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Quick Guide2021

— 5 starsSkills Development, Student Support, Learning Resources, Learner Engagement and Staff Qualifications.Australian Good Universities Guide 2020

— 75.1%of UOW graduates secured employment within four months of completing their course. This is above the average for Australian universities.Federal government's Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2019

— Top 2016th best modern university in the world.QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2020

— Top 200Rating for UOW graduates by global employers.QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2020

— Top 250Among the world’s best universities.212th in the world – QS World University Rankings 2020 201-250 band – Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020 220th – Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2019

Where doors openWe’re here to open doors and support your choices while giving you the freedom and resources to chase your dream career.

From here to every cornerA globally recognised and respected degree from UOW is your passport to a world of opportunity.

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Arts and Humanities 5

Business 6

Communications and Media 7

Creative Arts 8

Education 9

Engineering 10

Geography 11

Health and Medicine 12

Information and Communication Technology 13

International Studies 14

Law 15

Mathematics and Statistics 16

Physics 17

Psychology 18

Public Health 19

Science 20

Social Sciences 21

Social Work 21

Double degrees and majors 22

UOW College 24

UOW sports programs 25

This guide provides a quick taste of the experiences and undergraduate courses available to you at UOW. Feel prepared for your future.

RISE EARLYCatch a sunrise or some waves at one of 17 patrolled beaches in Wollongong.

RELAXEnjoy a full calendar of events, including outdoor cinemas, free food, maker's-markets and so much more, right here on campus.

MAKE FRIENDSMeet people from all walks of life in one of UOW's 6 undergraduate student residences. Live on campus, near the beach or in the CBD.

HAVE FUNWollongong is home to 20+ live music venues, including UOW's UniBar. You can catch more than 150 live acts each year on campus alone.

GET FITWith your student discount, UniActive is the place to keep fit with a 50 metre swimming pool, various courts and ovals and 80+ group exercise classes each week. You can also join one of 60 sporting teams on campus.

BELONGFind like-minded people through more than 150 student-run clubs and societies.

INDULGEYou won't go hungry with seven coffee shops, 15+ food outlets, a bar and a supermarket all on campus, or the free bus is a short ride into the CBD.

STAY HEALTHYTake care of yourself with a health clinic, dentist and physio all on campus. A hairdresser, travel agent and post office are also available.

EXPLOREMore than 35 NSW National Park walking tracks that will lead you to the most beautiful waterfalls and lookouts in the region, with ocean views perfect for whale watching.

CALL HOMEUOW has a range of fully catered or self-catered accommodation options. Living on-campus, near the beach, or in the city, the student residence experience offers you an instant community and an environment committed to high academic achievement and fun.

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WOLLONGONG AND SURROUNDS

From a hike in the mountains, to a swim in the ocean and everything in between, there’s always something happening in Wollongong.

So, grab your mates, jump on the free shuttle bus and see where it takes you.

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Our coursesWhether you want to do a single degree, double degree or one that lets you pick your subjects along the way – the choice is yours.

For more detailed information about each degree, visit coursefinder.uow.edu.au

Arts and HumanitiesFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/arts&humanities

DEGREES CAMPUSATAR – SR/DS

Bachelor of Arts

Archaeology & Ancient History / DS 70/93

Community, Culture & Environment 70

Chinese (Mandarin) for Character Background Students / DS 70/93

Chinese (Mandarin) for Non-Chinese Background Students / DS 70/93

Creative Writing / DS 70/93

English Literatures / DS 70/93

Environmental Humanities / DS 70/93

French / DS 70/93

History / DS 70/93

Indigenous Studies / DS 70/93

International Relations / DS 70/93

Japanese / DS 70/93

Legal Studies / DS 70/93

Philosophy / DS 70/93

Photography / DS 70/93

Politics / DS 70/93

Sociology / DS 70/93

Spanish / DS 70/93

Writing & English Literatures / DS 70/93

Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation 95∆

Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics / DS 75/93

CAREERS – Advertising – Archiving and

Librarianship – Art Historian – Arts Production and

Management – Business Administration – Consultancy – Diplomacy

– Government Policy – Heritage Specialist – Interpreting – Journalism – Marketing – Politics – Publishing – Tourism and Hospitality – Translation Writer

BELONG TO THE BESTThe federal government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2019 ranked UOW second overall in NSW/ACT for Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences.

