Current Students
Re-enrolment
Re-enrolment begins on Monday 10 October 2011. To re-enrol, visit
https://www.swin.edu.au/reenrol/
and follow the instructions.
Re-enrolments submitted after Friday 4th November will incur a $200 Late Penalty.
Your Enrolment
Adding a Unit of Study
Friday, 2 March 2012 is the deadline for adding Semester 1, (TP1) units of study for all students (subject to availability and prerequisite requirements) No further additions will be accepted beyond that date.
Change of Personal Details
If you have moved address, or wish to change your emergency contact details, you must notify
Swinburne as soon as possible. These changes can be
made online at www.swinburne.edu.au/
studentoperations/services/swinlink.html
An Amendment to Personal Details form can also be
downloaded from www.swinburne.edu.au/
corporate/registrar/student/forms_level3.htm
Alternatively, the form can be collected and lodged
at the relevant Faculty Administration Office or the
Student Information Centre (SIC).
Please note: In the case of a name change, you are
required to supply certified documentation (such as
marriage certificate). Name changes cannot be
made online.
Course Information Appointments
Students who need guidance on their degree structure are welcome to make an appointment to
see a staff member from the Faculty Administration
Office.
Appointments may be arranged by
contacting either the Undergraduate or Postgraduate Administration Office or by
emailing lssinfo@swin.edu.au
It's your responsibility!
Actively check your messages - don't miss out on important information! Swinburne will communicate with you via your Swinburne email address
(ie. StudentID@student.swin.edu.au)
If you wish to redirect your Swinburne email to a preferred/private
email address, please follow the instructions on redirecting emails at www.swinburne.edu.au/chdets/login.php
Enrolment / Re-Enrolment for 2012
In early October 2011, you will receive an email from the Faculty of Life and Social Sciences
advising you of the online procedures for re-enrolment. Please ensure that you re-enrol online by the due date as late re-enrolment penalties will apply.
FEE-HELP/HECS-HELP
FEE-HELP/HECS-HELP enables eligible fee-paying postgraduate or undergraduate students to obtain a loan from the Commonwealth Government to pay all
or part of their tuition fees.
If you would like more
information about the schemes or want to pick up a
copy of the booklet, please contact the
Administration Office or visit:
www.goingtouni.gov.au
Fees
Confirmations of Enrolment/Tax Invoices and Direct Deposit forms for payment of Semester 2 fees have
been sent to all students. Students who do not pay
fees by the due date will be charged a late payment
penalty of $200.
Online fee payments can be made at: www.swinburne.edu.au/studentoperations/fees/
paying.html
For detailed information regarding the payment of
fees please refer to Swinburne's Policies and
Procedures database at: www.swinburne.edu.au/
corporate/registrar/ppd
Graduation
All students expecting to complete their degree need to be aware that there are changes to the process for applying as well as the venue and schedule.
Details are available: www.swinburne.edu.au/
studentoperations/graduation/index.html
All ceremonies will be held at the Melbourne
Convention Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place,
South Wharf.
For Life and Social Sciences, ceremonies are
scheduled as follows:
| Ceremony | Closing date for Applications |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 21 December 7.00 pm (International) | Friday 21 October at 2.00pm |
To graduate, you need to apply online at My.Graduation, which can be accessed through My.Swinburne at my.swinburne.edu.au
Leave of Absence or Withdrawal from Program
A leave of absence is a period of approved absence by a student from the current program of study. Enrolled students are eligible to apply for leave of
absence for a maximum of one academic year. You
must normally have successfully completed at least
one academic semester before you are eligible to
take a leave of absence.
If you wish to take a Leave of Absence or Withdraw from Program, please note the dates for withdrawal from units of study listed under the Amendment to Enrolment section.
An application for a Leave of Absence or Withdrawal
from Program must be made in writing on the
appropriate form and submitted to the relevant
Faculty Administration Office. Notification by email is
not sufficient, nor is verbal or written advice to the
program manager or unit of study convenor. Leave of
Absence and Withdrawal from Program forms can be
downloaded from www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/registrar/student/Leave_Absence_Appl.pdf
Procedure for Amendment to Enrolment
If you wish to ammend you enrolment you must complete an Application to Ammend enrolment form at http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/registrar/student/Enrol_Amend_HE.pdf and submit it to the Faculty Office
Unit of study convenors' signatures are not required.
- Check class availability - before amending unit, check unit of study's timetable availability and space in classes in the Timetable
- Complete an Amendment to Enrolment form and submit to the Faculty Administration Office by appropriate dates.
