University of Sydney Program Information 2017

Table of ContentsTable of Contents..................................................................................................................................1

ONLY @ SYDNEY UNI.............................................................................................................................2

Differentiators...................................................................................................................................2

PRESTIGE & ACADEMIC RIGOUR............................................................................................................3

Think Prestigious...............................................................................................................................3

Think Lifestyle....................................................................................................................................3

Excellence in teaching and research..................................................................................................3

Faculties and schools.........................................................................................................................4

Fast Facts...........................................................................................................................................4

SPOILT FOR CHOICE...............................................................................................................................5

Program Options...............................................................................................................................5

MATES ABROAD - SOCIAL MENTORING PROGRAM...............................................................................6

Social and Events Calendar................................................................................................................6

INTERNSHIPS.........................................................................................................................................8

The Unit of Study...............................................................................................................................8

The Internship Placement..................................................................................................................8

Research Placements:........................................................................................................................9

The Benefits.......................................................................................................................................9

Eligibility............................................................................................................................................9

Placement Process.............................................................................................................................9

How to Apply.....................................................................................................................................9

NEW STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS.......................................................................................................10

Short-Term Program........................................................................................................................10

Gap & First Year Program................................................................................................................12

GUARANTEED ACCOMMODATION......................................................................................................14

WEB LINKS...........................................................................................................................................16

DATES..................................................................................................................................................17

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS..........................................................................................................................18

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ONLY @ SYDNEY UNIThere are many points of differentiation that make the University of Sydney the best option for Study Abroad and Exchange students in Australia and specifically in Sydney.

Differentiators• Spoilt for Choice - over 2,500 units of study available across our many Faculties and Schools

• MATES Abroad & Social Calendar - opt-in mentor program for students to meet Australian students, ease their transition into Sydney life, foster an international culture, and share exciting adventures in Australia together

• Internship Placement - credit-bearing industry or research placement run internally by the Sydney Global Mobility team to facilitate best-fit matching between student and host

• Guaranteed Accommodation - modern, clean and well-equipped accommodation at Urbanest with a mixed international/domestic student population all within a 5 minute walk to campus

• Campus Culture – ranked first in the Best Student Experience in Australia boasting more than 200 student clubs and societies, 43 sports clubs, 12 cafes and 8 bars on campus, 4 live performance spaces and 2 fitness centres

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PRESTIGE & ACADEMIC RIGOUREvery year hundreds of students from around the world are welcomed to the University of Sydney through our Sydney Global Mobility programs. Some come for our academic reputation and our wide range of courses, while others wish to experience our vibrant student life bolstered by our guaranteed housing and unique Internship Program. Whatever the reason, join us and find out why we’re Australia’s favourite option.

Think PrestigiousWe sit in the top 0.3 percent of universities worldwide, ensuring that Australian innovation and research is recognised on the international stage. Ranked 45th in the world in the 2015/16 QS World University Rankings and consistently within the top three in Australia, the University of Sydney is one of the country’s leading research-intensive universities and oldest member of the prestigious Group of Eight.

Think LifestyleSydney ranks second on a list of the 50 best cities in the world in which to live, work and study*, above New York and Paris. *PwC ‘Cities of Opportunity’ report, 2014

Excellence in teaching and researchWe offer the widest range of academic programs of any university in Australia, with 25 areas of study ranked in the top 40 in the latest QS 2016 Subject Rankings.

Our teachers, researchers and leading thinkers are paving the way for solutions to complex global issues impacting upon our health, environment, technology and culture.

Across our many faculties and schools, we have research teams working on creating cleaner fuels, faster internet, treatment for chronic illness, and more sustainable ways of living.

Explore our schools and disciplines and discover why we’re consistently ranked among the top 0.3% of universities in the world.

