WHAT S NEXT? CONNECT: POSTGRADUATE COURSE DIRECTORY

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1 WHAT S NEXT? CONNECT: POSTGRADUATE COURSE DIRECTORY

2 Postgraduate Study at UOW Postgraduate study at the University of Wollongong (UOW) will give you an edge over others in your field even before you graduate. Our programs are designed to help you take your career to the next level, opening up more options for you in life. Whether that means improving your expertise, or changing direction, a UOW degree will get you where you want to go. FLEXIBILITY Postgraduate study requires focus, time and commitment. You already have other responsibilities your current job, your family, the life you ve spent years building. That s why many of our courses offer the flexibility to study full-time or part-time. At UOW, we don t believe the present should get in the way of the future. Other UOW campuses run on an intake system offering four intakes per year and some faculties offer a distance education program. Delivery Modes You don t have to stop your career to improve it. At UOW, we deliver our courses in a number of ways other than traditional face-to-face classes. BLOCK DELIVERY You can attend successive full-day classes to rapidly cover course material. WEEKEND CLASSES Some postgraduate subjects run on weekends to make it easier for you to fit study around your work schedule. EVENING CLASSES As with weekend classes, you will often have the option to attend lectures and tutorials after hours to help make study convenient. DISTANCE AND ONLINE LEARNING Most subjects at UOW integrate online learning including class discussions, reviewing and submitting assessments. Some are available entirely by distance, with no face-to-face classes. RANKINGS & RATINGS Young, Successful and World Class UOW was ranked equal 33rd in the world and equal first in Australia in the 2012 Times Higher Education Top 100 Under 50, a list of the world s best universities under 50 years old. We ve wasted no time earning our reputation for excellent research, teaching and learning. Top 100 in the World for Employers UOW is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world in the QS World University Rankings Employer Review This review rates institutions based on employers opinions of their graduates. QS Top 200 Business School The Sydney Business School is the 13th top business school in the Asia Pacific region as ranked by QS in the 2011/2012 QS Global 200 Business School Report. Of the 11 Australian institutions featured in the list, the Sydney Business School placed third. The QS rank is devised with the input of employers from around the globe. Excellence in Management and Marketing In the ARC s Excellent in Research for Australia (ERA) assessments 2011, the Faculty of Commerce Schools of Management and Marketing scored 4 or world standard while Tourism scored 5 for outstanding performance well above world standard and was ranked first in the country. UOW: not just Wollongong UOW has campuses in the Shoalhaven, Southern Sydney, Batemans Bay, Bega and Moss Vale. At all these locations, you ll find supportive, knowledgeable staff, modern resources and friendly student-centred environment. It is possible to study an entire degree at one of these locations, without having to travel to Wollongong. Our Sydney Business School delivers their courses from two main campuses, the Sydney CBD and the Innovation Campus (ic) in Fairy Meadow, five minutes north of Wollongong. UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

3 CONNECTIONS At UOW we make the connections we need to achieve great things. Industry We ve developed partnerships with over 150 universities in research, teaching and exchange, as well as with major corporations, organisations and government bodies across the globe, including Apple Computer Australia, BlueScope Steel Ltd, CSIRO, Johnson & Johnson, Rio Tinto Technology and the World Health Organisation. For a full list of partnerships, visit Staff Our size makes us a truly student-centered campus: individual attention, available staff, dedicated research supervisors, and a personal approach. Throughout your postgraduate learning experience you can be assured of continued guidance and support. Research As a research university, UOW has earned a reputation as a responsive, focused institution where researchers from different disciplines work together to produce results. UOW researchers collaborate with researchers at leading international universities including Cambridge University in the UK and Harvard in the US and a number of leading institutions in the Asia Pacific region. Community We have spent many years building relationships with the people close to us. We work to help our communities prosper, and encourage staff and students to draw support and inspiration from them. POSTGRADUATE COURSE DIRECTORY 1

