University of New South Wales, at the Australian Defence Force Academy (UNSW@ADFA) - ADF Higher Education Advance Standing Scheme

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Introduction

Postgraduate programs on offer at UNSW@ADFA are open to members of the public, Australian Defence Force personnel and international students. Coursework or research students studying at UNSW@ADFA, gain all the advantages of studying with one of Australia 's largest, most well-established and research intensive tertiary institutions. All degrees are awarded by The University of New South Wales, a member of Australia 's Group of Eight institutions and a member of Universitas 21. Graduates, business leaders and industry stakeholders recognise that UNSW@ ADFA is a leading research institution that offers diverse options to students.

 

UNSW@ADFA offers five different coursework programs at postgraduate level. These programs are Arts, Defence Studies, Engineering Science, Management Studies, and Science. Each program offers different specialisations or plans. Provision exists in most programs to articulate from diploma to masters level. The specialised plans within those degrees give students the opportunity either to focus on a particular area of the discipline or to acquire a more broadly based qualification. New plans can be introduced or existing plans revised, relatively quickly to meet changing needs.

 

Entry Pathways for Members of the ADF

If a completed ADF qualification is in a related field of study it can be used to gain admission to postgraduate coursework programs offered by UNSW@ADFA:

 

Distance Education

Courses that are delivered outside of the University using various forms of media including CD-ROM, printed material and the World Wide Web are called 'Distance Education Mode'. Some courses include an optional face-to-face workshop. Courses offered in distance education mode include:

. Defence Studies

. Engineering Science

. Information Technology

. Management Studies

. Operations Research and Statistics

 

Advanced Standing Opportunities

UNSW@ADFA will consider offering advanced standing in all of its postgraduate coursework programs. UNSW policy currently allows the following advanced standing for completed study at an appropriate level from another recognised tertiary institution:

 

In the same or a related discipline - up to a maximum of 50% of UNSW@ADFA requirements.

 

In an unrelated discipline - up to a maximum of 25% of the UNSW@ADFA requirements.

 

In making an assessment of whether completed study has been done at an appropriate level, UNSW@ADFA will consider:

 

 

Further Information

Further information about UNSW@ADFA can be accessed on our website www.unsw.adfa.edu.au and specific questions can be directed to Student Administrative Services at sas@adfa.edu.au or telephone 02 6268 6000.