The list below gives you an indication about the program we offered at GO Expo 2011.
If you missed out it's not too late to get the information you need to make the next step in your study career. Whether you’re interested in courses for professional development, you’re looking to further your career, change careers or you just want to learn for the love of it, there is something on offer for you at Sydney.
The Ante Room also hosts a special exhibition by students and alumni of the Sydney College of the Arts.
Left: Everything can be seen as a this, 2011
By Tianli Zu, PhD Candidate
Cut paper, Chinese scroll and rice-paper, wood and light projection
53 x 200 x 350 cm
Right: Dr Mermaid and the Abovemarine, 2010
Jack McGrath, Mark Eliott and Vanessa White
Master of Fine Arts Graduates
Glass animation
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| Study options in Architecture and the built environment |
The Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning has a diverse range of graduate offerings to meet the needs of the booming development, design, building and construction industries. Whether you are seeking professional development to update your skills or wishing to switch into these fields, this talk will take you through industry trends and the educational options that will meet your needs. |
Quadrangle, Room S422 |
17:00 |
17:30 |
| Preparing for a career in Urban and Regional Planning |
Our Urban and Regional Planning program is one of the most respected programs in Australia, with a focus on developing competencies across policy development that sets graduates up for leading tomorrow's planning decision-making. Open to graduates from all backgrounds, this talk introduces you to the program and career opportunities across NSW, Australia and beyond. |
New Law Building Annex, Seminar Room 446 |
17:30 |
18:00 |
| Sustainable Design: making sustainability central to the built environment |
Sydney launched Australia's first graduate program in sustainable design and continues to lead the field in research-based teaching in habitable sustainable design. Drawing on expertise across thermal comfort, lighting and acoustic design, sustainable design at Sydney is open to people from a range of educational backgrounds who share a passion for ecological, sociological and economical sustainability. |
MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 6 |
18:00 |
18:30 |
| Merging art, technology and culture in the Interaction Design and Electronic Arts program |
The Interaction Design and Electronic Arts program is the first of its kind in Australia. Merging art, technology and interactivity, the program caters to designers and artists seeking technical expertise, and to technicians and programmers seeking artistic and creative development. This talk introduces some of the work produced by previous students and discusses where this innovative program can take your career and creative practice. |
MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 4 |
18:00 |
18:30 |
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| English, Creative Writing and Professional Communication |
Extend your studies in English beyond the undergraduate level, with a greater emphasis on in-depth study of current directions in particular fields and exploratory discussion with academic specialists. Creative Writing courses allow candidates to develop their writing skills through a series of structured workshops guided by leading writers from various genres. The Professional Communication courses are designed for professionals whose jobs are oriented towards text and communication. |
Quadrangle, Philosophy Room |
17:00 |
17:45 |
| Crosscultural Communication and Applied Linguistics |
Crosscultural Communication develops your understanding of how languages work, how societies and cultures differ and the variety of ways in which people from different societies and cultural backgrounds communicate using languages. Applied Linguistics is designed for people who are interested in applying linguistics in other professional areas, including education, translation, journalism & media, language policy and planning, and social development. |
MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 1 |
17:00 |
17:45 |
| Film Studies and Digital Communication and Culture |
Study the work of specific filmmakers, periods of film history, the relation of film to literature with our Master of Film Studies. The Sydney Master of Digital Communication and Culture covers technological innovations that are associated with changes in culture. |
Quadrangle, Latin Room 2 |
17:00 |
17:45 |
| Archaeology, Classics & Ancient History |
Explore ancient cultures and languages from a range of perspectives, drawing on disciplines including ancient history, classics, philosophy, archaeology, and studies in religion with postgraduate courses in Archaeology, Classics & Ancient History using an interdisciplinary approach. |
Quadrangle, Room S227 |
17:30 |
18:00 |
| Postgraduate Research Degrees in Arts and Social Sciences |
Research in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences extends across a diverse range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, embracing traditional, emerging and cross-disciplinary subjects. You will work with academics in the Faculty who enjoy international reputations in their chosen fields. |
Quadrangle, Professorial Board Room |
17:30 |
18:00 |
| History |
Studies in History enable people to pursue their interests in the past more fully, or help prepare for study toward a PhD. The department has expertise in a wide range of fields, and is especially strong in American history, Australian history, and the history of Europe from the Middle Ages to the present as well as cultural history, gender history, and transnational history. |
Quadrangle, Room S422 |
17:30 |
18:00 |
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Philosophy
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Philosophy offers the country’s most comprehensive philosophy teaching and research program. It is internationally recognised for research in the history of philosophy, German philosophy, naturalism and contemporary metaphysics, decision theory, philosophy of science (especially causation and time), philosophy of mind and moral, social and political philosophy.
