Postgraduate Degree Information

Postgraduate Programs - 2007

Graduate Certificate in Arts

The Graduate Certificate in Arts enables graduates to pursue further studies in the humanities and social sciences in an area of interest for professional purposes or personal interest .

Admission Requirements
The normal admission requirement is a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification from a tertiary institution or in the case of the Graduate Certificate (Urban and Regional Planning), evidence of successful tertiary study and relevant professional experience that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Faculty that he or she is adequately prepared for the candidature.

Course Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete 24 cp (four units) at 200, 300 or 400 level selected from units in the following subjects or approved areas of study:

With the permission of the course coordinator, units in other subjects may be included.

Award of the Gradate Certificate
Graduating students in the course who have successfully completed 24 cp, including 12 cp at 300 level, in one of the above subjects may request that the subject appear on their testamur for the Graduate Certificate in Arts.

Graduate Certificate in Writing

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing will suit people coming to it from diverse backgrounds of previous tertiary study, who wish to gain advanced skills in professional writing. It explores principles and practices of writing that are relevant to many areas of professional work, community life and disciplines of knowledge. Students have the opportunity to study and apply forms of organisational, administrative and corporate writing; writing for the media; and publishing and editing in different types of communication including print and online.

Admission Requirements
The course is offered on a fee-paying basis only.

Admission to candidature shall be determined by the faculty on the recommendation of the course coordinator.

The normal requirement for admission is a degree from a recognised university; or successful tertiary study and relevant professional experience relevant to the award.

Course Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete units to the value of 24 credit points at 300 or 400 level, including at least 12 credit points at 400 level.

Except with the permission of the course coordinator, a candidate shall include at least 12 credit points from ENCO 306/406, 329/429, ECT 303/403, ENGL 304/404, and no more than 12 credit points from COMM 323/423, 386/486, ECTW 300, ENCO 308/408, 326/426, 328/428, THEA 321, WORK 300.

Bachelor of Arts with Honours

The Bachelor of Arts with Honours is designed to allow well-qualified graduates to extend their studies in areas offered by the Faculty, either to improve their career prospects or to proceed to higher degree studies.

Completion of the degree to the standard of Honours Class II Division 2 or better is the normal mode of entry to the research degree of Master of Arts with Honours. Completion to the standard of Honours Class II Division 1 or better is the normal mode of entry to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Admission Requirements
The normal requirement for admission is a degree from a recognised university or tertiary institution with at least 60 cp (or equivalent) in the subject of the chosen field of study with grades of Distinction or better in units to the value of at least 18 cp at 300 level or above.

Course Requirements
The study program includes a thesis and advanced level course work.

Each candidate is required to spend periods in ‘face-to-face’ consultation with his or her supervisor(s). The nature and extent of such consultation will be determined by the supervisors and head of school after consultation with the candidate prior to commencement of each year of candidature.

An external/part-time candidate in the first year of enrolment who withdraws before 31 August may re-enrol in a later year.

Level of Pass
There are three classes of Honours, namely Class I, Class II, and Class III. Class II shall have two divisions.

Bachelor of Music with Honours

The Bachelor of Music with Honours program is designed to allow well-qualified graduates in Music to extend their studies in Music. Available to on-campus candidates only.

Admission Requirements
Admission to candidature shall be determined by the Faculty on the recommendation of the Head of Music. Except as provided in the last paragraph of this section, an applicant for admission to candidature shall have:

1. satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Teaching or a Bachelor of Music at a recognised university; and
2. attained at least Distinction standard in at least 18 credit points at 300 level in Music; and
3. fulfilled any additional requirements prescribed and published by Music and approved by the Faculty.

An applicant who has fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree or qualification of another institution recognised by the Faculty for this purpose and deemed equivalent to those of UNE may be admitted to candidature.

Course Requirements
To qualify for the degree a candidate must complete the Honours course and pass the examinations in their chosen field of musical endeavour. Enrolment and approval of Honours topics is subject to the approval of the Course Coordinator. The degree should be completed within one year of full-time study.

All intending candidates should consult the Music Postgraduate Handbook.

Level of Pass
There are three classes of Honours, namely Class I, Class II, and Class III. Class II shall have two divisions.

