International Students The Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome
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Undergraduate Prospectus 2014–2015 International Students The Vice-Chancellor’s Welcome At The University of Western Australia you will enjoy an outstanding all-round student experience, encompassing both academic excellence and social and cultural opportunity. This is an exciting time to be studying at UWA, as we celebrate both 100 years of achievement and our ranking as one of the world’s top 100 universities. With our international reputation for excellence in teaching and learning, you can be assured of leaving university with one of the most highly regarded degrees in Australia and beyond. Our graduates are highly competitive internationally, achieving success in further study and in wide-ranging fields of employment. Many have risen to prominence in leadership roles in industry, government, education and the professions, both nationally and overseas. At The University of Western Australia you will enjoy an outstanding all-round student experience, encompassing both academic excellence and social and cultural opportunity. This is an exciting time to be studying at UWA, as we celebrate both 100 years of achievement and our ranking as one of the world’s top 100 universities. With our international reputation for excellence in teaching and learning, you can be assured of leaving university with one of the most highly regarded degrees in Australia and beyond. Our graduates are highly competitive internationally, achieving success in further study and in wide-ranging fields of employment. Many have risen to prominence in leadership roles in industry, government, education and the professions, both nationally and overseas. The University of Western Australia offers more than just a world-class learning environment. We encourage you to take advantage of all the opportunities available during your time here. Study overseas, volunteer in a remote location or travel with an award-winning debating team; join societies, act, sing, play sport. Enjoy socialising with your fellow students on our beautiful garden campus in its magnificent riverside location. By choosing UWA, you will be working towards a qualification with international recognition and developing the skills and personal attributes to succeed in a global society.
Vice-Chancellor Contents 10 reasons to choose UWA 03 Western Australia—the big picture 05 The City of Perth 05 The University of Western Australia 07 Get away with UWA 09 UWA graduates get great jobs 11 Campus and facilities 13 Support and services 14 Finding a home away from home 17 Money matters 19 Courses for a changing world 22 Undergraduate scholarships 24 Study Area Index 25 Bachelor of Arts 26 Bachelor of Commerce 28 Bachelor of Design 30 Bachelor of Science 32 Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) 34 Majors 36 – 178 Postgraduate professional courses 179 Pathways to UWA 199 Academic entry requirements 202 English language requirements 203 Help with English language skills 204 Admissions process 207 Download the details 209
The University of Western Australia acknowledges that it is situated on Noongar land and that Noongar people remain the spiritual and cultural custodians of their land and continue to practise their values, languages, beliefs and knowledge. 10 reasons to choose UWA 1. EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION Your lecturers will be some of the best in the country. With such talented staff, classes are designed to ensure that all students receive an outstanding education. 2. New courses UWA implemented an innovative new course structure in 2012 which provides our students with a cutting-edge, world-class education with maximum flexibility. 3. Friends and fun There is always something happening on campus and with over 25,000 students from Australia and around the world, there are plenty of people to make friends with. In fact, WA has the most diverse student population of all the states of Australia. 4. Study overseas Our student exchange program offers the opportunity to study at renowned universities around the world, for one or two semesters. See page 9. 5. UWA graduates get great jobs UWA graduates consistently gain full-time employment at a higher rate than graduates from other Australian universities. See page 11. 6. Industry partnerships We have strong relationships with a wide range of organisations that help us provide strong theoretical understanding with practical, real-world application. 7. Practical experience UWA offers many practical learning experiences both within and outside the classroom! Check out our courses and majors for more information. 8. High calibre students At UWA, you’ll be mixing with some of Western Australia’s highest achieving students. In 2011 UWA enrolled 76.8 per cent of the top five per cent of school leavers in the State. 9. Excellent facilities Western Australia’s largest academic library is housed here. In addition, UWA has a new AUD$30 million Science library as well as number of subject area libraries. 10. Help and support The University offers you all the support and help you need to ensure you complete your studies successfully. See page 14. Western Australia Western Australia covers one-third of the Australian continent. Spanning over 2.5 million square kilometres (1 million square miles), Western Australia extends into two different climatic zones. When it is warm and dry in the north of the State, it is cool and wet in the south. Bordered largely by desert to the east, Western Australia is bounded by 12,500 kilometres (7813 miles) of the world’s most pristine coastline to the west. Western Australia is a land blessed with some of the world’s most precious natural phenomena including the dolphins of Monkey Mia, the 350-million-year-old Bungle Bungle range and the towering karri forests of the South West. Venture beyond Perth to see a vast country of big experiences. Be in awe of landscapes carved by nature over millions of years. Immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture. Get up close and personal with the unique flora and fauna of Australia. Situated in the far north is the Kimberley region, an ancient landform of rugged ranges with deep, spectacular gorges and pristine sandy beaches. The Pilbara region is the heartland of Western Australia and offers thrilling adventure and ecotourism opportunities. The north is contrasted by the natural forests and vineyards of the South West. Wherever you go, the memories will last forever.
