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or
Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of Tourism
Management ° Completed the College EAP 4 course with a 50%
pass Or
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version ° Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0
equivalent Or
course is Term 1, 2018 or later. ° Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic
This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The advanced standing can be applied for.
College as an agent of Western Sydney University. Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of
This program is a broadly based, interdisciplinary program. origin. However, in general:
It offers preparatory units in Academic English and other
relevant units that provide additional skills for tertiary level
study and is delivered via extended face-to-face hours in
smaller learning environments. Students who successfully
complete the Diploma in Social Science may articulate into
the Bachelor of Social Science degree or the Bachelor of
Humanitarian and Development Studies at Western Sydney Course Structure
University with up to 80 credit points of advanced standing.
For more information on The College, please refer to The
College web site.
completion of the units listed below
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criminal justice organisations. Completion of this degree
Students must pass the following six University level does not guarantee entry into these competitive positions.
units The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney
700158.3 Human Rights, Peace and Development University The College, as an agent of Western Sydney
(WSTC) University, via extended face-to-face hours in smaller
700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC) learning environments. A Diploma in Social Science
700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC) (Policing) exit point is also available at the end of the first
700049.5 Understanding Society (WSTC) year of the course.
700139.5 Working with Communities (WSTC) For more information on Western Sydney University, The
700140.5 Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC) College, please refer to their web site.
Progression to Bachelor of Social Science the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice
Students who wish to progress with 80 credit points to the during your second and subsequent years of study, please
Bachelor of Social Science must pass two of the following use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Policing.
three University level units
Study Mode
700156.3 Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC) Three years full-time or six years part-time.
(WSTC) Location
700267.2 Issues in World Development: Rich World, Campus Attendance Mode
Poor World (WSTC)
Progression to Bachelor of Humanitarian and Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal
Development Studies
Students who wish to progress with 80 credit points to the
Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies must Liverpool Campus Part Time Internal
pass the following two University level units
(WSTC) Penrith Campus Part Time Internal
700267.2 Issues in World Development: Rich World, The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal
Poor World (WSTC) Precinct
Students must pass the following two preparatory level
Precinct
units
No advanced standing will be granted for these preparatory Admission
units in the Western Sydney University degree program
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) College admission pages below.
700323.1 Key Concepts and Skills in the Social Domestic students are required to have:
Certificate, OR
Diploma in Social Science (Policing)/
Bachelor of Policing ° Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent
OR
6044.1
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version Met other entry requirements such as:
course is 2020 or later. ° An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, OR
This course equips graduates with an introduction to
policing as a distinct area of academic study, and provides
the foundation for students wishing to join policing or
criminal justice organisations. Students study social science This course is not available to International students.
and criminology units, and a range of specialist policing
units to equip graduates with a broad understanding of the Special Requirements
role of police in society. The curriculum recognises the Students enrolled in 101969 Policing Leaders Internship (by
complexities and challenges of contemporary policing and selection only; 20 student max.) are required to receive a
explores the application of policing practice to a changing clear National Police Check before placement with NSW
Australian society. Police Force or the Australian Institute of Police
Management (AIPM). Students placed with the AIPM will
NB: Students seeking a policing career will be required to also need to undergo a drug test before commencement.
satisfy the entrance requirements for these policing or
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Course Structure Spring session

102691.2 Evidence and Investigation
which includes one College Preparatory unit. And one elective
Western Sydney University The College Units Year 3
Nirimba and Bankstown Campus Autumn session

Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each 102169.3 Governance in Policing
year. 101552.3 Applied Social Research
Full-time
Choose one of
Year 1
One elective
First Term of Study Or
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) 101969.4 Policing Leaders Internship
700300.1 Introduction to Criminal Justice (WSTC)
700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC) Spring session
Second Term of Study 102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and

700139.5 Working with Communities (WSTC) 102713.2 Creating Criminal Justice Solutions
700049.5 Understanding Society (WSTC) And two electives
Mid Year Intake

Third Term of Study
700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC) Year 2
700237.3 Policing Practices (WSTC)
Spring session
Students may exit at this point and graduate with the 102691.2 Evidence and Investigation
Diploma in Social Science (Policing) following a passing 102708.2 Crime Prevention and Drugs
grade in all of the above units. Students who progress onto
Year 2 may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a And one elective
Autumn session
Problems
101568.5 Legislation, Courts and Policing
the Year 2 units. 102690.2 Criminal Law for Policing
Year 3
For course advice during your second and subsequent Spring session
years of study, please use the contact listed for the 102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and
Bachelor of Policing. Professional Practice
Liverpool and Penrith Campus
And two electives
Start Year Intake
Autumn session
Year 2
Autumn session 101552.3 Applied Social Research
Problems Choose one of
101568.5 Legislation, Courts and Policing One elective
102690.2 Criminal Law for Policing Or
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101969.4 Policing Leaders Internship Admission

Equivalent Core Units This course is an exit award only.
The core unit listed below counts towards completion of this The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary
course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or earlier. study in the Bachelor of Policing. The Diploma is accredited
by the University, as principal, to enable its agent, The
400337 - Social Research Methods College, to produce students who are fully prepared for
study beyond the first year of a tertiary award.
Local students entering this Diploma are required to have:
Certificate, or
(unless a native speaker), or
MySR.
° Completed The College English test at 70% or
higher, or
Diploma in Social Science (Policing) (exit
only) ° Passed The College Foundation English unit at C
grade level.
Met other entry requirements such as:
7167.1 ° An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place (the
admission for the Bachelor of Social Science), OR
The Diploma in Social Science (Policing) is available as an
exit point only from 6044 - Diploma in Social Science
(Policing)/Bachelor of Policing
° Completed The College Foundation Studies course,
offered by The College, with a GPA of 5.5 or better.
version relevant to the year they commenced. This version Course Structure
This course is an exit award only.
Students must successfully pass the following University
level units
The Diploma in Social Science (Policing) provides the first 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
year units of study for the Bachelor of Policing which itself
equips graduates with an introduction to policing as a Students must successfully pass the following University
distinct area of academic study, and provides the level units
foundation for students wishing to join the NSW Police 700156.3 Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC)
Force, or other policing or related organisation. The 700300.1 Introduction to Criminal Justice (WSTC)
Diploma offers both social science and criminology units 700301.1 Mental Health in the Community (WSTC)
which form the basis for further study in the degree 700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC)
program. The inclusion of additional preparatory units is 700237.3 Policing Practices (WSTC)
designed to assist students in the transition to study at 700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC)
University level. 700049.5 Understanding Society (WSTC)
For additional information about majors and sub-majors 700139.5 Working with Communities (WSTC)
please refer to the handbook entry for the Bachelor of
Policing.
Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of
College, please refer to their web site. Social Science
Study Mode
One year full-time (three terms). 6023.2
Location Students should follow the course structure for the course
Campus Attendance Mode version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal course is Term 2, 2021 or later.
Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal The Bachelor of Social Science degree is a broadly based,
inter-disciplinary three year program offering flexibility and
The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal choice within a range of offerings in the social sciences.
Precinct The degree seeks to equip all students with the
The College - Nirimba Education Part Time Internal interdisciplinary and specialist skills and knowledge that a
Precinct new graduate would need on entering the workforce or on
proceeding to advanced study. Students are encouraged to
choose from more than one of the social sciences, to allow
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for personal and occupational interests, and prepare
themselves to extend their studies at the major and sub- ° Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic
major levels. The majors and sub-majors include: Child and
Community; Criminology and Criminal Justice; Geography Met other entry requirements such as:
and Urban Studies; Peace and Development Studies;
Sociology; Anthropology; Heritage and Tourism. Students ° An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, Or
are able to select eight elective units from across Western
Sydney University subject to availability and Western
Sydney University rules. The Bachelor of Social Science International students must satisfy one of the following
aims to expand understanding of the social world in three language requirements:
ways: through social theory, social research and the
applications of these ideas and knowledge to practice ° IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band Or
through social engagement. It provides a wide base for
understanding issues in the complex, culturally diverse and ° Completed the College EAP 4 course with a 50%
pass Or
ever-changing social environment of the 21st century.
The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney ° Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0
equivalent Or
University, via extended face-to-face hours in smaller ° Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic
learning environments. A Diploma in Social Science exit
point is also available at the end of the first year of the advanced standing can be applied for.
course. Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of
For more information on Western Sydney University, The origin. However, in general:
during your second and subsequent years of study, please ° Completed The College Foundation Studies course
use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Social Science.
Study Mode Students who opt to enrol in SSIP as alternate core/
Three years full-time or six years part-time. electives, are required to complete a Working with Children
Check and obtain medical clearance for the 102724 Social
Location Sciences International Placement (II): Placement unit.
Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal Course Structure
Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal completion of 260 credit points which include the units
Liverpool Campus Full Time Internal listed in the recommended sequence below.
Liverpool Campus Part Time Internal which includes two College Preparatory units.
Bankstown, Penrith and Nirimba Campus
Penrith Campus Part Time Internal year.
The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal Year 1
Precinct
First Term of Study
Precinct 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
700323.1 Key Concepts and Skills in the Social
Admission Sciences (WSTC Prep)
For more information on applying please see link to The 700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC)
Domestic students are required to have: Second Term of Study
Certificate, Or 700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC)
Third Term of Study
equivalent Or 700140.5 Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC)
(WSTC)
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Choose two of Or
(WSTC) Those students who undertake the Social Sciences
700267.2 Issues in World Development: Rich World, International Placement units in Year 3 would be exempted
Poor World (WSTC) from completing 102203 and three electives. The course
structure would be varied as follows, but students are also
Students may exit at this point and graduate with the encouraged to seek advice from their ACA early on about
Diploma in Social Science following a passing grade in all this option.
of the above units. Students who progress onto Year 2 may
also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing grade Year 3
in all of the above units.
Autumn session
Three Major or Elective units
(a combination of major units and electives if electives
the Year 2 units. remaining)
2H session
Western Sydney University Units 102723.2 Social Sciences International Placement (1):
For course advice during your second and subsequent Preparation for Placement
years of study, please use the contact listed for the 102724.2 Social Sciences International Placement (II):
Bachelor of Social Science. Placement
Liverpool, Parramatta (Victoria Road) and Penrith Summer A session

Campus
Start-Year (Autumn) Post-placement Reflections
Year 2
Mid-Year (Spring)
Autumn session
Year 2
Problems Spring session
Two major units 101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences

One elective Major unit
Spring session Two electives
101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences Autumn session
Major unit 102816.1 Investigating and Communicating Social

Problems
Two electives
Two major units
Year 3
One elective
Autumn session
Year 3
Spring session
Major unit
Two electives Professional Practice
Spring session Two major units
102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and One elective
Autumn session
Two major units
One elective
Major unit
Two electives
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Or Diploma in Social Science/Bachelor of

Social Sciences International Placement units Tourism Management
Those students who undertake the Social Sciences
International Placement units in Year 3 would be exempted 6030.2
from completing 102203 and three electives. The course
structure would be varied as follows, but students are also
encouraged to seek advice from their ACA early on about Students should follow the course structure for the course
this option. version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
2H session course is Term 2, 2021 or later.
This degree combines studies in social science, heritage
102723.2 Social Sciences International Placement (1): and tourism, and business. Graduates are provided with
Preparation for Placement the flexibility, knowledge and skills needed for a wide range
102724.2 Social Sciences International Placement (II): of careers in tourism, hospitality, recreation, leisure and
Placement sport in the public and private sectors. It also equips
students with transferable skills relevant to any industry.
Summer A session Students can study allied fields including geography and
urban studies, anthropology, humanitarian and
102725.2 Social Sciences International Placement (III): development studies, and sociology.
Autumn session University, via extended face-to-face hours in smaller
101552.3 Applied Social Research learning environments. A Diploma in Social Science exit
point is also available at the end of the first year of the
Three Major or Elective units course.
(a combination of major units and electives if electives For more information on Western Sydney University, The
remaining) College, please refer to their web site.
Equivalent Alternate Units the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice
The alternate unit listed below counts towards completion during your second and subsequent years of study, please
of this course for students who passed this unit in 2018 or use the contact listed for Bachelor of Tourism Management.
earlier.
102174 - Social Sciences International Placement Study Mode
Majors
Location
Note: Students should use up to two of their elective units
towards obtaining their chosen major. Campus Attendance Mode
Students must select one of the following majors Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal
M1097.1 Anthropology Bankstown Campus Part Time Internal
M1069.1 Criminology and Criminal Justice Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full Time Internal
M1071.1 Geography and Urban Studies Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part Time Internal
M1083.1 Peace and Development Studies Penrith Campus Full Time Internal
M1073.1 Sociology Penrith Campus Part Time Internal
Elective Sub-majors Which May be Available Precinct
SM1099.1 Child and Community
SM1091.1 Criminology and Criminal Justice
Precinct
SM1093.1 Geography and Urban Studies
SM1102.1 Peace and Development Studies Special Requirements
SM1094.1 Sociology Working with Children Check where required, and for
international placements, a medical clearance for 102723
Social Sciences International Placement (II): Placement
Sub-major Elective Spaces unit.
approved sub-major (40 credit points). Course Structure
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of Qualification for this award requires the successful
areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies. completion of 260 credit points which include the units
Students can apply for an elective sub-major via MySR. listed in the recommended sequence below.
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The early exit College Diploma consists of 100 credit points 102386.2 Sustainability, Tourism and Place

Spring session
Bankstown, Penrith and Nirimba Campus 101601.4 Issues in Contemporary Heritage
Please note that all campuses may not have intakes each 101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective
year. 102779.1 Travel in the Digital Age
Year 1 Year 3
First Term of Study Autumn session
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) 101599.4 Heritage and Tourism
700323.1 Key Concepts and Skills in the Social 101904.3 Tourism Policy and Planning
Sciences (WSTC Prep) 101270.7 Destination Management
700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC)
Choose one from these pool units:
Second Term of Study 200909.2 Enterprise Law
700049.5 Understanding Society (WSTC) 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC) 200990.1 Special Event Management
700139.5 Working with Communities (WSTC) 101645.3 Transport, Access and Equity
and Systems
Third Term of Study
700140.5 Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC) Spring session
700158.3 Human Rights, Peace and Development In Year 3 students choose unit 102385 Tourism Industry
(WSTC) Professional Placement (20 credit points) and two elective
units (ten credit points each) in Spring session or choose
Choose two of
units 102723 Social Sciences International Placement (I)
700156.3 Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC) and 102724 Social Sciences International Placement (II) in
700268.1 Introduction to International Relations 2H session plus unit 102725 Social Sciences International
(WSTC) Placement (III) in Summer A session (totalling 40 credit
700267.2 Issues in World Development: Rich World, points).
Poor World (WSTC)
102385.3 Tourism Industry Professional Placement
Two elective units
Diploma in Social Science following a passing grade in all
of the above units. Students who progress onto Year 2 may Or
also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing grade
in all of the above units. 2H session
before progressing to the Year 2 units. 102724.2
Social Sciences International Placement (II):
Placement
the Year 2 units.
Summer A session
years of study, please use the contact listed for the Elective Sub-majors which may be available
Bachelor of Tourism Management. Students could also include the Heritage and Tourism
Students should note that 60 credit points must be Level 3 specialisation (SM1097), by including Heritage
units in Years 2 and 3. Interpretation (101643) and Cultural and Social
Geographies (101590) as two of their three remaining
Parramatta (Victoria Road) Campus electives.
Year 2
Autumn session
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A7273.1 WSTC Criminal and Community
Diploma in Criminal and Community Justice Extended Non-Credentialed
Justice Extended Applicants
7154.2 A7274.1 WSTC Criminal and Community
Justice Extended International
Students should follow the course structure for the course Students
course is 2020 or later. Diploma in Social Science Extended -
This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The Humanitarian and Development Studies
year units included in the Criminal and Community Justice 7156.2
degree. The inclusion of additional preparatory units is
designed to assist students in the transition to study at Students should follow the course structure for the course
University level. The Diploma is delivered via extended face version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
to face hours in smaller learning environments. Students applies to students whose commencement year in this
who successfully complete this Diploma will articulate into course is Term 2, 2021 or later.
the Criminal and Community Justice degree with up to one This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The
year (80 credit points) equivalent of advanced standing. College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
For more information on Western Sydney University, The This program is designed to provide students with the first
College, please refer to their web site. year units included in the Social Science -Humanitarian and
Development Studies degree. The inclusion of additional
Study Mode preparatory units is designed to assist students in the
One and a half years full-time. transition to study at University level. The Diploma is
delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller
Location learning environments.
Campus Attendance Mode Students who successfully complete this Diploma will
Bankstown Campus Full Time Internal articulate into the Social Science – Humanitarian and
Development Studies degree with up to one year (80 CPs)
equivalent of advanced standing.
Admission
Recent School Leavers College, please refer to their web site.
One and a half years full-time.
Location
IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or Admission
Program or The College English Entrance Test; and Recent School Leavers
completion of year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful Non-credentialed Students
completion of 130 credit points which include the units Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged
listed in the pathways below. 17 years or over.
individual links below for detailed course structure. International Students
Local Recent School Leavers equivalent results from The College English Language
A7272.1 WSTC Criminal and Community Program or The College English Entrance Test; and
Justice Extended Local Recent completion of Year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
School Leavers
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Course Structure Admission

Qualification for this award requires the successful Recent School Leavers
listed in the pathways below. Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be
individual links below for detailed course structure. Non-credentialed Students
Local Recent School Leavers Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged
17 years or over.
A7305.1 WSTC Social Science Extended -
Humanitarian and Development - Course Structure
Non-Credentialed Applicants listed in the pathways below.
A7306.1 WSTC Social Science Extended - Students are categorised into two Pathways. See individual
Humanitarian and Development - links below for detailed course structure
International Students A7278.1 WSTC Social Science (Policing)
Extended Local Recent School
A7307.1 WSTC Social Science Extended - Leavers
Humanitarian and Development -
Diploma in Social Science (Policing) A7279.1 WSTC Social Science (Policing)

Extended Non-Credentialed
Extended Applicants
7168.1 Diploma in Social Science Extended -

Social Science
applies to students whose commencement year in this 7157.2
This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The Students should follow the course structure for the course
College as an agent of Western Sydney University. version relevant to the year they commenced. This version
This program is designed to provide students with the first applies to students whose commencement year in this
year units included in the Social Science (Policing) degree. course is Term 2, 2021 or later.
The inclusion of additional preparatory units is designed to This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The
assist students in the transition to study at University level. College as an agent of Western Sydney University.
The Diploma is delivered via extended face to face hours in This program is designed to provide students with the first
smaller learning environments. Students who successfully year units included in the Social Science degree. The
complete this Diploma will articulate into the Social Science inclusion of additional preparatory units is designed to
(Policing) degree with up to one year (80 credit points) assist students in the transition to study at University level.
equivalent of advanced standing. The Diploma is delivered via extended face to face hours in
For more information on Western Sydney University, The smaller learning environments.
College, please refer to their web site. Students who successfully complete this Diploma will
articulate into the Social Science degree with up to one
Study Mode year (80 credit points) equivalent of advanced standing.
One and a half years full-time. For more information on Western Sydney University, The
Location
Campus Attendance Mode Study Mode
The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal Location
Precinct Campus Attendance Mode
Precinct
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degree with up to one year (80 credit points) equivalent of
Admission advanced standing.
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged Location
International Students The College - Nirimba Education Full Time Internal
IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or Precinct
Program or The College English Entrance Test; and Admission
completion of Year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Course Structure Completion of Year 12 with specified ATAR to be
Qualification for this award requires the successful determined year by year.
Students are categorised into three Pathways. See 17 years or over.
A7308.1 WSTC Social Science Extended - equivalent results from The College English Language
Social Science - Local Recent School Program or The College English Entrance Test; and
Leavers completion of Year 11 or equivalent with specified results.
Non-Credentialed Applicants Course Structure

A7309.1 WSTC Social Science Extended - Qualification for this award requires the successful
Social Science - Non-Credentialed completion of 140 credit points which include the units
Applicants listed in the pathways below.
International Students individual links below for detailed course structure.
A7310.1 WSTC Social Science Extended - Local Recent School Leavers

Social Science - International A7311.1 WSTC Social Science Extended -
Students Tourism Management - Local Recent
School Leavers
Diploma in Social Science Extended -
Tourism Management Non-Credentialed Applicants
A7312.1 WSTC Social Science Extended -
Tourism Management - Non-
applies to students whose commencement year in this A7313.1 WSTC Social Science Extended -
course is Term 2, 2021 or later. Tourism Management - International
This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The Students
This program is designed to provide students with the first Undergraduate Certificate in Counselling
year units included in the Social Science Tourism and Mental Health
Management degree. The inclusion of additional
preparatory units is designed to assist students in the
transition to study at University level. The Diploma is
delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller 7170.2
learning environments.
articulate into the Social Science – Tourism Management
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The Undergraduate Certificate in Counselling and Mental
Health combines a range of units in the social sciences and
psychology that serves as a foundation for basic
counselling skills, with a particular focus on counselling
those experiencing mental health challenges. Students are
prepared for careers in a wide range of human services
organisations across diverse practice areas, including case
work, group or individual counselling, in person or remote,
and supporting community development and crisis
intervention projects.
Study Mode
Six months full-time
Location
Admission
This short course is available to Australian Citizens and
Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over.
For more information on applying please see the link to The
Course Structure
below.
500042.1 Understanding Society (UG Cert)
500043.1 Working with Communities (UG Cert)
500044.1 Mental Health in the Community (UG Cert)
500045.1 Human Services Intervention Strategies (UG
Cert)
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Specialisations The College Admission Pathway - WSTC

Criminal and Community Justice Extended
Criminal and Community Justice Extended A7273.1
Location
A7272.1 Campus Mode
Location
Campus Mode Specialisation Structure
Bankstown Campus Internal Students must be enrolled in 7154 Diploma in Criminal and
Community Justice Extended to complete this
specialisation.
Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Prep)
Students must be enrolled in 7154 Diploma in Criminal and for which no advanced standing will be granted in the
Community Justice Extended to complete this University degree program.
specialisation.
Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) preparatory units prior to enrolling in the University level
for which no advanced standing will be granted in the units (WSTC).
University degree program.
Students must pass 40 credit points from the following Term 1 of Study
units (WSTC).
(WSTC Prep)
Term 1 of Study 700281.1 Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep)
700216.2 Introduction to the Australian Legal System
700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep)
(WSTC Prep) 700220.2 Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC
700281.1 Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep) Prep)
700216.2 Introduction to the Australian Legal System
(WSTC Prep)
Term 2 of Study
700220.2 Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC
Prep) 700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC)
Term 2 of Study 700300.1 Introduction to Criminal Justice (WSTC)
Term 3 of Study
700300.1 Introduction to Criminal Justice (WSTC) 700049.5 Understanding Society (WSTC)
Term 3 of Study 700142.3 Human Services Intervention Strategies
(WSTC)
Term 4 of Study
700142.3 Human Services Intervention Strategies
(WSTC) 700141.3 Human Rights, Human Services and the
Law (WSTC)
Term 4 of Study 700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC)
700141.3 Human Rights, Human Services and the Choose one of

Law (WSTC)
Choose one of
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Criminal and Community Justice Extended Social Science (Policing) Extended Local
International Students Recent School Leavers
A7274.1 A7278.1
Location Location
Bankstown Campus Internal Bankstown Campus Multi Modal
The College - Nirimba Education Precinct Internal
Students must be enrolled in 7154 Diploma in Criminal and Specialisation Structure
Community Justice Extended to complete this
specialisation. Students must be enrolled in 7168 Diploma in Social
Science (Policing) Extended to complete this specialisation.
for which no advanced standing will be granted in the Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC
University degree program. Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in
Students must pass 40 credit points from the following the University degree program.
units (WSTC). Students must pass 40 credit points from the following
preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the
Term 1 of Study University level units (WSTC).
700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success Term 1 of Study
(WSTC Prep)
700270.1 English for International Students 1 (WSTC 700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success
Prep) (WSTC Prep)
700281.1 Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep) 700281.1 Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep)
700216.2 Introduction to the Australian Legal System 700220.2 Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC
(WSTC Prep) Prep)
700220.2 Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC 700236.2 Introduction to Australian Law Enforcement
Prep) (WSTC Prep)
700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC) 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)

700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) 700300.1 Introduction to Criminal Justice (WSTC)
700300.1 Introduction to Criminal Justice (WSTC) 700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC)
700049.5 Understanding Society (WSTC) 700139.5 Working with Communities (WSTC)

700139.5 Working with Communities (WSTC) 700049.5 Understanding Society (WSTC)
700142.3 Human Services Intervention Strategies 700301.1 Mental Health in the Community (WSTC)
(WSTC)
Term 4 of Study
Term 4 of Study 700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC)
700141.3 Human Rights, Human Services and the 700237.3 Policing Practices (WSTC)
Law (WSTC) 700156.3 Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC)
Choose one of
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Social Science (Policing) Extended Non- Social Science Extended - Humanitarian and
Credentialed Applicants Development - Local Recent School Leavers
A7279.1 A7305.1

Campus Mode Students must be enrolled in 7156 Diploma in Social
Science Extended - Humanitarian and Development
Bankstown Campus Internal Studies to complete this specialisation.
The College - Nirimba Education Precinct Internal Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Prep)
for which no advanced standing will be granted in the
Specialisation Structure University degree program.
Students must be enrolled in 7168 Diploma in Social Students must pass 40 credit points from the following
Science (Policing) Extended to complete this specialisation. preparatory units prior to enrolling in the University level
units (WSTC).
Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in Term 1 of Study
the University degree program 700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success
(WSTC Prep)
700281.1 Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep)
preparatory units (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the
700234.2 Understanding the Social Sciences (WSTC
University level units (WSTC).
Prep)
Term 1 of Study 700220.2 Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC
Prep)
(WSTC Prep)
Term 2 of Study
700220.2 Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
Prep) 700323.1 Key Concepts and Skills in the Social
700236.2 Introduction to Australian Law Enforcement Sciences (WSTC Prep)
(WSTC Prep) 700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC)

700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) 700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC)
700300.1 Introduction to Criminal Justice (WSTC) 700049.5 Understanding Society (WSTC)
700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC) 700139.5 Working with Communities (WSTC)

700139.5 Working with Communities (WSTC) 700140.5 Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC)
700049.5 Understanding Society (WSTC) 700158.3 Human Rights, Peace and Development
700301.1 Mental Health in the Community (WSTC) (WSTC)
700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC) Poor World (WSTC)
700237.3 Policing Practices (WSTC)
Social Science Extended - Humanitarian and
Development - Non-Credentialed Applicants
A7306.1
Students must be enrolled in 7156 Diploma in Social
Science Extended - Humanitarian and Development
Studies to complete this specialisation.
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Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) 700234.2 Understanding the Social Sciences (WSTC

for which no advanced standing will be granted in the Prep)
University degree program. 700220.2 Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC
Prep)
units (WSTC). Term 2 of Study
Term 1 of Study 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)

700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success Sciences (WSTC Prep)
700234.2 Understanding the Social Sciences (WSTC Term 3 of Study
Prep)
700220.2 Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC 700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC)
Prep) 700049.5 Understanding Society (WSTC)
Term 2 of Study
Term 4 of Study
700323.1 Key Concepts and Skills in the Social 700140.5 Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC)
Sciences (WSTC Prep) 700158.3 Human Rights, Peace and Development
700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC) (WSTC)
700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC) Poor World (WSTC)
Social Science Extended - Social Science -
Term 4 of Study Local Recent School Leavers
700140.5 Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC)
(WSTC) A7308.1
(WSTC)
700267.2 Issues in World Development: Rich World, Specialisation Structure
Poor World (WSTC) Students must be enrolled in 7157 Diploma in Social
Science Extended - Social Science to complete this
The College Admission Pathway - WSTC specialisation.
Social Science Extended - Humanitarian and Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Prep)
Development - International Students for which no advanced standing will be granted in the
University degree program.
A7307.1 preparatory units prior to enrolling in the University level
units (WSTC).
Specialisation Structure Term 1 of Study

Students must be enrolled in 7156 Diploma in Social 700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success
Science Extended - Humanitarian and Development (WSTC Prep)
Studies to complete this specialisation. 700281.1 Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep)
Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) 700234.2 Understanding the Social Sciences (WSTC
for which no advanced standing will be granted in the Prep)
University degree program. 700220.2 Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC
Prep)
units (WSTC). Term 2 of Study
Term 1 of Study 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)

700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success Sciences (WSTC Prep)
Prep) Term 3 of Study
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700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC) Choose two of

700139.5 Working with Communities (WSTC) 700156.3 Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC)
(WSTC)
Term 4 of Study 700267.2 Issues in World Development: Rich World,
700140.5 Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC) Poor World (WSTC)
(WSTC) The College Admission Pathway - WSTC
Choose two of Social Science Extended - Social Science -
(WSTC)
A7310.1
Poor World (WSTC)
The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Students must be enrolled in 7157 Diploma in Social
Social Science Extended - Social Science - Science Extended - Social Science to complete this
Non-Credentialed Applicants specialisation.
for which no advanced standing will be granted in the
A7309.1 University degree program.
Specialisation Structure units (WSTC).
Students must be enrolled in 7157 Diploma in Social
Science Extended - Social Science to complete this Term 1 of Study
specialisation. 700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic Success
Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) (WSTC Prep)
for which no advanced standing will be granted in the 700270.1 English for International Students 1 (WSTC
University degree program. Prep)
Students must pass 40 credit points from the following 700281.1 Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep)
preparatory units prior to enrolling in the University level 700234.2 Understanding the Social Sciences (WSTC
units (WSTC). Prep)
Term 1 of Study Prep)
(WSTC Prep) Term 2 of Study
700281.1 Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep) 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
700234.2 Understanding the Social Sciences (WSTC 700323.1 Key Concepts and Skills in the Social
Prep) Sciences (WSTC Prep)
700220.2 Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC 700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC)
Prep)
Term 3 of Study
Term 2 of Study
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) 700049.5 Understanding Society (WSTC)
700323.1 Key Concepts and Skills in the Social 700139.5 Working with Communities (WSTC)
Term 4 of Study
Term 3 of Study 700140.5 Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC)
700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC) (WSTC)
700139.5 Working with Communities (WSTC) Choose two of
Term 4 of Study 700268.1 Introduction to International Relations
700140.5 Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC) (WSTC)
700158.3 Human Rights, Peace and Development 700267.2 Issues in World Development: Rich World,
(WSTC) Poor World (WSTC)
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Social Science Extended - Tourism Social Science Extended - Tourism
Management - Local Recent School Leavers Management - Non-Credentialed Applicants
A7311.1 A7312.1

Students must be enrolled in 7159 Diploma in Social Students must be enrolled in 7159 Diploma in Social
Science Extended - Tourism Management to complete this Science Extended - Tourism Management to complete this
specialisation. specialisation.
Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Prep)
for which no advanced standing will be granted in the for which no advanced standing will be granted in the
University degree program. University degree program.
preparatory units prior to enrolling in the University level preparatory units prior to enrolling in the University level
units (WSTC). units (WSTC).

700281.1 Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep) 700281.1 Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep)
700234.2 Understanding the Social Sciences (WSTC 700234.2 Understanding the Social Sciences (WSTC
Prep) Prep)
700220.2 Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC 700220.2 Introduction to Human Behaviour (WSTC
Prep) Prep)

700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) 700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
700323.1 Key Concepts and Skills in the Social 700323.1 Key Concepts and Skills in the Social
Sciences (WSTC Prep) Sciences (WSTC Prep)
700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC) 700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC)

700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC) 700159.3 People, Place and Social Difference (WSTC)
700049.5 Understanding Society (WSTC) 700049.5 Understanding Society (WSTC)
700139.5 Working with Communities (WSTC) 700139.5 Working with Communities (WSTC)

700140.5 Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC) 700140.5 Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC)
700158.3 Human Rights, Peace and Development 700158.3 Human Rights, Peace and Development
(WSTC) (WSTC)
Choose two of Choose two of
700156.3 Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC) 700156.3 Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC)
700268.1 Introduction to International Relations 700268.1 Introduction to International Relations
(WSTC) (WSTC)
700267.2 Issues in World Development: Rich World, 700267.2 Issues in World Development: Rich World,
Poor World (WSTC) Poor World (WSTC)
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The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Major - Criminology and Criminal Justice
Social Science Extended - Tourism
Management - International Students
M1069.1
A7313.1 This criminology major offers students the opportunity to
study crime and criminal justice in a critical way that
Specialisation Structure particularly stresses social and cultural definitions of
Students must be enrolled in 7159 Diploma in Social criminal justice institutions and practices; the development
Science Extended - Tourism Management to complete this of criminology as a discipline and its various strands; forms
specialisation. and patterns of victimisation; crime prevention strategies
Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) and debates; aspects of juvenile justice; First Peoples and
for which no advanced standing will be granted in the criminal justice; the evolution of prisons and different forms
University degree program. of punishment; law enforcement and surveillance; violence,
Students must pass 40 credit points from the following gender and crime; cultural depictions of crime and
preparatory units prior to enrolling in the University level contemporary debates in criminology.
units (WSTC).
Term 1 of Study Location

Campus Mode
(WSTC Prep) Liverpool Campus Internal
Prep) Penrith Campus Internal
700281.1 Understanding Academic Life (WSTC Prep) Sydney City Campus Internal
700234.2 Understanding the Social Sciences (WSTC
Prep) WSU Online Multi Modal
Prep) Specialisation Structure
Term 2 of Study
700056.3 Academic English (WSTC Prep) Recommended Sequence - Liverpool, Penrith
700323.1 Key Concepts and Skills in the Social and Sydney City Campuses
700051.6 The Individual in Society (WSTC) Year 1
Autumn session
Term 3 of Study
Spring session
Term 4 of Study
Year 2
700140.5 Working with Cultural Differences (WSTC)
700158.3 Human Rights, Peace and Development Autumn session
(WSTC)
Choose two of
700156.3 Crime, Deviance and Society (WSTC) Spring session
(WSTC)
700267.2 Issues in World Development: Rich World, Please Note: In 2020, Sydney City Campus students
Poor World (WSTC) should enrol in unit code 102038 instead of unit code
102708.
102038.2 Crime Prevention and Community
Choose one of
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Please Note: In 2020, Sydney City Campus students 400684 - Juvenile, Crime & Justice
should enrol in unit code 102036 instead of unit code 102036 - Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice
102711.
102036.2 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice Major - Geography and Urban Studies
Year 3
M1071.1
Autumn session
102037.2 Perspectives in Criminology Students in this major examine the geography of
101561.3 Gender, Crime and Violence contemporary Australian cities and regions. Geography is
the integrated study of people, places and environments.
The cutting edge interests of today’s Geographers include
Spring session
post-colonialism, the emergence of global information
Choose one of economies, indigenous issues, class and cultural
102712.2 First Peoples and Criminal Justice disparities, population movement, sexuality and space, and
102710.1 Crime, Media, Culture the global diffusion of popular culture. Urban Studies is a
newer discipline focused on social justice within the city,
Please Note: In 2020, Sydney City Campus students through its critical assessments of peoples’ access to
should enrol in unit code 101562 instead of unit code scarce urban resources, such as housing, transport,
102710. education and employment. The political, economic, and
101562.4 Culture and Crime key concerns of the Urban Studies curriculum. These
applied interests in urban well-being and city structure are
Recommended Sequence - WSU Online Geography and Urban Studies major is a compulsory
component of the University’s accredited Planning course.
Year 1
Trimester 2
Location
102709.2 Introduction to Criminal Justice Campus Mode
Trimester 3 Penrith Campus Internal
102038.2 Crime Prevention and Community Specialisation Structure
Year 2 Year 1
Trimester 4 Autumn Session
Choose one of
101589.3 Cities: Introduction to Urban Studies
Year 2
Trimester 5 Autumn Session

102037.2 Perspectives in Criminology 101590.3 Cultural and Social Geographies
Spring Session
Trimester 6
Choose one of 101646.3 Analysis of Spatial Data
101562.4 Culture and Crime
102712.2 First Peoples and Criminal Justice Year 3
Autumn Session
The Specialisation Units listed below count towards and Systems
completion of this major for students who passed these 101645.3 Transport, Access and Equity
102038 - Crime, Prevention and Community
Spring Session
101694.3 Geographies of Migration
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101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective 102733.1 Genders and sexualities: beyond the binary
Please note: From Spring 2020, unit 101330 Self and
Major - Sociology Society replaced by unit 102788 Self and Society.
Please note: From Autumn 2021, unit 102039 Crime,
Deviance and Society replaced by unit 102787 Doing
M1073.1 Sociology.
The major in Sociology provides students with a thorough
Major - Heritage and Tourism
training in the methods, theories and select leading areas
of contemporary sociology. As well as units in which
methods and theories are taught, through the social M1077.1
science core, students enrolled in the Sociology major will
have opportunities to study a number of particular themes
from a sociological perspective, including inequalities, In a highly mobile world (migration, tourism, media and
deviance, identities, gender, religion, medicine and health communications, travel and transport) and in contemporary
care, ethnicity and migration, and the family, among other life where the preservation of historical and natural
possibilities. A Bachelor of Social Science (BSS) with a environments present as one of the major challenges
major in Sociology will prepare students for both facing all societies, heritage has become a touchstone for
employment and a research higher degree. social and cultural identity, our understanding of modernity,
peace and development, our senses of citizenship,
custodianship and community. At the same time heritage
Location places have become significant tourist destinations and so
in a world of flows and networks, the heritage-tourism
Campus Mode
relationship is a critical one. In the 21st century it is
Liverpool Campus Internal impossible to disentangle the two. This major introduces
contemporary heritage issues and provides an in-depth
Penrith Campus Internal understanding of tourism as a social phenomenon. It
enables a critical examination of the relationship between
Specialisation Structure heritage and tourism in number of settings within Australia
Students must complete 80 credit points with a minimum of (including Indigenous Australia) and internationally.
30 credit points at Level 3 Graduates with a heritage and tourism major can
contemplate careers within a diverse range of government,
Year 1 non-government organization and businesses that require
Autumn session tourism.
Location
101886.2 Brave New World: Negotiating Social Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
Year 2
Autumn session Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
101610.3 Health, Illness and Biomedicine: A Year 1
Spring session
102143.2 Families and Intimate Life Spring session
Year 3

101611.3 Home and Away: Ethnicity and Migration in Autumn session
Australia
101359.7 Sociology of Religion 101599.4 Heritage and Tourism
Spring session
Spring session
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101643.3 Heritage Interpretation
Spring session
Year 3 101381.4 Child Abuse as a Social Issue
Autumn session
101904.3 Tourism Policy and Planning Recommended Sequence - WSU Online
101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective Trimester 2
Major - Child and Community 101664.3 Working with Cultural Differences
Trimester 3
M1079.1
The Child and Community major provides a comprehensive
introduction to a range of social sciences related areas and
Year 2
a strong grounding in contemporary issues facing children
and their families from a critical perspective. This major Trimester 4
provides a good foundation for people interested in a
career in the human services with a particular interest in 102143.2 Families and Intimate Life
children. 102849.1 Disability Rights, Policy and Governance
Trimester 5
Location
Campus Mode 101597.3 Family Violence: Policy and Practice
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Trimester 6
WSU Online Multi Modal 101381.4 Child Abuse as a Social Issue
Specialisation Structure Major - Peace and Development Studies

Recommended Sequence - Liverpool and M1083.1

Parramatta Campuses
Year 1 The Peace and Development Studies major is concerned
with methods for promoting peace, human rights and
Spring session sustainability. It involves a critical analysis of inequalities of
power and opportunity that lead to international and local
101596.3 Context of Human Services conflict, social dislocation and environmental degradation.
101664.3 Working with Cultural Differences Students will examine the structural causes of racist and
gendered violence, environmental crises, forced migration,
Year 2 poverty, resource conflict, and inter-generational inequity.
The inter-related network of solutions includes
Autumn session empowerment and self-determination, sustainable living,
101632.5 Community Work & Development constructive development, peacemaking and peace
building. These require understanding of the theories and
method for identifying, measuring and resolving conflict and
Spring session environmental degradation. The assumptions and failings
101595.3 Community and Social Action of traditional development practice are critically assessed.
102143.2 Families and Intimate Life Students will engage social theory within an interdisciplinary
and applied framework, at local, national and international
levels. The major is comprised of three fields: 1) structural
Year 3 inequality, social justice & human rights; 2) development
and sustainability; 3) peace and humanitarian responses/
Autumn session actions.
102849.1 Disability Rights, Policy and Governance
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Location Location
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal
Penrith Campus Internal Penrith Campus Internal

Students must complete 80 credit points as follows Students must complete the 100 credit point major as listed
in the recommended sequence below.
Year 1
Autumn session
Year 1 Spring session 101573.3 Human Rights, Peace and Development
Spring session
Year 2 Autumn session 101956.1 Introduction to International Relations
Poor World Year 2
Year 2 Spring session Autumn session
101575.3 Peace-Making and Peace-Building 102367.2 Complex Emergencies and International

101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective Guidelines
Year 3 Autumn session Spring session
101569.3 Sustainable Futures 102368.2 Emergency Field Operations: Supply

Management and Logistics
102707.2 Project Management in Humanitarian and
Year 3 Spring session Development Studies
101571.3 Peace & Development Project Year 3
Autumn session
Major - Humanitarian Preparedness and
Response 102369.2 Public Health Response in Complex
Emergencies
M1095.1 2H session
This major is restricted to students enrolled in courses 1735 Preparation for Placement
Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies, 1664 102724.2 Social Sciences International Placement (II):
Bachelor of Tourism Management and 6027 Diploma in Placement
Social Science/Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development
Studies. This is an alternate Major program that prepares Summer A session
students with knowledge and skills to critically evaluate and
assess social processes, policies, and practices, and 102725.2 Social Sciences International Placement (III):
articulate the place of humanitarian relief and development Post-placement Reflections
assistance. This is achieved through a set of units
specifically tailored towards Humanitarian Preparedness
and Response, providing students with the opportunity to Equivalent Specialisation Units
apply skills and knowledge acquired during the first two The specialisation units listed below count towards
years of their degree in a ‘real world’ setting through the completion of this major for students who passed this unit
Social Sciences International Placement suite of units. The in 2018 or earlier.
international placement opportunity requires students to 200859 - Human Resource Development
obtain a medical clearance, and a Working with Children
102174 - Social Sciences International Placement
check for certain organisations.
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Major - Human Rights, Protection and 2H session

Development 102723.2 Social Sciences International Placement (1):
M1096.1 Placement
This major is restricted to students enrolled in courses 1735 Summer A session

Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies, 1664 102725.2 Social Sciences International Placement (III):
Bachelor of Tourism Management and 6027 Diploma in Post-placement Reflections
Social Science/Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development
Studies. This is an alternate Major program that prepares
students with knowledge and skills to critically evaluate and Equivalent Specialisation Units
assess social processes, policies, and practices, and The specialisation units listed below count towards
articulate the place of humanitarian relief and development completion of this major for students who passed this unit
assistance. This is achieved through a set of units in 2018 or earlier.
specifically tailored towards Human Rights, Protection and
Development, providing students with the opportunity to 200859 - Human Resource Development
apply skills and knowledge acquired during the first two 102174 - Social Sciences International Placement
years of their degree in a ‘real world’ setting through the
Social Sciences International Placement suite of units. The Major - Anthropology
international placement opportunity requires students to
obtain a medical clearance, and a Working with Children
check for certain organisations. M1097.1
Location Social Anthropology is the study of humans and the
Campus Mode cultures they create. The major in Anthropology within the
Bachelor of Social Science offers students the opportunity
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal to examine social patterns and practices across cultures, to
Penrith Campus Internal discover similarities and differences between cultures, and
to understand the processes by which humans organise
and create meaning. Areas of focus include the
Specialisation Structure development of anthropology as a discipline; globalisation
Students must complete the 100 credit point major as listed and culture; power and politics; gender and sexuality;
in the recommended sequence below. identity and belonging; ethnography and ethnographic
methods; Indigenous peoples and nation states. Specific
Year 1 attention is given to cultures of Australasia, Southeast Asia
and Oceania, and to cross cultural interactions, at both
Autumn session global and local levels. The major seeks to equip students
101573.3 Human Rights, Peace and Development with multi-cultural knowledge as well as to provide a
thorough grounding in research methods and ethics with
utility in a variety of professional and academic contexts.
Spring session
101956.1 Introduction to International Relations Location
Campus Mode
Year 2 Liverpool Campus Internal
Autumn session Penrith Campus Internal
Poor World Specialisation Structure
102707.2 Project Management in Humanitarian and
Development Studies Autumn Session
102344.2 Different Ways of Being in the World:
Year 3 Introduction to Social Anthropology

101569.3 Sustainable Futures 102345.2 Global Structures, Local Cultures
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Year 2 Recommended Sequence - Liverpool and

Autumn Session Penrith campuses
Pacific
Spring session 101561.3 Gender, Crime and Violence
102844.1 Society, Culture and Human Diversity
Spring session
Year 3 102039.2 Crime, Deviance and Society
Autumn Session 102711.1 Prisons, Punishment and Criminal Justice
102348.2 Power as a Cultural System 102712.2 First Peoples and Criminal Justice
102349.2 The Anthropologies of Gender and 102710.1 Crime, Media, Culture
Sexualities
Recommended Sequence - WSU Online
Spring session
Trimester 2
The specialisation units listed below count towards Trimester 3
units in 2020/21 or earlier. 102699.2 Youth Justice and Practice
102347 - Anthropologies of the Everyday
Sub-major - Criminology and Criminal Justice Trimester 4

SM1091.1
Trimester 5
This criminology sub-major offers students the opportunity
to study crime and criminal justice in a critical way that
particularly stresses social and cultural definitions of
criminal justice institutions and practices; the development Trimester 6
and patterns of victimisation; crime prevention strategies
and debates; aspects of juvenile justice; First Peoples and
criminal justice; the evolution of prisons and different forms
of punishment; law enforcement and surveillance; violence, Equivalent Specialisation Units
gender and crime; cultural depictions of crime and
contemporary debates in criminology. The Specialisation Units listed below count towards
completion of this sub-major for students who passed these
Location 102038 - Crime, Prevention and Community
Campus Mode 101562 - Culture & Crime
Liverpool Campus Internal 101560 - Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice
400684 - Juvenile Crime & Justice
Sub-major - Geography and Urban Studies
Students must complete 40 credit points from the units
listed below. SM1093.1
Students in this sub-major examine the geography of
contemporary Australian cities and regions. Geography is
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the integrated study of people, places and environments. which methods and theories are taught, through the social
The cutting edge interests of today’s Geographers include science core, students enrolled in the Sociology sub-major
post-colonialism, the emergence of global information will have opportunities to study a number of particular
economies, indigenous issues, class and cultural themes from a sociological perspective, including
disparities, population movement, sexuality and space, and inequalities, deviance, identities, gender, religion, medicine
the global diffusion of popular culture. Urban Studies is a and health care, ethnicity and migration, and the family,
newer discipline focused on social justice within the city, among other possibilities. A Bachelor of Social Science
through its critical assessments of peoples’ access to (BSS) with a sub-major in Sociology will prepare students
scarce urban resources, such as housing, transport, for both employment and a research higher degree.
education and employment. The political, economic, and
key concerns of the Urban Studies curriculum. These Location
applied interests in urban well-being and city structure are Campus Mode
Geography and Urban Studies sub-major is a compulsory Liverpool Campus Internal
component of the University’s accredited Planning course. Penrith Campus Internal

Campus Mode Students must complete 40 credit points from the units
listed below.
Autumn session
Specialisation Structure 101610.3 Health, Illness and Biomedicine: A
Students must complete four of the following units 101612.4 Identity and Belonging
Year 1 101611.3 Home and Away: Ethnicity and Migration in
Australia
Autumn session 101359.7 Sociology of Religion
101589.3 Cities: Introduction to Urban Studies
Spring session
Year 2 101886.2 Brave New World: Negotiating Social

Autumn session 102143.2 Families and Intimate Life
101590.3 Cultural and Social Geographies 102733.1 Genders and sexualities: beyond the binary
Spring session Please note: From Spring 2020 unit 101330 replaced by

unit 102788 Self and Society.
101591.3 The Economics of Cities and Regions Please note: From Autumn 2021, unit 102039 Crime,
101646.3 Analysis of Spatial Data Deviance and Society replaced by unit 102787 - Doing
Sociology.
Year 3
Sub-major - Heritage and Tourism
Autumn session
and Systems SM1097.1
101645.3 Transport, Access and Equity
In a highly mobile world (migration, tourism, media and
Spring session communications, travel and transport) and in contemporary
101694.3 Geographies of Migration life where the preservation of historical and natural
101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective environments present as one of the major challenges
facing all societies, heritage has become a touchstone for
social and cultural identity, our understanding of modernity,
Sub-major - Sociology peace and development, our senses of citizenship,
custodianship and community. At the same time heritage
places have become significant tourist destinations and so
SM1094.1 in a world of flows and networks, the heritage-tourism
relationship is a critical one. In the 21st century it is
impossible to disentangle the two. This sub-major
The sub-major in Sociology provides students with a introduces contemporary heritage issues and provides an
thorough training in the methods, theories and select in-depth understanding of tourism as a social phenomenon.
leading areas of contemporary sociology. As well as units in It enables a critical examination of the relationship between
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heritage and tourism in number of settings within Australia and their families from a critical perspective. This sub-major
(including Indigenous Australia) and internationally. provides a good foundation for people interested in a
Graduates with a heritage and tourism sub-major can career in the human services with a particular interest in
contemplate careers within a diverse range of government, children.
non-government organization and businesses that require
tourism. Location
Campus Mode
Location Liverpool Campus Internal
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal WSU Online Multi Modal
Specialisation Structure Students must complete 40 credit points from the units
Students must complete the following two compulsory units listed below.
101601.4 Issues in Contemporary Heritage Recommended Sequence - Liverpool and

101643.3 Heritage Interpretation Parramatta Campuses
Students must also complete two of the following pool units Autumn session
101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective 101632.5 Community Work & Development
101331.3 Issues in World Development: Rich World, 101597.3 Family Violence: Policy and Practice
Poor World 102849.1 Disability Rights, Policy and Governance
101599.4 Heritage and Tourism
Spring session
Recommended sequence 101664.3 Working with Cultural Differences
Year 1 101595.3 Community and Social Action
102143.2 Families and Intimate Life
101601.4 Issues in Contemporary Heritage 101381.4 Child Abuse as a Social Issue
Year 2
Choose one of Recommended Sequence - WSU Online

101590.3 Cultural and Social Geographies Trimester 2
101599.4 Heritage and Tourism
Note: 1664 B Tourism Management Students should 101664.3 Working with Cultural Differences
choose 101590 - Cultural and Social Geographies
Trimester 3
Year 3
101643.3 Heritage Interpretation 101595.3 Community and Social Action
Choose one of Trimester 4

101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective 102143.2 Families and Intimate Life
Poor World
Trimester 5
Note: 1664 B Tourism Management Students should 101597.3 Family Violence: Policy and Practice
choose 101331 - Issues in World Development: Rich 102849.1 Disability Rights, Policy and Governance
World, Poor World 101644.3 Community Management and Organisations
Sub-major - Child and Community
Trimester 6
101381.4 Child Abuse as a Social Issue
SM1099.1
The Child and Community sub-major provides an
introduction to a range of social sciences related areas and
a strong grounding in contemporary issues facing children
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cultures, and to understand the processes by which
Sub-major - Peace and Development Studies humans organise and create meaning. Areas of focus
include the development of anthropology as a discipline;
globalisation and culture; power and politics; gender and
SM1102.1 sexuality; identity and belonging; ethnography and
ethnographic methods; Indigenous peoples and nation
states. Specific attention is given to cultures of Australasia,
The Peace and Development Studies sub-major is Southeast Asia and Oceania, and to cross cultural
concerned with methods for promoting peace, human rights interactions, at both global and local levels. The sub-major
and sustainability. It involves a critical analysis of seeks to equip students with multi-cultural knowledge as
inequalities of power and opportunity that lead to well as to provide a thorough grounding in research
international and local conflict, social dislocation and methods and ethics with utility in a variety of professional
environmental degradation. Students will examine the and academic contexts.
structural causes of racist and gendered violence,
environmental crises, forced migration, poverty, resource
conflict and inter-generational inequity. The inter-related Location
network of solutions includes empowerment and self- Campus Mode
determination, sustainable living, constructive development,
peacemaking and peace building. These require Liverpool Campus Internal
understanding of the theories and method for identifying, Penrith Campus Internal
measuring and resolving conflict and environmental
degradation. The assumptions and failings of traditional
development practice are critically assessed. Students will Specialisation Structure
engage social theory within an interdisciplinary and applied Students must successfully complete 40 credit points from
framework, at local, national and international levels. The the units below.
major is comprised of three fields: 1) structural inequality,
social justice & human rights; 2) development and Students must complete the following compulsory unit:
sustainability; 3) peace and humanitarian responses/ 102344.2 Different Ways of Being in the World:
actions. Introduction to Social Anthropology
And choose three of
Location
Campus Mode 102346.2 Ethnographies of Southeast Asia and the
Pacific
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal 102345.2 Global Structures, Local Cultures
101612.4 Identity and Belonging
Penrith Campus Internal 101905.3 Indigenous Cultures: A Global Perspective
Specialisation Structure 102844.1 Society, Culture and Human Diversity
Students must complete four of the following units 102349.2 The Anthropologies of Gender and
Sexualities
Autumn session
101573.3 Human Rights, Peace and Development Equivalent Specialisation Units
Poor World
units in 2020/21 or earlier.
102347 - Anthropologies of the Everyday
Spring session
101575.3 Peace-Making and Peace-Building
101571.3 Peace & Development Project
Sub-major - Anthropology
SM1131.1
Social Anthropology is the study of humans and the
cultures they create. The sub-major in Anthropology within
the Bachelor of Social Science offers students the
opportunity to examine social patterns and practices across
cultures, to discover similarities and differences between
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Units 101681.6 Abnormal Psychology

Credit Points 10 Level 3
Assumed Knowledge
101796.1 19th Century American Literature A basic understanding of core concepts of personality,
social and developmental psychology
Prerequisite
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
101183.3 Psychology: Behavioural Science AND 101184.3
Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in Psychology: Human Behaviour
currently enrolled course.
Please note the pre-requisite requirement of the unit
........... 101183 Psychology: Behavioural Science does not apply to
students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Psychological
This unit focuses on literature from the American Studies.
Renaissance through to the end of the Civil War. Issues to
be examined will include some of the following: the Equivalent Units
construction of a national literature, the ideology of 100004 - Abnormal Behaviour and Psychological Testing
American Exceptionalism, the tension between the religious
and the secular, and the clash between freedom and Incompatible Units
slavery. Texts may include fiction, poetry and drama. 102538 - Abnormal Psychology (online)
102099.1 20th Century American Literature ...........
Credit Points 10 Level 3 Abnormal Psychology is the study of behaviours that cause

distress or dysfunction or are judged as deviant within the
Equivalent Units individual’s culture. This unit examines definitions of
100845 - American Literature; 100642 - Classic American abnormality, ways of assessing and diagnosing
Literature; 100643 - Modern American Literature; 100506 - abnormality, theories of the causation of psychological
American Literature abnormality and treatments for recognized psychological
disorders. Diagnostic criteria from the latest edition of the
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders are
Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in applied to illustrative cases with emphasis on contemporary
currently enrolled course. Australian research and theory. The development of
integrated models of abnormality, including biological,
........... psychological and social factors, is a significant theme of
This unit explores twentieth century American literature. the unit.
Issues to be examined include some of the following: the
construction of a national literature, struggles for justice and 102538.2 Abnormal Psychology (online)
human rights, the intersection of race, gender and Credit Points 10 Level 3
sexuality, the ideology of American Exceptionalism, the rise
and fall of 'The American Dream', place and time in Assumed Knowledge
American literature. A range of text types will be taught. A basic understanding of core concepts of personality,
social and developmental psychology
301247.2 A Cosmic Perspective
Prerequisite
Assumed Knowledge
Equivalent Units
Knowledge of Mathematics equivalent to 2-unit HSC, and
100004 - Abnormal Behaviour and Psychological Testing,
experience with the use of computer software such as
101681 - Abnormal Psychology
Excel or Word would be beneficial. Previous experience of
statistics or computer programming will be an advantage Unit Enrolment Restrictions
but is not essential. Students must be enrolled in course 1793 - Bachelor
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course. ...........
........... Abnormal Psychology is the study of behaviours that cause
distress or dysfunction or are judged as deviant within the
The unit explores and challenges scientific as well as
individual’s culture. This unit examines definitions of
cultural perspectives on the cosmos, from its composition,
abnormality, ways of assessing and diagnosing
expansion and the development and endings of the stars
abnormality, theories of the causation of psychological
and planets, to life, its limits, evolution and mass extinctions
abnormality and treatments for recognized psychological
on Earth. The unit also considers the development of
disorders. Diagnostic criteria from the latest edition of the
consciousness, astrology vs astronomy, expanding
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders are
horizons, space travel and space exploration.
applied to illustrative cases with emphasis on contemporary
Australian research and theory. The development of
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integrated models of abnormality, including biological,
psychological and social factors, is a significant theme of This unit develops algebraic thought to a high level. The
the unit. The Bachelor of Science, Criminology and abstract concepts involved in the main topics (group theory
Psychological Studies is not accredited by the Australian and number theory) have many applications in science and
Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). This unit is not technology, and the unit includes an application to
equivalent to and cannot be granted as Advanced Standing cryptography.
against a corresponding Psychology unit in an APAC
accredited Psychology sequence.
Credit Points 10 Level Z
102810.1 Aboriginal Education: Past,
Present and Future Equivalent Units
900021 - Academic English (UWSC)
Prerequisite
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
Students enrolled in 1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to The College.
Teaching Primary), 1822 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
Teaching Primary) Dean’s Scholars or 6019 Diploma in Arts/ ...........
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary, must have
This unit is designed to improve English proficiency for
successfully completed 160 credit points.
overseas and local students who wish to progress to
Equivalent Units university studies. In particular, the course aims to help
101577 - Classrooms without Borders students access the conventions of academic English by
focusing on attitudes to knowledge, the ways in which ideas
Unit Enrolment Restrictions are structured and presented and surface language
Students must be enrolled in 1781 Master of Teaching correctness. In addition, the course encourages students to
(Primary), 1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Primary develop strategies to maximize their learning and to reflect
Teaching), 1822 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching on their own learning styles.
Primary) Dean’s Scholars or 6019 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor
of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary). 900021.3 Academic English (WSTC)
........... Credit Points 10 Level Z
This unit builds the capacity of students to work in culturally Equivalent Units
competent and sensitive ways in relation to Aboriginal and 700056 - Academic English (WSTC Prep) 700210 -
Torres Strait Islander education in primary schools. It allows Introduction to Academic Communication 2 900108 -
for the development of understandings of the similarities Introduction to Academic Communication 2
and/or diversities of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander groups including culture, histories, languages and Unit Enrolment Restrictions
identity. It examines the social and cultural contexts that Students must be enrolled in a Western Sydney University,
influence engagement by Aboriginal and Torres Strait The College Foundation Studies course.
Islander children, families and communities in schooling. It
explores ways of improving engagement through effective ...........
school culture, curriculum and community approaches. The This unit is designed to improve English proficiency for
unit explores the protocols for successfully working with overseas and local students who wish to progress to
Aboriginal children, families and communities in education university studies. In particular, the course aims to help
settings to maximise learning outcomes for Aboriginal and students access the conventions of academic English by
Torres Strait Islander students. By investigating current focusing on attitudes to knowledge, the ways in which ideas
approaches for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait are structured and presented and surface language
Islander children and integrating Aboriginal knowledges, correctness. In addition, the course encourages students to | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
perspectives and culturally sensitive pedagogies into develop strategies to maximize their learning and to reflect
schooling, the students develop their own practices in on their own learning styles.
providing an inclusive learning environment for all children.
The unit explores the protocols for successfully working 700211.3 Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC
with Aboriginal children, families and communities in Prep)
education settings to maximise learning outcomes for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Credit Points 10 Level Z
200193.3 Abstract Algebra Equivalent Units

900097 - Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC)
Prerequisite Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
200025.2 Discrete Mathematics The College.
Equivalent Units ...........
14702 - Advanced Algebra, 14383 - Algebra 3 This unit is tailored to provide students in the Standard and
........... Extended Diplomas in Arts and the Standard and Extended
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Bachelor of Arts (First Year Program) courses with an explicit pedagogical approach to teach students how to
introduction to the Arts as a discipline area, and to the become independent, active, and reflective learners. The
Bachelor of Arts as a degree. Its second aim is to help unit also includes essential research and writing skills
students develop the basic critical thinking skills necessary specific to the study of Business.
for study at university level, and to assist them in identifying
and employing strategies to deal with many of the 700218.2 Academic Skills for
obstacles that make the transition to tertiary study difficult. Communication (WSTC Prep)
900097.1 Academic Skills for Arts (WSTC) Credit Points 10 Level Z
Credit Points 10 Level Z Unit Enrolment Restrictions

Equivalent Units The College.
700211 - Academic Skills for Arts (UWSCFS)
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Access to vUWS; access to a computer lab; access to
Students must be enrolled at The College in a Foundation library resources and facilities.
Studies course.
...........
...........
This unit introduces students to the essential academic
This unit introduces students to the essential academic skills required for success in tertiary studies. It employs an
skills required for success in tertiary studies. It employs an explicit pedagogy approach to teach students how to
explicit pedagogy approach to teach students how to become independent, active, and reflective learners. The
become independent, active, and reflective learners. The unit also includes essential research and writing skills
unit also includes essential research and writing skills specific to the Communication Arts.
specific to the arts.
700221.2 Academic Skills for Design (WSTC
700248.1 Academic Skills for Business Prep)
(WSTC Prep)
Equivalent Units Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
700214 - Academic Skills for Business and Commerce The College.
(UWSCFS)
...........
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, skills required for success in tertiary studies. It employs an
The College. explicit pedagogy approach to teach students how to
........... become independent, active, and reflective learners. The
unit also includes essential research and writing skills
This unit introduces students to the essential academic specific to the Diploma in Design.
skills required for success in tertiary studies. It employs an
explicit pedagogical approach to teach students how to 900099.1 Academic Skills for Health Science
become independent, active, and reflective learners. The (WSTC)
unit also includes essential research and writing skills
specific to the study of Business. Credit Points 10 Level Z
900098.1 Academic Skills for Business Equivalent Units

(WSTC) 700225 - Academic Skills for Health Science (UWSCFS)
Credit Points 10 Level Z Unit Enrolment Restrictions

Students must be enrolled at The College in a Foundation
Equivalent Units Studies course
700248 - Academic Skills for Business 700214 - Academic
Skills for Business and Commerce ...........
Unit Enrolment Restrictions This unit is designed to assist students to become

successful independent learners. It introduces students to a
Students must be enrolled at The College in a Foundation range of theories and concepts to facilitate the
Studies course development of practical skills and personal attitudes
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment necessary for success in tertiary study. Emphasis is placed
on developing the key competencies such as time
Access to vUWS, access to a computer lab, access to
management, critical thinking, researching, learning how to
library resources and facilities
learn and referencing.
...........
skills required for success in tertiary studies. It employs an
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and media buyers, have some level of responsibility for
900100.1 Academic Skills for Information client management and need a keen understanding of how
Communications Technology (WSTC) this affects bottom-line results. In this unit, students will
learn the basic principles of account management and how
Credit Points 10 Level Z to nurture and foster an environment of trust, respect and
Equivalent Units partnership. Students will examine best practice in dealing
with external stakeholders: proactive behaviour, managing
700205 - Academic Skills for ICT (UWSCFS) client expectations, understanding clients business
Unit Enrolment Restrictions objectives and the marketplace, acquiring skills to deal with
other disciplines, and understanding success metrics such
as cost per acquisition/retention, and brand awareness.
Studies course
Internal stakeholder management skills include preparing
........... and managing meetings, writing WIPs (work in progress)
and contact reports, and understanding the financial
This unit is designed to assist students to become implications of their actions within the Agency such as
successful independent reflective learners. It introduces retainers, timesheets and other business contexts.
students to a range of theories and concepts to facilitate
the development of practical skills and personal attitudes 900010.3 Accounting Fundamentals (WSTC)
necessary for success in tertiary study. Emphasis is placed
on developing the key competencies required to be Credit Points 5 Level Z
successful in an Information Communications Tschnology
course- research, analysis, problem solving, Equivalent Units
communication and team work. 700046 - Accounting Fundamentals (WSTC Prep)
900101.1 Academic Skills for Science
(WSTC) Students must be enrolled in a Western Sydney University
The College Foundation Studies course.
...........
Equivalent Units
Accounting is the practice of recording, classifying,
700230 - Academic Skills for Science (UWSCFS) summarising, analysing and interpreting information, of a
Unit Enrolment Restrictions commercial nature for the purpose of helping people make
decisions. In the world of business, the role of accounting is
Students must be enrolled in a Foundation Studies course to support management in providing timely and accurate
at The College. financial information about the business so that informed
........... decisions can be made. This unit examines the basic
principles underpinning accounting and connects the
This unit is designed to assist students to become accounting process to financial decision making for a
successful independent reflective learners. It introduces business.
students to a range of theories and concepts to facilitate
the development of practical skills and personal attitudes 200972.2 Accounting in Context
necessary for success in tertiary study. Emphasis is placed
on developing the key competencies of scientific enquiry – Credit Points 10 Level 1
collecting, analysing, organising and communicating
Equivalent Units
information as well as solving problems, particularly when
related to using mathematical ideas and techniques. 700274 - Accounting in Context (WSTC), 200103 -
Accounting Reports and Decisions, 700005 - Accounting
101941.3 Account and Client Management Information for Managers (WSTC), 700078 - Accounting
Information for Managers (Creative Industries), 61111 -
Credit Points 10 Level 2 Introductory Financial Accounting | Units |
| Units |
Assumed Knowledge Incompatible Units | Units |
Knowledge gained from completion of Bachelor of 200101 - Accounting Information for Managers
Communication Year 1 Key Program units.
Prerequisite This unit is not available to students enrolled in courses
100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction OR 100212.2 Public 2607 Bachelor of Construction Management, 2769
Relations Theory and Practice Bachelor of Construction Management Studies/Bachelor of
Laws, 3692 Bachelor of Construction Technology, 3727
Equivalent Units
Bachelor of Building Design Management. Students
101058 - Writing for the Professions enrolled in these courses must complete unit 200101 -
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Accounting Information for Managers.
Successful completion of 80 credit points at Level 1. ...........
........... Accounting in Context is the first core unit required in the
accredited accounting program, but can be included as an
All communication staff, whether strategy planners, account elective in other courses. It is designed to provide an
managers, art directors and copywriters, media planners overarching context about the purpose and usefulness of
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accounting information and explain a range of definitions
and terms used in accounting and business. Accounting in Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Context will introduce accounting reports and their The unit is available to students, who are not enrolled in a
interpretation, and explore the impact of policy and Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Accounting, or a
measurement methods on accounting information and continuing Bachelor of Business and Commerce course,
business decisions. Successful completion of the unit will who must take the unit as core or wish to take the unit as
equip participants with an understanding of the importance an elective. Students must be enrolled in 2607, 3762, 2769,
of accounting to society and allow them to engage with the 3692, 3727, 2773, 2739 or 2753, or any combined Bachelor
next core accounting unit; Financial Accounting of Business course. Students in 2753, 2783, 2786 and
Applications. 2787 must seek permission before enrolling in this unit.
...........
This unit provides exposure to financial and management
Credit Points 10 Level 1 accounting information from the viewpoint of a non-
Prerequisite accounting specialist. The unit aims to provide breadth of
awareness and knowledge in relevant fields of accounting
700046.3 Accounting Fundamentals (WSTC Prep) essential to decision making for managers.
Equivalent Units
200972 - Accounting in Context, 200101 - Accounting
Information for Managers, 61111 - Introduction to Financial Credit Points 10 Level 3
Accounting, 200103 - Accounting Reports and Decisions,
700078 - Accounting Information for Managers (Creative Assumed Knowledge
Industries), 700005 - Accounting Information for Managers Basic financial and management accounting fundamentals,
(WSTC) including use of spreadsheets in accounting and the use of
Unit Enrolment Restrictions a computerised accounting package.
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, Prerequisite
The College in one of the following courses: 7098 Diploma 200116.4 Management Accounting Fundamentals
in Business, 7100 Diploma in Business Fast Track, 7102
Diploma in Business Extended. Students enrolled in 7102 - Equivalent Units
Diploma in Business Extended must have passed 40 credit AC202A - Accounting Information Systems, 61141 -
points of the preparatory units in their course in order to Accounting Information Systems, 200114 - Issues in
enrol in this unit. Accounting Information Systems
........... ...........
Accounting in Context is the first core unit required in the This unit considers the design and implementation of
accredited accounting program, but can be included as an accounting information systems as a data model for
elective in other courses. It is designed to provide an resource allocation and management of an organisation. It
overarching context about the purpose and usefulness of includes consideration of current trends in information
accounting information and explain a range of definitions management and the changing regulatory requirements.
and terms used in accounting and business. Accounting in
Context will introduce accounting reports and their 200974.1 Accounting Standards and
interpretation, and explore the impact of policy and Governance
measurement methods on accounting information and
business decisions. Successful completion of the unit will Credit Points 10 Level 3
equip participants with an understanding of the importance Prerequisite
of accounting to society and allow them to engage with the
next core accounting unit; Financial Accounting 200973.1 Techniques in Financial Accounting
Applications. ...........
200101.7 Accounting Information for This unit builds on the first and second year accounting
Managers units, exploring financial reporting issues in greater depth
and challenging students to question the foundations of
Credit Points 10 Level 1 financial reporting. Based on International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the Australian Accounting
Equivalent Units Standards Board equivalents (AASB), topics include the
61111 - Introduction to Financial Accounting, 200103 - regulatory, theoretical and conceptual foundations of
Accounting Reports and Decisions, 700005 - Accounting financial reporting; corporate social responsibility;
Information for Managers (WSTC), 700078 - Accounting accounting for revenue, expenses, liabilities, equity and
Information for Managers (Creative Industries), 700274 - intangibles; recognition, measurement, revaluation and
Accounting in Context (WSTC) impairment of different types of assets; accounting for
Incompatible Units leases; Accounting for financial instruments: accounting for
employee benefits; revenue recognition and other
200972 - Accounting in Context comprehensive income; and financial statement analysis.
The unit develops graduate capabilities centred upon
critical thinking skills, technical skills and professional
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judgement and their application for solving practical the Ombudsman. The unit will also examine Freedom of
financial reporting and environmental social governance Information legislation.
issues.
102081.2 Adolescent Development and
200401.4 Accounting Theory and Teaching
Applications
Prerequisite
Assumed Knowledge Students enrolled in 1652, 1823, 2804, 2786, 1843, 4742 or
Basic knowledge of accounting principles 3756 must have passed 160 credit points to enrol in this
unit.
Prerequisite
200400.4 Company Accounting Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 1714 Master of
Equivalent Units Teaching (Secondary), 1848 Master of Teaching
51264 - Financial Accounting D (PG) (Secondary) STEM, 1652 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Teaching Secondary), 1823 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
Teaching Secondary) Dean's Scholars, 2804 Bachelor of
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate Business Business (Pathway to Teaching Secondary), 2786 Bachelor
course or in courses 8083 Bachelor of Research Studies, of Business, 1843 Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to
8084 Master of Research (HC) and 8085 Master of Teaching Secondary), 4742 Bachelor of Health Science
Research (LC). The prerequsite requirement noted above (Health and Physical Education)-Pathway to Teaching
does not apply to students enrolled in courses 8083 (Secondary) or 3756 Bachelor of Science (Pathway to
Bachelor of Research Studies, 8084 Master of Research Teaching Primary/Secondary).
(HC) and 8085 Master of Research (LC). Students wishing
to take this unit as an elective need approval from the ...........
Course Advisor. This unit examines research and contemporary classroom
........... practice relevant to the cognitive, physiological, and social/
affective needs of adolescents to highlight the reciprocal
Basic questions of the role accounting performs in society effects that teaching has on adolescence and how in turn
are considered from economic, social and environmental adolescence affects teaching practice. Emphasis is placed
perspectives. The nature of the statements advanced to on the use of evidenced-based literature in examining
give accounting legitimacy, together with their philosophical adolescent-centred challenges to teaching and learning.
underpinnings, are examined. Selected accounting theories Topics addressed include definitions of adolescence past,
and philosophies will be examined and advanced present and future, biological and cognitive milestones of
applications in alternative accounting models considered. adolescence, adolescents at-risk, secondary schooling
Accounting research and appropriate methodologies are fostering educational and general resilience in adolescents,
introduced. and helping adolescents thrive.
200013.7 Administrative Law 102325.1 Advanced Academic English Skills
Credit Points 10 Level 4 Credit Points 10 Level 7
Prerequisite Assumed Knowledge
200984.1 Government and Public Law OR 200814.3 English language proficiency equivalent to an overall IELTS
Commercial Transactions Law score of 7.0.
Equivalent Units Unit Enrolment Restrictions
69002.1 - Administrative Law, F1007.1 - Administrative Students must be enrolled in courses 1800 Master of Arts | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
Law, LW303A.1 - Administrative Law in TESOL, 1801 Graduate Diploma in TESOL, 1816 Master
........... of Translation and TESOL, 1777 Master of Interpreting and
Translation, 1780 Master of Arts Translation and
This unit examines the legal principles regulating the Interpreting Studies or 8083 Bachelor of Research Studies.
exercise of power by the executive arm of government in its The unit may also be undertaken as a non-award unit.
various manifestations; ministers, government departments
and officials, regulatory bodies, tribunals, inferior courts and ...........
local councils. This is examined in the context of Australian This is a language-analysis intensive unit with practical
constitutional arrangements and it is taught in the context of application for real situational English language teaching. It
constitutional themes and principles that underpin the law offers students theoretical overviews of language analysis,
in this area. The exercise of power examined includes from the sentential-clausal-lexical-grammatical level to
decision making, the exercise of discretion, delegated highly contextualised discourse study. It requires students
legislation and the decision making procedure of the major to engage with a variety of real-life instances of language
administrative tribunals. The focus is on the principles of use while also investigating the potentialities of extensive
judicial review developed by the courts, standing and linguistic repertoires. By exposing students to both the
remedies. There is also an examination of major non- realities of actual language use and the possibilities
judicial avenues of review by the major tribunals such as inherent in varieties of English, students are better
the Commonwealth Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and
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prepared for the demands of English (second and foreign)
language teaching across multiple contexts. Applied mechanics deals with the mechanical responses of
structural components under various loading and support
200897.1 Advanced Analysis and conditions. This unit will introduce the theory of elasticity
and study the bending, buckling and vibration behaviours of
Interpretation beams, plates and shells and their associated applications
Credit Points 10 Level 5 in engineering practices.
Corequisite 200572.3 Advanced Business Seminars

