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.
Note: Trimester 3: Off Campus Part-time Only
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DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
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| Official Abbreviation | GradDipHumanities | ||||||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | ||||||||||||||||||
| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to UNE 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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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, Spanish, 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 |
Course Plans for each Commencing Trimester
Commencing in Trimester 1 |
Commencing in Trimester 2 |
Commencing in Trimester 3 |
| Full-Time and Part-time Course Plans | Full-Time and Part-time Course Plans | Part-time Course Plans |
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.
| Course Aims |
The Graduate Diploma in Humanities provides students with a broad range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies from across the University, with a strong focus on aspects of human culture and achievement. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Graduates will possess a body of knowledge relevant to their areas of study, and have a firm grasp of the principles, practices, and boundaries of their discipline. This knowledge will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities and will be assessed throughout the course through a range of different activities.
Communication Skills
Graduates will possess a high standard of oral, visual and written communication skills relevant to their areas of study, including, where applicable, the possession of these skills in languages other than English. These skills will be taught and practised in lectures, tutorials and online activities. Graduates will recognise the importance of continuing to develop their oral, visual, and written communication skills, and be able to use appropriate communication technologies.
Global Perspectives
Graduates will be taught how the disciplines in their areas of study have developed both nationally and internationally over time.
Information Literacy
Graduates will be taught how to recognise relevant information and to use appropriate media, tools and methodologies to locate, access and use information. Through assessment tasks, they will learn how to critically evaluate the sources, values, and validity of information, and to use information in critical and creative thinking.
Life-Long Learning
The development of intellectual capacity and critical thinking skills will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities. Through the completion of assessment tasks, graduates will develop the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write about and discuss a range issues. These skills are transferable and essential lifelong skills.
Problem Solving
Graduates will be expected to locate, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources throughout their course, and will be taught how to integrate relevant theory and literature into their own analysis in the assessment tasks.
Social Responsibility
Graduates will be taught to understand and practise the highest standards of ethical behaviour associated with their discipline or profession. They will understand and be open-minded about social, cultural and linguistic diversity in Australia and the world, and appreciate their ethical responsibilities towards colleagues, research subjects, the wider community, and the environment.
Team Work
The development of collaboration and group participation skills will be developed through on-campus and online interactive teaching. Graduates will learn the importance of participating in discussions in a professional, respectful and ethical manner.
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