Wesley Institute Courses Guide 2012

COURSES GUIDE

“You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable

the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope

and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish

yourself if you forget that errand.” Woodrow Wilson

Disclaimer: This information was correct at the time of printing (August, 2011). For more or updated details, please go to www.wi.edu.au

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ABOUT US 5 OUR COMMUNITY 6 OUR STAFF 8 DANCE 10 DRAMA 12 GRAPHIC DESIGN 14 MUSIC 16 THEOLOGY 18 EDUCATION 20 COUNSELLING 22 WHY WESLEY INSTITUTE? 24 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FEE-HELP 26 OUR CAMPUS 27 FAQ 28

Welcome to Wesley Institute – a multi-denominational Christian college

located in Sydney with an international reputation for excellence.

Students from all over the world have discovered that the Institute

provides a challenging, encouraging and creative community,

supported by Christian commitments and values, in which

people grow professionally, artistically, personally and spiritually.

Whether you are pursuing your passion for a career in the Creative

Arts, building on Arts or other qualifications with a postgraduate

degree and career in Teacher Education or considering

changing to another career that makes a significant and

influential contribution to our world; I’m sure you will find

a place to belong and grow at Wesley Institute.

With a range of new and refined courses on offer,

and a team of highly-regarded academic staff

who are constantly innovating and expanding their

own horizons, I am excited about what students

will experience, and how they will develop,

at Wesley Institute.

Dr Greg RoughMANAGING DIRECTOR

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ABOUT USFounded in 1983 as Australia’s first Christian arts college, Wesley Instituteprovides outstanding academic and artistic training in the context of a supportive, collaborative environment.

Students from around the nation and the world are attracted to Wesley Institute for our exceptional undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Dance, Drama, Graphic Design, Music, Education, Theology and Counselling. We provide an artistically stimulating, culturally diverse and academically rigorous environment in which students and staff are encouraged and able to achieve their potential.

Striving constantly for distinction, we pursue integrity and professionalism as individuals and as a community, thus supporting a vibrant and challenging student-centred learning and teaching environment.

Wesley Institute’s vision is to transform lives through excellence in Christian higher education, and our mission is to benefit our community as we equip people to live godly lives in influential vocations.

Our activities are informed and underpinned by five core values:

• Christian faith in action• Education informed by scholarship and creativity• Lifelong learning• Responsible stewardship• Integration

Wesley Institute aspires to integrate these five core values in word and deedand in all aspects of institutional life and culture.

AT A GLANCE 1 Accredited university-standard degrees taught by industry professionals2 FEE-HELP available and Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy approved3 Pathways into teacher training available4 An encouraging, supportive and collaborative environment 5 A beautiful location in one of the best cities in the world!

06 I Our Community

At Wesley Institute we want your experience to be one of great significance and transformation. Both in and out of the classroom, our collaborative community gives you the opportunity to make friends across all schools, and to attend a variety of performances and productions throughout the year. We are also committed to the ensemble-like atmosphere our campus offers, which encourages interaction between students, and between students and staff.

Beginning with a Harbour Cruise at Orientation, we hope you see instantly why the Wesley Institute community is so contagious! During semester, look forward to activities run by the student council, including college-wide events and social nights, weekly gatherings and chapels, and BBQs and volleyball games on the grassy knoll.

You won’t want to miss the Student Retreat held every year, where students relax together, as well as grow from the wisdom of speakers, both local and international.

And after all the hard work, celebrate the completion of another successful semester with our End of Year Dinner!

In all our activities, you will be challenged, stretched, and encouraged to hone and develop your skills. You will be tested at each level and inspired as you strive for improvement. You will be asked to persevere, work hard and invest more of yourself.

But you won’t be alone.

Get involved and seize every opportunity! We believe in our community and are confident your shared experiences will forge friendships that last a lifetime.

08 I Staff

HEAD OF DANCEADELE HYLANDBEd, GradDipEd, Cert IVA&WT, MEd

As a performer, Adele has represented Australia in three World Championships and is one of only two Australian dancers to have won National Titles in four styles of dance. Her choreography credits include the Australian hit film, Strictly Ballroom, television shows Dancing with the Stars and Strictly Dancing, and a variety of television commercials.Adele was awarded the United States Heritage Award for International Services to Dance for her coordination and choreography in the Sydney 2000 Olympics Closing Ceremony. She is a director of Dancesport Australia and the Australian National Dance Association and a member of the Tertiary Dance Council of Australia and the World Dance Council Education Commission.

