Study Abroad Guide - International Students - Swinburne University ...

Melbourne, Australia
Study abroad
at Swinburne
swinburne.edu.au/studyabroad

Welcome to Swinburne
Swinburne University of Technology is one
of Australia’s leading teaching and research
universities. Named in the top three per cent of
universities worldwide by the QS World University
Rankings 2011, Swinburne welcomes international
students from more than 100 countries.
Swinburne is a progressive university with six
campuses in Melbourne, Australia, and one in
Kuching, Malaysia. During your study abroad
experience, you can undertake units from up
to three campuses in Melbourne, or enrol at
Swinburne’s Sarawak campus in Malaysia*.
Each campus offers courses from a range
of study areas and provides a different taste
of life in Melbourne. They offer supportive,
secure and peaceful environments with
state-of-the-art multimedia lecture theatres,
many brand-new buildings, well-stocked
libraries, up-to-date computer labs and
wi-fi connectivity. Accommodation is also
available at some campuses.
With a reputation for quality education and
focused research, Swinburne attracts highly
qualified academics and educational leaders.
We have been awarded more five-star ratings
in the ‘educational experience’ category than
any other university in Melbourne by The Good
Universities Guide 2012, including for teaching
quality and graduate satisfaction.
At Swinburne, our focus is on preparing students
for a successful career. We regularly consult with
industry to develop and review our courses, and
we employ a range of delivery and assessment
models, including lectures, tutorials, lab and
studio sessions, group projects, discussion
groups, excursions and research projects.
Swinburne offers undergraduate and postgraduate
courses from a diverse range of study areas. You
can complete units from the following study areas:
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Arts and Social Sciences
Aviation
Business, Commerce and Management
Design
Digital Media
Engineering
Environment and Land Management
Film and Television
Health and Community Services
Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management
Information and Communication Technologies
Media and Communications
Psychology
Science.
A guide to units of study available appears
on pages 9 to 15 of this brochure.
* Visit www.swinburne.edu.my or email
studyabroad@swinburne.edu.au to find out
how you can study abroad at Swinburne’s
Sarawak campus in Malaysia.
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Campuses
Swinburne offers first-rate facilities near
convenient transport as well as food, shopping
and entertainment options. All Swinburne
campuses have wireless internet access.
You can choose to study at our Hawthorn, Lilydale
or Prahran campuses. The campus you study at
will depend on what units (subjects) you choose.
Studying between campuses is possible (timetable
permitting). If you decide to do so, you will need to
be prepared to travel at least 30 minutes by train
between Hawthorn and Prahran; or an hour
between Lilydale and Hawthorn.
Alternatively, you also have the option to visit
Swinburne’s Sarawak campus in Kuching, Malaysia.
Visit www.swinburne.edu.my for more information
about the Sarawak campus.
Hawthorn campus
Student population: 22,000
Distance from Melbourne city centre:
6 km (10–15 minutes by train)
Swinburne’s main campus is in the inner-city
suburb of Hawthorn. Set among the cafés,
boutiques and bookshops of Glenferrie Road,
and with the convenience of supermarkets and
a train station practically on campus, it offers
an ideal balance between studies and lifestyle.
Campus facilities include accommodation, a library,
computer labs, wireless internet, a gym, a bookshop,
cafés and a brand-new student services building
featuring study areas, a games room, counselling
services and health services.
Study areas
Arts, psychology and social sciences; business,
commerce and management; engineering and
technology; information and communication
technology; and sciences.
Bundoora
Prahran campus
Student population: 6300
Distance from Melbourne city centre:
5 km (10 minutes by train)
Swinburne’s Prahran campus is a creative,
lively learning environment, set in one of inner
Melbourne’s most vibrant suburbs. The campus
is just off the famous Chapel Street shopping
precinct, which is lined with restaurants, cafés
and shops. With a train station just around the
corner and easy access to trams, it is a convenient
location, whether you’re heading into the city
centre or to the neighbouring beachside suburb
of St Kilda.
The campus is home to the Faculty of Design,
Swinburne Design Factory, National Institute of
Circus Arts and The Apprentice training restaurant.
Campus facilities include a library, a bookshop,
a café, health and counselling services, computer
labs and wireless internet.
Study areas
Graphic, industrial and multimedia design;
business; hospitality; creative and performing
arts; and social sciences.
Swinburne campuses
Train lines
Main roads
Lilydale campus
Student population: 3800
Distance to Melbourne city centre:
40 km (50 minutes by train)
Located at the gateway to the beautiful Yarra Valley
wine and tourism region, the friendly, supportive
atmosphere of our Lilydale campus will enhance
your learning experience.
The campus is easily accessible by train and you’ll
enjoy the convenience of a shopping centre within
walking distance.
