Electives Plus @ Sarawak
Fast Track Over Winter
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It's on again in 2008 - bigger and better! With more choice of subjects and more travel dates.
For three weeks during Winter Term a lucky group of students will have the opportunity to fast track their degrees by studying an elective or two at Swinburne's Sarawak campus in Malaysia.
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Swinburne has an exciting opportunity for students to study one or two electives during Winter Term. This is a 3 week overseas program giving you the chance to fast-track your degree on HECS, undertake an electives plus sequence, as well as experience the amazing destination of Kuching, Malaysia, home of Swinburne's Sarawak campus. The group of students will not only gain academic career oriented skills, but also develop independence and make new friends. The group will also be accompanied by a Swinburne Australia staff member.
 What is electives plus?
The electives plus is an initiative of the Professional Learning model, aimed at integrating career skills development in the undergraduate curriculum. Electives Plus sequences are available in all degree programs with the exception of double degree programs, specialist double major degrees, and where entry has been approved with advanced standing. To see if this applies to your teaching program, check CourseFinder for your program details.
Electives available on the 2008 Sarawak Winter Term program
Electives Plus units
Other units
Two of the following will be offered depending on demand.
Dates
Program 1 : 23 June - 11 July
Program 2 : 14 July - 1 Aug
(Actual travel dates may vary slightly)
Program fees:
Program fees have not yet been set for 2008, however it is expected that the cost will be approximately $2500 for 1 subject and $3100 for 2 subjects. Package price includes:
- Return economy airfare: Melb/Kuching/Melb
- On-campus accommodation in Sarawak
- Sightseeing tours in Kuching & weekend away
- Travel Insurance
Students pay HECS -HELP fees for units taken (or up-front tuition fees for International or non-Commonwealth supported students). All Commonwealth supported students can study Winter Term units on HECS-HELP - no up-front fees.
NOTE: Passport costs, meals, personal spending money, public transport, books and study material, are not included.
Registration and Application
Interested? Register online here to express your interest and keep up to date!
Or contact the Education Abroad office: exchange@swin.edu.au
Download the application form and scholarship form.
About Sarawak and our campus
On the island of Borneo, Sarawak is Malaysia's largest state. With 29 ethnic groups speaking 45 languages and dialects, it is also Malaysia's most diverse state. The friendliness and hospitality of its people are well known. Its rainforest, among the oldest in the world, houses the world's most diverse ecosystem. Its national parks, such as Mulu and Bako, are renowned for their beautiful natural wonders.
Kuching, the capital of Sarawak, offers entertainment to suit most tastes and eating out is a favourite pastime among city folk. Restaurants offer a variety of traditional Chinese, Indian, Malay to contemporary Japanese and Western cuisines. Only minutes away are sandy beaches and untouched lush tropical rainforest.
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus is the only international branch campus of Swinburne, Australia. Established in the city of Kuching in 2000, the campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, business, IT and multimedia, and postgraduate research programs. The campus is only 15 minutes from the city centre.
Wondering where Sarawak is? Download Sarawak Map (JPG 75KB) or check out Google Maps .
Further information for students and parents
Please contact:
Karen Docking
Education Abroad Coordinator
Telephone: 9214 8890
Email: exchange@swin.edu.au
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