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Planning your course
Academic advice
Most faculties and schools have academic advisors who can provide advice about planning your course.
Architecture, design and planning program directors
| Program | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design in Architecture | Mr Michael Muir | michael.muir@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Design Computing Bachelor of Design Computing/Bachelor of Advanced Studies |
Mr Liam Bray | liam.bray@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Design Computing/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Honours) | Mr Liam Bray | liam.bray@sydney.edu.au |
| Design Major (Table S) | Dr Naseem Ahmadpour | naseem.ahmadpour@sydney.edu.au |
| Biological Design Major (Table S) | Dr Phillip Gough | phillip.gough@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Architecture & Environments | Dr Matthew Mindrup Dr Dallas Rogers |
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| Master of Architecture | Dr Paolo Stracchi |
paolo.stracchi@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours)/Master of Architecture | Dr Ross James Anderson | r.anderson@sydney.edu.au |
| Graduate Diploma & Master of Design | Dr Erez Nusem |
erez.nusem@sydney.edu.au |
| Master of Interaction Design & Electronic Arts | Dr Luke Hespanhol | luke.hespanhol@sydney.edu.au |
| Master of Heritage Conservation | Associate Professor Cameron Logan | cameron.logan@sydney.edu.au |
| Master of Urban Design | Associate Professor Nancy Marshall | |
| Master of Urbanism | Associate Professor Nancy Marshall | nancy.marshall@sydney.edu.au |
| Master of Urban & Regional Planning | Associate Professor Nancy Marshall | nancy.marshall@sydney.edu.au |
| Urban Studies Major (Table S) | Associate Professor Tooran Alizadeh | |
| Master of Architectural Science | Dr Daniel Ryan | daniel.ryan@sydney.edu.au |
Master of Architectural Science stream coordinators
| Stream | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio and Acoustics | Associate Professor Densil Cabrera | densil.cabrera@sydney.edu.au |
| Illumination Design | Associate Professor Wendy Davis | wendy.davis@sydney.edu.au |
| High Performance Buildings | Professor Richard de Dear | richard.dedear@sydney.edu.au |
| Sustainable Design | Dr Daniel Ryan | daniel.ryan@sydney.edu.au |
Academic Undergraduate Student Advisors
Your Academic Undergraduate Student Advisors are senior academics available to offer you advice and support throughout your studies. You can talk to them about a range of different topics including:
- improving your academic performance
- setting study goals
- planning your degree and choosing subjects
- understanding the range of different student support services available to you and accessing the best resources for your needs
- what to do if you are struggling at university and need some advice.
The following FAQ documents have been developed to assist FASS students. Before you contact an academic advisor, please download the document for your school (SSPS, SOPHI, SLC, SLAM) or stream (INGS, Dalyell) and check to see if your question(s) are answered in the FAQs. If you aren’t sure who to speak to, contact the Student Affairs and Engagement team at fass.studentaffairsandengagement@sydney.edu.au and we’ll connect you with the right person.
- School of Social and Political Sciences (SSPS) academic advice FAQs (pdf, 109KB)
- School of Philosophocal and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) academic advice FAQs (pdf, 152KB)
- School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) academic advice FAQs (pdf, 149KB)
- School of Literature Art and Media (SLAM) academic advice FAQs (pdf, 174KB)
- International and Global Studies Student Guide (PDF, 843KB)
- Dalyell Scholars academic advice FAQs (pdf, 109KB)
Contact your Academic Undergraduate Student Advisor
There are two key ways you can contact your Academic Undergraduate Student Advisor.
- Complete the online form and get matched with an Academic Undergraduate Student Advisor in your field of study.
- Send an email using the contact details below. In your email include who you are, what you are studying, and what you’d like to discuss. You can contact any of the Advisors listed and should choose the person who most closely matches your study background. If your Department does not have an Advisor, we recommend you contact any of the Advisors from your School.
