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University of New England (UNE) Courses

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

Graduate Diploma

Armidale

Information and computing technology affects all aspects of modern life and there is a worldwide shortage of ICT professionals. Its applications now include, not only commerce and science, but also health, education, engineering, transport, government, entertainment, sport, and social networking.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree.

Duration

4 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History

Graduate Diploma

Armidale

The Graduate Diploma in Local Family and Applied History is designed specifically for students who are interested in the pursuit of local, family and applied history for personal, community or professional reasons.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

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

(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline*.

* Relevant disciplines include:

Ancient History

Archaeology

English

History

Indigenous Studies

International Studies

Politics

Duration

1.5 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study Mode

Online

Graduate Satisfaction

94.10%

Graduate Diploma in Planning and Management of Natural Hazards

Graduate Diploma

Armidale

The Graduate Diploma in Planning and Management of Natural Hazards takes a multidisciplinary approach to looking at natural hazards and how society can build resilience in the face of natural hazards.

Entry Requirements

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;

(b) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Planning and Management of Natural Hazards from UNE.

Applicants must meet the University's

English Language Requirements for Admission Rule

Duration

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

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice

Graduate Diploma

Armidale

The Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice provides students with an opportunity to develop advanced level knowledge about mental health assessment skills and evidence-based practice.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree;

(b) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice from UNE;

(d) 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, mental health nursing, community services, children's services, youth work, care for the aged, care for the disabled, residential client care, welfare, mental health support, pastoral care.

Duration

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

Study Mode

Online

Graduate Satisfaction

80.80%

Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice

Graduate Diploma

Armidale

The Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice is a Bespoke course which gives you the freedom to choose from more than 500 units across the full breadth of university subject areas, and assemble them into your own unique course.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

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

(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;

Duration

1 year full-time, 4 years part-time

Study Mode

Online

Graduate Satisfaction

91.70%

Graduate Diploma in Science

Graduate Diploma

Armidale

The Graduate Diploma in Science provides an opportunity for graduates to upgrade or extend their qualifications in a field of study not covered in depth in their undergraduate studies.

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 restricted to:

Biochemistry; Biology; Botany; Chemistry; Computational Science; 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

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

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

Computational Data Science: one unit of statistics and one unit of (calculus-based) mathematics and two programming intensive units

Genetics: two units of biology and two units of chemistry

Health: two units of biology and two units of chemistry

Mathematics: two units of (calculus-based) mathematics

Medicinal Chemistry: two units of chemistry and one additional unit of chemistry, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical science

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

Quantitative Ecology: two units of statistics or mathematics, two units in any natural, physical, or social science, or equivalent

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

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

1 year full-time, 4 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Diploma in Psychology

Graduate Diploma

Armidale

Are you interested in studying psychology, but have already completed a Bachelor degree in other subject areas?

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in any discipline;

(b) if no bachelor qualification, hold an AQF Level 8 or higher qualification in any discipline (applications made under rule (b) will be assessed by the Course Coordinator for eligibility).

Applicants must meet the University's

English Language Requirements for Admission Rule

Duration

1.5 years full-time, 5 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Graduate Satisfaction

91.90%

Master of Applied Theatre Studies

Masters (Coursework)

Armidale

The Master of Applied Theatre Studies provides students with a unique opportunity to study applied theatre and performance at a postgraduate level entirely via distance education. This is currently the only course of its nature in Australia.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

1. (a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification with a major or equivalent in Theatre Studies and have 2 years' experience as a performer or director or designer or playwright or teacher;

(b) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours or AQF Level 9 Masters qualification in a relevant discipline*;

and

2. All applicants must submit a preliminary research proposal (approximately 500-800 words) which should:

(i) describe their proposed creative project for the Master of Applied Theatre Studies;

(ii) include a rationale for the choice of creative work in the context of the overall research project and explain why this is significant;

and

(iii) include a short reference list.

Applicants are advised to discuss this proposal with the course coordinator before submission.

