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University of New England (UNE) Courses

Doctor of Education

Doctorate (PhD)

Armidale

The University of New England is committed to maintaining its strong research culture, underpinned by high research training standards. The University Doctor of Education (EdD) Rules provide the framework for one of the University's highest level awards.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must meet the requirements for all Higher Degrees by Research as stated in the

English Language Requirements Higher than the University Minimum Requirements Annex to the University's English Language Requirements for Admission Rule.

1. Admission to candidature in the degree of Doctor of Education (EdD) may be approved by the Committee only when the Head of School has:

(a) certified that the necessary facilities and appropriate support for the applicant undertaking the proposed EdD program are available;

and

(b) nominated an appropriate Principal Supervisor and Co-supervisor(s) in accordance with Rule 8.

2. The Committee may, on the recommendation of the relevant Head of School, admit to candidature into the course for the degree of Doctor of Education (EdD) an applicant who:

(a) satisfies the HDR coordinator that they have relevant experience in an education institution or in education services delivery;

and

(b) has a degree of Master (AQF Level 9) or equivalent with at least 25% research component;

(d) has a degree at AQF Level 8 or AQF Level 9 or equivalent and has adequate research preparation since graduation. Adequate research preparation may be gained by an approved academic course, professional training, durng an occupation or through peer reviewed publications;

(e) has previously undertaken work of sufficiently high standard towards a higher degree by research (AQF Level 9 or 10) in the University but not have submitted it for any degree;

and

(f) has produced documented evidence of capacity to undertake work at EdD level;

and

(g) meets the University's English for Admission Requirements for Higher Degrees by Research; or

(h) in instances where other types of relevant evidence for English language competency in a research context are offered by the applicant (eg the applicant has within the past five years authored or co-authored research publications in the English Language), the HDR Coordinator may present a case to the Committee arguing for the validity and acceptability of this evidence; and

(i) has completed and had approved by the Committee an EdD research proposal.

Duration

3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Satisfaction

84.20%

Master of Urban and Regional Planning

Masters (Coursework)

Armidale

The Master of 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:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in a discipline related to the built environment including architecture, planning, environment or geography;

(b) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning (including at least one 500-level unit) from the University of New England or equivalent AQF Level 8 qualification (including at least one 500-level unit) and attained at least a Credit average in 48 credit points.

Duration

1.5 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)

Doctorate (PhD)

Armidale

The University of New England is committed to maintaining its strong research culture, underpinned by high research training standards. The University Doctor of Philosophy Rules provides the framework for the University's highest level award.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must meet the requirements for all Higher Degrees by Research as stated in the

English Language Requirements Higher than the University Minimum Requirements Annex to the University's English Language Requirements for Admission Rule.

1. Admission to candidature in the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) (PhD(ClinPsych)) may be approved by the Committee only when the Head of School has:

(a) certified that the necessary facilities and appropriate support for the applicant undertaking the proposed PhD program are available;

and

(b) norminated an appropriate Principal Supervisor and Co-supervisor(s) in accordance with Rule 5.

2. The Committee may, on the recommendation of the relevant Head of School, admited to candidature into the course for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) (PhD(ClinPsych)) an applicant who:

(a) has a degree of Bachelor with at least upper second class honours (AQF Level 8) accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council;

and

(b) has completed the first year of the Master of Psychology (Clinical) course work component at distinction level;

and

All applicants must meet the University's

English Language Requirements for Admission Rule

Duration

4 years full-time, 8 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Satisfaction

94.10%

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctorate (PhD)

Armidale

The University of New England is committed to maintaining its strong research culture, underpinned by high research training standards. The University Doctor of Philosophy Rules provide the framework for the University's highest level award.

Entry Requirements

1.1. Admission to candidature in any doctoral program may be approved by the Head of School or delegate (for example Higher Degree Research (HDR) Coordinator) under the oversight of the Associate Dean Research (ADR) when the School:(a) has certified it has the necessary facilities and appropriate support for the applicant undertaking the proposed PhD program;

and

(b) has nominated an appropriate Principal Supervisor and Co-supervisor(s) in accordance with Rule 5.