Bachelor of Social Science with Honours

The Bachelor of Social Science with Honours is a program which allows those who have satisfied the requirements of the Bachelor of Social Science or equivalent to pursue a program to equip them to proceed to higher degree studies in Social Science.

Admission Requirements
The normal requirement for admission is a Bachelor of Social Science degree from this or from another university. For admission to honours, students require 60 cp in the subject in which the candidate wishes to proceed, with Distinction of better in at least 18 cp at 300 level. For psychology, applicants require 24 cp at 200 level and 36 cp at 300 level in psychology. For further information see the UNE Handbook or see the website: www.une.edu.au/psychology/programs/4thyr.html

Course Requirements
To qualify for the degree a candidate shall complete a final Honours course and pass the relevant assessment in either Psychology or Sociology. The Faculty may approve a course of study including both subjects, or including one or both of these subjects and one or more subjects from Group IIB of the Bachelor of Social Science degree.

The study program includes a thesis and advanced level course work.

Each candidate is required to spend periods in ‘face-to-face’ consultation with his or her supervisor(s). The nature and extent of such supervision will be determined by the supervisor(s) and head of school after consultation with the candidate prior to commencement of each year of candidature.

Level of Pass
There are three classes of Honours, namely Class I, Class II, and Class III. Class II shall have two divisions.

Graduate Diploma in Humanities

The Graduate Diploma in Humanities is designed to enable graduates to commence or pursue further studies in an area of personal interest. Students are able to tailor a program of study to suit their interests by enrolling in units from the same subject area or a number of units in different subjects selected from subjects in the Faculty.

Admission Requirements
The normal admission requirement is a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification from a tertiary institution or concurrent enrolment for a degree of the University, provided no more than 12 credit points remain before completion of the degree.

Course Requirements
Candidates shall pass units equivalent to not less than 48 and not more than 60 credit points in accordance with the following:

(i) if 48 credit points are in the course of studies all units shall be at 200 level or higher, with at least 24 credit points in units at 300 or 400 level;

(ii) if units at 100 level are included in the course of study, candidates must successfully complete at least 48 credit points at 200, 300 or 400 level including at least 12 at 300 or 400 level.

The study of a subject usually involves a program of undergraduate units and these may commence at first-year level. Students may choose units from any offered in the Faculty - these may be a mixture of a number of subjects or may be concentrated in one or two subjects.

Subject Areas
Units for the Graduate Diploma in Humanities can be chosen from the following subject areas:

With the permission of the Faculty, units to the value of 24 credit points may be included from other subjects.

Award of the Graduate Diploma
Graduating students in the course who have successfully completed 48 cp, including 12 cp at 300 level, in one of the above subjects or an approved course of study may request that the subject appear on their testamur for the Graduate Diploma in Humanities.

Graduate Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History

In recent years, an increasing interest in local history has become apparent in the community at large. As Australians have sought to discover something of their identity, of what it means to be Australian, many have turned to the past to find answers to their questions. This search for a personal Australian identity has been most evident in the family history movement.

The coincidental growth of local historical societies and small museums provides evidence that a sense of a historically based community identity is important to many Australians. The last two decades have also seen a significant growth in the awareness of the heritage of the built environment. The program is available by external study.

Admission Requirements
The normal admission requirement is a degree from a recognised university; or a three-year diploma relevant
to the award; or professional standing and successful professional practice relevant to the award.

Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall pass units to the value of 48 cp at 300 level or higher as follows::

(a) all Group I units (HIST 330 and HIST 339)
(b) at least 24 cp from Group II
(c) not more than 12 cp from Group III

Units offered

Each of the following units except HIST 421 has a credit point value of six.

