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University of New England (UNE) Courses

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%

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%

Bachelor of International Studies with Honours

Bachelor (Honours)

Armidale

Students undertake Honours in one of the majors they studied in their undergraduate degree. They can thus specialise in an area of their choice such as Global Politics and Peace; Societies (featuring sociology, development and religion); or Languages.

Entry Requirements

1. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the Head of School on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator.

2. Except as provided in Rule 3, a candidate for admission to the honours course shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of International Studies from The University of New England; and

(b) have attained a minimum grade point average of 5.0 (Credit); and

(c) have achieved 18 credit points at Distinction level or better in 300-level units in the major in which the candidate wishes to proceed; and

(d) have passed units to the value of at least 36 credit points in the major in which the candidate wishes to proceed, except that with the approval of the course coordinator, up to 12 credit points of other units may be substituted; and

(e) have fulfilled any additional requirements prescribed and published by the school or area concerned.

3. With the approval of the Head of School a person who has fulfilled the requirements of an equivalent AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification of a university or other institution and who meets requirements considered by the school to be equivalent to those specified in Rule 2 (b), (c), (d) and (e), may be admitted to the honours course leading to the degree of Bachelor of International Studies with Honours.

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Certificate in Science

Graduate Certificate

Armidale

The Graduate Certificate in Science is a course designed for students who wish to expand on their undergraduate program.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline;

(b) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours in a relevant discipline;

(d) hold an AQF Level 10 Doctorate in a relevant discipline.

Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to:

Agriculture, Biochemistry; Biology; Botany; Chemistry; Computational Science; Ecology, Genetics; Geology; Mathematics; Medicinal Chemistry; Microbiology; Neuroscience (may include: Science, Medicine, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Education, Health, Counselling); Physics; Physiology; Statistics; and Zoology. A degree will be considered relevant to a nominated major if it includes study that covers the minimum assumed knowledge. Where it is not clear from their academic background, applicants may include a cover letter with their application describing how they have achieved the minimum assumed knowledge.

Minimum Assumed Knowledge for Each Major

Biochemistry: two units of biology and two units of chemistry

Biodiversity Science: two units of biology

Biomedical Science: two units of biology and two units of chemistry

Chemistry: two units of chemistry

Genetics: two units of biology and two units of chemistry

Mathematics: two units of (calculus-based) mathematics

Neuroscience: four units at second year level or above from neuroscience (see relevant disciplines)

Physical Sciences: two units of physics, two units of chemistry and two units of (calculus-based) mathematics

Regulatory Science: four science-based units with at least two units at second year level or above

Research Methods: four units from the discipline, or associated discipline, selected for completion

Statistics: two units of (calculus-based) mathematics and one unit of statistics

Zoology: two units of biology

Note: Students wishing to complete the course on a full-time basis are strongly encouraged to have greater than the minimum assumed knowledge and to begin their study in first trimester.

Duration

0.5 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology with Honours

Bachelor (Honours)

Armidale

Honours in Clinical Exercise Physiology is an intensive year-long program that enables students to research a topic they are passionate about.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

1. (a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology 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 or better in at least 24 credit points at 300-level in Clinical Exercise Physiology units.

2. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology Honours Course Coordinator.

3. Readmission to the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology 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

94.10%

Graduate Certificate in Management

Graduate Certificate

Armidale

This course provides students with the key skills to be an effective manager in any organisational context.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall submit a Statement of Service for their work experience from their employer;

and

(a) h

old an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification or above in a non-relevant discipline and at least two years full-time equivalent relevant work experience*;

(b) h

old an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification or above in a relevant discipline** and at least two years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience*;

(c)

hold an approved AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma in a relevant discipline** from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation and have at least four years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience*;

(d) hold an approved AQF Level 5 Diploma in a relevant discipline** from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation and have at least six years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience*;

(e) have at least five years of fulltime equivalent relevant professional experience*

*Relevant work experience refers to a position of responsibility in any organisation or industry context.