HEAD OF DRAMADR HERMAN PRETORIUS BA, BA(Hons)CreatWrit&Lit, STD, BA(Hons)Drama, MADrama, PhD

Herman is an internationally recognised director and lecturer, having worked professionally as a playwright, author, translator, editor, actor (in both theatre and radio), theatre manager, and director and producer in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. He was CEO and Artistic Director of The Street Theatre in Canberra, winning the MEAA Green Room Award (ACT) 2004 for The Development of Local Professional Theatre. He is passionate about new works and has been instrumental in devising and presenting workshops in directing, stagecraft, playwriting, community development and social awareness in inter-cultural settings.

HEAD OF GRAPHIC DESIGNMICHELLE KLOMPAssDipGraphDes&Photo, CertWebDes, MDes.

Michelle has been a designer and educator for the last 20 years. After completing her undergraduate qualifications at the University of Western Sydney she embarked on a professional career that includes studio and agency design, brand management and running her own freelance design business. Leading design teams and engaging with small business to multinational clients, Michelle has worked on a diverse range of projects including print, product and new media design.

Michelle’s love of design inspired her to join Wesley Institute as a lecturer in 2005, witha focus on design thinking through research and experimental methodologies. Michelle completed her Master of Design majoring in branding at UTS in June 2009. In 2010, Michelle was appointed Head of Graphic Design at Wesley Institute, implementing a new degree in 2011 that focuses on design thinking, experimentation and responsible design.

HEAD OF MUSICDR HEVA CHANLTCLPerf, LTCLTeach, DipMus, DipEMus, DipComp, CertMusGraph, MA, MFA, PhD

Heva first performed on the piano when she was four years old. During her tertiary studies, Heva travelled to 33 countries as part of her research, and was awarded numerous scholarships and prizes, as well as being awarded both Austrian and Australian Citizenships for her success in her field of music. Her music has been performed in concerts, international seminars, symposiums, conferences and music festivals in Asia, Europe, America, Canada and Australia.

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HEAD OF THEOLOGY IN KOREANREV DR KYE WON LEEBTh, MDiv, ThM, PhD

Dr Lee is the founding Director of the Korean Theological Program at Wesley Institute and the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships. His research areas of interest include union with Christ, Christology, migration theology, contemporary theology, pilgrimage and integrative theology. Dr Lee is the author of Living in Union with Christ: The Practical Theology of Thomas F. Torrance, published in 2003. Publishing a number of articles, he is also a minister of the Uniting Church in Australia.

HEAD OF EDUCATIONJULIE MATHEWSBA, DipEd, MA, DipBS, EdD (current )

Julie Mathews has worked in the Christian school sector for over twenty years.Immediately before coming to Wesley Institute, she was Deputy Principal of CovenantChristian School, Belrose. In 2008, she joined Wesley Institute as Director of Teaching& Learning for the Graduate Diploma of Education course. Since July 2009 Julie has been the Head of Education. Julie is currently an EdD candidate, researching partnershipsbetween universities and schools concerning professional experience for postgraduate teaching students. Julie’s personal faith has fuelled her passion for transforming lives and developing excellent teachers for the next generation.

HEAD OF THEOLOGYDR JIM HARRISONBA, DipEd, MA, PhD

Jim’s PhD from Macquarie University’s Ancient History Department was awarded in 1997. His particular interest, as an ancient historian, focuses on the social distinctiveness of the early Christians in their first-century context. His book, Paul’s Language of Grace in Its Graeco-Roman Context, was the 2005 Winner of the Biblical Archaeology Society Biannual Publication Award for Best Book Relating to the New Testament. His third book, Paul and the Imperial Authorities at Thessalonica and Rome: A Study in the Conflict of Ideology, was published by Mohr Siebeck in 2011. Jim has been widely published in international journals, and has contributed chapters to many books, including Stanley Porter’s ‘Pauline Studies’ series (Brill: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010), Udo Schnelle’s recent volume on Romans (Peeters: 2009) and New Documents Illustrating Early Christianity Vols 8, 9 and 10 (forthcoming 2011). Jim speaks regularly at Australian and international conferences on the New Testament.

