r/UWS 14h ago

Question Cult Recruitment on Campus

6 Upvotes

Has anyone else been approached by pairs of people lurking around campus attempting to spread their gospel. Well, I was approached at Parramatta south on Monday by two girls who were quite insistent in talking to me about their beliefs, however when I asked what denomination they were they froze, freaked out and walked off. Super weird interaction. Anyone else experience this on campus?


r/UWS 15h ago

Question how hard is it to get into law early entry

3 Upvotes

i applied for early entry into uws bachelor of law and arts, how hard is it to get an offer? what grades are they looking for? will they accept Bs and Cs or do you need As?


r/UWS 1d ago

Careers & Placement Final-year WSU Advertising student struggling to secure required 105-hour internship — any advice or leads?

8 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’m a final-year Bachelor of Communications (Advertising) student at Western Sydney University. I only have a compulsory 105-hour internship placement remaining before I can complete my degree.

I’ve been actively trying to secure a placement for approximately a year. I’ve applied across different companies and areas, contacted organisations directly, and revised my CV and advertising portfolio based on university feedback.

My program lead also referred me to a potential internal WSU opportunity. I rebuilt my portfolio following feedback, but I was ultimately told that there wasn’t a suitable opportunity available for my skillset. I was then advised to try WSU Careers and continue searching independently for the Summer semester, which begins in early December.

I’m looking for an approved placement in Sydney or remotely in areas such as:

  • Advertising or digital marketing
  • Social media and content creation
  • Communications or public relations
  • Campaign planning and analysis
  • Media planning, copywriting or brand strategy

The placement can be full-time or part-time, but it must total 105 hours, include appropriate supervision, and be approved by WSU before commencement.

My current last-resort option is a placement agency charging $1,400 to arrange an unpaid internship. Its $400 deposit may become non-refundable once an interview is proposed, and additional charges may apply because my placement is shorter than six weeks. I’m reluctant to pay that without a firm guarantee that the placement will satisfy WSU’s requirements.

Has anyone here completed the WSU internship subject or found an internal WSU placement? Are there any university departments, Sydney organisations, legitimate no-fee services or alternative WIL pathways you would recommend?

If anyone knows an organisation that may be able to host a marketing or advertising student for 105 hours over Summer, I would be extremely grateful for an introduction. I can share my CV and portfolio privately.

I’m not expecting anyone to hand me a position—I’m just looking for practical advice or a lead after exhausting the routes I’ve been given.

Thank you.


r/UWS 1d ago

Assignments & Exams how do i revoke an extension?

4 Upvotes

this might sound silly but i applied for an extension i no longer need. it was automatically allowed but i want it back and also so it doesn't go on my record (i heard that happens?? and apparently its important as a law student so...)

if i can't then thats fine, a bit disappointing i freaked out then over prepared😭


r/UWS 2d ago

Question OT Placement dates 2027?

2 Upvotes

Hiiii,
Does anyone know when the first OT placement dates usually run? I can’t seem to find any information about it!!
Also people who are done the placement before can you tell me when your one was? Thank youuuuu


r/UWS 3d ago

General Discussion Are libraries open on weekends to the public?

5 Upvotes

I was wondering if the city campus library was open to the public on the weekends


r/UWS 4d ago

Question Transfer into Paramedicine

1 Upvotes

Has anyone done a transfer into the bach of paramedicine using their GPA or know of anyone who did so? Im currently wondering what kind of GPA might be required.
Thanks!


r/UWS 5d ago

Question BEHV1014 PSYCH AND HEALTH

2 Upvotes

Just wondering, as the Workbook for the assignment 1 is due on the 28th at midnight, how did others go around citing your work for the workbook. Majority of the questions are all subjective questions upon yourself (e.g. what behavior would you like to change, why do you want to change it). The outline asks for a citation, which I can get around when it asks for strategies I want to place in order to benefit myself, but what references do i put for these introspective questions? also, am i meant to cite every workbook individually, or just have one last page that contains all my references together? just curious as the workbook itself is very straightforward, but I don't know how to cite questions that don't need references to answer.


r/UWS 6d ago

Question Greater western sydney scheme medicine

5 Upvotes

Hi Everyone,

Please is anyone a Greater western sydney med student. And if so can you please dm or repy with your advice on getting in. What UCAT scores are needed?


r/UWS 6d ago

Question Any review of grade case for the failing attendance requirement?

2 Upvotes

I missed one tutorial due to illness (special consideration approved). Later I got a make-up activity, which I completed. Soon after, I was informed that I would be graded as 'unsatisfactory' for failing to meet the subject's mandatory attendance requirement of 100%. Followed by simple description of review of grade. Maybe they sent some overall notices before Census date.

If I got the unsatisfactory on this, I'm about to lodge a review of grade on the grounds that due regard wasn't paid to the approved illness/misadventure evidence.

Has anyone been through this, especially in a subject with a mandatory attendance/hurdle requirement (especially for nursing subjects)? Did it actually work?


r/UWS 7d ago

Question Can I do engineering without advanced math and physics?

6 Upvotes

I realised recently I want to do engineering (civil), but unfortunately in year 11 I didn't take advanced maths or physics, as I didn't figure I'd need them for my original path.

I know I can get into the degree since there are no prerequisites, just assumed knowledge, but I am just wondering if it is feasible to do without advanced maths and physics. I was good at maths in year 10, and in standard 2 I am averaging a band six, but I know that is probably a lot, a lot easier than advanced and uni maths, of course.
Just wondering if it's even possible to catch up to be able to do civil or if I should just pick something else.


r/UWS 8d ago

Assignments & Exams Deferring a deferred exam

3 Upvotes

Hey guys

Has anyone ever deferred a deferred exam before (DEF-DEF) ? My WSU Counsellor told me about it, and so did my ADL if things were too much for me. I think i might have to.

