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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) | Dr Callum Parker | callum.parker@sydney.edu.au |
| Design Major (Table S) | Dr Karla Straker | karla.straker@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 |
|
| Master of Architecture | Dr Paolo Stracchi |
paolo.stracchi@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Honours)/Master of Architecture | Professor Chris Smith | chris.l.smith@sydney.edu.au |
| Graduate Diploma & Master of Design | Dr Erez Nusem |
erez.nusem@sydney.edu.au |
| Master of Interaction Design & Electronic Arts | Associate Professor Lian Loke | lian.loke@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 |
| Building Services (Graduate Certificate) | Professor Richard de Dear | richard.dedear@sydney.edu.au |
| Facilities Management (Graduate Certificate) | Professor Richard de Dear | richard.dedear@sydney.edu.au |
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.
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
- School of Philosophocal and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) academic advice FAQs
- School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) academic advice FAQs
- School of Literature Art and Media (SLAM) academic advice FAQs
- International and Global Studies Student Guide
- Dalyell Scholars academic advice FAQs
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.
| School | Academic Undergraduate Student Advisors |
|---|---|
| School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry (SOPHI) | Jess Kean (Gender & Cultural Studies) Brian Hedden (Philosophy) Elly Cowan (Classics and Ancient History) Caroline West (Philosophy) |
| School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) | Chiew Hui Ho (Chinese Studies) Josh Stenberg (Chinese Studies) Léa Vuong (French and Francophone Studies) Seiko Yasumoto (Japanese Studies) Fernanda Panaloza (Spanish and Latin American Studies) |
| School of Literature Art and Media (SLAM) | Isabelle Hesse (English) Sanné Mestrom (SCA) Oliver Smith (SCA) Alexander Howard(Writing Studies) Fiona Martin (MECO) Keith Broadfoot (Art History) Rebecca Johinke (English, Complex Case) Bronwen Dyson (Writing Studies) |
| School of Economics (SE) | |
| School of Social and Political Sciences (SSPS) | Sarah Phillips (Government and International Relations) Susan Banki (Sociology/Social Policy) Fiona Gill (Sociology) Susan Schroeder (Political Economy) Nicholas Bromfield (Government and International Relations) John Mikler (Government/IR only) Craig Browne (Sociology/Social Policy Ryan Schram (Anthropology) |
| School of Education and Social Work (SSESW) | Louise Sutherland (Student Life Advisor, Secondary Combined Degree -Science, Maths and Geography) Yeow-Tong Chia (Student Life Advisor, Secondary Combined Degree-Arts and Humanities) Heather McMaster (Student Life Advisor, Primary Education) Claire Marvell (Student Life Advisor, Health and Physical Education) Marianne Fenech (Student Life Advisor, Early Childhood Education) Pam Joseph (Student Life Advisor, Social Work) |
| Specialist portfolios | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Social Inclusion | Linda Tsung - Associate Dean (Indigenous Strategy and Services) |
| Student Affairs | Greg Martin - Associate Dean, Student Affairs |
| Student Life | Rebecca Johinke - Associate Dean, Student Life |
| INGS/Bachelor of International and Global Studies Director | James Curran - INGS Director |
| Dalyell Scholars Program Coordinators | Brendon O’Connor - US Studies Centre Anne Rogerson - School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry |
Postgraduate Coursework Coordinators
If you're a postgraduate student, you can contact your Coursework 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.Educational Integrity Coordinator
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 Science 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 | zakia.hossain@sydney.edu.au |
| Exercise and Sport Science | Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sports Science) |
Kate Edwards | kate.edwards@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise Physiology) | Glen Davis | glen.davis@sydney.edu.au | |
| Master of Exercise Physiology | Nathan Johnson | nathan.jonhson@sydney.edu.au | |
| Medical Imaging Sciences | Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) | Peter Kench | peter.kench@sydney.edu.au |