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Faculties and schools

• Agriculture and Environment• Architecture, Design and Planning

• Arts and Social Sciences• Business (The University of Sydney Business School)

• Dentistry• Education and Social Work

• Engineering and Information Technologies• Health Sciences

• Law (The University of Sydney Law School)• Medicine (The University of Sydney Medical School)

• Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School)• Pharmacy

• Science• Sydney College of the Arts

• Sydney Conservatorium of Music• Veterinary Science

Fast Facts Sydney University in numbers:

• Enrolled students: 60,000+• International Students: 20,000• Alumni worldwide: 270,000• Countries represented by our student body: 134• Items in the University's Library: more than 5.2 million• Student exchange agreements: 286 (in more than 30 countries)

• Academic staff: 3400+

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SPOILT FOR CHOICE

Program OptionsTraditional Semesters (Semester 1 and Semester 2)

We have several thousand units of study across our many Faculties and Schools. Master lists of all units of study can be found here:

Undergraduate units of study: https://goo.gl/gKgSh5 Postgraduate units of study*: https://goo.gl/7HVRal

*Students must have completed a Bachelor degree at the time of application in order to be eligible to request Postgraduate level units of study.

For some targeted suggestions, check out our thematic lists of units of study for topics that cover several departments of the University of Sydney:

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Health

Arts, Humanities,and Fine Arts

Business, Media,Law, and Sport

Biomedical Engineering Architecture & Design Entrepreneurship & InnovationComputer Science & IT Political Science (UG) Work & Organisational Studies

Engineering-All Topics (UG) Political Science (PG) MarketingEngineering-All Topics (PG) Human Rights Business (UG)Pre-Med/Medical Science English and Literature Business (PG)

Neuroscience Languages Economics (UG)Nursing Australian Studies Economics (PG)

Public Health Indigenous Studies Media & CommunicationPsychology American Studies Video Game Design

Exercise Science Asian Studies Film & CinemaBiology Religious Studies Performance/Theatre Studies

Chemistry Sociology Law School (UG)Nutrition Education Law School (PG)

Environmental Science Music Law for non-majorsAgriculture Experiential Electives

Pre-Vet/Animal Science Sport and Culture

If your students are interested in a topic not mentioned here, no worries – we can pull together additional themed lists to suit additional interests. Contact Senior Study Abroad Adviser Kristin Johnson at kristin.johnson@sydney.edu.au and let her know your students’ additional interests.

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MATES ABROAD - SOCIAL MENTORING PROGRAM

Each semester, hundreds of Study Abroad and Exchange students are paired with enthusiastic Australian student mentors to ease their transition into Sydney life, foster an international culture, and share exciting adventures in Australia together. Before each semester, students are invited to opt-in via email communication from the Sydney Abroad team.

The MATES Abroad Program includes:

• Meeting and connecting with their Aussie mentors, pre-arrival via email, phone or social media

• Arrival help and support in the first few weeks of life in Sydney

• Travelling on a mode of Sydney transport

• Experiencing something quintessentially “Australian” together

• Sharing the mentor’s friends by inviting the international mates to meet more local students

Each mentor participates in a mentor training workshop and provides monthly feedback to Sydney Abroad to assure all mates are well cared for. Our MATES Abroad Mentors play an integral role in the life of our inbound students as they experience studying abroad at The University of Sydney.

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/matesabroad

Social and Events CalendarSydney Abroad hosts a variety of social events and exciting adventures each semester for our Study Abroad and Exchange students. Some of our most popular events include:

• A Breakfast with Koalas – private tour of Sydney’s wildlife zoo followed by a buffet breakfast under a Koala canopy

• Learn-to-Surf Camp

• A Welcome to Sydney University Student Party

• Day trips to iconic Sydney locations – Manly Beach, Darling Harbour and The Rocks

• Sydney Harbour boat cruise

• Hunter Valley Weekend Away

• Aussie BBQs and football experience

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• Blue Mountains scenic trips

• …and much more!

Testimonial

“Joining the Mates Abroad Program allows international students to feel welcomed to Sydney. My mentor picked me up from the airport the morning I arrived, and took me straight to a breakfast in front of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. This program definitely eases the transition of being away from home into another country.”

~ Sharaya, international student 2015

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INTERNSHIPSDo you want to maximise your Study Abroad experience whilst at the University of Sydney?

This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the Australian business culture and shape your future career. Apply for Sydney Abroad Internships (ARTS2600), a credit-bearing unit of study which includes a minimum 120 hour industry or research work placement.

The Unit of StudyThere are several intakes for 2017:

• Spring Friendly, January - June• Semester 1, March - June• Semester 2, July - November• Short-Term, 27 May - 8 July

The unit requires completion of a minimum 120 hours placement and the following assessment tasks:

• 8 hours of professional development workshops• 4 Blackboard discussions (200 words each)• 4 reflective journals (400 words each)• 1 final project report (2500 words)

The internship unit, ARTS2600, is worth 6 credit points of the standard 24 credit point full time study load and students receive a final grade that appears on their University of Sydney transcript.

