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Bachelor of Professional Studies

Official Abbreviation BProfStud
Course Type Undergraduate
Commencement Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available
Study Mode Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • 2 Years Full-time
  • 3 Years Full-time
  • 2 Years Part-time
  • 4 Years Part-time
  • 6 Years Part-time
2006 UAI Information available from 2008
2006 OP Information available from 2008
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 144
Overview

This course is designed to provide an appropriate education for professionals who are approaching mid-career. The course aims to:

· Provide the opportunity to acquire understandings and skills in the areas of leadership, people management and organisational administration;

· Further the students' understanding of the societal context of their career roles through the interdisciplinary study of contemporary Australian society, institutional issues and values and the examination of significant social and cultural issues;

· Provide opportunities for students to enhance their understanding of other issues relevant to their professional development by the negotiation of appropriate optional units;

· Develop students' skills of analysis, synthesis and problem solving, as well as concepts and skills specific to different subject areas

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Intensive Schools N/A
Entry Requirements

To gain admission to the Bachelor of Professional Studies degree a candidate shall:

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

Hold a one-year qualification recognised by the Faculty as suitable for entry into the program; or

Be qualified for admission

Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

Credit Point Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 48, 96 or 144 credit points.

Program of Study

Unit codes or names in (brackets) indicate either a change or, where indicated, no longer offered. Students who have already completed units that are no longer offered will be credited towards their degree.

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising

Rules for 48 credit point program

Course Structure

 Credit Points
Elective Units 48 cps

Students will progress by completing at least two units at 100 level; two units at 200 level and two units at 300 level in Group 1 and two units from Group 2 or 3.

 

Total

 48 cps

To view the complete Course Structure and Course Plans for the 48 credit point program click here

Rules for 96 credit point program

Students may undertake the following specialisations:
Civil Care and Security (available to continuing students only)
Human Resource Development
Peace Studies
Policing (available to continuing students only)

Course Structure

 Credit Points
Elective Units 96 cps

Students will progress by completing at least two units at 100 level; two units at 200 level and two units at 300 level in each group or two units at 100 level and four units at 300 level in each group.

 

Total

 96 cps

To view the complete Course Structure and Course Plans for the 96 credit point program click here

Program of Study for 144 credit points

Course Structure

 Credit Points
Elective Units 144 cps

Students will progress by completing at least two units at 100 level; two units at 200 level and two units at 300 level in each group or two units at 100 level and four units at 300 level in each group.

 

Total

 144 cps

To view the complete Course Structure and Course Plans for the 144 credit point program click here
Career Opportunities N/A
Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing None
Fast Track None
Other Benefits

Following completion of the degree of Bachelor of Professional Studies, graduates are able to gain entry into a wide range of post-graduate programs such as a Master of Professional Studies and Master of Professional Studies (Honours).
Honours None
Scholarships None
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