2017 Handbook

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Welcome to the Sydney Summer School��2How does Summer School work?��3Who can enrol? ��5How to apply ��8Study load and special requirements �� 11Fees ��12Scholarships and prizes ��16Summer and Winter School session dates ��18Census dates and graduation ��19Withdrawal and refund policy ��20Dates for your diary �� 22What our students say �� 24United States Studies Centre internship opportunity �� 25Unit of study list �� 26Not-for-credit study (audit units) �� 38Units for Year 12 graduates �� 39Winter School ��40Contact details ��41

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The Sydney Summer School offers a full-fee, intensive program comprised of undergraduate and postgraduate units of study from most faculties at the University� The units are the same as those available in the standard Semesters 1 and 2, but are taught in a compressed, or intensive mode, over summer and winter sessions�

Three summer sessions are offered:− Summer Early

Commencing 28 November 2016− Summer Main

Commencing 9 January 2017 − Summer Late

Commencing 16 January 2017

Summer School units have varying timetables, from two weeks intensive to seven weeks intensive, plus exams, in any one of the three sessions�

Please see pages 22 to 32 for a list of the available units� All timetable information is posted to our website when enrolments open�

Winter School is offered from 3-26 July 2017� You can take only one unit at the Winter School� Units are listed on page 36�

Other units may be added to our program after the publication of this guide, so please visit our website for further updates�

− sydney�edu�au/summer

Welcome to the University of Sydney Summer and Winter School� We look forward to your enrolment in the units of study that we offer in the periods between regular semesters�

During the summer sessions we offer more than 100 undergraduate and postgraduate units of study from faculties across the University� These are taught during three sessions at the Summer School, from December through to February, either on campus or online�

The Winter School runs a smaller program in July each year�

Applications for Summer School open on 4 October 2016 and for Winter School on 10 May 2017� You apply online through Sydney Student�

Applications are open to any domestic or international student who is currently enrolled at an Australian university, international students on a visitor’s visa, and tertiary-qualified Australian residents�

− sydney�edu�au/study/admissions

Welcome to the Sydney Summer School

How does Summer School work?

This guide contains information on Summer and Winter School application policies, unit of study descriptions, and advice on scholarships and prizes�

We look forward to seeing you at the Summer and Winter Schools� If you require further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us�

Visit us in personRoom N228Institute Building (H03)Camperdown CampusUniversity of SydneyNSW 2006 Australia

Postal addressSydney Summer SchoolPO Box 446Broadway NSW 2007 Australia+61 2 9351 5543+61 2 9351 5888 (fax)summer�school@sydney�edu�au


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Why take a Summer or Winter School class?

There are many advantages� You can:− study at one of Australia’s

foremost universities− accelerate your academic career

and finish your degree sooner− repeat any units you have not

completed successfully − reduce your workload

throughout the rest of the year− devote your full attention

to a single area of study− audit a unit outside your

current degree course− add a Summer or Winter School

unit to your study abroad program− access Summer or Winter

School for a short stay, international study experience�

Students who are eligible to enrol include:

Current studentsCurrent students are domestic or international students with active enrolments at any Australian tertiary institution� International students who are currently enrolled in degree courses at overseas universities may also apply to study at Summer or Winter School� Note, this only requires you to travel on a short-term visitor’s visa, not a student visa�

Other suitably qualified applicantsAustralian residents holding educational qualifications that would grant admission to a further degree program who wish to take non-degree study�

Students completing the HSC in 2016Students currently studying their who HSC who qualify for entrance to a university degree course may enrol in a January 2017 summer session�

Recent HSC graduates may enrol for one unit only, from the list, ‘Units for Year 12 graduates’, on page 35�

Who can enrol?

“I arrived not knowing what to expect, since it was my first time living in another country. I fell in love with Australian culture and know I’ll be back. I wouldn’t trade my time at the University of Sydney for anything. It was a life‑changing experience.”

Sam LewisBachelor of Arts (international student from the United States)

Applicants will need to meet any prerequisites for the unit(s) in which they would like to enrol�

Recent Year 12 graduates can attend summer sessions to:− experience the University− make an early start

on their degree�

Please note, successful completion of a Summer or Winter School unit is not an offer of admission to the University of Sydney�

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Not-for-credit, audit studyProspective students who are not enrolled in any current university course may sit in on units, or audit them� Auditing a unit means you are not required to sit or submit the assessment tasks because this study will not be credited towards an enrolled degree course�

Units available for audit are charged at 75 percent of the normal tuition fee� These units are listed on page 34�

Please note that students enrolling for credit will be given preference if places are limited�

Prerequisites Prerequisites are units of study that need to be successfully completed before another unit of study can be attempted� Prerequisites can be mandatory (compulsory) or advisory�

If you do not satisfy a prerequisite and still wish to undertake a summer or winter unit, then you will need to seek special permission online, through Sydney Student at the time of your application� This will be considered by the relevant faculty with the decision communicated to you prior to the commencement of summer or winter classes�

Please note:− If your application to waive a

prerequisite is not approved, you must choose another unit appropriate to your course level�

− Prerequisites are different to corequisites: corequisites are units which must be undertaken concurrently with a given unit of summer or winter study, either later on, or in the same academic year�

Academic creditUniversity of Sydney studentsIf your summer or winter unit of study is part of your current degree course for credit and you have satisfied the prerequisites, successful completion of the unit will appear as a final mark and grade on your student record for potential graduation from your course�

If you are not currently enrolled at an Australian university, or if your Summer or Winter School unit cannot be added to your current university record because of course rules, you will be enrolled in Summer or Winter School as a non-award student� Results for non-award unit completion are available on official University of Sydney academic transcripts�

