At UNSW Sydney our schools and degrees are organised under 8 different faculties. Each faculty has its own unique culture and degree programs.
If you still aren’t sure exactly what degree you want to do, or what field you want to get into, we can recommend attending as many faculty lectures as possible at Open Day. Below is a sample of our most recommended faculty lectures.
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Faculty of Art & Design
Creative Degrees: Art, Design & Media Showcase
Time: 9:30am to 10:30am
Location: CLB 8 [E19], Kensington Campus
Meet the UNSW Art & Design Dean and leading international artist and educator, Professor Ross Harley, as he explores the transformative power of creativity through outstanding examples of UNSW student art, media and design work. You can ask Professor Harley questions and learn about how design, media and contemporary art contribute to the creative and cultural economy and are the growth industries of the future.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Environmental Humanities Taster Lecture
Time: 12:50pm to 1:20pm
Location: Web A [G14], Kensington Campus
This taster lecture explores the complex topic of extinction. In particular, should we be launching elaborate and expensive captive breeding programs to save the last whooping cranes; should we be evicting local people from conservation areas to save endangered elephants; should we be cloning and resurrecting species like the Tasmanian tiger that have already gone extinct? Join us to get involved in the discussion.
Faculty of Business
Becoming a Leader for Social Change – from Innovation to Impact
Time: 10:10am to 10:40am
Location: CLB 7 [E19], Kensington Campus
Find out how you can be a part of the next generation of business leaders motivated to make a difference to the world. At UNSW, you will be given opportunities to address some of the biggest social challenges facing Australia, whether you study business, arts, science engineering or design. Hear about the course that will start your journey into the world of social impact.
Faculty of Built Environment
Industrial Design
Time: 11:30am to 12:00pm
Location:Red Centre Theatre [H13], Kensington Campus
Industrial designers shape the way we live through the design of things we use every day. The profession demands imagination, technical capability and a keen awareness of new possibilities. Designers consider the technical aspects of design together with how things are used and experienced by people in diverse settings. At this lecture, you will find out about this degree from an expert Industrial Design academic; learn how being curious and inventive is the foundation to being a design student; hear how this degree will teach you design process, visual communication and more. You’ll also hear from a current student about their experience and from an alumnus about careers in the built environment.
Faculty of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Taster Lecture
Time: 11:30am to 12:00pm
Location: Mech Eng G03 [J17], Kensington Campus
Biomedical Engineering is one of the fastest growing fields in the world, and graduates are highly sought after. Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering techniques and analysis to problem solving in medicine and the biological sciences. The engineering disciplines embraced within the scope of Biomedical Engineering include: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Chemical Engineering. Biomedical Engineering provides a direct input to enhancing the quality and scope of health care through the application of engineering analysis to biological systems and introducing engineering principles to medical and surgical interventions.
Faculty of Law
Mock Law Class
Time: 2:10pm to 2:40pm
Location: Law G02 [F8], Kensington Campus
The UNSW Law School has a very distinctive character, inspired by a founding vision of legal education committed to law as a service profession, dedicated to the fundamental principles of the rule of law, human rights and justice for all. UNSW Law School is where Law meets Justice. Become a law student for a day and experience our unique culture by attending one of our mock law classes.
Faculty of Medicine
Medicine Faculty Lecture
Time: 2:10pm to 3:10pm
Location: Clancy Auditorium [C24], Kensington campus
Attend this lecture to learn all about the Faculty of Medicine and the different degrees and pathways available to students. All courses are interdisciplinary and highly integrated, both vertically and horizontally: biomedical sciences are integrated with one another and with the social and psychological sciences. The scientific basis of medicine and clinical experience go hand in hand throughout all years of the program. Learning is student-centred, intellectually challenging and diverse in order to respond to student needs. It promotes the value of experience, reflection and personal growth. The explicit aim is to graduate lifelong learners of medicine. We are also excited to announce our new Bachelor of International Public Health (BIPH) which offers a unique virtual classroom experience.
Faculty of Science
Data Science: The job of the 21st century
Time: 12:50pm to 1:20pm
Location: Science Theatre [F13], Kensington campus.
Welcome to the exciting new field of big data! The world is experiencing an explosion in data, and the growing need for people who can interpret it means that data scientists are in very high demand across a range of industries. Attend this lecture if you want to equip yourself with the skills to meet soaring industry demand via our new program, the Bachelor of Data Science and Decisions.
Make sure you don’t miss out on the events you want to attend at Open Day. Download our app and add these lectures to your planner or visit the Open Day website for more information.
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