800166.1 Research Design 1: Theories of Enquiry Credit Points 10 Level 3
Prerequisite
Students must be enrolled in course 8083 Bachelor of
Students must have successfully completed at least 90
Research Studies/Master of Research.
credit points in business related units.
...........
Building on the introduction to the analysis of qualitative Students must be enrolled in 2787 Bachelor of Business
data presented in the core unit Research Design 1: (Advanced Business Leadership), 2789 Bachelor of
Theories of Enquiry this unit, Advanced Analysis and Business (Advanced Business Leadership) / Bachelor of
Interpretation, will provide candidates with the techniques Laws, 2754 Bachelor of Business and Commerce
necessary to use, analyse and interpret qualitative data in (Advanced Business Leadership), 2747 Bachelor of
business research. Presented as a series of seminar- Business and Commerce (Advanced Business
workshops, candidates consider the theories that underpin Leadership) / Bachelor of Laws or 2741 Bachelor of
the employed analytical methods, and then move to employ Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership).
introduced qualitative software tools to analyse and Students enrolled in the following courses may take this
interpret research data. unit as an elective with Director, Academic Program
approval: 2786 Bachelor of Business or 2739/2753
300925.2 Advanced Analytical Chemistry Bachelor of Business and Commerce; Students interested
Credit Points 10 Level 3 in taking this unit as an elective will have to apply to the
Director, Academic Program who will decide whether the
Prerequisite students fit the category of high potential students. If there
300832.1 Analytical Chemistry are too many applicants the unit coordinator may rank the
applicants and restrict the number of acceptances to an
Equivalent Units appropriate seminar size.
300298 - Analytical Chemistry 3, 300537 - Advanced ...........
Chemical Analysis
A seminar series involving speakers from outside the
........... university will present on current theoretical or practical
This unit builds on Analytical Chemistry 2 and focuses more issues affecting business and commerce. Students
on instrumental analysis, isolation and cleanup techniques interested in this unit should contact the Unit Coordinator to
and aspects of quality control and quality assurance in an see whether they qualify.
analytical laboratory and in manufacturing are discussed.
The instrumental methods covered include atomic 200028.4 Advanced Calculus
spectroscopy (for example, atomic absorption and Credit Points 10 Level 2
emission, x-ray fluorescence), molecular spectroscopy (for
example, UV-Vis, IR, fluorometry, mass spectrometry), Prerequisite
chromatography, electrochemistry, thermal methods and 300673.1 Mathematics 1B
automated methods. The theory of the instrumental
methods, their construction, operation and applications are Equivalent Units
covered. The theory and application of isolation and 14379 - Advanced Calculus, 14504 - Mathematics 4, J2764
cleanup techniques in inorganic and organic residue - Mathematics 2.1,
analysis are given.
Incompatible Units
301010.2 Advanced Applied Mechanics 200238 - Mathematics for Engineers 2
Credit Points 10 Level 7 Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Assumed Knowledge Students enrolled in Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of
Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering Science
Students should have prior knowledge of strain, stress and may not enrol in this unit.
deflection analysis of simple structures as well as
knowledge of energy principle for structural analysis. Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Scientific calculator
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course ...........
........... This unit is designed for students undertaking studies in
mathematics, statistics, operations research and
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mathematical finance. It provides further mathematical
training in the areas of multivariable and vector calculus, This unit enables students to gain an in-depth knowledge
which is essential to the understanding of many areas of into composite structures based on Australian Standards
both pure and applied mathematics. and International Standards. Recent advances in the
design of composite beams, slabs, columns and
300850.2 Advanced Cell Biology connections will be introduced.
Credit Points 10 Level 3 301023.2 Advanced Computational Fluid

Dynamics
Prerequisite
300848.1 Metabolism OR 300936.1 Functional Proteins Credit Points 10 Level 7
and Genes OR 300817.1 Molecular Biology OR 300847.1 Assumed Knowledge
Immunology
Finite element methods, Thermal dynamics and Fluid
Equivalent Units mechanics.
300408 - Mammalian Cell Biology and Biotechnology; Unit Enrolment Restrictions
300544 - Cell Signalling
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course
Incompatible Units
...........
300223 - Cell Signalling and Molecular Immunology
This unit introduces students to commonly used numerical
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment methods used in computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The
Lab coat, enclosed footwear unit covers the theory and the application of CFD for
solving engineering problems. The numerical methods for
...........
solving the in viscid flow and the viscous flow problems will
Cells of the body are studied in the context of health and be introduced. The students learn the application of the
disease, including mechanisms by which cells respond to engineering software in the engineering problems.
the environment and integrate in and around tissue.
Fundamental cellular processes are discussed that are 301022.2 Advanced Computer Aided
important in embryonic development, stem cells, Engineering
haematology and cancer. This unit investigates the action
of hormones, growth factors and morphogens; their Credit Points 10 Level 7
receptors and signalling pathways and the cellular Assumed Knowledge
responses they trigger. This unit covers modern techniques
in cell culture, tissue engineering, advanced microscopy Students are assumed to have a good understanding on
and other modern experimental approaches that enable basics of finite element method and analysis, fundamentals
dynamic understanding of live cell function. and advanced topics in mechanics of materials,
fundamentals on fluid mechanics and heat transfer and
301363.1 Advanced Cloud Computing thermal dynamics.
Students must be enrolled in 3693 Master of Engineering,
Prerequisite 3695 Graduate Certificate in Engineering, or the Master of
301042.2 Cloud Computing Research.
........... Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Finite element analysis packages - Abaqus, ANSYS and
This unit offers the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy
SolidWorks
“Academy Cloud Architecting” (ACA) curriculum and
provides deeper understanding of advanced cloud ...........
computing services and how to architect cloud solutions. | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
Students will learn advanced cloud computing concepts This unit focuses on advanced topics in computer aided
including notification and messaging, serverless computing, engineering and their applications in mechanical
API gateways, NoSQL databases, and content delivery engineering in analysing a wide range of engineering
networks. The unit also explores strategies to enable high problems. The objective of this unit is to advance students’
scalability, reliability, cost-efficiency, performance, and knowledge and skill level on the finite element method
operational excellence in a cloud-based system. All these (FEM)-based computer aided engineering (CAE) and its
aspects are explored in practice with AWS services. Upon advanced applications in the fields of solid mechanics, fluid
completion of this unit, students will be prepared for the mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer and product
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam. design and development as well. Academic skills on
research and communication are ensured to be achieved
301008.2 Advanced Composite Structures through conducting FEM-based CAE projects.
Credit Points 10 Level 7 900076.2 Advanced Computer Studies

(WSTC)
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course Credit Points 10 Level Z
........... ...........
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200755.2 Advanced Constitutional Law This unit covers all major network technologies:

asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), Internet, and
Credit Points 10 Level 4 telephony. Essential networking topics such as protocol
layering, multiple access, switching, scheduling, routing,
Prerequisite congestion control, error and flow control, and network
200009.1 Constitutional Law security are covered in detail. An engineering approach is
taken to provide insight into network design.
...........
This unit builds upon the compulsory unit Constitutional 301019.2 Advanced Dynamic Systems
Law, and provides a deeper and broader understanding of
Australian constitutional law. It examines the constitutional
aspects of Australian parliamentary democracy and Unit Enrolment Restrictions
citizenship, the constitutional powers of the Commonwealth Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course
Executive Government, constitutional issues relating to the
raising and spending of government revenues and the ...........
complexities of the relationship between the
This unit covers three-dimensional kinematics and kinetics
Commonwealth and State as independent polities. The unit
of a rigid body. The principles of virtual work are used to
also examines the limited way in which the Australian
investigate the equilibrium and dynamics of mechanisms.
Constitution operates to protect particular rights, liberties
Some key aspects of mechanical vibrations are introduced,
and freedoms.
including vibration response, vibration isolation and
300603.4 Advanced Control Systems vibration measurement.
Credit Points 10 Level 7 300601.4 Advanced Electrical Machines and

Drives
Assumed Knowledge
Knowledge is assumed in Continuous time control systems, Credit Points 10 Level 7
the use of Laplace and Z-transforms, Analog to digital, Assumed Knowledge
digital to analog conversion, Vector matrix difference
equations, State variable models and familiarity with Matlab Electric Circuits and Basic Electro magnetics.
or similar software Knowledge is assumed in: Continuous Incompatible Units
time control systems; The use of Laplace and Z-transforms;
300208 - Variable Speed Electric Drives, 300204 - Special
Analog to digital, digital to analog conversion; Vector matrix
Electrical Machines
difference equations; State variable models; Introductory
Classical Control Systems Theory; Familiarity with MATLAB. Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Incompatible Units Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course
300211 - Digital Control, 300172 - Advanced Control ...........
Systems
The subject covers various types of electrical motors and
Unit Enrolment Restrictions drive systems, their applications and control. The unit aims
Students must have competence in the use of test to introduce an advanced study of electrical machines and
equipment, components and data sheets. Students must drives. It also covers application considerations and
be enrolled in a postgraduate course. modern developments in high performance drive systems.
This course covers various types of the speed control, the
........... starting, the braking and the dynamics of different electrical
This unit covers continuous and discrete control systems. It machines and drives.
reviews and builds on the fundamental concepts of the
theory of feedback in continuous and discrete time to 200629.1 Advanced Family Law
examine the analysis and design of advanced continuous Credit Points 10 Level 3
and discrete time linear control systems. Transfer function
and state variable methods are employed. Instruction Prerequisite
makes use of extensive experimental tasks. There is also 200633.1 Family Law
considerable use of Matlab simulations.
Equivalent Units
300173.4 Advanced Data Networks F3007 - Advanced Family Law
Credit Points 10 Level 7 ...........
Assumed Knowledge This unit provides a practical framework around complex
Communication Systems / Digital Communication family law matters and builds upon the skills obtained in
200633 Family Law. This unit provides the students with
Unit Enrolment Restrictions the opportunity to obtain practical skills in taking
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course instructions from clients, drafting orders, making urgent
applications, children's matters including complex family
........... dynamics, child dispute services, Family Reports, Magellan
matters, drafting documents, Relocation Cases, Hague
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Convention Cases and Contravention Proceedings,
Property Matters including assets and values, financial 301011.3 Advanced Highway Infrastructure
disclosure, conciliation conferences, contributions, expert
evidence, spousal maintenance and enforcement Credit Points 10 Level 7
proceedings, as well child support and running undefended Assumed Knowledge
hearings.
Soil mechanics at undergraduate level.
300904.2 Advanced Food Science and Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Technology Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
Prerequisite This unit teaches pavement design and ground engineering
300842.1 Food Science 2 AND 300922.1 Quality design as part of construction of the highway. The aim is to
Assurance and Food Analysis provide students with advanced knowledge in designing
pavement structures and ground improvement techniques
Equivalent Units to deal with soft and weak grounds for construction of
300780 - Advanced Food Science and Technology highway and highway embankments. These aspects will be
taught in relation to Australian practices.
Incompatible Units
300636 - Food Processing and Analysis, 300641 - 300905.2 Advanced Immunology
Packaging Science and Technology
Students required to have Personal Protection Equipment e. Prerequisite
g. Laboratory coat, safety goggles, enclosed shoes. 300936.1 Functional Proteins and Genes
........... Equivalent Units
This unit will extend student understanding of current and 300757 - Molecular Biological of the Immune System
emerging food processes and packaging technologies. ...........
Students will gain an appreciation of the physicochemical
processes involved in food manufacture and their The human immune system is a milieu of cells, cytokines,
integration to produce safe, nutritious and palatable food. chemokines, growth factors and cell adhesion molecules
Students will become familiar with methods to monitor shelf which form an elaborate molecular communication network
life of foods, learn about packaging science and be able to through a number of signalling networks and molecules.
select the most appropriate packaging solution for a range The relevance of this knowledge for understanding the
of food applications. The environmental impact of food pathology and specific diseases of the human immune
processing and packaging will also be explored, along with system are emphasised through the unit. This unit also
the factors affecting the sustainability of food manufacture. provides an in depth analysis of the molecular mechanisms
Practical workshops will be conducted to produce and of cell to cell communication, cell activation, the
analyse food products, plus factory tours to food immunological synapse, transplant rejection (including
manufacturing and packaging sites. adoptive transfer experimentation), antigen presentation, B
and T cell recruitment and MHC restriction. Medical and
300604.4 Advanced Geotechnical diagnostic applications of hybridoma technology, antibody
Engineering engineering and advances in vaccine development are
discussed. The laboratory course will develop technical and
Credit Points 10 Level 7 interpretative skills in relevant techniques, in particular the
ImmunoCAP technology for asthma and allergy diagnosis.
Assumed Knowledge
Fundamental knowledge of soil mechanics. 300907.2 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | Units |
| Units |
Equivalent Units Credit Points 10 Level 3 | Units |
300520 - Foundation Engineering (PG)
Prerequisite
Unit Enrolment Restrictions 300545.2 Coordination Chemistry OR 300230.2 Inorganic
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course Chemistry 2 OR 300899.1 Inorganic Chemistry
This unit will provide an overview of soil mechanics J3668 - Inorganic Chemistry 3, 300231 - Inorganic
concepts required for the solution of practical geotechnical Chemistry 3, 300538 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
engineering problems. Students will be taught soil and Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
foundation analysis including design techniques. The topics
will cover shallow foundations, pile foundations, the stability Students are required to have laboratory coat, appropriate
of earth retaining structures, excavations, soft soils, shoes and eye protection.
groundwater flow and stability of slopes. Practical ...........
engineering cases will be emphasized.
Building on the foundations laid in Inorganic Chemistry, this
unit focuses on structure and bonding in inorganic
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chemistry, and the stereochemistry of coordination
complexes. Spectroscopic and magnetic properties of Unit Enrolment Restrictions
inorganic compounds are evaluated as a consequence of Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course
structure and bonding, and an introduction to X-ray ...........
methods for structure determination is given. Kinetics and
mechanism of inorganic reactions are examined, and the The finite element method is an essential tool for the
area of bioinorganic chemistry is developed. Unique analysis and design of machine parts and civil engineering
structures and reactions of organotransition metal structures. The objective of this unit is to introduce the
chemistry are explored. Advanced Modules cover aqueous principles of finite element method and the applications of
chemistry of cations and oxyanions, inorganic materials, one, two and three dimensional elements in solving various
molecular orbital theory in coordination complexes, group engineering problems.
theory; lanthanides and actinides.
300906.2 Advanced Organic Chemistry
301176.2 Advanced Mathematical
Investigations Credit Points 10 Level 3
Prerequisite
300876.1 Organic Chemistry
Assumed Knowledge
Equivalent Units
Undergraduate level of knowledge in mathematics or
statistics 300546 - Drug Design and Synthesis, 300235 - Organic
Chemistry 3
Students must be enrolled in 8086 Master of Research.
Students are required to have laboratory coat, appropriate
........... shoes and eye protection.
Advanced Mathematical Investigations is an integral part of ...........
the Master of Research for students planning a future in
mathematical and/or statistical research. Students will carry This unit builds on the reactions learnt in the unit Organic
out extensive investigations under the supervision of an Chemistry, extending the range of C-C bond forming
academic staff member that will allow the development of reactions to include the most significant in modern
skills, knowledge and a way of thinking that will assist in the synthesis. In the second stage students learn to develop
learning of mathematics and/or statistics needed for multistep synthetic strategies to produce target molecules
research in their chosen field of mathematics. They will also using their level 2 organic chemistry and the reactions
develop their written and oral communication skills, above. Structural analysis by mass spectroscopy and more
culminating in a paper which will be written as though it is advanced NMR techniques is also investigated. The
to be submitted to a mathematics/statistics journal for students use this chemistry in a lab course designed to
publication (including following the journal's requirements highlight a number of these concepts (including the
for presentation) and an oral presentation of the style synthesis of 2 pharmaceutical compounds and a team
expected at a mathematics/statistics conference. experiment) and to extend their range of practical skills.
301020.2 Advanced Mobile Robotics 300926.2 Advanced Physical Chemistry

Assumed Knowledge Assumed Knowledge

Some basic skills in MATLAB and C/C++ programming. An understanding of and competence with the basic
principles of physical chemistry including states and
Unit Enrolment Restrictions properties of matter, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria,
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course kinetics and electrochemistry.
........... Prerequisite
This unit is designed to develop an understanding of the 300849.1 Physical Chemistry
concepts involved in Mobile Robotics. The areas of mobile Equivalent Units
robot mechanics, localisation, map building and path
300303 - Physical Chemistry 3
planning will be introduced. Various sensors and their
applications in mobile robotics are also to be introduced. Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
301024.2 Advanced Numerical Methods in shoes and eye protection.
Engineering
...........
Advanced Physical Chemistry builds on the fundamental
Assumed Knowledge principals of energy changes in systems (thermodynamics),
Students should have prior knowledge of strain, stress and and the rates and mechanisms of reactions (kinetics) learnt
deflection analysis of simple structures as well as in Physical Chemistry and extends this so that students
knowledge of energy principle for structural analysis. gain an understanding of polymer and surface chemistries.
This unit also will strengthen student's problem solving
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skills in quantitative chemical analysis , develop
experimental techniques and advanced data-analysis skills. 101689.4 Advanced Research Methods
301025.2 Advanced Power Quality Credit Points 10 Level 3
Credit Points 10 Level 7 Assumed Knowledge

Knowledge of experimental design, and basic quantitative
Assumed Knowledge analysis techniques up to and including one-way Analysis
Students are expected to be familiar with basic power of Variance.
system calculations including balanced and unbalanced
three-phase systems. Prerequisite
Students must be enrolled in 3693 Master of Engineering, Equivalent Units
3695 Graduate Certificate in Engineering or the Master of 100006 - Advanced Survey Design and Analysis
Research.
...........
........... This unit advances upon the research methods and
This unit is to introduce students to power quality statistics taught in the prerequisite unit, Experimental
phenomena such as voltage sag/swell, distortions, Design and Analysis. It introduces students to
unbalance, and flicker that occur in power systems. The nonexperimental, correlational research design, and
unit also introduces terms and definitions associated with develops skills in survey research, including questionnaire
power quality, following which each phenomenon, that is, design and administration, and survey sampling.
voltage sag/swell, transient overvoltage, and harmonics. In Knowledge and skills in the construction and evaluation of
addition, flicker is presented and discussed in detail for psychological tests are also taught. Accompanying
students to understand the sources and impact of these correlational statistical techniques are taught, together with
occurrences on power system as well as typical mitigation advanced analysis of variance, and instruction in the use of
techniques. Finally, students are introduced to power SPSS. The unit also develops skills in conducting and
quality benchmarking, monitoring, assessment. In addition reporting psychological research.
Advanced knowledge on network frequency responses is
presented. 102536.2 Advanced Research Methods
(online)
Assumed Knowledge
Assumed Knowledge Knowledge of experimental design, and basic quantitative
Students enrolling in this unit are assumed to have a basic analysis techniques up to and including one-way Analysis
working knowledge of computer music and sound recording of Variance.
technologies and concepts, and safe working practices.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite 102534.1 Experimental Design and Analysis (online)
101538.2 Sound Synthesis and the Sound Environment OR
Equivalent Units
102559.1 Sound Design OR 102759.1 Sound Design and
New Electronic Media 100006 - Advanced Survey Design and Analysis, 101689 -
Advanced Research Methods
Equivalent Units
101142 - Digital Music 3 - Composition Crossovers, 101527
- Introduction to the Sound Studio, 102560 - Studio Students must be enrolled in course 1793 - Bachelor of
Production Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies | Units |
| Units |
........... ........... | Units |
This unit builds on concepts and practical work from Music This unit advances upon the research methods and
Production and Sound Design. It prepares students statistics taught in the prerequisite unit, Experimental
creatively and technically to undertake self-directed Design and Analysis. It introduces students to non-
technology-based projects as composers, sound designers experimental, correlational research design, and develops
and producers. Students will study professional-level sound skills in survey research, including questionnaire design
studios, multi-track, hard disk recording systems, critical and administration, and survey sampling. Knowledge and
listening, and principles of sonic composition and studio skills in the construction and evaluation of psychological
production. Students will propose and complete a major tests are also taught. Accompanying correlational statistical
studio-based creative project. techniques are taught, together with advanced analysis of
variance, and instruction in the use of SPSS. The unit also
develops skills in conducting and reporting psychological
research. The Bachelor of Science, Criminology and
Psychological Studies is not accredited by the Australian
Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). This unit is not
equivalent to and cannot be granted as Advanced Standing
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against a corresponding Psychology unit in an APAC
accredited Psychology sequence. This unit continues the students’ training in thinking as a
research scientist whilst developing analytical and critiquing
300599.4 Advanced Robotics skills in a range of science disciplines. Students will form
hypothetical companies and develop a portfolio of scientific
Credit Points 10 Level 7 products that they will have to present as prospectus and in
oral presentations. The students will have to assess the
Assumed Knowledge constraints of research having to address the WHS, gene
Some Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink technology, ethics and other legislative issues impacting
their projects. Students will also have to manage budgets,
Incompatible Units market analyses and intellectual property issues.
300176 - Advanced Robotics, 300192 - Mobile Robotic
Systems 301258.1 Advanced Science Research
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Project C
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course Credit Points 20 Level 3
........... Assumed Knowledge
This unit is designed to introduce the engineering concepts It is assumed that students have completed at least 40
involved in Robotics. The kinematics, dynamics, control credit points at Level 2 in their area of research. This
and sensing aspects in robotics will be introduced. In should be discussed with the research supervisor prior to
addition, the concepts of artificial intelligence and their acceptance into the research team
applications in robotics will also be discussed and assessed. Prerequisite
300937.2 Advanced Science Project A 300937.1 Advanced Science Project A

Students must be enrolled in 3757 B. Advanced Science
Equivalent Units and 3758 B. Advance Medical Science and have completed
300591 - Advanced Science Research Project A at least 60 credit points at level 2.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students must be enrolled in 3562 Bachelor of Science Students are expected to provide their own personal
(Advanced Science) or 3682 Bachelor of Medical Science protection equipment which will be project dependant.
(Advanced) or 3683 Bachelor of Natural Science
(Advanced) and must have passed 80 credit points. ...........
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment This unit provides a unique opportunity for Advanced

Science and Advanced Medical Science students to work
Access to a computer and the internet with and be mentored by academics in diverse areas of
........... science. In this 20 credit point unit, students will complete a
small research project aligned with the research activity of
The unit is design to teach students what is required to the academic and be integrated into the research
successfully begin to answer a scientific question. It environment of the School. Students will demonstrate time
specially focuses on teaching students how to access and management skills, project design, data collection, analysis
critically review literature on a given topic, chosen in and communication. Students will be required to reflect on
consultation with a supervisor in the student’s preferred their capacity and areas of passion for transitioning into
field of study. Students will present their findings in both either further education or the workplace. Please note this
written and poster formats. Students also attend a one day unit is not timetabled so completion will be subject to
workshop where they engage with researchers in a wide approved timelines negotiated with the appropriate
variety of fields to broaden their understanding of research. academic staff and unit co-ordinator. Students may be
required to travel to a different campus or location to
300938.2 Advanced Science Project B undertake this unit.
Credit Points 10 Level 2 300596.4 Advanced Signal Processing
Prerequisite
Assumed Knowledge
Equivalent Units
Engineering mathematics, circuit theory, signals and
300592 - Advanced Science Project B systems.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Equivalent Units
Students must be enrolled in 3562 Bachelor of Science 300200 - Signal Processing 1
(Advanced Science) or 3682 Bachelor of Medical Science
(Advanced Science) or 3683 Bachelor of Natural Science Unit Enrolment Restrictions
(Advanced Science). Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course
........... ...........
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This unit covers the principles and techniques in signal 301013.2 Advanced Statistical Hydrology

processing. The subject matter includes advanced topics in
discrete-time signals and systems, the z-transform and its Credit Points 10 Level 7
applications in signal processing, advanced topics in the
sampling of continuous-time signals, FIR and IIR filter Unit Enrolment Restrictions
design, filter structures, and the discrete Fourier transform Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course
and its computation. Students develop skills of analysing
and designing digital signal processing systems. ...........
This unit covers at-site flood frequency analysis, regional
301026.2 Advanced Smart Grids and flood frequency analysis, trend analysis of hydrological
Distributed Generation data, linear regression analysis and multivariate statistical
techniques to solve advanced hydrological problems.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions 300594.5 Advanced Structural Analysis
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course Credit Points 10 Level 7
This unit is designed to model, analyse and control of newly Students must have knowledge in engineering
developing areas of distributed generation and smart grids. mathematics, engineering mechanics at intermediate level
The unit will cover modelling, control, simulation and and structural analysis at fundamental level.
protection of such systems. The unit will also cover the
Incompatible Units
impacts of renewable sources and power electronics on the
operation of smart grids and micro-grids. The unit will also 300205 - Linear and Nonlinear Analysis of Structures,
cover environmental and economic impacts of such 300367 - Advanced Structural Engineering, 300195 -
systems. Numerical and Finite Element Methods
401414.1 Advanced Sport and Exercise
Science Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
...........
This unit will introduce students at postgraduate level to
Assumed Knowledge structural analysis of trusses, beams, frames and plates. It
Students to have completed an undergraduate degree in covers the slope defection method and matrix method for
Sport and Exercise Science or other closely related Health, analysis of beams, trusses and frames, and the bending
Allied Health or Medical Science/Medicine undergraduate and buckling analysis of beams and plates under various
equivalent. loading conditions. The theories learned in classes will be
reinforced in practical sessions by using computer software
packages.
Students must be enrolled in 8083 - Bachelor of Research
Studies/ Masters of Research 200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment Credit Points 10 Level 4
Students must meet discipline specific requirements, e.g.
personal protective clothing. Prerequisite
200019.5 Revenue Law OR 200187.3 Taxation Law
...........
Equivalent Units
Please note, unit 401291.1 Advanced Sport and Exercise
Science replaced by 401414.1 Advanced Sport and 61524 - Advanced Taxation Law, F3003 - Advanced
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Exercise Science from 2020.This unit provides Bachelor of Taxation Law
Research Studies/Masters of Research candidates with an ...........
interest in Sport & Exercise Science with an opportunity to
further their knowledge and skill-sets in the field. Working Advanced Taxation law broadens and deepens the
closely with their assigned supervisor(s), students will student’s knowledge of taxation and revenue law by
prepare a work-plan to further enhance their theoretical building upon existing knowledge of, and adding new topics
knowledge through a combination of independent and to, those covered in 200187 Taxation Law and 200019
guided-study. The unit will provide students with an Revenue Law. Such topics include consideration fo the tax
opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and expertise in policy framework, superannuation and also further aspects
their selected field of Sport & Exercise Science. The unit is of income, deductions, entity tax, tax administration,
focused on the development of discipline-specific aspects of international tax and Goods and Services Tax.
knowledge (theoretical and practical) to prepare students
for their research thesis and future career in a Sport &
Exercise Science related field.
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301021.2 Advanced Thermal and Fluid 301236.2 Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity

Engineering
Assumed Knowledge
Assumed Knowledge The students should be familiar with the fundamentals of
Fundamental knowledge of fluid mechanics, theory of computer networking and security. It is advisable that the
thermodynamics, knowledge of heat transfer including students must have either taken appropriate units in these
conduction, convection. areas (e.g., 300695 Network Technologies and 300696
Systems and Network Security) or have equivalent
Unit Enrolment Restrictions knowledge.
........... Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
This unit covers fundamental principles in the thermal and ...........
fluid engineering. While the main focus will remain on
incompressible fluids, effects of compressible fluids will also This unit focuses on the advanced features of
be discussed. The contents of this unit include fluid Cybersecurity, contemporary views on security, and the
mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer. Students solutions that aim to protect the emerging services and
will learn the engineering applications of thermal and fluid technologies. The emphasis is on the development of
principles. student skills to enable them to do proficient research and
development works and studies in the cybersecurity
301009.2 Advanced Timber Structures discipline. On successful completion of this unit, students
will be equipped with an in-depth understanding of relevant
Credit Points 10 Level 7 issues, attacks on massively interconnected systems, and
Unit Enrolment Restrictions the evolving approaches to improve the reliability of
advanced services.
........... 300694.4 Advanced Topics in ICT
This unit enables students to gain an in-depth knowledge Credit Points 10 Level 7
into timber structures based on Australian Standards.
Prerequisite
Design of timber beams, floors, columns and connections
will be introduced with a focus on the use of plywood, round 301005.1 Professional Practice and Communication
timbers, glue-laminated timber and structural laminated Unit Enrolment Restrictions
veneer lumber.
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
301196.2 Advanced Topics in Artificial ...........
Intelligence
The information and communications technologies are
Credit Points 10 Level 7 advancing at an ever-increasing rate. The whole world is
now interconnected. The World Wide Web community is
Assumed Knowledge actively engaged in developing the next generation of the
This unit requires basic skills in programming with either Web. Social networking on the Internet is facilitated by the
JAVA or C++ as the programming language. latest developments such as Facebook, YouTube and
MySpace. Artificial Intelligence is increasingly intertwined
Incompatible Units
with the decisions we make every day. Large scale storage
300245 Intelligent Agents; 300385 Automated Negotiation technologies are leading to Cloud Computing where data
and e-Trading; 300769 Intelligent Agents for eMarkets and applications may reside anywhere in the world.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Research in how to access meaningful data from the vast
amounts on the Web has led to initiatives such as
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course. Semantic Web and Linked Data. Mashups mix data from
........... disparate sources to enable users to work more efficiently.
Wireless and mobile computing are changing the market
This unit introduces the most fundamental techniques of place. All of these trends are still in their early stages. To
artificial intelligence (AI), including knowledge make sense of all these developments, the top echelons of
representation, searching, machine learning and intelligent the World Wide Web Consortium are actively engaged in
agents. Students will learn the basic theories and creating a new discipline called Web Science. Advanced
algorithms that are essential in the design and development Topics in ICT will enable the students to appreciate the
of intelligent systems. The unit will focus on two typical AI scale of new developments and create prototypes of
applications: game playing and e-trading. Students will applications in their desired ambit. This unit consists of
have the chance of using existing multiagent system three Topics selected each semester. Assessment will be
platforms to design and develop intelligent software for by a series of discussion paper assignments here students
game playing and automated trading in e-markets. will show they have met the unit learning outcomes.
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300252.4 Advanced Topics in Networking The unit focuses on design of conventional and emerging

water and wastewater treatment unit processes using
Credit Points 10 Level 7 fundamental science and hydraulic engineering principles.
The focus is on practical design. The student will be
Assumed Knowledge exposed to emerging water and wastewater treatment
Students should be familiar with the fundamentals of processes and its applications through research.
computer networking. In particular, students should have a
good understanding of the OSI model, the TCP/IP protocol 300595.4 Advanced Water Engineering
suite, and current Internet and networking technologies.
Therefore, it is strongly advised that students must have Credit Points 10 Level 7
either taken an appropriate unit in computer networking (e. Assumed Knowledge
g., 300695 Network Technologies), or have equivalent
knowledge. Exposure to basic hydraulics and engineering hydrologic
principles.
Incompatible Units
300766 Hydrology; 300983 Surface Water Hydrology
...........
This unit focuses on the advanced features of networked This is a specialised unit in a specialist discipline in Master
systems and the emerging network technologies and of Engineering program. Students must be enrolled in a
services. The unit provides students with an in-depth postgraduate engineering program undertaking a Civil
understanding of relevant protocols, the emerging Engineering specialisation or in the Master of Research.
standards, and standards organisations. The emphasis of
the unit is on development of the student skills to enable ...........
them to do proficient research and development works and This unit introduces advanced principles of engineering
studies in the computer networking discipline. hydrology as it pertains to the surface water component of
the hydrologic cycle. Students are exposed to floodplain
200650.2 Advanced Torts and Civil Wrongs analysis techniques. The focus is on practical engineering
Credit Points 10 Level 3 solutions to issues originating from catchment
development. Students are exposed to commonly used
Prerequisite hydraulic and hydrologic software packages to delineate
200008.2 Torts Law flooded areas resulting from such developments.
Equivalent Units 100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction
F3010 - Advanced Torts and Civil Wrongs
...........
Equivalent Units
Advanced Torts and Civil Wrongs examines in detail the 100211 - Advertising and Society, 100551- Introduction to
basic principles and current issues in selected areas of torts Advertising, 700088 - Advertising: An Introduction (WSTC)
law and civil liability.
...........
301017.2 Advanced Waste Management
In this unit students gain a grounding in the key areas of
Credit Points 10 Level 7 advertising and the steps in the advertising process, viz.
research, strategy, creative (copywriting & art direction),
Unit Enrolment Restrictions production, account service, media planning and marketing
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course communication. Students are also introduced to the issues
surrounding advertising and its role in society. | Units |
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...........
This unit covers sources, identification and characterisation 700088.2 Advertising: An Introduction
of solid and hazardous waste generated from the (WSTC)
community. Sustainable management of waste
incorporating minimisation, recycle, recovery and Credit Points 10 Level 1
disposable options is discussed. Also, atmospheric Corequisite
pollutants and their control, greenhouse gases and their
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor
impact on climate change are examined.
courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory
301016.2 Advanced Water and Wastewater units listed in the course structure before progressing to the
Year 2 units.
Treatment
Equivalent Units
100706 - Advertising: An Introduction
........... The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must
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pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the
course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit. This unit explores the critical role of Media in Advertising
Campaigns. Through research, analysis and strategic
........... thinking, students will develop media plans for clients. This
unit covers media planning in depth: choosing different
In this unit students gain a grounding in the key areas of combinations of media to achieve campaign objectives –
advertising and the key steps in the advertising process, digital, outdoor, print, social, radio, TV, cinema, ambient;
viz. research, strategy, creative (copywriting & art direction), the use of consumer insight in planning, measures of
media planning and marketing communication. Students performance, and creativity in planning and buying.
are also introduced to the issues surrounding advertising
and its role in society. 200646.5 Advocacy
102730.1 Advertising: Campaigns Credit Points 10 Level 3
Prerequisite Good communication skills; including the ability to construct
a coherent argument and write in a manner that is
102056.2 Communication Strategies AND 101034.4 grammatically correct.
Advertising: Media
Corequisite
Equivalent Units
101035 - Advertising: Campaigns, 102055 -
Communication Campaigns Equivalent Units
........... 69125 - Advocacy
In this capstone unit students will learn to professionalise Unit Enrolment Restrictions
key aspects of the advertising management process. The Successful completeion of 80 credit points of Bachelor of
unit provides the opportunity to link and apply theoretical Laws core units. Enrolment in the unit is by invitation only
understanding with research, writing, planning, creative following a call for expressions of interest and a merit
development and media, and presentation skills in selection process. Classes are kept small due to the
response to a live client brief provided by a multi-national practical nature of the unit.
advertising agency. The ‘real world’ situation allows
students to demonstrate their capacity for problem analysis ...........
and to develop appropriate and timely solutions. Students This unit imparts basic courtroom trial skills giving practice
will work within an allocated budget and to realistic industry in applying substantive law, practice, procedure and
deadlines to produce a campaign they can include in their evidence in a simulated courtroom. It also explores both
portfolio. Assessment tasks will enable students to professional and ethical issues involved in the courtroom.
demonstrate emerging professional capacity and prepare There is a limit on enrolment in this unit because of the
themselves for a communication position, either in an teaching method adopted.
advertising agency, media agency or consultancy.
101295.2 Aesthetics
Equivalent Units
Prerequisite
63090 - Aesthetics
........... Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in
This is a practice-oriented unit designed to teach students currently enrolled course.
how to conceive and produce original and effective
...........
advertising to meet strategic goals. From interpretation of a
brief, to creating and evaluating concepts, and presenting The major philosophies of art will be examined. The
campaigns, the course aims to mirror real processes within Western tradition will be surveyed from the Ancient Greeks
the advertising industry. through medieval and Renaissance theories of art to
modern and postmodern aesthetics beginning with Kant.
101034.4 Advertising: Media Marxist and feminist aesthetics will be especially
emphasised. The artistic material will primarily come from
Credit Points 10 Level 2 the visual arts.
Prerequisite
300790.2 Agriculture, Food and Health
100706.1 Advertising: An Introduction OR 200083.2
Marketing Principles Credit Points 10 Level 2
Equivalent Units Assumed Knowledge
100708 - Audience Analysis and Media Planning Basic understanding of resource sustainability issues
........... Incompatible Units
300609 - Ecology of Production
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This unit is designed to strengthen student understanding 200191 - Fundamentals of Mathematics; 700108 - Analysis
of the important interactions between food, agriculture, of Change (WSTC)
environment and health. Traditionally the topics of food, Incompatible Units
agriculture, environment and health have been taught
mainly in isolation from each other. It is becoming 300672 - Mathematics 1A
increasingly apparent that this traditional approach bears Unit Enrolment Restrictions
little relevance to real world issues and in some cases acts Students may complete the three units Quantitative
as an impediment to progress. Alternatives to the current Thinking, Analysis of Change and Maths 1A in the following
‘western industrialised’ food production system will be order: 300831 Quantitative Thinking, 300830 Analysis of
explored. These include organic agriculture, local farmer Change, 300672 Mathematics 1A. This means that
markets, and consumer driven changes to food production students may complete 300831 before attempting 300830,
systems. but not after. 300830 and 300831 may be attempted before
300672, but not after. Students may not enrol in 300831
200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution and 300830 or 300831 and 300672 or 300830 and 300672
Credit Points 10 Level 2 in the same teaching session. Students enrolled in the
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of
Corequisite Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering Science may not
200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law OR 200006.2 enrol in any of the units 300830, 300831 or 300672.
Introduction to Law Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Incompatible Units Scientific calculator, access to a computer with
200293 - Alternative Dispute Resolution, 200812 Conflict mathematical software packages eg Excel, Mathematica,
Resolution MathCad installed.
........... ...........
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes are no This Level 1 unit introduces students to the mathematical
longer 'alternative' but a major part of the contemporary modelling techniques that are used to formulate and solve
justice system. Modern legal practice requires lawyers to problems in the physical and biological sciences. To use
negotiate settlements on behalf of clients and advise clients these techniques successfully, students must develop the
how to resolve disputes without litigation. Non-adversarial ability to formulate a problem mathematically and then be
processes offer many benefits to parties, professionals and able to use the appropriate knowledge to test conclusions
the community. This unit will introduce you to the theory by analytical and numerical means. These skills will be
and practice of alternative dispute resolution processes and emphasized as each technique in introduced. Apart from
provide you with the opportunity to develop key ADR some introductory work on logarithms and exponentials
practice. (essential concepts in the sciences), the main techniques
developed involve aspects of differential calculus,
200023.4 Analysis culminating in the use of differential equations to model real
phenomena in the sciences.
Prerequisite
200028.2 Advanced Calculus Credit Points 10 Level 2
Equivalent Units Prerequisite
14388 - Advanced Mathematical Topics 300800.1 Essential Chemistry 1 OR 300808.2 Introductory
Chemistry
........... | Units |
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Equivalent Units
Analysis provides the theoretical basis of real and complex
numbers, including differentiation and integration. Topics 300297 - Analytical Chemistry 2
include: field axioms and completeness, sequences, series, Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
convergence, compactness, continuity, differentiability,
Lab Coat, enclosed shoes, protective glasses
integrability, and related theorems in both the real and
complex number systems. ...........
300830.3 Analysis of Change This unit provides insight into both classical methods of

analytical analysis and an introduction to modern
Credit Points 10 Level 1 instrumental methods of analysis. Specifically, the classical
methods of analysis include volumetric and gravimetric
Assumed Knowledge methods, while the modern instrumental methods include
General Mathematics background achieved at bands 5 or separation techniques and spectroscopy. The role of
6, or Mathematics, achieved at band 4, or equivalent or spreadsheets in data analysis and presentation is
300831 Quantitative Thinking. discussed and applied in the laboratory program.
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We illustrate concepts with examples from a wide range of
300866.2 Analytical Microbiology taxonomic groups of animals in diverse ecosystems.
Students will conduct experimental field and laboratory
Credit Points 10 Level 3 procedures, as well as observe and work with groups of
Assumed Knowledge animals on the UWS Hawkesbury campus.
A good general knowledge of microbiology and having the 301255.1 Animal Health, Ethics and Welfare
technical skills needed to work safely with microorganisms.
Prerequisite
300833.1 Microbiology 1 Prerequisite
Equivalent Units 300802.2 Biodiversity AND 300801.1 Animal Science
300307 - Analytical Microbiology Incompatible Units
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment 300424 Animal Health and Welfare 300834 Animal Health
and Welfare
shoes and eye protection. Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
........... Outdoor attire / Lab coats, enclosed footwear for indoor labs
The unit provides a theoretical and practical introduction to ...........
wide range of microbiological techniques that are This unit will ensure students will be able to evaluate the
commonly used in medical science, industrial and food major issues related to animal health, welfare and ethical
microbiology, environmental science, and research. frameworks that govern working with animals. In particular,
Building on a basic understanding of microbiology the unit students will gain knowledge of the diseases impacting
shows how microorganisms can be isolated, identified, and animals and methods for disease diagnosis and control. In
enumerated using traditional microbiological methods, addition, students will apply this knowledge to the
modern variations on traditional methods, and more recent relationships between animal management and the health
immunological and molecular methods. The laboratory and welfare expectations for domesticated and wild
component is an integral component of the unit as the animals. The legal obligations of the impact of legislative
students use a variety of techniques, methods and regulation for those owning, working or observing animals
commercial systems that are applied in microbiological with respect to approval processes, maintaining and
laboratories, and incorporates problem solving and inquiry monitoring animal health and welfare is also addressed.
based exercises. Students may need to travel to another campus to
complete this unit.
300853.2 Animal Nutrition and Feeding
Assumed Knowledge
Familiarity with computer software programs such as Excel. Assumed Knowledge
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment A basic understanding of animals and biology.
Students require access to a computer. Equivalent Units
........... 300562 - Animal Nutrition and Feeding
This unit covers the use of computers and computer Unit Enrolment Restrictions

programming for Data Science. After briefly considering Successful completion of 60 credit points.
spreadsheet systems, the unit will consider programming in Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
the statistical system "R" in depth. Finally, other special
purpose languages will be touched briefly (eg. SQL). Lab coat, enclosed shoes, protective goggles
...........
Animal nutrition and feeding is fundamental to many
Credit Points 10 Level 3 aspects of animal production and wildlife systems. This unit
Equivalent Units aims to provide students with knowledge of nutrient
requirements for different types of animals and the nutrient
300564 - Animal Behaviour composition of common feeds. Students will evaluate and
Unit Enrolment Restrictions formulate rations to meet a range of animal requirements at
different stages of growth, reproduction, lactation and
Successful completion of 120 credit points in the Bachelor production.
of Science or Bachelor of Natural Sciences.
...........
Focusing on a variety of wildlife and domestic animal
species, the unit addresses how classic ecological and
evolutionary principles shape animal behaviour by weighing
the experimental and observational evidence for each idea.
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animation and visual effects production and experiment
300835.2 Animal Reproduction with alternative, creative, narrative storytelling approaches.
Develop critical, conceptual and practical skills within the
Credit Points 10 Level 2 context of animation and visual effects which will then
Assumed Knowledge enable you to deliver powerful and compelling visual stories
on multiple media platforms.
Some knowledge of biology, including basic animal
anatomy, introductory animal physiology and some 700328.1 Animation and Visual Effects
understanding of reproductive behaviour.
(WSTC)
Equivalent Units
AG306A - Equine Reproduction and Stud Management;
300563 - Animal Reproduction ...........
Lab coat, enclosed shoes 102347.2 Anthropologies of the Everyday
........... Credit Points 10 Level 2
Reproduction is the origin of life. The aim of this unit is to Prerequisite
provide students with a sound understanding of 102344.1 Different Ways of Being in the World: Introduction
reproduction of both domestic and non domestic animals so to Social Anthropology
that they can design and manage a breeding program for a The pre-requisite requirement does not apply to students in
species of choice. Topics will include anatomy and courses 1667 Bachelor of Social Science, 1733 Bachelor of
physiology of male and female reproductive tracts; Social Science (Advanced) and 6023 Diploma in Social
hormonal control of reproduction; fertilisation, pregnancy, Science/Bachelor of Social Science who are required to
parturition and lactation and advanced reproductive meet the Unit Enrolment Restriction below.
technologies. These topics will be explored in a range of
species across different taxonomic groups. Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students in courses 1667 Bachelor of Social Science, 1733
300801.2 Animal Science Bachelor of Social Science (Advanced) and 6023 Diploma
Credit Points 10 Level 1 in Social Science/Bachelor of Social Science must have
successfully completed 40 credit points of Level 1 units.
Equivalent Units
...........
300421 - Animal Science
In 2021, this unit replaced by 102844 - Society, Culture and
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment Human Diversity. Although people’s lives vary significantly
Laboratory coat, closed in shoes, safety glasses, work depending on ethnographic context, it is also through
boots, long pants and long-sleeved shirts. everyday practices and rituals that the universality of the
human condition becomes most obvious. Close studies of
........... how people create a living and make meaning of their
This unit will provide students with an understanding of everyday experiences in various contexts can thus provide
comparative physiological and anatomical concepts of a valuable lessons about cultural difference as well as about
range of mammalian and avian species. Students will what it means to be human, and is consequently a core
develop the skills to apply these concepts in practical aspect of anthropological inquiry. In this unit students
situations through the use of field observations and the engage with this overarching theme via ethnographic case
relationship of these to functional anatomy and physiology studies as well as through inquiries into their own everyday
of production animals. In addition students will develop lives.
many of the principles and concepts employed in animal
production. Concepts discussed in lectures are reinforced 200654.3 Anti-Discrimination Law | Units |
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by practical classes held in the laboratory and in the
outdoor laboratories.
Prerequisite
102828.1 Animation and Visual Effects 200984.1 Government and Public Law
Equivalent Units This unit provides students with a practical understanding
102054 - Animation and Visual Effects, 100229 - Principles of Australian anti-discrimination and equality law, including
of Non-Linear Editing, 102317 - Visual Effects relevant state and federal legislation, and significant cases.
It encourages the development of critical perspectives on
........... the operation and effectiveness of existing regulatory
Explore the art and technology of animation and visual responses to discrimination. Starting with a conceptual and
effects as applied to digital screen media production. In this historical overview, this unit considers the key grounds/
unit, you will be introduced to the principles of animation attributes, types of conduct, and activities (areas of public
and compositing and learn how to create effective motion life) that are protected under current Australian anti-
sequences integrated with sound. Working with commercial discrimination law. Relevant defences, exceptions and
software, you will explore the unique possibilities of exemptions are also considered, along with procedural
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requirements for bringing a discrimination complaint, the biological sciences. This unit focuses on how biology
remedies and costs. has been enhanced through advances in technology,
genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics
301110.2 Applications of Big Data in the development of cell phenotype. Using model
systems, this unit shows how research biologists use
Credit Points 10 Level 3 computational cell biology to form hypotheses, mine data,
Assumed Knowledge analyse experiments, and synthesise information. Students
will apply bioinformatics and engage with next-generation
Knowledge of computer software, databases, and entry- DNA sequencing data. Students will apply web-based
level statistics. bioinformatics toolkits to construct and compare model
Prerequisite genomes, transcriptome, proteome and metabolome
301107.1 Analytics Programming OR 300580.2 information to profile cell genotype and phenotype.
Students will undertake a project that interprets and
Programming Fundamentals
communicates research findings in the context of real world
........... applications, legal and ethical frameworks.
Many techniques and tools have been developed over the 301312.1 Applied Machine Learning
past decade to cope with the ever-growing needs for the
processing and analysis of big data. This unit will cover the Credit Points 10 Level 7
key techniques that have been widely used in big data
applications, such as relational and Not Only Structured Assumed Knowledge
Query Language (NoSQL) databases, Web Services, Some probability and statistics knowledge would be
parallel and cloud computing, MapReduce, Hadoop and its advantageous.
eco-system. It aims to introduce the emerging technologies
and applications in big data to students, and keep up with ...........
the latest trends in the industry. This unit introduces the foundation and concepts
underpinning Machine Learning (ML) at a more abstract
401203.2 Applications of Magnetic level, and provides more focus on its practical applications
Resonance from Cancer to Neuroanatomy in areas such as: the classification and extraction of text
data from various documents and web pages, image
Credit Points 10 Level 7 processing, Google’s PageRank algorithm and relational
........... data mining (RDM). These learning objectives are achieved
through various ML software and a series of practicals and
Magnetic resonance (MR) provides a suite of versatile projects. The unit covers the concepts and notions of
information rich and non-invasive techniques of which supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement learning,
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Magnetic Resonance perceptron, neural networks, support vector machines
Spectroscopy (MRS) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (SVM), knowledge representation (KR) based RDM, and a
(NMR) spectroscopy are the best known. These techniques comprehensive introduction to the Scikit-learn ML Python
have enormous applications across the sciences (e.g., libraries.
inorganic and organic chemistry) but increasingly to
medicine (e.g., to cancer diagnosis and treatment). 102767.1 Applied Professional Music
Western Sydney University has state-of-the-art MR Contexts
infrastructure and an international reputation in MR
development. This unit will explore the diverse applications Credit Points 10 Level 3
and teach experimental practice and fundamental physical
Equivalent Units
principles that underpin all the MR-based techniques. It is
intended for medical science, medical and science students 102430 - Professional Music Project, 101472 - Music
who use/intend to use NMR/MRI technology or merely want Project
a deeper understanding of its rapidly expanding capabilities ...........
(e.g., functional MRI) and applications.
This unit provides students with the opportunity for industry
301406.1 Applied Bioinformatics experience in applied professional contexts. Activities such
as performance, composition, teaching, sound engineering,
Credit Points 10 Level 3 music administration and other industry-related work will
Assumed Knowledge occur in integrated learning contexts and/or placement
opportunities. This unit also provides training in music
A basic understanding of microbial, animal and plant cell business and personal branding, and allows students to
core concepts is desirable. work as individuals or in groups, to bring together and build
Prerequisite on skills and knowledge developed through their degree.
300845.2 Genetics
Access to a computer with an internet connection.
...........
Students must be enrolled in course 1837 - Bachelor of
The ability to perform computational experiments and Cyber Security and Behaviour
analyse data is a key component for a successful career in
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........... 101552.3 Applied Social Research

Psychology is the scientific discipline of understanding,
explaining and predicting human behaviour and cognition.
This introductory unit will explore the topics of Psychology Prerequisite
most relevant to its application in the world - particularly as
400337.3 Social Research Methods
it applies to industry. This unit will teach the basics of
Psychology and psychological research such as report ...........
writing and the APA style. Topics will include the history of
psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, In this unit students continue their education in social
sensation & perception, motivation, learning and research research, building on 400337 Social Research Methods.
methods. Students should note that this unit is not part of Students gain experience in using tools and techniques for
an accredited sequence as specified by the Australian the collection, analysis and interpretation of quantitative
Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), and is not and qualitative data using real world examples. They gain
appropriate for students seeking future registration as a experience in using various primary and secondary sources
psychologist. of data and designing the collection of data through surveys
and interviews. Students will also examine the application
401167.1 Applied Research in Health Care of research to, for example, program evaluation and policy
development, thus preparing students for professional
Credit Points 10 Level 7 contexts as generators and critical consumers of social
research.
Equivalent Units
400200 - Applied Nursing Research 100641.3 Approaches to Text
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Credit Points 10 Level 1
Equivalent Units
........... 63165 - Approaches to Text, 700136 - Aproaches to Text
Research is a necessary undertaking toward the continued (WSTC)
development of nursing, midwifery and health science and ...........
practice. This unit prepares students for undertaking or
participating in research in the clinical setting. It also seeks Why do we read books? Reading literary texts is crucial to
to prepare students to consider higher degree research our ways of understanding the world and ourselves. In this
opportunities. Students will explore the various theoretical unit students learn that reading resilience, close reading
underpinnings of research as well as develop a clear skills and the ability to identify specific literary techniques
understanding of various research designs, data collection are foundational to studying literature. Students will read a
methods, sampling techniques and data analysis. range of Australian texts including fiction, poetry, short
stories, drama and criticism. They will analyse how
800215.1 Applied research with meanings in those texts are shaped by diverse cultural and
marginalised populations and sensitive international contexts. This unit builds reading capacity
health topics while engaging students in key debates about literature
today: what it means, how it works, and why it matters.
100041.2 Arabic 101
Assumed Knowledge
Students will need basic knowledge of research design/ Credit Points 10 Level 1
approaches e.g. 800166 ‘Research Design 1: Theories of ...........
Enquiry’ or 401076 ‘Introduction to Epidemiology’ or
401080 ‘Research Protocol Design and Practice’ or similar. This unit is designed as an introduction to the Arabic
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language as well as the contemporary and popular culture
Unit Enrolment Restrictions of the Arabic-speaking people. It is intended for students
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course. who are at beginner level in Modern Standard Arabic in all
four skills -listening, speaking, reading and writing.
........... Components of this unit may be presented in English.
This unit will teach students practical knowledge and skills Students with a background of study in the language need
for conducting research with marginalised populations and to obtain advice on their appropriate level of language
on sensitive health topics. Students will learn ethical, study. During the first two weeks of class, the lecturer will
methodological, and practical considerations in applied monitor the performance of students and advise students
qualitative and mixed method research. Upon completion of who need to transfer to a higher class. Students should
the unit students will be able to develop a theoretically consult the Languages Academic Course Advisor or Unit
coherent qualitative or mixed method research protocol and Coordinator if they are unsure of their entry level.
justify their decision making at every stage of the research
process. The skills developed in this unit will enable 100042.2 Arabic 102
students to adapt research methods to ensure the integrity
of the research process with marginalised populations and
sensitive health topics. Assumed Knowledge
100041 Arabic 101 or equivalent knowledge
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language skills and knowledge. It aims to extend learners'
........... skills within a range of topics and to cover basic structural
This is a post beginner level unit in Arabic building on the aspects of the language, at a post-beginner level. A range
knowledge and skills developed in Arabic 101. It aims to of DELL (Digitally Enhanced Language Learning) activities
further develop listening, speaking, reading and writing are utilised as part of the blended learning mode of delivery
skills in elementary Arabic. The unit includes a socio- for this unit. NOTE: Students enrolling in this unit as part of
cultural component which will examine aspects of the a major or sub major in Arabic must enrol in Arabic 201 at
contemporary Arab world and its culture with a particular the same time. Students with a background of study in the
emphasis on the Arabic-speaking community in Australia. language may need to take higher level units. During the
Students with a background of study in the language need first two weeks of class, the lecturer will monitor the
to obtain advice on their appropriate level of language performance of students and advise students who need to
study. During the first two weeks of class, the lecturer will transfer to a higher class. Students should consult the
monitor the performance of students and advise students Languages Academic Course Advisor or Unit Coordinator if
who need to transfer to a higher class. Students should they are unsure of their appropriate level.
consult the Languages Academic Course Advisor or Unit
Coordinator if they are unsure of their entry level. 102021.1 Arabic 203
102019.1 Arabic 201 Credit Points 10 Level 2
Assumed Knowledge
Arabic 102 or equivalent knowledge
Assumed Knowledge
Equivalent Units
100042 - Arabic 102 or equivalent knowledge
101704 - Language and Communication Skills 2B: Arabic
Equivalent Units
...........
101699 - Language and Communication Skills 2A: Arabic
This is one of the components of the Arabic major and sub-
........... major. It assumes an intermediate level of competence in
This is an intermediate level unit in Arabic intended for two the language. It aims to extend (intermediate) learners'
groups of students: (a) students of English speaking skills with a particular focus on listening, speaking and oral
backgrounds or other language backgrounds who have interaction in Arabic, in a range of situations, by exposing
achieved a degree of competence in the language at least students to realistic interactions, including the Arabic-
at the HSC Level; and (b) Arabic language background Australian community. The unit also aims to extend the
students whose education has been in English as the learners' lexicon and structures, particularly those used in
medium of instruction in all subjects other than Arabic and talking about current personal experiences as well as
who, therefore, have some gaps in their knowledge of events, and popular Arab personalities. A range of DELL
Arabic, particularly in situations requiring a more formal (Digitally Enhanced Language Learning) activities are
language register. The unit is designed to consolidate and utilised as part of the blended learning mode of delivery for
advance the acquisition of Modern Standard Arabic for post this unit. NOTE: Students enrolling in this unit as part of a
beginner learners of the language. While consolidating major or sub major in Arabic must enrol in Arabic 204 at the
language skills, students will also develop further same time. Students with a background of study in the
knowledge of the Arab culture. A range of DELL (Digitally language may need to take higher level units. During the
Enhanced Language Learning) activities are utilised as part first two weeks of class, the lecturer will monitor the
of the blended learning mode of delivery for this unit. performance of students and advise students who need to
NOTE: Students enrolling in this unit as part of a major or transfer to a higher class. Students should consult the
sub major in Arabic must enrol in Arabic 202 at the same Languages Academic Course Advisor or Unit Coordinator if
time. Students with a background of study in the language they are unsure of their appropriate level.
may need to take higher level units. During the first two
weeks of class, the lecturer will monitor the performance of 102022.1 Arabic 204
students and advise students who need to transfer to a
higher class. Students should consult the Languages
Academic Course Advisor or Unit Coordinator if they are Assumed Knowledge
unsure of their appropriate level. Arabic 201/202 or equivalent knowledge
102020.1 Arabic 202 Equivalent Units
Credit Points 10 Level 2 101704 - Language and Communication Skills 2B: Arabic
Assumed Knowledge ...........

100042 Arabic 102 or equivalent knowledge This is an intermediate unit in the Arabic major or sub-
major. It provides an extension and consolidation of reading
Equivalent Units comprehension, and writing skills, as well as lexical
101699 - Language and Communication Skills 2A: Arabic enrichment in Modern Standard Arabic, particularly its
range of written registers and their linguistic characteristics.
........... The content for reading and writing activities will be
This unit further develops students' language skills acquired selected from newspapers, magazines, short stories and
in Arabic 201 to equip students with more sophisticated other printed media. NOTE: Students enrolling in this unit
as part of a major or sub-major in Arabic must enrol in
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Arabic 203 at the same time. Students with a background purposes. They will be guided to analyse, interpret and
of study in the language may need to take higher level evaluate passages provided, and will be encouraged to
units. During the first two weeks of class, the lecturer will extend their ability by experimenting with a variety of writing
monitor the performance of students and advise students styles.
who need to transfer to a higher class. Students should
consult the Languages Academic Course Advisor or Unit 100050.2 Arabic 304: Arabic Advanced
Coordinator if they are unsure of their appropriate level. Speaking
101949.2 Arabic 301 Credit Points 10 Level 3

Arabic 204 or equivalent knowledge
Assumed Knowledge
All level 2 Arabic units or equivalent knowledge. ...........
........... This is an advanced Arabic unit for students undertaking a
major in Arabic or the Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting &
This is the first of a series of two units that aim to provide a Translation) (Arabic stream). As a companion unit of Arabic
thorough review of comprehension, speaking, reading and 303 (Advanced Writing Skills), it aims at preparing students
writing skills, as well as grammar and vocabulary of Modern to make a professional use of the language, in this case by
Standard Arabic, its range of registers and its linguistic placing particular emphasis on oral skills, and it is also
characteristics. This unit is intended for students who have specially recommended for those wishing to pursue careers
knowledge and skills in Arabic equivalent to two years of in areas such as language teaching, interpreting and
tertiary education in the language and who wish to translation. Students will be introduced to a full range of
consolidate, develop and improve these skills. A range of oral text types and language purposes. They will be guided
DELL (Digitally Enhanced Language Learning) Activities to analyse, interpret and evaluate examples of oral
are utilised as part of the Blended Learning mode of discourse, and be encouraged to develop effective public
delivery for this unit. speaking skills.
100048.2 Arabic 302 - Arabic Advanced 100052.2 Arabic 306: Arabic Novel and Short
Language and Grammar Story
Arabic 301 or equivalent Arabic 204 or equivalent
........... ...........
This is the second of a series of two units that aim to This is an optional unit in the Arabic major program, which
provide a thorough and more advanced review of aims to introduce students to the study of the Arabic novel
comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills, as and short story, and which examines the historical, political,
well as grammar and vocabulary of modern Standard social and cultural context that this literature reflects. This
Arabic, its range of registers and its linguistic will be done by studying selected novels and short stories.
characteristics. This unit is intended for students who have Students will be able to do a research component on a
knowledge and skills in Arabic equivalent to Arabic 301 and novel of their choice. This unit will also examine children's
who wish to consolidate, develop and improve these skills. literature, including traditional children stories and
This unit is mandatory for students who wish to pursue a contemporary Arabic literature, as well as translated
specialisation in Arabic. western traditional stories.
100049.2 Arabic 303: Advanced Writing 100054.2 Arabic 308: Language Past and | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
Skills Present
Assumed knowledge: Arabic 204 or equivalent knowledge. Assumed knowledge Arabic 204 or equivalent knowledge
........... ...........
This unit is aimed at those who have successfully finished This unit aims to give students an understanding of the
100044 - Arabic 202, or have an advanced speaking and phonological, morpho-syntactic, semantic and pragmatic
writing proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic. It is one of changes that have occurred to the Arabic language both
the obligatory units for students intending to graduate with spoken and written in the last century. Particular attention
Arabic as a major or sub-major. It seeks to develop the will be paid to the different dialects spoken in some of the
writing skills to prepare students to make professional use Arab countries and their relation to Modern Standard
of the language, and it is particularly recommended for Arabic. A special study will be made of the Australian
those who wish to involve themselves in areas such as Arabic used by migrant communities.
language teaching and translation. Students will be
introduced to a full range of text types and language
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102566.1 Arranging Music 300916.4 Astroinformatics

Prerequisite ...........
101530.3 Music Composition: Concepts and Creativity OR Modern astronomy is strongly driven by large datasets,
102548.1 Composition and Creativity which require advanced computing procedures to analyse.
Equivalent Units Students will learn about the science of stars, planets and
galaxies; the use of computers in science; and how to
100411 - Arranging Popular Music, 101120 - Arranging formulate and solve challenging problems in modern
Musics science using high-level computer skills. These skills are
........... highly transferable to other occupations.
This unit introduces concepts and skills necessary to 102165.1 At the cultural interface - learning
arrange music in popular-commercial and orchestral two ways
contexts. Lectures provide background on the use of
instruments, harmony, timbre and texture, and tutorials Credit Points 10 Level 7
provide practical exercises in preparation for the
assignments. ...........
From 2020 students should note that core units are now
101442.2 Asia in the World taught in semesters rather than half yearly sessions.
History, politics and ignorance make the cultural interface
between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians
Equivalent Units contested and fraught. In turn, cultural misunderstanding
100867 - Foundations of Asia contributes to inequities in educational attainment,
employment and social disadvantage. Students apply a
........... critical perspective to the discourses surrounding Aboriginal
disadvantage and white privilege. They develop processes
This unit introduces Asian societies, cultures, religions, and
to engage respectfully with local Aboriginal and Islander
histories. Considering both traditional and contemporary
communities in order to learn and share in a two-way
times, it seeks to place Asia's diverse cultures in a global
exchange of knowledge. They listen deeply and
context. It examines issues such as how to define Asia,
intersubjectively in their exploration of Aboriginal
how Asian states related to each other, and how Western
worldviews, and they reflect on what it means to decolonise
ideas of international relations have transformed these
their own thinking so as to build partnerships based on
relations. The unit considers how the great religions/
mutuality and reciprocity.
philosophies of Asian societies - Buddhism, Hinduism,
Islam, Christianity and Confucianism - have influenced 200535.3 Auditing and Assurance Services
Asian states and relations between them. It explores other
forces which have shaped the civilisations, polities and Credit Points 10 Level 3
communities of Asia and how they have related to each
other and the world beyond. Assumed Knowledge
A basic knowledge of computing.
102068.2 Assessment and Treatment of
Offenders Prerequisite
...........
This unit studies the roles and responsibilities of the
Successful completion of 160 credit points. auditor, auditing principles and standards and the
........... application of those standards, particularly in an electronic
environment.
This unit will take an authoritative overview and analysis of
issues of assessment, and treatment of offenders, in 200905.2 Australian Competition Law
particular those considered to be high-risk offenders. It will
take particular account of policy and legislative issues and Credit Points 10 Level 3
developments at an international level and address wider
Prerequisite
issues of risk and the high-risk offender in the context of the
risk society. The unit will also question the relationship 200011.2 Contracts
between the assessment, treatment and management of
...........
such offenders, and consider who is appropriate to involve
in this process. The unit will take a multi-disciplinary This unit examines the main competition law provisions of
approach to the assessment, treatment and management the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth). Specifically,
of violent and sexual offenders in particular, and extend its it examines the key concepts and economic principles that
coverage to include the issue of stalking. Issues around form the basis of competition law, the relevant case law,
diversity will be considered throughout. the available statutory remedies, and enforcement powers
of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
This unit will provide students with an in-depth
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understanding of the theoretical basis of competition law as institutions respond, and develop the skills to contribute to
well as a practical understanding of how the competition public debates.
provisions (including restrictive trade practices and cartel
provisions) are applied. 700294.1 Australian Politics and Active
Citizenship (WSTC)
Equivalent Units
Prerequisite 100958 - Australia and the World, 700130 - Australia and
200011.2 Contracts the World (WSTC), 102738 - Australian Politics and Active
Citizenship
Equivalent Units
200774 Consumer Law and Policy Unit Enrolment Restrictions
...........
The College. Students enrolled in Extended College
This unit examines the main statutory provisions of the courses must have passed 40 credit points of the
Australian Consumer Law. Specifically, it examines key preparatory units in these courses.
concepts and principles of Australian Consumer Law,
...........
relevant case law, and statutory remedies that are
available. The unit will provide students with not only an We live in an increasingly interconnected world where
understanding of the theoretical basis of Australian international trade, digital communication and flows of
Consumer Law, but also a practical understanding of how migrants and cultures across borders appear to undermine
the provisions are applied. the importance of national communities. Despite this,
everyday life is still profoundly influenced by the decisions
101923.1 Australian Design which national governments make and the powers they
exercise. This unit introduces Australian political
Credit Points 10 Level 2 institutions, processes and contemporary issues. It traces
........... democracy beyond Parliamentary representation to
encompass active citizenship, through which public opinion
This unit continues the focus on academic and visual is formed and expressed. Students will identify key political
literacies for visual communication designers initiated in issues in contemporary Australia, understand how political
level one units. Students will investigate the Australian institutions respond, and develop the skills to contribute to
visual communication design profession, largely through public debates.
the documentation of selected output and established
methods across industry sectors producing graphic, 700213.2 Australian Studies (WSTC Prep)
photographic, illustrative, typographic, broadcast,
interactive and online design. Lectures and selected case Credit Points 10 Level Z
studies will outline professional scenarios and support the
Equivalent Units
student in learning about the design industry's organisation
and methods. Assessment tasks are designed to develop 900077 - Australian Studies (UWSC)
research and writing skills through the evaluation of Incompatible Units
professional resources and publications.
900045 - Australian Studies (UWSC); 900046 - Australian
102738.1 Australian Politics and Active Contemporary Studies (UWSC)
Citizenship Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Credit Points 10 Level 1 Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
The College.
Equivalent Units | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
...........
100958 - Australia and the World, 700130 - Australia and
the World (WSTC), 700294 - Australian Politics and Active Australian Studies aims to inform students of some of the
Citizenship (WSTC) aspects of the historical development of Australia and
highlight some of the important physical, social, political
........... and economic issues and events which have helped shape
We live in an increasingly interconnected world where the development of Australia as an independent, modern
international trade, foreign policy, digital communication nation. The study of issues, events, attitudes and values in
and flows of migrants and cultures across borders appear the Australian context along with the development of
to undermine the importance of national communities. academic skills will assist students in their study of
Despite this, everyday life is still profoundly influenced by Humanities units at the tertiary level. In addition, all
the decisions which national governments make and the students, especially international students, should acquire a
powers they exercise. This unit introduces Australian better appreciation of the environment in which they live
political institutions, processes and contemporary issues. It and learn to think more critically about issues facing people
traces democracy beyond Parliamentary representation to in the 21st century.
encompass active citizenship, through which public opinion
is formed and expressed. Students will identify key political
issues in contemporary Australia, understand how political
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and the Bank for International Settlements, 3. Infrastructure
900077.2 Australian Studies (WSTC) of financial markets, 4. International financial instruments.
Credit Points 10 Level Z 102637.1 Being a Teacher
Corequisite
100849.4 Australian Textual Studies
102639.1 Primary Professional Experience 1: Working in
Credit Points 10 Level 3 Classrooms
63233 - Australian Textual Studies, B3858 - Australian Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Education
Authors: Special Study, B3856 - Australian Literature: The (Primary) and have successfully completed 80 credit points.
City and The Bush
...........
Theory and the practice of teaching are explored in depth in
Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in this unit. This unit explores the necessary teaching and
currently enrolled course. interpersonal skills required to build positive relationships
........... with students and manage the classroom. Students will
develop skills in planning, implementing and evaluating the
This unit aims to increase students' knowledge of the scope students’ learning which are designed to meet primary
and variety of Australian writing. It examines a range of school students’ curriculum needs. It introduces students to
Australian texts from a number of contexts, usually a range of teaching strategies and assists with helping to
organised along historical and/or thematic lines, and identify when and why to use them. It explores how
considers the role of writing both "high" literature and more educational theories and practitioner research underpin and
popular forms in constructions of Australian culture. Issues inform curriculum development and pedagogical practice.
of place, gender and race may be foregrounded, and Integrated in the learning will be the use of information
consideration given to how these influence images of technologies. This unit will also facilitate students in
Australia. Film and television texts may also be included or developing a critical understanding of their individual
emphasised. progress towards satisfying the Australian Professional
Standards for Teachers at the Graduate level. The
200818.1 Bank Management knowledge and skills developed in the other units of study
Credit Points 10 Level 3 in the course can be applied in this and the Professional
Experience units.
Assumed Knowledge
Students who have completed the unit Corporate Financial 102525.1 Bilingualism and Education
Management or equivalent will find this unit more Credit Points 10 Level 7
manageable.
...........
Bank Management provides students with an
understanding of modern banking by identifying the main ...........
types of risk confronted by banks and applying relevant Bilingualism and Biculturalism are important aspects of life
techniques to measure and manage those risks. Students in Australia. Throughout much of the world, bi-
will recognise that the risks faced, and the methods and multilingualism is the norm for both children and adults.
markets through which these risks are managed, are This unit aims to give students an understanding and
similar for the managers of other types of financial appreciation of the most important facets and
institutions such as building societies, investment banks manifestations of bi-multilingualism and bi-multiculturalism,
and insurance companies as well as, to some extent, non- in the linguistic, cognitive, personal, societal and
financial corporates. Consequently, the unit will prepare educational spheres. It also aims to show students how this
students for careers throughout the financial services sector unit relates to broader studies in education, humanities,
and will also be beneficial for other business professionals. linguistics, and social sciences. This unit equips students
with current research theories and methods in working
200697.4 Banking and Securities Law effectively in early childhood and primary education,
Credit Points 10 Level 3 language teaching and other workplaces in bi-multilingual
and bi-multicultural contexts.
Prerequisite
200018.3 Law of Associations 300802.3 Biodiversity
This unit examines the banker customer relationship, the Assumed Knowledge

taking and enforcement of security for credit, and the Basic knowledge of biology and chemistry
regulation of banks and non bank financial institutions
nationally and internationally. Examined are 1. secured
financing, 2. the regulation of bank solvency: central banks
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Equivalent Units 201044.1 Bioethics

300792 - Biology A – The Diversity of Life, 300539 -
Biodiversity, 300222 - Biology 2, 700095 - Biodiversity Credit Points 10 Level 2
Incompatible Units Prerequisite
14436 - Foundation Biology 2, BI102A - Biological Sciences 200008.5 Torts Law AND 200006.2 Introduction to Law OR
1.2, J1761 - General Biology 200977.1 Fundamentals of Australian Law AND 200007.2
Law Foundation OR 200978.2 Legal Analysis and Critique
When attending practical classes, students must wear a Equivalent Units
laboratory coat, closed in shoes and use safety glasses as 200295 - Bioethics
instructed.
...........
...........
This unit covers the ethical and legal issues associated with
How many species walk, fly, swim or slither, crawl, hop, medical practice and research, including issues raised by
wriggle or just float, hitchhike or move so slowly that they new developments in biotechnology. Topics covered
appear not to move at all? No one knows and new species include the following: the nature of moral thinking, issues of
appear almost every day. This unit focuses on this life and death, experimentation and research involving
spectacular diversity of living things and the process of human subjects, genetic technology, new reproductive
evolution. Students explore and classify biodiversity and technologies, consent and confidentiality.
how organisms function, acquire and assimilate resources
and co-ordinate growth and reproduction. Organisms 200957.3 Bioethics in Perspective
interact with one another and their environment forming a
complex set of interactions in ecosystems. It is these Credit Points 10 Level 7
interactions that have driven evolution. Ultimately human Assumed Knowledge
survival depends on the sustainable use of this biodiversity
Bachelor of Laws or equivalent qualification.
and ecosystems.
Equivalent Units
700095.3 Biodiversity (WSTC) 200906 - Bioethics
Credit Points 10 Level 1 Incompatible Units
Assumed Knowledge 200295 - Bioethics
Basic knowledge of biology and chemistry Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Equivalent Units Students must be enrolled in 8083 Bachelor of Research
300539 - Biodiversity, 700032 - Biodiversity (UWSC), Studies, 8084/8085 Master of Research, 2824 Master of
300802 - Biodiversity Laws or 2826 Juris Doctor.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions ...........

Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, This unit explores a range of ethical and legal issues in
The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must public health, biomedical research, biotechnology and
pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the medical practice.
course structure prior to enrolling in this University level
unit. Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor 300909.2 Biological Adaptation to Climate
courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory Change
units listed in the course structure before progressing to the
Year 2 units. Credit Points 10 Level 3
| Units |
| Units |
| Units |
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Safety goggles, cloth laboratory coat, enclosed footwear Successful completion of 40 credit points at Level 2.
........... ...........
How many species walk, fly, swim or slither, crawl, hop, This unit investigates how organisms respond to variation
wriggle or just float, hitchhike or move so slowly that they in climate and what can be done to reduce their
appear not to move at all? No one knows and new species vulnerability to anthropogenic climate change. The unit
appear almost every day. This unit focuses on this makes use of a novel conceptual framework that defines
spectacular diversity of living things and the process of ‘vulnerability’ as a function of the ‘exposure’ and ‘sensitivity’
evolution. Students explore and classify biodiversity and of organisms to climate change. Therefore, we will begin by
how organisms function, acquire and assimilate resources exploring how organisms are exposed to climate change,
and co-ordinate growth and reproduction. Organisms from regional climatic changes acting at the scale of
interact with one another and their environment forming a populations, to local climatological effects acting at the
complex set of interactions in ecosystems. It is these scale of individuals. Next, we will examine what determines
interactions that have driven evolution. Ultimately human the sensitivity of organisms, focusing on the physiological,
survival depends on the sustainable use of this biodiversity behavioural, and life-history traits that affect the ability of
and ecosystems. organisms to cope with and adapt to climate change. Then,
we will show how exposure and sensitivity combine to
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determine the vulnerability of organisms, including in both an understanding of how ecological circumstances
managed and natural ecosystems. Finally, we will discuss determine the consequences of biotic interactions.
the ‘mitigation’ and ‘adaptation’ strategies that can prevent
the worst of the potential impacts from becoming realised 102570.1 Books that Changed how we Think
and help protect our biodiversity in the face of
anthropogenic climate change. Credit Points 10 Level 3
Equivalent Units
200263.6 Biometry
102419 - Philosophy in Focus, 101916 - Case Studies in
Credit Points 10 Level 1 Philosophy: Text
Assumed Knowledge Unit Enrolment Restrictions
HSC Mathematics or equivalent Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in
Equivalent Units
200192 - Statistics for Science, 300700 - Statistical ...........
Decision Making, 200032 - Statistics for Business, 200052 - This unit involves an in-depth study of a philosophical text
Introduction to Economic Methods, 700033 - Biometry that has reshaped our understanding about the world we
(WSTC), 700041 - Statistical Decision Making (WSTC), live in. The close reading and discussion will develop the
30123 - Management Analytics students’ capacity to read and think deeply about particular
Incompatible Units problems. Students will follow the text step by step, gaining
insights as to why it has had such a lasting influence.
200182 - Quantitative Techniques
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment 101684.5 Brain and Behaviour
Scientific calculator and access to a computer with Credit Points 10 Level 2
appropriate software. Internet access. USB stick.
Equivalent Units
........... 100931 - Neuroscience
Biometry introduces students to various statistical
...........
techniques necessary in scientific endeavours.
Presentation of the content will emphasize the correct This unit provides an introduction to the biological and
principles and procedures for collecting and analysing neuroscientific bases of human behaviour. Topics covered
scientific data, using a hands-on approach. Topics include include the chemistry of life, the molecular basis of life, the
effective methods of gathering data, statistical principles of cell and some of the major organ systems of the human
designing experiments, error analysis, describing different body with particular reference to the nervous, endocrine
sets of data, probability distributions, statistical inference, and sensory systems. The unit has a significant laboratory
non-parametric methods, simple linear regression and component which reinforces lecture and text material.
analysis of categorical data. Students will be introduced to the biological and
neuroscientific concepts necessary for a thorough
301266.1 Biotic interactions understanding of areas of psychology such as abnormal
psychology, cognitive processes, developmental
Credit Points 10 Level 3 psychology, human learning, and physiological psychology.
Assumed Knowledge
102533.2 Brain and Behaviour (online)
Students will be expected to apply previous knowledge in
mathematics, chemistry, and biology, and demonstrate Credit Points 10 Level 2
critical thinking in written and oral formats.
Equivalent Units
Prerequisite
101684 - Brain and Behaviour, 100931 - Neuroscience
300839.1 Ecology AND 300802.2 Biodiversity
Equivalent Units Students must be enrolled in course 1793 - Bachelor of
300855 Conservation Biology Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies
........... ...........
This unit will introduce the diversity of biotic interactions This unit provides an introduction to the biological and
observed in nature, with an emphasis on their significant neuroscientific bases of human behaviour. Topics covered
roles in maintaining ecosystem function and regulating include the chemistry of life, the molecular basis of life, the
biological diversity. Major themes will include the role of cell and some of the major organ systems of the human
microbes in plant and animal health and nutrient acquisition body with particular reference to the nervous, endocrine
via the soil and gastrointestinal microbiomes, the chemical and sensory systems. The unit has a significant laboratory
ecology of interactions between plants, and herbivores and component which reinforces lecture and text material.
pollinators, and interactions between predators and prey. Students will be introduced to the biological and
The consequences of biotic interactions for participants can neuroscientific concepts necessary for a thorough
vary from mutual benefit to benefit for one participant and understanding of areas of psychology such as abnormal
harm for the other, however these outcomes can often psychology, cognitive processes, developmental
change through time and space. Students will be guided to psychology, human learning, and physiological psychology.
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The Bachelor of Science, Criminology and Psychological
Studies is not accredited by the Australian Psychology This unit will provide students with an understanding of the
Accreditation Council (APAC). This unit is not equivalent to principles of design economics and the factors that affect
and cannot be granted as Advanced Standing against a the cost of buildings. Students will learn cost planning
corresponding Psychology unit in an APAC accredited process and will be introduced to a range of estimating
Psychology sequence. techniques that could be used at various stages of a
building project. A particular focus would be to understand
200088.3 Brand and Product Management the tendering process and how to prepare detailed
estimates using unit rate method.
301208.2 Building Measurement
Assumed Knowledge
Basic understanding of market research and an Credit Points 10 Level 2
understanding of the core principles of consumer behaviour. Assumed Knowledge
Prerequisite Building construction including residential, light industrial
200083.2 Marketing Principles and small commercial.

200486 - Quantity Surveying 1
Brand and Product Management focuses on the role
brands and products play in the planning and execution of ...........
marketing strategies. Aspects of brand and product
This unit is designed to develop the techniques required to
management include the building, implementation and
measure, quantify and prepare bills of quantities for
maintenance of brands within a range of different contexts
residential construction using standard method of building
are covered in this unit. Students will develop a critical view
measurements. It will help students to appreciate basic role
of the inherent challenges firms encounter in creating and
of a quantity surveyor.
maintaining brands from a marketing perspective. This unit
uses workshop sessions and online activities to create an
interactive learning environment and bring the content to
300885.2 Building Regulations Studies
life. Credit Points 10 Level 2
101756.2 Bridging the Gap: Re-engaging Equivalent Units
Indigenous Learners BG302A - Building Regulation Studies, 300722 - Building
Regulation Studies
...........
Equivalent Units
101116 - Issues in Aboriginal Education This unit develops an awareness of the regulations used to
control risk in buildings. Major sources of risk, such as fire
Unit Enrolment Restrictions and public health, are identified and controlled. Building
Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in regulations of high risk regions, such as cyclonic, seismic
currently enrolled course. and bushfire-prone areas, are also discussed. The unit
emphasises the safety of vulnerable occupants, such as
........... young children, disabled people and the elderly. The unit
This unit is available to all undergraduate students who also explores recent developments in the National
have open electives. Bridging the Gap: Re-engaging Construction Code (NCC: formerly BCA) concerning energy
Indigenous Australian Learners will provide students with efficiency.
knowledge and skills to develop teaching strategies that will
bridge the education gaps existing for many Indigenous
301221.1 Building Superstructure
| Units |
| Units |
| Units |
Australian (Indigenous) learners. Students will gain Credit Points 10 Level 3
knowledge of quality teaching frameworks to engage all
learners and in particular Indigenous learners. The unit will Assumed Knowledge
also increase students' awareness of the complexities of Basic knowledge of building construction both residential
the cultural inter-relationships between many Indigenous and non-residential.
and non-Indigenous learners. The unit focuses on
empowering students to effectively teach: Indigenous Equivalent Units
Australians; Indigenous studies in consultation with 200502 Construction Technology 3 (Concrete Construction)
Indigenous communities; and assess as well as evaluate 200470 Construction Technology 4 (Steel Construction)
resources for use in teaching Indigenous studies.
...........
301207.2 Building Estimates and Tendering The aim of this unit is to provide students with an
understanding of the factors that contribute to the design
and construction of a building superstructure. Students will
Equivalent Units be introduced to relevant Australian Standards for common
200468 - Estimating 1 construction materials and practices. The unit also aims to
develop the ability of construction students to communicate
........... professionally with other building professionals including
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structural engineers. Emphasis will be given to the strength,
behaviour and failure of structural members, connections 700206.2 Business Studies (WSTC Prep)
and frames.
200896.2 Business Analysis Seminars Equivalent Units
Credit Points 10 Level 5 900023 - Business Studies (UWSC)
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 8083 Bachelor of Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
Research Studies/Master of Research. The College.
........... ...........
This unit introduces students to exemplary research in This unit aims to develop an understanding of some of the
selected contemporary issues in business practice and key concepts, relationships and principles underpinning the
policy. Presented through a series of seminars by leading operations of business in modern societies. At the same
business academics, selected issues will be examined in time, it is designed to develop a degree of competence in a
terms of the competing definitions of the problem, the suite of skills to prepare students for undergraduate study
methods of analysis to be used to address the problem, in business and to enable them to act responsibly and
components of the problems and relationships to other effectively in the local and global business environment.
contemporary issues. As business research is inherently
inter-disciplinary and involves multiple stakeholders, 900023.3 Business Studies (WSTC)
relevant and competing theoretical perspectives explaining
selected issues will be examined. Different methods of
investigation and analysis of issues will be evaluated. Equivalent Units
700206 - Business Studies (WSTC Prep)
200573.3 Business Leadership
Students must be enrolled in a Western Sydney University,
Prerequisite The College Foundation Studies course.
Students must have successfully completed at least 90 ...........
credit points of business related units.
This unit aims to develop an understanding of some of the
Unit Enrolment Restrictions key concepts, relationships and principles underpinning the
Students must be enrolled in 2787 Bachelor of Business operations of business in modern societies. It is also
(Advanced Business Leadership), 2789 Bachelor of designed to develop a degree of competence in a suite of
Business (Advanced Business Leadership) / Bachelor of skills to prepare students for undergraduate study in
Laws, 2754 Bachelor of Business and Commerce business and to enable them to act responsibly and
(Advanced Business Leadership), 2747 Bachelor of effectively in the local and global business environment.
Business and Commerce (Advanced Business
Leadership) / Bachelor of Laws, 2741 Bachelor of Business 200091.4 Business to Business Marketing
and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership). Students
enrolled in 2786 Bachelor of Business or 2739/2753 Credit Points 10 Level 3
Bachelor of Business and Commerce may take this unit as Assumed Knowledge
an elective with Director, Academic Programs approval.
Students interested in taking this unit as an elective will Basic knowledge of marketing concepts, theories and
have to apply to the Director, Academic Programs who will frameworks
have to decide whether the students fit the category of high Prerequisite
potential students. If there are too many applicants the 200083.2 Marketing Principles
Director, Academic Programs may rank the applicants and
restrict the number of acceptances to an appropriate Equivalent Units
seminar size. MK318A - Business-to- Business Marketing, 61723 -
........... Business-to-Business Marketing
Business Leadership explores the multiple opinions and ...........
complex perspectives regarding leadership in the global Unlike consumer marketing where an individual makes
business context. Exploring the nature of leadership across decisions based on their own needs or those of their
different cultures and situations, students develop an household, business-to-business (B2B) marketing involves
insight into the highly sophisticated meanings of leadership individuals or companies promoting and selling products
emerging from the broad literature, history and accounts on and/or services to other companies. This unit encompasses
the topic. Future leaders emerge from this unit recognising all these aspects of B2B marketing including organisational
the importance and relevance of their personal leadership buying behaviour, B2B market research, management of
goals in the early stages of a business or commerce career. the marketing mix from a B2B perspective, relationship and
network marketing, supply chain management and
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategies, and
business marketing strategy.
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200158.4 Business, Society and Policy Cells are the most basic form of all life, and underlying

normal cell function are the molecules used to build
Credit Points 10 Level 2 complex cellular structures, generate energy, and
propagate dynamic life. The unit will study the fundamental
Equivalent Units processes through which key biomolecules, including lipids,
700093 - Business, Society and Policy (UWSC) carbohydrates, amino acids and nucleic acids are
manipulated to generate and store energy, and build a
Unit Enrolment Restrictions broad array of important biological macromolecules
Successful completion of 30 credit points. including DNA, membranes and proteins. To sustain life,
........... cells respire for energy and replicate for growth and sexual
reproduction. Accordingly the unit will examine cellular
Business organisations influence and evolve through respiration, transcription, translation, mitosis, meiosis,
ongoing social, political and technological change. Taking transmission and how genes are inherited and modified
the perspective that businesses both affect and are providing insight into the phenomena of life. The role of
affected by government and society, the unit examines the DNA technologies in the fields of medicine, biotechnology
complexities of interactions between three sectors: and environmental science will provide students with real
business, society and government. The unit emphasises world applications.
the social responsibility of business. The different
ideologies used to legitimise the actions of business, the 700125.3 Cell Biology (WSTC)
responses from society and the role of government (local,
transnational and global) in regulating interactions, are Credit Points 10 Level 1
critically evaluated. Assumed Knowledge
102835.1 Catastrophe: The Environmental Basic understanding of biology and chemistry
History of the Ancient World Equivalent Units
Credit Points 10 Level 3 300543 - Cell Biology, 300793 - Biology B – Cellular
Processes, 700034 - Cell Biology (UWSC), 300816 - Cell
Equivalent Units Biology
102492 - Catastrophe: The Environmental History of the Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Ancient and Modern World
Unit Enrolment Restrictions The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must
Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the
currently enrolled course. course structure prior to enrolling in this University level
unit. Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor
........... courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory
This unit examines past human interactions with the units listed in the course structure before progressing to the
environment with its primary focus on the ancient Year 2 units.
Mediterranean and Near East between 2000 BC to 1600 Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
AD. Case studies include Sumer, the lost civilisations of the
Safety goggles, cloth laboratory coat, lab book
Sahara, Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Maya and later
European colonial empires. Students will assess, evaluate ...........
and synthesize data drawn from environmental history to
analyse how the limits of natural resources constrain Cells are the most basic form of all life, and underlying
civilisations. The unit asks how catastrophic collapse of normal cell function are the molecules used to build
civilisations informs the sustainability of our own societies. complex cellular structures, generate energy, and
Key topics will be soil fertility, deforestation, desertification, propagate dynamic life. The unit will study the fundamental
and climate change from ancient times to the processes through which key biomolecules, including lipids, | Units |
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Anthropocene. carbohydrates, amino acids and nucleic acids, are
manipulated to generate and store energy, and build a
300816.2 Cell Biology broad array of important biological macromolecules
including DNA, membranes and proteins. To sustain life,
Credit Points 10 Level 1 cells respire for energy and replicate for growth and sexual
reproduction. Accordingly the unit will examine cellular
Assumed Knowledge respiration, transcription, translation, mitosis, meiosis,
Basic understanding of biology and chemistry transmission and how the genetic code is inherited and
modified providing students insights into the phenomena of
Equivalent Units
life. The role of DNA technology in the fields of medicine,
300543 - Cell Biology, 300793 - Biology B - Cellular biomolecular plant and animal science, food, forensic and
Processes, 300221 - Biology 1, 700125 - Cell Biology environmental science will provide students with real world
(WSTC) applications.
Safety glasses, laboratory coat and laboratory book.
...........
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practices that work to address child abuse. Students will
700043.3 Chemistry (WSTC Prep) develop the skills required to ensure that children are active
participants in decisions made for their protection.
Equivalent Units 102102.3 Children, Families, Communities
900024 - Chemistry (UWSC) Credit Points 10 Level 7
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, 101113 - Early Intervention and Prevention in Educational
The College. Contexts; 101648 - Early Intervention and Prevention in
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment Early Childhood Contexts
Approved safety glasses, lab coat Unit Enrolment Restrictions
........... Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses:
1708 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-
This unit is a platform to introduce Chemistry to students. It 12), 6017 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
introduces students to the basic concepts required to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) or 1783 Master of Teaching
satisfy the needs of most first year university science units (Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years). Note: Students in 1708
in both skill and content areas. It is intended that students Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) or
will gain a greater understanding of the theoretical concepts 6017 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
covered in the unit by completing the practical component Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) must have completed 160 credit
of the unit. Students will also be introduced to professional points before enrolling in this unit.
pathways in science.
...........
900024.3 Chemistry (WSTC) From 2020 students should note that core units are now
taught in semesters rather than half yearly sessions. The
unit examines the implications of cross-disciplinary
Equivalent Units research into children’s early life experiences for creating
700043 - Chemistry (WSTC Prep) innovative services and service models that both foster
children’s early learning and encourage and strengthen
Unit Enrolment Restrictions families and carers’ capacity to support their children’s early
Students must be enrolled in a Foundation Studies course development and wellbeing. In this way, students will gain
at The College. an understanding of the complex field of early intervention
and prevention, consider national and international
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment innovations in policy and service delivery, examine new
Approved safety glasses, lab coat tools and frameworks for community intervention, analyse
discourses associated with family and social disadvantage
........... and consider how communities can best support young
This unit introduces students to the basic concepts required children. Studying this unit will provide an opportunity to
to satisfy the needs of most first year university science consider the nexus between early childhood education and
courses in both skill and content areas. It is intended that child and family services, how these might interact and
students will gain a greater understanding of the theoretical work together seamlessly and the implications for the kind
concepts covered in the course by completing the practical of knowledge and skills required to work in these innovative
component of the course. Students will also be introduced contexts. Students will reflect on the complex
to professional pathways in science. interrelationship between collaboration, research and
practice to identify their role as community leaders
101381.4 Child Abuse as a Social Issue enhancing families’ and carers’ capacities and children’s
development, learning, health and wellbeing.
102205.2 Children's and Young Adult Fiction
Equivalent Units
C1420 - Child Abuse as a Social Issue Credit Points 10 Level 3
Successful completion of 80 credit points 101242 - Children's Literature
........... Unit Enrolment Restrictions
This unit enables students to examine the way in which Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in
child abuse has become a public issue. It considers the currently enrolled course.
assumptions, values and interests which underlie ...........
definitions of abuse as well as intervention and prevention
strategies promoted to protect children from abuse. In order This unit explores a wide range of fictional texts created for
to do this, students will examine constructions of childhood, children, teenagers and young adults from folktales,
the positioning of children and attitudes towards children fairytales and myths to contemporary examples. It focuses
and families. They will explore the various responses to on the relationship between young people, the texts created
child abuse in contemporary systems, policies and for them and the cultures in which these texts are produced
and read. The unit will examine a variety of genres and
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themes, for example, the experience of childhood as suitable for Post HSC entry or an equivalent level. This unit
constructed by adult authors of children's texts; post- is designed for students who take it as part of the Chinese
colonial children's literature; the emergence and major/sub-major or as an elective unit. It will further develop
development of distinctly Australian children's texts; the the Pinyin system and the four core skills (listening,
development of young adult; literature; the impact of new speaking, reading and writing), with a particular focus on
technologies on children's literature; and role of art in core vocabulary and fundamental structures, using
children's literature. approximately 500 simplified Chinese characters. Aspects
of culture and language acquisition strategies are explored
100056.2 Chinese 101 through research projects. Differentiated learning and
assessment tasks and multimedia activities are utilised to
Credit Points 10 Level 1 cater to non-background and quasi-background learners.
........... The unit is not suitable for background speakers (i.e., who
have completed formal secondary education where
This unit is an introduction to the (Mandarin) Chinese Mandarin Chinese is used as an official language and also
language as well as aspects of Chinese culture which are the language of instruction at the School). Note: Students
necessary for language competency, using Pinyin and enrolling in this unit as part of a major or sub major in
simplified characters. It is intended for students who are not Chinese are encouraged to enrol in Chinese 202 at the
from a Chinese-speaking background and who are at same time.
beginner level in all four skills -listening, speaking, reading
and writing in Modern Standard Chinese. Components of 102025.1 Chinese 202
this unit may be presented in English. Students with a
background of study in the language need to obtain advice Credit Points 10 Level 2
on their appropriate level of language study. During the first Assumed Knowledge
two weeks of class, the lecturer will monitor the
performance of students and advise students who need to Successful completion of 20 credit points of Chinese
transfer to a higher class. Students should consult the Language at Level 1 or equivalent.
Languages Academic Course Advisor or Unit Coordinator if Equivalent Units
they are unsure of their entry level.
101700 - Language and Communication Skills 2A: Chinese
100057.2 Chinese 102 ...........
Credit Points 10 Level 1 This is a post-beginner unit for intermediate level study of
modern Chinese (Mandarin) language and its culture
Assumed Knowledge suitable for Post Beginners or an equivalent level. Students
100056 Chinese 101 or equivalent knowledge can take it as part of a major/sub-major or as an elective
unit. It aims to develop listening and speaking skills in a
...........
real communicative setting. Students will learn Pinyin,
This is a post-beginner level unit in (Mandarin) Chinese vocabulary, expressions and grammatical structures in a
intended for those with knowledge of Chinese 101 or wide range of daily situations. In addition, students will have
equivalent. This unit builds on the knowledge and skills the chance to learn and research on some interesting
developed in (Mandarin) Chinese 101 and aims to further aspects of Chinese culture. Differentiated learning and
develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in assessment tasks and multimedia activities are utilised to
elementary Modern Standard Chinese. The unit includes a cater to non-background and quasi-background learners.
socio-cultural component which will examine some aspects The unit is not suitable for background speakers (i.e., who
of China and Chinese culture as well as the Chinese have completed formal secondary education where
community in Australia. Students with a background of Mandarin Chinese is used as an official language and also
study in the language need to obtain advice on their the language of instruction at the School). Note: Students
appropriate level of language study. During the first two enrolling in this unit as part of a major or sub major in
weeks of class, the lecturer will monitor the performance of Chinese are encouraged enrol in Chinese 201 at the same
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students and advise students who need to transfer to a time.
higher class. Students should consult the Languages
Academic Course Advisor or Unit Coordinator if they are 102026.1 Chinese 203
unsure of their entry level.
102024.1 Chinese 201 Assumed Knowledge
Credit Points 10 Level 2 Successful completion of 20 credit points of Chinese
Language at Level 1 or equivalent.
Assumed Knowledge
Equivalent Units
Successful completion of 20 credit points of Chinese
Language at Level 1 or equivalent. 101705 - Language and Communication Skills 2B: Chinese
Equivalent Units Incompatible Units
101700 - Language and Communication Skills 2A: Chinese 100062 - Chinese 301; 100063 - Chinese 302; 100064 -
Chinese 303: Twentieth-Century Chinese Literature;
........... 100065 - Chinese 304: Chinese Classical Literature;
This is a post-beginner unit for intermediate level study of 100066 - Chinese 305: Chinese Cinema; 100067 - Chinese
modern Chinese (Mandarin) language and its culture,
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307: The Cultural Context of China; 100510 - Chinese 306:
Traditional Chinese Thought. Equivalent Units
101710 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A:
........... Chinese
This is an intermediate level unit of modern Chinese ...........
(Mandarin) language and its culture suitable for students
who undertake it as part of the Chinese major or sub-major This is an advanced Level 3 unit within the Chinese major
or as an elective subject. It further develops students' program, designed for students who have acquired an
language skills acquired in Chinese 201 and 202 to a level intermediate level of proficiency, and who wish to
of proficiency to satisfy their general social needs. While consolidate and improve their language proficiency and
students' aural/oral skills are further developed, emphasis understanding of Chinese culture. It further develops
is placed on reading and writing. A working knowledge of students' proficiency in both spoken and written Chinese,
approximately 800 simplified Chinese characters is and enhances their comprehension of Chinese language,
developed. Aspects of Chinese culture and society are culture and society. Students are encouraged to express
explored through research work. Differentiated learning and their own opinions in a wide range of social and cultural
assessment tasks and multimedia activities are utilised to contexts. Interactive lecture/tutorials, online activities and
cater to non-background and quasi-background learners. authentic materials are used to facilitate a positive learning
The unit is not suitable for background speakers (i.e., who experience.
have completed formal secondary education where
Mandarin Chinese is used as an official language and also 100063.2 Chinese 302
the language of instruction at the School). Note: Students
enrolling in this unit as part of a major or sub major in
Chinese are encouraged enrol in Chinese 204 at the same Assumed Knowledge
time. Chinese 301 or equivalent
102027.1 Chinese 204 ...........
Credit Points 10 Level 2 This unit further develops the language skills and cultural
understanding students already have or have acquired
Equivalent Units through Chinese 101–301, with an emphasis on oral
101705 - Language and Communication Skills 2B: Chinese expression, reading, writing and research skills. It enhances
students' ability to interact in both spoken and written
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Chinese in various situations and ability to research and
Successful completion of 20 credit points of Chinese express their views on Chinese social and cultural issues.
Language at Level 1 or equivalent. Authentic materials are used as much as possible in order
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment to deepen students’ understanding of the Chinese
language, culture and society, and improve their ability to
vUWS access interact in various settings.
...........
100064.2 Chinese 303: Twentieth-Century
This is an intermediate level unit of modern Chinese Chinese Literature
(Mandarin) language and its culture suitable for students
who undertake it as part of the Chinese major or sub-major Credit Points 10 Level 3
or as an elective subject. It provides an extension of
Assumed Knowledge
reading comprehension and writing skills over a range of
written registers. The content is selected from Chinese 204 or equivalent knowledge
contemporary materials (e.g. songs and rhymes, fables and ...........
idioms, magazines, short stories and websites). This unit
also fosters cultural and social understanding by presenting This unit introduces students to modern and contemporary
aspects of contemporary cultures and societies through Chinese literature in the Chinese language. It includes a
language use and research work. Differentiated learning brief overview of Twentieth-century Chinese literature, and
and assessment tasks and multimedia activities are utilised exposes students to a variety of literary genres. Students
to cater to non-background and quasi-background learners. are expected to work individually and in groups in order to
The unit is not suitable for background speakers (i.e., who analyse, evaluate and critique these works, whose social
have completed formal secondary education where and cultural context is integral to understanding them. This
Mandarin Chinese is used as an official language and also process will not only increase students' understanding and
the language of instruction at the School). Note: Students appreciation of Twentieth-century Chinese literature, but it
enrolling in this unit as part of a major or sub major in will also develop their critical thinking skills.
Chinese are encouraged enrol in Chinese 203 at the same
time. 100065.2 Chinese 304: Chinese Classical
Literature
101951.1 Chinese 301
...........
Assumed Knowledge
This unit introduces students to Chinese classical literature
Successful completion of 40 credit points of Chinese in the Chinese language. It includes a brief overview of
language at Level 2 or equivalent
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Chinese classical literature and exposes students to the mature attitude towards multiculturalism. The unit will be
prose, poetry, drama and fiction genres of Chinese conducted in Chinese.
classical works from the Han dynasty to the Qing dynasty.
Through selected readings, students will gain some 301220.1 Civil and Substructure
knowledge of the stylistic and linguistic features of classical
prose and develop skills in reading classical Chinese. Credit Points 10 Level 2
Students will also develop an understanding of the Chinese Prerequisite
literary tradition and an appreciation of the continuing
relevance of classical Chinese in contemporary China. 300706.3 Building 1 OR 301226.1 Residential Building
AND 300707.2 Building 2 OR 301227.1 Non-Residential
100066.2 Chinese 305: Chinese Cinema Building
Equivalent Units
300720 Construction Technology 1 (Civil) 300721
........... Construction Technology 2 (Sub-structure)
This unit offers a brief review of Chinese film and Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
introduces some of the best Chinese-language productions
This unit involves extensive practical exercises. In order to
of the last two decades from mainland China and Taiwan.
undertake the practicals, each student must have the
Students will be required to work individually and in groups
appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment):
to critique the social and moral issues raised in these films.
Laboratory coat Broad-brimmed hat Safety shoes
They will also consider the historical context from which
these films emerged. This process will develop a deeper ...........
understanding of Chinese society and the lives of Chinese
people of different eras. It will also enhance students' This unit provides an overview of civil construction and
appreciation of Chinese cultural identity and moral values. associated sub-structure works comprising footings, pilings
and slabs and the high costs associated with these
100510.2 Chinese 306: Traditional Chinese elements. Through site surveys, site assessments and
Thought design proposals students will apply their developing
understanding of bulk excavation, site drainage, service
Credit Points 10 Level 3 mains (electricity, gas, water, sewerage, data), roads and
retaining walls to real world examples. Students will also
Assumed Knowledge examine public infrastructure such as ports, tunnels,
Chinese 202 or equivalent bridges and highways to deepen their knowledge base.
Additionally, in order to further understand the high costs
........... involved in sub structure works, students will learn to
This unit is a thematic unit in the BA Key Program identify problems faced on sites including rock, chemically-
Languages and the BA Interpreting and Translation. It is aggressive soils and water-logged sites.
part of the Chinese major or sub-major and can also be
taken as an elective. It introduces students to Chinese 200813.4 Civil Procedure and Arbitration
thought and way of life - the Confucian-Daoist tradition.
Students will explore how China’s ancient wisdom shapes
its long resilient civilization and how it helps the nation Prerequisite
maintain its cultural identity while it exerts an international 200006.2 Introduction to Law OR 200977.1 Fundamentals
influence on today’s world. Students will read selected of Australian Law AND 200007.2 Law Foundation OR
works of prominent Chinese thinkers in the original or
English versions. This unit will be conducted in Chinese
and English. Equivalent Units
200017 - Dispute Resolution and Civil Procedure
100067.2 Chinese 307: The Cultural Context | Units |
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of China ...........
Credit Points 10 Level 3 This unit provides a comprehensive analysis of the practical

and theoretical issues encountered in Australian civil
Assumed Knowledge procedure. This Unit examines the major roles and
Chinese 204 or equivalent practices governing court supervised processes which are
involved in superior court litigation as well as key aspects of
........... arbitration.
This unit provides a brief overview of Chinese culture and
examines the cultural interchanges of which it has been a 101968.1 Civil Society in Contemporary
part throughout history. Students will analyse the effects of China
these cultural contacts, both positive and negative. They Credit Points 10 Level 2
will also evaluate and critique relevant cultural issues, from
a comparative perspective. This process will increase Unit Enrolment Restrictions
students' understanding of the cultural identity of China, Successful completion of 40 credit points of study in
and it will also enable them to appreciate the importance of currently enrolled course.
outside cultural influences, thereby reinforcing an open and
...........
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This unit is intended to give students an understanding of ...........
the social development of the People's Republic of China
(PRC). It will engage with some of the key concepts that This unit explains in depth aspects of classical mechanics
scholars have utilised to understand social changes. In this related to forced and damped oscillations. Physical waves
vein, the unit will consider China's socio-political are introduced and formalized by describing applications of
transformation from a civil society perspective. It will the wave equation to mechanical systems and
consider a range of stakeholders - from non-governmental electromagnetic radiation. Interference and diffraction are
organisations to trade associations - and examine the detailed using electromagnetic fields (physical optics). Main
events that have contributed to the development of China's technological applications of mechanical oscillations and
civil society. electromagnetic waves are also explained, such as the
atomic force microscope, laser, optical tweezers and the
301262.1 Classical Physics zeta-sizer.
Credit Points 10 Level 3 102420.1 Classics of Modern Philosophy

Assumed Knowledge Credit Points 10 Level 3
Introductory mechanics: Newton’s laws, work, conservation Equivalent Units
of energy and momentum. Introductory Electrostatics:
Electric forces and Coulomb’s law. Introduction to Magnetic 100852 - Classics of Modern Philosophy
fields: production by magnets & currents, magnetic forces Unit Enrolment Restrictions
on currents & charges; Induced EMF and Faraday’s law. Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in
Basic thermodynamic principles of heat, energy and currently enrolled course.
temperature. Mathematics: integral and differential calculus,
vectors. ...........
Prerequisite Classics of Modern Philosophy introduces students to a
300829.1 Physics 2 selected number of 'great' (highly influential) philosophical
texts from the seventeenth up to the twentieth century.
Incompatible Units Addressing fundamental issues such as human freedom,
300930 Classical Physics and Applied Technologies the nature of truth and knowledge, technological progress,
problems of modern life, this unit guides students through
Unit Enrolment Restrictions key statements with supporting explanation of the
Successful completion of 40 credit points at Level 2. philosophers, their projects and careers, and relevant social
contexts.
...........
This unit covers the key components of classical physics to 300837.2 Climate Change Science
the advanced level expected of a physics major. Newtonian
mechanics will focus on realistic problems, in three
dimensions and in the presence of friction and drag. Prerequisite
Electromagnetism introduces Maxwell’s equations, and 300808.1 Introductory Chemistry OR 300800.1 Essential
applies them in the presence of matter. Thermodynamics is
Chemistry 1 AND 300802.1 Biodiversity
presented rigorously, focusing on the most general forms of
the first and second laws. We will also introduce the basic Equivalent Units
elements of statistical physics. Fluids and waves will 300781 - Atmospheric Science
introduce the basic equations of fluids, and in particular the
full (PDE) wave equation and its solution. Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Field practicals - outdoor attire, enclosed footwear
300930.2 Classical Physics and Advanced
Technologies ...........
A factual understanding of the energy balance of the globe,
how this impacts on climate and how climate has varied in
Assumed Knowledge the past, is essential for any person working in the climate
Introductory mechanics: Newton’s laws, work, conservation change area. This unit will introduce students to the
of energy and momentum. Introductory Electrostatics: concept of energy balance and climate, our understanding
Electric forces and Coulomb’s law; DC electricity, voltage, of how climate works, and how it has changed through
current, resistance, Ohm’s law, electric power, circuit laws. time. Topics in basic atmospheric science will give students
Introduction to Magnetic fields: production by magnets & a critical understanding of current environmental concerns
currents, magnetic forces on currents & charges; Induced and debates about radiative forcing (the greenhouse
EMF, Faraday’s law and electrical generators; AC current & effect), climate change, ozone depletion, photochemical
voltage, peak & rms values, capacitance and inductance. pollution and acid precipitation.
Prerequisite
300829.1 Physics 2
Equivalent Units
300413 - Applied Instrumentation in Nanotechnology
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200699.6 Clinical Legal Placement Cloud computing has become a driving force for

information technology over the past several years, and it is
Credit Points 10 Level 4 moving towards a future in which we won’t rely on local
computers, but on centralised facilities operated by third-
Prerequisite party compute and storage utilities. Governments, research
200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics AND institutes, and industry leaders are rushing to adopt Cloud
200010.3 Criminal Law AND 200008.7 Torts Law AND Computing to solve their ever-increasing computing and
200011.2 Contracts storage problems arising in the Internet Age. This unit
offers “Academy Cloud Foundations” (ACF) curriculum as
Unit Enrolment Restrictions part of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy. Students
Successful completion of 160 credit points of Laws units. will develop knowledge and skills in the areas of
virtualization technologies, cloud architecture, AWS core
...........
services and their pricing, security, architecture, and
Clinical Legal Placement is an experiential learning support.
program in which students work for 12 days a semester at
the Western Sydney University Justice Clinic (WSUJC). 101677.5 Cognitive Processes
Students work under the supervision of the Clinic Principal
Lawyer and Clinical Director to gain practical lawyering Credit Points 10 Level 3
experience while critically reflecting on the role of law and Assumed Knowledge
of lawyers in advancing social justice. This unit provides
Basic understanding of core concepts of cognition,
students with an invaluable opportunity to use and reflect
perception and biological psychology
on their study of law in an interactive, legal service
environment working on advice, casework, policy or project Prerequisite
work. The specific placement activities/ opportunities will 101183.3 Psychology: Behavioural Science
align with clinic projects each semester and therefore
cannot be advised in advance. Places are limited and Prerequisites will not apply to students enrolled in 1630
enrolment is based on proximity to graduation. Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies.
Equivalent Units
800225.1 Clinical Research in Health Science
100016 - Human Learning and Cognition
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Cognitive Processes is the study of the mental processes
Students must be enrolled in a post-graduate course, that underpin attention, perception, decision-making,
Masters by Research, PhD or 8083 Bachelor of Research language, and memory. Conceptual and research
Studies questions include: What are the structures and
mechanisms of human memory? What processes underpin
...........
acquisition of language, and are the processes similar
This unit will teach students practical knowledge and skills when we learn a second language? What factors affect
for conducting clinical research within the field of Health attention? How do some people become expert problem
Science. Students will learn ethical, methodological and solvers? Why do humans make irrational decisions?
practical considerations in applied quantitative and mixed- Contemporary theories will be discussed and evaluated.
method research within the framework of a human clinical Investigative research methods including experiments,
trial. Upon completion of the unit students will have an computer modelling, clinical case studies, and brain
understanding of basic human clinical trial design, novel imaging are evaluated.
clinical trial designs, specialisation within various study
fields. They will also have consideration of stakeholders 102785.1 Cognitive Processes (online)
and translational importance, trial governance, regulations
Credit Points 10 Level 3 | Units |
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and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA),
intellectual property, commercialisation, recruitment, and Assumed Knowledge
advertising and marketing. Finally, they will understand the
Basic understanding of core concepts of cognition,
importance of translational impact via publications and the
perception and biological psychology.
media, and be able to synthesise trial data via knowing how
to conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Prerequisite
301042.2 Cloud Computing
Assumed Knowledge Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies.
Basic knowledge of networking and computer systems. ...........
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Cognitive Processes is the study of the mental processes
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course. that underpin attention, perception, decision-making,
language, and memory. Conceptual and research
........... questions include: What are the structures and
mechanisms of human memory? What processes underpin
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acquisition of language, and are the processes similar retail, industrial and office-building properties, plus the sub-
when we learn a second language? What factors affect markets existing within each of those use categories, and
attention? How do some people become expert problem how the characteristics differ between these three prime
solvers? Why do humans make irrational decisions? categories of commercial property use. It is also assumed
Contemporary theories will be discussed and evaluated. that, prior to entry into this unit, students already possess a
Investigative research methods including experiments, rudimentary understanding of investment analysis, risk
computer modelling, clinical case studies, and brain analysis and financial appraisal (i.e. valuation) techniques,
imaging are evaluated. This unit does not form part of an principles and practice as they apply to commercial real
APAC-accredited sequence in Psychology. estate.
800173.1 Cognitive Science: Research and Equivalent Units

Application MG316A - Commercial Property Management

External offerings for this unit are only available to students
Assumed Knowledge who are enrolled in a Property course or specialisation.
Master of Research core units: Research Design 1,
Research Literacies or equivalent ...........
........... This unit examines the operation of commercial property
management as a discrete professional discipline of the
Cognitive science is the interdisciplinary scientific property industry. Students examine the fundamental
investigation of the mind. Contemporary research in principles of the day-to-day management of the various
cognitive science conducted by members of the MARCS classes of mainstream commercial investment property. In
Institute forms the core of the unit. Research areas to be this unit, students acquire an understanding of the various
addressed: plasticity and learning; action and coordination; roles, duties, obligations and legal liabilities of the
nonverbal communication; and ageing and cognition. Commercial Property Manager. Various legislative and
Examples of research questions: Can learning be statutory provisions are explored, as well as the inter-
unconscious? What mechanisms enable interpersonal relationship of commercial property management with the
coordination as seen in music and dance ensembles? Why professional disciplines of asset management, investment
is it that music elicits strong emotions? How does attention management and portfolio management, and other sectors
influence perception? How does conditioning explain of the property Industry. Students also gain an
human preferences? Does social facilitation apply to understanding of contemporary commercial leasing practice
humans interacting with robots? In what way does ageing and the relationships which operate between the building
impact upon decision making? Applications to the arts, owner, the building manager, and commercial tenants,
education, health, aging, design, human-machine including the interests and objectives of all concerned
interaction and artificial intelligence will be discussed. parties.
100900.4 Comedy and Tragedy 200603.3 Commercial Valuation

B2857 - Comedy and Tragedy Good conceptual knowledge of property valuation
methodology and valuation mathematics.
Successful completion of 40 credit points of study in Equivalent Units
currently enrolled course. VA201A - Commercial Valuation
This unit will examine the theory, writing and performance External offerings for this unit are only available to students
of Western Tragedy and comedy. The generic terms who are enrolled in a Property course or specialisation.
"tragedy" and "comedy" will provide signposts for both ...........
historical and theoretically modern approaches to a range
of plays. Texts selected from the period since 1950 may This unit provides students with a comprehensive
represent comedy and/or tragedy in popular culture, and understanding of theory and practice of commercial
may have been written for media other than the stage, such valuation. All aspects of commercial valuation are covered,
as television and film. including commercial valuation reporting standard of the
Australian Property Institute. Knowledge of land use
200600.2 Commercial Property Management planning, property economics and property investment are
applied to commercial valuation in this unit.
Assumed Knowledge
It is assumed that candidates attempting this unit are Credit Points 10 Level 2
already in possession of a basic understanding of the
nature of commercial real estate as an investment and Unit Enrolment Restrictions
asset class. It is assumed that this level of understanding Successful completion of 40 credit points.
includes a familiarity with the fundamental characteristics of
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........... 101930.3 Communication Research Project

This unit will enable you to become an environmental
sustainability leader by building your capacity to be a
confident and effective communicator. Environmental Equivalent Units
sustainability is vital to human wellbeing and planetary 101056 - Visual Thinking, 101719 - Media Analysis
health. Effective communication is required to bring about
transformation at individual, organisational and societal Unit Enrolment Restrictions
scales. In this unit you will participate in three modules Successful completion of 80 credit points.
focused on the key ingredients required for communicating
sustainability: strategy, design and storytelling. Weekly ...........
learning pods developed by industry and academic leaders This final year unit provides a capstone experience as a
are designed to demonstrate what has worked well in bridge into professional work or as a precursor to further
practice, across business, government, community and not- research studies. The 'open box' approach invites students
for-profit sectors. Assessments provide you with an to develop a concept for a research report or professional
opportunity to implement the models, concepts and ideas project, undertaking preparatory stages of collective and
you’ve learnt during the weekly learning content. This unit is individual research in an area of interest that has emerged
recommended for all students, regardless of discipline. as a result of previous studies. Students will generate
project options that draw on historical and contemporary
700260.1 Communication and Media (WSTC research issues and approaches to guide the development
Prep) of their own research questions and methods specific to
Credit Points 10 Level Z their object of research. A range of methodological
approaches will be explored, including practice-based
Equivalent Units methods, industry observation/shadowing, qualitative
900026 - Communication and Media (UWSC) interviews, and quantitative digital methods. Students will
develop their own reading lists, identify appropriate
Unit Enrolment Restrictions research methods and conduct some pilot testing and
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University evaluation of findings for their project. Students will also
The College. learn how to read and consume academic and scholarly
research in order to critique problematic issues in published
........... research reports.
Communication and Media introduces students to key
terminology, concepts and debates in the fields of 900126.1 Communication Skills for Health
Communication and Media Studies. The unit looks at the Science 1 (WSTC)
role of communication in a variety of private, professional
and public contexts, developing students’ ability to identify,
evaluate and adopt effective communication practices. Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students will also be introduced to the basic critical Students must be enrolled at The College in 9019 -
vocabulary and tools necessary to analyse media discourse University Foundation Studies Standard – 2 Terms – Health
and advertising. Science/Nursing Stream
700324.1 Communication Practices (WSTC ...........
Prep) This unit is designed to introduce students to academic
Credit Points 10 Level Z culture as a culture of critical debate and equip students
with the academic literacy skills necessary to perform
Unit Enrolment Restrictions successfully in this culture. In particular, the unit aims to
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, help students access the conventions of academic English
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The College. by focussing on attitudes to knowledge, and the ways in
which ideas are structured and presented in academic texts
........... and speech. The unit assists students to comprehend
What does it mean to be a communication professional in academic texts, identify key ideas and concepts, and
the digital age? In this unit students will explore the various identify and use the rhetorical moves used in academic
study and career options available to them in texts. It also aims to help students compare and contrast
communication industries. They will engage with a range of ideas across texts, improve grammatical skills that relate to
skills and practices to boost their success in later units and academic writing, summarise and synthesise information,
to start thinking and working like a communication and understand why, when and how to reference
professional. Engaging in a case study of an Australian information.
media professional and developing a professional profile of
their own ensures that students can identify and develop 102056.2 Communication Strategies
their own strengths relevant to their communication journey. Credit Points 10 Level 2
Assumed Knowledge
Knowledge gained from Year 1 introductory units in Public
Relations (PR) or Advertising, competent literacy skills,
basic computer skills.
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working with communities at the ‘chalkface’ of social
Equivalent Units change. Such relationships are complex, evolving and
101829 - Public Relations Tactics, 100215 - Advertising: spatially/ temporally different because of a local/global
Strategy, 101176 - Public Relations Strategy sense of place and the socio-political context. Possibilities
Unit Enrolment Restrictions for promoting socially just practices for different
communities are therefore contingent upon a range of
Successful completion of 80 credit points at Level 1. strategies for inclusion. This unit examines theoretical
........... frameworks that can assist in understanding the
complexities of these processes and will incorporate a 5
Communication Strategies is a dynamic practice-oriented day community engagement activity involving First Nation
unit designed to teach students how to interrogate and peoples.
analyse real clients’ products/services, issues and
opportunities, markets and audiences, in order to develop 100191.2 Community Translation (UG)
effective communication strategies. Through discussion
topics and project-based work, students will learn how to Credit Points 10 Level 2
design and implement a holistic communications strategy Assumed Knowledge
that is relevant for a particular client.
Sufficient proficiency in English plus one other language at
101595.3 Community and Social Action native or near-native level.

Students need to be bilingual (in the language
Equivalent Units combinations offered by the School).
101300 - Education for Social Action
...........
Community Translation facilitates written communication
Access to online materials, working in small group between public services and community members with low
collaborative spaces literacy in the official or mainstream language(s) of a given
........... country or region. The unit covers the translation of general
awareness material (e.g. healthcare, civic responsibilities,
Dismantling oppressive and complex forms of disadvantage social services, etc.) as well as the translation of official
and inequality are social justice and human rights issues documents. Students develop skills in producing target
demanding collective action. Activism is not solely about texts in styles appropriate to specific communities and
disruption and disobedience. This unit focuses on local, groups, and to the content and function of the source text.
national and global social movements, the use of digital They also develop skills in researching and using
technologies and differing forms of activism using theories appropriate specialist terminology, editing and revising, and
of social change. We identify and reflect on diverse producing camera-ready documents. On the basis of these
perspectives, challenging normative constructs between skills, the unit further develops students’ ability to reflect
individual and structural explanations of inequality and upon translation in terms of strategies and appropriateness
explore tactics and strategies adopted by activists, from the in relation to the target audience as well as make critical
early 20th century through to contemporary campaigns. written and oral assessment of relevant translations.
Students are enabled to take part in meaningful ways as Subject to demand, the unit will be available for Arabic,
active change agents through design, planning and Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish.
participation in a social action campaign, thereby building
knowledge and skills in community engagement, 101632.5 Community Work & Development
relationship building and the strategies and methods
involved in bringing about positive social change. Credit Points 10 Level 2
Equivalent Units
102139.1 Community Responsive
Pedagogies and Leadership 400506 - Community Work and Community Development

This unit introduces theories and skills in community work
Equivalent Units
and community development. There will be an exploration
101500 - Communities and Primary Schools of the range of ways the term “community” is used and an
Unit Enrolment Restrictions analysis of the assumptions, values, goals and visions
behind community work will be discussed. The unit will
Students must be enrolled in 1717 - Bachelor of Education explore the breadth and scope of community work at a
(Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education. local, state and global level. The unit will provide an
........... opportunity to develop an understanding of the
environmental, political, economic and cultural issues
The unit is only offered to students enrolled in the Bachelor relevant to community work practice.
of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Education program. This unit is designed to build on
students’ sociological understandings of primary schooling
and how it impacts on First Nation peoples.. The unit builds
on experiential, theoretical and curriculum knowledge
developed in the course. Schools have a long tradition of
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200529.4 Comparative Law: Legal Systems 301232.1 Complex Building Project

of the World
Corequisite
Prerequisite 300724.2 Industry Based Learning
200008.5 Torts Law AND 200009.4 Constitutional Law
Equivalent Units
AND 200010.2 Criminal Law AND 200011.2 Contracts
BG408A Building in Practice 3 200484 Construction in
Equivalent Units Practice 3
F3035 - European Union Law
........... Successful completion of 200 credit points.
The unit introduces students to the different legal systems ...........
of the world: the common law and civil law traditions,
indigenous legal systems, religion-based legal systems and This unit enables students to integrate and develop
legal systems in Asia. It aims to provide an understanding knowledge gained earlier in the course allowing them to
of how they have developed in particular legal and cultural simulate industry practice. Students are given a brief to
contexts. It also examines and evaluates the impact of the undertake large and complex construction projects (eg.
introduction of western legal systems in non-western high rise buildings, airport construction, or sports stadium
countries. We will study the systems of both at the general construction). They then take account of regulatory control,
level and in relation to specific laws, such as family law, financial limitations, and stakeholder impacts whilst
torts and contracts, dispute resolution and procedure. The managing a team and being flexible and responsive to
unit is also concerned with the nature and function of changing demands.
comparative law as a discipline. Students will be
encouraged to undertake individual research and to 301261.1 Complex Case Studies in Science
evaluate legal information derived from a variety of different
sources and perspectives.
Equivalent Units
300838.2 Comparative Physiology 300661 Integrated Science 300664 Science in Society
Credit Points 10 Level 2 700096 Integrated Science (UWSC)
Assumed Knowledge Incompatible Units

Basic biology, chemistry and maths 300931 Integrated Science
300818.1 Introduction to Physiology OR 300936.1 Science and the scientific process of discovery have been
Functional Proteins and Genes OR 300801.1 Animal successful in offering explanations for the world we live in.
Science OR 300816.1 Cell Biology OR 300802.1 Due to scientific advances, we have eradicated some
Biodiversity disease, explored the moon and the deepest parts of our
oceans and created communication across distances on
Equivalent Units the planet previously unimaginable. We now face the major
300608 - Animal Physiology challenge of creating a future world which is sustainable for
life on Earth. Solving our contemporary complex human
Unit Enrolment Restrictions and environmental issues to create a sustainable future,
Successful completion 60 credit points at Level 1 and 20 however, requires integrative and multidisciplinary research
credit points at Level 2. frameworks, an understanding of the relationship between
science and society including cultural, social, economic and | Units |
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political and ethical factors. Students will critically examine
Footwear appropriate to a laboratory, safety goggles & such perspectives in a series of contemporary 'real-life'
laboratory coat case studies such as climate change, medical
........... breakthroughs, biodiversity loss, environmental
sustainability and human-animal interactions. They will
Building on the underlying physical and chemical principals/ undertake research into the relationship of science
laws that define physiology, this unit from both a systems (e. integrated with society, and the uncertainty and bias of
g. Respiratory) and environmental (e.g. Marine) evidence in decision making. Students may be required to
perspective, seeks to compare the functional physiology of travel to different campuses or locations to undertake this
organisms at all levels of organisation. Particular attention unit.
will be paid to respiration, temperature tolerance &
regulation, living in water, sensory and neurophysiology. 102367.2 Complex Emergencies and
Students will have the opportunity to carry out a defined International Guidelines
research project.
...........
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Over the last five decades, the world has experienced a Incompatible Units

significant number of disasters, which have occurred in 101142 - Digital Musics 3: Composition Crossovers
many different forms including natural (e.g. Tsunami or
drought) and human-induced (e.g. wars or ethnic conflicts), ...........
leading to an unplanned exponential increase in the This unit provides students with a firm grasp of creative
number of international non-government organisations. principles and practical experience in the range of
This unit examines the causes and consequences of compositional techniques and skills required as a composer
disasters and the application of international guidelines within a range of commonly employed artistic media and
governing humanitarian responses. It provides an outline of genres (classical, world, popular and avant-garde styles).
theoretical approaches to the understanding of the political These skills will provide the basis for professional
aspects of emergencies and introduces real-life case compositional activity. Students will cover creative and
studies that aim to engage students in critical thinking and technical issues with reference to a wide range of genres to
improve their knowledge of the core humanitarian standard stimulate across boundary thinking towards personal voice
on quality and accountability; the humanitarian charter and within lectures and tutorials. Practical workshops using
minimum standards; and the challenges related to compositional principles through student improvisation
interagency coordination in emergencies within creative groups will provide sonic demonstration of
compositional ideas. The assessments will include both
300911.2 Complex Forensic Studies notated scores and recordings (improvisations; one notated
Credit Points 10 Level 3 score), in keeping with the Internet distribution age.
Prerequisite 900051.3 Computer Literacy (WSTC)

300864.1 Imaging Science & Photographic Evidence AND
300873.1 Crime Scene Investigation AND 300843.1
Forensic and Environmental Analysis AND 300806.1 Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Forensic Science Must be enrolled at The College in Foundation course.
300373 - Complex Forensic Case Studies
This unit is intended to familiarise the University Foundation
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Studies students with the basic functions of computers and
Students must be enrolled in 3589 Bachelor of Science the skills necessary to use the common applications such
(Forensic Science), 3562 Bachelor of Science (Advanced as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and the Internet.
Science) (Forensic Science), MT3022 Forensic Science, These skills are introduced to students through structured
MT3023 Forensic Chemistry or MT3024 Forensic Biology. activities that will assist students to complete the research
and document preparation requirements of their other units.
...........
This is an advanced and integrating capstone unit for 300946.2 Computer Networking (Advanced)
students studying forensic science. It incorporates previous Credit Points 10 Level 2
science, forensic science and social science units to form a
comprehensive examination of the functionality of forensic Assumed Knowledge
evidence within the contemporary Australian judicial Fundamentals of computer architecture, binary and
system. This capstone highlights the needs for an hexadecimal numbering systems, and programming
interdisciplinary approach to define and critique forensic principles. A working knowledge of the World Wide Web.
science evidence from various perspectives including
science, law, criminology, policing and social science. Incompatible Units
Students are required to use their skills and knowledge with 300094 - Computer Networking Fundamentals, 300086 -
additional independent research and inquiry using a range Applied Data Communications and Networking, 300565 -
of set literature. The unit will study a range of contemporary Computer Networking
issues including how the judicial system evaluates the
reliability of evidence from an admissibility threshold, Unit Enrolment Restrictions
identification evidence from CCTV, contextual bias with Students must be enrolled in 3684 Bachelor of Information
forensic examination, contamination issues with forensic and Communications Technology (Advanced), 3685
evidence and methods of expressing forensic findings and/ Bachelor of Computing (Information Systems) Advanced,
or significance. 3688 Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced or 3745
Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced/Bachelor of
102548.1 Composition and Creativity Business.
Prerequisite This unit introduces students to computer systems
networking. It covers basic networking technologies,
101520.2 Basic Composition, Craft and Theory OR Ethernet fundamentals, ISO OSI model, routing, switching
102564.1 Music Theory Fundamentals and subnetting, the Internet architecture, networking
Equivalent Units protocols including TCP/IP, important OSI layer 2 and 3
networking device fundamentals, basic network
101095 - Music Composition, 101530 - Music Composition:
management and security issues. This unit is also the first
Concepts and Creativity
of three units, which will prepare students for industry
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based networking certification (CCNA). Students in this
advanced unit will be required to undertake individual Equivalent Units
assessment activities demonstrating a high level of 300825 - Introduction to Anatomy 700266- Concepts in
technical and applied theoretical competency. Human Anatomy (WSTC)
300095.6 Computer Networks and Internets
Because of space and resource limitations, this unit will be
Credit Points 10 Level 3 restricted to students in the following courses: 3673
Bachelor of Medical Science 3682 Bachelor of Medical
Assumed Knowledge Science (Advanced) 3733 Bachelor of Medical Science
Fundamentals of data communications and computer (Forensic Mortuary Practice) 3589 Bachelor of Science
networking, such as that covered in the prerequisite unit. (Forensic Science) 3755 Bachelor of Medical Science 3758
Prerequisite Bachelor of Advanced Medical Science and MT3022
Forensic Science
300565.2 Computer Networking OR 300946.1 Computer
Networking (Advanced) Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
All students required to have lab coat at all dry- lab
...........
sessions. All students attending the wet labs are required to
This unit extends on the work undertaken in the complete an online anatomy induction before being granted
prerequisite unit and provides students with an in-depth entry, and will need to provide their own lab coat.
explanation on the role of the architecture, components,
...........
and operations of routers and switches in a small network.
Students will configure and troubleshoot routers and This unit provides a basic understanding of human
switches and resolve common issues with common routing embryological development, anatomical terminology, and a
protocols, virtual LANs, and inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 range of foundation concepts in human anatomy. Students
and IPv6 networks. This is the second of three units that must attend a ‘wet’ laboratory session where the learning of
prepares the student for industry-based networking anatomy will be enhanced through the study of human
certification (CCNA). cadaveric material. Wet laboratory sessions are not
available on all campuses, and therefore students will need
300569.3 Computer Security to travel to other campuses in order to attend.
Credit Points 10 Level 3 301254.1 Concepts in Human Physiology
Assumed Knowledge
Students are expected to have general understanding on
computer systems; computer fundamentals, databases, Incompatible Units
and web technologies. 300818 Introduction to Physiology 010913 Human Biology
400868 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 300361
...........
Introduction to Human Biology
This unit aims in particular at, but is not limited to, the
implementation and management of security and privacy
policies of organisations within the standards and legal Students will be required for 4 × 2 hr practicals at all
framework that is also applicable to the Australian Campbelltown, Parramatta & Hawksbury campuses
standards. (Physiology labs). All students are required to have a lab
coat, safety glasses and to complete an online WHS
900028.3 Computer Studies (WSTC) induction quiz.
Credit Points 10 Level Z ...........
Assumed Knowledge This unit introduces the core concepts and terminology

necessary to provide a basic understanding of the | Units |
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This unit is only available to UWSCollege students enrolled physiological responses of the human body using relevant
in Foundation Studies. examples. These include the processes of homeostasis,
........... cell-cell interactions and the physical and chemical
transport processes that are required to carry out integrated
Computer Studies introduces to the students the new age functions. Students will explore these key physiological
of information, where computers and communication play concepts through practical hands-on experiments and in
an integral part in our lives. The course has been interactive group work in prac and tutorial classes,
developed to enhance a student’s practical ability as well as respectively. The unit provides the foundation to study the
build a solid theoretical foundation for further study. physiology of human organ systems.
301126.2 Concepts in Human Anatomy 200656.3 Conflict of Laws
Assumed Knowledge Prerequisite
HSC Biology 200008.2 Torts Law AND 200011.2 Contracts AND
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F3013 - Conflict of Laws 300707.2 Building 2 OR 301227.1 Non-Residential Building
OR 301208.1 Building Measurement
...........
Equivalent Units
Conflict of Laws (also known as Private International Law)
is about resolving legal questions involving more than one PL302A Construction Planning 300728 Construction
jurisdiction. Conflict of Laws issues may arise between the Planning
Australian States and Territories or between nations. The ...........
globalisation of economic activity, and ease and
affordability of travel and telecommunications have This unit is intended to provide students with the skills and
contributed to the recent dramatic increase of trans-national ability to organise the resources required for a major
dimensions in personal and commercial litigation. This unit construction project, to plan the sequence and timing of
provides an introduction to the sources of conflict of laws, construction operations, and to assess the risk inherent in
the international jurisdiction of domestic courts, the achieving a construction schedule.
recognition and enforcement of foreign judgements and
decrees, and the problem of choice of law as it arises in 200084.2 Consumer Behaviour
various situations.
200009.5 Constitutional Law Equivalent Units
Credit Points 10 Level 2 61721 - Consumer Behaviour, MK105A - Buyer Behaviour,
700027 Consumer Behaviour
Prerequisite
...........
A focus on the consumer is critical in marketing philosophy.
........... Effective marketing strategies are necessarily formulated as
This unit introduces the legal rules and doctrines governing a result of the understanding of basic consumer behaviour.
State and Commonwealth Constitutional systems in The aim of the unit Consumer Behaviour is to introduce
Australia. Topics covered include: Principles of State and students to consumer behaviour as a critical component in
Commonwealth Constitutions; Characterisation of marketing philosophy, and fundamental to the development
Commonwealth Laws; The scope of Commonwealth of effective marketing strategies. This unit applies
legislative power; Relations between the different concepts, theories and models derived from disciplines
Commonwealth and States laws; Intergovernmental such as sociology, anthropology, psychology, economics,
Immunities; Separation of Powers; Spending government and mass communications theory to a consumer context.
revenue; and Express and Implied rights under the Students will learn to apply such concepts, theories and
Australian Constitution models through a range of individual and collaborative
means using a blended learning design that draws on
301229.1 Construction Project Management current and future consumer trends in various marketplaces.
Credit Points 10 Level 3 700027.3 Consumer Behaviour (WSTC)
An understanding of basic knowledge in building and
construction Equivalent Units
200084 - Consumer Behaviour
Equivalent Units
MG313A Project Management 300727 Project Management Unit Enrolment Restrictions
........... The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must
This unit is to give students an understanding of pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the
appropriate methods of managing construction projects and course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
to develop skills in using these methods on the type of ...........
projects expected to undertake in their professional
careers. It covers the major knowledge areas of project A focus on the consumer is critical in marketing philosophy.
management theory as they relate to construction. Effective marketing strategies are necessarily formulated as
a result of the understanding of basic consumer behaviour.
301230.1 Construction Scheduling The aim of the unit Consumer Behaviour is to introduce
students to consumer behaviour as a critical component in
Credit Points 10 Level 3 marketing philosophy, and fundamental to the development
Assumed Knowledge of effective marketing strategies. This unit applies
concepts, theories and models derived from disciplines
A basic understanding of the construction process of such as sociology, anthropology, psychology, economics,
residential and commercial buildings and estimating and mass communications theory to a consumer context.
principles. Students will learn to apply such concepts, theories and
models through a range of individual and collaborative
means using a blended learning design that draws on
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current and future consumer trends in various market child’s subjectivity is the conscious and unconscious
places. thoughts and emotions of the child, their sense of self, their
body and their way of understanding their relationship to
200922.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets the world. Building on this knowledge, students will also
explore the four key child-environment identities of the
Credit Points 10 Level 1 physical child, the social child, the learning child and the
........... natural child and by analysing a variety of scholarly and non-
scholarly texts around childhood, children’s bodies and
This unit is an introduction to microeconomics. It provides behaviour will reflect on a child’s individuality and emerging
students with an understanding of basic concepts such as identity.
value, rational consumer behaviour, the behaviour of firms
in various market structures, the efficiency and failings of 700289.1 Contemporary Childhoods (WSTC)
markets, the distribution of wealth and income, and the role
of government regulation and intervention. It illuminates Credit Points 10 Level 2
these concepts by considering and debating their Corequisite
application to contemporary economic and social issues
such as: the influence of marketing on consumer choices, Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor
the concentration of market power in Australian industries, courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory
rising income and wealth inequality, minimum wage laws, units listed in the course structure before progressing to the
and governmental responses to environmental problems Year Two units.
and climate change. Equivalent Units
700249.1 Consumers, Firms and Markets 102048 - Contemporary Childhoods
(WSTC) Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Credit Points 10 Level 1 Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
The College. Students enrolled in extended diploma
Equivalent Units courses 7146 Diploma in Arts Extended - Pathway to
200922 - Consumers, Firms and Markets Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12 and 7160 - BDiploma in Arts
Extended must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory
Unit Enrolment Restrictions units listed in the course structure prior to enrolling in this
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, University level unit.
The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must
...........
course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit. In contemporary Australia, care and education provided for
young children is both diverse and complex, as a result of a
........... range of historical, philosophical, sociological and political
This unit is an introduction to microeconomics. It provides factors. In recent years, traditional understandings of how
students with an understanding of basic concepts such as society views “childhood” and the “universal child” have
value, rational consumer behaviour, the behaviour of firms been challenged by new discourses associated with the
in various market structures, the efficiency and failings of reconceptualisation of childhood. From an almost exclusive
markets, the distribution of wealth and income, and the role focus on children as the objects of socialisation, the new
of government regulation and intervention. It illuminates sociology of childhood is now interpreting children and the
these concepts by considering and debating their experience of childhood as dynamic, social, multiple and
application to contemporary economic and social issues relational. Broadening this sociological gaze has led to new
such as: the influence of marketing on consumer choices, approaches in theorising and conceptualising the study of
the concentration of market power in Australian industries, childhood and the social world of the child. This unit will
rising income and wealth inequality, minimum wage laws, explore a range of approaches and research about the lives
and governmental responses to environmental problems of children in historical and contemporary societies and in
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and climate change. local and global settings. Students will investigate the
multiplicity and social meaning of childhood; the regulating
102048.1 Contemporary Childhoods of children and their bodies, including the role of schools
and other social institutions; and the cultural and social
Credit Points 10 Level 2 world of the child, in particular their agency, rights and
Equivalent Units exclusion. Beyond this, students in this unit will have a
chance to explore the ethics and methodological issues of
101649 - Contemporary Perspectives of Childhoods, how research on and with children frames the way
700289 Contemporary Childhoods (WSTC) professionals work with children.
...........
102121.1 Contemporary Issues in Aboriginal
In this unit students will engage in an exploration of what it Education
means to be a child in a postmodern world and how
different theoretical approaches influence ways of Credit Points 10 Level 2
understanding children’s lives. Alongside questions of how
gender, sexuality, ethnicity, 'race', language, class, ability Equivalent Units
and religion are constituted through a child’s identity, 100727 - Issues in Aboriginal Education
students will explore the notion of a child’s subjectivity. A
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Unit Enrolment Restrictions 200568.3 Contemporary Management Issues

Students must be enrolled in 1717 - Bachelor of Education
(Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education. Credit Points 10 Level 3
The unit is only offered to students enrolled in the Bachelor 200571.2 Management Dynamics OR 200912.1 Enterprise
of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership OR MG102A.3 Management Foundations
Education program. This unit is designed to meet the needs Equivalent Units
of teachers entering the profession who require in depth
H3740 - Contemporary Management Issues
knowledge of the field which frames Australia’s Aboriginal
identity. It investigates both Aboriginal historical ...........
perspectives and interactions with educational institutions
and the policies which frame the delivery of Aboriginal This is an engaged unit that requires students to undertake
content and resources to all students. The unit provides a real-world projects to support selected industry or
contextualised framework on which many Key learning community partners. The unit blends in-class and online
area’s perspectives and background knowledge delivery is activities as well as individual and group work, with self-
based. The unit specifically relates to working successfully directed problem-based learning. The focus of students'
with Aboriginal children, families and communities in learning is on sustainable business, including the
educational and social settings. It will examine relationships economic, social and environmental dimensions of
between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal societies, social business. The in-class workshops support students to
indicators and also critique the impacts of current policy conduct the required engagement activities with industry or
changes in areas such as self-determination, community partners. As a third-year unit, attention is given
representation, mutual obligation and perspectives for to students' application of the knowledge and skills already
positive, respectful educational outcomes for future acquired in their degree programs, and on the practice of
generations of students. business management skills.
400335.3 Contemporary Issues in Sport 400220.2 Contemporary Professional

Management Practice in Mental Health Nursing

Students should have an understanding of the objectives in Students are required to be registered nurses with basic
Sport Marketing 1 knowledge of mental health, mental illness and assessment
processes augmented with experience in mental health
Equivalent Units settings.
B3087 - Contemporary Issues in Sport Management Unit Enrolment Restrictions
........... Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
This unit will be replaced by 200999 Sport and Society from Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
2018. Sport management operates in an environment Students require access to a computer and the internet to
where political, economic and legal influences impact on be able to engage in the required activities on vUWS and
the running of sporting organisations. This unit critically submission of assignments.
examines contemporary issues influencing the
management of sport in Australia. ...........
200108.3 Contemporary Management Professional practice in Mental Health Nursing is continually

evolving to meet changing social, political and legal
Accounting requirements related to mental health issues. These
Credit Points 10 Level 2 requirements include changes in social and political
understandings of mental illness and the rights and
Prerequisite responsibilities of consumers, carers and providers. There
200116.4 Management Accounting Fundamentals has also been increased emphasis on health promotion,
prevention and education in population specific contexts
Equivalent Units (eg, aged care, child and family, adolescent mental health,
61122 - Advanced Management Accounting, AC303A - alcohol and other drugs services). Mental Health Nurses
Advanced Management Accounting (V1), H2762 - thus face challenges to develop practice that is congruent
Management Accounting with the context of these changing requirements. This unit
aims to provide a basis of inquiry into contemporary practice
........... (s) from which the nurse can build an ongoing
This unit critically examines the limitations of traditional understanding and appreciation of changing influences.
management accounting techniques and consider the
factors that influence the design of management
accounting systems (MAS) and choice of management
accounting technique in the contemporary business
environment.
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102203.5 Contemporary Social Issues and 102201.2 Contemporary Theories of Religion

Professional Practice and Society
101554 - Contemporary Debates in Social Sciences Students must have completed an undergraduate degree
or equivalent.
Students must have successfully completed 80 credit ...........
points. Students enrolled in 1734 Bachelor of Policing must Covering Australia and other parts of the world, this unit
have successfully completed the following units before explores current social theories of religion at the micro,
enrolling in this unit. 102314 Policing Practices, 101557 meso, macro, and cyber levels. Starting from the micro or
The Individual in Society, 102170 People, Place and Social individual level, it deals with theories on the emergence of
Difference, 102250 Ethical Leadership and 400337 Social post-dogmatic religion and the growth of subjectivised
Research Methods. Students enrolled in 1665 Bachelor of forms of religion in the non-institutional field. It then moves
Community Welfare must have successfully completed the to the group or meso level and covers the activities of
following units before enrolling in this unit. 101551 religious and non-religious groups in the public and post-
Understanding Society or 101557 The Individual in Society secular sphere. It then reaches the global (macro) level to
and 101555 Ethics in the Social Sciences, 102170 People, discuss notions of multiple modernities, transnationalism
Place and Social Difference, 400337 Social Research and civilizational analysis. Finally, at the cyber level the unit
Methods. Students enrolled in all other courses must have analyses recent theories on the impact of new social media
successfully completed the following units before enrolling on religion.
in this unit. 101551 Understanding Society or 101557 The
Individual in Society, And; 101555 Ethics in the Social 101596.3 Context of Human Services
Sciences, 101900 Working with Communities, 102170
People, Place and Social Difference, 400337 Social Credit Points 10 Level 1
Research Methods.
Incompatible Units
........... 400188 - Introduction to Welfare, 400503 - Social Policy
Focused upon professional practice this unit will provide ...........
Social Sciences students with an opportunity to improve
their career readiness. Using a combination of practical and This unit introduces students to the role of human services
theoretical teaching framework, this unit will teach students within the Australian political context. Students will develop
how to translate their social science knowledge to a critical analysis of the contribution of the market, state
professional, career relevant knowledge. In doing so, it will and community encouraging reflection on underpinning
also provide students an opportunity to engage with values. It will also identify the change strategies which can
contemporary social issues related, for example, to be developed and used in each of these domains to bring
diversity, work and employment, place, sustainability, about socially just outcomes.
violence and alternative to violence, health and cyberworld
and cyber-experiences. 102275.1 Contextual Design Studies
400518.6 Contemporary Social Work Practice Credit Points 10 Level 3
Prerequisite
Equivalent Units
Students must be enrolled in 1666 Bachelor of Social Work
or 1713 Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/ 101080 - Design Issues | Units |
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Bachelor of Social Work. ...........
........... Contextual design studies is the study of what happens
This unit provides a forum in which students can examine around design practice – before, during and after – to
contemporary issues that impact on social work practice. explain its meaning and effect. Successful communication
The use of technology in social work practice and its design has always depended on the connection between
implications for clients and practitioners; the exploration of form, content, audience and context, and the designer's
culturally and spiritually sensitive and creative approaches abilities to analyse, understand and clarify the contexts of
to social work practice; and human rights based practice. communication have become more important to creative
Students are encouraged to take a critical best practice practice. In this unit students will learn to apply the
approach, identifying the best aspects of social work theoretical frameworks of semiotic, thematic and rhetorical
practice and seeking to replicate it. There is a particular analysis used by the interdisciplinary field of Design Studies
emphasis on applying this approach to child wellbeing and to interpret design’s potential as cultural expression and
protection, mental health and work with Aboriginal communication. Students will analyse visual signs and
Australians and Torres Strait Islander groups. conventions as both targeted and tacit responses to a
range of contexts revealing design’s interests in
marketplaces, society and identity. Students will analyse
various graphic examples, and design literature, as they
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investigate the significance and agency of design
interactions, media artefacts and systems. 200109.7 Corporate Accounting Systems
101751.2 Contextualising Indigenous Credit Points 10 Level 3
Australia (Day Mode) Corequisite
Credit Points 10 Level 1 200536.3 Intermediate Financial Accounting OR
Equivalent Units
300455 - Indigenous Australia: Back to the Future Equivalent Units
AC203A Corporate Accounting, H2739 Corporate
........... Accounting, 61113 Corporate Accounting
This unit will provide a comprehensive overview of ...........
Indigenous Australian cultures, histories and identities. The
scope of the unit spans pre-colonisation to the twenty-first This unit builds on the fundamental knowledge of
century across Australia and all relevant fields of study. A accounting procedures gained in prerequisite units. It
cross-section of institutional, community and popular involves the comprehensive study of aspects of corporate
culture contexts will be explored through flipped mode of accounting and reporting which are regulated by legislation,
delivery supported by face to face tutorials. This body of accounting standards, Australian Securities and Investment
knowledge will provide a context for various professions Commission and Stock Exchange requirements. This unit is
and discussions. Students will have the exciting opportunity designed to provide students with grounding in the
to hear from a diverse range of Indigenous educators from regulation and practice of corporate reporting in Australia.
academics to artists through to performers and community The major orientation is towards the theoretical and
elders. A broad understanding of Indigenous Australia will practical aspects of corporate reporting, whilst at the same
position students to be advocates for change in time exploring the reasons for regulatory disclosures.
contemporary Australia.
301224.1 Contract Administration
Assumed Knowledge
Incompatible Units Introductory economics or microeconomics, basic
200487 Quantity Surveying 2 mathematics and statistics.
In this unit, students will examine and investigate the 200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods OR 200032.7
contractual aspects with respect to time, cost, quality and Statistics for Business
scope in building contracts. The students will develop Students must have successfully completed unit 200032
technical skills for the administration of construction (Statistics for Business) or 200052 (Introduction to
contracts and be able to prepare payment certificates and Economic Methods) before enrolling in the unit. This
cash flow statements. enrolment restriction does not apply to students in course
2785 Bachelor of Accounting/Bachelor of Laws.
200011.2 Contracts
Equivalent Units
Credit Points 10 Level 2 200050 - Financial Management, 200110 - Corporate
Corequisite Financial Decision Making
200006.2 Introduction to Law OR 200977.1 Special Requirements - Essential Equipment

