University Of Ballarat

UNIVERSITY OF BALLARAT

Originating in 1870, the University of Ballarat (UB) is the third oldest educational institution in Australia. We have a long and established history for developing industry linkages and for preparing our graduates for employment in Australia and around the world.

Well regarded as a student centred learning environment, our graduates rate us favourably: 5 star rating 'Educational Experience' and 4 star rating for 'Graduate Starting Salary' (Good Universities Guide 2004).

It's the results that matter to international students and it's exactly what you need for a successful career.

Courses

Undergraduate
Undergraduate courses are available in the following Schools.

Arts (Visual, Graphic and Performing Arts)
Behavioural & Social Sciences, and Humanities
Business
Education
Human Movement and Sport Sciences
Information Technology & Mathematical Sciences
Nursing
Science and Engineering

Postgraduate

Postgraduate courses are available in the following Schools.

Arts (Visual, Graphic and Performing Arts)
Behavioural & Social Sciences, and Humanities
Business
Education
Human Movement and Sport Sciences
Information Technology & Mathematical Sciences
Nursing
Science and Engineering

Technical & Further Education (TAFE)
TAFE courses are available in the following fields of study.

Arts Academy
Business Services
Business Administration
Hospitality
Information Technology
Primary Industries
Human Services
Children's Services
Community Services
Further Education
Health Services
Humanities
Manufacturing Services
Applied Science
Building and Construction
Engineering and Automotive

University Services and Facilities

The University provides a range of support services and facilities for all students.

Counselling Service

The University Counselling Service is free, confidential and voluntary. Counsellors help students with:

- personal skills such as motivation, time management, exam preparation, oral presentations, working in groups;
- understanding the way the University works, interpreting ‘official language’,
- knowing who to ask about what;
- dealing with difficult personal situations.

Unijobs

Unijobs is a part time employment service funded by the Student Association at the Mt Helen campus to assist students to find work to support their studies. A jobs noticeboard is also provided outside the Student Association Office.

However, part-time work is not guaranteed and international students should not depend on finding part-time work to supplement their income or to fund their studies.

Careers and Work Placement

The Graduate Careers Officer is available to assist students during their course, especially during their final year, with careers advice and work placement. A Careers Fair is held in March to enable final year students to meet potential employers on campus.

Health Services

The Mt Helen Campus of the University of Ballarat has a friendly and professional health service available to students from all campuses. Male and female doctors are available. A referral service operates for dental treatment. The Health Centre specialises in travel health, and provides a vaccination service.

Student Learning Support and Development

Assistance is available to students wishing to improve their study strategies, essay writing or presentation skills. For further information consult the University’s website or contact the University's International Student Centre.

Book Shop

A branch of Ballarat Books is located at the Mt Helen campus, which provides a wide range of services to students at a discounted rate. Students are able to purchase prescribed textbooks, reference material, stationery and a selection of fiction and non-fiction books.

Childcare

The University of Ballarat Student Association provides daytime childcare facilities at the Mt Helen Campus in a friendly, safe and caring environment for children up to 6 years of age. Facilities are also available at the SMB Campus.

Library

The University offers a single integrated library service across all campuses. Library collections are located in the E.J. Barker Building at the Mt Helen Campus and in the E.J.T.Tippett Building at the SMB Campus.

The library collection includes books, journals, audio-visual materials as well as other resources and provides workspace for students. In addition access to online databases, electronic full text documents and training in internet and research skills is available. Opening hours vary from campus to campus and are advertised at each campus and on the library web page.

Fitness and Recreation Facilities

Unisports, located at the Mt Helen campus, provides a wide range of recreational and health services to students, staff, and the local community.

Attending the fully equipped gymnasium and eight lane indoor heated swimming pool are popular activities amongst students. Unisports and the Student Association provide special memberships to students.

Additional facilities include a multi purpose gym, rehabilitation centre, gymnastics hall, dance studio, two tennis courts, squash courts, an oval and athletics track.

Student Association

The Student Association manages a number of services including a campus shop, café, créche, the Student Lounge, casual employment service, equipment hire and a wide range of student clubs and societies.

The Association provides opportunities for meeting other students through subsidised social events such as band nights, barbeques, games nights, balls and weekend trips.