Download - ExpERIENcE UWI
REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL INFO GUIDE
ExpERIENcE UWIwww.sta.uwi.edu
2012/2013
“There is nothing like the on-campus university experience and there is no university campus quite like ours!”
That’s why each year we welcome hundreds of students from all over the
world to UWI St. Augustine, from as close as the caribbean and Latin America
and as far as Africa, Asia and Australia.
PAGE 3
WELcOME TO UWI STA
PAGE 4
WELcOME TO UWI STA
Am I a REGIONAL Student?
UWI receives direct financial support from 16
caribbean countries: Antigua & Barbuda, The
Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, The British
Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada,
Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia,
St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago.
If you are a national of any of these countries you
may qualify for special concessions and funding
at UWI!
Am I an INTERNATIONAL Student?
All non Trinidad and Tobago students are considered international students at the UWI
and are provided with the appropriate services/facilities to ease their UWI experience.
Students who are not nationals of any of the 16 countries listed above are considered
part of our international student community. This includes students from Guyana,
Martinique, Suriname, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada etc.
UWI has exchange programmes with more than 60 tertiary institutions around the
world!
To find your place in the sun on the UWI St. Augustine campus,
visit http://sta.uwi.edu/international
Dual Citizenship
Students with dual citizenship MUST also submit documentary evidence in support
of the status under which you wish to be considered. You would not be permitted to
change citizenship status after an offer of a place has been made and accepted.
ENjOY ThE pERkS
PAGE 7
• Mostregionalgovernmentsprovidespecialfunding for students attending the UWI.
• Regionalstudentsarerefundedmoneypaidfor their first passage to and final passage from the campus country.
• Regionalstudentscancompeteforascholarship from the University
• UWISt.Augustineconductsaspecialorientation programme just for new regional and international students that starts with greeting you on your arrival at piarco International the airport!
• Ourstudyabroad/exchangeprogrammeallows students to pursue courses and earn degree credits at another UWI campus or one of 60 university partners in North, central and South America, the caribbean, Europe, Africa, Asia and soon to be, the middle east in the USA, canada, Uk and the non-commonwealth caribbean.
• Ourgraduatescanchoosetodopostgraduateprogrammes at the UWI or at other top universities around the world.
• Earnaworldclassdegreefromauniversityrespectedinternationally for both its scholarship and its service to the caribbean and the world – The University of the West Indies.
This Info Guide provides specific information for regional and international students applying to the UWI.
For information on our programmes, request a copy of our Experience UWI flyer, our Viewbook, or visit us online at http://sta.uwi.edu
FREE HEALTH SERVICESThere are health services on campus, including a pharmacy and all registered students are included in a special health plan that includes emergency treatment at nearby private institutions.
SPECIAL RATES ON COMPUTERSStudents at the St. Augustine campus can purchase new desktop and laptop computers at special reduced rates through the campus IT Service Department (cITS), which also assists with maintenance and anti-virus software.
WIRELESS INTERNET ON CAMPUSAll registered students have free wireless internet access on the campus. Interact with lecturers, do research, email your family back at home or share your UWI experience with friends and family on facebook. You’re only a click away!
SHUTTLE SERVICESome classes are held off the main campus but usually within walking distance. The University operates a shuttle service along routes around the main campus as well as to other satellite locations including areas where there are significant numbers of students in off-campus accommodations.
GET YOUR GAME ONThe St. Augustine campus boasts some of the finest sporting facilities in the English-speaking caribbean, including tennis courts, swimming pool, indoor and outdoor courts, cricket nets and sporting fields. There is a well-equipped gym with qualified trainers always on duty and gym membership is available to all students at a nominal fee.
jUST FOR YOU AT UWI!
PAGE 8
PAGE 11
LOcATION, LOcATION, LOcATION!
Our campus is centrally located, less than 30 minutes drive from the airport to the east, less than an hour from the capital port of Spain in the West and close to shopping malls, small stores, groceries, pharmacies and public and private hospitals.
Here’s some more of what you can find both on and off campus ...
ON CAMPUS• Choosefromfreshfruit,vegetarianmeals,fastfood,bar-b-que,
a coffee shop and of course, some of the country’s popular traditional dishes including pelau, calalloo, roti and doubles.
• Thereisalwayssomethingtodo,seeandexperience–concerts, plays, performances, exhibitions, sports and yes, parties.
• JointheUWIHikingClubtoexperienceanyoftheseveralnature trails and parks scattered throughout the islands.