Students from other universitiesIf you are an incoming, cross-institutional student from another Australian university, you will need to ensure that enrolment in our summer or winter units will count towards an award course at your university�

It is your responsibility to obtain written confirmation from your home institution to this effect which must be uploaded to your application at point of initial online application through Sydney Student�

It is also your responsibility as an inbound cross institutional student to check with your own university that your University of Sydney, summer or winter enrolment through the Sydney Summer School meets your award course requirements elsewhere�

If you are a student from another institution taking a Summer or Winter School unit, you should contact Academic Records for an official University of Sydney transcript after results have been finalised, to present to your home university for credit:

Academic RecordsStudent CentreLevel 3Jane Foss Russell Building (G02)academic�records@sydney�edu�au

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Continuing students1. Unit of study selectionReview the Summer School unit of study list for unit availability, timetable, tuition fees and any academic prerequisites for admission� You can apply to enrol in two Summer School units of study�

2. Submitting your applicationLog in to Sydney Student, click on ‘My Studies’, ’Summer/Winter School’, enter the Summer School unit of study code, and then follow the prompts to submit your application

3. PermissionIf you’d like to select a unit of study outside your degree plan, or waive a prerequisite, you will need to submit a Special Permission request in Sydney Student�

4. PaymentYour Student Financial Statement in Sydney Student will be updated once your application for Summer School has been approved and you are enrolled�

How to apply

If you are eligible for FEE-HELP, you will need to complete an online FEE-HELP form in Sydney Student�

Upfront payments can be made by using one of our accepted payment methods�

Please note you will need to pay your fees within four calendar days otherwise you may be withdrawn�

Cross-institutional and non-award students1. Unit of study selectionReview the Summer School unit of study list for unit availability, timetable, tuition fees and any academic prerequisites for admission� You can apply to enrol in two Summer School units of study�

2. Submitting your applicationUnder each unit description on the unit of study list there will be a link to the appropriate non-award (red button) or cross-institutional course (yellow button), click on ‘Apply Now’ and follow the steps through Sydney Student to register your application�

3. Upload all supporting documentsYou will need to provide these supporting documents:− Your current academic transcript

as evidence of your enrolment− A letter from your home university

indicating approval to credit your Sydney study to your course

− IELTS or equivalent English language test documentation, if admission to your home university required English language test results�

Your application for admission to non-award or cross-institutional study will be assessed on the basis of whether you meet essential academic prerequisites, and will be subject to quotas of individual units of study�

4. Offer and acceptanceYou will receive an email at the address you provided during your application, letting you know that your offer can be viewed in Sydney Student� Login to review the details of your offer, including information about approved units of study�

5. Conditional offersIf you have not provided all essential information as part of your application, you will receive a conditional offer� You need to meet all conditions before we can issue you with an unconditional offer�

6. Accepting unconditional offersPlease log in to Sydney Student and accept your unconditional offer of admission� Once you have done this, you will receive information about how to enrol in your Summer or Winter School unit of study�

7. Enrolment and paymentYour enrolment is your commitment to study at the University� Follow the online steps to complete the enrolment task�

When your enrolment is complete, you can view a Student Financial Statement�

Domestic, cross-institutional students enrolled at other Australian universities may request FEE-HELP and will need to complete an online FEE-HELP form accessible in Sydney Student�

Upfront payments can be made by using one of our accepted payment methods�

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Short term visas and English language proficiencyIf you’re from an overseas university and you intend to enrol only in a Summer or Winter School unit, then you need to travel on a visitor’s visa (not a student visa)�

If you enrol for a Sydney Summer School unit on a visitor’s visa, remember that the combined length of any studies you undertake in Australia cannot be more than three months� Also, make sure the conditions of your visa do not prohibit you from engaging in studies or training�

If English is not your first language, then you will need to provide proof of English language proficiency�For more details, visit:

− sydney�edu�au/study/english-reqs

“I am delighted to have had the opportunity to teach ENGL2658: Love and Desire in Early Modern England during Winter School 2015. I found this unit to be enriching for myself as well as the students. The smaller class size and intensive nature of Winter School generated engaging and thoughtful discussions throughout the unit.

“Importantly, the class structure also allowed the students to create a highly collegial environment, which was productive for their studies and helped to develop their thinking about the texts as well as their communication skills.

“I would unreservedly recommend Winter School to students and staff as an opportunity to share and develop knowledge and skills through a short but enriching program.”

Clair HansonFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences teacher

Faculty rules for enrolment and study loadMathematics and StatisticsYou can enrol in two 3-credit-point (cp) first-year mathematics units, as well as a third 6cp unit in another discipline at the Summer School (total: 12cp)� Senior mathematics units are worth 6cp�

At Winter School, you can apply for one 3cp junior mathematics unit and another 6cp unit, if necessary for your enrolment pattern�

For more advice from the School of Mathematics and Statistics, please contact:

Chamreun Cheen Student Services Manager chamreun�cheen@sydney�edu�au

LawLaw units at Summer and Winter School are only open to students currently enrolled in a law course at the University of Sydney�

Note, combined degree students need to have completed their first degree before proceeding to Bachelor of Laws only units at summer or winter sessions�

Study load and special requirements

The intensive mode in which we present units requires a substantial commitment of time and effort, inside and outside the classroom� For this reason, you can only take two units in the Summer School and one in the Winter School� You need to attend at least 80 percent of classroom hours�

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Tuition academic fees vary between courses, and the academic year in which you undertake your study� See pages 14 and 15 for details of tuition fees�

All tuition fees shown in this guide are: − quoted in Australian dollars and

correct at the time of publication− indicative tuition fees for

the 2016-17 Summer and Winter School periods�

Annual reviewThe University’s tuition fees are subject to annual review and will increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year�

Fees to enrol in the Summer or Winter School until these fees have been paid, depending upon the nature of the debt�

− For students not covered by FEE-HELP, full payment of tuition fees is required within four calendar days of confirmation of enrolment in Summer or Winter School units�

Research Training SchemeDomestic HDR (higher degree by research) students are covered by the Research Training Scheme (RTS) and are exempt from the payment of tuition fees, up to a government-specified maximum� To find out more, visit

− sydney�edu�au/rts

RTS students may apply to do Summer or Winter units as part of their research degree� However, in order to have the tuition fee absorbed under the RTS, they need to obtain approval from the relevant unit of study coordinator, their research supervisor, and the research coordinator at their faculty� The application will then be processed by the University’s Higher Degree Research Administration Centre�

Method of paymentThere are several ways you can pay your tuition fees� A surcharge of 0�8 percent will apply for payments

HECS-HELP and FEE-HELPSummer School and Winter School enrolments are full fee-paying and are not covered by HECS-HELP (Commonwealth supported places), however FEE-HELP is available to eligible domestic students (to defer the cost of their units)� To find out more, visit studyassist�gov�au

You can complete your FEE–HELP form online at the time of your application, or collect a FEE–HELP application form from the Sydney Summer School office�

Please also note the following�− If you have outstanding fees

owing to the University of Sydney, you may not be able

made by Visa or MasterCard� The surcharge is subject to review and may change� Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at:

− sydney�edu�au/study/finances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees�html

Student Services and Amenities fee This fee does not apply to students only enrolled in units offered at the Summer or Winter School�

Other costsSome units of study may incur additional expenses to cover textbooks, course notes, fieldwork, travel or other expenses�

In addition, you should allow for living costs such as food and rent�

− sydney�edu�au/study/finances-fees-costs/living-costs�html

If you are an international student, you will need to budget for health insurance through the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme� This is an Australian Government requirement for all student visa holders�

− sydney�edu�au/pg-int-health

The University calculates tuition fees for Summer and Winter School units of study based on each student's residency status and the degree that the unit will be credited towards�

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Postgraduate (one unit of study – 6 credit points)Course name Domestic International

Master of Commerce $3875 $5250

Master of Professional Accounting $3875 $5250

Juris Doctor $4750 $5563

Master of Information Technology, Master of Information Technology Management, Master of Information Technology and Information Technology Management

$4000 $5000

Master of Media Practice $3000 $4688

Master of Peace and Conflict Studies $3000 $4188

Notes: Fee information was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change. Cross-institutional and non-award tuition fees may vary. Students are liable for any shortfall between the indicative fee and the final total fee. Fees for audit units are 75 percent of the normal tuition fee.

More information For more information about course-related and other incidental costs, financial assistance, loans, upfront tuition fee payments and the availability of scholarships, please visit:

− sydney�edu�au/study/ finances-fees-costs�html

If you have specific questions about fees or need more information, please get in touch with us:

− sydney�edu�au/summer/ about/contact

Summer/Winter School tuition feesBelow is a list of the most common degree programs undertaken by Summer School students, and their respective fees� The tuition fees shown are for a single unit of study worth six credit points�

To calculate your unit fee, select the course in which you are currently enrolled in, or the degree that the unit will be credited towards�

All fee information provided here is indicative and should be used as a guide only� Tuition fees are listed in Australian dollars�

Undergraduate (one unit of study – 6 credit points) Course name Domestic International

Bachelor of Arts $3750 $4375

Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology $4750 $5250

Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies) $4375 $4813

Bachelor of Design in Architecture $3750 $4688

Bachelor of Economics $4375 $4813

Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Honours $4750 $5250

Bachelor of International and Global Studies $3750 $4688

Bachelor of Laws, Combined Laws (Arts, Commerce, Media and Communications, Design in Architecture, Economics, Engineering, Engineering Honours, Information Technology, International and Global Studies, Political Economic and Social Sciences, Science)

$4750 $5000

Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science $4375 $4813

Bachelor of Medical Science $4750 $5563

Bachelor of Political Economic and Social Sciences $3750 $4688

Bachelor of Project Management $4750 $5250

Bachelor of Science $4750 $5250

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ScholarshipsA limited number of partial and full scholarships for Summer and Winter School study are available to domestic undergraduate students (from any university) with a good academic record who are experiencing financial and educational hardship�

To be eligible to apply you need to provide evidence of long-term, serious educational disadvantage based on two or more criteria, one of which must be financial hardship�

Scholarships and prizes

Merit prize Each Summer, one merit prize of $2000 will be awarded to an undergraduate student taking subjects from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences� There is no need to apply – the prize will automatically be awarded to the student with the highest mark�

− sydney�edu�au/summer/summer_winter/merit_prizes

Applications close on:− 31 October 2016 for

Summer School scholarships− 5 June 2017 for Winter

School scholarships�

For more information, visit:

− sydney�edu�au/summer/summer_winter/scholarships

“Summer School is a great new experience for me as an international student. It provides many benefits. There is no better option to lift the heavy load and fast‑track your course of study than doing Summer School. It offers the richness of interaction and learning between students and lecturers, which can be challenging during semester when classes are big. Summer School provided me with the opportunity to learn efficiently and effectively. Because you only focus on one unit of study, the experience is much more rewarding, both practically and academically.”