If you are interested in this subject, please contact Prof. Paul Redding on +61 2 9351 3983 or email paul.redding@sydney.edu.au |
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| United States Studies |
What will be the future global role of the United States? Does our understanding and knowledge of a country that is both a source of admiration and reproach extend beyond what is common and familiar? What are the new opportunities for collaboration between the US and the rest of the world? US Studies tackles these questions head on and equips you with critical understanding and an international perspective of American politics, foreign policy, business, law, media, culture and society. |
MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 5 |
17:30 |
18:00 |
| Museum Studies, Art History and Art Curatorship |
Museum Studies investigates areas such as the theory and history of collecting material things and the changing nature of the museum as an organisation. Coursework degrees in art history have a strong emphasis on developing advanced critical and communications skills in specific subject areas. Our Curatorship degrees offer a sophisticated awareness of the full range of cultural, theoretical, social, political and economic issues underlying the art gallery and museum system. |
New Law Building Annex, Seminar Room 100 |
17:45 |
18:30 |
| Economics |
One of the largest programs of its type in Australia, and a leading supplier of graduates to both the private and public sectors, the Master of Economics provides advanced training in theoretical and applied aspects of modern economics, econometrics and financial economics. |
Eastern Avenue Lecture Theatre |
17:45 |
18:30 |
| Development Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies |
Development Studies provides a critical and multidisciplinary perspective on the global, national and local challenges in managing change towards ethical, economical, environmental and political sustainability. The Sydney Master of Peace and Conflict Studies prepares candidates to engage with issues of conflict, violence, peace, justice, human rights and the environment on a local and global scale. |
Quadrangle, Philosophy Room |
17:45 |
18:30 |
| Postgraduate Studies in the School of Languages & Cultures |
Graduates with language skills and a good understanding of other cultures are in demand both locally and overseas. Gain an excellent competitive advantage with one of our programs in a range of jobs, while the experience will expand your horizons and introduce you to people, places, cultures and ideas that can change your way of looking at the world around you. |
Quadrangle, Room S227 |
18:00 |
18:30 |
| Sociology & Social Policy, Gender and Cultural Studies |
Postgraduate studies in Sociology and Social Policy will enhance your understanding of contemporary society, emerging social issues, and national and international developments in social policy. Learn how to analyse cultural forms while debating their significance in relation to socio-historical contexts covering topics such as popular culture, media, gender, sexuality, globalisation and consumer culture. |
Quadrangle, Professorial Board Room |
18:00 |
18:30 |
| International Studies, Political Economy and Public Policy |
International Studies equips you with analytical and critical skills for understanding international politics, and the world in which we live in today. Political Economy introduces candidates to key economic debates in their social context. The approach is pluralist, drawing on competing theories. Public Policy is primarily intended for those who serve, or seek to serve, in government. |
Quadrangle, Philosophy Room |
18:30 |
19:15 |
| Human Rights and the Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia-Pacific) regional program |
Human Rights offers candidates a practical understanding of how human rights operate in different political, economic, social and environmental contexts. Human Rights and Democratisation (Asia Pacific Regional Program) focuses on the severe human rights challenges in the Asia Pacific, including systematic discrimination, forced displacement, exploitation of children, people-trafficking and corruption. |
New Law Building Annex, Lecture Theatre 104 |
18:30 |
19:15 |
| Media and Communications - Media Practice, Health Communication, Publishing and Strategic Public Relations |
Media Practice focuses on media industry practice, including the areas of writing for media, media liaison, broadcast and online journalism, ethical and legal issues, and theories of mass communication. Strategic Public Relations focuses on professional public relations with an emphasis on two strands: corporate communication and political communication. Publishing equips students with the skills and knowledge required for book, magazine and website publishing. Health Communication combines the media expertise of the Media and Communications Department and the public health resources of School of Public Health to provide the most comprehensive and specialised course in health communication in Australia. Health communicators are one of the largest industry workforces in public relations and media. |
Quadrangle, General Lecture Theatre |
18:30 |
19:15 |
| International Security Studies |
The International Security program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills relevant to understanding both traditional and emerging security challenges, drawing on a wide range of disciplinary fields including defence, international relations, strategic studies, political science, economics, environmental studies, law, business, public health, biology, and demography. |
Quadrangle, Professorial Board Room |
18:30 |
19:00 |
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| Master of Teaching - Secondary Teaching |
Our hugely popular Master of Teaching program is designed to prepare graduates in curriculum relevant areas, for teaching particular subjects in the secondary schools syllabus in NSW. Areas include Science, Maths, English, Commerce, Drama, Society and Culture. |
Quadrangle, General Lecture Theatre |
17:15 |
18:00 |
| Master of Teaching - Primary Teaching |
Our hugely popular Master of Teaching program is designed to prepare graduates in curriculum relevant areas, for teaching in primary schools from kindergarten to year 6 in NSW. |
Quadrangle, History Lecture Theatre |
17:30 |
18:15 |
| Master of Teaching - Early Childhood Teaching |
This course leads to a qualification as a teacher of children aged birth to five years, in pre-primary childcare and early-childhood-education settings. Graduates are equipped with the necessary knowledge and training to become outstanding early-childhood teachers, decision-makers, ethical leaders, and theoretical and practical thinkers. |
MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 8 |
17:30 |
18:15 |
Master of Teaching - School Counselling
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School counsellors work as psychologists in government and non-government schools across all sectors of the education community: primary, secondary and special education. This course is designed to prepare students to become school counsellors while also qualifying as a teacher in one area of the secondary-school curriculum. |
Eastern Avenue Seminar Room 115 |
17:30 |
18:15 |
| Social Work and Social Policy Coursework Programs |
This course prepares students who have non-social-work bachelor's degrees for a social work career. Human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work, according to the International Federation of Social Work definition of the profession. In response to this, the program is designed to produce graduates who are reflective, versatile and skillful in a range of practice areas and able to translate professional values into action. Presentation includes information on the graduate entry Masters of Social Work, and Grad Diploma in Human and Community Services |
MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 10 |
17:30 |
18:15 |
| Education Coursework Programs |
Discover the vast range of general qualifications available in Educational studies in specialisations such as Coach Education, Educational Management and Leadership, Educational Psychology, Health Professional Education, International Education, Research Methodology, Special Education, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Learning Science and Technology and Teaching English as a Foreign Language. |
MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 7 |
17:30 |
18:15 |
| Research Higher Degrees |
Higher-degree-research students choose the Faculty of Education and Social Work because of its outstanding range of innovative research courses for graduates in a premier research University. Explore your ideas in the faculty’s world-class research centre in the humanities, human services and related fields. |
MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 9 |
17:30 |
18:15 |
| Master of Social Work (Qualifying) |
This program prepares students who have non-social-work bachelor's degrees for employment in an environment that is complex, diverse and changing. Human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work, according to the International Federation of Social Work definition of the profession. In response to this, the faculty's program is designed to produce graduates who are reflective, versatile and skilful in a range of practice areas and able to translate professional values into action. |
Pharmacy Lecture Theatre |
17:30 |
18:15 |
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| Graduate Entry Masters Programs (GEMs) |
Your pathway to professional practice. This presentation will give an overview of all Health Sciences Graduate Entry Masters Programs and how they can enhance your career prospects. You can then attend any of our other talks specific to your area(s) of interest. |
New Law Building Annex, Seminar Room 107 |
17:00 |
17:45 |
| Master of Exercise Physiology - Graduate Entry Master's Program |
This course is ideal for people wanting to translate their sport science knowledge into an area that allows them to work in clinical practice. As a qualified exercise physiologist you can develop, and help your clients to implement, exercise management plans to prevent or manage chronic disease, injury and disability. |
Quadrangle, Oriental Room |
17:45 |
18:30 |
| Master of Orthoptics - Graduate Entry Master's Program |
Orthoptists diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye. Develop skills in many of the exacting diagnostic procedures related to disorders of the eye and visual system such as testing peripheral vision, ultrasonography and biometry. You will also be trained to, prescribe glasses, assist in minor surgery and provide clients with instruction in the use of contact lenses. |
MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 11 |
17:45 |
18:30 |
| Master of Rehabilitation Counselling - Graduate Entry Master's Program |
The Master of Rehabilitation Counselling will allow you to assist people with disabilities or disadvantage to attain maximum participation in employment and community life through appropriate assessment, counselling, service provision and support. Qualified professionals in the field are in high demand with many students securing a position prior to graduation. |
Carslaw Building, Lecture Theatre 159 |
17:45 |
18:30 |
| Master of Diagnostic Radiography - Graduate Entry Master's Program |
Get skills and knowledge to produce medical images and critically analyse the images and data generated. Attend our Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging or the Medical Radiation Sciences talks and get a global perspective on advanced imaging technologies. |
Quadrangle, Latin Room 2 |
17:45 |
18:30 |
| Master of Health Sciences (Developmental Disability) |
This program is designed to provide practitioners from a range of medical, nursing, dental, allied health, social work, behavioural science, educational and other professions, to develop specialist skills underpinned by theory, scholarship and research in the field of developmental disabilities. |
MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 1 |
17:45 |
18:30 |
| Master of Speech Language Pathology - Graduate Entry Master's Program |
One in seven Australians has some form of communication disability, such as a problem with speech, using and understanding language, voice, fluency, hearing, or reading and writing. As a speech pathologist you will access and treat people from all ages, backgrounds and cultures. |
New Law Building Annex, Lecture Theatre 106 |
18:00 |
18:45 |
| Master of Molecular Imaging |
Providing talented students an ideal pathway to a PhD, the Master of Molecular Imaging is for those graduates who wish to develop their skills in a range of advanced imaging methodologies and apply them to challenging problems in biomedicine and health. |
MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 9 |
18:30 |
19:15 |
| Master of Nuclear Medicine - Graduate Entry Master's Program |
Nuclear medicine scientists administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients, and use advanced medical imaging techniques, such as Photon Emission Tomography (PET) and carry out critical analysis of images and data. PET is the fastest growing medical diagnostic imaging technique in the world. |
MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 10 |
18:30 |
19:15 |
| Master of Radiation Therapy - Graduate Entry Master's Program |
High-tech solutions in cancer treatment. Be responsible for the accurate planning, calculation and delivery of high-energy radiation to cure or relieve the symptoms of cancer and other diseases. |
Quadrangle, Latin Room 2 |
18:30 |
19:15 |
| Master of Physiotherapy - Graduate Entry Master's Program |
Assess, diagnose and treat people with movement problems caused by a wide variety of joint, muscle and nerve disorders. This program equips you with these skills for a career in physiotherapy. |
New Law Building Annex, Seminar Room 117 |
18:30 |
19:15 |
| Master of Occupational Therapy - Graduate Entry Master's Program |
Occupational therapists work hand-in-hand with their clients to help them participate more fully in life. Helping people overcome these barriers is amazingly rewarding. This might involve teaching alternative techniques to achieve the task, or working with a person to improve their skills. It’s all about encouraging a ‘can do’ attitude. |
