Master of Professional Studies with Honours
Why study the Master of Professional Studies with Honours at UNE?
The course aims to: (i) provide middle management and senior career professionals with the opportunity to acquire a higher, professionally-oriented degree; (ii) further the understanding of the societal context of their career roles; (iii) provide the opportunity to enhance and focus their understanding of and interest in particular issues relevant to their professional orientation; and (iv) further develop skills of analysis, synthesis and research.
Career Opportunities
Researcher, executive and HR in public sector management
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DURATION
1.5 Years Full-time3 Years Part-time
FEES
Research Training Scheme2009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All students apply directly to Research Services at UNE using Research Services admission form(s). This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
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| Official Abbreviation | MProfSt(Hons) | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate Research | |||||||||
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| Fees | Research Training Scheme | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | |||||||||
| Benefits | RTS students are exempt from the requirement to pay student contribution and tuition fees. |
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| How to apply |
All students apply directly to Research Services at UNE using Research Services admission form(s). 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 three years' employment experience in a career considered appropriate by the faculty; and (a) hold a university degree; or (b) hold a three-year diploma from a univeristy or a college of advanced education; or (c) hold a graduate diploma relevant to the award; or (d) hold the Master of Professional Studies; or (e) satisfy the Higher Degrees Research Committee, upon the recommendation of the faculy by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. |
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| Additional Requirements | When a candidate applies for admission to the Master of Professional Studies (Hons) they are asked to indicate their preferred program of course work and a thesis topic and proposed supervisor(s). Based on your academic record and the information provided in your application for admission, the Faculty will determine your program of study and your supervisor(s). Both the program of study and supervisors are subject to change by the Faculty, at your request and in consultation with the supervisor(s) and relevant Head of School. |
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| Academic Colours |
old rose (BCC 157) |
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| Further Information | Contact Research Services on 1800 463 520 or 02 6773 2117 or email hdr@une.edu.au. |
Master of Professional Studies with Honours
1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) have had appropriate experience;* and
(b) (i) hold a degree of a university; or
(ii) hold a three-year diploma from a university or a college of advanced education; or
(iii) hold a graduate diploma relevant to the award; or
(iv) hold the Master of Professional Studies; or
(v) satisfy the Higher Degrees Research Committee, upon the recommendation of the faculty 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 specialised shall be awarded the Master of Professional Studies with Honours.
(b) Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3. and who specialise# shall be awarded the Master of Professional Studies with Honours in one of the following: Aboriginal Studies; Global Futures, Migration and Cultures; Peace Studies.
3. Course Requirements
59.3.1. To qualify for the award, a candidate shall pass 72 credit points as specified in Rules 3.2. and 6.
59.3.2. The course shall comprise either:
(a) 72 credit points from Group 1; or
(b) (i) 48 credit points from Group 2,
(ii) six credit points from Group 3,
(iii) not more than 18 credit points from Group 4.
4. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(i) 18 months as a full-time candidate;
(ii) four years as a part-time candidate.
5. Progress and Conduct
Failure in 12 credit points shall be deemed to be unsatisfactory progress under Rule 2.13.2.
6. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points except where indicated after a colon.
Group 1
PDAL 699:72; or any other unit approved by the faculty.
Group 2
PDAL 699:48; or any other unit approved by the faculty.
Group 3
EHPS 590; or any other unit approved by the faculty.
Group 4
ECON 456; EDCX 409, 415, 420, 460, 473, 548, 570, 571, 510; EDEC416; EDIT 416; EDLA 403, 512, 517; GEPL 352, 421, 445; IDIG 501, 502, 512, 511, 515, 516; PAIS 515; PDAL 496:6 or 12, 596:6 or 12; PDAS 414, 415, 416, 430, 479, 484, 488, 580, 581, 591; PDPS 403; PEAC 503, 504, 528, 552, 554, 573; or any other unit approved by the faculty.
* Generally it will be expected that candidates will have had at least three years’ employment experience in a career considered appropriate by the faculty.
# In order to meet specialisation requirements, candidates must complete a minimum of two-thirds of the award in this area.