HEAD OF COUNSELLINGDR JEFF RUTTERBA, MTS, PsyD, MAPS, MAPA

Jeff Rutter is Head of the Graduate School of Counselling and Dean of Students atWesley Institute. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) inPsychology and Religious Studies from the University of Tennessee, a Master’s degree inTheology from Vanderbilt University and a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology fromWright State University.

Jeff came to Wesley Institute from Colorado Christian University, where he was a full-time lecturer in the Christian counselling program founded by Larry Crabb. Jeff also has several years’ experience in ministry and professional psychology. His areas of interest include metaphorical aspects of counselling,client change processes and the intersection of psychology and Christian spirituality and metaphor.

Maja van Dijk

“The amount of talent and

diversity shown by the

lecturers and students

is incredible. Studying

at Wesley Institute has

allowed me to grow in my

art form more than I could

have possibly imagined.

The joy of being able to

perform and grow as an

artist proves to be so

worthwhile in the end.”

10 I Dance

“Life is too short not to Dance.” Anonymous

Bachelor of Dance3 years full timeUp to 6 years part time (day and/or evening classes)

Wesley Institute’s Bachelor of Dance is the

only performance-based dance degree in

NSW. Offering professional training in Dance

Technique, Choreography, Production and

Performance in all major genres as well

as Body Mechanics, Body Science and

Complimentary Movement studies, the degree

prepares students for careers in Theatre

and Teaching.

Headed by teacher, director and

choreographer Adele Hyland, and taught on

campus in Drummoyne by renowned industry

professionals, the course represents an

intensive and highly relevant combination of

practical and theoretical training.

Associate Degree of Dance2 years full time 4 years part time (day and/or evening classes)

Students exiting the Bachelor of Dance

after the first two years of the degree will be

awarded the Associate Degree of Dance.

Ignite your career as a…

Professional Performer, Choreographer,

Producer, Director or Private dance

studio teacher. Wesley Institute also offers

pathways into Secondary School teaching

(on completion of the Institute’s Graduate

Diploma of Education). In addition, the

School of Dance offers the opportunity to

study Music or Drama as a second method.

January and June intakes

Drama I 13

“ To grasp the full significance of life is the actor’s duty, to interpret it is his problem, and to express it his dedication.” James Dean

Kylie Robertson

“Wesley Institute has provided

me with a welcoming and

loving environment. One of

the greatest benefits of the

smaller community is being

known by name, not number.

As an actor, emotions and

tensions are at a constant

high, and having a wonderful

drama community is an

incredible gift. Here, you are

able to find support from

lecturers as well as peers.

I moved away from my family

to study here and it has been

a big step, financially and

emotionally. Thankfully I have

the drama family to support

me. Don’t dismiss a small

education facility. It might be

just what you need!”

Diploma of Dramatic Art2 years full time4 years part time

Students exiting the Bachelor of Dramatic Art

after the first two years of the degree will be

awarded the Diploma of Dramatic Art.

Ignite your career as a…

Professional Actor, Director, Stage Manager,

Production Manager, Technical Director,

Writer, Drama Teacher, Drama Minister,

Festival Director, Drama Therapist, Voice-over

Artist, TV Production Assistant or Secondary

Drama Teacher (on completion of the

Institute’s Graduate Diploma of Education).

January intake

Bachelor of Dramatic Art3 years full timeUp to 6 years part time

The Bachelor of Dramatic Art offers three

specialist strands, Performance, Production

and Theatre Practice, allowing you to take

classes unique to your chosen career path,

whether as an actor, designer, director,

prop-master or technician. Regular productions

supply excellent opportunities for practical

training and our outstanding faculty, headed by

Dr. Herman Pretorius, offer specialist support

and a wealth of knowledge and experience.

You’ll grow in the confidence and expertise

necessary to generate your own works and to

participate successfully in a theatre company.

This degree also offers the opportunity to

supplement your passion with the skills,

experiences and expertise necessary for a

career in theatre, film and television.

