Western Sydney University

Teaching quality

Western Sydney University’s curriculum prepares students for a global future. Western has established excellent working relationships with business partners, industry leaders and its community, all of whom contribute to the development of relevant course content that prepares students for future work and the challenges they may face.

With students taking centre stage at Western, the university offers different options to suit diverse student requirements, from on-campus and flexible study options, with the addition of work-integrated learning. By being placed in a workplace and gaining industry experience students gain the critical practical skills and experience needed for their careers.

Western makes use of an innovative teaching and learning model where students are treated as partners in their educational development. This is empowering for students and facilitates an environment in which ideas are shared and creativity is developed.

Department structure

Western Sydney University boasts 11 modern, student-centred and conveniently located campuses. Students have the option of choosing from a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research study options. Areas of academic study include:

• Architecture and Built Environment
• Arts and Communication
• Business, Management and Accounting
• Creative Industries, Design and Music
• Criminology and Cyber Security
• Engineering
• Health and Sport Sciences
• Information Technology, AI and Data Sciences
• Law
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Sciences and Medical Sciences
• Social Sciences, Social Work and Counselling
• Teaching and Education
• TESOL, Interpreting and Translation

Go Global

International students at Western Sydney University can study overseas in 300+ destinations through its Go Global programme.

Pathway programmes

To help students meet university entry requirements, The College and Western Sydney University International College offer students a pathway into a Western Sydney University degree. Students will benefit from small classes and individualised attention from teachers.

Student safety

Australia is both a safe and friendly country for international students to study and travel.

Western Sydney University places a high priority on making sure all students feel safe, secure and happy while at the university. On campus, the campus safety and security team ensures a safe and secure environment for all students, staff and visitors. The team provides:

• 24/7 patrols of all University campuses
• First Aid and incident response
• Lost and found register on each campus.

Emergency contact points on campuses have a 24/7 link to campus safety and security.

Western Sydney University Village offers 24-hour support for its residents, with a committed team of resident assistants, nightly security patrols and an evening duty manager. Particular areas are protected by electronic swipe card access as appropriate.