- If you are unable to submit an online academic advice registration form due to a system error and you urgently need to meet an academic student advisor, please send an email including your SID, full name and the reason of meeting an advisor to FASS Student Affairs and Engagement fass.studentaffairsandengagement@sydney.edu.au for assistance. We understand your need and thank you very much for your patience and understanding during this time. We apologise for the inconvenience being caused.
| School | Academic Undergraduate Student Advisors |
|---|---|
| School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) | Dr Ted Robinson (Archaeology) Dr Tamara Neal (Classics and Ancient History) Dr David Brophy (History) Dr Ruben Perez-Hidalgo (International & Global Studies) Professor Roland Fletcher (Archaeology) Professor Catherine Driscoll (Gender and Cultural Studies) Dr Michael Nielsen (Philosophy) |
| School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) | Chiew Hui Ho (Asian Studies) Tristan Lay (German Studies) Beatriz Carbajal (Spanish and Latin American Studies) Carolyn Stott (French and Francophone Studies; Complex Case) Christine Ji (Chinese Studies) Matthew Stavros (Japanese and Asian Studies) |
| School of Literature Art and Media (SLAM) | Isabelle Hesse (English) Jane Gavan (SCA/BVA/BAS) Keith Broadfoot (Art History) Rebecca Johinke (English, Complex Case) David Haines (SCA, BVA, BAS) Margaret Van Heekeren (MECO and Digital Culture) Dr Yvonne Low (Art History) |
| School of Economics (SE) | |
| School of Social and Political Sciences (SSPS) | Allen George (Criminology/Socio-Legal) Brendon O'Connor (Dalyell and American Studies) Sarah Cameron (Government and International Relations) Jamie Reilly (Government and International Relations) |
| School of Education and Social Work (SSESW) | Louise Sutherland (Program Director for Secondary Combined Degree - Science, Maths and Geography) Yeow-Tong Chia (Program Director for Secondary Combined Degree – Arts and Humanities) Tarunna Sebastian (Student Life Advisor, Secondary Combined Degree - Science, Maths and Geography) Tarunna Sebastian (Student Life Advisor, Secondary Combined Degree - arts and Humanities) Steve Georgakis (Program Director, Health and Physical Training) Heather McMaster (Student Life Advisor, Primary Education) Dr Wendy Saeme Lee (Student Life Advisor, Early Childhood Education) Pam Joseph (Student Life Advisor, Social Work) |
| Specialist portfolios | Contact |
|---|---|
| Educational Integrity Coordinators | Gwendolyn Hyslop - Educational Integrity Coordinator Giorgia Alu - Educational Integrity Coordinator |
| Disability Liason Officers | Associate Professor David Evans - Faculty Disability Liaison Officer Christopher Pepin-Neff - Faculty Disability Liaison Officer |
Indigenous Services and Social Inclusion |
Linda Tsung - Associate Dean (Indigenous Strategy and Services) |
Student Affairs |
Rebecca Johinke - Associate Dean, Student Affairs |
Student Life |
Carolyn Stott - Associate Dean, Student Life |
INGS/Bachelor of International and Global Studies Director |
Chris Hilliard - INGS Director |
Dalyell Scholars Program |
Anne Rogerson - School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry Brendon O’Connor - US Studies Centre Alexander Howard - School of Literature, Art and Media |
Postgraduate Coordinators
If you're a postgraduate student, you can contact your Coordinator for support. They will be able to provide advice to you over email or face-to-face about a range of topics including support services available, degree planning and improving your performance.
Contact your Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator
You can find a full list of Postgraduate Coursework Coordinators in Canvas. Send an email using the contact details provided to a Coursework Coordinator in your field of study. In your email include who are, what you are studying and what you would like to discuss.
