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Very Important Facts About Australian Programs:
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In order to determine which classes are offered at each campus, you will need to check here for information on the different campuses. To search for business courses enter 'M' into the "Enter a unit code" box then click on "Go" to see which campus offers the exact classes you need during the semester that you are applying to study at Deakin. You can put in the code from the Course Substitution page and it will tell you whether the class is offered Semester 1 (spring at SDSU) or Semester 2 (fall at SDSU) and whether it is offered at Burwood, Geelong or Warrnambool (B,G, or W will be marked in parentheses). Deakin - Geelong CampusGeelong (population 170,000) Profile: The Geelong campus is located at Waurn Ponds 15 kilometers west of the center of Geelong. The campus was established in 1977 and is now home to 12,700 students, with more than 5,000 of those studying on campus. Students have access to academic, administrative and support services, a 24-hour computer laboratory, a recreation center, sports fields and facilities, a nature reserve and student residence complex. Locale: Geelong, Victoria's second largest city, is situated 45 miles southwest of Melbourne and is linked to the state's capital by a frequent one-hour train service and freeway network. Set against the backdrop of Corio Bay, Geelong is almost surrounded by water and has close proximity to rugged surf coaches and the Great Ocean Road that attracts visitors from around the world. First settled in the early 1820's, Geelong rapidly emerged as a busy port town, today it is a car-making center, home to one of the largest oil refineries in the Southern Hemisphere and the site of a large aluminum smelter and rolling mill. Regular bus services operate to and from the campus and city of Geelong. Deakin - Geelong Waterfront CampusGeelong (population 170,000) Profile: The Geelong Waterfront campus is Deakin University's newest campus and is located on the foreshore of Corio Bay, in the center of Geelong. Originally built in 1893, the buildings have undergone extensive renovations to create an impressive, modern campus. The Waterfront campus houses the Great Hall, which is a major University and community facility with seating for 1,500 people. The School of Nursing and The School of Architecture and Building are located on this campus. Locale: Geelong, Victoria's second largest city, is situated 45 miles southwest of Melbourne and is linked to the state's capital by a frequent, one-hour train service and freeway network. Regular bus services operate to and from the campus and the areas surrounding Geelong. The campus is a short walk from the main railway station. Deakin - Melbourne Campus in BurwoodBurwood - eastern suburb of Melbourne (population 3.6 million) Profile: The Melbourne campus, well regarded for the architectural style of its newest buildings, is Deakin's largest campus. A recent redevelopment program has added significant new educational facilities to this major campus. In addition to the multilevel library and active student union, there are several shops, student services and a large cafeteria and bistro area. Other campus facilities include 24-hour computer laboratories, tennis courts, tracks, gymnasium, and laboratories for bio mechanics, weight training and exercise studios. There is also a 400-seat theatre for productions. Locale: Burwood is a residential suburb of Melbourne. The Burwood Campus is located 35 minutes from the center of Melbourne and is served by excellent public transport. The campus is located alongside Gardiner's Creek parklands in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, close to walking and bike tracks and shopping centers. Academic Notes: Programs include business, nursing, teacher education, disability studies, nutrition and dietetics, law, health and consumer studies, humanities and languages. Deakin - Warrnambool CampusWarrnambool (population 28,000) Profile: The campus is located amongst rich farming land and some of Australia's most spectacular and picturesque coastline. Students benefit from the excellent computing and resource facilities and are able to take advantage of wonderful recreational facilities including a 9-hole golf course. There are more than 3,800 students studying through the Warrnambool campus, with around 1,400 people studying on-campus. This modern campus is set on the banks of the Hopkins River and creates an environment for students that is friendly and informal. In the tradition of universities throughout the world, Deakin students and staff influence and contribute to the life of the local community. Locale: Warrnambool is one of Victoria's largest regional cities and is just three hours by rail from Melbourne. With a population of 28,000, local residents enjoy fishing, miles and miles of deserted surf beaches and the opportunity to see Southern Right Whales at home in the Southern Ocean. Additional Profile Information
Griffith University has five campuses that span three cities across Australia 's fastest growing corridor from Brisbane to the Gold Coast. With more than 37000 students from more than 122 countries, Griffith is now Australia 's ninth largest higher education institution in terms of student load. Visit the About Griffith site, which provides visitor information, such as campus maps, transport, contact details, places to eat and upcoming events. Griffith- Gold Coast (population 402,648) Griffith- Nathan (suburb of Brisbane, population 1,382) Griffith- Logan (population 277,568) Griffith- South Bank (population 4,285) Griffith- Mt. Gravatt (suburb of Brisbane, population 3,090)
Locale: North Queensland is well known for embracing a relaxed tropical lifestyle. The cities of Cairns and Townsville, where JCU's main campuses are located, also boast modern civic facilities and multicultural populations not usually found outside of capital cities. Established Indigenous, European and Asian communities add to the cultural diversity of the region. Of course, the Barrier Reef Islands, Ancient Growth Rainforests and tropical beaches are all there to explore. The outback is just as accessible and provides opportunities to experience the Australia of legend. Additional Profile Information
