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Discover your path to a bright future with exceptional education and limitless possibilities
Western Sydney University is a prestigious institution named number one in the world in the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings cultivating innovation, fostering talent, and producing top-tier industry leaders in the creative sphere.
The university offers diverse business, communication arts, performing arts, technology, and design programs that cater to the ever-changing demands of the creative world, from avant-garde design to captivating storytelling. With state-of-the-art facilities, students have an optimal environment to experiment, create, and bring their visions to life. Collaborating with prominent organisations as part of the creative industries provides excellent opportunities for real-world experience and networking.
Western Sydney University stands at the forefront of nurturing talent, shaping creative leaders and fuelling the creative industries. Prepare to start on a transformative journey and discover your creative potential at Western Sydney University.
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- Ranked 1st in the world for commitment to the U.N Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2022
- Top 2% in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022
- #5 in Australia among universities under 50 yrs old by the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2022


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Data is everywhere in this digital age and plays an important role in all careers. A Data Scientist has the required expertise to convert all forms of data into valuable information. At Western, our Bachelor of Data Science gives you an added advantage in a highly competitive environment.
Tomorrow belongs to great communicators and problem-solvers who can think creatively, critically and independently. This program is designed to give you the support and breadth of knowledge you need to thrive.
Tomorrow belongs to great communicators who can think creatively, critically and independently. This program is designed to give you the support and breadth of knowledge you need to thrive.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing our life, and this change will significantly reshape our social and economic structures in the coming decade.
The Master of Artificial Intelligence provides you with a broad range of AI topics ranging from foundations to state-of-the-art technologies and applications.
Graduates can plan a career in media, public relations, journalism or advertising companies with skills adaptable to many environments.
This combined degree ensures that your future work appeals to the right target audience.
This program will enable you to become an articulate and innovative designer who can communicate using a wide range of visual media.
You will engage with design processes that build on your existing talent and help you develop new skills through working individually and within a team, in response to a range of briefs and scenarios.
You’re interested in the world around you. Want to communicate what you see, hear and feel as effectively as possible. Western Sydney University can show you how. We offer a unique suite of communication, design, music and creative industry subjects.
Bachelor of Communication (Dean’s Scholars) will enable you to participate in a tailored mentoring and advanced academic study program in humanities.
Globalisation and new developments in information and media technology are reshaping visual communication design.
This degree combines practice and theory to develop your creative, intellectual and technical skills. Work on real community and industry projects and build a body of work for your portfolio.
Become an in-demand computing professional. Get the edge with real-world project experience. This degree is designed for high achievers who want to take on advanced ICT studies and high-level research.
Develops your skills in systems analysis and design, application development, program design, networks, web design and the implementation of technology.
We live in a world of screens – screens that need content. The Bachelor of Screen Media provides students with the tools and the know-how to make compelling, in-demand content crossing the spectrum of film, television, documentary, web series, video games and interactive experiences.
You’re interested in the world around you. Want to turn your creative ideas into commercial reality? This program gets you ready to do great things– at uni and beyond.
You’re interested in the world around you. Want to use the screen to communicate what you see, hear and feel? This program gets you ready to do great things – at uni and beyond.
You’re interested in the world around you. Want to use the screen to communicate what you see, hear and feel? This program gets you ready to do great things – at uni and beyond.
Globalisation and new developments in information and media technology are reshaping design. This program gives you the knowledge and skills to thrive in a changing visual-media landscape.
In our increasingly binary world, become an in-demand computing professional with an edge. Prepare to be at the forefront of technology, digital industries and computer science, with a program accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
The need for information and communication experts has only grown as new technologies come about and businesses recognise its importance.
This program provides majors and cross-discipline approaches that allow you to master real-world ICT issues while tailoring your learning needs to suit your career goals.
The Bachelor of Music at Western takes an eclectic, modern and inclusive approach to music repertoire, performance, sound design, songwriting, composition and musicology.
This degree is suited to those interested in becoming an innovative, articulate musician who contributes to the music community and today’s culture.
This degree is suited to those interested in becoming an innovative, articulate musician who contributes to the music community and today’s culture.
The degree will develop the mindset, risk tolerance, creativity, passion, big thinking, team formation and leadership capabilities – the key distinct characteristics of high-impact entrepreneurs.
In an entrepreneurial ecosystem, you will learn the knowledge and techniques for opportunity discovery, impact analysis, customer analysis, strategic team-building and leadership, the psychology and ethics of the start-up, funding modelling and financial analysis, growth and exit strategies.
This program introduces the theoretical principles of user experience, as well as the practical elements and tools that make applications and systems easy and enjoyable to use. Ultimately, this degree will provide you with the skills to conceptualise, design, implement and evaluate digital and mobile applications.
The Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) program prepares you for the profession with a new culture of learning supported by a user/student-centered approach, competency learning, design studio-project based learning, applied design research and innovation.
Be prepared for a great career in building design management, with a program that provides a mix of theory and hands-on experience.
With this degree, you will learn how to plan, develop and integrate applications and information systems into a global business environment.
With this degree, you will learn how to plan, develop and integrate applications and information systems into a global business environment.
The future of cyber security relies on people like you who are able to think quickly, find innovative solutions, and work to keep the data of companies and nations secure, as well as protect our individual privacy.
The future of cyber security relies on people like you who are able to think quickly, find innovative solutions, and work to keep the data of companies and nations secure, as well as protect our individual privacy.
Western’s Bachelor of Cyber Security and Behaviour is the only cyber security degree in Australia that analyses both the technical and human side, and places you at the forefront of a dynamic digital world.
Our fully accredited Bachelor of Creative Industries is unique in NSW. It gives you the opportunity to combine your studies in Arts, Communication, Design and Music with programs in Business and Law.
In a fluid employment market, this extra savvy is a distinct advantage.
Project management plays an important role in most, if not all, occupations. Be skilled and prepared to apply key project management concepts and practices across a variety of professions.
This degree provides you with knowledge and understanding of two very closely related fields.
Asset creation On-campus
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
12 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $50,800 CAD
Canadian Students: $38,400 CAD
asset creation Online
Asset Creation is a term used in the CG industry for the creation of all bits and pieces, both big and small, used in Film and Games. This Asset Creation program is designed to train working artists in the CG Industry for the roles of Props & Environments for Film, Characters & Creatures for Film, Environments for Games as well as Characters & Creatures for Games.
Online
16 Months
February | June | October
$15,840 CAD
If you pay for all 4 terms upfront, you will receive 5% off.
Mentorship
Think Tank’s mentorship is designed to help artists that have previous training and/or experience brush up on their skills and produce a viable demo reel. Each student is assigned a personal, state-of-the-art workstation. During your time on campus, you will have access to 4-months of guidance from an industry professional to create and polish your demo reel.
Vancouver, Canada
4 Months
February | June | October
International Students: $16,500 CAD
Canadian Students: $12,500 CAD
Bachelor of Arts (Dean’s Scholars)
Bachelor of Data Science
Diploma in Arts (Standard)
Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts
Master of Artificial Intelligence
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music (Dean’s Scholars)
Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Creative Industries
Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Creative Industries
Bachelor of Design – Visual Communication (Dean’s Scholars)
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)
Bachelor of Screen Media (Arts and Production)
Diploma in Communication Extended – Creative Industries
Diploma in Communication / Bachelor of Screen Media (Arts and Production)
Diploma in Communication Extended – Screen Media (Arts and Production)
Diploma in Design Extended – Visual Communication
Diploma in Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of ICT
Master of Information and Communications Technology
Undergraduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Games Design and Simulation)
Graduate Certificate in User Experience
Bachelor of Information Systems
Bachelor of Information Systems (Advanced)
Undergraduate Certificate in Cyber Security, Cyber Crime, and Behaviour
Bachelor of Creative Industries
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Games Design and Simulation)
Diploma of Project Management
Master of Project Management
Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours)
Diploma in Building Design Management Extended
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- Read course pages and select the course you’d like to study
- Fill out our application form
- Provide documents needed (check course page for individual course requirements)
- Confirm details
- Sign contract and payment
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