Group I
HIST 330 Australian Local History
HIST 339 The Family in Australian History

Group II
HIST 318 Victims of Whiggery: The Tolpuddle Martyrs England
HIST 319 Custom and Community: Popular Culture in Britain c1650-1850
HIST 333 History Through Monuments
HIST 335 Heritage Conservation
HIST 337 History and Museums
HIST 351 Convict Australia
HIST 354 Aboriginal History Since the Late 18th Century
HIST 359 War and Society in Twentieth Century Australia
HIST 361 The Cold War and Popular Culture
HIST 367 Issues in Church History: Australia and America
HIST 368 The Swinging Sixties: The 1960s in America, Britain and Australia
HIST 373 Australian Architecture, Buildings and Lifestyles, 1788-1980
HIST 376 Oral History
HIST 378 Sexuality in Australian History
HIST 391 Special Option (b)
HIST 392 Special Option (c)
HIST 438 Australian Frontiers: Rural and Regional Histories
HIST 456 Australian Public History
HIST 497 Individual Research Project
HIST 495 Understanding History

Group III
Any 12 cp at 300/400 level in History or any other unit approved by the course coordinator.

Graduate Diploma in Social Science

The Graduate Diploma in Social Science is designed to add specialised training in the social sciences to an existing tertiary qualification. The existing qualification need not be in the Social Sciences. The Diploma can be used as an end in itself or to provide a student with the qualifications necessary to enter further study (eg Honours in Psychology—an accredited fourth year) in a particular discipline. It normally does not permit direct entry to higher degree study.

Admission Requirements
An applicant for admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma shall have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree or be concurrently enrolled for a degree of the University provided no more than 12 cp remain before completion of the degree.

Course Requirements
Candidates shall pass units equivalent to not less than 48 and not more than 60 cp in accordance with the
following:

(i) if 48 credit points are in the course of study all shall be at 200 level or higher, with at least 24 credit points at 300 or 400 level;

(ii) if units at 100 level are included in the course of study, candidates must successfully complete at least 48 credit points at 200, 300 or 400 level of which at least 18 shall be at 300 or 400 level.

Units for the Graduate Diploma in Social Science can be chosen from the following subject areas:

With the permission of the Faculty, 12 credit points may be included from other subjects. *Asian Studies is an approved course of study (see Bachelor of Arts majors (pdf download)).

Award of the Graduate Diploma
Graduating students in the Graduate Diploma in Social Science who have successfully completed at least 48 cp, including at least 12 cp at 300 level, in one of the subjects listed or an approved course of study may request that the subject appear on their testamur.

Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning

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. The Graduate Diploma is also relevant for surveyors, health and building surveyors, valuers, solicitors, developers, engineers and architects whose activities lead to frequent contact with the planning system and who wish to know more about the way in which planning operates. The Graduate Diploma has full professional recognition from the Planning Institute of Australia. Computer and internet access is essential for enrolment in this program.

Admission Requirements
An applicant for admission to candidature will need to have either a university degree or another tertiary nondegree qualification deemed by the Faculty to be acceptable (the equivalent of at least two years’ full-time or four years’ part-time teriary study is looked for, and in this case substantial relevant professional experience is also required). Applicants may also be admitted to the award if they have completed at least the equivalent of two years’ full-time study toward a UNE bachelor’s degree (other than the Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning).

As well as providing a complete and official statement of academic record from their previous tertiary studies, applicants must provide descriptions of units taken in their previous degree, which are relevant to their proposed studies in urban and regional planning.

Course Requirements
The following eight core units each of which is worth six cp (48 cp):
ENVE 237 Environmental Engineering
GEPL 322 Cradle to Grave: Population Geography
GEPL 316 Urban Living
GEPL 350 Access and Mobility
GEPL 301 Property Development
GEPL 302 Architecture and Urban Design
GEPL 320 Principles of Development Control
GEPL 345 Regional Development Policy

In addition elective units to the value of 24 cp shall be included.

These can be chosen from the following:
ABAR 355; ECON 226; EM 234, 311, 312; ENVE 421, 423, 433, 436; GEPL 311, 314, 304, 307, 321, 324, 341, 352, 359, 361, 370, 399, 454, 455 (12cp); HIST 335, 373, 456; NR 331; GEPL 335; PHIL 366; PAIS 411.

The following units from Massey University, New Zealand may also be taken as electives: 132.732, 132.738, and these units are worth 12 cp.

In special circumstances, with the approval of the course coordinator, other units offered within the University may be substituted for one or more of the prescribed units listed above.

Advanced Standing
Advanced standing may be granted for core units if a candidate :
(a) has already passed those units; or
(b) has passed at this university or another institution, units which, individually or in combination, substantially cover the subject matter of those units; or
(c) has many years of professional experience dealing directly with the subject matter of those units.

