Graduate Diploma of Arts
Year |
2010 |
Course Code |
13506 |
Version |
5 |
Faculty |
Arts, Education and Social Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Pre-requisites |
Completion of a bachelor degree, from this or another university; or Other qualifications recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Science as equivalent to the above. |
Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points |
24 credit points |
Additional course rules |
Nil |
Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Program is determined in consultation with the Head of School, School of Arts and Social Sciences.
The prescribed course may consist of coursework alone, or coursework together with a minor thesis of a minimum value of six credit points.
Candidature
Expected time to complete |
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete |
3 years |
Maximum leave of absence |
2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites |
Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject |
A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the certificate and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed |
12 credit points |
Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the Diploma. |
Other restrictions |
Candidates who are granted advanced standing for the Graduate Certificate of Arts are required to surrender that award prior to taking out the Graduate Diploma. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award |
Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 12 credit points of study, may be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate of Arts. |
Course articulation |
Candidates who complete the Graduate Diploma of Arts may apply for admission to the Master of Arts and, following surrender of the testamur for the Graduate Diploma of Arts, receive full advanced standing for subjects completed. |
Document Modification History
Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |