University of New England - ADF Higher Education Advance Standing Scheme

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The University of New England (UNE) has a distinguished tradition of excellence in teaching, learning and research. We are Australia 's oldest regional university and most experienced distance education provider. Our academic staff have a well-earned reputation for being among the nation's finest in university teaching. This year, UNE was awarded the maximum eight citations in the 2007 Carrick Awards for Australian University Teaching , for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. Graduates consistently rate the UNE experience highly, a reflection of UNE's commitment to provide a balance between academic excellence, first class student support and an outstanding living and learning lifestyle. So if you are looking for a university that combines the highest academic standards with industry valued qualifications and flexible modes of study, then UNE is the smart choice.

 

University Courses for Career Development:

 

 

University Courses for Career Development

 

Graduate School of Business

Award

Entry Requirements

 

Master of Business Administration

 

3 Years managerial experience or similar

Relevant undergraduate degree or completion of a relevant Graduate Certificate with a grade average of Credit.

 

Master of Organisational Development & Strategic Human Resource Management

 

3 Years managerial experience or similar

Relevant undergraduate degree or completion of a relevant Graduate Certificate with a grade average of Credit.

 

Master of Professional Accounting

 

 

Completion of an undergraduate degree.

 

Our programs are accredited with the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI), Certified Practising Accountants Australia (CPA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA). We are also affiliated with the UNE Partnerships, the business arm of the University of New England.

 

For more information http://www.une.edu.au/gsb/

 

 

School of Professional Development & Leadership

Name of Award

Entry Requirements

 

Bachelor of Administrative Leadership

 

A candidate must have had appropriate administrative experience*; and a) hold a qualification requiring the equivalent of one years' full-time study approved by the Faculty; or b) hold a qualification requiring the equivalent of two years' full-time study approved by the Faculty.

* Generally it will be expected that candidates will have had five years' experience involving administrative responsibilities relevant to the award.

 

Bachelor of Training and Development

 

A candidate must:

a) hold a qualification requiring the equivalent of two years' full-time study approved by the Faculty; or

b) hold other academic or professional qualifications or be able to demonstrate experiential learning considered by the Faculty to be equivalent.

 

Bachelor of Professional Studies

A candidate must:

a) hold a two year qualification recognised by the Faculty as suitable for entry into the program; or

b) hold a one year qualification recognised by the Faculty as suitable for entry into the program or

c) be qualified for admission see Undergraduate Admission Rules).

 

Master of Administrative Leadership

 

Generally it is expected that candidates will have had three years' experience involving administrative responsibilities relevant to the course, and:

  • Hold a degree of a university; or
  • Hold a three-year diploma from a university or a college of advanced education; or
  • Hold a graduate diploma relevant to the degree; or

Satisfy the Faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.

 

Master of Training and Development

 

A candidate shall

  • Hold a degree of a university; or
  • Hold a three-year diploma from a university or a college of advanced education; or
  • Hold a graduate diploma relevant to the award; or

Satisfy the Faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.

 

Master of Professional Studies

 

A candidate shall have at least 3 years employment experience in a career considered appropriate by the Faculty; and

  • Hold a degree of a university; or
  • Hold a three-year diploma from a university or a college of advanced education; or
  • Hold a graduate diploma relevant to the degree; or
  • Satisfy the Faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.

For more information http://www.une.edu.au/pdal/

 

 

ARTS

Name of Award

Entry Requirements

 

Graduate Certificate in Arts

 

Army Captain Level 5 (or equivalent in the other two forces) is sufficient for admission.

12cp unspecified credit at 300 level (UNSP 3XX -12) toward the Graduate Certificate in Arts; based on a completed Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis or Grad Cert in Strategic Studies (Australian Defence College).

 

Graduate Diploma in Social Science (GDSS)

 

Army Captain Level 5 (or equivalent in the other two forces) is sufficient for admission

 

Graduate Diploma in Humanities (GDH)

 

Army Captain Level 5 (or equivalent in the other two forces) is sufficient for admission

 

Master of Arts (MA)

 

Army Captain Level 5 (or equivalent in the other two forces) is sufficient for admission

The MA comprises 400 level units only

 

 

Graduate Diploma in Humanities (GDH)

Graduate Diploma in Social Science (GDSS)

Master of Arts (MA)

 

12cp credit in Defence Studies at 400 level (DEFS 4XX -12) toward one of either the GDH, GDSS or MA; based on a completed Graduate Diploma in one of the following: Intelligence and Security Analysis, Logistical Management (Army), Resource Management, Technology Management, Telecommunications/Information Systems Management; or a  Graduate Diploma in Strategic Studies (Australian Defence College) or Graduate Diploma in Management in Defence Studies (Aust Command & Staff Course).

 

NOTE: advanced standing may be available for other military course/accreditations, assessed on a case-by case basis.

 

For more information http://www.une.edu.au/about/faculties/#item0

 

SCIENCES

Name of Award

Entry Requirements

 

Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

 

Army Captain Level 5 (or equivalent in the other two forces) or

6 cp of unspecified credit based on completed Graduate Diploma of Information Management

Or will be eligible for admission to candidature but the program of study and any advanced standing will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking into account military courses/accreditation and professional experience.

 

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

 

 

Army Captain Level 5 (or equivalent in the other two forces) or

12 cp of unspecified credit based on completed Graduate Diploma of Information Management Or will be eligible for admission to candidature but the program of study and any advanced standing will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking into account military courses/accreditation and professional experience.

 

Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources

 

 

ADF personnel at Army Captain Level 5 (or equivalent) will be eligible for admission to candidature but the program of study and any advanced standing will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking into account military courses/accreditation and professional experience.

 

Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources. 

 

ADF personnel at Army Captain Level 5 (or equivalent) will be eligible for admission to candidature but the program of study and any advanced standing will be assessed on a case-by-case basis taking into account military courses/accreditation and professional experience.

 

Master of Information Technology or the Master of Information Systems.

 

The GradCert and the GradDip form an articulation pathway to the Master of Information Technology or the Master of Information Systems.

 

Master of Environmental Management or the Master of Natural Resources

 

For those ADF personnel with an Engineering qualification programs of study in Environmental Engineering and Resource Policy & Management are available in the Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources and the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources.  These qualifications form an articulation pathway to the Master of Environmental Management or the Master of Natural Resources. 

Programs in Electronics/Physics and Mathematics/Statistics are also available in the Graduate Diploma in Science.  It is possible to articulate from the GradDipSc to the Master of Scientific Studies.  Once again, study programs and advanced standing will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

 

For more information http://www.une.edu.au/about/faculties/#item0

 

 

Army Tertiary Education Program (ATEP)

Overview

The Army's Army Tertiary Education Program, ATEP, provides administrative and tutorial support for Army students in their first year of study at UNE. Sponsored students will be provided with assistance with the enrolment process, provision of prescribed textbooks for the units of study and the payment of fees on their behalf for one year.

Contact the ATEP coordinator about administrative matters through the details below:

 

 

Ken Bow
ATEP/Civil Schooling
ETS Branch
G7, TRG Branch
FORCOMD
Victoria Barracks
PADDINGTON  NSW  2021

Tel: 02 8335 5904
Fax: 02 8335 6462

Mob: 0401 206 127

Email: kenneth.bow@defence.gov.au