UOW LOCATIONS

In addition to our campus in Wollongong, UOW has a number of campuses throughout NSW. Each course listing will show the locations where you can study the degree. Alternatively, you can search by location at coursefinder.uow.edu.au

PROGRAM TYPES

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Batemans Baybbay.uow.edu.au

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Southern Highlandshighlands.uow.edu.au

Shoalhavenshoalhaven.uow.edu.au

South Western Sydneysouthwesternsydney.uow.edu.au

Southern Sydneyssydney.uow.edu.au

Sydney CBDsydneybusinessschool.edu.au

∆ Entry into the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation is based on a combination of both academic results and interview.

If you don’t get the ATAR you need for the course you want to study, UOW College provides pathway programs to get you there. Successful completion of a UOW College program provides guaranteed* entry to UOW. For more information or to apply, visit uowcollege.edu.au

*Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements

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BusinessFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/business

Communications and MediaFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/communication&media

DEGREES CAMPUS ATAR – SR/DS

Bachelor of Business 70

Bachelor of Commerce / DS

Accountancy / DS † 72-75/93

Business Law / DS 75/93

Economics / DS 75/93

Finance / DS 75/93

Financial Planning / DS 75/93

Human Resource Management / DS 75/93

International Business / DS 75/93

Management / DS † 72-75/93

Marketing / DS † 75/93

Public Relations / DS 75/93

Supply Chain Management / DS 75/93

Bachelor of Commerce Global (Honours)

Accountancy 95∆

Finance 95∆

Bachelor of Economics and Finance 80

COMBINED VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Commerce – TAFE Advanced Diploma of Event Management 72

Bachelor of Commerce – TAFE Advanced Diploma of Hospitality 72

Bachelor of Commerce – TAFE Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism 72

BELONG TO ONE OF THE BESTUOW was ranked among the top 200 universities in the world for Business and Management, Accounting and Finance, and Economics and Econometrics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019.

CAREERS – Accountant – Advertising Executive – Analyst – Auditor – Banker – Brand/Product Manager – Business Adviser – Economist – Event Manager – Exporter/Importer – Financial Controller

– Fund Manager – HR Manager Consultant – Insurance Broker – Market Researcher – Policy Adviser – Public Relations

Coordinator – Stock Broker – Supply Chain Manager – Workplace Health and

Safety Officer

DEGREES CAMPUSATAR – SR/DS

Bachelor of Communication and Media

Digital and Social Media / DS †70/93

Global Screen Media / DS 70/93

Journalism / DS 70/93

Marketing Communication and Advertising / DS 70/93

Visual Communication Design / DS 70/93

Bachelor of Journalism 70

BELONG TO ONE OF THE BESTUOW ranked among the top 150 universities in the world for Communication & Media in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019.

CAREERS – Advertising – Communication Specialist – Content Development – Copywriter – Corporate

Communications – Digital Publishing – Editor – Event Coordinator – Feature Writer – Global Communications – Government – Graphic Designer – Market Research

– Media Management Adviser

– Media Strategy and Planning

– Journalist – Print/Television/Radio/Photo/Online

– Public Relations – Publicity Officer – Reporter – Researcher – Social Media Manager – Web Designer

† Dean’s Scholar is not available at SWS campus. ∆ This rank is the minimum ATAR – SR required for consideration and does not provide guaranteed entry. † Dean’s Scholar is not available at SWS campus.

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Creative and Performing ArtsFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/creativearts


Bachelor of Creative Arts


Music / DS 70/93

Visual Arts / DS 70/93

Visual Arts & Design / DS 70/93

Bachelor of Arts


Photography / DS 70/93

Writing & English Literatures / DS 70/93

Bachelor of Performance and Theatre

Acting NA^

Theatre Making 70

BELONG TO THE BESTThe federal government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2019 ranked UOW first overall in Australia for Creative Arts.

CAREERS – Actor – Copywriter – Creative Director – Curator – Dancer – Digital Game Designer – Digital Media Manager – Editor – Feature Writer – Film and Television

Producer – Fine Artist

– Graphic Designer – Lighting Designer – Museum Manager – Musician – Novelist – Photographer – Screen Writer – Sculptor – Stage Manager – Theatre Director – Theatre Performer

EducationFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/education


Bachelor of Sport* 70

EARLY YEARS

Bachelor of Education - The Early Years / DS† 70/90

PRIMARY

Bachelor of Primary Education / DS 75/90

SECONDARY

Bachelor of Health and Physical Education / DS 75/90

Bachelor of Mathematics Education / DS 73/90

Bachelor of Science Education / DS 73/90

PATHWAY TO TEACHING

A Pathway to Teaching program offers the opportunity to combine a Bachelor's degree with a Master of Teaching (Primary), so you can graduate with a postgraduate teaching qualification, and take your understanding of how we think, feel, and behave to the classroom.