- Timetable unit of study on Allocate+ (on-campus units only)
48 hours after you amend your enrolment you must
access Allocate+ to timetable your new unit. As
timetable options may be extremely limited, you
must be prepared to timetable yourself into the
places available on Allocate+.
You will not be
permitted to enter a class unless you are
enrolled and timetabled into that specific
class using Allocate+.
Results
Your official results are available to view on line at: my.swinburne.edu.au
- Enter your student number and your password
- Click on to My Results
- View your results
If you have any queries about your result, please
check with your Unit Convenor in the first instance.
Scholarships
Most students think scholarships are granted solely on academic merit, but there are a range of
scholarships with a range of criteria - there might
be one for you. For information on scholarships visit
www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/scholarships
Withdrawal from a Unit of Study
Permitted without financial penalty until Wednesday 31 August and without academic penalty until Friday 7 October.
Your Studies
Academic Success Program (ASP) 2011
These free workshops have been especially designed to assist students to be proactive and effectively manage their academic progress. The workshops will be offered each semester.
Visit the Student Services web site www.swinburne.edu.au/stuserv/workshops to book your place in a
workshop. This website also has online tools, as
well as further information about resources and
services available to assist you to improve your
academic performance.
Academic Support / Student Advisor
John Schwartz is the FLSS Student Adviser / Academic Support. His work provides advice and academic support to...
- At risk students
- Show cause students
- International students
- Incoming TAFE GES students.
This focused attention is designed to reduce the overall attrition level of these students within the faculty.
John conducts a series of intensive week long "Boot Camps" prior to the commencement of each semester. In these lectures and seminars the following areas are extensively covered.
- Overcoming the barriers to academic success.
- Getting the most out of lectures and tutorials.
- Successful study techniques.
- Time management skills.
- Setting realistic goals.
- Planning and writing essays, assignments and reports.
- Preparing for oral class presentations.
- Preparing for exams.
John is involved in careful follow up work which can then proceed throughout the academic year. With the cooperation and advice provided by unit conveners, lecturers and tutors John can keep in, touch and further advise individual students who have started failing assignments / tests or essays and / or if their attendance record is has dropped off.
John's position description, duties and major brief anticipate the full implementation of the Bradley report.
Contact John Schwartz
jschwartz@swin.edu.au
9214 8377
Office: AS 420
Convenors
A current list of Program/Unit Convenors is located on our website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/lss/currentstudents/convenorslist/convenors.html
Contacting Teaching Staff/Tutors
As many tutors are sessional staff, they may not be readily contactable on campus. Students should note the contact information which their tutors give
them at the commencement of the semester.
If you are unable to contact a tutor, please email
your Unit Convenor.
For a list of convenors, check
www.swinburne.edu.au/lss/currentstudents/convenorslist/convenors.html
Maths and Stats Help Centre
The Maths and Stats Centre is a useful drop-in centre where tutors are available to help
Undergraduate students individually or in groups.
This excellent service is highly recommended to any
Higher Education Undergraduate student studying a
first year maths or statistics Unit of Study at
Swinburne.
Appointments are not usually necessary but can be made by phone or by email
For more information, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/engineering/mathematics/mash/
Location: AD224, AD Building (Hawthorn Campus)
Telephone: (03) 9214 8748
Email: MASH@swin.edu.au
Exams
For more information on the following:
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Visit www.swinburne.edu.au/studentoperations/examination/index.html
Industry Based Learning
It's about employability!
Congratulations to approximately 60 students from the Faculty who have successfully applied for Industry- Based Learning placements this year.
2nd year students... This time next year, this could be you! Start thinking NOW about how to make yourself stand out from the crowd when you graduate. Improve your employability by undertaking an Industry-Based Learning placement next year Eligibility is outlined on the Faculty IBL website www.swinburne.edu.au/lss/ibl
Remember, you need to register your interest online
if you wish to undertake IBL next year. All
registrations are acknowledged. There may be
limited placements available for eligible students
midyear. Find out more about how you can get paid
full-time industry experience before you graduate in
an area relevant to studies. Attend an IBL
information session at one of the following times.
You can also check out the Faculty IBL website, or
collect further Information from outside the IBL
Office AS326. IBL Information sessions will also be
held again in August.
Due to Australian government regulations, the Industry-Based Learning program is currently not available to international students.
| IBL Information Sessions - Room AS404 | |
|---|---|
| Thur 15 March | 11:30am to 12:30pm |
| Mond 19 March | 3:30pm to 4:30pm |
| Fri 23 March | 12L30pm to 1:30pm |
You only need to attend one session.
