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UWSCollege is dedicated to providing International and Australian students with a pathway to university. Together, UWSCollege and the University of Western Sydney (UWS) form a unique educational partnership, offering a higher education experience that is innovative, industry-focused and highly recognised to produce the kind of graduates that employers want by combining academic study with hands-on practical experience.
About Us
UWSCollege is wholly-owned by UWS and is the preferred pathway provider to UWS. UWSCollege offers English language, University Foundation Studies and diploma programs, preparing students for entry to university study in a range of disciplines.
UWSCollege has a commitment to delivering high-quality courses that begins with our skilled, dedicated and highly qualified teaching staff. Additionally smaller class sizes make it easy for you to focus on your studies while you get to know other students and your teachers. This personal, relaxed atmosphere helps our staff to meet your individual needs on a daily basis.
Like its parent institution, UWSCollege operates across a number of campuses in Greater Western Sydney. English Language programs are offered from the UWS Westmead campus. University Foundation Studies and diploma programs are available at the Nirimba Education Precinct at Quakers Hill. Both campuses are easily accessible by public transport.
Studying a UWSCollege pathway greatly improves your chances of success at UWS!
Courses
English language programs - fully accredited courses that give you the confidence and communication skills you need to meet the challenges of university study. These include Communicating in English (General English), Academic English for Tertiary Studies, Advanced Academic English Skills and many more. Through the successes of our students, the English language program has established a national and international reputation for excellence. We are members of English Australia (EA) and University English Centres Australia (UECA), and all our English programs are accredited with the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS).
University Foundation Studies Programs - designed for students who need to build up a set of academic study and subject skills before undertaking a university degree. After successfully completing a University Foundation Studies Program and meeting the entry requirements, students are guaranteed entry into the first year of study in the corresponding UWS degree. Students can also opt to study a diploma course at the college, which leads straight into second year of study in the corresponding UWS degree. The University Foundation Studies Program offers streams in arts (for students wishing to study arts, humanities, social science, psychology, education or languages); business; computing; nursing; and science/engineering.
Diploma programs - offer students the opportunity to undertake a pathway in to a university degree. These courses are designed for students who have missed out on entry to university, providing them with to the knowledge and academic skills they will require to complete their degree at UWS. Students who successfully complete a diploma course enter into the second year of study in the corresponding UWS degree. The following areas of study are available: business and commerce; construction management; engineering; health science (health promotion, health services management and therapeutic recreation); health science (personal development, health and physical education); information and communications technology; science; and social science.
Locations
UWS College, Westmead
St Vincents Building 158-160 Hawkesbury Road WESTMEAD NSW Australia
UWS College, Blacktown
Eastern Road QUAKERS HILL NSW Australia
