Western Sydney University - Sydney City Campus

The curriculum at Western prepares students for a global future, with its innovative teaching and learning methods ranked at 5-stars (QS, 2024). Teaching models place students centrally, treating them as partners in their own educational development, empowering them and facilitating a creative environment fuelled by inspirational thought and discussion.

A particular advantage of studying at the Sydney City Campus is its relatively small class sizes, resulting in more contact time with lecturers and tutors and the provision of a highly personalised learning environment.

Students at Western also benefit from the option of work-integrated learning. This method of learning places students in the workplace while they study, enabling them to gain industry experience and practical skills critical to early career success.

Western has established excellent working relationships with a number of prestigious business partners, industry leaders and the local Sydney community. Together they contribute to the development of relevant course content, preparing students for future work, personal development and professional challenges.

With student success and satisfaction at the heart of its teaching, Western offers different study options to suit all members of its diverse student cohort.

The Sydney City Campus offers students a varied choice of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in:

• Accounting
• Arts
• Business
• Communication
• Engineering
• Information Technology
• Health Science
• Social Science

Bachelor's degrees at the Sydney City Campus typically take three years to complete full-time. However, students can take advantage of the trimester system to fast-track their bachelor's degree and complete it in only two years. Master's degrees take two years to complete.

The Sydney City Campus also offers a range of pathway options through SIBT college, enabling students who do not hold the necessary entry requirements to successfully enroll on specific degree-level courses at university. Pathway options include foundation and diploma programs. Students with a diploma from SIBT can then enter directly into the second year of university study at the Sydney City Campus.

Students at Sydney City Campus can start their degree in March, July or October for all undergraduate and postgraduate programs, except for postgraduate business programs, which are offered in January, April, June and September.

Located on Elizabeth Street, just across the road from Sydney's beautiful Hyde Park, Western's Sydney City Campus offers its students everything needed for academic success and personal development.

The campus is equipped with ultra-modern facilities including hi-tech computer rooms and printing services, inspiring study and social spaces, and high speed WiFi throughout. The Navitas Library is conveniently located on campus, giving students access to thousands of books, journals and online resources to support research and coursework assignments.

In the classroom, students at Sydney City Campus benefit from the latest technologies including interactive whiteboards and recording facilities, alongside course-specific, state-of-the-art hardware and software. Furthermore, the university supplies laptops and iPads for in-class presentations and tutorial work. The university's iHelp team is always on hand to provide face-to-face and remote technical support for all students and staff.

Students also enjoy access to all facilities at other Western campuses.

Being located in the heart of Sydney, students are surrounded by an impressive range of food and drink options, with the campus surrounded by cafes, food courts and restaurants. Chinatown and Koreatown are each just a short walk away, as well as other cuisine options from around the world.

Academic requirements

Students must meet Western's academic and English language entry requirements in order to study at Sydney City Campus. Requirements may vary between courses, so students are advised to carefully check their eligibility for their chosen course prior to application.

English language requirements

For international students for whom English is not a first language, it is necessary to supply evidence of English language proficiency. For most undergraduate and postgraduate courses, students must hold a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band lower than 6.0, or an equivalent qualification.

Pathways

Students who do not meet the conditions for direct entry onto their course at Western can enrol on one of the university's pathway options, with diplomas offering students the ability to enter directly into the second year of their chosen degree program.

Scholarships

All international students enrolling on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Sydney City Campus will be automatically considered for one of the university's multi-year scholarships, ranging in value from AUD 3,000 to AUD 6,000 per year.

Western makes the welfare of its students its number one priority, providing multiple support services to ensure that their transition into university and their ongoing studies go smoothly.

Students can access academic support at the Sydney City Campus through the university's student learning advisors. These advisors are able to provide course advice, study support, one-on-one assignment help, language practice, and even general guidance to getting settled in Australia.

For pastoral and mental health support, the student welfare and counselling team offer free and confidential counselling services to students. Services available include advice on making friends and adjusting to university life, help staying on track with studies, financial guidance, accommodation support, and specific international student support. The team is also able to guide students to external resources for more specific assistance.

Accessibility support is also available on campus.

Sydney is the fourth safest city in the world (Economist Safe Cities Index, 2021). Even so, Western takes the safety of its students very seriously, and the Sydney City Campus has 24-hour security on-site.

Western is a university with global reach. It works closely with industry, community and business leaders to ensure its degrees incorporate employability at the core of its programs. As a result, students at Sydney City Campus considerably improve their employability and professional skills, all while gaining critical work experience and real-world knowledge.

Australia's post-study work visa offers eligible international graduates an opportunity to remain in the country after their studies. Sydney boasts a thriving economy and Sydney City Campus graduates are perfectly positioned to begin a career in the business district of this buzzing city.

Careers development services

Sydney City Campus students have access to a dedicated career centre with bespoke careers advice and guidance. Services available include:

• Careers workshops
• CV support and guidance
• Interview preparation and training
• General careers advice
• Mentoring schemes
• Networking events.