• Inter-CampusGamesareheldeverytwoyearssojoinateamand you could get the chance to travel to another campus territory!
OFF CAMPUS• Thereareanumberofeatingplaceseitherwithin
walking distance or willing to deliver!
• MovietheatresandmultiplexesacrossTrinidadshow the latest releases while smaller spaces have occasional screenings of independent or locally produced films. There are also indoor and outdoor performance spaces.
• InTrinidad&Tobago,thereareculturalandreligious festivals throughout the year which are celebrated as national events and people of all backgrounds are encouraged to take part! Some of the more popular celebrations are the hindu festival of lights – Divali, the Muslim festival - hosea and the annual carnival which takes place usually between February and March.
PAGE 12
GENERAL UNIVERSITY ADMISSION REqUIREMENTS
Each faculty and even particular programmes have specific admission requirements but each student is required to fulfill the general criteria below for their application to be considered by The University. For more faculty or programme-specific information, please see our Undergraduate Prospectus.
English-Speaking Caribbean/British Qualifications• Passesinfive(5)subjectsofwhichatleasttwo
(2) must be at the cApE/GcE A-level while the remainder may be an acceptable pass in cSEc (cxc)/GcE/BGcSE examinations OR
• Two2-unitCAPE(CaribbeanAdvancedproficiency Examination) OR
• Six(6)CAPEunitsincludingCaribbeanStudiesand communications Studies OR
• AssociateDegreesfromapprovedCaribbeanTertiary Level Institutions with a minimum G.P.A.of2.5andabove.SomeFaculties/programmes may require a higher GpA OR
• Overallprofessionaland/oracademicachievements of persons over age 21, who do not fall within any of the categories above.
Canadian QualificationsAn overall grade of at least 60%, in any of the following:• TheOntarioSecondarySchoolHonoursGraduation
Diploma (OSShGD) awarded after Grade 13, OR • TheOntarioSecondarySchoolDiploma(OSSD)
awarded after Grade 12 since june 1986, (faculty specific requirements apply)
US Qualifications• Anacceptablehighschooltranscript[Grade12]with
a minimum GpA of 3.0, plus an acceptable SAT I score (minimum of 1700), plus a minimum of two 2 SAT II subjectsatascoreof500oraboveOR
• SuccessfulcompletionofAdvancedPlacementcourses or the International Baccalaureate programme.
• Anacceptablehighschooltranscript[Grade12]withaminimumGPAof2.5andanacceptableSATIscore(minimumof1500).
Other International • TheFrenchORtheInternationalBaccalaureate;• TheGermanAbitur
PAGE 15
ENGLISh LANGUAGEREqUIREMENT
STUDY ABROAD & STUDENT ExchANGES
If your first language is not English, you must provide satisfactory evidence that your competency in English is adequate.
You should have:• scoredaminimumtotalof6.5onthe
University of cambridge IELTS (International English Language Testing System) OR
• scoredaminimumof500(paper-based)or82* (computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
* Note: Breakdown – MINIMUM ScOREWriting 22Reading 20Listening 20Speaking 20
Experience the world, gain unique academic knowledge and personal growth through a range of student exchange and study abroad partnerships that are currently available to UWI Students.
These options are available after completion of your first 1st year and to students with a GpA of 3.0 or higher.
Exchanges are available at some 60 universities and institutions worldwide. credits gained through theStudy Abroad/Exchange programme are applied to your UWI degree.
Scholarships and other forms of financial aid are available for student exchange / study abroad opportunities.
For information contact:The International Office in the Student Administration Building (2nd Floor) or visit http://sta.uwi.edu/international
PAGE 16
FINANcING YOUR EDUcATION @ UWI
ARE YOU FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CARIBBEAN COUNTRIES?• Antigua&Barbuda• TheBahamas• Barbados• Belize• Bermuda• TheBritishVirginIslands• Dominica• Grenada• Jamaica• Montserrat• St.Kitts&Nevis• St.Lucia• St.Vincent&TheGrenadines• Trinidad&Tobago
GOVERNMENT FUNDED TUITION!Students from these countries pay only a portion of the economic cost of most of our programmes!
REFUND OF PASSAGE! Full-time students from these countries are also entitled to a REFUND of both their First passage and final Return passage. passage includes a baggage allowance up to the cost of 10 kilos overweight.
FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY FOR FUNDING!If you are a citizen of any of the above countries and currently reside outside of that territory, whether in or out of the caribbean, contact your nearest embassy/ consulate or the relevant government agency to find out if you qualify for government funding at UWI!
