Bachelor Degree (240) - Awards and Programs Schedule
Section 1 - Introduction
(1) As a higher education provider authorised to self-accredit, the University of Newcastle (
(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
(3) Within the Schedule the general
(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
Section 2 - Principles and Program Structures
Model: Bachelor Degree (240)
(5) This table describes an AQF level 7
Volume of Learning |
The
– Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) – 40105;
- Bachelor of Education (Primary) – 40106;
– Bachelor of Education (Secondary) – 40107;
– Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary Studies) – 40224;
– Bachelor of Education (Primary Studies) – 40225;
– Bachelor of Education (Secondary Studies) – 40226; and
– Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine – 50021. |
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Purpose |
The Bachelor Degree qualifies individuals to apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake professional work and as a pathway for further learning. |
Maximum Time |
Maximum time to complete a Level 7 Bachelor Degree (240) will be eight 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 Bachelor Degree (240) - Approved AQF Compliant Programs covered by this Schedule. |
Principles and Structure |
i. the completion of a ii. the completion of a minimum of 40 and no more than 100 iii. the completion of at least 40 iv. at least 10 units of This structure will be varied only in response to particular |
Admission and selection criteria
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The admission and selection criteria for each |
PART A – Admission Criteria and Pathways |
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PART B – General Admission Criteriai) 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 |
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PART C – Additional Admission CriteriaAdditional
i) prior completion of an approved nested level 5 or level 6 qualification, (recognised under Pathways – nested or integrated qualifications, below); and/or ii) prior completion of such other work as prescribed by the iii) completion of interviews, auditions or portfolios; and/or iv) possession of other qualifications, or professional experience, or particular attributes that are required to ensure successful completion. The minimum admission and selection criteria for each |
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Specialisation or Major |
Bachelor Degrees (240) may offer a major that is a sequence of i) must have at least 60 unique ii) is a minimum of 80 |
Additional Requirements |
Any approved compulsory |
Graduate Learning Outcomes |
i) fundamental skills, such as literacy and numeracy appropriate to the Level 7 Bachelors Degree, including English language proficiency; 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 knowledge |
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ii skills |
i) cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge; ii) cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas; iii) cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence; and iv) communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas. |
iii Application of Knowledge and Skills |
i) with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and skills and/or scholarship; ii) to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts; and iii) with responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters. |
Qualification for the Award |
Completion of a Bachelor Degree totalling a |
Grading of the Award |
The degree will either be awarded as
i) an ordinary degree; or ii) a degree with distinction. With Distinction will be awarded to |
Qualification Title |
Bachelor of (Field of Study) |
Pathways - General |
The University supports |
Pathways –Credit and Advanced Standing |
Granted in accordance with the AQF Qualifications Pathways Policy to a maximum of 120 units of
The Program and Course Approval Committee is authorised to approve variations to the maximum
Please refer to the Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy. |
Pathways – Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) |
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Pathways – combined degrees |
A combined degree may be formally approved by the Program and Course Approval Committee (PCAC) and listed in Bachelor Degree (240) - 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 Degree (240) may be nested (or integrated) with the following qualifications:
- Diploma (level 5); and - Associate Degree (level 6). Approved qualifications will be listed in Bachelor Degree (240) - Approved AQF Compliant Programs of this schedule. |
Pathways – Exit |
An
i) an ii) the iii) the iv) the v) the relevant Pro Vice-Chancellor has approved the application. Approved |
Pathways - Graduate |
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Professional accreditation |
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Additional Information |
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Section 3 - Notes
(6) Other Information about
(7) 2N+2 where N is equal to the notional duration identified by the
Section 4 - Relaxing Provision
(8) To provide for exceptional circumstances arising in any particular case, the President of
Section 5 - Reporting
(9) The President of the
Section 6 - Appendices
(10) Bachelor Degree (240) - Approved AQF Compliant Programs