My ADL said documentation from my psychiatrist covering the DEF dates would be enough, does anyone know exactly what it has to say ? I'm more than happy for my psychiatrist to disclose and overshare in the document.

And does anyone know how much later the DEF-DEF exams will be? Currently my deferred exams are on 1/9 and 3/9

Im at WSU Online for context.

Fyi, id never do this again, I just took way too much with my mental health and everything else, ill never make that mistake again. Any help or advice or information regarding above would be amazing.

Hope you guys are well : )


r/UWS 8d ago

Campus Life Need AA Battery where to get on Campbelltown campus

3 Upvotes

Wearing an insulin pump and it died in the middle of class, also have a class immediately after


r/UWS 9d ago

Question Questions from a prospective diploma student (Social Sciences)

8 Upvotes

Hi!

I'm currently a Year 11 student considering entering The College's Diploma of Social Sciences after Year 11, and I'm trying to get a sense of what the experience is actually like from someone who's been through it.

Would you mind answering a few quick questions?

- What was the workload actually like with the four-week subject structure?

- Did studying one subject at a time genuinely make it easier to manage your workload?

- What was the transition from the Diploma into the Bachelor's like?

- What do you think you gained from doing the Diploma instead of completing Year 12?

- What do you think you gave up?

- And, knowing what you know now, would you choose the Diploma pathway again?

No worries at all if you don't have time to answer everything — even a few thoughts would be really helpful. In all honesty, I am nervous, and I want to know that this kind of pathway is viable for me.

Thanks!

Zedric


r/UWS 10d ago

Question Law School Prep

3 Upvotes

For law students, i am in need of help. What kind of study method is effective (i have not done any legal studies in my IB programme)? What are the questions like and are there any study resources I could access?


r/UWS 10d ago

Question What happens if you want to leave the degree early but you have no early exit.

2 Upvotes

Say you don't want to continue but can't leave with a diploma?


r/UWS 12d ago

Transport & Parking parking at parramatta north

3 Upvotes

i’ve been fined once at parra south last year so i’ve been paying every time i park at south and north campus, but do they really check at north campus? im usually at uni twice a week and the parking is adding up $$$ so just wondering if i could get away with putting an old ticket up


r/UWS 12d ago

Question Switching campuses and how's the parking?

7 Upvotes

Hy, I am currently doing nursing at Parramatta campus. I am moving to a new home that's closer to the Hawkesbury campus. I wanted to ask how can I switch campuses and also how nursing is in general at Hawkesbury. Is the campus as packed as the Parramatta campus? Will I find parking early in the morning? How much is the parking permit? Is there alternative free parking available?

Also the Parramatta campus has good food options that I can grab quickly, how is it in the Hawkesbury campus? I visited the campus last year and I loved the campus. It's so beautiful and relaxing compared to Parramatta which feels too crowded no parking and kinda congestive specially in some classes since nursing classes does not take place in large lecture halls. I'd like to know everything about Hawkesbury specifically about nursing course.


r/UWS 13d ago

Question Do you trust Australia’s police, courts, & healthcare system 🇦🇺? - research participants needed

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13 Upvotes

*MOD APPROVED*

Hi everyone,

I’m a psychology honours student conducting research on Australians’ trust in the police, courts, and healthcare system and I’m looking for participants to complete a short online survey.

Who can participate?
Australian residents aged 18+

What does it involve?
Completing an anonymous online survey
Takes approximately 15-20 minutes

Survey link: https://surveyswesternsydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6DOzKvgZYICxPz8

Thank you for your time and support. Happy to answer any questions in the comments!🙂


r/UWS 13d ago

Course / Unit WSU Law Prep

5 Upvotes

Hello, I'm currently in a gap semester and I'm going to start a law degree in Western Sydney University at March 2027. I plan on getting good grades, so I can potentially transfer after a year. What should I know about the course, exams, etc? Im taking a double degree, so I'm doing 4 law units


r/UWS 13d ago

Question How is Civil Engineering at Western Sydney University?

2 Upvotes

Hey everyone,
I’m considering studying Civil Engineering (Honours) at Western Sydney University next year and wanted to hear from current students or graduates.
How is the course overall in terms of teaching quality, workload, lecturers, facilities and practical experience?
I’d also be interested to know how good UWS is for finding internships and graduate engineering jobs, and whether you’ve been happy with the degree overall.
Would you recommend studying Civil Engineering at UWS?
Thanks!


r/UWS 14d ago

Question Early Entry

4 Upvotes

Hey guys, just regarding early entry, I’ve seen that the subject band requirement for Cybersecurity and Behaviour is a B in english for year 11. I’ve gotten a C in everything and a B english in year 11. Would I be guaranteed an offer as long as I complete year 12? If anyone could respond it would really relieve me of some stress, thanks!


r/UWS 15d ago

Question academic transcript

4 Upvotes

i’m applying for a job that is asking for a copy of an official transcript. is there any way around paying $15 for an electronic transcript? like can i even get an unofficial transcript anywhere online? just seems a waste of money (i’m a broke uni student as most of us are) as i finish at the end of this semester so will get my transcript after i graduate and i haven’t even had an interview for the position yet!


r/UWS 16d ago

Clubs and Events Thursday night dinner at the parramatta main campus

4 Upvotes

Are they still doing the dinner? What is the food like?


r/UWS 19d ago

Question Counselling service

5 Upvotes

Has anyone had experience with the uni counselling service. How did you find it. Have been thinking about going but never done anything like it and feel pretty uncomfortable.