Graduate Diploma in Humanities
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Humanities at UNE?
The Graduate Diploma in Humanities is designed to enable graduates to commence or pursue further studies in an area of personal interest. Students are able to tailor a program of study to suit their interests.
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DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
Full FeeInternational
2012 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC
For more information, click hereFormer or current domestic UNE students apply to study on or off campus direct to UNE
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| Official Abbreviation | GradDipHumanities | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC For more information, click here
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study on or off campus direct to UNE 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 either: (a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree of the University, or shall have fulfilled the requirements for a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at another university or institution recognised by the course coordinator for this purpose and accepted by the course coordinator as sufficient qualification for admission to the course; or (b) be concurrently enrolled for a degree of the University and the Graduate Diploma provided that the degree enrolment comprises not more than 12 credit points remaining prior to the completion of all the degree requirements. |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall either:
(a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree of the University, or shall have fulfilled the requirements for a degree or qualification of equivalent standing at another university or institution recognised by the course coordinator for this purpose and accepted by the course coordinator as sufficient qualification for admission to the course; or
(b) be concurrently enrolled for a degree of the University and the Graduate Diploma provided that the degree enrolment comprises not more than 12 credit points remaining prior to the completion of all the degree requirements.
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
1. To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points and not more than 60 credit points.
2. (a) All the units which a candidate must pass before being awarded the Graduate Diploma in Humanities shall be from the following subjects: Ancient History, Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology, Asian Studies, Chinese (Mandarin), Classical Languages (Greek/Latin), English, European Cultures, Film and Media Studies, French, Gender Studies, Geography, German, History, Indigenous Studies, International Studies, Indonesian, Islamic Studies, Italian, Japanese, Linguistics, Music, Peace Studies, Philosophy, Political Studies and Psychology, Sociology, Studies in Religion, Theatre and Performance, Writing.
(b) With the approval of the relevant head of school, WORK300 may be substituted for one of the 300-level units of a subject.
(c) In special cases and with the permission of the course coordinator, up to 24 credit points from subjects not included in Rule 2.(a) may replace up to 24 credit points from that group in a candidate's program of study where such replacement fits a special requirement of that program.
(d) Unless otherwise permitted by the course coordinator:
(i) if 48 credit points are in the program of study all shall be at 200-level or above, with at least 24 credit points at 300- or 400 level or above;
(ii) if units at 100-level are included in the program of study, candidates must successfully complete at least 48 credit points at 200, 300 or 400 level including 12 credit points at 300 or 400 level or above.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Listed Units | 48 to 60 cps |
| Total | 48 to 60 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Humanities.
Candidates in the Graduate Diploma in Humanities who have successfully completed 48 credit points, including at least 12 credit points at 300 level in one subject or major of the Bachelor of Arts, may request that the one subject or approved program of study as determined by the relevant school Teaching and Learning Committee appear on their testamur.
A candidate admitted in terms of Rule (b) shall have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a degree before being awarded the Graduate Diploma in Humanities.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.