Fundamentals of Australian Law All students need a scientific calculator for this unit. The
calculator should have the SD and/or STAT (for standard
Equivalent Units
deviation calculation) and REG/LR (for correlation
69018 - Law of Contract, F1003 - Contracts, LW301A - coefficient and regression) function. Students must bring
Contracts the calculator to each workshop (starting from week 1).
........... ...........
Contracts covers the formation of contracts, the This unit introduces the fundamental concepts of finance
requirement of writing, privity of contract, contractual terms theory and the tools of financial decision making in the
and their interpretation, breach of contract, discharge of context of the Australian institutional environment. These
contractual obligations and elements vitiating its formation concepts relate primarily to the time value of money, risk
such as misrepresentation, misleading and deceptive and return, capital budgeting and capital structure. The
conduct, mistake, undue influence, unconscionability, unit's purpose is to develop an understanding of the basic
duress and discharge. Statutory developments are also practices of financial management from the perspective of
considered such as the Contracts Review Act 1980 (NSW) a firm (both large and small). Students examine the
and the Australian Consumer Law, as are the historic and investment, financing and dividend decisions of
theoretical aspects of the development of the law of corporations.
contract.
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constructing and regulating explicit market rules of
200657.6 Corporate Governance exchange.
Credit Points 10 Level 3 200924.3 Cost Benefit Analysis
Prerequisite Credit Points 10 Level 2
200018.6 Law of Associations OR 200183.4 Law of
Business Organisations Assumed Knowledge
Basic understanding of economics.
Equivalent Units
200927 - Governance Prerequisite
200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets OR 200525.3
........... Principles of Economics OR 200922.1 Consumers, Firms
Through an interdisciplinary approach, this unit explores the and Markets
place and role of the modern for profit business corporation
...........
in advanced and emerging capitalist economies. It
examines the public and private role of public and private Students will learn and apply Cost Benefit Analysis, the
companies (and their equivalent in non-common law most commonly used economic tool in business,
jurisdictions), their external and internal orientation, and consultancy and government organisations. The unit is a
issues relating to their accountability, responsibility, and core unit in the Economics major but is open to all students
transparency. who have a basic understanding of economics and a desire
to improve their analytical skills and employability. At the
700261.1 Corporate Social Responsibility, completion of the unit, students will be able to explain the
Sustainability and Ethics (WSTC Prep) economic foundations of cost-benefit analysis and they will
have experience with analysing, critically evaluating and
Credit Points 5 Level Z developing a cost-benefit analysis for a specific proposal.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Students will also consider risk analysis and cost-
effectiveness analysis.
The College. 200862.1 Creating Change and Innovation
This unit focuses on the topics of business ethics, corporate
Equivalent Units
social responsibility and sustainability. Students will be
introduced to the conceptual understandings required to 200570 Management of Change, H3741 Management of
identify the ethical dimension of business activities with Change
reference to different functions of business and ...........
stakeholders. They will also develop an understanding of
how and why social issues are now a key part of managing This unit introduces the concepts of change and innovation
the business enterprise. Students will be given the as they relate to organisational transformation. It explores
opportunity to develop skills in selecting and evaluating change as a human and social process, looking at the vital
sources and materials when preparing tasks, with an roles of leadership, entrepreneurship, and creativity in
emphasis on reflective practice. change management. In doing so, it provides the
theoretical and practical understandings that you will need
200923.1 Corporations, Economic Power as both a student of change and a future manager.
and Policy
Assumed Knowledge | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
Equivalent Units
Knowledge gained around consumers and markets, the
Australian economy, economic methods and analysis. 102251 - Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice and
Policing
Equivalent Units
200530 - Microeconomic Theory and Applications
Successful completion of 60 credit points at Level 1 and 60
........... credit points at Level 2. Students must be enrolled in
Australia’s industrial, financial and retail sectors are courses 1662/1844 Bachelor of Policing, 1719 Bachelor of
dominated by powerful corporations which engage in a Policing Studies - Non NSW Police Pathway, 1709
wide variety of competitive and cooperative behaviours. Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice, 1713
This unit examines how modern corporations position Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of
themselves in terms of investment in large-scale Social Work, 1734 Bachelor of Policing (Leadership
production, technological innovation, the manipulation of Program), 2767 Bachelor of Criminal and Community
information, marketing, and cooperative strategies to gain Justice/Bachelor of Laws, 6025 Diploma in Criminal and
market share and enhance their profitability. It also explores Community Justice/Bachelor of Criminal and Community
the effects of the interactions of corporate behaviour and Justice and 6029 Diploma in Social Science (Policing)/
public policy, including the governmental function of Bachelor of Policing. Enrolment in the online option of the
unit will be limited to students returning to complete their
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Bachelor of Policing after completing the CSU Associate
Degree in Policing Practices. Student enrolment in the unit ...........
will be monitored and any students enrolled in the online This unit examines theoretical models and pedagogical
option who are not in this category will be requested to practices for using Dance, Drama and Media Arts in primary
change their enrolment to an on-campus location. classrooms and builds on the unit 102125 Creative Arts.
........... Students will develop a range of skills required in the
teaching of the arts that support young learner’s self-
In this unit, students will consider some of the efficacy and awareness. Aboriginal media and performing
contemporary issues faced by the criminal justice system arts form the basis for strong cultural identity formations for
and the possible solutions to these real world problems. all students. The unit focuses on positive media
Using knowledge and skills drawn from their experience representations, personal histories and experiences that
and study in their degree, students will be required to shape and influence Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
explore a critical policing or criminal justice issue and peoples and their community life.
develop potential solutions. The unit aims to develop skills
in problem analysis and managing the practical constraints 102647.1 Creative Arts in the Primary Years
faced by social scientists working in applied criminal justice
and policing settings. Students will identify a critical issue Credit Points 10 Level 3
(such as policing domestic violence, police engagement Unit Enrolment Restrictions
with CALD youth, criminal justice responses to
cybercrimes), which they will explore individually and in Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Education
groups throughout the semester. Students will become (Primary) and have successfully completed 160 credit
familiar with and learn to apply the policy/practice points.
development cycle to identify critical issues, survey existing ...........
research and practices, develop alternative strategies for
resolving the identified problem, and evaluating the This unit explores the importance of the creative arts in the
expected outcomes. primary classroom, addressing the content and pedagogies
appropriate to dance, drama, music and visual arts. This
102125.2 Creative Arts unit has been designed to give students the opportunity to
develop their knowledge, understanding, skills, confidence
Credit Points 10 Level 2 and competence in the five art forms of creative arts. It also
provides students with the opportunity to develop their
Equivalent Units planning and teaching skills in the creative arts, through
101496 - Creative Arts 2 exploring pedagogies for the teaching of practical arts
Unit Enrolment Restrictions classes. This unit develops students as teachers who
demonstrate creativity when teaching, empathy with
Students must be enrolled in 1717 Bachelor of Education diverse groups of student learners, a commitment to
(Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education. socially just schools and classrooms and who understand
........... artistic processes. It aims to give students an
understanding of the role of aesthetics, imagination and
The unit is only offered to students enrolled in the Bachelor play in learning. An independent learning program also
of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander encourages learners to develop their own arts skills in three
Education program. This unit introduces students to strands.
theoretical models and sound pedagogical practices of
using Music, Media Arts and Visual Arts in the primary 102433.1 Creative Industries Professional
classroom. Collaborative, experiential and blended learning Project or Internship
as well as reflective practices are the key operating
principles of the unit. Students will explore the theory and Credit Points 10 Level 3
practice of the arts in the education process of children
through practical and professional experiences. The unit
provides an understanding of the importance of the art Students must be enrolled in Bachelor of Creative
forms, both as powerful teaching and learning strategies Industries or associated double degrees. Students must
across the primary curriculum and as creative arts in their have successfully completed 160 credit points of study in
own right in the K-2 classroom. currently enrolled course.
...........
102851.1 Creative Arts 2
Creative Industries Professional Project or Internship will
Credit Points 10 Level 3 allow students to work with Creative Industries practitioners
Prerequisite in a 'real world' context. Students will collaborate with an
industry partner, applying design thinking to achieve
102125.2 Creative Arts creative solutions within an internship placement or develop
Incompatible Units their own creative industry project.
102748 - Creative Arts 2
Students must be enrolled in the 1717 Bachelor of
Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Education.
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social, environmental, site and audience, students will
100856.4 Creative Non-Fiction develop a strategy that utilises the appropriate media,
message and approach, to address the identified target
Credit Points 10 Level 3 audience, based on research findings.
Assumed Knowledge
100859.3 Creative Writing Project
A good standard of written expression
Equivalent Units
CT209A - Texts and Techniques Assumed Knowledge
Unit Enrolment Restrictions It is highly desirable that students should have successfully
completed one of the following Level 2 units: 100896 -
Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in Writing Fiction, 100856 - Creative Non-Fiction or 101011 -
currently enrolled course. Writing Poetry
This unit provides students with an advanced Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in
understanding of the issues, processes and practical currently enrolled course.
questions involved in the writing of creative non-fiction. It is
intended that students will gain both enhanced theoretical ...........
knowledge of writing practices and, through workshop This unit extends students beyond the writing of individual
participation and practical exercises, develop both their own stories and poems into larger areas of creative writing, such
writing skills and the ability to critique the writing of others as the discontinuous narrative, the novella, and the cycle of
on the basis of sound understanding of the characteristics related poems and/or stories. It involves students in the
of the genre. process of developing a major project from an initial set of
ideas, through the stages of drafting to a "finished" product,
102431.1 Creative TEAMS 1 using workshop techniques, individual interviews and peer
critiquing. It aims to give each student some experience of
a relationship with readers (fellow students) and an editor
Unit Enrolment Restrictions (the tutor).
Students must be enrolled in Bachelor of Creative
Industries or associated double degrees.Successful
102437.1 Creative Writing: Practical Skills
completion of 80 credit points at Level 1 in currently and Knowledge
enrolled course. Credit Points 10 Level 1
........... ...........
Creative TEAMS 1 will bring students together in This is the second of two Level 1 foundation units in the
interdisciplinary groups to work with Creative Industries Creative Writing Major. The unit focuses on developing
practitioners in a 'real world' context. Students will learn students into writers by giving them the practical skills and
how to collaborate to develop an original solution to a theoretical knowledge needed to become published writers.
“wicked” problem set by the industry partner. Through Students will develop a body of original creative work while
research and planning, in relation to a set of relevant reflecting critically upon writing practice. The unit is built
constraints: such as cultural, social, environmental, site and around participation in writing workshops, which emphasise
audience, students will develop a strategy that utilises the improving your work via practical feedback from tutors and
appropriate media, message and approach, to address the peers. Themes covered include writing the personal, writing
identified target audience, based on research findings. about place, experimentation, specificity, originality, voice
and starting a career in writing. No previous creative writing
102432.1 Creative TEAMS 2 experience is necessary.
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102436.2 Creative Writing: The Imaginative
Prerequisite Life
...........
Students must be enrolled in Bachelor of Creative
Industries or associated double degrees. Successful How do we begin as creative writers? What is an
completion of 120 credit points of study in currently enrolled imaginative life? This is the first of two Level 1 foundation
course. units in the Creative Writing Major. Students will be
oriented in the practice and knowledge of creative writing.
........... They will learn techniques and strategies for becoming an
Creative TEAMS 2 will bring students together in effective creative writer, while studying writing as a mode of
interdisciplinary groups to work with Creative Industries imaginative thinking and response. The unit involves face
practitioners on professional projects. Students will learn to face lectures and creative writing workshops overseen by
how to collaborate to develop original solutions with experienced and widely-published writers, critics and
industry partners. Through research and planning, in publishers from the Writing and Society Research Centre
relation to a set of relevant constraints: such as cultural,
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and the School of HCA. No previous creative writing canon, exploring the genre's relationship to questions of
experience is necessary. artistic value, the distinction between high and low culture,
and the differences between literary and popular fiction.
102211.3 Creativity, Innovation and Design
Thinking 102038.2 Crime Prevention and Community
Students must be enrolled in The Academy @ Western 101564 - Victimisation and Crime Prevention
Sydney or at the discretion of the Director of Academic
...........
Program and/or Head of The Academy and must have
successfully completed 40 credit points of study. In Spring 2020 this unit replaced by 102708 - Crime
Prevention and Drugs. This unit will examine the theory,
...........
politics and practice of crime prevention. It will address
The aim of this cross-disciplinary unit is to encourage current approaches to crime prevention, evaluate their
students to explore their creative potential and broaden effectiveness and examine emerging strategies in the field.
their perspectives of innovation through the lens of design The unit will consider the diversity of crimes and the ways
thinking. Design thinking offers a range of strategic and in which some are constructed as preventable and others
practical approaches to both creativity and innovation are not, while discussing the challenges posed by
including an understanding of stages of thinking and unreported crime, fear of crime and the relation between
reflection; an evaluation of the dynamics of team work; the patterns of victimisation and social disadvantage. The unit
workings of conversation and dialogue to generate new will draw on empirical literature linking individual, social and
thinking about complex problems. Students will learn about contextual factors to the production and prevention of
design thinking methodologies, and apply these towards deviant behaviours and explore the potential of crime
addressing broader social issues in innovative and creative prevention strategies for alleviating the social ills associated
ways. with crime and deviance.
102376.1 Creativity: Theory and Practice 700156.3 Crime, Deviance and Society
(WSTC)
Students must be enrolled in 1827 Master of Arts (Creative Equivalent Units
Arts) or the Master of Research. 101559 Introduction to Criminology; 102039 Crime,
Deviance and Society; 700054 Introduction to Criminology
........... (UWSC)
Research in communication arts utilises a range of Unit Enrolment Restrictions
investigative procedures appropriate to the theory and
practice of each creative arts discipline. This unit will Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
introduce fundamental research languages, methods, and The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must
outcomes relevant to the creative arts disciplines, and pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the
encourage students to develop approaches best suited to course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
their theory and practice. Students will write and defend a ...........
research proposal and paper for a research program: the
unit will enable students to apply a rigorous research This unit introduces the major approaches to the study of
framework to their work. Students will engage with a range criminology and the sociology of deviance. It considers the
of significant and critical texts which address the broad ways in which social order is produced, maintained and
implications of practices and theories in creative arts transgressed from a range of perspectives, including the
disciplines. Chicago school, labelling and deviance theory, Marxism,
feminism and queer theory. These perspectives are
102315.1 Crime Fiction explored through a discussion of contemporary issues and
controversies, such as crime in Western Sydney, the media
Credit Points 10 Level 3 and moral panic, the criminalisation of HIV transmission,
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Indigenous incarceration, and alcohol and drug abuse. The
unit also addresses the politics of law and order and the
Successful completion of 60 credit points. resurgence of neo-liberalism in debates over crime and
........... deviance.
This unit will introduce students to a variety of texts drawn 200010.3 Criminal Law

from the history of crime fiction; including the classic
detective story, the Golden Age mystery, US 'Hard Boiled' Credit Points 10 Level 2
fiction, the police procedural, and the literary crime novel. Corequisite
Students will develop their knowledge of theories of genre,
specifically its formation and evolution, and its implications 200006.2 Introduction to Law OR 200977.1
for the process of making meaning. They will learn about Fundamentals of Australian Law
the changing place of crime fiction within the English literary ...........
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problem-solving methods including problem definition
This unit introduces students to the basic principles of techniques, idea generation, brainstorming, as well as
criminal law and criminal responsibility and the criminal evaluation and analysis skills.
justice process as located in its broader social and political
context, including the impact of the criminal justice system 300871.2 Culinary Science
on Indigenous Australians. Students will engage in
collaborative class learning with a particular focus on legal Credit Points 10 Level 3
problem solving and participate in a mock bail application.
Prerequisite
102690.2 Criminal Law for Policing 300879.1 Experimental Foods
Credit Points 10 Level 2 Equivalent Units
Incompatible Units 300715 - Culinary Science, 300640 - Culinary Studies
101567 - Evidence, Investigations and Police Intelligence Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
........... Personal protection equipment e.g. apron and closed-in
shoes.
Knowledge of the criminal law is useful to state and federal
police forces, government and private organisations, ...........
military police, private investigators, anti-corruption This unit applies scientific principles to the development,
agencies, and in industries such as banking and insurance. preparation and presentation of food products. Students
All have a vested interest in preventing, detecting and are encouraged to become autonomous learners through
investigating breaches of the criminal law through a policy problem-solving activities and experiential techniques.
framework. This unit introduces students to the common Students integrate and apply knowledge and skills from
criminal offences encountered by police officers, with a areas such as chemistry, biology, food science and nutrition
focus on those investigating breaches of the criminal law to nutritionally focussed food products. Students are
rather than those prosecuting or defending. Common encouraged to keep abreast of food trends in the dynamic
elements of Australian (particularly NSW legislation) and food industry as well as current nutritional issues within
international jurisdictions and Commonwealth legislation domestic, multicultural and indigenous communities.
are covered. Students will utilise prior knowledge and skills to address
specific nutritional issues and the development of new food
200015.3 Criminal Procedure and Evidence products to fit within these boundaries.
Credit Points 10 Level 4 102120.1 Cultural Diversity, Society and
Prerequisite Learning
200010.2 Criminal Law Credit Points 10 Level 2
The unit is designed to provide an understanding of the 101512 - Cultural Diversity, Society and Learning
law, the theoretical underpinnings and the underlying policy
issues, in the areas of evidence and criminal procedure. Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1717 - Bachelor of Education
700222.3 Critical Thought in Design (WSTC (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education.
Prep) ...........
Credit Points 10 Level Z The unit is only offered to students enrolled in the Bachelor
Assumed Knowledge of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Education program. Teachers are required to understand
Basic written English skills the diverse cultural make up of schools and how to teach a | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
Unit Enrolment Restrictions diverse range of children. Using sociological and cultural
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, theory, the unit examines conservative, liberal and radical
The College. approaches to cultural diversity in education. This cultural
diversity includes dimensions of gender, religion, ethnicity,
........... race, class, language and sexuality. The unit develops
cultural literacy through the application of various theories
Critical Thought in Design provides students with an such as Marxist and feminist-post structuralist analysis of
understanding of the process designers use to structure these social relations to cultural diversity; pedagogy and
their thinking and communicate ideas with clients, target cyberspace. Within this framework it is also essential that
audiences, other designers and specialists. The ability to teachers engage with and understand the diversity and
think critically, creatively and independently is essential for fluidity of individuals and the broader Australian community
success as a designer in generating and communicating in order to promote equitable practices in schooling and to
innovative design solutions that meet the needs of the facilitate educational and professional transformation.
client and target audience. The aim of this unit is to provide Developing understandings of society, culture and the
students with the skills and techniques necessary to formation of subjectivities will promote an enhanced
become an independent thinker able to research, analyse, awareness of equity issues as well as crucial analytical and
argue and communicate effectively with clients. The unit critical tools to address the needs of diverse students, their
examines a wide range of critical thinking and design, families, teachers, and the broader school community.
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crime, the lived experience of criminal activity and its social
700212.2 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep) and cultural impact.
Credit Points 10 Level Z 400866.4 Culture, Diversity and Health
Equivalent Units Credit Points 10 Level 2
900029 - Cultural Perspectives (UWSC)
Equivalent Units
Unit Enrolment Restrictions 700072 - Culture, Diversity and Health (WSTC)
The College. ...........
........... This unit introduces skills for understanding and engaging
effectively with the culturally and socially diverse world in
This unit is designed to help students understand why which we live and work. Indigenous Australia is a major
people from diverse cultures and historical periods may theme and students will gain an appreciation of the
think differently, behave differently and have vastly different achievements and needs of Indigenous Australians. The
worldviews. This unit is designed to help students unit examines cultural safety more broadly and puts these
understand more about themselves, their family and friends issues in the context of health professionals working in
and the reasons why people do things in particular ways multi-cultural settings and handling culturally different
and believe the things that they do. It has a strong health philosophies and practices. Cultural diversity is
theoretical base but is also designed to encourage increasingly recognised as a major issue in the delivery of
reflection. health care and a major determinant of Indigenous health.
900029.4 Cultural Perspectives (WSTC) 102071.4 Culture, Subjectivities and
Schooling
Students must be enrolled in a Western Sydney University, Prerequisite
The College Foundation Studies course. Students enrolled in 1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
........... Teaching Primary), 1822 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
Teaching Primary) Dean’s Scholars or 6019 Diploma in Arts/
Cultural Perspectives is designed to help students to Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary, must have
understand why people from diverse cultures and historical successfully completed 160 credit points.
periods think differently, behave differently and, generally,
have vastly different worldviews. This course is designed to Equivalent Units
help students to understand a little more about themselves, 101578 - Education, Knowledge, Society and Change
their family and friends and the reasons why people do
things in particular ways, and believe the things that they
do. It has a strong theoretical base but is also designed to Students must be enrolled in 1781 Master of Teaching
encourage reflection. (Primary), 1651 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Primary
Teaching), 1822 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching
101562.4 Culture and Crime Primary) Dean’s Scholars or 6019 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor
of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary).
...........
Assumed Knowledge
A basic understanding of foundational criminological theory. taught in semesters rather than half yearly sessions. This
Equivalent Units unit focuses on the socio-political, economic and cultural
milieu that shapes teacher and student subjectivities.
102710 - Crime, Media, Culture
Teachers are required to understand the variety of, and
Unit Enrolment Restrictions changing nature of, discourses and ideologies that both
Successful completion of 80 credit points constitute and are constituted in society, schooling,
teaching, and learning, in an increasingly multifaceted,
........... globalized and cosmopolitan environment. Within this
framework it is also essential that teachers engage with
In 2020 this unit replaced by 102710 - Crime, Media,
and understand the diversity and fluidity of individuals and
Culture. Contemporary societies are replete with images of
the broader Australian community in order to promote
crime, including in fiction, the media, film and television. In
equitable practices in schooling and to facilitate educational
this unit we explore this phenomenon through the lens of
and professional transformation. Aboriginal and Torres
cultural criminology and its interest in the exciting and
Strait Islander peoples and their relationship to schooling
adrenaline-inducing aspects of crime. We explore the link
will also be explored in this unit, providing pre-service
between culture and crime by looking at both textual/visual
teachers with deeper understandings of Australia’s first
and ethnographic research. This means studying the way
nations people. Developing understandings of society,
crime is experienced as ‘thrilling’ not only by those who
culture and the formation of subjectivities will promote an
consume it via images but also by those who actually
enhanced awareness of equity issues as well as crucial
engage in violent and transgressive conduct. This unit
analytical and critical tools to address the needs of diverse
examines the relationship between cultural images of
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students, their families, teachers, and the broader school
community. 201018.3 Cyber Law and Justice
102115.1 Curriculum and Aboriginal Credit Points 10 Level 3
Perspectives Prerequisite
Credit Points 10 Level 1 200984.1 Government and Public Law
101490 - Creative Arts 1 - AREP 102529 - Cyber Justice (UG)
Students must be enrolled in 1598 - Bachelor of Education The world is being transformed by digital technologies. The
(Primary) - AREP mode or 1717 - Bachelor of Education same technologies that make life more comfortable for
(Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education. some can unleash violence and destruction for others.
Cyber war and cyber terrorism offer new risks for the
...........
international community. Bullying, identity theft and bank
The unit is only offered to students enrolled in the Bachelor fraud, on a more local level, are given a new life in the
of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cyber world. Cyber technologies also provide enhanced
Education program. This unit is designed to introduce opportunities for detecting and apprehending criminals,
students to the characteristics of classrooms and resolving disputes and modernising justice processes. New
curriculum implementation. Students will explore the social spaces are opened up (social media networks, the
structure of New South Wales/National curricula in all key ‘dark web’), and new identities made possible (online
learning areas, examine the perspectives which influence grooming profile, avatars). How does the law keep up with
curriculum and the way in which curriculum is interpreted the emergence of new crimes and technology-enhanced
using Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives. versions of old ones, and how do the cultural worlds of
The unit provides an understanding of the importance of hackers, crackers and trackers work? The subject
the art forms and Aboriginal ways of knowing as powerful examines how justice processes and spaces, as well as
teaching and learning strategies across the primary criminal networks and strategies, are being reimagined to
curriculum and as creative arts in their own right. take advantage of the new technologies.
102700.2 Cyber Crime and Social 102702.2 Cyber Security and Behaviour
Engineering Placement 1
A basic understanding of computer systems and network A basic understanding of computer systems, architecture,
structures. This knowledge is gained as the student infrastructure, internet protocols and networking protocols.
progresses through their first semester in the course with a
start-year intake; or from the completion of two semesters
in the course in the case of a mid-year intake. A basic Students need to seek approval from the Unit Coordinator
understanding of core theories related to social and to enrol in this unit. Students must be enrolled in course
cognitive psychology is desirable but not essential. 1837 - Bachelor of Cyber Security and Behaviour and have
successfully completed 140 credit points.
Prerequisite
...........
This unit is the initial placement for the work integrated
Equivalent Units
learning embedded in the Bachelor of Cyber Security and
102503 Cyber Crime and Cyber Safety | Units |
| Units |
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Behaviour degree. There are three options: 1. WSU-
........... brokered industry placement on a competitive basis; 2. an
approved placement at the student’s place of work, or via
This unit focuses on both the theory and application of the student’s networks and contacts; 3. an industry project
cyber crime and cybersecurity. More specifically, it focuses report based on industry-generated case studies and
on the intersection between human behaviour, cyber crime, problems. In addition, workshops will be conducted
and cyber security with topics ranging from social throughout the semester to aid in your learning and to
engineering to organisational security infrastructure. It asks support your professional development during this
- What outcomes do cyber criminals seek? How can you placement or project. Contact the unit coordinator well in
protect yourself and your business from cyber crime? What advance to elect your own industry placement (such as
methods do cyber criminals typically use to gain their your current employer). Only options 2 and 3 are available
desired outcomes? In this unit, cyber crime and cyber to WSU Online students.
security is covered from both a theory-based and applied
understanding of how to reduce the likelihood of or harm
caused by cyber crime.
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prepares them for further studies towards a Masters or PhD
102703.2 Cyber Security and Behaviour qualification.
Placement 2
102754.1 Data and Assessment in the
Credit Points 20 Level 3 Primary classroom
A basic understanding of computer systems, architecture,
infrastructure, internet protocols and networking protocols. Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Education
Prerequisite (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
...........
The unit is only offered to students enrolled in the Bachelor
Students need to seek approval from the Unit Coordinator of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
to enrol in this unit. Students must be enrolled in course Education program. This unit investigates the functions and
1837 - Bachelor of Cyber Security and Behaviour and have roles of assessment in K-6 classrooms. It considers ways in
successfully completed 140 credit points which assessment can provide positive support that
........... enhances students’ progression within the school context.
Teacher education students will review, refine and develop
This unit is the second placement for the work integrated their knowledge and skills connected with being an
learning embedded in the Bachelor of Cyber Security and assessment-literate teacher in their own classrooms. The
Behaviour degree. There are three options: 1. WSU- unit will explore both national and international data sets
brokered industry placement on a competitive basis; 2. an and how these inform policy, classroom practices and
approved placement at the student’s place of work, or via professional roles into the future.
the student’s networks and contacts; 3. an industry project
report based on industry-generated case studies and 301044.2 Data Science
problems. Students may continue the option chosen for
Cyber Security and Behaviour Placement 1, or choose Credit Points 10 Level 7
another available option. Workshops will be conducted
Assumed Knowledge
throughout the semester to aid in your learning and to
support your professional development during this Basic Statistics, Computer Programming
placement or project. Contact the unit coordinator well in ...........
advance to elect your own industry placement (such as
your current employer). Only options 2 and 3 are available The explosion of data in the internet age opens up new
to WSU Online students. possibilities for agencies and business to better serve and
market to its customers. To take full advantage of these
102704.2 Cyber Security and Behaviour opportunities requires the ability to consolidate, manage
Research Project and extract information from very large diverse data sets. In
science, data sets are growing rapidly, with projects
Credit Points 40 Level 2 routinely generating terabytes of data. In this unit we
Assumed Knowledge examine the software tools and analytic methods that
underpin a successful Data Science Project and gain
An understanding of experimental design and research. experience in big data analytics.
Students must be enrolled in course 1837 - Bachelor of
Cyber Security and Behaviour and have successfully Credit Points 10 Level 3
completed 140 credit points
Assumed Knowledge
........... Students should have at least moderate skills in producing
This unit comprises the research pathway of the Bachelor documents or illustrations using Photoshop and Illustrator.
of Cyber Security and Behaviour. Students will undertake a Prerequisite
major research project in the field of behavioural cyber
security. The specifics of the project will be coordinated 101922.1 Web and Time-based Design OR 102264.1
between the student and the research supervisor at Graphic Design: Process and Practice
Western, which is undertaken over two semesters. ...........
Students should firstly discuss their proposed research
project with the research supervisor, as it may require prior We live in an era of data. The designer's role is increasingly
approval by the University's Ethics Committee depending one of structuring and transforming data into accessible
on the research topic chosen. In the first semester, and meaningful information. In this unit students will be
students plan their research, complete a literature review introduced to basic techniques for the visual representation
and propose the project plan to a panel of experts. By the of data. This unit covers both how to design successful
end of the second semester students will have completed charts, maps, and diagrams, as well as how to use these
their thesis by research and will defend that thesis to a graphics to compose cohesive storytelling pieces. Students
panel of experts. As such, students will have contributed to will also discuss both practical and theoretical issues when
research in the field of cyber security and behaviour which visualising data, and how Graphic Design and Interactive
Design principles apply to the visualisation of information.
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Students will learn how to design basic infographics and
mock ups for interactive visualisations, and they will 300941.2 Database Design and Development
develop skills to start producing compelling and elegant (Advanced)
infographics and data visualisation.
700269.1 Data, Mediation and Power (WSTC) Assumed Knowledge
Credit Points 10 Level 1 Basic programming skills, including variable declaration,
variable assignment, selection statement and loop structure.
Corequisite
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor Incompatible Units
courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory 200129 - Database Management System for Business
units listed in the course structure before progressing to the Information Systems, 300104 - Database Design and
Year Two units. Development
101925 - Mediated Mobilities, 102421 - Data, Mediation Students must be enrolled in 3685 Bachelor of Computing
and Power (Information Systems) Advanced, 3684 Bachelor of
Information and Communication Technology (Advanced),
Unit Enrolment Restrictions 3688 Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced or 3745
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced/Bachelor of
The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must Business.
course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit. ...........
........... This unit covers the principles, methodologies and
technologies for the database design and development,
Data, Mediation and Power investigates the operation of exploring in particular the data modelling methods and the
power in contemporary digital media cultures and economy. use of the language SQL for the database applications. The
The unit examines the primary role played by data in unit also examines a number of important database
determining how we live in the world. This includes how we concepts such as database administration, concurrency,
interact with the world, its people and digital artefacts, in backup and recovery, and security. Students in this
terms of communication and meaning. The unit focuses on advanced unit are furthermore required to investigate new
technologies of control and governance related to technological and theory advances in the database industry
algorithmic architectures and data economies. Who and apply them to the solution of concrete database
benefits from data and mediation and what are the limits problems.
and possibilities of data? Ultimately, this kind of critical
analysis invites us to think about what constitutes a just, 102341.1 Debates in Global History
democratic society and what constitutes an ethical media
life. Credit Points 10 Level 7
Assumed Knowledge
History and Political Thought Major, International Relations
Credit Points 10 Level 1 and Asian Studies Major or equivalent.
101925 - Mediated Mobilities, 101041 - Communication Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
Research, 700181 - Mediated Mobilities (WSTC), 700269 -
...........
Data, Mediation and Power (WSTC)
The unit considers the history of the ways that different
...........
regions of humanity have interacted, since 1400. The unit | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
Data, Mediation, Power investigates the operation of power will consider such topics as: ethnic-centrism (how to
in contemporary digital media cultures and economy. The address it in historical and political knowledge?); the era of
unit examines the primary role played by data in 'Pan Asia' (what does the rise of China and India mean for
determining how we live in the world. This includes how we historical and political studies?); the prominence of 'nation'
interact with the world, its people and digital artefacts, in in historical knowledge (how to treat human history as
terms of communication and meaning. The unit focuses on 'global'?); the relationship of ethno-nationalism to
technologies of control and governance related to globalization; the periodization of global history (turning
algorithmic architectures and data economies. Who points in the emergence of a global humanity); the
benefits from data and mediation and what are the limits determinants of difference and commonality in human
and possibilities of data? Ultimately, this kind of critical history; the characteristics of 'empires'; the natural limits of
analysis invites us to think about what constitutes a just, humanity.
democratic society and what constitutes an ethical media
life.
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700322.1 Decision Making for Business 301283.1 Design Graphics: Presenting

(WSTC Prep) Innovation
Credit Points 10 Level Z Credit Points 10 Level 1
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney, The College. 300302 Industrial Graphics 1: Presentation 301074
Graphics 1: 2D & 3D Industrial Design Communication
...........
The world of business is a complex one, where decisions
can have a major impact on a firm’s success or failure. So Subscription to graphic software required USB or external
how do you make a good business decision? In this unit storage device to store graphic files
students will explore the value of numerical data as a tool ...........
to help businesspeople make informed decisions using
sound evidence. We start with the basics of quantitative Design visualisation in the form of 2D and 3D graphics is
data – statistics – as a way of calculating the probable fundamental to the overall design process. This unit
outcomes of particular decisions. We then explore how provides students with essential knowledge of design
another crucial set of numbers for a firm – the financials – principles as used in visual communication. Students will
can also empower businesspeople to make smart decisions. employ graphic techniques to effectively convey a design
proposal using creativity, technical skill, and quality design
301015.2 Deep Foundations principles in a manner that is consistent with industry
expectations. Students will produce graphic work that is
Credit Points 10 Level 7 portfolio-ready and suitable to display to potential clients
Unit Enrolment Restrictions and employers.
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course 102262.2 Design Histories and Futures
This unit covers advanced analysis and design criteria for Equivalent Units
deep foundations. Both statically and dynamically loaded
deep foundations are covered including the site 101022 - 20th Century Design Histories, 700195 - Design
investigation methods and field testing methods adopted in Histories and Futures (WSTC)
practice for determining integrity and load carrying capacity. ...........
Appropriate computer software will be introduced to carry
out the deep foundation design according to the Australian This unit introduces students to historical accounts and
Standards. theories of design from the dominant perspective of
Modernism in the first half of the 20th century, through post-
200079.3 Derivatives war consumerism and the ensuing movements of the 20th
century, such as Postmodernism, Punk and New Wave;
Credit Points 10 Level 3 design reactions to corporate culture, design for change
Assumed Knowledge and activism; and the digital design enablers of the 21st
century. Students learn a contextual history of 20th century
Knowledge of mathematics and statistics equivalent to that design practice by studying the doctrines around which the
required for 200052, Introduction to Economic Methods. modernist movement cohered, and the conditions under
Prerequisite which these doctrines are challenged by later movements.
The unit explores various roles of the visual designer
200052.5 Introduction to Economic Methods AND 200488.3 through history—avant-garde, futurist, revolutionary,
Corporate Financial Management utopian design; client-service design; social activism,
Equivalent Units producer and digital enabler. These roles are expressed
across a range of design outcomes such as photography,
61344 - Risk Management, H3686 - Options, Futures and
typography, illustration, print media, graphics, digital design,
Derivitive Products
film and animation. Part of this exploration will examine the
........... impacts of design histories on our past, present and future
conditions, as well as changing the future for design.
This unit provides an introduction to the major classes of Students will complete visual and writing tasks that aim to
derivatives: forwards, futures, swaps and options. It build their understanding of design histories and futures,
examines how these instruments can be used by and scholarship in academic research and writing.
companies for the purposes of hedging, speculation and
arbitrage. Each of these categories of derivatives is 700195.2 Design Histories and Futures
examined in some detail. Considerable attention is also (WSTC)
given to various models used to price derivative products.
The historical background to contemporary risk Credit Points 10 Level 1
management is also considered.
Corequisite
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Year Two units. 301308.1 Design Practice: Sustainable
Equivalent Units
Manufacturing
102262 - Design Histories and Futures; 101022 - 20th Credit Points 10 Level 2
Century Design Histories
Assumed Knowledge
Unit Enrolment Restrictions The ability to communicate a design proposal using 2D or
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, 3D computer software with annotations, and application of
The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must Australian Standards AS 1100 is desirable
course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
Vernier Callipers: Analogue or digital
...........
...........
This unit introduces students to historical accounts and
theories of design from two dominant perspectives, Reflecting upon the life cycle of products and their
modernism and postmodernism. Students learn a components is important in understanding how decisions at
contextual history of 20th century design practice by the design level impact on people, resources, sustainable
studying the doctrines around which the modernist goals and how these contribute towards sustainability-
movement cohered and the conditions under which these oriented local and global value chains. This unit focuses on
doctrines are questioned by postmodernism. The unit will sustainable decision-making at the design level. It
explore various roles of the visual designer through history challenges and motivates students towards using
such as the avant gardist, futurist, revolutionary, utopian, sustainability principles to promote good Design for
client-service designer, social activist, producer and digital Disassembly (DfD) practices with linkages to material
enabler, as these roles were expressed across a range of durability, and material reuse. Through a project-based
design outcomes such as photography, typography, approach, students will appraise manufacturing
illustration, print media, graphics, digital design, film and considerations for product design applying in succession
animation over a century and beyond. Part of this Design for Manufacturing, Assembly and Disassembly
exploration will examine the impacts of design histories on (DfM, DfA, DfD) principles to their products and reflect on
our past, present and future conditions, as well as the product lifecycle management best practice.
investments in changing the future for design. Students will
complete visual and writing tasks that aim to build their 102277.3 Design Research Project
understanding of design histories and futures, and
scholarship in academic research and writing.
Prerequisite
700223.2 Design Practice (WSTC Prep) 102266.2 Researching the Visual OR 102274.1 Social
Credit Points 10 Level Z Design: Research and Practice

Basic written English skills. Students must be enrolled in course 1571 Bachelor of
Design (Visual Communication), 1737 Bachelor of Design -
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Visual Communication (Dean's Scholars), 1839 Bachelor of
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, Design/Bachelor of Creative Industries or 6011 Diploma in
The College. Design/Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication).
Successful completion of 160 credit points of
........... undergraduate study and one design specialisation unit
Design Practice introduces students to the fundamental pairing.
principles of graphic design practice. This unit investigates ........... | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
how the design process is applied to real-world industry
design briefs to create a visual design. Students develop an This unit offers students the opportunity to develop a self-
understanding of the processes and practices used to negotiated design project through exploring a variety of
support collaboration between clients, designers and research methods, reflective practice, and concept
specialists when designing and producing visual prototyping. Students will develop a project that focuses on
communications. Students are guided through the process a particular area of interest in order to consolidate their
of interpreting a design brief, creating and pitching a design portfolio, and for students enrolled in B Design (Vis Comm),
response, presenting work for critique, incorporating lay the foundation for their fourth year major design project.
critique into a design solution and producing highly refined
design outcomes to a professional standard. Students work 200918.1 Design Thinking for Creativity
on a number of design briefs using industry standard work
practices, including time management strategies, multi-
tasking, strict delivery deadlines, brief comprehension and Assumed Knowledge
job documentation as well as client/designer coordination Students should have a foundation knowledge of business
and negotiation. markets and innovation theory.
Successful completion of 80 credit points.
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or computer programming. Instead, the unit itself includes
........... instruction on how to use an expert system software.
Innovation and creative thinking are important skills in
strategy development. Part of this process is the ability to 102086.1 Designing Teaching and Learning
solve problems and discover new opportunities; or in other
words, the notion of “design thinking”. This unit introduces
students to concepts and frameworks to create innovative Equivalent Units
products, services and systems for a range of enterprises, 101640 - Pedagogies in Practice, 100972 - Pedagogies for
industries and markets. Students will explore and analyse Learning, 100396 - Literacies for Learning
business and social networks, clusters and ecosystems via
practice based projects. Design thinking principles will be Unit Enrolment Restrictions
applied to systematically develop ideas into innovative Students must be enrolled in the Master of Teaching
solutions as a way to drive business growth. (Secondary) or 1848 Master of Teaching (Secondary) STEM
102159.2 Designing Curriculum Futures ...........
Credit Points 10 Level 7 From 2020 students should note that core units are now
taught in semesters rather than half yearly sessions. In this
Equivalent Units unit, students will explore a range of contemporary issues
101660 - Curriculum Futures impacting upon adolescent learning in the 21st century and
how those issues may be addressed through the thoughtful
Unit Enrolment Restrictions re-design of teaching and learning. In a future characterised
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course or by rapid change and re-conceptualisations of compulsory
8083 Bachelor of Research Studies schooling, attention will be given to the role of the
secondary school teacher in assisting their students to
........... develop new ways to think and new ways to work, as well
This unit considers the research and theoretical basis of as acquiring new tools and skills for living and working in
curriculum futures, with a focus on design for learning and the 21st century. Students will be encouraged to articulate
learning design, and critically examines contextual factors their own vision for sustainable and engaged secondary
and their implications for learning design in a range of education appropriate to the first half of the 21st century. In
settings. The unit provides a critical overview of particular, it is critical that students possess the capacity to
perspectives on curriculum, curriculum design and develop secondary students’ abilities to engage in real
examines authentic learning and assessment. Examples of world problem solving and collaborate meaningfully through
curriculum futures will be negotiated and explicated. The emerging technologies. Students will collect evidence in a
overall focus is on curriculum decision-making and planning learning portfolio to demonstrate they meet the Australian
for improved learning outcomes. Professional Standards for Teachers at the graduate level.
Students begin their e-portfolio in 102086 Designing
201040.3 Designing Law Apps for Access to Teaching and Learning and continue to collect evidence
Justice throughout their Master of Teaching (Secondary) course. In
this reflective learning portfolio evidence will be collected on
Credit Points 10 Level 4 the impact of secondary students’ learning. A final
submission of the learning portfolio will be made in the unit
102098 Contemporary Teacher Leadership.
Successful completion of 120 credit points.
...........
This unit will teach students how to design and build an Credit Points 10 Level 3
application using expert system software. This unit will ...........
provide students with a clinical legal experience by
providing access to a community based client to ascertain Destination Management provides students with a
their needs and undertake collaborative work to provide a fundamental understanding of the concepts in destination
solution that requires applied legal research, teamwork, management. This includes coordination of the destination
innovative and creative design thinking, and the capacity to in terms of the tourism industry’s sectors, their relationship
manage a project. This unit will teach students how to with each other and the challenges they face. An
identify, design and build appropriate legal information appreciation of the importance of a destination’s unique
systems for use in generating legal documents from cultural, natural and economic attributes is developed from
precedents and assisting users to navigate solutions to the viewpoint of the visitor and industry representatives.
legal problems. Students will be exposed to a variety of The implications of organising urban spaces for the visitor
automated legal tasks and various legal and practical experience and its influence on sustainability and
issues associated with their use, including issues of competitiveness are explored.
professional regulation. This will include guest lectures from
those working on legal expert systems and related
technologies. After learning the necessary skills, students
will work in small groups to design and build a legal
information system. This unit does not require students to
have any pre-existing skills or experience in expert systems
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102747.1 Developing Aboriginal Languages Unit Enrolment Restrictions

K-6 Student must be enrolled in one of the following courses:
1818 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business 1819 Bachelor
Credit Points 10 Level 2 of Communication/Bachelor of Business 1820 Bachelor of
International Studies/Bachelor of Business 2786 Bachelor
of Business 2787 Bachelor of Business (Advanced
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Education Business Leadership) 2788 Bachelor of Business/Bachelor
(Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education of Laws 2789 Bachelor of Business (Advanced Business
........... Leadership)/Bachelor of Laws 3728 Bachelor of
Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Business 3737 Bachelor
This unit is only offered to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor
of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander of Business 3744 Bachelor of Information Systems/
education program. This unit introduces teacher education Bachelor of Business 3745 Bachelor of Information
students to the developing and planning processes Systems Advanced/Bachelor of Business 4748 Bachelor of
required to develop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Science/Bachelor of Business 6037 Diploma in Business/
languages and LOTE opportunities across K-6. Students Bachelor of Business
will engage with the complexities in teaching Aboriginal
languages. As they engage with a diverse array of themes, ...........
debates and contested issues in Australia’s Aboriginal The Sport Management Internship unit provides students
language revitalisation programs they develop with an opportunity to engage with the sport industry
understanding about protocols and consultations that are through a 120 hour [minimum] industry placement.
required to deliver programs in schools. Students will learn Students are provided with a unique opportunity to observe
to create culturally-responsive learning experiences for sport management practitioners in action and learn in a
primary classrooms that embrace Aboriginal and Torres practical "hands-on" setting. Experience in the field of study
Strait Islander histories and cultures and develop skills and is an essential ingredient in preparing an individual for
knowledge in teaching Aboriginal languages. employment either during the period of study or after
graduation. Students have the opportunity to apply
102135.2 Developing Primary Mathematics theoretical concepts, knowledge and skills acquired in
lectures and workshops in professional sport, recreation
and aligned settings.
Equivalent Units
101495 - Developing Primary Mathematics (AREP)
Students must be enrolled in 1717 Bachelor of Education Equivalent Units
(Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education. 101345 - Land Use Strategy Design, 101311 - Urban
........... Challenges: Developing Sustainable Places
The unit is only offered to students enrolled in the Bachelor Unit Enrolment Restrictions

of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
Education program. This unit is designed to extend the
development of mathematical concepts, skills and ...........
understandings for children from years 3 to 6 based on the This unit provides an understanding of environmental,
Australian curriculum and the NSW Educational Standards economic and social issues arising from the effects of
Authority (NESA) requirements. An awareness of relevant urban development within city regions and examines the
research and curriculum documents, combined with the relationship between sustainable development and
practical knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment metropolitan planning in the Australian and global context.
| Units |
| Units |
| Units |
strategies, will assist teachers to program and implement a It focuses on the concepts related to sustainability,
series of investigative experiences that will enhance the sustainable development and sustainable cities. It also
conceptual knowledge of their students. looks into recent initiatives towards the realisation of
sustainable cities.
An introductory level of knowledge in Sport Management Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Prerequisite Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
201000.1 The World of Sport Business ...........
Equivalent Units Successful development requires the provision of security.
400649 - Professional Practice in Sport Management 3, As a corollary, lack of development can breed insecurity
400648 - Professional Practice in Sport Management 2, and violence. The overall nexus between development and
200576 - Professional Practice in Sport Management 1, security is not only about a country’s domestic affairs; it
200664 - Sport Management Internship concerns the global community. Amid the increasing pace
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of globalisation, global inequalities both within and between need to be met, such that the proposed program can sit
countries have increased, which have been complicated by within a suite of programs so as to ensure the ultimate aim
competitions between groups, actors and countries. These of sustainable development.
may pose development and security challenges at national
and global scales. This unit will concentrate on three key 101682.7 Developmental Psychology
aspects. First, it will interrogate the complex relationship
between development and security from interdisciplinary Credit Points 10 Level 3
perspectives. Second, this unit will examine the Assumed Knowledge
development roots of insecurity focusing on social and
economic structures and key issues in development and Basic understanding of core concepts of personality, social
security from local and global perspectives as well as from and developmental psychology
micro and macro outlooks. Third, relevant case studies will ...........
be embedded throughout the unit contents to enhance
students’ analytical skills and practical orientation on the Structured around an overview of lifespan development
field of development and security. including diversity, this unit explores the holistic nature of
growth and development through developmental theory
300723.3 Development Control and research. This unit highlights the interactive nature of
three main areas of development: biological, cognitive, and
Credit Points 10 Level 2 psychosocial changes that affect the individual from
conception to end of life. The unit encourages observation
Assumed Knowledge as a means for understanding development and promoting
Basic understanding of residential construction. individuals wellbeing. An understanding of Aboriginal and
Equivalent Units Torres Strait Islander development will be integrated into
the unit alongside an appreciation of richness in diversity
BG303A - Development Control within various cultural contexts.
Incompatible Units
102786.1 Developmental Psychology (online)
200435 - Property Development Controls
...........
This unit provides an overview of development control and Assumed Knowledge
associated legislation. These include: interpretation of Basic understanding of core concepts of personality, social
planning law as it relates to the development application and developmental psychology.
process; the assessment of applications for approval for Unit Enrolment Restrictions
development as an integrated process; the evaluation of
the impact assessment process; appropriate consideration Students must be enrolled in course 1793 Bachelor of
of urban design, streetscape, heritage and conservation Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies.
issues; and the evaluation of the impact of parking, traffic, ...........
landscape and services in development proposals.
Structured around an overview of lifespan development
101897.2 Development for Equality including diversity, this unit explores the holistic nature of
growth and development through developmental theory
Credit Points 10 Level 7 and research. This unit highlights the interactive nature of
Prerequisite three main areas of development: biological, cognitive, and
psychosocial changes that affect the individual from
101895.1 Political Economy of Development conception to end of life. The unit encourages observation
Unit Enrolment Restrictions as a means for understanding development and promoting
individuals’ wellbeing. An understanding of Aboriginal and
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course. Torres Strait Islander development will be integrated into
........... the unit alongside an appreciation of richness in diversity
within various cultural contexts. This unit does not form part
The eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were of an APAC-accredited sequence in Psychology.
established in 2000 as a blueprint to meet the needs of the
world’s poorest and quickly became the dominant paradigm 102344.2 Different Ways of Being in the
driving global development. The goals were targeted to be World: Introduction to Social Anthropology
met by 2015 but no country has yet to approach success in
achieving the goals. This unit critically examines the MDGs Credit Points 10 Level 1
and in particular their impact on and engagement with
women and other groups who remain the poorest and most ...........
vulnerable across the globe. Through this critique students The key and foundational focus of Social Anthropology is
will identify the structures, institutions and systems the relationship between people and their cultures. This unit
producing global inequalities; the significance of dominant provides an introduction to key concepts, methods and
development discourses in creating and continuing theories of classical and contemporary Social Anthropology.
inequalities; and the intersections with social categories It will guide the students to an informed and critical
such as race, gender, sexuality, disability, class, religion understanding of the nature and extent of human diversity
and ethnicity. In order to demonstrate their understanding and differences, as well as the similarities which unite us as
and critique, students will design a program for a specific people. The unit has two parts. The first part introduces
disadvantaged group in a targeted region with a particular
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students to the history and scope of Social Anthropology of business, advertising and public relations agency
through selected work of some classical anthropologists, contexts. It provides an introduction to the areas of
introducing key concepts and conceptual frameworks. The strategy, creative writing and media planning for SDM. It
second part is designed around selected case studies of examines trends and issues surrounding the usage of SDM
Indigenous Peoples in Australia, the Asia Pacific, and the and application and development of practical and tactical
Americas, providing the students with critical insight into the tools. Case studies and examples are used to demonstrate
application of anthropological theory and the best practices. Students develop a major project where
epistemological contribution of the discipline of Social they demonstrate appropriate and professional usage of
Anthropology. SDM strategies and tactics in a marketing communication
context.
102426.1 Digital Humanities Research
Credit Points 10 Level 2 Methods (PG)
Assumed Knowledge
Algebra - competency in manipulation of algebraic terms
including powers, sigma notation Elementary functions - Unit Enrolment Restrictions
polynomial, power, exponential, logarithmic, circular and Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
hyperbolic, inverse functions Differentiation - derivatives of
standard functions, product/quotient/composite function ...........
rules Integration - integrals of standard functions, change of This unit investigates the methodological possibilities of
variable, integration by parts digital technologies for interdisciplinary humanities and
Incompatible Units social sciences research. It covers several major digital
research methods, exploring previous applications and
200238 - Mathematics for Engineers 2 examining their orientations and implications. Digital
Unit Enrolment Restrictions research methods and applications may include digitisation,
online curation, visualisation, network analysis,
Students enrolled in Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of
geographical information systems, data mining and
Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering Science
simulation. In the context of these, the unit will probe
may not enrol in this unit.
histories of technology and knowledge production, the
........... evolution of digital texts and practices, and issues in
contemporary culture such as digital design, gamification,
Differential equations arise naturally both in abstract virtual identity, and digital rights.
mathematics and in the study of many phenomena. This
unit provides the theory of ordinary differential equations 102701.2 Digital Investigations and
and an introduction to partial differential equations together Forensics
with methods of solution. Examples are drawn from a wide
range of biological, chemical, physical and economic Credit Points 10 Level 3
applications.
Assumed Knowledge
102518.1 Digital Communication A basic understanding of computer systems, architecture,
infrastructure, internet protocols and networking protocols.
Credit Points 20 Level 3 A basic understanding of core theories related to social and
Prerequisite cognitive psychology is desirable.
100706.2 Advertising: An Introduction OR 100212.2 Public Prerequisite
Relations Theory and Practice AND 102056.1 300573.2 Information Systems in Context AND 102503.1
Communication Strategies Cyber Crime and Cyber Safety OR 102700.1 Cyber Crime
Equivalent Units and Social Engineering
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102058 - Digital and Social Media Communications ...........
Incompatible Units This unit focuses on the concepts, theories, and practice of
101942 - Digital and Social Media Communication , 101828 digital investigations and forensics. More specifically, it
- Advertising: Digital Media focuses on using a detailed hands-on approach to the use
of computer technology in investigating and demonstrating
Unit Enrolment Restrictions that particular digital media contains incriminating evidence.
Successful completion of 80 credit points at Level 1. With topics ranging from data acquisition, file systems
examination, social media, email and network
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment investigations, mobile and cloud forensics, a working
vUWS site and use only online readings. This unit requires knowledge of how to approach digital investigations and
interactions in a range of digital media including Hoot Suite, utilise various forensic tools to collect, analyse and present
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest etc., further lectures digital evidence will be gained. In this unit, digital
will be provided online investigations and forensics is covered from both a theory-
based and applied understanding of how to recover
...........
admissible legal evidence after an incident, or proactively
This unit covers the theory and practice of social/digital as a key defence to reduce the likelihood of cyber attacks.
media (SDM) for marketing and communication in a variety
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102057.3 Digital Journalism Production 102253.2 Digital Social Research in Action

Basics of news writing for broadcast media and news Knowledge of digital social research
gathering. Knowledge of legal issues affecting journalism
and Journalism Ethics Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Equivalent Units
100709 - Television Journalism, 101051 - Radio Journalism Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Access to a computer or tablet device and internet
Unit Enrolment Restrictions connection. Access to relevant data analysis software.
Successful completion of 80 credit points at Level 1 and at
least 20 credit points from 102062 News Reporting, 102061 ...........
Feature Writing, 102017 Journalism Research & This unit engages students in the practices of digital social
Investigation, 100953 Photo Journalism, 101526 Intro to research through a simulation of a professional research
Sound Technologies, 102266 Researching the Visual, consultancy. Students will construct and apply a digital
101538 Sound Synthesis and the Sound Environment social science approach for an internal or external client
or101922 Web and Time Based Design. brief. Students will engage with client and stakeholder
........... needs through their role as a consultant as they carry out
the digital social research project for their client. In doing
Digital technologies have revolutionised news delivery. so, students engage with the ethical and moral implications
Journalists in every area of the profession now require of using digital social data and discover the opportunities to
video, audio, online and print skills to work across multiple apply and communicate digital social research methods in
platforms and contexts. This unit introduces students to real world settings.
multiplatform digital journalism and the ways in which
multiple media can be used to tell stories for a range of 102849.1 Disability Rights, Policy and
contexts.Students develop their own blog site, that is Governance
populated using digital devices for working with video,
audio and text to engage with a range of social media Credit Points 10 Level 3
storytelling modes to extend stories across multiple media ...........
contexts. Based on an understanding of ethical and
informed journalism practices, students are encouraged to Since the ratification of the United Nations Convention on
develop their own voice as an independent thinker and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, laws, policy and
writer into the public domain of online publishing. service supports concerning persons with disability have
transformed. This has resulted in significant reforms in
102827.1 Digital Narrative Australia and globally. Disability rights have now become
central to addressing long standing inequalities and
Credit Points 10 Level 1 discrimination experienced by persons with disability.
Prerequisite Disability rights now also govern social services, supports
and programs. This unit examines these developments with
102826.1 Screen Media Fundamentals the global ratification of disability rights and critically
Incompatible Units evaluates the ensuing policies and practices that frame the
context within which professional practice and expertise
102407 - Screen and Sound Practices 2
occurs. Drawing upon in-depth case studies, students will
........... critically examine and engage in key issues surrounding the
translation and realisation of disability rights in governance
Effective storytelling is at the heart of engaging content. In of social service systems, policy and practices.
this unit, you’ll learn the basic principles of fictional,
narrative storytelling used in screen media. Following on 101946.1 Discourse Analysis
from Screen Media Fundamentals, you’ll learn more
advanced principles of screen media production, including Credit Points 10 Level 3
genre, visual storytelling, camera coverage, lighting, visual
style, editing, sound design and performance. You’ll also Prerequisite
develop an awareness of key narrative concepts such as 101945.1 Introduction to Linguistics
narrative form, structure, conflict and basic scriptwriting
Equivalent Units
techniques. You’ll plan and create a short narrative screen
media work, which will demonstrate your enhanced 101453 - Text and Discourse in English
storytelling and production skills. ...........
700327.1 Digital Narrative (WSTC) This unit explores language at the discourse level,
introducing different linguistic approaches used in the
Credit Points 10 Level 1 analysis of discourse. It provides a general overview of
........... major theoretical frameworks and current issues in
discourse analysis. It examines authentic spoken and
written examples, and demonstrates how discourse
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analysis is relevant to other disciplines such as media and
communication, education, cultural and gender studies, and 101112.1 Diversity and Difference
so on.
102625.1 Discovering language: Everything Equivalent Units
you've ever wanted to know but never asked 100311 - Diversity and Difference 2: Understanding the
Credit Points 10 Level 3 'Self' in Socio-Cultural Contexts
101945.2 Introduction to Linguistics This unit introduces students to a range of contemporary
theoretical frameworks that will develop their
Equivalent Units
understandings about the social construction of difference,
102044 - Research Methods in Linguistics identity and subjectivity within social, historical and political
Unit Enrolment Restrictions contexts. A critical awareness of the intersections between
language, knowledge, power and discourse provides
Successful completion of 60 credit points of study including students with the practical and theoretical tools necessary
101945 - Introduction to Linguistics plus 20 credit points for reflecting, analyzing and deconstructing inequalities and
from units in the Linguistics major. subjectivity in personal and professional contexts.
...........
200828.1 Diversity, Labour Markets and
Why can any child learn any language? How come there Workforce Planning
are so many languages on this planet? What is the most
difficult language? What happens to us if we speak more Credit Points 10 Level 7
than one language? There are plenty more questions about
Equivalent Units
language that we all have and this unit is all about asking
and finding out about language in an engaging way. 47021 - Work and Society, 200723 - Work, Society and
Students will learn how to ask questions about language Labour Markets, 200724 - Workforce Planning
and what research can tell us in answering them. The unit Unit Enrolment Restrictions
will equip students with the tools to investigate many
aspects of language as a defining feature of humans. Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course or
course 8083 Bachelor of Research.
301111.3 Discovery Project ...........
Credit Points 10 Level 3 Demographic change, economic cycles and labour force
Assumed Knowledge participation patterns influence the manner in which HRM
functions are conducted. This unit focuses on the way an
Completed the bachelor's degree units in the students organisation’s external environment impacts on both
primary discipline. strategic and workforce maintenance planning. The unit is
Unit Enrolment Restrictions designed to enable employment relations professionals and
managers to plan for organisational sustainability,
Students in following courses must have completed 160 managing workforce-related risk, and growth. The
credit points before enrolling into the unit: 3754 Bachelor of emphasis on labour markets, workforce diversity and
Science 3756 Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching planning allows for accommodation of demographic
Primary/Secondary) 3769 Bachelor of Data Science changes, human capital shortages and economic cycles
Students in following courses must have completed 200 when planning for labour supply and labour demand
credit points before enrolling into the unit: 2743 Bachelor of requirements. While the aim is to identify gaps between the
Science/Bachelor of Laws 3757 Bachelor of Advanced present and future human capital needs – and
Science 3763 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts 3764 implementing solutions so the organisation can accomplish
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies 3770 | Units |
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its mission, goals, and objectives – the difficulty of this
Bachelor of Applied Data Science 3778 Bachelor of systematic and proactive process increases with the
Mathematics 4748 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of complexity of an organisation and the longer the time
Business 6043 Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science horizon used in the planning.
...........
In this unit students will gain experience in applying data
science skills and using knowledge gained during their Credit Points 10 Level 1
bachelor's course of their primary discipline. Students will
Equivalent Units
carry out a real life project transforming data to knowledge
under the supervision of an academic mentor. Students will 100960 - Contemporary Society, 700132 - Contemporary
develop a knowledge discovery project proposal and carry Society (WSTC), 700292 - Diversity, Language and Culture
out a literature review highlighting the current status of the (WSTC)
problem. Assisted by a mentor they will apply the data ...........
science skills learned through-out the degree and produce
a final discovery project report and/or interactive project tool The purpose of this unit is to equip students with skills to
and give an oral presentation. understand and navigate a culturally and linguistically
diverse society, including that of Greater Western Sydney.
Students will gain an historically informed, critical
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understanding of the meaning of culture, the impact of
colonisation, indigenous Australian cultures, and of The unit explores diversity, social justice, equity and
approaches to diversity, multilingualism and learning through the multi-layered operation of social power
multiculturalism. They will explore the value of their existing and privilege. It advances students’ understanding of how
and emerging skills in bilingualism and cross-cultural social and cultural difference in Australia has shaped
communication as tools to navigate a rapidly changing contemporary education, schooling and cross-cultural
global environment. Students will practice their intercultural relationships. In particular, the unit examines diversity as a
communication skills in a team setting through a virtual field social construct that has promoted the differential treatment
trip to an Australian community. of particular social and cultural groups and served as the
basis for response to subsequent social and cultural
700292.1 Diversity, Language and Culture inequities by these groups. The unit engages students in
critical analysis essential for professional pedagogical
(WSTC) practice in education for diversity and social justice in
Credit Points 10 Level 1 Australia and beyond.
Equivalent Units 101935.2 Documentary Media

100960 - Contemporary Society, 700132 - Contemporary
Society (WSTC), 102736 - Diversity, Language and Culture Credit Points 10 Level 2
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Prerequisite

Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, 101927.1 Foundations of Media Arts and Production
The College. Students enrolled in Extended College Corequisite
courses must have passed 40 credit points of the
preparatory units in these courses. 102406.3 Screen and Sound Practices 1

101178 - Video Camera and Image Formation
The purpose of this unit is to equip students with skills to
understand and navigate a culturally and linguistically ...........
diverse society, including that of Greater Western Sydney. The focus of this unit is on producing documentary-based
Students will gain an historically informed, critical innovative work that values artistic expression, aesthetics,
understanding of the meaning of culture, the impact of social awareness, and an engagement with local
colonisation, Indigenous Australian cultures, and of communities. Students in this unit investigate topics that
approaches to diversity, multilingualism and are significant to local and global audiences. The unit
multiculturalism. They will explore the value of their existing explores a wide range of documentary forms and strategies
and emerging skills in bilingualism and cross-cultural across different platforms including television, independent
communication as tools to navigate a rapidly changing and activist documentary and interactive documentary. The
global environment. Students will practice their intercultural unit combines studies in documentary ideas, histories and
communication skills in a team setting through a field trip to practices opening up possibilities for documentary work
a Western Sydney community. created from political, cultural or personal points of
departure. All necessary technical skills are taught as part
102083.2 Diversity, Social Justice and of the core production coursework.
Learning
Credit Points 10 Level 7 301228.1 Drawing and CAD
Students enrolled in 1652, 1823, 2804, 2786, 1843, 4742 or Equivalent Units
3756 must have successfully lcompleted 160 credit points. 700150 Graphic Communication and Design (WSTC)
Equivalent Units 300729 Graphic Communication and Design
101641 Diversity, Social Justice and Equity; 100979 ...........
Diversity, Social Justice and Schooling
This unit is designed to provide students with the
Unit Enrolment Restrictions knowledge and skills necessary to develop elementary
Students must be enrolled in course 1714 Master of design skills and basic CAD (Computer Aided Design)
Teaching (Secondary), 1848 Master of Teaching proficiency suitable for application within the building
(Secondary) STEM, 1652 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to industry. Students will learn to describe building designs in
Teaching Secondary), 1823 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to plan, section, elevation, isometric and perspective views.
Teaching Secondary) Dean's Scholars, 2804 Bachelor of Basic drafting concepts and skills will be acquired in the
Business (Pathway to Teaching Secondary), 2786 Bachelor context of individual detached housing designs. Students
of Business, 1843 Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to will also be required to develop appropriate analytical and
Teaching Secondary), 4742 Bachelor of Health Science problem solving skills in dealing with a realistic house
(Health and Physical Education)-Pathway to Teaching building project.
(Secondary) or 3756 Bachelor of Science (Pathway to
Teaching Primary/Secondary).
...........
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301285.1 Drawing Skills for Design Thinking 102119.1 Early Primary Mathematics
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment Equivalent Units
A4 Process Diary Drawing/Rendering Equipment: A3 101487 - Early Primary Maths (AREP)
Bleedproof paper pad A3 Layout paper pad HB lead pencil
Set of French curves Artliner pens (various size nibs) Copic Unit Enrolment Restrictions
markers (C2, C4, C6) or Windsor & Newton (W1, W2, W3) Students must be enrolled in 1717 Bachelor of Education
Soft blue pencil (Watercolour pencil eg Faber Castel brand (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education.
or similar) Pentel Sign Pen A3 or A2 Carry case to carry ...........
drawings flat
........... of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Drawing skills can unlock and translate creative thoughts as Education program. This unit is designed to extend the
actions, iterations, and guide collaborative dialogue in development of mathematical concepts, skills and
meeting common goals. In combination with Design understandings for children from Kindergarten to Year 3
Thinking essentials which include empathy, ideation, and based on the NSW Syllabus for the Australian curriculum
experimentation, practiced drawing skills can accelerate Mathematics K-6. An awareness of relevant research and
decision-making for individuals or groups. This unit is curriculum documents, combined with the practical
focused on developing hand drawing skills as a tool for knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment
generating creative ideas and design solutions. Students strategies, will assist teachers to design and implement a
will attain an understanding of spatial relationships between series of experiences that will enhance the conceptual
humans and objects, and natural and built environments. knowledge of their students.
The emphasis is on using drawing as a method for
conducting exploratory investigations, recording creative 300839.2 Ecology
thinking processes through ideation and inspiring
innovation. Students will gain confidence in communicating
their creative ideas to a wide audience. Assumed Knowledge
Knowledge of first-year university biology satisfactory
102622.3 Early Learning Environments completion of Biodiversity and Cell Biology or equivalent
Credit Points 10 Level 7 and the concepts of classification, evolution, taxonomy,
cellular processes plant and animal structure and function.
Prerequisite
Students must be enrolled in 1783 Master of Teaching
(Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years) or 1708 Bachelor of Arts 300802.1 Biodiversity OR 300816.1 Cell Biology OR
(Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5 / Birth -12) or 6017 Diploma 300813.1 Wildlife Studies OR 300824.1 Management of
in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth- Aquatic Environments
12). Students in 1708 or 6017 must have passed 160 credit Equivalent Units
points before enrolling in this unit.
EY210A - Ecology 2.1; 300634 - Ecology; EY201A -
........... Ecology 2.1 (V1)
This unit engages students in researching the role of Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
physical environments that support children’s learning in Covered footwear for field excursions; safety goggles for
early childhood and community settings. Students will one Laboratory
investigate the changing nature of indoor and outdoor
spaces that support children’s learning. Theoretical ...........
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perspectives, including indigenous perspectives, human/
We live in a society where environmental problems
nature theories, socio-cultural influences, inclusion and
dominate public debate. Ecology is one of the sciences
place-based pedagogies will be referenced and applied in
required to find solutions to such problems; terms and
conjunction with relevant policy and regulation documents
ideas that came originally from ecology are used in public
around risk, play and pedagogy. Through field and / or
discussions, and in legislation. This unit will introduce
virtual visits to early childhood and community settings
students to ecology: what is studied, how it is studied, what
students will have an opportunity to evaluate the
are the strengths and limitations of ecology. Current
relationship between physical environments and children’s
ecological thinking will be covered, from the scale of
experience of place. Students will also plan, design and
individual organisms, through populations, and up to
rationalise indoor and outdoor learning environments that
communities and ecosystems. Methods of study will be
support children’s investigation and discovery using natural
highlighted using evidence from molecular ecology through
and open-ended materials. The overall focus of this unit is
to field investigations.
for students to develop an understanding and appreciation
for learning environments that promote a connection to
place and sustainability.
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life. Students will need to consider the nature of the
200916.1 Economic and Financial Modelling problems, propose solutions, as well as address how
realistic the solutions they are proposing are. They will learn
Credit Points 10 Level 3 how to systematically reflect on their contribution to the
Prerequisite industry or community setting with which they engage.
200032.5 Statistics for Business OR 200052.5 Introduction 800174.1 Economies and Ecologies
to Economic Methods
Equivalent Units
200053 - Economic Modelling ...........
........... This unit examines how the economy is being reclaimed as
a space of political decision in the Anthropocene, the new
Economic and Financial Modelling examines regression geological epoch in which human activity is having global
analysis and its use in business especially in economics, impact on the Earth’s ecosystems. It critically explores how
finance and accounting. Topics will include the properties of different ways of thinking about economy shape the worlds
estimators, hypothesis testing, specification error, we inhabit. It analyses contemporary examples of economic
multicollinearity, dummy variables, heteroskedasticity, serial experimentation and human-non-human assemblages that
correlation. It also introduces other modelling techniques in are making ‘other worlds’ possible. It explores connections
finance and economics. Empirical assignments undertaken between ecological and economic thinking and asks how
by the student form an integral part of the unit. The our conception of the economy and subjectivity changes
emphasis is on learning by doing in small group workshops. when we consider the needs of other species as well as our
own.
900030.4 Economics (WSTC)
300856.2 Ecosystem Carbon Accounting
700217 - Economics (WSTC Prep) Prerequisite
Unit Enrolment Restrictions 300837.1 Climate Change Science
Students must be enrolled in a Western Sydney University, Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
The College Foundation Studies course. Covered footwear for field work
........... ...........
This unit is designed to familiarise students with some of A critical part of society’s response to climate change is to
the basic concepts and relationships of the discipline. It was measure the movement of greenhouse gases. Once this is
developed to prepare students for undergraduate study in done, steps taken to reduce these gases can be correctly
the academic discipline area of commerce/business and targeted and the impact of such steps monitored. This unit
educate students as to the crucial role economic decisions will introduce students to the scientific measurement of
have in society and how economic problems and issues greenhouse gas uptake and emissions, including
dominate media and politics. By understanding Economics, assessment of uncertainties and verifiability of
students are empowered to participate effectively and measurement. Ecosystem-level models will be used to
knowledgeably in economic debate. estimate and quantify movement of greenhouse gases,
allowing quantification of the net greenhouse gas emissions
200537.4 Economics and Finance over the life cycle of a product. These approaches are vital
Engagement Project steps in moving our society to a sustainable future.
Students in the following courses must have successfully
completed 150 credit points: 2504 Bachelor of Economics, Assumed Knowledge
2526 Bachelor of Economics/LLB, 2739 / 2753 Bachelor of A Bachelor of Science in Biology, Environmental Science,
Business and Commerce, 2741 / 2754 Bachelor of or Agricultural Science, with some background in plant
Business and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership), science and ecology.
3655 Bachelor of Information and Communications
Technology/ Bachelor of Business and Commerce, 3659 ...........
Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Natural and managed ecosystems on our planet are
2740 Bachelor of Business and Commerce / Bachelor of experiencing a rapidly changing environment as a
Laws. consequence of changing patterns of land and resource
........... use, loss of biodiversity, altered atmospheric composition
and anthropogenic climate change. This unit will introduce
This unit will provide students with exposure to problems students to ecosystem concepts in the context of ecological
with which economists and finance professionals are and evolutionary responses to global change. Students will
confronted in their daily work. They will learn about and obtain practical experience in quantitative analysis of
examine the multi-dimensional nature of the issues carbon, nutrient, water and energy budgets, and explore
addressed by economists and finance professionals in real- the consequences of global change for ecosystem services
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and biodiversity over a range of spatial and temporal personal and social change, develops civic values and
scales. Teaching will be led by HIE staff with expertise in empowers learners to be leaders for a sustainable future.
ecosystem responses to environmental change, soil
microbial contributions to ecosystem function and the 101661.2 Education in a Cosmopolitan
impacts of environmental change on plants, animals and Society
their interactions.
102435.1 Editing and Publishing ...........
Credit Points 10 Level 2 This unit responds to the question of what it might mean to
Assumed Knowledge educate "world teachers" for a cosmopolitan age where
classrooms and schools are being shaped by the
Students will be expected to have undergraduate first year increasing mobility of ideas, people, technology, media and
level reading and writing skills. finance. For some time, multicultural education, as policy
Unit Enrolment Restrictions and practice, has dominated schooling in Australia. While
this was an important period in Australia, times have
Successful completion of 40 credit points of study in
changed. The globalisation of teaching is one dimension of
this change as supranational bodies more and more shape
........... what teachers do. Set against these global agendas are the
mobilities that teachers must respond to at the local level.
What makes a good editor? How do editing and publishing This unit examines cosmopolitan social and education
work in Australia and the wider market? This unit provides theory as a means to understand these dynamics, framing
an introduction to basic skills required when editing texts for teachers as agents of change.
publication, and a survey of key issues confronting literary
publishing in Australia. Skills in editing and an 102160.1 Education Policy, Practice and
understanding of Australian publishing are valuable assets Global Knowledge Co-construction
for students of creative writing. They are also relevant to
industry-based work in a range of related fields such as Credit Points 10 Level 7
advertising, public relations and journalism. This unit will
focus on three areas: the practice of editing, modes of Unit Enrolment Restrictions
publishing, and the economics of writing and publishing. Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
101263.1 Education and Transformation ...........