FINANcING YOUR EDUcATION @ UWI
WHAT IF I DON’T QUALIFY?Then the following fees apply:Faculty of Medical Sciences (Trinidad and Tobago Nationals Only)
TT$DVM,DDS 75,000MBBS (Yrs I – V) 71,000Nursing 41,800pharmacy 20,900
NATIONALS OF CONTRIBUTING COUNTRIES
US$MBBS pre-clinical (Yrs I – III) 18,000MBBS clinical (Yrs IV and V) 22,000
DVM pre-clinical (Yrs I – III) 20,000 DVM clinical (Yrs IV and V) 24,000
DDS pre-clinical (Yrs I and II) 20,000DDS clinical (Yrs III - V) 24,000
Pharmacy 7,150Nursing 7,150
STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ThE FAcULTY OF MEDIcAL ScIENcES DO NOT pAY FEES ON A pER cREDIT BASIS.
COMPULSORY FEES (ALL FACULTIES)TT$865
PAGE 18
Notes: The University reservesthe right to increase tuition fees during your programme of study.
FINANcING YOUR EDUcATION @ UWI
PAGE 19
STUDENTS FROM NON-CONTRIBUTING COUNTRIESeg. Guyana, Martinique, Suriname, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada etc.
The following fees apply:PER CREDIT US$Faculty of Engineering 410FacultyofHumanities&Education 335Faculty of Law 310Faculty of Science & Agriculture 290FacultyofSocialSciences 335
Faculty of Medical Sciences Full Time Fees US$ MBBS pre-clinical (Yrs I – III) 21,000MBBSClinical(YrsIVandV) 25,000
DVM pre-clinical (Yrs I – III) 23,000 DVM clinical (Yrs IV and V) 27,000
DDS pre-clinical (Yrs I and II) 23,000DDS clinical (Yrs III - V) 27,000
Pharmacy 7,150Nursing 7,150
CompulsoryFees(Allfaculties) TT$865
Notes: • Thefeesquotedabove
are given as a guide only, and represent the tuition fees as of june 2011
• Thefeesabovearefor full-time students. Students interested in taking specific classes can enrol under the categories of ‘specially admitted’ or ‘occasional’. For information on which fee structure applies to your needs, contact Student Accounts (Bursary) or the Admissions Office.
Notes: The University reservesthe right to increase tuition fees during your programme of study.
SchOLARShIpS AND BURSARIES
Scholarships and Bursaries are offered to nationals of English-speaking Caribbean countries. Awards are made primarily on academic merit but some bursaries are based on financial need.
• Get more info at: http://sta.uwi.edu/resources/documents/ScholarshipBursariesBooklet.pdf
• Download an application form at: http://sta.uwi.edu/admissions/financial/schol_appforms.asp
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Open to students from the following countries: •Antigua&Barbuda•TheBahamas•Barbados•Belize•Bermuda•TheBritishVirginIslands•Dominica•Grenada•Jamaica•Montserrat•St.Kitts&Nevis•St.Lucia•St.Vincent&TheGrenadines•Trinidad&Tobago
UWI Scholarships are awarded annually, through an application and selection process. Find out more online at http://sta.uwi.edu/admissions/financial/open_scholarship
WORK/STUDY PROGRAMMERegistered students may apply to work for a few hours each week in various departments of The University, such as the Bookshop, Library, and the Administration Office. just sign up with the Student Advisory Services to participate in this programme!
PAGE 20
hOUSING
PAGE 21
There is a variety of student accommodation available both on and off campus. Students interested in on-campus accommodation are advised to apply for a hall of Residence when applying for admission to the University. priority is given to first-year students. For further information on living on hall, visit http://sta.uwi.edu/residence . For more on off-campus accommodation visit http://sta.uwi.edu/oasis/login.asp
Notes:• The fees quoted above are given
as a guide only, and represent the tuition fees as of june 2011
• prices do not include refundable caution fees.
• Off-campus accommodation can rangeinpricefromTT$1500toTT$3000 per month.
