Master of Professional Studies
Why study the Master of Professional Studies at UNE?
The course aims: to provide those with working experience with the opportunity to acquire a higher, professionally-oriented degree; further the understanding of societal and global context of their career roles; provide the opportunity to enhance and focus their understanding of and interest in particular issues relevant to their professional orientation; and further develop skills of analysis, synthesis and research.
Career Opportunities
Executive manager in government, church, military, statutory and non-profit or commercial organisations.
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DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 3 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC.
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| Official Abbreviation | MProfSt | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||
| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC. For more information, click here
Former or current students apply to study off-campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate must have at least 3 years' employment experience in a career considered appropriate by the Faculty; and (a) hold a degree of a university; or (b) hold a three-year diploma from a university or a college of advanced education; or (c) hold a graduate diploma relevant to the award; or (d) satisfy the Faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. |
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| Academic Colours |
old rose (BCC 157) |
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1. Admission Requirement
A candidate shall:
(a) have at least three years' employment experience in a career considered appropriate by the School; and
(b) hold a degree of a university; or
(c) hold a graduate diploma relevant to the award; or
(d) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
2. Award of the Degree
(a) Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3 and who have not specialized shall be awarded the Master of Professional Studies.
(b) Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3 and who specialize shall be awarded the Master of Professional Studies in one of the following: Aboriginal Studies; Global Futures, Migration and Cultures; Peace Studies.
3. Course Requirements
3.1. To qualify for the award, a candidate shall pass 48 credit points as specified in Rules 3.2 and 6.
3.2. The course shall comprise:
(a) at least six credit points from Group 1.
(b) not more than 42 credit points from Group 2.
4. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) three years as a part-time candidate.
5. Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
6. Units Offered
Group 1
EHPS 590; or any other unit approved by the school.
Group 2
ECON 456; EDCX 409, 415 420, 460, 548; EDIT 416; EDLA 403, 414, 512; GEPL 421, 445; PAIS 515; IDIG 502, 511, 512, 516, 515; PDAL 496, 596, 599; PDAS 414, 415, 416, 471, 479, 484, 488, 580, 581, 591; EDCX 570, 571, 573, 510; PDPS 403; PEAC 503, 504, 552, 554, 573; or any other unit approved by the faculty.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved undesignated program of study or specialisation as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 6 cps |
| Elective Units | 42 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
Approved Specialisations
Aboriginal Studies
Global Futures, Migration and Cultures
Peace Studies