The Internship PlacementOur host partners offer placements in the following roles and industries. This list is non-exhaustive and we can accommodate other placement interests as required.

Industry Placements:

• Accounting, Economics and Finance• Advertising, Marketing and Sales• Architecture and Urban Planning

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• Business and Management• Charity• Education and Tutoring• Engineering and Information Technology• Events, Public Relations and Social Media• Government and Policy• Media and Communications• Retail and Fashion• Science and Research

Research Placements:• Students are matched with an academic from the University of Sydney to learn research

methods and assist with a research project in their field of study.

The BenefitsSydney Abroad Interns have the chance to develop familiarity with the Australian workplace culture while applying their academic learning in real workplace situations. They also enhance their communication, cross-cultural and interpersonal skills and gain a competitive advantage in the graduate employment market by developing global connections.

EligibilityApplicants for Sydney Abroad Internships need to:

• Be an applicant and satisfy all requirements of the Study Abroad Program• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or ‘C’ or better on the ECTS grading scale• Completed at least 1 year of university study

How to ApplyStudents must apply for one of our exciting Study Abroad programs before we can commence processing expressions of interest for ARTS2600, our internship program unit of study.

Placement ProcessSoon after expressing interest in an internship, study abroad program applicants will receive an email containing a PDF of all internship opportunities for the coming semester. Applicants will rank preferences and the internship team will match students on a best-fit basis with our high quality host partners. Students who apply early have a better opportunity to get their highest preference internship placement. Skype interviews and final placement will be completed before you arrive in Sydney.

Placement is competitive and based on key performance indicators such as GPA, prior academic studies and goals as well as the interests of the applicant and host. Though every effort is made to place all eligible applicants, placement is competitive and not guaranteed.

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NEW STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMSThe University of Sydney offers the best student experience in Australia coupled with state-of-the-art learning environments and academic support services in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Studying as a Study Abroad student is a brilliant way to experience our exciting culture, develop global connections in your chosen profession and gain a competitive advantage in the graduate employment market.

Short-Term Program

Delivery and Fees:

• 27 May - 8 July 2-17

Study:

1 unit of study (AUD $3,000)

2 units of study (AUD $6,000)

Guaranteed Accommodation for 6 weeks (AUD $2,100)

Deadline to Apply: 28th February 2017

Study Options:

The University of Sydney offers the largest selection of courses in Australia to Study Abroad students. We customise these for our short-term program, providing hands-on experiential learning in an Australian cultural context.

Students choose 2 units of study from the following list:

ARTS2600 Internship 1 DECO2010 Designing Social Media DECO2101 Visual Communication ECON1002 Introductory Macroeconomics EDUH4052 Learning in Outdoor Education EDUH4058 Sport & Learning in Australian Culture ENGL2638 Literature and Cinema IBUS2102 Cross-Cultural Management INDG1001 Indigenous Australia: An Introduction

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MKTG1001 Marketing Principles PSYC1001 Psychology 1* SCLG2607 Social Movements & Protest Politics USSC2602 US Politics: Elections, Presidents & Laws USSC2604 Sex, Race and Rock in the USA WORK2217 International Human Resource Mgmt

*To be confirmed

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Gap & First Year Program

Eligibility:

• Students with High School (secondary) qualification and SAT or ACT score, but no host university transcript

• Students in First Year of University who have yet to complete any tertiary study (bridging programs)

Delivery and Fees:

• Semester 1 (6th March – 1st July 2017) $12,000 AUD (~$9,100 USD) applications due 30th November 2016

• Semester 2 (31st July – 25th November) $12,000 AUD (~$9,100 USD) applications due 30th April 2017

• US Summer Short-Term (27th May – 8th July) $8100 AUD* (~$6,200 USD) inclusive of accommodation, applications due 28th February 2017

Study:

• Choose from over 170 subjects spanning areas of study including Arts, Social Sciences, Business, Education, Music, Engineering & IT, and Science

Course Options:

Students are spoilt for choice with more than 150 units of study to choose from requiring no previous university-level study. The process to choose your units of study is very flexible. You can change your enrolment right up to the end of the first week of class providing an opportunity to test and try various options.