Hall Fees in Per Year in TT$
Canada Hall $8,630 (SINGLE)
Joyce Gibson-Inniss Hall$11,970 (SINGLE)
Milner Hall Old Wing: $7,680 (DOUBLE)
postgraduate: $9,960 (SINGLE)
New Wing: $9,960 (DOUBLE)
Postgraduate: $15,470(SINGLE)
Trinity Hall $8,630 (DOUBLE) $9,390 (DOUBLE SUpERIOR) $10,340 (SINGLE)
Sir Arthur Lewis Hall $11,400 (DOUBLE) $15,200(SINGLE) $17,100 (DOUBLE ENSUITE)
$23,750(STUDIO)
$28,500(1 BEDROOM ApARTMENT)
Visa Infocitizens of the following countries do not require entry visas to enter Trinidad and Tobago:
• CARICOM countries ExcEpT haiti.
• European Union (EU) countries ExcEpT the czech Republic, Estonia, hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, poland, Slovakia and Slovenia
• British Commonwealth countries ExcEpT Australia, cameroon, India, Mozambique, New Zealand, Nigeria, papua New Guinea, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Uganda
For the most up-to-date visa information please visit:http://www.immigration.gov.tt/
Before travelling … … ensure that you have:• Passport (must be valid for at least one year from the
date of entry into Trinidad & Tobago)• Student’s visa (you should make arrangements in your
home country for a student visa)• Valid Certificate of Vaccination, Yellow Fever inoculation
and Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunisation (MMR).
What to wear/ What to bringIf you’re new to the Caribbean, please note that although daily temperatures can reach up to 34 °c (93.2 °F) swim-wear is for the pool and beach only!
Light cotton clothing is the norm but bring a light coat or cardigan to take the chill off the air-conditioning in the classrooms and the library!
qUIck TIpS
PAGE 22
Quick ContactsMrs. Patricia Brown, Assistant Registrar-Recruitment & EnrolmentStudent Affairs (Admissions)Tel:(868)662-2002ext.82154E-mail: [email protected]
Mr. Nigel Bradshaw, Student Recruitment Officer (UG)Tel:(868)662-2002ext.84354E-mail: [email protected]
Mrs Mary Balbirsingh, AccountantStudents and Receivables, The BursaryTel: 662 2002 ext. 82143E-mail: [email protected]
Ms Deirdre Charles, Director, Student Advisory ServicesTel: (868) 662-2002 exts. 82096, 82097E-mail: [email protected]
International Students Only: The International Office 2nd Floor, Student Administration BuildingWebsite: http://sta.uwi.edu/internationalSkype ID: UWI-STA-IO
Mr. Sharan Singh - Director, The International Office Tel:(868)662-2002ext.84280,(868)662-2581Email: [email protected]
Mrs. Marcia McDonald-Howard - Student Mobility coordinatorTel: (868) 662-2002 ext. 84206Email: [email protected]
Quick LinksFind out more about UWI and all 4 campuses• www.uwi.edu
Find out more about the UWI St. Augustine campus• www.sta.uwi.edu
Find out about what’s been happening on campus• http://sta.uwi.edu/uwiToday/ • https://sta.uwi.edu/stan/ • http://www.sped-online.com/
Find out what’s happening on campus NOW!• www.facebook.com/UWISTA
PAGE 23
How to apply?Online (free)Visit www.sta.uwi.edu/admissions/wheretostart for more information on submitting an online application.
On paper (fee attached)Downloaded an application form at www.sta.uwi.edu
When should I apply?• First Degrees (Full Time) - on or
before January 15 of the year in which you seek entry.
• Evening University, Certificates and Diplomas - on or before March 30 of the year in which you seek entry.
AppLIcATIONS
PAGE 24
University Admission (Matriculation)Requirements:i. Passesinfive(5)subjectsincludingatleasttwo(2)CAPE/GCEA-levels.The
remainder may be an acceptable pass in cSEc (cxc)/GcE/BGcSE examinations or approved equivalent qualifications. The following are acceptable:• Two 2-unit cApE (caribbean Advanced proficiency Examination)• Six (6) cApE units including caribbean Studies and communications
Studies
ii. Associate degrees from approved caribbean tertiary level institutions with a minimumGPAof2.5andabove.{SomefacultiesmayrequireahigherGPA]
iii. Degrees from any university recognised by the Board for Undergraduate Studies.
iv. Overall professional and/or academic achievements of persons over age 21, who do not fall within any of the categories above.
v. Anacceptablehighschooltranscript[Grade12]withaminimumGPAof3.0,plus an acceptable SAT I score (minimum of 1700) plus a minimum of two (2)SATIIsubjectsatascoreof500oraboveandsuccessfulcompletionofAdvanced placement courses or the International Baccalaureate programme.
vi. Anacceptablehighschooltranscript[Grade12]withaminimumGPAof2.5andanacceptableSATIscore(minimumof1500).