Quadrangle, Room S241 |
18:30 |
19:15 |
| Master of Health Sciences (Medical Radiation Sciences) |
This program gives medical radiation science professionals the opportunity to expand their knowledge, skills, and higher reasoning abilities in their field of specialisation. Specialisation is available in the areas of computed tomography, radiographic image interpretation, magnetic resonance imaging. |
New Law Building Annex, Lecture Theatre 106 |
18:45 |
19:30 |
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| Employment and Labour Law |
Professor Joellen Riley delivers a presentation on Sydney Law School's Employment and Labour Law, including the Master of Labour Law & Relations (MLLR) |
New Law Building Annex, Lecture Theatre 106 |
16:00 |
16:30 |
| International Law |
This presentation deals with one of Australia's largest postgraduate coursework programs in International Law. Students can undertake units that have a comparative focus or those that examine the international rules that govern the globe as a whole. It is a unique program in that it permits the study of core areas of international law with a variety of specialisations. |
New Law Building Annex, Seminar Room 100 |
16:30 |
17:00 |
| Criminology |
Program Coordinator, Graeme Coss will speak on Sydney Law School's Criminology Program, informed by the Sydney Institute of Criminology. Criminology addresses contemporary questions about crime and control and undertakes discussion challenging theoretical and policy contexts. The crime problem in today's Australia is explored and compared within a wide range of local and global community concerns. |
New Law Building Annex, Seminar Room 105 |
17:00 |
17:30 |
| Climate and Environmental Law |
Professor Rosemary Lyster outlines the latest developments in Climate and Environmental Law and how you can specialise within particular degrees, including the Master of Environmental Law (MEL). |
New Law Building Annex, Seminar Room 340
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17:30 |
18:00 |
| The Sydney Juris Doctor (JD) |
The Dean, Professor Gillian Triggs will deliver this presentation on the Sydney JD. The Sydney JD will will provide you with a world-class legal education that prepares you for the global and international environment in which you will provide legal advice. Our JD will have an unrivalled international focus, where you will receive an overview of the practice and profession of the law in Australia and how it relates globally, transnationally and internationally. |
New Law Building Annex, Auditorium 101 |
18:00 |
18:45 |
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| Bioethics |
Bioethics is an inherently interdisciplinary field located at the intersections of ethics, policy, and the biomedical sciences. The program is suitable for professionals working in medicine, nursing, public health, health law, health policy and administration, public policy, science communication and other related fields. |
MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 2 |
17:30 |
18:00 |
| Health Psychology |
Health Psychology is the field of psychology devoted to the study of the promotion and maintenance of health; the causes and detection of illness, the prevention and treatment of illness and the improvement of health care systems and policy. This lecture will provide an overview of the programs offered in the area of Health Psychology. |
New Law Building Annex, Seminar Room 102 |
17:30 |
18:00 |
| Marine Science and Management |
Our Marine Science and Management programs are designed to give you in-depth knowledge in a range of marine science and management disciplines such as marine ecology and conservation, coastal management and oceanography. This session will provide you with an overview of the coursework programs available in the field of Marine Science Management. |
Carslaw Building, Lecture Theatre 173
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17:30 |
18:00 |
| Photonics and optical science |
Photonics- the technology of transmission, control and detection of light- is the cornerstone of the ultrafast internet. Come along to this session to hear about the Postgraduate study options available in the field of Photonics and Optical Science as well as the exciting career opportunities available in this growing field. |
MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 3 |
17:30 |
18:00 |
| Wildlife health and population management |
Our Wildlife health and population management programs offer a unique combination of study in both veterinary and biological sciences. This session will provide an overview of the Postgraduate programs available in the field of Wildlife Health and Population Management. |
MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 6 |
17:30 |
18:00 |
| Environmental science and Environmental Science and Law |
Environmental Science is an applied science concerned with the environment around us, be it natural or human-made. This session will provide you with an overview of the coursework programs available in the fields of Environmental Science and Environmental Science and Law. |
Quadrangle, Room S241 |
18:00 |
18:30 |
| History and Philosophy of science |
History and Philosophy of Science is located at the crossroads of science and arts, investigating the development and place of science in modern society. Come along to hear about the exciting study options available in the History and Philosophy of Science Unit. |
MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 2 |
18:00 |
18:30 |
| Molecular biotechnology |
Molecular biotechnology is a discipline that encompasses fundamental science as well as a number of specialist areas such as genomics and proteomics, drug discovery and development, resource management and regulation. This session will provide an overview of the Postgraduate programs offered in the field of molecular biotechnology. |
Carslaw Building, Lecture Theatre 173 |
18:00 |
18:30 |
| Medical Physics |
If you are seeking a career as a medical physicist, our accredited Master of Medical Physics program will provide you with the skills and expertise to work within a clinical setting in a highly scientific and technical environment. Come along to this session to hear about the Postgraduate programs available in the area of Medical Physics. |
Quadrangle, Room S441 |
18:00 |
18:30 |
| Routes to becoming a psychologist |
This seminar will outline the possible pathways to becoming a Registered Clinical Psychologist. |
Quadrangle, Latin Room 1 |
18:00 |
18:45 |
| Agricultural science and economics |
Increasing food production while balancing environmental sustainability is a complex interplay of science and economics and there is high demand for skilled graduates in these areas. You will be able to meet the Associate Dean of Postgraduate Studies and have the opportunity to discuss course content, study pathways and your specific objectives.
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MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 5 |
18:00 |
18:30 |
| Microscopy and Microanalysis |
Find out how you can develop and enhance your skills in specimen preparation, operation of microscopes and analytical equipment, interpretation of images and spectra at this session where we will provide an overview of the postgraduate programs available in the areas of Microscopy and Microanalysis. |
New Law Building Annex, Seminar Room 100 |
18:30 |
19:00 |
| Nutrition and Dietetics |
This session will provide an overview of the Master of Nutrition and Dietetics degree which provides training for those who wish to become accredited dietitians. |
New Law Building Annex, Seminar Room 030 |
18:30 |
19:00 |
| Spatial Information science |
The field of spatial science involves the exploration of geographical association through different methods of spatial analysis and enquiry. This lecture will provide an overview of the Postgraduate study options available in the field of spatial science. |
Quadrangle, Room S227 |
18:30 |
19:00 |
| Sustainability |
Will our rivers run dry? Can our cities survive? How will future populations replenish? Students studying one of the articulated Sustainability programs address these questions throughout their degree. This lecture will provide an overview of the program and discuss its interdisciplinary delivery. |
Quadrangle, Room S422 |
18:30 |
19:00 |
| Discover a world of possibility in sustainable agriculture, environment and resource economics |
The environment, food, water and energy are critical to all our futures. Discover a world of possibility in the application of science and economics to these emerging topics. Hear about these exciting and interdisciplinary areas and speak to leading research and teaching staff. Graduates go on to work in incredibly diverse areas such as environmental sustainability, government and policy, international development, human health, resource management, resource economics and the energy sectors to name a few. |
MacLaurin Hall, Round Table 7 |
18:30 |
19:00 |
| Coaching psychology and positive psychology |
Coaching psychology is a fast growing and relatively new approach to the enhancement of human performance in work, relationships and life in general. This session will provide you with an overview of the Postgraduate study options available in the areas of Coaching Psychology and Positive Psychology. |
Quadrangle, Latin Room 1 |
18:45 |
19:15 |
