(1) As a higher education provider authorised to self-accredit, the University of Newcastle is responsible under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (Cth) for ensuring that programs comply with the Provider Course Accreditation Standards. This Schedule provides the detailed principles and criteria that underpin the self-accreditation process for each (2) This Schedule supports the implementation of the Awards and Graduation Policy and Governance Rule. The Governance Rule describes each type of qualification offered by the University and provide descriptions of authorisations for program management. (3) Within the Schedule the general program principles and structures have been tabulated and the approved programs that are offered under it will be listed in Bachelor Honours Degree (80) - Approved AQF Compliant Programs covered by this Schedule. For the specific descriptions and requirements of an approved program, refer to the program handbook. (4) In the event of an inconsistency between subordinate policy documents and any Rule(s) or Schedule to the Rule(s), the Rule(s) made by (5) In the event of an inconsistency between an Academic Senate policy document and a (6) Extracts from AQF (Second Edition) have been included in this document with permission of the Australian Qualification Framework Council (27 February 2012). (7) This schedule supports the Academic Senate strategy of offering AQF-compliant programs as soon as possible. During the transition to the new schedule, the pre-2013 Awards and Programs Schedules will remain in the Policy Library with an annotation to indicate that their AQF-compliant status has not been confirmed. Between 2013-2015 current program offerings will be reviewed and, following the approval from the Program and Course Approval Committee, transferred to Bachelor Honours Degree (80) - Approved AQF Compliant Programs of this Schedule. (8) The introduction of the new schedules is expected to result in recommendations from (9) Through this transition process the Assistant Deans (Teaching and Learning) will be responsible to the Program and Course Approval Committee for ensuring that continuing (10) The Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Experience and Academic Registrar together with the Assistant Deans (Teaching and Learning) and the relevant Program Convenors will be responsible for ensuring that (11) Programs offering admission to (12) Non-AQF compliant programs will be automatically (13) This table describes an AQF level 8 program leading to the (14) Other Information about Programs – may be added here. (15) 1. 2N+2 where N is equal to the notional duration identified by the (16) To provide for exceptional circumstances arising in any particular case, the President of Academic Senate, on the recommendation of the relevant Deputy Vice-Chancellor or relevant Pro Vice-Chancellor may relax any provision of this Schedule. (17) The President of the Academic Senate will report all applications of the relaxing provision of this Schedule to the Academic Senate. (18) Bachelor Honours Degree (80) - Approved AQF Compliant ProgramsBachelor Honours Degree (80) Awards and Programs Schedule
Section 1 - Introduction
Section 2 - Transition Arrangements for Implementation of this Schedule
Section 3 - Principles and Program Structures
Model: Bachelor Honours Degree (80)
i) can commence at the discretion of the relevant
ii) include a minimum of 30 units research component that is:
a) usually at the 4000 level; and
b) includes a minimum 10 units of research methodology or research training usually at the 4000 level;
iii) is designed so that
iv) does not permit the granting of
i) all distinguishable components of the program are to be identified either as
ii) all distinguishable components within
iii) all component/
i) be appropriate for this AQF Level and its required
ii) take into account external benchmarks;
iii) ensure that
iv) include special admission procedures to support access and equity targets; and
v) establish English language entry requirements to ensure that
i) qualified for the
ii) completed the requirements of an approved
iii) achieved the approved
a)
b)
c)
iv) met any supplementary criteria listed in the handbook (such as presentation of portfolio, interview, auditions); and
v) had a written application approved by the relevant
i) must have at least 60 unique units of
ii) is a minimum of 80 units.
i) fundamental skills, such as literacy and numeracy appropriate to the Level 8
ii) people skills, such as working with others and communication skills;
iii) thinking skills, such as learning to learn, decision making and problem solving; and
iv) personal skills such as self direction and acting with integrity
i) coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines; and
ii) knowledge of research principles and methods.
i) cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence;
ii) cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of a body of knowledge and theoretical concepts with advanced understanding in some areas;
iii) cognitive skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in developing new understanding;
iv) technical skills to design and use research in a project; and communication skills to present a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.
i) with initiative and judgement in professional practice and/or scholarship and skills;
ii) to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts;
iii) with responsibility and accountability for own learning and practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters; and
iv) to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence.
Section 4 - Notes
Section 5 - Relaxing Provision
Section 6 - Reporting
Section 7 - Appendices
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For implementation for new and revised programs from 23 August 2013
Schedule of the Awards and Graduation Policy.
The volume of learning required for a Bachelor Honours Degree (80) is typically 80 units of study that will be completed in one (1) year of full-time study or equivalent.
Purpose
The Bachelor Honours Degree qualifies individuals to apply a body of knowledge in a specific context to undertake professional work and as a pathway for research and further learning.
Maximum Time
Maximum time to complete a Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree (80 units) will be four (4) calendar years from date of admission, calculated on the basis of (2N+2) (Note 1), inclusive of periods of leave, exclusion or academic suspension. Approved variations are included in the Bachelor Honours Degree (80) - Approved AQF Compliant Programs covered by this Schedule.
Principles and Structure
PART A – Requirements for the Program Structure of Bachelor Honours Degree
PART B – Special Requirementscourses or within courses . If they are courses , they must have course codes, unit value , a course outline and assessment criteria;courses or the program must be given a mark and students informed of their progressive mark; andcourse marks must contribute to the class of honours.
Admission and selection criteria
The admission and selection criteria for each program will be determined by the College and approved by Academic Senate in accordance with the criteria listed below:
PART A – General Admission Criteria
PART B – Additional Admission Criteria
Additional Requirements
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Graduate Learning Outcomes
i Knowledge
ii Skills
iii Application of Knowledge and Skills
Qualification for the Award
Completion of the prescribed courses leading to a Bachelors Honours Degree totalling a volume of learning that is typically equivalent to four (4) years, ensuring that the learning outcomes have been achieved for the level. A class of Honours may be awarded as Class I, II/I, II/II, III.
Grading of the Award
The class of Honours awarded for Bachelor Honours Degrees (80) will be determined in accordance with the Course Management and Assessment Manual.
Qualification Title
Bachelor of (Field of Study/ Discipline) (Honours)
Pathways - General
The University supports student mobility and the elimination of unfair and unnecessary barriers to our qualifications. Approved entry pathways and admission criteria are described in Admission and Selection Criteria, above.
Pathways - Credit and advanced standing
Credit will not be granted except in accordance with the AQF Qualifications Pathways Policy (especially clause 2.1.9). No credit permitted for work completed in Level 7 Bachelor Degree (240 or 320 units) ensuring that the integrity of the program is preserved and the learning outcomes are achieved.
Pathways - Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Pathways – combined degrees
A combined degree may be formally approved by the Program and Course Approval Committee (PCAC) and listed in Bachelor Honours Degree (80) - Approved AQF Compliant Programs or determined on a case by case application in accordance with the Combined Degree Principles described in the Program Management Manual - Coursework.
Pathways – nested or integrated qualifications
Nested qualifications are qualifications that include articulated arrangements from a lower level qualification to a higher qualification to enable multiple entry and exit points. These are purposely designed qualifications that enable explicit articulation pathways and encompass more than one AQF level and/or qualification type. A Bachelor Honours Degree (80 units) cannot be nested (or integrated).
Pathways Exit
There are no approved Exit Degrees from Bachelor Honours Degree (80).
Pathways - Graduate
Professional Accreditation
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Additional Information
Program information about Bachelor Honours Degrees will clearly identify how the research component is to be assessed and marking finalised.