1.2. The Head of School or delegate (for example HDR Coordinator) under the oversight of the ADR may admit to candidature in a doctoral program an applicant who: (a) has a degree of Master (AQF Level 9) with at least a 25% research component undertaken at a sufficiently high standard, or equivalent;

(b) has a degree of Bachelor with at least upper second class Honours (AQF Level 8), or equivalent;

(c) has a degree at AQF Level 8 or AQF Level 9 and had adequate research preparation since graduation. Adequate research preparation may be gained by an approved academic course, professional training, during an occupation or through peer reviewed publications;

(d) has previously undertaken work of sufficiently high standard towards a higher degree by research (AQF Level 9 or equivalent) at UNE but not submitted it for any degree;

and

(e) has produced documented evidence of capacity to undertake work at the PhD level;

and

(including

any

requirements for Doctor of Philosophy (Innovation) and Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Practice));

(f) has completed an appropriate research proposal for the doctoral program for which they are applying (see further below)

1.3 Upgrade from research Master to Doctoral program.

HDR candidates may apply to the Graduate Research Committee to upgrade from a research Masters program (AQF Level 9) as stated in Rule 1.2(d) to a doctoral program by providing the following:

(a) evidence of refereed research publications or reviews of at least two thesis chapters, or equivalent component of a portfolio or creative work.

(b) the reviews shall be carried out by two reviewers, one who may be internal and one who must be external to UNE. Each reviewer should have a doctoral degree or equivalent.

(c) any application for an upgrade with evidence attached must be endorsed by the Principal Supervisor and Head of School or delegate (for example HDR Coordinator) under the oversight of the ADR and forwarded to Research Services, after confirmation of candidature or equivalent with sufficient candidature left to continue on into the PhD.

1.4 The time of candidature in the Masters program will be deducted from the candidature of the doctoral program. For example, for domestic candidates, if six months has been undertaken in the Masters program, then thirty months will remain for the doctoral program.

1.5 All applicants must meet the UNE?s English Language Requirements for Admission Rule.

Doctoral programs- specific requirements

1.6 Doctor of Philosophy (Innovation)

In addition to meeting the requirements for entry to UNE Doctoral Programs, to be admitted into candidature in the Doctor of Philosophy (Innovation) (PhD. I) an applicant must:

(a) fulfill both academic and industry/profession requirements;

(b) have a minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in an industry/profession; and

(c) wherever possible, but mandatory in cases where criteria in Rule 1.2 has not been met, demonstrate he/she has successfully undertaken prior contextualised research activity in a relevant industry/profession at the equivalent of Masters level. Such demonstrated prior contextualised research could include previous research surrounding the development and implementation of new knowledge; policy research; market research; research association with commercialisation activities; action research; workplace evaluations; evaluation of new knowledge and/or innovation adoption; change management, monitoring and evaluation; and/or any other evidence of research and development capacity deemed sufficient and relevant by the PhD. I Coordinator.

1.6.1. International candidates will need to reside in Australia during the first 12 months of candidature while they complete the PhD.I Research Learning Program. The following three (3) years of candidature they will return to and reside in the country where their Innovation project and Innovation project Portfolio research is being conducted. Candidates are required to return to Australia for intervals of time sufficient to complete their portfolio as agreed between the candidate, supervisors and Head of School or delegate (for example HDR Coordinator) under the oversight of the ADR.

1.6.2. All candidates will complete the PhD.I in two phases. Phase 1: the PhD.I Research Learning Program, which must be completed prior to commencement of Phase 2: the Innovation project Portfolio. Progression to Phase 2 is contingent on successful completion of Phase 1, as demonstrated through Confirmation of Candidature.

1.7 Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Practice)

Projects for this course must include two components:

i. A creative work

ii. A written exegesis

1.7.1 Primary Supervision is based in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, co-supervision can be from across UNE and industry.

1.7.2 Projects can only be undertaken in creative areas for which UNE can provide appropriate supervision and resources to support the project.

1.7.3 An applicant must demonstrate he/she has successfully undertaken prior contextualised research activity in a relevant area of creative practice at the equivalent of research Masters level, and has appropriate skills and knowledge to undertake work in this field at PhD level.

Duration

3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Satisfaction

94.10%

Master of Education (Research)

Masters (Research)

Armidale

The University of New England is committed to maintaining its strong research culture, underpinned by high research training standards. The Master of Education (Research) Rules provide the framework for one of the University's AQF Level 9 awards.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must meet the requirements for all Higher Degrees by Research as stated in the

English Language Requirements Higher than the University Minimum Requirements Annex to the University's English Language Requirements for Admission Rule.

1. Admission to candidature in the degree of Master of Education (Research) (MEd(Res)) may be approved by the Committee only when the Head of School has:

(a) certified that the necessary facilities and appropriate support for the applicant undertaking the proposed Master of Education (Research) program are available;

and

(b) nominated an appropriate Principal Supervisor and Co-supervisor(s) in accordance with Rule 5.