Campus facilities include accommodation,
a library, health and counselling services,
a bookshop, cafés, a language and learning lab,
computer labs, wireless internet, an ATM and
free parking.
Study areas
Business; communications; horticulture and
environment; hospitality, tourism and event
management; and information and technology.
Sarawak campus
The Sarawak campus is located in Kuching,
Malaysia, just 15 minutes from the city centre.
Facilities include modern lecture theatres and
halls, engineering workshops, computer and
science labs, a state-of-the-art digital resource
centre, auditorium, multipurpose hall, cafeterias
serving halal food, a student lounge, sporting
facilities and ample parking space.
Study areas
Engineering; business; IT; multimedia;
and Malaysian culture and language.
Visit www.swinburne.edu.my/courses
for more information about studying at
the Sarawak campus.
Brunswick
Carlton
Doncaster
Chirnside
Park
Lilydale
Mooroolbark
Footscray Melbourne CBD Kew
Hawthorn
Richmond
Port Phillip Bay
Camberwell
Burwood
Prahran
Glen Iris
St Kilda
Malvern
Carnegie
Oakleigh
Box Hill
Mitcham
Vermont
Croydon
Ringwood
Wantirna
Ferntree Gully
Frankston 25km
Warragul 75km
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About Melbourne
Smart, captivating, multicultural, unique,
fun, trend-setting, individual and welcoming,
Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria and
home to four million people.
Melbourne was named the world’s most liveable
city* in 2012 and is known as Australia’s cultural,
culinary and sporting capital. A mild climate,
magnificent architecture, extensive public
transport network and beautiful parks and
public spaces make living in Melbourne
a great experience.
* The Economist Unit’s Global Liveablility
Survey, 2011.
Australia
Melbourne, Victoria
Experiencing Melbourne city
and suburbs
In the Melbourne city centre you can discover
hidden laneways and explore grand, tree-lined
streets while experiencing first-class shopping,
dining, theatre and entertainment options.
Melbourne’s inner-urban suburbs are also
popular destinations: St Kilda offers beaches,
clubs, bars and restaurants; Carlton has an Italian
feel with coffee shops, pizzerias, bookshops and
an arthouse cinema; Prahran is filled with trendy
fashion boutiques; and Fitzroy has a bohemian
vibe with unique shopping and dining options.
Melbourne hosts a wide range of festivals
throughout the year, including:
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the Melbourne International Food and
Wine Festival (March)
the Melbourne International Comedy
Festival (April)
the Melbourne International Film
Festival (August)
the Melbourne Festival (October).
In the city centre you’ll find a multitude of cultural
and arts venues, including the National Gallery
of Victoria and the Australian Centre for the
Moving Image (ACMI).
Melbourne is also home to major sporting
events, including:
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the Australian Open grand slam tennis
event (January)
the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix (March)
Australian Rules football (March to September)
the Spring Racing Carnival featuring the
Melbourne Cup horse race (September
to November)
international cricket matches such as
the Boxing Day Test (December).
Food, fashion, fun
Melbourne is known for its restaurant scene,
meandering laneways, exciting cafés and boutique
shopping. Check out these handy websites to
discover everything you’ll need to know to enjoy
your stay in this great city:
Around Swinburne
This site profiles cafés, shops and attractions in
and around Swinburne’s Hawthorn, Prahran and
Lilydale campuses.
www.swinburne.edu.au/aroundswinburne
Visit Melbourne
As the official website of Melbourne, this is a
great place to start to learn about Melbourne’s
highlights. It also features information about
festivals, accommodation and destinations
across regional Victoria.
www.visitmelbourne.com
Broadsheet Melbourne
This blog oozes passion for Melbourne. It will keep
you up to date with what’s new and unique to the
city and covers Melbourne’s food, fashion and
entertainment scenes.
www.broadsheet.com.au
Other students’ experiences
See what other study abroad students have
to say about their time in Australia by visiting
http://blogs.swinburne.edu.au/destination
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Exploring Victoria and Australia
Victoria is filled with fantastic sights and
attractions, such as the Great Ocean Road and
the Twelve Apostles, famous surf beaches, Phillip
Island (home of the Penguin Parade), the untamed
wilderness of Wilsons Promontory, the historical
goldfields of Ballarat and Bendigo, renowned
wineries in the Yarra Valley and skiing opportunities
at the Victorian snowfields.
Melbourne is a gateway to Australia; you can take
the overnight ferry to Tasmania, or take a train, bus
or plane to other destinations around country.
Swinburne organises trips and activities especially
for students visiting from overseas. Some of the
activities you may be able to participate in include:
Around the bay in a day
Enjoy the spectacular views of Port Phillip Bay,
take the ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff, then
board a heritage steam train.