Profile: Macquarie University was founded in 1967 and is known as Australia's innovative university. Equipped to assist its students for success in today's fast-changing, highly competitive global society, the focus at Macquarie is on the student. The aim is to provide the student with an opportunity to form a flexible academic program that is suitable for their needs. For our study abroad students, we have developed a comprehensive semester program, which combines a quality Australian academic experience with an extensive social and cultural program. Locale: Macquarie's innovative courses, cutting-edge research programs and state-of-the art facilities are located on a spacious parkland campus just 35 minutes from the heart of Australia's largest, most cosmopolitan city. Macquarie University is rich in social, sporting and cultural amenities. Located in Sydney's leafy northern suburbs, adjacent to Australia's largest high technology precinct, the University is set in beautifully-landscaped, rolling parklands, surrounding Australia's largest sculpture park. Academic notes: Students must enroll in full-time studies, 9-14 Macquarie credit points, accounting for 3-4 courses per semester. Most of the courses include one lecture component and one tutorial component. The tutorial component is a small class mainly utilized for problem solving. Study abroad students are eligible to study in all departments, as long as the relevant pre-requisites are met. Additional Profile Information
Locale: Bordered largely by desert to the east, Western Australia is bound by 12,500 kilometers (7,813 miles) of the world's most pristine coastline to the west. Western Australia is adored for its brilliant blue skies, warm sunny climate and white sandy beaches. It is a land blessed with some of the world's most precious natural phenomena including the dolphins of Monkey Mia, the 350-million-year-old Bungle Bungle range and the towering karri forests of the South West. Perth, the capital city of the State, is home to 1.38 million people and enjoys more hours of sunshine than any other capital city in Australia. Sophisticated yet uncomplicated, the lifestyle in Western Australia is a relaxed one. Perth has an excellent public transport system. Buses run regularly between Perth and Murdoch University and, Fremantle and Murdoch University and can be caught from the Fremantle and Perth city center to many parts of Perth. The Circle Route bus passes Murdoch University and goes via many areas of Perth, it is very convenient for and, is widely used by Murdoch students. In addition, students who have classes at the Rockingham Campus and live in the Murdoch area are able to catch the regular shuttle buses between the Murdoch and Rockingham Campuses. Students will be provided with transport information at the Orientation Program. The University is located approximately 20 minutes by car (15 kilometers) from Perth's city center and 10 minutes by car (eight kilometers) from the port city of Fremantle. Should you wish to explore other Australian cities, Perth is less than four hours by plane from Sydney and Melbourne. As closest Australian city to South-East Asia, Perth is also a great starting point for exploring Australia's Asian neighbors. It is only a 3 hour flight to Bali and 5 – 7 hours flying time to major Asian destinations including Bangkok, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Additional Profile Information
Locale: The university campus is a quick walk to bars, restaurants, fresh food markets, supermarkets, movie theaters and a major shopping mall, and is only a short bus ride from Canberra 's city center. The city's lively nightlife of pubs, clubs and live music rubs shoulders with national and local arts, culture and politics, and the city comes to life each year during its numerous festivals. Some of Australia 's most important political and historical buildings and tourist attractions are located in Canberra. Bush land reserves, lakeshore and cycling/jogging trails are just moments away from the university for those craving the great outdoors. Additional Profile Information
Locale: South Australia, the festival state of Australia, is about the same size as the state of Texas, or of France, Spain and Portugal combined. It is a state of contrasting physical environments, from the ruggedly beautiful Flinders Ranges in the north to the rich farmlands of the South East. The Murray River is South Australia's lifeblood, dissecting the state as it courses its way to the river mouth south of Adelaide. South Australia is internationally renowned for its wines. They are produced from the vineyards of the Barossa Valley, the Clare Valley, the Southern Vales and the Coonawarra. South Australia is a state of innovation and dynamic development. It attracts investment from international and Australian companies involved in all areas of industry. It is Australia's manufacturing center for both the automobile industry and defense research, and leads the country in laser technology, silicon chip design and medical research. South Australia's economy is well boosted by its wealth of underground natural resources. The State's mining industry has long thrived on the deposits found in the Coober Pedy opal fields, Leigh Creek coal fields, uranium, copper and gold deposits of Roxby Downs and the gas fields of Moomba. South Australia, Australia's third largest State by area, has a population of just over 1.5 million. Time: Central Standard time is 9.5 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. Additional Profile Information
Locale: UTS has 3 campuses. The main UTS campus is located in the centre of the city of Sydney, adjacent to Central Railway Station and Chinatown. It is within walking distance or an easy bus ride away from most of Sydney 's main attractions including the Sydney Opera House and the harbour. Most UTS programs are offered at the city campus and students are ideally placed to take advantage of being in the centre of a cosmopolitan and dynamic city. Some UTS teaching also takes place at the Kuring-Gai Campus in Lindfield. This is focused around the School of Leisure Sport and Tourism and the Faculty of Education. The St Leonards Campus hosts biological sciences. Additional Profile Information
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