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post Jan 15 2009, 10:54 AM

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In regards to the rain issue asked by someone in the previous thread, Melbourne and Sydney are extremely dry. It's a dessert here. It does rain, but not enough to supply the population with enough water. If I am not wrong, November is the wettest month.

Contrary to UK's weather, it is not as gloomy and depressing here in the winter months, though you do get the gloominess, just not everyday like the Brits get.

Can't say much about Queensland but I THINK the weather there is much closer to Malaysia than Melbourne is.

To me, the temperature in Melbourne isn't that cold, it's the wind that is unbearable, most un-windy days are fine, but the winds that pierce through my jumper makes me shiver. A good wind breaker is advisable, especially if you like going running.
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post Jan 18 2009, 03:12 PM

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Indeed, agents aren't really necessary unless you're rich and spoilt and aren't willing to do any work.

Universities' International students department can provide you with a great deal of help. There are way too many Malaysians studying or have studied in Australia and so they are very well versed with Malaysian students' questions. Just shoot them an email or give them a call, most of the time problems would be solved. Or look for someone already in Australia, most are willing to help for free. It is up to you if you want to buy them dinner afterward or not.

Oh and Australians reply emails much faster than Malaysians, so feel free to use emails. Normally it wouldn't take 3 months for a reply unless it's holiday period(Christmas mostly).
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post Jan 22 2009, 09:23 PM

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QUOTE(jasperng @ Jan 22 2009, 01:54 PM)
hey, I want to know will there be much difference in syllabus between UK and australia ? I will get a degree from UK university and planning to pursue my postgraduate in australia. But Im concerning about having hard time of catching up if the syllabus is completely different as i have to study from scratch again
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It really depends. You're not transferring form 5 to form 6 but doing post graduate so I don't think it'll matter. For example, a Phd is mostly research, so it'll be specific on the topic you choose it won't matter if it's in Antarctica or in Somalia. The only difference is your mentor(and facilities). For masters, some masters are by research, in which case it'll be as above, some are by coursework. For coursework, the Uni website should have a list of subjects you have to take(or choose from) and so the best is to visit the site and have a look. For Honours, I think most UK Bachelor's degree comes with Honours already, right?

For anything else, it depends, I guess. What are you planning to do in Australia?


Btw, VicRoads(the Victoria drivers' license authority) did punch a hole in my New Zealand license when I converted. Why though? I don't know. Didn't bother asking then as Australian license can be used in New Zealand(I think?haha).
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post Jan 25 2009, 02:46 PM

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QUOTE(kwh1989 @ Jan 25 2009, 11:01 AM)
gonna study in Melbourne University, looking for places near Carlton or Parkville nw.

Bouverie and Arrowonswanston r fully booked  cry.gif
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Take anything you can find! Vacancy rate in Melbourne is 1% at the moment! Crazy shit. Only better than Sydney, maybe not even.

QUOTE(panda-man @ Jan 25 2009, 10:28 AM)
if you are going home hunting... biggest tip.

get a map...... melways/sydways dunno the names of the others. but yeah. it will really help you a lot. its expensive though. but useful throughout your entire stay.
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Or print out from www.whereis.com
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post Jan 25 2009, 08:21 PM

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QUOTE(jasperng @ Jan 25 2009, 05:39 PM)
Hey , I asked UNSW about their postgraduate studies but their reply does not really clear my thought.

I saw in their website stating that the duration for postgraduate ( engineering ) is 1 year. However, I am aware that Australia degre is 4 years. However, I got a BEng from UK which is only 3 years. Therefore, Im not sure whether the duration for me would be different or not.  Anyone know about this ?

Also, I believe UNSW is the best engineering uni in australia. However is it also good for Electrical and electronic field ?

Update:

I just checked the requirement for master in UNSW

Master of Engineering Science

A recognised four-year Bachelor degree in an appropriate area of engineering with Honours 2/2 or equivalent or an average of 65% in performance over the final two years.


Graduate Certificate of Engineering Science

A recognised three-year Bachelor degree in engineering or science with an average of 65% in performance over the final two years. Graduates from a four-year science or engineering Bachelor degree who do not meet the entry requirements for the Master of Engineering Science will also be considered.

From what I see here, I will need to take certificate first before going for master if I were to apply using BEng from UK as it is a 3 year program. Can anyone tell me whether i interpreted it correctly ?

As a result, a total of 2 year needed if i apply using BEng from UK. God, I can get Msc in UK with only 1 year... Hmm..
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Do you have an honours with your UK BEng? If you do I don't think the number of years matter. The 4-year part most likely refer to an Australian BEng degree only. Because from what I know, a BSc in the UK is 2.5 years plus 0.5years honours, totaling 3years whereas an Australian BSc is 3+1, 4 years. But they're regarded as the same.

This is because of the higher standards of A-levels(2years) as compared to Year 12 in Australia(1year) and hence easier first year University in Australia.

Do you mind posting the email you receive? Just the content, leave out your name etc if you're not comfortable.
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post Jan 25 2009, 09:43 PM

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Hmm, maybe that's true. But I know someone with a Glasgow Eng degree that did his Masters in UNSW in 9 months. But then again, he had work experience between the 2 degrees.

This was in 1980s though. So it is very likely not the same now.

EDIT: According to this link Handbook
"Entry Requirements: An Honours degree in engineering or a related discipline from a tertiary institution recognised by UNSW."

So I'm guessing your best bet is to send in your qualifications and see if your university is "recognised" by them or not.

And the Duration states 1.5 years. And 2 years for Electrical.

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post Jan 27 2009, 09:29 PM

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If you need the entire book, and the book is rather thick, I suggest buying secondhand. They aren't very expensive. Might be cheaper than photocopying.

But if you need a few pages then please photocopy. It is not illegal as long as it's not for commercial purposes or for profit.

EDIT: Come to think of it, if you need only some parts of the book, then just borrow it off the library. Make use of the library. You've paid for it.

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post Jan 28 2009, 05:06 PM

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I think external students also include students doing a subject or two at another university while enrolled in a university. For example, you're taking French at Monash, but you're studying in Melbourne Uni. So that subject will be an external subject. It's rare though, because it has to be approved by your main Uni for you to gain the credit.
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post Jan 30 2009, 06:59 PM

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You want part time job the best is Chinese Restaurants if you don't have any experience. Everything else they want experience. Chinese Restaurants will underpay you, but they pay cash so no tax, and that means you can work more than 20hours a week too(if you're international student). Don't neglect your studies though, restaurant work's very tiring you won't have energy left to study if you work too much.
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