The maximum advanced standing so granted shall be 12 cp; Advanced standing will not be granted for elective units.

Level of Award
The Graduate Diploma shall be awarded at the level Pass, Pass with Merit, and Pass with Exceptional Merit. Students with an excellent academic record, and who wish to graduate at the level of Pass with Merit or Pass with Exceptional Merit, will be invited to take GEPL 455: Dissertation as an elective. GEPL 455 is a two-semester unit worth 12 cp.

Master of Arts

The Master of Arts is designed to enable graduates to pursue further studies in an area of personal interest by studying a number of graduate level course-work units. Students are able to tailor a program of study to suit their interests by enrolling in units from the same subject area or a number of units in up to three subjects selected from within the Faculty.

Admission Requirements
The normal admission requirement is a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification from a tertiary institution.

Course Requirements
To qualify for the award of Master of Arts a candidate shall pass units worth 48 cp at 400 level approved by the course coordinator. Units should be selected from 400-level units listed in the Schedule of Units. Candidates must include units to the value of at least 24 cp in the same subject.

Not more than 12 cp selected from individual reading unit/dissertation units may be included in the program. Candidates may not include units in more than three subjects.

Subjects
The course of study shall be approved by the course coordinator and should include units selected from the
following subjects and approved areas of study*:

* Units at 400 level and above may not be available in each of the above subjects each year.

Units in the following groups are deemed to be the subject shown:
1. Units defined as Defence Studies include: all DEFS units, ANCH 451; HIST 429, 452, 453, 495
2. Units defined as Criminology and Social Justice include: PAIS 411; SOCY 410, 431, 441, 444, 454, 464, 472, 482
3. Units defined as Women’s and Gender Studies include ENGL 475, PDPS 429, HIST 485 and SOCY 431
4. Units defined as Early Christianity include HIST 484, 487, 496, 497; SOCY 461
5. Units defined as Ancient History include CLST 420, 421, HIST 484, 495, 498 subject to relevant Ancient History research topics as approved by the Head of School of Classics, History and Religion.

With the approval of the course coordinator candidates may include any other 400 level units to the value of no more than 12 credit points.

See the listing of units available at 400 level for MA by Course Work

Advanced Standing
Candidates may be granted advanced standing to a maximum of 24 cp on the basis of units already passed if at the appropriate postgraduate level and if they have reasonable correspondence to units available towards the degree. Applications for advanced standing may also be considered on the basis of professional experience (see General Rules in UNE Handbook).

Award of the Degree
Graduating students in the Master of Arts who have successfully completed at least 36 cp in one of the above subjects and areas of study may request that it appear on their testamur at graduation.

Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics)

The online Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics is a fully accredited degree of The University of New England. Applied Linguistics is a field which explores how language functions in the world (eg in business, law, health professions, government), first and second language acquisition (eg language learning and teaching, child language development), and intercultural communication. This degree will appeal to students wanting a professionally relevant higher qualification who do not have a background in Linguistics, as well as those considering postgraduate careers in the growing fields of Applied Linguistics and TESOL. The degree is fully online (with multi-media support on CD-ROM), using bulletin boards, chat rooms, and other web-based resources, with some provision of printed materials. This online format allows all Master’s students to participate equally, regardless of geographic location. The MA (Applied Linguistics) is primarily a course work degree. The standard program consists of eight 400-level units each worth six cp. Students may also be able to undertake 12 cp of research (LING 490 ‘Special Research Topic’).

Note: The degree does not certify graduates to teach in the public education system in Australia.

Admission Requirements
Applicants should hold a degree from a recognised university. Any qualified student will be able to enrol. They must also have access to the www and a computer with a CD-ROM drive. International students from non-English speaking countries require evidence of English proficiency such as TOEFL (550) or IELTS (overall 6; subtests 5.5).

Course Requirements
(a) Candidates must pass units to the value of 48 credit points at 400 level or above from the following:
Candidates must include all units in Group I.

Group I: LING 450, LING 451, LING 452, LING 453

Other elective units available include:

Group II: EDLA 419, 423; LING 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468; and
Group III:Ling 490 (12 cp).