See the table below for the list of postgraduate coordinators in 2021.
| School | Academic Postgraduate Student Advisors | |
|---|---|---|
| School of Language and Culture (SLC) | Associate Professor Michelle Royer (SLC) | |
| School of Literature Art and Media (SLAM) | Dr Mark De Vitis (Art Curating) Dr Beth Yahp (Creative Writing) Associate Professor Ahmar Mahboob (Cross-cultural and Applied Linguistics) Dr Marcus Carter (Digital Communication and Culture) Dr Matthew Sussman (English Studies) Dr Olaf Werder (Health Communication) Associate Professor Timothy Dwyer (Media Practice) Dr. Anna Broinowski (Moving Image) Dr Chiara O’Reilly (Museum and Heritage Studies) Dr Agata Mrva-Montoya (Publishing) Dr Mitchell Hobbs (Strategic Public Relations) Professor James Martin (Master of Cross-cultural and Applied Linguistics) |
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| School of Economics (SE) | Associate Professor Mark Melatos (Executive Master of Arts and Social Sciences and Economics) Dr Malcolm Edey (Macroeconomics Analysis) Dr Anastasia Burkovskaya (Microeconomics Analysis) Dr Chris Gibbs (Public Economics / Economics Research) |
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| School of Social and Political Sciences (SSPS) | Dr Luis Angosto Ferrandez (Development Studies) Dr Dinesh Wadiwel (Human Rights) Dr Thomas Wilkins (International Relations) Associate Professor Sarah Phillips (International Security) Associate Professor Jake Lynch (Peace and Conflict Studies) Dr Susan Schroeder (Political Economy) Professor Gaby Ramia (Public Policy) Dr Ihab Shalbak (Master of Human Rights Coordinator) |
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| School of Education and Social Work (SSESW) | Professor Michael Jacobson (Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator) Professor Peter Reimann (Learning Sciences and Technologies) Susan Poetsch (Indigenous Languages Education) Associate Professor Ruth Phillips (Social Work) Associate Professor Professor David Hirsh (General/no stream) Professor Lina Markauskaite (Digital Technologies) Dr Minkang Kim (Educational Psychology) Dr Christine Grice (Educational Management and Leadership) Dr Alexandra McCormick (International Education) Associate Professor Cathie Burgess (Leadership in Aboriginal Education) Professor David Evans (Special and Inclusive Education) Professor Donna O’Connor (Sports Coaching) Associate Professor Aek Phakiti (TESOL) Associate Professor Danny Liu (Graduate Certificate - Higher Education) Tarunna Sebastian (Master of Teaching - Secondary) Heather McMaster (Master of Teaching - Primary) Claire Marvell (Master of Teaching - Health and Physical Education) Dr Wendy Saeme Lee (Master of Teaching - Early Childhood) Pam Joseph (Master of Teaching - MSWQ) Associate Professor Susan Heward-Belle (MSWQ Course Coordinator) |
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| Postgraduate Coursework Coordinators (GIR) | Dr Luis Angosto Ferrandez (Anthropology/Development Studies) Tom Wilkins (Government and International Relations) Gaby Ramia (Government and International Relations) Stewart Jackson (Government and International Relations) Wendy Lambourne (Peace and Conflict Studies) Susan Schroeder (Political Economy) Danielle Celermajer (Sociology and Social Policy) |
If you're studying in the Business School you can find contacts for advice in your Canvas hub:
- Undergraduate Commerce Hub
- Master of Commerce Hub
- Master of Professional Accounting Hub
- Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Hub
- Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Hub
- Master of International Business Hub
- Master of Marketing Hub
For Business School students on the Academic Progression Register, please send an email to b.sapadmin@sydney.edu.au.
If you are studying at the Faculty of Engineering, it is recommended that you speak with your year advisor for academic advice. Please see the list of schools below, and email the relevant advisor for an appointment.
- School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
- School of Biomedical Engineering
- School of Civil Engineering
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- School of Electrical and Information Engineering
- School of Computer Science
- Project Management
If you are a new students, you can visit Welcome to Engineering for more information.
If you're studying in the Sydney Law School, you can find the course and timetable information in Canvas.
Please email:
- law.professional@sydney.edu.au for academic advice about Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Laws Programs.
- law.postgraduate@sydney.edu.au for academic advice about Law Masters and Graduate Diploma Programs.
