RISE & Shine CONNECT: POSTGRADUATE Study
Postgraduate Study at UOW It s time to rise to the challenge and take your career to the next level. Graduating with a postgraduate degree from UOW will empower you to shine brightly in your field and increase your career options. Whether you re planning to improve your current area of expertise or to change your career direction completely, a UOW postgraduate degree will get you where you want to be. AWARDS AND RANKINGS At UOW, we re proud to be among the best modern universities in the world. In fact, 2013 was the sixth year in a row that employers ranked our graduates as some of the most career-ready in the world. TOP 2% OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD 276 th in the world QS World University Rankings 2013/2014 298 th in the world Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013/2014 314 th in the world Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2013 GLOBALLY RANKED AS ONE OF AUSTRALIA S BEST MODERN UNIVERSITIES 33 rd in the world Times Higher Education Top 100 Under 50 Rankings 2014 24 th in the world QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2013 GLOBALLY RATED A FIVE-STAR UNIVERSITY 5 Star rating QS World University Rankings 2012/2013 14 th year in a row scoring five stars for Getting a Job, Graduating Starting Salaries and Positive Graduate Outcomes Australian Good Universities Guide 2014 FLEXIBILITY Studying at postgraduate level requires time, commitment and focus. When you already have responsibilities around your job, your family, and your life in general, fitting study in can be challenging. That s why we offer full-time and part-time study, and the choice of day, evening or (for some courses)weekend classes. At UOW, we don t believe your present situation should get in the way of your future prospects. Across the year, UOW offers five separate starting sessions. These are dependent on the course you wish to study and the UOW campus you attend. Some programs are offered by distance delivery and others have classes scheduled as weekend intensives, where you attend uni for one full day every 3 4 weeks, making it easier to arrange your study around your life. Delivery Modes ON CAMPUS This is our most common mode of delivery and will see you attend classes at a UOW campus between Monday and Friday, during regular class hours of 8.30am 5.30pm. EVENING CLASSES This option offers classes after 5.30pm to help make attending classes convenient for students with commitments during the day. WEEKEND CLASSES Some faculties offer postgraduate subjects on weekends, making it easier to fit your study around your life. DISTANCE AND ONLINE DELIVERY UOW integrates online learning into most of our subjects. This may include online tutorials and class discussions, and the review and submission of assessments. A number of degrees are available entirely by distance, allowing you to study from wherever you happen to be. BLOCK DELIVERY Some of our postgraduate degrees are offered in successive full-day classes allowing you to rapidly cover course material. Our Campuses UOW has two campuses in Wollongong, our main campus and the Innovation Campus (icampus) only 5 minutes away. We also have campuses outside of the Illawarra in the Shoalhaven, Southern Sydney, Batemans Bay, Bega and Moss Vale. At each location you ll find supportive, knowledgeable staff, modern resources and facilities, and friendly student-centered environments. Our Sydney Business School (SBS) also delivers programs from our Sydney campus at Circular Quay. UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG POSTGRADUATE COURSE DIRECTORY 1
making connections At UOW, your teachers will be leaders in their fields, and your classmates will be your industry peers. We re always learning from each other. Staff Our size makes us a truly student-centered campus: individual attention, accessible staff who are experts and leaders in their fields, dedicated research supervisors, and a personal approach. Throughout your postgraduate learning experience you can be assured of continued guidance and support. CLASSMATES You ll make contacts with your industry peers, and enjoy a culture of knowledge sharing. Many courses encourage you to build and share case studies from your own experience, so you ll get insight into the contemporary challenges of your discipline. Then, when you graduate, you ll become a lifelong member of the UOW alumni community, already connecting over 120,000 graduates worldwide. Visit uow.edu.au/alumni and read about our active alumni community. 