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Pathway to Primary Education) 75

Bachelor of Social Science (Pathway to Primary Education) 70

Graduates of other Bachelor degrees, or those wishing to take up a role in secondary teaching, may complete a two-year Master’s qualification.

Master of Teaching (Primary) NA

Master of Teaching (Secondary) NA

BELONG TO THE BESTThe federal government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2019 ranked UOW first overall in NSW/ACT for Teacher Education.

CAREERS – Child Care Worker – Educational Consultant – Educational Manager – High School Teacher in:

art, computer science, drama, English, history, mathematics, music, science or languages

– Outdoor Education Teacher – PDHPE Teacher – Preschool Teacher – Primary School Teacher

– Private College Teacher – Recreational Activities

Coordinator – School Counsellor – School Principal – Teacher at Catholic,

Independent or Government Schools

– Sport Development Officer – TAFE Teacher – Training and Development

Officer

^ Entry is based on a combination of academic results and an audition, where each applicant has the opportunity to demonstrate their talent.

* Subject to final approval. † Flexible mode available. See go.uow.edu.au/bed-eyears

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EngineeringFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/engineering


Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Architectural Engineering / S 80/95

Biomedical Engineering / S 80/95

Civil Engineering / S 80/95

Computer Engineering / S 80/95

Electrical Engineering / S 80/95

Environmental Engineering / S 80/95

Flexible First Year / S 80/95

Materials Engineering / S 80/95

Mechanical Engineering / S 80/95

Mechatronic Engineering / S 80/95

Mining Engineering / S 80/95

Telecommunications Engineering / S 80/95

BELONG TO ONE OF THE BESTThe federal government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2019 ranked UOW third overall in Australia for Engineering.

CAREERS – Architectural Engineer – Biomedical Engineer – Computer Architect – Computer Systems

Engineer – Civil Engineer – Construction Manager – Electronics Engineer – Electrical Engineer – Environmental Engineer – Geotechnical Engineer – Materials Engineer

– Mechanical Engineer – Metallurgist – Network Engineer – Production Engineer – Security Engineer – Software Engineer – Structural Engineer – Systems Analyst – Telecommunications

Engineer – Transport Engineer – Water Quality Manager

GeographyFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/geography


Bachelor of Geography 75

Bachelor of Science

Environment & Heritage Management / Hons DS 75/90

Human Geography / Hons DS 75/90

Physical Geography / Hons DS 75/95

Bachelor of Social Change and Advocacy* 70

Bachelor of Social Science (Human Geography) / DS 70/90

Bachelor of Sustainable Communities 75

BELONG TO THE BESTUOW ranked among the top 150 universities in the world for Geography in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019.

CAREERS – Cartographer – Climatologist – Environmental Health

Officer – Geospatial Intelligence

Officer – Heritage Officer – Hydrologist

– International Aid Officer – Market Researcher – Policy/Project Officer – Ranger – Research Officer – Tourism and Recreation

Planner

* Subject to final approval.

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Health and MedicineFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/health&medicine


Bachelor of Exercise Science 78

Bachelor of Exercise Science and Rehabilitation 94∆

Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences / Hons DS 82/93

Bachelor of Nursing˜ 70∆

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) 93∆

Bachelor of Nutrition Science 78

Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health 95

BELONG TO THE BESTThe federal government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2019 ranked UOW second overall in NSW/ACT for Health Services and Support.

CAREERS – Allied Health Professional – Biomedical Researcher – Community or Registered

Nurse – Counsellor – Dietitian – Doctor – Exercise Scientist/

Physiologist – General Practitioner – Health Administrator

– Health Promotion Officer – Health Worker – Industry Health Worker – Laboratory Technician – Nutritionist – Psychologist – Rehabilitation Specialist – Scientific Researcher – Sports Administrator – Sports Rehabilitator – Sports Scientist

Information and Communication TechnologyFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/ICT


Bachelor of Business Information Systems / DS 75/95

Bachelor of Computer Science 75

Artificial Intelligence* 75

Big Data / DS 75/95

Cyber Security / DS † 75/95

Digital Systems Security / DS 75/95

Game & Mobile Development / DS 75/95

Software Engineering / DS † 75/95

Bachelor of Information Technology 75

eBusiness / DS 75/95

Network Design and Management / DS † 75/95

Web Design and Development / DS 75/95

BELONG TO ONE OF THE BESTThe federal government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2019 ranked UOW second overall in NSW/ACT for Computing and Information Systems.

CAREERS – Analyst – Animator and User

Interface Designer – Big Data Engineer – Computer or Software

Engineer – Cyber Security Analyst /

Architect – Data Scientist – Database Administrator

– Games or App Developer – Investment Banker – IT Consultant – Network Architect or

Engineer – Programmer – Security Engineer – Software Engineer – Web Designer or Developer

∆ This rank is the minimum ATAR – SR required for consideration and does not provide guaranteed entry.

˜ Students must also meet the inherent requirements of our nursing programs. Please visit go.uow.edu.au/nursing-requirements

* Subject to final approval. † Dean’s Scholar is not available at SWS campus.

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International StudiesFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/internationalstudies


Bachelor of Arts

Chinese (Mandarin) for Character Background Students / DS 70/93

Chinese (Mandarin) for Non-Chinese Background Students / DS 70/93

French / DS 70/93

International Relations / DS 70/93

Japanese / DS 70/93

Spanish / DS 70/93

Bachelor of International Studies

Global Sustainable Development / DS † 72/93

International Relations / DS † 72/93


CAREERS – Administration – Aid and Development – Diplomacy – Foreign Affairs – Government – Human Rights

– International Business – Interpreter – Policy Adviser – Politics – Translator – Travel and Tourism

LawFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/law


Bachelor of Laws 90

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) NA

DOUBLE DEGREES

Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws 90

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) – Bachelor of Laws 90

Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation - Bachelor of Laws^ 95

Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Laws 90

Bachelor of Commerce – Bachelor of Laws 90

Bachelor of Commerce Global – Bachelor of LawsΔ 95

Bachelor of Communication & Media – Bachelor of Laws 90

Bachelor of Computer Science – Bachelor of Laws 90

Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Laws 90

Bachelor of Economics & Finance – Bachelor of Laws 90

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) – Bachelor of Laws 90

Bachelor of Information Technology – Bachelor of Laws 90

Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Laws 90

Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of Laws 90

Bachelor of Mathematics – Bachelor of Laws 90

Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics – Bachelor of Laws 90

Bachelor of Psychological Science – Bachelor of Laws 90

Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws 90

BELONG TO THE BESTThe federal government's Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2019 ranked UOW second overall in Australia and first overall in NSW/ACT for Law and Paralegal Studies.

CAREERS – Barrister – Commercial Lawyer – Criminal Defence Lawyer – Diplomat – Entrepreneur – Environmental Lawyer – Government Lawyer – In-House Legal Adviser – Intellectual Property

Lawyer

– Legal Consultant – Magistrate – Media Lawyer – Policy Adviser – Politician – Prosecutor – Research Officer – Solicitor in Private

Practice or a Community Legal Centre

^ Entry into the Bachelor of Arts in Western Civilisation is based on a combination of both academic results and interview ∆ This rank is the minimum ATAR – SR required for consideration and does not provide guaranteed entry.

† Dean’s Scholar is not available at SWS campus.

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Mathematics and StatisticsFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/maths&stats


Bachelor of Applied Analytics* 75

Bachelor of Data Science and Analytics 80

Bachelor of Mathematics

Applied Statistics / Adv 75/95

Applied Mathematics / Adv 75/95

Pure Mathematics / Adv 75/95

Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Honours)

Financial Planning / DS 85/95

Mathematical Economics / DS 85/95

Quantitative and Computational Trading / DS 85/95

Quantitative Corporate Finance and Investments / DS 85/95

Risk Management and Insurance / DS 85/95

BELONG TO ONE OF THE BESTThe federal government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2019 ranked UOW Science and Mathematics second in NSW/ACT for the Quality of Educational Experience.