- Sydney School of Health Sciences
- Sydney Dental School
- Sydney Medical School
- Sydney Nursing School
- Sydney Pharmacy School
- Sydney School of Public Health
Sydney School of Health Sciences
Course directors
| Discipline | Course | Contact |
|---|---|---|
Behavioural and Social Sciences in Health |
Bachelor of Health Sciences |
Zakia Hossain |
Exercise and Sport Science |
Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sports Science) |
Kate Edwards |
Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) |
Jacqui Raymond |
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Combined Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) / Bachelor of Advance Studies |
Janelle Gifford
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Master of Exercise Physiology |
Nathan Johnson |
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| Medical Imaging Sciences | Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) |
Warren Reed |
Master of Diagnostic Radiography |
Jillian Clarke |
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Master of Health Science (Medical Radiation Sciences)/Master of Medical Imaging Science |
Roger Bourne |
|
| Occupational Therapy | Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) |
Justin Scanlan justin.scanlan@sydney.edu.au
|
Master of Health Sciences (Developmental Disability) |
Andy Smidt |
|
OT: Master of Occupational Therapy
|
Sanetta Du Toit |
|
Physiotherapy |
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy)
|
Debra Shirley |
Master of Physiotherapy |
Susan Coulson |
|
Rehabilitation Counselling |
Master of Rehabilitation Counselling (+GDip) |
Roxanna Pebdani |
| Speech Pathology | Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) |
Natalie Munro |
Master of Speech Language Pathology |
Alison Purcell |
Stream coordinators
| Stream | Contact |
|---|---|
Bachelor of Science (Health) stream and Health major coordinator |
Leigh Wilson |
Hearing and Speech major |
Isabelle Boisvert
|
Human Movement major |
Chin-Moi Chow |
Disability and Participation major (available from 2020) |
Kim Bulkeley |
Sydney Dental School
| Discipline | Contact |
|---|---|
Academic Lead Education |
Dr Delyse Leadbeatter |
Oral Biosciences |
Associate Professor Munira Xaymardan |
Oral Health |
Dr Kimberly Mathieu-Coulton |
Oral Surgery, Medicine and Diagnostics |
Professor Hans Zoellner |
Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry |
Professor Ali Darendeliler |
Population Oral Health |
Professor Woosung Sohn |
Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry |
Professor Axel Spahr |
Sydney Medical School
| Discipline | Contact |
|---|---|
Advanced Surgery Clinical Surgery Surgery Surgical Anatomy |
Professional Education in Health |
Brain and Mind Sciences |
Professional Education in Health |
Clinical Neurophysiology |
Professional Education in Health |
Sleep Medicine |
Professional Education in Health |
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Intrnational Ophthalmology Ophthalmic Science |
Discipline of Ophthalmology |
Child and Adolescent Health |
Professional Education in Health |
General Practice and Primary Health Care |
Professional Education in Health |
Genomics and Precision Medicine |
Professional Education in Health |
Sexual and Reproductive Health |
Professional Education in Health |
Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy |
Professional Education in Health |
Clinical Trials Research |
Adrienne Kirby |
Infection and Immunity |
Jim Manos |
Medicine
|
Jane Bleasel |
Pain Management |
Elizabeth Devonshire Leigh-Anne Funnell |
Sydney Nursing School
| Pre-registration courses | Contact |
|---|---|
Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) Coordinator
|
Toby Raeburn |
Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) Year 1 Advisor |
Dr Narelle Story |
Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) Year 2 and 3 Advisor |
Clare Davies |
Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) Pre-registration programs Coordinator
|
Dr Vasiliki Betihavas |
Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) Year 1 Advisor |
Astrid Frotjold |
Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) Year 2 Advisor |
Dr Ronald Castelino |
Master of Nursing Combined Degree Advisor (Science/Health Sciences) |
Dr Taneal Wiseman |
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Nursing Combined Degree Advisor |
Moira Dunsmore |
| Postgraduate courses | Contact |
|---|---|
Advanced Nursing Practice and Clinical Nursing Coordinator |
Associate Professor Christopher Gordon |
Cancer and Haematology Nursing Coordinator |
Shannon Philp |
Emergency Nursing Coordinator |
Elizabeth Leonard |
Intensive Care Nursing Coordinator |