14 I Graphic Design

“Design is thinking made visual.” Saul Bass

Steve Ballas

“I love the atmosphere on campus. Since being here, I’ve grown on a personal level because the outgoing and friendly nature of everyone is contagious. If you’re looking for a place to learn, chill with heaps of cool people and nurture your creativity, come to Wesley Institute! The Institute will equip you with the skills to communicate with the world around you.”

Associate Degree of Graphic Design2 years full timeUp to 6 years part time

Students exiting the Bachelor of Graphic

Design after the first two years of the degree

will be awarded the Associate Degree of

Graphic Design.

Ignite your career as a…

Graphic designer in graphic design studios,

advertising agencies; motion, web and

photography studios, or as a Design &

Technology Teacher in Secondary Schools

(on completion of the Institute’s Graduate

Diploma of Education).

January and June* intake

*applicants with industry experience only

Bachelor of Graphic Design3 years full time Up to 9 years part time

Wesley Institute’s high quality, practical graphic

design degree is known for its professional

standards and excellent graduate outcomes.

With an emphasis on individuality, Wesley

Institute’s three year Bachelor of Graphic

Design focuses on graphic design

thinking, conceptualising ideas, social and

environmental responsibility, and exploring

different solutions to a broad spectrum of

design problems.

Our students graduate with a strong body

of work, showcasing their own unique style

with over 90% of graduates attaining industry

employment within three months of graduation.

Whether it’s for print, motion, web or

advertising design, our award-winning lecturers

will encourage and nurture you to realise and

maximise your design potential.

16 I Music

“ The music that really turns me on is either running toward God or away from God. Both recognise the pivot, that God is at the centre of the jaunt.” Bono

International Performance and Cultural Experience

Build your performance skills with a yearly choir performance and cultural experience, performing in celebrated

locations around the world. In 2007, the choir won the first prize in the Summa Cum Laude International Youth

Music Festival in Vienna Austria, and in 2011 won second prize in the same competition against thirty other

international choirs. In 2008 the choir travelled to China for two weeks as part of the Olympic celebrations, while

in 2009 the choir followed in the footsteps of Bach, performing in many locations across France and Germany.

In 2010, the choir visited Hong Kong, Korea and Japan, and in 2011, the choir performed in Spain, France,

Switzerland, Austria and Poland. As a music student, you will have the opportunity to audition for this study

experience. The tuition fee for this unit includes major travel expenses and is covered by FEE-HELP.

Bachelor of Music3 years full timeUp to 9 years part time

The Bachelor of Music provides students with

the technical, artistic and analytical training

required to become professional musicians.

The course features private tuition for voice and

instrument studies and extensive performance

and studio experiences. Offering multiple

performance genres, regular performance

opportunities and a strong project emphasis,

the Bachelor of Music is an industry-standard

degree for aspiring musicians.

January and June intakes

Associate Degree of Music2 years full timeUp to 6 years part time

Students exiting the Bachelor of Music after the

first two years of the degree will be awarded

the Associate Degree of Music.

Ignite your career as…

Session musician, studio music teacher, songwriter/arranger, performer, conductor, live sound engineer, composer of film scores, arts manager, church musician, music minister or music teacher in Secondary Schools (on completion of the

Institute’s Graduate Diploma of Education).

Master of Music 2 years full timeUp to 6 years part time

The Master of Music provides

the opportunity to develop a

specialisation from a choice of

three strands: Performance,

Contemporary Composition

and Arts Management. Within

your chosen specialisation

you will immerse yourself in a

semester-long research initiative

according to your interests and

career focus. The Master of

Music will equip you to impact

your professional environment

with high-level creative, technical

and academic skills, as well as

diverse approaches to music

performance, composition and

arts management.

Jared Cavaliere

“Wesley Institute is a place

where potential blossoms.

It gives you the tools

to pursue your purpose in

life. You not only receive

incredible academic training,

but training and life lessons

that enable you to make

an impact on society and

culture. Wesley Institute has

an awesome community

spirit. You will meet friends

for life, and be challenged

to run the race of life with

integrity and confidence.”

Annie Lindsay

“The School of Theology

offers a ‘whole person’

education. I’ve been very

well supported by the staff,

and they are actively involved

in not just your education,

but in your spiritual walk as

well. I’m being challenged

academically, but also my

vision and image of God is

rapidly expanding.”