taught in semesters rather than half yearly sessions. This
........... Unit explores the relationship between education and
knowledge through reference to questions about the links
This unit provides opportunities for students to examine between education policy practices and global knowledge
theories and practices associated with Transformative production. The conceptual framework which provides the
Learning in relation to their personal development as focus for this Unit explores the dynamic, cyclical relations
educators. Transformative Learning is learning that is between the following: conditions of possibility for linking
empowering, deep and life changing. It and similar ways of education policy practices and global knowledge
approaching learning – the holistic, ecological and systemic production; contexts of negotiation/distance that affect this
- share a reflective base. All are inquiries into the relationship; the modes of reception and rejection of the
relationships that make learning work. Students investigate impact of linking of the two, and the mechanisms of
these as theoretical and practical approaches to learning in connection that make this possible. These core concepts
real world settings: as powerful educational feedback provide a focus for exploring questions about the
systems. This unit combines the design and practical relationship between ‘education policy practices’ and ‘global
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relevant and personally meaningful learning.
102636.1 Educational Psychology
101663.2 Education for Sustainability
...........
Increasingly, the need to develop sustainable ways of living (Primary).
that can reduce our ecological footprint and conserve
precious natural resources for future generations is ...........
recognised as a critical concern of education at all levels. This unit is designed to facilitate students to develop the
Developing ‘sustainability literacy’ requires new ways of dispositions and critical skills to create learning
thinking and learning that enable us to recognise the communities that are academically challenging,
connections between environmental concerns, social developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive. The
patterns and individual actions. This unit approaches key unit highlights how the inherent qualities of a child and their
issues in sustainability education with a learner-centred environmental systems interact to influence how they grow,
approach that builds skills for inquiry, analysis and creative develop and learn. It develops students’ knowledge of the
action and involves a three-hour field trip. It promotes ways in which children’s development is embedded in
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context to inform their instructional strategies. It examines a
body of classic and current theories, research and practice 201020.2 Elder Law Industry Placement
relating to the cognitive, physiological, and social/emotional
needs of children and the relevance of these for classroom Credit Points 10 Level 3
practice. Particular emphasis is given to developing Prerequisite
responsive teaching practices which promote social and
emotional wellbeing of children and are underpinned by 200632.3 Elder Law
high-quality relationships which extend to include the Unit Enrolment Restrictions
valuing of families and the wider community.
Places in this unit are limited. Students will be selected
based on the following: 1. Submission of a 500 word
102126.1 Educational Psychology for statement of interest in seeking to undertake the unit; and
Teaching Children 2. Completion of a satisfactory joint interview process with
Credit Points 10 Level 2 the Unit Coordinator and representative of Industry Partner.
Note: the School of Law will manually enrol a list of
Equivalent Units approved students following an Expression of Interest
101511 - Educational Psychology for Primary Teaching process.
Students must be enrolled in 1717 Bachelor of Education This elective work integrated learning unit builds on the
(Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education. knowledge base of 200632 Elder Law to provide work
experience for later year Law students. Students who have
...........
successfully completed 200632 Elder Law will be eligible to
The unit is only offered to students enrolled in the Bachelor apply for this industry experience. The placement will
of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consist of a full time ten day placement at selected industry
Education program. Responsive teaching engages workplaces with supervision by experienced legal
students holistically in learning that is tailored to meet their practitioners. The unit will provide students with real-life
physical, cognitive, social, emotional and developmental work experiences in the legal issues associated with the
needs. This unit will consider the learning needs and styles practice of elder law and with an appreciation of the
of primary children, including Indigenous children. It will professional responsibilities essential for a 21st Century
introduce key approaches to instruction based on theories legal practitioner.
and research in educational psychology. A particular focus
will be the development of children’s sense of self and the 102761.1 Electronic Music Production
ways that children’s school experiences interact with
cultural and familial influences to shape identity, motivation Credit Points 10 Level 2
and engagement throughout the primary years. Particular Assumed Knowledge
emphasis is given to developing responsive teaching
Students enrolling in this unit are assumed to have a basic
practices which promote social and emotional wellbeing of
working knowledge of computer music and sound recording
children and are underpinned by high-quality relationships
technologies and concepts, and safe working practices.
which extend to include the valuing of families and the
wider community. Prerequisite
102406.4 Screen and Sound Practices 1 OR 101527.2
200632.4 Elder Law Introduction to the Sound Studio OR 101054.2 Screen and
Credit Points 10 Level 3 Sound Concepts OR 102560.1 Studio Production OR
Prerequisite
Equivalent Units
200008.5 Torts Law AND 200011.2 Contracts
101143 - Digital Musics 4: Synthetis and Performance,
Equivalent Units 101537 - Sound Technologies and Machine Musicianship,
69131 - Elder Law 102561 - Digital Musicianship
........... ...........
This unit examines law relevant to an aging community. This unit will develop digital literacy in electronic music
The legal issues are examined in a broad social, cultural production. Students will acquire an understanding of the
and ethical context. Issues of legal capacity relevant not fundamental principles of digital and electronic music
only to the law of contracts but also to medical treatment systems in the context of practical projects with computer-
and end of life decisions are considered. Similarly the law music hardware and software. Students will propose and
relating to areas of special importance to the elder complete a number of projects based on current trends in
community such as age discrimination, pensions, electronic music. Engagement in this unit will enhance
retirement villages, wills and estate planning are also students’ analytical and practical problem-solving skills
discussed. alongside knowledge of contemporary electronic music
production.
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to ensure that they have been immunised against tetanus
102575.2 Emergency and Disaster within the last five years.
Management ...........
Credit Points 10 Level 7 This unit serves to enhance the technological education
........... and training for students undertaking research in biological,
agricultural and medical sciences. The unit will teach
This unit uses comparative analysis of different emergency current and emerging technologies utilised in biological
responses to humanitarian disasters to provide students investigations with a focus on model species of animals,
with the skills and knowledge required to play a role in plants, insects and microorganisms. The unit is structured
future emergency and disaster management. Students will around emerging technologies in research fields of: 1)
gain knowledge of the geo-political forces and key whole organism physiology, 2) cell molecular biology and
international frameworks and standards that shape biochemistry, and 3) genomic and epigenomic processes
humanitarian responses, and of the motivations and encoded by the nucleus. Students will be exposed to a
approaches of aid donors and humanitarian NGOs when systems approach in order to investigate complex
intervening in states. They will also gain foundational interactions with a view towards understanding the impacts
knowledge of assessment of NGO capacities and of the environment on biological interactions. Teaching will
organisational infrastructure for managing emergencies, for be undertaken by Western Sydney University-HIE staff who
example their organisational structures and cultures, donor are world leaders in their respective research fields.
priorities, support systems and personnel.
300584.5 Emerging Trends in Information
102368.2 Emergency Field Operations: Systems
Supply Management and Logistics
Prerequisite
Corequisite
300573.2 Information Systems in Context AND 300582.2
102367.1 Complex Emergencies and International Technologies for Web Applications
Guidelines
...........
...........
This unit provides a means for students to self-reflect on
This unit will equip students with the required skills to their future career and their possible involvement in the
assess organisational capacity to respond to disasters and field of Information Systems and explore the changing
other complex humanitarian emergencies. The unit will nature of information systems in organisations via one of
cover logistical frameworks and tools for planning, the the following: engagements with local businesses,
sustainable deployment of goods and services, and specifically crafted study tours or focused internships. In
monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of local and this unit students will study the role that emerging
global supply chains. It will discuss the challenges, ethical, technologies play in selection, design and development of
and political dimensions of supply chains and contingency information systems. Students will be able to research and
plans in emergency and disaster response contexts. assess new technologies while networking and engaging
with real life businesses, as well as develop and introduce
800186.1 Emerging Technologies for effective strategies for achieving change and improvement
Biological Science that can be delivered by successfully implementing
emerging technologies.
Assumed Knowledge 300942.3 Emerging Trends in Information
Students should have an undergraduate degree in Biology,
Systems (Advanced)
Environmental Science, Medical Science, or Agricultural Credit Points 10 Level 3 | Units |
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Science, with a background in biological sciences, including
some knowledge of molecular biology, genetics, Prerequisite
biochemistry and/or physiology. 300573.2 Information Systems in Context AND 300582.2
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Technologies for Web Applications
Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Research Incompatible Units
Studies/ Master of Research. 300584 - Emerging Trends in Information Systems
Outlines of lectures and additional reading will be placed on Students must be enrolled in 2801 Bachelor of Information
the vUWS site for the unit. Students will have an approved Systems Advanced/Bachelor of Laws; 3688 Bachelor of
lab coat, safety glasses and closed footwear for the Information Systems Advanced or 3745 Bachelor of
laboratory practical sessions. Students will have Information Systems Advanced/Bachelor of Business.
appropriate safety clothes/equipment or they will be
excluded from the practical session and will be marked as ...........
absent. Students are to follow lecturers’ and demonstrators’ This unit provides a means for students to self-reflect on
instructions during practical classes. Students are advised their future career and their possible involvement in the
field of Information Systems. In this advanced unit students
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will be required to undertake an individual but closely
supervised research project. Students will explore the From 2020 students should note that core units are now
changing nature of information systems in organisations via taught in semesters rather than half yearly sessions.
one of the following: engagements with local businesses, Community engagement is variously seen as a strategy for
specifically crafted study tours or focused internships. In improving educational outcomes, increasing community
this unit students will study the role that emerging ownership and/or empowering citizens to take collective
technologies play in selection, design and development of action. Although appeals to ‘community’ often assume a
information systems. Students will be able to research and homogeneous ideal, active community engagement needs
assess new technologies while networking and engaging to respond to a diversity of needs and experiences. This
with real life businesses, as well as develop and introduce unit begins by exploring the notion of community, its uses
effective strategies for achieving change and improvement and meanings in different discursive and professional
that can be delivered by successfully implementing contexts. Students will be introduced to theory and praxis
emerging technologies. In addition, students in this unit will aimed at identifying community needs, partnering across
be required to present their findings in a form of an diversity and working effectively and inclusively to build
academic paper with a possibility of publishing. community strengths and engagement. The unit’s applied
learning focus requires students to develop and implement
100861.3 Empire: European Colonial Rule a community engagement strategy for a selected setting.
and its Subjects, 1750-1920 102340.1 Engaging Discursive Fields
Equivalent Units
63125 - The World Encircled 1100 - 1600
...........
currently enrolled course. This unit creates an opportunity for intensive reading on the
candidate's research project. Lectures and seminars direct
........... students to identify classic texts, watershed publications,
A historical investigation of the experience of the 19th leading scholars, and current debates in their chosen field
century European empires from the perspectives of both of research. While expanding their knowledge of existing
the colonised and colonisers. It examines the combination scholarship, they will become aware of the discursive
of domination and cultural negotiation between colonisers structures and academic protocols that govern their
and colonised. It examines both how peoples were discipline. What theoretical approaches are used? What
managed as imperial subjects and how they responded to does the field of research require of its scholars? What
this management. It looks both at the effect of imperial rule makes their work authoritative? What sources do they use?
on the colonised, and of empire upon the colonisers. It What questions guide their research? In what context? How
draws upon historical literature from a variety of sources has the discursive field changed over time? Such questions
and perspectives, and within European and Asian history. direct the formulation of a research project of current
The focus is chiefly, though not exclusively, upon the British relevance.
empire and its subject peoples.
102755.2 Engaging in the Profession
200929.4 Employment Law and Policy Credit Points 10 Level 3
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment 101514 - Engaging the Profession - (AREP)
Students are required to have regular access to a computer Unit Enrolment Restrictions
with reliable internet.
Students must be enrolled in the 1717 Bachelor of
........... Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Education.
This unit focuses on the law that regulates individual
aspects of employment relationships, including the contract ...........
of employment. It aims to place an examination of the
development, nature and scope of relevant legal principles
in the context of the key features of the contemporary
Education program. Students need to have a variety of
Australian labour market.
experiences that are set in the context of their future
profession. Through these experiences they need to draw
102148.1 Engaging Communities together, as a capstone, all the previous units in the course,
Credit Points 10 Level 7 integrating them through a well-balanced program that
allows the students to refine their skills as beginning
Unit Enrolment Restrictions teachers. This gives them opportunity to reflect on the
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course, with processes involved, identify their competencies and assist
the exception of those students enrolled in the8083 the school by recognising potential issues and assisting in
Bachelor of Research Studies. implementation of the resulting praxis. This unit includes all
areas of foundations and curriculum complementing a final
........... practicum experience that will show the interrelationship
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between theory and practice. It also addresses issues that
assist in the development of the individual student toward 900120.1 English for International Students
their transition into teaching. Students will produce a 1 (WSTC)
professional learning portfolio in this unit to demonstrate
achievement of the Graduate Teacher Standards. The Credit Points 0 Level Z
learning portfolio will enable students to reflect deeply on ...........
their emerging skills and understanding, towards
development of a critical perspective of their practice as a This unit is designed to meet the academic literacy needs
teacher. of International students completing the Extended Diplomas
in Arts, Building Design Management, Business,
102819.1 Engaging Pedagogies Communication, Construction Management, Criminal and
Community Justice, Design, Engineering, Health Science,
Credit Points 10 Level 3 ICT, Science, Social Science and Policing. It is designed
Unit Enrolment Restrictions specifically for International students who have met the
IELTS specifications of these courses. The unit will support
Students must be enrolled in 1876 Bachelor of Education these students in understanding how to perform
(Primary) and have successfully completed 160 credit successfully within it in terms of academic literacy skills.
points. Specifically, this unit will focus on improving students’
........... listening and reading comprehension skills, writing skills,
speaking, vocabulary and grammar. It consists of 2 hours
This unit is designed to prepare students for their role as per week of face-to-face instruction in order to provide
active, thoughtful leaders of learning environments for students with targeted, structured support.
children in the primary years. It challenges students to
inquire and reflect upon contemporary issues that affect 900121.1 English for International Students
learning and teaching in classrooms, including working with 2 (WSTC)
students from low socio-economic backgrounds, culturally
and linguistically diverse (CALD) students, students who Credit Points 0 Level Z
have English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D),
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners, and students ...........
from diverse religious backgrounds. It enables students to This unit is designed to meet the academic literacy needs
investigate and consider a range of contemporary of International students completing the Extended Diplomas
pedagogical approaches to facilitate substantive student in Arts, Building Design Management, Business,
engagement, and relate these to educational philosophy Communication, Construction Management, Criminal and
and contemporary learning theories. Community Justice, Design, Engineering, Health Science,
ICT, Science, Social Science and Policing. The unit will
102645.1 Engaging with Children, Families, support these students in understanding how to perform
Colleagues and Communities successfully within it in terms of academic literacy skills.
Specifically, it will focus on improving students’ reading,
Credit Points 10 Level 2 listening, speaking and writing skills, as well as expand on
Unit Enrolment Restrictions skills covered in English for International Students 1. It
consists of 2 hours per week of face-to-face instruction in
order to provide students with targeted, structured support.
(Primary) and have successfully completed 80 credit points.
........... 101825.3 English Linguistics for TESOL
This unit explores the importance of engaging with children, Credit Points 10 Level 7
families, colleagues and communities of diverse
backgrounds to foster a child’s learning, health and well- Unit Enrolment Restrictions
being. Preservice educators will reflect on complex Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
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interrelationships between theories, research, policies and
practices and the importance of positive relationships and ...........
partnerships with children, families, colleagues, and This unit provides students with a linguistics background,
communities. Students will explore discourses associated including English grammar, necessary to excel in English
with disadvantage through the analysis of children’s life language teaching and assessment. Encompassing the
experiences and contexts. In this way, preservice educators areas of syntax, semantics, morphology, phonology and
will gain an understanding of the nuances of working phonetics, the unit equips students with the technical
collaboratively and in partnership with children, families, vocabulary of linguistics and pedagogical grammar as well
colleagues, and communities, including strategies to work as the analytical skills necessary to identify and describe
ethically, sensitively and confidentially. both the English language and patterns of performance by
second and bilingual language learners. These
700270.1 English for International Students foundational skills prepare students for success in language
1 (WSTC Prep) teaching, assessment and second language research.
...........
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102813.1 English Talk 200911.1 Enterprise Innovation and Markets

102476 - English Language Linguistics Enterprise Innovation and Markets introduces students to
........... key concepts, business models and issues surrounding
contemporary business. Students will develop an
In English Talk students engage with spoken forms of understanding of the private enterprise system and
English communication, ranging from the casual business ownership, the implications of marketing and
conversations and interactions of everyday life, through the economics on market structure together with managing
spoken texts of contemporary media to the more formal innovation. Building on the foundation knowledge of the key
spoken genres of political speeches, lectures and other principles of markets, students will be able to transfer this
forms of public discourse. Students learn how to analyse knowledge into their subsequent study of specialist areas.
forms of spoken English using speech act theory, The unit also aims to develop students’ communication
conversation analysis, and functional models of analysis. skills by working in teams to enhance their literacy
Students are provided opportunities to consider their own proficiency and enhance their critical thinking in preparation
participation in spoken forms of discourse in English by for the more advanced units of the degree.
constructing, analysing and redeveloping the kinds of
spoken interaction they will participate in in professional 700251.2 Enterprise Innovation and Markets
and social settings. (WSTC)
102812.1 English Text Credit Points 10 Level 1
200911 - Enterprise Innovation and Markets
...........
The English Language is always used in context. The
contexts in which we use English require us to use the Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
language in specific ways. This unit introduces students to The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must
the analysis of English texts in context. Students will learn pass 35 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the
how to analyse text structure and purpose, and they will course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
learn how to analyse the systems of the English language ...........
as they are used to facilitate context specific and context
appropriate communication. Working between models of This unit introduces students to key concepts, business
social contexts and the language level systems of English, models and issues surrounding contemporary business.
students will develop a greater level of skill in using English Students will develop an understanding of the private
for exposition, explanation, reporting, recounting and enterprise system, competing on a global platform,
narrating. business ethics and social responsibility, business
ownership, market structure and innovation. Building on the
200614.3 Enterprise Industrial Relations foundation knowledge of the key principles of markets and
public policy students will be able to transfer this knowledge
Credit Points 10 Level 2 into their subsequent study of specialist areas. The unit
Prerequisite also aims to develop students’ communication skills to
enhance their literacy proficiency in preparation for the
200300.2 Managing People at Work more advanced units of the degree.
Equivalent Units
200920.1 Enterprise Internship
61432 - Enterprise Industrial Relations
Enterprise Industrial Relations builds participants’ analytical Equivalent Units

and research abilities, developing capacity to identify, 200162 - Business Report
diagnose and engage with industrial relations challenges
from different stakeholder perspectives. Participants work
with real-world industrial relations, looking at individual Students must be enrolled in 2773 Bachelor of Business
employees’ workplace and labour market experiences; the Administration, 2786 Bachelor of Business, 2787 Bachelor
goals and activities of managers; and the role and practices of Business (Advanced Business Leadership), 2788
of tribunals, enforcement agencies, employer associations Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws, 1818 Bachelor of
and trade unions. This is done through activities that Arts/Bachelor of Business, 1819 Bachelor of
require working collaboratively on problems using online Communication/Bachelor of Business, 1820 Bachelor of
research to investigate contemporary practice, such as the International Studies/Bachelor of Business, 3737 Bachelor
drivers behind enterprise agreements and the implications of Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor
of institutional arrangements and trade unions for of Business, 3738 Bachelor of Information and
productivity, equity and human resource utilisation. It is a Communications Technology/Bachelor of Business
core unit for the human resource management (Accounting), 4748 Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of
undergraduate program. Business, 3728 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/
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Bachelor of Business. Students must apply to study this Diploma in Business Extended or 7110 Diploma in Building
unit before commencing a business internship, must have Design Management Extended.
permission from the Unit Coordinator and must have
completed a minimum of 160 credit points prior to Equivalent Units
undertaking this unit. 200184 - Introduction to Business Law, 200909 - Enterprise
Law, 700004 - Introduction to Business Law (UWSC)
...........
This unit is designed to bring to life the knowledge gained
during the students’ study whilst applying it practically to Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
diverse business contexts through work integrated learning. The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must
The internship will build on the comprehensive, coherent pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the
and connected knowledge gained in business course structure prior to enrolling in this University level
specialisations to allow the students to explore and develop unit. Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor
attributes required to be successful in contributing to courses listed below must pass all College preparatory
outcomes in a business environment. Assessment of the units listed in the course structure before progressing to the
unit is through a practical application of the learned theory Year 2 units.
into an assessable business report framework. Entry to this ...........
unit is by application. Contact the unit coordinator for details.
This is an introductory law unit designed to introduce the
200909.2 Enterprise Law fundamentals of law in a commercial context. The unit
introduces students to the basic principles of law and the
Credit Points 10 Level 1 legal system as well as examining some of the major areas
of law that impact on commercial dealings. This unit
Equivalent Units examines the structure of the legal system, the way law is
61511 - Introduction to Legal Principles, 200184 - made, and the main areas of law relevant to starting and
Introduction to Business Law, 700004 - Introduction to running a business including contracts, torts and consumer
Business Law (UWSC), 700079 - Introduction to Business protection.
Law (Creative Industries), 700254 - Enterprise Law (UWSC)
This unit is not to be taken as part of a Bachelor of Laws Credit Points 10 Level 1
course attempt. External offerings are only available to
students enrolled in a Property Major and to students Equivalent Units
enrolled in WSU Online Bachelor of Business. UEH 200571 - Management Dynamics, 700252 - Enterprise
offerings are only available to students enrolled in the Leadership (WSTC)
Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Business and Incompatible Units
Commerce, attending offshore on-campus, at the University
of Economics, Ho Chi Minh City. 200879 - Introduction to Business Studies
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment ...........

Property students enrolled in the external offerings are Enterprise Leadership begins the development of the
required to have regular access to a computer with reliable understanding of the role and function of business
internet. management and enterprise leadership concepts.
Enterprise leaders need to balance a range of stakeholder
........... perspectives in dynamic internal and external environments
This is an introductory law unit designed to introduce the at local and global levels. Students are introduced to
fundamentals of law in a commercial context. The unit people, managerial and organisational processes designed
introduces students to the basic principles of law and the to achieve enterprise leadership. Problem solving scenarios
legal system as well as examining some of the major areas and experiential learning provide students with a foundation
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of law that impact on commercial dealings. This unit to develop personal and professional skills required to
examines the legal system, the way law is made and the effectively manage their careers.
main areas of law relevant to starting and running a
business including contracts, negligence and consumer 700252.1 Enterprise Leadership (WSTC)
protection.
700254.1 Enterprise Law (WSTC) Prerequisite
Credit Points 10 Level 1 Students enrolled in 7098 Diploma in Business or 7102
Diploma in Business Extended must have successfully
Prerequisite completed 700248 Academic Skills for Business (WSTC
700216.1 Introduction to the Australian Legal System Prep) before enrolling in this unit. Students enrolled in 7065
(UWSCFS) Diploma in Construction Management Extended must have
successfully completed 700200 Academic Skills for
The pre-requisite unit 700216 - Introduction to the
Construction Management (WSTC Prep) before enrolling in
Australian Legal System (WSTC Prep) mentioned above
this unit.
only applies to students enrolled in courses 7059 Diploma
in Business and Commerce Extended, 7063 Diploma in
Business and Commerce, 7098 Diploma in Business, 7102
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Equivalent Units 301222.1 Envelope and Services

200571 - Management Dynamics, 200912 - Enterprise
Leadership, 700003 - Management Dynamics (UWSC) Credit Points 10 Level 4
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Assumed Knowledge
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, Detailed knowledge of construction technology applicable
The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must to high rise buildings
pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the Equivalent Units
unit. Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor 200471 Construction Technology 5 (Envelope) 300725
courses listed below must pass all College preparatory Construction Technology 6 (Services)
units listed in the course structure before progressing to the ...........
Year 2 units.
The building envelope and its inter-relationship with building
........... services are critical to the successful functioning of our
Enterprise Leadership begins the development of the modern built environment. In this unit students will learn
understanding of the role and function of business how to minimise operational energy requirements by
management and enterprise leadership concepts. making good choices in terms of materials and systems
Enterprise leaders need to balance a range of stakeholder which focus on end-user needs. Measurement of building
perspectives in dynamic internal and external environments performance and continuous improvement is addressed
at local and global levels. Students are introduced to alongside compliance with building codes and relevant
people, managerial and organisational processes designed Australian standards.
to achieve enterprise leadership. Problem solving scenarios
and experiential learning allow students to develop 300981.2 Environmental Forensic
personal and professional skills required to effectively Investigations
manage their careers.
200609.4 Entrepreneurial Team Prerequisite
Credit Points 10 Level 3 300806.1 Forensic Science AND 300843.1 Forensic and
Environmental Analysis
Prerequisite
Equivalent Units
Successful completion of 160 credit points of business
related units. 300377 - Forensic Analysis of Physical Evidence, 300881 -
Forensic Biology
Students must be enrolled in: 2787 Bachelor of Business
(Advanced Business Leadership), 2789 Bachelor of Safety glasses and laboratory coat, laboratory book and
Business (Advanced Business Leadership) / Bachelor of enclosed footwear. Forensic science grip kit containing
Laws, 2754 Bachelor of Business and Commerce small equipment items (linear scales, compass, tape
(Advanced Business Leadership), 2747 Bachelor of measure etc). This grip kit is used in other forensic science
Business and Commerce (Advanced Business units.
Leadership) / Bachelor of Laws, 2741 Bachelor of Business ...........
and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership). Students
enrolled in 2739/2753 Bachelor of Business and Commerce This unit examines the forensic processes required to
or 2786 Bachelor of Business may take this unit as an conduct investigations into environmental crime and
elective with Director of Academic Program (DAP) incidents. The unit extends the student’s knowledge and
approval. Students interested in taking this unit as an understanding of forensic science concepts to
elective apply to the DAP who will decide whether students environmental scenarios, including illegal dumping, spills
fit the category of high potential students. If there are too and water pollution incidents. The unit will discuss how
many applicants the DAP may rank the applicants and scenes are investigated, what methods and techniques are
restrict the number of students to an appropriate seminar used to analyse environmental samples, and how the
size. results are interpreted and presented in the NSW Land and
Environment Court. Factors effecting the collection,
........... analysis and interpretation of evidence, such as
This unit is intended to provide an opportunity for high weathering, are also discussed, as these are crucial to
performing students to participate in a team which will understand the scenes and to correctly present evidence in
develop a business plan for a company division, a non- court.
profit enterprise, an existing business or a new business
opportunity. 102339.3 Environmental Humanities
...........
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This unit provides an overview of the emerging 300840.2 Environmental Planning and

interdisciplinary field of Environmental Humanities. It
provides a space of dialogue for Humanities, Arts and
Climate Change
Social Sciences (HASS) and Science, Technology, Credit Points 10 Level 2
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) students to work
collaboratively in developing novel ways of thinking about Equivalent Units
the relationships between culture and nature. The Unit 300629 - Environmental Planning; 300783 - Environmental
centres on emerging conceptual trends interrogating Planning & Climate Change
notions such as: Anthropocene, extinction, planetary
boundaries, critical zones, socio-ecological change Incompatible Units
dynamics, as a way of engaging with fundamental 300704 - Healthy Built Environments
questions of meaning, justice, value, responsibility and
...........
purpose in a time of rapid and escalating change. The unit
also focuses on methodological issues and tackles This unit is an introduction to environmental planning in
questions of co-construction between HASS and STEM local and state government and in particular the role of
disciplines. planning in protecting the natural environment, enhancing
population health and/or encouraging sustainable
301271.1 Environmental Issues and development practices. Students focus on goal-setting for
Solutions environmental protection and then explore how planning
policy can assist with achieving these goals. Current
Credit Points 10 Level 1 metropolitan planning and strategy is examined using the
Equivalent Units Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney as the primary case study.
The unit scopes environmental planning policies introduced
300821 Environment and Health by state, local and Commonwealth governments to adapt to
........... climate induced impacts on the environment and on
community health and well being.
This unit explores a variety of environmental issues with a
focus on emerging environmental issues. The relationships 301403.1 Environmental Planning, Policy &
between human health and environmental health are Regulation
explored through a number of case studies. Concepts
explored include 21st Century contaminants, noise, energy Credit Points 10 Level 3
and water. Through a combination of case studies and
practical field experience, students will develop the skills Assumed Knowledge
and knowledge appropriate to develop solutions to a variety It is expected that the students will have completed some
of environmental issues. Students enrolled in the level 1 units that have some environmental content
Undergraduate Certificate in Environmental Sustainability
Equivalent Units
will not complete the practical field experience component
of this unit, as they will be studying online. 300840 Environmental Planning and Climate Change
300841 Environmental Regulations and Policy
301408.1 Environmental Monitoring and Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Assessment
Outdoor attire for field-work activities
...........
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment This unit is an introduction to environmental planning and
Students will require enclosed footwear for field work, as environmental regulations in local and state governments. It
well as lab coats and personal protective equipment for covers the role of planning and enforcement of regulations
working in the environmental laboratories on campus in protecting the natural environment, enhancing public
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...........
practices. Students become familiar with the key legislation
n this unit, you will develop the practical skills and for environmental protection and then explore how planning
underlying scientific knowledge required to address and regulations can assist with achieving optimal
environmental questions across natural and built environmental outcomes. Current planning and regulations
environments. Through practicals, workshops, and an are examined using urban development and planning in
independent research project you will learn how to design a Sydney as the primary case study. The unit includes key
monitoring and assessment program to characterise environmental planning policies and important legislation
different environment situations, interpret data and propose used by state, local and Commonwealth governments to
management solutions to contemporary environmental protect the natural and built environment and to protect
challenges. The unit will introduce a range of topics, public health.
including the application of geographic information systems
(GIS), remote sensing methodologies, environmental
sensors, the internet of things and citizen science
approaches to understand and improve environmental
situations, and provides opportunities to research a chosen,
real-world topic to assess an aspect of environmental
sustainability.
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300841.2 Environmental Regulation and This unit examines the principles of the law of equity and

trusts in Australia. The primary emphasis is on the nature
Policy and development of the law of equity and students are also
Credit Points 10 Level 2 introduced to fundamental principles in the law of trusts.
Topics include the nature and application of principles and
Equivalent Units maxims of Equity, the trust, the types of trusts and
300784 - Environmental Regulations and Policy; 300630 - introduction to express trusts.
Environmental Regulations
...........
This unit aims to provide students with a broad
understanding of the current environmental regulations Assumed Knowledge
available to environment protection and planning authorities An understanding and competence with basic chemical
at the State and Local Government level to protect and principles including SI units, chemical symbols, formulas
manage the natural and built environments. This unit will and equations, nomenclature, stoichiometry, the mole
also consider environmental policy introduced by the State concept, bonding, molecular shape and polarity, states and
and Commonwealth governments to manage land use properties of matter, thermodynamics, equilibria, acids and
activities so as to encourage sustainable development bases, pH and electrochemistry. General Mathematics
practices. It is a suitable unit for students entering bands 5 and 6 or Mathematics band 4 or equivalent
government or industry in environmental management,
health and planning roles. There is a particular focus on the Equivalent Units
use of legislation and preparation of policy to address 300225 - Chemistry 2, 300550 - Medicinal Chemistry,
environmental and health risks to the community. 700122 - Essential Chemistry 2 (WSTC)
300858.2 Environmental Risk Management Incompatible Units
CH102A - Biological Chemistry 1.2D
Equivalent Units
Safety goggles, cloth laboratory coat and enclosed
300284 - Environment Risk Management; 300532 - footwear.
Agriculture Risk
...........
Successful completion of 120 credit points This unit introduces an investigation of the reactivity of
covalent molecules, in particular, of carbon-based
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment compounds. Focusing on introductory chemical dynamics
Enclosed footwear for field visit and thermodynamics, students will develop an in-depth
understanding of the structure, nomenclature and reactivity
........... of the principal organic functional groups, extending their
This unit examines the world of environmental risk basic principles of chemistry. They will also understand how
management and will introduce students to environmental molecules are synthesised and the ways they react being
management systems including Environmental Impact important in the function and role of chemistry in biological
Assessment and Environmental Auditing. The unit systems in our domestic and industrial worlds.
considers and examines the application of the
precautionary principle in real world situations. Students will
700280.1 Essential Skills for Academic
also be introduced to methods of quantitative risk Success (WSTC Prep)
assessment as applied to environmental and agricultural Credit Points 10 Level Z
risks such as urban, peri-urban and rural growth; industrial
and agricultural land use; contaminated land, and climate Equivalent Units
change. 700207 - English for Tertiary Study 1 (WSTC Prep), 700209
- Introduction to Academic Communication 1 (WSTC Prep),
200757.3 Equity & Trusts 900074 - Academic English 1 (WSTC), 700198 - Academic
Credit Points 10 Level 3 Communication 1 (WSTC Prep), 900107 - Introduction to
Academic Communication 1 (WSTC), 700275 -
Prerequisite Communication Skills for Construction Management
200006.2 Introduction to Law OR 200977.1 Fundamentals (WSTC Prep), 700283 - Professional Communication Skills
of Australian Law for Engineering (WSTC Prep), 700276 - Academic and
Professional Communication (WSTC Prep)
Corequisite
Equivalent Units The College.
200016 - Equity Trusts and Remedies 1 ...........
........... This unit is designed to equip students with the
communication skills necessary to succeed in an academic
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context. In particular, the unit focus’ on academic
arguments, reasoning and evidence; as well as on register ...........
and the ways in which ideas are structured and presented This unit teaches students ethical hacking principles and
in academic texts and speech. The unit assists students to skills with the ultimate goal of defence. It covers practical
comprehend academic texts, identify key ideas and skills in different stages of ethical hacking, including
evidence, and identify and use certain rhetorical moves reconnaissance on public information, port and vulnerability
which are common in academic communication. It also scanning, exploitation of vulnerabilities, post exploitation,
aims to help students compare and contrast ideas across and writing a comprehensive report to document detected
texts, improve grammatical skills that relate to academic vulnerabilities and proposed solutions. Students will not
writing, summarise and synthesise information, and only practice with major tools in ethical hacking, but also
understand why, when and how to cite information. learn the principles of how these tools work and hence how
to defend against them.
401408.1 Ethical and Legal Issues in Health
Care 102250.2 Ethical Leadership
400249 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care Students must be enrolled in The Academy at Western
Sydney; i.e. students enrolled in Advanced Degrees or
...........
other courses at the discretion of the Academy or the Dean.
From 2020 this unit replaces 400249 - Ethical and Legal
...........
Issues in Health Care. This unit enables students to explore
and develop an understanding of the ethical and legal This unit aims to introduce students to major ethical
issues important within contemporary health care. Through theories, challenges and concepts in a cross disciplinary
the use of case studies students will analyse profound environment. While many students would have completed
ethical and legal challenges facing current health care that a disciplinary-based ethics subject, this unit will bring
are equally important to health professionals, patients/ students from various schools to engage in critical ethical
clients and society generally. Critical thinking about these thinking and decision-making. In so doing, students will be
issues will be encouraged. Students will also be required to identify, distinguish and begin to apply ethical
encouraged to consider differing theoretical perspectives in frameworks to discuss and reflect on various cross
their examination of ethical issues. Additionally, students disciplinary challenges from medical experiments to
studying to work within health care, including business decision-making, private/public freedoms to
complementary medicine, will develop a comprehensive development and justice. As such, students will be required
understanding of the requirements for ensuring that their to apply ethical concepts to both their personal journeys as
practice conforms to legal doctrines and ethical standards. both citizen scholars and future professionals.
101623.1 Ethical Futures 101466.2 Ethical Traditions in Islam

101119 - Policy, Politics and Educational Futures 101462.2 Understanding Islam and Muslim Societies OR
101464.2 Great Texts of Islam: Qur'an and Hadith
...........
This unit is designed to build the leadership capacity of
educators through exploring, understanding and expressing Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in
the values and ethics embedded in policy, practice and currently enrolled course.
educational change. The unit also addresses the ........... | Units |
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importance of ethically informed advocacy and its role in
educational futures and democratic processes. This unit introduces students to the rich heritage of ethical
traditions in Islamic thought. Students will study and
301124.3 Ethical Hacking Principles and critically evaluate the key features and contributions of
Practice Muslim theologians, philosophers and Sufis, who attempted
to deal with revelation and rationalistic discourse in
Credit Points 10 Level 3 exploring the meaning of ethical life for Muslims and
Assumed Knowledge discussing whether philosophy and religious wisdoms were
equals and allies in the pursuit of happiness. The origin and
Students should have a solid understanding of computer development of these traditions will be introduced with an
networking (especially with the TCP/IP protocol suite), emphasis on the relevance and application of some ethical
possess basic programming skills in developing computer issues, such as free will, predestination, human
applications and web applications, and command basic responsibility, and bioethics, to contemporary Muslim
knowledge and skills in databases and operating systems. societies.
Prerequisite
300565.2 Computer Networking OR 300946.1 Computer
Networking (Advanced) AND 300582.4 Technologies for
Web Applications
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102381.1 Ethics This unit introduces students to the nature of western ethics

and moral discourses, to ethical methodology and to the
Credit Points 10 Level 7 possibilities and limits of ethical discourse and practice. It
covers the history of the formalisation of ethics as well as
Unit Enrolment Restrictions its current philosophical, sociological, and professional
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course. dimensions. It also deals with various case studies of
ethical issues and moral debates students may encounter
........... in their everyday day and professional lives. Students will
Since the beginning of philosophy, the question of how to be invited to reflect on moral discourse(s), their own
live has taken on an indefinite variety of forms, as befits the understanding of morality, and on the use of ethics for
variability of its subject matter. This includes the Platonic social justice and fairness.
and Aristotelian conception of the good life, the Kantian
categorical imperative, and social ethics. In recent 102346.2 Ethnographies of Southeast Asia
Continental philosophy, this has encompassed the ethics of and the Pacific
responsibility, the attempt to investigate the ethics of
alterity, interest in the 'care-of-the-self', and the ethics of Credit Points 10 Level 2
truth. ...........
101915.1 Ethics and Philosophy This unit will introduce students to ethnographic field study
through a close examination of the anthropology of two
Credit Points 10 Level 1 regions with which Australia is geographically and politically
aligned; the Pacific Islands and South-east Asia. Drawing
...........
upon classic and contemporary ethnography the unit will
This unit introduces students to ethical enquiry - the ways in provide opportunities for comparative and trans-historical
which we explain what is right and wrong behaviour, studies of how cultures in these regions have been
perceive good and evil, and try to deal with the different constructed and changed in relation to larger global
values people hold. Philosophy has long traditions of dynamics. It will also provide an insight into the ways in
debating ethical matters, and offers perspectives for trying which anthropological theory is developed in the context of
to answer our ethical questions: this unit introduces the attempts to explain and interpret cultural difference. Key
most important and established of those fundamental topics of study, explored through case studies, will include
perspectives, and explains how they arose in their social the colonial experience, traditions and modernities, nations
and historical contexts. The philosophical material will be and nationalism, transnationalism, religion, social conflict,
also be explored through practical examples and questions and material cultures. The unit will include ethnographic
from contemporary life, in order to enable students to films.
consider ethics today and the sorts of issues they might
face. 101940.2 Events Management
400975.1 Ethics in Health Research Credit Points 10 Level 2

Basic knowledge of public relations theory and current
Unit Enrolment Restrictions public relations practice.
Prerequisite
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment 100212.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice
Access to a computer.
Equivalent Units
........... 101043 - Events Management
This unit equips students to explore ethical issues ...........
impacting on the conduct of research in the health setting.
Students will critically explore ethical issues and their This unit introduces understandings about events as forms
implications in health research, understand the process of of public relations typologies and promotional models.
gaining Human Research Ethics Approval for research, These include strategic public relations and management
gain practical experience of developing an ethically sound processes, researching the event promotion environment,
research plan and application for human ethics approval. infrastructure, organisational and event promotion
processes and funding. Students will analyse behaviours of
101555.4 Ethics in the Social Sciences event publics, audiences and participants, matching event
opportunities with publics, and conceptualising events as
Credit Points 10 Level 2 service experiences. Students will develop strategies for
Unit Enrolment Restrictions developing event partnerships, funding and sponsorship
relationships. These include managing the development of
Successful completion of 40 credit points. the event setting/venue, programming and personnel
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment affecting the on-site event experience, and developing
appropriate merchandising strategies for events.
Access to a computer and the internet.
...........
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700135.2 Everyday Life (WSTC) 102691.2 Evidence and Investigation

Corequisite Assumed Knowledge
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor An understanding of the basic criminal law offences in the
courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory Crimes and Summary Offences Act and Criminal Code Act
units listed in the course structure before progressing to the (Cwlth), to allow non-Policing students to enrol in this unit
Year Two units. as an elective without otherwise having to seek a rule
waiver by the specification of a prerequisite unit.
Equivalent Units
100897 Everyday Life Equivalent Units
400296 - Criminal Investigations
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, Incompatible Units
The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must 101567 - Evidence, Investigations and Police Intelligence
course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit. ...........
........... This unit provides an overview of police investigations with
a specific focus on understanding the interaction of police
This unit introduces students to key themes and issues in powers and the investigative process. The unit will build on
the study of everyday life. It draws on different disciplinary knowledge of the common criminal offences covered in the
areas – especially anthropology, sociology and cultural unit ‘Criminal Law for Policing’ and outline the investigative
studies – and different theoretical and methodological process through scenario-based case studies. The unit will
perspectives to examine the ways cultural practices and refer to both NSW and Commonwealth legislation, and
meanings are used to shape human identities and societies examine the role of the courts in applying the rules of
in everyday life. It will focus on rituals and routines in the evidence to determine its reliability to be admitted as
different spaces of everyday life and the ways these evidence at a trial. The unit will examine the impact of
contribute to the production of local worlds and the key technological change and forensic science on the traditional
cultural categories that give meaning to these worlds. It will investigative process, and provide students an introduction
include a focus on how we research everyday life. to research into the organisation, processes and
governance of Investigative Units.
300935.3 Evidence and Crime Scene
Management 301253.1 Evolution and Genetics
300746 - Evidence and Crime Scene Management 300816.1 Cell Biology AND 300802.2 Biodiversity
Incompatible Units Incompatible Units
300873 - Crime Scene Investigation 300980 Principles of Evolution
Successful completion of 40 credit points. Students enrolled Laboratory coat and covered shoes for practicals
in 3589 Bachelor of Science (Forensic Science) or in
...........
MT3022 Forensic Science are not eligible to take this unit
as an elective. This unit will ensure students are able to understand the
core concepts in modern evolutionary theory and the | Units |
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...........
central position that evolution plays in unifying all sub-
Evidence and Crime Scene Management is a unit designed disciplines of biology. It will also enable students to
to provide students with an understanding and knowledge distinguish the major genetic mechanisms that underpin
of critical principles associated with the management of these theories and critically assess the general importance
evidence and sites considered as crime scenes. The unit is of genetics in the evolutionary process. In particular,
particularly designed for students wishing to enter students will gain an in depth knowledge on speciation and
professional domains involving; policing, nursing, animal population divergence, origin of genetic variation, genetic
welfare, workplace investigators, health inspectors, WHS drift and founder effects, natural and sexual selection,
officers, fire investigation, council and park rangers, social migration, mutation and coevolution, with a major emphasis
welfare, environmental protection, fraud and insurance on genetic mechanisms and the analytical techniques used
investigation and others where the collection of evidence is to assess them. Students may be required to travel to a
a component of professional practice within the discipline. different campus to undertake this unit.
The unit covers topics such as; recognition of various
evidence, the recording and documentation of evidence,
crime scene or site photography, managing scenes,
maintaining evidence integrity, sexual assault evidence, the
reporting and presentation of evidence in court and others.
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100013.4 Experimental Design and Analysis Unit Enrolment Restrictions

The supervisor must be research-active and have sufficient
Credit Points 10 Level 2 funding and resources for this project.
Prerequisite Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
101183.2 Psychology: Behavioural Science Students are expected to supply protective clothing
This pre-requisite will not apply to students enrolled in appropriate for laboratory and/or fieldwork studies.
courses 1630 Graduate Diploma in Psychological Studies ...........
and 1796 Graduate Diploma in Psychology. Enrolment in
these awards requires graduate status; hence the students This elective unit will develop research competencies for
have demonstrated proficiency in tertiary studies. Each students in health, medical, biomedical and natural
applicant in these awards is assessed individually and sciences, enabling these students to enhance their
provided with an individual study sequence by the Course understanding of research by attaining specific research
Advisor. This pre-requisite will not apply to students goal/s that will contribute to the completion of a
enrolled in course 1837 Bachelor of Cyber Security and confirmation of candidature (COC) as part of the Masters of
Behaviour. Research. In consultation with their supervisory panel,
students will be expected to design and execute a small or
........... pilot research project and to then analyse and present
This unit is driven by the scientific method with a focus on results obtained in this project. The skills acquired in
experimental design and related data analysis. Although Experimental Design and Analysis will provide a firm
some of the methods and techniques are dealt with in foundation in the experimental and research methods
passing in earlier units, a more complete approach is required by the student for their research project in the
adopted here. Research design and methodology issues, second year of the Masters of Research. The skills
statistical concepts and techniques, computer analysis of acquired in this unit will be enhanced in the unit Advanced
data, and communicating research findings are all features Research Skills.
of this unit.
102534.2 Experimental Design and Analysis PG A
(online) Credit Points 20 Level 7
Credit Points 10 Level 2 Corequisite
Prerequisite 800166.1 Research Design 1: Theories of Enquiry OR
102532.1 Psychology: Behavioural Science (online) 800169.1 Research Design 2: Practices of Research OR
800167.1 Research Literacies
Equivalent Units
100013 - Experimental Design and Analysis Incompatible Units
401162 - Experimental Design and Analysis PG
Students must be enrolled in course 1793 - Bachelor of Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies Students must meet discipline specific requirements, eg.
personal protective clothing.
...........
...........
This unit is driven by the scientific method with a focus on
experimental design and related data analysis. Although Experimental Design and Analysis can be taken
some of the methods and techniques are studied in earlier independently or in combination in Autumn (Experimental
units, a more in-depth approach is adopted here. Research Design and Analysis PG A) and/or Spring (Experimental
design and methodology issues, statistical concepts and Design and Analysis PG B) semesters. Working closely
techniques, computer analysis of data, and communicating with their assigned supervisor(s), students in the health,
research findings are all features of this unit. The Bachelor medical, biomedical and natural sciences will enhance their
of Science, Criminology and Psychological Studies is not expertise in experimental methodologies and knowledge of
accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation advanced discipline-specific concepts in the first year of the
Council (APAC). This unit is not equivalent to and cannot Masters of Research. Completion of one these two units
be granted as Advanced Standing against a corresponding will allow students to demonstrate theoretical and practical
Psychology unit in an APAC accredited Psychology skills directly relevant to their proposed research project.
sequence. Completion of both units will allow students to build upon
initial results, and to gain experience in additional
401162.1 Experimental Design and Analysis methodologies and experimental techniques. These units
(PG) will also complement the Master of Research core units
Research Design 1 and 2, providing a foundation for
Credit Points 10 Level 7 students to formulate their research question and thesis
Assumed Knowledge proposal.
Students must have successfully completed an
undergraduate degree in a related discipline
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401267.2 Experimental Design and Analysis 100584.2 Experimental Writing and

PG B Electronic Publication
Corequisite ...........
800166.1 Research Design 1: Theories of Enquiry OR Experimental Writing and Electronic Publication is a
800169.1 Research Design 2: Practices of Research OR practical and experiential exploration of modernist writing
800167.1 Research Literacies practices.Students will be introduced to a range of
innovative writing techniques designed to stimulate creative
Incompatible Units thinking and assist in the development of a regular writing
401162 - Experimental Design and Analysis PG practice. Areas of study include: exploration of pre-writing
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment processes; experimental writing genres; power of language;
evaluative process; and the development of individual and
Students must meet discipline specific requirements, eg. collaborative techniques for planning and executing writing
personal protective clothing. projects. A primary component of this unit includes working
........... on writing exercises both at home and in class. These
exercises will be used to develop the end-of-unit major
Experimental Design and Analysis can be taken project.
independently or in combination in Autumn (Experimental
Design and Analysis PG A) and/or Spring (Experimental 102795.1 Exploring Patterns and
Design and Analysis PG B) semesters. Working closely Relationships in Mathematics
with their assigned supervisor(s), students in the health,
medical, biomedical and natural sciences will enhance their Credit Points 10 Level 1
expertise in experimental methodologies and knowledge of
advanced discipline-specific concepts in the first year of the
Masters of Research. Completion of one these two units Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Education
will allow students to demonstrate theoretical and practical (Primary).
skills directly relevant to their proposed research project. ...........
Completion of both units will allow students to build upon
initial results, and to gain experience in additional This unit supports pre-service teachers in the
methodologies and experimental techniques. These units understanding of mathematical processes and content. Pre-
will also complement the Master of Research core units service teachers will develop competence and confidence
Research Design 1 and 2, providing a foundation for in the content areas of Number and Algebra, Measurement
students to formulate their research question and thesis and Geometry; Probability and Statistics. They will be able
proposal. to solve problems related to these areas and communicate
their solution methods, using processes from the Working
300879.2 Experimental Foods Mathematically strand.
Credit Points 10 Level 3 200589.3 Export Strategy and Applications
300805.1 Food Science 1 AND 300842.1 Food Science 2
Assumed Knowledge
Equivalent Units Principles of international business including the dynamics
300638 - Experimental Foods of foreign business markets, international marketing and
research methods, comparative global economics,
international corporate finance and strategy. The basics of
Students are required to have Personal Protection | Units |
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economics, accounting, law, statistics and business
Equipment e.g. apron and closed-in shoes. communications are also assumed.
This unit aims to build on students' knowledge of food 200591.2 Introduction to International Business
preparation gained in Food Science 1 and 2, the focus of
this unit includes; food science and principles, the ...........
interaction of ingredients and the added effects of physical Australia’s export opportunities have yet to be fully realised.
procedures on the end product. Students develop In other words, of all the firms that could be considered as
advanced scientific methodologies to give reproducibility. having an export potential, only a very small percentage of
This is a recommended unit for those intending to advance them actually do (export). This unit teaches students about
in the areas of recipe development and new product the management perspectives and the operational
development. requirements needed for a successful export initiative.
Specific topics include strategic intent, capability
assessment, information gathering, export entry models
evaluation, market mix factors, risk management, export
finance, logistics and sales management. The overriding
aim of the unit is to enable students to be confident in
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working in an international business environment and to children, who are the victims of this violence. Current
seek out and undertake management and operational tasks sociological explanations are examined, including a critical
necessary to the global development of the firm. examination of the myths and stereotypes that help to
reinforce the hidden nature of this problem. Some solutions
200772.3 Family Dispute Resolution and possible ways of alleviating the suffering caused by this
violence are canvassed.
Prerequisite 102061.1 Feature Writing
200633.2 Family Law Credit Points 10 Level 2
This unit develops mediation skills for and understandings News sense. An interest in telling a story. Basic journalism
of family dispute resolution. It builds on 200633 Family Law writing skills and keenness to develop an interest in social
to deepen student knowledge of and capacity to assist issues. Broad understanding of the role of journalism in
separated parents to resolve disputes about their children society. Basic computer skills.
and property. Particular attention is given to processes Prerequisite
concerning children and processes to assist families who
present with highly complex family dynamics, including the 100556.2 Introduction to Journalism
presence of family violence. The University has entered an Equivalent Units
Articulation Agreement with a registered training
organisation which enables graduands of this unit to apply 100558 - Journalism Feature Writing, 100554 - Magazine
to have their competency in relation to the six core FDR Journalism.
units of the Vocational Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute ...........
Resolution assessed in the clinical placement component
of that program, and so seek accreditation as a Family This subject takes students beyond event and reactionary
Dispute Resolution Practitioner if they wish. reporting towards an understanding of the proactive
process of exploration, interpretation and exposure in
200633.2 Family Law journalism. Students learn how to find, filter and file
information in a dynamic and constantly changing
Credit Points 10 Level 3 environment. Given a lot more time to explore issues,
students learn to add value to information while keeping the
Prerequisite story current, to deadline and in the public sphere, while
200006.2 Introduction to Law OR 200977.1 Fundamentals negotiating with the media industry to get their stories out
of Australian Law into the public sphere. Students are encouraged to develop
their unique writing styles while also focusing on social
Equivalent Units
issues such as trauma, violence, mental health and
F2005 - Family Law wellbeing.
...........
102782.1 Field Education 1
This unit aims to graduate students who will become
reflective, ethical and effective family lawyers and/or family Credit Points 20 Level 3
dispute resolution practitioners. This unit adopts a range of Prerequisite
perspectives to critically evaluate developments in theory,
laws, policies and practices concerned with the legal 400508.4 Working with Individuals and Families
regulation of intimate relationships, particularly after Incompatible Units
separation. Family law balances the competing rights,
obligations and interests of partners, children and others 400521 - Field Education 1, 102173 - Community Welfare
following separation, often in the context of complex family Field Education
dynamics. In addition to having a sound grasp of family law, Unit Enrolment Restrictions
family lawyers must also appreciate the social, political, Students must be enrolled in courses 1665 Bachelor of
psychological and economic contexts that influence Community Welfare, 1666 Bachelor of Social Work or 1713
separating families. Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of
Social Work and must have successfully completed 120
101597.3 Family Violence: Policy and credit points.
Practice
...........
This unit enables students to participate in a structured and
Equivalent Units supervised field placement experience, providing the
101386 - Family Violence opportunity for students to combine their knowledge of
theory and application of their skills into practice in the
Unit Enrolment Restrictions human services sector. Placements will be offered in direct
Successful completion of 60 credit points. or indirect service work with a wide range of client groups
and communities in the government and nongovernment
........... sectors. A variety of social work and community welfare-
This unit examines the nature, incidence and extent of related agencies in and around Sydney will be utilised.
family violence. The focus is on the effects on women and Students will attend skills based workshops and complete
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408 hours of placement in accordance with accreditation developing skills in designing an appropriate research
requirements of the Australian Association of Social project in collaboration with the industry client,
Workers (AASW) guidelines, and the Australian Community contextualising the problem and appropriate research
Workers Association (ACWA). methods in the academic literature, developing and
implementing a pilot study to test the proposed research
400522.4 Field Education 2 methods, and reporting the results. Note: Students enrolling
in the external offering of this unit must be externally
Credit Points 30 Level 4 enrolled in either the Bachelor of Science (Environmental
Assumed Knowledge Health) or Bachelor of Natural Science (Environment and
Health) degrees. All other students enrolling externally will
Advanced understanding of practice theories and range of need Unit Coordinator approval.
social work methods including casework, group work,
community work, research and policy. 300914.2 Field Project 2
Prerequisite
102782.1 Field Education 1 OR 400521.3 Field Education 1
Prerequisite
Students must be enrolled in 1666 Bachelor of Social
Work, 1713 Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/ Equivalent Units
Bachelor of Social Work 300660 - Field Project 2
This subject incorporates the final social work placement Students enrolling in the external offering of this unit must
and will consolidate the experiences gained from Field be externally enrolled in either the Bachelor of Science
Education 1 and 2, and further assist students to clearly (Environmental Health) or Bachelor of Natural Science
articulate their frame of reference within a critically reflective (Environment and Health) degrees. All other students
practice before entering employment. Students will be able enrolling externally will need Unit Coordinator approval.
to choose placements in direct service work, the community Students who completed the Field Project 1 Unit in a
and organisational context of social work practice as well as previous year (i.e. are not continuing directly into this unit)
community development and research. A variety of social will need to demonstrate that they have the data from this
work and related agencies in and around Sydney will be earlier Unit that can be used to produce an analysis and a
utilised. The Field Education Coordinator will be report for their original client.
responsible for the selection and arrangement of ...........
placements according to AASW guidelines.
Field Project 2 allows the student to extend the research
300913.2 Field Project 1 project undertaken as the pilot study in Field Project 1.
Note: Students enrolling in the external offering of this unit
Credit Points 10 Level 3 must be externally enrolled in either the Bachelor of
Prerequisite Science (Environmental Health) or Bachelor of Natural
Science (Environment and Health) degrees. All other
300662.1 Research Methods OR 300932.2 Natural Science students enrolling externally will need Unit Coordinator
Research Methods approval. Students who completed the Field Project 1 Unit
Equivalent Units in a previous year (i.e. are not continuing directly into this
unit) will need to demonstrate that they have the data from
300659 - Field Project 1
this earlier Unit that can be used to produce an analysis
Unit Enrolment Restrictions and a report for their original client.
Students enrolling in the external offering of this unit must
be externally enrolled in either the Bachelor of Science 102172.2 Fields of Practice 1
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(Environmental Health) or Bachelor of Natural Science Credit Points 10 Level 2
(Environment and Health) degrees. All other students
enrolling externally will need Unit Coordinator approval. Unit Enrolment Restrictions
........... Students must have successfully completed 40 credit
points and must be enrolled in 1665 Bachelor of
Unit 300913 Field Project 1 and the associated unit 300914 Community Welfare, 1666 Bachelor of Social Work or 1713
Field Project 2 are designed as capstone units of study for Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/ Bachelor of
either the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Natural Social Work.
Science degrees. They draw together the skills acquired in
previous years of the course and apply them in the context ...........
of either a six-month or a year-long research project Fields of Practice 1 introduces Social Work students to a
exploring a real world problem on behalf of an industry, range of skills and contexts of social work practice. The unit
government or community agency client. The student will draws from the expertise of the Social Work team at
develop skills in scoping, planning, implementing, reporting Western Sydney University, engages with consumer
on the research project; reflecting on what has been educators and practitioners, and provides students with
learned in the context of their personal and professional opportunities to practice their skills in our state of the art
development and how this can be used in future career Skills Lab at Parramatta and Liverpool. The critical
planning. In this Field Project 1 unit the focus is on approach to the unit takes account of the diversity in social
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work in terms of the range of people, groups and
communities with whom students will work. This unit gives students the practical skills necessary to
analyse the accounting transactions of an entity, and then
800213.1 Fieldwork in Complex and Hostile be able to measure and record these transactions in a
systematic manner for the preparation of simple financial
Places statements.
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate or High Credit Points 10 Level 1
Degree Research course code. Equivalent Units
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment 700250 - Financial Institutions and Markets (WSTC)
Adequate clothing to work outdoors in the simulated ...........
learning environment.
The investment, financing and risk management decisions
........... made by individuals, firms and governments are
Working overseas is demanding and poses unique implemented by creating and trading financial instruments
research challenges as well as risks to personal security in financial markets, often with the involvement of a variety
and safety. This seven-day intensive subject teaches a of institutions. Using the Australian financial system as an
range of applied research approaches, field skills, illustration, Financial Institutions and Markets introduces
techniques and technologies to prepare students for students to the theory and functions of financial institutions
operating safely overseas. The immersive scenario-based and markets. Students develop an understanding of the
role-play learning is delivered at an off-site location. role and functions of bank and non-bank financial
Drawing on United Nations accredited curriculum, the institutions and of markets in equities, debt, foreign
subject equips students with an appreciation for the major exchange and derivatives.
methodological, ethical, legal, logistical and personal
challenges they are likely to confront when working ‘in the 700250.2 Financial Institutions and Markets
field.’ The unit is of special relevance to students seeking (WSTC)
employment in Government and NGO sectors. Credit Points 10 Level 1
200111.4 Financial Accounting Applications Equivalent Units
Credit Points 10 Level 1 200048 - Financial Institutions and Markets
Prerequisite Unit Enrolment Restrictions

200101.4 Accounting Information for Managers OR Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
Equivalent Units course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
AC103A - Introductory Financial Accounting, 700029 - ...........
Financial Accounting Applications (UWSC)
The investment, financing and risk management decisions
........... made by individuals, firms and governments are
This unit gives students the practical skills necessary to implemented by creating and trading financial instruments
analyse the accounting transactions of an entity, and then in financial markets, often with the involvement of a variety
be able to measure and record these transactions in a of institutions. Using the Australian financial system as an
systematic manner for the preparation of simple financial illustration, Financial Institutions and Markets introduces
statements. students to the theory and functions of financial institutions
and markets. Students develop an understanding of the
700029.5 Financial Accounting Applications role and functions of bank and non-bank financial
(WSTC) institutions and of markets in equities, debt, foreign
exchange and derivatives.
51054.4 Financial Modelling
Prerequisite
700274.1 Accounting in Context (WSTC) Credit Points 10 Level 7

200111 - Financial Accounting Applications Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate Business
course.
...........
The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must This unit is essential in preparing students for applied
pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the financial analysis and modelling applications used
course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit. extensively in a number of postgraduate finance units. It
familiarises students with the strengths and limitations of
........... contemporary quantitative modelling techniques using
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multivariate statistical procedures and optimisation important for future urban managers to develop a basic
approaches. Students are also familiarised with relevant financial literacy, understand and draw on the options for
software. financing essential urban functions in Australia cities and
elsewhere, and assess the tensions involved in public and
200627.2 Financial Planning private financing pathways. This unit addresses these
needs through both theoretical and practical approaches to
Credit Points 10 Level 3 the city as a set of flows within a wider urban network of
Assumed Knowledge relations. Students develop their understanding via
interactive lectures, case studies, fieldwork exercises and
Basic principles of Finance, Accounting, Taxation and assignments.
Economics.
Prerequisite 200910.2 Financing Enterprises
200488.3 Corporate Financial Management Credit Points 10 Level 1
Equivalent Units Equivalent Units
CO302A - Financial Planning 700253 - Financing Enterprises (WSTC)
The unit endeavours to provide students with an Students will need to have a basic scientific calculator to be
understanding of the complex process and able to complete this unit.
contextualisation of the Australian Financial Planning
Industry. This unit aims to introduce students to the ...........
principles of personal financial planning and the provision of Financing an enterprise plays an important role in ensuring
personal financial advice including the preparation of a its survival. Financing Enterprises focuses on the different
Statement of Advice (SOA). Topics covered include the types of enterprises available to start a business, financial
current Australian regulatory environment, strategies for the statements issued by enterprises, key sources of finance
accumulation of wealth and risk protection, retirement available to small and large businesses, and how the
planning, estate planning, taxation consequences, debt and surrounding financial and macroeconomic environments
credit management and home ownership. This unit meets affect an enterprises performance. Participants in the unit
ASIC requirements (PS146) in relation to both knowledge will learn how to identify, analyse and interpret financial
and skills. information using industry related database. The unit
utilises problem solving and case studies so participants
200271.4 Financial Services Law can understand the real world significance of finance.
Successful completion of the unit equips participants with
key concepts involved in financing enterprises.
Prerequisite
200018.3 Law of Associations OR 200183.4 Law of
Business Organisations Credit Points 10 Level 1
Financial services is one of the fastest growing sectors of 200910 - Financing Enterprises
the Australian economy. This is an essential unit to
understand legal, compliance and regulatory issues relating
to the financial services sector in Australia. Students will be Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
introduced to the licensing requirements for entering the The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must
financial services sector and the obligations for marketing pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the
and offering financial products and financial services to course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
retail and wholesale clients. Students are then introduced to | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
the main techniques of financial services regulation:
disclosure, licensing, prohibitions or insider trading and Students will need to have a basic scientific calculator to be
market manipulation, self-regulation and powers of able to complete this unit.
investigation and enforcement. ...........
101315.4 Financing Cities in the Global Financing an enterprise plays an important role in ensuring
Economy its survival. Financing Enterprises focuses on the different
types of enterprises available to start a business, financial
Credit Points 10 Level 7 statements issued by enterprises, key sources of finance
available to small and large businesses, and how the
Unit Enrolment Restrictions surrounding financial and macroeconomic environments
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course. affect an enterprise’s performance. Participants in the unit
will learn how to identify, analyse and interpret financial
...........
information using industry related database. The unit
Financing infrastructure to keep cities running and growing utilises problem solving and case studies so participants
at a time when governments face new financial constraints can understand the real world significance of finance.
is a key challenge for urban managers. In order to be able Successful completion of the unit equips participants with
to contribute to the debate about financing cities it is key concepts involved in financing enterprises.
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management positions within the foodservice industry,
200944.2 First Peoples and the Australian including in hospitals, restaurants, hotels, and other
Legal System establishments will benefit from this unit.
Credit Points 10 Level 2 300915.2 Food Product Development
200006.2 Introduction to Law OR 200977.1 Fundamentals
of Australian Law AND 200007.2 Law Foundation OR Assumed Knowledge
200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique Students enrolled in this unit must have previous
knowledge of food science principles, food processing,
Equivalent Units human nutrition, food analysis, sensory evaluation and food
200741 - Indigenous Australians and the Law quality control systems, plus experience in food formulation
and ingredient manipulation coupled with an understanding
........... of nutritional requirements.
First Peoples and the Australian Legal System provides Prerequisite
students with a grounding in the central legal issues
associated with the historical and contemporary interaction 300922.1 Quality Assurance and Food Analysis AND
of First Peoples with the Australian legal system. 300879.1 Experimental Foods
Equivalent Units
900104.2 Focus on Biology (WSTC)
300637 - Food Product Development Practicum, FS304A -
Credit Points 10 Level Z Food Product Development Practicum
700232 - Focus on Biology (UWSCFS) Successful completion of 160 credit points
Students must be enrolled at The College in Foundation Students required to have Personal Protection Equipment e.
Studies courses. g. Laboratory coat, safety goggles, closed-in shoes
Safety glasses, lab coat. This unit is a final year capstone unit where students work
........... in a team environment to apply the knowledge previously
gained through their studies in nutrition and food science to
Biology is the study of integrated living systems, from the develop a novel food product. The entire process of product
level of molecular systems that constitute cells to the development will be covered, including: idea generation;
interactions that occur within and between organisms that collating market, technical and consumer information;
together make up the biosphere. This unit will equip consumer surveying to establish the need/desire for a new
students to undertake tertiary level biological units that product; product innovation development; quality testing
emphasise both the unity (cell biology) and diversity and packaging. Students will develop specialised
(evolution) of living organisms. Students will learn about the knowledge of the total product development system,
basic molecular biological underpinnings of cellular including the ability to design, develop formulations and
structure and function within an integrated framework that evaluation of sensory properties. Final product assessment
proceeds through major themes of bioenergetics, gas includes nutritional composition, microbiological analysis,
exchange and transport systems within multicellular sensory evaluation and labelling compliant with regulations.
organisms, inheritance and evolution. Students will develop The project is run in the simulated industry environment;
a fundamental body of essential biological concepts, as well team work among the members plays a key part of the unit.
as build skills in collecting and analysing information, and
writing coherent explanations. 300805.2 Food Science 1
200992.2 Food and Beverage Management Credit Points 10 Level 1

300498 - Food Science 1, FS108A - Food Science &
Equivalent Units Technology Practicum 1.1
200710 - Managing the Food and Beverage Experience
200145 - Food Service Systems Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Enclosed footwear, laboratory coats and safety goggles.
...........
...........
A key component of the hospitality industry is the provision
of food and beverages. Food and Beverage Management Food provides sustenance to life, nutrition for good health,
prepares the student to run his or her own business, or to enjoyment and cultural identity. Students will gain an
take on management level positions in this field. It focuses awareness of the history and cultural significance of food
on the managerial knowledge and skills required to and its traditions in Australia and around the world. This
supervise all components of a foodservice system: unit introduces the basic principles for understanding the
marketing, menu planning, production, service, financial science behind food; its composition, chemical, physical
controls and quality assurance. Those who wish to work in and functional characteristics. Fruits and vegetables,
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cereal, meat and dairy products will be covered, how they
are processed and impacts on food quality and nutrition. ...........
Current issues will be discussed, such as world food This unit extends the student's knowledge and experience
supply, food–borne disease, diet and health, and new of analytical techniques by applying them to forensic
trends in food. investigations and analysis in the environmental and food
sciences. It will provide an understanding of the chemical
300842.3 Food Science 2 and physical principles underlying the use of
instrumentation in chemical analysis. Topics include
principles of spectroscopic techniques, separation methods;
Assumed Knowledge sample collection and storage; presumptive testing; modern
Knowledge of first year chemistry and biology; chemical instrumentation for gas and liquid
understanding of food composition. chromatography; atomic spectroscopy; mass spectroscopy;
x-ray methods and spectroscopic methods.
Prerequisite
300805.1 Food Science 1 301120.3 Forensic Anthropology
FS109A - Food Science & Technology Practicum 1.2; Assumed Knowledge
300499 - Food Science 2 Knowledge of the general aspects of contemporaneous
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment note taking, crime scene documentation and crime scene
Students are required to have Personal Protection photography.
Equipment for attendance at practical, ie. Laboratory coat, Prerequisite
safety goggles, enclosed shoes. 300806.1 Forensic Science AND 300825.2 Introduction to
........... Anatomy OR 301126.1 Concepts in Human Anatomy AND
300873.2 Crime Scene Investigation OR 300935.2
This unit introduces students to the principles of food Evidence and Crime Scene Management
preservation, including heat treatments, chilling, freezing,
dehydration, pickles and fermentation. Factors affecting Equivalent Units
food quality are explored with respect to microbial, chemical 300378 - Forensic Archaeology, 300882 - Forensic
and physical changes in food and their effects on food Archaeology
safety, nutritional value and sensory characteristics. The
basic principles of good manufacturing practises, sanitation Unit Enrolment Restrictions
and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) for Successful completion of 60 credit points at Level 1 and 40
control of food safety will be studied in relation to the design credit points at Level 2.
of safe food manufacturing processes. The application of
the food preservation principles to the processing of food ...........
products is covered through hands-on practicals in the pilot The objectives of this unit are to gain an understanding of
plant. the changes to the human body from death to discovery
and how we can use the biological variability of humans to
300843.2 Forensic and Environmental assist in the identification of human remains. Students will
Analysis learn the fundamentals of detection, excavation and
identification of human and non-human remains and learn
Credit Points 10 Level 2 how to prepare their findings for court. Students will be
Assumed Knowledge required to apply the knowledge gained during lectures to a
practical based excavation, analysis and preparation of a
An understanding and competence with basic chemical
case file.
principles including SI units, chemical symbols, formulas
and equations, stoichiometry, the mole concept, equilibria,
401170.3 Forensic Biology | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
acids and bases, pH and electrochemistry. Introductory
statistics – mean, standard deviation, distributions, linear Credit Points 10 Level 3
regression
Prerequisite
Prerequisite
300817.1 Molecular Biology AND 300845.1 Genetics
300800.1 Essential Chemistry 1 OR 300808.1 Introductory
Chemistry Equivalent Units
300377 - Forensic Analysis of Physical Evidence, 300918 -
Equivalent Units
Invertebrate Biology
300493 - Forensic and Environmental Analysis
Incompatible Units
Safety glasses, laboratory coat, enclosed footwear and SD
300832 - Analytical Chemistry and 300297 - Analytical memory card.
Chemistry 2
...........
This unit is designed to extend your knowledge and
Safety glasses and laboratory coat, laboratory book,
understanding regarding forensic biology and its relevance
enclosed footwear
to forensic investigations. You will gain experience and
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understanding regarding the recognition and collection of types of forensic evidence. The concept of individualisation
biologically relevant evidence (including blood, semen and is introduced and the importance of this concept in forensic
saliva), through to the application of presumptive testing, science is explained. Case studies are used to explain the
confirmatory testing, DNA profiling methods and evidence concepts discussed in this unit. The role of human factors is
reporting. There is a focus on front-end forensic biology discussed, together with the importance of critically
work (item examination, presumptive testing, DNA recovery evaluating forensic evidence and the means by which it
via swabbing and isolation of biological material) coupled was obtained.
with a theoretical understanding of the scientific principles
that underpin current DNA analysis techniques, 102621.2 Formal and Functional Grammar
presumptive tests and DNA profiling results.
300868.2 Forensic Chemistry Equivalent Units
Credit Points 10 Level 3 102336 - Functional Grammar, 100722 - Functional
Grammar
Assumed Knowledge
Knowledge of general and analytical chemistry equivalent Unit Enrolment Restrictions
to satisfactory completion of Chemistry 1, Chemistry 2, Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
Essentials of Chemistry 1, Essentials of Chemistry 2 and a ...........
second year analytical chemistry unit.
This unit invites students to study the grammar of English
Prerequisite from two related perspectives, formal grammar and
300843.1 Forensic and Environmental Analysis OR functional grammar. The unit provides students with skills in
300832.2 Analytical Chemistry the use of grammar in application to the analysis of a
diverse range of texts. Students will develop an
Equivalent Units
understanding of the structures and the functions of English
300494 - Forensic Chemsitry across contexts. This skilled application will enhance their
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment capacities as teachers of English, understanding how
English varies in its use and allowing them to support their
Safety glasses and laboratory coat. own students’ skilled use of English across contexts.
...........
This unit extends the student’s knowledge and
understanding of chemical topics that are relevant to Credit Points 10 Level Z
forensic investigations, and provides a deeper
Assumed Knowledge
understanding of the underlying chemical and physical
principles. Topics are taught in the context of the correct Year 10 Mathematics and Science or equivalent.
principles and procedures for collecting and conserving Equivalent Units
evidence, and the safe handling of chemical substances.
Topics include an extended range of modern chemical 700144 - Foundation Physics 1 (WSTC)
instrumentation; the chemistry and analysis of various Incompatible Units
classes of drugs; clandestine drug laboratories; fire, arson
900068 - Physics (WSTC), 700026 - Physics (WSTC Prep)
and accelerants; explosions and explosives; and various
forms of trace evidence (including textile fibres, glass and Unit Enrolment Restrictions
paint). Students must be enrolled in a Foundation Studies course
at The College.
...........
This unit provides a brief introduction to the essentials of
Assumed Knowledge Physics. This unit is focused on skills and knowledge that
Basic academic skills, including the ability to write essays in students from a variety of science, construction and
English at a level appropriate to a first-year undergraduate engineering courses need in their first year of study.
student. Students cover introductory topics in Mechanics, Energy
and Power, Electricity and Waves.
Equivalent Units
300654 - Forensic Science, SC103A - Forensic Science 900080.2 Foundation Physics 2 (WSTC)
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment Credit Points 10 Level Z
Safety glasses and laboratory coat, laboratory book and
Assumed Knowledge
enclosed shoes.
Year 10 Mathematics and Science or equivalent
...........
Prerequisite
This unit aims to give students a basic understanding of
900079.1 Foundation Physics 1 (UWSC)
scientific methodology as it applies to the collection,
analysis and interpretation of forensic evidence. Students Equivalent Units
are introduced to a range of crime scene investigation 700145 - Foundation Physics 2 (UWSCFS)
methods and analysis methods that are used with various
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Incompatible Units 200759.3 Foundations of Chinese Law