(b) Candidates may not enrol in any unit or units which has equivalent subject matter to a unit in a previous award.
(c) Candidates may be permitted to substitute Group II units in place of Group I units, up to a value of 12 credit points.
(d) In special circumstances a candidate may substitute other units at 400-level for Group II up to the value of 12 cp.

Advanced Standing
A candidate may be granted advanced standing to a maximum of 24 credit points on the basis of units provided they have reasonable correspondence to units of course work available towards the degree.

Further Information: Applied Linguistics Homepage

Master of Arts with Honours

This is a research degreee administered by Research Services. Please contact the unit for further information. The Master of Arts with Honours is a program of study involving any subject within the Faculty. This advanced research degree is undertaken by thesis only (50,000 words) or written papers or a combination of both.

Admission Requirements
The normal requirement for admission to candidature for the Master's program is an honours degree in the chosen field of study from a recognised university or tertiary institution. Applicants with qualifications of equivalent standing from universities or other tertiary institutions will also be considered. Applicants judged not to be adequately prepared for candidature may be advised to enrol in the Master of Arts Preliminary Course or in some other specially constructed preliminary program.

Subjects
The candidate shall pursue a course of study in one of, or a combination of, the subjects listed:

Master of Music with Honours

This is a research degreee administered by Research Services. Please contact the unit for further information. The Master of Music with Honours program provides advanced training in Music.

Admission Requirements
The normal requirement for admission to candidature is a four-year Honours degree in Music from a recognised university or tertiary institution. Applicants judged not to be adequately prepared for candidature may be advised to enrol in a specially constructed preliminary course.

Course Requirements
This program involves the completion of a program of study in Music approved by the Head of Music for a period of not less than one year and not more than four years.

Master of Psychology (Clinical)

This course will train Psychology graduates in the professional specialisations of clinical psychology, and hence prepare them for careers in Departments of Health (hospitals and clinics), Community Services, Rehabilitation Services, Disability Services, Alcohol and Drug Services and Private Practice. The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has accredited the program. Accreditation will enable graduates to apply for membership of the Society, to meet the academic requirements for entry to the APS College of Clinical Psychologists, and to register as psychologists.

Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission to candidature, an applicant shall have fulfilled the requirements for a degree of this or another University or hold a qualification of equivalent standing. The applicant shall either:

(a) have completed an honours degree in Psychology at the level of at least second class honours; or

(b) have completed a qualification approved by the Faculty as equivalent to that specified in (a)

Course Requirements
The course of study comprises units to the value of 96 credit points and shall include clinical practice or other field experience as prescribed by the School of Psychology. Units offered for the first year (or part time equivalent) of the course are available by internal on-campus study only. Units offered for the second year of the course (or part time equivalent) are available in the external study mode and by internal mode with approval of the course coordinator. The total program shall comprise course work, research and practical work.

Practicum
Candidates must complete the first period of practical work in the Clinic of the School of Psychology. The remaining practical work shall be completed outside the University. Candidates are responsible for meeting all expenses arising from practical work undertaken away from Armidale.

Further Information: School of Psychology Postgraduate Degrees in Clinical Psychology

Master of Urban and Regional
Planning with Honours

This is a research degreee administered by Research Services. Please contact the unit for further information. The Master of Urban and Regional Planning with Honours allows graduates who have a background in Planning to undertake research in a topics related to planning. The degree has full recognition from RAPI.

Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to candidature, an applicant shall have qualified for the award of:

(a) the degree of Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning with Honours in this University; or

(b) the Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning in this University at the level of Pass with Merit or Pass with Exceptional Merit; or

(c) the award of a degree of this University or other qualification awarded by another university or institution at the level of Honours or equivalent, which is acceptable to the Faculty and which was in a discipline related to urban and regional planning; and included course work equivalent to the units GEPL 316, 330, 301/401, 302/402, 345/445, 350/450, EM 311, 312, ENVE 537 and LS 325/425; or

(d) the award of a degree or other qualification not accepted under (c) above but acceptable to the Faculty and have successfully completed a preliminary examination.