2. The Committee may, on the recommendation of the relevant Head of School, admit to candidature into the course for the degree of Master of Education (Research) (MEd(Res)) an applicant who:

(a) has an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Education or equivalent;

(b) has an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant discipline and has adequate relevant preparation since graduation. Adequate relevant preparation may be gained by an approved academic course, professional training during an occupation or through peer reviewed publications;

(d) for all the above has attained a minimum grade point average of 5.0;

(e) satisfies the Higher Research Committee, upon the recommendation of the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.

For MEd(Res) (Special Education) it is expected that an applicant has at least two years special education work experience post graduation. In addition, an applicant will be required to have passed at least one unit in special education.

3. All applicants must meet the University's

English Language Requirements for Admission Rule

Duration

1.5 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Satisfaction

84.20%

Master of Laws (Research)

Masters (Research)

Armidale

The University of New England is committed to maintaining its strong research culture, underpinned by high research training standards. The Master of Laws (Research) Rules provide the framework for one of the University's AQF Level 9 awards.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must meet the requirements for all Higher Degrees by Research as stated in the

English Language Requirements Higher than the University Minimum Requirements Annex to the University's English Language Requirements for Admission Rule.

1. Admission to candidature in the degree of Master of Laws (Research) may be provided by the Committee only when the Head of School has:

(a) certified that the necessary facilities and appropriate support for the applicant undertaking the proposed LLM program are available;

and

(b) nominated an appropriate Principal Supervisor and co-supervisor(s) in accordance with Rule 4.

2. The Committee may, on the recommendation of the relevant Head of School, admit to candidature into the course for the degree of Master of Laws (Research) an applicant who:

(a) hold a degree of Bachelor with at least second class honours (AQF Level 8) or (AQF Level 9 Masters or AQF Level 10, in Law);

(b) hold a degree at AQF Level 7 or AQF Level 9 Masters in law leading to admission to legal practice and the equivalent of at least two years full-time, documented, relevant professional experience.

3. All applicants must meet the University's

English Language Requirements for Admission Rule

Duration

1 year full-time, 4 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Master of Environmental Science (Research)

Masters (Research)

Armidale

The University of New England is committed to maintaining its strong research culture, underpinned by high research training standards. The Master of Environmental Science (Research) Rules provide the framework for one of the University's AQF Level 9 awards.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must meet the requirements for all Higher Degrees by Research as stated in the

English Language Requirements Higher than the University Minimum Requirements Annex to the University's English Language Requirements for Admission Rule.

1. Admission to candidature in the degree of Master of Environmental Science (Research) (MEnvSc)(Res)) may be approved by the Committee only when the Head of School has:

(a) certified that the necessary facilities and appropriate support for the applicant undertaking the proposed MEnvSc(Res) program are available;

and

(b) nominated an appropriate Principal Supervisor and Co-supervisor(s) in accordance with Rule 4.

2. The Committee may, on the recommendation of the relevant Head of School, admit to candidature into the course for the degree of Master of Environmental Science (Research) (MEnvSc)(Res)) an applicant who:

(a) has a degree of Bachelor in a Science discipline with at least second class honours (AQF Level 8) or equivalent;

(b) has a degree at AQF Level 7 or equivalent and has adequate relevant preparation since graduation. Adequate relevant preparation may be gained by an approved academic course, professional training, during an occupation or through peer review publications.

3. All applicants must meet the University's

English Language Requirements for Admission Rule.

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Satisfaction

88.50%

Master of Science

Masters (Coursework)

Armidale

The University of New England is committed to maintaining its strong research culture, underpinned by high research training standards. The Master of Science Rules provide the framework for one of the University's AQF Level 9 awards.

Entry Requirements

1.1. Admission to candidature in the degree of Master of Science (MSc) may be approved by the Committee only when the Head of School has:

(a) certified that the necessary facilities and appropriate support for the applicant undertaking the proposed MSc program are available;

and

(b) nominated an appropriate Principal Supervisor and Co-supervisor(s) in accordance with Rule 5.

1.2. The Committee may, on the recommendation of the relevant Head of School, admit to candidature into the course for the degree of Master of Science (MSc) an applicant who:

(a) has a degree of Bachelor (AQF Level 7) in a cognate discipline at the level of Credit (GPA 5) or above;

1.3. All applicants must meet the University?s

English Language Requirements for Admission Rule

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Master of Philosophy

Masters (Coursework)

Armidale

The University of New England is committed to maintaining its strong research culture, underpinned by high research training standards. The Master of Philosophy Rules provide the framework for one of the University's AQF Level 9 awards.

