University of New South Wales Partnership

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Open the UNSW online catalog to browse the classes available. See a list of available intensive class offerings for Spring 2024 here.

To provide an academic calendar that aligns well with the U.S. semester schedule, UNSW has students participate in an intensive term prior to the regular Australian academic term. IFSA students take one class (4 U.S. semester credit hours) during the intensive term and three classes (12 U.S. credit hours) during the regular term for a total of 4 classes (16 U.S. credit hours). However, the number of classes you take depends on the credit value of the classes you select.

UNSW Term Structure
Spring Term: UNSW Summer Intensive Term (January) + Term 1 (February–May)
Fall Term: UNSW Winter/2C Intensive Term (August) + Term 3 (September–December)

Credit Conversion
3 UNSW points = 2 U.S. semester credit hours
6 UNSW points = 4 U.S. semester credit hours
12 UNSW points = 8 U.S. semester credit hours

Lab & Field Trip Fees
Please review syllabi and course materials when registering for direct-enroll classes. Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee disclosed in the syllabus or during the first meeting of the class. These fees are not included in your IFSA program fee. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.

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• All courses with codes beginning with the letter “Z” are taught on UNSW’s Canberra campus and are therefore unavailable to study abroad students.
• Be sure that you choose only those courses offered on the UNSW Sydney, Kensington or UNSW Art & Design campuses.
• Fifth-year (5000-level) classes and higher are part of a postgraduate degree (Masters or Ph.D.). You are not eligible to take these classes as an undergraduate study abroad student. Exception – BEES6601: An Introduction to the Sydney Environment.

Art & Design Campus
Please note that there are a limited number of spaces available to study abroad students in classes on the UNSW Art & Design campus. If you are interested in courses on this campus, be sure to complete your application materials early.

Computer Science
Computer Science classes at UNSW have very limited enrollment availability. It is recommended to have a second choice option for each class with limited enrollment availability, as placement in Computer Science classes cannot be guaranteed.

Criminology
Criminology (CRIM) classes are restricted to Criminology majors.

Faculty of Law
Courses in the Faculty of Law are not open to study abroad students, with the exception of: LAWS3350, Sport, Law and Society in Australia; LAWS3351, Sport and the Law in the Western World; and those with course codes starting with GENL.

Media
Media (MDIA) restricted courses include: MDIA1005, 3004, 3006 and 3012.

School of Medical Sciences
School of Medical Sciences classes with course codes starting with MFAC are not open to study abroad students, but similar courses are available under the GENM code, and those are open to study abroad students.

INTERNSHIPS
The University of New South Wales offers Work-Intergrated Learning internship classes in a wide variety of professional sectors.

Business Internships
A staff member in the agency or organization where you are placed will supervise your performance in the internship and act as your field supervisor. Placements are offered after an interview process either prior to the start of the semester or after you arrive in Sydney. UNSW cannot guarantee internship placements before the interview process is complete.

Internship applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and have completed at least four semesters of a relevant degree. An internship replaces one regular class at UNSW and is worth 4 U.S. semester credit hours. An academic supervisor will monitor your progress in your placement and guide you on your academic project. Interns work between 100-150 hours for the length of the internship, depending on their placement.

Media Studies Internship
Students interested in a Media Studies Internship are required to find their own internship placement. Contact your IFSA Enrollment Counselor for more information.

INTERDISCIPLINARY PARTNER PROJECT
This real-world experience allows you to work collaboratively alongside local and international industry and community partners to solve critical problems presented by organizations. Specifically designed to engage local and international students from different majors, internship opportunities are available for all majors and disciplines. Regular site visits with your industry partner occur during the intensive term and continue into the full term as you complete required academic components. An internship replaces one regular class at UNSW and is worth 6 U.S. semester credit hours.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
University of New South Wales students have the option of engaging in research for academic credit during their semester abroad. You will need to find a researcher to be your advisor and include you in their lab. Once you find a researcher, IFSA and UNSW will help you make the connection and make sure you’re enrolled in the research class. A research project replaces one regular class at UNSW and is worth 4 U.S. semester credit hours.

Please be aware that the research class (REGZ9212) is recorded as a pass/fail grade rather than a A-F letter grade. You will need to contact your study abroad advisor to be sure that your home institution will accept pass/fail credit from your study abroad experience.

Research applicants should use UNSW’s Find a Researcher Tool to identify someone with whom they would like to work.

New country, new way of learning!

Here’s what to expect at the University of New South Wales:

• Registration takes place online in the U.S. four to six weeks prior to the program start date and are finalized after the first week of classes.
• Common to have a large lecture class complemented by a smaller tutorial/lab. Tutorials make up two thirds of class work, and participation and attendance are required.
• More emphasis on independent learning. More self-directed learning outside of class. Classes usually require 90 minutes to two hours of student effort per credit point per week.
• Multimodal delivery may have some in-person and online components, such as quizzes and lectures.
• The university follows strict policies and deadlines.
• Grades are often based on a single final exam or final paper, or on just a few assignments. Final exams are typically 30–70 percent of total grade.
• Grade inflation and curving is uncommon; fewer students get exceptional grades.
• Strong focus on critical analysis with supporting resources documented.
• Less personal access to professors. Instead, it’s common to connect with junior faculty members.
• Full access to the university’s robust academic support system and resources. IFSA local staff are also available for individual help.
• Students cannot audit courses or enroll in more than four classes.
• More information can be found in the IFSA Student Portal under Resources – Helpful Documents and Links and Academics.
• All classes will be submitted to the host institution for review and approval based on the provided transcript. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure the classes they enroll in are approved to transfer back to their home institution once completed.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years of age. Students under 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
• You must be currently attending or recently graduated from a U.S. or Canadian community college, technical college, two-year college, four-year college, or four-year university.
• You must have completed at least one (1) full-time year of study at your home institution before the beginning of the term.
• Eligibility requirements can vary among host institutions. Please ask your IFSA Enrollment Counselor for specific information.

Recommendation Letter
Not required. A research or internship site may request a reference letter before placement is finalized.

TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects classes taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our Transcripts page for more information.