University of New England (UNE) Courses

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent relevant AQF Level 7 degree at a grade point average 5.5 or better overall in the final two years of the undergraduate degree;

(b) if applicants do not satisfy the normal entry requirements but have a demonstrated grade point average 6.5 in only the final year of a relevant AQF Level 7 degree;

(c) if their application is based on other factors including alternative degrees/qualifications, plus recent registered nurse work experience that is relevant to the proposed research focus or involvement in research, they may be admitted at the discretion of the head of school;

(d) at least one of the following criteria must be met:

(i) English is the applicant's first language;

(ii) an IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.5 with no sub-band score less than 6.0 (or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 91 in the Internet-based Text with not less than 22 in the written component and 20 in Listening, Speaking and Reading);

(iii) successful completion of an advanced EAP program at the University of New England English Language Centre.

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see

and

).

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English and Mathematics.

Recommended studies, depending on degree subjects chosen: Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics.

A candidate shall:

(a) (i) hold an AQF Level 5 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent, approved by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA); and

(ii) after completion of the Diploma above, have completed early childhood workplace experience

comprising one year full-time (or equivalent) room leader experience

two years full-time (or equivalent) experience as a family day care accredited provider or an early childhood teacher assistant/aide or an accredited before and after school carer. Applicants should provide a Statement of Service from the early childhood provider on centre/business letterhead signed by their supervisor specifying their work experience after completion of the Diploma. ACECQA accredits all early childhood providers and has a list of accredited providers on their website; and

(iii) meet the Standard Minimum English Language Requirement as set out in the

University's

; or

(b) hold a three-year AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in Early Childhood recognised by the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA); and

(i) provide either a signed copy of Professional Experience Reports or a letter from the tertiary institution where the Bachelor was awarded specifying that the applicant completed at least 10 days Professional Experience with the Birth-2 age group; or

(ii) provide evidence (employer's letter on company letterhead) of at least 10 days experience with the Birth-2 age group acquired after the award of the Bachelor Degree.

Students not meeting criteria (b)(i) or (b)(ii) may be admitted but must complete the unit PREX310 Professional Experience Birth to 2 Years (10 days) in addition to the normal Program of Study.

The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching) is open to those International Students only with an Australian Temporary Resident status that permits them to study online and to attempt Professional Experience Placements in ACECQA-approved Australian settings.

A candidate shall:

(a) be qualified for admission (see

and

); or

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

(c) hold an AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Arts from UNE.

Assumed knowledge: any two units of English.

Recommended studies: any two units of Mathematics.

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree from a recognised university in a related field of study, for example, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography or Environmental Science; or

(b) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Planning and Management of Natural Hazards from UNE and attained at least a Credit grade point average in 24 credit points; or

(c) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma in Planning and Management of Natural Hazards from UNE and attained at least a Credit grade point average in 48 credit points.

Applicants must meet the University's

.

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Disability Practice from UNE;

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

(c) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a non-relevant discipline and at least one year of full-time equivalent experience in an area of service provision**.

Applicants admitted under Rule (b) and (c) must submit a Statement of Service from their employer.

*Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to:

Business

Management

Law

Social Work

Education

Psychology

Medicine

Health

Other similar disciplines as determined by the course coordinator.

**Service provision can refer to any aspect of provision of services to people with or without disability and will be determined by the course coordinator.

A candidate shall:

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

(b) have achieved a GPA of 5 or better in at least 24 credit points at 300-level in Exercise and Sports Science units.

2. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science Honours Course Coordinator.

3. Readmission to the Bachelor of Exercise and Sports 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.

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see

and

).

Assumed knowledge: Chemistry and Mathematics.

Recommended studies: Biology and HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or 2.

The Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours requires a high level of English language proficiency. All applicants are referred to the

.

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see

and

).

Assumed knowledge is any two units in English.

A candidate shall be qualified for admission (see

and

).

Assumed knowledge: any two units of English, any two units of Mathematics.

Recommended studies: Agriculture, Biology and/or Chemistry. For Technology Major: Mathematics

For students without the recommended background knowledge, the School offers introductory units in Chemistry and Mathematics.

A candidate shall hold:

(a) an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification;

(b) an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification with a major in a relevant discipline*;

(c) an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours qualification in a relevant discipline*;

Computer Science

Data Science

Information Systems

Information Technology

Mathematics

Software Engineering

Statistics

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree, or above in any discipline; or

(b) satisfy the School by means of other relevant qualifications and workplace experience, at least equivalent to admission rule (a), of adequate preparation for candidature.