University of Western Sydney
UWS postgraduate degrees can have a huge impact on your career. They are practical, realistic and run by staff with a wealth of industry experience. We specialise in integrating advanced academic knowledge with real world experience. Our internationally recognised research centres focus on the application of academic knowledge. We aim to ensure that our postgraduate courses make a difference.
Contact details
| postal enquiries Course Information Centre University of Western Sydney Locked Bag 1797 Penrith South DC NSW 1797 tel: Freecall 1800 897 669 fax: (02) 9678 7160 email: study@uws.edu.au website: www.uws.edu.au/postgraduate/ in person Bankstown campus: Student Centre, Building 1 Bullecourt Avenue, Milperra NSW Blacktown campus: Student Centre, Building U8 Eastern Road, Quakers Hill NSW Campbelltown campus: Student Centre, Building 12 Narellan Road, Campbelltown NSW Hawkesbury campus: Student Centre, Building G7 Bourke Street, Richmond NSW Parramatta campus: Student Centre, Building EJ Cnr James Ruse Drive and Victoria Road, Parramatta NSW Penrith campus: Student Centre, Building K, Second Avenue, Kingswood NSW
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Admission requirements
You must check the admission requirements on the UWS website before completing your application. |
For admission to most postgraduate coursework programs you would normally be expected to have a Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution in an appropriate discipline. You may also need relevant professional work experience, or volunteer experience for some courses, and/or membership of a professional organisation. For some courses, entry is available on the basis of relevant professional work experience alone or a combination of tertiary study and professional experience.
Entry requirements vary between courses. You can obtain information about the entry requirements for a specific course by calling Freecall 1800 897 669 or from the UWS Handbook at http://handbook.uws.edu.au/hbook/.
Overseas qualifications and English proficiency
If you hold overseas qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction you must provide evidence of English language proficiency. Refer to the English language proficiency table for information about tests and qualifications accepted by the University as proof of proficiency in English.
If you do not meet the University's English language proficiency requirements, you cannot be offered a place.
Special requirements
You may have to complete a supplementary form or questionnaire, attend a test or interview, or provide specific documentation or a portfolio as part of the application process. Check the course search to see whether special requirements apply, then carefully read the information provided at www.uws.edu.au/postgraduate for details.
Applicants should note that failure to provide the additional information required may result in their application not being considered.
How do you obtain a copy of the supplementary form or questionnaire?
Download a copy from www.uws.edu.au/postgraduate.
Where do you submit your additional material?
You must send or deliver to the addresses indicated on the website for each course.
When do you have to submit your additional material?
You must provide this supporting statement directly to UWS at the same time that you submit your application to UAC. For further information visit www.uws.edu.au/postgraduate.
Types of programs available
UWS offers Masters by Coursework, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate and post-initial Bachelor level courses. UWS postgraduate coursework courses are only offered through UAC.
Remember that not all courses are offered across all campuses; check the location carefully before selecting your preferences.
There are limited Commonwealth-supported places available for some courses. These courses have quota restrictions.
Important dates
Application closing dates
Refer to the course search for a complete listing of application closing dates.
Some courses do not accept applications after specified dates; check carefully to ensure that your application will be received in time to be considered.
Entry to postgraduate coursework courses is very competitive so to ensure that your application will be considered you should submit your application as early as possible.
Intake (semester) dates
Intake 2 (Semester 1 - Autumn): 23 February - 29 June 2009
Intake 5 (Semester 2 - Spring): 27 July - 29 November 2009
Note: Teaching for some programs commences in January/February. Visit www.uws.edu.au/postgraduate/ for details of starting dates.
Enrolment
Successful applicants will receive information on enrolment procedures with their offer letter.
Advanced standing/academic credit
UWS will consider applications for academic credit on the basis of previous postgraduate studies or other uncredentialled learning (conditions apply). For details visit www.uws.edu.au/admissions.
Application forms should be submitted directly to UWS at the same time as you submit your UAC application.
Deferment
Deferment of enrolment in post-initial and postgraduate coursework courses at UWS is not permitted.
Special government policies
For courses in Teaching/Education, Health Sciences and Nursing, and Social Sciences, government policies may apply. For a list of relevant UWS courses and requirements visit www.uws.edu.au/postgraduate.
Fees and charges
Fees for some postgraduate courses offered in 2009 are listed in the course search. Fees are calculated per credit point and charged on a per semester/term/quarter basis. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may rise where course duration is in excess of one calendar year.
Most postgraduate students are required to pay course fees directly to the University, however, other courses may have Commonwealth-supported places. Eligible domestic fee-paying students enrolled in a non-research course may have access to the Commonwealth Government's FEE-HELP Scheme. Further information can be found in Course fees and financial assistance or at www.backingaustraliasfuture.gov.au.