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. Research At UOW, we re proud to be among the most research intensive universities in the world, consistently placing in the top 2% of research universities in the Times Higher Education and QS World University rankings, and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). UOW ranks in the top group of institutions in the Australian Research Council (ARC) funding schemes, having received a record $49 million in funding in 2013. This makes UOW the second-highest ARC funded institution in Australia, relative to size. A strategic approach to building research capacity has lead to an outstanding result for UOW in the Excellence in Research for Australia 2012 Initiative (ERA). 90% of our Fields of Research deliver research at, above or well above world standard. ERA 2012 confirmed our research excellence in areas such as Chemical Sciences, Geology, Materials and Interdisciplinary Engineering, Clinical Sciences, Tourism and Human Geography. Partners UOW researchers collaborate with academics from leading international universities including Cambridge in the UK, Harvard in the USA, the University of Oslo in Norway, The National Institute of Materials Science in Japan and Dublin City University in Ireland. 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 BlueScope Steel Ltd, CSIRO, NASA, BaoSteel Ltd, the Chinese Academy of Science, Rio Tinto Technology, the World Health Organisation and leading companies in the information and communication technology sectors. For more reasons to choose UOW for your postgraduate study visit uow.edu.au/future/postgrad/whyuow OPTIONS AND APPLYING Coursework Programs Studying a UOW coursework program will help you make a positive 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 assessments are 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 uow.edu.au/future/postgrad To apply for a program, go to apply.uow.edu.au Alternatively you can download an application at uow.edu.au/ future/apply or collect one from the UOW UniAdvice office in Building 36 (Administration) of the main UOW campus. Application Closing Dates Session or Trimester Start Date Applications Close T1 Trimester 1 2 February 2015 19 January 2015 Autumn 2 March 2015 31 January 2015* T2 Trimester 2 11 May 2015 27 April 2015 Spring** 27 July 2015 1 July 2015 T3 Trimester 3 17 August 2015 3 August 2015 Late applications will be considered where places are available. *The below programs have alternative application closing dates: courses Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Master of Nutrition & Dietetics Master of Professional Psychology Master of Psychology (Clinical) Master of Teaching All Science, Medicine and Health postgraduate coursework degrees not listed above. Applications close 30 September 17 October 31 October **Not all courses have a mid-year intake; please check the course table on pages 5 7 for intakes. Costs UOW offers Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for a number of our postgraduate coursework degrees. A CSP is where the Australian Government funds up to three quarters of the total tuition fee for the program. If you re an eligible Commonwealth Supported Student you can access HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your tuition fees. The remaining postgraduate coursework programs are full-feepaying, however you may be eligible to access FEE-HELP, a loan to cover part of or all of your tuition fees. For information on fees and payment options visit uow.edu.au/future/postgrad/costs Research Programs There are three research options, Doctor of Philosophy, Professional Doctorate and Master of Philosophy, and entry requirements vary across program options. Applying You should first determine your field of study and then identify, contact and consult with the faculty or academic unit that conducts research in that area. The faculty or unit website will help you identify a potential supervisor. Once the above has been determined, you apply for the program at apply.uow.edu.au Dates Most research degrees commence in Autumn (March) and/or Spring (July) each year. Please visit the Research website at uow.edu.au/research/rsc/prospective or call the Research office on 02 4221 5452. The Research office can also help you with information on the application process and scholarship opportunities. Costs For Australian citizens and permanent residents, 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 a fee exempt place. For further information visit uow.edu.au/student/finances 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 uow.edu.au/research/rsc/prospective Research Priorities UOW has built an international reputation for world-class research through targeted development of research strength in key priority areas. The UOW Global Challenges program is a major research initiative harnessing the expertise of our world-class researchers to respond to some of the biggest challenges facing the world in the 21st century. A goal of Transforming Lives and Regions unites three Challenge themes: Sustaining Coastal and Marine Zones, Manufacturing Innovation and Living Well, Longer. Each involve collaboration between UOW researchers and business, government, community and other research organisations. UOW is home to the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science. We are involved in a number of ARC and Cooperative Research Centres and institutes that investigate steel manufacturing, polymers, energy pipelines, rail innovation, new technologies for the automotive industry and the impacts of bush fires. For information on UOW Research visit uow.edu.au/research POSTGRADUATE COURSE DIRECTORY 3