Last to Complete/Supplementary Assessment
Final year students who fail only one final year unit of study may be eligible to apply for supplementary assessment. Applications should be lodged, no later than the five (5) working days after the publication of
results in the final semester.
Eligibility conditions and
assessment requirements apply.
For more
information, contact the Faculty
Administration Office.
Plagiarism
The University treats plagiarism and cheating very seriously. Penalties include expulsion from the course.
Students can access a guide which details policy in regard to avoiding plagiarism and cheating on www.swinburne.edu.au/plagiarism. All students are required to familiarise themselves with this document.
Postgraduate Information Session
You are invited to attend the Postgraduate Information Evening City Event on 5 July and the Postgraduate Information Day on 11 October
Venues will be advised.
Swinburne's Postgraduate Information events provide
an opportunity for you to meet and talk to our staff.
More details can be found at:
www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/infoday
Program Structures for Postgraduate Students
Program Structures for Undergraduate Students
Research
If you are interested in undertaking a postgraduate higher degree by research, please contact the Faculty's Research Office on (03) 9214 8247
or email lssresearchinfo@swin.edu.au
Scholarships
Most students think scholarships are granted solely on academic merit, but there are a range of scholarships with a range of criteria - there might be one for you. For information on scholarships visit www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/scholarships
Special Consideration
If special consideration is required for work completed during the semester, applications must be lodged no later than three working days after the exam, test or due date of the assignment.
You may apply for special consideration if you sit an
exam and extenuating circumstances such as poor
health are proven to have affected your performance.
The special considerations form (PDF) can be accessed here
Note that special examinations will only be granted if you have met with all assessment requirements
during the semester. Application forms, available
from the relevant Faculty Administration Office, must
be accompanied by appropriate evidence and
lodged no later than 5pm on the third working day
after the conclusion of the exam.
Please note: The relevant section of the application form must be completed by your doctor if your application is based on medical grounds. Students
with an ongoing medical condition should register
with Disability Support Services at the
commencement of the semester. You can find
information on Disability Support at
www.swinburne.edu.au/stuserv/disability
Swinburne's policies and procedures can be
accessed at: www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/
registrar/ppd
Study Support and Academic Skills
The Study Support Program is provided through the Access Department and provides individual and small group tuition to students at no extra cost. Study Support helps students improve their
academic writing, reading, research, note-taking
and presentation skills.
| Location: | TD345, TD Building |
| Assistance for local students: | 9214 8816 |
| Assistance for Maths: | 9214 8806 |
The Study Support Program is not designed to assist
International Students. International Students
seeking assistance should contact the English
Language and Academic Skills Support Centre on
(03) 9214 5583.
Timetable Information (Hawthorn Campus Only)
Semester 2, 2011
Check your timetable on the web for changes prior to commencing on-campus classes for week one.
You must attend classes at the times you are
registered for on Allocate+
http://allocate.swin.edu.au/aplus/apstudent
Classes may be cancelled at short notice due to
insufficient numbers. Students will be re-allocated
to remaining available classes for the Unit of Study.
Please note that full-time on-campus students are
expected to be available to attend all classes from
Monday to Friday. Work commitments, distance from
University, wanting to be in the same class as a
friend are NOT deemed valid reasons for full-time
students not being able to attend scheduled classes.
For more details including dates, please go to the timetabling site:
www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/registrar/timetable/office/
Your Services
After Dark Bus Service
The Swinburne Student Amenities Association provides a free bus service during each semester to take you from the Hawthorn Campus to your car or local residence after dark.
The bus leaves from outside the AGSE Building, Corner John and
Wakefield Streets approximately every 30 minutes
between 7.00pm and 10.00pm. For all enquiries
please contact: SSAA Hawthorn on 9214 5445.
For more information on Personal Safety Strategy, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/hr/ohs/personal_safety.htm
Bookshop
The Swinburne bookshop has many resources. These include textbooks, novels, general interest and second-hand books as well as a full range of stationery and much more.
Click here to visit the Swinburne Bookshop Co-operative website
| Bookshop Hours of Operation | |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday: | 8.30am - 6.00pm |
| Friday: | 8.30am - 4.00 pm |
Location: Level 2, UN Building,
John Street (above the Courtyard Café).
Telephone: (03) 9214 5484
Email: bookshop@swin.edu.au
Careers and Employment
Careers and Employment is in the business of helping you to achieve the best and most
appropriate career pathway possible.
