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Western Sydney University 2023 Programme Updates

To equip students with the skills needed for today’s and tomorrow’s workforce, and to stay aligned with evolving social trends, Western Sydney University will launch four brand-new degree programmes in 2023:

Bachelor of
Paramedicine

This programme is AHPRA-accredited, and every student will receive valuable practical placement experience. The curriculum has been designed to reflect the evolving roles and responsibilities of paramedics in today’s society and into the future. It takes an evidence-based approach, using advanced teaching facilities and innovative, interdisciplinary methods to develop high-level clinical decision-making skills.

Bachelor of Sport
Development

This programme covers a broad range of sport-related fields, extending beyond competitive sport into recreation, community health and exercise management, sport business management and marketing, and sports events management. The degree includes genuine workplace experience, with students completing 200 hours of practical placement with Australian sport industry organisations or government bodies — opening pathways to a wide range of careers.

Bachelor of Tourism and
Event Management

Delivered by an internationally experienced teaching team, this programme draws on social science, business and economics, event planning theory, policy and regulation, and contemporary technology. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of all aspects of tourism, how they interconnect, and the importance of balancing these factors in practice. The programme offers many opportunities for learning beyond the classroom, ensuring students develop real-world skills and build professional networks through partnerships with industry and government. Students will have the opportunity to interact with local Australian industry experts and government representatives, and to participate in field trips.

Master of Sustainable
Tourism and Heritage

This programme teaches students how to integrate the principles of sustainability into tourism, including heritage tourism. Sustainability is one of the defining trends of our time. The key questions are: how to develop a tourist destination by working with the natural character of a place; how to make an established tourist destination more sustainable; and how to position a heritage site as a sustainable visitor experience. Driving sustainability in the tourism industry requires specialised knowledge and critical thinking — this programme equips students to make sound, sustainability-informed decisions. Learning opportunities include interaction with local Australian industry experts and government officials, as well as field excursions.

If any of these programmes interest you, please get in touch with your Newstars education consultant.

University of Sydney to Revise IT Postgraduate Programmes for 2024

These programmes will be replaced by the following:

Master of Computer Science

Master of Computer
Science (Advanced Entry)

Graduate Diploma in
Computer Science

Graduate Certificate in
Computer Science

If you have already received an offer from the University of Sydney, you may apply to transfer to the new programme or continue in the current one.

For more information, please speak with your Newstars education consultant.

UNSW International Student Welcome Centre Opens Late January / Early February

For students who are just starting out at UNSW, or who were previously stuck studying online from China due to the pandemic, the time has finally come to begin your UNSW journey in person. If you’re new to Australia and unsure where to start, the UNSW International Student Welcome Centre is an excellent first stop.

As a centre dedicated entirely to international students,you’ll meet a group of warm and welcoming student mentors who, as cultural guides, will walk you through every aspect of studying and living at UNSW — nothing left out.You can take part in a range of fun activities — from library and health centre tours to free morning tea, smoothies, and popcorn, plus personalised UNSW photo stickers to take home. You’ll also pick up handy tips on studying and settling in, helping you ease into university life at UNSW as quickly as possible.

Chinese Airlines Resume Flights to Australia

China’s major airlines are ramping up the restoration of their Australian routes, signalling a gradual return to normal for long-awaited business and leisure travel. Before the pandemic, China was Australia’s largest and most valuable inbound tourism source market. In 2019, an average of 1.43 million Chinese visitors per week travelled to Australia across 158 international flights, spending more than A$10 billion. 

Sydney Airport CEO Geoff Culbert described the rapid increase in international flights between China and Australia as “a positive signal”, adding that while there is still much work to do to fully restore and rebuild international travel, “we are confident this will happen”.

China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Capital Airlines, and Air China are all set to gradually resume flights in February, significantly increasing capacity. This means Sydney and Melbourne will once again be directly connected to a range of Chinese cities including Guangzhou, Shanghai, Chengdu, Beijing, and Qingdao — bringing welcome convenience for travellers and students alike.

2023 International Student Scholarships at Australian Universities

One of the most common questions we receive is whether students have a chance of receiving a university scholarship.Here’s a summary of 2023 scholarship offerings from several major universities — check if you’re eligible to apply!

UNSW Scholarships

· UNSW International Student Scholarship

Application deadline: 31 March 2023

Value: Full tuition scholarship or A$20,000 per year

Eligible students: Full-time, on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate students commencing at UNSW in Semester 2, 2023

Requirements: Applicants must have received an unconditional offer for an undergraduate or postgraduate programme commencing in Semester 2, 2023 by 31 March 2023. If an English language course is required, applicants must be enrolled at UNSW College and must successfully complete the language course prior to Semester 2, 2023.

· UNSW Global University Scholarship

Application: Automatically assessed — no separate application required

Value: A$10,000 per year

Eligible students: Full-time, on-campus international undergraduate or postgraduate students commencing at UNSW in Semester 1, 2023

Requirements: Applicants must have received an unconditional offer for an undergraduate or postgraduate programme commencing in Semester 2, 2023 by 31 March 2023. If an English language course is required, applicants must be enrolled at UNSW College and must successfully complete the language course prior to Semester 2, 2023.

·UNSW Global Academic Award

Application: Automatically assessed — no separate application required

Value: A$10,000 per year

Eligible students: International students who have successfully completed the UNSW foundation programme (online or on-campus),

Requirements: Applicants must have received an unconditional offer for an undergraduate programme commencing in Semester 1, 2023, and must have commenced full-time undergraduate study.

 University of Melbourne Scholarships

· University of Melbourne Welcome Scholarship

Application deadline: 30 April 2023

Value: A$4,000

Eligible students: International students enrolled in a coursework or research programme

Requirements: Applicants must have commenced their programme in 2022 or earlier and re-enrolled for 2023. Applicants must have arrived in Australia between 1 December 2021 and 31 March 2023. Applicants must not have left Australia at the start of Semester 2, 2021 or thereafter, and must not have previously received a Student Travel Grant or Welcome Grant.

· University of Melbourne Undergraduate International Scholarship

Application: Automatically assessed — no separate application required

Value: A$10,000 tuition reduction in the first year, plus 50% or 100% tuition reduction across the full three-year undergraduate programme

Eligible students: International students studying from overseas

Requirements: Applicants must have completed their secondary education outside Australia, or have completed a foundation programme in Australia. Applicants must have received an unconditional offer for a University of Melbourne undergraduate programme. Secondary school results must be in the top 3%. Applicants must not have previously undertaken any higher education (undergraduate) study.

For further information, please speak with your Newstars education consultant.

Cracking Down on Cheating: ChatGPT Banned in NSW Schools

Some students may not be familiar with ChatGPT. It is an artificial intelligence application capable of generating human-like text in response to any prompt or instruction provided by the user.Universities are concerned that ChatGPT could be used by students to cheat in academic assessments.

New South Wales is set to become the first state or territory in Australia to restrict access to ChatGPT.Students will not be permitted to access the programme when connecting personal devices to school networks on campus. NSW Deputy Secretary for Education, Megan Kelly, stated in a recent announcement:“This change will come into effect when students return to school this term.The Department will also conduct a review of how emerging technologies can be used safely and appropriately in the classroom, and will provide further guidance to teachers across all schools to ensure every student adheres to academic assessment standards.”

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