The courses KEY Intakes CAMPUSES The postgraduate courses on offer at UOW are listed in the below table. Detailed course information, including entry requirements for each program can be found in the UOW CourseFinder coursefinder.uow.edu.au Autumn (March) Spring (July) Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3 See Footnote Batemans Bay Bega Distance icampus Shoalhaven Southern Highlands Southern Sydney Sydney Business School (SBS Sydney) Wollongong BB B D ic S SH SS Syd W Courses Arts & International Studies Research Degrees^ Doctor of Philosophy (Arts) W Doctor of Philosophy Integrated (Arts) W Master of Philosophy (Arts) W Arts & International Studies Coursework Degrees Graduate Diploma in Arts (Japanese) W Master of International Studies W Business Research Degrees^ Doctor of Business Administration T1 ic Syd Doctor of Philosophy ic Syd Doctor of Philosophy Integrated T1 ic Syd Master of Philosophy ic Syd Master of Philosophy (Health Services) Syd Business Coursework Degrees Graduate Certificate in Business T1 T2 T3 W Syd Graduate Certificate in Business Coaching T1 Syd Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management T1 T2 T3 W Graduate Certificate in Marketing T1 T2 T3 W Graduate Diploma in Business Coaching T1 Syd Master of Applied Finance T1 T3 W Syd Master of Business (single major) T1 T2 T3 W Syd Master of Business (double major) T1 T2 T3 W Syd Master of Business Administration T1 T3 W Syd Master of Business Administration (Executive) T1 Syd Master of Business Administration Advanced T1 T3 W Syd Master of Business Coaching T1 Syd 4 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG POSTGRADUATE COURSE DIRECTORY 5
Courses Courses Business Coursework Degrees CONT. Master of Professional Accounting T1 T3 W Syd Master of Science (Logistics) T1 T2 T3 W Syd Master of Science (Project Management) T1 T2 T3 W Syd Master of Science (Logistics & Project Management) T1 T2 T3 W Syd Creative Arts Research Degrees^ Doctor of Creative Arts W Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts) W Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts) W Education Research Degrees^ Doctor of Education W Doctor of Philosophy (Education) W Doctor of Philosophy Integrated (Education) W Master of Philosophy (Education) W D Education Coursework Degrees Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies W D Graduate Certificate in Health and Physical Education W Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching & Learning Practices W D Graduate Certificate in TESOL W D Graduate Diploma in Adult & Vocational Education W D Graduate Diploma in TESOL W D Master of Advanced Physical Education Pedagogy** D Master of Education (Adult and Vocational Education) W D Master of Education (Educational Leadership) W D Master of Education (Higher Education) W D Master of Education (Information & Communication Technology in Education and Training) W D Master of Education (Interdisciplinary Studies) W D Master of Education (Literacy) W D Master of Education (Special Education) W D Master of Education (TESOL) W D Master of Education (The Early Years) W D Master of Teaching Primary W BB B S SH Master of Teaching Secondary W BB B S SH Engineering Research Degrees^ Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) W Doctor of Philosophy Integrated (Engineering) W Master of Philosophy (Engineering) W Engineering Coursework Degrees Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering Syd Graduate Certificate in Engineering Asset Management W D Graduate Certificate in Rolling Stock Engineering D Master of Electrical Power Engineering Syd Master of Engineering W Master of Engineering Asset Management W D Master of Engineering Management W Master of Rolling Stock Engineering D Graduate School of Medicine Research Degrees^ Doctor of Philosophy (Graduate School of Medicine) W Master of Philosophy (Medical Science) W Health and Medicine Research Degrees^ Doctor of Philosophy (Health) W Doctor of Philosophy Integrated (Health) W Doctor of Public Health W Master of Philosophy (Health Services) Syd Master of Philosophy (Health) W Health and Medicine Coursework Degrees Graduate Certificate in Dementia Care W D Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies W D Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership and Management W Graduate Certificate in Health Practice Development and Facilitation W Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion W D Graduate Certificate in Health Research W Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Health D Graduate Certificate in Medical Education W Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing W D Graduate Certificate in Nursing W Graduate Certificate in Practice Nursing W Graduate Certificate in Public Health W D Graduate Certificate in Work Health Safety W Graduate Diploma in Work Heath Safety W Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology W Master of Health Informatics W Master of Health Leadership and Management W Master of Indigenous Health D Master of Nursing W Master of Nursing (Mental Health) W Master of Nutrition & Dietetics W Master of Public Health W Master of Public Health Advanced W D Master of Science (Dementia Care) W D Master of Science (Gerontology & Rehabilitation Studies) W D Master of Work Health Safety W ** Subject to approval The starting session for this degree is unique to a suite of postgraduate Education programs. See the UOW Coursefinder coursefinder.uow.edu.au for detailed information 6 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG POSTGRADUATE COURSE DIRECTORY 7
Courses Courses ict Research Degrees^ Psychology Coursework Degrees Doctor of Philosophy W ic Doctor of Philosophy Integrated W ic Master of Philosophy (Computer Science) W Master of Philosophy (Information Systems & Technology) W ict Coursework Degrees Master of Computer Science W Master of Health Informatics W Master of Information and Communication Technology Advanced W Master of Information Technology** W Master of Information Technology Management W Law Research Degrees^ Doctor of Philosophy (Laws) W Master of Philosophy (Laws) W Master of Philosophy (Maritime Studies, Laws) W Law Coursework Degrees Graduate Certificate in Law (Criminal Practice) W Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies ~ ic Master of Fisheries Policy ~ ic Master of Laws (Criminal Practice) W Master of Maritime Policy ic Master of Maritime Studies ~ ic Mathematcs & Statistics Research Degrees^ Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics/Applied Statistics) W ic Doctor of Philosophy Integrated (Mathematics/Applied Statistics) W ic Master of Philosophy (Mathematics/Statistics) W Mathematcs & Statistics Coursework Degrees Master of Financial Mathematics W Master of Mathematics W Master of Statistics W Physics Research Degrees^ Master of Professional Psychology W Master of Psychology (Clinical) W Science Research Degrees^ Doctor of Philosophy (Science) W Doctor of Philosophy Integrated (Science) W Master of Philosophy (Science) W Master of Philosophy (Science Non-Laboratory) W Science Coursework Degrees Graduate Certificate in Science** W Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science W International Graduate Certificate in Science W International Graduate Diploma in Science W International Master of Science W Master of Environmental Science W Master of Environmental Science Advanced W Master of Science (Biotechnology) W Master of Science (Chemistry) W Master of Science (Coastal Planning and Management) W Master of Science (Environmental Biology) W Master of Science (Geology) W Master of Science (Human Geography) W Master of Science (Medicinal Chemistry) W Master of Science (Physical Geography) W Master of Science and Management (Biotechnology) W Master of Science and Management (Chemistry) W Master of Science and Management (Coastal Planning and Management) W Master of Science and Management (Environmental Biology) W Master of Science and Management (Geology) W Master of Science and Management (Human Georgraphy) W Master of Science and Management (Medicinal Chemistry) W Master of Science and Management (Physical Georgraphy) W Master of Philosophy (Physics) W Physics COURSEwork Degrees Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics) W Psychology Research Degrees^ Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) W Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology) W Doctor of Philosophy Integrated (Psychology) W Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) W Master of Philosophy (Psychology) W ~ Spring intake may be available with prior approval ** Subject to approval ** Subject to approval 8 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG POSTGRADUATE COURSE DIRECTORY 9
LEARN MORE Inside you ll find all of our postgraduate degrees and how to apply for them. If you have any questions, we re here to help. GENERAL ENQUIRIES 1300 367 869 uniadvice@uow.edu.au facebook.com/uowfuture uow.edu.au/future/postgrad 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 2014); 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