- Jobs - We advertise course-related vacation work and all part-time and full-time graduate
employment. All this, via Swinemploy, Swinburne's
online employment service. To register visit:
www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/careers or
alternatively our office is located at Swinburne
Place, West Building, Wakefield Street, Hawthorn.
- Workshops - We can help you with career planning and job-hunting via a series of workshops. Bookings can be made via the Events section of SwinTrak.
- Resume Checking Service - A drop-in service is available Monday to Friday from 1.30pm-2.30pm
at Hawthorn.
Careers Resource Library - Careers and
Employment has a good range of videos and books
available for loan. Visit us as per above.
- Counselling - We provide free and confidential
individual careers counselling.
Telephone: (03) 9214 5360 (All Campuses)
Email: careers@swin.edu.au
Website: www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/careers/
Computer Labs
Up-to-date timetables for all open access computer laboratories are available at www.its.swinburne.edu.au/students/labs/locations/index.html
Laboratory hours can change depending on demand
so please refer to the timetable.
Maths and Stats Help Centre
The Maths and Stats Centre is a useful drop-in centre where tutors are available to help
Undergraduate students individually or in groups.
This excellent service is highly recommended to any
Higher Education Undergraduate student studying a
first year maths or statistics Unit of Study at
Swinburne.
Appointments are not usually necessary but can be made by phone or by email
For more information, visit the website www.swinburne.edu.au/engineering/mathematics/mash/
Location: AD224, AD Building (Hawthorn Campus)
Telephone: (03) 9214 8748
Email: MASH@swin.edu.au
Free Swimming Pool Access
Did you know Swinburne students have free access to the pool facilities at the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Linda Crescent Hawthorn? The pool is 50 metres in length and heated to 27
degrees Celsius - perfect for swimming in summer
and winter! Just present your current student ID
card to the front desk to obtain your pool pass card.
For seasonal opening hours check the website
www.hawthorn.ymca.org.au
International Students
Swinburne International can provide assistance to international students with accommodation, health cover, English skills and counselling services.
Swinburne International representatives can also
offer advice on extending or renewing your visa,
scholarships, and social activities for international
students.
For more information visit Swinburne International:
Ground Floor, Swinburne Place West
Wakefield Street, Hawthorn 3122
Telephone: 9214 5159 or 9214 5016
Website:www.international.swinburne.edu.au
Library
Library hours are published on a free bookmark available from the Information Desk in the Library or you can visit www.swinburne.edu.au/lib. The Library also runs free training sessions to help you access information for your assignments. For information about services for Distance Education and Online students, please check www.swinburne. edu.au/lib/services/offcampus.htm
Visit the library website on www.swinburne.edu.au/lib/welcome.html
Online Counselling Service for Swinburne Students
Swin-eCounselling is a new electronic advice resource for Swinburne University's TAFE and Higher Education students that is designed to provide you with support and advice about issues that may be affecting your study or private wellbeing
To obtain helpful tip sheets and resources and an online question and answer system, visit the website on www.swinburne.edu.au/stuserv/counselling/swin_ecounselling/
Parking
Student parking is available in the multi-deck car park in Wakefield Street on a fee-paying basis of $6.50 per day ($4.00 after 4.00pm). Daily receipts/tickets should be retained on exiting the multi-deck car park if you wish to re-enter and exit the car park on the same day.
Click here for a PDF for Plans of carparks on or around the Hawthorn campus
| Car park operating hours: | |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday: | 7.00am - 10.30pm |
| Saturday and Sunday: | Closed |
For more information regarding parking, visit the website on www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/facserv/parking.html
Student Information Centre
The Student Information Centre (SIC) is located in Ground Floor, West Building, Swinburne Place, off Wakefield Street. Hours of operation
| Hours of Operation | |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday: | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Public Holidays | Closed |
For more information, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/studentoperations/services/sic.html
Your Extras
Industry Based Learning
It's about employability!
Congratulations to about 60 students from the Faculty who have successfully applied for Industry-
Based Learning placements this year.
2nd year students... This time next year, this could
be you! Start thinking NOW about how to make
yourself stand out from the crowd when you
graduate. Improve your employability by undertaking
an Industry-Based Learning placement next year
Eligibility is outlined on the Faculty IBL website
www.swinburne.edu.au/lss/ibl
Remember, you need to register your interest online
if you wish to undertake IBL next year. All
registrations are acknowledged. There may be
limited placements available for eligible students
midyear. Find out more about how you can get paid
full-time industry experience before you graduate in
an area relevant to studies. Attend an IBL
information session at one of the following times.
