Undergraduate Course Guide Sydney 2021

“At Notre Dame we aim to educate you for life beyond university through our Core Curriculum, providing the fundamentals of critical thinking that equip you for the challenges of today’s uncertain future.” THE OBJECTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA ARE: a) the provision of university education within a context of Catholic faith and values; and b) the provision of an excellent standard of – i) teaching, scholarship and research; ii) training for the professions; and iii) pastoral care for its students. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY: The University of Notre Dame Australia is proud to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land upon which our University sits. The University acknowledges that the Sydney Campus is located on Cadigal Country, the Fremantle Campus on Wadjuk Country, and the Broome Campus on Yawuru Country. Choosing a university that will prepare you for a rich, fulfilling career and life is a big decision. To help you make that choice, the pages within this guide will let you explore campus life at Notre Dame and provide an insight into our unique approach to university education, broad range of programs and student support services. As a university, Notre Dame draws on centuries of teaching, scholarship and research, the foundations of which we share with over two thousand Catholic universities and colleges across the world. We welcome students of all faiths, beliefs and backgrounds and, as a community, we promote and enjoy open and rigorous enquiry, debate and discussion. Notre Dame’s holistic approach to education is steeped in our intellectual tradition and is designed to develop you both academically and personally. This underscores why we are the number one university nationally for overall graduate satisfaction*. At Notre Dame, we believe a student’s personal growth is as important as their academic development so we aim to teach you how to lead a fulfilling life as well as have a successful career through our Core Curriculum, which is embedded in every one of our degrees. It provides the fundamentals of critical thinking that equip you to problem-solve, adapt and become an ethical leader. Should you have any questions after studying our guide, I encourage you to get in touch with our team. I look forward to welcoming you on campus in 2021. Professor Francis Campbell Vice Chancellor Welcome to The University of Notre Dame Australia’s 2021 Undergraduate Guide. *Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019, compared.edu.au 7 APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/SYDNEY | 6 | NOTRE DAME UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE 2021 SYDNEY CAMPUS