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Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study on or off campus direct to UNE

International Students

Admission to Candidature

A candidate shall:
(a) hold a bachelor degree from a recognised University in a discipline related to Environmental Science or Environmental Management or Natural Resources; or
(b) hold at least 12 credit points towards the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources or equivalent; or
(c) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; or
(d) be permitted to transfer to candidature for the degree of Master of Natural Resources if recommended by the school for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources; or
(e) be permitted to transfer to candidature for the degree of Master of Natural Resources from the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources who has completed units counting 24 credit points and who has a satisfactory academic record.

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course).

The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course comprising:
(a) 24 credit points for units completed at UNE with not more than 12 credit points completed at undergraduate level; or
(b) 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or
(c) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience.

There shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units completed at this University that have not counted towards a qualification.

There shall be no advanced standing awarded for NR691.

Period of Candidature

The period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to five years as a part-time candidate.

In exceptional circumstances and on the recommendation of the candidate's supervisor, the period of candidature may be extended.

Course Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass unit to the value of 72 credit points, including NR691 and 48 credit points, of which at least 24 credit points must be at 500-level from the Listed Units or as approved by the course coordinator. No units shall be below 300-level.

NR691 (24 credit point Research Thesis), shall embody the results of a research program. NR691 must be completed within a maximum of four semesters:
(a) With course coordinator approval the student is permitted to undertake part or the entire project off-campus.
(b) The thesis shall not exceed 20,000 words exclusive of tables, plates, figures and appendices, and be written in English. The completed thesis shall show capacity on the part of the student for independent thought and critical thinking. The student shall reference all sources used in the thesis, including work previously used in another degree.
(c) The student shall submit to the School two copies of the thesis bound in a form approved by the school. The student shall submit with the thesis a statement from his or her supervisor certifying that the thesis is in a form suitable for examination.

Program of Study

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

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Award of Degree

Candidates who meet the course requirments shall be awarded the Master of Natural Resources.

Exit Pathways

Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Natural Resources on completion of 24 credit points.
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources or Master of Environmental Management on completion of 48 credit points.

Examination of Thesis

On the recommendation of the supervisor or supervisors, the School Teaching and Learning Committee will appoint two examiners, at least one will be external to the University. Examiners will be sent the relevant degree information.

The examiners' reports on the thesis will be considered by the School Teaching and Learning Committee which will recommend:
(a) that NR691 be awarded an SR (Satisfied Requirements); or
(b) that NR691 be awarded an SR subject to the candidate making amendments to the thesis as specified by the examiners and to the satisfaction of the supervisor(s); or
(c) that NR691 be failed (N).

Before making a recommendation above, the School Teaching and Learning Committee may:
(a) request the examiners to consult and report to the committee; or
(b) permit the candidate to revise the thesis for re-examination if, in the opinion of the committee, the work is of sufficient merit to warrant this concession.

A candidate permitted to revise the thesis with an extension will do so within a period of time and under conditions determined by the School Teaching and Learning Committee. A candidate who has revised a thesis under the terms of an extension and who fails the re-examination will not be eligible for further examination.

Appeals

Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Appeals.

Improper Conduct

Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.