900036 - Physics (UWSC); 700026 - Physics (UWSCFS)
Students must be enrolled in a Foundation course at The Prerequisite
College. 200011.2 Contracts
This unit provides students with the background knowledge The unit is available to students by invitation only. Students
and skills in physics needed for Engineering courses. must attend all the classes and activities (both online and
Students will cover more advanced content in Mechanics, face-to-face) via the Online Global Learning experience
Electricity, Magnetism and waves. organised by the School of Law. (Dates for session of offer
will be made available to students through the School of
102735.1 Foundations of Academic English Law's regular communication channels).
...........
An LLB alternate unit, Foundations of Chinese Law is
Equivalent Units
taught intensively at a selected Chinese university. The unit
100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing, 700131 - introduces students to the basic structure of the Chinese
Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC), 700291 - legal system, its laws and the legal culture. Through
Foundations of Academic English (WSTC) seminars and field trips to Chinese courts and law firms, the
........... unit aims to develop your understanding of how the
Chinese legal system has developed in its political and
Academic English is a particular kind of English that is used cultural contexts. It covers the Chinese legal systems at the
in academic writing and other professional contexts. This general level and in relation to specific law, such as
unit aims to improve students’ written communication skills contracts, foreign investment law, dispute resolution and
in academic English. The unit content includes English procedure.
grammar as well as analytical reading and writing in
academic English. Students will also learn to identify and to 200983.1 Foundations of Indian Law
make cogent and sophisticated arguments using various
written formats. Student work will be assessed in terms of Credit Points 10 Level 3
theoretical and applied knowledge as well as in terms of Prerequisite
writing skills.
200006.2 Introduction to Law OR 200977.1 Fundamentals
700291.1 Foundations of Academic English of Australian Law AND 200011.2 Contracts
(WSTC) Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Credit Points 10 Level 1 The unit is not available for self-enrolment. Intake in the
unit will be restricted to expressions of interest. GPA and
Equivalent Units progression in course will be considered. Pre-requisites
100846 - Analytical Reading and Writing, 700131 - must be met. The unit is not considered appropriate for non-
Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC), 102735 - LLB students by virtue of its nature. Students must be able
Foundations of Academic English to travel to India for a specified period of 2-2.5 weeks
(Dates for session of offer will be made available to
Unit Enrolment Restrictions students through the School of Law's regular
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, communication channels).
The College. Students enrolled in Extended College
courses must have passed 40 credit points of the ...........
preparatory units in these courses. An LLB alternate unit, Foundations of Indian Law is taught | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
........... intensively at a selected Indian university. The unit
introduces students to the basic structure of the Indian legal
Academic English is a special kind of English that is used in system, its laws and the legal culture. Through seminars
academic writing and other professional contexts. This unit and field trips to Indian courts and law firms, the unit aims
aims to improve students’ written communication skills in to develop your understanding of how the Indian legal
academic English. The unit content includes English system has developed in its political and cultural contexts. It
grammar as well as analytical reading and writing in covers the Indian legal systems at the general level and in
academic English. Students will also learn to identify and to relation to specific law, such as contracts, foreign
make cogent and sophisticated arguments using various investment law, dispute resolution and procedure.
written formats. Student work will be assessed in terms of
theoretical and applied knowledge as well as in terms of
writing skills.
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documentary film to screen based drama to exploring new
101927.1 Foundations of Media Arts and technologies and moving image performance. Students will
Production be introduced to a variety of Indigenous artists and their
creative works.
Equivalent Units 101755.2 From Ochre to Acrylics to New
Technologies
63197 - Image, Sound & Text, 101055 - Screen Media,
700179 - Foundations of Media Arts and Production Credit Points 10 Level 2
(WSTC)
........... Successful completion of 40 credit points of study in
In 2021, this unit replaced by unit 102825 - Introduction to currently enrolled course.
Screen Media. This unit explores creative and independent ...........
media arts practices across moving image, audio and
participatory forms, and introduces students to fundamental This unit examines the emergence of the Indigenous
principles of sound and screen production. The unit maps Australian visual arts movement. It will provide students
theoretical and practical connections between the creation with a body of knowledge which explores the transition of
and study of images and sound across media formats art-making as it emerged from an historical cultural
through an integrated theory/practice programme focused practice: from ochre to acrylics to new technologies. In
on the processes through which media artefacts are examining the Indigenous visual arts movement beginning
created. Students learn how to analyse and critically with the Papunya Tula artists, students will gain an insight
evaluate screen media and also to plan and make simple into the significant contribution urban and regional
short works of their own. It introduces students to relevant Indigenous artists make to the Australian economy and
media arts histories and contexts (with a focus on cinema) culture. Students will have the exciting opportunity to
in addition to a range of technologies, media practices and participate in site visits and engage with a number of
production techniques. Indigenous visual artists. This unit is available to all
Undergraduate students who have open electives.
900053.3 Foundations of Science (WSTC)
200574.3 Frontiers of Business Theory and
Credit Points 10 Level Z Analysis
Students must be enrolled in a Western Sydney University
The College Foundation Studies course. Prerequisite
Students must have successfully completed at least 90
...........
credit points of business-related units.
This unit aims to provide students with sufficient knowledge
of scientific facts and theories to provide the basis for
further studies in science, engineering and technology. Students must be enrolled in 2787 Bachelor of Business
Emphasis is placed on developing the key competencies of (Advanced Business Leadership), 2789 Bachelor of
scientific inquiry – collecting, analysing, organising and Business (Advanced Business Leadership) / Bachelor of
communicating information as well as solving problems, Laws, 2754 Bachelor of Business and Commerce
particularly when related to using mathematical ideas and (Advanced Business Leadership), 2747 Bachelor of
techniques. Major areas of science – physics, chemistry Business and Commerce (Advanced Business
and biology are represented within the unit and presented Leadership) / Bachelor of Laws, 2741 Bachelor of Business
in context within an integrated framework. and Commerce (Advanced Business Leadership). Students
enrolled in 2739/2753 Bachelor of Business and Commerce
101754.3 From Corroborees to Curtain or 2786 Bachelor of Business may take this unit as an
Raisers (Day Mode) elective with Director of Academic Program (DAP)
approval. Students interested in taking this unit as an
Credit Points 10 Level 2 elective will have to apply to the DAP who will decide
whether students fit the category of high potential students.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions If there are too many applicants, the DAP may rank the
Successful completion of 40 credit points of study in the applicants and restrict the number of students to an
currently enrolled course. appropriate seminar size.
........... ...........
This unit will provide students with an understanding of the This unit looks at selected contemporary issues in
historical framing and cultural re-framing of Indigenous business, industry and commerce. Each selected issue will
Australians in the live arts. Students will be provided with a be examined in terms of the way in which the problem is
theoretical understanding of the politics of representation defined, competing definitions of the problem, components
through examining and reflecting on the transitional shifts of the problems and relationships to other contemporary
that Indigenous artists’ have made from: cultural issues. Relevant theoretical perspectives will be examined
performance to theatre productions; ‘traditional’ storytelling and evaluated.
to telling of stories through poetry and writing; ceremonial
sounds to music and spoken word performance;
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102336.1 Functional Grammar In this unit students will acquire a variety of problem

solving, investigation and mathematical modelling
Credit Points 10 Level 7 techniques that incorporate the application of algebra and
highlight the importance of understanding probability, data
Equivalent Units and graphical representations in real life. Students will
100722 - Functional Grammar apply mathematics in real contexts; evaluate data gathered
in real time and identify patterns while engaging with the
Unit Enrolment Restrictions concepts of number, probability, measurement, problem
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course. solving, linear and exponential representations.
........... Engagement with this unit contributes directly to the
achievement of a sound understanding and application of
In 2018 this unit replaced by 102621 - Functional Grammar. mathematical concepts and develops mathematical
This unit invites students to study the functional grammar of thinking.
English, which relates the structure of the English language
to its use in cultural and social contexts. This model of 200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law
language is used in a wide variety of fields - teaching in
university or school subject areas, teaching ESL/EFL, and Credit Points 10 Level 1
researching language use in a range of settings. Students Equivalent Units
will apply the functional analysis of English to a variety of
spoken and written texts drawn from a range of social 200006 - Introduction to Law, 700157 - Introduction to Law
contexts. (WSTC)
Incompatible Units
300936.2 Functional Proteins and Genes 200909 - Enterprise Law, 700254 - Enterprise Law (WSTC)
Prerequisite This unit provides students with the fundamental legal skills
300816.1 Cell Biology AND 300803.1 Essential Chemistry 2 required to succeed in the study and practice of law.
Students will be introduced to the Australian legal system,
Equivalent Units legal study skills, academic integrity, how law is made, how
300219 - Biochemistry 1, 300555 - Proteins and Genes cases and statute interact, the Australian court hierarchies,
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment case analysis skills, statutory interpretation skills, an
introduction to the role of legal professionals in Australia.
Students must have closed-in shoes, lab coat, safety
glasses and laboratory note book. 900105.1 Fundamentals of Science (WSTC)
........... Credit Points 10 Level Z
Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of life. By Equivalent Units
understanding the structure and roles of biological
macromolecules found in cells students will develop the 700231 - Fundamentals of Science (UWSCFS)
concept of self assembly of these molecules to form life. Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Topics include the structure of carbohydrates, lipids,
proteins, and nucleic acids and how they function in the Students must be enrolled at The College in a Foundation
lipid and aqueous environments of the cell. Basic Studies course.
metabolism is introduced with an overview of the major Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
pathways in cells, mechanisms of regulation, and an Approved safety glasses, lab coat
introduction into important cofactors and intermediatory
molecules. These concepts will be reinforced through ...........
practical classes that teach critical skills in experimental | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
In its broadest sense, science is an evolving body of skills,
design, analysis and interpretation.
theories and knowledge about the nature of the world,
102208.2 Fundamentals for Working based on observation, measurement and experiment. In
order to begin participating in tertiary science studies,
Mathematically students require a fundamental toolkit of scientific literacy
Credit Points 10 Level 2 that includes key concepts, language, and skills. This unit
provides an overview of, and grounding in, fundamental
Equivalent Units scientific concepts including the nature of matter and
101616 - Mathematics Principles and Applications energy, and the flow of energy and cycling of matter
through key processes in the biosphere. Integrating these
Unit Enrolment Restrictions concepts within a framework of a contemporary issue,
Successful completion of 40 credit points at Level 1. climate change, enables students to build skills in applying
scientific concepts, methods and problem-solving
techniques, as well as furthering an understanding of
Scientific calculator, Computer access with spread sheet interrelationships between science and other aspects of
software, Geometry set society. The unit imparts a basic body of essential scientific
........... knowledge, as well as facilitating skills in collecting and
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analysing information and writing coherent explanations and animals, and infectious bacteria and viruses, has
within a scientific framework. revolutionised the field of genetics. More than ever, we
understand our genetic relationship to life on earth,
102602.1 Gender and Genre uncovering surprising similarities between our genome and
the genomes of small worms and fruit flies. This unit will
Credit Points 10 Level 7 compare the genomes of different organisms and apply the
Unit Enrolment Restrictions methodology and theory of modern genetics to understand
how the diversity of genetic variability impacts the structure
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course. and evolution of genomes, the expression of genes, and
........... ultimately on the health and form of an organism.
This unit considers the intersection of gender and genre in 301268.1 Global Change Ecology
various narrative forms. Through a variety of texts that may
include polemic, conduct literature, plays, novels, poetry Credit Points 10 Level 3
and film, students will examine the construction of
masculinity and femininity within various genres, and Assumed Knowledge
consider the ways in which genres themselves may be Students will be expected to apply previous knowledge in
gendered. Beginning in the seventeenth century, the unit mathematics, chemistry and biology.
also considers the strategies that women writers, in Prerequisite
particular, have used to participate in literary production by
adopting and adapting particular generic conventions. A 300839.1 Ecology AND 300837.1 Climate Change Science
consideration of the ways in which gender and genre may Unit Enrolment Restrictions
be connected also allows students to consider questions of
literary production and circulation, literary value and Successful completion of 40 credit points at Level 2
reputation. ...........
300820.2 Genes, Genomics and Human Students in Global Change Ecology synthesize and apply
Health their knowledge about how ecological systems are
responding to human impacts occurring in the
Credit Points 10 Level 3 Anthropocene, and how adaptation and mitigation can
moderate these impacts. Students will demonstrate
Prerequisite attributes expected of Ecology graduates, including skills in
300845.1 Genetics OR 300817.1 Molecular Biology OR oral and written communication, quantitative analysis, and
300936.1 Functional Proteins and Genes OR 300848.1 critical thinking. Guest speakers from the research
Metabolism community and industry will be invited to represent potential
career paths related to ecological sustainability and the
........... broader career destinations of science graduates.
Genomics is the application of our knowledge of the
structure and expression of genomes to understanding 102200.2 Global Criminology and Human
gene function and the genetic basis of human disease. The Rights
Unit will begin with an introduction to the human genome
and its relationship to the genomes of other organisms. It Credit Points 10 Level 7
will also teach how genome-wide analysis of genetic Assumed Knowledge
variation in individuals and populations is improving our
Undergraduate degree in criminology, criminal justice or a
understanding of diseases such as asthma, heart disease,
related social science area, or equivalent.
obesity, dementia and cancer. Practical application of
genomics in the areas of pharmacogenomics, gene therapy/ Unit Enrolment Restrictions
genetic medicine, genetic discrimination and ethics will also Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
be covered.
...........
300845.2 Genetics
Global criminology is concerned with the process of
Credit Points 10 Level 2 respecting and fostering ideals of justice, the rule of law
and human rights in an expanding range of transnational
Prerequisite and domestic locations. These include stable, divided and
300816.1 Cell Biology OR 300802.1 Biodiversity OR post-conflict societies that are variously dealing with issues
300813.1 Wildlife Studies of discrimination, exploitation, insecurity and violence via
international agreements, judicial and political means. The
Equivalent Units global development of justice initiatives has challenged the
BI201A - Genetics 2.2; 300547 - Human Genetics; 300623 traditional criminological concern with individual offenders
- Genetics prosecuted by the sovereign nation state acting on behalf
of a sole victim. In this unit students will gain a critical
understanding of theories and concepts of global
Lab coat, enclosed footwear criminology, detail of the key aspects and uses of
........... international criminal law, and the potential of alternative
modes of attaining social justice. Case studies from around
Our ability to rapidly and cheaply sequence a genome, the globe will be analysed along with an emphasis placed
ranging from humans, to native and domesticated plants
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on assessing the significance of issues, rights and justice
reforms in developing regions. This unit aims to develop an understanding of the inter
relationship between nutrition and health in Australian and
102412.1 Global Digital Futures Global contexts. The aim is to provide the student with a
sound foundation in nutritional anthropology, public health
Credit Points 10 Level 7 nutrition and health promotion in order that they can
systematically analyse nutritional problems associated with
Equivalent Units world food issues; including those affecting minority and
102299 - Text, Media and Memory culturally and linguistically diverse groups within Australia;
diseases of affluence and current health and nutrition
Unit Enrolment Restrictions issues in the community. An important objective of the unit
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate or a research is that students learn the principles of health promotion and
course. how to apply effective nutrition promotion strategies in
........... community and population settings in order to reduce the
burdens of various nutritional and lifestyle related disorders
This unit explores how innovation in the digital era is and diseases like: obesity, some cancers, diabetes and
transforming society on a global scale. Reflecting on cardiovascular disease and malnourishment.
examples drawn from around the world, students learn
about the latest trends in communication, media, 102345.2 Global Structures, Local Cultures
computing and the knowledge economy. Current and future
directions are surveyed in the context of contemporary Credit Points 10 Level 1
issues such as big data, digital identity and privacy, social Equivalent Units
media and crowdsourcing, gaming and visualisation,
geographical information systems, virtual environments and 101363 - Global Structures, Local Cultures
artificial intelligence. ...........
102576.2 Global Health, Migration and Globalisation has created a world of convergence and, at
Development the same time, of division. Nations appear now to be less
sovereign and more limited, as their political, economic and
Credit Points 10 Level 7 cultural systems become enmeshed within, and in some
instances subordinate to, a world system. Similarly, certain
Assumed Knowledge cultural styles, from the choice of footwear to neo-liberal
A broad and coherent knowledge, with depth in the politics, have become part of a global culture. However,
underlying principles and concepts in one or more while we as citizens are becoming increasingly
disciplines in Arts or Social Sciences. international, we as humans are looking for meaning in
smaller, local, communities. Globalisation has not, it
...........
seems, created an homogenous world culture, but rather, a
This unit introduces students to the intersection between world in which citizens participate in, and identify with, both
global health, human migration and economic global and local cultures. This subject traces the
development. Students are introduced to international emergence of a global society and culture and, through the
efforts to manage and support better health for all use of case studies drawn from throughout the world,
populations, particularly those under stress through civil examines the links between global structures and local
conflict or epidemic. Through the lens of migration theories, cultures.
the course will examine why and how people migrate, the
dynamisms and complexities of migrants’ settlement in their 200815.2 Globalisation and Sustainability
new environment, the socio-economic and political
dimensions of forced migration and its consequences, and Credit Points 10 Level 3
the relationship between voluntary migration and economic Assumed Knowledge
and development goals at regional, national and
Basic understanding of economic concepts | Units |
| Units |
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international level.
...........
300917.2 Global Nutrition, Food and
Community Globalisation and Sustainability introduces students to
critical debates about the role of global and national
Credit Points 10 Level 3 institutions of power in determining economic,
environmental, social and cultural outcomes. Students will
Assumed Knowledge be introduced to opposing and controversial theoretical
Understanding of human nutrition and associated health perspectives on globalisation and sustainability and issues
issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to
improve policy and practice in the future. In the process
Prerequisite students will be encouraged to consider problems relating
300933.1 Nutrition and Health 1 to ethics, rights, justice and democracy in society. This unit
can also be taken by students who have studied social
Equivalent Units
science and humanities.
300651 - Nutrition and Community Health, 300786 - Global
Nutrition Food and Community
...........
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200927.1 Governance 200848.4 Governance, Ethics and Social

Entrepreneurship
Prerequisite
200184.3 Introduction to Business Law OR 200909.1 Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Enterprise Law Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate Business or
Information and Communications Technology course or in
Incompatible Units
course 1870 Master of Chinese Cultural Relations, 1871
200657 - Corporate Governance Graduate Certificate in Chinese Cultural Relations or 1872
........... Graduate Diploma in Chinese Cultural Relations.
This unit aims to provide students with an understanding of ...........
the key principles and foundations of corporate There is a growing need for communities and not-for-profit
governance. By applying an interdisciplinary approach, this organisations to maintain a degree of organisational and
unit explores how companies across key jurisdictions (US, social sustainability, without recourse to philanthropy,
UK, Japan, China and Australia) are directed and steered. government, or other sources of aid. This unit adopts
On completion of this unit, students are expected to have business and entrepreneurial principles to identify and
acquired an understanding of various theories and models explain the management of a social venture, with a view to
of corporate governance, as well as international best ensuring organisational and social sustainability. The unit
practices. provides an understanding of governance and ethical
practice to support social outcomes.
Students are required to possess a sound knowledge of Prerequisite
key issues in, and mechanisms of, policing practices, as 200977.1 Fundamentals of Australian Law OR 200006.2
well as legislative functions, as established as foundational Introduction to Law
knowledge in the policing core units over the first two years
of study, in order to successfully undertake this unit. Incompatible Units
200814 - Commercial Transactions Law
Prerequisite
101568.4 Legislation, Courts and Policing AND 101567.4 ...........
Evidence, Investigations and Police Intelligence OR Government and Public Law introduces students to the field
102691.1 Evidence and Investigation of public law and the operation of government in Australia.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions The unit has four key focus areas: Public Law in Australia,
How Government Works, Government Accountability and
This is a specialist core unit and is restricted to students
Integrity, and Individuals and Government. The unit is
enrolled in courses 1662/1844 Bachelor of Policing, 1719
intended to provide an overview of government and public
Bachelor of Policing Studies - Non NSW Police Pathway,
law in Australia. The unit provides a foundation for the later
1734 Bachelor of Policing (Leadership Program) or 6029
study of Administrative Law and Constitutional Law.
Diploma in Social Science (Policing)/Bachelor of Policing.
........... 102276.2 Graphic Design: Developing a
Personal Portfolio
In this unit students examine the nature and function of
governance and accountability processes within policing Credit Points 10 Level 3
and the broader private security industry. There is a focus
on the commitment by governments to practices at an Prerequisite
individual and organisational level that are based on 102270.1 Graphic Design: The Professional Context OR
accountability, contestability and continuous improvement. 102275.1 Contextual Design Studies OR 301168.1
Issues such as human rights, ethics in policing, conflicts of Incubator 3: Product Development
interest, misconduct, and corruption and criminality within
policing and related industries, are explored; and relevant Unit Enrolment Restrictions
explanatory theories are examined. Different models and Successful completion of 160 credit points in currently
levels of governance and accountability in Australia are enrolled course.
also explored, as are the roles of professional standards
...........
units within police forces, external accountability agencies
such as police integrity commissions, the ombudsman, and This unit focuses on the development of your industry
crime and misconduct agencies . These are compared with orientated practice and personal portfolio development.
other approaches worldwide. Throughout the unit extensive Throughout the previous core units and unit pairings you
use will be made of case studies and problem based will have developed particular skills and interests that are
learning where students will be invited to propose solutions beginning to define your design practice and your portfolio.
to real world problems. The briefs set in this unit offer you the opportunity to
specialise further and to develop your portfolio and will,
where possible, include live briefs and competitions. You
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will continue to refine and develop your visual language, such as mood board and persona development, which will
material and digital skills, and continue to develop as an help them begin to build a toolkit of methods which they will
independent learner. The unit will culminate in an industry use throughout their degree. Students will develop their
event, where students will have the opportunity to get their design process and a greater awareness of the role of
portfolios critiqued by design industry representatives. research in the generation of ideas. Students will be
introduced to further lateral thinking techniques and
102265.1 Graphic Design: Interactive Digital encouraged to develop creative responses to the project
Media briefs within appropriate constraints for both client and
audience needs. Further key software will be introduced
Credit Points 20 Level 2 and supported by online resources, and students will
Assumed Knowledge continue to develop their visual design skills in the
fundamental areas of type, image and composition.
Students should have skills in producing documents or
illustrations using Photoshop and Illustrator. 700194.2 Graphic Design: Process and
Prerequisite Practice (WSTC)
101922.1 Web and Time-based Design Credit Points 20 Level 1
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment Prerequisite
As part of a professional practice component for 700193.1 Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles
Assessment task 1, students will be required to pay for web (UWSC)
hosting and domain name registration for this class. This
will be completed in class time from week 4, where Corequisite
students will be guided through the process. The cost will Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor
be approximately $40-90 AU. Some provision will be made courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory
for those who can demonstrate financial hardship. Note that units listed in the course structure before progressing to the
this cost is less than traditional text books. Year 2 units. Course 6011 - Diploma in Design/Bachelor of
........... Design (Visual Communication) Course 6013 - Diploma in
Design/Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching
Digital technology shapes the way we interact with our Secondary)
world. Design of these interactions is a crucial role for
today's designers. This unit will develop students' critical Equivalent Units
interaction and visual design skills in the digital realm, 102264 - Graphic Design: Process and Practice
including interface and experience design. Digital design Unit Enrolment Restrictions
specific research skills, methods and processes are
covered. These include user research, persona Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
development, storyboard development, lo-fi and hi-fi The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must
prototyping, wireframes and proof of concept methods. pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the
Students will engage with problem-based project briefs, course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
and develop solutions that are appropriate for both client ...........
and audience needs across a range of devices. Outcomes
include app, web and screen designs. This unit enables students to further develop their
understanding of the design process within the context of
102264.1 Graphic Design: Process and project briefs that introduce areas of graphic design
Practice practice that include branding and identity and information
design. Students’ understanding of a design brief, the client
Credit Points 20 Level 1 and a clearly defined audience will deepen. Students will be
introduced to some design specific research skills, such as
Prerequisite
mood board and persona development, which will help
102261.1 Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
them begin to build a toolkit of methods which they will use
Equivalent Units throughout their degree. Students will develop their design
process and a greater awareness of the role of research in
700194 - Graphic Design: Process and Practice (WSTC) the generation of ideas. Students will be introduced to
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment further lateral thinking techniques and encouraged to
develop creative responses to the project briefs within
Students are expected to have a basic kit of graphic design appropriate constraints for both client and audience needs.
"tools". Pencils (HB, 2B, 3B), eraser, ruler, scissors and Further key software will be introduced and supported by
paper glue. In addition students will require some form of online resources and students will continue to develop their
digital storage device - USB or external hard drive. visual design skills in the fundamental areas of type, image
........... and composition.
This unit enables students to further develop their
understanding of the design process within the context of
project briefs that introduce areas of graphic design
practice that include branding and identity and information
design. Students' understanding of a design brief, the
client, and a clearly defined audience will deepen. Students
will be introduced to some design specific research skills,
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102270.1 Graphic Design: The Professional 700193.2 Graphic Design: Understanding

Context the Principles (WSTC)
Assumed Knowledge Corequisite
120 credit points in 1571 Bachelor of Design (Visual Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor
Communication) or equivalent. courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory
Prerequisite Year 2 units.
Equivalent Units
........... 102261 - Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles
In this unit, students begin to situate their graphic design Incompatible Units
practice within a contemporary professional context.
Designers today need to collaborate with colleagues or 101540 - Introduction to Typography; 101019 - Digital
other professionals, and the majority of graphic design Design Production
briefs require solutions that converge across a variety of Unit Enrolment Restrictions
media platforms and two, three or four dimensions.
Students will undertake projects that extend their design
thinking in these areas. Part of the unit requires students to
work as part of a team, to develop content and a solution
that engages the audience through a range of different
media. Throughout this unit, students continue to extend ...........
their visual language, and associated material and digital
skills. This unit introduces students to the fundamental principles
of visual language and graphic design practice. Through a
102261.2 Graphic Design: Understanding series of workshops, exercises and project briefs, students
the Principles will learn how elements such as colour, composition, text,
typography and image can be used to communicate
Credit Points 20 Level 1 meaning in a variety of contexts. Through the project briefs,
students will begin to develop awareness of graphic design
Equivalent Units as a problem solving activity and apply their understanding
700193 - Graphic Design: Understanding the Principles of the design process in relation to research skills, idea
(WSTC) generation, reflective practice and both written and verbal
communication skills. Students will learn the importance of
Incompatible Units prototyping, developing and refining their ideas through
101540 Introduction to Typography; 101019 Digital Design practice and aspects of the digital print production process
Production will also be introduced. Students will be introduced to
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment design software packages and to support the ongoing
development of their digital media skills they will be
Students are expected to have a basic kit of graphic design provided with access to resources for independent online
"tools". Pencils (HB, 2B, 3B), eraser, ruler, scissors and learning.
paper glue. In addition students will require some form of
digital storage device - USB or external hard drive. 102698.2 Green Urbanscapes: Bio-Physical
........... Functions and Services
This unit introduces students to the fundamental principles Credit Points 10 Level 7
of visual language and graphic design practice. Through a
Assumed Knowledge
series of workshops, exercises and project briefs, students
will learn how elements such as colour, composition, text, A general understanding of the core concepts related to
typography and image can be used to communicate urban ecosystems and/or planning.
meaning in a variety of contexts. Through the project briefs Unit Enrolment Restrictions
students will begin to develop their awareness of graphic
design as a problem solving activity and apply their Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
understanding of the design process in relation to research ...........
skills, idea generation, reflective practice, and both written
and verbal communication skills. Students will learn the In 2021, this unit replaced by 102853 - Cool Green Cities.
importance of prototyping, developing and refining their Continued urbanisation and the effects of environmental
ideas through practice, and aspects of the digital print change exert increasing pressure on urban ecosystems.
production process will also be introduced. Students will be Yet their functions and services are paramount for liveable,
introduced to design software packages and to support the diverse and prosperous cities. This interdisciplinary unit
ongoing development of their digital media skills they will delivers a practical understanding of the bio-physical
be provided with access to resources for independent functions and services provided by urban ecosystems. It
online learning. will introduce students to bio-physical functions and how
they can be measured empirically, using state-of-the-art
scientific equipment and tools. As part of the next
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generation of urban planners and researchers, students will addressing group work issues of diversity in gender and
learn how to address complex issues such as sustainable culture.
development, urban heat island effects and how to increase
green infrastructure in urban environments. 200925.1 Growth, Cycles and Crises
102741.1 Group Project Credit Points 10 Level 3

200816 - Economic Theories, Controversies and Policies
Successful completion of 160 credit points of study in ...........
currently enrolled course and students must be enrolled in Growth, Cycles and Crises gives students an up-to-date
one of the following courses: 1651 - Bachelor of Arts understanding of macroeconomic developments, empirical
(Pathway to Teaching Primary) 1652 - Bachelor of Arts puzzles, theoretical controversies and policy dilemmas of
(Pathway to Teaching Secondary) 1655 - Bachelor of Arts the day. It begins with an overview of different schools of
(Dean's Scholars) 1706 - Bachelor of Arts 1739 - Bachelor thought and their historical roots. There follows an
of International Studies (Dean's Scholars) 1822 - Bachelor investigation of recent global crises, their underlying
of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) Dean’s Scholars causes, and the policy responses in the major economic
1823 - Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) powers. We also consider the stresses on Australia
Dean’s Scholars 1658 - Bachelor of International Studies resulting from global economic fluctuations and shifts,
6005 - Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts 6019 - Diploma in causing disruptive exchange rate swings and fiscal
Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Primary) 6021 - difficulties. Finally with major developments around the
Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching world and the controversies arising from them, such as
Secondary) debt crises and austerity debate, the problem of
........... unbalanced growth in rapidly developing economies, and
stagnation and policy zigzags apparent in some advanced
This unit is designed to extend the employability, economies.
professional skills and networks of Bachelor of Arts
students. Every year, a range of options will be offered to 102296.1 Hadith: The Prophetic Tradition
students. These may involve activities as diverse as group
research projects with existing available databases; Credit Points 10 Level 1
simulation projects with ‘real world’ problems determined in ...........
partnership with an external agency or internal Western
organisational unit; the development of a small-scale event The Islamic canon is comprised of two chief sources:
that services a School objective and a community need; or Qur'an and Hadith. Muslim life is governed by the manner
a disciplinary or inter-disciplinary capstone project. The in which these are understood and applied to the everyday.
common objective is the development of students’ skills in Whilst the Qur'an is the foundational corpus of the religion,
collaboration and team work through a focus on authentic it does not provide specifics on many facets of social and
tasks and problem-solving. political activity. For this, Muslims rely on sunnah: "habitual
practice", which is the body of traditional social and legal
400509.5 Group Work in Social Work custom and practice of the Islamic community. The
specialised documentation of Hadith (sayings or actions
Credit Points 10 Level 2 attributed to the Prophet) made this body of text a reliable
Assumed Knowledge and favoured method of knowing the sunnah of the Prophet
Muhammad. In this unit students will explore the origin and
Basic understanding of groups and group dynamics. development of hadith, its sources, and function in Muslim
Prerequisite life.
400193.4 Human Services Intervention Strategies 102124.2 Health and Physical Education | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
Social Work, 1665 Bachelor of Community Welfare or 1713 Equivalent Units
Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice / Bachelor of 101489 - Personal Development, Health and Physical
Social Work. Education 1 (AREP)
This unit will provide students with the opportunity to Students must be enrolled in 1717 Bachelor of Education
develop knowledge of group work theory, group dynamics (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education.
and facilitation skills in group work practice in the human ...........
services. In addition, students will be learning about
working in teams in human service agencies, and The unit is only offered to students enrolled in the Bachelor
effectively collaborate with their colleagues in group of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
settings. Students will integrate theory with practice in an Education program. Students will work on developing their
experiential group setting in the classroom. Students will knowledge and understanding of Health and Physical
also be examining issues related to culturally responsive Education (HPE). This unit is designed to introduce the
group work practice with marginalised people, and NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum: Personal
Development, Health and Physical Education K-10
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(incorporating Health and Physical Education K-6). Through
an examination of the syllabus, modules and support 900106.1 Health Care Environments (WSTC)
documents, students will develop the necessary skills to
design an effective scope and sequence for K-6 Health and Credit Points 10 Level Z
Physical Education (HPE) and develop a program of work Equivalent Units
suitable for a specific stage of learner K-2. Assessment and
evaluation will be addressed and the need to develop 700226 - Health Care Environments (UWSCFS)
descriptive student profiles relating to student achievement Unit Enrolment Restrictions
of outcomes will be highlighted. Students must be enrolled at The College in a Foundation
Studies course
102752.1 Health and Physical Education 2
...........
Health care environments introduces students to foundation
Prerequisite knowledge for health science level units in their degree.
102124.1 Health and Physical Education AND 102129.1 This includes supporting the independence and wellbeing
Wellbeing and Promoting Positive Learning Environments of clients, regardless of age or disability. Focus in this unit
includes working legally and ethically, working with diverse
Equivalent Units people and following safe work practices. Effective
101489 - Personal Development, Health & Physical communication is imperative, through written care plans,
Education 1 (AREP) identifying what has been provided using client centred
practice. This unit incorporates most core and elective units
in the Certificate III in Individual Support. Students can
Students must be enrolled in the 1717 Bachelor of pursue a qualification through the College RTO in one of
Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander three specialisations- Disabilities, Ageing, and Home &
Education Community.
...........
900081.2 Health Communication (WSTC)
of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Credit Points 10 Level Z
Education program. This unit further builds students’ Equivalent Units
knowledge and understandings of the NSW Syllabus for the
Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education K-10 900067 - Nursing Communication (UWSC)
(incorporating Health and Physical Education K-6) with a Unit Enrolment Restrictions
focus on the personal development and health
This unit is only available to College students enrolled in
components. Through an examination of the syllabus,
Foundation Studies courses.
modules and support documents, students will develop the
necessary skills to design an effective scope and sequence ...........
for K-6 Health and Physical Education (HPE) and develop a
program of work suitable for a Year 5 - 6 learner. Health Care Professionals work in an environment where a
Assessment and evaluation will be addressed and the need high level of communication with others is of paramount
to develop descriptive student profiles relating to student importance. Oral, written and interpersonal communication
achievement of outcomes will be highlighted. skills form the cornerstone of good professional practice.
This unit is designed to help students develop self-
102652.1 Health and Physical Education in awareness, increase their confidence and skills in
the Primary Years communicating with others in preparation for the practicum
experiences during their undergraduate studies.
400275.3 Health Planning Project
Students must be enrolled in and have successfully Credit Points 10 Level 3
completed 160 credit points of study in the 1876 Bachelor Prerequisite
of Education (Primary).
400273.1 Health Politics, Policy and Planning
...........
...........
This unit is designed to explore the content and pedagogies
of Health and Physical Education (HPE) in the PDHPE This unit extends the theoretical concepts introduced in the
NSW K-6 curriculum. Students will develop an unit, Health Politics, Policy and Planning with an emphasis
understanding of effective pedagogies of HPE. The on practical application and obtaining skills in health project
knowledge and skills developed in this unit can be applied management. It concentrates on the development of
in the other units of study in the course and Professional project management skills required for comprehensive
Experience units. This unit aims to develop teachers who assessment, planning and implementation of health
demonstrate empathy with diverse groups of student programs or projects. The unit is designed so that students
learners and commitment to socially just schools and work collaboratively as a multidisciplinary team to develop
classrooms. and manage a workplace health planning project, on a
current health issue identified by the health industry.
Students thus develop knowledge of skills in project
management, stakeholder negotiation, intergroup
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dynamics, committee structure and functioning, project maintenance and promotion, and in the development of
consultation and planning and management with a illness. Other aspects include reactions to illness, the
deliverable outcome (report). contribution of psychology to treatment, and explicit means
by which health-relevant behaviours might be modified.
401195.2 Health Politics, Policy and Planning This unit provides an introduction to Health Psychology and
covers theoretical and research issues, the nature and
Credit Points 10 Level 3 management of stress and pain, issues concerning the
Equivalent Units receipt of health care and a selection of specific health
problems.
400966 - Health Politics, Policy and Planning. 400273 -
Health Politics, Policy and Planning 400277.5 Health Services Management
...........
Health professionals work in a complex health and
healthcare sector governed by policy on population health Corequisite
and healthcare. This unit considers the role of policy in Students enrolled in 3711 Bachelor of Information and
health and healthcare. It examines policy making as both a Communications Technology (Health Information
rational and linear process responding to population health Management), must have completed or be enrolled in
needs in just and fair ways, and the reality of policy making 300955 Healthcare Data Environments.
which occurs within a complex socio-political and economic Equivalent Units
environment, shaped by powerful groups. The aim of this
unit is therefore to consider how health professionals can 700068 - Health Services Management (WSTC)
develop effective policy and the role advocacy can play in ...........
the health policy arena to engender greater health equity.
The health workplace is a complex and sophisticated
400210.2 Health Promotion and the Nurse environment that can be understood in many different ways
and mean different things to different members of an
Credit Points 10 Level 7 organisation. Assumptions about organisational structure
Unit Enrolment Restrictions and action are based on conceptualisations and beliefs
about the nature and goals of an organisation. This unit
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course. aims to develop an introductory understanding of health
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment administration and management practice and business
skills required in an evolving health landscape in
Access to a computer and the internet. concordance with the international competency framework
........... for health administrators and managers.
The challenge for nursing in terms of health promotion is to 400787.4 Health Services Management
acknowledge the complex interrelatedness between a Practice
person's social and economic situation, their sense of
power and control over their life and their physical, Credit Points 10 Level 3
emotional and spiritual well-being, i.e. To understand that
health is determined by the totality of a person’s life Prerequisite
circumstances and their inherent traits. This unit uses a 400277.4 Health Services Management
social health perspective to examine evidence-based
Equivalent Units
health promotion strategies that can be implemented in the
context of nursing practice. 400278 - Health Services Management 2
101193.5 Health Psychology
Students must be enrolled in 4656 Bachelor of Health
Credit Points 10 Level 3 Science, 2786 Bachelor of Business, (M4010 Health | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
Management Major), 3711 Bachelor of Information and
Assumed Knowledge Communications Technology (Health Information
Basic understanding of core concepts of personality, Management), 6000 Diploma in Health Science/Bachelor of
biological, social and developmental psychology and Health Science or 6037 Diploma in Business/Bachelor of
research methods is desirable. Business or 6038 Diploma/Bachelor of Information and
Prerequisite Communications Technology (Health Information
Management).
101183.3 Psychology: Behavioural Science AND 101184.3
Psychology: Human Behaviour ...........
Equivalent Units The unit begins with an overview of the complexity and
variability of health services and provides an understanding
B3916 - Health Psychology
of component organisations, federal and state policy issues
........... and environmental factors including the role of the private
sector and non-government organisations. The changing
Health Psychology is a branch of psychology concerned role of the health services manager and competencies
with the inter-relationship between psychological factors required for effective managing are examined. Influences
and physical health. It addresses such issues as the on organisations are reviewed, including structures, culture,
possible role of psychological characteristics in health power and politics. Various management functions are
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explored through 140 hours of placement e.g. strategic
planning, performance management, people management 100015.7 History and Philosophy of
including workplace relations, conflict resolution, resource Psychology
management (financial and asset), risk management,
health and safety in the workplace and quality assurance. Credit Points 10 Level 3
Assumed Knowledge
Basic understanding of core concepts of personality,
Credit Points 10 Level 7 cognition, learning, perception, biological, social and
developmental psychology and research methods is
Equivalent Units desirable
101588 - Introduction to Urban Design
Prerequisite
Unit Enrolment Restrictions 101183.3 Psychology: Behavioural Science AND 101184.3
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course. Psychology: Human Behaviour
........... ...........
This unit explores the values behind, and practicalities This unit provides an overview of the origins and historical
regarding, heritage and planning, from federal and state development of psychology. It examines the major
perspectives in Australia. With a specific focus on Sydney, landmarks in the history of psychology, focusing on
the unit explores how planning applications, within the important individuals, schools of thought, and recurrent
urban development sphere, impact upon heritage assets, ideas and themes. Historical conceptual problems are
and how these impacts are mitigated through heritage related to areas of controversy within contemporary
planning legislation. The unit asks students to step into the psychology, and an insight is provided into the
shoes of heritage planning professionals and to identify and philosophical underpinnings of the various new movements
research a heritage asset that is to be impacted by a and major theoretical conflicts within psychology today. The
potential planning proposal and then to design an unit also provides a critical appraisal of psychology's status
appropriate mitigation response within the bounds of as a science, and explores the limits of psychological
relevant heritage legislation. inquiry.
102043.1 Historical Linguistics 102583.1 History of Ideas

Knowledge of fundamental linguistic terminology, Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course.
introductory level linguistics; preferably phonetics/
phonology and structure of language. ...........
Prerequisite Ideas matter. It has been said that “ideas are what men
and women live by, and will occasionally die for.” If you
101945.1 Introduction to Linguistics want to explore and understand the relationship between
Corequisite ideas and actions across a range periods, places and
perspectives, then this is the unit for you. The history of
102042.1 The Sound of Language AND 101948.1 ideas is concerned with exploring and understanding the
Structure of Language lived experience, the reality of ideas. We consider how the
Equivalent Units history of ideas can help us to interpret key thinkers and
101452 - History of the English Language their ideas and how these ideas have shaped societies past
and present.
Successful completion of 60 credit points including the pre- 102814.1 History of the Ancient World
requisite unit listed above. Credit Points 10 Level 2
This unit provides an introduction into the study of language Students must have successfully compeleted 40 credit
change. It discusses fundamental questions such as how points in currently enrolled course
and why languages change, how we can investigate and
theoretically capture language change, as well as how ...........
language change is connected to sociocultural change with Students explore the rise and fall of major civilizations in
special focus on the linguistic habitat of Australia. the ancient world. The unit surveys empires from Europe to
East Asia. The unit surveys the transition from hunter
gatherers to the age of agriculture and the rise of city
states, and vast empires with far-flung trading networks. It
also looks at the impact of ancient pandemics, technology
and alcohol, mythology, religion and philosophical ideas.
The unit allows students to explore how ideas of nature and
spirituality defined imperial power centres and how these
empires in turn drove trade and created vast cultural zones
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that still impact the world today. Students will read and
respond to the voices of the past and forge their own 102820.1 History, Geography, Civics and
interpretation of the broad outline of the ancient world. Citizenship in the Primary Years
102842.1 History of the People's Republic of Credit Points 10 Level 2
China Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Credit Points 10 Level 3 Students must be enrolled in 1876 Bachelor of Education
(Primary) and have successfully completed 80 credit points.
Equivalent Units
63178 - Social and Political Developments in Contemporary ...........
China This unit provides opportunities for students to develop
Unit Enrolment Restrictions knowledge of the outcomes, subject matter, pedagogies
and experiences that define the key learning area of
Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship in primary
currently enrolled course. (Kindergarten to Year 6) classrooms. Key concepts of
........... change in family history, local history, and Australia's
history and understanding Australia as a Nation are
This unit is concerned with the historical complexities explored. In Geography, concepts that develop a sense of
during the period between the establishment of the curiosity about environments, peoples, cultures and place,
People's Republic in 1949 and up to the present day. It will are a priority. In Civics and Citizenship, the focus is on
equally focus on the Mao Zedong era (1949-1976) and on relationships between the individual and the state.  The
the post-1976 period, which saw the adoption and values and mutual responsibilities and obligations for civil,
implementation of an "open-door" policy, and the launch of political and social participation in Australian society are
the "Four Modernisations". Due attention will also be paid to also explored. These areas enable students to develop
the Xi Jinping era (2012-present). We will explore a wide their own content knowledge and understandings, skills and
range of social and political issues that have a bearing on dispositions necessary for planning, programming and
China's future as a potential world leader in the twenty-first teaching. This unit promotes teaching strategies that
century. prepare primary children to be informed and effective
change agents.
102122.2 History, Geography, Civics and
Citizenship 200995.2 Hospitality and Tourism in Practice
101491 - Human Society and Its Environment (AREP) 200708 - Hospitality Industry
Students must be enrolled in 1717 Bachelor of Education Hospitality and tourism play an important role in society
(Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education. impacting directly and indirectly on many elements of
........... everyday life. With the ability to both positively and
negatively impact on individuals, communities and
The unit is only offered to students enrolled in the Bachelor economies, hospitality and tourism are viewed from the
of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective of different stakeholders. Within this unit a
Education program. This unit provides opportunities for contextual understanding and analysis of hospitality and
students to develop knowledge of the outcomes, subject tourism is provided through interaction with industry
matter, pedagogies and experiences that define the key practitioners and discussion of contemporary issues
learning area of History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship impacting the industry.
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(HSIE). Key concepts of change in family history, local
history, and Australia's history and understanding Australia 200708.2 Hospitality Industry
as a Nation are explored. In Geography, concepts that
develop a sense of curiosity about environments, peoples, Credit Points 10 Level 3
cultures and place, in both Australia and the world, are a
Assumed Knowledge
priority. In Civics and Citizenship, the focus is on
relationships between the individual and the state, and the Basic knowledge of hospitality.
values and mutual responsibilities and obligations for civil, Equivalent Units
political and social participation in Australian society. It
enables students to develop their own content knowledge 200562 - Hospitality Markets, MK301A - Hospitality
and understandings, skills and dispositions necessary for Marketing
planning, programming and teaching HSIE K-6. It promotes ...........
teaching strategies that prepare primary children for
informed and effective citizenship, contributing to the quality This unit will be replaced by 200995 Hospitality and
of their society and environments. Tourism in Practice from 2018. With focus on the
experiential nature of hospitality products, the unit
canvasses a contemporary selection of specialised food
services, lodging and other hospitality businesses, including
resorts, cruise ships and registered clubs. The unit
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develops students understanding of the micro and macro
environments of such businesses, with concentration on 200989.2 Hospitality Places and Spaces
the factors influencing business development. There is also
consideration of the design, development and commercial Credit Points 10 Level 3
viability of such products, especially in the context of Equivalent Units
consumer expectations.
200148 - Planning and Design Hospitality Facilities
200561.4 Hospitality Management Applied ...........
Project
Contemporary hospitality settings often require specialised
Credit Points 10 Level 3 services and distinctive facilities. Matching the physical
spaces and places with hospitality, to the services and
Assumed Knowledge experiences provided, is an integral part/consideration of
This is an advanced unit, students are expected to have contemporary hospitality practice. As future managers in
gained an introductory level of knowledge in hospitality the industry, it is imperative to have a sound basic
management. knowledge of the design, development and commercial
viability of such products, services and spaces, especially in
Prerequisite
the context of consumer expectations, in order to remain
200707.2 Service Industry Studies competitive and sustainable.
Equivalent Units
200994.2 Hospitality Profitability and
200140 - Tourism and Hospitality Research Project Entrepreneurship
Incompatible Units
200580 - Sport Management Applied Project
Assumed Knowledge
...........
Introductory level of knowledge in hospitality management
Students studying Hospitality Management Applied Project
Equivalent Units
may have the opportunity to undertake an international field
trip to experience the hospitality industry from an 200584 - Hospitality Management Operations
international perspective. This unit provides students a ...........
unique opportunity to integrate knowledge gained from
operational and theoretical perspectives of hospitality This unit examines operations management in the
studies into application in an engaged research project in hospitality sector, as a means to achieve profitability.
hospitality management. Students will engage in Students will develop advanced knowledge and desirable
comprehensive projects which bring together real world attributes applicable to operational planning, financial
industry problems and hospitality theory. management, risk management and legal compliance,
human resource management, business relationship
200584.3 Hospitality Management management and sustainability. Special emphasis is placed
Operations on providing students with knowledge and skills to make
informed decisions to proceed and develop their own
Credit Points 10 Level 3 ventures or alternatively be more innovative within existing
Assumed Knowledge businesses.
This is an advanced unit. Students are expected to have an 101592.3 Housing Markets and Policy
introductory level of knowledge in hospitality management.
Equivalent Units
HS206A - Hospitality Management Operations Equivalent Units
101340 Regional Planning
...........
This unit will be replaced by 200994 Hospitality Profitability
and Entrepreneurship from 2018. Hospitality Management Successful completion of 80 credit points.
Operations emphasises the role of operations management ...........
in the hospitality sector, especially as an element of
corporate strategy. The unit demonstrates how operations Housing affordability and equity are central urban problems.
management is related to, and aligned with, the other This unit focuses on the history and current challenges of
functional areas of a hospitality organisation. The field of housing markets and policy in Australia. Comparisons are
study includes revenue management in the hospitality drawn between rental and home ownership, the roles of the
industry, as well as variety of qualitative and quantitative public, social, and private sectors, and between Australian,
techniques to enable students to analyse problems in European, and North American housing markets and
hospitality operations. policies. We will critically evaluate how policy, markets and
the experiences and practices of households interact. We
will consider key housing challenges including ending
homelessness, housing for health, housing in an ageing
society, and housing in times of crisis such as climate
change, bushfire and pandemic.
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102661.1 How to Write History Unit Enrolment Restrictions

Must be enrolled in course 1793 - Bachelor of Science,
Credit Points 10 Level 7 Criminology and Psychological Studies
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course. Human Learning is concerned with the experimental
........... analysis of human and animal behaviour and focuses upon
associative learning, including classical conditioning,
This unit introduces students to specific styles of historical operant conditioning, and social learning approaches.
methodology, considering how each of these styles alter Definitions, assumptions, and basic phenomena associated
the kinds of questions historians ask, how they select their with the study of learning are described and evaluated in
sources, and how they account for the differences between terms of their ability to account for various aspects of
past and present. Students undertake an independent, human behaviour and experience. The practical work
guided Applied Project on a historical methodology relevant highlights important concepts introduced in the lecture
to their intended thesis project. program and focuses upon practical techniques of use in
everyday situations. The Bachelor of Science, Criminology
300807.2 Human Animal Interactions and Psychological Studies is not accredited by the
Credit Points 10 Level 1 Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). This
unit is not equivalent to and cannot be granted as
Incompatible Units Advanced Standing against a corresponding Psychology
300426 - Introduction to Animal Science, 300560 - Human unit in an APAC accredited Psychology sequence.
Animal Interactions
200740.5 Human Resource and Industrial
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment Relations Strategy
Laboratory coats, closed in work boots, long pants and long-
sleeved shirt. Credit Points 10 Level 3
200300.2 Managing People at Work OR 200890.1
This unit introduces students to the varying relationships Management Practice
between humans and animals including domestication, the
role of animals for companionship, as workers, the Incompatible Units
traditional role of animals in agriculture, wildlife and zoo 200618 - Human Resource Strategy, 200615 - Industrial
animals and their increasingly recognised aesthetic and Relations Strategy
therapeutic roles. Students will work with a variety of
domesticated animals, captive native mammals, and ...........
reptiles on-campus, and in a variety of animal industries off Students in 'Human Resource and Industrial Relations
campus, including wildlife parks and zoos. The unit includes Strategy' analyse the human resource and industrial
a balance of theoretical and practical work in the areas of relations strategies of the major employment relations
behaviour and handling, basic husbandry, health care, and stakeholders. While the principal focus is on the
ethical management. organisational level of analysis and on the strategic
interventions introduced by management, the unit also
101676.4 Human Learning analyses the strategic roles of government, trade unions,
Credit Points 10 Level 2 and employer associations. Through a range of learning
activities, students examine the relationship between
........... business strategies and HR/IR strategies, strategic HR/IR
interventions, the concept of strategic choice as it concerns
Human Learning is concerned with the experimental
stakeholders and the evaluation of strategy. Students also
analysis of human and animal behaviour and focuses upon | Units |
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engage with the development of human resource
associative learning, including classical conditioning,
management and industrial relations as a professional field
operant conditioning, and social learning approaches.
and consider ethics and professional standards.
Definitions, assumptions, and basic phenomena associated
with the study of learning are described and evaluated in
terms of their ability to account for various aspects of
human behaviour and experience. The practical work Credit Points 10 Level 2
highlights important concepts introduced in the lecture
program and focuses upon practical techniques of use in Prerequisite
everyday situations. 200300.2 Managing People at Work
Students enrolled in 1735 Bachelor of Humanitarian and
102535.2 Human Learning (online) Development studies are exempt from having to complete
Credit Points 10 Level 2 200300 Managing People at Work.
Equivalent Units Equivalent Units

101676 - Human Learning 61422 - Employee Training and Development, 200610 -
Employee Training and Development
...........
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'Human Resource Development' (HRD) looks at how the 200635.3 Human Rights Law

development of people and their skills is essential to the
21st century workplace. By examining the key processes of Credit Points 10 Level 3
employee learning, development and career management,
participants will understand HRD’s impacts on workers’ Prerequisite
employability and careers, organisational effectiveness and 200977.1 Fundamentals of Australian Law OR 200006.2
economic sustainability. The unit introduces concepts of Introduction to Law
workplace learning and engages participants in case study
discussion and research into current HRD trends in Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Australian and international workplaces. The goal of Students must have completed 80 credit points of study in
Human Resource Development is to support participants to Law units.
ask questions about current practice and to encourage
...........
critical understanding of the field.
This Unit examines the theory and practice of international
200908.1 Human Rights and the Asia Pacific human rights law through the framework of specific, current
human rights issues. The Unit examines the moral and
Credit Points 10 Level 3 political justification for human rights; the foundations and
Prerequisite historical development of key human rights instruments and
institutions; the domestic, regional and global organisations
200006.2 Introduction to Law OR 200977.3 Fundamentals that contribute to the promotion and protection of human
of Australian Law rights; and challenges to realising human rights in different
........... economic, cultural and religious contexts. Through a focus
on contemporary issues and debates (which might include
This unit examines the place of regional human rights for example, the scope of the right to privacy; the
systems in the global architecture of human rights. effectiveness of measures to prevent genocide; the
Concepts of universalism, relativism and the 'Asian values' vulnerability of women and children in conflict situations)
debate are examined. The record of human rights treaty the Unit encourages a critical examination of the
ratification and compliance in Asia and the Pacific is interconnectedness of rights and the way international
examined within the context of the international treaty human rights law is deployed to expand (or constrain)
system as well as the ASEAN regional human rights possibilities for social change and justice. The unit
regime. The development and implementation of integrates the experience of the teachers as active human
international and domestic human rights protections in rights practitioners and academics in a range of institutions
criminal law, constitutional law and institutional construction such as with National Human Rights Institutions, Human
are examined across the region. The role of civil society, Rights NGOs, and United Nations bodies to interrogate the
non-governmental organisations and networks, and middle range of ways in which human rights can be used to
powers in impacting the politics, law and institutions of advance the equality and dignity of humanity.
human rights protections across the Asia-Pacific region is
examined. 400195.6 Human Rights, Human Services
and the Law
200953.1 Human Rights in Practice and
Theory Credit Points 10 Level 2
Assumed Knowledge Successful completion of 40 credit points.
Knowledge such as is gained through completion of a law ...........
degree (Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor) or equivalent in This unit aims to provide knowledge of human rights issues
any jurisdiction. and laws which are particularly relevant to social workers,
Unit Enrolment Restrictions youth workers and community welfare workers. It provides
Students must be enrolled in 2824 Master of Laws, 2784 or an opportunity for students to reflect upon their powers,
2810 Master of Laws (International Governance), 8083 responsibilities and obligations in their professional roles
Bachelor of Research Studies, 8084 Master of Research - and acquire skills to promote justice for disadvantaged
HC or 8085 Master of Research - LC. individuals and groups through advocacy and law reform.
........... 700141.3 Human Rights, Human Services

This unit examines the place of regional human rights
and the Law (WSTC)
systems in the global architecture of human rights. Credit Points 10 Level 2
Concepts of universalism, relativism and the 'Asian values'
debate are examined. The record of human rights treaty Equivalent Units
ratification and compliance in Asia and the Pacific is 400195 - Human Rights, Human Services and the Law
examined within the context of the international treaty
system as well as the ASEAN regional human rights Unit Enrolment Restrictions
regime. The development and implementation of Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
international and domestic human rights protections in The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must
criminal law, constitutional law and institutional construction pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the
are examined across the region. course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
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........... 700142.3 Human Services Intervention

This unit aims to provide knowledge of human rights issues Strategies (WSTC)
and laws which are particularly relevant to social workers,
youth workers and community welfare workers. It provides Credit Points 10 Level 1
an opportunity for students to reflect upon their powers, Equivalent Units
responsibilities and obligations in professional roles and
400193 - Human Services Intervention Strategies
acquire skills to promote justice for disadvantaged
individuals and groups through advocacy and law reform. Unit Enrolment Restrictions
700158.3 Human Rights, Peace and The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must
Development (WSTC) pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the
Credit Points 10 Level 1 course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.

400673 - Inequality & Human Rights, 101573 - Human This is an introductory unit which examines underlying
Rights, Peace and Development theories of social welfare work, community work, youth
work and international social development. Students will
Unit Enrolment Restrictions explore the ideological underpinnings of theories and
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, discourses in the human services, particularly with regard
The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must to the impact of poverty, inequity and the experience of
pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the vulnerable populations. The contribution of other disciplines
course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit. to knowledge and practice in these fields of practice will
also be examined. This unit will focus on developing
........... beginning skills in working with individuals (casework),
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was working with groups, community work and working in
written in response to the atrocities of World War II. Since human service organisations as a member of a team.
its ratification, the UDHR has been a “roadmap” for peace,
forming the basis for international responses to conflicts, 300570.4 Human-Computer Interaction
poverty and disadvantage. This unit examines and critiques
the concept of human rights. It will be shown how
differentials of political and economic power between Equivalent Units
countries and groups within countries are used to prioritise 300160 - Software Interface Design
and preference different rights so as to justify selective
humanitarian efforts in the initial phases of peace-making ...........
and the policy requirements for peace-building in human
social, economic and cultural development. A key component to the discipline of Information Systems is
the understanding and the advocacy of the user in the
500045.1 Human Services Intervention development of IT applications and systems. IT graduates
must develop a mind-set that recognizes the importance of
Strategies (UG Cert) users and organisational contexts. They must employ user
Credit Points 10 Level 1 centered methodologies in the development, evaluation,
and deployment of IT applications and systems. This unit
Equivalent Units examines human-computer interaction in order to develop
400193 - Human Services Intervention Strategies and evaluate software, websites and information systems
that not only look professional but are usable, functional
Unit Enrolment Restrictions and accessible.
Students must be enrolled in course 7170 - Undergraduate
300901.3 Human-Computer Interaction | Units |
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Certificate in Mental Health and Counselling.
...........
(Advanced)
This is an introductory unit which examines underlying Credit Points 10 Level 3
theories of social welfare work, community work, youth Incompatible Units
work and international social development. Students will
explore the ideological underpinnings of theories and 300570 - Human-Computer Interaction, 300160 - Software
discourses in the human services, particularly with regard Interface Design
to the impact of poverty, inequity and the experience of Unit Enrolment Restrictions
vulnerable populations. The contribution of other disciplines Students must be enrolled in course 2801 Bachelor of
to knowledge and practice in these fields of practice will Information Systems Advanced/Bachelor of Laws, 3684
also be examined. This unit will focus on developing Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
beginning assessment and intervention skills in working (Advanced), 3688 Bachelor of Information Systems
with individuals, groups, and communities. Students will Advanced or 3745 Bachelor of Information Systems
also develop an understanding of ethical issues related to Advanced/Bachelor of Business.
social work. Students will also develop an understanding of
working in human service organisations as a member of a ...........
team.
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IT graduates must be able to develop and evaluate 102256.1 Idea (Conceiving Experience)

software, websites and mobile apps that not only look
professional but are usable, functional and accessible. Credit Points 10 Level 7
However, the study of HCI is often restricted to its use as a
tool in the software development process. This advanced Equivalent Units
unit also examines HCI as a field of research and how to 101834 - Idea
conduct research into human user factors. Students in this
advanced unit will be required to complete a research Unit Enrolment Restrictions
project and produce a final research report, which is of a Students must be enrolled in the Master of Arts in Literature
standard capable of being considered for publication in a and Creative Writing, or the Bachelor of Research Studies/
HCI conference or journal. Master of Research .
...........
102577.2 Humanitarian and Development
Agendas and Progress From 2017 this unit replaced by 102497 - Writing and
ideas. This unit will focus on a particular idea or concept
Credit Points 10 Level 7 that is of major importance to the diverse cultural, artistic
Assumed Knowledge and philosophical understandings we have of ourselves. It
will then look to explore how the idea operates through
A broad and coherent knowledge, with depth in the these differing understandings and the problems it poses
underlying principles and concepts in one or more for representation. The theoretical and creative texts
disciplines in Arts or Social Sciences. examined will focus both on the nature of the idea and how
........... it might be better understood or made use of in creative
practice.
This unit enables students to map the emergence of
international humanitarian and development agencies from 102114.1 Identity and Voice in Multimodal
the mid-20th century to the modern day. Students will Texts
consider and asses international efforts to end poverty,
such as the United Nations Conference on the Human Credit Points 10 Level 1
Environment, the Rome Declaration and Plan of Action on
World Food security, the Millennium Development Goals Equivalent Units
(MDGs) and the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals 101510 - Indigenous Cultural texts in Education
(SDGs). A particular emphasis is placed on developing the Unit Enrolment Restrictions
skills to gauge the accountability and ethical approaches of
humanitarian actors and agencies in global development. Students must be enrolled in 1717 - Bachelor of Education
(Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education.
100961.5 Humanities Internship Students enrolled in the Indigenous Studies major can
enrol in this unit in Summer if available. Contact the unit
Credit Points 10 Level 3 coordinator for enrolment details.
10360 - Art History Internship, 63149 - History Internship, The unit is only offered to students enrolled in the Bachelor
100486 - Asian and International Studies Internship, of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
100857 - Cultural and Social Analysis Practicum Education program. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Unit Enrolment Restrictions people’s identities are depicted in a wide range of texts
pertaining to expressions of and about Aboriginality. These
Successful completion of 120 credit points of study in the various representations form the way Indigenous identities
currently enrolled course. are constructed, projected and reflected in society often
........... through the media. Students will examine how we then set
in motion a better understanding of this phenomenon using
This unit aims to provide humanities students with first- carefully selected texts, the diverse nature of them and
hand knowledge of workplaces or research processes compare the outcomes; particularly the way they affect
related to their chosen field of study (specialisation). relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous
Internships may be undertaken in organisations including Australians. The unit explores genres, voice, authority,
Western Sydney University, historical societies, museums, identity, the complexities surrounding these debates and
libraries, local and state government, non-government discourses, and how teachers are the advocates for
organisations, tourism and administration. Internships may negotiating power, space and voice for communities into
also take the form of an individual research project under the future. The examination of the portrayal of Aboriginal
the supervision of one or more academics. The internship and Torres Strait Islander people in texts in a school
can be in Australia or - through one of Western’s partners context will be deconstructed so students understand the
such as CISaustralia - overseas. The unit will introduce process of producing current and future identities.
students to various fields in which the skills and knowledge
developed in their study of the humanities can be applied. It
will augment their study and provide much needed work or
research experience.
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400517.6 Ideologies of Practice in Social This unit explores the powerful qualities of illustration when

used as a visual communication strategy in the design of
Work popular culture: within an advertising campaign and as
Credit Points 10 Level 4 social commentary through editorial illustration. The
potential of a range of illustrative styles, mediums and
Prerequisite techniques, will be explored through experimentation with a
102782.1 Field Education 1 OR 400521.3 Field Education 1 variety of visual strategies that utilize lateral thinking, linked
to the design of professional concepts, developmental
Unit Enrolment Restrictions processes and media considerations.
Work) or 1713 - Bachelor of Criminal and Community 102263.3 Image Design
Justice/Bachelor of Social Work
...........
Equivalent Units
Social work practice is not a neutral activity arising from an
100943 - Image Design: Illustration, 101884 - Introduction
objective viewpoint but is inextricably bound to varying
to Photomedia, 700196 - Image Design (WSTC)
ideologies and propositions that are concerned with human
conduct. This subject examines the various ideologies that Unit Enrolment Restrictions
inform psycho-social and political analysis. Ideologies such Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses
as liberalism, critical feminism, critical masculinity, critical 1571 Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication), 1696
class theory, critical race theory, and adultism, and their Bachelor of Communication, 1736 Bachelor of
explanations for psycho-social problems and proposals for Communication (Dean's Scholars), 1737 Bachelor of
change are examined in relation to methods of social work Design - Visual Communication (Dean's Scholars), 1838
practice. Students will be encouraged to explore how all Bachelor of Creative Industries, 1839 Bachelor of Design/
theory and practice methods incorporate ideological Bachelor of Creative Industries, 1840 Bachelor of
assumptions and how, therefore, the construction of Communication/Bachelor of Creative Industries, 1841
creative solutions demands practice that is reflective and Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Creative Industries, 1842
self-critical. Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Creative Industries, 1843
Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching
101017.5 Illustrating Narrative Secondary), 6007 Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of
Credit Points 10 Level 2 Communication, 6009 Diploma in Communication/Bachelor
of Creative Industries, 6011 Diploma in Design/Bachelor of
Assumed Knowledge Design (Visual Communication), 6013 Diploma in Design/
An ability to use the computer programs 'In-Design, Bachelor of Graphic Design (Pathway to Teaching
Photoshop, and Illustrator' in a Macintosh computer lab. Secondary), 6015 Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of
Screen Media (Arts and Production).
Prerequisite
100943.2 Image Design: Illustration OR 102263.1 Image
Design For the Photography part of the unit you will need 1 x 8 gig
storage drive. For the Illustration part of the unit you will
Equivalent Units need 1 X A4 pad of cartridge paper, 1 X A4 pad of Canson
10005 - Illustrative Narrative 3 and 10006 - Illustrative Illustration paper, 2 X A4 sheets of different coloured
Narrative 4 Canson Illustration paper (120gsm) (for the paper cut-out
illustration) (students should purchase this paper stock
........... when they have created their design, so that the colour
This unit explores the conceptual, stylistic and format choice is appropriate to the theme), 1 x 3B Woodless
design of illustration for, and as, narrative. Through the Progresso pencil, 1 x A4 Jasart green cutting mat, 1 x
design of an individual illustrated book project, students are Sterling art knife with safety cap, 1 X pack of 5 blades for | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
encouraged to consider the design of different narrative Sterling art knife, 1 x pair of 6 inch all-purpose scissors, 1 x
forms, illustrative techniques and styles in relation to 30cm Steel Ruler, 1 x 11ml bottle of black drawing ink, 1 x
content, target audience, client, context, and genre. 0.3mm black Copic Multiliner pen, 1 x 10mm pack of 400
Carven Magic dots, 1 x Elmer’s craft Bond Glue Stick extra
102271.2 Illustrating Popular Culture strength.
Assumed Knowledge Image Design introduces students to the use of signification

and metaphor in the visual communication of verbal and
An ability to use the computer programs "In-Design, written concepts. The process of creating and evaluating
Photoshop, and Illustrator" in a Macintosh computer lab. images is explored through the principles of visual
Prerequisite organisation, and the experience of image making through
photographic and illustrative methods, techniques and
102263.1 Image Design mediums.
Equivalent Units
101063 - Illustration: Advertising and Editorial
...........
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700196.2 Image Design (WSTC) This unit provides an introduction to immigration and

refugee law principles in Australia. Students will be
Credit Points 10 Level 1 introduced to the basic statutory machinery and policy
principles that guide legal practitioners in resolution of
Corequisite immigration and refugee law problems in Australia. The unit
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor will also provide an introduction to the historical, political
courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory and theoretical framework which underpins this area of the
units listed in the course structure before progressing to the law, and explore some of the more prominent Australian
Year Two units. cases associated with immigration and refugee law.
Equivalent Units 301354.1 Immunology
102263 - Image Design; 100943 - Image Design:
Illustration; 101884 - Introduction to Photomedia Credit Points 10 Level 2
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Prerequisite
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, 300936.1 Functional Proteins and Genes
The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must Equivalent Units
course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit. 300229 - Immunology, 300847 - Immunology
........... Incompatible Units

300223 - Cell Signalling and Molecular Immunology
This unit introduces students to the use of signification and
metaphor in the visual communication of verbal and written Unit Enrolment Restrictions
concepts. The process of creating and evaluating images is Successful completion of 60 credit points at Level 1 and 20
explored through the principles of visual organisation and credit points at Level 2.
the experience of image making through photographic and
illustrative methods, techniques and mediums. Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Lab coat, enclosed footwear, safety goggles.
401171.2 Imaging Science
...........
From 2020 this unit replaces 300847 - Immunology. This
Prerequisite unit aims to provide students with an understanding of the
300806.1 Forensic Science structure and function of the immune system, and
particularly highlights common and unique systems that
Equivalent Units exist across kingdoms and phyla. A foundation is built by
300376 - Digital Forensic Photography 2, 300864 - Imaging examining the organs and cells of the human immune
Science and Photograhic Evidence system. The peculiarities associated with the immune
systems of marsupials, due to their early developmental
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment stage at birth, will also be examined. Students will also
Forensic Science Grip Kit (basic laboratory equipment – i.e. develop laboratory expertise that involves immunological
linear scales, blue tac, scissors, markers, etc), SD Card, principles, investigative proficiency, and science
High Capacity USB Storage Device, Lab Coat, Enclosed communication skills, leading to understanding the
Shoes knowledge base through self-learning and group work.
........... 102342.1 In the Realms of the Sensory:
Imaging science is a key area within the forensic sciences. Ecologies of Word, Sound and Image
This unit explores the application of imaging science and
forensic photography practices to detect, preserve, Credit Points 10 Level 7
enhance and examine forensic evidence. The unit focuses Unit Enrolment Restrictions
on optical and digital enhancement methods that provide
essential non-destructive methods for evidence
preservation and analysis. The unit provides the learner ...........
with necessary theoretical concepts of imaging science that
underpin the practice of forensic photographic evidence. This unit develops an awareness of the cultural, aesthetic
and sensory contexts in which the communication, design
200298.4 Immigration and Refugee Law and creative arts are practiced. It examines approaches to
creative practice and the role that creativity and
Credit Points 10 Level 3 experimentation, as well as collaboration and social
creativity, play in the research process. Particular attention
Prerequisite is paid to visual, aural, and alphabetic technologies, and
200013.5 Administrative Law the form of augmented virtual realities and artefacts they
create. Mimicry, novelty and improvisation, critique and
Equivalent Units
speculation, 'handlability' or tacit knowledge are some of
F3040 Immigration and Refugee Law the practices and concepts studied. While the unit is
........... designed for students engaged in creative research, it has
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relevance for those analysing creative works as part of their will focus principally on those areas identified by the
research. Schools in its Research Strategy. These include (i)
international and trans-national governance, (ii) elder law,
102130.1 Inclusive Education Practices (iii) law and medicine, (iv) revenue law and (v) professional
services law.
Equivalent Units 102805.1 Indigenous Landscapes
100742 - Inclusive Education Practices - AREP Credit Points 10 Level 1
Students must be enrolled in 1717 - Bachelor of Education 101878 - Indigenous Landscape, 300631 - Indigenous
(Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education. Landscapes
........... ...........
The unit is only offered to students enrolled in the Bachelor Indigenous Landscapes aims to explore ‘traditional’
of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Indigenous Australian ways of knowing landscape in
Education program. Teacher education students develop contemporary, meaningful, and relevant ways. Specifically,
understanding and skills that enable them to understand the unit acknowledges and values pre-colonial Australian
and assess the intellectual, emotional, social and physical history and land-use practices. Content includes ‘traditional’
needs of all children in the classroom. This unit assists land management practices; cold-burning, protected area
teacher education students to develop appropriate skills, management, sustainable land use; cultural heritage and
attitudes and methodologies to enable them to plan, heritage landscapes, Sovereign land rights. This unit also
implement and evaluate programs which meet the aims to equip students with cultural competency in order to
educational needs of individual children with disabilities, address issues of dispossession and disadvantage brought
learning difficulties and/or behaviour disorders as well as about by the historical destruction and disruption of
those who are gifted and talented. This unit also explores ecological integrity.
strategies and theoretical approaches which promote and
enable inclusion and effective learning within the context of 101878.2 Indigenous Landscapes
National and State policy and legislation.
102654.1 Inclusive Practices in the Primary Equivalent Units
Years
300631 - Indigenous Landscape
...........
In 2020 this unit replaced by 102805 - Indigenous
Students must be enrolled in and have successfully Lanscapes. Indigenous Landscapes aims to explore
completed 240 credit points in the Bachelor of Education ‘traditional’ Indigenous Australian ways of knowing
(Primary). landscape. Specifically, the unit acknowledges and values
........... pre-colonial Australian history and land-use practices.
Content includes ‘traditional’ land management practices;
Effective and inclusive teaching requires knowledge of how protected area management, joint management /co-
students learn as well as proficiency in applying management; Native Title; Land Rights; Indigenous versus
appropriately tailored teaching strategies to cater to needs statute law; sustainable land use; cultural heritage and
of all students. The unit provides a foundation of knowledge heritage landscapes. This unit also aims to equip students
and practice that facilitates development of appropriate and with cultural competency in order to address issues of
inclusive attitudes and skills for teaching learners with dispossession and disadvantage brought about by the
diverse needs in the regular classroom. It will address historical destruction and disruption of ecological integrity.
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professional skills, approaches and relevant legislation in
the implementation of the principles of inclusive education 102133.2 Indigenous Landscapes and
practices in primary school settings. In particular, the Sustainability
capacity to structure individualised education programs will
be developed drawing on practical experiences and a broad Credit Points 10 Level 2
familiarity with the field. Equivalent Units
200704.3 Independent Study (Law) 101493 - Human Society and Its Environment 2

Students must be enrolled in 1717 Bachelor of Education
........... (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education.
This unit will result in the writing of a research paper of ...........
5,000 words on an approved topic in law. It is anticipated
that the unit will be used in appropriate situations such as The unit is only offered to students enrolled in the Bachelor
where the Law School has a Visiting Professor who is of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
prepared to supervise independent study in an area related Education program. The unit explores how Aboriginal ways
to their expertise. The intent is that the areas researched of knowing country, and how tacit Aboriginal cultural
knowledge embeds many of the principles of sustainability.
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Country defines First Nations people’s identity and
spirituality globally. The unit provides opportunity of the 102319.2 Indonesian 201
exploration and development of self and identity in terms of
traditional stewardship practices that underpin the practice Credit Points 10 Level 2
and principles related to the maintenance of place/country, Assumed Knowledge
language, spirituality. The unit builds awareness and
understanding about Aboriginal ‘ways of knowing’ and 102326 Indonesian 102 or introductory level knowledge of
‘caring’ for Country. The unit provides community basic language skills and general knowledge about ethnic,
engagement opportunities for the exploration of oral cultural and linguistic diversity of Indonesia.
traditions, language, writings about nurturing, visiting, ...........
talking, singing and feeling ‘sorry’ for Country. It will design
a framework whereby as future educators they will be able This is a Level 2 unit in the Indonesian Specialisation. It
to use an ecological approach to their teaching of introduces students to formal and informal registers of
significant global issues such as: sustainable land and Indonesian and exposes them to relatively complex aspects
energy use, the impact of human society on land and land of Indonesian grammar such as affixes. Students will study
management, global warming, the concept of self- the use of spoken language mainly through participation in
sustaining systems and valuing sustainable patterns of dialogues and discussion. More formal registers will be
living. The unit requires students to undertake visits to studied through reading and writing. Communicative
Environmental Field Studies Centres, the WSU settings will include fields such as health, education, and
Sustainability Unit and local cultural learning centres to tourism.
work with Elders.
102316.1 Indonesian 101 Credit Points 10 Level 2
Credit Points 10 Level 1 Prerequisite
........... 102326.1 Indonesian 102
This is an introductory unit to the Indonesian language and ...........
culture, for students who commence a specialisation in
Indonesian at a beginner level. The unit equips students This is a Level 2 unit in the Indonesian Specialisation. It
with basic language skills, provides a basic knowledge builds on language skills developed in Indonesian 201 to
about the ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity of extend students' use of formal and informal registers of
Indonesia. Students with a background of study in the Indonesian and further develop their knowledge of
language need to obtain advice on their appropriate level of Indonesian communities, cultures and religions. The unit
language study and where required undertake brief spoken covers the four language skills (reading, listening, speaking
and written entry assessments. During the first two weeks and writing) with a special focus on listening and speaking.
of class, the lecturer will monitor the performance of
higher class. Students should consult the Languages Credit Points 10 Level 3
Academic Course Advisor or Unit Coordinator if they are
unsure of their entry level. Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Indonesian 202 or equivalent.
Equivalent Units
Credit Points 10 Level 1 102320 - Indonesian 301: Indonesian for Academic
Prerequisite Purposes
102316.1 Indonesian 101 ...........
........... This is an advanced (Level 3) unit in the Indonesian
Specialisation. It focuses on the Indonesian language styles
This is the second and last introductory unit in the and vocabulary appropriate for academic purposes.
Indonesian Language Specialisation. The unit further Students will learn formal language through reading
develops the basic language and communication skills authentic materials, engaging in open discussion, and
students acquired in Indonesian 101 through the use of writing on topics related to Indonesian culture, language,
activities designed to practice and reinforce Indonesian and other historic and current issues in an academic
language and grammar skills. This unit will also introduce a manner. Students will develop their formal writing skills in
greater focus on the socio-cultural and linguistic diversity Indonesian and will learn how to discuss academic subjects
found in Indonesia through online powerpoint lectures and in a formal style. They will begin to develop their ability to
accompanying notes. The unit focuses on four language translate Indonesian and English texts in a formal manner.
skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Students They will also develop intercultural awareness by
with a background of study in the language need to obtain comparing and contrasting academic styles and contexts in
advice on their appropriate level of language study. During Australia and Indonesia.
the first two weeks of class, the lecturer will monitor the
performance of students and advise students who need to
transfer to a higher class. Students should consult the
Languages Academic Course Advisor or Unit Coordinator if
they are unsure of their entry level.
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102774.1 Indonesian 302 This is an advanced (Level 3) unit in the Indonesian

Specialisation, which can be undertaken following on from
Credit Points 10 Level 3 Indonesian 202, 301, or 302 as well as by students with
sufficient language skills due to Indonesian or Malay
Assumed Knowledge background. The unit further develops students' Indonesian
Successful completion of Indonesian 202 or equivalent. academic language skills by focusing on language
resources in various genres appropriate for academic
Equivalent Units purposes. Students will be exposed to a range of academic
102328 - Indonesian 302: Indonesian for Professional texts and related online materials to support the
Purposes development of academic Indonesian skills.
...........
102331.1 Indonesian 305: Past and Present
This is an advanced (Level 3) unit in the Indonesian of Indonesian
Specialisation. It focuses on the Indonesian language styles
and vocabulary appropriate for academic purposes. Credit Points 10 Level 3
Students will learn formal language through reading Assumed Knowledge
authentic materials, engaging in open discussion, and
writing on topics related to contemporary Indonesian Indonesian 301 or equivalent
society and current issues in an academic manner. ...........
Students will develop their formal writing skills in
Indonesian and will learn how to discuss academic subjects This is an advanced (Level 3) unit in the Indonesian
in a formal style. They will further develop their ability to Specialisation, which should ideally be undertaken after
translate Indonesian and English texts in a formal manner. Indonesian 301 and Indonesian 302. The unit provides an
They will develop skills that will assist them to interpret overview of the history of the Indonesian language and its
spoken and written Indonesian texts through exploring relation to the languages of neighbouring countries.
ways of building up the specific language required to gain a Students will learn how Indonesian has developed as a
deeper understanding of any particular topic. standard language and how its spelling, lexicon and
syntactical structures have changed over history.
102332.1 Indonesian 306: Indonesian
Credit Points 10 Level 3 Literature
Successful completion of Indonesian 202 or Indonesian
302 or Equivalent (for example HSC Indonesian with high Assumed Knowledge
grades), Native Background and Previous Study in Indonesian 301 or equivalent
Indonesian or Malay.
...........
Equivalent Units
This is an advanced (Level 3) unit in the Indonesian
102329 - Indonesian 303: Indonesian for Business Specialisation, which should ideally be undertaken after
........... Indonesian 301 and Indonesian 302. The unit introduces
students to Indonesian literature through a historical review
This is an advanced (Level 3) unit in the Indonesian and reading and analysis of samples of literary works.
Specialisation, which can be undertaken following on from Students will analyse and discuss the stylistic features of
Indonesian 202, 301, or 302 as well as by students with the works studied as well as the social and cultural aspects
sufficient language skills due to Indonesian or Malay reflected in them.
background. The unit further develops students' Indonesian
academic language skills by focusing on language 200719.2 Industrial Relations and Workplace
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be exposed to a range of academic texts and related online
materials to support the development of academic Credit Points 10 Level 7
Indonesian skills. Equivalent Units
102776.1 Indonesian 304 46525 - The Industrial Relations Process.