Relevant Disciplines include, but are not limited to:

English; Media and Communications; Performance; Theatre Studies; Writing.

Duration

1 year full-time, 4 years part-time

Study Mode

Online

Master of Applied Linguistics

Masters (Coursework)

Armidale

UNE's Master of Applied Linguistics (MAAL) degree provides a professional qualification for those working in language teaching, language program management, TESOL, social services, health, education and the law, as well as those who work with linguistic and cultural minorities.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification or an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours or AQF Level 9 Master qualification in a non-relevant discipline;

(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in Linguistics or AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours or AQF Level 9 Master qualification in a non-relevant discipline and either relevant work experience or other relevant qualification;

(c) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in Linguistics with relevant work experience or an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours qualification in linguistics or relevant discipline*;

and

(d)

must meet the University's

English Language Requirements for Admission Rule

Applicants wishing to claim 'relevant work experience or other relevant qualifications' must complete and submit the document provided.

*Relevant Disciplines include the following: English; Languages; or Education with a major in English literacy, LOTE or ESL; Psychology; Philosophy; Interpreting and Translation; Speech Pathology; Cultural Studies; Social Sciences; Computer Science; Law; Business and Health.

Duration

1 - 1.5 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study Mode

Online

Graduate Satisfaction

94.10%

Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning

Graduate Diploma

Armidale

The Graduate Diploma in 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 hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in any discipline.

This course is not open to graduates of the UNE Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning.

Duration

1.5 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Master of Business Administration

Masters (Coursework)

Armidale

Our MBA allows you to expand your professional skills and knowledge to achieve your career goals. The degree provides you with a comprehensive set of skills in the key fields of decision making, ethics, management, marketing and strategy needed to operate in a globalised economy.

Entry Requirements

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

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline* and at least two years of full time equivalent relevant work experience**;

(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a non-relevant discipline and have at least two years of full time equivalent relevant work experience**;

(c) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or Honours qualification plus at least two years of full time equivalent relevant work experience**;

(d) hold an AQF Level 9 Masters qualification or above and at least two years of full time equivalent relevant work experience**.

Relevant disciplines

include, but are not limited to:

Business or Management

Relevant work experience

refers to a position of responsibility in any organisational or industry context.

Duration

6 years part-time

Study Mode

Online

Graduate Satisfaction

87.30%

Master of Arts

Masters (Coursework)

Armidale

The Master of Arts is designed to enable graduates to pursue further studies in an area of personal interest, for professional development, or as a pathway to higher degree research, by studying a number of graduate level units.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification;

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

(c) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours or AQF Level 9 Masters 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 (c).

Ancient History:

Archaeology; Classical Languages; History; Philosophy; Religious Studies.

Ancient Near East:

Archaeology; History; Studies in Religion.

Archaeology:

Ancient History; Classical Languages; History; Indigenous Studies.

Asian Studies:

Asian Languages; Chinese; Political Science.

Chinese Studies:

Chinese Language and Cultural Studies.

Classical World:

Ancient History; Classical Languages; History.

English: Communication and Media Studies; Drama and Theatre Studies; Philosophy and Religious Studies; Political Science; Studies in Human Society.

Environmental Advocacy: Earth and Environmental Sciences; Environmental Studies; Development Studies; Policy Studies; Political Science; Sociology; Studies in Human Societies.

French Studies: French Language and Culture Studies.

Geography: Earth and Environmental Sciences; Studies in Human Societies.

German Studies: German Language and Cultural Studies.

History: Ancient 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; or 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.

Music: Musicology; Music Performance; Music Composition; Music Technology and Production.

Peace Studies: Criminology; Law; Policy Studies; Political Science; Social Work.

Philosophy: Religious Studies.

Political and International Studies: International Relations; Policy Studies; Political Science; Security Studies; 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: English; Media and Communications; Performance; Theatre Studies; Writing.

Writing: Communication and Media Studies; History; Literature; Philosophy and Religious Studies; Policy Studies.

Duration

1.5 - 2 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Study Mode

In person, Online