Click here for all unit of study options!

Example units of study

Here’s a taste of our most popular units of study.INDG1001 Indigenous Australia: An IntroductionA M S T 100 1 Global AmericaG O V T 120 2 World PoliticsH S T Y108 9 Australia: Conflict and TransformationS C L G 100 1 Introduction to Sociology

I NF O 110 3 Introduction to ProgrammingEN G G 180 3 Professional Engineering 1

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EN G G 100 0 History and Philosophy of Engineering

ED U F 303 4 Australian Theatre, Film and Learning EDG U100 5 Sports Coaching: Theory and Practice ED UH405 2 Learning in Outdoor Education ED UH 405 8 Sport and Learning in Australian CultureA R H T 100 1 Art and Experience

WO R K100 3 Foundations of Work and EmploymentI NF S 100 0 Digital Business Innovation M K T G 100 1 Marketing Principles ECON 100 1 Introductory Microeconomics ECON 100 2 Introductory MacroeconomicsECMT 101 0 Introduction to Economics Statistics

EDG U100 3 Diet and Nutrition for Health and SportB I O L 100 2 Living SystemsE X SS 103 2 Fundamentals of Exercise ScienceG E O S 100 1 Earth, Environment and SocietyP HY S 150 0 Astronomy

You can view the full list here!

GUARANTEED ACCOMMODATION

We provide peace of mind in finding a place to live by offering our students guaranteed accommodation at Urbanest, a student accommodation complex within a 10 minute walk to campus and located on the doorstep of downtown Sydney.

We have negotiated a special contract rate and length for Study Abroad students. Contracts start the week before Orientation Week and finish the week after the final exam period, meaning students don’t pay for several additional weeks they wouldn’t use.

All students who live at Urbanest have access to facilities and services including:

Central location Fully furnished apartments Rent inclusive of all utilities and 15GB of internet/month included

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Social and Study spaces 24/7 Security System and dedicated on-site team Gym & Yoga room Indoor cinema and Game room

Click the photos below to check out some videos of what it’s like to live at Urbanest:

       

At Urbanest you have everything you need to enjoy your time studying, from intelligently designed social areas, an action packed monthly activity calendar and go-to residents for peer support.

Everything is available to you for studying at Urbanest. Check out all the great study facilities available to students.

Check out what it’s like to live with concierge-style friendly staff who are there to help you with anything you need, from moving in, induction to the property, getting to know friends, local info, and so much more.

Have a look at all of the best features of the air conditioned, fully furnished rooms at Urbanest.

How much does it cost to live here?

Price per week varies from AUD$300 per week (twin share room) to AUD$350 per week (single ensuite room).

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WEB LINKSStudy Abroad http://sydney.edu.au/studyabroad

Study Abroad Programs

http://goo.gl/U07LJb

Course Search http://sydney.edu.au/courses/

Study Dates http://sydney.edu.au/study/study-dates.html

Accommodation http://sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation.html

About Us http://sydney.edu.au/about-us.html

Faculties and Schools http://sydney.edu.au/about-us/faculties-and-schools.html

University Events http://whatson.sydney.edu.au/events

Overseas Student Health Cover http://sydney.edu.au/study/finances-fees-costs/living-costs/health-insurance.html

Sydney Student portal https://sydneystudent.sydney.edu.au/sitsvision/wrd/siw_lgn

YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/uniofsydney

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KEY DATESSemester 1 2017Meet & Greet Week: 20th-24th February (it is recommended students arrive during this week)Orientation Week: 27th February-3rd March 2017Classes & exams: 6th March-1st July 2017Application deadline: 30th November 2016

Spring Friendly 2017Arrival: prior to 3rd January 2017Orientation: 3rd January 2017Classes & exams: 4th January-11th June 2017Application deadline: 31st October 2016

Short Term 2017Arrival: 27th May 2017 or earlierOrientation: 28th May 2017Classes & exams: 29th May-8th JulyApplication deadline: 28th February 2017

Semester 2 2017Meet & Greet Week: 17th-21st July (it is recommended students arrive during this week)Orientation Week: 24th-28th JulyClasses & exams: 31st July-25th NovemberApplication deadline: 30th April 2017

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ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

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