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) tour
Take a tour of the home of Australian sport
and former Olympic and Commonwealth
Games venue.
Great Ocean Road daytrip
See one of the most beautiful stretches of
road in Australia. Enjoy the scenic beauty
of Loch Ard Gorge and then head to the
spectacular Twelve Apostles.
Phillip Island koalas and penguins
Visit the Conservation Centre to see koalas in
their natural habitat, then head to the Penguin
Parade to watch the fairy penguins make their
way home as the sun sets.
East coast tour
Travel along the east coast of Australia,
stopping at Byron Bay on the New South Wales
coast, where you can visit the eastern-most
point in the country.
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Living in Melbourne
Accommodation
There is a range of accommodation options for
you to explore for your study abroad experience
at Swinburne. Choose from on-campus
accommodation, residential college, student
apartments or finding something yourself.
www.swinburne.edu.au/international/
accommodation
On-campus options
UniLodge @ Swinburne Place (Hawthorn)
UniLodge features fully furnished apartments.
Fees (including utilities) for multi-share apartments
start at A$219* per person per week and range
up to A$371* per person per week.
The Residential College (Hawthorn)
Rooms at the Residential College each have a
single bed, a built-in desk with bookshelf, a sink
and vanity cupboard, an electric jug, desk, lamp,
telephone, broadband internet connection,
ergonomic study chair and a visitors’ chair.
Fees range from A$280* to A$300* per person
per week.
Student Residence Apartments (Hawthorn)
These partly furnished apartments offer
independent living and are well suited to senior
students or to those who have experienced living
away from home. Fees range from A$220* to
A$270* per person per week.
Lilydale Student Village
These fully furnished modern apartments are
within walking distance of the train station and
local shops. Fees range from A$115* to A$195*
per person per week, including utilities.
Homestay
Homestay means living with a local family or
resident; students live as a guest in the home.
This is a great way for students to experience
an Australian lifestyle. Homestay includes three
meals per day, a furnished bedroom, electricity,
gas and water. Hot dinners are prepared by
the host. The cost per week is A$270* plus a
placement fee of A$230*. Visit www.swinburne.
edu.au/international/homestay
Private rental and share
accommodation
You can also choose to rent your own
apartment, or to share a two- or three-room
rental house or apartment with other students.
If you are seeking this type of accommodation
we recommend that you choose a short-term
accommodation option for when you first
arrive, then look for something to rent after
you have settled in. Share accommodation
vacancies can easily be found online using
the Swinburne Student Housing Database.
Visit www.swinaccomm.visualeyes.net.au
In 2012, the average cost of share accommodation
in Hawthorn and the inner city is between
A$140* and A$190* per week for a room,
plus approximately A$25 per week for utilities
(gas, electricity and water).
Swinburne can provide you with advice about
accommodation location as well as a reference
letter confirming your enrolment at university.
Remember that setting up your own apartment
or house will also mean furnishing it, so you’ll need
to budget for that. Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/
international/accommodation for more
information and for updates on prices.
* Fees are provided as a guide and based on
2012 prices. They are subject to change.
Living costs
Living costs vary depending on your lifestyle and
the type of accommodation you choose. Melbourne
has lots of markets, including farmers markets,
where you can buy cheap, fresh food. There are
also many free events for students as well as
festivals which offer free activities.
We recommend you budget A$1700* for each
month you intend to study in Melbourne; this
includes the cost of accommodation. Here is
a sample of Melbourne prices*:
■ daily public transport ticket: $7.60
■ loaf of bread: $3.00–$6.00
■ espresso coffee: $3.00–$3.50
■ can of Coca-Cola: $2.00
■ Big Mac: $4.55
■ take-out main meal: $8.00–$15.00
■ daily newspaper: $1.50
■ student movie ticket: $15.50.
* All prices are in Australian dollars and are
provided as a guide only.
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I’m really happy with Swinburne. I like the space at the
Prahran campus, having a library on campus makes it easy
to study and the fashionable Chapel Street is right next to
the campus. Life in Australia is really easy – there’s no stress
or competition. This experience has given me the chance to
express myself more as a designer and improve my English.
Anne, France
Studying units in graphic design
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Studying at Swinburne
Study Abroad program
Choose your own studies
You can study at Swinburne for one or two
semesters, beginning in either Semester 1
(February–June) or Semester 2 (July–November).
You are required to study full-time. Most Swinburne
units are valued at 12.5 credit points and full-time
study requires that you enrol in between 37.5 and
50 credit points per semester. This means you will
take either three or four units per semester.
Specialise your study
You can achieve a Study Abroad Certificate
of Specialisation by completing two units in the
same discipline from the approved list. To achieve
a dual specialisation, two units from each of two
disciplines are required. Enrolment in individual
units will be available based on prerequisite
selection criteria and previous studies.