4 OPTIONS AND APPLYING Coursework Programs UOW coursework programs will help you make a real impact on your career. You will develop practical, relevant skills based on the latest findings and practices from around the globe. Your degree is completed through subjects focusing in particular disciplines or professional areas. Some coursework degrees also offer research subjects. Similar to undergraduate study, postgraduate coursework assessment is based on a combination of written assignments, presentations, formal examinations, class participation and practical exercises. Applying Select a program and review the entry requirements through the UOW CourseFinder coursefinder.uow.edu.au or the postgraduate future students website To apply for a coursework program, go to apply.uow.edu.au, collect an application form from UniAdvice, or download a copy at Dates Autumn session 31 January Spring Session 1 June* * Not all courses have a midyear intake Applications for the Sydney Business School close two weeks prior to the commencement of each trimester. Sydney Business School Trimester One 4 February Trimester Two 13 May Trimester Three 19 August Most Coursework programs within the Faculties of Creative Arts, Education and Health and Behavioural Sciences have a closing date of 31 October for courses commencing the following year. Psychology, Nutrition, Clinical Exercise Physiology and Exercise Rehabilitation programs close on 30 September. Late applications will be considered where places are available. Costs UOW offers Commonwealth supported places for a number of their postgraduate coursework degrees where the Australian Government contributes, on average, about three quarters of the total funding for the educational costs. Eligible Commonwealth supported students can access HECS-HELP to defer part or all of their tuition fees. For further information visit Some postgraduate coursework programs are full-fee-paying, however eligible students can get access to FEE-HELP, a loan to cover part of or all of your tuition fees. For further information visit Research Programs There are three research options,, Professional Doctorate and Master of Philosophy, with entry requirements varying across program options. Research Strengths The UOW has built its successful research reputation by focusing on Research Strengths, grouped by five research themes, which are: Environmental Sustainability; Innovative Materials, Engineering & Manufacturing; Health & Medical Research; Information & Mathematical Sciences; and Society, Policy & Culture. UOW is home to the ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science, is involved in a number of ARC and Cooperative Research Centres and has research institutes and centres supported by the National Food Industry Strategy, NSW Health, the Royal Australian Navy, and industry partners including BlueScope Steel, Integral Energy and leading companies in the pharmaceutical and information and communication technology sectors. For more information visit Applying You should first determine your field of study and then consult the faculty or academic unit that conducts research in that area and identify a potential supervisor. Then you can apply online at apply.uow.edu.au Dates Please visit the Research website at rsc/prospective or call the Research office by phoning for information regarding the research application process and scholarship closing dates. Costs Most research programs are exempt from tuition fees. It is a UOW and Australian Government policy to award Domestic Doctoral and Master of Philosophy students an exempt place. For further information visit Scholarships UOW offers a wide range of research scholarships and awards to eligible Domestic Higher Degree Research (HDR) students. These scholarships are in the form of stipends and allowances to assist candidates in meeting their living costs while they undertake their research (please check individual scholarships for allowances and stipend amounts). In addition to UOW HDR scholarship opportunities there are external scholarship opportunities as well as discipline specific and industry based scholarships available. For more information visit 2 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