You can also check out the Faculty IBL website, or
collect further Information from outside the IBL
Office AS326. IBL Information sessions will also be
held again in August.
Due to Australian government regulations, the Industry-Based Learning program is currently not available to international students.
| IBL Information Sessions - Room AS404 | |
|---|---|
| Thursday 15 March | 11:30am to 12:30pm |
| Monday 19 March | 3:30pm to 4:30pm |
| Friday 23 March | 12:30pm to 1:30pm |
You only need to attend one session.
Student Exchange Opportunities
Welcome to Swinburne... now pack your bags!
Want to travel overseas as part of your studies at Swinburne?
Want to give your resume a competitive edge?
Here's a unique opportunity just for you: Go on
International Student Exchange during 2011/12
Where would you like to go? Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, China, Sweden, UK or the USA?
As a Swinburne student you have the opportunity to live and study in another culture, ensuring you get the best of both worlds - see the sights and make yourself at home in your host country, while still gaining Swinburne academic credit.
Now that's a learning experience you don't want to miss!
Don't sit in class daydreaming about seeing the world - get out there and make it happen!
- Visit the Swinburne Abroad website:
www.swinburne.edu.au/abroad - Visit the Swinburne Abroad Resource Library at Swinburne Place, West Building, Level 1, Wakefield St, Hawthorn
- Go and see an Swinburne Abroad Adviser at
Swinburne Place, West Building, Level 1,
Wakefield Street, Hawthorn
See also:
Exchange Curiosity for Knowledge
Find out what your international exchange options are, how to make sure your overseas study doesn't hold you up from graduating, and the sources of funding available. Attend one of the Swinburne Abroad information sessions, visit the Education Abroad Office located at Swinburne Place, West Building, Level 1, Wakefield Street, Hawthorn or check out the website at www.swinburne.edu.au/edabroad
| Swinburne Abroad Drop-in/Consultation Times: | |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
Student News
The Universities student newsletter is emailed on a fortnightly basis. The email will provide information that is relevant and topical to your enrolment and studies at Swinburne.
Your Forms & Online Resources
Forms on the web
You can now access any of the following forms on the web:
- Amendment to Enrolment
- Assignment Cover Sheet in Word or PDF format
- Withdrawal from Program
- Amendment to Personal Details
- Leave of Absence
- Exemption Application
Other Forms can be accessed on www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/registrar/student/forms_level3.htm
Online Resources
The My.Swinburne portal gives students the opportunity to access information from commonly used Swinburne University
applications using a single username and password. From My.Swinburne you can access information from:
- WebMail - Receive and send email
- Blackboard - Access unit of study information and announcements
- Library - View information on loans, holds, fines, etc.
- Student Information System (SIS) - View unit of study results
- Ask George - Search FAQs and get information relevant to all current students
- Allocate+ - View unit of study timetable information (Hawthorn Campus only)
- Student Exam Timetable - View provisional and final exam timetables
To log on to My.Swinburne for the first time, your username will be your Swinburne student identification number and your password will be your 6 digit date of birth.
If you experience problems with My.Swinburne please refer to the 'Help & FAQ' link on the My.Swinburne log in page.
Policies and Procedures
The Policies & Procedures directory at the Swinburne website provides the University community with information on a range of policy related matters to ensure that they comply with legislative requirements and are developed in a consistent and logical framework.
To access the Policies and Procedures directory, visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/
Postgraduate Research Student Resources
How to Apply
Faculty Grant Schemes
Faculty Research Policies (password protected )
Postgraduate Research Programs Handbook
Resourcing Students Policy
Research Bulletins
Research Funds Application in Word or PDF
Psychology Student Resources
Psychology Ethics Procedures
The collection of data through research is necessary for the advancement of scientific knowledge and for teaching students, and may have application to the improvement of society. Irrespective of the nature and scope of the research, investigators have both ethical and legal responsibilities towards participants.
For enquiries regarding the Guidelines and Procedures for Ethics Approval, contact the coordinator
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Dr Bruce Findlay
Phone 9214 8093
Room ATC1031
email: bfindlay@swin.edu.au
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Swinburne Human Research -
Submitting an Ethics Clearance Application
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Instructions for Student Researchers -
Research Experience Program
Psychology Research Experience Program
The REP is a program for the Introductory Psychology subject, providing the first-year students with the opportunity to experience and learn about current psychological research.
If you are a psychology post-graduate student who wants to apply for REP, go to www.swinburne.edu.au/lss/currentstudents/rep/index.html for more details.