Perth is one of Australia’s best-kept secrets. Located on the southwest coast of the State of Western Australia (WA), Perth boasts some of the most magnificent coastline in the country. The city is situated along the banks of the Swan River and bordered to the west by the stunning white sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean. Australia’s fourth largest city, Perth is known for its clear blue skies, sunny climate and clean white beaches. It is the perfect environment for a relaxed and healthy lifestyle, yet it is also a sophisticated and modern multicultural city. Perth is a gateway between east and west, and shares the same time zone with 60 per cent of the world’s population. It has a high standard of living and the Economist Intelligence Unit has voted it one of the top 10 cities in the world in which to live.1 The city centre offers excellent shopping, as well as a vast range of restaurants, nightlife, entertainment and cultural venues. Enjoy a break from studying and visit the historic Fremantle area and join a tour of the old sites. Travel on Perth’s excellent public transport system is subsidised for international students. Head east to the Swan Valley and see how some of Western Australia’s most popular wines are made, or if cheese and chocolate are more to your taste, we have that too.
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Perth International Arts Festival www.perthfestival.com.au Australia’s oldest performing arts festival is held over the summer months. The Festival offers some of the best international and contemporary drama, theatre, music, film, art, literature and comedy entertainment in Australia. The University of Western Australia The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia’s leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University is celebrating its centenary in 2013, and as the state’s first university, is proud to have supported the social and economic development of Western Australia. During our centenary year, the University will showcase its successful heritage as we look ahead to the next 100 years of achieving international excellence.
The University has a strong commitment to excellence and this underpins all its activities, particularly in the areas of research and teaching. UWA is responsible for the majority of university-based research and development in Western Australia, attracting researchers of international standing. UWA Staff Our students benefit from the strong knowledge base and experience of our research and teaching staff. These academic leaders pass on their knowledge and enthuse their students, who then leave with a respected qualification as well as the skills sought by employers in today’s challenging global job market. UWA Relationships UWA is the only Western Australian university to belong to the Group of Eight, a collaboration of the top research universities in Australia. It is a member of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN), a partnership of 19 research-led universities from Europe, North America, North Asia and Australia. UWA is a foundation member of a new international network of high-quality universities across seven nations, the Matariki Network of Universities (MNU). These leading research-intensive universities, which pride themselves on the quality of the university experience, are among some of the oldest institutions in their respective countries. Academic ranking
Research Research at UWA contributes to the development of Western Australian society and the wider global community. Some examples of the University’s research output that has directly benefited the community include:
Get away with UWA The program is a great way to learn more about the world and other cultures and is open to international students. You would continue to be enrolled at UWA, so do not pay tuition fees at the host institution, however you will need to pay airfares, accommodation and other living expenses while you are away. Scholarships, bursaries and loans are available. Academic Benefits You can take units (subjects) related to your degree which are not available at UWA. For example, the University of Otago offers courses in International and Native Title Law. You can study at other outstanding universities that are also international leaders in their chosen research fields.
Your achievement in a different academic and cultural environment will show to employers that you are flexible, adventurous and a self-starter. You may be able to gain invaluable experience for future employment through vacation internships in your area of study offered by some universities. By undertaking overseas study during your UWA degree, you will be satisfying the University’s requirements to study for broadening units from outside your degree area. For more information, see page 22. Personal Benefits Travel within the host country and further afield with local students or other international students. Meet people from around the globe and develop new friendships. Gain independence and confidence. Develop an understanding of other cultures and a global perspective.
