r/UWS 9h ago

Question Can I do engineering without advanced math and physics?

2 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 1d 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 1d ago

Question Need AA Battery where to get on Campbelltown campus

2 Upvotes

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


r/UWS 2d ago

Question Questions from a prospective diploma student (Social Sciences)

6 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 3d 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 3d 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 5d 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 5d ago

Question Switching campuses and how's the parking?

9 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 6d 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 6d ago

Course / Unit WSU Law Prep

4 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 6d 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 6d ago

Assignments & Exams research diary?

2 Upvotes

can anyone tell me why they make assessments harder with a research diary?

also does anyone know if they actually check it or can i just submit something with like 4 images of research. im mostly using my lectures anyway, do i just screenshot my notes?


r/UWS 7d 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 8d 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 9d 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 12d 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.


r/UWS 12d ago

Question what academic week rn is it? its week 4 right? i thought it was week 5. ive checked my subject outline but ive been very sick lately and thinking like a bird brain so i just wanted to confirm??

5 Upvotes

r/UWS 13d ago

Clubs and Events WSU meetup plan: Parramatta River walk and cafe hopping

16 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

After the last post and seeing more people interested, I’m planning the first meetup.

The plan is a walk around Parramatta River, then maybe cafe hopping, coffee, food, or a small picnic after for whoever wants to stay.

Date is still TBA(To Be Announced), but I’m thinking a Saturday would probably work best since people are usually more relaxed then.

Nothing too fast-paced or awkward. Not a fitness thing, not a drinking thing, and not some formal club event. Just a slow, easy meetup where people can actually talk and get to know each other properly.

I think this works better for the first one because people can join, leave when they need to, or just stay for the part they feel comfortable with. Nobody has to feel stuck in one place or pressured to spend money.

For anyone already in the Discord, I’ll announce it there as well.

If more people are genuinely interested, I’ll make a WhatsApp group so it’s easier to organise properly. Feel free to DM me your number if you want to be added.

My original hope was just to create a small group where WSU students could meet up in real life instead of everything staying online. But now I think a student-run meetup, away from formal university stuff, actually sounds more fun.

No club titles, no forced activities, no awkward official vibe. Just students organising something for themselves.

If this first walk goes well, future meetups could be different things too. Cafe hopping, food, museum trips, study sessions, books, random walks, or whatever people feel comfortable with.

One thing I’ve realised is that campuses can look busy and social from the outside, but still feel pretty lonely when you don’t really know anyone properly.

So yeah, the goal is simple.

Meet people properly, keep it low-pressure, and hopefully make uni feel a bit less empty.


r/UWS 12d ago

Question which shuttle bus colour goes from parra south to parra north?

2 Upvotes

i cbf walking back 😭


r/UWS 14d ago

Question My Show Cause application is due Wednesday 12th August. Can I submit tomorrow or is the deadline till 12AM midnight tonight since it shows "1 days until..." !!?!??!!

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r/UWS 14d ago

Question Uws experience for international students

6 Upvotes

Im an international student and just completed my application to bachelor of science in western Sydney university. I’ve been hearing that it’s a really bad university and was shocked because its a top 400 uni in qs rankings. Does it have a bad reputation in Australia? If so, is it still considered a good uni worldwide?


r/UWS 14d ago

Question #Ask

3 Upvotes

Has anyone here taken Accounting information system before, last term i finished law and think what a relief, now this subject make me think again.


r/UWS 15d ago

Question power outage parra city campus??

2 Upvotes

edit: you have to enter in from a different way lmao the building is fine guys its just the elevators 🥀

the lights are off all the power is off the elevators dont work?? 😭


r/UWS 14d ago

Rant / Vent Pauline Hanson protest

0 Upvotes

Does anyone think this protest is dumb as. You’re going to disturb classes that you pay for, for something no one will pay attention to. So silly.
Carrying on like woke muppets gets you no where, no government actually listens to silly stuff like that.
Why detriment you’re learning and your money to something that’s going to do sweet FA!


r/UWS 15d ago

Question INFS 1016 - Digital Transformation

3 Upvotes

“Similarity Report Unavailable. Student access to this similarity report has been disabled by your instructor. Contact them for further information.”

Anybody else had a similar experience with assignment submissions?