“...for all walks of life”The School of Theology offers students the opportunity to study the Christian faith in a non-denominational context in English or Korean. Our globally influential evangelical faculty will ensure your course provides: Biblical truth and excellence in scholarship; the unchanging Gospel expressed in culturally diverse ways; the practical application of theology in the workplace; the pastoral formation of students and integration of theology and the arts.

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“ Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men...it is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24

Bachelor of Theology* 3 years full time Up to 9 years part time

The Bachelor of Theology equips students to integrate sound theology in everyday life, and in vocations beyond traditional ministry roles. Wesley Institute has over twenty years’ experience integrating faith and vocation, particularly in the arts and, more recently, in teaching. For instance, by combining a Bachelor of Theology with a Graduate Diploma of Education, or Master of Teaching, our graduates can become Secondary or Primary School teachers in a Christian school.

Associate Degree of Theology*2 years full timeUp to 6 years part time

Students exiting the Bachelor of Theology after the first two years of the degree will be awarded the Associate Degree of Theology.

Bachelor of Theology (Honours) 1 year full time

An honours year is a fourth year addition to the Bachelor of Theology for students who desire to pursue an academic career.

Master of Theological Studies1.5 years full timeUp to 4.5 years part time

The Master of Theological Studies is a theological qualification for those holding an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than Theology. It provides a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Christian faith and to apply theological insights to your life and vocation. We are currently increasing our range of postgraduate units, with a focus on their practical application to the workplace.

Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies1 year full timeUp to 3 years part time

Students exiting the Master of Theological Studies after the first year of the degree will be awarded the Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies.

Master of Theology*1.5 years full timeUp to 4.5 years part time

The Master of Theology is a graduate coursework degree for students who have already completed undergraduate theological studies or are involved in ordained or pastoral ministry. Extend your theological, academic and pastoral expertise while enrichingyour life and vocation.

Ignite your career in…

Secondary School Teaching, Primary School Teaching or School Chaplaincy (with a Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching from Wesley Institute) – or in traditional ministry roles which include Youth Ministry, Hospital Chaplaincy, Prison Ministry, Missionary Service, and Lay Ministry in Churches or other Christian organisations.

January and June intakes

*Available in English and Korean

20 I Education

“ Once children learn how to learn, nothing is going to narrow their mind. The essence of teaching is to make learning contagious, to have one idea spark another.” Marva Collins

Magda Bassilious

“The Education course

enabled me to be a well

equipped and organised

teacher. The course was

thorough and provided

many interesting, practical

recommendations, which

I have applied in my

current teaching position.

Integration of the Christian

worldview offers hope to

all students seeking to

become an ambassador

of Christ in state or

Christian schools.”

Master of Teaching (Primary)2 years full time4 years part time

Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)1 year full time2 years part time

Wesley Institute’s postgraduate pre-service

Education qualifications are taught within a

Christian framework, preparing teachers for

teaching in Christian, Independent and State

schools. Our teacher training acknowledges

and embraces the tremendous fulfilment and

satisfaction that is a part of teaching, and the

many opportunities teachers have to make a

positive difference in the lives of children and

young adults.

Beginning with a compulsory on-campus

orientation, the course is delivered via online

learning. This delivery mode offers students

the flexibility to undertake course work at

their own convenience. The course includes

supervised classroom experience in blocks

of 4-5 weeks, normally in schools within an

hours’ drive for most students.

January and June intakes

PATHWAY FOR OUR UNDERGRADUTESWesley Institute’s undergraduate degrees in Dance, Drama, Graphic Design, Music and Theology

allow students to pursue further studies in our Education courses in order to be eligible to teach in

Primary and Secondary Schools.

Sophia Howarth,

“The course challenged me to expand

my ideas about myself, my relationships

and God. The personal work we do

in each subject is very revealing. My

favourite aspect of the course was

the peer support and friendships I

gained during the course, which have

continued after my course; and the

variety of counselling theories taught by

passionate and supportive lecturers

that have helped me frame my

theoretical and practical approaches

to counselling.”