Entry Requirements

1.1. Admission to candidature in any Master of Philosophy program may be approved by the Head of School or delegate (for example Higher Degree Research (HDR) Coordinator) under the oversight of the Associate Dean Research (ADR) when the School:

(a) has certified it has the necessary facilities and appropriate support for the applicant undertaking the proposed Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program;

and

(b) has nominated an appropriate Principal Supervisor and Co-supervisor(s) in accordance with Rule 5.

1.2. The Head of School or delegate (for example HDR Coordinator) under the oversight of the ADR may admit to candidature in a MPhil program an applicant who:

(a) has a degree of Bachelor with at least second-class Honours (AQF Level 8) or equivalent in an appropriate field of study;

and

1.3 All applicants must meet the UNE's

English Language Requirements for Admission Rule

Master of Philosophy programs- specific requirements

1.4

Master of Philosophy (Innovation)

In addition to meeting the requirements for entry to the Master of Philosophy program, to be admitted into candidature in the Master of Philosophy (Innovation), an applicant must:

(a) fulfill both academic requirements for entry into an MPhil, and the industry/profession requirements, outlined below;

(b) have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in an industry or profession; and

(c) demonstrate successful undertaking of prior contextualised research activity in a relevant profession/industry. Such research activity could include previous research surrounding the development and implementation of new knowledge; policy research; market research; research association with commercialisation activities; action research; workplace evaluations; evaluation of new knowledge and/or innovation adoption; change management; monitoring and evaluation; and/or any other evidence of research and development capacity deemed sufficient and relevant by the PhD.I Coordinator.

1.4.1 All candidates will complete the MPhil (Innovation) in two phases. Phase 1: completion of the Research Learning Program, which much be completed prior to commencement of Phase 2: the Innovation project Portfolio. Progression to Phase 2 is contingent on successful completion of Phase 1, as demonstrated through Confirmation of Candidature.

1.4.2 Projects can only be undertaken in areas for which UNE can provide appropriate supervision and resources to support the project.

1.5 Master of Philosophy (Creative Practice)

Projects for this course must include two components:

i. a creative work; and

ii. a written exegesis

1.5.1 Primary Supervision is based in the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Co-supervision can be from across UNE and industry.

1.5.2 Projects can only be undertaken in creative areas for which UNE can provide appropriate supervision and resources to support the project.

1.5.3 An applicant must demonstrate that they have successfully undertaken prior contextualised research activity/experience in a relevant area of creative practice.

Duration

1.5 - 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Satisfaction

94.10%

Master of Rural Science

Masters (Coursework)

Armidale

The University of New England is committed to maintaining its strong research culture, underpinned by high research training standards. The Master of Rural Science Rules provide the framework for one of the University's AQF Level 9 awards.

Entry Requirements

1. Admission to candidature in the degree of Master of Rural Science (MRurSc) may be approved by the Committee only when the Head of School has:

(a) certified that the necessary facilities and appropriate support for the applicant undertaking the proposed MRurSc program are available;

and

(b) nominated an appropriate Principal Supervisor and Co-supervisor(s) in accordance with Rule 4.

2. The Committee may, on the recommendation of the relevant Head of School, admit to candidature into the course for the degree of Master of rural Science (MRurSc) an applicant who:

(a) has a degree of Bachelor with at least second class honours (AQF Level 8) or equivalent; or

3. All applicants must meet the University's

English Language Requirements for Admission Rule

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Satisfaction

91.70%

Master of Human Resource Management

Masters (Coursework)

The world of work is constantly changing, creating challenges for managing human resources in organisations in every industry. In this dynamic environment, human resource managers help organisations achieve their goals by ensuring the right people are placed in the right jobs, with the support necessary to maximise their performance.

Intake Months

Feb, Jun, Oct

Duration

6 years part-time

Study Mode

Online

Graduate Satisfaction

87.30%

Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning

Graduate Certificate

Broaden your career horizons with the UNE Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning, a flexible course providing advanced knowledge and skills for professional educators in web-based teaching and learning. Choose from a variety of subjects to match your career needs.

Intake Months

Feb, Jun, Oct

Duration

0.5 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study Mode

Online

Graduate Satisfaction

84.20%