Applicants may be required to attend for an interview
Faculty of EngineeringBACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc ENGINEERING):• Chemical&ProcessEngineering*• CivilEngineering*• CivilwithEnvironmentalEngineering*• Electrical&ComputerEngineering*• IndustrialEngineering*• MechanicalEngineering*• MechanicalEngineeringwithaMinorinBiosystems*
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc):• PetroleumGeoscience*• Geomatics(formerlySurveying&LandInformation)*• LandManagement(Valuation)*
GENERAL ADMISSION REqUIREMENTS• 5CSEC(CXC)/GCE/BGCSEpassesincludingEnglish
Language, chemistry and Mathematics or approved equivalent qualifications.
• 2 cApE or GcE A-Level passes (usually pure Mathematics with either, physics OR chemistry) or approved equivalent qualifications.
NOTEFT= Full Time PT= Part Time E=Evening
Unless otherwise specified, all programmes are offered Full Time. Visit http://mysta.uwi.edu/ to download the latest Faculty Booklets for programme and course details. You can find out full prospectus at sta.uwi.edu/admissions.
Quick LinksFind out more about UWI and all 4 campuses• www.uwi.edu
Find out more about the UWI St. Augustine campus• www.sta.uwi.edu
Find out about what’s been happening on campus• http://sta.uwi.edu/uwiToday/• https://sta.uwi.edu/stan/ • http://www.sped-online.com/
Find out what’s happening on campus NOW!• www.facebook.com/UWISTA
PAGE 25
chOOSE YOUR pROGRAMME
pROGRAMMES MARkED WITh AN * hAVE SpEcIFIc ADMISSION REqUIREMENTS.
Faculty of Humanities & EducationBACHELOR OF ARTS (BA):
For BEd Early Childhood Care & Education(i) A Diploma form an approved Teacher Training college(ii) certificate in Early childhood care and Education/certificate in Early
childhood care and Development (iii) professional experience as a teacher that is deemed satisfactory by the Faculty
GENERAL ADMISSION cRITERIA • 5CSEC (CXC)/GCE/BGCSEpasses includingEnglish Languageor approved
equivalent qualifications.• 2 cApE or GcE A-Level passes including no more than ONE of the following:
Literature, history, Spanish, French, Mathematics, Art, Geography, cApE communication Studies and caribbean Studies, health Science
• Applicants to certificate and BA Degrees in Music, Visual Arts, Dance and journalism would be required to attend for an interview/audition and/or present a portfolio.
Faculty of Medical Sciences
PAGE 26
• African&AsianStudies(FT/pT)
• CarnivalStudies(FT/PT)• CommunicationStudies
(FT/pT) *• Dance(FT/PT)*• EnglishLanguage&Lit.
with Education (FT/pT) * • FilmStudies(FT/PT)*• French(Dayclasses
ONLY)*• Geography(FT/PT)• Hindi
• History(FT/PT)*• LatinAmerican
Studies (FT/pT)• Linguistics(FT/PT)*• LiteraturesinEnglish• Mathematics(Day
classes ONLY)*• MusicalArts(FT/PT)*• Spanish(FT/PT)*• TheatreArts(FT/PT)• SpeechandLanguage
Science *• VisualArts(FT/PT)*
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (BEd):For In-Service BEd Primary (General)The New full-time programme targets teachers who areemployed in primary schools within Trinidad and Tobago and who possess:(i) A Teacher’s Diploma - Duration: Two years. Beginning
July [2 fully online courses during a six-week sessionfromJuly-August]
(ii) 5 CSEC passes (Grades 1, 2 and Grade 3 from 1998)including English Language and Mathematics, and passes in 2 cApE subjects
(iii) 5 CSEC passes (Grades 1, 2 and Grade 3 from 1998)including English language and Mathematics and evidence of active participation in continuous professional development courses. Interview compulsory
• MBBSMedicine&Surgery*• DDSDentistry* • DVMVeterinaryMedicine*
• BScNursing*• BScPharmacy*• BScPharmacyMixedModeDelivery(PT)
OThER: (OFFERED ThROUGh ThE UWI OpEN cAMpUS)• Pre-HealthProfessionsProgramme*
GENERAL ADMISSION REqUIREMENTS• 5CSEC(CXC)/GCE/BGCSEpassesincludingEnglishLanguage,Mathematics,
chemistry, physics, Biology or approved equivalent qualifications.• CAPEorGCEA-LevelpassesinChemistry,Biologyandanyothersubjector
approved equivalent qualifications.Interview: Applicants to all programmes may be required to attend for an interview
with the Faculty of Medical Science personnel.