Associate Professor Janice Gullick |
Mental Health Nursing Coordinator |
Dr Andrea McCloughen |
Nurse Practitioner Coordinator |
Jacqueline Fong |
Primary Health Care Nursing Coordinator |
Dr Sue Randall |
| Clinical education | Contact |
|---|---|
Clinical Education Academic (Clinical Simulation) |
Astrid Frotjold |
Clinical Education Academic (Clinical Facilitation) |
Michelle Maw |
Sydney Pharmacy School
| Program | Contact |
|---|---|
Program Director, Undergraduate |
Dr Stephen Carter
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Undergraduate Year 1 Coordinator |
Dr Janet Cheung
|
Undergraduate Year 2 Coordinator |
Dr Lifeng Kang
|
Undergraduate Year 3 Coordinator |
Dr Jonathan Penm
|
Undergraduate Year 4 Coordinator |
Andrew Bartlett |
Honours Coordinator |
Associate Professor Danijela Gnjidic |
Program Director, Master of Pharmacy |
Associate Professor Rebekah Moles |
Program Director, Intern Training Program
|
Dr Irene Um |
Program Director, Graduate Certificate in Evidence-Based Complementary Medicines |
Dr Joanna Harnett |
Program Director, Higher Degree Research |
Dr Ingrid Gelissen |
Sydney School of Public Health
| Program | Contact |
|---|---|
Bioethics |
Dr Diego Silva |
Biostatistics |
Associate Professor Patrick Kelly |
Clinical Epidemiology |
Professor Fiona Blyth Dr Naomi Noguchi |
Global Health |
Associate Professor Camille Raynes-Greenow |
Health Policy |
Dr Carmen Huckel Schneider Dr Samantha Rowbotham |
Indigenous Health Promotion
|
Dr Michelle Dickson |
Public Health |
Professor Tim Driscoll Dr Erin Mathieu Dr Ed Jegasothy Heidi Gilchrist mph.coordinator@sydney.edu.au
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| Program leaders | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate first year advisor | Dr Narelle Yeo | narelle.yeo@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Music (Performance) /Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Performance)/ Diploma of Music (Performance) | Dr Vladimir Gorbach | vladimir.gorbach@sydney.edu.au |
Bachelor of Music (Composition)/ (Composition for Creative Industries)/ (Digital Music and Media) Bachelor of Music/ Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Composition)/Diploma of Music (Composition) / (Composition for Creative Industries)/ (Digital Music and Media)/ Master of Music (Composition) |
Dr Daniel Rojas | daniel.rojas@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Music (Music Education) | Associate Professor Jennifer Rowley | jennifer.rowley@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Music (Jazz Studies)/Diploma of Music (Jazz Studies) | Dr Kevin Hunt | kevin.hunt@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Music (Musicology major)/ Diploma of Music (Musicology)/ Master of Music (Musicology) | Dr Alan Maddox | alan.maddox@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Arts (Music major)/ Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Music Practice) | Associate Professor Charles Fairchild | charles.fairchild@sydney.edu.au |
| Postgraduate Coursework | Assoc Professor Stephanie McCallum | stephanie.mccallum@sydney.edu.au |
| Postgraduate Research (Performance) | Associate Professor Helen Mitchell | helen.mitchell@sydney.edu.au |
| PhD | Associate Professor Kathleen Nelson | kathleen.nelson@sydney.edu.au |
If you're studying in the Faculty of Science, find out how to approach degree planning and academic advice on the Science Student portal on Canvas. If you are a new student, you can also visit Welcome to Science for more information.
There are many different contacts in the Faculty of Science for academic advice. You'll need to decide which contact best matches your study background/plans or the questions you have, and then contact them directly. You must tell the contact who you are, what you are studying, and what you’d like advice on.
Science academic advisers are academics available to offer you advice and support throughout your studies. You can talk to them about a range of different topics including:
- strategies for managing your studies
- improving your academic performance
- understanding the range of different student support services available to you and accessing the best resources for your needs
- what to do if you are struggling at university and need some advice.
You can find the full list of Science academic advisers in Canvas.
For unit of study advice, contact your unit of study coordinator (listed in the unit of study descriptions in your handbook) for assistance..
For advice about your course or course components, find a list of the relevant contacts on the Science Student portal on Canvas.
Last updated: 17 September 2021
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