University of Vienna Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration
Laval University University of Calgary University of Alberta McGill University University of Montreal McMaster University University of Ottawa Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada (International Study Centre at Herstmonceux Castle, UK) Simon Fraser University University of British Columbia University of Waterloo CHILE Pontifical Catholic University of Chile CHINA Dalian University of Technology Harbin Institute of Technology Tsinghua University Zhejiang University Shanghai Jiao Tong University Nanjing University
University of Århus Copenhagen Business School University of Copenhagen FRANCE Burgundy School of Business Charles de Gaulle University (Lille III) University of Evry/Val of the Essonne (UEVE) ESSEC Business School Grenoble Institute of Political Studies Galileo Institute—University Paris 13 University of Limoges Louis Pasteur University (Strasbourg I) University of Montpellier 2 (UM2) Paris-South II, University Paul Cézanne University (Aix-Marseille III) University of Poitiers The University of Rouen University of Science and Technology (Lille I) Sciences Po, Paris University of Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris III)
Albert-Ludwigs University, Freiburg Clausthal University of Technology Eberhard-Karls University Tübingen Free University Berlin RWTH Aachen Koblenz-Landau, University Stuttgart, University WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management
Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong University of Science Technology University of Hong Kong ITALY Bocconi University University of Bologna University of Milan Catholic University of the Sacred Heart Polytechnic of Milan JAPAN Himeji Dokkyo University Kansai Gaidai University Kobe University Oita University Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Sophia University
University of Science Malaysia NETHERLANDS Maastricht University Utrecht University Vrije University NEW ZEALAND University of Otago NORWAY University of Bergen Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration (NHH) Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) University of Oslo University of Stavanger University College Bergen POLAND Wroclaw University of Technology SINGAPORE Nanyang Technological University National University of Singapore Singapore Management University SOUTH KOREA Seoul National University SPAIN Comillas Pontifical University SWEDEN Lund University Mälardalen University Stockholm University Uppsala University
University of St Gallen UNITED KINGDOM University of Bristol University of Glasgow International Study Centre, Herstmonceux Castle,UK (Queen’s University, Canada) University of Nottingham University of Leeds University of Leicester University of Loughborough Royal Holloway University of London University of Sheffield University College London Cardiff University USA University of Arizona Boston College University of California Berkeley University of California Davis University of California Irvine University of California Los Angeles University of California Riverside University of California San Diego University of California Santa Barbara University of California Santa Cruz Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Indiana University Iowa State University University of Michigan Montana State University University of New Mexico North Carolina State University Penn State University University of Pennsylvania Purdue University University of Texas at Austin University of Vermont Willamette University Bellarmine University Kentucky
UWA graduates get great jobs The 2013 edition of the Good Universities Guide gives UWA four or five stars in all three areas of graduate achievement, including getting a job, positive graduate outcomes and graduate starting salaries. A UWA degree will link you with an international reputation of graduates who are creative, original and enterprising.
Graduate skills UWA graduates have many of the skills that employers want:
Our Graduates The Honourable Robert Hawke Former Prime Minister of Australia 1983–1991 His Excellency, Dr Ken Michael Governor of Western Australia The Honourable Kim Beazley Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia 1995–1996 Leader of the Opposition 1996–2001 and 2005–2006 Australian Ambassador to the United States of America 2009 to current The Honourable Robert French Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia Dr Michael Chaney Chairman of the National Australia Bank Former director of BHP Billiton Limited The Chancellor of UWA Lee Hunter Head of Consumer and Partner Marketing, Europe, Middle East and Africa at YouTube Elizabeth Shaw Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations Peter Pang President of Bosch China The Honourable Stephen Smith Minister of Defence, Australian Federal Government Shaun Tan 83rd Academy Awards, Best Animated Short Film Oscar winner. Every Premier of the State of Western Australia from 1988 to 2013—including the first woman Premier of a state in Australia Campus and Facilities UWA’s distinctive mix of heritage architecture and contemporary buildings contain state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, lecture and performance theatres, tutorial spaces, studios and subject-specific laboratories, creating the perfect learning environment. Nestled on the Swan River in Crawley just minutes from the centre of Perth, UWA is often described as one of Australia’s most picturesque campuses. At UWA you are surrounded by leafy green spaces with open courtyards and plenty of room to study, catch up with friends or just relax outdoors in Perth’s moderate climate. UWA consistently rates highly in student feedback surveys as offering an exciting, vibrant atmosphere on campus. Shop, play, eat and be entertained—there’s a whole village on campus. Located only a few minutes from the main Crawley campus is the University’s Claremont site, home to Taylors College which teaches The University of Western Australia’s Foundation Program, the Confucius Institute and UWA Extension, the University’s lifelong learning program.
UWA also has a regional education centre in the South West town of Albany. Situated on the south coast of Western Australia, Albany is a five-hour drive from Perth. Here you can experience all that regional Western Australia has to offer while studying at university. For more information, visit www.albany.uwa.edu.au/courses Fast facts
Support and Services UWA’s comprehensive range of student support services will help you settle into university life by supporting you both academically and personally, from before you have arrived until long after you have settled in. Pre-arrival
Your first days in Perth
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The student experience
During your studies and beyond Medical www.student.uwa.edu.au/life/health/medical-centre UWA has on-campus medical staff who provide convenient, comprehensive and confidential medical care to students. Disabilities and medical conditions www.uniaccess.uwa.edu.au Services for students with disabilities or medical conditions are also available. The University is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have the chance to participate fully in university life. Child care www.studentservices.uwa.edu.au/ss/childcare The UWA Early Learning is licensed to provide long day care for children on a full-time and regular part-time basis. Counselling www.counselling.uwa.edu.au Experienced psychologists are available to help you with strategies to manage many of your day-to-day concerns. Referral to other specialist services, both on- and off-campus, is also available. Online information Ask UWA An online question and answer portal. Future students can look through questions that have been asked by other prospective students or ask their own questions. Visit us online and ask a question.
