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University of New England (UNE) Courses

Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning

Graduate Diploma

Armidale

The Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning offers a thorough grounding in urban and regional planning both to graduates wishing to enter the profession and to practising professionals wishing to upgrade their knowledge.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in any discipline.

This course is not open to graduates of the UNE Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning.

Duration

1.5 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Certificate in Arts

Graduate Certificate

Armidale

The Graduate Certificate in Arts is designed to enable graduates who wish to expand on their undergraduate program or who wish to change the direction of their focus and pursue studies in an area of personal interest. Students select a single major or area of study on which to focus their studies.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification with a major in a non-relevant discipline;

(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline*.

Relevant disciplines include the following:

Please note - not all majors are available to all candidates. Majors highlighted with an ** are only available to candidates admitted under admission rule (b).

Ancient History:

Archaeology; History; Philosophy; Religious Studies

Ancient Near East:

Ancient History; Archaeology

Archaeology:

Ancient History; Classical Languages; History

Asian Studies**:

Asian Languages; Political Science

Chinese Studies:

Chinese language and Cultural Studies

English

: Media and Communication Studies; Drama and Theatre Studies; Philosophy and Religious Studies; Political Science; Studies in Human Society

Environmental Advocacy**

Earth and Environmental Sciences; Development Studies, Policy Studies; Political Science; Sociology; Studies in Human Societies

French Studies**: French language and Cultural Studies

Geography: Earth and Environmental Sciences; Studies in Human Societies

German Studies: German langauge and Cultural Studies

History: Archaeology; Heritage Studies; History; Indigenous Studies; Languages; Philosophy; Religious Studies

Indigenous Studies**: Archaeology; Curriculum and Education Studies; History; Policy Studies; Political Science

Indonesian Studies**: Indonesian language and Cultural Studies

Italian Studies: Italian language and Cultural Studies

Linguistics: English; Languages; Education with a major in English literacy; LOTE or ESL

Media and Communications: Communication and Media Studies; Language and Literature; Performing Arts; Philosophy and Religious Studies; Political Science and Policy Studies; Studies in Human Society

Peace Studies: Criminology; Law; Policy Studies; Political Science; Social Work

Philosophy: Religious Studies

Political and International Studies: Policy Studies; Political Science; Studies in Human Society

Regional Change Management**: Geography; Policy Studies; Political Science; Studies in Human Society

Sociology: Criminology; Geography; History; Linguistics; Peace Studies; Politics

Studies in Religion: Ancient History; History; Philosophy

Theatre and Performance: Theatre Studies; Theatre and Performance

Writing: Communication and Media Studies; History; Literature; Philosophy and Religion Studies; Policy Studies

Duration

4 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Bachelor of Training and Development

Bachelor

Armidale

The term 'Training and Development' describes the intersection of adult education and training with individual and organisational development. As such, this hybrid-type course provides cross-disciplinary expertise in the fields of education and business.

Entry Requirements

Successful applicants to this 144 credit point course are granted 96 credit points of Advanced Standing at the time of admission based on a combination of formal education and work-based learning. This course may not be undertaken concurrently with, or upon successful completion of, UNE Bachelor of Organisational Leadership.

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification or overseas equivalent in a relevant area*; or

(b) hold an AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma qualification in a relevant area* from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and at least three years' relevant professional experience**; or

(c) hold an AQF Level 5 Diploma qualification in a relevant area* from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and at least four years' relevant professional experience**; or

(d) have relevant professional development/training activities equivalent to 2400 hours (the applicant is required to provide a portfolio of evidence and a summary of face-to-face and private study hours) and at least five years' relevant professional experience** which is deemed to be equivalent to Admission Rule (a), (b) or (c).

Candidates applying under Rules (b), (c) or (d) must submit a Statement of Service (on company letterhead) and a resume.

*Relevant disciplines/areas include, but are not limited, to the following:

Adult Education and Lifelong Learning

Business Administration

Government (Management)

Human Resource Management

Occupational Health and Safety

Organisational Development

Organisational Management

Policing Practice

Public Safety (Military Leadership)

Vocational Education and Training

Workplace Training and Assessment

**Relevant professional experience refers to a position of responsiblity in any organisational or industry context.

Duration

4 years part-time

Study Mode

Online

Graduate Satisfaction

86.00%

Bachelor of Education (Secondary Mathematics)

Bachelor

Armidale

Teaching is a rewarding career choice for those who enjoy being part of children's development. The professional skills learned will be valued by the community and will bring teachers into contact with people of all ages. Teachers are members of one of the largest professions of our society.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) be qualified for admission (see

Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule

and

Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures

);

and

(b) satisfy the School of their suitability for teaching through the satisfactory completion of the Personal Statement for Initial Teacher Education Course Entry; and

English Language Requirements

for Courses in Education

Accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority.

Assumed knowledge: any two units of English and Mathematics.

Recommended studies: HSC Mathematics Extension 1.

Duration

4 years full-time, 10 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

ATAR

77.1

Graduate Satisfaction

86.00%

Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

Masters (Coursework)

Armidale

The Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) provides graduates with the theoretical and practical skills required to work as a professional social worker, an occupation that the Australian government predicts will continue to experience very strong growth.