English language courses
Students from non-English speaking backgrounds
may complete a preparatory English language
course before commencing their study abroad
program. Fees vary depending on the length of
the program. Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/elicos
Freshman Abroad program
Swinburne’s Freshman Abroad program is
a unique opportunity for recently graduated
high-school students to spend their first year
of university in Australia. This program features
additional services and guaranteed on-campus
accommodation. It allows students to undertake
approved subjects of study for credit towards
their ‘home’ college degree as well as gain an
understanding of Australia’s culture, history,
and natural and social environment. Visit
www.swinburne.edu.au/freshmanabroad
Teaching at Swinburne
Classes are taught using a number of styles.
Lectures are held each week and students
are given an overview of the week’s materials.
Tutorials are an opportunity for students to meet
in smaller groups to discuss the lecture material.
Laboratory sessions enable students to gain
practical knowledge of their academic area;
they are only held for some units. Studio classes
help design students to develop their ideas.
Assessment takes various forms. Usually, students
are assessed via a combination of assignments,
examinations, practicals and presentations.
Academic terminology
Course: A Swinburne program of study;
most undergraduate courses are three
to five years in duration
Unit of study (unit): The individual subjects
or modules of study taken as part of a course
Prerequisite: Units or requirements that must
be completed in order to enrol in a particular unit
Credit points: Most units are valued at 12.5 credit
points and a 50 credit point study load is equivalent
to full-time study during one semester
Study Abroad Internship program
You can gain practical skills – and earn academic
credit for it – as part of your study abroad
experience. Swinburne’s Study Abroad Internship
program aims to link Australian industries with
students from outside Australia to provide a
meaningful and beneficial internship experience.
Students may choose to complete one or two
internship units, depending on the nature of
their internship. Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/
studyabroad/internship
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Guide to units of study
Recommended units
Hawthorn campus
HAC113 Professional Communication Practice
This unit is designed to equip students with the
oral and written communication skills needed to
compete in the contemporary marketplace. The
unit focuses on three key areas – researching,
writing and presenting.
HAT110 Australia: A Global Context
This unit provides an introduction to Australia’s
history, politics and culture, with particular
emphasis on examining Australia’s changing
place in the global community. The unit offers
an overview of Australian history; discusses
some of the key icons of Australian identity;
and explores Australian politics, its issues,
parties and personalities. Field trips are included.
Lilydale campus
LIN101 Indigenous Australian Experiences
Indigenous issues in Australia continue to
be at the centre of public discussions about
national identity and history, as well as political,
legal, health and education systems. This unit
provides students with an understanding of
Australia’s Indigenous peoples and the issues
that define their experiences as Australian
citizens. Field trips are included.
* Unit is recommended for freshman/
first-year students.
Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/unitsearch
to search the full list of available subjects.
You can view unit timetables online at
www.swinburne.edu.au/timetablesearch
Unit options by discipline
ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
CAMPUS
CULTURAL STUDIES
HAC209 Australian Writing and Cultural Change Hawthorn
HACM312 Cinema Studies Hawthorn
HAM210 Popular Culture Hawthorn
HAS202 e-Society: Sociology of the Electronic Age Hawthorn
ITALIAN LANGUAGE
HAA283N Business Italian for Beginners Hawthorn
HAA312N Italian in the Professional World Hawthorn
HAA388 Contemporary Italy Hawthorn
Other language units are available
Hawthorn
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
HAJ102N Introduction to Japan Hawthorn
HBI314N Business Context in Northeast Asia and India Hawthorn
HBLAN110N Introduction to Language Hawthorn
Other language units are available
Hawthorn
PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURAL INQUIRY
HAH101 History of Ideas Hawthorn
HAH225 Philosophy, Politics and Society Hawthorn
HAH244 Practical and Environmental Ethics Hawthorn
HAH323 Environmental Philosophy Hawthorn
POLITICS AND PUBLIC POLICY
HAP117 International Politics* Hawthorn
HAP100 Australian Politics* Hawthorn
HAP277 Politics of the Pacific Hawthorn
HAP300 Public Policy in Australia Hawthorn
SOCIOLOGY
HAS111 Sociological Foundations Hawthorn
HAS204 Sociology of Young People Hawthorn
LIN101 Indigenous Australian Experiences Lilydale
LSS205 Ethnicity, Migration and Multiculturalism Lilydale
AVIATION
CAMPUS
AVIATION MANAGEMENT
HES2930 Aircraft Structures Hawthorn
HES2940 Aircraft Aerodynamics and Performance Hawthorn
HES2990 Airport Planning, Operation and Management Hawthorn
HES4981A Aviation Business Strategies and Management Hawthorn
BUSINESS, COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT
CAMPUS
ACCOUNTING
HBC110N Accounting for Managers Hawthorn
HBC228N Management Accounting for Planning and Control Hawthorn
LBC201 Corporate Accounting Lilydale
LBC202 Management Accounting Lilydale
ADVERTISING
LCA201 Concept Development and Copywriting Lilydale
LCA206 Advertising Issues: Regulation, Ethics and Cultural Considerations Lilydale
LCA302 Advertising Media Planning and Purchasing Lilydale
LSM308 Media, Advertising, Sport and Society Lilydale
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Unit options by discipline (continued)
* Unit is recommended for freshman/
first-year students.
Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/unitsearch
to search the full list of available subjects.
You can view unit timetables online at
www.swinburne.edu.au/timetablesearch
BUSINESS, COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
BUSINESS ANALYSIS/E-COMMERCE
CAMPUS
LEB111 Foundations of Business Systems and e-Commerce* Lilydale
LEB215 Business Analysis and Modelling Lilydale
LEB332 Business Analysis e-Commerce Project Lilydale
LPR303 Issues, Crisis and Risk Communication Lilydale
COMMERCIAL LAW
HBL111N
LBL100
Introduction to Business Law/Introduction to Commercial Law*
Hawthorn
Lilydale
HBL331N International Business Law Hawthorn
HBL332N Environment and Natural Resources Law Hawthorn
HBL333N Finance Law Hawthorn
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
HBN110N Introduction to Entrepreneurship* Hawthorn
HBN210N Introduction to Venture Development Hawthorn
HBN213N Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation Hawthorn
HBN304N Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility Hawthorn
FINANCE
HBC220N Financial Information Systems Hawthorn
HBC224N Finance Hawthorn
HBC242N Financial Planning and Investment Hawthorn
HBE335N International Finance Hawthorn
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
HBH220N
LTE202
Organisational Behaviour
Hawthorn
Lilydale
HBH323N International Human Resource Management Hawthorn
HBH325N Strategic Human Resource Management and Entrepreneurship Hawthorn
LTE203 Managing Diversity in Organisations Lilydale
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
HBI110N Foundations of International Business* Hawthorn
HBI241N Australian Global Business Perspectives* Hawthorn
HBI342N International Investment and Economic Development Hawthorn
LBE301 International Trade and Finance Lilydale
MANAGEMENT
HBC222N Management Decision-making (non-accounting stream) Hawthorn
HBH330N Leadership and Organisation Dynamics Hawthorn
LTE100 Introduction to Management* Lilydale
LTE203 Managing Diversity in Organisations Lilydale
MARKETING
HBM110N Fundamentals of Marketing* Hawthorn
HBM220N Buyer Behaviour Hawthorn
HBM226N Marketing Decision Analysis Hawthorn
LBM305 International Marketing Lilydale
PUBLIC RELATIONS
LPR100 Professional Communication Practice* Lilydale
LPR201 Public Relations Writing Lilydale
LPR202 Global Public Relations Practice Lilydale
LPR332 Public Relations Project and Campaign Planning Lilydale
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DESIGN
CAMPUS
COMMUNICATION DESIGN
HDCOM122 Photography in Communication Design* Prahran
HDCOM211 Typography for Publication Prahran
HDCOM221 Branding and Identity Prahran
HDCOM322 Information and Interface Design Prahran
DESIGN (FOR NON-DESIGN STUDENTS)
HDC001 20th Century Design* Prahran
HDC004 Digital Design Prahran
HDCOM111 Introduction to Communication Design* Prahran
HDCOM122 Photography in Communication Design* Prahran
DIGITAL MEDIA DESIGN
HDC004 Digital Design Prahran
HDMMD121 Interactive Design for Web Technology* Prahran
HDMMD221 Typography for Screen and Motion Prahran
HDMMD312 Multimedia Design New Technologies Prahran
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
HDIND121 Industrial Design Studio – Ergonomic Interaction Prahran
HDIND221 Industrial Design Studio – Sustainable Environment Prahran
HDIND311 Manufacturing Technology Prahran
HDIND321 Industrial Design Studio – Professional Practice Prahran
INTERIOR DESIGN
HDINT121 Interior Design Construction Technology* Prahran
HDINT211 Interior Design Studio – Changing Patterns and Social Space Prahran
HDINT221 Interior Design Studio – Virtual Space Prahran
HDINT321 Interior Design Studio – Inhabitation Prahran
DIGITAL MEDIA
CAMPUS
DIGITAL MEDIA
HET113 The Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW) 1 Hawthorn
HET324 Media Theory, DVD and Compositing Hawthorn
HET332 Interactive Multimedia Hawthorn
HET407 Multimedia Technology Hawthorn
GAMES AND INTERACTIVITY
HET120 Interactive Games Structures Hawthorn
HET217 Business of Games Hawthorn
HET238 3D Modelling Hawthorn
HET325 Principles of Game Design Hawthorn
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Unit options by discipline (continued)
* Unit is recommended for freshman/
first-year students.
Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/unitsearch
to search the full list of available subjects.
You can view unit timetables online at
www.swinburne.edu.au/timetablesearch
ENGINEERING
CAMPUS
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
HET106 Professional Engineering – Biomedical Hawthorn
HET235 Biomedical Electronics Hawthorn
HET329 Digital Signal and Image Processing Hawthorn
HET408 Biomedical Imaging and Emerging Technologies Hawthorn
CIVIL ENGINEERING
HES2125 Design of Concrete Structures Hawthorn
HES3112 Urban Water Resources Hawthorn
HES3150 Geotechnical Engineering Hawthorn
HES6PHE Port and Harbour Engineering Hawthorn
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
HET202 Digital Electronics Design* Hawthorn
HET286 Circuits and Systems Hawthorn
HET316 Electromagnetic Waves Hawthorn
HET329 Digital Signal and Image Processing Hawthorn
ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS
HET124 Energy and Motion* Hawthorn
HET312 Control and Automation Hawthorn
HET314 Communications Principles Hawthorn
HET378 Integrated Circuit Design Hawthorn
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
HES1230 Materials and Processes Hawthorn
HES2120 Structural Mechanics Hawthorn
HES3310 Control Engineering Hawthorn
HES5320 Solid Mechanics Hawthorn
PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING
HDPD214 Product Design Engineering 1: Design and Culture Hawthorn
HDPD224 Product Design Engineering 2: Sustainable Design Hawthorn
HDPD314 Product Design Engineering 3: Product Interaction Hawthorn
HDPD324 Product Design Engineering 4: Social Responsibility Hawthorn
ROBOTICS AND MECHATRONICS
HES1125 Mechanics of Structures* Hawthorn
HET182 Electronics Systems Hawthorn
HET228 Electrical Actuators and Sensors Hawthorn
HET344 Mechatronics Systems Design Hawthorn
ENVIRONMENT AND LAND MANAGEMENT
CAMPUS
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
HES1101 Climate Change Hawthorn
HES1115 Sustainable Design* Hawthorn
HES1718 Sustainable Health Policy and Planning* Hawthorn
HES2715 Built and Sustainable Communities Hawthorn
SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT
HAH244 Practical and Environmental Ethics Hawthorn
HAH323 Environmental Philosophy Hawthorn
HES1718 Sustainable Health Policy and Planning* Hawthorn
HES4720 Environment Management Hawthorn
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FILM AND TELEVISION
CAMPUS
FILM AND TELEVISION
HDFTV111 Scriptwriting and Directing Narrative Film* Prahran
HDFTV121 Documentary Production* Prahran
HDFTV212 Cinematography and Lighting: Film Production Prahran
HDFTV311 Scriptwriting and Directing: Major Film and Television Productions Prahran
HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
CAMPUS
COMMUNITY HEALTH
HAS203 Families, Relationships and Sexuality Hawthorn
HAS314 Sociology of Health Hawthorn
HES2715 Built and Sustainable Communities Hawthorn
HES2735 Communicable Disease Control Hawthorn
PUBLIC HEALTH
HES1710 Philosophy and Practice of Public and Environmental Health Hawthorn
HES1718 Sustainable Health Policy and Planning* Hawthorn
HES2710 Health and Environmental Law 1 Hawthorn
HES4710 Environmental Health Services Evaluation Hawthorn
HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
CAMPUS
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
LHM300 International Hotel Management Lilydale
LTT100 Introduction to Tourism* Lilydale
LTT204 Regional Issues in Tourism (Pacific Rim) Lilydale
LTT332 Sustainable Practice in Tourism Project Lilydale
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
CAMPUS
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
HIT1401 Introduction to Business Information Systems Hawthorn
HIT2414 Mobile Business and Connectivity Hawthorn
HIT2425 Business Systems Programming in .NET Hawthorn
HIT3410 Systems Acquisition and Implementation Management Hawthorn
COMPUTER SCIENCE
HIT1307 Internet Technologies Hawthorn
HIT1312 Computer and Logic Essentials Hawthorn
HIT2080 Introduction to Programming* Hawthorn
HIT2313 Computer Systems Hawthorn
INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design Hawthorn
HIT2405 Requirements Analysis and Modelling Hawthorn
HIT2416 Enterprise Systems Hawthorn
HIT2422 Database Systems Hawthorn
INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
HIT3407 Information Systems Project Management Hawthorn
HIT3410 Systems Acquisition and Implementation Management Hawthorn
HIT3424 Information Systems Management Hawthorn
HIT3478 Knowledge Management Hawthorn
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Unit options by discipline (continued)
* Unit is recommended for freshman/
first-year students.
Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/unitsearch
to search the full list of available subjects.
You can view unit timetables online at
www.swinburne.edu.au/timetablesearch
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (CONTINUED)
NETWORK DESIGN AND SECURITY
CAMPUS
HET410 Network Administration Hawthorn
HIT1402 Database Analysis and Design Hawthorn
HIT2120 Data Communications and Security Hawthorn
HIT3408 Information Systems Risk and Security Hawthorn
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
HIT1322 Enterprise Technologies and Architectures Hawthorn
HIT2302 Object-Oriented Programming Hawthorn
HIT3310 Software Architectures and Design Hawthorn
HIT3315 Languages in Software Development Hawthorn
SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY
HIT1091 Web Development Hawthorn
HIT2037 Software Development in Java Hawthorn
HIT3002 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Hawthorn
HIT3309 Software Project Practices and Management Hawthorn
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORK ENGINEERING
HET105 Professional Skills – Telecommunications Hawthorn
HET183 Electronics and Telecommunications Systems and Projects Hawthorn
HET306 Unix for Telecommunications Hawthorn
HET336 Network Modelling and Analysis Hawthorn
WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
HIT1404 Introduction to Programming in .NET Hawthorn
HIT2405 Requirements Analysis and Modelling Hawthorn
HIT3323 Web Programming Hawthorn
HIT3324 Web Application Development Hawthorn
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
JOURNALISM
CAMPUS
HAJM100 Journalism Practice 1 Hawthorn
HAJM120 Media Law Hawthorn
HAJM244 Practical and Professional Ethics for Journalists Hawthorn
HAPM226 Making News, Making Policy: Politics and the Media Hawthorn
MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
HAM105 The Media in Australia* Hawthorn
HAM211 New Media: The Telecommunications Revolution Hawthorn
LSM208 Social Media Lilydale
LSM305 Australian Media Policy Lilydale
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY
HAY100
LSY101
HAY206
LSY201
HAY308
LSY300
HAY321
LSY304
Psychology 101*
Developmental Psychology
The Psychology of Personality
Abnormal Psychology
CAMPUS
Hawthorn
Lilydale
Hawthorn
Lilydale
Hawthorn
Lilydale
Hawthorn
Lilydale
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SCIENCE
CAMPUS
BIOSCIENCES
HES2626 Biochemistry of Genes and Proteins Hawthorn
HES2631 The Microbial World Hawthorn
HET102 Introductory Physiology Hawthorn
HET242 Introductory Neurophysiology Hawthorn
BIOTECHNOLOGY
HES1616 Concepts of Biotechnology Hawthorn
HES2636 Microbes in the Environment Hawthorn
HES4626 Biotechnology Hawthorn
HES4628 Environmental Biotechnology Hawthorn
CHEMISTRY
HES1510 Chemistry 1* Hawthorn
HES2540 Forensic and Analytical Science Hawthorn
HES2621 Introduction to Biochemistry Hawthorn
HES4520 Advanced Chemistry 1 Hawthorn
FOOD SCIENCE
HES2700 Food Science Hawthorn
HES2725 Food Safety Principle and Practice 1 Hawthorn
HES2735 Communicable Disease Control Hawthorn
HES4725 Occupational Health and Safety Hawthorn
MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION
HET228 Electrical Actuators and Sensors Hawthorn
HET235 Biomedical Electronics Hawthorn
HET408 Biomedical Imaging and Emerging Technologies Hawthorn
HET419 Physiological Modelling Hawthorn
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
HET182 Electronics Systems Hawthorn
HET227 Neurophysiology Hawthorn
HET527 Sleep and Attention Hawthorn
HIT2080 Introduction to Programming Hawthorn
PHYSIOLOGY
HET102 Introductory Physiology Hawthorn
HET219 Neurological Monitoring Hawthorn
HET226 Sensory Systems Hawthorn
HET241 Cardiopulmonary Physiology Hawthorn
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I’d wanted to visit Melbourne for a long time and the
Hawthorn campus is in a great location; you don’t have to
go far to get anything you need. The support you are given
to settle in to Swinburne is excellent and you are made to
feel very welcome. I’ve learnt some valuable things here,
such as presenting skills and creative thinking. And going
to watch an Aussie Rules football game is a must!
Liam, England
Studying units in business and marketing
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Study abroad services
Arriving in Melbourne
Pre-departure and arrival services
The Swinburne Abroad office provides
pre-departure and arrival information online
to assist you in your preparations to study abroad
at Swinburne. Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/
international/arrival
We also provide pre-enrolment services to ensure
you are enrolled in your desired units. A Swinburne
Abroad adviser will be able to assist you with
timetabling prior to your arrival.
