International Student Prospectus 2020

International Student Prospectus 2020

Torrens University Australia brings a fresh, modern, career-focused perspective to higher education.

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5 Why choose us? 12 Choose a city 26 Faculty of Business 36 Faculty of Design & Creative Technology 52 Faculty of Education 56 Faculty of Health 66 Faculty of Hospitality 76 English (TULC)

Industry and Media Relationships in:

Business Design & Creative Technology

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Welcome

I am delighted that you are considering studying at Torrens University Australia. Choosing the right place to study is an investment in your future.

We have educated thousands of students for over 25 years and have learnt from their experiences about the excitement and challenges involved in studying. Students from all over the world study at Torrens in a range of career-focused covering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Business, Hospitality, Design and Creative Technology, Nursing and Health.

Torrens University Australia continues to prove its reputation as an innovative education provider by expanding to include some of the world's most prestigious schools; Billy Blue College of Design, Media Design School, Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School and William Blue College of Hospitality Management.

You can find our campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane. Start your course in Adelaide or Sydney, finish in Brisbane or choose to study a unit online to complete your qualification with the flexibility that suits you. I lead a team of research and careeroriented academic staff who, combined with industry partners, help students to bridge the gap between study and work. This is the start of creating a career that you love.

On the following pages you will learn about our campuses, our unique approach to teaching, and how we can provide you with the best outcomes for employability.

Your future is bright, and it's in your hands, We can't wait to see where it takes you.

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Professor Justin Beilby, Vice-Chancellor, Torrens University Australia Torrens University Australia is part of Laureate International Universities

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Are you a high achiever? Speak to our international representatives about our scholarship program, and make your study both rewarding and affordable.

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Why Choose Us?

Eligibility

Torrens University Australia is Australia's fastestgrowing university with a national presence and international focus, offering courses in Business, Design & Creative Technology, Health, Hospitality, Education and more. Whether you study on campus or online, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh, unique, careers-focused perspective to higher education based on industry immersion.

According to QILT (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching), Torrens University Australia's undergraduates' employment for 2016-2018 was 81.1% overall for full-time employment. Our labour force participation rate was 95.2%. Our postgraduate employment was even higher with 91.1% overall, 86.7% for full-time employment and a 98.9% labour force participation rate.

We also maintain strong student retention rates: 83% across the board and over 90% for international students, supported by success coaches and retention activities.

Torrens University Australia offers complete flexibility with hybrid study options ? study where you want, when you want, with:

? Small class sizes;

? Industry placements with some of the most influential brands in the world;

? Industry-experienced lecturers and learning facilitators;

? S uccess coaches helping you choose subjects that reflect your strengths and coaching you to achieve your career and life goals; and

? Purpose-built campuses to facilitate collaborative learning.

Here's what this means for you:

? An innovative, disruptive and international approach to higher education.

? Access to over 300 high quality, industry-aligned courses.

Fact:

Up to 90% of Torrens University graduates began their career within 12 months of course completion.

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Success Coaches

From your first trimester at Torrens University Australia, you will have a dedicated Success Coach who is there to inspire you, help you stay on track, and support you in achieving your career and life goals.

Dedicated to you Your Success Coach will be by your side as you progress through your studies. They'll help you understand the expectations of studying at university, assist with your subject selection, and help you stay motivated as you study. They will also make sure you never feel alone. Your coach will guide you through any tough times and be there to cheer you on when you graduate.

Giving you the edge To help you become job-ready, your Success Coach runs practical, professional workshops on topics such as r?sum? writing, online branding, and successful interview techniques. They'll also help you navigate Careers Connect, our online platform where employers advertise internships or work placements exclusively to Torrens University students.

So, whatever `success' means to you, Mike will help you get there!

Mike Thompson Success Coach, The Rocks Campus Industry Experience: Europcar Cyprus, Argos Plc, Kommunalkredit International Bank (KIB), .auz

Mike has over 15 years of management experience across finance, marketing, retail and tourism industries, working in both Europe and Australia.

He started with Torrens in 2015 as a Lecturer and Academic Adviser. Now, as a Success Coach for Business and Commerce students, he combines his industry experience with his deep knowledge of academic processes. This lets him support and coach his students to overcome any obstacle and reach their full potential.

As a former international student himself, Mike understands the issues facing anyone trying to live and study in a new country. However, domestic students don't miss out ? every student Mike coaches will explore their strengths, receive help with job-seeking skills, and benefit from his valuable knowledge. So, whatever `success' means to you, Mike will help you get there!

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Why Choose Us?