| Master of Diagnostic Radiography | Jillian Clarke | jillian.clarke@sydney.edu.au | |
| Master of Health Science (Medical Radiation Sciences)/Master of Medical Imaging Science | Roger Bourne | roger.bourne@sydney.edu.au | |
| Occupational Therapy | Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) | Justin Scanlan | justin.scanlan@sydney.edu.au |
| Master of Health Sciences (Developmental Disability) | Andy Smidt | andy.smidt@sydney.edu.au | |
| OT: Master of Occupational Therapy | Sanetta Du Toit | sanet.dutoit@sydney.edu.au | |
| Physiotherapy | Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) | Debra Shirley | debra.shirley@sydney.edu.au |
| Master of Physiotherapy | Susan Coulson | susan.coulson@sydney.edu.au | |
| Rehabilitation Counselling | Master of Rehabilitation Counselling (+GDip) | Roxanna Pebdani | roxanna.pebdani@sydney.edu.au |
| Speech Pathology | Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) | Natalie Munro | natalie.munro@sydney.edu.au |
| Master of Speech Language Pathology | Alison Purcell | alison.purcell@sydney.edu.au |
Stream coordinators
| Stream | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science (Health) stream and Health major coordinator | Rowena Forsyth | rowena.forsyth@sydney.edu.au |
| Hearing and Speech major | Elizabeth Murray | elizabeth.murray@sydney.edu.au |
| Human Movement major | Chin-Moi Chow | chin-moi.chow@sydney.edu.au |
| Disability and Participation major (available from 2020) | Kim Bulkeley | kim.bulkeley@sydney.edu.au |
Sydney Dental School
| Discipline | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Lead Education | Dr Delyse Leadbeatter | Delyse.leadbeatter@sydney.edu.au |
| Oral Biosciences | Associate Professor Munira Xaymardan | Munira.xaymardan@sydney.edu.au |
| Oral Health | Dr Kimberly Mathieu-Coulton | kimberly.coulton@sydney.edu.au |
| Oral Surgery, Medicine and Diagnostics | Professor Hans Zoellner | Hans.zoellner@sydney.edu.au |
| Orthodontic and Paediatric Dentistry | Professor Ali Darendeliler | Ali.Darendeliler@sydney.edu.au |
| Population Oral Health | Professor Woosung Sohn | Woosung.sohn@sydney.edu.au |
| Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry | Professor Axel Spahr | Axel.spahr@sydney.edu.au |
Sydney Medical School
| Discipline | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Surgery Clinical Surgery Surgery Surgical Anatomy |
Professional Education in Health | peh.education@sydney.edu.au |
| Brain and Mind Sciences Psychiatry |
Professional Education in Health | peh.education@sydney.edu.au |
| Clinical Neurophysiology Critical Care Medicine Internal Medicine Metabolic Health Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development |
Professional Education in Health | peh.education@sydney.edu.au |
| Sleep Medicine | Professional Education in Health | peh.education@sydney.edu.au |
| Cataract and Refractive Surgery Intrnational Ophthalmology Ophthalmic Science |
Discipline of Ophthalmology | ophthalmology.education@sydney.edu.au |
| Child and Adolescent Health | Professional Education in Health | peh.education@sydney.edu.au |
| General Practice and Primary Health Care | Professional Education in Health | peh.education@sydney.edu.au |
| Genomics and Precision Medicine | Professional Education in Health | peh.education@sydney.edu.au |
| Sexual and Reproductive Health | Professional Education in Health | peh.education@sydney.edu.au |
| Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy | Professional Education in Health | peh.education@sydney.edu.au |
| Clinical Trials Research | Adrienne Kirby | adrienne.kirby@sydney.edu.au |
| Infection and Immunity | Jim Manos | jim.manos@sydney.edu.au |
| Medicine | Jane Bleasel | jane.bleasel@sydney.edu.au |
| Pain Management | Elizabeth Devonshire Leigh-Anne Funnell |
liz.devonshire@sydney.edu.au leigh-anne.funnell@sydney.edu.au |
Sydney Nursing School
| Pre-registration courses | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) Coordinator | Toby Raeburn | toby.raeburn@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) Year 1 Advisor | Dr Narelle Story | narelle.story@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) Year 2 and 3 Advisor | Clare Davies | clare.davies@sydney.edu.au |
| Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) Pre-registration programs Coordinator | Dr Vasiliki Betihavas | vasiliki.betihavas@sydney.edu.au |
| Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) Year 1 Advisor | Astrid Frotjold | astrid.frotjold@sydney.edu.au |
| Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) Year 2 Advisor | Dr Ronald Castelino | ronald.castelino@sydney.edu.au |
| Master of Nursing Combined Degree Advisor (Science/Health Sciences) | Dr Taneal Wiseman | taneal.wiseman@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Arts/Master of Nursing Combined Degree Advisor | Moira Dunsmore | moira.dunsmore@sydney.edu.au |
| Postgraduate courses | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Nursing Practice and Clinical Nursing Coordinator | Associate Professor Christopher Gordon | christopher.gordon@sydney.edu.au |
| Cancer and Haematology Nursing Coordinator | Shannon Philp | shannon.philp@sydney.edu.au |
| Emergency Nursing Coordinator | Elizabeth Leonard | elizabeth.leonard@sydney.edu.au |
| Intensive Care Nursing Coordinator | Associate Professor Janice Gullick | janice.gullick@sydney.edu.au |
| Mental Health Nursing Coordinator | Dr Andrea McCloughen | andrea.mccloughen@sydney.edu.au |
| Nurse Practitioner Coordinator | Jacqueline Fong | jacqui.fong@sydney.edu.au |
| Primary Health Care Nursing Coordinator | Dr Sue Randall | sue.randall@sydney.edu.au |
| Clinical education | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Education Academic (Clinical Simulation) | Astrid Frotjold | astrid.frotjold@sydney.edu.au |
| Clinical Education Academic (Clinical Facilitation) | Michelle Maw | michelle.maw@sydney.edu.au |
Sydney Pharmacy School
| Program | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Director, Undergraduate | Associate Professor Nial Wheate | nial.wheate@sydney.edu.au |
| Undergraduate Year 1 Coordinator | Professor Timothy Chen | timothy.chen@sydney.edu.au |
| Undergraduate Year 2 Coordinator | Dr Carl Schneider | carl.schneider@sydney.edu.au |
| Undergraduate Year 3 Coordinator | Dr Joanna Harnett | joanna.harnett@sydney.edu.au |
| Undergraduate Year 4 Coordinator | Dr Stephen Carter | stephen.carter@sydney.edu.au |
| Honours Coordinator | Dr Danijela Gnjidic | danijela.gnjidic@sydney.edu.au |
| Program Director, Master of Pharmacy | Associate Professor Rebekah Moles | rebekah.moles@sydney.edu.au |
| Program Director, Intern Training Program | Dr Irene Um | irene.um@sydney.edu.au |
| Program Director, Graduate Certificate in Evidence-Based Complementary Medicines | Dr Joanna Harnett | joanna.harnett@sydney.edu.au |
| Program Director, Higher Degree Research | Dr Ingrid Gelissen | ingrid.gelissen@sydney.edu.au |
Sydney School of Public Health
| Program | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Bioethics | Dr Claire Hooker | claire.hooker@sydney.edu.au |
| Biostatistics | Associate Professor Patrick Kelly | pat.kelly@sydney.edu.au |
| Clinical Epidemiology | Dr Sharon Reid | sharon.reid@sydney.edu.au |
| Global Health | Dr Giselle Manalo Professor Mu Li |
giselle.manalo@sydney.edu.au mu.li@sydney.edu.au |
| Health Policy | Dr Carmen Huckel Schneider | carmen.huckelschneider@sydney.edu.au |
| Indigenous Health Promotion | Dr Michelle Dickson | michelle.dickson@sydney.edu.au |
| Public Health | Dr Erin Mathieu Professor Tim Driscoll |
erin.mathieu@sydney.edu.au tim.driscoll@sydney.edu.au |
| Program leaders | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate first year advisor | Dr Chris Coady | christopher.coady@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Music (Performance) | Associate Professor Jeanell Carrigan | jeanell.carrigan@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Music (Composition) / (Composition for Creative Industries) / (Digital Music and Media) and Postgraduate Research (Composition) | Dr Damien Ricketson | damien.ricketson@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Music (Music Education) | Associate Professor Jennifer Rowley | jennifer.rowley@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Music (Jazz Studies) | Mr David Theak | david.theak@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Music (Improvised Music) | Dr Kevin Hunt | kevin.hunt@sydney.edu.au |
| Bachelor of Music (Musicology major) | 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, you can find more information about degree planning and academic advice on the Science Student portal on Canvas. This includes science specific advice contacts and information.
If you are a new student, please visit Welcome to Science for more information.
Last updated: 18 September 2020