Evelyn ThugeMaster of Professional Accounting

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Summer SchoolSummer School 2016–17 will be taught in three sessions:− Summer Early

Commencing 28 November 2016− Summer Main

Commencing 9 January 2017 − Summer Late

Commencing 16 January 2017�

Different units will be offered in each session� The enrolment, class and census dates will vary depending on the session�

To find out which session a particular unit has been assigned to, and the relevant dates, please visit:


Please note, Summer School classes are not scheduled on these dates:− Monday 19 December 2016 to

Monday 2 January 2017 (Christmas and New Year)

− Thursday 5 January 2017 (University of Sydney Info Day)

− Thursday 26 January 2017 (Australia Day holiday)

Winter SchoolWinter School 2017 will run from 3-23 July 2017 (including examination week, which begins on 24 July)�

The census date is when all administrative matters associated with your enrolment need to be finalised� The date is based on when your unit commences�

You may withdraw from a Summer or Winter School unit without academic penalty and receive a full refund by the relevant census date, as follows:

Session Census date

Summer Early 3 January 2017

Summer Main 18 January 2017

Summer Late 30 January 2017

Winter School 10 July 2017

GraduationIf you have passed your Summer or Winter School unit(s) and have now completed all the academic requirements for your award, you are eligible to graduate� The Graduations Office will allocate you to a ceremony date� Check the ceremony schedule and learn more on our website:

− sydney�edu�au/graduation

Census dates and graduationSummer and Winter School session dates

“Students who attend Summer School are motivated to give their best, knowing they will be encouraged and supported in all aspects of their learning experience. The small class size gives them ample opportunity to ask questions and guarantees strong individual attention. Students accept the high, yet manageable, workload as a factor that contributes to their success in this course.”

Jacqueline MurguetIntroductory Junior French 2 teacher

“I did Summer School because I had to catch up a failed unit and didn’t want to overload in the semester. The lecturing style, modification of assessment to suit the needs of Summer School students and the genuine care from tutors not only changed my attitude towards a unit I had disliked previously, it also kindled my desire to improve and gain more knowledge in the area. My result – a distinction – reflects this.”

Bethany KingsFaculty of Arts and Social Sciences student

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If you withdraw from a Summer or Winter School unit of study on or before the census date for the relevant session, you will be eligible for a full refund of your tuition fees�

The census date is the date by which all your enrolment requirements must be finalised and is the last date that you can withdraw from a unit without incurring a financial liability for that unit�

If you discontinue from a Summer or Winter School unit of study after the census date, you will be ineligible for a refund and will be liable for 100 percent of your tuition fee or FEE-HELP debt�

How to apply for a refundIf you have paid your tuition fee, then withdrawn prior to the census date, and your Sydney Student account is in credit, you may request a refund through Sydney Student�

Click on ‘My finance’, ‘Your finances’, ‘Continue’, then ‘Request refund’�

If you don’t request a refund, the fees will automatically roll over and be applied to future liabilities�

Please note: payments made by Visa or MasterCard that have incurred a 0�8 percent surcharge will be fully refunded inclusive of the surcharge�

If the refund is a partial refund, the surcharge component to be refunded will be calculated on a pro rata basis�

If you chose FEE-HELP and have withdrawn before the census date, then your FEE-HELP is automatically cancelled�

If you are an international student and require assistance, contact:

International OfficeLevel 4, Jane Foss Russell Building University of Sydney NSW 2006 +61 2 8627 8348 +61 2 8627 8386 (Fax) is�refunds@sydney�edu�au

If you’re a domestic student, please contact the Student Centre for further information�

Withdrawal and refund policy

Academic penaltyYou can withdraw from a unit of study until the end date of the teaching period however there may be an academic penalty� The teaching period is defined in hours of scheduled classes from the first day through to the last day, excluding the final examination or assessment�

Academic penalties can include:

− Discontinued Not to Count as Failure (DC) – this grade applies if you withdraw after the census date but before half of the teaching period for that subject� You will not receive a refund of your tuition fees� DC will be recorded on your academic transcript�

− Discontinue with fail (DF) applies if you withdraw after the census date and after half of the teaching period has passed, but only to the end of the teaching period� You may not withdraw after this date� You will not receive a refund of their tuition fee� DF will be recorded on your academic transcript�

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Summer School 2016–17

Applications open

Undergraduate units from all faculties 4 October 2016

All postgraduate units from all faculties 4 October 2016

Applications close

Scholarship applications close 31 October 2016

Summer Early 21 November 2016

Summer Main 5 December 2016Summer Main applications close 5 December 2016

Summer Late 3 January 2017Applications close Summer Late 3 January

Semester Two results available From 5 December 2016

Classes begin See individual unit timetables for exact dates�

Summer Early 29 November 2016



Census dates for withdrawalsNo tuition fee refunds will be made after these dates�

Summer Early 3 January 2017



Last day to withdraw with discontinue-not-fail <50 percent of teaching period*

Last day to withdraw with discontinue-fail Last day of teaching period*

Australia Day public holiday 26 January 2017

Exam period (for most classes) 27 February – 3 March 2017

Results available on MyUni From 4 March 2017

Semester 1 begins 6 March 2017

Winter School 3 – 26 July 2017

Applications open

All undergraduate and postgraduate units 10 May 2017

Applications close

Scholarship applications close 5 June 2017

All Winter School units 19 June 2017

Classes begin – see individual unit timetables for exact starting dates�

From 3 July 2017

Census date 10 July 2017

Last day to withdraw with discontinue-not-fail <50 percent of teaching period*

Last day to withdraw with discontinue-fail Last day of teaching period*

Exams begin From 24 July 2017

Results available on MyUni From 31 July 2017

* For the purposes of this policy, the ‘teaching period’ is defined as the period from the commencement of the first class to the end of the last class (as published on the Sydney Summer School website), excluding any final examination or assessment.