CAREERS – Analyst – Banking Associate – Business Forecaster – Financial Analyst – Investment Analyst – Mathematic Modeller – Mathematics Teacher

– Meteorologist – Quantitative Trader – Risk Manager – Statistician – Stockbroker – Transport Analyst – Transport Modeller

PhysicsFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/physics


Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics / Adv 80/95

Bachelor of Science

Atmospheric Science / Adv 78/95

Biomolecular Physics / Adv 78/95

Nuclear Science & Technology 78

Physics / Adv 78/95

Physics and Mathematics 78


CAREERS – Astrophysicist and

Cosmologist – Atmospheric Scientist – Biomolecular Physicist – Biophysicist – Computer Scientist – Defence Logistics – Econo-Physicist – Finance Analyst – Health Physicist

– Hydrographer – Intelligence – Materials Scientist – Medical Imaging

Specialist – Meteorologist – Radiotherapist – Risk Manager – Teacher

* Subject to final approval.

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PsychologyFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/psychology


Bachelor of Neuroscience* 89

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) 89∆

3-YEAR OPTIONS

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) 75

Bachelor of Psychological Science 75

4TH YEAR OPTION

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) – 1 year NA†

PATHWAY TO TEACHING Take a Bachelor of Psychological Science degree as a Pathway to Teaching. You'll gain priority access to the Master of Teaching and benefit from a reduced study load and fees.

BELONG TO ONE OF THE BESTThe federal government's Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2019 ranked UOW second overall in NSW/ACT for Psychology.

CAREERSCareer options for those who choose to complete a three-year degree include:

– Brand Manager – Case Manager – Community or Social

Services – Data Analyst – Educational Officer – Government Agencies or

Private Enterprise – Human Resources – Industrial Relations – Life Coach

– Marketing and Advertising – Organisational Behaviour – Personnel Services – Recruitment – Rehabilitation Services – Training and

Development

School Counsellors first qualify and work as teachers, then undertake appropriate postgraduate training through the Department of Education, which is offered by the UOW Schools of Psychology and Education.

Public HealthFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/publichealth


Bachelor of Public Health

Food and Society / DS 73/90

Health Promotion / DS 73/90

Social Epidemiology / DS 73/90

Bachelor of Social Science

Public Health / DS 70/90

BELONG TO ONE OF THE BESTThe federal government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2019 ranked UOW second overall in NSW/ACT for Health Services and Support.

CAREERS – Environmental Health Officer – Epidemiologist – Health Promotion Officer – Indigenous Health Officer – Public Health Nutritionist – Public Health Program Coordinator – Public Health Project Manager – Public Health Research Officer

* Subject to final approval.∆ This rank is the minimum ATAR – SR required for consideration and does not provide guaranteed entry.† This 1-year program is for graduates of a 3-year psychology degree who require additional study for provisional accreditation or entry into postgraduate research.

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ScienceFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/science


Bachelor of Bionanotechnology (Honours) / DS 85/95Bachelor of Conservation Biology (Honours) / DS 85/95Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) / DS 85/95Bachelor of Marine Science 75

Bachelor of Marine Science Hons DS 95Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology (Honours) / DS 85/95Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) / DS 85/95Bachelor of Neuroscience* 89

Bachelor of Science

Cell and Molecular Biology / Hons DS 75/95Chemistry / Hons DS 75/95Ecology and Conservation Biology / Hons DS 75/95Environment 75

Geology / Hons DS 75/95Physical Geography / Hons DS 75/95

PRE-MEDICAL STUDIES

Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health 95


CAREERS – Agricultural Adviser – Biochemist – Cartographer – Chemist – Coastal or Estuarine

Management Officer – Conservation Biologist – Drug Regulation Officer – Ecologist – Environmental Consultant – Food Chemist

– Forensic Scientist – Geologist – Laboratory Assistant – Marine or Fisheries

Biologist – Materials Scientist – Medical Biotechnologist – Medical Researcher – Oceanographer – Science Teacher – Veterinary Researcher

Social SciencesFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/socialsciences

Social WorkFull entry requirements and course info is available at uow.info/socialwork


Bachelor of Social Change and Advocacy* 70

Bachelor of Sustainable Communities 75

Bachelor of Social Science

Community, Culture & Environment / DS 70/90

Criminology / DS 70/90

Human Geography / DS 70/90

Indigenous Studies / DS 70/90

Public Health / DS 70/90

Social Policy / DS 70/90

Sociology / DS 70/90

PATHWAY TO TEACHING Take a Bachelor of Social Science degree as a Pathway to Teaching. You'll gain priority access to the Master of Teaching and benefit from a reduced study load and fees.

DEGREE CAMPUS ATAR – SR/DS

Bachelor of Social Work 80


BELONG TO THE BESTThe federal government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2019 ranked UOW second in NSW/ACT for Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences.

