University of New England (UNE) Courses

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; or
(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

(c) attained at least Distinction standard in 12 credit points at 300 level in Criminology and CRIM244 or equivalent; 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.

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; and

(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.

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 Arts or the Bachelor of Media and Communications 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 their chosen area of study; and

(d) have 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 on the recommendation of the course coordinator, 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 Media and Communications with Honours.

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.

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.

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 Music or Bachelor of Education (Secondary Music) 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 Music; and

(d) have passed units to the value of at least 60 credit points in Music, except that with the approval of the relevant Head of School, up to 12 credit points in another subject 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 Music with Honours.

4. The candidate shall pursue a music topic for which the University can provide adequate supervision.

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.

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; or

(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; or

(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; and

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

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

(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); or

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

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 qualification; or

(b) have at least three years relevant work experience.

Applicants admitted under rule (b) must submit a Statement of Service from an employer.

A candidate shall:

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

(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.

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 degree of Bachelor of Social Science 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 their chosen area of study; and

(d) have passed units to the value of at least 60 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 Social Science with Honours.

A candidate shall:

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

(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