Dates for your diary

“I enjoy teaching in the Summer School because it provides an opportunity to engage with law students from a range of different universities. As a learning environment, the Summer School offers the advantage of small class sizes and an intensive teaching mode.”

Ross AndersonAssociate Dean (Learning and Teaching)

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“I initially took Summer School as I had not passed the unit of study the first time round. Even though the course was accelerated I was able to visualise the problems significantly better. This aspect of the course was much better explained in Summer School and I was now able to see exactly what I was doing and why. All in all, the summer ‘escapade’ was one that I would definitely recommend.”

Navin Zabeit Bachelor of Engineering student

“The reason I took Summer School was to complete my course and I never expected that the activities and the discussions in class would be so interesting and dynamic. Time flew fast. I had an unexpected and awesome experience. I never thought I could enjoy it so much.”

Aline CiputaMaster of Education student

“Summer in Sydney is a unique experience. From petting kangaroos to attending tutorials – all of it has been a blast. I was able to befriend many locals and experience Sydney in a more authentic way, not just as a tourist. In the classroom I found the teaching style to be quite different from the US – classes are longer and meet less frequently. This taught me to think and learn more independently.”

Mara Crespi Bachelor of Arts (international student from the United States)

“Winter School has been a lifesaver throughout my law degree. I have always needed to work part time during semester to support my studies and living costs, which meant dropping my study load from four to three units. Winter School was a means of making up my ‘dropped’ fourth units during the holidays. Now I’m on track to graduate at the end of this year – right on time.”

Kate Hewson Bachelor of Laws student

United States Studies Centre internship opportunity

USSC2605 US Studies Internship Six credit points

This unit is available to students accepted into the United States Studies Centre’s internship program� You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world problems through a unique internship placement in a US-based or affiliated business, government or non-government organisation located in Australia�

The unit provides academic support for students to discuss and refine research approaches and questions about issues arising from the placement�

What our students say

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Unit of study listUnit

Credit points Dates

Prerequisites, assumed knowledge, prohibitions and notes

Archaeology

ARCA1001 Ancient Civilisations

6 Summer Early

ARCA2613 Athenian Art, Architecture and Society

6 Summer Main Prerequisites: 12 junior credit points of Archaeology or 6 junior credit points of Archaeology and ANHS1600 or ANHS1601 or ANTH1001 or ARHT1001 or HSTY1089�Prohibitions: ARCL2601�

ARCA3020 Archaeological Fieldwork

6 Prerequisites: ARCA1001, plus 12 credit points in ARCA at 2000 and/or 3000 level�

Asian Studies

ASNS2670 Mass Media in East Asia

6 Summer Main Prerequisites: 12 credit points from juniorlevel Asian Studies or other units listed in Table A of the Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesHandbook� Prohibitions: KRNS2600 or ASNS2600�

ASNS2626 ReligiousTraditions of South Asia

6 Summer Main Prerequisites: 12 credit points from juniorlevel Asian Studies or other units listed in Table A of the Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesHandbook�

Chinese Studies

CHNS1101 Chinese 1A (For Beginners)

6 Summer Main Prohibitions: CHNS1201 or CHNS1301 or CHNS1313 or CHNS1321, HSC Chinese Background Speakers�

CHNS1303 Chinese for Background Speakers 1

6 Summer Main Prerequisites: HSC Chinese (Background Speakers), or have completed a major part of your secondary education in Chinese�Prohibitions: CHNS1101 or CHNS1102 or CHNS2601 or CHNS2602�

Classics and Ancient History

ANHS1602 Greek and Roman Myth

6 Summer Early Prohibition: CLCV1001�

ANHS2602 Law, Disorder and Ideology in Rome

6 Summer Early

For unit descriptions, visit sydney�edu�au/summer

UnitCredit points Dates


Architecture, Design and Planning – UndergraduateAWSS2015 Generative Drawing

6 Summer Early

AWSS2023 Architectural Photography 1

6 Summer Early Prohibition: DESA2629�

AWSS2026 2D Print Processes in Design

6 Summer Early Prohibition: DESA2638�

DAAE2005 Designing with Colour

6 Summer Early Note: this unit is only available online� Prohibitions: DAAE2009 or DECO1015�

DAAE2011 Intro to Visual Communication Design

6 Summer Main Note: this unit is only available online�

DESA1004 Designing with Surfaces and Light

6 Summer Early Note: this unit is only available online�

DESA3013 Expanded Colour: from Theory to Application

6 Summer Early

Arts and Social Sciences – Undergraduate

Anthropology

ANTH1001 Cultural Difference: An Introduction

6 Summer Main Prohibition: ANTH1003

ANTH2623 Gender: Anthropological Studies

6 Summer Late Prerequisites: 12 junior credit points from Anthropology or 12 junior credit points from Gender and Cultural Studies� Prohibitions: ANTH2020 or ANTH2023�

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Economics

ECON1001 Introductory Microeconomics

6 Summer Main Prohibition: BUSS1040�

ECON1002 Introductory Macroeconomics

6 Summer Main

ECOS2001 Intermediate Microeconomics

6 Summer Main Prerequisites: ECON1001 or BUSS1040� Corequisites: ECMT1010 or BUSS1020 or MATH1905 or MATH1015 or MATH1005� Prohibitions: ECON2001, ECOS2901 ECON2901�

ECOS2002 Intermediate Macroeconomics

6 Summer Main Prerequisites: ECON1002�Corequisites: ECMT1020� Prohibitions: ECON2002, ECOS2902, ECON2902�

ECOS3005 Industrial Organisation

6 Summer Main Prerequisites: ECOS2001 or ECOS2901� Prohibition: ECOS2201�

English

ENGL2666 Creative Writing: Theory and Practice

6 Late Summer Prerequisite: 12 junior credit points of English�

French Studies

FRNC1601 Junior French 1 Beginners

6 Summer Early Prohibitions: FRNC1621 or FRNC1631 or FRNC1101 or FRNC1201 or FRNC1301 or FRNC1501 or FRNC1611 or HSC French Extension or HSC French Continuers or HSC French Beginners�

FRNC1602 Junior French 2 Beginners

6 Summer Late Prerequisites: FRNC1601 or FRNC1611�Prohibition: FRNC1612�

Gender and Cultural Studies

GCST1601 Introduction to Cultural Studies

6 Summer Main



GCST2630 Consumer Cultures

6 Summer Early Prerequisites: 12 junior credit points from (Gender and Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Sociology, ENGL1008, ENGL1026, PHIL1011 or PHIL1013)� Prohibition: GCST3603�

German Studies

GRMN1111 Junior German 1

6 Summer Main Prohibitions: HSC German Extension, or HSC German Continuers, or HSC German Beginners with a minimum mark of 80% or above, or GRMN1211, or GRMN1311�

History

HSTY1089 Australia Conflict and Transformation

6 Summer Late

HSTY2609 African-American History and Culture

6 Summer Main Prerequisite: 12 junior credit points from History or Ancient History�

HSTY2652 Genocide in Historical Perspective

6 Summer Main Prerequisite: 12 junior credit points from History or Ancient History�

Japanese Studies

JPNS1611 Japanese 1 6 Summer Early Prohibitions: HSC Japanese Continuers, or HSC Japanese Beginners, or HSC Japanese Background Speakers, or JPNS1113 or JPNS1114, or JPNS1111, or HSC Japanese Extension�

Political Economy

ECOP1001 Economics as a Social Science

6 Summer Main

ECOP2619 Development in Emerging Economies

6 Summer Main Prerequisites: ECOP1001 and ECOP1003 or ECOP1004� Prohibition: ECOP3014�

Philosophy

PHIL2617 Practical Ethics

6 Summer Late Prerequisite: 12 junior credit points�

PHIL2647 Philosophy of Happiness

6 Summer Late Prerequisite: 12 junior credit points�

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Sociology and Social Policy

SCLG1002 Introduction to Sociology 2

6 Summer Late

SCLG2604 Social Inequity in Australia

6 Summer Main Prerequisite: 12 junior credit points from Sociology�

SCLG2623 Sociology of Terror

6 Summer Early Prerequisites: 12 junior credit points SCLG (SCLG1001 and SCLG1002), or 12 senior credit points GOVT, ANTH, PACS credit average�

Studies in Religion

RLST1002 A History of Gods, Deities and Demons

6 Summer Early

RLST2620 Religion and Violence: Faith and Blood

6 Summer Main Prerequisite: 12 junior credit points�

Theatre and Performance Studies

PRFM2601 Being There Theories of Performance

6 Summer Late Prerequisite: 18 junior credit points in Table A from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Handbook�

PRFM2602 Performance, Production and Interpretation

6 Summer Early Prerequisite: 18 junior credit points in Table A from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Handbook�

PRFM3611 Dramaturgy 6 Summer Main Prerequisites: PRFM2601 and PRFM2602�Prohibition: PRFM3010�

United States Studies Centre

USSC2605 US Studies Internship

6 Summer Main Prerequisites: At least one of USSC2601, USSC2602, USSC2603, USSC2604�Note: This unit requires internship approval from the United States Studies Centre� See page 21�



Arts and Social Sciences – Postgraduate

Centre for International Studies

CISS6024 MHlthSec Placement

6 Summer Main Note: distinction level required�

Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies

PACS6913 Conflict in Organisations

6 Summer Late

PACS6928 Community Mediation, Theory and Practice

6 Summer Late

Economics

ECON5001 Microeconomic Theory

6 Summer Main Prerequisite: completed undergraduate degree� Prohibitions: ECON5003 or ECON5000�

ECON5002 Macroeconomic Theory

6 Summer Main Prohibition: ECON5003�

English

ENGL6970 Reading Magazines

6 Summer Early

Political Economy

ECOP6011 USA-Europe-Japan: From Growth to Crisis

6 Summer Main

ECOP6016 China and the World Economy

6 Summer Main

United States Studies Centre

USSC6910 Special Project In US Studies

6 Summer Main Note: this unit requires approval from the United States Study Centre�

Business - Undergraduate

Business Information Systems

INFS1000 Digital Business innovation

6 Summer Main Prohibitions: ISYS1003 or INFO1000�

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Business – Postgraduate

Institute of Transport and Logistics

ITLS6107 Applied GIS & Spatial Data Analysis

6 Summer Main Prohibition: TPTM6180�

ITLS6301 Ports Management

6 Summer Main

Education and Social Work – Undergraduate

EDGU1003 Diet and Nutrition for Health and Sport

6 Summer Main

EDGU2000 Teaching English Internationally 1

6 Summer Main

EDGU3000 Teaching English Internationally 2

6 Summer Late Prerequisite: EDGU2000�

EDGU4000 Teaching English for Academic Purposes

6 Summer Late Prerequisites: EDGU2000 and EDGU3000�

Engineering and Information Technologies – Undergraduate

Civil and Mechanical Engineering

ENGG1802 Engineering Mechanics

6 Summer Main Prerequisites: Faculty approval�Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics Extension�

Information Technology

ENGG1801 Engineering Computing

6 Summer Late Prohibition: ENGG5802�

INFO1105 Data Structures

6 Summer Early Prerequisites: INFO1103 or INFO1903�Prohibition: INFO1905�

Engineering and Information Technologies – Postgraduate

Civil and Mechanical Engineering

ENGG9802 Foundations of Engineering Mechanics

6 Summer Main Prohibition: ENGG5802�



Information Technology

COMP5705 IT Short Project

6 Summer Main Prohibitions: COMP5702, COMP5703, COMP5704� Note: this unit requires permission from the Department of IT�

INFO5060 Data Analysis and Business Intelligence

6 Summer Early Assumed knowledge: This unit is expected to be taken after introductory courses or related units such as COMP5206 Information Technologies and Systems�

Health Sciences – Undergraduate

Speech Pathology

CSCD1034 Linguistics and Phonetics

6 Summer Main

Law – UndergraduateNote: all enrolments are subject to approval by the Sydney Law School

LAWS1015 Contracts 6 Summer Early Prerequisite: LAWS1006�

LAWS1023 Public International Law

6 Summer Late Prerequisite: LAWS1006�

LAWS1021 Public Law 6 Summer Main Prerequisite: LAWS1006�

LAWS2012 Introduction to Property and Commercial Law

6 Summer Early Prerequisite: LAWS1006�

LAWS2013 The Legal Profession

6 Summer Main Prerequisites: Foundation of Law; must have completed equivalent of Year 1�

LAWS2014 Corporations Law

6 Summer Main

LAWS2016 Evidence

6 Summer Early Prerequisites: LAWS1006 and LAWS1014�

LAWS3413 Banking and Financial Instruments

6 Summer Early Prerequisites: LAWS1015 or LAWS1002 and LAWS2004 or LAWS2015�

LAWS3428 Media Law: Defamation and Privacy

6 Summer Early Prerequisites: LAWS1006, LAWS1012�

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Law – PostgraduateNote: all enrolments are subject to approval by the Sydney Law School

LAWS5002 Contracts 6 Summer Early Prerequisites: LAWS1006/LAWS5000�

LAWS5005Public International Law

6 Summer Late Prerequisite: LAWS5000�

LAWS5007 Public Law 6 Summer Main Prerequisites: LAWS1006/LAWS5000�

LAWS5008 Introduction to Property and Commercial Law

6 Summer Early Prerequisites: LAWS1006/LAWS5000�

LAWS5009The Legal Profession

6 Summer Main Prerequisites: Foundation of Law; must have completed equivalent of Year 1�

LAWS5013 Evidence 6 Summer Early Prerequisites: LAWS5000 or LAWS1006 and LAWS5003 or LAWS1014�

LAWS5014 Corporations Law

6 Summer Main

LAWS5113 Banking and Financial Instruments

6 Summer Early Prerequisites: LAWS5002 or LAWS1002; LAWS5015 or LAWS5015�

LAWS5128 Media Law: Defamation and Privacy

6 Summer Early Prerequisites: LAWS1006, LAWS1012�

LAWS5360 Independent Research Project for LLB and JD

6 Summer Main Prohibitions: LAWS3900� Note: enrolment in this unit of study is by special application and is restricted to students in their final year of study who meet the relevant academic criteria�

Science – Undergraduate

Biological Sciences

BIOL1003 Human Biology

6 Summer Main Assumed knowledge: HSC two-unit Biology�

Chemistry

CHEM1101 Chemistry 1A 6 Summer Main Assumed knowledge: HSC Chemistry and Mathematics�

CHEM1102 Chemistry 1B 6 Summer Main Prerequisites: CHEM1101 or CHEM1901, or a Distinction in CHEM1001�



Geosciences

GEOS1003 Introduction to Geology

6 Summer Late

History and Philosophy of Science

HPSC1000 Bioethics 6 Summer Main

HPSC2100 The Birth of Modern Science

6 Summer Main

HPSC2101 What is this thing called Science

6 Summer Main

Life and Environmental Science

MBLG1001 Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro)

6 Assumed knowledge: 6 credit points of junior Biology and 6 credit points of junior Chemistry�

Mathematics and Statistics

MATH1001 Differential Calculus

3 Summer Main Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics Extension 1� Students who have not completed HSC Extension 1 Mathematics (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Extension 1 Mathematics Bridging Course (offered in February)� Prohibitions: MATH1011 or MATH1901 or MATH1906 or MATH1111 or ENVX1001�

MATH1002 Linear Algebra

3 Summer Main Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics or MATH1111� Students who have not completed HSC Mathematics (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Mathematics Bridging Course (offered in February)� Prohibitions: MATH1012 or MATH1014 or MATH1902

MATH1003 Integral Calculus and Modelling

3 Summer Main Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or MATH1001 or MATH1011 or a credit or higher in MATH1111� Students who have not completed HSC Extension 1 Mathematics (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Extension 1 Mathematics Bridging Course (offered in February)�Prohibitions: MATH1013 or MATH1903 or MATH1907�

MATH1004 Discrete Mathematics

3 Summer Main Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics or MATH1111� Students who have not completed HSC Mathematics (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Mathematics Bridging Course (offered in February)� Prohibitions: MATH1904 or MATH2011

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MATH1005 Statistics 3 Summer Main Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics� Students who have not completed HSC Mathematics (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Mathematics Bridging Course (offered in February)�Prohibitions: MATH1015 or MATH1905 or STAT1021 or STAT1022 or ECMT1010 or ENVX1001 or BUSS1020�

MATH1011 Applications of Calculus

3 Summer Main Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics� Students who have not completed HSC Mathematics (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Mathematics Bridging Course (offered in February)�Prohibitions: MATH1001 or MATH1901 or MATH1906 or MATH1111 or BIOM1003 or ENVX1001�

MATH1013 Mathematical Modelling

3 Summer Main Assumed knowledge: HSC Mathematics or a credit or higher in MATH1111� Students who have not completed HSC Mathematics (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Mathematics Bridging Course (offered in February)� Prohibitions: MATH1003 or MATH1903 or MATH1907�

MATH2061 Linear Mathematics and Vector Calculus

6 Summer Main Prerequisites: MATH1011 or MATH1001 or MATH1901 or MATH1906 and MATH1014 or MATH1002 or MATH1902 and MATH1003 or MATH1903 or MATH1907� Prohibitions: MATH2001 or MATH2901 or MATH2002 or MATH2902 or MATH2961 or MATH2067�

MATH2065 Introduction to Partial Differential Equations

6 Summer Main Prerequisites: MATH1011 or MATH1001 or MATH1901 or MATH1906 and MATH1014 or MATH1002 or MATH1902 and MATH1003 or MATH1903 or MATH1907� Prohibitions: MATH2005 or MATH2905 or MATH2965 or MATH2067�

Psychology

PSYC1001 Psychology 1001

6 Summer Main

PSYC1002 Psychology 1002

6 Summer Main

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The following units will be available to Year 12 graduates in the 2016–17 Summer School�

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences− ANTH1001 Cultural Difference:

An Introduction − CHNS1101 Chinese 1A for Beginners− ECON1001 Introductory

Microeconomics− ECON1002 Introductory

Macroeconomics− FRNC1601 Junior

French 1 Beginners− FRNC1602 Junior French

Introductory 2 − HSTY1089 Australia: Conflict

and Transformation− RLST1002 A History of Gods,

Deities and Demons

Faculty of Science− BIOL1003 Human Biology− CHEM1101 Chemistry 1A− GEOS1003 Introduction

to Geology − MATH1001 Differential Calculus− MATH1002 Linear Algebra− MBLG1001 Molecular

Biology and Genetics

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies− ENGG1802 Engineering Mechanics

Units for Year 12 graduates

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences− ARCL6902 The Archaeology

of Athens − HSTY1089 Australia: Conflict

and Transformation− HYST2609 African-American

History and Culture− HSTY2652 Genocide in

Historical Perspective− PHIL2617 Practical Ethics− PHIL2647 Philosophy of Happiness− SCLG1002 Introduction

to Sociology 2− SCLG2623 Sociology of Terror− RLST1002 The History of

Gods, Deities and Demons− RLST2620 Religion and

Violence: Faith and Blood

Business School− ITLS6107 Applied GIS and

Spatial Data Analysis− ITLS6301 Ports Management

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies− ENGG1802 Engineering Mechanics

Faculty of Science− BIOL1003 Human Biology− CHEM1101 Chemistry 1A− CHEM1002 Chemistry 1B− MATH1001 Differential Calculus− MATH1002 Linear Algebra− MATH1003 Integral

Calculus and Modelling− MATH1004 Discrete Mathematics− MATH1005 Statistics

Not-for-credit study (audit units)Members of the public and current students can audit units that will not be credited to a degree�

An exciting and unique aspect of the Sydney Summer School is that it allows recent HSC and University of Sydney Foundation Program graduates to make an early start on their degree�

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Please check our website closer to the start of classes for up-to-date information: sydney�edu�au/summer

For a description of each unit of study, check the listings in the relevant faculty handbook: sydney�edu�au/handbooks

Undergraduate− CHNS1101 Chinese 1A

(For Beginners)− CHNS1303 Chinese For

Background Speakers 1− DAAE2005 Designing with Colour− DESA1004 Designing with

Surfaces and Light− GCST2607 Bodies,

Sexuality, Identities− GCST2612 Youth and

Youth Cultures− JPNS1611 Japanese 1− LAWS1017 Torts and Contracts 2− LAWS2016 Evidence− LAWS2017 Real Property− PHIL1012 Introductory Logic− PHIL2642 Critical Thinking− LAWS2015 Equity− LAWS5015 Equity− MATH1005 Statistics− EDGU2000 Teaching

English Internationally 1

− EDGU3000 Teaching English Internationally 2

− EDGU4000 Teaching English for Academic Purposes

− ECOP1001 Economics as a Social Science

− SCLG1002 Introduction to Sociology 2

− SCLG2608 The Sociology of Deviance and Difference

− SCLG2626 Sociology of Religion

Postgraduate− CISS6024 MHlthSec

Practice Placement− COMP5705 IT Short Project− LAWS5006 Torts and Contracts 2− LAWS5012 Real Property− LAWS5013 Evidence− USSC6902 US Politics:

Presidency and Congress− USSC6920 US Media: Politics,

Culture, Technology

Summer SchoolRoom N228Institute Building (H03)Camperdown Campus

Postal addressPO Box 446Broadway NSW 2007+61 2 9351 5543+61 2 9351 5888 (fax)summer�school@sydney�edu�au


David RobinsonAdministrative Manager+61 2 9351 3676

Miriam McBride Administrative Assistant +61 2 9351 5543

Julian MillerAdministrative Officer +61 2 9351 5774

Teck TongFinance Officer+61 2 9351 2617

Winter School3-26 July 2017

Contact details

Please contact us if you have any queries about our programs or need further assistance�

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