Faculty of Science & AgricultureBACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc):• ActuarialScience• Agribusiness• AgribusinessManagement(FT/PT/E)• AgriculturalScience• Biochemistry*• Biology*• Chemistry*• ComputerScience• ComputerScience(FT/PTonly)*• ComputerScienceandManagement*• Environmental&NaturalResourceMgmt.*• FamilyandConsumerSciences• FoodandFoodServiceSystemsManagement• GeneralAgriculture• Geography• HumanEcology-(FT/PT/E)• HumanNutrition&Dietetics(FT/PT/E)• InformationTechnology(FT/PT/E)• Mathematics*• NutritionalSciences• Optometry(FTONLY-incollaborationwiththe
Faculty of Medical Sciences) *• Physics*• TropicalLandscaping*
PAGE 27
Faculty of Social SciencesBACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc):• Accounting(FT)• Banking&Finance(E)• Economics*(FT/E)• Hospitality&Tourism
Management *• InsuranceandRisk
Management• InternationalRelations• InternationalTourism
Management
• Leadership&Management(E)• ManagementStudies• PoliticalScience (Government) (FT/E)• Psychology(FT/E)• PublicSectorManagement• SocialWork• Sociology(FT/E)• SportsManagement(FT/E)
GENERAL ADMISSION cRITERIA• 5CSEC(CXC)/GCE/BGCSEpasses• 2 CAPE or GCE A-level passes or approved equivalent
qualifications.
Faculty of LawBACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB) (First Year Only)Option 1 complete the first year of the Law programme at the St. Augustine then proceed to the second and third
years at the cave hill campus in Barbados.Option 2 complete all three years at to the St. Augustine campus
NOTE: Persons accepted under Option 1 or Option 2 cannot transferfrom one option to the other.
GENERAL ADMISSION cRITERIA:• 5CSEC(CXC)/GCE/BGCSEpassesincludingEnglishLanguage.• Anytwo(2)2-unitCAPEorGCEA-levelsubjects
GENERAL ADMISSION cRITERIA FOR BSc pROGRAMMES:• 5CSEC(CXC)/GCE/BGCSEpassesincludingEnglishLanguage,
Mathematics and any two (2) of the following: chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, physics, Geography or approved equivalent qualifications.
• 2CAPEorGCEA-levelpassesincludingatleast1Sciencesubjector approved equivalent qualifications.
pROGRAMMES MARkED WITh AN * hAVE SpEcIFIc ADMISSION REqUIREMENTS.
cAREER OpTIONS
PAGE 28
STILL NOT SURE WhIch DEGREE IS RIGhT FOR YOU?
Take a look atsome of the careeroptions open toUWI graduates!
SUBJECT AREAS SOME POSSIBLE CAREERS/FIELDS SOME TYPICAL JOB TITLES
Chemical & Process Engineering
Chemical&Process,Manufacturing,EnvironmentalIndustries;Petroleum,FoodProcessing,ConsultancyAgricultural/ChemicalCompanies;PharmaceuticalsCompanies;Academia;Research&Development
ProcessEngineer;ProjectEngineerEnvironmental,Health& Safety consultant
Petroleum Geoscience OilandNaturalGasindustries;Government;ServiceCompaniesToTheHydrocarbonIndustry;Academia;Consultancy
Geoscientist;Geologist;Geophysicist;GeologicalEngineer;Environmental;Health&SafetyConsultant
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Government;ConstructionCompanies;EngineeringandArchitecturalFirms;PublicUtilityCompanies;Academia;Consultancy
StructuralEngineer;ResidentEngineer;SiteEngineer;highway Engineer
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Computer,Chemical&ProcessCompanies;TelecommunicationsIndustries;EnergySector;PowerUtilityCompanies;AirConditioningIndustry
ElectronicsEngineer;SoftwareEngineer;Electrical&InstrumentationEngineer;TelecommunicationsEngineer
Mechanical Engineering ManufacturingCompanies;Consultancy;Academia;Chemical&Processindustries;AirConditioningIndustry;EnergyIndustry
ProjectEngineer;MechanicalEngineer;Engineer;ManagementTrainee/Engineer;Consultant
Mechanical Engineering With a Minor In Biosystems
Government;EnvironmentalIndustries;Agricultural/ProcessIndustries;Academia;Consultancy;NaturalResourceDevelopment;SustainableDevelopment
AgriculturalEngineer;FoodEngineer;Drainage&IrrigationEngineer;EnvironmentalEngineer
Industrial Engineering ChemicalIndustry;ManufacturingCompanies;PublicUtilityCompanies;Business Management process Engineer/Manager
AssemblyLineEngineer;PostMarketCompliance/Surveillance Manager
Geomatics (Formerly Surveying & Land Information)
Land&HydrographicSurveyIndustry;Consultancy;GeospatialDataAcquisition;ManagementandAnalysis;PropertyManagement;Academia
Surveyor;CadastralSurveyor;HydrographicSurveyor;Land Surveyor with specialisations in Engineering Surveying;CadastralSurveying;TopographicSurveying;GISSpecialist;Geoscientist
Faculty of Engineering
PAGE 29
SUBJECT AREAS SOME POSSIBLE CAREERS/FIELDS SOME TYPICAL JOB TITLES
Education Academia;EducationalAdministration;Teaching Teacher;Principal;SchoolSupervisor
History Academia;Teaching;Research;Management;Consultancy Professor;Teacher;Archivist;MuseumCurator/Guide;Consultant;ResearchAssistant;CorporateHistorian
Liberal Arts (Literature, Film, Languages, Linguistics)
Advertising;Business;Communications;Consultancy;HumanResources;PublicRelations;SocialServices;TechnicalWriting;Government;Journalism;ForeignAffairs;Television/Film production
Counsellor;Consultant;Interpreter;Therapist;SocialWorker;TechnicalWriter;CopyEditor;CorporateCommunicationsManager;AccountExecutive;ResearchAssistant;HumanResourcesManager;Linguist;Video/Film producer/Director
Creative And Festival Arts Theatre,Music,VisualArts;CulturalOrganisations;Education
Artiste;Artist;Performer;Actor;Dramatist;Educator
Communication Studies journalism, public Relations, copywriting, Event promotion journalist, copywriter/Editor, pR consultant
Speech & Language Pathology SpecialEducation;Medicine(DiagnosticandRehabilitationservices);Consultancy.
SpeechTherapist;Speech-LanguagePathologist
Faculty of Humanities & Education
PAGE 30
Faculty of Medical Sciences
SUBJECT AREAS SOME POSSIBLE CAREERS/FIELDS SOME TYPICAL JOB TITLES
Medicine & Surgery PublicandPrivateHospitalsandClinics;PrivatePractice;MedicalResearch;Academia;PharmaceuticalCompanies;HealthinsuranceCompanies;Corporates
Doctor;Physician;GeneralPractitioner;Surgeon;Specialist;consultant
Dentistry PublicandPrivateDentalHospitalsorClinics;PrivatePractice;Academia
Dentist;DentalSurgeon
Pharmacy PublicandPrivateHospitalsandClinics;Pharmacies;PharmaceuticalIndustry;Academia;Research
Pharmacist;PharmacyManager;PharmaceuticalRepresentative
Nursing PublicandPrivateHospitals;Doctors’OfficesandClinics Nurse
Veterinary Medicine PrivatePractices;Zoos;Aquariums;Academia;Laboratories Veterinarian
PAGE 31
SUBJECT AREAS SOME POSSIBLE CAREERS/FIELDS SOME TYPICAL JOB TITLES
Geography Business, Industry, Government GIS Data Analyst/Developer, project Manager, Geographer, GIS Specialist
Agriculture Agribusiness;WildlifeandFisheries;MinistryofAgriculture;AgriculturalDevelopment,Economics,SystemsManagement;Agronomy;AnimalScience;Horticulture;FoodScience&Technology;SoilSciences;Forestry
AgriculturalEconomist;Agronomist;FarmOwnerandManager;ForestrySpecialist;Agriscience/ExtensionEducator;EnvironmentalEducator;ForestryConsultant;FoodTechnician/Chemist;QualityControlManager
Biochemistry BiotechnologyFirms;ChemicalCompanies;Consultancy;FoodandDrugIndustry;ResearchLaboratories&institutes;MinistryofAgriculture
Assayer;Biologist;LaboratoryTechnician;ResearchScientist;Toxicologist;quality control Inspector
Biology BiotechnologyFirms;ChemicalCompanies;Academia;EnvironmentalConsultancy;FoodandDrugIndustry;FisheriesandWildlife;MinistryofAgriculture;Researchinstitutes
Agronomist,Biochemist;Biologist;Consultant;Microbiologist;Pathologist;WildlifeBiologist;FoodandDruginspector;FisheriesBiologist
Botany Academia;MinistryofAgricultureandAgriculturalDepartments;EnvironmentalAgencies;FoodandDrugCompanies;ChemicalIndustry,BiologicalSupplyHousesandBiotechnology Firms
Botanist;PlantBiologist;Taxonomist
Environmental & Natural Resource Management
ForestryScience;Recreation,ParksandTourismManagement;EnvironmentalProtectionAgencies/consulting Firms, Wildlife and Fisheries
EnvironmentalAnalyst;Consultant;Forest/ParkRanger;NaturalResourcesManager
Chemistry Laboratories;ChemicalCompanies;Academia;Teaching;PharmaceuticalIndustry Chemist;LaboratoryTechnician;ScienceTeacher;PharmaceuticalSalesRepresentative
Computer Science Telecommunications;SoftwareCompanies;ComputerServices ComputerProgrammer;SystemsAnalyst;SoftwareEngineer
Mathematics Actuarial Science, Business and Finance, Education, Engineering, Statistics Actuary;Statistician;BusinessAnalyst
Physics ResearchLaboratories;Academia;Teaching ScienceTeacher;Physicist;LaboratoryTechnician
Faculty of Science & Agriculture
PAGE 32
SUBJECT AREAS SOME POSSIBLE CAREERS/FIELDS SOME TYPICAL JOB TITLES
Accounting Auditing;AssuranceServices;ManagementConsulting;FinancialPlanning;Financial&CostAccounting;TaxAdvisoryServices;Business Management
Auditor;Accountant;FinancialAnalyst;TaxAdvisor
Economics CentralBanks;BusinessManagement;Academia;InternationalOrganisations;Journalism;Government;Environmental/ResourceManagement;PublicPolicy;InternationalRelations
Economist;BusinessAnalyst;EconomicAdvisor;EconomicStatistician;EconomicAnalyst
Behavioural Sciences CriminalJustice;Law;HealthSciences&Medicine;Government;Conflict;Resolution;Mediation;Psychology;Counselling;Politics;Management;PublicPolicy;SocialWork;Research
Counsellor;Consultant;Manager;SocialWorker;Psychologist;Sociologist;ChildCareOfficer;CommunityDevelopmentOfficer;EAPProvider/Consultant;FamilyCareOfficer;FamilyTherapist;MedicalSocialWorker;PrisonWelfareOfficer;ProbationOfficer;ResearchOfficer;SchoolSocialWorker;SocialPolicyPlanner;YouthCampDirector;
Management Studies ManagementConsulting;HumanResources;BusinessManagement;SmallBusinessManagement;InformationTechnology;IndustrialRelations;Marketing;OperationsManagement;Finance;InternationalRelations;AdvertisingandPublicRelations
Consultant;Entrepreneur;ManagementTrainee;BranchManager;HumanResourceOfficer;Manager;ITOfficer;BusinessAnalyst;MarketingSpecialist;FinancialAnalyst
Sports Management ProfessionalTeamsandLeagues;AmateurAssociations;Public/PrivateRecreationalAgencies;Club&FacilitiesManagement;SportsMarketingandEventPromotion;PublicRelations
SportsInformationDirector;FacilitiesManager;Promoter;Sports Agent
Hotel Management, Hospitality & Tourism Management; International Tourism Management
Restaurant(Food&Beverage)Management;HotelManagement;HospitalityIndustryTourism&TouristAttractionsManagement;Leisure, Recreation and Sport Facilities Management
HospitalityManager;HotelManager;CateringManager
Faculty of Social Sciences
PAGE 33
Gender StudiesSUBJECT AREAS SOME POSSIBLE CAREERS/FIELDS SOME TYPICAL JOB TITLES
Gender Studies GovernmentGenderMinistries;InternationalandRegionalinstitutions;Non-Governmental organisations
GenderSpecialist;GenderandDevelopmentConsultant;Gender-Sensitive Worker in other fields eg. Development Agencies, Social Work, Education, Medical Sciences, Agriculture, Economics, planning
Faculty of LawSUBJECT AREAS SOME POSSIBLE CAREERS/FIELDS SOME TYPICAL JOB TITLES
Law Government;PublicorPrivatePractice;Politics;DiplomaticService;Corporates;StatutoryAuthorities;PublicServices
Lawyer;Solicitor;Barrister;MinisterialAdvisor;Diplomat;consultant
PAGE 34