International student programs

The Faculty welcomes students from around the world. Our courses reflect Australia's multicultural character and its cultural, commercial, media and technological links to other countries and communities. UTS is committed to the internationalisation of all its courses which prepare students for fulfilling lives and productive careers in a world without boundaries. A number of staff in the Faculty have lived and studied overseas and maintain international connections in the arts, media, business and research.

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a number of opportunities for international students including one or two semesters as Exchange or Study Abroad students and full undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

The UTS International Office provides information and assistance for prospective international students.

Exchange and Study Abroad

Students who are already enrolled in a university course and wish to study in Australia for one or two semesters can enrol in subjects in the Faculty through International Exchange or Study Abroad arrangements. Exchange students come from institutions with which UTS has a Student Exchange Agreement and pay fees through the home institution. Study Abroad students apply directly and pay fees to UTS as their university does not have a formal exchange agreement.

Subject selection

Exchange and Study Abroad students enrol in a full-time load of three 8-credit-point subjects. Undergraduate students can apply to enrol in subjects listed in the separate undergraduate programs. Note that access to subjects in Journalism and Media Arts and Production is restricted to students who have already completed introductory subjects in these areas at their home institution. The Faculty is unable to offer first-year Journalism or Media Arts and Production subjects to Exchange and Study Abroad students. Postgraduate students can select from the range of subjects listed in separate graduate programs.

Students must meet the subject prerequisite requirements indicated in the Subject Descriptions. Students are also advised to ensure that the subjects selected satisfy course requirements at their home institution.

When selecting subjects it is recommended that students consult the UTS timetable for an indication of the semester of offer as some subjects are offered only once a year. In timetable information, Autumn refers to the March–June semester and Spring refers to the August–November semester.

Undergraduate and postgraduate courses

International students can apply for all of the full-time courses offered by the Faculty which appear in this handbook. In addition, the Faculty has developed a course specifically for international students called the Bachelor of Arts in International Cultures.