Western Sydney University
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University Overview
Established in 1989, Western Sydney University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Penrith (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), New South Wales. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bankstown, Nirimba, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool City, Parramatta South, Parramatta City, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Westmead. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Western Sydney University (WSU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. Western Sydney University (WSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. WSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Identity
Name:Western Sydney University
Acronym:WSU
Founded:1989
Motto:Unlimited.
Colours:Maroon and white
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University Location
Address:Locked Bag 1797 Penrith 2751 New South Wales Australia
Tel:+61 (0)2 9852 5222
Fax:+61 (0)2 9685 9316
Other locations:Bankstown, Nirimba, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Liverpool City, Parramatta South, Parramatta City, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Westmead
Study Areas and Degree Levels
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditation
Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations
- Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM)
- Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA)
- Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
- Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA)
- Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
- Australian Computer Society (ACS)
- Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS)
- Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMAC)
- Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
- Australia and New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council (ANZPAC)
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ)
- CFA Institute
- CPA Australia
- Dairy Industry Association of Australia (DIAA)
- Design Institute of Australia (DIA)
- Diversional Therapy Australia (DTA)
- Engineers Australia
- Environmental Health Australia
- Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
- Finance and Treasury Association (FTA)
- Financial Planning Association (FPA)
- Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
- Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB)
- Media Foundation of Australia (MFA)
- Medical Board of Australia
- National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) Ltd
- National Institute for Accountants (NIA)
- NSW Institute of Teachers
- NSW Office of Fair Trading (OFT)
- Occupational Therapy Council
- Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)
- Psychology Board of Australia (PBA)
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
- Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA)
- Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZOG)
- Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales
- Safety Institute of Australia (SIA) Inc.
- Statistical Society of Australia Inc. (SSAI)
- Tax Practitioners Board (TPB)
- World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)
Memberships and Affiliations
- Universities Australia
- Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
Pre-Bachelor degrees
It includes undergraduate programs and courses that:
1) lead to tertiary certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate degrees that are below the bachelor's degree level.
2) usually take less than 2 years to complete.
The UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education classifies these as short-cycle tertiary education (ISCED Level 5) programs that are typically practically based, vocational or occupationally specific and prepare for labor market entry. These programs may also provide a pathway to other tertiary programs such as bachelor's degrees.
Bachelor's degrees
It includes undergraduate programs and courses that:
1) lead to bachelor's degrees.
2) usually take between 3 to 5 years to complete.
The UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education classifies these as bachelor's or equivalent (ISCED Level 6) programs that are designed to provide intermediate academic and/or professional knowledge, skills and competencies leading to a first tertiary degree or equivalent qualification.
Master's degrees
It includes postgraduate programs and courses that:
1) lead to master's degrees.
2) usually take between 1 to 3 years to complete.
The UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education classifies these as master's or equivalent (ISCED Level 7) programs that are designed to provide advanced academic and/or professional knowledge, skills and competencies leading to a second tertiary degree or equivalent qualification.
Doctoral's degrees
It includes postgraduate programs and courses that:
1) lead to doctorate degrees.
2) usually take 4 or more years to complete.
The UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education classifies these as doctorate or equivalent (ISCED Level 8) programs that are designed primarily to lead to an advanced research qualification, usually concluding with the submission and defense of a substantive dissertation of publishable quality based on original research.
Arts & Humanities
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Applied Arts
- Classics
- Design
- Education
- Fine Arts
- History
- Literature
- Museum Studies
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Religion and Theology
- Visual Arts
- Other Arts & Humanities Studies
Business & Social Sciences
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Accounting / Finance
- Anthropology / Archaeology
- Business / Commerce / Management
- Communication and Media Studies
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Geography
- Law
- Library and Information Science
- Physical Education / Sport Science
- Political and International Studies
- Social Policy / Public Administration
- Social Work
- Sociology / Psychology
- Tourism / Hospitality
- Other Business & Social Science Studies
Language & Cultural
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Aboriginal / Indigenous People Studies
- African Studies
- American & Caribbean Studies
- Ancient and Modern Languages
- Asian Studies
- English Studies
- European Studies
- French Studies
- Germanic Studies
- Indian / South Asian Studies
- Italian Studies
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Portuguese Studies
- Russian / Eastern European Studies
- Spanish Studies
- Other Language & Cultural Studies
Medicine & Health
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Agriculture / Forestry / Botany
- Aquaculture / Marine Science
- Architecture
- Aviation
- Biology / Biochemistry / Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Computer / Information Technology
- Energy / Environmental Studies
- Food Science
- Geology
- Mathematics / Statistics
- Multimedia
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacy / Pharmacology
- Physics
- Textiles and Fibre Science
- Zoology / Veterinary Science
- Other Science & Technology Studies
Engineering
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Computer and IT Engineering
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- General Engineering
- Geological Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering
- Mining and Metallurgical Engineering
- Other Engineering Studies
Science & Technology
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Agriculture / Forestry / Botany
- Aquaculture / Marine Science
- Architecture
- Aviation
- Biology / Biochemistry / Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Computer / Information Technology
- Energy / Environmental Studies
- Food Science
- Geology
- Mathematics / Statistics
- Multimedia
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacy / Pharmacology
- Physics
- Textiles and Fibre Science
- Zoology / Veterinary Science
- Other Science & Technology Studies