All of your course, admission and fees information can also be found at www.studyat.uwa.edu.au www.facebook.com/UWAstudents e.weibo.com/2828997691/profile Be connected 24/7
Finding a home away from home UWA understands how important it is to international students (and their parents) to find good quality accommodation close to the campus. There are many accommodation options open to international students, designed to suit different needs. UWA residential colleges The five UWA residential colleges—Currie Hall, St Catherine’s College, St George’s College, St Thomas More College and Trinity—offer a vibrant combination of living and learning on-campus, which so uniquely defines your time at UWA and adds a valuable dimension to your degree. Situated adjacent to the main UWA Crawley campus, each college has its own style and feel, but all focus on providing a safe and secure environment and convenient living. The colleges have comfortable, private, fully furnished bedrooms, along with common rooms, study areas, libraries, resource/computer rooms and various social and recreational spaces. Each college is fully catered, offering students three prepared meals, seven days a week. A range of dietary needs, cuisines and tastes are catered for including vegetarian meals and other special requirements. As well as being great places to live, each college offers a broad range of cultural and social programs and activities. To support your academic pursuits, the colleges foster a thriving academic culture and offer onsite tutorials and/or tutoring. With people studying different degrees, from all around Australia and the world and of all faiths and cultures, the colleges are diverse, vibrant centres of friendship and networking. Living off Campus Renting an apartment, unit or house may be on your own or sharing with others. You take responsibility for the property and sign a rental contract. The approximate cost of renting a room in a house near the University is AUD$280 (one bedroom) to AUD$700 per week (three bedrooms), but this depends on the size, location and quality. Other costs such as electricity and/or gas, telephone and food are usually not included and are shared with housemates. Accommodation close to the University is in high demand and good accommodation can be found all over Perth for less. It is important to realise that most rental leases will require a commitment of at least 12 months and you should bring character references with you to support your rental applications. The University’s Housing Office has an online housing database for UWA students. International students who have been offered a place at UWA but have not yet enrolled can still create an account and access the database. To find out how to create an account, visit www.housing.uwa.edu.au/housing-database. This searchable database includes lists of people looking to share a property or who have a vacant property to rent.
Places at college are subject to accepting an offer to study at UWA. While there is no deadline for applications, students are advised to apply as soon as possible and before being offered a place at UWA.
This overview should be read in conjunction with each college’s fee schedule, located on their websites. Prices quoted are for 2013 and are meant to give an indication of costs only. 2014 fees will be available late 2013. Check the college websites for this information. For more information: UWA residential colleges For more information, and access to links to the individual colleges, visit the website. www.uwa.edu.au/colleges Living off campus Housing Officer, Student Services www.housing.uwa.edu.au Tel: +61 8 6488 3547 Fax: +61 8 6488 1119 Email: housing@uwa.edu.au Money matters The cost of attending university involves more than just paying tuition fees. You will need to find accommodation, travel to and from campus, buy books, pens, paper, and think about food and entertainment (such as joining clubs). Cost of living The annual cost of living in Perth depends on your lifestyle and the type of accommodation you chose, however AUD$450–$550 per week is generally sufficient for most single students to live comfortably. (This does not include tuition fees or medical cover). In addition you may need extra funds to cover various items such as airfares and textbooks. There may also be ancillary fees applicable to your course. To find your faculty information visit www.teachingandlearning.uwa.edu.au/students/fees Tuition fees increase each calendar year and are not fixed for the duration of the chosen program. The comparative table below gives an indication of the type of expenses and average costs you will need to meet. Students with a family (spouse and one child) should budget a minimum of AUD$900 per week (AUD$46,800 per annum) for living expenses. Please use it as a guide only. Directory: data -> assets -> rtf file -> 0004 0004 -> What are the rosary and nun’s habit if not Catholic?': The Chapel Party Controversy in Singapore 0004 -> - 0004 -> Ageing and Work: Fact or Myth 0004 -> Piloting a systematic framework (sif3) for public investment in regional natural resource management in dryland salinity in Australia 0004 -> Service Sector Growth in China and India: a comparison 0004 -> Countering Militancy in Pakistan: Domestic, Regional and International Dimensions Conference August 2009 0004 -> Session 2 History, geography and security: evolving dialogue in the Indo-pacific 0004 -> - 0004 -> Econ2203 Asia In the World Economy 0004 -> Risk management division insurance Office Download 1.74 Mb. Share with your friends:
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