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This is an articulated sequence of postgraduate degrees which incorporates a Graduate Certificate in Applied Science, a Graduate Diploma of Applied Science and a Master of Applied Science. These courses provide students with the flexibility to select subjects from the vast range available to tailor a course that matches their individual needs and aspirations. Under the guidance of the Course Coordinator, the courses offer graduates the opportunity to develop their own content in their chosen field of study.
Students develop a capacity for independent research and problem analysis and solution. Students undertaking the course will develop their knowledge and understanding through formal coursework and a program of independent reading. Their research, analytical and problem-solving skills will be developed through analysis and review of research literature and the completion of a research project in their dissertation.
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 32 points for the Graduate Certificate, 64 points for the Graduate Diploma and 128 points for the Master degree (comprising the 64 points of credit awarded upon admission and 64 points completed during enrolment in the Master course).
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The Master degree, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses. Credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower level course.
All subjects comprising the 32 points must be drawn from Level 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 subjects offered by the Faculty of Science.
All subjects comprising the 64 points must be drawn from Level 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 subjects offered by the Faculty of Science. The total number of points completed at Levels 1, 2 or 3 may not exceed 32.
All subjects comprising the first 64 points of the course must be selected as set out in the Graduate Diploma requirements above. Students then complete two subjects and electives equivalent to 40 points, chosen from postgraduate subjects offered by the Faculty of Science, with a maximum of 16 points of these to be completed at Level 4 and the remainder at Level 5. Students may choose Level 5 Special Topic subjects or may, with the permission of the Course Coordinator, choose subjects from other Faculties.
Most subjects of one session duration have a value of eight points.
An indicative course structure and enrolment pattern for the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master degree are available in the CSU Handbook
Applicants will be expected to hold a relevant three-year undergraduate degree. In specific circumstances, extensive multi-year industry experience will enable admission to the course, subject to approval by the Dean on the Course Coordinator’s advice.
Applicants must hold a relevant three-year undergraduate degree and have industry experience (normally a minimum of three years), or a Graduate Certificate in Applied Science.
Applicants must hold a Graduate Diploma, Honours degree or four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
Applicants must demonstrate an above average ability in their previous studies (Credit average or better) or during their employment or other professional activities (to the satisfaction of the committee of Course Coordinators).
Candidates with a relevant three-year degree are normally required to enrol initially in the Graduate Diploma.
The following information gives you an overview of studying by distance education.
Course materials
When studying by distance education you may receive:
Distance education students usually study two 8 point subjects per semester. More or fewer subjects may be studied in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Teleconferencing
Telephone tutorials may also be used to supplement face-to-face contact between students and academic staff. Conference calls enable several students, either at home or at a common location, to participate in a group tutorial with academic staff.
Direct telephone contact and email
Students are encouraged to maintain direct contact with staff by telephone or email. Office telephone numbers and email addresses will be supplied and telephone answering services are available in the offices of Course Coordinators. Students will also be advised of numbers for the School's central telephone answering and facsimile machines.
Online forums
Students may participate in various forums online, enabling direct and instant contact with staff and other students.
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