Your Career, Your Success

Success Coaching keeps students' career goals at the heart of their journey.

Orientation Sessions As an international student, you must attend a special Orientation as part of your visa requirements. It's a fun and informative session and we'll teach you a little bit about Australian culture at the same time! Orientation is a vital part of starting of your studies, and ensures you are set up for success. Our Student Services Team are here to help you settle in and get your studies off to a great start. At Orientation you will: ? Register; ? Attend an international student information session; ? Attend an information session about your course; ? Meet staff and students; ? Tour the campus; ? Confirm details of your student email; ? Get your student ID Card; ? Apply for a student concession card for transport

(where applicable); and ? Attend library and IT workshops.

9 out of 10

Torrens University Australia students feel passionate and excited about their career journey.

Academic and English Language Support Our campuses are easy to navigate. Our smaller average class sizes mean there is more of a community than you will find at larger educational institutions.

We create a personalised learning experience that allows you to bond with colleagues and lecturers. You will have constant encouragement in the classroom, and support after hours. In addition to personal assistance with jobseeking skills and career planning, we have dedicated student services and academic support staff, both online and on campus.

Torrens University Australia uses the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to specify the required English language skills needed for a student to successfully undertake each course. IELTS-equivalent English language proficiency scores are also accepted.

Careers and Alumni Our Careers and Alumni team provides students with the skills and contacts to gain industry placement or internships and launch their careers. We highly encourage and support our students with their career planning, including advice on how to find graduate opportunities, internships or industry placement opportunities.

Careers Connect is a digital platform that connects students, employers and Success Coaches. It helps you to develop employability skills and plan your life after study with confidence.

Careers Connect currently works with more than 5,000 employers sourcing internships, part-time work and graduate positions for students.

Additional support includes r?sum? writing and job application assistance, plus help with important interview skills and techniques ? to ensure students are prepared for a successful interview.

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Your Career, Your Success

Industry Placement Program and Professional Networks When you study at Torrens University Australia, you may complete an Industry Placement Program. With our industry partners, you will gain experience in your chosen profession and obtain solid insights into modern workforce performance and expectations.

All bachelor degree courses at Torrens University Australia include an industry placement component.

Many Torrens University graduates are able to secure jobs with the organisations they have worked with as part of this program, or through connections they have made during their studies.

Global Partnerships Torrens University Australia is part of Laureate International Universities, which comprises over 25 institutions with more than 150 campuses and online programs.

Laureate International University institutions offer hundreds of career-focused, undergraduate, master and doctoral degree courses in fields including architecture, art, business, culinary arts, design, education, engineering, health sciences, hospitality management, information technology, law and medicine.

The Laureate network, with more than 200 campusbased and online universities, offers undergraduate and graduate degree courses to over 875,000 students worldwide.

Support Services You can use the Student Portal to view your timetable, check your results and change personal details.

Our free and handy app can also be downloaded to access and stay on top of your subjects, messages and more.

Our online learning portal is Blackboard, an essential tool in your study journey that you will use to access your classes, course-specific material, tools and learning resources.

Other key online resources outside of Blackboard are:

? `Library' which allows you access to your faculty's library website and library workshops.

? `Student Portal' which allows you to manage your administration requests.

? `Student Hub' which enables you to search for student information.

? `Learning Support Hub' where our expert staff will help you either in person, online, as part of a group or oneon-one.

? `Careers Connect' which brings the connections, jobs and resources to you ? online, everywhere, all the time.

? `' which supports you to learn a new skill online. Over 6,000 courses in Business, Technology and Creative Skills taught by industry experts.

Fact:

Torrens University has industry placements with over 3,600 industry contacts

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Fact

To view more details about studying with us, please visit torrens.edu.au/studying-with-us/international-students

Student Counselling Services Your campus provides free and confidential counselling to all face-to-face and online students enrolled in Australia. This non-judgmental service does not diagnose, we only listen and help you explore areas of concern and work on strategies that can assist you. Attending counselling does not mean there is anything wrong with you, it simply provides a confidential and neutral place to freely express your needs and concerns. Counselling sessions are not registered on your academic record. Counselling is simply a way to attain support and assistance to help you get through your studies.

Campus Life As a student, you will have the opportunity to engage with students studying hospitality, business, design and health with Torrens University. You will work collaboratively and make friends with students from all different cultures and backgrounds.

A member of the global movement of people using business as a force for good In 2015, Laureate passed a rigorous assessment by B Lab?, an independent non-profit organisation that serves as a global movement of people using business as a force for good, and became a Certified B Corporation? ? the largest corporation ever to become a B CorpTM.

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