Students may contact the relevant student organisations for information on membership and fees that are applicable.
Financial assistance
Read Course fees and financial assistance for information on financial assistance available for postgraduate students from the Australian Government. |
Postgraduate Equity Scholarships
A limited number of Postgraduate Equity Scholarships are available to students undertaking fee-paying postgraduate coursework programs. Selection of scholarship holders is on the basis of financial hardship and academic merit. For further information contact the UWS Course Information Centre on Freecall 1800 897 669.
Direct applications
Postgraduate coursework and post-initial teaching courses are now offered through UAC, however, some courses, including postgraduate research programs and Bachelor Honours programs, are still processed via direct application to the University. Therefore, it is important that you distinguish between those courses for which you must apply through UAC (as listed in the course search) and those for which you must apply directly to UWS (listed at www.uws.edu.au/postgraduate/).
International fee-paying applicants
International fee-paying applicants must apply directly to the University.
All international applicants must complete an International Student Application Form, and pay an application fee. For further details, visit the University's International Programs website at http://sites.uws.edu.au/international/.
Contact details
UWS International
University of Western Sydney
Locked Bag 1797
Penrith South DC NSW 1797
Australia
email: international@uws.edu.au
tel: +61 2 9685 9087
fax: +61 2 9685 9298
Student services and facilities
Accommodation
The University aims to provide affordable, high-quality accommodation that gives a rich and balanced living environment. UWS provides a variety of on-campus and off-campus accommodation. This ranges from Halls of Residence to townhouses, cottages and units. For further information call UWS Student Residences on (02) 4570 1248, fax (02) 4570 1348 or email residentialcolleges@uws.edu.au or visit http://sites.uws.edu.au/international/.
Careers
UWS provides a high-quality online career and employment service for students and new graduates. Students can register online via Career Hub to access job vacancies, articles, web links, news and information on events. On-campus activities include career and employment events such as careers expos and graduate employer activities.
Chaplaincy
Chaplains are available on all campuses to cater for different religious groups and various needs. Further information can be found at www.uws.edu.au/students/ods/chaplains.
Childcare
UWS offers childcare services on the following campuses:
Bankstown (02) 9773 5478
Blacktown (02) 9852 4077
Campbelltown (02) 4620 3536
Hawkesbury (02) 4570 1617
Penrith (02) 4736 0855
Counselling
Free and confidential counselling is available to all students. Counselling services offer individual and group assistance in personal, social and academic development. For further information contact your local Student Support Services campus office or visit www.uws.edu.au/students/ods/counsellingservice.
Library/Computing services
UWS libraries have extensive modern facilities, including full text and indexing databases and online access to other Australian and international institutions. Students have access to one of Australia’s largest electronic collections.
Sports and recreation
Each campus has extensive sporting and recreation facilities, and numerous clubs and societies operate to cover a range of lifestyle interests. UWS is recognised as an elite athlete-friendly university and has a comprehensive sporting scholarships program engaging community sponsors.
Student organisations
Student organisations provide on-campus social, cultural and recreational facilities and they support students while they study. The organisations aim to promote the interests and welfare of all students and to provide amenities, activities and subsidised quality services.
Students with disabilities
UWS provides services that focus on the educational requirements of students with disabilities. These services include peer note-taking, sign language interpreters, reader assistance, individual examination arrangements and alternative methods of assessment. A range of assistive technologies is also available.
For further information contact your local Student Support Services campus office or visit www.uws.edu.au/students/ods/diabilityservice.
Transport
All UWS campuses are easily accessible by public and private transport. All campuses have extensive facilities for student parking.
All UWS campuses are connected by a 'ring road' linking the M7 with the M2, M4 and M5. The M7, M4 and M5 are all tollways, so make sure you have a valid eTag or electronic pass. The M7 does not handle cash.
For travel directions to each UWS campus, visit http://uws.edu.au/campuses_structure/cas/campuses.
Further information
Further information regarding detailed course descriptions, confirmation of fees, and/or obtaining a course brochure, call the Course Information Centre on freecall 1800 897 669 or visit UWS website at www.uws.edu.au.
Courses requiring additional selection criteria are identified in the course search. Applicants need to provide additional information directly to UWS. The list of courses, additional information required and the method for submitting additional information is provided at www.uws.edu.au/postgraduate.
Applicants should note that failure to provide the additional information required may result in their application not being considered.
For information about the full range of postgraduate courses offered by the University of Western Sydney (including detailed course information, availability and entry requirements) visit our Handbook at http://handbook.uws.edu.au/hbook/.