Assumed Knowledge
Successful completion of Indonesian 202 OR Indonesian ...........
301 OR Indonesian 302 OR Equivalent (for example HSC Industrial Relations and Workplace Change is designed to
Indonesian with high grades), Native Background and equip current and future employment relations
Previous Study in Indonesian or Malay. professionals and practitioners with the knowledge
Equivalent Units necessary to analyse and implement the processes for
workplace change and workplace-level bargaining. The
102330 - Indonesian 304: Contemporary Indonesia understanding of workplace change covered in this unit
........... includes an emphasis on rights, obligations and “voice”.
The unit focuses on workplace change problem solving for
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employee engagement and dispute resolution in both local consideration the steps that are necessary to place a newly
and global workplace change contexts. developed system into production. In this unit students
learn the skills required for accurate requirements
300724.3 Industry Based Learning gathering, timely and effective system development, and
successful implementation that would result in effective
Credit Points 0 Level 5 system performance. For this to be achieved successfully
Equivalent Units this unit also addresses the importance of project
management skills. The unit also highlights the issues of
BG311A - Industry Based Learning transition processes after the development phase, the
Unit Enrolment Restrictions activities required in systems support and maintenance in
Students must be enrolled in Bachelor of Construction the system's operational stage.
Management, Bachelor of Building Design Management or
Diploma in Building Design Management/Bachelor of
Building Design Management. Credit Points 10 Level 1
Students are required to undertake 1200 hours of industry 2 Unit Mathematics and 2 Unit English (General)
based experience as required by course and professional
accreditation bodies. Equivalent Units
700000 Information Systems in Context (WSTC)
200955.3 Information and Data Governance Incompatible Units
Law and Regulation
200128 Introduction to Information Systems
...........
Prerequisite
This unit aims to give students the ability to recognise and
200011.2 Contracts explain business information systems with regard to type,
........... function, purpose, and the frameworks within which these
systems are used. Topics in this unit include computing
This unit examines the operation of information technology fundamentals; computer hardware and software;
for online data collection, information privacy and data computers and society; use of business application
governance laws and regulation. The unit focuses on the packages - spreadsheets, word processing, database,
right to privacy, the protection of individuals with regard to graphics; organisational information systems; information
the processing of personal data and the free movement of systems development and acquisition; data and knowledge
such data and the legal framework for information management; electronic commerce, internets, extranets;
protection. The framework for information privacy and data networking; enterprise-wide information systems; the
governance is established by both international and internet and information systems security; privacy, ethics
domestic law and regulation. The unit introduces the basic and computer crime.
legal framework for information privacy protection and
governance under the European Union’s Commission, the 200919.1 Innovation and Professional
OECD Guidelines for the Protection of Privacy and Trans- Practice
Border Flows of Personal data and under the Australian
Privacy protection framework. The unit compares the Credit Points 10 Level 3
information governance policy and framework in the Unit Enrolment Restrictions
European Union and the United States with that in Australia.
Successful completion of 80 credit points. The Spring
300572.4 Information Systems Deployment Composite unit offering is only available to students who
and Management have been approved for a student grant under the New
Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility Program. Any non-NCP
Credit Points 10 Level 3 students who enrol in this offering will be transferred by the
School to the relevant Day or Evening offering.
Assumed Knowledge
A general understanding of various Information Systems in ...........
the eBusiness environment - familiarity with information Innovation and Professional Practice uses design thinking
system development processes to develop participants’ capacity to innovate across a range
Prerequisite of changing organisational environments and future-
oriented work roles. Networking, collaboration and team
300580.2 Programming Fundamentals AND 300585.2 work around contemporary projects will develop the
Systems Analysis and Design OR 300580.4 Programming attitudes and abilities characteristic of ways that
Fundamentals AND 101922.1 Web and Time-based Design professionals lead and contribute to innovation in many
Equivalent Units contexts. The unit builds on study of organisation and
leadership in the Bachelor of Business, and develops
300272 Enterprise Information Management participants’ innovative thinking through the prism of
........... business acumen. The unit supports work integrated
learning approaches that will enable participants to develop
This unit provides a detailed overview of system
implementation and deployment stages taking into
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portfolio evidence of their professional capacity to lead and
participate in sustainable business change. 200852.3 Innovation, Creativity and Foresight
301072.4 Innovation Lab Credit Points 10 Level 7

Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate Business
Unit Enrolment Restrictions course or be enrolled in the Master of Information and
This unit is designed for students who are enrolled in the Communications Technology (Advanced), Master of
Bachelor of Applied Leadership and Critical Thinking Information and Communications Technology, Master of
(BALCT) or other advanced courses at Western Sydney Research or or Master of Science – Food Science
University. Students must have a minimum GPA of 5 and Specialisation.
must have successfully completed a minimum of 40 credit
points. Enrolment in this unit is at the discretion of The ...........
Academy or the Dean. Creativity is a systematic, logical process mixing
........... imaginative and creative thinking. Ideation is a process for
forming and relating ideas derived through creativity.
This unit is designed for high-achieving students who may Innovation seeks to take ideas through invention and
be enrolled in Advanced degrees or the Bachelor of Applied entrepreneurial processes to create new economic and
Leadership and Critical Thinking. Technology is rapidly social value. Students will be exposed to a variety of
changing and improving. As such, continuous innovation is brainstorming, creativity and foresight methods and tools,
essential to ensure applicability into the future. The unit with emphasis on scenario planning methods. Students will
focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship by pushing be introduced to workshop development, moderation and
boundaries, experimenting, learning from mistakes, and management approaches and methods. Selected key
adapting to find new ways of approaching technical and themes on economic, social, technological, and sustainable
social problems. In this unit, students will be empowered to development for Australia over the next 10-30 years will be
design and develop innovative processes that provide analysed and developed through a scenario planning
solutions for real-world challenges. workshop process, with outputs mapped to business and
social innovation and entrepreneurship thinking, and
200845.2 Innovation Through Digital platforms. Students will also be exposed to creativity and
Technology foresight methods used by the Western Sydney University
Launch Pad Business Technology Incubator.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions 200917.2 Innovation, Enterprise and Society
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate Business Credit Points 10 Level 3
course or be enrolled in the Master of Information and
Communications Technology (Advanced), Master of Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Information and Communications Technology, Master of Successful completion of 80 credit points.
Chinese Cultural Relations, Graduate Certificate in Chinese
...........
Cultural Relations, Graduate Diploma in Chinese Cultural
Relations or Master of Research. Innovation, Enterprise and Society focuses on forces
driving innovation, creativity and technical change at the
levels of entrepreneurship, enterprise, economy and
Prescribed text, stationery, access to computer, Internet society. It also examines the effects of innovation at these
and Library. various levels. This unit is a professional core unit in the
........... Bachelor of Business. The unit takes a multi-disciplinary
approach utilising critical thinking, debates, problem
Business innovation in the Digital Economy recognises that solving, policy analysis and case studies. Students will
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current economic development and leadership is based on understand the professional, social, public policy and global
digitisation of the global economy. This unit provides a networks and systems informing and surrounding
framework for understanding management issues, innovation. Successful completion of the unit equips
business development and technology use and change in students to appreciate the entrepreneurial, political and
the areas of innovation and digital business. The unit social dimensions of innovation.
introduces students to various digital technologies and
applications that companies need to address for creating 300899.2 Inorganic Chemistry
new business opportunities in the fast changing global
business environment. Students will develop an Credit Points 10 Level 2
appreciation of digital business as a form of organisational Prerequisite
innovation and the importance of innovation in the digital
economy. Students will learn to formulate a digital business 300800.1 Essential Chemistry 1 OR 300808.1 Introductory
strategy for an organisation and understand various issues Chemistry
involved in digital business innovation. Students will be Incompatible Units
exposed to the University’s business and technology
300230 - Inorganic Chemistry 2, 300545 - Coordination
incubator environment.
Chemistry
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Special Requirements - Essential Equipment 200272.2 Insurance Advising - Theory and

Students will require laboratory coat, appropriate shoes and Practice
eye protection in this unit.
...........
Equivalent Units
This unit introduces students to a thorough study of
coordination chemistry (discussing complexes, ligands, CO309A - Insurance and Risk Management
structure, isomerism, stability, reaction mechanisms, ...........
oxidation states, elements in the first transition series,
coordination chemistry in biological systems). The unit then This unit provides a substantial grounding in the theories
moves on to areas of fundamental inorganic chemistry, and practices of insurance and risk management so as to
including bonding, and solid state chemistry. Advanced enable students to make knowledgeable and sound risk
Modules cover the following topics: spectroscopy in management decisions, to understand advisory functions
coordination complexes, physiology and inorganic and the role and legal obligations of the adviser in the
chemistry, and medicinal inorganic chemistry. This unit also insurance process. The course is useful to students who
introduces many of the laboratory techniques and wish to increase their knowledge generally of personal risk
equipment that are used in synthetic procedures in management but also for students specifically interested in
coordination chemistry. the insurance aspects of the financial planning process.
The unit is designed to include an understanding and
200659.3 Insolvency Law and Policy exploration of managing personal risk, the operation of
insurance markets, regulation, insurance products including
Credit Points 10 Level 3 life, general, health and mandated policies and
recommendations for using insurance products for
Prerequisite
individuals, their families and small business.
........... 200637.5 Intellectual Property
The laws regulating insolvency administration have Credit Points 10 Level 3
developed over time into an integral component of the legal Prerequisite
system, domestic and international. By purposive analysis
of the Australian and cross-border legislative provisions, 200011.2 Contracts
this unit introduces the law and public policies by which Incompatible Units
regulators administer insolvent corporate entities and
200931 - Protecting Ideas, 200980 - Securing Ideas
persons, and examines potential outcomes, including
restructuring proposals. Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Students require access to an electronic device (computer,
300515.5 Instrumentation and Measurement iPad, etc.)
(PG)
...........
This unit provides an introduction and overview of the legal
Assumed Knowledge principles of intellectual property law, and traces the
Assumed knowledge for 300515 Instrumentation and development of this law in Australia. It is designed as an
Measurement (PG) is: 1) Basic electronics including introductory survey subject for undergraduate law students.
amplifier, circuit theory and circuit design; 2) A basic Students will be considering the nature of intellectual
understanding of statistics. Computational skills (SPICE) property, the legal framework which contains it, the ways in
and a basic understanding of circuit simulation are which it can be protected and the reasons why it might
desirable. seem important to our society to uphold intellectual property
rights. The modules will cover the four major intellectual
Unit Enrolment Restrictions property regimes of trademarks, copyright, designs, and
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course. patents as well as issues relating to traditional knowledge
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
...........
This unit covers topics associated with the measurement 102267.2 Interactive Design: Apps
and presentation of physical parameters. A wide range of
transducers are presented in detail, while instrumentation
includes a detailed analysis of a multitude of analogue and Assumed Knowledge
digital circuits used to amplify, transmit, and display Computer literacy including working in a networked
electrical signals. The application of these modules in environment on a Macintosh computer; management,
modern measurement equipment is presented in details. transportation and storage of digital information and digital
production processes such as scanning, pdf production and
file storage. Skills in design principles: layout, colour and
typography. Literacy with image manipulation software - e.
g. Photoshop
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102555.1 Music Group Performance OR 102561.1 Digital
Prerequisite
Musicianship OR 102761.1 Electronic Music Production
301074.2 Graphics 1: 2D and 3D Industrial Design
Communication OR 101922.1 Web and Time-based Design Equivalent Units
The pre-requisite unit 301704 - Graphics 1: 2D and 3D 101535 - Sound and Performance: Expanded Practice,
Industrial Design Communication applies to students 102556 - Expanded Music Performance
enrolled in course 3730 Bachelor of Industrial Design only. Incompatible Units
Equivalent Units 101448 - Music Performance 5: Expanded Practice,
100789 - Interactive Design 1 101144 - Digital Musics 5: New Performance and Practice

Students with portable musical instruments (guitars,
This unit focuses on design methodology for the woodwind instruments, brass instruments, etc.) are
development and delivery of interactive media applications required to bring them to this unit as well as their own
(apps). Particular concepts addressed include conceptual music.
integration and convergence of various media forms,
screen design, navigational hierarchy and structures, and ...........
designing engaging interactive interfaces. General
principles of interface, information architecture and In this unit, students will plan, prepare and perform a
interaction design will be introduced, alongside principles of substantial artistically and technically challenging
digital media production. performance project as featured artist. Students are
required to expand their performance practice by utilising
102272.3 Interactive Design: Games electroacoustic media and/or multimedia. The repertory will
be self-directed and devised in consultation with the
Credit Points 10 Level 2 lecturer. Students will be exposed to current digital
performance and interface technologies for software and
Assumed Knowledge hardware instruments, and real-time digital audio
Computer literacy including working in a networked processing.
environment on a Macintosh computer; management,
transportation and storage of digital information and digital 200948.1 International Banking and Finance
production processes such as scanning, pdf production and Law
file storage. Skills in design principles: layout, colour and
typography. Literacy with image manipulation software - e. Credit Points 10 Level 7
g. Photoshop. Assumed Knowledge
Equivalent Units Students must have completed a law degree (Bachelor of
100949 - Interactive Design ll Laws or Juris Doctor) or equivalent in any jurisdiction,
including specific knowledge of Contracts Law,
........... Corporations Law, Commercial Law and Property Law.
This unit focuses on game design from an interactive Unit Enrolment Restrictions
design perspective. Approaches utilising current digital
technologies for advanced interactive design are explored.
Research Studies, 8084 Master of Research - HC, 8085
Students will design and produce simple games for mobile
Master of Research - LC or a postgraduate course from the
and/or desktop delivery. The focus of the unit is about the
School of Law. Students enrolled in other courses must
communication and experience design, rather than
obtain permission to enrol in this unit.
technical implementation. Interactive game design
examples are examined from the context of shifting ...........
production languages, convergent technologies and the
design professional contexts. This unit includes game This unit is set in the background of the aftermath of the
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development concepts, platforms, goals and genres, player Global Financial Crisis of 2008. It examines the role of
elements, simple story and character development, financial institutions, financial instruments, financial
gameplay, levels, interface, and the game development regulators, and national and international regulatory efforts
process. Students will play games, analyse them, and in a borderless world. Topics covered include: international
complete a game design with appropriate documentation. banking and capital markets, infrastructure of financial
markets including the payment and clearance system,
102758.1 Interactive Electronic Media and derivative instruments (SWAPS, futures, and Options),
Performance Asset securitisation, Mutual and Hedge Funds, secured
credit, syndicated loans and project financing, and the role
Credit Points 10 Level 3 of Central Banks and the Bank for International Settlements
and the capital adequacy requirements.
Assumed Knowledge
It is assumed that students can perform at Level 3 standard.
Prerequisite
101539.4 The Composer-Performer OR 101521.2
Collaboration and Live Music Performance OR 101537.2
Sound Technologies and Machine Musicianship OR
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drafting international trade; what needs to be taken into
200590.2 International Business Project account when dealing with developed, developing, and non-
market economies; and the interplay of law, politics and
Credit Points 10 Level 3 culture in these contexts.
Assumed Knowledge
200949.1 International Climate Change Law
This is a capstone International Business unit. It is
assumed that students have basic international business Credit Points 10 Level 7
knowledge and research skills.
Assumed Knowledge
Prerequisite Students must have completed law degree (Bachelor of
200591.2 Introduction to International Business Laws or Juris Doctor) or equivalent in any jurisdiction.
Equivalent Units Corequisite
61125 - International Business Project 1 200901.1 Legal Philosophy and Methodology
This is a capstone unit in International Business. The aim of Students must be enrolled in 2824 Master of Laws, 2784 or
the unit is to give students a real-life action learning project 2810 Master of Laws (International Governance), 8083
in which they undertake an international business strategic Bachelor of Research Studies, 8084 Master of Research -
planning and analysis exercise for a client organisation. HC or 8085 Master of Research - LC.
This project usually involves students working in small
...........
teams for a client organisation under the direct supervision
of the lecturer. This unit examines the current international legal
frameworks and discussion of future climate change
200626.3 International Business Strategy scenarios. It will explore the legal, political and scientific
challenges in addressing and responding to climate
Credit Points 10 Level 3 change. It will illustrate how international climate change
Assumed Knowledge law interacts with national law, including private sector
involvement, but its principal focus is not on domestic law
An understanding of the basic principles of marketing and
regimes. Market and non-market mechanisms such as
international business.
emission trading systems, carbon taxes, new technologies
Prerequisite and renewable energy targets will be examined.
200083.2 Marketing Principles OR 200591.2 Introduction to
61119 - International Business Strategy Prerequisite
........... 200984.1 Government and Public Law
In an environment where operating internationally is ...........
becoming the norm rather than the exception, firms are This course is about international climate law examining
faced with ever increasing complexity when formulating both the current international legal frameworks and
their business strategy. This requires an understanding of discussion of future scenarios. It will explore the legal,
how firms become and remain international, the basic political and scientific challenges in addressing and
modes of international involvement, the practice of responding to climate change. It will illustrate how
multinational management and how firms can establish a international climate law interacts with national law
balance between the sometimes conflicting demands of including private sector involvement but its principal focus is
headquarters, the subsidiary and the governments of all the not on domestic law regimes. Various market and non-
countries where the multinational enterprise operates. This market mechanisms will be examined including emission
unit will cover these issues and will deal with both large and trading systems, carbon taxes, new technologies and
small companies that must be global to survive. renewable energy targets.
200638.5 International Business 200220.6 International Criminal Law
Transactions Law
Prerequisite
Prerequisite
...........
...........
This unit analyses the current state of international criminal
This unit is designed to be taught offshore as well as in law and its place in the modern international legal system in
Australia. It examines the legal regimes governing light of important recent developments. It discusses why
international business; international sales transactions; States should reform their national criminal laws to accord
licensing, and investment arrangements; build, operate and with international developments. It focuses on both the
transfer schemes; what lawyers do when negotiating and substantive and procedural law. It examines relevant
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international legal concepts, general principles of Bachelor of Research Studies, 8084/8085 Master of
international criminal law, and how international criminal Research or the Master of Science.
tribunals function. It considers particular international
crimes, participation in such crimes, defences, and ...........
important recent cases such as Pinochet and Slobodan This unit provides an overview of international
Milosevic. environmental law and policy. It investigates legal and
policy measures for managing and protecting the
200962.2 International Criminal Law and environment in a sustainable manner. The unit will begin by
Justice exploring the economic, political, and legal concepts
relevant to international environmental legal regimes. It will
Credit Points 10 Level 7 then apply these concepts to concrete regimes designed to
Assumed Knowledge deal with specific international environmental problems,
such as climate change, ozone depletion, air pollution,
Bachelor of Laws or equivalent qualification
hazardous waste, freshwater resources, marine pollution,
Unit Enrolment Restrictions world heritage, human rights, biodiversity and habitat loss.
Students must be enrolled in 8083 Bachelor of Research The unit focuses principally on the dynamic of treaties,
Studies/Master of Research, 8084/8085 Master of negotiations, and state and non-state actors in the
Research, 2824 Master of Laws, 2784 or 2810 Master of international arena. Special attention will be given to 21st
Laws (International Governance). Century environmental problems. Appropriateness of the
present environmental legal regimes and challenges for the
........... future will also be mooted in the unit.
This unit analyses the state of international criminal law and 51211.3 International Finance
its place in the modern international legal system in light of
important recent developments. It discusses why a State's Credit Points 10 Level 7
national criminal laws should accord with international
developments. It focuses on substantive and procedural Unit Enrolment Restrictions
law and examines relevant international legal concepts, Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate Business
general principles of international criminal law, and how course.
international criminal tribunals function. It considers
particular international crimes, participation in such crimes, ...........
defences, and important recent cases such as those of This unit provides a comprehensive analysis and coverage
Augusto Pinochet and Slobodan Milosevic. of contemporary international finance by describing the
international financial system, institutions and market
200801.2 International Environmental Law practices; international finance theorems and their
application; Euromarkets; international borrowing, lending
and capital sourcing; measurement of foreign exchange
Prerequisite risk; managing foreign exchange exposure; foreign
200984.1 Government and Public Law currency derivatives, international investment; and
globalisation and the MNC.
...........
This course provides a general introduction to international
environmental law and policy. We will begin by exploring Credit Points 10 Level 3
the economic, political, and legal concepts relevant to
international environmental treaty regimes. We will then Prerequisite
apply these concepts to concrete regimes designed to deal 200488.3 Corporate Financial Management
with specific international environmental problems, such as
ozone depletion, transboundary air pollution, freshwater ...........
| Units |
| Units |
| Units |
resources, marine pollution, world heritage, human rights, The study of international finance from the vantage point of
biodiversity and habitat loss. The course focuses principally a multinational enterprise provides students with a global
on the dynamic of treaties, negotiations, and state and non- insight into international trade for both manufactured and
state actors in the international arena. Comparative financial products. The unit recognises the increasing
approaches to national implementation, on selected issues, importance of global integration of money and capital
will also be covered. markets - a trend that is creating expanded opportunities for
both investors and organisations that need to raise capital.
200907.4 International Environmental Law The recognition and management of risks associated with
and Policy international operations are explored including cost of
capital and financial structure, international financial
Credit Points 10 Level 7 markets crisis, international financial management,
Assumed Knowledge international monetary system, international diversification,
foreign exchange risk management including the use of
Bachelor of Laws or equivalent qualification.
futures and options, foreign investment analysis,
Unit Enrolment Restrictions determination of exchange rates, balance of payments
Students must be enrolled in 2824 Master of Laws, 2784 or analysis, international debt crisis and country risk analysis.
2810 Master of Laws (International Governance), 8083
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200621.3 International Human Resource Unit Enrolment Restrictions

Management Students must be enrolled in 2824 Master of Laws, 2784 or
2810 Master of Laws (International Governance), 8083
Credit Points 10 Level 3 Bachelor of Research Studies, 8084 Master of Research -
HC or 8085 Master of Research - LC.
Prerequisite
200300.2 Managing People at Work ...........
Equivalent Units This unit examines the rules regulating the principle uses of

the world's oceans. It explores the historical development
61472 - International Human Resource Management and sources of contemporary law of the sea and the
Unit Enrolment Restrictions adoption of the 1982 Convention on the Law of the Sea
Students must be enrolled in 2773 Bachelor of Business (UNCLOS). Legal regimes of various maritime zones
Administration to enrol in the online offering. All other including territorial sea and contiguous zone, continental
students must obtain DAP approval. shelf, the exclusive economic zone and the high seas will
be studied. Various sources of marine pollution, fisheries,
........... marine scientific research, maritime spatial planning,
maritime safety and security, mining of deep sea beds and
'International Human Resource Management' examines the dispute settlement will also be explored in this unit.
implications for human resource management that arise
from the internationalisation of organisations. Through 200094.4 International Marketing
portfolio reports and case studies, students analyse a range
of comparative systems and structures of employment Credit Points 10 Level 3
relations and the strategic management of global
organisations. This analysis includes a focus on key human Assumed Knowledge
resource functions including recruitment, training, reward Students should have a good understanding of marketing
and evaluation of the impact of society, politics, economics research, brand management and the foundations of
and culture of host countries on human resource strategies. economics.
Students examine also the role of global stakeholders and
assess the implications for human rights that arise from Prerequisite
globalisation. 200083.2 Marketing Principles OR 200591.2 Introduction to
200961.2 International Human Rights Law ...........
Credit Points 10 Level 7 Marketing internationally has become a necessity for many
Unit Enrolment Restrictions firms that wish to survive and grow in today's dynamic and
increasingly linked world economy. International Marketing
Students must be enrolled in courses 8083 Bachelor of
is concerned with understanding and successfully
Research Studies/Master of Research, 8084/8085 Master
managing the different international economic, cultural,
of Research, 2810 Master of Laws (International
political and legal environments as they affect the
Governance), 2824 Master of Laws or 2826 Juris Doctor.
marketing activities of companies. International Marketing
........... examines the role of marketing research, international
finance, overseas market entry and expansion strategies
This unit examines the foundations of the concept of and the marketing mix in international markets. On
human rights under international law, how international law completion of this unit students will have acquired a sound
became concerned with the rights of individuals and the theoretical basis and, particularly, a practical understanding
development of international measures for the protection of of how companies operate in international markets.
human rights. It examines the extent of compromise of
international human rights where sovereignty, cultural 200663.4 International Moot Court
relativism and political resistance preclude comprehensive
incorporation of some fundamental human rights principles Credit Points 10 Level 3
in domestic law. Instruments such as The Charter of the
United Nations, The Universal Declaration of Human Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Rights, The International Covenant on Civil and Political Successful completion of 80 credit points of law units
Rights and International Covenant on Economic, Social and
...........
Cultural Rights are also examined.
This unit aims to train those students selected to represent
200951.1 International Law of Ocean the School of Law,Western Sydney University, in
Governance international law Mooting Competitions in litigation and
advocacy before international courts. Depending on the
Credit Points 10 Level 7 circumstances at the time, the possible competitions will be
Assumed Knowledge one or more of the following: Jessup International Law
Court Competition; Jean Pictet International Humanitarian
Knowledge of law as contained in a law degree (Bachelor Law Competition; Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot
of Laws or Juris Doctor) or equivalent in any jurisdiction, Competition; Stetson International Environmental Law
including specific knowledge of Contracts Law, Competition. Other alternate competitions may be chosen
Corporations Law, Commercial Law and Property Law. in the future. For several of the competitions, the majority of
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the work will be conducted over the summer months and
students will be required to undertake that they will devote 200963.2 International Space Law -
sufficient time during that period to properly undertake all Commercial Aspects
required tasks. Students will be provided with a grounding
in issues including jurisdiction, admissibility, interim Credit Points 10 Level 7
measures, principles of state responsibility and remedies. Assumed Knowledge
The course will focus on the International Court of Justice.
The course will also have a practical component aimed at Completed a law degree (Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor)
enhancing the advocacy skills of participants and applying or equivalent in any jurisdiction or have a broad
the theory to the practical aspects of the conduct of understanding of both Australian and International Law. It is
international advocacy. Students will be involved in the recommended that students without a legal qualification
preparation and presentation of a hypothetical case before should review supplementary materials provided within the
the ICJ and will be given the opportunity to develop their Learning Guide providing a summary of the Australian and
advocacy skills, including the preparation of written International Law frameworks.
submissions and delivery of oral submissions, in a non- Incompatible Units
competitive context.
200652 - Space Law – Commercial Aspects
102189.1 International Organisations and Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Global Governance Students must be enrolled in 2824 Master of Laws, 2784 or
Credit Points 10 Level 3 2810 Master of Laws (International Governance), 3735
Master of Data Science, 3699 Master of Information and
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Communications Technology, 3698 Master of Information
Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in and Communications Technology (Advanced) or Masters of
currently enrolled course. Research courses 8083, 8084 or 8085.
........... ...........
This unit addresses the competing concepts inherent in This unit examines the underlying legal principles that
global governance through an examination of the existing regulate the use, exploration and exploitation of space, and
international society of states whose principle is based on how International Law can and should be applied to the
respect for state sovereignty. It also addresses the complex many different State and private commercial uses of outer
process of global governance in which states, non- space. It examines the existing international legal regime -
governmental organisations, multinational corporations, the five United Nations Space Treaties and key
and intergovernmental organisations participate and pursue Declarations of Principles related to space activities - as
their goals. It will specifically look at the complex role of the well as a number of domestic regulatory systems, including
United Nations, the United Nations Security Council, and the Australian legal regime. The unit also concentrates on
the role of international organisations aimed at addressing the (many) uses and proposed uses of space for which the
issues, such as security, human rights, humanitarian legal framework may not be particularly well suited.
intervention, trade, the environment, health, migration, and
labour rights. 102193.1 International Special Study
102190.1 International Relations of
Southeast Asia Unit Enrolment Restrictions
...........
currently enrolled course. This unit provides students with opportunities outside the
usual classroom experience. It is designed particularly for | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
........... students who (1) enrol in short-course study tours, and/or
This unit focuses on the key international relations issues (2) who take a placement within an international workplace.
and challenges facing the Southeast Asian region in the Several UWS partner institutions (e.g., the University of
21st century. Commencing with the historical issues that Seoul) run annual short-course study programs. With
have shaped the nations of Southeast Asia it will then regard to placements (internships), students must seek a
consider the issues, such as the war on terrorism; the placement that connects directly with their areas of study.
economic demands of globalism; maritime security; and
social and political demands centred around issues such as
democracy, human rights, the environment, and Credit Points 10 Level 3
transnational crime. Finally, it will consider the shifting
power structure within the Asian region and whether this Assumed Knowledge
will result in Southeast Asia gaining genuine autonomy and The unit being an advanced year alternate unit draws upon
the impact this has on regionalism. all of the core subjects learnt in a typical Law degree
program and the skills learnt from exposure to other
disciplines.
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appliances, and things. The IoT is also the enabler of smart
Prerequisite environments, including smart homes, buildings, cities,
200018.3 Law of Associations transport, and healthcare, among many others. This unit
discusses IoT technologies and applications in detail. It also
...........
introduces the students to trends, challenges, and key
This unit examines the legal regime governing the research topics in relevant areas.
international exchange of goods, services and capital. The
focus of the unit will be the WTO and the GATT, GATS, 301275.1 Internet of Things for the
and TRIPS agreements with attention given to the Environment
interaction of trade and investment issues, and the interplay
of law, politics and diplomacy in regulating these issues. Credit Points 10 Level 2
Topics include: the international legal framework for Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
international trade and investment, structural and
transactional aspects of international trade and investment, Outdoor attire / Lab coats, enclosed footwear for indoor labs
dispute settlement, bilateral and multilateral trade ...........
agreements, the impact of national and foreign trade
policies on world trading activities, the role and interest of Internet of things (IoT) is about connecting platforms to
Australia as a trading nation, and trade as a political issue. internet for monitoring, managing and controlling them.
Simply put, IoT can make ‘dumb’ things ‘smart’ by
200930.1 International Transactions Law connecting them to the Internet and sensors. This results in
improved efficiency of data collection, accuracy and
Credit Points 10 Level 3 decision making. The applications of IoT is rapidly
expanding in environmental science and management, and
Prerequisite
the topics in this unit will cover aspects of IoT for water, air
200184.3 Introduction to Business Law OR 200909.1 and noise pollution monitoring, extreme weather warning,
Enterprise Law river water flow monitoring, water quality management,
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment irrigation management, flora and fauna monitoring,
broadacre agriculture, protected cropping, biodiversity,
Students are required to have access to a computer with ecosystems health, wildlife and more.
reliable internet connection.
........... 101173.6 Internship
This unit will examine the law, principles and practice Credit Points 10 Level 3
governing international business transactions, including
Assumed Knowledge
such issues as foreign investment law, the UN Convention
on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), Students are expected to have thorough knowledge of
the means of cross-border payments in international professional skills required in their Major/Sub-major
business and international banking and finance, and specialisation, commensurate with those required to
international anti-corruption regulations. The unit will also participate in a workplace.
examine the enforcement of international business Equivalent Units
agreements, including alternative dispute resolution in an
international context. 100707 - Advertising: Internship; 63105 - Professional
Internship - Public Relations; 63154 - Professional
301175.2 Internet of Things Internship - Journalism, 63109 - Media Co-Productions,
101875 Professional Practice: Design.
Assumed Knowledge Successful completion of 120 credit points of study in the
Students should be familiar with the fundamentals of currently enrolled course and a minimum of 40 credit points
computer networking. In particular, they should have a from the Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations or Media
good understanding of the TCP/IP protocol suite, and Arts Production majors. NOTE: These restrictions do not
current networking and wireless technologies. Therefore, it apply to courses 1655 Bachelor of Arts (Dean’s Scholars),
is strongly advisable that the students must have either 1692 Bachelor of Arts (Interpreting and Translation) Dean's
taken an appropriate unit in computer networking (e.g., Scholars, 1739 Bachelor of International Studies (Dean's
300695 Network Technologies), or have equivalent Scholars), 1822 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching
knowledge. Primary) Dean's Scholars and 1823 Bachelor of Arts
(Pathway to Teaching Secondary) Dean's Scholars.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Students who have enrolled in the sub-major SM1125
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course. Advertising Studies must have successfully completed all
40 credit points of this sub-major prior to enrolling in this
...........
unit. Sydney City Campus students are required to obtain
The Internet of Things (IoT) is drastically changing the way written approval from the Course Contact (details below)
organisations operate and how individuals interact with the prior to enrolling in this unit.
world. IoT is an infrastructure consisting of fairly constantly
...........
communicating objects, or things, that may be smart and
process or act on data. The IoT facilitates detailed and This unit provides students with the opportunity to apply the
meaningful interactions between humans, digital devices, skills and knowledge they are developing during their
and many other industrial and household equipment,
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studies to tasks within a workplace (the host organisation).
The unit may involve substantial contact with the public The aim of this unit is to provide Higher Degree Research
through workplace placements and, for this reason, it is (HDR) candidates with a research development and
equivalent to a professional placement. The unit is training opportunity through a cross disciplinary experiential
recommended for students in their third year of study (or learning environment. Students will apply their research
part time equivalent). and technical skills, and develop their professional identity
through exposure to workplaces, research institutes,
102212.3 Internship and Community community settings or research processes related to their
chosen field of research. The placement will be chosen by
Engagement the student in consultation with the unit coordinator and will
Credit Points 10 Level 2 be undertaken either as an individual or part of a project
team. If students enrolled in B Research Studies/M
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Research wish to take this unit before having completed
Students must have a minimum GPA of 5.0 and must have the prerequisite unit 800166 Research Design 1: Theories
completed 40 credit points of study. Enrolment in this unit is of Enquiry or 800218 Researcher Development 1: Reading,
at the discretion of the Director of Academic Program and/ Writing, and the Business of Research, contact the unit
or Head of The Academy. coordinator to obtain permission to complete a rule waiver
(this will be on a case by case basis only).
...........
The aim of this unit is to provide second/third year 101944.3 Interpreting and Translation
Academy students with an opportunity to develop Professional Practicum (UG)
professional identity through exposure to workplaces,
community settings or research processes related to their
chosen field of study. Students will be encouraged to Assumed Knowledge
identify, examine and discuss the multiplicity of leadership In order to do the professional practice, students need to
factors in such environments while providing work have demonstrated a minimum ability to interpret and/or
experience. This is a cross-disciplinary unit that will employ translate, as they will be dealing with real life situations.
experiential learning to achieve the learning outcomes. This
placement will be chosen by the student in consultation Prerequisite
with staff of The Academy and will be undertaken either as 100194.2 Introduction to Interpreting OR 100195.2
an individual or part of a project team. Introduction to Translation
800176.3 Internship and Community Corequisite
Engagement (PG) 102550.1 Preparation for NAATI Certification (UG) AND
Credit Points 10 Level 7 100191.2 Community Translation (UG) OR 101302.2
Translation Technologies OR 100193.2 Interpreting Skills
Prerequisite OR 100197.2 Medical Interpreting (UG) OR 100196.2
Students enrolled in 8083 - B Reseach Studies/M Res must Legal Interpreting (UG) OR 100198.2 Specialised
have successfully completed 800166 Research Design 1: Translation (UG)
Theories of Enquiry or 800218 Researcher Development 1:
Equivalent Units
Reading, Writing, and the Business of Research before
enrolling in this unit. Students enrolled in 8111 - Graduate 101851 - Interpreting Professional Practicum, 101852 -
Certificate in Researcher Engagement, Development and Translation Professional Practicum
Impact must have successfully completed 800197 Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Researcher Knowledge and Development and 800198
Career and Personal Development Milestone: Confirmation Students must be enrolled in 1519 Bachelor of Arts
of Candidature and 800199 Knowledge Translation (Interpreting and Translation) or 1692 Bachelor of Arts
Milestone: Review of Progress and 800209 Researcher (Interpreting and Translation) Dean's Scholars and must
have successfully completed 60 credit points. Students | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
Engagement and Impact Milestone: Review of Progress
and must have successfully completed 800211 Applied should enrol in this unit in their final session of study.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship or 800212 Research and ...........
Public Policy or 800210 So, You Want to Be an Academic
before enrolling in this unit. This unit is a capstone unit for the relevant Interpreting and
Translation award, and is aimed at assisting students in
Unit Enrolment Restrictions their transition from interpreting and translation trainees to
Students must be enrolled in 8083 Bachelor of Research successful professional interpreters and translators. It
Studies/Master of Research, 8084/8085 Master of provides students with the opportunity to participate in
Research or 8111 Graduate Certificate in Researcher practical aspects of the Interpreting and/or Translation
Engagement, Development and Impact. Internship or work professions and related fields, as well as to undertake
placement must be agreed between student and unit supervised practice in the workplace. Students will
coordinator prior to student enrolling in the unit. complete the practical work relevant to their field of
specialisation, i.e., Interpreting, Translation or both.
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment Together with 102550 Preparation for NAATI Certification
Any Internship/work placement site requirements. For UG it helps students prepare for the NAATI Certification
example safety gear. test to be undertaken when they finish this course.
...........
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100193.2 Interpreting Skills 900107.2 Introduction to Academic

Communication 1 (WSTC)
Assumed Knowledge
Proficiency in English and their other language (LOTE) at Equivalent Units
native or near-native level 900074 - Academic English 1 (UWSC); 900102 - English
for Tertiary Study 1 (UWSC); 700209 - Introduction to
Academic Communication 1 (UWSCFS); 700207 - English
Students need to be bilingual (in the language for Tertiary Study 1 (UWSCFS); 700198 - Academic
combinations offered by the School). Communication 1 (UWSCFS); 700280 - Essential Skills for
........... Academic Success (WSTC Prep); 700275 -
Communication Skills for Construction Management
This is a core component of the Bachelor of Arts (WSTC Prep); 700283 - Professional Communication Skills
(Interpreting and Translation) and a pool unit in some for Engineering (WSTC Prep); 700276 - Academic and
postgraduate courses. The unit is aimed at developing Professional Communication (WSTC Prep)
essential skills in interpreting and deals with the specialised
technical skills necessary for the different modes of Unit Enrolment Restrictions
interpreting: dialogue, consecutive, simultaneous, and sight Students must be enrolled at The College in a Foundation
translation. Given the large amount of independent practice Studies course
needed to develop competence in interpreting, it pays
...........
special attention to the teaching of techniques for
autonomous learning. Lectures are held in English for This unit is designed to introduce students to academic
students of all the languages available. The tutorials are culture as a culture of critical debate and equip students
language specific in Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin or with the academic literacy skills necessary to perform
Spanish. successfully in this culture. In particular, the unit aims to
help students access the conventions of academic English
700209.2 Introduction to Academic by focussing on attitudes to knowledge, and the ways in
Communication 1 (WSTC Prep) which ideas are structured and presented in academic texts
and speech. The unit assists students to comprehend
Credit Points 10 Level Z academic texts, identify key ideas and concepts, and
Equivalent Units identify and use the rhetorical moves used in academic
texts. It also aims to help students compare and contrast
700207 - English for Tertiary Study 1 (UWSCFS); 700198 - ideas across texts, improve grammatical skills that relate to
Academic Communication 1 (UWSCFS); 900074 - academic writing, summarise and synthesise information,
Academic English 1 (UWSC); 900102 - English for Tertiary and understand why, when and how to reference
Study 1 (UWSC); 900107 - Introduction to Academic information.
Communication 1 (UWSC); 700280 - Essential Skills for
Academic Success (WSTC Prep); 700275 - 700210.3 Introduction to Academic
Communication Skills for Construction Management
(WSTC Prep); 700283 - Professional Communication Skills
Communication 2 (WSTC Prep)
for Engineering (WSTC Prep); 700276 - Academic and Credit Points 10 Level Z
Professional Communication (WSTC Prep)
Equivalent Units
700208 - English for Tertiary Study 2 (UWSCFS); 700199 -
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, Academic Communication 2 (UWSCFS); 900075 -
The College. Available to Open Access students. Academic English 2 (UWSC); 900103 - English for Tertiary
........... Study 2 (UWSC); 900108 - Introduction to Academic
Communication 2 (UWSC); 700056 - Academic English
This unit is designed to introduce students to academic (WSTC Prep); 900021 - Academic English (WSTC)
culture as a culture of critical debate and equip students
with the academic literacy skills necessary to perform Unit Enrolment Restrictions
successfully in this culture. In particular, the unit aims to Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
help students access the conventions of academic English The College. Available to Open Access students
by focussing on attitudes to knowledge, and the ways in
...........
which ideas are structured and presented in academic texts
and speech. The unit assists students to comprehend This unit is designed to improve academic English
academic texts, identify key ideas and concepts, and proficiency for students who wish to progress to university
identify and use the rhetorical moves used in academic studies. The unit will assist students to critically read and
texts. It also aims to help students compare and contrast analyse a variety of texts, and to develop their research and
ideas across texts, improve grammatical skills that relate to writing skills to produce complex texts. There is a particular
academic writing, summarise and synthesise information, focus in this unit on critique and analysis in the process of
and understand why, when and how to reference understanding and producing academic texts. In addition,
information. the unit encourages students to develop strategies to
maximize their learning and to reflect on their own learning
styles.
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involved in surveillance, quantitative research and/or
900108.2 Introduction to Academic evaluation. This unit provides students with the
Communication 2 (WSTC) fundamental skills they need to analyse and interpret
results from quantitative data collections. Content includes
Credit Points 10 Level Z descriptive statistics, undertaking comparisons between
Prerequisite groups, quantifying associations between variables, and
statistical power. The unit is highly applied with the main
900107.2 Introduction to Academic Communication 1 focus being on interpretation and appraisal of statistical
(WSTC) results and conducting analyses using statistical software.
Equivalent Units
401173.2 Introduction to Clinical
900075 - Academic English 2 (UWSC); 900103 - English
for Tertiary Study 2 (UWSC); 700199 - Academic
Epidemiology
Communication 2 (UWSCFS); 700208 - English for Tertiary Credit Points 10 Level 7
Study 2 (UWSCFS); 700210 - Introduction to Academic
English 2 (UWSCFS); 700056 - Academic English (WSTC Assumed Knowledge
Prep); 900021 Academic English (WSTC); 700040 - A background in health care is desirable
Principles of Professional Communication (WSTC)
Equivalent Units
Unit Enrolment Restrictions 401076 - Introduction to Epidemiology
Studies course. Unit Enrolment Restrictions
...........
...........
This unit is designed to expand upon and extend the
academic literacy skills acquired in Introduction to This unit aims to impart the principles of population based
Academic Communication 1. The unit will assist students to (epidemiologic) evidence to the understanding of variations
critically read and analyse a variety of texts, and to develop in the outcome of illness and the reasons thereof (Clinical
their research and writing skills to produce complex texts. Epidemiology) thereby providing the framework for finding
There is a particular focus in this unit on critique and the best answers to "real world" questions about clinical
analysis in the process of understanding and producing practice and health care. Individuals taking this course (who
academic texts. usually have a health care background) acquire the basic
skills required to understand the fundamental questions
700236.2 Introduction to Australian Law about the effectiveness of clinical therapies, usefulness of
Enforcement (WSTC Prep) screening and diagnostic tools, prognosis and disease
causation and gain the skills required of effective Evidence-
Credit Points 10 Level Z Based Medicine practitioners.
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, (WSTC)
The College.
...........
Equivalent Units
This unit provides a broad overview of law enforcement in
Australia. It aims to equip students with an understanding 101560 - Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice,
of power, law and authority in relation to law enforcement 102709 - Introduction to Criminal Justice, 400680 - Crime
agencies in Australia, as well as an overview of the and Criminal Justice, 700127 - Introduction to Crime and
operations and procedures of those agencies. The unit also Criminal Justice (WSTC)
provides students with an understanding of what it means Unit Enrolment Restrictions | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
to become a law enforcement professional in Australia.
401077.2 Introduction to Biostatistics The College. Students enrolled in Extended College
Credit Points 10 Level 7 preparatory units in these courses in order to enrol in this
unit.
Assumed Knowledge
High school mathematics (arithmetic, formulas and algebra, ...........
reading graphs) This unit introduces students to criminology, policing, and
Unit Enrolment Restrictions criminal justice issues and practices through an
examination of the Australian criminal justice process.
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course. Students will examine how the criminal justice system
........... works (and sometimes fails to work), and how police,
courts, and corrections influence the processes of
Most professions in the health sciences need to read and criminalisation, victimisation, and (in)justice.
interpret statistics relating to individual health status,
interpret health risks in communities, and engage in the
evaluation of interventions, or impact of health policies or
programs. Many public health practitioners are actively
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to understand how human actions can alter the natural
301071.3 Introduction to Critical Thinking world. Students will use interdisciplinary approaches,
including field studies, to investigate environmental
Credit Points 10 Level 1 processes and evaluate specific environmental challenges.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Local and global environmental issues, sustainability,
resilience and stewardship will be explored across diverse
Students must have a minimum GPA of 5 and be enrolled social and ecological contexts.
in The Academy at Western Sydney University; i.e.
students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Leadership and 401076.2 Introduction to Epidemiology
Critical Thinking or other advanced courses at the
discretion of the Academy or the Dean. Credit Points 10 Level 7
This unit is designed for high-achieving students who may High school mathematics (arithmetic, formulas and algebra,
be enrolled in Advanced degrees or the Bachelor of Applied reading graphs)
Leadership and Critical Thinking. This unit provides Unit Enrolment Restrictions
students with an opportunity to understand and develop
high-level critical thinking skills; skills that are essential for Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course
success in occupations now and in the future. Students will ...........
engage with theoretical frameworks and concepts using an
interdisciplinary approach, inspiring students to think and Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and
act outside the silos of their disciplines. Throughout the determinants of disease and other health-related conditions
unit, students will consider how they think as opposed to in populations, and the application of this study to the
how they think they think (biases and heuristics). They will control of health problems. Epidemiology encompasses a
also develop an understanding of the importance of critical broad range of activities fundamental to the health
thinking and ways to suppress a tendency to rationalise. sciences. The course is aimed to equip students with the
ability to understand and critically appraise evidence from
200052.7 Introduction to Economic Methods the health sciences used in the formulation of clinical
interventions, assessments of population disease burden,
Credit Points 10 Level 1 and development of health policy. Students will be taught
Assumed Knowledge the fundamental concepts and principles of epidemiology
and will be given the opportunities through exercises and
HSC Mathematics or equivalent tutorials to apply these concepts and principles to case
Equivalent Units studies from current epidemiological research and practice.
61301 - Introduction to Economic Methods, 200032 - 700220.2 Introduction to Human Behaviour
Statistics for Business, 300700 - Statistical Decision
Making, 700041 - Statistical Decision Making (UWSC),
(WSTC Prep)
301123 - Management Analytics, 700007 - Statistics for Credit Points 10 Level Z
Business (WSTC)
Equivalent Units
...........
900082 - Introduction to Human Behaviour (UWSC)
Introduction to Economic Methods covers basic concepts in
mathematics and statistics to help student understanding of
subjects such as accounting, management, marketing, Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
finance, and economics. Students taking this unit are The College.
expected to improve their numeracy and analytical skills. In ...........
particular, students will learn how to collect, analyse and
interpret data using simple descriptive and inferential This unit provides students with an overview and evolution
statistical methods including simple regression analysis. In of psychology and conventional scientific techniques and
addition, by working through applied exercises, students methods to explain and understand the causes of human
are expected to improve their problem solving skills and behaviour and human personality. It also assists students in
acquire a basic understanding of calculus relevant to fields the development of academic skills commensurate with
such as finance. tertiary studies. Topics to be studied at an introductory level
include: the history of psychology, intelligence, social
301407.1 Introduction to Environmental psychology, psychoanalytic theories, behaviourist/learning
Science theories, cognitive theories, biological view, developmental
psychology and abnormal psychology.
102815.1 Introduction to Indigenous
Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies
Suitable clothing and footwear for field trip activity.
...........
Equivalent Units
Students learn how biology, chemistry and the physical
sciences interact to regulate environmental processes in 101900 - Working with Communities, 700139 - Working
natural and built environments. They will evaluate concepts with Communities (WSTC), 700320 - Introduction to
of sustainability and resilience and apply these perspectives
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Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies
(WSTC) 700268.1 Introduction to International
...........
Relations (WSTC)
This unit introduces students to the rich diversity: past, Credit Points 10 Level 1
present and future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Corequisite
in Australia with emphasis placed on the importance of
identity, diversity, representation and resilience. You will
engage directly with Indigenous sources and learn to
critically analyse content from Indigenous Standpoints.
Year 2 units.
Presenting as a challenging and thought-provoking
experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Equivalent Units
places and philosophies, this unit provides a solid 101956 - Introduction to International Relations
theoretical foundation of Indigenous perspectives for the
knowledges and professional practices in your chosen field. Unit Enrolment Restrictions
200591.2 Introduction to International The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must
Business pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the
...........
Equivalent Units
61128 - International Business and Asian Environment This unit will introduce students to key topics and debates
in the field of International Relations (IR). The unit will
........... familiarise students with leading IR theories and their
This unit introduces students to the nature of international explanation of political events, phenomena, and processes
business operations in the world economy. The first part which cross the territorial boundaries of the state. Students
focuses on the basic concepts and theories of international will be exposed to the interplay between power, interest,
trade, investment, and foreign exchange which form the ideas, identity, and resistance, in explaining continuity and
foundation of a firm's international business activities. The change in international relations. The unit is designed to
second part is devoted to the economic, cultural, political provide students with the analytical tools and intellectual
and ethical environments and their effects on a firm's frameworks needed to understand the behaviour of
international business operations. The third and last part different international actors in contemporary global affairs.
provides an overview of how the functional areas of
business i.e. Marketing, production, human resource and
finance are conducted in and affected by the multifaceted Credit Points 10 Level 1
environment of an internationally oriented firm.
Assumed Knowledge
101956.1 Introduction to International Proficiency in English and other language (LOTE) at native
Relations or near-native level
Equivalent Units A1335 - Interpreting 1, A1336 - Interpreting 2, A3395 -
Introduction to Interpreting
700268 - Introduction to International Relations (WSTC)
...........
...........
This is a core unit for students in the Bachelor of Arts
This is a foundation unit for the major in International (Interpreting and Translation) course and an elective
Relations and Asian Studies. As such, this unit will foundation unit for language key field of study in the BA. It | Units |
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introduce students to key topics and debates in the field of introduces students to the theory and practice of
International Relations (IR). The unit will familiarise Interpreting. Lectures are held in English for students of all
students with leading IR theories and their explanation of the languages available. The tutorials are language specific
political events, phenomena, and processes which cross in Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin or Spanish. This unit
the territorial boundaries of the state. Students will be requires native or near-native proficiency in English and
exposed to the interplay between power, interest, ideas, one of the languages offered in the unit.
identity, and resistance, in explaining continuity and change
in international relations. The unit is designed to provide 100556.2 Introduction to Journalism
students with the analytical tools and intellectual
frameworks needed to understand the behaviour of Credit Points 10 Level 1
different international actors in contemporary global affairs.
Equivalent Units
63084 - Journalism: News Reporting, 700182 - Introduction
to Journalism (WSTC)
...........
This unit introduces students to the fields of journalism and
new media, covering the concepts of news values and
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news research for target audiences. It looks at the role of
the journalist and the professional skills of news gathering 700288.1 Introduction to Literary Studies
and news writing. The subject also considers the legal and (WSTC)
ethical obstacles and obligations faced by journalists
operating in an environment of fast paced communication. Credit Points 10 Level 1
The methodologies underlying professional practice as well Corequisite
as delivering news with speed for multimedia platforms are
central to this unit. Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor
700182.2 Introduction to Journalism (WSTC) units listed in the course structure before progressing to the
Year 2 units.
Equivalent Units
Corequisite 100862 - English, Text and Writing, 101907 - Introduction
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor to Literary Studies
Year 2 units. Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must
Equivalent Units pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the
100556 - Introduction to Journalism course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, This unit involves the close reading of literary texts to
The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must explore concepts about meaning-making including the use
pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the of language, narrative form, and issues of genre. The unit
course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit. asks questions about the role and function of literature. For
........... example: is literature's purpose to entertain readers, to
provide them with emotional release, to represent the
This unit introduces students to the fields of journalism and world, or to allow people to make meaning from their
new media, covering the concepts of news values and experience? The primary texts span three genres - fiction,
news research for target audiences. It looks at the role of poetry and drama. Students will learn about the different
the journalist and the professional skills of news gathering ways in which these literary forms are constructed and the
and news writing. The unit also considers the legal and contrasting ways in which they represent reality.
ethical obstacles and obligations faced by journalists
operating in an environment of fast paced communication. 101899.2 Introduction to Pedagogical
The methodologies underlying professional practice as well Leadership
as delivering news with speed for multimedia platforms are
central to this unit. Credit Points 10 Level 7
Prerequisite
Students enrolled in 1708 Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to
Credit Points 10 Level 1 Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12) or 6017 Diploma in Arts/
Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12)
Equivalent Units
must have successfully completed 160 credit points.
100862 - English, Text and Writing, 700288 - Introduction
to Literary Studies (WSTC) Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1708 Bachelor of Arts
...........
(Pathway to Teaching Birth - 5/Birth - 12) or 1783 Master of
This unit involves the close reading of literary texts to Teaching (Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years) or 6017 Diploma in
explore concepts about meaning-making including the use Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12).
of language, narrative form, and issues of genre. The unit
...........
asks questions about the role and function of literature. For
example: is literature's purpose to entertain readers, to From 2020 students should note that core units are now
provide them with emotional release, to represent the taught in semesters rather than half yearly sessions. Early
world, or to allow people to make meaning from their childhood educators have a significant role in providing the
experience? The primary texts span three genres - fiction, pedagogical leadership required to deliver quality early
poetry and drama. Students will learn about the different childhood services for children and families. This unit
ways in which these literary forms are constructed and the introduces the concept of pedagogical leadership which is
contrasting ways in which they represent reality. then explored further in other units in the course. In this unit
students examine a range of theoretical perspectives and
approaches to curriculum and analyse the ways different
theories and approaches shape pedagogical practices.
Students will have opportunities to research contemporary
theories of early childhood education, reflect on their own
beliefs and values, refine their personal philosophy of
teaching and learning, and consider the implications for
their future role as pedagogical leaders.
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101918.1 Introduction to Philosophy 102825.1 Introduction to Screen Media

This unit is an introduction to Western philosophical inquiry: 63197 - Image, Sound and Text, 101055 - Screen Media,
it looks at fundamental questions we have about the way 101927 - Foundations of Media Arts and Production,
we think of the world around us, and the way we act. It 700179 - Foundations of Media Arts and Production
presupposes no prior knowledge of philosophy. We will (WSTC)
examine philosophical issues by looking at classic ...........
statements from the philosophical tradition. The unit will
also help students to develop their skills in writing clear Welcome to the dynamic and evolving world of Screen
arguments. After completion of the unit students will have a Media. In this unit you will learn how to analyse and
critical understanding of some of the fundamental ideas critically evaluate cinema, from classic Hollywood to
that shape our thinking and our world. Arthouse and Australian films, along with a range of
compelling documentary, animation, immersive and
301353.1 Introduction to Physiology interactive content from around the globe. You’ll reflect on
the impact of technology and the different approaches to
Credit Points 10 Level 1 creating and producing powerful content. Inspired by best
Equivalent Units practice, you will have the opportunity to plan and create
simple, short works of your own using accessible media.
300753 - Introduction to Human Physiology, 300620 -
Physiology 1, 700098 - Introduction to Physiology (WSTC), 700325.1 Introduction to Screen Media
300818 - Introduction to Physiology (WSTC)
Incompatible Units
300361 - Introduction to Human Biology
Corequisite
...........
From 2020 this unit replaces 300818 - Introduction to courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory
Physiology. This unit introduces the concept of units listed in the course structure before progressing to the
homeostasis and critically examines examples of how the Year Two units.
body systems are regulated and homeostatically controlled.
Equivalent Units
The unit uses a body-systems approach to examine the
physiology of tissues, organs and systems in order to 101927 - Foundations of Media Arts and Production,
develop an integrated view of the regulated functioning of 102825 - Introduction to Screen Media, 700179 -
the human body. Foundations of Media Arts and Production (WSTC)
Credit Points 10 Level 1 The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must
Equivalent Units course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
VA101A - Introduction to Property
...........
Welcome to the dynamic and evolving world of Screen
External offerings for this unit are only available to students Media. In this unit you will learn how to analyse and
who are enrolled in a Property course or specialisation. critically evaluate cinema, from classic Hollywood to
Arthouse and Australian films, along with a range of | Units |
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| Units |
...........
compelling documentary, animation, immersive and
Introduction to Property comprises six main topic areas. interactive content from around the globe. You’ll reflect on
The first section covers the various professions within the the impact of technology and the different approaches to
property industry with particular emphasis on the valuation creating and producing powerful content. Inspired by best
profession. The second section covers land law and legal practice, you will have the opportunity to plan and create
concepts concerning property. The third section addresses simple, short works of your own using accessible media.
issues in property development controls and planning. The
fourth section concentrates on the areas of academic and 102186.1 Introduction to Stylistics
industry report writing. This section also addresses the
areas of academic study, lecture procedures and Credit Points 10 Level 3
examination technique. The fifth section covers topics in
relation to residential valuation and introduces
methodologies for valuing more advanced properties as Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in
well as the skills required for collecting data for valuation currently enrolled course.
purposes. The sixth section introduces students to ...........
mathematics required for later valuation units.
The focus of this online unit is the language of literature
and the craft of writing. The unit explores the rhetorical or
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figurative dimension of language across literary and non- hands-on unit we’ll introduce you to some of the key
literary texts. Students analyse a range of short texts - opportunities in the Creative Industries in fields as diverse
mostly passages from novels and poems - with an eye to as Communication, Media, Music, Design, Writing and
the formal basis of their effects. Through recorded lecture associated aspects of Intellectual Property Law and
pods and online exercises, students are introduced to the Entrepreneurship. We’ll look at the Creative Industries from
basic tools of stylistic analysis, including narrative analysis, historical and contemporary perspectives, and hear from
metaphorical analysis and critical discourse analysis. industry contributors working in the field right now. You’ll be
introduced to ‘future of work’ skillsets, including
700216.2 Introduction to the Australian entrepreneurship, leadership, collaboration and
Legal System (WSTC Prep) communication capabilities, and you’ll learn how to situate
your own creative knowledge within them. Available to
Credit Points 10 Level Z students from all disciplines, this unit will suit you if you’re
Equivalent Units passionate about taking your creative career to the next
level.
900041 - Introduction to the Australian Legal System – Fast
Track (UWSC), 900083 - Introduction to the Australian 100195.2 Introduction to Translation
Legal System (UWSC)
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, Assumed Knowledge
The College. Proficiency in English and other language (LOTE) at native
or near-native level
...........
Equivalent Units
This unit is designed to develop an understanding of the
Australian legal system for students whose courses involve A1345 - Translation 1, A1346 - Translation 2, A3394 -
law units relevant to their area of study, such as Business, Introduction to Translation
Construction, Policing and Criminology. Students will ...........
investigate the role of the Australian legal system in
contemporary society, and explore its relevance to their This is a core unit for students in the Bachelor of Arts
chosen career path through project-based assessments. (Interpreting and Translation) course and an elective
The unit will also help students develop the language and foundation unit for language key field of study in the BA. It
communication skills necessary for further tertiary study. introduces students to translation theory and practice.
Lectures are held in English for students of all languages.
900083.3 Introduction to the Australian The tutorials are language specific in Arabic, Japanese,
Legal System (WSTC) Mandarin and Spanish. The unit is only available to
students with a high level of proficiency (native or near-
Credit Points 10 Level Z native level) in one of the languages offered. The
languages offered, subject to demand, are: Arabic,
Equivalent Units
Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish.
700216 - Introduction to the Australian Legal System
(WSTC Prep) 900041 - Introduction to the Australian Legal 900114.1 Introductory Business
System – Fast Track (UWSC) Mathematics (WSTC)
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Credit Points 10 Level Z
Students must be enrolled at The College.
Assumed Knowledge
...........
Mathematics year 10 equivalent
This unit is designed to develop an understanding of the
Equivalent Units
Australian legal system for students whose courses involve
law units relevant to their area of study, such as Business, 900085 - Mathematics 1
Construction, Policing and Criminology. Students will Unit Enrolment Restrictions
investigate the role of the Australian legal system in
contemporary society, and explore its relevance to their Students must be enrolled in a Foundation course at The
chosen career path through project-based assessments. College.
The unit will also help students develop the language and ...........
communication skills necessary for further tertiary study.
This unit consists of two modules. The first module has
102836.1 Introduction to the Creative been designed to provide a revision of basic mathematical
Industries concepts and methods that apply to business situations.
They include basic mathematical operations, percentages,
Credit Points 10 Level 1 equations, index numbers, logarithms, direct and inverse
variation, and graphs. The second module has been
........... designed to provide students with the necessary skills for
Careers in the Creative Industries are on the rise. They’re making practical financial decisions. The concepts taught
innovation-led, mobile, global and adaptable. In the short- include simple interest, compound interest, annuities and
term success can be a matter of luck but a long-term career their applications as they apply in a business environment.
requires tactics, talent, and savvy business acumen. In this
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300808.3 Introductory Chemistry The chemical sciences underpin our understanding in the

environmental, forensic, health, medical, biological and
Credit Points 10 Level 1 physical sciences. This unit familiarises students with the
fundamental principles of chemistry and how chemistry
Assumed Knowledge shapes the world around us. Students will be introduced to
General Mathematics or equivalent. the concepts of atomic structure, the reactivity of
substances, the Periodic Table, stoichiometry, and will
Equivalent Units learn about the structure and reactivity of substances and
300469 - Introductory Chemistry, 700155 - Introductory mixtures in different chemical environments, and exposed
Chemistry (WSTC) to different forms of electromagnetic radiation. Students will
Incompatible Units explore real world problems and apply the fundamental
principles of chemistry to better understand how we may
300800 - Essential Chemistry 1 shape our own future.
900084.2 Introductory Programming (WSTC)
NOTE: Only External students can enrol in a composite
offering for this unit. Credit Points 10 Level Z
Prescribed safety goggles, white laboratory coat, A4
laboratory book or equivalent A4 ruled note book. 301256.1 Invertebrate Zoology
...........
The chemical sciences underpin our understanding in the
environmental, forensic, health, medical, biological and Assumed Knowledge
physical sciences. This unit familiarises students with the A basic understanding of core concepts of biology and/or
fundamental principles of chemistry and how chemistry zoology is desirable.
shapes the world around us. Students will be introduced to Prerequisite
the concepts of atomic structure, the reactivity of
substances, the Periodic Table, stoichiometry, and will 300802.2 Biodiversity
learn about the structure and reactivity of substances and Equivalent Units
mixtures in different chemical environments, and exposed
to different forms of electromagnetic radiation. Students will 401170 Forensic Biology 300979 Principles of Zoology
explore real world problems and apply the fundamental Incompatible Units
principles of chemistry to better understand how we may
300918 Invertebrate Biology
shape our own future.
700155.3 Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) Outdoor attire / Lab coats, enclosed footwear for indoor labs
Assumed Knowledge More than 99% of animals are invertebrates and due to
General Maths or equivalent their key role in all ecosystems, renowned biologist E. O.
Wilson famously described them as the ‘little things that run
Equivalent Units the world’. Besides their ecological importance, many
300808 - Introductory Chemistry invertebrates are useful to humans, whereas others are
harmful to agriculture, human and veterinary health. This
Incompatible Units
unit introduces invertebrate diversity in the context of their
300800 - Essential Chemistry 1, 700121 - Essential ecological and economic importance. It also develops skills
| Units |
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| Units |
Chemsitry 1 (WSTC) necessary to classify and distinguish between the major
Unit Enrolment Restrictions invertebrate taxa. This unit includes fundamental hands-on
laboratory and field studies skills for students with broad
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, career pathways in science (e.g. animal, environmental,
The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must forensic and medical sciences) as well as agriculture,
pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the environmental management, and education.
unit. Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor 100919.3 Investigating Second Language
courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory Acquisition
Year2 units. Credit Points 10 Level 7
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment Assumed Knowledge
Students require approved safety glasses, lab coat, Knowledge of a LOTE and/or some Linguistics and/or some
enclosed shoes. language teaching experience.
A7449 - Investigating Second Language Acquisition
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Unit Enrolment Restrictions 102294.1 Islam in the Modern World

...........
This unit is intended for Linguistics Honours students as
well as TESOL and Interpreting and Translation Successful completion of 40 credit points of study in
Postgraduate students aiming to provide a focused currently enrolled course.
theoretical and research framework in the area of second ...........
language acquisition (SLA) from a psycholinguistic
viewpoint. This unit widens the theoretical and This unit introduces students to Islam and its adherents
methodological basis of students intending to undertake within contemporary global context. It looks at key Muslim
further studies and/or research in the Linguistics and SLA intellectuals from the 19th Century till the present and
area and also serves the TESOL and languages teachers examines their attempts to come to terms with modernity as
interested in applying SLA-based knowledge to language a Western project while addressing critical issues facing
learning, pedagogy and classroom research. Islam. Areas for consideration include: renewal and reform;
the impact of colonialism and globalisation on Muslim
200819.2 Investment Management discourse; independent judgment (ijtihad) versus emulation
(taqlid); and issues associated with civil society. Students
Credit Points 10 Level 3 will also explore the challenge of shaping a Muslim identity
in the modern world in the context of key Muslim institutions
Incompatible Units and social movements.
200057 - Investment Management, 200078 - Portfolio
Management 101822.3 Islam in the West
Investment Management describes the theory and practice Unit Enrolment Restrictions
of investment decision-making. The general objective of the
unit is to introduce students to the tools of financial Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in
investment by providing a conceptual framework within currently enrolled course.
which the key financial decision of investment can be ...........
analysed. This unit provides an overview of the theory of
investing by describing investor indifference curves and The unit focuses on the question of Muslim presence in the
optimal portfolios. The unit will include evaluating asset West with reference to the dynamics of inclusion and
allocation, security selection and security analysis within an exclusion. Its aim is to enable students to look at the
active portfolio management framework, measuring question of Muslim presence in terms of an action-reaction
portfolio performance and security selection decisions. phenomenon in which different outlooks, ideas, institutions
and nodes of information and authenticity interact to create
101467.2 Islam in Southeast Asia an environment in which identities are developed. These
identities then go on to shape the cooperative and
Credit Points 10 Level 3 conflictual relationships between different subsections of
Muslim minorities and the majority non-Muslim Western
Equivalent Units states and societies. While focusing on the
63213 - Islam in Asian and World Politics contemporaneity of the question, the unit looks at the study
Unit Enrolment Restrictions of Muslim presence in the West in a socio-historical context
by providing an understanding of how Muslim-Western
Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in contacts shaped the nature of their relationship in the past.
currently enrolled course. Then, the unit looks to contrasting the changes before and
........... after 9/11 with reference to a set of ideas, institutions and
contexts.
Islam is a significant feature of Southeast Asia’s past and
present. Employing methodologies and insights drawn 200956.3 Islam, International Law and
primarily from history, political science, and anthropology, Human Rights
this unit explores Islam’s place in and contribution to
contemporary Southeast societies and politics, as well as Credit Points 10 Level 3
its history in the region. Major themes to be explored
Prerequisite
include: the debates about Islam’s spread to Southeast
Asia and its interaction with the region’s established socio- 200984.1 Government and Public Law
religious features, the colonial experience, Islam’s often
...........
contested place in the national life of Southeast Asian
nations, its past and ongoing links with the rest of the This unit explores the intersection between Islamic law,
Muslim world, as well as contemporary issues associated international law and human rights. The unit begins with
with the War on Terror and conflicts in Muslim societies. providing a theoretical framework introducing international
law and human rights from a secular and Islamic
perspective, providing an overview of how classical and
contemporary Muslim scholars engage with the human
rights discourse. The second part of the unit will discuss
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human rights from the perspective of nation states,
examining the legal framework (in the context of Islamic 102297.1 Islamic Revivalism in the
and secular law) of key nation states, as well as that of Globalised World
some international organisations (including the
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League). Credit Points 10 Level 3
Students will examine whether there is an ideal governance Unit Enrolment Restrictions
framework to protect human rights and discuss core
international human rights treaties including Islamic Human Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in
Rights instruments (i.e. the Universal Islamic Declaration of currently enrolled course.
Human Rights, the Cairo Declaration on Human Rights in ...........
Islam and the Arab Charter on Human Rights). Students
will discuss specific human rights issues including Islam In the last decades there has been a surge in Islamic
and gender, Islam and freedom of expression, Islam and consciousness in Musllim communities across the globe.
freedom of religion and Islamic criminal law. When Islamic history has been punctuated by periods of revivalist
examining these topics, students will be encouraged to activity and its hallmark always has been a desire for the
engage with various interpretations of Islamic law, as well return to Islamic origins - the basics of the faith as
as critically examine the human rights framework. enshrined in the islamic scripture. This unit explores the
phenomenon of contemporary Islamic revivalism. The unit
102823.1 Islam: Past, Present and Future contrasts contemporary Islamic revivalism with earlier
expressions. It aims to demonstrate that contemporary
Credit Points 10 Level 1 Islamic revivalism has manifested itself in a multiplicity of
forms as a defensive reaction to an epoch characterised as
Equivalent Units
modernity.
101462 - Understanding Islam and Muslim Societies;
700160 - Understanding Islam and Muslim Societies 200701.3 Issues in the Criminal Justice
(WSTC) System
This is an introductory level unit that forms part of the
Prerequisite
Islamic Studies major. The unit will contribute to the
development of sound disciplinary expertise in the 200010.2 Criminal Law
academic study of Islam – historical, anthropological, and ...........
sociological. The unit will familiarise students with critical
approaches to the study of Islam that touch on its origins This unit introduces candidates to the criminal justice
and development, formation of traditions, social structures system through an examination of justifications for
and institutions, and with issues regarding Islam in the punishment and the policy and practice of various criminal
Western context. The unit will aid students in developing justice agencies. Attention is paid to the significance of
cross-cultural awareness and interpersonal communication race, class and gender, and how these variables impact
skills. upon justice within the criminal justice system. Where
possible, visits to criminal justice agencies and a prison are
101465.2 Islamic Law in a Changing World organised, and practitioners are invited to seminars to
enable candidates to gain a more practical understanding
Credit Points 10 Level 3 of the criminal justice system.
Prerequisite
700267.2 Issues in World Development: Rich
101462.2 Understanding Islam and Muslim Societies OR World, Poor World (WSTC)
101464.2 Great Texts of Islam: Qur'an and Hadith
Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in Equivalent Units | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
currently enrolled course. 400677 - Issues in Third World Development; 101331 -
Issues in World Development: Rich World, Poor World
...........
This unit introduces students to Islamic legal theory, its Unit Enrolment Restrictions
sources and principles, and its application by different Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
schools and scholars to derive religious verdicts. Students The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must
will study efforts to ‘streamline’ Islamic law through a pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the
number of Sunni and Shiite schools, various conceptions of course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
shari’ah, and modern attempts at law reform through ...........
dynamic scholarship and ijtihad (independent judgment).
Upon completion, students should be able to explain This unit introduces students to the field of international
developments in Islamic legal thought within their socio- development, where the divide between the rich world and
historical contexts, and identify key debates among Muslim poor world takes a centre stage. While development has
scholars. Using current case studies, students will also created prosperity around the world, it is not without
study Islamic law issues affecting Muslims today, especially discontents. Social and economic inequality at the global
Muslim minorities. level is a real problem and has been increasing. The
‘developed’ and ‘developing’ world paradigm will be
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critically examined. Students will be equipped with theories explaining their situation, and have their language level
and case studies examining development, evaluated. Students with a background of study in the
underdevelopment and their related issues within a language need to obtain advice on their appropriate level of
contemporary political, economic and social framework. language study. During the first two weeks of class, the
Students will also have exposure to current global lecturer will monitor the performance of students and
development debates such as poverty, global inequality, advise students who need to transfer to a higher class.
sustainable development, democracy and security. Students should consult the Languages Academic Course
Advisor or Unit Coordinator if they are unsure of their entry
102064.1 Issues, Risk and Crisis level.
Communication
102028.1 Japanese 201
Assumed Knowledge
Basic knowledge of public relations theory and current Assumed Knowledge
public relations practice. Japanese 102 or equivalent
Prerequisite Equivalent Units
100212.2 Public Relations Theory and Practice 101702 - Language & Communication Skills 2A: Japanese
Equivalent Units Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
101045 - Issues in Corporate Public Relations Internet access to Web information, on-line dictionaries, etc.
........... ...........
This unit explores the principles and practice of issues This unit is designed as a post-beginner level language and
management in order to avoid crises, manage when one culture unit intended for students who have studied this
arises, and seek opportunities to learn and benefit from a language to at least HSC level or equivalent. This unit
crisis where possible, using effective communication. It focuses on the development of the grammatical structures
investigates the development of crisis management plans, and vocabulary in such areas as using polite and plain style
and the testing and implementing of these plans. Dealing of the language, verb conjugation for expressing
with the media and pressure groups is covered, along with conjecture, adverbial clauses indicating specific times and
training a crisis communication team and organising a places, conditional, etc. The knowledge of kanji is
response to a crisis situation. increased to 260 characters. The unit is not suitable for
background speakers (i.e., who have completed formal
100085.2 Japanese 101 secondary education where Japanese is used as an official
language and also the language of instruction at the
Credit Points 10 Level 1 School). Note: Students enrolling in this unit as part of a
........... major or sub major in Japanese are encouraged to enrol in
Japanese 202 at the same time.
This unit is an introduction to the Japanese language and
some related culture. It is intended for beginner students 102029.1 Japanese 202: Speaking and
only, who have never studied Japanese. This unit will cover Listening
the most basic level of the Japanese language in all four
skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The Credit Points 10 Level 2
Japanese characters covered in this unit include the Assumed Knowledge
hiragana and katakana. Students with a background of
study in the language need to obtain advice on their Japanese 102 or equivalent knowledge
appropriate level of language study. During the first two Equivalent Units
weeks of class, the lecturer will monitor the performance of
101702 - Language & Communication Skills 2A: Japanese
higher class. Students should consult the Languages Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Academic Course Advisor or Unit Coordinator if they are Internet access to Web information, on-line dictionaries, etc.
unsure of their entry level.
...........
100086.3 Japanese 102
This unit is normally undertaken concurrently with, or after,
Credit Points 10 Level 1 Japanese 201. It is designed to develop and expand
speaking and listening skills based on the grammatical
Prerequisite knowledge developed in Japanese 201. The range of
100085.2 Japanese 101 communicative transactions is increased so that more
sophisticated exchanges are possible, for instance when
........... using polite and plain (i.e. casual) styles of speech,
This is a post beginner level unit in Japanese built on the describing one's conjecture, stating an opinion, asking for
knowledge and skills developed in Japanese 101 and aims explanation, etc. Cultural and social understanding of
to further develop listening, speaking, reading and writing Japanese society is also fostered. The unit is not suitable
skills in elementary Japanese. Students who believe they for background speakers (i.e., who have completed formal
have sufficient background in Japanese to do 102 without secondary education where Japanese is used as an official
having done 101 should apply by e-form for a Rule Waiver, language and also the language of instruction at the
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School). Note: Students enrolling in this unit as part of a
major or sub major in Japanese are encouraged enrol in 101952.1 Japanese 301
102030.1 Japanese 203 Assumed Knowledge
Credit Points 10 Level 2 Japanese 203 and 204 or equivalent knowledge
Assumed Knowledge Equivalent Units
Japanese 201 or equivalent 101712 - Languages and Grammatical Concepts 3A:
Japanese
Equivalent Units
101707 - Language & Communication Skills 2B: Japanese ...........
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment This is a Level 3 unit within the Japanese major program,

intended for students who have successfully completed
Internet access to Web information, on-line dictionaries, etc. Japanese 202 or have acquired equivalent knowledge. It
........... enhances students' comprehension of and ability to use
new grammatical structures, expressions, interaction
This unit further develops students' language skills acquired strategies and Kanji characters. In addition to improving the
in Japanese 201 to equip students with more sophisticated four primary language skills and ability needed for working
language skills and knowledge. Among the topics covered in Japan or with Japanese people, this unit aims to
in Japanese 203 are: stating a plan or intention, making a advance students' knowledge of the modern Japan through
suggestion in the plain form, offering advice, indicating the the recommended texts and class discussions. Note: This
degree of certainty, describing a change in state, indicating unit is not suitable for native speakers.
causes of reasons, using of the passive and the imperative,
etc. By the end of this unit, students will be able to read and 100092.3 Japanese 302
write approximately 380 kanji characters. The unit is not
suitable for background speakers (i.e., who have completed Credit Points 10 Level 3
formal secondary education where Japanese is used as an Assumed Knowledge
official language and also the language of instruction at the
School). Note: Students enrolling in this unit as part of a Japanese 301 or equivalent knowledge.
major or sub major in Japanese are encouraged to enrol in ...........
After covering basic Japanese grammar in previous units,
102804.1 Japanese 204: Speaking and this unit is designed to further improve and extend students'
Listening competence in Japanese. It enhances students' knowledge
and comprehension of Japanese, and develops their ability
Credit Points 10 Level 2 to apply this knowledge and comprehension to written and
spoken Japanese. In addition to the language skills, this
Assumed Knowledge
unit covers further aspects of Japanese culture through the
Japanese 201 and 202 or equivalent knowledge. recommended texts and class discussions. Note: This unit
Equivalent Units is not suitable for native speakers.
101707 - Language & Communication Skills 2B: Japanese, 100093.2 Japanese 303: Contemporary
102031 - Japanese 204 Culture and Society
Internet access to Web information, on-line dictionaries, etc.
Assumed Knowledge
...........
Japanese 203 and 204 or equivalent | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
This unit is undertaken concurrently with, or after, Japanese
203. It is designed to further develop and expand speaking ...........
and listening skills on the basis of grammatical structure This unit aims to provide students with a valuable insight
introduced in Japanese 203 and increase the range of into modern Japanese culture and society via learning the
communicative transactions developed in Japanese 202 so language at an advanced level. In this unit, students will
that more sophisticated exchanges are possible when further enhance their four skills in the language with a focus
stating a plan or intention, making a suggestion, offering on listening and speaking.
advice, indicating the degree of certainty, describing a
change in state, indicating causes, using the passive and 101970.1 Japanese 304: Discourse in
the imperative, etc. This unit will also present further Japanese
aspects of contemporary Japanese culture and society. The
unit is not suitable for background speakers (i.e., who have Credit Points 10 Level 3
completed formal secondary education where Japanese is
Assumed Knowledge
used as an official language and also the language of
instruction at the School). NOTE: Students enrolling in this Japanese 203 and Japanese 204 or equivalent knowledge.
unit as part of a major or sub major in Japanese are Equivalent Units
encouraged to enrol in Japanese 203 at the same time.
100094 - Japanese 304: Discourse in Japanese
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Special Requirements - Essential Equipment Equivalent Units