**Relevant Disciplines: banking, business, finance, human resource management, leadership, marketing, management, sales or any other discipline approved by the course coordinator.

Duration

2 years part-time

Study Mode

Online

Graduate Satisfaction

87.30%

Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science

Graduate Certificate

Armidale

The Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science is the first award level of an articulated program which gives qualified applicants the opportunity for study at progressive postgraduate levels in Environmental Science.

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 are not limited to:

Botany

Ecology

Environmental Science

Geology

Zoology

Duration

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

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Satisfaction

88.50%

Graduate Certificate in Data and Cyber Management

Graduate Certificate

Armidale

The Graduate Certificate in Data and Cyber Management is targeted at leaders who are looking to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills needed to address the importance of effective cyber management in any organisation.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification or above; or

(b) provide a Statement/s of Service from their employer/s documenting seven years full-time work experience including at least three years relevant full-time work experience in a dedicated IT/supervisory/management/consulting role.*

*Relevant professional experience refer to a position of responsibility in any organisational or industry context.

Duration

2 years part-time

Study Mode

Online

Graduate Certificate in Accounting

Graduate Certificate

Armidale

The Graduate Certificate in Accounting is a course that will service the needs of students requiring four or fewer units for accreditation with the professional accounting bodies. It can serve as an entry and exit point for the Master of Professional Accounting.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification or above;

(b) have at least five years of relevant work experience*;

Applicants must submit a Statement of Service from their employer.

*Relevant work experience refers to a position of responsibility in any organisational or industry context.

Duration

2 years part-time

Study Mode

Online

Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours

Bachelor (Honours)

Armidale

The Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours is designed to provide students with training in scientific method and in the verbal and written communication of scientific results.

Entry Requirements

A candidate must have:

(a) passed units to the value of 144 credit points in Years 1-3 of the Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program or 144 credit points from the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine;

and

(b) been granted leave of absence from the Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program or the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine for the purpose of completing this course.

Duration

1 year full-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Satisfaction

80.80%

Graduate Diploma in Counselling

Graduate Diploma

Armidale

The Graduate Diploma in Counselling prepares graduates to work as university-qualified registered counsellors in a diverse range of counselling contexts.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification;

(b) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or AQF Level 9 Masters or AQF Level 10 Doctorate degree in any relevant* discipline;

(c) 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, teaching, human resources, life coaching, community services, children's services, youth work, care for the aged, care for the disabled, residential client care, welfare studies, human welfare services, pastoral care and medicine.

Duration

4 years part-time

Study Mode

Online

Graduate Satisfaction

91.90%

Bachelor of Criminology with Honours

Bachelor (Honours)

Armidale

Honours in Criminology is an intensive year-long program that enables students to research a topic they are passionate about.

Entry Requirements

1. Admission to candidature shall be determined by the Head of School on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator.

2. Excepts as provided in Rule 3, a candidate for admission to the honours course shall have:

(a) satisfied all requirements of an AQF level 7:
(i) Bachelor of Arts majoring in Criminology or Bachelor of Criminology from the University of New England;

(ii) Bachelor of Criminology in the Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws from the University of New England;

and

(b) achieved a grade point average of 5.0 (Credit);

and

(d) passed units to the value of at least 48 credit points in the subject in which the candidate wishes to proceed;

and

(e) have fulfilled any additional requirements prescribed and published by the School or area concerned;

3. With the approval of the Head of School a person who has fulfilled the requirements of an equivalent AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification of a university or other institution and who meets requirements considered by the school to be equivalent to those specified in Rule 2(b), (c), (d) and (e), may be admitted to the honours course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Criminology with Honours.

Candidates admitted under Rule 2(a)(ii) shall have completed all requirements for admission to the degrees of Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws before being awarded the Bachelor of Criminology with Honours.

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Satisfaction

94.10%