Course Requirements
Candidates shall proceed to the degree by thesis only (GEPL 500). The thesis shall not exceed 40000 words of text. Candidates must submit, to the satisfaction of the course coordinator and Head of School, a detailed proposal on the research to be undertaken for the thesis. At an appropriate stage in their candidature, candidates will be required to present a seminar on the research to be undertaken towards the degree.

Face-to-Face Consultation
Each candidate is required to spend periods in 'face-to-face' consultation with his or her supervisor(s). The nature and extent of such supervision will be determined by the supervisor(s) and head of school after consultation with the candidate prior to commencement of each year of candidature.

Level of Pass
The degree shall be awarded at Honours level only.

Preliminary Course
Candidates must complete a course of study sufficient to enable them to meet the normal requirements for entry to the course. The program for the preliminary course shall be determined by the Faculty and shall provide that the candidate, upon successful completion, will have a background that shall include coursework equivalent to the units GEPL 216/316, 301/401, 302/402, 330, 345/445, 350/450, EM 311, 312, ENVE 537 and LS 325/425. The general rules of the Faculty shall apply to the preliminary program.

Doctor of Philosophy

The PhD program is a research degree administered by the University. For further information prospective applicants should contact PhD Studies (phone (02 6773 2120) or go to the website.

Admission Requirements
Candidates must:

(a) show evidence they have potential for research; and

(b) have appropriate academic qualifications as follows:

(i) a Master's degree acceptable to the Committee. The degree must be of a certain minimum standard and clear evidence of research training must be shown; and/or must be accompanied by other acceptable qualifications and/or research experience; or

(ii) a Bachelor's degree with First Class Honours or Second Class First Division Honours; or

(iii) another degree, plus subsequent acceptable qualifications and/or research experience; or

(iv) hold similar qualification(s) acceptable to the PhD Committee from another institution(s). Such qualifications must be of the standard of Australian or British universities, in this University's judgement.

Candidates pursue a program of research on an approved topic for a minimum of three years. Research topics may range over the whole field of a subject reflecting the comprehensive and varied research interests of a particular department and are carried out under the supervision of at least one senior member of the University's academic staff.

Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)

The PhD(ClinPsych) program comprises requirements completed in four years of full time study. the degree is not available through part time study. The program consists of coursework, research and practicum. Applicants will normally have completed the first year of MPsych (Clin) and apply for entry to the second year of the PhD(ClinPsych).

for those interested in a professional research degree please refer to the Professional Degree flyer, or visit the website.

Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) *Please note that there will be no new intake for 2007

This course is an extended version of the Master of Psychology (Clinical). Hence, the course trains psychology graduates in the professional specialisations of clinical and health psychology as for the MPsych (see earlier entry in this Handbook). The DPsych includes two extra external placements, some additional coursework, and more extensive research requirements. These additional requirements enable a broader and more in-depth training to be offered.

The Doctor of Psychology is a course work doctoral program under the control of the DPsych Committee.

Admission Requirements
Candidates must have fulfilled the requirements for a degree of this or another University or hold a qualification of equivalent standing of another institution. An applicant must have:

(a) completed an honours degree in Psychology at the level of at least second class honours division one; or

(b) completed a qualification approved by the Faculty as equivalent to that specified in (a); or

(c) completed the Doctor of Psychology Preliminary program.

Course Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete a coursework program to the value of 144 credit points and complete such clinical practice or other field experience as may be prescribed. Units offered for the first year (or part time equivalent) of the course are available by internal on-campus study only. Units offered for the second and third years of the course (or part time equivalent) are available in the external study mode and by internal mode with approval of the course coordinator. The total program shall comprise coursework, research and practical work.

Period of Candidature
Candidates must complete the requirements of the degree in not more than three years of full-time study, or not more than six years of part-time study from the date of admission to candidature. Where candidates have been granted advanced standing the committee may reduce proportionately the period of candidature. Unless good cause is shown to the Committee failure in unit shall result in termination of candidature.

Practical Work
The first period of practical work shall be completed in the Clinic of the School of Psychology. The remaining practical work units shall be completed outside the University. Candidates will be responsible for meeting all expenses arising from practical work undertaken away from Armidale.

Advanced Standing
Advanced standing may be granted `to an applicant who holds the Master of Psychology of the University of New England.