Master of Professional Studies
Why study the Master of Professional Studies at UNE?
No longer offered. Currently enrolled students must complete this course by 31 December, 2014.
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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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC
For more information, click hereFormer or current domestic UNE students apply to study off-campus direct to UNE
This course is only available off-campus (distance education)
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | MProfSt | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||
| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC For more information, click here
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study off-campus direct to UNE This course is only available off-campus (distance education) For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways 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 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. |
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| Academic Colours |
Old Rose (BCC 157) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
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.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points.
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 |
| Listed Units | 42 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
Approved Specialisations
Aboriginal Studies
Global Futures, Migration and Cultures
Peace Studies
Award of Degree
(a) Candidates who meet the course requirements and who have not specialised shall be awarded the Master of Professional Studies.
(b) Candidates who meet the course requirements and who specialise shall be awarded the Master of Professional Studies in one of the following: Aboriginal Studies; Global Futures, Migration and Cultures; Peace Studies.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.