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6 The courses Discover the postgraduate courses on offer at UOW in the table below. For information on intakes, campuses and durations visit the CourseFinder at coursefinder.uow.edu.au Arts Coursework Degrees Master of International Studies Master of International Studies Advanced Arts Research Degrees Commerce Coursework Degrees Graduate Certificate in Commerce Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting Master of Accountancy Master of Applied Finance Master of Commerce Master of Forensic Accounting Master of Marketing and Social Research Master of Professional Accounting Master of Strategic Human Resource Management Master of Strategic Management and Marketing Master of Strategic Marketing Commerce Research Degrees Integrated Creative Arts Research Degrees Doctor of Creative Arts Integrated Education Coursework Degrees Graduate Certificate (study areas in Adult Education, Computer-Based Learning, Early Years Education, Educational Leadership, Gifted Education, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, Literacy Leadership, Physical and Health Education, Special Education, TESOL, Vocational Education and Training) Graduate Diploma (study areas in Adult Education, Higher Education, TESOL, Vocational Education and Training) Graduate Diploma in Education (study areas in Primary & Secondary) Graduate Diploma in Education Conversion (study areas in Primary & Secondary) Master of Education (study areas in Adult Education, Educational Leadership, Higher Education, IT in Education and Training Interdisciplinary Studies, Literacy Leadership, Special Education, TESOL, The Early Years, Vocational Education and Training) Master of Physical and Health Education Education Research Degrees Integrated Doctor of Education Engineering and Physics Coursework Degrees Graduate Certificate in Engineering Graduate Certificate in Engineering Asset Management Graduate Certificate in Rolling Stock Engineering Graduate Diploma in Engineering Graduate Diploma in Science (Physics) Master of Engineering Master of Engineering Asset Management Master of Engineering Management Master of Engineering Practice Master of Medical Radiation Physics Master of Professional Engineering Master of Rolling Stock Engineering Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics) Engineering and Physics Research Degrees Integrated Graduate School of Medicine Research Degrees Master of Philosophy Health and Behavioural Sciences Coursework Degrees Gradate Certificate (study areas in Dementia Care, Gerontology & Rehabilitation Studies, Health Leadership & Management, Health Practice Development & Facilitation, Health Promotion, Health Research, Indigenous Health, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing, Occupational Health & Safety, Occupational Hygiene Practice, Practice Nursing, Public Health, Public Health Nutrition, Social Marketing for Health) Graduate Diploma in Science Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Master of Health Leadership and Management Master of Indigenous Health Master of Nursing Master of Nursing (Mental Health) Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master of Public Health Master of Public Health Advanced Master of Science (study areas in Dementia Care, Gerontology & Rehabilitation Studies, Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics,, Occupational Health & Safety, Occupational Hygiene Practice) Health and Behavioural Sciences Research Degrees (Integrated) (Clinical Psychology) Doctor of Public Health 4 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG

7 Informatics Coursework Degrees Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering Graduate Diploma in Electrical Engineering Master of Computer Science Master of Computer Science Advanced Master of Computer Studies Master of Electrical Power Engineering Master of Engineering Master of Engineering Practice (Mechatronics) Master of Engineering Studies Master of Financial Mathematics Master of Health Informatics Master of Information and Communication Technology Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced Master of Information Technology Management Master of Information Technology Studies Advanced Master of Information Technology Studies Master of Mathematical Studies Master of Mathematics Master of Professional Engineering Master of Statistics Informatics Research Degrees Integrated Law Coursework Degrees Graduate Certificate in Law (Criminal Prosecutions) Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice Master of Fisheries Policy Master of Laws (Criminal Prosecutions) Master of Maritime Policy Master of Maritime Studies Law Research Degrees Science Coursework Degrees Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science Graduate Diploma in Science Master of Environmental Science Master of Environmental Science Advanced Master of Science (study areas in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Coastal Planning & Management, Environmental Biology, Geology, Human Geography, Medicinal Chemistry, Physical Geography) Master of Science and Management (study areas in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Coastal Planning & Management, Environmental Biology, Geology, Human Geography, Medicinal Chemistry, Physical Geography) Science Research Degrees Integrated Sydney Business School Coursework Degrees Graduate Certificate (study areas in Business, Business Administration, Business Coaching, Business Wellbeing, Health Services Research and Development, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International Business, Logistics, Management, Project Management, Retail Management, Survey and Market Research Methods) Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration Advanced Master of Business Administration Executive Master of Business Coaching Master of International Business Master of Management Master of Project Management Master of Retail Management Master of Science (Logistics) Master of Survey and Market Research Methods Sydney Business School Research Degrees Integrated Doctor of Business Administration * Subject to confirmation POSTGRADUATE COURSE DIRECTORY 5

8 LEARN MORE Inside you ll find all of our degrees and how to apply for them. If you have any questions about what s in here, we re here to help. GENERAL ENQUIRIES uniadvice@uow.edu.au facebook.com/uowfuture uow.edu.au/future OR VISIT US UniAdvice, Building 36 University of Wollongong NSW 2522 Australia The University of Wollongong attempts to ensure the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (July 2012); however, sections may be amended without notice by the University in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. Check with the University at the time of application/enrolment for any updated information. UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG CRICOS: 00102E