CAREERS – Community Planning and

Development – Environmental Officer – Federal and International

Policy – Health Care Management

and Policy

– Local and International Community Development

– Local Government – Market Research – Policy Analysis and

Evaluation – Social Planning

CAREERS – Aged Care – Child Protection – Community Based

Research – Community Development – Disability – Family Services Health – Homelessness – Mental Health

– Migrant and Refugee Services

– Program Planning and Evaluation

– Social Planning – Social Policy – Women & Trauma (Including

Domestic Violence) – Youth Services

* Subject to final approval. * Subject to final approval.

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For details on degree programs, go to coursefinder.uow.edu.au/double-degrees

Double degrees & majorsA double degree or double major lets you pursue more than one area of study, and will make you more competitive in a crowded job market. UOW graduates are already highly-regarded1 for their general skills and adaptability – having a dual qualification will help ensure your knowledge is relevant to many different employers.

DOUBLE MAJORSThere are many double major combinations available for UOW Bachelor degrees. A double major lets you explore different interests, or customise your study to suit a particular career specialisation. In some cases you will still complete your degree within the normal duration.

Combinations can include:

– Biology and Chemistry – Creative Writing and English Literatures – Cultural Studies and Politics – eBusiness and Network Design & Management – Finance and Accountancy – Mining and Environmental Engineering – Public Relations and Marketing

1. Top 1% of universities in the world – QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019

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UOW sport programs

UOW Tottenham Hotspur Global Football Program This is a unique opportunity for you to study a qualification1 of your choice at UOW's Wollongong campus, while developing your football skills with training provided by fully qualified coaches from English Premier League (EPL) club Tottenham Hotspur.

Applications open in March. Learn more at uow.edu.au/globalfootball

UOW Crusaders Global Rugby ProgramThe UOW Crusaders Global Rugby Program will foster the next generation of Rugby Union talent, helping participants achieve excellence on the field and in the classroom. You will receive coaching from the most successful Club in Super Rugby, while studying1 at one of the world’s best modern universities2.

Applications open in March. Learn more at uow.edu.au/globalrugby

1. Students must be enrolled in an academic course at either UOW or UOW College whilst participating in either sport program. 2. 16th best modern university in the world – QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2020

* Guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements on successful course completion.** There are no pathways from University Preparation Programs into double degrees, four-year professional degrees, Law, Nutrition and Dietetics, Nursing or Economics and Finance. # Credit arrangements apply – refer to individual course page for details.

University Preparation Programs: - University Entrance Certificate- STEP to UOW- University Access Program

ENTRY TO FIRST YEAR UOW BACHELOR DEGREE*

Diploma Programs: - Business- Engineering- Information Technology- Nursing - Science

ENTRY TO RELEVANT SECOND YEAR UOW BACHELOR DEGREE**

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATION


Diploma Programs: - Arts- Social ScienceCertificate IV Program: - Fitness

ENTRY TO FIRST YEAR UOW BACHELOR DEGREE

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Certificate III Program:- Fitness

ENTRY TO CERTIFICATE IV FITNESS

UOW College provides guaranteed* pathway options for students who don't meet the entry requirements for UOW. Courses are offered at UOW's Wollongong, South Western Sydney, Shoalhaven and Batemans Bay campuses.

Pathways to UOW & vocational courses

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The University of Wollongong attempts to ensure the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (May 2020); however, sections may be amended without notice by the University in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. Check with the University for any updated information. UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG CRICOS: 00102E

SEE FOR YOURSELFOPEN DAY 8 August openday.uow.edu.au

Spend the day on campus, hear about our world-class programs, explore our facilities and see why UOW is the best choice for your tertiary study.

BOOK YOUR TOUR uow.edu.au/study/visit

You can book a free tour of the UOW Wollongong or South Western Sydney (Liverpool) campuses. Our tours are run by current students who can answer all of your questions about study and student life at UOW.

uow.info/accommodation

You can also visit UOW student accommodation while touring the Wollongong campus.

EARLY ADMISSION20 July – 14 August uow.info/early

Early Admission is UOW’s early offer program for Year 12 students. It is your opportunity to be accepted to UOW before you sit your first exam. Learn more on our Early Admission website.

MORE INFORMATION uow.edu.au/future

Call 1300 367 869 facebook.com/uowfuture instagram.com/uow [email protected] uow.edu.au/study/events

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