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“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17

The two Counselling coursesoffered by the GraduateSchool of Counsellingintegrate Biblical principleswith the latest researchand clinical resources forcounsellors. Graduates exitwith a qualification that isrespected in the industry,has a proven track record ofopening doors and can equipyou to do the kind of work youare called to do.

Master of Counselling2 years full time4 years part time

The Master of Counselling opens doors to a

vast network of professional resources and

qualifies you for membership in appropriate

peak bodies and professional guilds such as

the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation

of Australia (PACFA). With an emphasis on

integrating therapeutic skills with a Christian

worldview, this course is based upon a

comprehensive, common body of professional

knowledge, skills and values. The course units

are designed to enable students to utilise a

range of theories, concepts of practice, and

research and practical skills relevant to working

with clients in a variety of contexts including

counselling agencies, welfare organisations,

community centres, educational institutions,

NGO’s, chaplaincies, inpatient and outpatient

clinical settings and private practice. Students

are able to study full-time or part-time, and

in the afternoons or evenings. Weekend

intensives are also available as a fast-track

through the course.

Graduate Diploma of Counselling1 year full time2 years part time

Students exiting the Master of Counselling after the first year of the degree will be awarded the Graduate Diploma of Counselling.

Ignite your career in…

helping professions by learning from

some of the best counsellors in the

counselling industry.

January and June takes

24 I Why Wesley Institute?

Each degree at Wesley Institute is underpinned by, and aligned to, the Institute’s unique mission to benefit the community by equipping people to live godly lives in influential vocations.

The Institute’s Creative Arts courses are taught by leading industry professionals who challenge students to finely hone their skills and to achieve their highest artistic potentials. Counselling, Education and Theology courses equally boast high-calibre faculties dedicated to students’ growth and development.

The student focus and community culture of the Institute is enhanced through small classes where life-long relationships and creative collaborations blossom. The Biblical worldview informing each subject facilitates a holistic education that encourages staff and students to flourish personally and spiritually, while pursuing their academic and artistic endeavours.

At Wesley Institute, education is about more than finishing course requirements in order to ‘make a living’. We are here to help graduates embark on an exciting journey of lifelong learning. All courses equip students with the university-level education and qualifications necessary to express their passions while living out their calling. Graduates of the Institute are resilient and influential contributors

to their communities, the nation and the world.

Pathways to TeachingInterested in furthering your studies? Wesley Institute’s one year Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) can be added on completion of a bachelor degree in the Institute’s Dance, Drama, Graphic Design, Music and Theology programs, providing the qualifications necessary to teach in Secondary Schools. The Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) is delivered through the convenience of online learning, providing students flexibility in their graduate studies

Biblical Sites Field Study Expand your historical and theological insights through Wesley Institute’s Biblical Sites Field Study.

In 2009 students embarked on a three-week educational exploration of Egypt, Israel and Jordan, while 2011 brings theopportunity to study in Turkey, Greece and Italy. As students travel, with an experienced lecturer and guide, through many of the sites and places from the Bible, the field study explores the significance and history of selected ancient countries. Tuition for this unit includes major travel expenses. Students may have access to FEE-HELP for the tuition fee.

Australia Studies CentrePartnering with the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU), Wesley Institute houses the Australia Studies Centre at its Drummoyne campus. Students from all over the USA and Canada come to Sydney to study, participate in service placements and live in homestays with local families in order to help students encounter the Australia that tourists never see. From art and ministry to drama and dance, students in the ASC have the opportunity to pursue their passions and interests alongside Wesley Institute students.

As a Wesley Institute student, you may also travel to other CCCU Study Abroad Programs, such as the Los Angeles Film Studies Centre (LAFSC) or the Contemporary Music Centre (CMC) in Nashville.

Patrick Guines

“I love having the ASC around. They are

an important part of the Wesley Institute

community. Aside from forming great

relationships and taking part in a ‘mountain

load’ of adventures together, the ASC program

provides an awesome cultural experience

which develops you as a person and

challenges your mindset.”

26 I Scholarships and FEE-HELP

SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships may be awarded to students

with exceptional creative and academic

talent. The Scholarship Committee awards

scholarships based on recommendations from

Heads of Schools. Enquire about a Scholarship

upon application. The terms and conditions

of Scholarships are explained to the

Scholarship recipient.

THEOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPSThe Gordon Moyes Scholarship is awarded

to a student in the School of Theology who

demonstrates academic merit and commitment

to pastoral ministry. This scholarship

covers half the tuition fees in the Bachelor

of Theology for two years, depending on

academic progress.

FEE-HELPWesley Institute is an approved Higher Education Provider (HEP) under the

Commonwealth Higher Education Support Act. This means that eligible students

enrolling in the Institute’s awards can apply for FEE-HELP assistance.

FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth Government interest-free loan given to eligible fee-

paying students to help pay their tuition fees. Eligible students are Australian citizens

and holders of permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP is available to both full-time

and part-time students and there is no means test. Graduates repay their loan through

the tax system once their income exceeds $44,912 (the 2010/11 figure).

A loan fee of 25% applies to FEE-HELP loans for undergraduate courses. This fee is

added to the student’s debt at the time of enrolment in each unit of study. No loan fee

applies to FEE-HELP loans for postgraduate courses.

For further information visit www.goingtouni.gov.au

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEAll courses are approved for Centrelink’s Student Income Support: Youth Allowance,

Austudy and Abstudy except the Master of Music and the Master of Theology.

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Our Campus I 27

OUR CAMPUSSituated in the heart of Sydney, Wesley Institute is a five-minute walk from the waters

of Canada Bay, within walking distance of a diverse range of cafes, restaurants and

boutique shops, and a short bus ride to Sydney’s beautiful landmarks and beaches.

Only seven kilometres west of the Sydney CBD, Wesley Institute is easily accessible by

private or public transport. Parking is available on campus and in surrounding streets.

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

A variety of student accommodation is available in Sydney, whether

it be a lodge, private renting or in a home stay. Once you are enrolled

we will provide advice and referrals to assist you with your

living arrangements.

28 I FAQ

What is Wesley Institute?Wesley Institute is a Christian higher education provider located in Drummoyne, Sydney. We offer accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Dance, Drama, Graphic Design, Music, Counselling, Education and Theology.

Do I have to be of a certain faith or denomination to study at Wesley Institute?No, though we do require students and staff to respect our values.

Who are the lecturers and tutors?Wesley Institute’s lecturers are all industry professionals in their respective fields.

How do I apply?Application forms are on our website, www.wi.edu.au , or call +61 2 9819 8824.

Can I fax or email my application form?No, you need to submit the original application form with all the certified supporting documents by post.

How do I apply for credit for previous study?Once you’ve been accepted into a course, you can obtain a Credit Application Form. Contact our Registrar’s Office on +61 2 9819 8888 for more information.

Can I study part-time?Yes.

Does the Institute offer financialassistance or loans?Yes. Domestic students are eligible to apply for FEE-HELP. International students are able to apply for financial assistance after their first semester. Financial assistance of up to $1000 per semester may be granted to international students who are able to demonstrate genuine financial hardship.

Does FEE-HELP apply to part-time students?Yes.

Where do I find more information on scholarships?Scholarship application forms for Dance, Drama and Music are available on our website www.wi.edu.au. The Theology Scholarship is awarded to a current student about to commence the second year of the BTh. For more information please contact our Marketing Office on +61 2 9819 8824.

Can I receive Austudy assistance?Yes, if you satisfy the Government’s criteria (see www.centrelink.gov.au). The Registrar’s Office can assist if you have questions about Youth Allowance, Austudy or Abstudy.

Does Wesley Institute teach English?No, but we have partner colleges around Sydney. Call the Marketing office on +61 2 9819 8824 for more information.

Is orientation compulsory?Yes. Orientation gives you the opportunity to meet students and staff, become familiar with the campus, obtain your Student ID card, complete the enrolment process and complete study and research workshops.

If I am in the area, could I come and check out the campus?Absolutely! You can either call the Marketing Office on +61 2 9819 8824 and book a campus tour (recommended) or go to Reception.

How do I audition if I don’t live in Sydney?You can send in a DVD/video of your audition. Check course booklets for further details.

Are courses availableOnline or by distance education?Yes. Our Teacher Education qualifications are offered via online learning. We are planning to offer more courses online in the near future.

Are there any evening classes?Yes. Call the Marketing Office on +61 2 9819 8824 to find out more.

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