Entry Requirements

1. A candidate shall hold an AQF Level 7 three year undergraduate degree in a discipline other than social work from a recognised university, which includes the equivalent of one year of full-time study, 48 credit points (8 units or equivalent) in any Social Science Discipline as defined by the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia. In other words, the 48 credit points may include units in courses such as Accounting, Anthropology, Economics, Education, Geography, History, Law, Linguistics, Marketing, Management, Political Science, Social Medicine, Sociology, Statistics, etc.

2. Candidates who have not completed one year of study of social science units but have completed a health / allied health or physical science degree should complete:

(a) at least 6 credit points (1 unit or equivalent) of studies in Sociology;

and

(b) at least 6 credit points (1 unit or equivalent) of studies in Social Policy.

Such candidates may be permitted to enrol and complete the pre-requisite units concurrently while enrolling in the approved units for the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying).

3. Where a candidate holds an international qualification in social work that does not meet the Australian Association of Social Workers eligibility for membership, admission may be sought to the degree through permission from the Social Work Course Coordinator. However, the candidate will be individually responsible for contacting the Australian Association of Social Workers regarding eligibility for membership based on their individual circumstances.

Applicants must meet the University's

English Language Requirements for Admission Rule

Duration

2 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Satisfaction

90.60%

Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice

Graduate Diploma

Armidale

The Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice provides students with an opportunity to develop advanced level knowledge about mental health assessment skills and evidence-based practice.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree;

(b) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice from UNE;

(d) satisfy UNE by means of other relevant* professional experience by submitting a Statement of Service from your employer/s and a resume outlining a minimum of three years' full-time (or equivalent) relevant* professional experience and training undertaken in the past 10 years.

*Relevant disciplines include,

but are not limited to

: Counselling, psychology, social work, nursing, mental health nursing, community services, children's services, youth work, care for the aged, care for the disabled, residential client care, welfare, mental health support, pastoral care.

Duration

0.5 - 1 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Study Mode

Online

Graduate Satisfaction

80.80%

Bachelor of Science with Honours

Bachelor (Honours)

Armidale

Honours in Science is an intensive year-long program that enables students to research a topic they are passionate about. Students will have the opportunity to develop their own original project and conduct research under the guidance of a supervisor who is a specialist in the relevant field.

Entry Requirements

1. A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Science from the University of New England or an equivalent AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline;

and

(b) have achieved a GPA of 5.5 or better in the undergraduate degree; or a credit average in at least 24 credit points at 300-level in Science units from an area releated to the major/discipline area.

2. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the Bachelor of Science Honours Course Coordinator in consultation with the relevant Head of School.

3. Readmission to the Bachelor of Science with Honours will only be permitted with the approval of the Course Coordinator and will only be considered where a completely new research topic is proposed.

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Satisfaction

91.70%

Bachelor of Scientific Studies

Bachelor

Armidale

This course is suitable for students who do not have an educational background in Sciences. The first year of study provides academic foundation knowledge and skills and achievement at introductory level.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see

Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule

and

Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English.

Duration

3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

ATAR

57.7

Graduate Satisfaction

91.70%

Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion)

Bachelor

Armidale

This is a degree with flexibility which offers currently accredited in-service teachers the option of up-skilling to a new sector of teaching, for example, secondary to primary, or primary to secondary. It also allows currently accredited secondary teachers to up-skill to another teaching subject.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(

a) hold an AQF Level 7 four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University or tertiary institution;

(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree and an AQF Level 7 or Level 8 or Level 9 one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University;

(c) for the Music Specialisation/Major only, in addition to satisfying rule (a) or (b) above, candidates must have: (i) a performing standard equivalent to Grade 6 of the Australian Music Examinations Board demonstrated via audition or music performance qualifications

and (ii) a music theory standard equivalent to Grade 4 of the Australian Music Examinations Board demonstrated via music performance qualifications or the successful completion of a music theory test set by the Music Discipline Convenor;

(d) for the Fourth Year Upgrade Program only, hold a three-year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University or tertiary institution, and be conditionally accredited to teach by the NSW Education Standards Authority, or interstate equivalent.

All candidates must

comply with the

University's English Language Requirements for Courses in Education Accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

Assumed knowledge for students attempting the Schedule B Physics major is two units of Calculus.

Duration

1.5 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study Mode

Online

Graduate Satisfaction

86.00%

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor

Armidale

This double degree provides students with the opportunity to combine their study of law with an area of interest drawn from a wide variety of the arts, humanities and social sciences. It thereby gives students a larger variety of career options.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) be qualified for admission (see

Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule

and

Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures

);

(b) hold an AQF Level 5 Diploma in Arts from UNE;

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English.

Recommended studies: Mathematics.

Duration

5 years full-time, 12 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

ATAR

84.4

Master of Professional Accounting

Masters (Coursework)

Armidale

If you already have an undergraduate degree in another discipline, the Master of Professional Accounting is the best way to gain entry to the professional accounting bodies.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification;

(b) hold the UNE AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Accounting or equivalent;

Duration

1.5 - 2 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Satisfaction

87.30%

Graduate Diploma in Economics

Graduate Diploma

Armidale

This course can provide a formal qualification in the field of economics for graduates with little background in the discipline, or it can act as a refresher course in economics for those whose initial studies occurred some time ago.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a non-relevant discipline;

(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline*.

*Relevant disciplines, include but not limited to:

Economics

Economic Statistics

Duration

1 year full-time, 4 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Satisfaction

87.30%