Internet access to Web information, on-line dictionaries, etc. 100557 - Speciality News Reporting, 101413 - Investigative
Journalism
...........
...........
This unit is designed to enable post-intermediate students
of Japanese to learn and practice spoken Japanese at an Investigation and research are fundamental to journalism
advanced level. Students will explore Japanese discourse and many other forms of writing. This unit provides
styles and discourse strategies in a range of situations, students with the skills to dig deeper to uncover information
registers and levels of formality. In addition to the essential with which they can build stories that have depth and
readings, materials drawn from educational videos, feature impact. Students will analyse the role and power of
films, television dramas, news programs and language investigative journalism within the information media
corpus will be used for class discussions and as data for industry.
analysis.
101971.1 Japanese 305: Advanced Reading
and Writing Credit Points 10 Level 3
Prerequisite
200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics AND
Assumed Knowledge 200010.2 Criminal Law AND 200007.2 Law Foundation OR
Japanese 203 and 204 or equivalent knowledge 200978.2 Legal Analysis and Critique
Internet access to Web information, on-line dictionaries, etc. Places in this unit are limited. Students will be selected on
merit based on the following: Submission of an expression
........... of interest, including relevant documents, in seeking to
Students in this unit will further develop their competency in undertake the unit (either submitted to an external body or
Japanese with a focus on reading and writing at an to the unit coordinator); and completion of a satisfactory
advanced level. The unit content is organised around joint interview process with the unit coordinator and/or a
communicative and cultural themes on Japanese society. representative of a professional body, court or tribunal.
To expose students to authentic language use, reading Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
materials of different genres are selected from Japanese
newspapers, magazines, Japanese language corpus and Appropriate business attire.
the internet. Acquisition of Kanji is accelerated through ...........
reading and writing tasks.
This unit provides an internship opportunity for later year
102219.1 Japanese 306: Japanese Popular law students. Students will spend twelve days throughout
Culture the semester at selected courts and tribunals under the
supervision of magistrates, judges or tribunal members.
Credit Points 10 Level 3 The unit will provide students with an opportunity to
observe the courts and tribunals first hand, to be mentored
Assumed Knowledge
by a judicial officer, to engage in practical assistance to the
Japanese 203 and 204 or equivalent knowledge relevant court or tribunal, and to appreciate the professional
........... responsibilities essential for a 21st Century legal
practitioner and judicial officer. Entry is competitive and will
This unit aims to reinforce the Japanese language in all include a written application and interview. The unit
four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, via the includes a class schedule with the requirement of regular
medium of Japanese popular culture, e.g. manga, anime, reflection in order to learn deeply from the experience and
Japanese drama and/or J-pop, by exploring and analysing teach students how to engage in ongoing lifelong learning.
culturally and linguistically specific issues of the language, e.
g. address terms and taking turns. Students will explore 200649.2 Jurisprudence
natural Japanese text and speech in both casual and
formal styles at an advanced level, as well as increase their Credit Points 10 Level 3
knowledge and understanding of Japanese popular culture. Prerequisite
102017.1 Journalism: Research and 200006.2 Introduction to Law OR 200977.3 Fundamentals
Investigation of Australian Law AND 200007.2 Law Foundation OR
...........
Assumed Knowledge
This unit engages students in the critical analysis of modern
General knowledge of politics, social affairs and economy law through reflection on the major traditions and
Prerequisite contemporary practices of legal theory. The Unit
encourages students to examine and question key legal
100556.2 Introduction to Journalism concepts that inform the law, such as power, morality and
truth. Students will interpret, analyse, justify and critique
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issues and ideas using tools of critical reflection drawn from
texts in legal philosophy, ancient to modern. In this way, Equivalent Units
they will develop tools that allow them to understand and 300656 - Laboratory Quality Management
uncover the foundational ideas and assumptions on which Unit Enrolment Restrictions
we base our view of the law and its consequences, leaving
students well-placed to embark upon systematic inquiries in Successful completion of 60 credit points at Level 1 and 40
legal reform and further studies in legal theory. credit points at Level 2 in Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of
Medical Science of Bachelor of Natural Science.
700323.1 Key Concepts and Skills in the Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Social Sciences (WSTC Prep) Lab coats, closed in footwear, safety glasses
Credit Points 10 Level Z ...........
Equivalent Units This capstone unit is directed towards the accreditation of a
700246 - Key Ideas in Arts and Social Science (WSTC laboratory for chemical, microbiological or forensic testing,
Prep) using the standards that are applicable in industry. The unit
focuses upon the importance and coordination of good
laboratory management, teamwork, calibration, record
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, keeping and laboratory manuals. Groups of students are
The College. Students must be enrolled in Extended or required to develop, establish and operate a
Standard Diploma courses in Social Science. comprehensive Laboratory Quality Management system
........... designed for a specific class of chemical, microbiological or
forensic test. The students' technical competence and
The unit will introduce academic skills allowing students to quality system are then assessed using the guidelines laid
become successful, reflective and independent tertiary down by the National Association of Testing Authorities
learners. Students will develop a foundational (NATA).
understanding of key theories, concepts, debates and
perspectives relevant to the successive first year university 301273.1 Land Degradation and
units within the field of Social Sciences. This unit will Contamination
support students towards completion of an interactive
authentic task, designed to explore possible positive Credit Points 10 Level 3
change in contemporary social life. Assumed Knowledge
900109.1 Key Ideas in Arts and Social A basic understanding of scientific enquiry including the
Sciences (WSTC) periodic table, equilibria, and pH. Introductory statistics
including mean, standard deviation, and distributions.
Equivalent Units Successful completion of 20 credit points at Level 2.
700191 - History of Western Thought (UWSCFS); 700246 - Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Key Ideas in Arts and Social Sciences (UWSCFS)
Safety glasses and laboratory coat, laboratory book,
Unit Enrolment Restrictions enclosed footwear
...........
Studies course
This unit will examine current interdisciplinary topics on land
........... degradation and contamination in both urban, peri-urban
This unit explores some of the most influential ideas in the and rural environments. The effects of the various human
humanities and social sciences, including democracy, induced land degradation and contamination processes
and pollutants in terrestrial environments will be explored | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
imperialism, romantic love and secularisation. The unit
traces the origins of these ideas and their manifestation in and how impacts can be ameliorated and managed. The
the world today. The unit will equip students with the ability focus is on both the science of environmental pollutants
to identify and evaluate some of the central ideas and on the remediation strategies currently available.
underpinning public discussion on a range of political and Topics include; basic concepts of soils, study of the
cultural issues today. In addition, it will provide students processes, common soil pollutants, persistent organic
with a solid foundation of cultural and historical knowledge contaminants and pesticides, acidification of soils,
which is assumed knowledge in many University level units. quantitative risk assessment, land reclamation, and landfill
sites. Field trips to degraded and contaminated sites will be
300883.2 Laboratory Quality Management undertaken.
Credit Points 10 Level 3 200021.3 Land Transactions Law
A demonstrated understanding of and competence with
laboratory techniques in analytical chemistry or Prerequisite
microbiology, corresponding to successful completion of a 200012.2 Property Law
Level 2 Microbiology or Analytical Chemistry unit.
...........
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This unit gives students an in-depth treatment of various Unit Enrolment Restrictions

aspects of the law relating to the transfer of land and Students must be enrolled in 1717 Bachelor of Education
interests in land. Transactions dealing with land are (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education.
examined from both a commercial and residential
perspective. These matters form an integral part of the ...........
practice of law and are approached from a practical This unit will continue the development of students'
perspective. Topics include the standard agreement for understandings about language and literacy in a K-6
sale of land, the law and practice relating to different title context. The unit will focus of the area of writing, including
systems, mortgages, leases, easements and covenants. literary, factual, media and multi-media texts. Students will
develop their theoretical knowledge about the teaching and
101854.1 Language and Linguistics learning of writing and the relationship between writing,
Research Methods reading, talking and listening.
102646.1 Language and Literacy in the Early
Equivalent Units Years
A7444 - Language and Linguistics Research Methods
........... (Primary) and have satisfactorily completed 80 credit points
of study.
This unit aims to help postgraduate students acquire the
knowledge and skills to design and carry out a research ...........
project in the field of Languages and Linguistics (I.e.
Contrastive Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Language-in- The unit examines ways of understanding English content
Education Planning, First and Second Language based on the strands of language, literature and literacy in
Acquisition, Interpreting and Translation, Discourse the Australia Curriculum: English and the NSW K-6 English
Analysis and Descriptive Linguistics). It includes theoretical Syllabus. Students will understand how language skills are
and practical work in specific areas of research in acquired and introduced to theories related to language
Languages and Linguistics. and literacy learning, particularly from a sociocultural
perspective. Students will explore the relationships between
102118.1 Language and Literacy 1 language, literacy and literature across a range of contexts
with the focus on children in the early years, aged five to
Credit Points 10 Level 1 eight. Students will also develop an understanding of
current theoretical and pedagogical approaches for English
Equivalent Units language teaching and learning with a focus on culturally
101486 - Language and Literacy 1 - AREP and linguistically diverse learners. Students will determine
young children’s speaking, listening, reading, phonological
Unit Enrolment Restrictions and graphological awareness, and writing strengths and
Students must be enrolled in 1717 - Bachelor of Education needs and develop strategies for teaching students in the
(Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education. early years.
...........
102650.1 Language and Literacy in Years 3-6
of Education (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Credit Points 10 Level 3
Education program. The unit examines ways of enhancing Unit Enrolment Restrictions
children's language learning through speaking, listening,
reading and writing as they begin to create and understand Students must be enrolled in and have successfully
the oral, written and visual texts of their environment. completed 160 credit points in the Bachelor of Education
Current literacy and language theories are examined. The (Primary).
diverse needs of learners are considered and appropriate ...........
teaching strategies to develop literacy skills are explored.
Students will appreciate children's literature and the way it The unit extends understandings of English content based
can be used to promote literacy and language learning in a on the strands of language, literature and literacy and the
variety of early learning contexts K-2. The unit prepares NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum: English K-10
individuals for more advanced units involving language and with a focus on years 3-6. Students will draw on
literacy, and primary English teaching specialisation. contemporary theories of literacy learning and teaching,
and will examine a repertoire of teaching and assessment
102134.1 Language and Literacy 2 strategies for deconstructing and constructing a range of
texts in classrooms. By investigating a range of written and
Credit Points 10 Level 3 multimodal genres, their textual structures and grammar,
students will develop their meta-semiotic awareness. This
Equivalent Units awareness is crucial when they plan to teach primary
101494 - Language and Literacy 2 school students literacy skills related to various learning
areas of the Australian Curriculum. In this unit, students’
technological, pedagogical and content knowledge is
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progressively enhanced to prepare them to teach
innovatively with digital media with simultaneous infusion of This year long unit can only be commenced in Autumn
emergent language and literacy practices. semester and lasts the equivalent of two consecutive
semesters (excluding Summer Semester). Only existing
200802.1 Law and Public Policy students will be re-enrolled in Spring semester to complete
this unit. The unit comprises the research and writing of a
(Development and Implementation) research dissertation of between 10,000 and 12,000 words
Credit Points 10 Level 3 on an approved topic in law. The unit provides an
opportunity for law students to further develop and refine
Prerequisite their legal research and writing skills and to explore and
200006.2 Introduction to Law OR 200977.3 Fundamentals analyse a legal topic chosen in consultation with the School
of Australian Law AND 200007.2 Law Foundation OR of Law Honours Coordinator, in order to produce a high
200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique quality piece of academic work. It includes training in
research methodology, and support activities including
........... presenting at an honours research seminar and requires
This unit examines the link between law, public policy and the student to undertake a literature review and submission
social reform to explain and understand when legislative of a research proposal, upon acceptance of which the
programs effectively or ineffectively achieve change. The dissertation is written under supervision.
unit adopts a range of social, political and legal
perspectives to examine the policy process and its 200018.6 Law of Associations
interaction with law. The unit focuses on recent policy Credit Points 10 Level 3
initiatives to assess the role and relevance of law in public
policy development. Prerequisite
200296.3 Law Economics and Business
Ethics Incompatible Units
200183 - Law of Business Organisations
...........
Prerequisite
200006.2 Introduction to Law OR 200977.3 Fundamentals This unit deals with issues that arise in relation to the
selection of appropriate structures for the conduct of non-
of Australian Law AND 200007.2 Law Foundation OR
profit and commercial dealings. Students examine the legal
and practical requirements involved in creating, operating
........... and winding up associations, partnerships and
corporations. Emphasis is on the creation and operation of
This unit considers ethical analysis of institutions and corporations, and the duties and liabilities of directors and
practices of contemporary market capitalism as a officers, as well as the rights and obligations of
foundation for possible future legal reforms. Topics covered shareholders.
include; market efficiency and externalities, corporations
and regulation, principles of distributive justice, the ethics of 200183.4 Law of Business Organisations
globalization, class and crime.
Prerequisite
Credit Points 20 Level 5 200184.3 Introduction to Business Law OR 200909.1
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Enterprise Law
The law honours programme is an embedded honours Note: Pre-requisite unit 200184 Introduction to Business
program exclusive to law courses of the Western Sydney Law is replaced by unit 200909 Enterprise Law.
| Units |
| Units |
| Units |
University. Students must be enrolled in 2501 Bachelor of Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Law (Graduate Entry), 2502 Bachelor of Law (Non-
Students enrolled in 2502 Bachelor of Laws (Non graduate
graduate Entry) or a Western Sydney University combined
entry) are required to seek permission from their Course
law degree to be eligible to undertake this unit. Students
Advisor prior to enrolling in this unit.
must have the Dean’s and School Honours Coordinator's
approval to enrol in the unit, as part of the Law Honours ...........
programme. See eligibility criteria stipulated in the School
of Law Honours Award Level Guidelines for the proposed This unit deals with legal issues concerning the creation
year/ session of entry. In summary students are required to and control of companies and compares this structure with
have successfully completed 160 credit points (or 140 if other forms of business organisations, such as joint
also taking units in summer session) of LLB core and/or venture, partnership, trusts and sole traders. This unit will
alternate units and have a reasonable prospect of provide students with an appreciation of partnership, and
completing their course with a Honours Weighted Average companies and a practical operation of a scheme of
Mark* of 70 or greater in all law units. Special requirements corporate regulation in the Australian federal system.
would depend on research topic and would be assessed on
a case by case basis.
...........
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200554.3 Law of Commercial Obligations 200804.2 Law of the Sea

Prerequisite Prerequisite
200909.2 Enterprise Law 200984.1 Government and Public Law
........... ...........
This unit introduces students to the Australian laws This unit will introduce students to the rules regulating the
governing transactions involving the transfer, registration principle uses of the world's oceans. It will highlight
and use of property. Focusing on commercial applications historical development of the law of the sea, the sources of
students will consider laws governing real, intellectual and the contemporary law of the sea and the adoption of the
personal property including topics such as registration 1982 Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Legal
requirements under the Torrens title system and the regime of various maritime zones including territorial sea
Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) as well as and contiguous zone, continental shelf, the exclusive
enforceability and alienation of proprietary interests, leases economic zone and the high seas will be studied. Various
and deeds, and subsidiary interests such as covenants and sources of marine pollution, fisheries, marine scientific
easements. research, maritime spatial planning, deep sea bed mining
and dispute settlement will also be explored in this unit.
Prerequisite
200011.2 Contracts Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Equivalent Units currently enrolled course.
69019 - Law of Employment
...........
Incompatible Units
This unit explores the common origin of law and literature in
200929 - Employment Law and Policy rhetoric, narrative, interpretation, and culture. Students will
........... study literary representations of justice, violence and
morality and explore an interpretive understanding of the
This unit focuses on the law that regulates individual law. Core unit texts will usually be drawn from 19th century
aspects of employment relationships including the contract world literature to the present, though Film and Television
of employment. It aims to place an examination of the texts may also be selected for analysis.
development, nature and scope of relevant legal principles
in the context of the key features of the contemporary 201027.2 Law's Self-Understanding
Australian labour market.
Assumed Knowledge
Credit Points 10 Level 3 A basic familiarity with legal reasoning and the ‘separation
Prerequisite of powers’ context in which they judiciary operates, and a
basic understanding of the precepts of contemporary
200984.1 Government and Public Law Western liberal political culture.
This unit examines the structure and functions of the 200007.2 Law Foundation OR 200978.2 Legal Analysis
world’s major transnational organisations. The unit extends and Critique AND 200984.1 Government and Public Law
students' understanding provided by Public International
Law by examining the reality of international action and Incompatible Units
cooperation. Given that the European Union is the most 200649 - Jurisprudence
highly evolved transnational organisation in the world today, ...........
the course will be centred around this organisation, while
comparing it with other major international organisations This unit of study explores the central organising ideas for
such as the UN, the WTO and regional transnational our present understanding of law. What do these ideas
organisations such as the African Union and the amount to? What, according to these ideas, is significant
Organisation of American States. The Brexit process about us from the legal standpoint? Can the proponents of
currently taking place in the EU will be analysed as a these ideas deal with their critics? What are the similarities
disruption to the trend of transnationalism. and differences between the legal subject and other ways
of thinking about ourselves, such as from a moral or
political standpoint? How should we understand the
connections between these three separate realms? What is
the character of the legal sphere in comparison with these
other spheres? What is the character of legal, moral and
political reasoning?
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be challenged to think about preparing for unknown futures
200863.1 Leadership and Entrepreneurship and the nature of the skill sets necessary to prepare for and
respond to change and innovations.
........... 101779.4 Leadership, Alliances,
Sustainability (Block Mode)
This unit explores the links between leadership and
entrepreneurship in the context of dynamic domestic and Credit Points 10 Level 3
global environments. It develops an understanding of how
to initiate a business venture, taking advantages of
perceived opportunities and mobilising the required Students must be enrolled in 1689 Bachelor of Community
resources. To this end, different theories and perspectives and Social Development.
on leadership and entrepreneurship are examined, and Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
students are encouraged to apply them to real-life
situations. The knowledge and skills learned in this unit will Internet access and a computer and/or mobile device with
enable future leaders to revitalise organisations and create Adobe Reader App installed.
value in the process of transforming innovations into goods ...........
or services.
This unit offers students the opportunity to explore the
400777.5 Leadership for Quality and Safety central role of leadership and alliances in building
in Health Care sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
communities. The unit focuses on theories and models of
Credit Points 10 Level 7 leadership appropriate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander communities: initiating, building and maintaining
Equivalent Units alliances with individuals and groups and methods to build
400842 - Quality and Safety in Health Care sustainable communities. In addition, students will examine
Unit Enrolment Restrictions case studies of Indigenous leadership and communities
that have been successful in community building such as
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course. socio-economic development, education and community
........... cohesion.
Increasingly clinical leaders, practitioners and health 100701.1 Leadership, Mentoring and

service managers are being held accountable for improving Professional Growth
the quality and safety of patient care and for developing a
culture of quality improvement within their teams. In this Credit Points 10 Level 7
unit students learn about quality, patient safety and
...........
governance frameworks and strategies that they can
employ within healthcare to improve system performance, Becoming a professional is a complex and intricate
patient safety and patient outcomes. The main approaches process. Beyond adequate initial training (both theoretical
used to address quality of care and patient safety are and the implementation of theory into practice) it takes a
examined and their applications critiqued. Students will commitment and undertaking to career-long learning and
explore leadership issues for developing systematic, professional development. Such commitment and
coherent quality improvement frameworks and quality undertaking need not be an isolated process. Educational
initiatives that can be applied within their own sphere of leaders are available to assist in the promotion of
practice. professional development. This unit provides leaders with
the understandings and strategies for implementing
200855.3 Leadership in a Complex World mentoring and professional development programs.
Credit Points 10 Level 1 101259.3 Learning and Creativity | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
Incompatible Units
200857 Leadership and Uncertainty
...........
This unit examines the inter-related processes of learning
Students must be enrolled in The Academy at Western
and creativity and the application and practice of these in all
Sydney University; i.e. students enrolled in advanced
aspects of life. Learning and Creativity is contextual. This
degrees or other courses at the discretion of the Academy
context is personal, social, cultural and environmental. The
or the Dean.
unit content is critically positioned within diverse theories,
........... with an emphasis on experiential learning and ongoing
critical reflection. The unit promotes understanding of
This unit is designed for students from Advanced Degrees feeling and experience as much as concepts and ideas. It
who are enrolled in The Academy. The focus here is the emphasises the tools and skills of learning, the everyday
leadership of groups and teams in a cross-disciplinary nature of creativity and enables students to develop and
environment and its application in various contexts. The apply their creativity. It is designed for students interested in
unit encourages the examination of leadership through the personal, community and cultural development, in the
lens of multiple disciplines thereby broadening perspectives context of far reaching change.
of leadership and inspiring students to think and act outside
the silos of their disciplines. Through the unit, students will
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level of cultural understanding and competency that can
800171.1 Learning and Processing Human lead to improved communication skills and effective
Language partnering with Indigenous people, organisations and
communities.
Assumed Knowledge 200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique
Master of Research core units: Research Design 1, Credit Points 10 Level 1
Research Literacies or equivalent
Corequisite
........... 200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law OR 200006.2
How do humans learn and process language, in its spoken, Introduction to Law
gestural, and written forms? This unit will equip students Equivalent Units
with theoretical foundations and practical understandings of
how to read and conduct research in this area. Topics may 200007 - Law Foundation
include research areas such as language acquisition, ...........
language use and communication, word recognition,
reading development and disorders, speech perception and The unit exposes students to the contexts that affect how
production. In addition, a review of data collection and law is made, some of the institutional limitations on law and
analysis techniques will be provided. The unit will include justice and the impact of globalisation on law. It introduces
lecture and laboratory experimental work. The unit will be theories about the nature and function of law in historical,
focused on research currently conducted by members of political, social, economic, cultural, ethical and international
the MARCS Institute. contexts. The connection between race, gender, culture
and law is examined within the context of the Australian
102158.2 Learning and Teaching in legal tradition, legal history, and the impact of the Australian
Challenging Contexts legal system on Australian First Peoples. The unit
introduces students to the processes of critical evaluation of
Credit Points 10 Level 7 arguments, legal communication and logical and critical
problem solving involving statutory interpretation and
precedent.
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate course, with
the exception of those students enrolled in 8083 Bachelor 201080.1 Legal Internship
of Research Studies.
...........
Prerequisite
This unit involves the study of pedagogy in contexts
regarded as ‘challenging’. The main focus will usually be on 200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics AND
the contexts of school and early childhood, but alternative 200010.3 Criminal Law AND 200008.7 Torts Law AND
sites of education will also be studied as appropriate. The 200011.2 Contracts
definition of a challenging context will be considered with an ...........
emphasis on contexts of poverty. Students will undertake a
critical analysis of policies and practices that impact and This unit provides an internship opportunity for later year
respond to challenging contexts. The unit is structured law students in host organisations (including NGOs and
around the investigation of dilemmas and specific public interest organisations, community legal centres,
provocations, and explores engaging pedagogies for government departments, corporations, barristers’
education. chambers or private law firms). Internships provide
students with invaluable access to opportunities to
101758.2 Learning through Indigenous understand the law in context, to apply their formal learning
Australian Community Service (Day Mode) about legal principles, to develop essential professional
skills and to gain exposure to different career pathways.
Credit Points 10 Level 3 Students who successfully complete orientation
requirements will spend twelve days throughout the
semester at a host organisation. This will usually be done
Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in on a one- day (7 hours) per week basis. An intern’s duties
currently enrolled course. will generally consist of a combination of substantive tasks
........... relating to law, policy and practice. Depending on the host
organisation, these may include a combination of research,
Learning through Indigenous Australian Community Service preparing background materials, briefing papers or
will provide students with an exciting opportunity to apply research reports, liaising with other organisations, assisting
their disciplinary knowledge and skills in an Indigenous in the provision of legal assistance and advice, observing
Australian cultural context. Students will negotiate and interviews with clients, conferences with Counsel or in court
conduct an interview with an Indigenous or Non-Indigenous proceedings, undertaking project and advocacy work,
Service Provider working in an Indigenous context. preparing/ giving presentations and assisting with
Students will gain cross cultural awareness and insights as administrative and editing work. The School will seek
well as knowledge about Indigenous community affairs expressions of interest for the number of placements
including cultural protocols, decision-making and available with the School’s partner host organisations each
leadership. This experience will provide students with a semester. Students are also able to arrange their own
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internships at organisations that are not currently host
organisations, subject to the approval of the Clinical ...........
Director and the agreement of the host organisation to This unit takes a ‘lifespan perspective’ to studying human
complete the attendance and assessment requirements of development, covering related concepts, theories, methods
the unit. and debates, and develops an understanding of bio-psycho-
social dimensions across the lifespan, underpinned by a
100196.2 Legal Interpreting (UG) sensitivity to cultural and social differences in development.
There is an emphasis on relating lifespan issues to current
human services.
Assumed Knowledge
Bilingual competence in English and one of the languages
offered by the School for the interpreting and translation Credit Points 10 Level 2
courses.
Assumed Knowledge
Prerequisite
Solving systems of equations with two and three unknowns,
100195.2 Introduction to Translation basic matrix operations, including multiplication.
........... ...........
Legal interpreting is a highly complex process that requires The objective of this unit is to present the main
specialised training in interpreting techniques, litigation fundamentals of linear algebra and includes such topics as
tactics, legal language and the legal system. This unit is a solving systems of linear equations, matrix algebra,
compulsory unit for students in the BA (Interpreting and determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, Euclidean
Translation) course. It can also be offered to practising vector spaces, general vector spaces, inner product spaces
interpreters who wish to improve and perfect their and linear transformations.
knowledge and skills in legal interpreting. It aims to provide
students with the theoretical background and the 102794.1 Literacy and Numeracy for
opportunity to develop the interpreting skills necessary to Educators
operate at the NAATI professional level as a court
interpreter. Lectures are held in English for students of all Credit Points 10 Level 1
languages. The tutorials are language specific in Arabic,
Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish. Unit Enrolment Restrictions
101568.5 Legislation, Courts and Policing (Primary).
Incompatible Units The primary purpose of this unit is to equip first-year
students with personal literacy and numeracy skills
400294 - Law, Evidence and Procedure
necessary for their academic success. This unit aims to
........... develop students’ personal literacy and numeracy skills
necessary for participating in academic and professional
This unit introduces students to the adversarial system, the contexts. It also supports pre-service teachers as literate
legislative context of everyday policing, and the different and numerate citizens to strengthen positive attitudes,
forms of state and federal courts. It includes an emphasis skills, and knowledge about literacy and numeracy roles in
on police powers (NSW and elsewhere), summary and everyday contexts. Students will have opportunities to
indictable offences, and the role of enforcement and develop their interpersonal, verbal and non-verbal
discretion. In particular alternative resolution and specialist communication skills. These skills are integral to the
courts are described and their role and function analysed. inherent requirements of a graduate teacher who are
This unit is of value to students in policing, criminology, law, required to undertake the national literacy and numeracy | Units |
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and community welfare. test mandated by the Australian Government. Pre-service
teachers will develop confidence and competence in their
400505.5 Lifespan Development and the understanding of the roles of literacy and numeracy in
Human Services society, with particular emphasis on problem-solving and
Credit Points 10 Level 2 effective communication in practical situations. Students
will be provided with opportunities to develop critical self-
Prerequisite awareness, self-regulation and the ability to organise
101557.3 The Individual in Society oneself as a self-directed learner. Essential elements of
academic scholarship, including information media literacy,
Equivalent Units understanding assessment, and academic integrity, will be
C2909 - Lifespan Development in the Human Services developed.
Work, 4598 Bachelor of Social Work, 4522 Bachelor of
Community Welfare or 4523 Bachelor of Community
Welfare (Family and Community). Successful completion of
60 credit points including the pre-requisite unit above.
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102112.1 Literacy Skills for Teacher ...........

Education Do you know why nearly a hundred new nations were
founded between 1945 and 1970? Have you ever
Credit Points 10 Level 1 wondered who Mahatma Gandhi or Ho Chi Minh were?
Equivalent Units Why would you challenge authority 'non-violently'? How do
you write creatively in a language that has been imposed
900000 - University Study Skills
through colonial conquest? These are all questions
Unit Enrolment Restrictions connected to decolonisation: the explosive process by
Students must be enrolled in 1717 - Bachelor of Education which the great modern European empires were dissolved
(Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education. and scores of new nations were formed - from Indonesia to
Algeria, India to Nigeria, Jamaica to Vietnam. With this
........... process came a surge of creative energy, as formerly
colonised peoples set out to produce new ways of writing
This unit introduces students to the profession of teaching
and thinking. We will read classic anti-colonial politicians
and examines key priorities that are central to the literacy
like Gandhi and Frantz Fanon and writers from different
demands on a teacher-educator. It aims to develop oral
decolonising regions including India, Africa, South-East
and written communication skills, skills in reading for
Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Australia.
academic purposes, and knowledge, skills and confidence
in literacy and academic writing. The unit also provides a 100875.4 Literature and Philosophy
general orientation to University life, familiarising students
with the language of tertiary institutions and the general Credit Points 10 Level 3
requirements for progression and assessment.
101724.2 Literary Animals Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in
...........
...........
This unit will examine ways in which literature and
This unit explores a selection of literary works that invite us philosophy interact. It will consider the ways in which
to examine the tenuous border separating the “human” literature and philosophy offer important and different ways
from the “non-human." Readings will allow students to learn of thinking. And it will consider the differences between
how literary texts employ various formal techniques literature and philosophy. Literature will be understood to
(allegory, anthropomorphism, etc.) that call into question involve thinking through sensations, while philosophy will
the conventional opposition between human and animal. be understood to involve thinking through concepts. The
Particular attention will be given to the intersection of unit will examine examples of interaction between literary
animality, race, gender, and sexuality. Readings may texts and philosophical texts, considering how literary
include one or more national literatures, such as American effects can inhabit philosphical texts and philosophical
or Australian literature. ideas can permeate literary texts. The unit will consider
frequently occurring themes within both literature and
102581.1 Literary Theory philosophy, such as ethics (ways of living and acting).
101739.3 Literature and Trauma
...........
This unit examines a range of theoretical approaches to currently enrolled course.
literature, the majority of which have proliferated since the
beginning of the 20th century. These may include: ...........
structuralism, poststructuralism, feminism, postcolonialism, This unit considers the relationship between narrative and
psychoanalysis and posthumanism. In presenting this trauma and writing and trauma. It looks at the discourses of
‘contemporary’ mode of engaging with literary texts, trauma, including psychoanalytic and psychiatric,
‘Literary Theory’ asks how we might theorise our approach philosophical and that belonging to literary criticism. It
to reading, and how individual texts allow us to theorise the considers the politics of testimony and trauma in history;
literary in general. the role of narrative in healing and the remaking of Self; the
crises of the "witness" and the limits of narrative in recalling
102572.1 Literature and Decolonisation trauma in psychoanalysis, literature, and history. It
Credit Points 10 Level 2 considers the socially produced limits of narratives of
trauma. It also considers the meeting point between
Equivalent Units trauma, its wound and writing. The unit canvasses a raft of
101966 - Literatures of Decolonisation life-writing and fictional writing whose subject is trauma and
or traumatic experience.
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fundamental external constraints, such as international
102502.2 Living, Learning and Working on parity and balance of payments equilibrium conditions.
the Web
...........
Assumed Knowledge
This unit prepares students for living, learning and working
in a digital society. We examine how the web mediates It is assumed that students have completed 240 credit
behaviour, communication and culture in contemporary points in course 1571 B Design (Visual Communication)
times. Students learn by participating and enterprising in before enrolling in this unit.
online spaces as part of a supportive learning community. Prerequisite
This unit also provides an important opportunity for
101020.3 Design Research Training OR 102277.1 Design
students to develop a professional online web presence
Research Project
and identity that is relevant for their university studies,
employability and the future of work. Equivalent Units
100602 - Communication Design Major Project
301070.3 Logic, Rhetoric and Argumentation
Students must be enrolled in 1571 B. Design (Visual
Unit Enrolment Restrictions Communication).
Students must have a minimum GPA of 5 and be enrolled ...........
in The Academy at Western Sydney University; i.e.
students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Leadership and In this year-long unit students will develop a self-directed
Critical Thinking or other advanced courses at the project from proposal to production, in consultation with an
discretion of the Academy or the Dean. academic supervisor. The first semester involves engaging
in background research to facilitate creative development.
........... Students will build a field survey of their topic area
This unit is designed for high-achieving students who may identifying precedents and contexts, leading to
be enrolled in Advanced degrees or the Bachelor of Applied experimentation and exploration of a range of potential
Leadership and Critical Thinking. This unit provides options and addressing any arising issues, to develop a
students with a detailed understanding of logical and sound proof of concept. In the second semester students
rhetorical arguments in order to prepare them for leadership will develop the work to a finished outcome, through an
roles in the future. Throughout the unit, students will iterative process of prototyping, reflection and analysis. It is
appraise the structure of logical and rhetorical arguments, expected that there will be a consistent and documented
evaluate classical arguments and critiques and assess the developmental process undertaken across the year,
structure, validity and soundness of philosophical resulting in the final work, which will be a professional level
arguments. outcome, realised in a specific discipline field within Visual
Communication. Students are expected to be self-
200926.1 Macroeconomic Measures and motivated, and work as an independent professional
Models practitioners, throughout the major design project work.
Credit Points 10 Level 3 401075.2 Major Incident Management

Knowledge acquired in introductory microeconomics, Prerequisite
macroeconomics and accounting.
401069.1 Paramedic Practice 4
Equivalent Units | Units |
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200546 - Macroeconomic Issues
Students must be enrolled in 4669 Bachelor of Health
........... Science (Paramedicine).
The unit equips students with formal tools to analyse ...........
macroeconomic problems. Students learn to use
macroeconomic terms and measures competently in This unit examines the tactical and strategic issues facing a
discussion, and interpret data from the income, product, health response team in a major incident. Students will
external and government accounts, and labour force practice team responses to critical incidents and evaluate
surveys. Through hands-on experience constructing and the effectiveness of different approaches to response and
applying price indices, deflators and productivity measures, recovery.
they acquire practical skills and a sound conceptual
understanding of economic variables and the accounting
200116.6 Management Accounting
framework. Students come to appreciate the power of Fundamentals
macroeconomic models, learning how to capture myriad Credit Points 10 Level 1
mechanisms and feedbacks in a single framework, for
example to define and quantify multipliers and crowding-out Prerequisite
effects. Finally, students gain an understanding of 200111.2 Financial Accounting Applications
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communities. It explores the tensions and pressures faced
........... by Indigenous organisations and strategies for developing
This unit provides an introduction to management sustainable management practices.
accounting in an e-commerce environment. The
interrelations of management accounting to other functional 300824.2 Management of Aquatic
areas, to suppliers, to customers, and to other sources of Environments
external information relevant to planning and control are
examined. Topics include the development and logic of Credit Points 10 Level 1
routine and non-routine analysis performed to support Equivalent Units
management decision making.
300633 - Management of Aquatic Environments
301123.2 Management Analytics Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Credit Points 10 Level 1 Students will need a lab coat and suitable protective
clothing for fieldwork.
Assumed Knowledge
...........
HSC maths (2 unit desirable) or equivalent.
This unit introduces students to the physical, chemical and
Equivalent Units biological nature of water systems and the linkages to
200032 Statistics for Business, 200052 Introduction to human activity. These linkages include a development of
Economic Methods, 300700 Statistical Decision Making, an appreciation of the essential services and broad uses
200263 Biometry, 200192 Statistics for Science, 700007 and values of water in modern human society, and the
Statistics for Business (WSTC), 700041 Statistical Decision natural environment. Students are challenged to examine
Making (WSTC) the causes and effects of water pollution and environmental
degradation. Students are introduced to scientific water
...........
sampling, analysis and reporting of water quality and
Management Analytics provides students with introductory pollution.
knowledge and skills in identifying, analysing and
interpreting data relevant to Business, Human Resources 200376.4 Managing and Developing Careers
and Management. In order to develop evidence-based
decision-making skills, students will learn how to work with Credit Points 10 Level 2
data. Students will organise and summarise data, present Equivalent Units
data visually and design surveys for new data collection
200914 - Working in Professions, 200915 - The Service
and use. Students will develop skills in understanding
Enterprise
decision-making models and forecasting as a means of
improving business processes and HR, management and Unit Enrolment Restrictions
business metrics. Successful completion of 60 credit points .
101775.3 Management and Community ...........
Organisations (Block Mode) Managing and Developing Careers focuses on
Credit Points 10 Level 2 employability and career progression. The unit is one of
four units in the Management professional core in the
Prerequisite Bachelor of Business but is open to all students with an
101774.2 Community Work and Community Development interest in reflecting on career progression in leadership
(Block Mode) and management-related careers. The unit will utilise
portfolio development, case studies, occupational and
Equivalent Units industry research to assist participants identify and reflect
101644 - Community Management and Organisations, on strategies to facilitate achievement and employability.
400702 - Managing in Community Services (AREP/Metro) Successful completion of the unit will result in students
creating an ongoing portfolio directed to future employability.
Students must be enrolled in 1689 Bachelor of Community 101633.3 Managing Cities: History and
and Social Development and must have successfully Theory
completed 60 credit points.
...........
Equivalent Units
This unit focuses on community management in Australian
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the 101310 - Metropolitan Structures: Cities in Transformation
social and economic factors that influence and frame Unit Enrolment Restrictions
community management practices. At the macro level, it
examines the effects of neo-liberal (economic rationalist)
reforms in the public and community sectors; and the ...........
impact of developments such as managerialism and ‘third
way’ approaches on community management practices. This unit concerns philosophical thought and critical
The unit has a specific focus on management practices and thinking in public planning. It develops an understanding of
issues facing organisations operating in Indigenous planning theories and examines past and present trends in
this area. It reviews the theoretical frameworks for an
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insight into planning processes and analyses the economic, internal and external operations for manufacturing and
spatial and socio-political dimensions of activities involved. service organisations; their strategic choices; and tactical
and operational decision-making processes for the
200864.2 Managing in the Global management of critical and extended resources. The latest
Environment qualitative and quantitative tools and techniques, online
business simulations and international case studies are
Credit Points 10 Level 2 used to practise problem solving processes to address
Equivalent Units challenges of a global nature in the business world.
200586 Cross Cultural Management, 700094 Cross 200300.2 Managing People at Work
Cultural Management, MG206A Cross Cultural
Management Credit Points 10 Level 1
This unit introduces students to the complexities of 200151 - Management of Employment Relations, 61428 -
managing in the changing economic, political, legal, Introductory Employment Relations,700030 - Managing
technological and socio cultural factors that influence People at Work (UWSC), 700091 - Managing People at
management practice. By addressing issues of cultural Work (Creative Industries)
awareness, this unit provides an organisational behaviour ...........
approach to managing in a dynamic global environment.
Management practice and theoretical knowledge are linked 'Managing People at Work’ provides an introductory
in this unit through experiential based learning and framework for the study of employment relations. The unit
assessment activities such as critical analysis of is approached from a stakeholder perspective, emphasising
contemporary media, research and case studies. the way that management, labour and the State, along with
other key stakeholders, act, both separately and together,
102065.2 Managing Offenders in the to structure the employment relationship. In doing so, the
Community unit integrates industrial relations and human resource
management theory and practice, illustrating the links
Credit Points 10 Level 3 between the two disciplines. The content of the unit is
structured so as to provide an initial introduction to the
disciplines of industrial relations, human resource
Successful completion of 100 credit points in the currently management, and employment relations, and to the key
enrolled course. This unit is designed to be taken in the stakeholders in the employment relationship. Building on
third year of the program. this framework, a theoretical and empirical analysis of
........... employment relations processes is provided, with particular
emphasis given to recent changes in the role and
Managing Offenders in the Community is a unit that draws perspectives of stakeholders.
links between the theory and practice of working with
offenders in a variety of roles and settings. It provides a 700030.3 Managing People at Work (WSTC)
legal and policy framework for this work and covers the
main theoretical perspectives and research insights into Credit Points 10 Level 1
what is effective practice in this work. The unit takes a Equivalent Units
practical, applied approach linking the material directly to
work with offenders and will be of particular interest to 200151 - Management of Employment Relations, 61428 -
current or future practitioners in community justice, Introductory Employment Relations, 200300 - Managing
corrections, social work and policing. People at Work
The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must | Units |
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Assumed Knowledge course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
Students are expected to have gained an introductory level
...........
of knowledge in operations and supply chain management.
Managing People at Work provides an introductory
Equivalent Units
framework for the study of employment relations. The unit
200588 Global Operations and Logistics Management is approached from a stakeholder perspective, emphasizing
........... the way that management, labour and the state, along with
other key stakeholders, act, both separately and together,
Managing Operations is a comprehensive unit that focuses to structure the employment relationship. In doing so, the
on the importance of operations in creating competitiveness unit integrates industrial relations and human resource
and dynamic capabilities for individual organisations and management theory and practice, illustrating the links
organisations connected through supply chains and between the two disciplines. The content of the unit is
logistics processes within a global context. The unit is structured so as to provide an initial introduction to the
designed for students interested in enhancing their disciplines of industrial relations, human resource
knowledge and skills in designing and improving critical management and employment relations and to the key
operational processes used by organisations to provide stakeholders in the employment relationship. Building on
products and services to customers. It encompasses
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this framework, a theoretical and empirical analysis of and beverage service to gain competitive advantage. This
employment relations processes is provided, with particular unit draws upon traditional gastronomy to examine the role
emphasis given to recent changes in the role and of food and beverage in society. A systems approach to
perspectives of stakeholders. food and beverage service management is utilised to
understand the delivery of a food and beverage experience.
200273.5 Managing Service and Experience
Equivalent Units
200564 - Introduction to Sport Management, 400319 - Assumed Knowledge
Sport Management 1 Basic principles of marketing
As service provision becomes increasingly important across 200083.2 Marketing Principles
a number of industries, some firms are moving beyond the ...........
idea of providing a service to providing a total customer
experience. Managing Service and Experience introduces Developing and managing an effective integrated
students to the exciting concepts of management in the marketing communications (IMC) program is a vital part of
service and experience economy. The unit examines the successful marketing. Moreover, IMC is a highly visible and
development of the experience economy and the specialist demanding aspect of marketing communication effort at
skills required to manage commercial organisations in the brand level. This unit, grounded in marketing principles,
emerging experience economy. Key areas which are provides students with an understanding of IMC, the
covered include: the experience economy, the marketing communication process, and coordinating major
characteristics of service, service development, service elements of the marketing communications mix –
evaluation and service improvement. advertising, digital marketing, sales promotions, personal
selling, sponsorship marketing, public relations, direct
200709.2 Managing the Accommodation marketing.
Experience
200096.3 Marketing Planning Project
Assumed Knowledge
Assumed Knowledge
A basic understanding of the core concepts of hospitality.
An understanding of marketing concepts including the
Equivalent Units elements of consumer behaviour, marketing research
200144 - Lodging Management methods, marketing communications, channel
management and distribution, brand and product
........... management, competitive strategy and quantitative
This unit will be replaced by 200993 The Accomodation methods in marketing. The basics of economics, finance
Industry from 2018. The accommodation sector is an and accounting, mathematics and statistics and general
integral part of the hospitality experience. It requires the communications are also assumed.
combination of intangible service and experience with the Prerequisite
tangibility of a product which is used by guests. The need to
stay competitive in this growing and competitive market 200083.2 Marketing Principles
creates a need for organisations to look beyond the Equivalent Units
historical components such as affordability, suitability and
61734 - Marketing Project, MK311A - Marketing Planning
luxury. This unit gives students the opportunity to develop
Project
an understanding of these accommodation issues as they
relate to hospitality organisations. ...........
200710.4 Managing the Food and Beverage Marketing planning project (MPP) assimilates and builds on

Experience the wide range of marketing units that students have
previously completed. MPP assimilates students' specialist
Credit Points 10 Level 2 knowledge developed in other units through the use of a
'real-life' case context in which students demonstrate their
Assumed Knowledge mastery of marketing in the development and presentation
A basic understanding of the core concepts of hospitality. of a professional marketing plan.
Equivalent Units 200083.2 Marketing Principles
200145 - Food Service Systems
...........
Equivalent Units
This unit will be replaced by 200992 Food and Beverage
Management from 2018. The provision of food and 61711 - Marketing Principles, 700001 - Marketing Principles
beverage is a key component of the hospitality industry. (UWSC), 700089 - Marketing Principles (Creative
Future managers and decision-makers need a thorough Industries)
knowledge of the nature and characteristics of modern food
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Unit Enrolment Restrictions Marketing Research provides a comprehensive

External offerings for this unit are only available to students appreciation of the methods, uses and limitations of
who are enrolled in the Property course, Key Program or contemporary marketing research. The emphasis is on a
Major. Only students enrolled with Online Education conceptual understanding of research method. Students
Services (WSU Online) may enrol in the WSU Online gain exposure to concepts such as research design,
offering of the unit. information collection, data processing and analysis, and
results communication involving qualitative and quantitative
........... techniques.
Marketing Principles is an introductory marketing course
that delivers an overview of the marketing process and how
301106.2 Mathematical Investigations
it works within the field of business. This unit examines how Credit Points 10 Level 7
organisations use marketing decisions to satisfy customer
needs and deliver value. Areas of study include market Assumed Knowledge
segmentation and positioning; market planning; product Undergraduate level of knowledge in mathematics or
decisions and new product development; branding; statistics
customer decision processes, channels of distribution;
promotion and advertising; pricing strategies; and customer Unit Enrolment Restrictions
information management. The unit provides a foundation Students must be enrolled in 8086 Master of Research.
for those students in the marketing major; however it also
provides a broad overview for those who seek a general ...........
understanding of the topic. Mathematical Investigations will prepare Master of
Research for students planning a future in mathematical/
700001.2 Marketing Principles (WSTC) statistical research. Students will carry out investigations
under the supervision of an academic staff member that will
allow development of skills, knowledge and a way of
Equivalent Units thinking that will assist in the learning of mathematics/
200083 - Marketing Principles 700089 - Marketing statistics that will prepare them for research in their chosen
Principles (Creative Industries) field of mathematics. They will also develop their written
and oral communication skills, culminating in a poster
Unit Enrolment Restrictions presentation of significant findings as if being submitted at
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, a mathematics/statistics conference, following that
The College. Students enrolled in extended diplomas must conference’s directions for submission.
course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit. 200022.4 Mathematical Modelling
Marketing Principles is an introductory marketing unit that Assumed Knowledge
delivers an overview of the marketing process and how it Matrix algebra and how to find eigenvalues and
works within the field of business. This unit examines how eigenvectors.
organisations use marketing decisions to satisfy customer
needs and deliver value. Areas of study include market Prerequisite
segmentation and positioning; market planning; product 200030.2 Differential Equations
decisions and new product development; branding;
customer decision processes, channels of distribution; ...........
promotion and advertising; pricing strategies; and customer Mathematical Modelling is about solving real world
information management. The unit provides a foundation problems. The real world is a complicated place which we
for those students in the marketing major; however it also often need or want to understand better. One way to do this | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
provides a broad overview for those who seek a general is to set up a mathematical model which we hope can
understanding of the topic. provide insights, predictions and a greater understanding of
a complex system. Selected real-world problems are
200592.2 Marketing Research approximated by mathematical models that are amenable
to being written in terms of linear and non-linear equations
or differential equations. Once equations are solved
Assumed Knowledge emphasis is placed on interpreting solutions, modifying
Basic principles of marketing, consumer behaviour and models as required and using models for prediction.
statistics.
102249.1 Mathematical Patterns and
Prerequisite Relationships
200032.5 Statistics for Business AND 200083.2 Marketing
Principles
Equivalent Units
Equivalent Units
11285 - Mathematics 1: Patterns and Relationships, A2135
200085 - Fundamentals of Marketing Research
- Mathematics for K-6 Teachers, 700137 - Mathematical
...........
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Patterns and Relationships (WSTC), 100633 - that can be employed to verify that statements are true or
Mathematical Patterns and Relationships not. Students will consider propositions and theorems from
various areas of mathematics and look at classic,
Unit Enrolment Restrictions interesting and sometimes novel ways these can be
Students must be enrolled in 1651 Bachelor of Arts proved. Successful students taking this unit will not only be
(Pathway to Teaching Primary), 1708 Bachelor of Arts able to follow and determine if a proof is correct, but
(Pathway to Teaching Birth -5/Birth - 12), ) 6017 Diploma in become proficient at mathematical reasoning.
Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12)
or 6019 Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to 102751.1 Mathematics 1: Geometry, Number
Teaching Primary). and Algebra Years K-6
Students will use a variety of investigative techniques to Prerequisite
highlight the evidence of patterns and relationships in
mathematics. The inherent structure of mathematics will be 102113.1 Numeracy for Teaching AND 102119.1 Early
approached through the examination of various Primary Mathematics
mathematical systems. In addition, students will examine Unit Enrolment Restrictions
the nature of mathematical thought including inductive and
deductive reasoning. This subject contributes directly to the Students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Education
achievement of a sound foundation in mathematics. (Primary) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education.
...........
700137.3 Mathematical Patterns and
Relationships (WSTC) The unit is only offered to students enrolled in the Bachelor
Credit Points 10 Level 1 Education program. This unit is designed to enhance
teacher education students’ understanding of the NSW
Assumed Knowledge Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics K-10.
A demonstrated knowledge of basic mathematics The unit provides greater understanding of the content
areas of measurement, number, geometry, algebra and
Corequisite
statistics in the K-6 classroom focusing on years 5 and 6
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor and into the secondary school mathematics curriculum. The
courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory unit makes clear links to secondary school (year 7)
units listed in the course structure before progressing to the mathematics and will develop the students’ conceptual
Year Two units. understanding of mathematics and numeracy learning
Equivalent Units progression from primary to secondary school.
100633 - Mathematical Patterns and Relationships; 102249 300672.3 Mathematics 1A
- Mathematical Patterns and Relationships
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, Assumed Knowledge
The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must Mathematics achieved at Bands 5-6, or knowledge
pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the equivalent to 300830 Analysis of Change.
Equivalent Units
........... 200189 Concepts of Mathematics
Students will use a variety of investigative techniques to Incompatible Units
highlight the evidence of patterns and relationships in
mathematics. The inherent structure of mathematics will be 200031 Mathematics for Business, 200237 Mathematics for
approached through the examination of various Engineers 1
mathematical systems. In addition, students will examine Unit Enrolment Restrictions
the nature of mathematical thought including inductive and
Students may complete the three units Quantitative
deductive reasoning. This subject contributes directly to the
Thinking, Analysis of Change and Maths 1A in the following
achievement of a sound foundation in mathematics.
order: 300831 Quantitative Thinking, 300830 Analysis of
Change, 300672 Mathematics 1A. This means that
301177.2 Mathematical Proof and Reasoning students may complete 300831 before attempting 300830,
Credit Points 10 Level 7 but not after. 300830 and 300831 may be attempted before
300672, but not after. Students may not enrol in 300831
Assumed Knowledge and 300830 or 300831 and 300672 or 300830 and 300672
Undergraduate level of knowledge in mathematics or in the same teaching session. Students enrolled in the
statistics Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of
Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering Science may not
........... enrol in any of the units 300830, 300831 or 300672.
Proving and getting a new proposition by careful reasoning
from given propositions, is the essence of mathematics.
Proof is what makes mathematics special and eternal. This
unit looks at the different methods of proof and reasoning
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Special Requirements - Essential Equipment 900088.2 Mathematics for Health Science

Students are required to have a Scientific calculator and (WSTC)
access to a computer with mathematical software
packages installed. Credit Points 10 Level Z
This Level 1 unit provides a solid foundation in the theory Year 10 Mathematics or equivalent
and applications of differential calculus, as well as some Equivalent Units
introductory work on complex numbers. It is the first of two
900070 - Mathematics for Nursing (WSTC)
units developing aspects of calculus.
300673.3 Mathematics 1B Only students enrolled at The College in Foundation
Credit Points 10 Level 1 Studies courses can enrol in this unit.
300672.2 Mathematics 1A This unit is designed to prepare students for further study at
university level in the areas of Health Science and, in
Equivalent Units particular, Nursing. Undergraduate study in Health Science
200189 - Concepts of Mathematics places a particular emphasis on mathematical skills in the
workplace and this unit provides a basis for developing
Incompatible Units
those skills. The unit places equal emphasis on both
200031 - Mathematics for Business, 200237 - Mathematics theoretical and practical application of mathematical
for Engineers 1 techniques as would apply in practice in the Health
Unit Enrolment Restrictions environment.
This unit is not available to students enrolled in the 301018.2 Mechanical System Design
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of
Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering Science. Credit Points 10 Level 7
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment Assumed Knowledge
Scientific calculator The students are assumed to have a good understanding
on basics of mechanical design, fundamentals and
...........
advanced topics in mechanics of materials, fundamentals
This Level 1 unit provides a solid foundation in the theory on fluid mechanics and heat transfer and thermal dynamics.
and applications of integral calculus, as well as some
introductory work on linear algebra and infinite sequences
and series. It is the second of two units developing aspects Students must be enrolled in the Master of Engineering,
of calculus. Graduate Certificate in Engineering or Bachelor of
Research Studies / Master of Research.
900086.3 Mathematics 2 (WSTC) Special Requirements - Essential Equipment
Credit Points 10 Level Z Engineering analysis package - SolidWorks available in
SCEM Computer Labs
Assumed Knowledge
Year 10 Mathematics or equivalent ...........
Equivalent Units This unit advances students understanding on product

design and development of machine components and
700146 - Mathematics 2 (WSTC Prep) assemblies using systems engineering approaches. The | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
Unit Enrolment Restrictions unit covers a review on the design of main components of
machinery to ensure their functionality, strength and
Students must be enrolled at The College.
durability, which includes drive components - gears, shafts,
........... belt drives, and bearings, and structural components -
welds and treaded fasteners. The machine assembly
This unit has been specifically designed for students who design is delivered based on systems engineering.
need to refresh or upgrade their understanding of basic Academic skills on research and communication are
mathematical concepts taught in high school mathematics. ensured to be achieved through conducting systems
The topics include basic arithmetic and algebra, elementary engineering approached-based mechanical system design
functions, geometry, trigonometry and coordinate geometry. projects.
900087.3 Mathematics 3 (WSTC) 300600.4 Mechatronic System Design
Credit Points 10 Level Z Credit Points 10 Level 7
Equivalent Bachelor of Engineering degree.
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understanding of the media. In addition, students will have
Incompatible Units developed their digital literacy through the creation of digital
300512 - Servo Systems Design (PG), 300191 - creative works.
Mechatronic System Design
(WSTC)
vUWS site SCEM Computer Lab SolidWorks MS Office Corequisite
Suite ANSYS MDSIGN Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor
...........
This unit will advance the skills of mechanics, mechanical Year Two units.
systems and automation in the practice of engineering
Equivalent Units
design as applied to mechatronic devices and systems.
The ability to perform detailed design analysis of machine 101926 - Media Cultures and Industries; 101040 -
elements as well as control systems as applicable to Approaches to Communication; 700076 - Approaches to
manufacturing and process machinery is the intended Communication (UWSC)
outcome of undertaking this unit and project-based tasks Unit Enrolment Restrictions
will form part of the learning process and team work
experience. Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University,
The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must
101938.5 Media Arts Project pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the
...........
Assumed Knowledge
This unit introduces students to key theories and
Skills and practical experience in video production. approaches in communication (political economy, policy
Demonstrate capabilities in shooting video, sound recording studies, medium theory, audience studies, game studies) in
and editing videos. order to analyse the diversity and richness of media
Prerequisite cultures. The unit situates media cultures within historical
contexts that register the enormous impact communication
102406.2 Screen and Sound Practices 1 technology has had in shaping culture and society. After
Equivalent Units examining the special properties of broadcast media (e.g.
newspapers, radio, music) and the rise of the modern
101174 - Media Arts Workshop, 100502 - Video Project
nation-state and consumer society, the unit attends to the
........... massive transformation of society with the advent of digital
media. Across the unit, policy issues will be addressed in
This unit provides an opportunity for students to execute a order to demonstrate how policy holds substantial
Media Arts Project either in the genre/s and screen format/s implications and effects with respect to media content,
of their choice or to a professional brief. Students are economies, and culture.
encouraged to use or re-work existing media project
proposals that are already underway. These provide a 200661.4 Media Law
foundation for further development, working both
individually and/or in small teams. All students will provide Credit Points 10 Level 3
support to others by working in a number of different
production roles. Students are also encouraged to explore Prerequisite
transmedia and experimental contexts for their project work. 200008.3 Torts Law AND 200984.1 Government and Public
Law
...........
This unit examines various aspects of the laws that
Equivalent Units regulate the media. The central content of the Unit consists
of defamation, contempt, privacy and surveillance and a
63276 - Approaches to Communication, 101040 -
selection of other laws impacting upon this industry.
Approaches to Communication, 700180 - Media Cultures
Throughout the unit we will also explore two key themes.
and Industries (WSTC)
The first is whether, as a question of policy, current legal
........... restrictions to media freedom appropriately balance the
protection of free speech with various other interests,
This unit introduces students to the concept of media in including protection of reputation, personal privacy and the
terms of how it has changed, how it works and its impact effective administration of justice. The second theme asks
on our lives and society. It builds the necessary foundation whether media laws that were developed to regulate
for further theoretical and practical study and understanding traditional mass-media organisations apply to individuals
of the media in future years. Its approach brings practice- who publish their own content online, particularly via social
based research together with experiential learning and media, and, if so, whether this application is appropriately
theoretical reflection. At the conclusion of this unit students balanced. Analysis of the application of existing media law
will be able to demonstrate a fundamental critical
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principles to a range of new technologies will be featured
throughout the unit. 200294.4 Mediation
101928.3 Media Law and Ethics Credit Points 10 Level 2
Credit Points 10 Level 2 Prerequisite

Equivalent Units
101243 - Communication Law and Ethics ...........
Unit Enrolment Restrictions This unit will examine the theory and practice of mediation,

specifically in the context of the Australian legal system. It
Successful completion of 60 credit points at Level 1 in builds upon the more general introduction given in the unit
currently enrolled course. Alternative Dispute Resolution (which is a prerequisite for
........... this course). This unit will assume that students have read
the textbook for Alternative Dispute Resolution. This unit is
Media Law and Ethics focuses on the media and experientially based, and students will be expected to
communication industries of public relations, journalism, participate in discussions, exercises and role-plays. The
advertising and media production, and examines issues theory and practice of mediation will be critically
including: the legal framework in which these creative considered, as will the social and legal contexts within
communication industries operate, the role of ethics in which mediation is practised. The unit is presented with a
decision-making in these industries, and the impact of multi-disciplinary, analytical and practical approach. Given
regulation. It considers these issues in relation to their the very broad range of areas within which mediation can
historical and philosophical contexts, and in terms of the be applied, students will be able to focus on an area or
contemporary context of digital networked media. This unit areas of particular personal or professional interest to them
provides a foundation for professional practice in the (for example, mediation of commercial disputes, mediation
Communication and Creative Industries key programs. under anti-discrimination or family law). This unit is
intended to be an introduction to the practice of mediation.
100197.2 Medical Interpreting (UG)
Knowledge gained from completion of Bachelor of Assumed Knowledge
Communication Years 2 and 3 key program or major units. Bilingual competence in English and one of the languages
Equivalent Units offered by the School for the interpreting and translation
courses.
101053 - Researching Media Audiences
...........
Successful completion of 80 credit points at Level 1 This unit aims to develop students' skills in interpreting at
the professional level (formerly NAATI Level 3) through the
........... modes of dialogue interpreting, consecutive interpreting,
simultaneous interpreting, and sight translation in the
Media memory is now a critical field of study in journalism,
domain of health services. Lectures are held in English for
advertising, visual communication and media. The media
students of all languages. The tutorials are language
builds local, national and transnational identities through
specific in Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish.
the representation of the past. Media industries such as
advertising rely upon collective memories to design 200856.2 Medical Law
campaigns in order to reach particular audiences.
Journalists increasingly 'assemble' stories from digital Credit Points 10 Level 3
archives, recombining similar or related events from the | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
past to build stories and features of the present. Individuals Prerequisite
increasingly contribute to news events through their own 200008.3 Torts Law AND 200012.3 Property Law AND
'witnessing' of events, capturing and sharing material using 200984.1 Government and Public Law AND 200010.2
mobile and social media. This unit addresses these Criminal Law AND 200011.2 Contracts
processes by providing a brief history and overview of
approaches to thinking about media and memory, in the Equivalent Units
context of the significance of media convergence and 200640 - Medical Malpractice Law
digital memory within contemporary media ecologies. The
unit provides students with a series of case studies that ...........
approach the memory of particular events, drawing on This unit aims to provide knowledge and understanding of
examples from advertising, public relations, visual Australian medical law, including some cutting edge legal
communication, animation, film, broadcasting and and policy issues that arise in this field. Medical law is an
journalism. Students develop a media research project that exceptionally vibrant and challenging field, underpinned by
engages with the material presented in the unit. the rapid pace of scientific and social developments that
generate new issues for medicine and for the law. Many of
the more challenging issues for the law are at the core of
policy — birth and reproduction, choice and responsibility,
life and death.
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of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Laws, 6025
300826.2 Medical Microbiology Diploma in Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of
Criminal and Community Justice or 7170 Undergraduate
Credit Points 10 Level 3 Certificate in Counselling and Mental Health.
300833.1 Microbiology 1 AND 300896.1 Microbiology 2
Mental health service delivery in the community is now the
Equivalent Units main form of care for people across the lifespan living with
300233 - Medical Microbiology, 300749 - Medical mental and emotional disorders. The development of a
Microbiology wider range of pharmacological, psychological and
psychosocial treatments has enabled many people to live
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment productively in the community. This unit explores the
Students require lab coat, safety glasses and closed in changes in policy and practice in the development of
shoes for laboratory classes integrated mental health care and the impact of these
changes on the lives of people living with mental illness and
........... their communities. Early intervention, resilience and
Infectious diseases worldwide are the most common cause recovery are concepts explored in this unit in terms of
of illness. Medical microbiology is subdivided into four mental health and wellbeing.
areas: virology, bacteriology, mycology (the study of fungi)
and parasitology. The rapid evolution of microbes means 500044.1 Mental Health in the Community
that this is an area that does not remain static. This unit has (UG Cert)
a modern approach to the study of the balance between the
host, humans, and the very large army of potential
invaders. Students will embark on a journey into the world Equivalent Units
of pathogenic micro-organisms exploring the molecular 101594 - Mental Health in the Community , 700301 -
mechanisms by which these override host defences leading Mental Health in the Community (WSTC)
to disease. Infectious diseases of the human body systems
as well those of the immunocompromised and infections Unit Enrolment Restrictions
contracted in the healthcare setting (nosocomial) are Students must be enrolled in course 7170 - Undergraduate
discussed. The theory will be supported with laboratory Certificate in Mental Health and Counselling.
experience representing diagnostic procedures for the
identification of infectious agents. ...........
Mental health service delivery in the community is now the
102626.1 Medieval and Early Modern main form of care for people across the lifespan living with
Literature mental and emotional disorders. The development of a
Credit Points 10 Level 2 wider range of pharmacological, psychological and
psychosocial treatments has enabled many people to live
Unit Enrolment Restrictions productively in the community. This unit explores the
Successful completion of 40 credit points of study in changes in policy and practice in the development of
currently enrolled course. integrated mental health care and the impact of these
changes on the lives of people living with mental illness and
........... their communities. Early intervention, resilience and
recovery are concepts explored in this unit in terms of
While films and books related to the fantastic and
mental health and wellbeing.
supernatural (like Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and
Harry Potter) are extremely popular, it is sometimes
forgotten that these works draw heavily on historical literary
forms and works that engaged directly with the cultures (WSTC)
from which they emerged. This unit will look at examples of Credit Points 10 Level 2
literature from the Medieval and Early Modern periods
(between 1000 and 1800) and the social and cultural Equivalent Units
worlds they both represented and supported. It will ask how 101594 - Mental Health in the Community
these works still inform how we understand and represent
things today. Unit Enrolment Restrictions
101594.5 Mental Health in the Community The College. Students enrolled in Extended College
Credit Points 10 Level 2 preparatory units in these courses in order to enrol in this
Unit Enrolment Restrictions unit.
Students must be enrolled in 1665 Bachelor of Community ...........
Welfare, 1666 Bachelor of Social Work, 1709 Bachelor of
Criminal and Community Justice, 1710 Bachelor of Mental health service delivery in the community is now the
Criminology, 1713 Bachelor of Criminal and Community main form of care for people across the lifespan living with
Justice/Bachelor of Social Work, 1734 Bachelor of Policing mental and emotional disorders. The development of a
(Leadership Program), 1844 Bachelor of Policing, 2766 wider range of pharmacological, psychological and
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws, 2767 Bachelor psychosocial treatments has enabled many people to live
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productively in the community. This unit explores the
changes in policy and practice in the development of 101909.1 Methods of Reading
integrated mental health care and the impact of these
changes on the lives of people living with mental illness and Credit Points 10 Level 2
their communities. Early intervention, resilience and Unit Enrolment Restrictions
recovery are concepts explored in this unit in terms of
mental health and wellbeing. Successful completion of 40 credit points of study in
200982.1 Mental Health Law ...........
Credit Points 10 Level 3 This unit aims to build the skills of reading, interpretation
and theoretical and contextual analysis that are critical to
Prerequisite the study of literary texts, skills that define scholarship in
200008.4 Torts Law AND 200010.2 Criminal Law the discipline of English. Focusing on a sustained and
Unit Enrolment Restrictions careful study of a small number of literary texts the unit
provides an in-depth exploration of technical approaches to
Students must have completed 80 credit points of law units close reading, cultural and historical contexts for the
before enrolling in this unit. production and reception of the texts, and different
........... theoretical approaches to their interpretation. The selected
primary texts (one novel, one play and a selection of
This unit is designed to give students an introduction to the poems) will span two or three literary/historical periods.
interface between the disciplines of psychiatry and law. It
examines how the empirical research and theories of 300833.2 Microbiology 1
psychiatry intersect with the application of legal principles
and practices. As a result of successfully completing this Credit Points 10 Level 2
unit, students should be able to translate personal and Prerequisite
social issues concerning the study of mental illness and
mental health into the practice of mental health law and 300802.1 Biodiversity OR 300816.1 Cell Biology
critically evaluate different perspectives and contemporary Equivalent Units
debates about mental illness and mental health.
300300 - Microbiology 1
300848.2 Metabolism Incompatible Units
Credit Points 10 Level 2 300331 - General Microbiology
Prerequisite Special Requirements - Essential Equipment

300936.1 Functional Proteins and Genes Students are required to purchase a laboratory manual, lab
coat, safety goggles and enclosed shoes
Equivalent Units
...........
300220 - Biochemistry 2; 300548 - Human Metabolism &
Disease In this unit students will use an inquiry-based approach to
explore the origin and diversity of microorganisms and their
Incompatible Units significance in the environment, in foods and industry as
300227 - General Biochemistry well as in health and disease. Students will be introduced to
Special Requirements - Essential Equipment the structure, reproduction, classification, cultivation and
enumeration of bacteria, viruses, fungi and protists. The
Safety glasses, Lab coat, enclosed footwear and conditions required for growth and survival of
Laboratory Notebook microorganisms will be studied as well as physical and
........... chemical methods of control. In laboratory classes students
will develop skills in culturing and observing | Units |
| Units |
| Units |
Organisms degrade food molecules to generate energy and microorganisms and in designing experiments to test
converts excess food molecules into internal fuel stores. microbiological concepts. This unit is a pre-requisite for
This unit will cover topics including: bioenergetics; the Microbiology 2 and Level 3 Microbiology units.
structures of key molecules; glycolysis, gluconeogenesis,
glycogen synthesis and breakdown; fatty acid oxidation and 300833.3 Microbiology 1
synthesis; amino acid catabolism; urea synthesis; citric acid
cycle; electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation. Credit Points 10 Level 2
Emphasis will be on the regulation and integration of these Equivalent Units
pathways, including their responses to hormonal regulation.
The effects of altered dietary and hormonal status on 300300 - Microbiology 1
metabolic pathways and their consequences for the Incompatible Units
organism will be discussed.
300331 - General Microbiology
Students are required to purchase a laboratory manual, lab
coat, safety goggles and enclosed shoes
...........
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300903 Programming Techniques (Advanced) For students
In this unit students will use an inquiry-based approach to enrolled in 3506 Bachelor of Computer Science - 300147
explore the origin and diversity of microorganisms and their Object Oriented Programming OR 300582 Technologies for
significance in the environment, in foods and industry as Web Applications
well as in health and disease. Students will be introduced to
the structure, reproduction, classification, cultivation and ...........
enumeration of bacteria, viruses, fungi and protists. The
conditions required for growth and survival of This unit teaches technologies and programming
microorganisms will be studied as well as physical and languages for developing applications on common mobile
chemical methods of control. In laboratory classes students platforms, such as Android and iOS. Students will learn
will develop skills in culturing and observing skills for developing programs on the above platforms,
microorganisms and in designing experiments to test along with in-class sample applications that highlight
microbiological concepts. This unit is a pre-requisite for platform-specific implementation details.
Microbiology 2 and Level 3 Microbiology units.
101978.1 Modern Australian Poetry and
300896.2 Microbiology 2 Poetics
Assumed Knowledge Equivalent Units

Knowledge of the major groups of microorganisms and 63270 - Poetry and Poetics, 100880 - Poetry and Poetics
their structure and functions including DNA and key Unit Enrolment Restrictions
metabolic pathways.
Prerequisite currently enrolled course.
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Western Sydney University

Units, courses, and arrangements for courses as stated

Sessions and dates Electives and cross-discipline study

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATION ARTS 168

A7223.1 The College Admission Pathway - WSTC Design Extended - Graphic Design 284

M1071.1 Major - Geography and Urban Studies 309

SM1113.1 Sub-major - Media Arts Production 360

6044.1 Diploma in Social Science (Policing)/Bachelor of Policing 425

ADMINISTRATIVE University Foundation Studies Standard -

Course Structure Course Structure

Engineering/Science/Health Science students

Sequence - ICT Sequence - Foundation

Sequence - Science Sequence - Foundation

Campus Attendance Mode ° Meet Inherent Requirements for Bachelor of

Inherent requirements Course Structure

Year 2 Recommended Electives

102799.1 Teaching EAL/D Students in the Primary And one elective

Study Mode Study Mode

Year 4 Recommended Sequence

Diploma in Educational Studies (Primary)

SCHOOL OF LAW Accreditation

Association of Chartered Certified Recommended Sequence

Two of the remaining Year 1 core Arts units from the list Recommended Sequence - Bachelor of Arts /

200772.3 Family Dispute Resolution the skills to analyse and solve legal and non-legal problems

Please note that the availability of Bachelor of Laws Inherent requirements

Economics International Business

Sport Management Study Mode

From 2021 unit 200999 Sport and Society replaced by Advanced Standing

Note to students who choose the Property major And one Business core unit

placement in circumstances where they work with minors. M1135.1 Screen Media

Students in Media Arts Production Major Note: Students who wish to exit this double degree after

101941.3 Account and Client Management Two LLB alternate units

101941.3 Account and Client Management Year 5

301208.2 Building Measurement 200186.3 Advanced Taxation Law

200811.6 Alternative Dispute Resolution Note: From 2020, unit 200295 - Bioethics replaced by

201020.2 Elder Law Industry Placement Campus Attendance Mode

Recommended Sequence 200013.7 Administrative Law

Spring session Spring session

200978.4 Legal Analysis and Critique 200756.3 Remedies

LLB Alternate Units

200011.2 200019.8 Revenue Law

200638.5 International Business Transactions Law complete the 20 credit point Bachelor of Laws Alternate unit

102708.2 Crime Prevention and Drugs 200661.4 Media Law

200755.2 Advanced Constitutional Law legal practice in NSW, and to solve legal and non-legal

Early exit - Students are eligible to graduate in the Bachelor Autumn session

200944.2 First Peoples and the Australian Legal campuses and Law units are offered at Campbelltown and

Spring session Spring session

200900.3 Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts Campus Attendance Mode

Location Course Structure

Autumn session Autumn session

200757.3 Equity & Trusts 200013.7 Administrative Law

Two LLB alternate units Spring session

200013.7 Administrative Law Year 5

Autumn session Spring session

Spring session Autumn session

200977.3 Fundamentals of Australian Law 200020.5 Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics

Spring session Spring session

Spring session LLB Alternate Units

Spring session Note: From 2020, unit 200295 - Bioethics replaced by

Additional Information ° 80 credit points of LLB Alternate units

Recommended Sequence Spring session

Spring session Spring session