Free airport pick-up
You will have access to a free airport pick-up
service on arrival at Melbourne International
Airport. This service will take you to your
accommodation.
Orientation
Swinburne Abroad advisers will be your first point
of contact when you arrive at Swinburne. They can
provide comprehensive information and support,
whatever your needs.
Orientation will provide you with all the information
needed to have a fun and successful study abroad
experience. Orientation also includes an optional
excursion to country Victoria (there is a cost
to participate).
Welcome hour
In the week prior to orientation, you will be able
to attend a one-hour welcome session to help
you get your bearings on campus, collect useful
information and meet other students.
Support services for students
Academic support
You can attend an academic skills session when you
arrive at Swinburne. The Language and Academic
Skills (LAS) unit also runs workshops during each
semester to assist students in developing the
necessary skills and techniques to achieve their
academic goals. Alternatively, you can make an
individual appointment with an LAS adviser.
Learning facilities
You will have access to library services across all
Swinburne campuses. Our libraries have helpful
staff and offer a number of free sessions that
can teach you how to use the resources available
more effectively. There are also computer labs
with printing facilities, as well as the LateLab
which offers 24-hour access.
Keep in touch online
You will receive weekly email updates with
information about academic and extracurricular
events, plus dates to remember. The Blackboard
website keeps you updated and provides discussion
boards. There is also the Swinburne student blog
that allows you to keep up with what other students
are doing across all our campuses.
Other services
A range of support services are available to help
students gain as much as possible from their
time at Swinburne. Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/
stuserv to find out what is available.
SwinMates mentor program
You will have the opportunity to be matched to
a local student as your mentor during your time
at Swinburne. The SwinMates welcome session
is held in the first week of semester and events
are organised throughout each semester.
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How to apply
1 Ensure you meet the Swinburne study
abroad entrance requirements.
2 Develop your Swinburne study plan.
Select units and check availability. Visit
www.swinburne.edu.au/unitsearch to
search the full list of available subjects and
www.swinburne.edu.au/timetablesearch
to view unit timetables.
3 Complete and submit an application form.
Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/studyabroad/apply
to download an application form and to find
out more information. You can also email
studyabroad@swinburne.edu.au with any
questions you want to ask.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of one year of study
at a higher education institution (university)
is required to study abroad at Swinburne.
Students who have graduated from high school
may be eligible for the Freshman Abroad program
and can submit their high school results. Visit
www.swinburne.edu.au/freshmanabroad
Some units of study have prerequisites;
enrolment in these units is available based
on previous studies.
Fees
Fees include tuition costs, airport pick-up
and orientation. Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/
studyabroad for more information about fees.
Note: Students from partner institutions who
participate in an exchange program are eligible
for a tuition fee scholarship.
Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/international/refund
to read Swinburne’s full refund policy.
Health insurance
Australian government regulations require
all international students studying in Australia
to have overseas student health cover (OSHC).
Swinburne will arrange OSHC for successful
applicants on payment of fees. OSHC for a single
person costs A$254* for one semester and
A$508* for 2 semesters.
Under a reciprocal government agreement,
students from Norway and Sweden are not
required to have OSHC.
* Fees are provided as a guide and based on
2012 prices. They are subject to change.
English language requirements
Students from institutions teaching in languages
other than English must provide evidence of
English-language proficiency. General
prerequisites include one of:
■ IELTS: 6.0 overall (no band score below 6.0)
■ Paper-based TOEFL: 550 (minimum TWE 5)
■
Internet-based TOEFL: 80 (no band score
below 20).
Some exceptions apply; students from the
following countries may provide secondary
school English results:
■
■
■
■
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Denmark
Finland
Germany
Norway
Sweden.
Students from the US
Applicants from universities in the US should
have a GPA of 2.6 or higher.
Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/studyabroad/apply
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■ FURTHER INFORMATION
+61 3 8676 7002
studyabroad@swinburne.edu.au
swinburne.edu.au/freshmanabroad
Swinburne Abroad
Ground Floor
Swinburne Place West
Wakefield Street
Hawthorn, Victoria 3122
Australia
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■ CAMPUSES
Hawthorn campus
John Street, Hawthorn
Prahran campus
144 High Street, Prahran
Lilydale campus
Melba Avenue, Lilydale
Melbourne CBD campus
196 Flinders St, Melbourne
Croydon campus
12–50 Norton Road, Croydon
Wantirna campus
369 Stud Road, Wantirna
Sarawak campus
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
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The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time of publication, May 2012.
The university reserves the right to alter or amend the material contained in this brochure.
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